MasterStrategist

Sacked 6+ times and a backup RT

Couldn't ask for anything more of the defense this half... Now LFG Josh and oline

Defense stepping up in 2nd half - time for Brady to stop the counter run and get some.misidrection against this aggressive defense. I like Cook/Rbs over the middle for 4-5 yards every time they sit in quarters.

This feels like Ravens LY, without going against a dynamic offense.

Offense has to score points to open the half - need Josh and Brady in sync. Then Houston to FGs rest of way.

Defense found ways to force turnovers LY, not so much lately. Unfortunately Houston doesnt tend to turn it over. Need better fundamental tackling.

Gonna need to hold Houston to Fgs from here on out. That 2 min drive was horrible

Agree, those 3 cant make a play when needed.

Not McD fault right now. Too many missed tackles, guys are in perfect position/playcalls

Dion into medical tent...looked line pointing to shoulder...hopefully minor

Laces in, I believe...or a weird hold by wishnowski

Laces in I think

This has been going on behind the scenes for a while, Im guessing. Maybe hes only been late to 2 meetings, maybe more? Also possible they've seen him dogging it in games and up until now (with Gabe), didnt have a better option. At some point enough is enough. For Dion, McD to say what they've said - i think its quite clear there is more than we know.

Little to zero practice this week - I think McD wants to see Keon put forth the effort/earn the trust back - and thats difficult to do in a condensed week of prep. Easy choice to put Moore for Samuel, and elevate Gabe and Latu again. Then theyll need to make a decision on Gabe after that, perhaps Hardman cut at that point. Keon needs to take advantage of every practice rep, meetings, etc to prove he deserves a jersey on gamedays - not only to coaches but players as well who can clearly notice the issues.

Jumping in late on the Beane drafting/FA discussion --- I think Beane, in general, is very good at drafting to find a couple quality starters per draft (maybe not in 24 tho). His problem continues to be "missing" on positions of need. It used to be DL, which i think he has acquired some great guys, just bad injuries this year. But now its at WR primarily. 3 offseasons in a row he's tried to fix it - Kincaid, Samuel, Coleman, Palmer --- Kincaid is the only quality player and he cant stay healthy. Cap is not a complete disaster but its way below avg. Thats the difference between being very good and elite GM, and likely between being a SB team vs a very good team every yr.

Agree - id also add that Brady (and Josh), should've learned to make some adjustments based on recent experience. Against NE: similar talented group of corners outside, but not quite the pass rush Against Houston LY Learn from those mistakes -- both Brady and Josh have demonstrated this - against the likes of Ravens, Chiefs, others in the past.

This is a huge test for our offense, most importantly. We need to get into a groove (consistently) and let Josh be Josh against these types of defenses. Be curious how Joe Brady adjusts vs an opponent that had our number last year. Hes been fairly successful at his 2nd attempt against teams that have had success against us (Ravens, Jets, others). On defense, I want to see us sell out against the run and get more aggressive on 1st downs with blitzes. I think we can win upfront against their OL, so maybe we see our front 4 fairs for 1-2 drives to start. This is a game we absolutely need to execute sharply on offense, ie: Chiefs game, and hold them below 21 points.

Hairston outsnapped White, glad to see it and should be happening more/more as season goes on. Im not a fan of platooning corners, unless there is a specific reason/matchup that dictates it. Also nice to see J Phillips snaps go down. Hes been a huge liability against the run. Interesting how they handled TJ Sanders this week, soley at DE and no DT snaps. Be curious if they continue this - im not a fan of it, considering his best ability is at 3 tech DT and he offers much less from a pass rush standpoint at DE/5 tech. But maybe they think he can serve that Smoot type role

Never stop your feet on defense, Bernard needed to keep coming at Baker...this teams tackling today has been poor.

@GoBills808 @Alphadawg7 Yeah GoBills808, continue to say Josh mechanics arent off and hes making good reads.

Agree. Who would be Ingrams backup - Hancock? Assuming Taron and Cam miss. Hopefully not Codrington. As we say each week, need the offense to show up.

Lets see if hes actually limited, Taron that is. Cam sounds like he will miss this week, if i had to guess. But zero designations have been released yet, except Mathis/Kincaid being out. So not sure where youre getting questionable tags already - unless youre guessing too.

Shakir is one tough dude, but I'd doubt he gets his usual reps. Will be interesting to see who is dressed at WR this week. With Palmer returning, and potential of Gabe being elevated.

Be nice to see the pass game in general step up, when needed.

Per McD on WGR: Shakir will be available to play vs Bucs Mathis and Kincaid ruled out.