I think it’s fair to say all the roster atrophy had worn on him, such that he was a little more jumpy and uneasy in the pocket this year than usual, but he’s still the best QB in the league in a vacuum. Not worried at all about decline moving forward unless the knee is bad

I do not. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if he’s already started his last game on purpose for the Vikings

Im still not all that impressed by him individually but I want to see how they reshape the skill player positions before I know how I feel about the O for next year

It’s going to come down to Maye continuing to develop his internal clock and limiting opportunities to get hit. He’s got small hands; the fumbles are probably just gonna happen if he’s hit often enough

I think Im most curious to see what the changes in Baltimore bring.

A majority of my gripes come down to Nix not being a very aggressive thrower over the middle of the field. He’ll only really do it in specific contexts (front side dig, maybe a seam on 4 verts).

The Philadelphia Eagles

He can be a top half QB again if he wants to be. Think AZ was deadset on pigeonholing him into an offense that wasnt really suited for him — wouldn’t be that surprising to me if he looks solid (but volatile ofc) again with more of a gun heavy approach

Styles is a stud. Allen/Hill both make sense to me as top 50 guys. York is very good technically and instinctually, just small. Golday is a sick athlete but plays a fake position rn and I don’t think he takes on blocks well at all; not sure he’s a top 100 type for me thats all Ive seen

I know they’re strapped for cash moving forward and the QB is no good but so long as that coaching staff is there I kinda feel fine?

to be a little topical: Devon Witherspoon - Rakan technically not built like other engage supports HP/stats wise but has the best engage kit in the entire game. insane mobility and unique ability to weave in/out of fights with his dashes. can fit almost any team comp and be flexible role-wise

I want to say create 3 and 4 man surfaces under center and run at the edge players but NE has proven they’ll just fire the safeties if you do that conversely, Im curious how much SEA empty we get bc they’ve really leaned on it at times and it might help undress some of NE’s pressures

I have not really watched them yet. My 2026 draft knowledge is about 6 LBs and also Caleb Downs

No idea what to think of Mannion specifically but I kind of like that they didn’t just go with some retread hire

got 30-40 min to kill before I drive over to SF ask me anything

yes. I actually think macro wise the game is closer to that era of the game than what it had been more recently

have spent a lot of my free time the last couple weeks playing League of Legends in the new season. can’t remember the last time I was this enthusiastic about playing the game — game is in an insanely fun and refreshing

On today's Athletic Football Show, @natetice.bsky.social and @billbarnwell.com joined me to run through some lessons we can learn from the Final Four teams in the NFL. One of my favorite episodes every year. www.youtube.com/watch?v=7afw...

sonny styles is incredible I’d take him like 9th overall idc

been watching some linebackers. I want to love Taurean York but he’s built like a french bulldog

loved how the Seahawks used AJ Barner (88) to protect the edge on these boundary boots. awesome effort from Barner consistently to give Sam Darnold time; rewarded with a couple targets

another nice pair of plays: first play of the game + a 2nd and 1 in the middle of the third quarter same formation and call, QB just makes a different decision based on the defense's spacing in the box

said it on the recap show but I loved this sequence from Seattle going fast and tagging / throwing the alert "now" screen at the corner who just gave up a 50 yard bomb is devious work

in awe at how good of bait this is

conference championship sunday recap going live GOGOGOGOGO www.youtube.com/live/ys55aY6...

that is WEAK

Seahawks DBs always have the length to get a hand on the catch point. Rams DBs always a step late and an inch short

“youngest QB to start a Super Bowl, second only to Dan Marino” it’s always a Marino stat

Using Next Gen Stats tracking data for team average speed: First half: DEN: 9.62 MPH NE: 10.12 MPH Second half: DEN: 8.93 MPH NE: 8.51 MPH Snow slows the game down! In theory, will take the wind out of some of these pass rushes!

Maye struggling to throw the ball on a rope in these conditions

and there we go

we spend so much air talking about scheme when it comes to defense but the secret sauce for all the best units is always that they are rabid tacklers

broncos defense hitting and tackling their asses off

feels like a game where it would benefit Maye to just pull the rip cord and go more often than he would normally

Stidham just doesn’t drive the ball very well, especially if he’s not clean. NE DBs going to have to take advantage by making up ground to the catch point late

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Conference Championship preview! I’m as excited for Rams-Seahawks v3 as I have been for any playoff game in a while. Do or die for a series that’s been this close is as good as it gets podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

alarming how quickly I’ve shifted to thinking the Bills are a completely unserious organization

Yep. That's just six weeks but: total -20.0% (4) behind MIN, SEA, HOU run -15.2% (11) pass -24.3% (3)

what a kickass OL class man

spin zone: zach wilson to cam ward

love that he’s getting another shot already

had a blast going back through this weekend’s games (and the bright and early McDermott firing!) with Bill

Quite a quote from Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair, who was asked about his STOP THE GENOCIDE eye black after today’s game www.usatoday.com/story/sports...

incomprehensible football player

fantastic block by Monangai vs Lake on the 1st and 10

Houston’s rushing performance today makes last week all the more confusing

I think what’s frustrating and weird is that he’s developed the bozo gene, it wasn’t always there

maybe one day CJ Stroud will let a play die

Pats went drop-8 on the red zone third down in the first quarter, forced Stroud to hold it and throw incomplete. Went all the way to the other end of the spectrum with some C0 there and Stroud nails the throw.