Game Day Thread 2023 WEEK 4 OFFICIAL GAME THREAD: NE @ DAL

[Ian]

This is probably their best lineup right now.

They struggled running the ball with Strange out, which was obviously better last week. But I agree with you on Mafi. He's a big, strong, athletic kid and I liked the pick. Just hoping they avoid any inside pressure, which was an issue in one of his other outings.

 

[FreeTedWilliams]

That dude should be wearing a DL jersey.

Dude looks like he ate Gonzalez!

 

[Ross12]

They struggled running the ball with Strange out, which was obviously better last week. But I agree with you on Mafi. He's a big, strong, athletic kid and I liked the pick. Just hoping they avoid any inside pressure, which was an issue in one of his other outings.

I don't know how much of Strange's issues were rust or lingering injury issues. Maybe they should just give him a few more weeks to let him get right and give Mafi reps.

 

[Salsalife]

They struggled running the ball with Strange out, which was obviously better last week. But I agree with you on Mafi. He's a big, strong, athletic kid and I liked the pick. Just hoping they avoid any inside pressure, which was an issue in one of his other outings.

He will be pick on all day... big test for the rookie.

 

[long distance]

People will think this is just because it's vs. Dallas... but Zeke has been the better back this year so far. Not sure what is going on with Stevenson.

Zeke has been the better pass protector. With cluster**** OL its what they need dearly.

 

[Thelonious]

If he's not injured, they should have played Boutte. Boutte needs work, and as a developing player will likely benefit from it. Putting Parker out there is pointless, nearly as pointless as putting JJSS out there. I'm getting sick of Bill's Goddamned slowness in getting young players in there, particularly on offense, where raw talent is more important imho than it is for defensive players, who often have more to learn, so that it can take them longer to develop into reliable players. There are MANY excellent newbie players on offense across the league. Sorry, fans: I'm getting a little fed up with Bill's BS.

 

[Salsalife]

I wish Boutte was playing over Juju. Don't care about the money, if he's healthy, best player available. Hopefully Ty Montgomery, Douglas, hunter and Bourne can get open on turf.

 

[Salsalife]

I don't know how much of Strange's issues were rust or lingering injury issues. Maybe they should just give him a few more weeks to let him get right and give Mafi reps.

He was our First round pick, rust?

 

[Ian]

 

[Ian]

 

[Ian]

 

[RobertWeathers]

People will think this is just because it's vs. Dallas... but Zeke has been the better back this year so far. Not sure what is going on with Stevenson.

Rham has looked very Maroney-ish this year. Lots of dancing, avoiding contact and falling down

 

[Uptown]

 

[RobertWeathers]

That dude should be wearing a DL jersey.

That's gotta be an xxxl

 

[woolster22]

People will think this is just because it's vs. Dallas... but Zeke has been the better back this year so far. Not sure what is going on with Stevenson.

He's been watching too much Maroney tape. He needs to go watch Derek Henry.

 

[Thelonious]

They struggled running the ball with Strange out, which was obviously better last week. But I agree with you on Mafi. He's a big, strong, athletic kid and I liked the pick. Just hoping they avoid any inside pressure, which was an issue in one of his other outings.

What evidence is there that the improved running game is attributable to Strange's play?

 

[Ian]

What evidence is there that the improved running game is attributable to Strange's play?

Without him, the average rushing yards-per-carry numbers were worse than they were with him, especially when he's in there with Brown.

 

[UrbanCowboy]

Washington scores with one second left to send it into overtime, and now we miss the start of the Pats game. ugh!

EDIT: wow, I take it back -- they switched it!

 

[Ross12]

How much of the Pats game will we miss due to the Eagles game going to OT?

 

[Ununcle]

Damn. My stream is sticking to the Skins game because of over time. That's right,,, I'm still calling them the Redskins.