polynesian15

Has there been talks of that? If so, I'd like him in my lucky number, 15.

I agree, should've won vs. Redskins, Jets, Giants and Raiders. Hopefully, this sparks constructive change in the off season - not just more of the same. Only sad part is Smitty (likely) retiring without a ring.

As I see it, we desperately need to upgrade the pass rush. Furthermore, adding talent in the secondary and O-line wouldn't hurt. 

A bit early mate?

'Casual' seems a bit forgiving imo. I would just stick with the distinction between regular season Joe: mediocre with some bright spots here and there. And then of course, January Joe: forget about it... 

Go Ravens, make Brady whine on Monday!

"Up" seems like a bit of a stretch, maybe equally underwhelming/terrible?

Offense is horrid. Run game has been present at times but passing - ugh - how come zero progress after 8 games?!

This I need to see. Any footage of it somewhere?

Hmm, where I'm from we only joke on the first of April. Anyways, glad to hear there's not going to be any drama (potentially) drafting Bosa.

Brady was under pressure the ENTIRE game, that's the kind of pass rush we need!

Church.

I always liked his ball skills, can't get worse than Elam and Lewis.

Wright has been decent at CB, and didn't Will Davis show some stuff before going down?

According to many in the draft forum Ramsey and VH3 are hyped/boom bust. We might be better off trading back and taking Alexander/Fuller. Who knows, ultimately it'll be up to the scouts and the FO.

You forgot about the team playing the Pats, that's at the top of my list.

I made sure to put it in quotation, as there usually isn't an easy game in the NFL.

Anyways, it'll be good to kick Bill's and Brady's teeth in.

Hadn't thought about the "easy" schedule next year - nice one.

Another one might be Smitty coming back for the final contract year. Had his season not ended as abruptly as it did, he might've ridden into the sunset. Now we have one last chance at getting that MAN the ring he DESERVES!

I agree, we have some pieces at WR (Sr.*, Aiken, Butler, Givens, Perriman*, Matthews).

Z. Smith has also done things lately in the rush department along with Timmy.

Shareece Wright has also looked decent lately imo.

To me we have a serious need for a ballhawking safety, Kendrick is NO GOOD! Maybe we can get Webb to move there, otherwise I'd sure like Ramsey in the first.

+ Clausen moved and performed very well all things considered. Looks to me like we've got an ample backup in him.

Hold your horses. Most of us thought the secondary would be better this year, and that we'd be in the playoffs again.

Like others have mentioned, top draft picks aren't a guarantee for success, and something needs to happen with the coaching staff, something is and his been off for some time.

I don't think we can just automatically assume anything about next year, when we're coming of an abysmal season such as this current one. Only thing that's for sure is that...

I don't see us winning more than 2 games for the remainder of the season - we're a bad team at the moment.

4-12/5-11 tops, the wizard was right.

Well, there's pretty much zero chance at the playoffs at 9-7. Had they won tonight a 10-6 record (and possibly a wild card berth) was still technically a possibility.

This has just been a horrible year so far, I've made my peace with it. We just struggled and lost to (possibly) the worst team in the league.

It is what it is, better things ahead.

I'd say the latter, we started the year with a (seemingly) very talented roster. Injuries have taken their toll, but so have miscommunication and poor coaching. Last year we almost beat NE at home in the playoffs, we're still pretty much the same team (missing a few players but have also gotten some back from injury etc.).

Off topic - I sincerely hope Smitty will return for the final year of his contract so we can send him out in a proper way next season.

Doubt BP will be the #1 in his debut. I reckon he'll be eased into the rotation. Kamar is at least a #3 in my eyes. Now Joe is forced to spread it without his safety valve, I think Aiken's production will increase a bit (he's currently heading for ~50 rec, ~700 yards and 4-5 TDs).

Wouldn't that be something!

Like I said somewhere else on this forum, I'll spend the remainder of this season focusing all my energy on rooting against NE. They simply must not repeat, I'd take ANY team over them (Steelers and Bengals included)!

We're approaching an offseason where a lot of tough questions have to be answered along with tough decisions having to be made.

Many people on this forum like to think Flacco is great if not Elite, yet they claim he needs to play batter. He's now in his 8th season and he still consistently makes bonehead plays. He is what he is at this point, only problem is the money he is being paid.

We need to keep Flacco imo, but at a lower rate.

Pass rush or FS in the first round, whoever is most dominant/game changing.