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It's called draws to our RBs, and pump faking by Josh to get more time/passing lanes.

That would be big news. Groot and Von need to contain those edges.

Might be indication that Ed misses tomorrow, or that we might dress 5 DTs and only 4 DEs.

Re: Al Michael's comment, he said Tua asked coach (as he was being taken off on stretcher), what happened on the play, eg: complete or incomplete pass. The comment was made in regard that Tua was not only conscious, but also had his barrings to engage in conversation with his coach.

We just put up 490+ yards on offense, and held Miami/Tua to their lowest output of the season. We blew at least 10-14 points yesterday. There were 6 plays: 1. End of half, botched snap/spike. Cost us 3 points 2. Bass usually money, shanks a run of thr mill FG. 3 points missed 3. Davis drops a TD. 4 point swing 4. Milano drops a pick 6. 5. Josh misses Lil Dirty on a out route, that he makes in his sleep. Cost us 7. 6. End of game, a bit of poor clock mgt and lack of urgency. Now we don't expect to have everything bounce our way, but alot to go against us. Heat/decimated by injury, lack of execution all led to these. But if 1-2 go our way, then this is a completely different topic. And most games, we aren't looking back at this many missed chances. Time to rebound, will be another tough game, but we have plenty of "learning opportunities" to reflect on.

That's why Hart has been dressing instead of Doyle?! Bad luck with thr injury, but Doyle was our 9th lineman.

Don't disagree with the YAC guy. All good points and KC played a similar style defense, not afraid of our WRs. I do think Cook could give us mismatches, in most situations LBs and Safeties are going to be who he's matched against. But agree this isn't the same as having a Yac/speed guy in the slot, or outside. We just have to be more efficient at finishing drives, much more sharp in the redzone/from inside OPP 40 (if we can't hit the homerun plays). We can obviously still move the ball, practically 1 punt or less per game is excellent... but can't be missing out on 10-14 points per game due to poor execution or playcalls.

Unfortunately true, in part. Shakir will obviously get his chance, Speedy might be back from IR soon. Those are our best options, along with getting Davis healthier. Keep getting Cook involved, he's a playmaker, and Knox. But yesterday was not the Jags game all over again. We struggled to move the ball LY, our problem yesterday was countless injuries, heat exhaustion, and poor redzone efficiency/bad playcalling. Not many complaints about Dorsey, but hope he learned an early lesson of not going shotgun on 2nd goal from the 1 and running read option. Too easy to put an extra defender down and take away the RB and QB (not to mention get Josh hammered unnecessarily). Better to go jumbo/under center and play action rollout, if we want to use Josh athleticism in those situations.

This worked to our advantage, like many said, a go ahead FG is more likely than a TD (with no timeouts). I'll have to rewatch, but I thought Crowder should have let that "free kick" bounce. He was going backwards to field it, any chance at a return was gone after losing momentum that direction. There's a chance it goes out of bounds, better chance it goes into the end zone for a touch back.

Just bad luck right now, but this happens to at least 1 very good team each yr. Maybe he can play thru it, but I'd guess he's heading to IR (4 weeks). Need to sign at least 1 corner if Dane is still out this week. Either Benford or Kumerow to IR, depending if Jake has a high ankle

Given our other injuries at CB, I'm most concerned about Benford. He returned, but only on S/T in 2nd half. He said they "clubbed" it up (likely casted or heavily wrapped), then deferred further questions to the Coaches to answer. Not sure this is good. Worse case he has a broken hand, which isn't unheard of to play thru, but obviously concerning & could lead to missed games. Best case, he had a bad contusion/immediate swelling. I'd expect they would already know if he broke it (xray available at the stadium). Bates injury was 'head-related', Van Roten seemed to have a left leg injury, then all others were "heat related". Hopefully get good news on all of these.

Agree his hand definitely wasn't 100% on that play. But don't think that caused the incompletion. Josh appeared to "double clutch"/second guess what he was seeing on that pass (it's a house call if not read correctly). His base was completely off and screwed up his throwing mechanics, you could tell by his reaction he was clearly upset with his decision-making. That's OK, Josh makes that throw 90+ times out of 100. Several key plays (ie: this one, Milano pick 6, Bass missed FG, etc) didn't go our way and it was still a 2 point game. We'll be good, need to get some guys back... hopefully Morse, Poyer, Ed will be ready for Bmore.

i don't know if it was Van Roten snapping, or another reason, but we didn't go under center much at all. That eliminates the "threat" of running & playaction looks. I also don't get whey we NEVER go into a 'bunch' formation, against man/blitz looks. Daboll didn't do this either, I feel like it's easy to get clean releases & rub routes when stacking WRs. Difficult to complain about 490+ yards and 90 plays ran though. It's all about finishing drives with points though, specifically TDs. We stalled out too much, same problem plagued us at times LY, I have a feeling they will get it corrected. Big loss to the OL with Morse out, and then several guys going down in the heat.

Maybe this has been discussed, but I think Milano or Edmunds missed an assignment. I think one of them was supposed to rush/blitz. We ran a similar concept Week 1 against the Rams (blitzed Milano/Dropped Von). This time Groot dropped in coverage... Very odd to run a Cover 2/only 3 man rush concept on 3rd and 22. We NEVER rush just 3 guys, like once out of a 100 plays. Something was miscommunicated, JMO.

Took a hit to his hand, helmet or facemask. Josh & Coach both said he's ok after game (this is after xray were done).

No problem having all the RBs active, they all made impacts plays and got plenty of action in the passing game. But yes, bigger concern is OL. Same concern prior to the season, especially at G.

That's fair, if you also look at how many "critical" errors we made in execution, and not coaching. We botched a FG, Josh missed an easy TD pass, we botched at least 1 (likely 2) end of half FG opportunities and Milano dropped a pick 6 that might have sealed the game. That's poor execution, not coaching. We had a backup secondary, minus Taron, and still held Tua to 13 completions....bottom line is we choked on too many critical plays. That won't happen all the time, but we need to learn to make those plays in close games.

Why? Because Josh double clutched a TD pass, or because Quesenberry held when in FG range? Or when Milano dropped a pick 6? or a bad snap at end of 1st half cost us a FG? Gimme a break, they overcomed alot this week and came up short because they made too many mistakes in crucial situations. Factor in playing in 100 degree heat. And before anyone says Miami deals with the same thing, their sideline is shaded the ENTIRE game. Not sure how the league or union doesn't look at heat index and consider that as dangerous as lightning... do we need to see a star QB come out due to the heat before considering a rule change

Hate to see this. But things happen for a reason: 1. First and foremost, Johnson has been ready and waiting, contract year for him too. Never know what we have until we give him P/T 2. Lewis was likely 1st cut once Tre and Dane returned. This gives him a clear path to perhaps focus on the safety role (which he had been cross training at) 3. Injuries happen to all teams, as Von alluded to, very rare to go unscathed and not lose a key player/difference maker at some point in the season. Others said it in the preseason, but we had 2 backups (Johnson and Hamlin) that could start for many teams in this league.

Good to know, thanks for clarifying.

He's currently on the Cardinal P/S. "IF" Hydes injury is serious, they are likely looking around the league at options on other P/S. Teams can protect 4 players each week, so it's a possibility they have their sights on someone who is "protected". Unfortunately, might need to wait until Tuesday. At that point, if Hyde isnt moved to IR then I'd consider him a potential return within a few weeks (hoping this is the case). "EDIT": my comment above is incorrect, re: 4 PS being protected each week. Thanks to @yoloinohio for clarification.

They just dressed 9 DL against the Titans, and I see us doing it again. Bryant and Brewer needed on early down rotations, and can see us occasionally sliding Groot or Boogie inside on obvious passing situations. Agree on the 3 PS call ups, that is a bit concerning. But cross that bridge when needed. They have options (ie: cut Shaq, although not ideal, you could try sneaking him onto the PS) and fingers crossed that the DTs can stay healthy for the remainder of season.

Re:Phillips, I think he had a hammy injury during his stint with the Cardinals. Not sure if same hammy. Coach said he was day to day, during his press conference Tuesday. I'd like to see him heal up completely, especially if it's the same leg that he dealt with before. Based on how he immediately collapsed running, going to guess he felt it twinging (but not pulled). Hoping Balt return, but more likely Steeler game. Actually Coach didn't say "day to day", he said we will take it one day at a time with Hyde. He used "day to day" for the other injuries, except Dane. Agree on Poyer comment, that is encouraging. But it was immediately after the game, prior to this 2nd opinion, so hopefully no news is good news right now.

Nothing new...quick recap: 1. Coach declared out (during 10:30am interview with Sal): Hyde, Dane, Phillips 2. Pre practice press conference, Coach said (paraphrasing): all others will be on the field in some capacity. He also said 2-3 players may be uncertain on status, even after today. So sounds like gametime decision for a few. 3. Poyer: Coach said his foot injury happened during Titans game, has been getting more info throughout this week. Coach made it sound like Jordan might be a gametime decision, perhaps not 100% even if he plays. 4. Milano: should be full go 5. Hyde/Jackson: Coach was asked if any concern longterm/IR with these guys, and he "didn't want to get into it". Jackson was then seen at practice (light stretching in red jersey- Matt Parrino twitter). My guess from all this: 1. Offense: should have all guys back, Davis, Morse, Knox 2. Defense: think Ed, Poyer and Settle will be gametime decisions. Hopefully all 3 can suit up 3. Hyde: mystery still, hopefully he's not a surprise IR tomorrow. Think they will make a decision (hence 2nd opinion) on IR before this game, to create the roster spot 4. Jackson: encouraging to see him at practice, albeit just light jogging. Would guess he is not going on IR, hopeful he can be back next week or for Steelers (his hometown team)

The 2nd opinion component could really be a multitude of things. Micah has had prior neck injuries. For all we know, he has his own specialist/therapist/etc that he consults with in the offseason re: his neck, and he wants that individual's opinion given the background/familiarity. m Bottom line, there will be several "markers" over the next few days: 1. today will likely reveal more if he's practicing in any capacity / or at least out with his teammates (ie: Dane yesterday). And any comments from Coach. 2. IR designation: team isn't going to wait around past this weekend, "IF" this is serious. No news is good news; likely means back within a few weeks. I think we will know more today, Micah is a team leader and think Coach will pass along more info.