The letdown is disappointing but it's good for the future

[LinvilleGorge]

Yeah, it sucks. But this has to happen. We can't afford to give away 10+ draft spots to win this trash division and get blasted at home in the wildcard round. Love Wilks, but I don't think he's the answer long-term. Darnold seems like a great dude and he can look great at times but any reasonable person realizes he's not the long-term answer.

This organization needs a total reset. Lucking into winning an all-time putrid division would've been a massive setback for the future. It's about the future. There's a lot to work with on the roster. We need a QB, another pass rusher, CB depth, and another WR opposite Moore. That's a lot better than this time last year when it looked like we needed a whole damn football organization. 

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

Yep, let Tampa get assblasted by Dallas at home.

Now, the next step is to trade up with Chicago and draft Stroud or Young

[Bear Hands]

Yep this is for the better. Wilks and Darnold is not a sustainable combination for 2023

[LinvilleGorge]

FTR, I'm fine retaining Darnold for food backup money. Seems like a great guy in the locker room and he could be a good bridge to a rookie if need be so we're not forced to play a rookie before he's ready.

[ncstatekwi]

Just now, Bear Hands said:

Yep this is for the better. Wilks and Darnold is not a sustainable combination for 2023

[Shocker]

The team showed progress so I am fine.  We aren’t quite there yet.

we absolutely need to lose to New Orleans.  Cannot win that game

Edited January 1, 2023 by Shocker

[Seltzer]

I still think 100% we need to bring a QB in the mix, but Sam has looked like a good starter behind this line.  

It's foolish to go it alone with him, but I think it would also be foolish not to bring him back if we can reasonably.

Another pass rusher is by far priority #1 IMO in terms of draft needs.  I agree with you about QB, CB, & WR as well.

Resigning Bozeman is priority #1 for FA.  Would like Foreman if he comes back reasonably.

Future definitely looks so much brighter than it did last year at this time.

[Castavar]

Not to mention we now have an easier schedule next year and don't have to play the Bills and Eagles.

[mav1234]

8 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

FTR, I'm fine retaining Darnold for food backup money. Seems like a great guy in the locker room and he could be a good bridge to a rookie if need be so we're not forced to play a rookie before he's ready.

He wasn't bad today - even his INT was the right read, but a poor throw. He's a fine bridge QB for a rookie to learn behind until they're ready. That's been a bright spot of the last 5 games for sure.

Lots of overhauls needed on the roster for sure.

[Mr. Scot]

14 minutes ago, Sean Payton's Vicodin said:

Now, the next step is to trade up with Chicago and draft Stroud or Young

Good grief, no.

Edited January 1, 2023 by Mr. Scot

[Carl Spackler]

11 minutes ago, Shocker said:

The team showed progress so I am fine.  We aren’t quite there yet.

we absolutely need to lose to New Orleans.  Cannot win that game

Nothing to worry about there. 

[Cam Lawter]

Let's be real. We had no business being in the Playoffs

[Bear Hands]

9 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Good grief, no.

Why no?

[countryboi]

thats what I get for putting my faith in Sam