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The one takeaway I thought interesting was how the Bears were ranked 2nd in rushing (if I’m remembering the graphic earlier) the last two games. And that’s with the first 2-3 RBs on the bench and a guy who was on the Dolphins practice squad two weeks ago helping out in the running game. Why weren’t the Bears doing this more earlier in the season?

Same for when Trubisky came out. Nothing new. ??‍♂️

I was thinking the same thing (not wanting him to throw an INT) but probably (and more concerning) is that they were projecting Bagent can’t throw the long ball.

I’d have to do more reading and video watching but he’s still got the Trubiksy vibe. At least he has one more starting season than did Mitch before coming out for the draft.

At best he’s being a great game manager (9/16 for 62 yards so far). Nothing wrong with that but yes the offense does appear to be running efficiently in the short gain game.

Who knew we already had a “generational QB” on our team? ?

Playing my ‘devils advocate’ card (again) but are we seriously considering a guy who struggles against ranked teams and another guy from North Carolina as “generational”? Haven’t we learned our lesson by drafting a Tar Heel QB in the first round?

And the “ownership” by the Utes continue after last night. By my count the two losses USC have this year are to ranked teams.

In hindsight, it looks like Flus was wise in playing the 2nd and 3rd stringers more during the preseason (and less the starters). Who else knew we’d be using them as much during this part of the season?

I think some credit is due, if only a little, for Eberflus to field any semblance of a defense and for them to play as well as they have as of late. Not only with a majority of his starters missing significant time but also losing his DC early in the season. It doesn’t necessarily translate to a great HC but does say something about coaching up his depth players on that side of the ball.

What’s also good to know is that the day of the injury he allegedly reset the dislocation (OUCH!!!) and wanted to get back into the game. Sometimes players hold back when they’re injured so as to avoid getting hurt again. Take Rex ‘glassman’ Grossman for example. The oft injured QB who was known to flinch and sometimes have his eyes closed a lot of times as he was passing the ball. Fields doesn’t have the issue of injuries haunting him and manages to knuckle down in these type situations.

My guess is the School of Mines has a better defense than does LV? I know they have a better coach.

Nothing says we couldn’t have both Fields and Bagent next year? Maybe a little Brees/Hill type combination? That is provided Bagent proves he’s able to play at the NFL? ?

Not unless you’re Patrick Mahomes. And I think the poster explained the “bad reads” as a lowest possible issue if he has a hard time with it in the NFL (which right now is an unknown). It’s apparent he’s vulnerable to them after last week. ??‍♂️ Lastly, don’t suppose you saw this rumor regarding his (Williams’) want as part owner for whatever team he’s drafted to? Thought it odd.

Ha! Sometimes I’m Sheldon-esque. Bazinga!

Yup. It’s hard if not impossible for any QB to thrive with that, let alone generational talent. Just ask Andrew Luck.

Saw the below post on Twitter and it sorta encapsulates what I think about the Justin vs Caleb debate. I recently saw a highlight film of Williams and it reminds me a lot of Justin’s highlight reels at Ohio State. In fact most of the pass plays were of him being “delayed” in his reads and having to scramble to get the play off. And in the back of my mind I can’t help repeat the question, ‘who was/are their competition at the collegiate level?’ We saw how Williams did recently against a team that was ranked. How sure are we that Williams’ “generational” talent will translate to the NFL?

You aren’t serious are you?

Word. I was watching a video analysis of last Sunday (I'll try and find them and share), one of Fields and one of Bagent, and in both of them you can clearly see how bad the oline was, esp along the left side. There were two times within close proximity (can't remember if it was when Fields was on the field or Bagent) that Borom was sitting on the ground. And another where Jenkins completely whiffed. Yes there were highlights of Justin missing some reads but there were just as much (if not more) illustrations of bad oline play. I'd say D- on oline play and F on play-calling...but that's just me.

Especially curious given the same management (and theoretically talent evaluators) were the ones that picked Trey Lance and Brock Purdy within a year from each other. Similar to when Washington drafted RGIII and Kirk Cousins the same year. Again illustrates just how much the "experts" really don't know.

The date of the attached article (03 Oct) stated Mahomes was second only to Jackson and Daniel Jones with his 154. Either Jackson and Jones had exactly the same stats at the time or Forbes is REALLY bad at doing NFL articles. Agreed. Although after yesterday he really looked lost and lethargic. When I saw someone point out the possible concussion during the game, it made some sense.

Absolutely agreed.

This is a good no-nonsense review of Bagent’s plays. One observer pointed out when he threw it was to his first read, minus one. https://x.com/imbearingdown/status/1713946333457834443?s=46&t=KrpJmhSTc4DI1sACtjisOQ

Uhm…?. Phil Snow is the new ‘Defensive Strategist’ (or whatever Eberflus called it).

Being a Fields sympathizer, he did what he had to win. The Broncos game was more a defensive letdown (aka coaching issue) and due to their having third stringers playing in key positions. They gave up a 21 point lead. Washington has one of the top (if not THE top) front four linemen in all of defense. He also had 2 turnovers, one of which resulted in a score. Let's see how he does against LV (or any other opponent after that) when they have some tape on how Bagent vs Fields runs the offense. One thing from the outset we know about him is he doesn't have the elusiveness Fields does and a bit of a noodle arm in comparison.