Carolina Cajun

Goes way too overlooked because people just go "Good player good"....IT. IS. ABOUT. SYSTEM! The amount of times that people have seen a good player go to a different team and look like ass is astounding. The reason is its about getting players that match the system you're running. Cam was a god damned monster, but as we saw when we tried running a pocket passing west coast with him, it DIDNT go well. Do I think McConkey could have been good here, sure, but he's a Receiver in the style of Thielan. Look at the offenses that Canales has been associated with (And idzik for that matter), Seattle with DK Metcalf, and Tampa with Mike Evans as the big bodied outside guy as the X. We did not have one of those on the roster. We drafted XL to eventually become that. Its simply the system calls for it. Its not always about just getting the most talented player, its about talent matching what we are trying to accomplish. Will he live up to it? Dunno, but itd be like saying "I was shopping for a truck" and even if you got a regular truck people are like "You could have had this way cooler car"...we werent shopping for a car though.

Truth is, EVEN if he's not, this roster won't win, period. End of discussion. Build. The. Roster. Wanna know why darnold looks good? Because he was a piece in a built roster. We are no where near that.

holy poo, that van ginkle tackle was one of the hardest hits ive seen in years. Gibbs is a tough MFer

I have a feeling that Jaguars road game is gonna be overseas. Just my way too early prediction.

Guy wasnt built to run an offense for byrce young. Need a big qb to stay in the pocket, Bryce however needs a system where they move him out of the pocket, he square pegged a round hole as hard as I've ever seen. doesnt help that the rest of the personnel was dogshit. Canales is the guy for the job and hopefully will build a connection with Bryce.

I also hate happiness.

BTW, Just saying, this should be our sidebar image. I'm sure there's a higher quality picture than what I just snipped out of a video for it, but THAT is the Bryce we need to believe is coming back next season.

Not even kidding, this was just exuding confidence and swagger. I mean, this was the guy that in week 2 legitimately looked like he was gonna cry on the field, Fast forward to Week 18 and this dude is doin this. There's no way to explain how good of a job Canales did coaching Bryce up this season.

Could Eddie P finally get redemption in atlanta?

In fairness, took coaching too. In week 1 and 2 he was clearly still shell shocked from last year, but as he saw dalton in there, he realized these guys were giving the time needed.

Eh, We'll see, gonna be a lot of movement this offseason. I think theres just as good of a chance that Plummer is our backup next season as we have bringing someone like Rush in (Neither is gonna happen IMO). Theres a bunch of QB needy teams and a weak QB class, so IMO someone like rush is gonna get a bag that he doesnt deserve. Kinda reminds me of Matt Flynn, one good stretch gets you paid. He may not get top FA QB money, but IMO he'll definitely get Gardner Minshew type money, like 10-11 a year. IMO, Rush signs somewhere else, Lance returns to the cowboys on a friendly deal. We on the other hand look into a vet FA like Flacco, or maybe Jameis Winston.

They arent trading maye, I actually think they win this week just to end the year "positive" especially since Buffalo is benching all their starters. That said, if they have the #1 pick, would 100% expect them to trade out to a desperate team whos in love with Cam Ward or Shedeur Sanders. and they'll get a haul out of it.

wouldnt be sad to see robert saleh here. Bad HC, but he knows defense. Similar IMO to Wade Phillips. I do know Canales being young has a limited connection to other NFL coaches which will/would make the search a little different than some.

Was thinking this, I don't think he's the worst, but he's taking the brunt of everything. I think when provided specific personnel for his scheme, it can be good to great, but it takes specific personnel that fits his specific scheme. Problem is, Everything wont always be perfect, need to adapt to the personnel you have. There's the old poker adage, "Play the hand you're dealt, not the one you wish you had" and because he couldn't adapt to his personnel, he'll lose his job. He'll rebound and be a fine DC somewhere, just not here. As for us, was thinking about what options are out there and thought about. Would wonder if Tepper and wilks would be willing to mend their bridge. I do think Wilks can be a good defensive coordinator, do think some of his old concepts would be decent with our personnel especially with his blitz heavy approach. That said, shouldn't be our first choice, but I also don't think it would be the worst option considering there's still players here with relationships with Steve and they clearly wanted him to stay in 2022. Just a thought.

I'd say Hunt and Chuba. I think He'd split with Gibbs over Montgomery if he were on the roster. Skill position wise...nah. This is why I said in the "we will never get over the hump till we move on from bryce" thread that NONE of this matters until we improve the roster. Literally not a single thing. This roster is devoid of Next level play makers. Some could develop like Bryce, XL, Coker, or JT Sanders, but simply put, we are no where near that right now, so might as well ride with Bryce till we provide a roster worthy of having a QB thrive in.

Was looking at whos playing who this week, I think realistically we end at 5. The giants just showed the team still fighting and the eagles will be resting like everyone, nothing to gain, everything to lose. Baltimore will play their starters fighting for the #3, so Cleveland is as good as dead. GB is iffy, I could see them give Love the second half off, otherwise, probably playing the starters, Chi loses. Buffalo benching everyone and Patriots have no benefit to tank because they have their QB, will go all in to win this. Patriots will win and ruin their draft spot. Houston says they wont rest starters, but I doubt they'll stick to it, feel some time for backups will happen. Tennessee can be fiesty, I think they win against an unmotivated Texans team. Lastly, big key will be what happens in the Bengals/Steelers game which will affect the Chargers/raiders game. IF Bengals win, then Chargers will have motivation cuzz a win gets them a more favorable matchup as the 5 seed. IF the Steelers win, Chargers will have nothing to play for locked in the 6th seed. Basically IMO if Steelers win, Chargers will rest starters and Vegas wins, if Bengals win, Chargers go all in and beat vegas. I think Vegas wins because I think the Steelers win. In my scenario, Cleveland is 1, NE is 2, Jax 3, Jets 4, us 5, Ten 6, NYG 7, Chi 8, Vegas 9, NO 10. Still, a lot could happen, but will be interesting none the less.

Ya know, I'm old enough to remember the "rg3 is better than cam" convo. Even with that, ya think we'd be better off with someone like Anthony Richardson? Dude can't hit water in the ocean. Bet ya if Jordan love started year 1 he'd have been "trash". Let's see what happens. It's too early to know for sure.

Maybe, maybe not. Regardless, I'd say just roll with him for the time being. Lets face it, look at this roster, Where are the game changers. Chuba has developed, so we got that, but defense Brown is great if healthy. Jaycee can be good, but not been a gamechanger. We HAVE to build a foundation first, until then doesnt matter who our QB is.

true, but teams will fall in love with guys at pro days and combines. It happens every year. Anthony Richardson had no business being a top 10 pick. Neither JJ Mccarthy or Bo Nix (Who has been a good pick) would have been early first round picks either, but teams fall in love with guys. IMO Jalen Milroe, Shedeur Sanders, and Cam ward all go first round for sure, 2 of those top 5. I also think the "fell in love because of underwear workouts" winner is going to be Drew Allar because he possesses next level arm talent.

dude...I cant believe we stole a 4th round pick from the cowboys for Mingo. Legitimately baffling as to WTF they thought they were doing.

you're right....Definitely should be expecting a 2nd year QB to be able to elevate the talent around him like prime Aaron Rodgers, Peyton manning, Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees, or Tom brady. what was I thinking.

they have 2 receivers who are gonna eclipse 1000 yards, a big bodied TE (albeit, has never lived to his potential), and an elite RB. We have (checks notes) a 34 year old past his prime receiver, and a bunch of rookies. We had an elite RB, so I'll say RB would be a push, but at every other receiving skill position there is far more developed talent than anything we have on our roster.

Imagine if we drafted a kicker in the 7th round who was elite with great leg strength and undeniably clutch. I mean, itd take a brain dead franchise to let him go to hold onto an old pile of unclutchworthy poo right? We'd never do that right? RIGHT!?!?!!?!?!?!?!

In fairness, Pretty sure it wasnt a very desirable workplace for the ladies on "jeans day" during the Richardson years.