Williams for the Rams and Walker for the Hawks could decide the Rams game. Both are in very good form and both can be used on pass or run. Also the turnover battle .Darnold has fumbled a lot this season while Stafford was doing better than usual on the intercepts until recently. With the defenses I see both QB's taking some hits. With Darnolds injury it could be more of a concern for him. The few times the 49ers managed to get hands on him he was noticeably effected in his movement and he barely warmed up before the game so I heard. The Denver run game will also be important for Stidham to take some pressure off him.
The Bills decision only made sense if both the GM and coach were fired. This conveniently moves all of the blame onto the coach which it clearly, to most people is an oversight. A lot of Bills observers have been talking about the Bills roster and it's deficiencies for two seasons now and little was done to really address it similar to the Bengals and their ongoing issues. If Cook or Allen had a serious injury the Bills would be in big trouble.
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- Former Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel has informed the Browns he’s withdrawing from their head coaching search ahead of a scheduled in-person interview Wednesday, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported. McDaniel, who remains a candidate for the Ravens and Raiders head-coaching vacancies, is interviewing for the Chargers OC position Tuesday and has multiple offers for an OC job, per Pelissero.
After his performance last night, his draft stock has probably plummeted. Lol. Down just 6 pts with 2 mins left in the game & the ball at his own 25 with all TOs left, he gets into Indiana territory but throws a bad pick down around the 20 (didn't see the safety creeping up apparently). Scouts cringe when they see that kind of incompetence with the game on the line.
The only reason Beck left Georgia for Miami was for the NIL dough. He received $3.1m at Miami vs $1.5m he was getting at Georgia. Still nothing close to Arch Manning sitting pretty with $5.2m at Texas. Lol.
Don't you think the game was lost by Allen's 4 turnovers? (2 picks & 2 fumbles including that costly fumble just before halftime where the Broncos got an easy 3 as time expired). And don't forget Allen was crying like baby during the postgame press conference saying he let his teammates down. We've never seen him cry like that after a game before - it would seem beyond his tough guy persona.
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Two things can be true at the same time of them losing due to the offenses turnovers (Cook had a bad one as well) and the ref discrepancies. What trumps all of that as you said is Allen’s dumb decision before the half. Like, I bet that locker room was livid AF.
I think I saw Davis with his funny hairstyle standing in the backdrop of the sidelines?
The Bleacher report is out for your guy: They're giving him an 8.5 (Impact Player -- 1st Round).
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Only 2 QBs have more conference title appearances than Jimmy Garoppolo
Jimmy Garoppolo has been to the conference title game in more than half of his NFL seasons.
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I want to change my pick to Rams winning the Super Bowl just for the memes Garoppolo causes. Crazy he’s been that many times with three different teams. Getting the most out of backing up elite qbs.
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Always hilarious the stories on altitude in Denver. Never once mentioned in the regular season, but you get to the playoffs and all of a sudden...
Matt Ryan did take the Falcons to a Super Bowl after all, and won an MVP!
McDaniel no dummy. Browns will be stuck with Jim Schwartz, no one else will take that job, despite those links I showed over a week ago from "experts" saying the Browns position was one in the middle, and the Raiders the worst.
My Browns prediction now: Schwartz gets the HC job, they go 3-14 next year, he's fired, and they hire Prime to come in and helicopter Shedeur as the QB.
McDaniel either takes the OC job in LA to work with Harbaugh and Herbert. Or he goes to Tennessee to work with Ward, where Saleh will give him the entire offense. Better tools in LA, more of a leash and more time in Tennessee. Still a decent chance tho he takes the Raiders HC job. Raiders won't be announcing a HC until at least Monday is my guess, that's when they could if they are picking Kubiak, Webb or LeFleur. Though I suppose they could announce McDaniel at any time if they hire him.
As to the Bills, Allen was the one holding the rock, so yes, most of the blame. But it is surprising they promoted Brandon Beane to president of all football operations, even though he's had several questionable draft picks, plus loaded the roster with some aging vets on high contracts, most of whom have underperformed. Now they are likely to lose their center to FA because of cap issues.
I can see McDermott going to either Pittsburgh or Baltimore as their HC.
Matt Ryan did take the Falcons to a Super Bowl after all, and won an MVP!
McDaniel no dummy. Browns will be stuck with Jim Schwartz, no one else will take that job, despite those links I showed over a week ago from "experts" saying the Browns position was one in the middle, and the Raiders the worst.
My Browns prediction now: Schwartz gets the HC job, they go 3-14 next year, he's fired, and they hire Prime to come in and helicopter Shedeur as the QB.
McDaniel either takes the OC job in LA to work with Harbaugh and Herbert. Or he goes to Tennessee to work with Ward, where Saleh will give him the entire offense. Better tools in LA, more of a leash and more time in Tennessee. Still a decent chance tho he takes the Raiders HC job. Raiders won't be announcing a HC until at least Monday is my guess, that's when they could if they are picking Kubiak, Webb or LeFleur. Though I suppose they could announce McDaniel at any time if they hire him.
As to the Bills, Allen was the one holding the rock, so yes, most of the blame. But it is surprising they promoted Brandon Beane to president of all football operations, even though he's had several questionable draft picks, plus loaded the roster with some aging vets on high contracts, most of whom have underperformed. Now they are likely to lose their center to FA because of cap issues.
I can see McDermott going to either Pittsburgh or Baltimore as their HC.
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Wouldn't it be great if the Rams won against Seattle, but Stafford were hurt (not seriously, just enough to miss the Super Bowl)? Plus, Denver beat New England? We could have two of Tom Brady's backup QBs going for the big game: Garoppolo vs. Stidham! The media would have a meltdown!
Also, when both were on the Raiders, Davante Adams hated Jimmy G, accused him of throwing him hospital passes. 'Tae is a total diva, so this would be just a great side story!
Also, when both were on the Raiders, Davante Adams hated Jimmy G, accused him of throwing him hospital passes. 'Tae is a total diva, so this would be just a great side story!
I agree with lots here, but you can't put the final (and decisive) interception on Allen. He put the ball right in the hands of a receiver who hadn't managed to get himself open on that play, but that player (controversially?) hands the ball to the Denver QB with the game won if he manages to hold on.
The fumble before half time was the key to it all, unfortunately for Allen.
Jimmy Jawline watching a lot of football. His recent back injury must have been done somewhere else as they seem to prefer a limping, half dead Stafford sometimes to bringing Jimmy on. If the 49ers ever bring him back, could they kickstart his career like they did for Darnold and Jones but that will never happen anyway. Sounds like the 49ers will move Jones in the off season to amass more picks even though Jones has another year on his contract. They won't get a compensatory draft pick for Saleh as he had to be with the team for at least two seasons.Only 2 QBs have more conference title appearances than Jimmy Garoppolo
Jimmy Garoppolo has been to the conference title game in more than half of his NFL seasons.
I want to change my pick to Rams winning the Super Bowl just for the memes Garoppolo causes. Crazy he’s been that many times with three different teams. Getting the most out of backing up elite qbs.
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REPORT: Chargers Expected To Hire Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel As Offensive Coordinator
After withdrawing his name from the Cleveland Browns head coaching search, former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is expected to be hired as the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers. McDaniel is still a candidate for the Raiders and Ravens head coaching job but if he...
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Looks like right on LACs Alpe. I think he’s making a mistake but maybe Herbert will finally fly.
Mike McCarthy had interviews with the Steelers and Bills also.. McDaniel also had a n interview with the Rams for the OC job. Shanahan is good friends with Raheem Morris and they wanted him in the past for the DC job. Most people expect Gus Bradley to get the job unless he follows Saleh to the Titans to continue working as his assistant.
I remember Jimmy G as a Hawk fan. He seemed to throw a few floaters so Davante was, as usual, thinking it was about him.
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Don't crown me anything just yet. That headline is a little misleading. When you read headlines like "expected to..." or "predicted to..." there's plenty of clickbait reporter grasping going on. There is no insider information there, no one leaked anything to him from the Chargers about a contract written up and Mike's on his way to signing it from the hotel now. Just read the full article:
Well, no shjt Tom, what other job do you expect him to take?
And Indiana won. Hope that cools the NIL lack of loyalty that is wrecking the hopes of every other teammate lacking a big bucks payout. Not sure where this ends but the NCAA asked for it by being as wantonly greedy as they were.
Here's his tweet on that - you tell him Baker. Lol
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If he accepts the job with the Chargers - what strategy is he going to use in improving Herbert's playoff record & the offense in general?REPORT: Chargers Expected To Hire Former Dolphins HC Mike McDaniel As Offensive Coordinator
After withdrawing his name from the Cleveland Browns head coaching search, former Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel is expected to be hired as the offensive coordinator of the Los Angeles Chargers. McDaniel is still a candidate for the Raiders and Ravens head coaching job but if he...
Looks like right on LACs Alpe. I think he’s making a mistake but maybe Herbert will finally fly.
Recall during last preseason Greg Roman made a statement to the media that he wanted Herbert to "run more" adding a dual-threat component to his game. And Herbert did exactly that rushing for a career high 498 yds in 16 games (about 30 yds per game) finishing second to only Allen's league leading 579 yds. In 8 starts, including the playoff against NE, Herbert was team's leading rushing (mainly because he lost his top two RBs for most of year). Though Herbert did beat some teams with his legs, his record in those 8 games was only 3-5 including the playoff lost.
So, is McDaniel going to deviated from this strategy having Herbert run less & throw more from the pocket? (he's going to need really good pass protection for that). Interestingly, when Herbert threw for 300 or more yards, the team went 3-1.
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Broncos See Major J.K. Dobbins Development at Wednesday’s Practice
J.K. Dobbins was back on the field Wednesday as Denver’s injury picture continues to shift ahead of the AFC Championship vs. the Patriots.
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Dobbins would have to be activated off of IR to play Sunday (hasn't played since week #10 - foot injury requiring surgery). If he can play, this could potentially be a big help for Stidham & the O.
Since the Dobbins injury, the running game has declined significantly. RJ Harvey (Payton's 2nd rd pick) hasn't panned out as an effective rusher averaging only 3.7 yds on 147 carries (James Cook, also a 2nd rd pick, averaged 5.7 yds a carry his rookie year, and 5.3 over his career so far). Where Harvey has shined is pass receiving - catching 47 for 356 & 5 scores. I think the future for him is as a situational pass-catching specialist as opposed to an every down work-horse back (which he was classified as at draft time). In the playoff game he had only 20 yds rushing but caught 5 passes for 46.
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Drake Maye could make QB history with win over Broncos
Patriots quarterback Drake Maye can do something no NFL quarterback has ever done before with a win over the Broncos.
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McDaniel is a better play caller and schemer but has issues with physicality. I think Chargers will have a better offense scheme they’d just have to execute.If he accepts the job with the Chargers - what strategy is he going to use in improving Herbert's playoff record & the offense in general?
Recall during last preseason Greg Roman made a statement to the media that he wanted Herbert to "run more" adding a dual-threat component to his game. And Herbert did exactly that rushing for a career high 498 yds in 16 games (about 30 yds per game) finishing second to only Allen's league leading 579 yds. In 8 starts, including the playoff against NE, Herbert was team's leading rushing (mainly because he lost his top two RBs for most of year). Though Herbert did beat some teams with his legs, his record in those 8 games was only 3-5 including the playoff lost.
So, is McDaniels going to deviated from this strategy having Herbert run less & throw more from the pocket? (he's going to need really good pass protection for that). Interestingly, when Herbert threw for 300 or more yards, the team went 3-1.
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