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Yes! And learn what it means to be a blocking WR.

As long as they can stay healthy, I agree. Big question mark, though.

Blitzing Brady is asking for trouble, as everyone knows. If you can get to him by rushing four, that's the ticket. But I do think there is something to be said about blitzing just to knock him on his ass a bunch of times. Problem is, he's good at recognizing those things and getting rid of the ball fast to avoid it, which can limit the hits.

Yeah, I don't disagree with this. I was not one of the ones who was unhappy with the trade and pick, but I think there are several examples of giving up more than perhaps was needed for certain players. But I also feel that there are circumstances that dictate these things that are hard to avoid at certain times. Mind you, I am very happy with Whaley and I will be glad if/when the extension is announced.

Ha, I just did that for Sully. Couldn't figure out why I had him there in the first place. Vic seems like a decent guy, though.

I'll admit I was a little surprised to see you down on the move, but that criticism is fair. I think Whaley's weakness is in the way he has overvalued certain players or positions, giving up too much either in picks or contract money. But at the same time, I think he has been good at identifying and bringing in talent. I think we are a stronger team talent-wise because of his moves, but a bit more vulnerable from a resource standpoint. It's a tradeoff. Not every GM can excel at everything.

Tabloid reporting, indeed.

Excellent stuff. You had me at "secretarian violence."

To me, it looked like Tyrod was looking in that direction, but Glenn let his guy slip by on the outside, forcing TT's timing off. At the point where Glenn's guy is nearing TT, that's the point when he had the TE wide open for an easy score, but he couldn't set his feet and throw it.

Man, you aren't kidding. I'm so sick of this crap year after year.

True, but at the same time, Fitz was killing us when we did blitz.

I think it's Sully acting as "Deep Throat".

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What was his injury again?

And oddly enough, Buffalo was 7-0 in all of the games he passed for less than 215 yards. He didn't need to pass for more than that. The offense was designed to be balanced and not require big passing days.

"All options are on the table right now."

Did Boobie get hurt, too? I thought I saw him in for a couple of plays.

Thanks for another great season of posts, Bill. Already looking forward to next year.

I will, but I refuse to cheer for your misery.

Does it matter? This is Rex's defense. I mean, who is Thurman, anyway?

I read that earlier today, and I was too disgusted to post it. Regardless of what the truth is behind all this, that interview was a public embarrassment. I agree with BB that I wouldn't want someone like that in a key role in my team, even if he is a stooge for the head coach.

I think we had a thread a while back where I made the same point. I think those three are at the top the list of the worst movies ever, given the expectations and the money that went into them. That, and the dialogue is far worse than most B movies.

Like most, I though we had a borderline elite defense last year, that would only get better this year. Now that we know that the opposite happened, and most are blaming the scheme (in addition to injuries), the question is: do people think this defense can become elite under Rex? We're facing a tough offseason in terms of cap space and potential personnel losses, and the need to find several people to fit the scheme (and buy into it). I feel like next year may be better, but will still see significant growing pains, and it likely won't be back to 2014-level performance. Do others feel different? Is there hope for this defense?

Nice drive by Fitz. Where are all the folks who say he always throws the killer pick?

11 pages would seem to indicate something along those lines.