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That's up to the coaches and team. We flat out weren't ready to play them.

Great thoughts and summary, thanks. I definitely appreciate and agree with your opinion about winning the sideline, it's right on. That will be for Keon Coleman and he started to show signs of it. My biggest problem with last night was our D-line. Way too much money tied up not to show out better in an important game, but it is early. The rest of it is growing pains and catching Baltimore really ready to rumble after a slow season start. Last year KC was not a juggernaut until it mattered the most. Given the salary structure and free agency, I feel like even strong contenders have to remake their roster almost every year in certain areas, this year KC is struggling with their left tackle right now. So for the Bills, safety and receiver are their two biggest issues with LB close behind. But we need to develop our safeties and receivers at max speed and are we? I saw after the Keon drop a mixture of anger, confusion, and thoughtfulness on his face. He came back and made some plays the second half, but we need to target him every game with plays to help him along. Same with Samuel, we don't seem sure of his role but we need to figure it out quickly. One of the biggest problems with our safeties is a general lack of anticipation. Cole's anticipation jumps off the screen at me. He needs to be in there ASAP to set that example and develop his partner also, veterans be damned. I'm ok dropping games like this if it propels us forward. Peaking during the playoffs is the only thing that matters and I hope McD pushes development at max speed in those critical areas right now. I also wish he would change his approach to our D-line, lol.

Where do I get my free barrel?😁

Cool, but any chance you could put the appropriate species in there?😂

why is Josh running with a herd of cattle?

It's always a team game. Mahomes still had to come in with 13 seconds and make all the right plays to win. He ended up bettering Josh, through zero fault of Josh. Last year Diggs dropped that deep ball, but it was Josh who made the decision and wasted that down. And that wasn't the last play of the game. But that's highly subjective and argumentative, that's why for me team end results have to factor in. But, it doesn't mean Josh has to beat Mahomes in the playoffs. That would be great and highly symbolic, but KC could get beat early by another team and the Bills win a Superbowl. That would cement things for a change of guard situation. ..

Absolutely Josh and the entire offense are playing awesome football and Josh is at the top of his game right now. It was the varsity offense vs JV defense last night. But to me, a changing of the guard is a changing of a standard for consistency and greatness over time. It has not been long enough yet, and part of being the "guard" of the entire NFL is inexorably tied to results. Because enough of the league and fans have to buy in. Josh has had amazing runs in the past only to revert to tunnel vision hero ball with turnovers. It's his biggest weakness. The Chiefs offense is struggling as a whole right now, especially with their turnstile left tackles. The team struggled last year part of the year also, having to come play in Buffalo. But they overcame. Things can change quickly in the NFL. I'll need to see where both QB's and their teams end after the season before declaring a changing of the guard

Root against Miami and Dallas, also Philly unless they're playing one of the other two. Miami for obvious reasons, Dallas because of the whole "America's team crap and the high percent of token, bandwagon, useless fans. Philly because of the high percent of vindictive a-hole fans. Everyone else, it just depends on who's playing. Usually root for the underdog.

Definitely agree about one or both being gone IF success continues. It's a great problem to have and to counter it you have an established HC who knows what he needs in a replacement. He has guys he can develop on staff but also pays attention to what's in the league. McD strikes me as the kind of detail-oriented guy who will perfect how he chooses. I'm sure he learned between Dorsey and Brady.

https://steelersdepot.com/2024/06/baker-in-some-ways-got-screwed-by-browns-ownership-kevin-stefanski-had-no-doubts-moving-forward-with-mayfield/ There was some friction with Stefanski, but I agree with the article that it was primarily Haslam meddling again. The FO wanted "an adult in the locker room" so they brought in a pervert. Smooth move Jimmy.

Albany covered Mayfield's two good seasons quite well, but let's be real. Them's the breaks?? Hue Jackson (3-33-1, 2-5-1 in 2018) was his coach for half a rookie season replaced by Greggo Williams. After the season no one likes Greggo and there was a sense that Freddie Kitchens really made Mayfield effective 2018 so they made Kitchens a first time head coach for 2019. That was a one season disaster and Kitchens will never be a head coach again. Mayfield did well under Stefanski in 2020 and in 2021 dislocated/tore his labrum in his left shoulder the second game of the season. It totally killed his accuracy, especially throwing to the right side. I live in Cleveland and watched it happen. Mayfield was injured the entire season, reinjuring the shoulder and adding on a knee injury. On top of that, 2021 was Mayfield's contract year so both him and the FO wanted to see if he was worth a big contract. Mayfield has also confessed to having an attitude problem during his time there. It was no surprise Cleveland bolted on him but it was also very wrong they kept playing him as injured as he was. As said already, Mayfield's no Josh Allen but he's a fairly accurate passer with a above average arm. Not fast but slippery and some scrambling ability. Good at making reads pre-snap and overall good field intelligence. Glad to see him get his career back on path. Not a big fan of his personality, but he can play. For me, he's a cut above Geno Smith but not in the elite group.

I saw the game. Did you watch the replay? That was blatant. The only thing dumb was the Cincinnati defender. He came up directly behind, elbowed the KC receiver in the back of the head driving his head down and body chucking him before the ball ever got there. I can understand a controversy if it's a hail Mary scrum or they're battling side by side, but one on one from behind before the ball arrives on 4th and 16? Rightfully called.

Thanks for posting this, I feel that McDermott played conservative and a lot of field position in his early years and over time began loosening up. But I felt like after this loss he really opened up his fourth down decision-making to what it is today. Continuous improvement.

I'd kick him well higher up than that, lol! We're not even two full games in, let's give it a few more weeks please!

I noticed it right away. Couldn't believe it's in such bad shape so early in the season. Crumbly and small chunks everywhere. I think they had a lot of green painted dirt too.

Maybe, but I don't think so. Brady is going to figure out what works and go with it. It may look different every game. We have a strong OC who understands using one play to set up a future play and isn't bound by his own ego to call one style of offense. I'm just praying he's back next season but am not confident in that. We also have a ton of change at the WR position and games like this buys us time for them to gel with JA while still racking up the W.

So many reasons. The guy pulls a BS blurb from social media and uses it in a presidential debate. Who truly wants a social-media ***** as president? With a complete lack of critical thinking? How many magA ssholes gripe about the younger generation stuck on their phones/social media and think nothing about supporting this guy?

https://www.beaconjournal.com/story/sports/pro/browns/2023/03/28/jimmy-haslam-stands-cleveland-browns-deshaun-watson-trade-contract-nfl-year-later-lamar-jackson/70048917007/ Haslam's direct perspective: "Everybody understands that in the NFL it’s all about the quarterback, right?" Jimmy Haslam said. "Kansas City Chiefs have been to three of the last four Super Bowls, won two of the last three. Why? They got No. 15 (Patrick Mahomes), right? So everybody understands the importance of quarterbacks. ....... Quarterbacks in their prime — (the Green Bay Packers') Aaron Rodgers is 39 now and still a phenomenal player — but quarterbacks in their prime don’t come in the market when they’re 26. So we reached out and grabbed Deshaun."

I refer to Watson as "pervert" but can't agree he is just mailing it in. He's put a lot of effort to try and fill the role, but he will keep getting injured until he learns to protect himself better.. His throws are mostly a fraction late and he struggles to see the defense at times. Playing time might help but he's in a catch-22 with injuries and I saw the same situation yesterday. He took a couple bad hits.

2x coach of the year with a background in offense to serve as a mentor. I'd take Andrew Berry over Beane in a heartbeat. Beane is good but Berry is just a cut above. Haslam has stuck his nose in once or twice but is hopefully learning and otherwise a solid owner. I can't fault Dorsey's choice.

Thanks for posting this, it says a lot about how Diggs sees the world. What does Diggs want? He's acutely aware he's about to surpass the 25,000 yard mark (Pro HoF territory), he prides himself on trying to be perfect. He's very individualistic in his views but also was a team captain here and by all public accounts a motivated, good teammate. LeBron James was never going to play his entire career with one team. One of his desired legacies was to win multiple titles through different teams and he knew that. He's always known where he wants his career to go, and Diggs is the same way. Diggs wants to leave his mark on the game by winning at least one Superbowl and being in the HOF. In his mind, he has to feel the team he's on can do it relative to where his career is, in our case, he's going to be 30 soon. He's going to give his all and be a leader with whatever team he's on, but he won't hesitate to move on when he feels a team won't help him achieve those goals. I think he started to see that happening, I suspect his primary issues were with the FO more than Allen, but he decided, antics and check-outs ensued. It was time and the FO agreed. One thing's for sure, he's going to dictate how he achieves his goals. Good teammate but the team is just a tool to him.

So how's it worked out? My gut reaction thinks you've got it backwards but you're very much alive!😂

From what I can see, based on a computer model projection from 2005. The next stage of this research was actually going to prove it and then the research was never heard from again.... 😂 Except in articles quoting the original unproven assertation!

I'm curious. What reaction are you hoping for? What constitutes a "pass"?

Poor choice of words, my apologies. I meant each side.