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Did anybody else notice, on the winning kick, Walker was lined up at RT (or whatever that position is called on ST)... ball was snapped, he stood up and just waived at Hamilton who ran right past him and almost blocked the kick. What was he even doing out there? Why not an actual offensive lineman or TE? That almost ended up in disaster.

fumble pie

The starters really didn't play at all in pre-season and, as a result, I'm expecting them to get physically dominated in the first half by Baltimore. Josh will be rusty for a few quarters as well, and that's fine.. just come out of that game healthy and go on a run against inferior opponents leading up to the Chiefs game in Nov.

They're using the heated snow from the roof to water the field.

I don't understand the Bass "injury". "Pelvic soreness" for a 4 plus weeks? I've never heard of that injury, let a alone for a kicker. Someone help me understand what "pelvic soreness" actually is and what needs to heal before he can kick a ball again.

NFL The Patriots earn a wildcard spot and win a playoff game Both the Chargers and Chiefs miss the playoffs Bucky Irving leads the league in rushing Lamar Jackson finishes 5th in MVP voting Joe Burrow retires from football Bills Ray Davis leads the team in rushing yards Dorian Williams makes the pro-bowl Deone Walker is released before the season begins Max Hairston a healthy scratch during the playoffs Dalton Kincaid... still skinny at the end of the season

Even if he's OK, not a good sign for his long term durability... which was a concern for me at the draft.

Mt. Rushmore: Levy, Knox, McDermott, Saban Mt. Rushless: Stephenson, Williams, Jauron, Mularkey

They added a gimpy Bosa, 2 suspended players, and a bunch of rookies. I'm expecting the defense to perform similar to last season, maybe even take a step back against the pass with the loss of Douglas and addition of White/Hairston. Run defense and 3rd down will continue to be an issue until these rookies mature.

I, for one, never liked the pick. Slight build, not physical... and (guilty or not) character concerns stemming from the SA allegations. If this SA issue blows over, can he stay healthy? Color me concerned. Would've preferred a LB, Schwesinger or Campbell, or if CB was a must then perhaps Will Johnson or Amos in the 2nd... but imo LB was as much a need as CB and there were a few good ones on the board at 30. If Milano goes down again and TB misses some time (as he always does) could be tough sledding again for the run defense.

Cole Bishop

Coy Wire could jump out of a waist deep pool.

still skinny

The stat that keeps blowing my mind from last season is only 2 lost fumbles, both from Josh. Not a single lost fumble by a RB, WR, TE or P/KR. Remember when James Cook had ball security issues?