(08-09-2015, 09:09 PM)BayouBengal Wrote: You do realize that a corner almost never goes up against a TE right. The only time it would happen would be during zone coverage where the TE runs a corner route. That is popular in the red zone but the point is to generally get your TE on a LB to make a matchup problem. 

Sometimes I think I'm the only person that really knows anything about football in the room.

(08-09-2015, 10:05 PM)BayouBengal Wrote: This isn't a joke. Just drink the cool aid like you're told! 

(08-09-2015, 04:34 PM)Atomic Orange Wrote:

(08-10-2015, 12:01 AM)Nately120 Wrote: Yea, but where is the punchline?

(08-09-2015, 10:46 PM)Synric Wrote: Or when the TE lines up in the slot and the defense runs a nickle. Or if said TE lines up outside which Eifert can do...

(08-10-2015, 12:20 AM)BayouBengal Wrote: Omg this is so funny. 


Yeah but that still rarely puts the outside corner on the TE. Also it's no reason to get down on Dre that nobody can cover Eifert. It's all good. Just drink the Kool aid.

(08-10-2015, 12:25 AM)Nately120 Wrote: I'm not down on anybody, it was a joke.  But I have to say that a TE with a bad arm being "uncoverable" does make our defense sound kinda bad, too.  

(08-09-2015, 09:19 PM)Utts Wrote: Never fear, I am here to douse your dillusions of greatness.

Dalton is still Dalton.
Marvin Jones is already injured again.
The drop off after Jones is dramatic.
Eifert is unproven.
Burfict is a stupid tackle away from retirement.
Geno is an all-star practice player. Let's see what he does when it counts.
Our LB's are garbage after the fragile Burfict.
Our corners are young and/or unproven.
The Ben-gals are merely average.
Paul Brown is dead.
Sam Wyche is coaching high school ball.
Joe Pong is still Joe Pong.

(08-10-2015, 12:25 AM)Nately120 Wrote: I'm not down on anybody, it was a joke.  But I have to say that a TE with a bad arm being "uncoverable" does make our defense sound kinda bad, too.  

(08-10-2015, 12:04 PM)BayouBengal Wrote: Or maybe it makes our offense really good. Remember Jonestown? Just drink the kool aid like everyone else and we will all transcend soon. 

(08-09-2015, 12:44 PM)McC Wrote: Nobody can cover Eifert - I believe Eifert is going to be a very good TE, but he's certainly coverable
Geno is ruining practice - Geno is really good
Burfict coming along - I want to believe it
the young CB's look very ready - I definitely believe it
Alford has scary speed - Speed doesn't always mean he's going to be a good WR
Andy is tearing it up in the no huddle - QBs always seem to look good in practice, I'd be more alarmed to hear something about them struggling
AJ on a mission - McCarron? See Andy. Green? He's really good.
Whit and Andre in the best shape of their lives - I don't believe they're in the BEST shape of their lives, but they're a top T duo.

(08-09-2015, 09:19 PM)Utts Wrote: Dalton is still Dalton. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, but we need some improvement
Marvin Jones is already injured again. This does suck
The drop off after Jones is dramatic. Sanu isn't that bad, but he's a MUCH better WR3 than having to rely on him in a big role
Eifert is unproven. Unproven, but he's looked good on the field, it's not like we haven't seen him at all
Burfict is a stupid tackle away from retirement. The whole Burfict situation is frustrating
Geno is an all-star practice player. Let's see what he does when it counts. He is an All-Pro caliber player when it counts, not really just a practice all star
Our LB's are garbage after the fragile Burfict. LB corp is weak
Our corners are young and/or unproven. We have plenty of talent at CB
The Ben-gals are merely average. Lol
Paul Brown is dead. C'mon, man
Sam Wyche is coaching high school ball. Okay.
Joe Pong is still Joe Pong. Still a troll? Yep!

(08-09-2015, 12:44 PM)McC Wrote: ...cuz I am so ready to take a big drink.

Nobody can cover Eifert, Geno is ruining practice, Burfict coming along, the young CB's look very ready, Alford has scary speed, Andy is tearing it up in the no huddle, AJ on a mission, Whit and Andre in the best shape of their lives, on and on.

Stop it.  Just please stop it.  I am not strong enough to resist.

There is a different feel to things.  Ignore it.

I tell myself I have to look at like this--

Yes, it looks like a duck and walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, but I'm gonna have to see it fly.

I tell myself this.  Does no good.

Am I the only one barely restraining the giddy welling up inside?  Anybody got some words of discouragement to put out any of the fire?  This is not a question I would normally ask.

Love it brother.

(08-09-2015, 09:19 PM)Utts Wrote: Never fear, I am here to douse your dillusions of greatness.

Dalton is still Dalton. Yes, but I think he's good enough if the rest of the team doesn't collapse.  He's not going to carry the team on his back though.
Marvin Jones is already injured again. Agreed.  My biggest frustration.  I just don't trust him to stay healthy when he can't even hardly make it into training camp.
The drop off after Jones is dramatic. Agreed.  Should have been dealt with in FA or draft.  We're relegated to praying that two of the group of Alford, Moore, Little and Kumerow (or at least ONE) step up and consistently perform.
Eifert is unproven. I was concerned before the weekend - and am still concerned about his fragility.  But I think he's going to be a stud.
Burfict is a stupid tackle away from retirement.  Major concern that he even gets on the field at all - playing even close to his former self.
Geno is an all-star practice player. Let's see what he does when it counts. Don't think there's a problem here.  There was nothing but concern last training camp.  He's always lived up to training camp hype - when there was some.
Our LB's are garbage after the fragile Burfict.  True - The only positives here are better depth with AJ - which is nullified if Burfict can't return to form - which I'm pretty sure won't happen this season - if ever.
Our corners are young and/or unproven.  I think both our youngsters will have growing moments - but all in all I think this is a much stronger group than last year
The Ben-gals are merely average.  Whatever
Paul Brown is dead. Still miss the guy
Sam Wyche is coaching high school ball.  Miss this guy even more
Joe Pong is still Joe Pong.  Trollers gonna troll  

(08-09-2015, 12:44 PM)McC Wrote: ...cuz I am so ready to take a big drink.

Nobody can cover Eifert, Geno is ruining practice, Burfict coming along, the young CB's look very ready, Alford has scary speed, Andy is tearing it up in the no huddle, AJ on a mission, Whit and Andre in the best shape of their lives, on and on.

Stop it.  Just please stop it.  I am not strong enough to resist.

There is a different feel to things.  Ignore it.

I tell myself I have to look at like this--

Yes, it looks like a duck and walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, but I'm gonna have to see it fly.

I tell myself this.  Does no good.

Am I the only one barely restraining the giddy welling up inside?  Anybody got some words of discouragement to put out any of the fire?  This is not a question I would normally ask.

(08-09-2015, 01:03 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I prefer optimism and hope versus gloom and doom. I am mature enough to understand failure (losses) is the reality when there are 32 NFL teams and one prize. I am a gambler and the odds do not favor any NFL team in August. If we lose or have a bad year, I can kick, scream and vent numerous ways.

 I prefer to be optimistic starting out (pre-season) with a team that has proven they can compete with the big boys, if they fail this year, life will go on. I don't have the need to be able to tell others I told you so, I was the smart one and you were dumb for taking an optimistic view of a team 4-23-1 and the best record overall of all teams in the AFCN under AD and company starting AD's rookie year going against proven NFL QB's like Flacco and Ben R.

(08-10-2015, 01:15 PM)xavierdude Wrote: but the team cant compete with the big boys and the playoff record proves such

(08-10-2015, 01:15 PM)xavierdude Wrote: but the team cant compete with the big boys and the playoff record proves such

(08-10-2015, 02:04 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: If you look at only the playoffs, then yes you are correct.

if you look at wins against Brees, Rivers, Stafford, Flacco and Ben R on the road, Peyton, Rodgers, Luck, Brady Ben R, Flacco and others at home, it dwarfs the playoff losses in my opinion.

They have proven they can beat playoff teams over and over, they have not proven it in the post season.

(08-10-2015, 02:14 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: It only proves they have failed to do so so far...

Its a new year and past wins and losses mean nothing for 2015

(08-10-2015, 02:14 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: It only proves they have failed to do so so far...

Its a new year and past wins and losses mean nothing for 2015