The latest update from Shanahan is that Jimmy is unlikely to be back this season. Adam Schefter jumped on that one a little early as he often does. But it also sounds that they did not give a lot of consideration to picking up Baker either and the Rams were the only interested party. Lynch and Kyle have also said that Lance won't be back this season even though he is getting around to the meetings and seems to be walking well at the moment. This seems to indicate that Jimmy won't be back next season and they are concerned about Lance being ready to go next season. Lance hasn't been active at practice.I have no problem Luck retiring for whatever the reason - but I don't feel sorry for the guy either. Sorry, it's football, I don't want to hear how hard it is to make a $hit ton of money to play a game. I honestly don't really think Luck feels like he needs a pity-party either and the writing was selective.
Jim Irsay, like Steve Biscotti (Ravens) and Eddie DeBartolo (former 49ers), the late Paul Allen, long had reputations of paying or helping players without fighting it much. So I'm not shocked there.
If there is one okay thing about Von Miller being out, it's that Buffalo is deep at LB. While a major loss in name, it would have been far worse on another team.
Apparently Garappolo's foot/ankle isn't as bad as originally thought, and there's talk he could be back sometime in the playoffs. Maybe. The thought is, if Purdy can't cut it, and Johnson can't cut it, and they get to the AFC Championship or SB, and Jimmy can suit up, they'll have that option. I can't seem to find any updates on Lance, whose physician said the normal recovery on his surgery was 10-12 weeks, and another surgeon said 16 weeks to a full heal able to play football. That means Lance should be 100% healthy come playoffs.
Goff is definitely playing better in Detroit than he did in LA, on a weaker team. He's had one bad game this season (New England) that's it. He still has a pretty strong arm, not like Allen, Mahomes, etc. but good. And he's getting rid of the ball quicker and currently 6th in QBR this year overall. I have never seen Mayfield play to this level in his entire career. Close in 2020, on a stacked team (10th QBR that year). Could he? It's possible, and Sean McVey will without question be the best coach he's worked with. Sitting on the bench as the 2nd QB, and having to follow McVey's energy and strong leadership will compel Baker to shut up, work hard, and follow instructions.
Home game for the Raiders tonight*, and I'll take them to win, though the Rams looked decent at times against Seattle.
*Yes, I realize this game is in Los Angeles, but there are already a lot of old Raider fans in the city of angels, and Raider Nation travels there as well as the 49er faithful do. Expect to see a lot of silver and black, and a home crowd feel for the Raiders.
But if the 49ers make the playoffs many people have already written them off for a deep run while others think the defense could carry them further and not many seem to have a lot of faith in a third string QB going far. I still think they will beat the Buccs based on what I have seen recently from both teams. Take out the last 5 minutes from the Saints game and there was nothing to rave about for Buccs fans and the Saints were simply awful in the final minutes. No wonder their coach looked like he wanted to dive into a deep hole !
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