DCofNC

I’m with you, I wasn’t excited about the draft and I wasn’t all that excited by the pick, even though I understood why they went DE. He’s been way better than I expected. Basham? I hope he’s making strides on the inactive list, that’s a disappointing use of a 2nd round pick so far.

The thing that was great about him his whole career in college had been his work ethic and ability to improve, this is just his next progression. I’ll admit, the jump he’s made this year is really surprising in comparison to the player we saw last year. He’s actually an impact player out there now. He’s not quite “there” yet, but he’s a top of the rotation player. He’s making the choice to let the Vets walk next year really easy.

I’ll say it like this, I was more concerned when Brissett came in.

If LJ was actually a QB, the Ravens would be leading by at least a TD.

As of right now, There’s a chance the Bills would beat the Ravens, zero shot against the Chiefs right now.. let’s hope the balls bounce the right way.

Groot is doing a great job shedding blocks and is fantastic at setting the edge, then taking down the runner, genuinely impressive for a young player, forget about the fact he didn’t play last year and is up against NFL competition now. He’s been a difference maker. AJE, looking really good, more flash than I expected this year, he’s LOOKING like he could be the best DE on the team for now (I think Groot will own that title), it’s an impressive transformation. Just being real Addison is looking really good early in the year, which he did last year too, hope he can keep it going all year.

The averages get deceiving when you have a handful of gray beards on the team. The Beane draft classes better come on in a big way or this team is in big trouble.

As a rookie in his first game, he was fine, the sad part is, he was the best we have seen across from Jerry in a long time and he basically graded out as a replacement player lol. He had some reasonable pressure, made one really great play on the run early as he forced it inside and shed the blocker to make the tackle for minimum gain. Really good to see those instincts and ability as a rookie. Overall, I see exactly why they took him. OTOH, Basham was invisible all day, it’s like he wasn’t even active 🤮

I do think they showed the instinct last season, the difference is they got their ass kicked the last 2 times they played. The O-line kinda sucks and the whole success of the offense lies 100% on Allen, if he isn’t on fire, they get smoked. That’s the formula many teams with Great QBs have failed with. You have to build a real team around a great QB for any kind of success. Thus far, it’s the Allen and Diggs show and not much else. Until the line can hold up against more than one decent pass rusher on the opposing team, it’s going to be tough. The Steelers are pretty loaded and they OWNED the line. Doesn’t matter how much killer instinct you have when you are getting run over.

It was an awful play call regardless of the execution.

He is not good enough to be starting, he got beat like a drum yesterday and it’s not the first time we have seen it from him. Not going after a corner this off season looked highly questionable and still does. The Wallace PI call was interference, there’s no arguing it, he never played the ball and hit the receiver, can’t do it. The White holding call looked suspect at best.

Oh I take full responsibility for calling Daboll a loser, his history shows as much, the only time he has ever done anything is with top 5 QBs and generally he excels vs weaker competition. Against D’s that don’t suck, even with great QBs, he’s always struggled, but his QB play has managed to cover him. The playoffs and as well as every game against top flight D’s, like today, exposed him.

I don’t disagree that Daboll is a loser masked by great QBs, but that’s still not making Singletary a good back.

Yeah, he’s been a replacement level player for 2 years, don’t need to see more to know what he is.

Well I’m gonna second guess the whole game plan.

I will say the same weaknesses were there and they were exposed more today. Wallace is awful, with the occasional play made, except none came today. The line still is getting no pressure vs a brand new line. The OL got it handed to them. There’s still no RB on this team. Annnd there’s punting issues AGAIN. This team didn’t come to play, they sucked today.

Yeah, he looked solid in preseason. Maybe it’s part of why Singletary rocked up too, his height should make him hard to find and he could bull it in too.

Pretty surprised honestly, guess Gilliam is really going to be the goal line hammer.

I know, it’s really disappointing. Allen’s arm is some next level stuff. Brady still zings it really well and insanely accurate, so impressive, especially at 56 years old.

That commercial is awesome.

So imagine if you will, your defense has to cover the most productive WR in the NFL last year, 2 other 1000 yard WRS (I’m giving it to Beas for last year) who thrive in the middle of the field, but who can both go outside, and a 2nd year guy who’s 6’-2” with 4.5 speed that’s already coming off a 600 yard rookie season.. oh amd everybody else… WTF do you do?

Amen, I say make sure the game is out of reach for the opponent, don’t mess around. I want to see the Patriot mentality, be up by 21 in the 4th with 10 mins to go before you even consider taking out your QB and primary weapons. Every game counts, bury them.

Davis Webb dropping dimes!

Good, I get it on the ticket, much better than over the air here.

You have a valid point there. This is exactly why I want to see them go out and step on teams, don’t leave the window open.