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I fell asleep when they got back to 32-38, iirc. Lol. I mean, I saw some NFL throws and I love the bounce back from adversity, but overall, he kind of falls in line with the majority of this QB class... there's just something missing. Nothing like a Cam or AR where they're physically superhuman and just have to refine, and no otherworldly accuracy/awareness like a Stroud. It feels like most of this upcoming class are really good, but nothing is "wow!" about them. I like Ward, and compared to guys like Beck, yeah, I take Ward all day... but I don't get crazy excited about the idea, snd I wouldn't bet it's a quick process. Still, amazing grit, heart, and an incredible comeback.

I was thinking he was just having a rough night even if I was unimpressed for most of the game, but then when he ran all the way to the eight sideline and then threw uo what was essentially a punt back to the far left, which I believe they ran back for a pick 6... bro, that's a fuging peewee level mistake.

So after hearing all the Cam Ward hype, I went and looked uo highlights last week and passed the eye test, big time. I thought, "we might have something." So I was intent in watching the game tonight to see what kind of impression he'd make... and ooowee mayne... I'm out.

This. If we've learned nothing else over the years, it should be that once you have talent, retain them. The indecision and delay on what to do always costs you more in the end. If you re-sign them, even if production drops off some, eventually the contract averages down to the market and if you don't like the investment you can find creative ways to mitigate it. But when you hem and haw as we always have, you settle for less and pay more in assets and resources in the long run. Sign this man and end the madness.

And really, a better throw than Bryce has ever made as a pro. An absolute drop in a bucket.

Tbh, it just doesn't appear that we use TEs much in the offense as-is... it would be a waste, imo.

I'm not mad at patience. We may see our projected outcome differently, but even if we make no additions, I'm still very high on Barno's potential, so I'm hoping he could surprise us with his contributions once he's back.

Kobe shot free throws, walked off the court and into the locker room when he tore his Achilles. The fact they haven't given any sort of "less serious" update since he was carted off - and the fact that they carted him off after checking him out and called it a heel injury are generally all bad signs.

No doubt we are talent deficient at a few spots, but I think the last two weeks has shown we're really competitive. I feel like today if we had a pass rush, the young guys caught the ball, and guys start tackling, we win that game.

Damn... I thought I remembered when we signed him, many were posting his pff grades and stats from last year and saying that we essentially signed the same production we got from Burns for a bargain bin deal. I thought he was regarded as a really good value signing.

Generally I would agree, but I feel like we're a pass rush and a few secure catches away from contending for the playoffs. My thought is trade Bryce to offset what we would give away for a guy like Reddick. Perhaps they take a 4th for him (considering his holdout, demands, age, etc.)? Get a 4th for Bryce.

If either of these guys coming back could provide some sort of pressure, that would make a world of difference. People can say what they want about Clowney, but he has been the only consistent pass rush presence I've seen the last couple of games. It's hard to do it by yourself. If neither of them can provide any boost to the pass rush, we should look into a trade to bring back Haason Reddick, imo. He honestly should have never been allowed to walk in the first place... I believe I even posted leading into that offseaosn that I would've retained him over Burns at the time. He's unhappy with the Jets and has yet to play for them, so I anticipate it wouldn't take a lot to get him from them.

Rivers may have put up sexier numbers, but even with good defenses and LT in the backfield for many of those years, Eli won two superbowls snd Phillip never even sniffed one... so, not sure who won that exchange.

Really, the drops and the defense killed us. Evero looked like a genius year one, but idk man... I know we're lacking talent in some spots, but they unit as a whole is playing like a sieve. And when guys like Woods are trying to shoulder check Jamarr Chase instead of tackle him, you give up 30+ points a game. Andy, as expected, can win us games. He's doing all that he can. I was a bit disappointed in the OL with the run game early today, and the young receivers have to get rid of the dropsies. But this team has some good pieces and I expect us to compete to win every week... but this defense has figure it the fug out.

I'm otw from the house.

Harris literally looks like he does the same thing every play. It's like a guy in soccer that never touches the ball, he just sprints back and forth.

Gross. If this is the cream of the crop of college football QBs, we should not be pressed whatsoever to get a guy next draft. The QB gem of this upcoming draft will certainly not be him. Ewers and Manning are good candidates but I don't think Manning is eligible until 2026, right? But anyway, Beck is ass. Also watched Dart earlier, also extremely ass. When they said he was a Heisman hopeful, I was flabbergasted. That is all.

No, but tbh, is it a surprise that the FO pretty much missed every possible hit they could've had in the draft during Fitts tenure? We could've had Willis or Howell. But tbh, do you believe either would've succeeded until we got Canales as coach? They probably would've looked as bad as they were capable of too.

I meant specifically with football... and I would say all the way from middle school through college, Bryce was put in that position.

But in all seriousness, imagine being coddled, protected, postured, and positioned to win your whole life, and then over 18 games, you prove you aren't just not good at this level but you're actually one of the worst to ever do it, get replaced, and the QB who has sat behind you that entire time sets multiple milestones and the locker room is going crazy. Tbh, he probably wants to be traded at this point.

Everything was so awesome and then Tepper walked in and I almost vomited.

Tbh, Reich wasn't wrong at all. All the other factors he was supposedly wrong about look much different when you have a QB who can actually play football. He knew he was put in an impossible situation with a guy he didn't want who he knew couldn't play NFL QB. Everything he did after we drafted Bryce, I think he knew was a lost cause.

It's also worth considering, he isn't just the worst #1 pick ever, he may be the worst starting QB ever to have logged that many attempts/starts. He's so bad.

All true, but I think having a functional QB changed the complexion of the entire team and the game. They couldn't impose their will, be it the pass, run, or defensively, because we had balance and the defense stayed fresh. Dalton really made the game entirely different.

I say keep Andy as the bridge. As I've suggested elsewhere, see what Detroit wants for Hooker or what New England would take for Milton as a young prospect with a high ceiling to develop. As far as the draft, we wouldn't be pressed to take a guy next year, and I'm not super informed on the college crop, but what I've seen outside of Ewers or Arch, I'm unimpressed. So, if we can take one of those guys without having to maneuver to do so, cool... if not, be patient and get a guy who has the tools physically and just needs polish and time, and there's a lot of those guys who aren't #1 overall picks. And also, dump Bryce immediately. If the rumors are true and a team offered a 4th, you take that poo and run. I would like a 3rd, but I don't know why any team would offer even a 4th at this point, but end this nightmare ASAP.