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Because we want our 2TE sets to block. Kincaid is barely running enough routes for 8-10 targets in some of these games.

We've seen more diversity in scheme this year than any from McD era. Lots of evidence to think we'll screw it up in some new unexpected way this time around. Also, it's way too early give up on back 7. Strong, Taron, Benford are all decent in man. Bet Hairston will be good too. Bernard and Thompson have a track record in this scheme and Milano can be a difference maker. Bishop improving... youth mixed with vets needs to hit the sweet spot but there's enough talent and flexibility we're now playing in more different alignments than in the past. It's not as predictable even though we're fequently screwing up.

Can't come soon enough. Soloman is another player who isn't long for this team.

Yeah I think the idea of an extension or L/t future here has sailed, but he's a live body and STer. i like the idea that he remains bought in while we keep Thompson fresh. Wish we had the luxury of doing that with Bosa too.

You'd risk Thompson with a bigger role now, or wait for playoffs? It's possible this was just a really bad week for Dorian and he bounces back.

This is just crazy. Ravens should be the best team in the L. It's like we stole their life force in week one.

I also think the change in scheme could play a part. We're using 4-3 as base defense more. We seem willing to rush more guys. We drafted a couple of DBs with man coverage skills in Hairston and Strong. We drafted interior rushing talent in Sanders and Walker. Some of this is just growing pains, but if we're looking for signs of optimism for Jan, I'd say it's the fact that we're at least willing to try other defensive alignments rather than dying with a zone once we play a QB good enough to carve us up.

It'll be interesting to see the all 22 but I suspect it's going to confirm another week of cover 2 and 3 shells. Josh was a little less disciplined taking the underneath stuff this week and we had some protection issues. Hard to pull off 80 yard pass plays like that, though i agree we don't have anyone that takes the top off a defense.

I've watched that play back several times now. Palmer was stationary beyond the first down marker. The LBer was also stationary. The DB was coming from the side Josh missed the throw. It wasn't a throwaway. It was just an errant throw.

Brutal throw on 3rd down. Nice job by Johnston getting back out there sans all the soft tissue in his knee.

Oh man that didn't look good. His knee is done.

Jail break into the back field.

So sloppy today. All phases.

Nice tackle by Benford there.

We need to get to 17 though. That's two scores.

Also, what's the over/under on penalties? We're at 10 so far.

Is it too early to start discussing what needs to happen for us to cover? Think we need a turnover.

I believe that's Ferguson's second penalty today. Good thing we made the kick.

Josh again passing up a first down for a low percentage play down the field Edit: I guess if you're going to put on the cape next play you can do that

No he's just overrated by this fanbase.

TJ Sanders looks so small out there.

In fairness, Johnson just stopped dead before getting to the line. Either hit the hole hard or take it outside. Don't just sit there waiting to get tackled.

RVD completely whiffed on that block. This guy needs to get cut as soon as Grable is back.

Why did Johnson completely stop before the line??? Brutal rushing attempt.

Dammit. 12 guys on defense might've been a workable solution.