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Stafford don't need no stinkin flowers. Give him some beer and a cigar.Wanted to give Stafford his flowers in this game.
Stafford don't need no stinkin flowers. Give him some beer and a cigar.Wanted to give Stafford his flowers in this game.
They'll probably target another big slot weapon in this next draft. That element is crucial in McVay's offense. In Washington it was Jordan Reed. In LA it has been Cooper Kupp.Staff just needed reliable "hot read" targets, who knew where to be when the blitz was coming. Kupp is that guy who already knows what to do & where to go when he sees the blitz. Being a bigger WR, he can cross the middle without too much trepidation.
Kupp's value to this team is really inestimable. If they ever trade him, it'll be a mistake on the scale of the Fletcher trade.
Whittington?They'll probably target another big slot weapon in this next draft...
As it stands he may be a good depth option behind Kupp. But for that to happen he has to be available. We'll see.Whittington?
Since you said they'll probably target another big slot weapon in this next draft, I wondered if you're implying that Whittington couldn't be Kupp's eventual replacement. Or am I misreading that?As it stands he may be a good depth option behind Kupp. But for that to happen he has to be available. We'll see.
DRob needs to be upgraded. We should get a real weapon at the X position.A big slot weapon.... Tyler Warren. We can dream, right?
Whittington would be great, too, but he's gotta prove durable. He's Kupp's understudy.
Kupp - Puka - D.Rob - Warren - Kyren
That's a lotta firepower right there.
I didn't see this before. Happy birthday my bruddah. Cheers!so a few minutes early.. but I got the dub for my birthday.. just like the kid in the stands lol
Fixed.A big slot weapon.... Tyler Warren. We can dream, right?
Whittington would be great, too, but he's gotta prove durable. He's Kupp's understudy.
Kupp - Puka - Luther Burden III - Davis Allen - Kyren
That's a lotta firepower right there.
Tyler Warren !!They'll probably target another big slot weapon in this next draft. That element is crucial in McVay's offense. In Washington it was Jordan Reed. In LA it has been Cooper Kupp.
Of course he's drafted some from rounds 2 on and missed on them. Like Everett for example, who was very similar to Reed. Kupp is similar size though, faster and more difficult to bring down, just has a "WR" label on him. But he's really a typical McVay pass catching TE.
Never say never. But as of right now I'd say he's no Kupp.Since you said they'll probably target another big slot weapon in this next draft, I wondered if you're implying that Whittington couldn't be Kupp's eventual replacement. Or am I misreading that?
Agreed. I would add, though, that's a very high bar. Chances are that no matter who they draft, even if it's a 1st round pick, won't be another Kupp or his equivalent.Never say never. But as of right now I'd say he's no Kupp.
Agreed. I would add, though, that's a very high bar. Chances are that no matter who they draft, even if it's a 1st round pick, won't be another Kupp or his equivalent.
But I'm noting that you feel they'll need someone better than Whit when Kupp moves on. I can't say you're wrong...or right for that matter. Time will tell.
That’s it. He’s reaching for shoulder pads instead of trying to wrap around the waist. This is a case of athleticism being challenged by technique. At the pro level, poor technique will hold you back.Verse needs to learn how to tackle lower. He reaches high too much.
Agreed. Stafford looked much more comfortable handling the blitz. Some of that is being comfortable knowing where his receivers are going to be, and some of that is the receivers KNOWING where to be.Wanted to give Stafford his flowers in this game.
I thought we had struggled against the blitz most of the season and a lot of that fell on Stafford finding the hot read and know where to adjust.
Against the Vikings he was superb - so much so that Flores had to call of the dogs somewhat.
The frequency of the blitz seemed to decrease throughout the game as it was not working because of Stafford.
ya... but maybe we give Avila an extra week?? I'd rather him get back to 100% before rushing him back, if there's no fires to put out.Two rookies developing chemistry. They were outstanding vs the vikes. Regarding Dedich, the difference from game one to his second start was a noticeably huge leap. He looks like another late round/UDFA steal.
…I know, I know, only two games.
I wonder if it goes back to what Greg Cossell said about him. Cossell observed that Verse has stiff hips. That would limit his ability to redirect or even crouch.That’s it. He’s reaching for shoulder pads instead of trying to wrap around the waist. This is a case of athleticism being challenged by technique. At the pro level, poor technique will hold you back.