26CornerBlitz

Good take.

So if he's cleared maybe they cut Barkley.

Punts >> INTs

Beane typically speaks with a lot more candor than McDermott who is usually very much guarded with the intention of revealing as little as possible.

The only problem with that strategy is that it plays directly into the strength of the Bears' D.

11-02: Greg Cosell on One Bills Live (18:48)

Khalil Mack might not play because of the high level challenge.

What are they waiting for?

That's three weeks in a row he's been on the Bills.

An independent neurologist will have to clear him so maybe they are just holding out hope, but who knows. I figured they'd just roll into the weekend with Peterman and Barkley.

I think each of these "analysts" uses highly subjective criteria.

I was fully expecting him to be declared out today.

The Saints don't rely on Brees as much as they used to with the strong running game provided by Ingram and Kamara. They are a well balanced attack. Simms is likely just looking at how each QB is playing right now. Same thing with Rosenthal who has Brady at 10 currently IIRC.

Is this Gamesmanship or is McDermott genuinely holding out hope that he plays?

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