SR711

I expected him to be released but during the offseason…definitely not now. Something had to have come to head with his displeasure regarding being taken off the field on 3rd downs versus the coaching staff seeing diminished play when he was out there. Just me thinking out loud here but that whiff on the open field tackle of Elliot in Frankfurt Pats game had to have been brought up during film session and probably led to some “discussions” on both sides.

Gotta wonder if that’s Belichick’s way of tanking? He knows he has no quarterback, and the only way to get one is to secure one of those top picks

- Minshew was way too skittish in the pocket today. He is not Patrick Mahomes. The more throws he makes where his feet are not set, lower body mechanics are off, the more chances there are for INTs, misfires, etc. I know he did complete some throws this way including the big throw downfield to Downs after the Mac Jones INT, but I think he is going to be more effective if just plays within himself, focuses on his fundamentals when making throws not trying to make hero plays every time he drops back. The INT he threw on the 1st drive of the 2nd half was a good example of this. If he had just been decisive there, tucked the ball, ran and slide for a few yards, it is possible a 1st down or at the very least and very manageable 3rd and short. - Defense (especially pass rush) was outstanding today, but its the 5th week in a row now where the opponent has averaged over 4.5 yrds/attempt. Pretty clear they miss Stewart in this area. The team is fortunate to have faced two QBs the last two weeks who are probably two of the worst starters in league. - Overall, gotta give the team, Steichen and the players their credit for being .500 after 10 games. I think a realistic ceiling for this year was to be competitive (and possible get) one of the lower Wild card spots and it looks like we are going to get that so personally, I can't get too upset with how this season has turned out from a results prespective.

Yes they could have possibly ran it up the middle called TO and set up a shorter FG

This may not be a popular opinion, but I think AR would have struggled more if he was playing today. BBs defenses traditionally confuse young QBs

He is definitely having some issues recognizing where the pressure is coming from and where to go with the ball. Belichek’s defenses tend to do that to a lot of QBs His scrambling ability has saved him/bought him some time on a few instances.

If you can generate pressure with 4, it becomes a lot easier to execute the defensive scheme

D-line is feasting today!

Colts got away from running the ball in last series. Too much Minshew passing is not a formula for success for this offense

How did we not get that fumble?

Steichen doing a good job of getting Taylor touches and O-line doing a great job of getting push at the point of attack.

You know Belichek will sell out against the run and force Minshew to beat them.

Its crazy how one play makes a hug difference. He makes that play, they are looking at a 3rd and long…defense probably gets off the field. Instead, it’s a 20+ yard play and they are rolling

Patriots are apparently the only team who hasn’t scored a TD this season on their opening drive…that streak looks like it’s going to end soon.

Leonard needed to make that play

Not defending Reich because the QB school video is pretty damning, but one has to wonder how much of those route concepts are due to the Panthers not having dudes who can win with speed, change of direction, etc. I will say that video does illustrate why the all 22 is so crucial when evaluating QB play especially because it does give context as to why Young looked so bad last week even outside of the INTs to Moore.

Other teams will use this plan as well going forward and their QBs are probably not going to throw 2 pick 6s so a lot to work on/figure out on Steichen’s part

Very true and that’s about the only positive from his play. Fortunately, it’s a very important component of winning games in the NFL.

Minshew has not been good today at all. That’s at least the 2nd time today he has not even given the receiver who was open a chance on a 3rd down throw

Colts MVP today and Gus Bradley’s best friend Bryce Young?

Exactly, I don’t get it

How the heck was he that open????

If the Panthers ram some of Bradley’s coverage schemes, that 5-7 yard out would be open every time

Big series for defense here..3 and out could set us up with good field position

That was an odd coverage on a goal line situation… Way too soft