UnluckyforSome

You all would be much happier if you just prepare the the inevitable Lawrence-type of extension for Young, and realize that it's not your money, and that Tepper was almost always going to go down that road with even the flimsiest of justifications

It's however you want to look at it really. Stroud has managed to get to the playoffs every year. Football is a team sport, sure. He probably wasn't getting carried that 1st year in the NFL, but whatever you want to believe.

Typically with pass rush, it's drafted. The reason being is that teams usually don't let those players hit the market. Well, the Panthers have a history of doing that, but that is not the norm. So, the players that are free agents usually are old and expensive and past their prime, or have never put together their potential. Has-beens and never-weres.

I personally wouldn't call him elite, but I would also say he's gotten his team into the playoffs every year so far.

I remember thinking last year around draft time that Jack Sawyer would look real good in the black, blue and silver. Oh well.

Nah, it's just who he is as a coach. No outlandish conspiracy theory necessary. But he's ours!

Didn't we give him a raise and an extension too? I seem to recall that bit of stupidity.

It will be fine. Don't you worry. Just wait until we staff the left tackle spot with the bits and pieces we have lying around on the roster right now!

It's not a good situation. There are 17 names on that list and most are not starter material. Not good. Not an enviable position to be in for sure. We are either drafting 1 early, or we are patching up a critical position with backups and hoping for the best. That always works out so well too.

Proctor, for left tackle? Speed rushers are going to take his lunch money, and that is really going to make a fat man sad. Guard, maybe, but usually don't draft a guard at 19.

He is a game manager, and he does it very well. They won a Superbowl with him, and remain competitive. I don't know if he is that player that can carry the team when necessary though. He doesn't look like it, that much is true.

Yeah but can he coach a prevent zone all the way down the field when a defensive stop wins a playoff game?

Good thing it isn't snowing there.

That Eagles team hasn't been right for a while, in spite of their talent.

If the Niners had not been decimated by injuries, would we be talking about how they are the best team in the NFL? Game isn't over but we are minutes away from them beating the defending champs on their home field.

It's a big part of why I say we built the Bears.

I don't think durabilty-wise you can expect BC to play an entire season as a starter. It is not as if he went out with high ankle sprain either.

But look what we used it on! Trade up for Young, trade up for DJ Johnson and Chau Smith Wade!

It's Rooney Rule. Please take him.

Agreed. Texans-Steelers I don't have a good feel for because I think Texans are a little better..but..is there a farewell tour for Rodgers in the league plans? I think the Chargers losing both tackles does limit how far they are going to go in the playoffs. They've managed to hold it together during the regular season, but the intensity goes up a few notches this time of year. I know there are legit questions about NE and the teams they've beaten, how good they are or aren't, and a 2nd year qb making his 1st playoff start. The legal troubles are a distraction for sure.

SF defense just does not inspire confidence. But this is a matchup where that might not be a factor. If the Eagles are in their funk, they will not do much. The most action might be seeing Philly fans turn on their team in the 2nd half if it going badly.

Maybe the Eagles will actually show up for this game. Edit Or maybe not.