That statistic above is insane. If someone had told us that would happen before the season began, we would have all thought they were crazy.
Here's another: 7 sacks today. 7.
This defense is starting to feel like the 2001 Ravens, or the 2002 Bucs.
Now we just need Alex Smith to start playing a little better and we may have something special this season.
Trent Murphy. Morgan Moses. Matt Ionnidis.
What?
Those were 3 players that many wrote off too early.
Speaking of this dude, some in Minny are coming around to what we already know:so used to Greedy Lyin Bastard
Speaking of this dude, some in Minny are coming around to what we already know:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...om&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial
Speaking of this dude, some in Minny are coming around to what we already know:
https://bleacherreport.com/articles...om&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=editorial
In many ways, he's the same Cousins we saw in Washington—and frankly that's shocking to say, because I thought we'd see a different Cousins. With all the weapons available to him in Minnesota—Adam Thielen, Stefon Diggs—I thought we'd see him explode this season.
Lots of people concerned about Alex Smith and the offense.
I noticed something yesterday. And it happened at least twice.
On a 3 step drop, Smith planted the 3rd step, then paused, patted the ball, paused again, then finally let it go. Reed caught the ball for a minimal gain.
It looked as though Smith waited too long, allowing the defender to be right on reed when he caught it.
Howeva…….
The replay showed the play, facing the offense. Smith hit the 3rd step and was ready to fire, but he couldn't. Reed was in the middle of 397 step shimmy, not looking for the ball. Even with the pause, and pats, Smith still delivered the ball BEFORE Reed made his cut and looked for the ball. I saw it again later on. Again, with Reed.
So, my theory is....Smith is known for being a precise timing passer. Evidenced throughout his career. The timing with his new receivers is off, at least in part, because our guys have been so used to Greedy Lyin Bastard waiting until they were completely through with their cuts, and shimmy's, and jukes before he'd dream of risking an interception that would hurt his purse. So, Smith isn't going through reads too fast. The receivers are taking to long to get through their routine. They must unlearn, what they have learned. Smith seems ready when he hits the 3, or 5 step drop. He's having to wait on guys to finish their Madden moves, and that throws everything, including accuracy, out of whack.
It'll take a little more time, but we'll get there. Be patient my friends.
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