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Looking at the above video and reflecting back on the entire season: from the start Ben said he was putting it all on Caleb’s plate and it showed up in that playoff game. It’s amazing how much information Caleb has had to process. It’s also easy to see why he struggled so much early on in the season. Also why at times he just went into Caleb mode.

I’ve been watching film studies for a few years now. This is the best one. He focuses on the chess match and play calling back and forth between Ben Johnson and Jeff Hafley. You’ll see how Caleb is picking things up between series too which means he’s getting coached and listening. I’ve seen Caleb’s miraculous throw to Rome dozens of times now. Now I know if he just read it right that throw never happens. What’s more in the same scenario on the last drive he reads the same play and coverage correctly for a big gain. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jo2qDBxWFUo&pp=ygUeRmlsbSB3YXRjaGVycyBwYWNrZXJzIHZzIGJlYXJz

We also wanted Grady for his leadership. While I’m not familiar with Puna I can say that Grady career history of hustling on all plays and leading in the locker room is a part of why this team doesn’t quit.

Anything that reminds them of their playoff failure is ok by me.

True but their Dline is tough against both. No reason to run through a brick wall. I think we see more outside runs as well as some quick WR screens. Both of our TEs are good enough to block DEs and seal the edge for off tackle runs. Then pull one of the big boys around to pave the way.

We have a Jared Verse problem. He being the one with the best Bull Rush in the NFL. Fortunately he’s not fast and bendy which gives Theo more problems but it’s still a big concern for me.

Rodgers is bad and so is that Steelers offense. Houston’s defensive front is the real deal. In effect we chose Montez Sweat over Danielle Hunter…bummer.

It’s not that he said it, it’s that he meant it. Now when we get a defense that can play with that attitude to pair up with this offense it’ll be glorious.

You summed up what I’ve been thinking for a few weeks. Everyone wants the efficient 5yd passes, me too. Caleb is thinking I’m just gonna go get 15 or 20. The thing is that unlike our past QBs he can do it. He has the play caller for it too! Like a great home run hitter you simply don’t care if his first two swings were strikes, or incomplete, because the odds are still so high on the third attempt. At the end of the day the goal is to put points on the board not collect first downs.

https://www.nfl.com/news/ben-johnson-bears-packers-rivalry-wild-card-win-i-dont-like-that-team

I hope for the best with Ozzy. One thing I learned this past weekend is Ozzy >> Will Campbell.

Josh Allen is as close as they come, but if you compare Caleb's 2nd year as a pro and Allen's, Caleb is already better. We are comparing Caleb to Allen as 29yr old in his 8th season. Exactly.

Nothing about the Chargers playoff performance made me think Harbaugh should have been our HC.

Nacua is not fast. He’s quick but in man coverage Panther DBs were able to stick with him. He will destroy zone coverage and he has great hands for contested catches. Stafford trusts him and will throw the ball his way even when he’s covered.

So far this weekend I've watched a few playoff games. I haven't seen one QB I'd prefer to have over Caleb although I'd say Josh Allen is an even swap. Drake Maye...nothing much in 3 quarters, lots of bad passes. Justin Herbert...even less production in 3 quarters although I think his supporting cast is poor. The lIttle guy on the Panthers...nope. Brock Purdy is good but doesn't have the same arm strength as Caleb and quite honestly that's a factor in Soldier Field weather. Matthew Stafford is a great passer, can't run, but I'm also not going to swap the ascending QB for a guy who is likely to retire. I don't know why it is but for the last 2 seasons Mahomes has not looked like the elite QB he was in his first few seasons. Hurts...without a running game he's been exposed and cannot carry a passing game. I'm fully on board and expecting Caleb and this offense to hit another gear next year with better comp% and more consistency. Or is that first elite game still waiting for us this season?