UnluckyforSome

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The year Peppers had something like 4 sacks, i think his last year here the 1st go around, there was plenty of it. He had no heart, no motor, didn't care, was overpaid, checked out, was never going to be the leader this team needed, wasn't any good, was a product of having good players around him, was a product of Fox's scheme, we can find someone else better, we could find someone else cheaper, speculation about how JR felt about writing out a game check of 1 million dollars for Peppers each week since he was playing on the tag. We let him walk for nothing, a true HOFer, and there were many of the fanbase not sad to see him go.

It's a difficult balance to be certain. I think a pass rusher is a premium position. QB, LT and DE. If you have those set, you have a chance. Otherwise, it's a pretender. I think it gets down to a method of building the lines first, and then look at the other pieces. I'm not a gm, nor claim to be. Just my observations of what works usually in the NFL.

Not my money to spend, and there are lots and lots of places in this team that money or picks could be spent. Don't forget that Burns is the only consistent source of pass rush, and somewhere down the line, resources will have to be put towards it. I know we all like to bicker about this like it's paying our bills, but you aren't beating the best teams in the NFL by relying on blitzes.

Grady Jarrett is done for the season. Torn ACL.

I think if you zoom out a bit you might see a bit more of what I am getting at. They've always put a premium on skill players, but then don't really have anything behind them or around them. Then for a few years towards the end of the Ryan era they really concentrated on oline, with some mixed results. They like splashy a whole bunch, and always have, but other than Michael Turner and a retiring Tony Gonzalez, I can't think of many deals they've made that worked out favorably, and unironically, those 2 were both on offense.

I have not understood their method of roster building for most of Blank's tenure. It's a oddly constructed team most years. Heinicke is a better option at qb, but he is still backup level. Maybe they spend their next high pick on another rb.

Are you trying to say Ian Thomas can't be that weapon?

It is a bit of a tantalizing tease. Seems like the system is very qb friendly, and maybe that creates a little bit of good enough complacency.

He had a good story. Disney might be writing a Disney+ exclusive dramatization movie about it right now.

And Burrow cashes right in.

As Purdy throws another interception..

Danny DeVito would give them a better chance.

6 sacks. Leading a game-winning drive with this team would be a top pick type of achievement.

Legendary Hurst, with 1 legendary target, has a legendary drop. His hand must hurt from signing legendary autographs.

I have no buyers remorse over Levis. I'm pleased the Falcons are getting embarrassed, so there is that.

Ridder has been benched to start the second half. Falcons down 14-3.

About time. TD

I recall hearing something about how we wouldn't need top end receivers We were going to have this dynamic, innovative, maestro magician playing qb like a hall of fame all-time NBA star point guard. We could maybe even invest a little less cash in wrs, since our super computer qb would be distributing that ball around so skillfully and quickly that defenses wouldn't know where it was coming from, and where it was going.

I am shocked beyond belief at how this offense has struggled, especially given that we have Panthers legend Hayden Hurst. It must be all the other non-legend players that are dragging it down.

Firing him mid-season will just be throwing a bone. Let it go. This year is done.

This franchise is so far removed from Sam Mills now, and in so many ways. they might as well just honor Sam Walton instead.

The Peppers video should make every fan realize the sad state this franchise has become.

I am entirely neutral. I watched him from time to time at UNC, and I know Duke Howell, his father, from way back in high school. Almost 100 sacks in a season is mind-boggling though. Everyone points to Carr being ruined by similar experience with the Texans, and while it was probably more than just those sacks, I have no doubt that it contributed. This would greatly surpass Carr's numbers.