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^This. And not only that, but Baltimore had one of the worst o-lines in the league. Flacco was the first or second most-sacked QB, and the running game averaged like
NFL Discussion Thread - Hall of Fame Game: August 3rd
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I can't remember where I heard or read about it but it was talking about how much the Pats playbook as grown from when 2001. Back then the playbook was an inch or two thick but now it's like 8 or 9 times the size and has turned into a damn novel. I believe the article was emphasizing how you can't just throw any WR into the system and is often why guys get let go out of no where. It talked about how they won a Superbowl with guys like Branch who only had to study just the first chapter of the playbook compared to these rookies who need to study what is now the entire book. And you've got to believe Brady and Bill are both masterminds thats created that system together. I think it was Chad Johnson who also said a good part of the offense is reading Brady's mind by the way he looks at you. I need to find that article again.
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I'm hoping Caldwell is successful, I really do. He's not a bad guy at all, he's just so stoic and doesn't show ANY emotion. 
The anti-Schwartz, which is kinda what Detroit needs.
For his time in Indy, I feel that he was nothing more than a "yes man" for Polian . The blame shouldn't fall completely on him for their failings. Some of his decisions were questionable, but once again, I feel that Polian was pulling all the strings once Dungy retired.
The anti-Schwartz, which is kinda what Detroit needs. For his time in Indy, I feel that he was nothing more than a "yes man" for Polian . The blame shouldn't fall completely on him for their failings. Some of his decisions were questionable, but once again, I feel that Polian was pulling all the strings once Dungy retired.
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As for the Lions hiring Caldwell, I'm just meh about it right now, let's see who he hires for his staff.
I heard one of the reasons Whisenhut took the Titans job over the Lions job is cause he wanted to switch the D to 3-4. If that's the case, I don't want a coach to can't adjust to a team's strengths.
I heard one of the reasons Whisenhut took the Titans job over the Lions job is cause he wanted to switch the D to 3-4. If that's the case, I don't want a coach to can't adjust to a team's strengths.
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The Lions future lies in who he hires as staff in my opinion.
Still I would be sick.
Still I would be sick.
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I know we all LOLed about it but Jim Schwartz was horrible.
Like historically bad horrible.
Just listened to an interview from a beat writer in Detroit and dude was saying that in practice Stafford would be overthrowing dudes on go routes by 5 yards and Linehan would say "good shot Matt"
Listen to any interview Jim Schwartz ever gave about Stafford he always encouraged that *******.
Like historically bad horrible.
Just listened to an interview from a beat writer in Detroit and dude was saying that in practice Stafford would be overthrowing dudes on go routes by 5 yards and Linehan would say "good shot Matt"
Listen to any interview Jim Schwartz ever gave about Stafford he always encouraged that *******.
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I wouldn't be excited about Caldwell if I were a Lions fan , but his badness is probably overstated. He's at least shown the ability to be competent before.
I don't put that 2-14 Colts season on him at all, I put it on Bill Polian for just throwing random crap around Manning and going golfing while he wins you games every year.
....which strangely enough doesn't seem too far off from Ryan Grigson's strategy...
I don't put that 2-14 Colts season on him at all, I put it on Bill Polian for just throwing random crap around Manning and going golfing while he wins you games every year.
....which strangely enough doesn't seem too far off from Ryan Grigson's strategy...
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They honestly would've been better off with Kubiak. At least you knew he was making his own decisions. Caldwell may as well be a mime.
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Apparently the Colston throw was a designed play.
Sean "boy genius" Payton.
Sean "boy genius" Payton.
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Did Colston know he needed to throw the ball backwards?
Play was dumb from jump. He's right there, step out, you have Colston, Meacham, and Jimmy Graham for a jump ball situation, not to mention any defensive penalty that might be called. (.00005% chance on that part)
Bad play all the way around.
Play was dumb from jump. He's right there, step out, you have Colston, Meacham, and Jimmy Graham for a jump ball situation, not to mention any defensive penalty that might be called. (.00005% chance on that part)
Bad play all the way around.
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That will happen when you put a microphone in the other teams coaching box. SMH that team was worse than Belichick
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@***a5in11 - enlighten me bro. I'm def intrigued.
10027 - if Sean Payton isn't an offensive gebius idk what to tell you. I'm willing to bet ur in the minority on that.
Eric mangeni reference?? Why?
10027 - if Sean Payton isn't an offensive gebius idk what to tell you. I'm willing to bet ur in the minority on that.
Eric mangeni reference?? Why?
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Which part was designed?
The catch and then throw? Or the catch and then throw it +6 yards down field on the 38 yd line with 7 seconds left while 6 feet from OB?
I mean it's obvious that it was a called play... one that should never have been called at that moment. Dude hits the sideline with ANY time left on the clock at the 38 and you have a chance to lob an easy 45 yard through the air pass to a 6'7" TE or any of the other 4 WR's.
But nah, you turn to the 'hook-n-chuck-it-cross-field' page in the playbook...
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Hey Sean Peyton's a great offensive coach, I just think of genius as something transcendental.... That's my opinion.
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Fair response. I like that actually. Personally for me, I love Payton's creativity and ability to exploit mismatches.
Who do u think of as an offensive genius? Any around today ?
@fraij - Everyone has bad days/games/calls. Everyone. Why does one bad call take away from all the good he does?
Dude has put together historically good offenses.
Nd I nvr said I agreed with the call. Lol. I agree it was stupid. I'm just not into judging people off one play.or even one game.
Who do u think of as an offensive genius? Any around today ?
@fraij - Everyone has bad days/games/calls. Everyone. Why does one bad call take away from all the good he does?
Dude has put together historically good offenses.
Nd I nvr said I agreed with the call. Lol. I agree it was stupid. I'm just not into judging people off one play.or even one game.
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Peyton might qualify as a genius from that perspective. Because I've never seen anything like his on-field command and understanding of the game in my lifetime.
Bill Walsh would be an example. Seeing something no one else sees and truly revolutionizing the game with it.
Bill Walsh would be an example. Seeing something no one else sees and truly revolutionizing the game with it.
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I never said it did. Sorry if that was implied.
I was replying to this:
I'd still want SP calling plays for my team. But I was literally shocked when that play happened... I sat there just staring at the TV, confused as to why Colston doesn't step out and they get a much more feasable play from the 38 with plenty of time left.
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Keenan Allen Offensive ROY
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With the Chargers season over how would you rate Teo's rookie season?
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whats the censored word there?
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