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The Jets lost to the Broncos. Would it be shocking if they were to lose to a team like the Colts? I don't think so. Also, though I think they are mediocre, I don't think the Jets match up well against the Steelers. It's a physical team with a very good pass rush. Every time Rodgers gets hit he seems to get up limping. I think there's an excellent chance he doesn't finish the season. If they lose Sunday, they already have five losses. Maybe they get in the playoffs with 8 losses, but good chance they can only lose 7. Not loving their chances.

I seem to remember what he did for the Cowboys offense when he was traded there and felt he had something to prove and wanted to get paid. If memory serves, he did very good things for the Cowboys that year. Looks like between Raiders and Cowboys he had about 1000 yards that year, but I think the Cowboys offense as a whole look much better with him in it. Hope the same thing happens here.

I think there's a bit of a delay between the defender going down and the pancake. Looked more like a WWE elbow drop to me. Also, the penalty was enforced on the kickoff. It didn't give Buff a first and goal because it was after the play. It's like when an unsportsmanlike penalty is called on the offense after the play where they've picked up a 1st down. They get moved back 15 yards, but it's still 1st and 10 because the 1st down already was completed.

Maybe while he is practicing a coach looks at one of the defensive players, nods towards Bass and whispers "sweep the leg."

Agree. I'd be curious to see how many drives in the 2nd were not stopped because of penalties. In other words, a situation where they had to get more than 10 for a first and failed to overcome it. Seems like very few if any. This offense is less equipped to overcome a 1st and 20 or 25. That said, in the past, and particularly against teams like the Jets with a good defense the offense would seem to get frustrated and then rush and become a bit panicky. Sometimes they would make the big play but lots of times they would make the stupid play that would give the other team the win. They didn't do that last night. Despite the frustration they stayed calm and kicked the punt or field goal when they needed to and it helped them secure a win. Now...key to that strategy would seem to be a reliable kicking game...and yeeesh.

To me, the issue is if the ball moves a bit as his elbow hits. Hard to see because it's under his body and a bit behind but I'm not sure he maintained control.

Exponential with the bump as exponent. Don't they teach kids bad juju mathematics anymore?

Great. Another game against a team with a just fired the coach boost.

If your read is accurate, and I think it is...then the coaching DECISION is not on McDermott. Made me crazy that they weren't working to get the first or even threatening to get the first. Even if they get a five yard gain, Houston might not call the TO worrying that we might be able to pick up a first and be able to try for FG position. It was Josh and/or Brady making the poor decision to throw deep. That said, the head coach or OC need to pull Josh aside before he goes out in that situation and make it clear he needs to go for the first. That is a failure of McDermott.

I haven't watch a minute of vikings football until today, and it probably has something to do with how the defense is playing them, but every play seems to be a run up the middle or a pass 30+ yards down the field. It's so annoying to watch. With their record their offense must have been better than this in previous games.

And are we worried about Tank Dell at all?

Did you scroll through the rest of the page on this thread after your post? You just HAD to say something. See what you started? 😆

Has anybody researched Bills history? Was it another tribute to the glory days of the Mularkey Bills? I also have to ask if Brady was sick or something. it's one thing to have a clunker game, but it seemed like everything Brady normally does well was missing. Didn't see as much motion to identify coverage. When Brady does do trick plays or plays in general it usually builds off something the defense has seen and is trying to stop. So, the 4th down throw to Shakir earlier in the year built off of orbit motion (which the Bills have done a lot) and Cook leaking out. Defense tried to stop both and when Shakir reversed orbit it was wide open. When have we seen Samuel run out of the wildcat? So, instead of worrying about Samuel and success he had in the play all the attention went to Allen and the thing blew up.

Yeah, I thought he retired like 5 years ago....him and Andy Dalton.

Jerry Hughes?!

Yeah, I agree that he is not up to the level of Milano, but Milano has had health problems. The luxury that the Bills have now is that because of Williams' play and because they keep winning there is no need to rush him pack. They can wait until he is healthy and then ease him back in.

Exactly, and that is the beauty of it. With the original way of doing it the player leaves it to the judgment of the ref as to whether it was a pick or just a receiver who happened to be in the way. If there's no contact they can't call it. I had not seen it but it's interesting that receivers are doing that now. Very effective.

I have noticed something really interesting that Hollins does when running a pick play. Usually, receivers block but try to make it look like they are receiving. "What? I just turned here to run a button hook, didn't know I was in your way, excuse me." Hollins kind of does the opposite. A defender will be running parallel to the line of scrimmage trying to get outside to catch the receiver in the flat. Hollins actually runs at the defender with his hands up as if he is bracing for impact and going in for a block. The defender tries to avoid him (breaking his line toward the edge) and then Hollins ducks out of the way avoiding contact. Instead of blocking but pretending he's receiving, he pretends to block but then avoids.

Just watched an all 22 breakdown of the 4th down play to Shakir. That was one of the most beautiful play designs I've ever seen.

BLASPHEMY!! Moderators, please ban the OP.

Wasn't it his mom who was an attitude issue? I seem to remember hearing about tweets saying her son was not getting targeted and not treated right. Was a bit like OBJ's dad.

However, if they did that they would be saying he is healthy so could not collect on the insurance. His money is guaranteed. From what I understand his guaranteed money was about 160 million and his cap hit this year is 10 million. So, if they do as you say, all Tua could do is walk away with his 150 million in his pocket (because it would be due as soon as they cut him) and the Dolphins would have a 150 million dollar dead cap hit next year. That would make it tough to field a team.

Yes, we didn't see Morse on the ground spasming. I have heard a neurologist say that the "fencing posture" does not necessarily mean the concussion is worse, but it sure looks like it, which is important. If you read that someone knocked his girlfriend out in an elevator and then dragged her out, it should not be worse to actually see video of it...but it is. Appearances do matter and Tua's concussions appear scary. Are they? That's what his doctors are hopefully trying to figure out.

Did you see Chris Long talk about buying his jersey? Very funny.

You trying to rat out a fellow mafia member? That's such bad luck. Don't do it.