richard pallo

Two years ago they tried moving him to FS and this year they decided to move him back to SS which is his natural position. The positions have different skill sets. He excelled this year. They need to bring him back. An upgrade at FS would be huge for this defense imo.

I do believe Shane thinks the problem with the defense is talent not the coaching. In fact Ballard said the same thing by saying we need more explosion on both sides of the ball. Ballard also said it was his decision to play young rookies in the secondary. So I think Shane has no problem with the scheme. Wink is available now as you said. He is 60 and three years older than Gus. I dare say he’s set in his ways too. But his old team does have an explosive difference maker who is on the list to be a FA. That’s FS Xavier McKinney. I would love to get that guy.

I can see AR and JT having the same success as Love and Jones.

Aaron who?

This is why every year is a new year. We’re not that far away.

Maybe Gilmore would be interested in coming back.

Who would have thought. Zone coverages work.

Frank Reich

The weekend isn’t over yet and it appears a coach or two could be gone if they lose their game.

Correct. Oh well.

Read an interesting evaluation of Calvin Ridley on pff. He is a FA on the Jags. According to his contract if he signs an extension with them the draft pick awarded to the Falcons escalates to a 2nd from a 3rd as part of the trade conditions. They only have around 13m in cap space. They could tag him for around 21m. Not sure if that would prevent the draft pick escalation though. They also need to decide on whether to pick up Lawrence ‘s 5th year option or even extend him this offseason. They have some serious decisions to make. If Ridley somehow makes it to FA I would think Ballard would be interested.

Mr Reich I would think.

Hard not to root for Love. He had to wait something like 4 years behind that wacky Rodgers.

Yeah. Case in point free safety Malik Hooker. Our 15th pick in the first round when he was drafted. Struggled with injuries and we let him go. Cowboys signed him to a three year extension this year. Playing extremely well. Only 27 years old. I’m sure they thought it was the right decision at the time but he did show flashes. We have a similar decision to make with Blackmon. I hope we resign him even though he also has had injury issues. We will see.

I agree changing coaches doesn’t guarantee anything. Jim Schwartz, who many wanted to be our DC when Eberflus left just had his zone defense fall victim to Stroud yesterday as well. He’s being criticized for not changing anything for Stroud. His explanation was you play with what got you there and execute. Both Gus and Jim are 57 and successful. I agree if Steichen and Ballard are happy with him then you help him by improving the roster. That’s Ballard’s job. I’m feeling confident that with a few additions to the starting eleven coupled with the experience gained from the young guys we will see an improved defense next year. I think that’s a realistic expectation.

And he still could be right. No one knows.

Gus’s defense is not as bad as some think either,

Just read Dodds is now going to interview with the Panthers. He seems like he’s ready to move on this year.

Dodds now interviewing with the Chargers as is Harbaugh. Coincidence maybe maybe not.

Agree he could be in trouble if exits early and I’ve said it before so could McDermott of the Bills. A lot expected from both teams. I will say I think the delay in Buffalo helps the Bills. The better the elements are the better for them and their offense.

I was there and it was fun. And believe it or not the Bills don’t play in many snow games. Luck of the schedule maybe. But since 2017 the blizzards have become worse with more heavy winds. And last year’s high death toll makes everyone extra cautious. Still can’t believe they’re not putting a dome on the new stadium.

Not unexpected really. After so much loss of life last year it was the prudent call. The safety of everyone should come first.

You’re good at beating a dead horse. Lol

Quiet right now but the action is supposed to start tomorrow around noon. High wind gusts and snow. Gov. Hochul is asking fans to stay home and watch on tv. It will be dangerous traveling on the thruway no doubt. .

Seems like a waste of time to keep complaining about Gus. They didn’t replace him he’s our coach and hopefully Ballard can get him a few more playmakers. On to 2024.