Captain Blue

Yes but that's what I'm saying, you can criticize his actions (not pulling a player, etc) but really whatever he says tonight or tomorrow post game is not something I'm personally getting worked up about. I don't really care what he says about Strev tonight for instance. The more he plays him though (and doesn't change QBs) will increase my criticism of that move.

No argument here, I loved Richie Hall and give a ton of credit to his defensive work for our run of success.

Could absolutely be the case, we need an infusion of talent there. I do think he is not overly interested in rushing the passer, said as much last year and this year.

Honestly I know it bothers people but there are almost no coaches (and certainly almost no good ones) that are going to light their team on fire in public after a loss. This is just standard operating procedure. Definitely can criticize him for his actions or inactions but whatever he wants to repeat to the public doesn't really bother me. Coaches have their lines, and they'll usually stick to them.

My mistake

Some people complained about Richie Hall's defenses... I like Younger a lot but they looked pretty bad today. Admittedly maybe it would be a bit better if the offense did anything consistently.

Osh should rightfully get a lot of blame for tonight but also hard to watch that and not think there was simply a talent difference too so that's on Walters. We just don't have the guys this year. We are going to be in a tough situation where we are fighting for a playoff spot so need to scrape wins together, but also need to attempt to find some long term solutions, particularly at QB. Like no wonder Osh plays Collaros when he's even remotely healthy, they have no chance with Streveler at all. Which tells you what you need to know about Wilson too. They gotta find a QB for 2027.

This is the natural conclusion of our good run I guess, this year is a real fall back to earth. So many spots to replace.

Brady looks absolutely devastated

Again I used to believe that but no amount of scheming is going to overcome a QB that is unable to hit some of these throws (or know when NOT to throw it). Between that and the fact he isn't as fast (or healthy) as he was before and it's pretty clear it's just not going to happen for him.

Not going anywhere with Streveler, and I was always a believer you could craft an offense around his skillset. Proven wrong now. They need to look at the other options quickly.

Younger clearly prefers not to blitz. It is not a strategy I enjoy but it's clear that's his way and the results previously were good. Now more of a mixed bag. But again the defense was mostly fine...until it got torched at the end of the game. We are so, so screwed at QB. That is the biggest issue for me. Hogan is out to lunch but it is very clear that Streveler is not going to be the answer. Not overly optimistic on Wilson but who knows.

Loss is more so on the Hogan, Collaros and the offense. Collaros gifted them points. Offense didn't score any points the entire half. This performance was absolutely embarassing.

Defense was fine all day and then forgot how to play to end the game. Nobody close to anyone.

That was a glance of an OPI. Oh well. Another loss.

Strev can't play QB, time for a new plan there

Bad clock work here. You want to give yourself another possession after this one so you can't take it down unless you're planning to score a TD with a few seconds left.

I think Hogan really struggles to change the game plan when the QB changes. This offense is going to lose us a game. Sergio has been awful too but we are too content to settle for long field goals.

Good half despite the end there. Defense was solid, offense still a bit infuriating. Collaros has been good except he gave them 3 free points.

Listen I get that you have your schtick and want to stick with it at all costs but what you are saying is consistently misleading. Players coming off a major injury and then having another major injury - either the same or different one - is unfortunately a somewhat frequent occurrence across all sports. You cannot possibly know what happened in this scenario. Perhaps you are right and he is the result of a terrible doctor decision. Or perhaps the medical team made the best decision possible and what happened was a result of bad luck. Perhaps Walters or Osh or Schoen or pick-your-villain went rogue and overruled them all. No one here has all the info needed.

There are absolutely cases where health decisions from patients or doctors end up being the wrong decision or take a wrong turn. We don't have nearly enough info to be able to make a call on that in this situation.

Growing pains for a new OC are expected but he has had some issues with that already too. Like the week we let the half end by the time we got our play call in.

I never, ever expect to win the LDC so whatever, I'm already dead inside. Whoop them in the Banjo Bowl.

Ya I think replay showed it was our ball and then they let them wrestle it out under the pile

Refs just called that to the Riders without seeing it?