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Darnold never played behind an OL this good because he's had Paradis who legit just got forklifted into him multiple times a game and the run blocking was never as good either... Would it have mattered if he had a better OL? I dunno, he is who he is, so he probably regresses either way IMO and I'm glad he did since now we have Cam. But... PJ looked a lot like Darnold did in his first few games, but with shorter passes. PJ leaned on CMC as he should and it paid off. Almost half his receptions to him... and damn, does CMC look incredible. He practically guarantees 7 yards a touch on average. Pj definitely looked better than Darnold the last few weeks, but I don't think he had a good game. Short passes, terrible decisions... Man, it just reminds me of Darnold's games a lot. Can you tell the difference between these charts? (and no, this isn't one of Darnold's good games lol) I'm glad we have Cam coming up tbh.

I thought Jordan and Elf did better than their grades, and Daley a little worse (but not as bad as in the past). But this is just run blocking so I kinda get it. I wanna see overall though. I think Elf made a huge difference in setting protections etc and I doubt that shows up on PFF. I just think the line looked overall soooo much better with him.

I know I'm in the minority here, but I don't think they should try a 2 QB system save for small packages for PJ that Cam hasn't had time to learn and for which PJ is EXTREMELY comfortable. The reason is that Cam NEEDS first team starting reps, and we also know PJ sucks when he doesn't get those reps (see every other game he's played he hasn't started in, lol). Cam needs to get all the reps he can moving forward and I don't want us to stick PJ out there without preparation just to get cute.

It's timing imo. Cam doesn't have the raw arm strength to gun it 50 yards down field on a rope anymore but he doesn't need to. He's always had timing down with guys... Just give it time and imo he'll make it happen

I'm outta pie and news like this makes me so angry that's the case! You motherfugers all deserve pie!!! Keep fuging Pounding!

To be completely honest it looked a lot like our first few offensive games, but with more consistent short yardage red zone plays (Hmm), and definitely better play in the middle of the line which really enabled PJ and CMC to do well. Totally different from the last few weeks since Darnold poo the bed, but felt quite a bit like the first few games of the season... CMC is really dynamic... Luckily now with Cam we will have another dynamic playmaker.

Keep Pounding!

against Detroit he threw an interception when it was 7-0... that's not garbage time... but hopefully you're right, since I suspect he'll be around for a bit longer lol

Since the moment we drafted Cam, some fans have thought he was going to flee at the first opportunity. He never wanted to leave. He was forced out. He never said the kinda stuff Smitty did after either, and while it was clear he was hurt (and I thought the bridge was burnt tbh), it is even more clear he wants to be here now in this situation. Tbh, it is possible that decision to move on from him when we did made him an overall better player and leader, hard to say, but either way... It is clear he wants to be here now, and he is definitely wanted here. All Cam needs to do is lead this team and he'll get paid for sure.

Don't get me wrong, PJ played admirably today, but I think we can do better than him in a backup next year... Dude still makes reckless decisions... I get we shouldn't need to play mistake-free football, but at some point our starting QBs need to stop averaging 2 turnovers a game, and I think Cam will bring that responsible play to the position. But next year I'd like a backup to be someone a bit less prone to mistakes.

If Cam plays like he looks like he will, I have no doubt he'll get a multi year deal next year from us... Listen to how Cam's talking - he's not gonna be the one to walk away from a good offer, and I have no doubt we'll make him a good one.

Cam definitely energized both sides of the ball. The D Has played well all year but there was a different fire... the OL was reborn too, and PJ kept the offense humming until we got near the goal line, which has always been Cam's biggest strength

Of course the pickup of Cam and return of CMC could change everything, but Zane has easily been our MVP on "offense" (yeah I know special teams, but he's the one scoring points lol) this year so far.

Definitely not. This feels like a whole new team in *1 week* mid season, which is absolutely insane. There's always hope and worry around drafts etc, but this... there's nothing at all like this.

Absolutely great team win, and PJ had a part in that and the entire team looks different with Cam back. Everyone knows this is Cam's team, and PJ doesn't seem to mind that one bit. PJ was way more accurate than in past games, so maybe 2 weeks with the ones helped. But he still took unnecessary risks and missed the mark in really weird ways... To be briefly critical... 2 turnovers is unacceptable for a backup frankly (let alone a starter - I'm looking at you, Darnold) and while he kept the offense moving, we need to get Cam up to speed as soon as possible IMO because in tougher games 2 turnovers could be costly. Still, for only his second start, not bad and if we need him to start in the future, hopefully a bit more time with the 1s irons out more issues. It was clear that when we were put in long downs he struggled.

Hope Mr. Scot and his loved ones make it through whatever they are going through. Didn't always agree with him, but I do believe he wanted the best for the organization and he did seem to care about the Huddle, too. This was a great win for the team. Great OL play. Limited mistakes on offense, although the turnovers were costly, the D was CLEARLY energized by Cam's return and it payed off. I loved the huge stops in the 3rd, put the game out of reach.

Ehh. PJ still makes some bad decisions. Once Cam gets the playbook down he'll just be the better choice outside of blowouts.

Welcome back Cam! Great defensive performance... And every team we needed to lose did, basically.

We have seen so much less pressure up the middle this game. fuging Darnold would just be creamed multiple times a game from right in front of him...

More important to get out of a blowout without injuries.

The last few years have clearly traumatized a few of you guys, haha

Lol when was the last time the team gave up 28 points in the 4th quarter while leading?

Christ I was hard on this defense early but to hold ANY offense to under 20 is impressive in this day and age. This defense is elite, I was wrong about them. Plus this is an offense that put up 30 with McCoy last week.

3 score game with 9 minutes and the Panthers already in scoring position... Not worried.

3 TDs??? They need 28 points. Yes they could do it but it's unlikely.