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there are times when distance can be an asset. is this one of those times? Maybe. heck, for all we know there could be debate on this topic between McD, beane, and Daboll.

honestly have no idea on that specific play. Was more of a global commentary on Lee smith. bates is a great example of a better blocker that could benefit from consistent live fore reps. Something along the lines of Zach streif starting out on the saints in that role then kicking in as full time tackle after a couple seasons. if the blocking tight end is no threat downfield, may as well just maximize the blocking, no? just because a successful coach does something doesn’t mean he is always correct

I’ve always liked giving live reps to a young guy who is likely a better blocker if you are basically conceding the pass threat anyway. Just another option for the future in that role, not saying cut him today.

Should just have our 6th lineman report eligible in that package

Yeldon isn’t a game changer but I’m surprised he hasn’t gotten more looks honestly. he’s a productive vet and has a usable skill set

Gregg thinks he’s the smartest guy in the room. He was trying to surprise carr to get a sack since he had given up open shots into the end zone playing coverage. It was very much a Gregg move. just declaring it never done doesn’t make it true. Though if you keep throwing on ore qualifiers you may get there

Gregg has definitely blitzed in end of game situations before

turnover differential is a tricky one as fumble recoveries are a bit random. id venture something like forced fumbles and qb hits would be more indicative than fumbles recovered and interceptions caught

This has been a real struggle, eh? you have all the stats at your fingertips and have used a lot of them but then you go and get hyperbolic with stuff leaving it easy to dismiss. 18-20 carries a game is bell cow back status at 288-320 carries. Last year only 3 guys hit that 18 mark (4if you count mccaffrey a carry shy), any 303 led the league (just shy of 19) Jones was 14.75 per game. Could he get an extra carry each game and the shift 3-4 carries once a month on top of that? Sure, but is that a substantial enough swing to be meaningful? Meh. with focusing on TDs so much it does feel more like a fantasy football argument than a packer win/lose argument.

I can’t tell, are you attributing a quote or answering the question?

honestly, there’s a good chance he was on his last legs even without the hit. I’m not trying to send a Christmas card to the dude that hit him or saying he’s absolved of being an ass for the hit... but I think we can only truly blame him for the short term impact not a career ended

like throw a party?

honestly, do you use that resource?

Are we already claiming 3 studs here? modern nfl defenses go to a nickel, honestly. That’s not McD defenses, that’s nfl defenses.

no one ever sees these good 2nd-3rd year qbs becoming “meh” vets. But they end up with depleted coaching staffs and diminished rosters and teams quickly learn whether they can carry the load or if they were being carried I like his odds but it wouldn’t be unheard of to see bad habits drift back in when the situation is less optimal

The alternative would be forfeiting the game. So yes.

oh in that case I guess it’s settled. Prime time 101 knows him and vouches. No further information.

one of the things that made bringing in Rex so maddening. Every time we stocked the shelf we would light it in fire for no apparent reason.

and it’s always the case that fans project EVERY rookie to take 3 big steps forward in the offseason and reality is few make that leap.

to be fair 2 playoff appearances isn’t some major accomplishment from an outside perspective. especially when the last was a melt down that was mocked. it is what it’s always been. Play well and the media will love us. They have always been eager to celebrate our successes. Often quicker than they should. We will see how December goes. Looks to be promising. they are so much more enjoyable.

to be fair, I doubt you do either

checks location of said accusation of wasted time... why yes, football message board. Highly effective use of time. Carry on being judgey

At the end of the Arizona game we should’ve rushed from Hopkins side, not dive at Murray’s feet, and probably just used one arm to get higher on the pass block but otherwise, not a technique issue

If the team is a medical risk to be in contact with each other or the opponent the game is postponed (and played with substantially diminished rosters) or could be cancelled if the team is not a risk, they play as scheduled if after an investigation protocol is violated, fines, loss of picks or suspensions are possible. Suspensions are not always easy given the union and CBA. Heavy institutional fines have been levied and starting to see picks lost. it’s not that complicated once you let go of expecting perfect for every possible situation. Nothing is going to be perfect in this season. It’s pretty darn consistent and not unfair.

the answer is easy, obvious and publicly known. if this is too controversial I’d hate to see reactions to the nfl making decisions based off rushed investigations and arbitrary ratings of how impacted teams are by specific players