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im half convinced he beat up his off shoulder last week so they avoided called runs like we saw in the wild card. Still a lot of improv or plays where he was allowed to, but no designed power runs. It was a drastic difference after that big hit where he stayed down last week. Could be a coincidence though.

Yup. Clustered injuries are tough to manage. A WR2 at 70% vs the WR6 is a lose lose that you try to muscle through. Especially as a passing team that is also nicked up in the already weaker running game.

I was surprised on a few key “and 3” plays we didn’t power run with Josh honestly. 2nd and 3 in the red zone? At least 1 of the next 3 plays should’ve been him taking a shot (unless that off shoulder was actually hurt last week)

passed well and created turnovers this season. That goes a long way in this league. there was a reason though that I was banging a drum for another splurge in the front 7, or playmaker with the ball. we were close and this might’ve been our easiest shot. on the bright side I think much like looking overwhelmed by the playoffs last year, they came back battle tested this year... I hope next year they will be more ready for the level of intensity in championship games. The chiefs are a little more talented but seemed a lot more intense. That poyer quote about being ready for anything because they’ve been there? They looked like they had not been here. I think they learn from it but we will see.

we were good at all levels, dominant at none. Needed another impact player in the front 7.

it should have been a better game but hard to argue here.

Yea- even if not a formal offer it sounds like compensation was being discussed

I look at it like the Hail Mary - you don’t want to be 100% predictable but pressure is your friend, and if you don’t have to defend the first 5-10 yards underneath you can still have great coverage while firing a bullet at the qb i don’t blitz 100% there but overloading a spot on the line would be my tactic more often then not

meh. It’d be irresponsible not to have on the radar but it’s a bit obtuse to publicly comment. I’d assume buffalo is starting some degree of contingency planning too.

we are playing top teams. Many of these games will be near coin flips. No shame in that. He’s taking his best shot, not trying to be a purist bills fan

he went back out to play with his kids on the field for a loooong time. It was the end.

he’s got to pass protocol which is a series of tests vs the measured baseline, no?

That’s probably a bit much

I suspect that we run a lot more. But I suspect it’s josh is beat up not just adjusting for the wind. I bet few to no designed runs for josh... We will see.

Stayed down a long time too. very worried about that hit. We saw him muscle through an injury earlier this year and not look like himself.

yup. Not sure why he’s out there if he can’t run?

I’m more worried about that hit he took than adjustments. Hopefully they have him prepped to make it the 2nd half effectively

Essentially teams built around rookie contracts and then those putting all their chips in at the end of a vets career. And then Rodgers. the chiefs and rams are just at the cusp of really having to peel back some luxury contracts.

a good one can without a doubt give more insight as they get inside scoops from teams.

Some of these will never be 100% clear

They’ve had a GM for like 5 mins. this is just high level connecting of dots

it’s such an unlikely play to keep possession that it’s practically up there with creating a turnover in value

I think I was in a pretty skeptical and indifferent state by that point. The firing Rex, keeping Whaley but kind of hiding him all felt dysfunctional and like anyone outside a big proven guy would be tough to change the culture. He’s done well.

The playoff special, right?

they have some good ones on their list. Jeff Ireland was mentioned and might have the best drafting record in the league recently. and ties to Brady in the coaching staff and would hurt a division rival. will be an interesting process