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Something I want to believe although there's a small part of me that feels there might've been some truth to it. I'm just glad we never pulled the trigger because the damage would've been fatal to the current regime. I think of it this way. If we get to that point where we have to talk big numbers on a future contract, then that means our gamble paid off. A good problem to have.

My heart says one thing but my mind says no CMC/Horn, the latter being a much bigger loss. Defense will come back to earth some although not helped by short fields thanks to a Darnold fumble or two. Most importantly, have to remember it's a game versus the Cowboys and the officials. That roughing the kicker penalty when we clearly deflected the ball back in 2005 remains a sore point to this day. I'm hoping this is a 2003 type of deal when we lose in the regular season but get revenge in the playoffs Cowboys 27 Panthers 19

I distinctly remember that bomb to Anderson. I also remember that was one game that gave me a more positive opinion of Darnold at the time but couldn't put my finger on why until now. At his best, the man can throw beautiful intermediate dimes, even on the run. Let's hope for a repeat performance.

We'll have a better picture after the Dallas game. This group will seriously enter the conversation if - even if we end up losing - whack Dak like a pinata. Forget the stats; I don't recall our pass rush being this violent against opposing quarterbacks. That and it's not where our opponents can focus on just one or two guys either. Whatever we're doing is giving just about everyone a shot at the quarterback at some point, via skill and/or design. The question is whether we can sustain this or whether injuries/opponents getting smarter will set us back.

Prevent defense is excellent at preventing victories.

You would think that trying to bribe the tester would mean being punished more severely than the original five games.

If Darnold continues to progress, we'll need to send Adam Gase a thank you card.

Not sure if the "last night" in the title thread is necessary. I will say we were giving our backs an actual chance later in the game but unsure how much of that was attrition or better execution.

Don't see why we don't put CMC on IR and use his spot for someone else.

On the record, I was on the fence with Darnold. Inexplicably, I saw enough Jets games in the past and noticed those flashes of potential. What scared me was that we had tried this QB reclamation route before with David Carr and it did not work at all. He took so much pummeling with the Texans that he literally crumbled onto the turf if a lineman looked at him the wrong way. The damage had been done and even now, that's my concern with Darnold. If not risk of regression, keeping him healthy.

Brady calling runs up the middle in short yardage when it clearly isn't working is becoming a meme now. Thankfully, someone finally told him what New England did all the time with Brady and just let Darnold get it instead. More Tremble plays are welcome. I'd have to look back but not sure if I want to keep trying WR screens.

Not going to crown him just yet. Still a long season and yes, those fumbles are a concern (same problem Delhomme had when he played). That said, what Darnold did in the second half is going to get him more respect, not just from the fans and media but more importantly, opposing defenses. Obviously, we shouldn't put everything on him but tonight, we all but had to and without CMC, he delivered.

Can I smash this victory pie against the refs and the injury bug?

Great recovery but man, we are going to pay a price for this win.

A 3rd quarter score? Is that allowed? ...but whether the defense can hold.

Given how our defense played the first two games, we can better afford to be cautious. It's a long(er) season, after all.

Sounds like something Ron would've done when he was at his worst.

The way I'm reading it, Gase gave Darnold no control on the playcalling at all. I could see that for a young rookie but for someone that played three years with an organization? Seriously? On a side note, I would like to know the plays Darnold did call an audible and how that play went.

Good to hear Darnold acknowledging the issues we still need to address because what has been our biggest issues as a franchise is being unable to sustain any level of success. We don't get attention because too often, we fall on our faces when we do have the spotlight. I could point out endless losses to division rivals and the Seahawks but the most grating is being utterly embarrassed by the Steelers every single time we've faced them in recent history. Thursday is our first big test not only because we are the only game that day but given the team we're facing and their circumstances, we are expected to win.

It's nice to see a team that actually goes for it rather than giving the ball back to someone like Mahomes, especially in a situation that favors them.

Wrong touchdown throw, Lamar.

Good luck trying to pry away the game ball from our defense.

Having the Saints kneel down at the end instead of trying to run another play is pure satisfaction...