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The first Sabres v Flyers game was more entertaining than this.

I’ll have to go back and watch the A22. But my initial thoughts are two things are a problem. 1. Too much pressure. We’ve been hyper aggressive with the blitz. It hasn’t really gotten home and often not close. We’re hanging our own DB’s out to dry. 2. I’ll have to go back and watch the second drive, but Josh is responsible for the INT and the stall of the third. That was a stupid decision to try and hit Harty deep. He had guys underneath and we needed a long drive. We need to hold the ball, be efficient, and give our banged up defense a break. We make life more difficult for CIN by disguising coverages rather than load up on sacks. It’s obvious to everybody pre snap where the extra rusher(s) is coming from and Burrow is making us pay.

I didn’t notice anything egregious on the first drive. And this last one; he maybe could have tried to give his WR a chance? But he really didn’t have any time.

I didn’t notice anything egregious on the first drive. And this last one; he maybe could have tried to give his WR a chance? But he really didn’t have any time.

That third possession was brutal. - 1st and 10 Deep ball to Harty with Kincaid uncovered underneath - 2nd and 10 INT. Diggs and Cook were both wide open. Really upset we keep bringing so much pressure that isn’t getting home; so we’re hanging our own secondary out to dry. But we really needed to stretch that drive out and give those guys a rest. The defense need a break or they’re going to burst as this game continues.

I didn’t see the last game he was in for. The kid likely sucks. I get it. But also I’m not sure I’d call him woeful after 3 pass attempts either. They have to find a way to get him going at least a little bit. They’re only going to make it worse if they never let him throw the ball.

Hyatt, the Giants WR has got to turn around. DeVito can throw can chuck it. They won’t let him throw the ball. The kid just wants to make a play. I feel for him. I think the Giants need a full reset.

This O’Connell guy looks like fat Derek Carr with a helmet on.

I have to imagine he’s done for the year. The original injury was non-contact. Now he can’t even drop back on it. Feel for the guy. But that team is a disaster all over. Enjoy the rest dude. Anybody behind center will only build bad credit.

I think the Giants have a lot that is wrong both coaching and personnel.

I honestly thought the Giants would bring the game to Vegas. What an idiot.

This is where I am at. I don't even think they need to tackle in practice. But they can do a lot of 7 on 7. Get stretched daily. Watch film.

I truly believe the league can mitigate in a very measurable way by having these guys in house far more often.

It was actually last nights broken leg and spinal chord injury that got me thinking about it. The data also seems to check out. Injuries have been on the rise for quite a long time. I am tempted to go down the course of body maintenance. Not that these guys aren't working in the offseason. But that they are relying on too much improv early in the season. They aren't getting enough live reps against NFL competition. I am all for keeping padded/tackling in practice to a minimum. But I think there is a huge advantage to being in an NFL training room, running routes, getting stretched, and working in a complete cycle with your staff.

Injuries significantly doubled from 2014-2018. Nearly doubled. https://www.weisspaarz.com/nfl-injuries-over-five-seasons/ Injuries decrease as the season progresses. https://www.kaggle.com/code/jaseziv83/an-analysis-of-nfl-injuries

I think it goes well beyond the Bills. Even if we are healthy, it feels like I am seeing a season ending injury in most games I turn on.

It feels like the NFL is starting to run into a huge injury problem the last few years. And not just a strain here or a sprain there. But full on spine, concussion, ACL, achilles etc. It seems almost weekly at this point. As an NFL lifer it is becoming a bit of turn off to have all these seasons and careers cut short/ruined. It isn't great for the product. I think there are a few problems/solutions: 1. These guys are absolute freaks, who are barely required to be in team facilities outside of the season. Having all these guys out there more or less winging it is just becoming irresponsible. For reference, most injuries occur in the preseason and first 4 weeks of the year. Spiking in the first COVID season 2020-2021. I normally side with the players on most things CBA. But the league has to get these guys back in the facilities. They don't have to hit, or wear pads. But they can work on the sleds, running routes, weights, stretching, watching film. No reason guys can't be back in the facility 4 days per week May 1. 5 days June 1. Then run training camp like normal. I think practice time is probably the biggest contributor. 2.. These guys are bigger, faster, stronger than ever. The body can only take so much. It can take even less when its artificially made. Steroids and HGH are likely at an all time high. For player safety and longevity they likely need to find a way to clamp down a bit. 3. Switch to grass league wide. EDIT: Injuries significantly doubled from 2014-2018. Nearly doubled. https://www.weisspaarz.com/nfl-injuries-over-five-seasons/ Injuries decrease as the season progresses. https://www.kaggle.com/code/jaseziv83/an-analysis-of-nfl-injuries

I think this Levi kid certainly flashes. He has good touch and very calm in the pocket.

These guys are just so big and fast. Bigger, faster, stronger than ever. It seems like it puts these guys in such dangerous positions. The amount of very scary injuries the last few years have sort of feigned my interest.

There have been a few bad match ups that turned into football games this year. But there’s something about this one that’s making it tough for me to get into.

Happy Birthday Jimmy. Congratulations on your career as a starter being over! Best Wishes, Las Vegas

Fair technicality. I appreciate this.

I think you see this with vets with the new PS rules post covid. Where a guy like Fournette, AJ Klein, or even Manzc might prefer the Buffalo practice squad. But a young guy in the league will almost always take his shot.

At one point in my life I was a very very fit, 6'2, 160 pound, 20-something year old who likely couldn't run a 40 in 5.04. I am always amazed how twitchy these NFL players are. It is remarkable.

Taron Johnson is actually likely a good candidate for an extension this offseason. His deal, like many, is backloaded. His cap number is $12.5M next year, which is way too high. I suspect we see the team cut Hines and Morse then extend Allen, Douglas Johnson. All 5 of those should free up about $25M +/-. I think Tre is a heavy cut candidate this offseason. And that really really hurts me to say, but it frees up another $6M. If the team can, I think they keep him, but we need to free a total of $41M right now.