Defensive God has flaws? No way. Don't tell the fans who were livid the Giants passed on him (several non-Giants fans were curious why as if he was a lock to be a stud).
Defensive God has flaws? No way. Don't tell the fans who were livid the Giants passed on him (several non-Giants fans were curious why as if he was a lock to be a stud).
It might have been the most egregious mistake ever made by a rookie in his approximately 10th professional play in all of NFL history!
care to share any thoughts you have from the games you've seen so far?
Random order:
NYJ vs BUF
-Darnold hasn't changed the number one weakness we discussed prior to the 2018 Draft. He is reckless...not in a Brett Favre way. Poor decision maker under pressure.
-Thought LT Mekhi Becton looked OK...penalty and 2 pressures (didn't see the whole game yet). Plus run blocking though...his size is going to make a difference even if his footwork doesn't improve.
PHI vs WAS
-The PHI offensive line was already down 2 OL. Then they lost 3 more OL today. Not sure how long Johnson/Driscoll are out...if it is extended time they are in serious trouble. Their depth isn't there...not that many teams could make it down 4 OL....
-Wentz looked off when he threw downfield. Pressure jitters? Not sure yet. But he didn't look good. Wild high and wild wide.
-Wasn't impressed by Haskins...but damn that WAS D-Line is so legit. I want to see them against a better OL...but there may not be more than 3 or 4 better pass rushes when it comes to 4 guys than them.
MIA vs NE
-Newton looked like the old runner that helped win CAR a lot of games years back. But all the running and pounding...isn't that what got him hurt so often? He looks like tight end taking countless unnecessary hits.
-NE is going to win 10+ games still...they are just coached so well. Mechanically and schematically.
GB vs MIN
-I laughed when people started talking down on Rodgers. He isn't done, and he isn't close to being done. He does more, with less, than any QB in league.
-MIN played a risky personnel game the past 2 offseasons. They have so much youth and inexperience at cornerback...that is a near-no no for a team that is in their Super Bowl window. They have already had major issues against good passing offenses, they are AWFUL outdoors against winning teams...just don't know about them
CHI vs DET
-That was such a DET loss. They had that game in the bag...playcalling turned in to a disaster in 2nd half and Patricia, a defensive head coach, continues to fail defensively.
CLE vs BAL
-This may be a make or break year for Mayfield. The OL didn't help him today (rookie Wills had a bad day)...but he has a handful of throws that were backup-caliber. He loses his composure so easily. Not a good sign.
-That said, BAL offense is such a machine. They seem to do whatever they want...in the regular season anyway. I do question their OL a bit though..Jackson saw a decent amount of pressure.
-JK Dobbins is going to be their top RB this year
IND vs JAC
-Biggest surprise of the day. Thought IND no doubt went this one...I was very wrong. IND can't lose to a team that has 36% of its roster made up of rookies.
-Minshew is "an annoying" QB. He doesn't shoot himself in the foot, he creates on his own, and he has serious moxie down the stretch. I'm not sold yet but they may not need a QB next April....
SEA vs ATL
-Metcalf needs to stop dropping easy passes. Kid has the elite talent but if he wants to be just OK...he can't drop balls at the rate he currently does.
-SEA running game is so deep. Carson is the most underrated RB in the league but Hyde is quietly very solid still. If the SEA defense keeps it together...12+ wins for them.
-ATL...I viewed them as a bottom 10 team in the league this year...they may be worse. They aren't going to stop anyone and even though I like Ryan...he can't make up for it well enough anymore. That front office has done a horrific job building the defense.
I'm not a Murray guy...but I'm not a big fantasy guy either. I guess their scheme produces numbers and such. As a QB comparison...not even in the same church, let alone same pew.
What are your thoughts on Rivers? People have been touting Indy as a SB contender. They are going to have a tough time just getting out of their division, and to me Rivers is continuing to be that guy who is adequate but no longer able to lead a team - in fact, his 4th quarter's for the past season have been terrible
What are your thoughts on Rivers? People have been touting Indy as a SB contender. They are going to have a tough time just getting out of their division, and to me Rivers is continuing to be that guy who is adequate but no longer able to lead a team - in fact, his 4th quarter's for the past season have been terrible
IND is one of my dark horse teams to go far...can't seem them getting by BAL/KC but I do think they can make some noise. Not just because of Rivers...I think their OL is very good and the defense can be better than last year.
Here is the thing, though. Rivers has never been good in September/October (under .500)...and he is almost always good in November/December (25 games over .500). Add in that this was not a great year to bring in a new QB to a team with inexperience at WR...I think they will start slow. But I project them to pick it up late and surge in to the playoffs as a hot team a la TEN last year.
They are one more week away from all turning on Mayfield. Guy air balls some throws 10 feet over the receivers heads
It’s a shame the Giants couldn’t have kept him. I don’t think he’s very happy with the Browns, but it’s all water under the bridge now.
Defensive God has flaws? No way. Don't tell the fans who were livid the Giants passed on him (several non-Giants fans were curious why as if he was a lock to be a stud).
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Incredible.
whatchu mean? Best tackle in the league.
Amazing to me that Hart and Flowers are not only still employed as Olineman in the NFL, but both are starters!
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just burned for a long TD.
Defensive God has flaws? No way. Don't tell the fans who were livid the Giants passed on him (several non-Giants fans were curious why as if he was a lock to be a stud).
It might have been the most egregious mistake ever made by a rookie in his approximately 10th professional play in all of NFL history!
Random order:
NYJ vs BUF
-Darnold hasn't changed the number one weakness we discussed prior to the 2018 Draft. He is reckless...not in a Brett Favre way. Poor decision maker under pressure.
-Thought LT Mekhi Becton looked OK...penalty and 2 pressures (didn't see the whole game yet). Plus run blocking though...his size is going to make a difference even if his footwork doesn't improve.
PHI vs WAS
-The PHI offensive line was already down 2 OL. Then they lost 3 more OL today. Not sure how long Johnson/Driscoll are out...if it is extended time they are in serious trouble. Their depth isn't there...not that many teams could make it down 4 OL....
-Wentz looked off when he threw downfield. Pressure jitters? Not sure yet. But he didn't look good. Wild high and wild wide.
-Wasn't impressed by Haskins...but damn that WAS D-Line is so legit. I want to see them against a better OL...but there may not be more than 3 or 4 better pass rushes when it comes to 4 guys than them.
MIA vs NE
-Newton looked like the old runner that helped win CAR a lot of games years back. But all the running and pounding...isn't that what got him hurt so often? He looks like tight end taking countless unnecessary hits.
-NE is going to win 10+ games still...they are just coached so well. Mechanically and schematically.
GB vs MIN
-I laughed when people started talking down on Rodgers. He isn't done, and he isn't close to being done. He does more, with less, than any QB in league.
-MIN played a risky personnel game the past 2 offseasons. They have so much youth and inexperience at cornerback...that is a near-no no for a team that is in their Super Bowl window. They have already had major issues against good passing offenses, they are AWFUL outdoors against winning teams...just don't know about them
CHI vs DET
-That was such a DET loss. They had that game in the bag...playcalling turned in to a disaster in 2nd half and Patricia, a defensive head coach, continues to fail defensively.
CLE vs BAL
-This may be a make or break year for Mayfield. The OL didn't help him today (rookie Wills had a bad day)...but he has a handful of throws that were backup-caliber. He loses his composure so easily. Not a good sign.
-That said, BAL offense is such a machine. They seem to do whatever they want...in the regular season anyway. I do question their OL a bit though..Jackson saw a decent amount of pressure.
-JK Dobbins is going to be their top RB this year
IND vs JAC
-Biggest surprise of the day. Thought IND no doubt went this one...I was very wrong. IND can't lose to a team that has 36% of its roster made up of rookies.
-Minshew is "an annoying" QB. He doesn't shoot himself in the foot, he creates on his own, and he has serious moxie down the stretch. I'm not sold yet but they may not need a QB next April....
SEA vs ATL
-Metcalf needs to stop dropping easy passes. Kid has the elite talent but if he wants to be just OK...he can't drop balls at the rate he currently does.
-SEA running game is so deep. Carson is the most underrated RB in the league but Hyde is quietly very solid still. If the SEA defense keeps it together...12+ wins for them.
-ATL...I viewed them as a bottom 10 team in the league this year...they may be worse. They aren't going to stop anyone and even though I like Ryan...he can't make up for it well enough anymore. That front office has done a horrific job building the defense.
Thats a wash for me...meaning I would play the matchup game there. (Home-Away/Opponent/weather-dome...etc)
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Or am I overreacting to one game?
Thats a wash for me...meaning I would play the matchup game there. (Home-Away/Opponent/weather-dome...etc)
Thanks!
Chase Young look good?
Chase Young look good?
Washington DL looked fantastic, although Philly was severely undermanned.
Chase Young look good?
Chase Young is gonna be a problem for a long time
They do love repeating clever witty lines like it was an original idea
Nobody will talk about it because it won't show up in Fantasy Football.
Looking forward to seeing if any beat reporters do their job on this one...
I have the opposite reaction that the dude should be in his 50's by now..
IND is one of my dark horse teams to go far...can't seem them getting by BAL/KC but I do think they can make some noise. Not just because of Rivers...I think their OL is very good and the defense can be better than last year.
Here is the thing, though. Rivers has never been good in September/October (under .500)...and he is almost always good in November/December (25 games over .500). Add in that this was not a great year to bring in a new QB to a team with inexperience at WR...I think they will start slow. But I project them to pick it up late and surge in to the playoffs as a hot team a la TEN last year.
I hope he wins a Super Bowl lol
He is going to realize not only is he old but Belicheck is not his coach.
I split my pools between San Fran and New England
I really don't like to go against home dogs on week 1