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I guess I've lost my mind then, because I think it's a good hire...for us. I've done my research on the guy, and I'm not enamored.

If Stefanski is an offensive guru, then so is Dave Canales.

No he is not, he's known as a system coach. He uses a wide zone blocking scheme and play action configurations to try and keep defenses off balance. Honestly, critics complained that his offenses were somewhat stale.

Yeah, right? I want him to take him with him. In my opinion, we will benefit from a totally fresh start in the long term.

Look, I am highly skeptical of Dave Canales---ABC: anybody but Canales calling offensive plays for us going forward---but I do acknowledge that he helped Baker to develop and get paid, not as HC granted, but still. Stefanski didn't do that. He arguably became more critical of Baker, and that's ultimately a big reason why their relationship soured. Make no mistake, Baker did not feel that Stefanski was playing to his strengths.

I will say this @Moonraker, I do believe that the Seahawks have the highest upside. I told my son last night that if they play their best, they're going to win it all.

I can't discount that Texans defense. As long as Stroud doesn't screw up, the D might be able to carry them. Not predicting anything today, but if the Texans get to play Sam Darnold (or Stafford), things could get interesting.

The second PI call was basically textbook. I don't have a problem with the pick either. If Cooks just hangs onto the ball without letting the guy snatch it from him fully, they keep possession. He obviously never had a good grip on it in the first place. It was truly a "bang-bang" play, albeit not in the sense we're used to hearing it.

Not really. They got a hurt-up 49ers team without a true WR1 receiver, and, well, the Panthers during their last three match-ups.

Stefanski is too busy trying to fit players into his scheme than actually putting players into the best situation to succeed. That's a pet peeve of mind. I want my coaches to adapt, in-game, personnel-wise and opponent-wise. I know it can be considered a big ask, but that's what makes great coaches great. I want to see coaches continually do more with less, not do less with more.

Yeah he was ranked relatively high among Edge rushers. Again, it comes back to being put in a better situation to succeed. Being a liability against the run didn't follow him once he changed uniforms. That's just another truth that Huddlers should acknowledge.

Look, I want that rat Payton to go down in flames without feeling anything about it. I don't need Rivers interfering with my somewhat perverse dream.

So many of you blowing up a dude that has really done nothing but underachieve as a HC when you start peeling back the layers. Mike McCarthy would've been a better hire. Watch what I'm saying.

I think the first PI call was bullshit, but that it was definitely an penalty on the same play, as Nix indeed glot hit late, so that's somewhat of a wash. The second PI call, I called it before the flag was even thrown, as the DB was on the guys back before the ball got there and he never played the ball.

Fractured ankle. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bo-nix-injury-broncos-qb-ankle-fracture-jarrett-stidham/

I will say that Dan came into a fvcked up situation (perhaps partly his making, but that's another discussion). We were devoid of talent, cash-strapped and draft-position-challenged. Plus, he had to have time to develop a plan and acquire the right staff. I think that he's made some inroads on the offense (though still a work in progress), now he has a little latitude to focus on improving the defense. If he doesn't address two of the three major needs on defense this year, there is really no excuse. The only fly in that ointment will possibly be the Ickey injury (and two a lesser extent BC). We may have to prepare ourselves for a trade-back. I don't know how we're going to do everything without more picks. Morgan and Tillis have to work some magic, otherwise we may be thinking that the FO is wilfully ignoring critical positions again. We absolutely need an LT, a pass rusher, a middle 'backer, and a safety. How are we going to get viable talent at all these positions? It's going to be interesting to see what happens, but I'm thinking we have to acquire more picks.

And FWIW, Mike Kaye Listed Devin Lloyd under possible Free Agents https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article313976800.html

Nah, it's really about some people trying to downplay Burns and Lloyd. All thatcs stated pretty clearly. There are lots of different perspectives, and I am not one to complain about the tentacles of a thread growing and spreading out where they may.

You obviously didn't hit the link. I am quoting Bucky Brooks, as I stated.

I mean, I guess I can see why you're saying what you're saying, but it's not that smoking gun that I was looking for. I mean, what do we expect the assistant to say? I'm sure that he wanted to keep his job. The guy that didn't keep his mouth shut got fired. I will admit that it's not a good look. The thing is though, everyone makes bad calls. If Morgan was against the trade, it was a bad call in my opinion, but on the other hand he probably wanted to keep Burns and work out a deal.

You gotta give me a link or something. Plenty of stuff that's "reported" turns out to be more speculation than substantiation.

Maye has to run. The Texans, though the best overall defense, were dead last against scrambling QBs.

Skepticism is fine, just not surety until proven.

I'd say you're speculating big time. Assistants exist to support their bosses and the company line.

I think you're going to continue to see huge contracts to players that you need, or that ones you think will get you over the hump. That's just the nature of the beast. What I think you'll see smart GMs balking at is overpaying marginal QBs whose play doesn't justify huge contracts. The league has seen how overpaying for glorified backups can hamstring franchises for years. Star players or perceived Star players are always going to get paid handsomely by someone. Moreover, if you're referring to Lloyd, he has arguably balled all along, it's just that coaches matter and systems matter in order for most players to reach their highest potential.