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What does the uncontrollable little twerp do for a living? I couldn't find anything on a quick Google.

White's only 28 and was arguably the best in the league. He should be fine, even if not the best, for several more seasons.

Arguably the most intriguing aspect of the team heading into the season. Seems like a very precarious situation to me.

We'll definitely need a little luck to reach that potential, #1 Offense that is, I do think that enough is there given Allen. I wouldn't put money on it, largely because of Dorsey. But hopefully he spent the offseason bettering himself. As to the OL, I've always been of the mindset that to have a top OL, as a unit that is, all that's necessary is five average-to-above-average starters that play well together. Contrasted with one or two great OL-men and below-average talent in the other spots. If Brown improves I think we have that. Chemistry on the OL is more important than at any other unit. While unpopular, I'm also expecting Davis to improve as well. As to Cook & Harris, IMO it's a downgrade from last season, but it should be adequate. Presumably Hines gets used more in the passing game like they said when they traded for him.

There's no reason why the OL should be worse. It's essentially the same minus Saffold who was terrible. McGovern would really have to stink for it to be worse. If he's what they're saying then the OL should be significantly improved. Then factor in Torrence. There should be a significant improvement there, but improved from on/about average, so it still likely won't be one of the top OLs in the league, but it should easily be better. Who knows, maybe it'll be a top-5. We'll see, time will tell. This is the first time we've had that much chemistry existing on the OL going into the season though, which in and of itself is reason for hope.

What also didn't help last season was dusting the Rams & Titans early on. Both teams were supposed to have been beasts, but they turned out to be the opposite. That created a whole lot of overconfidence amongst fans and possibly the team as well. If Dorsey did anything this offseason to improve his role I'm jacked to see our new O.

This team has the potential to be the #1 Offense in the league. Let's hope it pans out that way. That will likely befall Dorsey. Defensively, not mentioned is the enormous question mark for the LB unit. Also only grazed upon, in our good seasons we've had relatively easy schedules in a relatively easy division. The opposite is the case this season. If the D can finish in the top-10 this season I will be impressed.

I was just commenting on the running game in general. For some balance, particularly when the running game is working, it makes sense to use the RBs to run the ball. Our RBs have been underutilized the entire time that Allen's been here. I wouldn't harness his scrambling or improv abilities, but I would say I'd really love to see a '90s caliber OL giving him more time back there to convert some of the necessity for him to scramble into greater passing. He can lead the league in passing easily. I'm of the mind that this season's offense has the potential to be the Air Coryell of 2023. It's really going to depend upon whether the OL is really improved and then on Dorsey and McD. We'll see. Right now it's just potential.

Wrong about what in particular?

It would be refreshing to have a more balanced offense. Our RBs collectively ran fewer times than those on any other team. Why, particularly when they have among the highest YPC averages of any RB tandem in the league. Brady buttered his bread and made his living on the shorter higher-percentage stuff. He will, he's one of the brightest players in the league, he knows it already.

I was inquiring about his last statement, which seems to imply that he is beyond criticism. I know that when I point it out, namely the status of the OL and how it's been pretty bad throughout Beane's tenure, I get hammered. And then great, if he's not beyond criticism, then let's address that criticism then, which is pretty significant considering the biggest offensive issue on the team, namely Allen, and frankly, what this thread is implicitly all about. So then why are you deflecting that criticism now? What's also not difficult to understand, I don't think, at least not for some, is exactly what I said above. I'll repeat it ... Maybe you have some answers, seriously. Does Josh audible of most of the called running plays? Why do we have that distinction? I'm all ears.

Isn't that a little contradictory there? I mean Beane had 5 offseasons & drafts to see to it that the OL did do Josh some favors. But Beane's beyond criticism?

We run fewer designed running plays by RBs than any team in the league. That's a fact. Yet our RBs ranked 3rd in YPC avg. last season.

No mention of an affinity for wings?

Not addressing the OL effectively in order to protect the team's, and his, golden goose.

You seem to take these simple discussions incredibly seriously. Have a great weekend Quarter Pounder with Cheese.

I think he was referring to the Ravens playoff game in the 2020 season. He and I were discussing playoffs. You're right. I'm starting to see this more clearly now. I've set the bar too high for our #1/#2 Defenses. I'll go ahead and readjust it to allow for season high performances from our opponents as being solid performances. I'm sure that'll help me view things more realistically then. Appreciate the insights.

We'll, you're right, the fact that he didn't do anything in 80% of our games, while giving away the most important ones means he's very good. How could I have been so blind. The Colts posted their best offensive game of the season against us. Obviously a phenominal defensive coaching effort. I mean what else can one expect from a coach but to game plan to allow opponents to post season bests against us, in the playoffs. 472 yards What am I thinking.

One game, in nine, and a divisional game? Against a team with hardly any offensive talent? How about the one before it or after it? It's hard to take an argument seriously when someone uses an exception to formulate a position.

Good catch on the Gators trend. I hadn't noticed that. You a Gators fan?

I discount that Miami game, generally speaking, simply because of the unbearable and dangerous heat element. We've all been in that kind of heat and worked in it to some extent, it becomes difficult to think straight under those circumstances, which were absurdly anomalous. Again, not in argument, just as an outlier in assessing or analyzing the team overall.

How are you viewing that trend? Thanks for the chuckles. Laughter is good for the soul.

No one ever forced you to read them all. LOL You crack me up. Out of curiosity, where would you rate Dorsey as an OC from 1-to-10? Similarly, our OL? I personally think that the criticisms of Davis are over the top. What is your opinion of our WRs last season?

As long as he doesn't bring any bad vibes to camp and the season. There are going to be a lot of interesting sideshows this season. Diggs, McD running the D, how the offense performs with the additions of McGovern, Torrence, Kincaid, the LB-ing situation, a tougher schedule after several seasons of them being on the easier end, Dorsey, etc. That's a lot of stuff to pull together and a lot of ways that the wheels can fall off the wagon too. As to Diggs, he's one tantrum away from starting to lose the fans from where I sit. Allen's had his back, but much like Brady & Brown, there's only so much that a QB can do to defend that kind of stuff.

To start, thanks again for validating my statement. Otherwise, LOL, classes in reading comprehension and logic may help you. Not for me. I shed the hostiliies and ad hominems. I thought I was referring to other people, as stated. But hey, maybe I'm wrong and don't know what I meant when I wrote it. LOL Contrarily, perhaps it's time you took a break, you seem to be a little spun up, and over what exactly? I mean seriously, wasting time on this? .... whatever ... Have a great day!!