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Defense or not, Eli isn’t good enough down scores

huygens20 : 9/16/2019 4:02 am
We all know this defense isn’t good enough to win a single game in the nfl. It’s that bad


But as clear as that is, so is Eli no longer having the talent, athleticism, or ability to make his teammates better to come from behind anymore. There’s a reason why the team plays well when it’s 0-0 or 7-7. But the moment the opposing team has s lead and can turn the pass rush on, Eli just doesn’t have the ability anymore to come from behind.

There just aren’t anymore plays left in his body

It’s over.
People debate whether Eli was ever "Elite"  
Capt. Don : 9/16/2019 8:04 am : link
and in my mind he assuredly was elite because he elevated the play of everyone around him. Not just receivers but the offensive line as well.

He is not the reason we are losing this year but he has not elevated the play around him and that is why it is time to move on.

He has become the classic "take what the defense gives you" QB - sometimes he doesnt even take that. On some teams, with a good defense and good RAC receivers that would be exactly what is needed but we are a far cry from that.
down 21-7  
nygiants16 : 9/16/2019 8:07 am : link
did anyone think the offense was going to score enough?

Game should of been 21-10, maybe 21-14 at the half, and in the 2nd half defense played better and offense did nothing..
Put Jones in  
HomerJones45 : 9/16/2019 8:12 am : link
And let’s watch him flounder around and finish off what is left of Gettlemen’s and Shurmur’s reputation. Who couldn’t launch a stirring comeback with Cosby core, Benny Fowler, the phlegmatic Engram, and the rest of the worst group of receivers in football
Our O-line is good enough that Jones would benefit from the experience  
penkap75 : 9/16/2019 8:38 am : link
Even if he is throwing to a bunch of bums, its probably still better then his Duke recievers.

Our season is going nowhere with this D, but at least make it an opportunity to let DJ develop.

I would rather watch us lose with DJ starting.
There is no point in watching us lose wtih Eli. And I named my 1st born son Eli, but he needs to step down.
Agreed.  
AcidTest : 9/16/2019 9:34 am : link
Eli cannot elevate the players around him anymore. No fault to him. It's a function of age.
The WRs  
PEEJ : 9/16/2019 9:56 am : link
were wearing DBs like winter coats. I saw more than a few good passes that were broken up because the WRs could get no separation.
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