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Yeah that's why Sanders dropped as far as he did... And why he probably was a reach at the 5th.

Pre-season absolutes are dumb and are an exercise of futility. But at the same time we've had multiple years of preseason with the offense not looking so hot so it's fair for some to question if that's a norm.

Well at least it wasn't our starter getting blown up on that protection. But on the flip-side, that isn't exactly how you'd want your depth to perform on a "showcase" first series.

That’s a fair point. He definitely benefited from facing softer defenses in the latter half of the season. Still, I think it’s impressive how much progress he made. Going from a UFL type backup to a competent starter, even against easier competition, is no small feat. Does bring into context why it was historical, as his prior play was that putrid, but still a good leap nonetheless. That said, the real test will be whether he can maintain consistency and solid play over a full season. If we’re going to see any meaningful return on our trade-up investment, he’ll need to prove it wasn’t just a late-season flash. We’ll find out soon enough whether it was a fluke or the beginning of something special.

Sure but Dave Tepper isn't letting the drama surrounding him enter the building lol.

Ooh I like. Incredible 2023 tape, decent 2024 season at a heavier weight (280+). Some early rumblings this year of top 10 potential. Explosive motor and very young (20). Lost weight by the draft and he seems to be better for it. Nasty spin move. Good value.

Yeah frankly I've never been fully on board with Evero's scheme. Main concern is how he's carried over a poor run defense philosophy from Denver to Carolina. A bit too easy letting opponents dice us up too. Plus never a good look when a player points out a discrepancy between how they'd like to play vs how they're forced to. I'd rather move on and see if we can do better.

And you left out the next two sentences I said after: Again the comparison is to his first few games before benching this year. Those were atrocious. Bryce is having his worst game after his second chance, but he's still improved compared to his first few games. Again, argue the semantics about how that's a very low bar (which is absolutely fair), but all I care is he's better than how he started. And for the most part, he is. I'm not expecting him to achieve what we gave up for him to be worthwhile (it never will be with how slow he's started to get into a groove), I just hope eventually he becomes someone worth investing to so we stop playing QB carousel ever since we ditched Cam.

Meh bad game. If it's a trend then worry. Thus far, recent trend has been improvement but obviously this team is having their wakeup call today. I'm content either way - get ourselves in great draft position and retool for next year. Mike Zimmer is employing quite the defensive gameplan and finding ways to not only confuse Bryce but the offense as a whole. It happens. Everyone minus Coker and Horn has been bad today. Live and learn and that's all I care about. And frankly it's not that bad of a game from Bryce. Obviously the worst game of his 2nd chance this season, but still improved and better from how he started this season. Part of it is just poor unlucky circumstance. Of course not excusing his obvious mistakes he needs to fix, but I'm still optimistic it's not a reversion to old form. Just have to learn this offseason (not sit on the couch or whatever crazy bs he did last year) and put the effort in studying and improving. This coming from someone vocally roasting Bryce prior to his good stretch.

gonna need to be more aggressive canales and stop abandoning what's working. the run's been doing well, keep at it then set up some booms rather than dinks.

yea can't force the ball there bryce. pre snap and post snap can be different. recognize who's covered and move on even if it's not part of the pre snap expectation.

yeah gonna need more pressure downfield can't revert back to dink and dunk bryce and rely on long developing drives.

spoke too soon. follow up with Fuller on CeeDee Lamb is a war crime.

will say this defensive turnaround lately has been surprising. for the lack of talent we have, the fact they're playing at this level is impressive. props where props is due, whatever evero is cooking is working. oh and thank you jaycee for being healthy and showing up.

yea in this case young looked wobbly and a slight touch got it out. should've just slid and lived to see another down.

made micah parsons miss but then gets peanut punch'd. tough luck.

oh no

Legette sheds some light on offseason plans, including getting surgery to fix a wrist issue that nagged him since 2021:

Took Jay-Z seven years. Perhaps Tepper's seventh year may fulfill that prophecy. Holding back my props until we're in the playoffs and have a clear future.

Definitely agree. This defense needs hogmollies (as Gettleman used to say) in the worst way. Granted, I'm not sure how much it is Evero in that equation. He didn't have stellar run defenses with the Broncos either, though granted everywhere else that defense was tops under his leadership. But at the least, this dline needs to get beefed up all around.

I was at the season end tampa game that year. Last game I went to at BofA before moving. Truly is wild how much has changed. From the stadium rocking with support to the shell it is now.

i expect the eagles to literally run the panthers out of town.

Ehhhhh Kirk Cousins isn't really throwing to him not because they don't know how to use him, but because Pitts has been very ineffective at route running, separating and taking the next step in this league. He got by with his freakish athleticism out of college. But so far, consensus among Falcon fans and analysts is Pitts just never took the next step of refining his route running and being an effective TE from blocking to decent receiving. For cheap, wouldn't mind a waiver cause lord knows anyone is an upgrade over Ian fugging Thomas, but really wouldn't throw even an average sized deal for a guy who hasn't proven himself.

Main conundrum is, well, the pool of capable kickers out there is quite limited in many respects. Kickers that were consistent last year - Jake Elliott, Younghoe Koe, and even longtime great Justin Tucker - are having horrid seasons. As much as I wish Pineiro had a better leg so that long FGs are he frankly is probably still one of the best this year even after the yips. Not much out there that'd significantly improve over Eddy I'm afraid with how terrible kicking has been league wide these recent weeks.