Maniq
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Best of the pack: Henry Anderson, David Parry, Frank Gore, Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Adams and Anthony Gastonzo.
MVP: Matt Hasselbeck
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Yeah, my point is that I wouldn't tone down the aggressiveness at all. That aggressiveness has paid off for over a year now, and they should continue to look for ways to secure extra possessions. Smartly, of course. And they should do us all a favor and make sure everyone on the field knows the play.
Hopefully they'll continue the aggressiveness and instead learn from this mistake, because execution is clearly not the issue when gambling (as seen with the previous 4th down calls and onside kicks).
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The coaches should take their lumps, Whalen should take his lumps, and then everyone should get over it and get ready for the Saints.
The media won't.
I like your point of view, though.
People are now wise in the hindsight and focus on the elements going wrong - not on the potential. Just hope it doesn't rub off on the coaching staff.
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So what?
Like I said earlier, people too often allow themselves to be prisoners of the moment. This completely botched play doesn't undo all the other good plays they've made on STs. As bad as this was, you don't have to abandon the entire concept and say 'no fakes ever again.' Just don't run that fake ever again.
I never stated they should abandon it completely - and as bad as this play was, the previous aggressiveness on ST could easily be toned down a notch, which (still) is my worry.
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No, nor should it.
Prior to the Pats game, we were perfect on surprise onside kicks, and we should have had possession on that one. The fake punt in the Cowboys game was perfect, except McDonald dropped the pass. McAfee's run against the Titans was perfect. I feel like I'm missing one, but that's 4 extra possessions out of 7 chances. Even this one doesn't happen if Whalen is fully aware of the play. We've also been pretty good on the 4th down calls, including the Moncrief TD on Sunday.
So why throw the baby out with the bathwater? Fix the technical issues, even if that means scrapping this play (which is too bad, because it's an interesting wrinkle that could possibly work if run correctly), and be smart about it. Don't coach scared.
But he wasn't. Even though I would like to agree with you, the media is turning this 'if the communication wasn't flawed, this could potentially have worked' into a disaster.
I feel it is the same as with Seattle's last call in the Super Bowl - it potentially could have surprised them completely and turned out brilliantly, but it didn't. That's the issue with gambles... you can end up in two opposing extremes (a genius call or a horrendous call).
I'm just saying, that even though we've been almost perfect up until now on gambles, the most recent picture is of disaster.
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Pagano has given the STs green light to try unconventional stuff since last season, and he's also been more aggressive on fourth down.
Do you think this will change after what happened against NE?
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I expected both Newsome, Cole, and Mathis to create more pass rush, than they've shown so far.
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I'm not worried. Not yet.
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Nonsense.
Good we won without our starting quarterback. And defence played well especially in the second half.
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If we start selecting lineman in the draft & give Andrew a clean pocket, he won't throw as many picks as #4 had a tendency to do, I will guarantee you that.
Another factor is that he needs to prioritize his check downs more. He forces big plays a bit too often - of course that is also related to the pocket collapsing.
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Who cares if he cried?
It shows will and emotion. I like that more than lack of interest or care.
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Sitton is considered by many as the best guard in the league. Lang is good as well.
I was commenting on your post about guards being the most important position on the offensive line. I disagree.
If you want to rank them based on importance, it is quite the opposite.
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We have one of the worst guards in the league. Mewhort should stay at LG and Reitz at RT. Aaron Rodgers has the luxury to step in to his throws because he has two great guards in Sitton and Lang. Guards are the most important position on the offensive line.
No they are not.
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Talk is cheap. You're in your 4th year now and there are no more excuses; quit forking the football over to the opponent so often.
The only thing he didn't do was making excusing.
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1. Luck
2. Castonzo
3. Davis
4. Hilton
5. Cole
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If I would have taken him up on his bet do you think he would like to lose money or make money? Which way would he be leaning?
You don't bet against a Colts player period and you certainly dont bet they will get hurt. It's stupid and I am done talking about it. Anyone thinking its ok to bet on a Colt to get hurt sucks.
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If and if... He didn't root for him to get hurt. Don't put so much into it.
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Holmes is also interesting, just needs to stay healthy.
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What if Peyton didn't through that pick 6 in the SB against Saints.
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Many years ago and a different time. Jim threw for 4690 in '96 and '97 combined.
Still impressive though, as Reggie and a good TE duo has been around for most of the time as well.
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2nd best QB of last season
Top 2 corner of last season
2nd most productive receiver last season.
I think 9, 21 and 30 are pretty reasonable.
The first and the second I agree with (though Vontae isn't talked half as much about as he deserves) but in what area was TY the 2nd most productive receiver? Not in rec, yards, nor in TD's. I'm curious...
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Don't know the player. Will see.
We've signed big names this off season, so I'm not worried.
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Luck - 9
Vontae - 21
TY - 30
Don't think TY will go top 30.
I believe
Luck - 15
Vontae - 30
TY - 60
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That is insane!
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A lot of it is also due to Pat McAfee. He's definitely a keeper.
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Funny. Me too. I cleaned the house with the TV going in the background and only really sat down late in the 3rd quarter to watch if anything could turn around. It did and got exciting.
Still a really bad game.
What's up with all the f'ing holding calls? It's really killing it... Too bad Vontae's INT was taken back. Also to a holding call...
Penalties and turnovers are ruining it for us.