Having a change of heart:
Initially with all the defensive issues and injuries, I thought McD would shell up again, giving maximum support from the safeties to the depleted corners and WRs. Force Darnold to work the field (as usual) and take advantage of their lack of talent as the field tightens (classic McD).
Seeing that Crowder is out, I wonder if he’ll go completely the opposite, relentlessly bringing pressure and try to rattle Darnold, minimizing the amount of cover time the newbies in the defensive back field will have to endure. I think I like this route this week. Mostly for the following reasons...
Maybe I’m just being too hopeful, but please, dear lord, let that defense mix it up a bit. Watching that defense has been like consistently shoving ritz crackers down your throat and washing it down with a spoon full of cinnamon.
POUR ON THE SIRRACHA, BABY!