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Of course being clutch matters. I’m not saying it doesn’t. As I’ve said before many times. But we’ve been clutch. Being clutch on offense means nothing when your D can’t keep a 3 point lead with 13 seconds left. In all likelihood, even if Josh had been clutch in the last 2 playoff losses, our defense would’ve lost it for him. We can judge based on history. And history suggests McD can’t stop Reid and Mahomes in the playoffs. The defense has been abysmal in every season ending loss since Josh’s ascension saving their worst for the biggest game. It’s the biggest reason we have no super bowls. Our WR unit carries some blame as well. Just not nearly as much. Every unit on D played much worse than our WR unit in our season ending losses. It was our best players that dropped passes and got blown up in pass pro.

Yes- again- I’ve acknowledged this many times. In the chiefs 2 Super Bowl losses the opposing QBs were sitting on the sideline watching their backups on their final drive iirc. It’s possible for teams to not need a final drive to be clutch vs KC. our defense is the biggest reason we haven’t beat KC in the playoffs. Disagree if you like. You’d just be wrong.

Yes, they did. I’ve acknowledged this many times. Not scoring on a drive in which you scored 29 points is different than allowing your opponent to score more points than they had all year. The year before, the KC offense obliterated our defense even worse. Both games without our best defensive player, Benford I don’t feel like we’ve lost ground to KC. They had a helluva draft, but don’t think they’ve upgraded their OL very much if at all. Also acknowledging that their offense could be better with rice and royals in the mix. I also think we had a helluva draft and upgraded our DL in a big way in the offseason. Our pass rush, on paper, is much better than last year imo. Our secondary is clearly better this year, unless you think Rasul Douglas is better than our new additions. Our LBs are the same and have a chance to be healthy. I will say, our offense didn’t get much better, if at all. The improvements will have to come from player progression. Possible.

💯 Giving up a season high points to KC in a game decided by 3. The offense wasn’t the problem. The defense and the health of the defense continues to lead to our demise. The bills have gotten 9 stops vs KC in the playoffs since the 21 playoff game. The eagles had 9 straight in the Super Bowl.

Think there’s any chance that RVD is OT3? I say that with the thought of possibly Grable transitioning inside to start at RG or LG. Unlikely, but just a thought. I don’t see us paying Torrance 20M aav. McGovern could demand close to that. If Edwards plays well he could demand 10M or more. He’ll be 29 chasing a first big payday. That said, I love the depth of this unit, especially the.potential our backups. I think Alec Anderson, Lundt and SVP could all take their game to the next level, partially due to the amount of competition. It’s difficult to keep 5 talented OLmen together. The IOL could change drastically in 2026. Could Grable be in the mix? I see the depth of IOL to be his biggest obstacle

I enjoyed watching this. I was a big fan of his coming out of college. While he may not be an “x”, he can play imo.

I think Moore is more “likely” than Shenault.

Agreed. Bad look.

Agreed. Hopefully Beane can turn this into a day 3 pick. I could see us getting a 5th for AJ. We got similar for Ryan Bates and Cody ford. I think Daquan will be retained and start unless one of the kids really show out and take it.

He’s a beast. Good for him

There are different levels of losing your cool. You don’t have to threaten someone to lose your cool. You don’t have to hold a grudge to lose your cool. I don’t think he threw a tantrum or acted immature. I do think he wishes he had that back. agree to disagree

The fact that he lost his cool defending this is very strange to me. He knows that the WR is missing a piece. He brought in Moore to cement that as fact. Compound the fact that he admitted he knows that these guys say things as a way to create their content. Even more reason to not lose your cool. Just strange

To be fair, I don’t listen to Jeremy other than on Marinos new show. I didn’t hear his rant that Beane was referring to

Good point. Seems to me like the guys we’re investing our best resources in (diggs, Kincaid, and to a lesser extent ) haven’t been able to get it done. Diggs was elite. Couldn’t make the plays when needed. Kincaid, trade up and use a 1st. Drops pass he needed to catch. Our pro bowl LT gets bullrushed and causes an incompletion. Talented players not coming through when the opportunity arises. Only time will tell.

I cringed. That was the worst I’ve heard from Brandon Beanes mouth. Especially considering the topic. Why get so animated over a subject he knows to be true. He wants another speed WR. He said all he needed to in the PC- the guys weren’t on the board when they were on the clock. They went BPA. Leave it at that. Those that are expecting him to say he made a mistake and should’ve traded up, you should know better. That would ever be said. Nonetheless, that was a poor moment from Beane and I bet he wishes he had that one back

I hear ya and I agree that if I were a DC, I’d focus on defending the middle of the field. I just think that 2025 Josh Palmer is a better outside WR than 2024 Amari Cooper. I also think Keon will be a viable option to make plays 1 on 1 on the outside. Pure speculation on my part, but we’ve seen lesser WRs make plays on the outside with lesser QBs. the FO has more belief in our players making plays than much of the board and media. Same situation as last season. Turned out alright last year. I think the O will find a way. If this unit fails, I have faith that Beane will make a move in season. He has a track record for attacking our weaknesses at the deadline. Hopefully the investments on D will stay healthy and make big plays in the playoffs.

I agree- we don’t have that guy. Other than DK, which WRs that were available this year could’ve been that guy? I’d put Josh Palmer up there with the other guys acquired. He plays faster than his 40 and makes plays downfield. I think it was a tough year to need to bolster the X WR. Not giving Beane a pass, I feel it was a mistake to wait til rd 7 to draft a WR, I just don’t think there was a guy that would’ve given us the bolded.

He’s the best of the rest atm- has speed. Loved him coming out of college.

🤷🏻‍♂️ but he will

Yes, a handful of people think he is 1 of 1. I think most of us that aren’t bashing what happened yesterday believe he is a good/very good GM. Certainly not 1 of 1. But exaggerate to try and prove a point based on a few select fans that feel that way. I didn’t like what they did yesterday. But just because I didn’t like it doesn’t mean anything. I don’t pretend to have a crystal ball. I think the last pick that I openly complained about was Terrell Bernard. Beane has had success on day 3 and I’m not going to act as if I know more than him. Sure, he may have screwed up, but I think he’s done enough to give him the benefit of the doubt. our defense was abysmal last season. Our DL is consistently abysmal in the playoff losses. He addressed it aggressivly

I’d be down with cooper, Moore or chark, but I agree, it’s likely going to be shavers filling that spot. Pierce is a good idea

Haven’t watched any highlights- just listened to his interview from today. I love this guy. Dude just wants to smack people. And has an economics degree from Yale. I still have some hope for Davidson, but I’m really rooting for Hawes. Edit: watched a little tape. He’s our version of Alan Ricard…. Just a lot smaller. He’s not just a good blocking TE. He’s an extremely good blocker. Maybe he can play the Mack Hollins role on some of those screens 🤣 I’d bet he’ll be in the league for 5+ years as a designated blocker.

I don’t think McD is a bad defensive mind. He’s shown capable of holding the chiefs scoring down- shrivels in the playoffs. As does our DL, which has played like crap in every season ending loss since 17 leveled up in 2020

We scored 36 and still lost. 🤪

Good grief. The defense was a much bigger problem than the O. It wasn’t even close. yes, we didn’t score at the end…the guy that we traded up for and used a 1st rd pick dropped the ball that hit him in the arms. The guy we used our first pick on last season had 1 catch for 12 yards. Let’s act like a 4th-7th round pick is going to be the difference. you don’t care what the stats say- fine. Don’t. Watch the game. It’ll be very clear that our offense is MUCH better than our defense. It was putrid. KC bent our d over the last 2 season. 2 seasons in which their offense was carried by their defense. and the last paragraph- 🤷🏻‍♂️ “they had to______ in this draft” ….According to you. So many people act as if they know everything. Ever think that they don’t see things in the same way as you? Maybe they think Palmer is better than you do. Maybe they didn’t like the WR prospects available in each rd as much as you. Maybe they think there is still a chance to add a WR in FA. Maybe they think they can trade for one if things don’t pan out. “They had too______” bs. No, they didn’t. If they did, our 2025 season is over before it began. And it’s not.