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I agree with that, he tries to be positive and avoids a Olin Kruetz moment when sometimes that's what we need. Its always a bad taste when you ponder over a lose and look to who to blame. Everyone contributed to this loss. So what positives come from this? The most important positive is CW played very bad and got it together at the end of the game, not once but twice, to give us the lead, that's a very worthy look at him playing well in prime time. No matter what happens, its about the developement of the QB. That is happens in real time for us. The injuries on the OL did not help our cause but we limped thru it.

I just watched a video where the clock operator in the last 52 seconds of the game, allowed the clock to not run on four plays that it should have been running. Literally at least allowed 12 seconds to be given to Washington to have the last drive to happen. I will try to post it when i get back from the Chiro. On one play they put 2 seconds back on the play instead of subtracting 3 to 4 seconds off of the clock. I get they some times adjust the clock in the final seconds but 4 times in 52 seconds?

The best comment ever made on Flus was your (not giving us a positive edge on winning). I like Flus but I think this is the first strike in him going away after this year. He is a great DC but leaves lots of questions on the HC job. I get he gives the OC a lot of leway on calling plays but the Kramer play should have never happened . You use that play in a blowout win, not a critical part of a must win game. CW played bad and redeemed himself at the end of the game and we couldnt even celebrate that because of the Hail Mary play.We would have much better of a team if we never had a bye week to stay focused. Clearly we were out of sorts with a week off. So does this kind of loss propel us to playing angry the rest of the year or kick our ass? Time will tell.

Is it okay to hold on Hail Mary plays?

When you lose everyone takes shots. On the last play, two people were held that allowed Daniels to make that throw. One DB is suppose to play behind everyone(called the Savior) to prevent that play from happening. The last play was on the DB. Lots of blame to go around: CW played terrible Somec bad play calls Flus made some bad decisions. We have a top 5 defense, 4 FGs for the second best scoring team until the Hail Mary The OL had some bad play and 2 starters were gone. I totally accepted a loss until the last 5 minutes gave me hope. We took the lead with seconds left and the game blow up.We didnt deserve to win but we were 2 seconds away from a victory. I think we will win and lose on the basis of the developement of our rookie QB. We are just not there yet.

Its being reported that Daniels will be playing today. I'm all for it. I want Billings to fall on him and watch him limp to the sidelines.

They have to make room for several players coming back which is good for our depth. Dont sit on Martin, he looked quick in the preseason before he got hurt. The big question coming is Bates better than either Shelton or Pryor.

Bill would have a different take if he only watched the last 2 games as you suggest. Washingtons Ss arent great and a few completions on the outside and CW would screw with their minds. Allen and Kmet in the middle of the field would kill them.

I mean more 3 LBer sets instead of 70% nickel. Daniels wont be playing (probably not but if playing injured may restrict him in the running game.)

We have more depth in the DB group over any other grouping. We will be fine. Play Jack Sanborn more to push back on the run.

Will everyone be okay with a 2-1 record over the next 3 weeks or do we have to win all 3? 6-3 still would still be in line for a WC spot, its important that we go 3-3 in our division .

Good news all of our top 4 Ss are signed for next year. We should be drafting Ss and CBs every year but our top picks need to be OL and DL. Brisker is a valuable asset and will be here thru 2025. We can deal with replacing him as we see how his history plays out.

Okay I understand your opinion, what do we do to fix not only RG and C but now LG. 2 spots wont be easy but 3 make it a rough job. Bates may very well save the Center spot but we dont know that yet. There is limited options in free agency next year for young and ascending, plenty of old guys. I doubt very much he drafts 3 starting OL in the first 3 rounds. If he brings back Jenkins even if he only plays 12 games at least it gives time for a rookie to develop or someone like Bill Murray to get vaiuable starts. We have only 4 OLmen signed for next year and 3 are OTs. How do we fix it?

Yes , I jacked that up, the sad part is I didnt even proof read it.

The spread is just reacting to the injury, if they say he is playing by Sat, the spread will move. The strongest group of the game is our defense. I expect us to keep them arounf 20 points. TOs will matter, on the rad penalties will matter, CW play will matter. Brandon Allen is out for the year that will help our offense. Most games will come down to the end of the game, CW should make a difference in the 4th quarter.

Nate Davis is the example of a free agent that failed, more player stories of failing that surprise in free agency. If Jenkins plays most of the games going forward, I would bring him back at a team friendly contract. Draft a rookie and have him in place if he keeps getting hurt. There are no top guards available this offseason that are young. The only above average centers is Connor Williams and he isnt playing well. I trust Bill Murray more than who would be available. Draft OLs and sort it out.

It pivoted from Crosby because that is a pipe dream and went to spending money on the OL where we need it the most.

Jenkins injury history will follow him to free agency. I see Poles giving him a 3-20 mil contract with game starts tied to bonuses. He will bring someone in to compete at that spot (rookie?) . Its like the Braxton situation, if you get better you start, if not, here comes Kiwan. Free agents are sketchy, see Nate Davis, above average player that bombed. He will more likely bring in Billings type players at a small price and roll the dice. He will lean to the draft to find starters in the middle. Bates is signed thru next year so he will start at some point in time but he is a question mark. I think 2 of our first 3 picks are OL. We have to keep in mind we have a QB, when fully developed can make the OL look better with a quick release and quick decisions.

Stats can be misleading, Mahomes hasnt played well yet the Chiefs are 6-0, they have a great coach and good defense , everything matters.

Of course we could use an upgrade on the DL but with some flashes from Taylor, Walker playing well and Booker developing, I dont think Poles brings in a huge contract to disrupt the cap situation. We need thatcap space to get some OL next year and resign Allen on a team friendly contract. If Braxton doesnt get better, Poles drated Kiwan A. to take his place and Jones becomes the swing tackle. Wright has stuggled but still has a high ceiling. If Jenkins can stay healthy, I think Poles brings him back. We have 2 positions to fill on the OL. Once Bates gets on the field we will see if he is what Poles thinks he is. He is signed for next year also. He can be plugged in ar RG or OC depending on who else comes here. If he adds a FA and drafts a couple OL, our OL will be fine going forward.

Every year is different but the end of last year we should have beat Detroit twice and lost 17-9 to GB , beat Minny. We competed with those teams last year and will again this year. By the time we get to division , we my have the best QB playing. Darnold is pedestrian, Goff can be raddled an Love likes to turn over the ball. We seemed to be blessed this year with injures( none serious so far) and other teams are losing players. The schedule was given to us to develop a rookie QB and he is getting better. I think we win all of our home games this year that would put us at least 3-3 in the divsion. So far we are 8-0 with the end of last season. I think we end up with a winning record and could be playoff bound. Jayden Daniels hurt could be benifical but I prefer he plays.

I like that our early schedule has easier teams, gives us a chance to get CW up to speed. The coaches have time to figure the best way to use our players. Injuries is everyone's worst nightmare and we have been good as far as major injuries to star players. When our schedule hits the division we may have the best QB in it.

While in London we only committed 2 penalties.

He isnt trading anyone unless they give him a top draft pick. No one will do that. His (Herbert) depth value is more vaulable that a 6th round pick.

Poles stated he is building thru the draft, he only gets free agents to fill needs. He brought in Taylor(cheap), Jacob Martin ( coming back from injury), signed Tim Williams and drafted Booker. I dont think he is going after any DL. Pryor is the starter at RG for sake of the bad Davis but he is still listed as the backup. Murray is the backup tp Jenkins and has performed well. Bates is coming back from injury but Shelton has played better. Booker is coming off injury and was the original swing tackle. Kiran is starting to get some snaps, be it ST. I think he has every position covered with backups that are capable of good snaps. I dont think there is anyone available that can do better. We could upgrade a few spots but with who?He's not wasting trade capital and give out a big contract to a disgruntiled player.