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  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,792
    Poncier said:
    Point is they rushed a play (that obviously went wrong on multiple levels). With the clock ticking that close to the 2-minute warning, sometimes it's better to just let the clock get there, take the timeout, get organized and get a couple of plays called. In hindsight that would have been the case yesterday.
    That's easy to say in hindsight, but they were down by 11 in their own territory with only 1 time out left. If they didn't try to get the play off they would be getting dragged for their lack of urgency, and rightfully so.  
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,792
    edited September 2022
    Had they only been down by one score, I might be more inclined to agree, but I think in that circumstance down by 11, they have to try to get that play off before the 2:00 warning. 

  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,894
    Their only hope was an onside kick anyway, so that one extra snap wasn't going to be the deciding factor. Honestly the wise thing to do if they wanted to snap it at 2:01 would have been to run a draw, clock was going to stop after the play regardless, and they might have caught defense off guard and got a quick 10 yards or so.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,792
    edited September 2022
    Poncier said:
    Their only hope was an onside kick anyway, so that one extra snap wasn't going to be the deciding factor. Honestly the wise thing to do if they wanted to snap it at 2:01 would have been to run a draw, clock was going to stop after the play regardless, and they might have caught defense off guard and got a quick 10 yards or so.
    The wheels just came off in so many different ways yesterday (it's amazing that they were still in it as late into the 4th as they were)... these guys have a long way to go before they're going to be serious contenders again. 
  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    I don’t over analyze sports, there are enough talking heads for that. I’m just going to cheer for the boys and hope Zappe gets the start. Would be just awesome if he took the league by storm. Feel good stories are always awesome, but the best when it’s the team you cheer for 
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,792
    Screw the talking heads. They don't even believe their own shit; that people listen to that contrived drivel blows my mind.

    If you were hoping to see Zappe make the start though, I wouldn't bet the house on it just yet... I'm pretty sure he's the 3rd stringer and Hoyer's going to get the nod on Sunday. 
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,894
    Yeah, I think the only way we see Zappe is if Hoyer gets hurt.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • Merkin Baller
    Merkin Baller Posts: 12,792
    edited September 2022
    Poncier said:
    Yeah, I think the only way we see Zappe is if Hoyer gets hurt.
    Or stinks up the joint... It they're getting blown out, I could see them throwing Zappe in there to get some reps.

    Although w/ BB who knows? I'll never understand why Stidham didn't get more playing time in 2020. Cam was hot pre-covid, but a disaster down the stretch. 
  • F Me In The Brain
    F Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,814
    Hoyer is really bad for an actual starter, though.  I remember when we put him in when he was on SF and damn....he is smart and a good teammate but does not have the talent to be a starting qb.
    I like Jones, sorry to see him go down.
    Would love it if a random guy ends up being awesome 
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    F Me In The Brain said:
    Hoyer is really bad for an actual starter, though.  I remember when we put him in when he was on SF and damn....he is smart and a good teammate but does not have the talent to be a starting qb.
    I like Jones, sorry to see him go down.
    Would love it if a random guy ends up being awesome 
    This is my point. Hoyer is no bueno. I’m not excited to see Hoyer, but for sure I’m watching if the kid plays. 
    His college numbers are insane and they saw something in him. LFG!!!
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,894
    Poncier said:
    Yeah, I think the only way we see Zappe is if Hoyer gets hurt.
    And voila.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    Looks like we got something there in Zappe. Unfortunate loss in OT, but that was encouraging! 
  • Poncier
    Poncier Posts: 17,894
    He looked decent all things considered.
    Definitely need to shore up the offensive line.
    Isiaih Wynn flat out sucks.
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    Poncier said:
    He looked decent all things considered.
    Definitely need to shore up the offensive line.
    Isiaih Wynn flat out sucks.
    The Ellis Hobbs of that offensive line yup
  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    It’s all lining up pretty well though. 

    Bledsoe got hurt in 2001 and were 0-2. They were 1-3 after 4 games with an unknown QB who didn’t like all that impressive. 

    They went 10-2 over the last 12 and won the SB.  The turnaround begins next week over the Lions. Bad defence like that can really help the confidence of the offence. Build some momentum. Once step at a time boys. 
  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    Bob Kraft agreed with me. Go with the kid. 

  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    edited October 2022
    The new/old hats look good.

    https://instagram.com/p/CjWHMtgM-Qp/embed/

    Bristow 05132010 to Amsterdam 2 06132018
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  • ikiT
    ikiT USA Posts: 11,059
    AMES
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  • 1ThoughtKnown
    1ThoughtKnown Posts: 6,155
    Zappe is the man. Pats will be rollin in a few weeks and QB controversy will begin. BB rides the hot hand.

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