Glad to see you back, Marvin...we all have missed your insights.
#1-4...ditto on JG, NIck, Pettis and the sledge hammer loss of KWON. That REALLY hurts.
#5 Arik...i jjust hope and pray the guy i have been patient with for 4 long yrs, who managed to always bust thru the OL and then didn't know what to do....who finally , thanks to Kocurek and NIck, Dee, Buck...learned how to be a DT. And he is playing lites out . I hope we manage to keep him with the rest of our DL, for another 4 yrs. As for Ward, no comment, other than yes, he has played well and isn't on the sidelines.
#6 Run D. Sort of disagree in that IMO we got gashed because in 2nd half our DLs got gassed, not being able to get a blow because KK went up tempo and we couldn't get DLs in and out of the game. And THAT was why we got so badly run on. I could be dead wrong, but that was the one thing that stood out more than any other. Our DLs need a break every 4-5 , maybe 6-8 plays, and KK was smart enough to go no huddle and prevent that. Once that happened our passrush and run D went into le toilette.
7 RBs... ditto. Why pay for a RB when you can go down to Walmart parking lot and pick up 3 guys, two of which can start and avg 5 yds/carry.
8 Uncle sherm...total surprise signing, but why not. The Achilles was a reason not to, but have to admit the guy has been stellar and a team leader. Not afraid to speak his mind to players or coaches...eg, Saleh on the sidelines after the 80 yd pass/runTD.
9. Kittle ...the BEST and that is saying something. The guy's personality is infectious, and his effort and talents, non pareil. I love the guy and he is right there with team favorites. Best part of our receivers.
10. Coaching...and GM..When announced i immediately saw the best QB/HC(OC) duo in the NFL. Last yr would be hard pressed to say it but end of 2017 and then this yr....it's true. He thinks in 4 dimensions, adding time in there. There is no equal nor anyone close. BB is still going strong but based on 20 yrs of winning. And he is crafty. A matchup between the two ? Would be fascinating.
What i love about kyle is he is so far ahead of the rest of the game...who knows what the last 2 yrs has been like for him? But he stuck to his guns and when he has said in times past (to Nate Burtleson of all people while at Browns)...if you do what i said and laid out, you will win." It still applies today. The guy is just awesome. Smart as all get out and dang is he determined.
Loss of Kocurek and run play caller....agreed. I hope kocurek stays on. He hasn't other places, but I hope he remains here. I truly admire the guy and same goes for Joe Woods. They made that D into what it is. Saleh fits in nicely but the two new hires and McDaniel...they were the finishing touches needed.
I think Kyle is learning the D, already knows Run play calling and is doing so because like BB, he will start losing position coaches after this yr. Funny strange how at start of yr, everyone had to have a 5000 yd, 50 TD QB. Now they are wondering, "should we be a running team?"
GM...John Lynch was truly an inspired pick plus kyle liked him. The guy is smart, trouble shot for the York's what was needed and made himself available when asked to GM. Picks have been excellent, (except for you know who in yr 1), and even then , it didn't hurt us. Trades and moves have been fair, and he has never had a bad deal. He gets his money 's worth in trades. Knows all the right people in NFL, also a bunch in college and is our conduit into guys coming out for draft. Unbelievable talent with kyle in rds 3-7. Plus smart, well spoken and charismatic. Guys come here because of him and kyle. Also the duo have built a winnner in less than 3 yrs. Amazing.
Terrific summary of what happened while you were gone Marvin. Welcome back
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