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| MarsBro's NFL Ranking: Week 10
An update on last week's rankings. Let's see where things stand in my typically highly-biased opinion! | | 32 |  | Corey Feldman
Angelic 2 The Core
Houston Texans (+/- 0)
The tank must be preserved. At least, that is how David Mills played, what with two killer (and pretty awful) picks putting several nails in the season's coffin. In fairness to the oft-maligned Texans, their defense held admirably for a while, giving a normally solid Philadelphia OLine fits. However, once the dam broke, there was no coming back from the deficit. There are still many holes to plug on this roster, and after another damaging performance by Mills, the QB situation may be on the table to fix as well. Can't imagine Lovie lasts another year; he looks like he cannot feel anything other than vague disappointment. | | 31 |  | Eminem
Kamikaze
Carolina Panthers (-4)
Snap back to reality, Panthers fans. PJ Walker reverted back to PJ Walker as the Cincinnati Bengals rolled along and didn't even keep it close. With Sam Darnold activated from IR, the world's silliest QB carousel continues to spin while the team persists in its downward spiral. There is no positive momentum for this group both offensively and defensively. Nailing their eventual coaching search is imperative for the team's future lest they set themselves back another several seasons. There's talent at certain positions, but far too much needs to be addressed. The terrible NFC South ensures that the Panthers aren't toast yet, but after seeing a drubbing like *that*, it's hard not to feel the lurking negativity. What noise could this team make in the post-season anyways other than a dusty fart? | | 30 |  | The Chainsmokers
Bouquet
Las Vegas Raiders (-2)
Josh McDaniels has fundamentally shattered this team. In a near-mirror to the Cardinals game earlier in the year, the Raiders allowed a 17-point lead to slip through their fingers as a much more motivated Jags squad stormed back. The defense cannot hold a lead and the offense, despite thriving at times--Adams is in the top 10 for receiving yards, so he's definitely getting the ball--has a tendency to vanish. How much is due to scheme and how much is due to player execution? Hard to say definitively, but the rumors of McDaniels forcing Carr to throw to pre-assigned reads and the diminished role of playmakers like Renfrow speak to coaching issues.The punches just keep coming, and with the top of the AFC beginning to assert themselves, any hope of a wildcard spot is starting to disintegrate. There's far too much wrong with this team to really cover in just one blurb, but the fact they're this low with a reasonably solid roster is criminal. | | 29 |  | Attila
About That Life
Indianapolis Colts (-3)
A vintage spanking at the hands of New England led to the necessary firing of Frank Reich. This was followed up by... uh... hiring Jeff Saturday? Who has never coached at either the college or NFL level? I guess if you're trying to compete in the tank war against the Texans, you gotta get creative. The team's OLine remains a horror show, allowing nine sacks on Ehlinger, who is 100% set up to lose at this rate. Chris Ballard miraculously has retained his job throughout this debacle as if he wasn't the main culprit in demolishing the franchise the past few years. This team has zero road map to a rebuild under an apparently delusional owner and a GM that's more concerned with penny-pinching and complaining at the media than winning games. | | 28 |  | Limp Bizkit
Gold Cobra
Pittsburgh Steelers (+2)
By virtue of doing nothing, Pittsburgh moved up. Congrats? A struggling Saints squad approaches, providing a good opportunity to snag a decent W. A lot hinges on whether or not Pickett can adapt to the NFL and limit the "pick it!" throws he seemingly tosses on the regular. While you're at it, Pittsburgh, toss Matt Canada out the nearest window. | | 27 |  | Weezer
OK Human
Detroit Lions (+4)
In two stunning twists, the Lions not only defeated their hated rival in Green Bay, but they did so off of DEFENSE. A defense that had up until then been historic levels of awful somehow gave back-to-back MVP Aaron Rodgers nightmares. Three interceptions, all in the red zone, led to embarrassing the Packers in a game that was so ugly, you *may* be entitled to financial compensation for watching it. Detroit is still far too behind and, sadly, not coached nearly enough to make noise this year and deliver on Campbell's hype persona. However, at least for now, a good victory was secured and the football world can laugh at someone else for a change. The defense showing any life at all is at least a positive trend in the right direction. | | 26 |  | Shemales From Outta Space Of Death
You Never Get A Cannibal-Blowjob Twice
Los Angeles Rams (-3)
There's just nothing going right for the Rams. Stafford is not only cooked, but also on concussion protocol. The defense has regressed massively, including a horrendous 2-minute drill scheme that basically opened the door for Tom Brady's 69th game-winning drive (nice). It's as if the team got their ring and checked out--including McVay himself, who is rumored to be on the verge of retirement. All of the sudden, LA is potentially peering into an unexpected collapse, especially if key departures persist in the off-season. The loss of players like Big Whit damaged this team more than anticipated, and it's becoming more and more clear that they didn't plan for any sort of future. Rough going. Still got that championship at least... | | 25 |  | Sunterra
Reborn
Jacksonville Jaguars (+4)
There's still a fighting spirit in Duval. Although it looked dire there for a bit, the Raiders kindly folded in on themselves and allowed the Jags to run away with the dub. The same issues persist as usual, but you can never complain too much about a victory. Lawrence needs to have more games like this; he wasn't impressive, but he trimmed down on the mistakes and played solid. There's enough talent to push Jacksonville closer to .500 so long as the team can start to address coaching and offense dilemmas, and in the garbage heap that is the AFC South, .500 might be enough to win the damn thing. | | 24 |  | Breaking Benjamin
Dear Agony
Denver Broncos (+1)
Another ascent by virtue of doing nothing. The Broncos got to sit comfortably at home and watch the Raiders shoot themselves in the foot repeatedly. However, with both the Chargers and Chiefs winning, the team gained no positive ground. A match versus the Titans could help stay in the hunt. Considering the offenses of both teams, it's going to be a horrific viewing experience. Broncos Country, try not to die. | | 23 |  | For Today
Immortal
New Orleans Saints (+/- 0)
The Saints ran into a brick wall called the Baltimore Ravens. It's not even that the team necessarily played bad; they were just thoroughly outmatched. The Ravens defense bullied the Saints' line all day and made Andy Dalton's day awful and managed to clamp down on the running game. It's hard to feel *too* bad considering how most understood New Orleans required time and an extensive rebuild, but the lack of creative playcalling doesn't help. There's insufficient personnel to make a traditional pocket-passing offense fly. If the Saints want to try and run away with the Trash King Crown of the NFC South, they oughta just have Hill and Kamara out 24/7. I'm talking direct snaps to Alvin who passes to Taysom while Dalton is lead blocker. Get funky with it! | | 22 |  | In Flames
Battles
Green Bay Packers (-3)
The Pack is in a freefall never before seen by some NFL fans. From a loose defense to an offense that simply cannot get on the same page, everything is going absolutely wrong. This horrid losing streak persists, featuring poor playcalling, poor execution, terrifying stagnation, and the sudden decline of Aaron Rodgers. Really, falling to the Detroit was the culmination of years of complacency: of refusing to get any offensive weapons, of assuming Rodgers will just always bail out the team, of just expecting to roll over the North whenever. The inaction of the organization is coming to collect and there's nowhere to point the finger except at themselves. | | 21 |  | Cheekface
Emphatically No.
Arizona Cardinals (+/- 0)
Nothing new was learned about the Cards this past Sunday; their offense remains dangerously one-dimensional, the defense is ehh, and the roster is overall unimpressive and far too top-heavy to survive even a minor injury. They managed to be competitive, but once Seattle broke through and piled on the points, Kingsbury and co. had no solutions to offer, only blank stares as Kyler was left to die and chuck prayers to Hopkins. This organization has become enamored with mediocrity and can't seem to shake it off. If this skid endures, there's really only one answer: clean house. And instead of aging vets, surround Murray with young talent--preferably those that can actually perform in the clutch. | | 20 |  | Alestorm
Terror on the High Seas
Tampa Bay Buccaneers (+4)
Classic Brady came out to play, and for once in this down season for the 'Bay, his receivers didn't let him down. While the Rams certainly made his job easy, it was surreal to watch the Bucs finally amass a solid drive where everyone was where they should be and did their job, caught their passes, etc. It demonstrated that, no matter how faint, Tampa does still have a pulse if it can get its shit together. Brady, while showing some age--he's 45, so, uh, of course he is--can still lead this offense. If the supporting cast can improve, including the coaching of Todd Bowles, Tampa can maybe start to surge. Those horrific drops *have* to go, and the running game desperately needs to be augmented. But it's not an impossible task. | | 19 |  | The Fall of Troy
OK#3.2
Chicago Bears (+1)
Welcome to the world of NCAA football baby, cuz that was a certified quality loss! Seriously, the fact that the Bears--the honest-to-goodness BEARS--held their own in an offensive shootout is a massive testament to both the new coaching staff and Justin Fields' development. The loss stings in many ways due to how the Chicago offense outscored Miami, but a blocked punt ended up being a deciding factor, as well as a blatant no-call for DPI to close the game. Fields literally broke records trying to snag the dub and was denied. However, Chicago fans need to view this with optimism: the team is showing potential they've rarely seen, and the offense is perfectly suited to Justin's strengths as a QB. Snag some more wins, build up a culture, then start getting weapons and defensive playmakers. Could be a bright future ahead. | | 18 |  | The Hirsch Effekt
Kollaps
Washington Commanders (-3)
In what should have been a very winnable game, the Commies let the Vikings sneak away. Now, granted, a tactical ref stampede secured a key TD, but that was a vulnerable Minnesota squad y'all couldn't defeat. Taylor Heinicke, as beloved as he is, is not a starting-caliber QB in this league, and he proved it by failing to hold the lead and tossing an ugly pick. Their former winning streak aside, there's this consistent sense that Washington is a painfully mediocre team, as if they're spinning eternally in purgatory: never competitive, but never losing enough. If the rumors of Snyder selling are true, well, that's basically the equivalent of a Superbowl victory at this point. Hooray. | | 17 |  | fun.
Some Nights
Cleveland Browns (+/- 0)
Still hope y'all collapse. | | 16 |  | In Flames
Sounds of a Playground Fading
Atlanta Falcons (-4)
As soon as I said Atlanta turned a corner, they gifted the world with a trademark choke job. They had a nice win in their crosshairs and literally and figuratively gave it away. It's hard to get too mad since this is a team not even in the start of what could be a long rebuild, but it's frustrating to see the same failure to finish opponents off. It'll be easy to rebound from this if Arthur Smith can correct errors and limit mistakes, but the cracks in the roster may be hard to ignore for long. They've still got a decent chance to chase the division title if they can bounce back from this setback. | | 15 |  | Pianos Become the Teeth
Drift
Tennessee Titans (-5)
This is what happens when minimal to no effort is put into supporting an offense that is entirely devoid of talent, energy, cleverness, and scoring potential. The nice thing is that the Titans defense proved their worth; they absolutely appear elite at every position, and they're starting to gel at just the right time. But what's the point when the offense can and will routinely squander opportunities, leading to the unit getting tired out as soon as the second half hits? Oh, and the second half does, in fact, remains a terrifying time for the Titans, who are incapable of scoring or finishing opponents off. The squad had a signature win in their grasp and let it go in an agonizingly gradual fashion. Sure, they still lead the South, but if you cannot score, you cannot keep pace with the top of the league. This team needs to figure its shit out fast, Tannehill needs to be healthy, and they need to essentially pray for touchdowns. Embarrassing. | | 14 |  | Tribulation
Where the Gloom Becomes Sound
Cincinnati Bengals (+4)
Cincy desperately needed a game like that. Easygoing, low-stress, just stacking points on points on points. Beating up on the bad teams of the league can be very therapeutic. What's critical for the kitties going forward is that they translate these winning efforts into wins against stronger opponents. Dropping games to all three of their divisional rivals can come back to bite them if they're not careful and can't overcome the Ravens. You should probably still fire Zach Taylor no matter what. | | 13 |  | Iron Maiden
Brave New World
New England Patriots (+3)
Rookie QB? Flaws obvious on tape? Sounds like a recipe for the traditional Belichick spanking. And it was indeed: the Colts had no answers for a relentless New England defense. What was been made clear in 2022 is that a decent-enough offense and an elite-level defense can, in fact, dominate and control games. Having so many drives fizzle out into field goals is a problem that will absolutely require correcting, but this was a great game for the Pats to regain their footing. With Buffalo faltering, the AFC East has suddenly become a hyper-competitive warzone. Mac Jones and the offense will need to advance themselves if they want to join in on the action, and if there's anything I've learned watching the NFL, it's that you don't bet against the Hoodie until he's for-sure out of the playoffs. | | 12 |  | AC/DC
Powerage
Los Angeles Chargers (+1)
Here's your medal for being bailed out by the endless choking of the Atlanta Falcons. Have you kicked Brandon Staley out yet? No? Well, a game against a loaded Niners squad will be more telling than this: when needing to stand up to high-talent teams, can the Chargers put together a full game and avoid horrendous coaching errors? My gut says no and that the Chargers shall Charger as they always have, but Justin Herbert is capable of magic when given the chance. The roster desperately needs to get healthy, however, as the injury bug might pose a threat to any and all future game success. | | 11 |  | Modest Mouse
Building Nothing Out of Something
San Francisco 49ers (+/- 0)
The Niners get their first test of the new ShanaMcaffense when they face the Chargers this upcoming Sunday night. Jimmy G will need to continue to play solid, mistake-free football and pilot the offense. The playmakers should be able to make plays pretty easily in that environment, and that kind of firepower far outweighs most in the league when it clicks. Time to put up or shut up, lads. | | 10 |  | They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
New York Giants (-1)
While the Giants rested, the top of the league surged. They didn't do anything wrong, but someone had to get moved back, so sorry I suppose.The Texans are their next stop, and while they should win on paper, Houston showed some spirit against Philly. Don't get caught sleepwalking. | | 9 |  | Code Orange
I Am King
New York Jets (+5)
I called the demise of the Jets far too early; that defense is, in fact, lethal. Josh Allen looked lost against a CB group that is reliably locking down any and all receiving threats. Wilson, while unimpressive, made throws when he had to and, most importantly, did not make costly decisions. Off the back of an elite defensive unit and the emerging star that is Sauce Gradner, the Jets snagged a key win against a division rival. With the Pats and Miami all keeping pace, the team will need to maintain this level of performance to stay alive. | | 8 |  | Alter Bridge
Blackbird
Baltimore Ravens (+1)
A dominant win was exactly what the Ravens needed. Despite the score appearing a little close, the game was realistically out of hand by the first quarter. Lamar was solid, but the true prize was a dominant defense that succeeded greatly off the back of veteran performances. Calais Campbell and Justin Huston are wrecking games as if age was a mere concept, which is an impressive sight to witness. This level of consistency and holding leads is key to future success, and as of now, the Ravens look very comfortable at the top of the AFC North. | | 7 |  | Forest Stream
The Crown of Winter
Minnesota Vikings (-2)
That was a precarious situation you found yourselves in, boys. Outmatching Washington in nearly every facet didn't prevent the Vikings from coming out looking as if they were unprepared. The team DID close out the game and they do indeed keep winning, but the concerns over their stability remain. The good news is that TJ Hockenson looks every bit the dynamic weapon he was advertised as, adding on some valuable receiving yards despite not fully knowing the playbook. As the offense proceeds through the season, fans can assume that that chemistry will only improve. Having to cover Thielen, Jefferson and Hock with Cook in the backfield is a near-impossible equation for defenses. Kirk looks like Kirk, which is exactly what Minnesota needs him to be. He'll just have to survive around the bright lights once primetime comes knocking. | | 6 |  | Silent Drive
Love is Worth It
Seattle Seahawks (+1)
There was a play where Geno Smith threw a pretty bad pick that was taken for six. What looked like a momentum swing became the exact opposite; Smith and the offense immediately responded with three TD drives, quickly shutting down the Cardinals and putting the game away. The offense attack of Seattle is quietly becoming one of the most well-rounded in the game; Lockett, Metcalf and Fant can score at will as Smith tosses them dimes, while KWIII can grab plenty of yards to eat clock once a lead is secured. It's an incredibly balanced team, which is helped all the more by a defense that is gradually coming into form. This is one of the more fun teams to watch in the NFL this year, and if they keep putting up points like this, it'll be hard to slow them down. | | 5 |  | In Vain
Aenigma
Buffalo Bills (-3)
The Jets defense proved to be too much to handle, with Allen committing two costly turnovers that hurt the Bills' chances of securing the W. Testing Sauce Gardner frequently was... a choice, for sure. Bottom line is that Buffalo got punched in the mouth by one of the more fearsome units they have faced, and once they were staggering, they weren't able to recover. While this is a loss to grow from, it's definitely a potential setback: both of the Bills' losses are from divisional rivals. Keeping atop the East is imperative now lest they get trapped in unfavorable tiebreaker scenarios. | | 4 |  | Blind Guardian
At the Edge of Time
Miami Dolphins (+2)
Tua is proving many, many doubters wrong; the man is not only having an awesome season, but one of historic proportions. Waddle and Hill will always be open at some point, and it will always be a massive gain that can completely flip the flow of a game. The only thing the 'Fins are missing is a sturdy defense to hold off leads, which is something a young Chicago team exposed. They will need more plays like the punt block to hold off the high powered offenses of the NFL (did I just call the Bears a high powered offense?!). Now that the team is healthy, there's far more stability, and they're now within striking distance of the Bills. Protect Tua and anything is possible. | | 3 |  | Styx
The Grand Illusion
Dallas Cowboys (+1)
Moving up while doing nothing. That's so very American of America's team! Not much else to say except that Dallas is gaining a lot of positive media attention, and for good reason: they have, on paper, one of the deadliest teams out there. They'll just need to capitalize, which is entirely possible. The world isn't ready if the Cowboys are for real, but if not, they're gonna drop FAR. | | 2 |  | Jeff Rosenstock
WORRY.
Kansas City Chiefs (+1)
An ugly, gritty win where Patty Mahomes put the team on his back was great for this team's character. Although Tennessee dragged them into a chippy, physical battle, the Chiefs managed to rise above it and make key plays when it was called for. Going forward, however, it's just not sustainable for Mahomes to sling it *that* much. I mean, gosh, nearly 70 pass attempts? Rest, recuperate, and resuscitate that running game as soon as possible. If nothing else, the game proved that Kansas can win by defense if necessary. | | 1 |  | Amorphis
Circle
Philadelphia Eagles (+/- 0)
The winning streak just keeps trucking along. It's the first time in the history of the Eagles' franchise that they've gone undefeated for 8 games, and they're demonstrated that they can play tough defense and explosive, dynamic offense. They found themselves tied to a poor Texans team, but they eventually found their footing and kept their foot on the gas. Good teams face down adversity just like that: adjusting, keeping calm, and aggressively taking control of the game. Philly silenced the Houston offense and rolled the defense and quickly increased the distance, leading to a game that started close and ended far from it. So long as they keep winning, the #1 seed awaits them. | |
MarsKid
11.10.22 | Slowly working through...
Come find your team, read and weep/cheer/shrug! | tyman128
11.10.22 | this is the Texans time to shine | MarsKid
11.10.22 | Top 10 time! | MarsKid
11.11.22 | All doneeeee | Manatea
11.11.22 | Your commentary on NFL is always enlightening to me and I love it. Also yeah the Rams are cooked dude, as previously discussed. | unclereich
11.11.22 | Seahawks and eags need to beat some real teams for me to believe the hype, especially the hawks. eagles at least made the playoffs last year and have one of the best rosters in the NFL, but they remind me a bit of when the niners played the chiefs a few weeks back. that is, if they face one of the bills or chiefs in the Super Bowl I feel like the eagles just haven't been battled tested enough to ward those two off. just too cushy a schedule, though some playoff wins would remedy that feeling. Seahawks simply dont have the talent to make a real run in the playoffs. I love their story, especially Geno but they will be humbled during the last 4 games of the season | MarsKid
11.11.22 | The Hawks have built up a solid resume at this point. Started off rough but they're currently on a 4-game winning streak, which includes a sweep of a divisional rival, defeating the Giants handily, and dismantling the Chargers easily. Their defense has improved throughout and their offensive firepower has gotta be respected.
I agree the Eagles need more on their resume, but they've won solidly in all their games and scored some decent wins against the Vikings and the Cowboys. Hard to ignore an undefeated streak at some point. | MarsKid
11.11.22 | "Also yeah the Rams are cooked dude, as previously discussed."
Y'all getting the Donda 2 album cover as long as the losing persists. | Manatea
11.11.22 | Yeah I noticed that. As a Jew, if I could politely ask for a different album of equally low quality, I’d appreciate it lol. | MarsKid
11.11.22 | Understood, absolutely. I will gladly kick Kanye to the curb. | DominionMM1
11.12.22 | eagles don’t need to beat real teams as there seemingly aren’t any in the nfc. i suppose that win against dallas wasn’t super impressive as dak didn’t play, but aside from a healthy cowboys team, who in the nfc could present a real challenge to philly? | MarsKid
11.12.22 | If they keep up their current trajectory, Seattle tbh | unclereich
11.12.22 | id love to see an eagles niners matchup. but like I said I dont see the eagles beating a bills/chiefs team, the competition level in the afc is just unbelievable when compared to the nfc. Seattle is going to have a tough last 4 weeks imo | Manatea
11.12.22 | Seattle or the Niners could be solid battles for the Eagles. Unless CMC gets injured, in which case just Seattle… | MarsKid
11.12.22 | Chiefs almost lost to a decrepit Titans team and DID lose to a headless Colts squad. You never know what can go down on a Sunday, and that Eagles offense has a lot of dynamic firepower on it.
I trust a Pete Carroll to take 2/3 games out of a tough stretch. I'd also outright favor them against the Rams, no offense Mana lol | Manatea
11.12.22 | Lol no offense taken. Unless something magical happens the Rams are gonna finish the season at a 6-12 record at this rate. I can be a realist when I need to be… | Manatea
11.12.22 | Lol meant 6-11. Haven’t had coffee yet | MarsKid
11.12.22 | Shit, you just gave the NFL ideas. 18th game incoming. | DominionMM1
11.12.22 | still not buying seattle. at some point, the clocks gonna strike midnight on geno. | unclereich
11.13.22 | rip Seattle beginning of their end. | Trebor.
11.13.22 | This Vikings game game of the year | unclereich
11.13.22 | go vikings | unclereich
11.13.22 | hell yea rip bills | MarsKid
11.14.22 | Green Bay and Tampa Bay both showing signs of life. Maybe too early to write them both off.
Miami now leads the East, Jets in second, Buffalo drops to third. Damn. | AlexKzillion
11.14.22 | yesterday was a good ass day of football, first week i got to spend watching all day in a bit
- vikings/bills was an all timer... justin jefferson GOT THAT DAWG IN HIM
- bucs stringing together some wins now but still look out of sorts
- seahawks complete lack of pass rush may end up being their undoing, but encouraging to still see geno play really well in the face of adversity
- dolphins are looking like legit super bowl contenders and the afc looks like a three team race now. just gotta hope the defense doesn't get anymore banged up than it already is
- disappointed dallas couldn't pull out the W and burn lambeau to the ground lol, looks like lafluer finally realized aaron jones is on his team at least so maybe the packers aren't doomed after all
- despite all they've been through, the colts are one game out of a wild card spot now lmao
- idk how josh mcdaniels keeps his job after yesterday... and i say that as one of his biggest defenders lol
- if the steelers can continue to run the ball like they did yesterday... coach t's streak of .500+ seasons might live on | AlexKzillion
11.14.22 | also if the season ended today all four teams in the afc east would make the playoffs lol damn did not realize the pats were 5-4 | MarsKid
11.14.22 | There's nothing to defend McDaniels with honestly. Dude needs to be left behind ASAP. How that team went from playoff caliber to bottom of the league is insane, and losing to possibly the most green head coach of all time is incredibly damning. The entire world laughed at the Saturday hire and yet the Raiders ended up being the true punchline. | AlexKzillion
11.14.22 | i'm a mcdaniels defender in that i think he was a far bigger contributor to the pats dynasty than most give him credit for... and i more than most had a bit more faith this time around that with much better offensive personnel than the 2009-11 Broncos, someone else doing the GM work, and a real QB in carr, and being a decade older he could actually have success as a head coach but its just clear he can't manage a team in a wholistic sense and is an awful leader of men... raiders faced like 8x more adversity last season and still made the playoffs, now they're 2-7 with a theoretically better team. just could not fathom them being THAT bad this year | MarsKid
11.14.22 | Trust me, I was a massive believer in the Raiders and predicted them to make a leap this year. It's clear now that McDaniels hasn't learned a single lesson from his past experiences and is the same control freak he's always been.
It speaks volumes that he was outfoxed by a man with no college or NFL coaching experience and a staff that had no offensive playcalling experience. Not only is Vegas poorly coached, the team just... doesn't care anymore. Colts had more fight, Raiders are just waiting for the season to end. | AlexKzillion
11.14.22 | yeah i think were starting to turn a corner when it comes to the schematic wonder kids
for every mike mcdaniel, there seems to be five staleys and hacketts these days
i think for a while teams zagged away from the old school "leader of men" type guys but look at them now. vrabel and the titans are leading the afc south, saleh has suddenly turned the jets around, daboll has the giants at 7-2(!) despite not calling plays like he did in buffalo, pete carroll's resurgence, mcdermott... not to mention the belichick/tomlin/harbaugh old guard who have been around for 15+ years each.
these mcvay-lites can design plays like nobodies business but most can't seem to manage a game or adjust to injuries or motivate their squads to save their life. shit even mcvay and shanahan themselves have struggled badly with those things at points throughout out the years. interesting contrast between coaching styles that i've found especially prevalent this season. | MarsKid
11.14.22 | I wouldn't compare McDaniels to the McVay's of the world. He's just another failed Belichick disciple in a long list of them; his coaching tree is notorious for spawning arrogant, domineering coaches that tank teams and rapidly become unpopular amongst players. Those connected to McVay are usually great with connecting to players and being a leader, but their execution is suspect.
Mike Vrabel could grab anyone off a practice squad and make them a key contributor. I don't know how he does it, I don't know what Shane Bowen coordinates, but our defense put on a clinic despite being down five(!) starters. | AlexKzillion
11.14.22 | i throw mcdaniels in with the mcvays because mcvay is what mcdaniels was supposed to be way back when and is still kind of the idealized version of what mcdaniels is supposed to be as a head coach
undoubtedly one of the best OCs ever, but a godawful HC. | MarsKid
11.14.22 | I'm curious how true the rumors are that McDaniels forces Carr to choose an option pre-snap and throw it no matter what. Derek said as much at the start of the reason if I recall, which would be incredible if true. Can't imagine a coach that reluctant to relinquish any kind of control. | tyman128
11.14.22 | this is the texans week | AlexKzillion
11.14.22 | gotta think his ego undoubtedly comes from "i coached tom mfing brady to three mvps so i'll be damned if you don't do everything i say to the letter"
also is it me or does carr seem to have issues with all his coaches? or is he just cursed for having the del rio / gruden / mcdaniels head coaching re-run malpractice trifecta? | MarsKid
11.14.22 | I really think Carr has just had a ton of bad luck. He's too talented and too much of a good guy to ever be a coach-killer. | unclereich
11.21.22 | "also is it me or does carr seem to have issues with all his coaches? or is he just cursed for having the del rio / gruden / mcdaniels head coaching re-run malpractice trifecta?"
I have been a raiders fan my entire life and as such have had to endure the stupidity of my fellow raiders' fans for the better part of two decades. carr is not blameless in the raiders struggles sure and as a result of has become the most contentious player in franchise history. though, as hated as he is by our incredibly intelligent and kind raiders fans, I have never once heard a person criticize him for his ability to get along with coaches. trust me every week since 2017 there has been a new cold take about carr, but no one has ever claimed he has issues with coaches. if anything he is too nice, and his injuries destroyed his career
the turnover in coaching can squarely be blamed on Mark Davis and the terrible people he puts in charge, this too helped ruin carr. del rio from day one was a stepping stone coach who we knew would never get us to the promise land but hoped would get us to the playoffs. Chucky's rehire was extremely contentious in raider world with half of fans loving it and the other half hating it. absolutely no one liked the McDaniels move however. absolutely none of those coaches has a proven track record of success elsewhere an a head coach. sure gruden won a Super Bowl but even that was with a roster constructed by the guy before him. either way, gruden got fired due to being an asshole and being set up by the nfl. it had nothing to do with carr. |
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