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msommer
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nittanylion
Footballguy
Bri, I'm a big fan of Wadley's, too...what are your odds of his outcomes: done, PS or gets a job elsewhere?
I'm very confident in him being a third down back in this league. Since Lewis is injury prone, I think the Titans are taking a very big risk hoping he clears waivers.
East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Patriots announced their cuts. Time to go shopping.
msommer
Footballguy
East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Dolphins grab Falk. Must be looking for info for week 1.
"Julius Warmsley turned down Titans practice squad offer, not permanently."
That's what I got. Good for him if this works. He had a great camp, very good preseason, did well with the ones, Vrabel praised him several times, zero reason they should have cut him. Maybe if he waits a day or two he gets a deal elsewhere
That's what I got. Good for him if this works. He had a great camp, very good preseason, did well with the ones, Vrabel praised him several times, zero reason they should have cut him. Maybe if he waits a day or two he gets a deal elsewhere
Radio host saying he expects Rashaan to be starting from week 2 til 2030 made me smile. That's a good line.
Weeden is the Texans backup QB to DeShaun
Tanney beat out Davis Webb, last year's 3rd rounder the Giants supposedly had hope for.
Steelers cut Jones and kept Dobbs.
As ECB said, Falk signed with the Fins.
Titans need a developmental QB.
I want my Keenan Reynolds
Weeden is the Texans backup QB to DeShaun
Tanney beat out Davis Webb, last year's 3rd rounder the Giants supposedly had hope for.
Steelers cut Jones and kept Dobbs.
As ECB said, Falk signed with the Fins.
Titans need a developmental QB.
I want my Keenan Reynolds
East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Week 1 couldn't have gone any worse. Game took 7 hours to play.
Walker with a major ankle injury.
Lewan with a concussion.
Mariota with a right elbow injury.
Walker with a major ankle injury.
Lewan with a concussion.
Mariota with a right elbow injury.
SameSongNDance
Footballguy
Maybe Vrabel should ask Hue how rotating QBs worked out for CLE last year. This sounds like a terrible idea.
Thats stupid. I think Mariota is sitting and he wants the Texans to plan for him and them went too far
bicycle_seat_sniffer
Smells like chicken
Another patriot assistant coach doing dumb stuff....its almost like belichick has installed puppet regimes across the league
Dennis Kelly is in bad shape and has been on an IV at least two days as they try to get him feeling better for gameday.
Spain has been the LT with Pamphile playing RT. Today Marz played LT and Pamphile played right. The guard replacing Spain has been Corey Levin- he won an award in camp, so I guess at least that one is genuine.
The Titans are traditionally great left with lewan and spain. Last week, once Pamphile went in, they went right and up the middle to the right C/LG. Very risky considering Kline and Jones are their weakest linemen, but it worked.
I think they will go with l to r Marz, Spain, Jones, Kline, and Pamphile. That would mean Marz finally gets his chance. An awful guy at the combine, he had amazing stats in college with both his team rushing well (best?) and shutting down the best pass rushers.
My friend thinks it will be Spain, Levin, Jones, Kline, and Pamphile. He thinks Marz is ready to replace Pamphile.
The Titans line had a best of grade last week with 97.4 blocking in the passing game, but they didn't do well in a rushing grade per PFF. I thought Pamphile played very well and after a stink preseason, I was pleasantly surprised. It seems that is discounted by simply running away from him.
My friend said he heard great things about Levin all summer and this week was a lot of the same. He thinks if Kelly returns, it could still be Spain at LT with Pamphile in a backup role.
This is all guesses. Viruses do usually pass after a few days and that would be today. Two days to get rehydrated and back to normal...I could imagine Kelly playing.
What's also important here is line shuffling post preseason and still trying to figure out what is the best combo. Lewan held out and Conklin has been out since last year. They did actually have some time with this AND a team should have a pecking order by now. This could also be viewed as bad for Vrabel
Spain has been the LT with Pamphile playing RT. Today Marz played LT and Pamphile played right. The guard replacing Spain has been Corey Levin- he won an award in camp, so I guess at least that one is genuine.
The Titans are traditionally great left with lewan and spain. Last week, once Pamphile went in, they went right and up the middle to the right C/LG. Very risky considering Kline and Jones are their weakest linemen, but it worked.
I think they will go with l to r Marz, Spain, Jones, Kline, and Pamphile. That would mean Marz finally gets his chance. An awful guy at the combine, he had amazing stats in college with both his team rushing well (best?) and shutting down the best pass rushers.
My friend thinks it will be Spain, Levin, Jones, Kline, and Pamphile. He thinks Marz is ready to replace Pamphile.
The Titans line had a best of grade last week with 97.4 blocking in the passing game, but they didn't do well in a rushing grade per PFF. I thought Pamphile played very well and after a stink preseason, I was pleasantly surprised. It seems that is discounted by simply running away from him.
My friend said he heard great things about Levin all summer and this week was a lot of the same. He thinks if Kelly returns, it could still be Spain at LT with Pamphile in a backup role.
This is all guesses. Viruses do usually pass after a few days and that would be today. Two days to get rehydrated and back to normal...I could imagine Kelly playing.
What's also important here is line shuffling post preseason and still trying to figure out what is the best combo. Lewan held out and Conklin has been out since last year. They did actually have some time with this AND a team should have a pecking order by now. This could also be viewed as bad for Vrabel
Gabbert is still Gabbert. We know him. He's going to have to be the backup that tries his best to play mistake free while the offense runs and runs and runs. I'll even consider a dump or flip to Lewis as a run this week.
I think we got carried away and are considering Gabbert something he's not.
If he is being groomed to be something he's not then what we'll have is Vrabel doing the same crud that his idols Parcells and Belichick did when they arrived anywhere- create a QB controversy. That would be oh so stupid of him
I am so unhappy with this staff. Many of my writer friends are all full of rainbows and unicorns and I've never seen them this way. I guess they think Vrabel might be special so they're kissing up.
I had the self wonder of maybe I'm wrong but I'm not. I need only go to last year to find articles of displeasure about an unproductive offense. I can see them every year in fact.
Davis and his usage is all I like. I have an issue with the usage of most every player and backups otherwise. Tajae...he's had moments and probably is about right for a fourth WR. Jennings is only supposed to be in spots as a 5th and that's been good. That's it. Why are people praising LaFleur and Vrabel?
The OL coach has been phenomenal. It's possible they're the only unit to ever play great with 4th and 5th tackles two weeks ago.
The D was exceptional last week. Before that, the 32nd ranked pass D and yet one of the most talented units in the NFL. Not one gripe article. Has that ever happened?
What in curse did Vrabel do to Rashaan's confidence? Umm he was a monster this summer. The LB we've been waiting a decade for and ...what was that performance?
Matthews...umm how do you spend a minute with Belichick and not appreciate someone that converts 3rd downs? His trade value was whatever and now I bet they only get a sandwich in return.
10 camp awards, nine of those players cut.
Why did they sign Woodside? Guy can't play QB after 3 weeks with the team then dump him.
Why was it suddenly OK to risk permanent nerve damage to Mariota?
I don't get it. Not one thing is how people normally react. Its bonkers
I had the self wonder of maybe I'm wrong but I'm not. I need only go to last year to find articles of displeasure about an unproductive offense. I can see them every year in fact.
Davis and his usage is all I like. I have an issue with the usage of most every player and backups otherwise. Tajae...he's had moments and probably is about right for a fourth WR. Jennings is only supposed to be in spots as a 5th and that's been good. That's it. Why are people praising LaFleur and Vrabel?
The OL coach has been phenomenal. It's possible they're the only unit to ever play great with 4th and 5th tackles two weeks ago.
The D was exceptional last week. Before that, the 32nd ranked pass D and yet one of the most talented units in the NFL. Not one gripe article. Has that ever happened?
What in curse did Vrabel do to Rashaan's confidence? Umm he was a monster this summer. The LB we've been waiting a decade for and ...what was that performance?
Matthews...umm how do you spend a minute with Belichick and not appreciate someone that converts 3rd downs? His trade value was whatever and now I bet they only get a sandwich in return.
10 camp awards, nine of those players cut.
Why did they sign Woodside? Guy can't play QB after 3 weeks with the team then dump him.
Why was it suddenly OK to risk permanent nerve damage to Mariota?
I don't get it. Not one thing is how people normally react. Its bonkers
I'm so annoyed we picked up the wrong guy from seattle.
Alex McGough was very efficient in college and PFF #s (sort of) really loved him predraft. He was excellent in preseason and even when he messed up, he overcame just like you want a rookie too. When they cut him to put him on the PS, they gave him 600k.
I had thought well that's all well amd good but they could still lose him if someone signs him to their active roster.
So when I saw the Titans signed former Seattle QB, I was so annoyed to see it was Austin Davis. He's a former Ram in my head and....yep. Wish we had McGough
Alex McGough was very efficient in college and PFF #s (sort of) really loved him predraft. He was excellent in preseason and even when he messed up, he overcame just like you want a rookie too. When they cut him to put him on the PS, they gave him 600k.
I had thought well that's all well amd good but they could still lose him if someone signs him to their active roster.
So when I saw the Titans signed former Seattle QB, I was so annoyed to see it was Austin Davis. He's a former Ram in my head and....yep. Wish we had McGough
msommer
Footballguy
Not even that
Rishard Matthews asks for his release
They probably want to recuperate the remainder of the signing bonus from his first contract.....
I thought this during the trade talk time. However, LaFleur's offense and the NFL standard is a 3 WR set. I don't see this as one for one and I'm angry Vrabel and JRob are selling it as that.
I need only to look for quotes where Rishard and Davis were to alternate in the slot and outside. Quotes on Taylor as he practiced starting outside since the very first practice and more with the first team than anyone.
The offense stinking is not an excuse either. He was literally signed to improve upon Robiske and statistically he is worse. Identity-wise he is awful since smashmouth was at least a mindset and identity they could embrace.
Its really Rishard for Nick Williams or Tajae.
Don't forgive Vrabel for putting Rishard on the scout team. He ran that guy out of town. Whis didn't even do that with Zach Brown. You don't do that to a #1 that's earned the team's respect over the years. You walk in and try to figure out why, see his work ethic, attitude, and tape and then join in. If he didn't want him for speed quote earlier then trade him.
Kenneth Adams IV will not tolerate this stuff. If Vrabel lasts, he'll be fired next year when Adams is in charge.
The guy has been a straight up bully and that's not professional. Unemployed John Simon chose to stay unemployed rather than join Vrabel's team. We were this up and coming team in a great city just a year ago.
Don't lose sight of BB signing Simon and trying twice to trade for Rishard. The genius wanting them shows Vrabel's ego has taken over the rational part of his brain. Vrabel will gush over BB of you ask a Q and yet he is missing that BB wants the players he doesn't.
Last I looked 32nd ranked pass D and 32nd ranked offense. Last week the pass D stepped up as Sims (who they tried to trade) stepped in for Adoree. That was finally Pees showing me something. He's gotta keep it up. LaFleur must step up. JRob is no fool.
Rishard makes JRob look bad for giving a raise and not being able to trade. They had a third if he just entered free agency via compensation.
This was a playoff team. 32nd ranked anything is unacceptable.
I would bet huge $ Rashaan plays a ton this week and Vrabel's stupid weening (which its not its spoon feeding) quote isn't true. I bet grumpy JRob said you play my first round pick!
He was not happy yesterday and Titans fans need to think on that. We haven't seen him unhappy since Mularkey was fired.
Kenneth Adams is all facts and all business. They better have their ducks in a row by January. A famous legal mind won't fall for anything they spin
Rishard makes JRob look bad for giving a raise and not being able to trade. They had a third if he just entered free agency via compensation.
This was a playoff team. 32nd ranked anything is unacceptable.
I would bet huge $ Rashaan plays a ton this week and Vrabel's stupid weening (which its not its spoon feeding) quote isn't true. I bet grumpy JRob said you play my first round pick!
He was not happy yesterday and Titans fans need to think on that. We haven't seen him unhappy since Mularkey was fired.
Kenneth Adams is all facts and all business. They better have their ducks in a row by January. A famous legal mind won't fall for anything they spin
-OZ-
Footballguy
You seem angry for a fan of a team that's currently leading the division, having just beaten the team that beat the Patriots.
I don't expect to win this week, so you'll probably be able to come back Sunday evening and say you told us the team is heading down the tubes. But I'll refrain from casting judgement until the bye week. I expect the chargers to be tough and there's a good chance they're 4-3 then.
They're currently top 3 defense.
I am, yep. He's an intelligent man letting his ego make him a fool.
I'm angry some titans fans are forgiving of everything like this is a rebuild. We have been there too often and I adamantly do not wish to go back.
Its nice to know many Titans fans and JRob will be holding him to a standard of improvement. As JRob said, that's why he was hired.
I'm angry some titans fans are forgiving of everything like this is a rebuild. We have been there too often and I adamantly do not wish to go back.
Its nice to know many Titans fans and JRob will be holding him to a standard of improvement. As JRob said, that's why he was hired.
East Coast Bias
Footballguy
Big second half to beat the Eagles today. Sitting at 3-1 and tied with the Jags. Colts and Texans have 1 win each. Offense still has a lot of room for improvement. @Buffalo next.
-OZ-
Footballguy
@Bri
Do you feel better today?
I'm as surprised as anyone that they won this game but it does show that they are capable of playing with anyone.
They'll show inexperience at times, their tackling needs to improve, I'm still disappointed that Henry isn't living up to my expectations, but I'm liking a lot of things from today.
Do you feel better today?
I'm as surprised as anyone that they won this game but it does show that they are capable of playing with anyone.
They'll show inexperience at times, their tackling needs to improve, I'm still disappointed that Henry isn't living up to my expectations, but I'm liking a lot of things from today.
I was pumping my fist happy at the end of the game. Mariota was great and somewhere in there I was just like ya know, this is my QB. I just love that guy.
I'm still very unhappy with the run game and the pass D. To not be able to run with their line and backs is pathetic. With their talent in the secondary and the pressure being applied well, how can they allow 3 300 yard passers in four games?
I have some patience but Vrabel better let Lewan and Conklin go beat some people up so Henry can get going. They're hard hat guys not pretty boys, but I do have some patience.
I don't like how he treats backups. He's rude and unprofessional and we know he will need depth at some point. I do like the cujones on 4th down and to blitz when he does.
I got to talk to one player this week and then a few more. It was a really special week for me. I'm not even writing this year and...it was touching. I have some more numbers now and can text even more players. Maybe ill write but for now, this is dreamy. To text some player on TV is so cool.
Wallace is being paid his salary so cut or not he is around and a call away. He can sign elsewhere. That's all I got besides stories. Not about news just chatting. Its all thanks to Antwaun. He says I'm the only one who believed in him and kept reading and liked my stuff.
I watched again and I think I'd have given the player of the game to Mariota, Davis, then Kern.
The Titans lack of interest (and/or maybe it was a mind game to keep his contract low?) in Spain this offseason still baffles me. He was real good, mean. I think Casey was borderline dominant and Spain was awesome. He's got 39 starts and only allowed 4.5 sacks. If that isn't an elite guard, I don't know what stat could possibly be.
Titans made a move at NT which proved nothing yet but while rewatching, Logan is pulled in key moments. Pees seems to know now that JRob isn't very good at landing NTs.
Rashaan needs to keep playing a lot. He whiffed bad on a few but he is definitely a mack truck and we need one slamming into RBs.
I think Kevin Byard could switch from FS to SS this week but just a prediction. As I said in IDP, we may finally see Brown and or Ryan at safety.
Nick Williams will get a fine. In camp Vrabel he is not allowed to comment on player moves. He said he thought the Titans would bring back Deontay Burnett since he saw him in Nashville. Burnett is on the Jets PS so did he stop by heading to Jax? I would guess it's just that he thought he saw Burnett and not that he truly did. Either way, tells ya again how well Burnett did this summer.
Finch has been the most effective pass rusher in the NFL per snap. He is at 7 pressures and 1 sack in 20? 25? snaps or so. Correa didn't have a good game and I don't like him and think it's obvious why the Ravens let him walk. I would think Finch has earned more snaps.
Landry, who I love, has only done one move and sped past lineman so two if you count speed as one. It's pathetic that opposing teams haven't forced him yet but it's coming. He's gonna get hit and have to make a move.
This could very well be Orakpo and Morgan's replacements. The Titans plan was to have Finch play DE and he has lined up on the line of scrimmage. Last week he did a criss cross with Casey to get his sack. He clearly knows how to be a DL just like the draft (highest paid UDFA) reviews said. He's only 250 and is supposedly struggling to gain weight as he only gets stronger. What a weird problem. I guess it's not as easy as it sounds to get a guy in shape to gain weight. Anywho at 6-4 250 he has a LB bod and could be an OLB replacement but the plan was and seems to be to make him an End.
I have noticed a 4-3 and 4 man DL nickel more than enough to call our D a 3-4.
Marcus (gotta say again) never dove on his hands and he dove a bunch. That is so athletic to run and dive onto your side or side of shoulder and so aware and well thought out to not reinjure himself. That was so cool. He did not brace his fall on purpose. Loved it.
Taylor is diving if he misses a block. So he starts traditionally and if he thinks he's about to lose, he dives. I like it. Yeah he's gotta improve but that must be "look at me coach, I stopped him."
The holes aren't there for the RBs. They really need a FB but that aside, Henry isn't putting his head down and it might be because he needs to see more where to go. Lewis usually hits a hole and then bounces laterally. He doesn't have holes either and that's gotta improve. My problem is the number of runs to the right when their left side is possibly the best in the NFL this decade. Remember they averaged a best ever stat running around the left end last year. LaFleur has to have em' run left.
Jennings seems to have replaced Adoree and I don't think I want it that way. He knows the offense and ran it this summer, I'd rather he just sub in. What I mean is, he is clearly in at times and it is obviously going to him. It looks just like Adoree last year. Adoree needs to stop getting hurt so he can play O but just the same, I could predict it watching so a D will be able to and Jennings isn't good enough to overcome a predictable pass to him.
I think Davis still runs some bad routes. I think he now realizes and puts a cape on then goes after the ball. Too many endings of routes are not smooth, something is off. This could mean that he still has significant improvement to come.
Tajae looks efficient. I don't know where he got his confidence but that is one guy that is super sure of himself. I'm back to loving his big mitts snagging passes. He is slow and that limits him but...I'll take it as a third WR.
The shifts stink under LaFleur. I don't know that he's giving Mariota a read like Robiske and Whis did or even Dinger years ago. More often than not, a player shifts and the D literally does nothing
I mean no one follows him and mirrors. It's like ummm what were you gaining doing that?
Late in the game, Lewan played a sincere whistle to whistle and blocked (not hit, it was cool and rational not crazy) guys not involved in the play. He had a nice good boy vibe but yet his usual fired up way he can get.
As I wrote, Conklin wasn't a typical tackle, Smith was like the tackle last week and Conklin something of a helper. I figure thats a get your feet wet week. I expect he does his thing in Buffalo.
Butler has been burned by 8 bombs in 4 weeks. I think 3 were caught but that's just luck that the QB couldn't connect and he got burned. He is usually a C (overconfident word, censor) cornerback and he looks very tame. They gotta fix him up. Like Lewan, if he doesn't have his fire, he's not as good as when he does.
Pees' zone is still awful and why I blame three 300 yard passers in 4 weeks. Everyone is open over the middle or covered by a LB. The Eagles use their TEs over the middle so it worked at times but he has NOT changed despite their lack of success. Our LBs can not cover WRs. It has to stop.
Casey injured Ayaji, broke his back or his legs or... I swear I watched it like 20 times and I don't know how Ayaji crumbled like he did, from behind, and didn't get hurt. A body doesn't do that. As usual, he shouldn't be so big and fast enough to catch a back. Casey was phenomenal. That game probably got him his usual pro bowl. The Eagles tried so many guys on him and sometimes three and he still won the battle. Just an amazing game.
Sims is fine. I saw a few plays he allowed but I never thought he was a shutdown corner. We never let him develop but went from starter to backup. He still looks to me like "ohhh if only they let this kid take his lumps and develop."
I don't like Vrabel adding a P/K to the practice squad. Succup and Kern are excellent and their minds are perfect for "legs." I don't think he should test them or mess with them at all. He should know better.
Gabbert is in bad shape. Don't discard that he can't pass the concussion protocol in a week. That's not normal. I forget all those likely to be reinjured stats on concussions but I think he's super likely now that he was concussed so bad. (how to word) I still love Alex McGough who is on Seattle's PS and wish they'd add him. Anyway, the guys on Wychek's former radio station were also saying things re Gabbert not being well.
The Titans lack of interest (and/or maybe it was a mind game to keep his contract low?) in Spain this offseason still baffles me. He was real good, mean. I think Casey was borderline dominant and Spain was awesome. He's got 39 starts and only allowed 4.5 sacks. If that isn't an elite guard, I don't know what stat could possibly be.
Titans made a move at NT which proved nothing yet but while rewatching, Logan is pulled in key moments. Pees seems to know now that JRob isn't very good at landing NTs.
Rashaan needs to keep playing a lot. He whiffed bad on a few but he is definitely a mack truck and we need one slamming into RBs.
I think Kevin Byard could switch from FS to SS this week but just a prediction. As I said in IDP, we may finally see Brown and or Ryan at safety.
Nick Williams will get a fine. In camp Vrabel he is not allowed to comment on player moves. He said he thought the Titans would bring back Deontay Burnett since he saw him in Nashville. Burnett is on the Jets PS so did he stop by heading to Jax? I would guess it's just that he thought he saw Burnett and not that he truly did. Either way, tells ya again how well Burnett did this summer.
Finch has been the most effective pass rusher in the NFL per snap. He is at 7 pressures and 1 sack in 20? 25? snaps or so. Correa didn't have a good game and I don't like him and think it's obvious why the Ravens let him walk. I would think Finch has earned more snaps.
Landry, who I love, has only done one move and sped past lineman so two if you count speed as one. It's pathetic that opposing teams haven't forced him yet but it's coming. He's gonna get hit and have to make a move.
This could very well be Orakpo and Morgan's replacements. The Titans plan was to have Finch play DE and he has lined up on the line of scrimmage. Last week he did a criss cross with Casey to get his sack. He clearly knows how to be a DL just like the draft (highest paid UDFA) reviews said. He's only 250 and is supposedly struggling to gain weight as he only gets stronger. What a weird problem. I guess it's not as easy as it sounds to get a guy in shape to gain weight. Anywho at 6-4 250 he has a LB bod and could be an OLB replacement but the plan was and seems to be to make him an End.
I have noticed a 4-3 and 4 man DL nickel more than enough to call our D a 3-4.
Marcus (gotta say again) never dove on his hands and he dove a bunch. That is so athletic to run and dive onto your side or side of shoulder and so aware and well thought out to not reinjure himself. That was so cool. He did not brace his fall on purpose. Loved it.
Taylor is diving if he misses a block. So he starts traditionally and if he thinks he's about to lose, he dives. I like it. Yeah he's gotta improve but that must be "look at me coach, I stopped him."
The holes aren't there for the RBs. They really need a FB but that aside, Henry isn't putting his head down and it might be because he needs to see more where to go. Lewis usually hits a hole and then bounces laterally. He doesn't have holes either and that's gotta improve. My problem is the number of runs to the right when their left side is possibly the best in the NFL this decade. Remember they averaged a best ever stat running around the left end last year. LaFleur has to have em' run left.
Jennings seems to have replaced Adoree and I don't think I want it that way. He knows the offense and ran it this summer, I'd rather he just sub in. What I mean is, he is clearly in at times and it is obviously going to him. It looks just like Adoree last year. Adoree needs to stop getting hurt so he can play O but just the same, I could predict it watching so a D will be able to and Jennings isn't good enough to overcome a predictable pass to him.
I think Davis still runs some bad routes. I think he now realizes and puts a cape on then goes after the ball. Too many endings of routes are not smooth, something is off. This could mean that he still has significant improvement to come.
Tajae looks efficient. I don't know where he got his confidence but that is one guy that is super sure of himself. I'm back to loving his big mitts snagging passes. He is slow and that limits him but...I'll take it as a third WR.
The shifts stink under LaFleur. I don't know that he's giving Mariota a read like Robiske and Whis did or even Dinger years ago. More often than not, a player shifts and the D literally does nothing
I mean no one follows him and mirrors. It's like ummm what were you gaining doing that? Late in the game, Lewan played a sincere whistle to whistle and blocked (not hit, it was cool and rational not crazy) guys not involved in the play. He had a nice good boy vibe but yet his usual fired up way he can get.
As I wrote, Conklin wasn't a typical tackle, Smith was like the tackle last week and Conklin something of a helper. I figure thats a get your feet wet week. I expect he does his thing in Buffalo.
Butler has been burned by 8 bombs in 4 weeks. I think 3 were caught but that's just luck that the QB couldn't connect and he got burned. He is usually a C (overconfident word, censor) cornerback and he looks very tame. They gotta fix him up. Like Lewan, if he doesn't have his fire, he's not as good as when he does.
Pees' zone is still awful and why I blame three 300 yard passers in 4 weeks. Everyone is open over the middle or covered by a LB. The Eagles use their TEs over the middle so it worked at times but he has NOT changed despite their lack of success. Our LBs can not cover WRs. It has to stop.
Casey injured Ayaji, broke his back or his legs or... I swear I watched it like 20 times and I don't know how Ayaji crumbled like he did, from behind, and didn't get hurt. A body doesn't do that. As usual, he shouldn't be so big and fast enough to catch a back. Casey was phenomenal. That game probably got him his usual pro bowl. The Eagles tried so many guys on him and sometimes three and he still won the battle. Just an amazing game.
Sims is fine. I saw a few plays he allowed but I never thought he was a shutdown corner. We never let him develop but went from starter to backup. He still looks to me like "ohhh if only they let this kid take his lumps and develop."
I don't like Vrabel adding a P/K to the practice squad. Succup and Kern are excellent and their minds are perfect for "legs." I don't think he should test them or mess with them at all. He should know better.
Gabbert is in bad shape. Don't discard that he can't pass the concussion protocol in a week. That's not normal. I forget all those likely to be reinjured stats on concussions but I think he's super likely now that he was concussed so bad. (how to word) I still love Alex McGough who is on Seattle's PS and wish they'd add him. Anyway, the guys on Wychek's former radio station were also saying things re Gabbert not being well.
