SirAndrew

Our greatest hope was always Allen to carrying us to a title. The defense has become a bigger concern than expected however. The situation at safety has been nothing short of catastrophic, but the corner position shouldn’t come as a shock. We started the season with Jackson and Benford on the outside, hoping Elam could become reliable, and for Tre to return. Tre returning to form was always a question mark, and Elam is a rookie. We didn’t go into the season very stable at cornerback, and it shows.

They also didn’t play a full game last week, in addition to obvious emotional aspect, there was likely some dust to kick off.

This game is incredibly ugly for late season. This looks like the Hall of Fame Game, except it’s the fourth quarter with the division title on the line.

Never cared much for the Titans, but I’m rooting for them. The Jags and Lawrence did nothing to deserve a win tonight.

I think that’s where I see it differently. I’m not a huge Herbert fan, although I think he’s very good. Herbert is a step below Allen, Mahomes, and Burrow, and that’s where I think Lawrence will always be. I don’t see his ability to take the next step. I could be wrong.

I haven’t seen much of Lawrence. He seems like a QB who does good things when everything stays on schedule, but doesn’t have the ability to create anything special. You need that ability to be elite these days.

Yeah, the idea that Stidham might the guy, or an upgrade over Carr is just wrong. There’s plenty of backups who’ve had good games. Carr is a better QB than Stidham, it’s ridiculous.

I’d have a little hope if Derek Carr were starter. I know he isn’t great, but he has experience against divisional foes, and can be spectacular at times. I think we saw the best you’ll get out of Stidham last week. The Raiders are a mess.

True, MetLife would be relatively easy travel, but I’d bet Bills fans would take over any neutral site.

I’ll let my kids choose what sports they’re interested in, and I wouldn’t stop them, but might have some slight reservations. My greatest concern is Neanderthal coaches at the lower level. Guys who have no respect for safety, and don’t protect the safety of their players. McDermott is a class act and fine human being, but not every player at every level has such a great mentor and leader.

Sports are typically such a positive escape. I never thought we’d see such a devastating game day. Prayers for Hamlin and family, it’s going to be tough to even sleep soundly tonight.

History will not look back kindly on Goodell.

ESPN crew should probably send prayers and thoughts to Damar and his family, and cut the awkward chat at this point.

That’s fair, seems like a lifetime ago. I suppose I’m more offense minded, and when I think Payton vs Harbaugh, my brain instantly goes to Brees. I remember that 49ers team having some great defensive players, but recall very little beyond that. Harbaugh took a team that went 6-10 without him to the Super Bowl two years later, so I give him a lot of credit for that.

The Giants success in 2022 is a gift for the NFC East in the future. They’ll spend on Barkley and Jones, but won’t have the guys it takes to be championship caliber. It’s been pointed out how this Giants team with Daboll is much like the McD’s first season in Buffalo. However, the Bills went straight into rebuild mode, and it paid off. That was extremely courageous, and I don’t blame the Giants if they don’t rebuild, but I think they’ll regret paying Jones and Barkley.

I don’t know, Harbaugh brought a less talented 49ers team to the Super Bowl, while Payton frittered away many seasons with Brees at QB. I’m not convinced one is significantly better than the other.

Harbaugh should stay at Michigan and try to finish what he started. Payton should leave his Saints legacy intact, and remain in retirement. I understand the itch to coach in the NFL again. I get these guys being motivated to return, but as a neutral observer, I’m not convinced they’ll be successful returning at this point in their career.

They’re dumb, that’s why. Have you met Steelers fans?

The Jets/Fins game is a real tossup. I think the Jets have quit on the season, but the Dolphins are also a mess with QB concerns.

I probably say this too frequently, but that’s why I hate the seven team playoff format.

Rough weekend for the Harbaugh’s coaching.

If the Steelers make the playoffs, Pickett will become the next Mac Jones for the media. We’ll also hear never ending praise of TJ Watt.

I used to enjoy it more when the game didn’t feature Huntley vs Pickett though. This game is touted as a great defensive struggle, but these are both sad offensive teams.

I’m not sure why it doesn’t seem possible to be an Ohio State fan, yet admit your QB’s struggle in the pros. College and the NFL are separate beasts. The advantage these guys have at OSU with their receives and o line is huge. They outmatch most of their opponents, it’s opposite of Allen’s situation at Wyoming. Marvin Harrison Jr is going to be an incredible pro, and it was clear against the Bulldogs that no one in college can cover him.

I’m sure he was, but you need to get the ball out of play regardless, that’s Zach Wilson type stuff in the pros. A sack is better than a floater when you lack the arm strength while falling back. I think he’s a great player, I just don’t see a bright NFL career.