That Steelers vs Bengals game was crazy. I caught the tail end after the Pats game ended. I didn’t realize the long snapper was hurt so I just assumed the game was over when Burrow hit Chase to tie the game. Man was I wrong. Who knew long snappers were so important? A missed PAT & a chip shot FG due to bad snaps and just lack of cohesion in the unit. They better button that up going forward. Shouldn’t have lost that game.

Then there’s the Broncos. That had to be some of the worst coaching down the stretch of that game. First off, Pete Carroll wasted a timeout to challenge the spot of the ball on a 1st down call. Granted there were 3 minutes left and he was going to lose his challenge at the 2 minute mark. But there was no evidence whatsoever that the ball was short. It actually looked like Denver advanced further than the spot they were given. Save the challenge. Who knows what could have happened in the next minute. Plus, you might need that extra timeout if Denver scores.

But then, Nathaniel Hackett does the unthinkable and bleeds the clock all the way down to 20 seconds to settle for a 64 yard game winning FG attempt. Instead of going for it on 4th and 5 with a minute left. I mean, what the hell is that? In what world does that make any sense. Just awful. You paid all that draft capital and money for Russell Wilson and you don’t let him try and win the game for you? Instead you settle for one of the longest FGs in NFL history? I could understand if there were 5 seconds left, but there was about a minute left and they had 3 timeouts. This is why so many coaches get fired every year. And if Denver doesn’t make the playoffs this season, Hackett will be on that list.

The Pats have been great at developing OL over the years. They did lose their legendary offensive line coach Dante Scarnechia to retirement a few years ago, but the line was still pretty good last year and should be on paper this season. But it seems like they’re struggling with the new concepts and assignments. They’re in the wrong spots, picking up the wrong guys, etc. They think it’s correctable, not a personnel issue, but it’s been ugly.

And as you mentioned, they don’t have dynamic weapons on offense. Their WR are respectable NFL worthy, but they’re not scaring any defenses. Bourne showed promise last year with some big explosive plays but he’s looked horrible this summer. They have two really good RBs, but you can’t win these days with just a strong running game. And this year they have no fullback like they’ve had the last two decades, so that makes it even more important for the OL to do their job.

Makes sense about Tannehill. I remember they came into Gillette last year and they were down a bunch of skill players on offense and they still almost won. Backup RBs we’re running free all day long. Vrabel is a really good coach and always has the team well prepared. I like the Robert Woods pickup if he can bounce back from injury. The Colts might give them a run for the division this year but I stopped trusting Matt Ryan about 3 years ago.

It's been puzzling to say the least.  They're trying that Shanahan/McVay style offense, but they don't quite have the personnel to pull it off.  Bill could end up having a hand in calling offensive plays if things go south. Patricia was an assistant offensive line coach before he switched over to defense, but it still doesn't make much sense.

I expect the Ravens to be better this year.  Their defense is good and they were ravaged pretty bad by injuries last year.  Although aside from Andrews and Lamar, they don't have many guys that scare you on offense.  That's their home opener, so maybe they're able to pull that one out.  Certainly hope they can beat the Steelers, although they have a good D and some weapons on offense.  They always struggle in Miami, but maybe the Dolphins take a little while to gel with a new coach. 

How are the Titans looking this year?  I was shocked they traded AJ Brown during the draft.  Did they just not want to pay him top dollar going forward?  Sounds like Burks isn't quite ready to be super impactful right away.  They always seem to be in the mix, but I'd have to think this is a pretty important year for the real Ryan Tannehill to stand up.  Great two years ago, then a few steps back last year.

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Flashflood, I could see the Pats winning 9 games after taking a close look at the schedule today, 10 tops. I could also see them winning 5 if things go sideways or don’t improve. Ultimately I think they end up in the 7-9 win range. Their offensive line play has been bad all summer in practice & especially games. That needs to be corrected if they have any shot. Usually the line is a strength, so hopefully they make the necessary corrections and Mac isn’t running for his life back there.

I noticed that over on HTGTH too. I used to post in the off topic section for various sports everyday pretty much. Now I’d be talking to myself. No action whatsoever.

This is likely Brady’s last year in Tampa. There’s some speculation that he could bolt for Miami though next season and get a stake in ownership. He was set to go there with Sean Payton until that fell apart. Also interesting note from Dana White recently that he and Gronk were going to both go to the Raiders but Gruden wouldn’t sign off on it.