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Another factor to consider is Doug Pedersen. Last year under Meyer the team was a train wreck. You can tell this team is much more organized and better run with Pedersen in the lead. They even mentioned that yesterday during the game on how much better Lawrence looks just in one year. Having been a QB himself (in the NFL) helps that growth. Also having been in the playoffs and winning the Super Bowl adds to your level of confidence. Lawrence showed some serious moxy yesterday. Didn’t Pedersen get himself sideways with Eagles’ management for wanting to start Hurts when he did?

Ha! He and Fields have some familiarity with one another (great hire by the way). https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/led-by-ohio-state-qb-justin-fields-big-ten-players-petition-to-reinstate-the-2020-football-season/

Collegiately speaking, Fields was better than Peyton Manning in some categories. Fields: 428/618 68.4% 5,701 yds 9.2 Y.A 67 TD 9 INTs with 178.8 passing efficiency and a college championship appearance (two if you count he was on the 2018 Georgia team) Manning: 863/1381 62.5% 11,201 yds 8.3 Y.A 89 TDs 33 INTs with 147.1 passing efficiency and no college championship (although he is credited with helping Tennessee make the following year).

At the end of the day, the Ravens aren't projected to make it far into the playoffs this year. Jackson has missed 16 consecutive practices and doesn't appear anywhere near ready to play. And there's talk he may not be back next year, due in large part to how much money Baltimore has (or doesn't have). I read somewhere they may have already used the Tag on him (last year) and the holdout would indicate the team is in for a long offseason with him negotiating-wise.

I'm seeing similar talk about a scenario with the Colts involving DeForest Buckner. Of the two, this seems more better.

Out of curiosity, wonder how ESB got a contract so quick? I assume it was for another 1 year deal? Was going to compare him to N'Keal Harry and forgot that Harry was a mid-season trade (For a 7th pick) and I believe at the end of his rookie contract(?) so needs a different prism to view his potential future contributions. But dang I hope they keep Harry.

I would have said that I feel this is where Ian Cunningham will be a huge asset going into the new year. BUT, it appears the word is out that he’s a young ‘up and comer’ in the league. Reading elsewhere he’s linked to at least 2-3 potential GM jobs.

And I should add, as much a supporter of Lovie as I am, I think the game has passed him by. Sorta like how Fox suddenly appeared to be in over his head. Lovie might be a good consultant, especially for this version of defense we have now but that’s about it. Id love more than anything to see Vic Fangio back but he’s more a 3-4 defense than this. Heard rumors GB maybe looking at him for DC.

I like this one from earlier today.

Aha. We find ourselves once again on polar opposites on how the Lovie tenure went down. You know he did ‘take your advice’ and draft (or “suggested”as you insinuate) two o-linemen in the first round during his time (Carimi and Williams) but they both flopped. At any rate, there’s little doubt no other Bears HC has been able to duplicate what Lovie did, so far. And for what it’s worth Urlacher thought Lovie getting fired was BS and that Phil Emery was “weird”.

And to top things off, Detroit knocks the Pack out of the playoffs! Lol!!!

I caught a Tweet this morning that said Virginia McCaskey turns 100 today. Apparently she is the first NFL owner ever to do that. Happy birthday Virginia.

I’d say that answers the question on whether he’s the answer at QB going forward(?) Been a fair amount of chatter (Twitter mostly) about the Bears possibly wanting to trade him in the off-season for more picks. And safe to ASSume most of those saying that were people not watching him play.

Evidently there was a moment in last weeks game where Claypool had a bit of meltdown (he was frustrate about something) and Fields was one of the first to come to him and calm him down. Later Fields was asked about and essentially he said that Claypool is passionate about football and that the two of them were going to work together a lot in the off-season.

Agreed. I would have preferred they win the last four games after the bye but it didn’t happen. Some here wanted the team to lose and are getting their wish. So I don’t see the problem (said with a smirk). With as many players as the team was without (lost both Jenkins AND Schofield yesterday) and considering how worn down Fields has to be (he ran 100+ yards IN ONE QUARTER, and was injured … again) I’ll be happy if he doesn’t end up with some career ending injury at this point. He was a bit slow on the reads yesterday I agree. Not sure if that was a result of bad play calling or bad field reads or the combination of both. But while we watched the game yesterday the wife and I both agreed Fields is the hardest working kid on the team and will do what he needs to get better for next year.

I think most of this is Fields wanting to play…if I had to guess. There’s no question he’s the starting (franchise) Qb going forward. He has a patchwork o-line in front of him and can’t spend a lot of time looking for open receivers because of. And for what it’s worth most of his WRs aren’t anything to write home about. On the opposite side you have a defense that is patchworked together itself with a handful of rookies. There is little doubt they need a lot of help especially on the front 7.

Probably time to let Peterman take over. Justin is getting beat up and isn’t running like he was at the beginning of the game. That last hit (where he fumbled) was quite a lick. Oline has become a sieve.

Over 100 in one quarter? Damn.

I think the guy that tweeted this said something to effect of ‘I’m just putting some stats down’. One thing I’d consider is that Justin is at the beginning of his career whereas Rodgers, not so much. And like you said, give him some key tools to work with and the future is even more bright.

I could see Smith-Njigba being this years version of Devontae Smith. I wasn’t sure after seeing him get injured during last years college playoffs he’d be as good as he is now. Honestly though I’d be good with either of the remaining top OSU WRs. Harrison 1a and SN as 1b

I’m with you.

Agreed. For some reason I’ve always favored former Dallas players as commentators. Romo, Aikman and Johnston. They all approach it with a players’ perspective. Can’t say I’ve watched the Mannings too much bit could imagine they’ll being similar. My favorite non-player announcer is Gus Johnson. Can’t get enough of his enthusiasm.

My wife has been able to recite most of the referee calls the last few seasons. I’m so proud of her.

Funny you say that. I was getting Letterman vibes (very briefly) with some of Bucks replies. But then he flamed out. Yeah Letterman would have lit him up.