Bengals vs Chiefs: What a terrible way to end a playoff game.

I like the way the rams did it against the saints.  Now THAT is the way to end a championship game.

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I’m wondering how the mcvay coaching tree did this year.    I know the Bengals coach has done well, obviously.   The vikings guy did well.    How about the others?

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Just my opinion, but i think the WR group in general except for Kupp is mediocre.

I dunno if they can upgrade, but Kupp needs some help.

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Nfl-celeb-media-heads never emphasize this:

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“You know all that next-man-up stuff? That’s just coach-speak,” said Steve Mariucci, former coach of San Francisco and Detroit, speaking generally about losing star players. “That’s like false bravado sometimes. The next man up isn’t as good as the guy he follows, OK? That’s the reality of it. When you’ve got a lot of next-men-up, you’re going to get your butt kicked. Let’s face it. Let’s talk real here.”

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I have often wondered why?  Why do they consciously avoid talking about injuries and their impact?    I mean it is sooo obvious its a media policy.

Maybe the  NFL-suits just dont like the idea of talking about negatives like injuries.

Whatever it is, its a media-policy.   Do not talk about injuries, do not blame losses on injuries.    Maybe its a capitalism thing.   “Dont play the victim”   I dunno.

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An OLineman started every game?   On ‘this’ team?   Amazing.

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Man, I dunno what to expect next year.   I just dont know.

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Ive always been surprised there isnt more of this in the NFL.   Such a collision-sport.

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InvaderRam wrote:

he’s a stopgap. i don’t understand why anyone would think he’s a long term solution.

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Yeah, Big-Media loves him.  Absolutely loves him.  He’s Elvis.

Gets the big ratings, for some reason.

He’s obviously got some real football-talent.   And if you give him protection and a running game, like most talented-QBs, he will win, and he’ll mix in some big-time passes.    And in some ways he’s a fun locker-room guy.  In some ways.  Enthusiastic, childlike, etc.

But he has not proved to be an  unselfish, good, Leader, over time.  And if you listen close to his interviews, you can see the hints of selfishness.  He said something about ‘showcasing his talent’ recently.   Thats not something i want my QB to think about.  Its not a team-first mentality.

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Its an NFL win, so no complaints.   Everyone looked good.

But….man, Denver looked like they never came out of the dressing room.  I’ve never seen such lame, listless tackling.

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Sigh.   We are thinking of you.

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Well, I expect the Rams to implode Monday Night.   Cant see a way to victory in this one.

I’m just hoping for a decent first quarter.  Maybe the defense can do something.

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Well, I guess I’m the only one not all that surprised at what Baker did.    I’ve always thought he was good at ‘winging it.’   His problems come in as the games pile up and he has to actually lead and study, etc etc.

Still, it was a game worth remembering in a season from hell.

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We will rally around Baker Mayfield, and play disastrous football.

The Rams won the Super Bowl

last year.

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