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Sep 17 2013 03:10am
need to score tds then our wins will come nice win tho
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Sep 18 2013 08:23pm
Quote (TheBlackHole @ Sep 17 2013 02:10am)
need to score tds then our wins will come nice win tho


We put together some solid as fuck drives last week, touchdowns will follow. As long as you get the ball inside their 35 points will come, and if you score every drive, even if it's only a field goal, you're going to win a lot of games. For most teams, touchdowns would be a priority. For us, given how hard it's been for us to drive in previous years, consistently putting the ball in enemy territory is a huge step forward. If we can continue that for the rest of the year I'll be very excited for next year/the year after that, when our team will start to really blossom (and Peyton will hopefully retire).
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We put together some solid as fuck drives last week, touchdowns will follow.  As long as you get the ball inside their 35 points will come, and if you score every drive, even if it's only a field goal, you're going to win a lot of games.  For most teams, touchdowns would be a priority.  For us, given how hard it's been for us to drive in previous years, consistently putting the ball in enemy territory is a huge step forward.  If we can continue that for the rest of the year I'll be very excited for next year/the year after that, when our team will start to really blossom (and Peyton will hopefully retire).


I want to loose to get qb out of the draft etc...
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Quote (TheBlackHole @ Sep 18 2013 07:53pm)
I want to loose to get qb out of the draft etc...


I want to develop Pryor, he's shown poise and promise. He improved a TON from week 1 to week 2, the guy's obviously pretty sharp. If he can continue to improve we'll have a great QB in a year or two.

Honestly, at this point I want an OT/G or a DB out of the draft; I think that's where we're weak. Our WR position isn't great, but I really like Streeter; I think he could be a solid 1 or 2 next year then we should look to the draft if none of our guys step up. Our front 7 is strong enough; we have good run D and pretty solid pass rush, and our LBs are pretty studly. If Woodson can shape up 1 or 2 of our current DBs we're looking at a reasonable unit next year, esp if we can get another stud from the draft. We'll have McFadden for a few more years, so for now the RB position is reasonable. I've already said our WRs aren't great but they aren't as big a concern as our o-line IMO, so shoring up that position with a strong young stud would give Pryor more time to develop into a passer and would bolster our rushing attack with McFadden. I think if Pryor doesn't show signs of improvement by the end of his 3rd year starting, we look to the draft board again. But spending 2 years building up our secondary, o-line, and WRs? Probably our best bet for long-term success. Another good DT or DE wouldn't go amiss either.

I don't think we need top 10 picks to improve this team. I think right now what we need more than anything is a taste of success to build a hunger in our team...we have a lot of pieces in place, let's get those pieces motivated towards improvement and get set on the path to a winning season.
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Sep 19 2013 08:28pm
ya true...but hate to pass up a qb thats that good coming out next year...and if pryor keeps the numbers up we could trade him to a team that actually needs a qb..for w/e etc...
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Sep 19 2013 11:01pm
no keep PRYOR
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Quote (TheBlackHole @ Sep 19 2013 07:28pm)
ya true...but hate to pass up a qb thats that good coming out next year...and if pryor keeps the numbers up we could trade him to a team that actually needs a qb..for w/e etc...


Fuck that, trade for a question mark QB and start the learning process all over? We have something going with Pryor ATM, let's roll with it and see how far it goes. Good QB classes come and go, and 2-3 years down the road someone else will be hot shit and if we're still in a rut at that point we'll get them. No, I think the way to go is to build around Pryor.

The thing about QBs that are "that good" is that you never know...drafting a rookie is a big question mark. Matt Leinart was supposed to be the surest thing to a bit hit when he was drafted, but he's gone nowhere. Vince Young? Nowhere. And Russel Wilson, who got drafted what, 6th round? He's an all-star. If you find talent, you keep a hold on it. Pryor shows talent, we'd be stupid to let him go after what we've seen. This might change as the season goes on but at this junction there is literally no reason to go to the draft board for a QB.
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Sep 19 2013 11:20pm
Broncos going to be ez
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Sep 19 2013 11:28pm
Broncos going to wreck our shit xD But if we can move the ball against them we can move the ball against anyone.
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