I have wanted to do this for a while, so thought I would kick it off now, since we have quite a few games under out belt, and we have a good solid idea of what teams really are.
So....lets converse
Topic #1 - Qbs in the NFL
1) Is the Giants problem really Eli? - They spent some money to fix o-line, and then got smart and dumped flowers at ROT. Still, the o-line isn't great, but is that the only issue? I don't think so. I wonder if in the long run Giants don't regret decision to take Barkley. Without a doubt he is exactly what they hoped, and if he can stay healthy he will help this team immensely. But passing on Darnold or Rosen and maybe even Allen may be huge mistake. The Qb crew coming out this year in the draft is not nearly as good, and I don't think Eli is long for Giants land. In retrospect, I still think it was a mistake to re-sign OBJ, the cost is too high, and it will force the to go with rookie Qb next year to make cap. But lets talk Eli...., he just looks scared, not keeping both feet down, and making very bad decisions. I wonder if at some point soon, we don't see Lauletta or Davis to see what they have. Give them some credit, if they do go young, the tools that young Qb has will be very solid.
2) Kase Keenum - Well, this is exactly what I expected. I know this is not a popular opinion, but Denver got stuck with a one year wonder and we are back to the Keenum Houston and Los Angeles Rams had. Was he successful only due to the OC he had in Minny? Maybe, but if true why is Eli doing what he has? Or was it due to the incredible Wrs that Minny has...yeah I think that is the case. Still, don't be shocked if in a few more weeks we see Mr. Kelly in at Qb in Denver.
3) Rookies - Like it or not, the transition is mostly in place for the top Qbs drafted last draft. Sam Darnold has been relatively solid, but he definitely gives the Jets hope they have a franchise Qb. He has had his ups and downs, but you have to expect that with a rookie. Think what this kid could be if they had real Wr talent in NY. Next we have B. Mayfield making Cleveland all giddy. He too has had his ups and downs, but can there be any argument that his enthusiasm and talent has made Cleveland better? That team is SOOOO young, and they still need some real talent at Wr, but Landry and Njoku and others are making plays. Josh Allen is next, and to his defense, as bad as Buffalo's line is, and the total lack of talent at Wr and Te, he still has shown promise. But he has also shown he has the most to learn and improve on. Buffalo I don't think can really guage his talent, until they get him some real tools to work with. Josh Rosen may be in the same boat. Fitzgerald does not look like Fitz, and his injuries and age may have caught up to him, but bad o-line play isn't helping, as David Johnson can attest to. Love what Kirk has shown, but they need more help. I also don't think we have a big enough sample size to really judge Rosen as of yet.
Next topic, next week - IS there a dominating defense this year??? and is one rule change the main reason teams are scoring at record pace?
So....lets converse
Topic #1 - Qbs in the NFL
1) Is the Giants problem really Eli? - They spent some money to fix o-line, and then got smart and dumped flowers at ROT. Still, the o-line isn't great, but is that the only issue? I don't think so. I wonder if in the long run Giants don't regret decision to take Barkley. Without a doubt he is exactly what they hoped, and if he can stay healthy he will help this team immensely. But passing on Darnold or Rosen and maybe even Allen may be huge mistake. The Qb crew coming out this year in the draft is not nearly as good, and I don't think Eli is long for Giants land. In retrospect, I still think it was a mistake to re-sign OBJ, the cost is too high, and it will force the to go with rookie Qb next year to make cap. But lets talk Eli...., he just looks scared, not keeping both feet down, and making very bad decisions. I wonder if at some point soon, we don't see Lauletta or Davis to see what they have. Give them some credit, if they do go young, the tools that young Qb has will be very solid.
2) Kase Keenum - Well, this is exactly what I expected. I know this is not a popular opinion, but Denver got stuck with a one year wonder and we are back to the Keenum Houston and Los Angeles Rams had. Was he successful only due to the OC he had in Minny? Maybe, but if true why is Eli doing what he has? Or was it due to the incredible Wrs that Minny has...yeah I think that is the case. Still, don't be shocked if in a few more weeks we see Mr. Kelly in at Qb in Denver.
3) Rookies - Like it or not, the transition is mostly in place for the top Qbs drafted last draft. Sam Darnold has been relatively solid, but he definitely gives the Jets hope they have a franchise Qb. He has had his ups and downs, but you have to expect that with a rookie. Think what this kid could be if they had real Wr talent in NY. Next we have B. Mayfield making Cleveland all giddy. He too has had his ups and downs, but can there be any argument that his enthusiasm and talent has made Cleveland better? That team is SOOOO young, and they still need some real talent at Wr, but Landry and Njoku and others are making plays. Josh Allen is next, and to his defense, as bad as Buffalo's line is, and the total lack of talent at Wr and Te, he still has shown promise. But he has also shown he has the most to learn and improve on. Buffalo I don't think can really guage his talent, until they get him some real tools to work with. Josh Rosen may be in the same boat. Fitzgerald does not look like Fitz, and his injuries and age may have caught up to him, but bad o-line play isn't helping, as David Johnson can attest to. Love what Kirk has shown, but they need more help. I also don't think we have a big enough sample size to really judge Rosen as of yet.
Next topic, next week - IS there a dominating defense this year??? and is one rule change the main reason teams are scoring at record pace?
