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Be frustrated he didn't make the catch, but in no world was that particular play an example of bad hands. That was NOT where the ball was supposed to be thrown, as Schlereth called out, that should have been a back shoulder pass. It's very hard to adjust that quickly to a ball being thrown to the complete wrong spot, it was actually even a little impressive for him to even get his hands on it at all given that.

Not sure that should or will be ruled a drop, but that's two weeks in a row that Bryce threw T-Mac a bad pass that he SHOULD have caught, but didn't, but also where an even marginally better throw results in a sure fire catch, last weeks would have been for a TD. T-Mac's gotta be better there, but Bryce needs to be even more better.

He certainly did, however it did look like they were both hand fighting so I can see how there was no flag. But I'd still like to see a replay from the opposite angle to see how much he really did shove him in the chest there.

When is Bryce going to learn that his spin move on the deep drop back never works?

Everyone calling out Bryce for the bad pass on the INT that got called back, but that wasn't even the play that has me shaking my head over Bryce so far. It was that 1 yard dump off pass to Rico, as it was the perfect example of what I've been saying about his arm for years now. Made a last second decision to dump it off to Rico, but because of it, he was off base and shorted a pass that only had to travel maybe 10 yards in the air, if that much. And THAT is my problem with Bryce, his arm is so weak that he can't throw the ball 10 yards when he's not perfectly balanced and able to step into the throw. There isn't another starting QB in this league that can't make that pass in that same situation, only he shorts it with that wet noodle of an arm.

Fair point, honestly didn't even realize he was listed as questionable as well, could still be for both of them in case either isn't able to go tomorrow. That Canales said something like "we'll check him out tomorrow to make sure he's able to go" still makes me think they were still expecting him to play, as that would be a weird way to phrase it if they felt he was more likely to not be playing. Still just hoping it would be like when a player feels something in a game, gets checked out, but goes back in. And since it was just practice, once he felt anything, they just shut him down for the day to be safe.

Ugh, elevated Chisena from the practice squad today, that can't be a good sign for T-Mac playing tomorrow.

Meh, if it was a "serious concern" I don't think he says the "just to make sure he's ready to go" part about it all. Not saying he isn't legitimately hurt, but this just feels like one of those with much more questions than answers right now.

Well that's the problem, because as the other post here below says, he also said "to make sure he's ready to go", which is classic coach speak, both saying there is concern and then saying the other which makes it sound like they'd expect him to be able to play and need to confirm it tomorrow. Did they shut him down because he legit got hurt or because he felt a small tweak and they did it as a precaution (which does happen all the time too), that's the question at hand.

He, saying it's "only questionable" doesn't mean much since it just popped up today in practice, to me that's just the initial thing they put down, particularly as if they knew he wasn't going to play already, making him doubtful or out would give the Saints that knowledge too. Had he been on the report all week but still practicing in a limited designation, I wouldn't be concerned. But late week hamstring pop ups can very much go either way. Either it was a slight tweak so they then sat him down for the rest of practice to make sure he didn't make it worse and cause a real injury, or it was a real hamstring pull and they'll make him inactive for the game to hopefully only miss one week as opposed to multiple weeks by playing and making it worse.

He popped up on the injury report mid week a few weeks ago with the same thing. Anyone see anything out there if this is going to be similar to that and he'll still play or if his availability is in real question for this weekend? Because of course I have no backup WR to play this week if he ends up not playing, scrambling right now trying to find at trade partner with no good options on waivers (unless I pick up XL or Coker to play in his play, but that just seems scary in it's own right lol)

I don't know guys, this is a lot of praise for a rookie from a non football school, I'm not sold yet.

Bear Down! Class of 2009 myself, and I was telling everyone (even those who wouldn't listen) in the world for the last 2 years that we needed to draft him (as everyone here can attest to lol)

Hey now, this was not something I was expecting to read on these boards lol, another fellow Wildcat here? He was a freaking beast the other night, and yea, I think he'd be a beast playing edge, but he'd also probably make for a great TE too if he's not too tall for it.

What?!?! I can see why some people would be turned off by some of his "bro" attitude stuff, but that's the first time I've ever heard anyone say that about him, most fans of other teams have always seemed to like him in the past. Getting to watch him in college in person, as his two seasons there were my last 2 in school, was just awesome, I knew from his very first game that we were watching the next NFL TE superstar.

LOL (and probably the most correct answer yet)

Saints, Falcons, and Broncos (too hard for me to hate the Patriots because of Gronk, my previous Arizona GOAT until some new kid took that spot from him, lol)

You can't keep around a former #1 pick as the backup to his replacement because he wasn't good enough. I think he has two career paths he can take. The first is as that guy who signs with a new team every year to be the gap starter and/or backup depending on that team's situation. Think guys like Jameis, Wilson, Brissett the last few years, as he'll be a game manager for them while they try to re-build the roster. The other is as a really good long term backup QB for one team. He's smart and will make for a great addition to the QB room in film study and game prep. He won't be a stud replacement if the starter goes down, but he'd be better than most other backups and you know he'll be ready to play when called upon.

They have a real tough schedule the rest of the season, play the Falcons overseas next week, but after that, their easiest games left would be against the Texans or Jags, no cupcakes left

Apparently the extension he signed before the season was also a little weird, as it had a very low signing bonus. So the Jets have a very small dead cap hit despite trading a big contract that was signed just 2 months ago. I guess it was only a $13 million signing bonus, and trading him mid-season means it's something around only a $10 million dead cap hit left to take. This is a huge win for the Jets for a player I've long felt was overrated because of a great nickname and an amazing rookie season that he's then failed to fully live up to since them. Combine that with everyone knowing the Colts seem more mirage then legit long term contender, that 2027 1st in particular could end up being a really good asset for the Jets.

He looked to be in a lot of pain at times, I was actually surprised to see him in on that TD when like 2 plays before he looked like he badly strained his groin. It's a catch 22, because you can't sit him right now as he is the offense. But at the same time, with how much pain he looked in at times, it just feels like he's bound to end up making it worse at some point and missing some time if he keeps the same work load. Damned if you do, damned if you don't

haha, I get it. And see, I was also annoyed, but for me it's because I was just frustrated at how we were playing for the previous 3 hours. That one felt like one of those games where had it gone the other way at the end, say we miss the kick and then lose in OT. Nobody would bet happy with this game, they'd then be frustrated at how poor we played, particularly on offense. And hell, I don't think we even played all that great on defense, it only looked that way because of the scoreboard, but the stats show differently, we just got lucky in that they made a few critical errors that cost them points.

Well that was gross, don't know much about elbow injuries, but that's got to be his season, right?

I see what you're saying, but I think it's just different for athletes. If a business alienates a potential customer, the customer will go somewhere else for their needs. There is not there NFL, or NBA, or whatever. They're the only game in town and like any other rich or famous person, they like to use their platform to support the causes they believe in, a right they've earned through a lifetime of hard work to get into that position. And because all teams have players from all sides of societal or political viewpoints, to me it's all a wash in the end with team sports. If you don't want to be a big fan of a specific player because they speak up on their stances, so be it, but flat out not wanting them on your team because of it is a little too far in my book when they can help your team win. You're not rooting for a woman or child abuser in that situation, or an animal abuser in the case of Vick (another player I would never have been okay with on my team), even if you strongly disagree with whatever they do believe in themselves.

Just because they're famous, doesn't mean they shouldn't be able to speak their mind, no matter what it's about. If they're talking about things that then cause a distraction for the team, then I'll take issue to them doing so, but on that basis only, beyond that, I really couldn't care in this instance. And really? Sexual orientation is the example you used? Beyond players talking about their wifes (so assuming they're straight), there's been what, 2 players to ever come out as gay?