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They probably could stand to make things a little more balanced but I think most coaches are gonna throw it all over the field when you have a QB like Mahomes. The flipside, though, is that their run game should be able to produce pretty well when you know every defense they face is zeroed in on Mahomes and their passing attack. Kinda reminds me of the Bills in SB25. Thurm was on his way to the MVP but Jimbo wanted to keep throwing it. Sometimes teams just get it in their head that they're gonna impose their will no matter what. Doesn't always work.

But I did say it. It's right there in all its digital glory.

Methinks Mayfield has been a smidge overrated. Leads the league in turnovers yet every set of QB rankings I see has the guy rated ahead of other QBs who are playing better, JA included. I hate how these pundits cling to their pre-draft evaluations like players can't develop new/different skills in the league. Mayfield could throw six picks in a game but if he wins they'll highlight his good throws and kind of ignore the picks. Allen could go 24 for 30, 390 yards with four TDs and one pick in a victory and the pick would be the focal point. What I'm trying to say is the guys who get paid to babble about football are usually turds.

Also Zac Taylor: "He wasn't touched down!! It's a safety! Rrrreeeeeeeeemyeyesarebleeding!!!"

This one is specific to Bills fans, and is seen quite often on the ol' board here... "(Marginally effective, mostly average player becomes available). Get it done, OBD!" or... "If Beane doesn't get this guy in here then I've lost all faith in this front office!" Also... "Don't let him leave the building!" "McDermott claps too much!" "I've seen enough of Dion Dawkins at left tackle!" "If they cut Trent Murphy they can save fifty cents, no... tree-fiddy on the cap!" I've also always liked "Rumblin', bumblin', stumblin'" even though that's more of a catchphrase.

Holy pile'a crap, Batman. Those rankings are hideous. They should be ashamed of themselves. I hope someone makes them go sit in a corner for a while. Rams have dropped two straight yet they still come in at #4? And the team that just beat them, Seattle, actually drops from 10th to 12th after a victory? And Seattle has Russell Wilson playing probably the best ball of his career right now, but nah, they're eight spots lower than a team on a two-game losing streak. Titans and Steelers ahead of the Bills? I know these rankings don't really mean a whole lot, they're just something to chew on for fans during the week, but cripes... those PFF rankings are abysmal. I've always questioned their credibility and whatever credit I may have given them just got flushed down the terlet, which is exactly where their rankings need to go.

I can give one... one crap? But two? Now they're gettin' greedy.

Yeah, I was gonna say if they were going to cut him for his off-field stuff then they probably would've done that already. He definitely appears to be a prospect they see something in and wanna work with to see what he can become.

Right? Is this another dingbat thing the talking heads have come up with? The Dolphins would wipe the field with them.

Tre isn't just a zone corner. He played a lot of man in college and shut down guys like Amari Cooper and Calvin Ridley. Check out some of the quotes from his scouting report: "...one of the premier mirror-and-match cornerbacks in the game. Has the feet, athleticism and instincts for prolonged coverage responsibilities and his twitch will always have him near the throw. Best suited for all forms of man coverage." "Experienced island corner with slot reps over last two seasons." "Patient in press and rarely commits prematurely." He's a really versatile DB and I'm sure that versatility was one of the main reasons he was drafted by McDermott. And I'm pretty certain he's firmly in their future plans as one of their "sign our own" type of players.

Smith struggled quite a bit against Green Bay last week. He has a tendency to run himself out of plays and get wiped out rather easily by OL. Check out @CharlesRobinson on Twitter, he had some breakdowns and video clips posted. Essentially, Smith is a big reason why Aaron Green ran all over them. I realize this article is more about coverage than run defense but I just thought Robinson had some interesting observations. He didn't trash the guy, when Smith gets his first step going in the right direction he's usually quick enough to elude blocks and make the tackle or get in the lane. He's kind of all-or-nothin' in that sense.

Could definitely be a good fit. He's that tweener-type that McDermott likes, can play safety in addition to LB.

Actually #4 in points allowed. 1. New England, 34 2. San Francisco, 57 3. Chicago, 69 4. Buffalo, 70 San Francisco has only played four games, all other teams listed have played five. Source: https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2019/opp.htm

Who's saying anything about them being easy kicks? He's paid a whole crapload of money to kick a ball between two posts and on Sunday he failed miserably at that. He wasn't even close on one of them. I didn't even see the ball on that 38-yarder because he missed so bad. It was caca! He shall feel shame!

Zebrie Sanders!

Cairo Santos, he's their new MVP after all.

Da'Rick Rogers

Best of luck to the kid. Clearly he's a hard worker and a good teammate, things just didn't come together for him here.

Da Lonesome Kicker....

I dunno what kinda look the guy is going for but I get "80s low-level coke dealer straight outta Miami Vice" kinda vibes. Complete tool.

That was some crap. The "penalty" on Jackson was just an atrocious call. Steelers defender form tackled the guy and now that's roughing the passer as well. It seems to get worse and worse every year. These morons have such a heavy impact on some games and they're just not getting the calls right. And what the hell's the point of review challenges if that idiot Riveron sticks with the call on the field 95% of the time? Useless. It's making the game hard to enjoy because any time there's a big play my first instinct is to look for a flag instead of cheer.

I mean, I've kinda always felt for the guy because his upbringing was really tough. He lost just about anyone that tried to be there for him as a mentor/parental figure. And yeah, that sucks, but ya gotta take some accountability at some point. He's had guys like Kyle Williams try to set him straight and the dude just falls back into dumb habits. Hope he gets it someday. Today is not that day.

Seems like Allen is on his way to starting but McDermott feels like he gains a "competitive advantage" by not naming the starter until just before the game.

I think McDermott has said as much but the reason they didn't take a QB in 2017 was because they didn't have the GM position and the front office staff figured out. McD didn't want to make such a massive decision with a GM who was on his way out the door.

Conor McDermott!