Bye week reflections
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Exactly, don’t understand why all three can’t be good and successful. For me, I don’t watch a ton of college ball but I did watch Alabama and Herberts games because of the news and hype. I felt comfortable drafting Herbert only Because of Tua‘s hip problem. Don’t understand why people kill Herberts talents
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I think in the AFC, I would put Pittsburgh as number one and KC as Number 2, just because Pittsburgh has a very good offense with Big Ben back to form, and their defense is probably the best in the league, with maybe the Bucs a close second? Of course, it’s probably crazy to bet against Mahomes, but it’s super hard to repeat.
In the AFC I agree with you on Seattle and Green Bay, two of the best QB’s in the NFL, but defensively? I think Brady has enough weapons, and he’s getting that knucklehead AB to join an already stacked roster and their defense is outstanding, so on paper, I like Tampa Bay’s chances to beat Seattle & Green Bay.
Agree with you on the bye week, especially with our first look at Tua coming! :)
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I like Karas too, it just seems like we have good depth at Tackle and guard with some guys who have some flexibility to play multiple positions. James, Jackson, kindley, flowers, Hunt can man multiple positions, but if Karas goes down, who can step up and replace him? Also competition at every position is desirable, and we don’t seem to have that at center.
Definitely can’t wait to see if Tua‘s college greatness translates to the nfl.
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Did you say Chad Henne? Wow, he’s still in the league?
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It's amazing how many teams are in contention for that #1 overall pick. I don't know if I've ever seen so many teams with one win or fewer at this stage of the season.
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I think the division is wide open. If Tua plays better football than Fitz and Howard, Jones and Rowe stay healthy on defense I think we have a shot. I feel these are our most important defenders with the pass rushers next in line. Making things tough on your 1 and 2 WR and TE is a good thing in today’s passing league and we are able to do that. I worry about the run defense but am hoping good team defense can overcome. I know the team is not built to win in 2020 but postseason experience would be nice anyway.
Yes he’s been on the Chiefs for a few years now. He was their no 2 behind Mahomes until Andy Reid talked Matt Moore into un-retiring and put Matt ahead of Chad on the depth chart. The move paid off for Reid because Moore balled in his 2.5 games of relief work last year - the biggest deal was beating a very good Minny team. Henne has stuck around.
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Far out!
The legend of Chad "because we passed on Matt Ryan" Henne continues!
Seriously. Made my last enema more fun!
The legend of Chad "because we passed on Matt Ryan" Henne continues!
Seriously. Made my last enema more fun!
DolfanISS
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Actually I think Chad got hurt and Reed needed another backup so that’s why they got Moore. Moore is on the Chiefs practice squad which means Henne beat him out in 2020. After watching the 2 I find that hard to believe other than Henne has a stronger arm. For everything this else I’d rather roll with Moore.
Him or his ghost yes.
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I liked him as a prospect and would’ve totally been ok drafting him if Tua wasn’t available, which is why I was against trading up for Tua. But I must admit, I didn’t think he’d be this good this fast. He’s a big guy with a big arm and as I recall he aced the Wonderlick so he’s smart too. He’s probably going to be good for a long time.
I am very happy with Tua however, and can’t wait to see if he can be as great as his potential suggests.
4? They over reached.
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I think you misunderstood me. It wasn‘t whether you or I think the Fins can make the playoffs. It was because you said at the end of your post “Let’s have some realistic expectations here.” Insinuating I was being unrealstic, or out there saying something to the effect that “Oh yeah, now were going to the playoffs because Tua is in.”
That’s what sort of got me on the defensive because that’s not what I was saying at all.
The truth is, there are only a few outcomes that are possible:
1. Tua plays like a rookie, flashes some talent, has some wow moments, but makes some mistakes that he hopefully learns from, we miss the playoffs, but feel good about going into next year with Tua ready to take a leap forward, and adding more firepower to our roster on both sides of the ball leveraging all of those draft picks we have at our disposal.
2. Tua plays like Herbert or Burrow, both of whom have played well enough to win, but aren’t on good teams. Although I suppose we’ll test that hypothesis when we meet the chargers, but I think we have a better team than the Bengals and the Chargers. The AFC East is in play, and they did expand the amount Of playoff teams, so in a scenario where Tua plays decent football, yes, it is possible for us to make the playoffs even going 8-8, and after the Chargers,. The schedule has some very winnable games in November until we run into that buzz saw of the Chiefs, raiders, Bills, and Patriots in December, although the patriots are looking more beatable then they were earlier in the season.
3. Tua Stinks up the joint. Personally, I think that while it’s possible, this scenario is unlikely.
4. Tua gets injured again. Unfortunately, this scenario is definitely possible.
Out of those 4 scenarios, you could say that number 1 is probably the most likely, but number 2, while less likely then number one is also possible and not neccessarily unrealistic, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.