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I think that was the nail in the coffin but IIRC, shoulder issues had already reared their head prior to that hit.

I am actually on the other end of that scale. I expect everyone to perform at my level(or at least try) and I get very pissed off if they aren't able to. I have a warped perception because it comes easily to me and so I used to think that not performing at my level or higher was slacking off. It took some people earlier in my career having to point out that some of these just doesn't come as easily or they just aren't as much of a maniac as I am about pushing for perfection.

I think he at 80% would be a massive liability against that DL. If he isn't pretty close to ready to go, he needs to be on the bench. Let's hope he is ready to go.

Chambliss isn't even in the same discussion passing the ball as Mendoza. He is a substantial threat with his legs that limits how aggressive Miami could be. I am telling you, and I really like Cristobal as a HC, but they are gonna get boat raced in that game. Watch.

It would be something that dumbass would do and we would let it happen.

Unless he goes on a tear today/in the playoffs, it's hard to understand what the logic behind the option pick up is. I think maybe he shines in the lockerroom and does all the things well aside from playing QB well. But....that ain't worth much as an NFL starting QB.

I struggle with how badly he has evaluated LB's. How have we ended up with the worst LB Corps in the NFL under his watch???

He doesn't have the mental makeup of an NFL athlete.

Moore has a lot of talent but I personally would be reticent to draft him and make him "The Guy" from Day 1. He seems more like a Jordan Love, bench development dude. Beck is a lower tier gunslinger. Also, if he had issues with needing to be coddled(I don't mean this as harshly as it reads), I don't think that is going to work well in the NFL. But, it could also be that Smart is just a Saban-esque, massive douche too.

That's why when I interact with fans of teams who have never seen them in the Super Bowl they always will say something like, "I just want to make it TO a Super Bowl." I always correct them, "No, you don't. Voice of experience, I would rather miss the playoffs entirely than LOSE a Super Bowl." Any sports fan should know there is nothing in the sports realm that matches the feeling of a losing a championship game. And it's amplified so, so, SOOOOOOO much more when you have never experienced the other side of that coin. Man that poo sucks.

His comfort level is throwing the ball while scrambling around. It doesn't make much sense, all factors considered but it is who he is. The actual Bryce X factor is going to be him stressing defenses in the intermediate and deeper parts of the field. That is the only way we aren't going to see stacked boxes.

Moore will still be a first rounder. It's rare that anyone loses THAT much draft value after one game. Plus, this is a QB desperate league. I mean, even JJ McCarthy was a top 15 pick. Pickett was a first rounder. Beck is a 5th to 7th round NFL talent to me. I do agree that finally drafting a QB has to happen, preferably Day 3. Allar, Nussmeier, whomever. We need to throw a dart at QB in this draft.

2nd??? Lol...what??

This I 100% concur with. Hence why I keep saying that if that room stays static this offseason, I am completely done with Dan and Dave.

I don't know that there has ever been an NFL head coach that with zero NFL experience has ever started in his mid to late 60's. I don't think many teams would even attempt that and I don't think Curt would be interested in the ones that would desperately consider it. Beck??? In the NFL??? You aren't going serious, right?

There was a great article I read the other day talking about how much the transfer portal has added some level of parity to college football that has literally never existed in history because now you don't have 2-4 deep of 4 and 5 star recruits. Those guys can go and get PT at othet places. It has generally led to a MORE equal distribution of talent. Not equal by any means but definitely moreso.

They are forever optimistic, I guess. We will find out this offseason when we see what they do with the QB room. You might get a sneak peek before Bryce's option. Option deadline is May 1st, free agency opens March 11, and the Draft is April 23-25. If we pick up the option on Bryce before either of those two dates, that will be a big tell, IMO.

It's an interesting question. Parsons was having an excellent season prior to the injury. I am assuming they probably give Parsons credit for how teams literally have to solely scheme around him versus Burns where that isn't as often the case. That seems sketchy. Do I get two All Pro bonus checks? I mean...I made it twice.

Lol. I mean....I suppose that was predictable. It will be interesting to see that HC job filled and if Lamar is able to get that "choker" label off. If not....the Ravens are going to look very foolish in hindsight.

Miami also doesn't have an elite performing secondary and is extremely banged up. That isn't a recipe for success against an otherworldly QB.

I am not the "conspiracy theory" guy about that kind of stuff.

https://apnews.com/article/nfl-all-pro-2025-76fbd57c87e524c320e1194d860b61b3 First team Offense Quarterback — Matthew Stafford, Los Angeles Rams Running Back — Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Fullback — Kyle Juszczyk, San Francisco Wide Receivers — Puka Nacua, Los Angeles Rams; Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seattle; Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati All Purpose — Christian McCaffrey, San Francisco Tight End — Trey McBride, Arizona Left Tackle — Garrett Bolles, Denver Left Guard — Joe Thuney, Chicago Center — Creed Humphrey, Kansas City Right Guard — Quinn Meinerz, Denver Right Tackle — Penei Sewell, Detroit Defense Edge Rushers — Myles Garrett, Cleveland; Will Anderson Jr., Houston; Micah Parsons, Green Bay Interior Linemen — Jeffery Simmons, Tennessee; Zach Allen, Denver Linebackers — Jack Campbell, Detroit; Jordyn Brooks, Miami Cornerbacks — Derek Stingley Jr., Houston; Quinyon Mitchell, Philadelphia Slot cornerback — Cooper DeJean, Philadelphia Safeties — Kyle Hamilton, Baltimore; Kevin Byard, Chicago Special Teams Placekicker — Will Reichard, Minnesota Punter — Jordan Stout, Baltimore Kick Returner — Ray Davis, Buffalo Punt Returner — Chimere Dike, Tennessee Special Teamer — Devon Key, Denver Long Snapper — Ross Matiscik, Jacksonville Second team Offense Quarterback — Drake Maye, New England Running Back — James Cook, Buffalo Fullback — Patrick Ricard, Baltimore Wide Receivers — George Pickens, Dallas; Amon-Ra St. Brown, Detroit; Chris Olave, New Orleans All Purpose — Bijan Robinson, Atlanta Tight End — Kyle Pitts, Atlanta Left Tackle — Trent Williams, San Francisco Left Guard — Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Center — Aaron Brewer, Miami Right Guard — Chris Lindstrom, Atlanta Right Tackle — Darnell Wright, Chicago Defense Edge Rushers — Brian Burns, New York Giants; Danielle Hunter, Houston; Aidan Hutchinson, Detroit Interior Linemen — Leonard Williams, Seattle; Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Linebackers — Devin Lloyd, Jacksonville; Ernest Jones IV, Seattle Cornerbacks — Patrick Surtain II, Denver; Devon Witherspoon, Seattle Slot cornerback — Derwin James, Los Angeles Chargers Safeties — Jessie Bates III, Atlanta; (asterisk)-Talanoa Hufanga, Denver; (asterisk)-Xavier McKinney, Green Bay Special teams Placekicker — Brandon Aubrey, Dallas Punter — Michael Dickson, Seattle Kick Returner — Kavontae Turpin, Dallas Punt Returner — Marcus Jones, New England Special Teamer — Del’Shawn Phillips, Los Angeles Chargers Long Snapper — Andrew DePaola, Minnesota

Outside of hiring and firing, assistant coaches/coordinators contracts don't really ever get any press. I don't think it was the assumption that he WAS upset it was the potential that MIGHT have upset him.

His draft was solid. 2024 was one of the worst drafts in franchise history. That is why I am not ready to give him too much credit yet. 2025 was a big improvement(free agency and draft) so hopefully it keeps trending that way. If it reverts to the 2024 Fitterer 2.0 stuff, no bueno.

If it wasn't for age, Cignetti would be getting NFL looks.