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Wilks and Holcomb has to jump in midship. The defense is probably not designed the way he would call it if he had an entire offseason and training cap to prepare the player with it. How can you judge it?

I've read all the comments, here's what you're missing... Sam has said this time around he's being patient and taking what the defense is giving him. That may be more of a "game manager type" but he does throw the long ball and he does run on some plays to make things happen AND he's not turning the ball over. Sam also said he spent time while injured learning from the defense and what they see in an offense and how they defend it. He got a reverse look at playing in an offense system. Probably losing out to the starting job (1st time ever) was humbling and soul searching. It may also take a couple of years to relearn the game (bad habits) when he started and played in such a bad system (Jets). I hope he sticks around and gets to compete with our next draft choice. That's what Wilks would do, let them compete for there starting job, not just say you're the back up (you've got to earn where you play). Some people have a hate for him no matter what and he deserves some of the heat because of his past. But for 4 games, he's playing mistake free football as the team learns its identity. And defense wins championships. In all of Mahomes's greatness, he lost the SB to TB because he didn't have an offensive line worth anything but had all that talent around him. It's still a team game and we're starting to play like a team on all 3 sides. Enjoy the next game. It's gonna be fun. And let's hope Horn is all right.

New York (the big city environment and fans) has to be tough place to play for anybody. I also don't think Fields will be great. He can run is why he's so good right now. It's not easy predicting who's going to be a franchise QB. Besides skills, it's leadership under pressure what ultimately determines if they can handle the position. That you can't really tell until you see them play in the NFL.

IDK what you pay him, just keep him here. Solid player and a great person, personally and in the community. Him and his wife are always doing things for kids and families. He's a soft spoken guy who like Luke, becomes an animal on the field. We need him to stay in CLT for a while.

Belichick struggled with the Browns, before going to the Jets for a day, then Pats. Raid did good in Philly, they just jumped too fast. Most OCs are good OCs because they can manipulate plays, angles, timing, etc. A head Coach is so much more. It's a Parcell guy who can motivate and keep it all together and lean on his OC & DC to handle the job, while supporting them and knowing what to do at times. Wilks is our guy.

Wilks all the way. Who ever he brings in at OC, I am fine with. A decent draft with a couple of good FA signings and this team could ball. Next year: QB is Darnold, a 1st rd pick (develop) and Corral (lets see). He's got the team playing hard, the fans behind them, why disrupt that and roll the dice. Wilks is a class guy, even great with the media (doesn't say stupid things) and has them playing at a high level.

When I saw Jimmy G's injury I thought this would be a possible move. Best for both parties.

We are not giving the Saints draft picks so this won't happen.

I don't control the volume, but I can tell you this. The louder it is, it helps "disrupt" the other teams offense. It seems louder when the crowd in not loud at all. When the fans are loud the PA system is not loud enough. Not just music, PA, videos, but everything. Also with video, PA and music, the louder it is, it naturally causes fans to be loud. Plus the speakers are directed towards the stands and they need some of that sound to translate to the field (especially when the other team is sending in plays to the QB).

The song before the player video and intros is The Drum by the Siege.

Lacrimosa by Apashe. Obviously it's a music only loop.

A head coach has to lead men and give direction, an identity. An OC is suppose to design an offense and a DC the defense. His DC is doing a damn good job (his choice). Parcells lead the players, Belichick called the defense. They had decent OCs. How many people would have been successful in this environment? And to trade away your best player, but trade away a cancer on the team too (his choice). He changed the mindset already. The team in most games (except Cinn) were competitive. The team played hard. The team, the organization the city needs some stability. Look at Denver, bring in a top OC to coach and a top QB and where are they? It's not always a proven formula. I would think everyone wants a Tomlin, consistent winner, in most games, but has only one 1 championship - still good. Players love playing for him.

Wilks is exactly what this team and city need. The local guy who players LOVE playing for. He's not flashy, but real. The building has been different since he took over and we don't look like a team about to roll over for a top pick. He using this season to build a winning culture after 2+ years of IDK what? Give him a 3 year contract with at least 2 years to see what he can do. The defense is showing it can be a top 10 defense. Let's see what a year of picks and FA signing can do for the offense. IMO, If we don't, he could be attractive to other teams each week and the price goes up and the length of the deal goes up. #Wilksfan

This is off. RB was an upgrade (look at CMC in 2019) WR was an upgrade (Gina, Brown, Level, etc) CB - At least a push (Horne, Jackson and we did have Gilmore for a season). S - Chinn is an upgrade QB, LB and TE - it's hard to replace 3 of the greatest to play the game in their prime.

But if decide to win a few games this year, then we don't have the 1st. Need more capital to trade for the 1st or 2nd pick. Call it a back up plan. Others won't bring high picks. With DJ, even Shi & TJ and our Line it's enough to build on. Defense needs another Derrick Brown. Got 2 good CBs. I like Shaq and think he's good for the team. (at least this year).

What about a 1st (Saints), a 2nd, 4th and a 3rd and 5th the following year. Would you do it? I don't see anybody giving up 2 1st rounds (IMO).

I didn't say everything would be fine. I said the narrated would be different meaning "whew, we got a way with one there. At least they fought back to cover up how bad they played" or something along those lines.

Did the Baker and offense struggle for almost 3 quarters, yes. Did the team struggle stopping the run and tackling for more than a half, yes. Has CMC played at all this preseason? No. Did they put all it together and almost win it, yes. Missed FG and its bright spots and sunshine instead of gloom and doom. Game 1. Let's see how they respond in NY. But I will say the fans at the stadium were bringing the noise when it was needed.

Excellent post. TY!!!

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Good move on somebody who was going to get cut. I would expect to see another trade of an extra WR we now have, even if it gets us a 6th or 7th, it's something. More teams are doing trades than ever before instead off just cutting guys, using late round future picks like poker chips.

With Zane, they may need the roster spot (if he can make it back) and with Sam they definitely do as he will be IR'd after making the 53. Get a guy like Laviska they could potentially cut Chubba, Roberts and another WR like CJ, using Smith and Laviska in KR/PR, Laviska as the 5th WR and the 3rd RB. Kind of takes 2 (maybe 3) spots & turns it into 1 roster spot. I think this moved is out of necessity.

I would keep CJ Saunders and Brandon Z over TMJ (not talent reasons but health). Trade for a late pick. Maybe who needs a WR bad will take the chance.

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QB: Baker w/Sam as the back up, Matt red shirted. RB: CMC, DeOnta and Chubbard FB: Ricci TE: Thomas, Tremble and probably Sullivan or Thompson WR: Moore, Anderson, TMJr, Smith, Higgins, Zylstra & either Kirkwood or Sanders. (maybe they try and hide Sanders on the PS). OL: Moton, Icky, Boseman, Corbett, BC, Mayes, Elflien, Jordan and either Daley or Erving (who ever is less bad and because you need a 4th back tackle). DL: Barno, Burns, Matos, Haynes, Johnson, Brown, Ioannidas, Hoskins, McCall (love his size), Nixon & Roy (I do see 11, at least 10) LB: Luvu, Thompson, Smith, Sanford, Littleton, Wilson DB: CJ, Hartsfield (can cover TEs so almost acts like a LB in certain packages), Chinn, DJax, Horn, Woods, Robinson (Hayes & Dawson to PS) ST: JJ, Zane, Heckker (I don't see them keeping Roberts with Smith doing so good.) Obviously, injuries can change this or a trade of a WR for picks (we have a lot of good WRs). I can see them getting a DL when cut by another team. If Wilson gets suspended then getting someone of waivers to fill the slot (maybe thats why they just got Watson - they know something). I think this can be a real good team if they stay healthy and put it together. Glad the 1st games are not really tough teams to give us a chance to get a groove, build some chemistry and have good season.