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agree with both of you

Yeah, we arent that good yet. Upcoming teams are going to challenge, and probably expose us, especially without a pass rush. But Caleb will get good reps against real defenses, and if he can keep pace, that will carry over to next year to build on.

We are very lucky to have Caleb, and he is gonna lead us to that Super Bowl we all want so much. I cant say when, but when this is all working, we will be contenders every year, just like a real football team.

at 6-3 we definitely control our own future. and you're right the Minnesota and San Francisco are winnable games, and important ones in terms of making the playoffs. But of course without a pass rush we arent going far into the playoffs either this year. I will love to see this team fight to get into the playoffs, and I'm looking forward to how they look against the really tougher teams, even if we lose. If we give them a game and show we can stand with them that will be a tremendous step forward we can build on next year. But if/when we taste the playoffs, I don't expect we will stay alive very long. I'm not saying this to be a downer, quite the opposite, I'm just saying that my expectations can be met for this season if Caleb develops and we learn that we are actually a team. A lot of that is already happening, and with this season to build on next year, I expect the window to be open, and to stop looking for moral victories and actually start kicking some ass. Especially with some kind of fix for the defensive line. If we could get excellent DL play next year, this team will be truly dangerous.

I think Gardner could well stick around next year as a safety for us.

for sure, playoffs or no, we need a pass rush, and we dont have one. this is not a complete team yet, but we do have some young players, and theyre starting to get it. I especially liked reports of Ben Johnson telling Poles NOT to trade picks for players at the deadline. Johnson has some affection for the young guys he hasnt even drafted yet that he knows they will coach up. That's the right way to think it. Im so happy to hear it.

For all of us: We are gonna play some tough teams, and we are going to have some losses. Get ready for it. It doesn't mean the sky is falling, we will either show that we are a lot better than we've been, or we will get our asses kicked a few times, and grow from the experience. I think we are about 50/50 to make the playoffs, but if we dont, it doesnt mean everything needs to be scrapped and start over. I still think we are on pace to where we are going. Hopefully, we beat some good teams, but if we don't we will learn what the level of effort really is thats needed to beat good teams. And thats a lesson we need right now. We arent giving enough in all phases.

7-3 would be fantastic. And we are going to start being challenged most of the next weeks, and thats good - win or lose we need that challenge to see where we are, and hone that blade for next year.

I definitely agree that burden should move up the depth chart this week and replace Zaccheus. We can wait and see about DJ in the offseason. But LOL @ your DJ's dad comment hahaha

so you're saying there's a chance? lol When the Patriots were down to the Falcons in the Superbowl, it was 1% for them to come back. But Im sure a lot of us said "well, it's not over, Brady is a winner and can do amazing things" some players are just winners. Caleb is a winner. I think Luther Burden should get promoted to WR3 this week. Zaccheus would be demoted, and he earned that.

and we still might get JJ back in December too, unless I missed something (someone please correct me if theres been more news?) The pass rush is the issue. You KNOW we are addressing that this offseason. If picks 1 and 2 went to DL I would be fine with that. I would be fine with an all defense draft, although we should look at a LT somewhere too.

lol

totally saw it the same way. Caleb is a winner. He now has 6 4th Qtr comebacks in 26 games.

totally agree. Caleb is our best player.

LETS GO

come on D

LOL thats rich

kmet did really well on that play converting into a blocker.

of course. we all want that, but it takes time in the real world. you just have to look for steady progress, and I think we are seeing that.

Let's Go!

hes going to be GREAT for us. and i think he will replace Moore next year.

I think they keep the good plays in their pocket until the end game. and adjustments.

would anyone here rather have Justin Fields in this situation right now?

for sure. and he's been playing in rhythm more each week too.

Caleb is taking this team on his back, despite all the issues. It's almost impossible to sack him today. And he singlehandedly just willed the team downfield for a TD.