Week 14 Discussion Thread

[DamnYanks2]

Quote: Originally Posted by Kramer5150

Tonight was the first I've seen DeVito for the Giants, I gotta say for being undrafted he sure was impressive, and made some key throws and looked very comfortable on that game winning drive.

Kids got poise for sure. 70 plus rushing yds too.

Between him Levis and Browning. The backups have been kicking ***.

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[Instant C1a55ic]

Quote: Originally Posted by DamnYanks2

Kids got poise for sure. 70 plus rushing yds too. Between him Levis and Browning. The backups have been kicking ***. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

I always say get a full year under their belt. Looking at you, Josh Dobbs...

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[TheMatrix31]

Quote: Originally Posted by phenom1990

I’m pretty sure the way they teach tackling now ( on the pro level) is that it’s better to go for the strip and force a turnover than to just tackle conservatively. I think it’s more of an analytics play that forcing a fumble is worth giving up extra yards on a plays because turnovers flip the game far more in your favor. It’s why I tried telling other Eagles fans last year that Gannon was seen as a great coordinator nationally and potential head coach because his defenses get sacks and force turnovers.

It's also the overlegislation of the sport. Nobody tackles or anything because everyone plays hesitant because of the rules that go completely against all human nature. They make everyone think twice, play unnaturally, get hurt more, and perform terribly otherwise.

On top of the "analytical" approach too I bet.

Shameful and consequential for Miami to lose that ****. So many bad losses for them this year. Frustrating.

[ProfessaPackMan]

Quote: Originally Posted by DamnYanks2

Kids got poise for sure. 70 plus rushing yds too. Between him Levis and Browning. The backups have been kicking ***. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk

He still looks like just a guy still.

And those guys pull carrots out of their *** every now and then, lol.

[tarheelguy4736]

Quote: Originally Posted by Instant C1a55ic

Just think, our teams were in the superbowl 8 years ago. Haven't been the same since for both franchises. Sent from my SM-F946U using Operation Sports mobile app

At least your team won that Super Bowl and a couple others. My team has been to two and failed in two.

And the Broncos are starting to get their grove this season. At least they look like a football team. The Panthers look like a JV squad competing with, well, NFL teams. The horrors persist but so does my fandom of the Panthers.

[slickdtc]

Quote: Originally Posted by TheMatrix31

It's also the overlegislation of the sport. Nobody tackles or anything because everyone plays hesitant because of the rules that go completely against all human nature. They make everyone think twice, play unnaturally, get hurt more, and perform terribly otherwise. On top of the "analytical" approach too I bet. Shameful and consequential for Miami to lose that ****. So many bad losses for them this year. Frustrating.

I’m with both of you guys, multiple factors contributing to what one might consider a sloppier game. One thing that hasn’t been mentioned is just the sheer physical skill of these guys these days. Defenders have to make a decision and commit to it, consequences be damned. The offensive guys are too quick, shifty and downright fast to always be able to take the best angle, break down, wrap up, etc.

I used to get frustrated with the poor tackling, but I’ve come around when considering all these things. Still plenty of times guys just bounce off a guy because he’s trying to hit him instead of tackle him, but I have more patience these days… ha

[DamnYanks2]

Quote: Originally Posted by ProfessaPackMan

He still looks like just a guy still. And those guys pull carrots out of their *** every now and then, lol.

Yea I'm not saying much. But it's been a good story.

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[ProfessaPackMan]

ESPN leaned too hard into the Italian thing last night. That **** was so annoying. Reminded me of Jeremy Lin all over again and I remember how disgusting Networks were acting back then.