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Darnold is a nice story although I still see the bad Sam moments from time to time. That Green Bay game, for example, had the bad interception and generally shaky play near the end of the game. Also, Vikings are generally great at surrounding their QB with great offensive pieces, which has helped prior Vikings QBs like Kirk Cousins. But you're supposed to give your QB what they need to succeed, however. Darnold didn't have that at all with the Jets. He had a few okay pieces here which is why he had some good stretches but had some stinkers as well. If Darnold's smart, I'd not go nuts with whatever money he's going to demand, so he can keep most of the good pieces around him.

At the least, it's a name that must be in his head as a contingency. We're all talking about the possibility of Evero getting fired but he didn't exactly want to stay with us in the first place. That may still be the case now, especially since we kinda ruined his reputation by doing so.

Most Points Allowed Record: Ours Also really not liking seeing both Moton and Hunt being questionable. This is just asking for getting a key offensive starter hurt that will affect us for next season.

How about 7 pass attempts? Our OC went wildcat in this game but was more infamous for doing it with the Dolphins in 2008. Best memory is the December 2024 game against the Falcons to decide the NFC South. Specifically, at the end of the third quarter when Matt Ryan threw his second pick six of the game. That was satisfying enough but the cherry on top was afterwards with Rivera giving a thumbs up to the camera going into the commercial break with that beautiful Happy Holidays score on the screen. And now you know the context behind the gif!

It's always going to be weird his dad's a former Saints. Also, I want that beanie.

UGA just blew the transmission. Extremely costly turnover.

What with Bryce Youngs making themselves known on a college national stage? Well, this one for the wrong reasons.

RBs have a high level of attrition. I'm often in favor of finding some fresh legs mid-late draft who can either: - Be a change of pace back - Can catch the ball - Are good with pass protection We did get Chuba as a fourth round pick, so there's precedent. Also, we need Brooks insurance.

Not surprised. How he plays hasn't been as much of a problem than not being able to play for extended periods of time.

Option? Absolutely. A new deal? If the team really wants to keep him, this might be the time to do it. Otherwise, there's a real risk he plays even better next year and his price tag is going to skyrocket to elite LT money. Obviously, his agent would try to get that now, but they aren't going to have that much leverage. He's not even a Pro Bowl alternative this year.

Not going to deny for a second Evero was put in such an unenviable position from the start. He was basically asked to work with even less than last season, only to lose the few good pieces he had early. I suppose the question is what has our defense shown us this season that validates our loyalty to Evero? With Bryce, at least there can be arguments made using actual things he did on the field. Our defense... a few critical stops that led to wins? Our pass rush having some good spurts here and there? Trevin Wallace? If the whole point of Evero is that he can coach up even marginal players, have we've seen that out on the field? Again, I get it. If a much better team like the Lions can't coach their way out of fixing their now-depleted defense, then what chance do we have? The issue is whether whatever reasons we had in keeping Evero are still valid as of now. Also, from my recollection, it was Morgan that insisted on keeping Evero and his defensive staff. Given that Canales is an offensive coach, he might like working with Evero but if Morgan has soured on him, I feel Canales is going to defer to someone that likely is more qualified to judge his performance as a defensive coach.

Roasted Ducks for dinner tonight by Chef Ohio...

So, is Oregon looking like another West Coast team that folds like a cheap tent the moment they face stiff competition? So far, yes.

ASU defense has gone full Panthers.

It's become Texas vs Skattebo.

Ew, Ewers. Ew.

Kinda reminded me of Tolbert. A quick read says fumbles are a concern as is the workload he's been getting.

Big guy with the football may be the best play ASU will have today.

At this rate, ASU will be changing the last letter of their acronym with the second letter.

This felt more like JT ripping our defense a new one than actually talking about Baker.

Another blowout? Well, this blows.

I'll believe it if Evero is still here come draft day.

I think it might've been Smitty that said this recently but one of the things about getting old (for the league anyways) as a receiver is that you really have to work on our craft in order to continue being effective. This is where Thielen is at this juncture, not having that same athleticism he once had. What I see is him doing the little things to effectively dangle a carrot to get defenders thinking he'll do one thing and then catch them by surprise doing something else, effectively making himself open. For example, on that first TD to Thielen, definitely looked like he was starting an in route. Young climbs the pocket. Safety bites on the route to cut it off or even get an interception. But right at the same time, Thielen switches from the in and goes right for the end zone. This could've been by design, but could've also been him being ultra savvy and hoping his QB sees him. Either way, the timing of everything was excellent and the result was borderline filthy. Quality tape material that XL/Coker should be watching.

Not much I saw today that shows he's worth a draft pick at all.