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He threw the under and a loss. I don’t think you get to call anyone out this week

It’s easy to make people look good on paper today. Odds are we stay mid range and are a coin flip to get in depending on QB Play, turnovers, and health at key positions

McDermott hired an OC that didn’t mesh with his QB by definition I can’t say he got the most out of the talent when he didn’t maximize the most important position. Thats not to say he is awful but I don’t think he optimally handled the season either

I don’t mind peterman but peterman fans can at times be really hard to put up with

Weve seen enough of smith to say he’s probably not a top ten guy suddenly. He’s a decent, not great, option but much like fitz or Tyrod, or Orton, or... any of a bunch of journeyman type of guys— you hope you catch their good stretches while you look for a replacement.

Among the best run schemers in the league low end on the passing scheme but because he creates pressure with the run it masks that some seemed poorly organized running the offense (getting plays in, for instance)

Or up and coming position coaches or OCs where the head coach is offensive (like the saints, for instance) and theOC might want to distinguish themselves

Looks like taylor is too though. truly it’s an argument of 19th vs 22nd in the league (arbitrary numbers).... not a big gap, so pick the better fit with the system. I have a hard time seeing Taylor as the better fit. I also think he smith would’ve taken 1-2 more shots for better or worse. Losing by more doesn’t hurt so maybe we win it he hits one.

It was found that he had previously.... did he again? Your guess is as good as mine- but we’d be guessing

Whys that?

Im certainly not accusing him of being well spoken and highly nuanced here- just spitballing what he may have been getting at instead of jumping to insulting him though im sure he will likewise elaborate on that half too so I’ll only speculate so much

Or 30% of black players aren’t of African heritage? It’s maybe possible the alleged comment was about Africa, and not just being black so he was calling out that aspect clumsily in his tweet

Agreed that it’s offputting reading the thread. Maybe he said something - maybe he didn’t. Or maybe it was something on edge. With Ngakoue being such a name, it’s not crazy to think maybe Ritchie made an off color comment about Africa in a chippy game. Maybe he did, maybe he didn’t... but I’m embarrassed about how quick some are to attack Ngakoue before either he or Ritchie have been asked about it

Yup. I don’t think there’s a need to rush here. I’m sure we will hear interviews with both parties and teammates pretty darn soon and learn more about the accusations

Im guessing it’s an obvious flop in his wording though maybe some aren’t African heritage and he’s acknowledging 30% of black players are of non-African descent?

Hes a big boy— I’d say given his history he should come out and deny it before we go to bat for him. I won’t tear him down first either... but this isn’t waaaaay out in left field at the moment. We will see where it goes.

Would we really be shocked hearing 64 saying offensive stuff on or off?

You are one of my favs here aug. and it’s because you are very genuine, thoughtful and clearly caring guy. i hate hearing that this came to be, but so glad you were able to spend time with him and see him doing well and happy the last few years. Sending all my best your way.

What about the rest of the games the offense did nothing?

How many games had 3 through the first 3 quarters? It’s more than 1 which is also awful

We learned that 100% late in the saints game

Awesome.

Of course Tolbert is out there

As is their defensive line

And the defender is great but you have to throw it at some point to win instead of just waiting for the game to be handed to you.