11-07-2022, 04:24 PM
Wow, it is absolutely crazy to me that people are giving credit to Davis, CTB, Apple and basically everyone but Jessie Bates (and for that matter Vonn Bell) for yesterday's performance.
I don't need to see the PFF scores- the safety play was dominant. Especially Bates. 9 passing yds in the first half. And I'm not just talking about the pick; hell, I'm not talking about that at all. It was dropped in his lap. I'm talking about his help over the top for CTB and Apple, for his read of the offense and keeping everyone on the same page in front of him- despite the moving parts and injuries (Chido, Hilton, Flowers). Monumental from JB30. Call it "franchise player"-esque for those of us who've been criticizing him for his tag.
Mad respect to Mr. Bates. Well done. Leader of the defense when we most needed it. Walker surely had nightmares about him last night. Dominant.
I don't need to see the PFF scores- the safety play was dominant. Especially Bates. 9 passing yds in the first half. And I'm not just talking about the pick; hell, I'm not talking about that at all. It was dropped in his lap. I'm talking about his help over the top for CTB and Apple, for his read of the offense and keeping everyone on the same page in front of him- despite the moving parts and injuries (Chido, Hilton, Flowers). Monumental from JB30. Call it "franchise player"-esque for those of us who've been criticizing him for his tag.
Mad respect to Mr. Bates. Well done. Leader of the defense when we most needed it. Walker surely had nightmares about him last night. Dominant.
