DrDawkinstein

Our 2021 Super Bowl dreams are shattered

While the Pegula's tenure hasnt been exactly 5-star, I dont think they should look to one of the few ownership groups who might be even worse as a guiding light on how to manage a multi-Billion-dollar investment.

Yep. AFC Champ and SB are the only wins left that warrant greeting the team at the airport.

UCLA - Aikman Miami - Ray Lewis Notre Dame - Mike Golic, lol Ole Miss - Eli USC - Reggie Bush/Matt Leinhart

Rousseau has been a MONSTER. I also (barely) noticed that Jaelan Phillips, the higher drafted DE from the U, was on the field Sunday. But didnt make nearly as much an impact as Rousseau.

You are right that in 2020, this would have been called a penalty. That was last year. The good news is, the NFL seems to have moved on from this arbitrary call which the refs kept screwing up in order to control the game, and have moved to over-flagging Taunting as this year's annoying "Point of Emphasis". They move it every year to a new, bull#### penalty so teams can't get ahead of the curve, and the refs can still inject themselves into the game, and be a deciding factor when they shouldnt be.

I'd also run Allen a couple times early as well. Let him take a couple of manageable hits to calm him down and get him settled into the game. I know folks hate this idea, but it seems to have more upside than risk as long as he can just take what they give him and then get down or out of bounds.

Yep. Occam's Razor. The simplest answer is usually correct. Come out and run the ball aggressively. Let the OL take it to the DL for a little bit, get them on their heals, make them run sideline to sideline, then go to play action passes. Really isn't that complicated or difficult. And we already saw the immediate benefit that comes with a merely half-assed threat of a running game against Miami as compared to Pittsburgh.

I'll wrassle him!

I hear what you are saying, but unless it's someone like Romo, we typically get someone who is only an expert in their own mind, and I think we've all heard "expert" color commentary that was neither informative nor entertaining. I guess the point is, I'd rather have Millen than a Solomon Wilcots.

You are assuming the Texans Brass wants to win games this year, and not tank to get a top pick so they can grab a new QB.

I dont think Harbaugh would know the cameras were on him. I think it was more a coaching tactic to steel Lamar's reserve that it was "his call, so go get it"!

Going for it wasnt the issue there. The issue there was not utilizing Josh's size on a simple QB sneak.

Indeed, that is what I was referring to. The calls earlier in the game that would have likely sustained drives and gotten us points, so we go into halftime 16-0 or even 17-0. Dont wait until the 4th quarter to find the killer instinct. Put them away early and keep your foot on their throat, imo. By the 2nd half it was too late. Glad he FINALLY decided to go for it, but at that point they were playing not to lose. edit: Half of this post was inspired by the specific situation. Late in the game, up by 1 point, against KC. But the other half was inspired by using your 6'5" STALLION to pick up 3 feet, anytime and every time, regardless of the situation. Should be an easy, automatic call. To the point the Offense should have a hot call, where if it's 3rd and short or 4th and short, Josh is yelling something and everyone knows to line up quick and go on the silent count. For examples, see: The Patriots Dynasty.

If its the exact same situation, and he calls a simple sneak with Josh... and we DONT make it, McD is the last on my list to be pissed at. Then the focus turns to Morse and the OGs, and why they are unable to pick up 3 simple feet with a 6'5" beast taking the snap. But yes, you are right, there will be people here who complain about it either way. Can't please everyone, and folks on the internet LOVE to be right in hindsight

IMO, he already had the decision made when he asked Lamar. Asking Lamar was simply to motivate him to go get that yard. He knew what the answer was going to be, and already decided it was what he wanted to do. Harbaugh, Belichick, and others make that decision. Probably pretty easily. I'm looking forward to McD growing into that type of HC.

Not sure about that. It seemed to continue in the Steelers game which contributed to the loss. And finally finding the guts to go for it when you are up 21-0 doesnt instill much confidence that he has it figured out. Hoping he does as the season goes on.

This is largely what inspired this post. While NFL football has evolved into a highly complex game, the basics are still pretty simple. And get even simpler when all you need is 3 feet, and your QB is well over 6ft. For as much as I hate the Pats, I always respected/appreciated Belichick's ability to get out of his own way and see the opportunities to simplify the game. Biggest case in point was their seemingly hardset rule that if it is Down and 1, they run up to the line and quick sneak it on a silent count for an easy pick-up. No reason to not do that EVERY TIME, and without question. Almost completely regardless of the situation. It was just a confidence and understanding that they WILL pick up 3 feet. Waiting to see the Bills get to that point in their confidence and killer instinct. Simplify the game and take the gimmes.

Even with our D playing as well as they have and McD being a D guy? Well, I hope he gets his groove back soon because his two wussy calls in the 1st half of the Steelers game helped us lose that one.

Yeah, I'm not worried about Dorsey. The issues with the Passing Game have been mainly player execution. Specifically, Josh's awkward footwork, putting no arch on deep balls, and sailing his outside throws. Looking forward to Josh getting that fixed up ASAP.

1:00 left, 4th and 1... Do you punt the ball and trust your Defense against Mahomes? Or do you poll your star QB and listen to his feedback (which will obviously be "go for it")? Going for it is Playing to Win. Punting is Playing not to lose. We FINALLY called a Josh sneak on 4th and 1 yesterday. But it kills me that it isnt an automatic, easy call every time it's 3rd/4th and 1. I'd like to think that McD would have some killer instinct in this situation, but a bigger part of me is pretty certain he would punt and lean on our Defense.

On the bold. It is absolutely both Addison and Hughes's last year. Both contracts will be up and I dont see us renewing either. I'm confident Basham will develop. And if all he even becomes is a role player, it will be huge. To have Rousseau, Epenesa, and Basham all contributing is a big win for Beane.

Did anyone catch Dorsey on the sideline after Singletary fumbled (and the ball went safely out of bounds)? He was RIGHT on top of Singletary, grabbing him by the shoulder pads and yelling into his helmet about holding onto the ball. I was happy to see it. Wonder if anyone will put up a clip...

Count me in the group that was thoroughly entertained by Millen and his unpolished style. Maybe it was the blowout of Miami that helped lighten the mood, but he had me cracking up a couple of times. And we were even commenting on it in the group chats. I wouldnt mind more of him this season. And very straight forward. After Waddle muffed the punt his quote was "Terrible. That is just terrible football. That's all I have to say about it. If you're not ready to catch the ball, then get off the field." Love it.

Folks jump to say this about Hard Knocks, but it never has been, and I dont remember anyone ever complaining about it. These guys already have a ton of media and stuff in their lives. It becomes part of the job. And most of the time, the Hard Knocks cameras are just stand-alone surveillance cameras setup in the room. I think the idea of it being a distraction only comes from us commoners who dont already have the news/media hovering over us 24/7 like the players do.