GobbleDog

Saw the headline Doubs Suspended, but had no idea why til reading this. Assumed PED's or whatever. Never would've have guessed ... he played hooky. Gotta wonder if just comes back like nothing happened - it'll cost him a game check of $60k, media embarrassment, and he won't be cool with the GM after this - maybe not even the coach. Can't remember this happening before... suspended for playing hooky.?. Surely it has at some point (probably a non-starter), but I can't think of any.

Wee for Prez!

Months back when I was touting my support here for drafting JJ, I said I expected Darnold to play better than people were giving him credit... but I only meant competent - not MVP production. That won't last all season, but at this point he's shown what he can do on this loaded offense. I re-watched the Jets highlights on Youtube from last week's Broncos loss. Heard some say "Rodgers can't move like he used to..." Nuts to that, he moved just fine - extending plays, avoiding sacks, even running for 1st downs. Main problem I saw was the o-line couldn't stop Bronco's onslaught of blitz's, who rank #1 in blitz rate... interestingly Vikings blitz rank #2. Other problem was Rodgers doesn't seem to be on the same page with his receivers. Rodgers passing looked solid and threw with accuracy, but several times the receivers just weren't where they were supposed to be. So between the poor o-line and the incohesive passing game... I don't expect much from the Jets offense. But their defense is the tricky one. They held the Broncos to just 10 points, but that's the pathetic Broncos. Can they hold back the Vikings and Darnold who's currently on fire? Doubtful, but probably not too high-scoring being in London and Jets defense is still decent. Funny thing about the Vikings, in pre-season the fans were debating when McCarthy would likely take over with the consensus being after the Week 6 bye when their record would likely be 1-4 after the tough schedule and Darnold's poor reputation. Even the most optimistic Darnold supporters could never have guessed they'd be 4-0 at this point. Incredible story. Sam Darnold ... to hell and back.

Steelers makes sense. They have Pickens for deep, and Roman Wilson for slot.... but they need a possession Wr. Sorry Van Jefferson/Calvin Austin... yall suck and the Steelers know it. That's why they were interested in Aiyuk. They also have plenty of '25 draft picks to spare.

A 2nd rd & Wilson ... for a 31 yo Wr ? I'd be surprised if the Jets agree to that.

Surprised Adams didn't demand a trade in the off-season. He can't possibly be shocked by their 2-2 record. Some though he might demand a trade before last year. At this point in his career - it's not about money, it's about contending for a title.

I went into my draft specifically targeting Tua ... he was going 10th / 11th rounds in mocks. I gladly spent a 9th to ensure I got him. I was projecting ton of yardage and 35+ Tds this year. Obviously, my hopes were dashed. But even as bullish as I was / am about Tua... I immediately dropped him after the concussion. Four games out, at a minimum... too long to hold. I'm in a one-Qb league (12-team) and as of now... he's still available on the free-agent market. I will be looking to pick him up just before he comes back.

Facing Broncos defense. Though Denver's pass D is better than their run D so maybe Raiders run more. Broncos offense is, of course, terrible so it should be a low-scoring close game with Raiders getting plenty of possessions. Adams might be traded by then, or possibly just out for injury. Never know... game script might work out well for White - assuming he doesn't fumble again. As for Corum, it probably will require a Kyren injury because he seems to be hitting his stride. Some wondered if the Rams might go back to the rbbc system McVay historically used, but hasn't been true so far.

So frustrating - White had 17 carries... and did nothing. No Tds, no receptions - just 50 yds and a cloud of dust. Also fumbled in the 4th quarter giving the Browns a chance to come back which isn't going to make the coach want to keep feeding him. I don't know what to think anymore. He's droppable, but I'm holding. Nobody on waivers will get double-digit carries... and ya never know - maybe a mid-season miracle coming, but my Z. White optimism has officially bottomed out.

Really wanted Walker in the 4th rd, but some jerk stole him early 3rd. Lucky to avoid these missed games to injury I spose, but when he does comes back those who invested will get paid. Especially with the new o-coordinator who has Seahawks rolling. Watched some random games of Walker last year to get a sense of his running style. Good lord it's impressive. The main word - VISION. Finds holes out of nothing. And when he doesn't see what he likes up the middle.... bounces outside for a big gain. Fast too which is evident when he's beating linebackers to the edge. Stinks his season hasn't gotten off well, but the injury shouldn't hurt his running game when finally healthy (oblique I think it is).

We rarely get much in Orlando, especially with this one since it headed up the west coast. Been raining all day and there's occasional huge gusts of wind, but meh... so long as the big oak trees don't fall and power stays on... we cool. It's the coastal communities that get their asses handed to them. Somebody posted this website here years back.... I bookmarked it because it's so damn cool. Especially when hurricanes are brewing. Highly recommend. https://www.windy.com/?29.119,-83.013,7

Actually there's a bye-week in there, but whatever... obviously he won't finish at the insane 45 Tds currently on pace for, but low- mid-30's probably. Regardless, the most important thing - in three games he's shown he can be a fully competent NFL qb. That's all Jefferson needs to succeed.

Nearly all of those games were from Darnold's stint with the Jets and Panthers. I wouldn't put much stock in that given those deplorable situations. No Qb would've succeeded, especially at Darnold's young age with the Adam Gase led talent-less Jets. Darnold is on pace for 45 Tds... probably won't finish with that many, but your projection of 20 ??? He should easily hit that mark by Week 10.

Vikings defense is probably better than some thought... but regression is a coming. Vikings over/under wins was 6.5 for a reason.

Vikings have been leading after the 1st quarter in every game this year. The game was effectively over by 4th quarter in two of those with Vikings leading by so much. Those targets will increase once they get into some shootouts.