Well, I suppose the owner should start with Caldwell, then the OC and the DCs, and all the assistants and such.
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NFL 2015 Week 4 |OT| - A Fraud Loses His Roar
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Well, I suppose the owner should start with Caldwell, then the OC and the DCs, and all the assistants and such.
No, Caldwell and our DC (Teryl Austin) are not going anywhere. Not after a playoff season and a historically great defense last year. The inconsistency for the last two years on offense starts with Joe Lombardi.
Sure the argument could be, correctly IMO, made the HC gave Lombardi to much power but that's a mistake the HC will have to shoulder. Coach Caldwell won a Super Bowl as an offensive coordinator so he knows a thing or two about an offense.
Why Lombardi was given this much power I'm not sure but he's gone after this season.
Just. Got dang son.
I was wondering when the fallout from all of Denver's defensive backs saying that they knew exactly what plays were being called or were coming. From a supposed complex playbook that has caused the offensive line to be all mixed up, making it suffer more than the Schwartz days. Didn't think it'd be a player, but mad props to Tate.
Nah. Rose has shown an ability to play well when healthy.
Elfforkusu
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I feel like these were underappreciated.
re: stats, does anybody know of a good successor to advancednflstats now that Burke was hired by ESPN? By which I mean, a site that is open about their methodology, not obsessed with convoluted metrics pulled out of some dude's ass, and with a decent understanding of the game?
I realize I'm probably asking too much!
He knows hes a failure.
Ninja Scooter
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Four Way Trade: Kaep to the Eagles, Bradford to the Lions, Stafford to the Chiefs, Alex to the Niners.
I appreciate that Alex sashays his way back to the 9ers in this scenario. That the Lions end up with Orlovsky starting approximately two weeks after Bradford comes to town is not exciting.
Gully State
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Alex ain't righting this ship... He's going to get killed like David Carr did when he was a Texan
FloydtheFathead
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Alex Smith is comin home, he's comin home.
Purple Cheeto
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http://www.sbnation.com/2015/9/29/9408605/chart-party-the-chicago-bears-were-gutless-punters
DA BEARS
This dude I know on FB who is either a racist or a moron was calling for Blaine Gabbert. He did this last year as well.
DA BEARS
This dude I know on FB who is either a racist or a moron was calling for Blaine Gabbert. He did this last year as well.
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I have a pounding headache, and laughing at this did it no favors.
Goro Majima
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agreed.
ActStriker
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#Foxball
Alligatorjandro
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Is that animal a mongoose
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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Looks like a Corgi.
yankeehater
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Oh chip Kelly the guy who has had a top 5 offense every year in the league with no qb so far. You were the lunatic hyping up Joe Lombardi. Sorry it is all blowing up in your face but you brought this on your self.
Like who?
FrenchMovieTheme
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yes pls
FrenchMovieTheme
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did he call kap a thug
Okay NFL bros, y'all picking my dinner for me:
http://herringboneeats.com/santa-monica/menus/?menu=dinner
Spin is not allowed any input.
http://herringboneeats.com/santa-monica/menus/?menu=dinner
Spin is not allowed any input.
FrenchMovieTheme
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aids burger with cheese
I'm assuming that's the special tonight, you're the best FMT.
I said leave him be. Let him become the best Destiny player with the best equipment set possible, get Platinum trophy and 100% everything for Halo 5 also and then he should come back.
I'll take care of you in his stead, friend.
FrenchMovieTheme
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Clearly the Smoked Trout Dip followed by the Skate Wing Schnitze for dins.
You don't get angry enough to be the new Mech.
Goro Majima
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Not a big seafood fan unfortunately so there's not an awful lot there that sounds amazing to me.
Dessert menu looks tits though.
Purple Cheeto
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They opened one in my neighborhood. I haven't been but its getting good reviews.
Probably.
Not really the point of the article. The second half of the article is more of the meat and potatoes.
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A fat bastard and some roasted chicken. Thats about the only think on that menu that sounds good, aside form maybe the Schnitzel.
Well, that's a first. There have been many people that asked me if I hate everything. I guess I don't rage anymore.
8 X 11 Printer Paper
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I unlocked Sylvania (God she is overpowered, her only downfall is her lack of having a counter) and got my ass kicked online by other reviewers. Time to write a review, also fuck Accelerator he is a truly broken assist character.
Goro Majima
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It's in Austin and DFW so I have no clue.
You just made my day. :jnc
BlackGhost
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Lmao, saving.
WesternHeretic
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Come home Golden.
funny, I went to highschool with the general manager at hopdaddy austin. The food he posts on facebook looks pretty damn good, but I haven't been there yet.
Go Go Golden Tate.
The offense hasn't lived up to its expectations since Caldwell and Lombardi first arrived in town. The line-blocking and Stafford's inconsistencies (to put it kindly) have, in my opinion, been the two biggest reasons for the regression. Stafford doesn't have the consistent accuracy or quick decision-making to run a dink-and-dunk offense, and it's not what his talents are really geared for. The problem is even if we wanted to play to Stafford's strengths, we can't right now, because the lack of run game and lack of pass protection leaves no time for long routes to develop and receivers to gain any major separation. Replacing Stafford this year isn't an option considering our alternatives, and knowing the way the team operates, he won't be replaced next year either and we probably still won't be drafting or otherwise trying to groom a true successor. So, that leaves addressing the line. There's been a lot of turnover in the last couple of years so most of the guys we have there are pretty young. They aren't performing well right now but I also think it's a little too soon to throw their potential into the trash bin, so if it's not a pure physical talent gap, the answer lies in whatever our blocking scheme is, and the way it's being taught to the linemen.
Even if Joe Lombardi's game plans weren't bad in theory, something's getting lost in translation in how those protections are supposed to work, and that's on the OC and the offensive line coach. GM Mayhew deserves to go, but he won't. Caldwell might deserve to go after this year, but he won't either. Lombardi's got to be the sacrificial lamb and we need to bring in someone with more experience and from an offense more closely-suited to what our personnel can actually run. The Lions this year remind me somewhat of the Michigan Wolverines of the Brady Hoke era; plenty of names and on-paper accolades, but lacking the key component needed to turn their potential into results. I still don't think we'll ever see a title or even a conference championship with Stafford at QB, but if they want to get the best out of what they currently have instead of turning the roster over yet again, the message needs to be changed.
The offense hasn't lived up to its expectations since Caldwell and Lombardi first arrived in town. The line-blocking and Stafford's inconsistencies (to put it kindly) have, in my opinion, been the two biggest reasons for the regression. Stafford doesn't have the consistent accuracy or quick decision-making to run a dink-and-dunk offense, and it's not what his talents are really geared for. The problem is even if we wanted to play to Stafford's strengths, we can't right now, because the lack of run game and lack of pass protection leaves no time for long routes to develop and receivers to gain any major separation. Replacing Stafford this year isn't an option considering our alternatives, and knowing the way the team operates, he won't be replaced next year either and we probably still won't be drafting or otherwise trying to groom a true successor. So, that leaves addressing the line. There's been a lot of turnover in the last couple of years so most of the guys we have there are pretty young. They aren't performing well right now but I also think it's a little too soon to throw their potential into the trash bin, so if it's not a pure physical talent gap, the answer lies in whatever our blocking scheme is, and the way it's being taught to the linemen.
Even if Joe Lombardi's game plans weren't bad in theory, something's getting lost in translation in how those protections are supposed to work, and that's on the OC and the offensive line coach. GM Mayhew deserves to go, but he won't. Caldwell might deserve to go after this year, but he won't either. Lombardi's got to be the sacrificial lamb and we need to bring in someone with more experience and from an offense more closely-suited to what our personnel can actually run. The Lions this year remind me somewhat of the Michigan Wolverines of the Brady Hoke era; plenty of names and on-paper accolades, but lacking the key component needed to turn their potential into results. I still don't think we'll ever see a title or even a conference championship with Stafford at QB, but if they want to get the best out of what they currently have instead of turning the roster over yet again, the message needs to be changed.
yankeehater
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I would love to see a genius like chip work with kap but I do not want to give up on Bradford. That would be a tough call.
Grover Cleveland
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7th rounder and Brenton Bersin for Calvin Johnson
Who says no?
Who says no?
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