Not that I’m rooting for them, but the Colts seem to be getting hot at the right time.It means that likely the AFC title game is not going to involve any teams in our division.
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Not that I’m rooting for them, but the Colts seem to be getting hot at the right time.It means that likely the AFC title game is not going to involve any teams in our division.
3-0 against the Jags and Tits. IIRC, OB started 10-0 against those 2 teams.It means that likely the AFC title game is not going to involve any teams in our division.
With the lack of talent I would rather trade for more picks. Get quality players in the top 2-3 rounds then in the 2023 draft go get a QB if Mills is not going to be good
Im rooting for them to overtake the Titans and Im not ashamed to admit it.Not that I’m rooting for them, but the Colts seem to be getting hot at the right time.
I’m rooting for it because Taylor is my fantasy RB and it’s playoff time. Though I do hate the Titans a tad more than the Colts. But once the NFL playoffs start, I’ll be rooting for either to be one and done.Im rooting for them to overtake the Titans and Im not ashamed to admit it.
The completion to Aikins wasn't on a line as it went through the outstretched arms/hands of the defender no. 5, I believe.
If that pass was on a line, it would have been right at his head's level, thereabout.
On the next pass, Mills threw a bad pass.
That could have easily been an offensive pass interference by Cooks, but the ref didn't call it.
Without that contact, no. 32 would have an easy Int.
The outcome of the game, as expected, had been pre-determined, from my point of view.
The completion to Aikins wasn't on a line as it went through the outstretched arms/hands of the defender no. 5, I believe.
If that pass was on a line, it would have been right at his head's level, thereabout.
On the next pass, Mills threw a bad pass.
That could have easily been an offensive pass interference by Cooks, but the ref didn't call it.
Without that contact, no. 32 would have an easy Int.
The outcome of the game, as expected, had been pre-determined, from my point of view.
Careful 76, you may give yourself the “twisties” with those mental gymnastics
You lost me.Yeah and if the Seahawks had given Lynch the ball Brady wouldn't have to use a second hand to show off his rings. Point is no one cares about what coulda, shoulda or woulda happen they only care about what did happen. These theory crafting can work both ways. Here's an example using the pass you talked about.
Players line up and defense player is covering Cooks, suddenly he starts wondering if his shoe is untied, he looks down just as the play starts and that couple of seconds lets Cooks burn him and be wide open, the lack of coverage on Cooks means Mills can take a extra second to throw a perfect pass.
One more for youCareful 76, you may give yourself the “twisties” with those mental gymnastics
You lost me.
The Dwight Smith interview.Careful 76, you may give yourself the “twisties” with those mental gymnastics
It doesn't matter whether the call should have been made; the fact remains that it was a bad throw that could be easily intercepted.So wait a second, now we are switching it over to the NFL games being rigged? Not that I disagree per say but thats a pretty big leap to explain why Mills played better and the Texans won. Dear Lord we are diving dig down the rabbit hole on this one.
So wait a second, now we are switching it over to the NFL games being rigged? Not that I disagree per say but thats a pretty big leap to explain why Mills played better and the Texans won. Dear Lord we are diving dig down the rabbit hole on this one.
I know I'm right.That's the extent posters will go too in their quest to be right.
Question, do you think 76 would rather be wrong and Mills be a top 5 QB, or would he rather be right?
I know I'm right.
You know I'm right.
You can't be saying Mills is going to be a top 5 QB, can you? LOL
When you see a week like this past week in the NFL it really makes you wonder:
Saints 9...TB 0...- a immensely talented tampa team...led by TB12..... scoring 0 points? when has that ever happened in his career?
Lions drop 30 on Ariz.....This 1 is less surprising, but the Arizona looked all kinds of out of sorts in that game.
When you think about it, All it really takes is for a Vegas insider to get ahold of 1 key guy that can influence a game...a starting CB.....an o-linemen...For that reason, I think point spreads and covers are definitely rigged, outcomes not so much.
So wait a second, now we are switching it over to the NFL games being rigged? Not that I disagree per say but thats a pretty big leap to explain why Mills played better and the Texans won. Dear Lord we are diving dig down the rabbit hole on this one.
Sharp species…The aliens I talk to are big Davis Mills fans, they say we should draft more o-linemen.
It doesn't matter whether the call should have been made; the fact remains that it was a bad throw that could be easily intercepted.
That's a lucky QB, not a good QB.
The last time I check the definition in the dictionary, the meanings haven't changed.
And I didn't switch anything.
I was simply responding to a post, so please don't start to twist things again.
You're good at accusing people of doing things you don't want others to accuse you of.
What is that called?
Double standard?
That's the extent posters will go too in their quest to be right.
Question, do you think 76 would rather be wrong and Mills be a top 5 QB, or would he rather be right?
I hope they trade down multiple times for multiple picks this year and next
And still get 4-5 starters this year
And I respectfully disagree.I’m not switching anything, I have consistently said that Mills, by the ways that QBs are measured, is currently the better QB. You are the one that has talked about numbers not showing the complete story, something you forget when you are using numbers, creating all kinds of what if scenarios, which can be used to make any point since they are basically fantasy, and talking about the games being rigged while posting articles from former NFL players.
Meanwhile I have just stayed on message in every post. Oh and by the way I haven’t accused you of anything so to paraphrase Shakespeare.
Me thinks the poster protests to much.
I kinda hear what you are saying, but it’s far & few between that we see good stats & bad QB.And I respectfully disagree.
Like I said, stats need to have proper context.
For example, not all TDs are alike.
Those that occur when the outcome of the game is already clearly decided and the opponent was throwing out backups are not the same as those TDs that are thrown when the game is still undecided.
INTs are not alike either.
One that bounces of a receiver hands is not the same as one that resulted due to a bad throw.
Also, Interception rate per number of throws is more accurate than raw number.
A QB that throw 100 balls have more risk of having an Interception than one that only throw 50 passes.
Completion percentage must take into account the depth of the throw.
Down and distance need to be considered.
A highly accurate QB like Kellen Moore couldn't make it the NFL (but he's been proven to be a very good OC) exactly due to this reason.
He was a master with the short and intermediate passes.
(E J Manuel is another example.)
The weapons also matter, as well as pass protection.
And on and on.
Does it matter who the bridge QB is?I kinda hear what you are saying, but it’s far & few between that we see good stats & bad QB.
& I’m not saying Davis Mills is good, or bad. But like most I’m saying for who he is & the history he’shad, I’m pleasantly surprised by the level of his play so far.
I don’t want him to be the QB of the future. Just our QB until we find our QB of the future.
Not really. But I would hope it’s one guy & not the dozen or so that O’Brien went through.Does it matter who the bridge QB is?
One guy or ten guys, same thing.Not really. But I would hope it’s one guy & not the dozen or so that O’Brien went through.
I prefer stability at the QB position.One guy or ten guys, same thing.
You don't have a QB.
Your preference.
I'd rather have a solid HC first and then go the route of the Colts of hiring a gun while building the team.
More fun to watch.
Two legitimate teams two illegitimate teams.It means the division still sucks
I prefer stability at the QB position.
the Colts have a much better team than we do to plug in a hired gun that’s going to cost them a 1st & a 3rd, which we don’t need to be giving away.
No, he's not. Well, yeah about the HC but I wasn't even talking about HC. That's a moved goal post, one I didn't argue.76 is right
Does it matter who the bridge QB is?
I know I'm in the minority here & it's hard to get past the Culley bias. But let's try.This is why I was so opposed to Culley, clearly unqualified for position, no coordinator experience even, which begs question is Caserio all that?
Enter Staley, as noted his first interview was with Texans day after Rams lost in playoffs. I’m sure he was exhausted, probably not as sharp or impressive as usual, so he didn’t blow Cal and company away?
76 is right.
Like a rebuild to begin with a Jimmy Johnson. You need feet in field first after all it is football. This is why I was so opposed to Culley, clearly unqualified for position, no coordinator experience even, which begs question is Caserio all that? Maybe he suffered from being Belichick pigeon all those years, running the show and didn’t want to relinquish his new found power….
Speaking of QB stability, Chargers got lucky last year drafting Herbert. But that didn’t stop Telesco from firing Anthony Lynn (fine man, like Culley but with more head coaching and coordinator experience). Enter Staley, as noted his first interview was with Texans day after Rams lost in playoffs. I’m sure he was exhausted, probably not as sharp or impressive as usual, so he didn’t blow Cal and company away? Or Jack and Nick already had their plan in place, thinking they could right ship Watson?
Whatever, it’s been a learning experience one that I wish went Texans not Chargers way. Point is, most important piece is your head coach, he needs to be the guy in charge of Cal’s football team, assistant hiring/firing, schemes, drafting and free agency. The GM needs to work with him to address those needs and give him tools to build a Championship.
Whatever, it’s been a learning experience one that I wish went Texans not Chargers way. Point is, most important piece is your head coach, he needs to be the guy in charge of Cal’s football team, assistant hiring/firing, schemes, drafting and free agency. The GM needs to work with him to address those needs and give him tools to build a Championship.
AbsolutelyThe GM and HC need to be on the same page.
We've seen it work both ways. Belichick in New England or Elway in Denver.The GM should be in charge of all personnel decisions in FA, Draft. The HC should have input but the GM makes the final calls.
No, he's not. Well, yeah about the HC but I wasn't even talking about HC. That's a moved goal post, one I didn't argue.
I know I'm in the minority here & it's hard to get past the Culley bias. But let's try.
Remove the names & age. How does one year as DC make one more qualified than another? I'm just not seeing it especially since the one did not build that defense that just happened to have the baddest man on the planet on it.
I don't mean to belittle what Staley did, nor am I saying he's not qualified. Just saying one year at DC doesn't make one qualified.
Look at Jason Garrett.
Cal, Jack, & Korn Ferry wasted many people's time. They knew they weren't going to hire a HC until after they hired their GM.
Just like we believe the HC should hire his staff, some believe the GM should hire the coach. I don't think that's always the case, but with someone like a McNair as owner, that's the way it should be.
Don't get all 76 on me. Focus.OMG Thunderkyss, of all people, should know about Staley and his background -
no coordinator experience even,
Absolutely
We've seen it work both ways. Belichick in New England or Elway in Denver.
Identify that one person, & everything goes through him. Our problem has been that McNair for some reason thought he was the one person. He brought in Casserly & Capers both reporting directly to him. One minute he backs Casserly, the next Capers & the team never went in the same direction.
He brings in Kubiak & Smith both reporting directly to him & they were on the same page for a while, then they lost their way.
Hopefully this is now Nick's team & were going in a single direction. If not, Nick gets kicked to the curb & whatever baggage he brought with him (his coach).
Don't get all 76 on me. Focus.
I literally said I'm not denying Staley's qualifications. Just don't see one year as a coordinator making one person more qualified than the next.
If Staley was not DC for that one year & he interviewed with you for a HC position, would you pass on him?
Here lies the root of the dysfunction that has plague this franchise. If you hire a GM, he should have a list of HC candidates he wants to hire/work with. If his first choice isn't available, there is no such thing as waiting until he is available or hiring a placeholder until he's available. When in NFL history has any team operated in this manner? I know in Nicky we trust, but that is some Stockholm syndrome type rationale to justify the nonsense going on at NRG. Placeholder HC. Only the Texans and Texans' fans would think this is normal.The GM and HC need to be on the same page. The GM should be in charge of all personnel decisions in FA, Draft. The HC should have input but the GM makes the final calls.
Having your HC hopefully n place is important, but the timing is everything. If you really want a certain HC and he's unavailable, then you put a Culley in place until your guy becomes available.
We agree.But it’s not just about being a defensive coordinator
You’re starting from the assumption that Culley is a placeholder.Here lies the root of the dysfunction that has plague this franchise. If you hire a GM, he should have a list of HC candidates he wants to hire/work with. If his first choice isn't available, there is no such thing as waiting until he is available or hiring a placeholder until he's available.
You’re starting from the assumption that Culley is a placeholder.
Go back to the premise that a GM would have a list of HCs he wants to hire/work with. Nick only brought one name to the table & he hired that guy.
we don’t like that decision. Nick has made several decisions we don’t like.
The reason the Texans haven't been a great org is the McNair's don't put winning 1st and foremost. They're more about the fan experience.Here lies the root of the dysfunction that has plague this franchise. If you hire a GM, he should have a list of HC candidates he wants to hire/work with. If his first choice isn't available, there is no such thing as waiting until he is available or hiring a placeholder until he's available. When in NFL history has any team operated in this manner? I know in Nicky we trust, but that is some Stockholm syndrome type rationale to justify the nonsense going on at NRG. Placeholder HC. Only the Texans and Texans' fans would think this is normal.
Look at what McDaniels did to the Colts. He agreed to be their HC, they started hiring his coaching staff (Matt Eberflus) and then he reneged on the agreement. My point is even when your guy becomes available, conditions might change.
Ok. We're on the same page. Not For Long league ain't got no time for shenanigans.It gets posted here as if it's normal for an NFL team to hire a placeholder coach and then wait for another coach to become available. It's nuts.