Things to consider upon last night's ending

[mcaj22]

Originally Posted by ThaVirus

This isn't true.

After Manning scrapped Kubiak's offense and started going no-huddle, they started moving the ball. Manning is still the same guy; he's just playing behind a much worse offensive line in an offensive system that doesn't match his strengths.

With their defense and Manning doing his thing, they're a 13 win team. We barely lost to them in a game in which we gave up 5 turnovers. Seriously. We gave them the ball twice backed up behind our own 20 and another on our side of the field with DAT's fumble and still only allowed 24 points. Our defense is top notch and will stifle all but the very best of offenses.

Do you honestly expect to see another game this season in which we commit 5 turnovers?

but our offense, mainly the QB/HC is playing defense against our elite defense. Thats how we are going to lose the games we lose this year; our inconsistent offense.

[ThaVirus]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

but our offense, mainly the QB/HC is playing defense against our elite defense. Thats how we are going to lose the games we lose this year; our inconsistent offense.

Oh, no doubt about it. There are a couple inescapable truths we'll need to come to terms with: the fact that Andy Reid and Alex Smith are who they are at this point. Reid is going to call some absolutely masterful games from time to time. Most times he'll be decent and throw some real head-scratchers in there just to confound us. Alex is limited. He just is. He's never going to put the team on his back and as long as he's QB we'll always lose these shootouts and close games with great teams more often than not.

But..

We're still healthy.

Our defense is monstrous. The run defense last night was ****ing incredible. Jaye Howard is a load, DJ being back is invaluable, Houston is the best pass rusher in the league, Peters has the opportunity to be a top 3 CB by season's end, and role players like Mauga, Devito, and Abdullah are really stepping up.

Our offensive line is young, but capable and primed to get better.

Maclin, Kelce and Jamaal are every bit as good as advertised.

There are reasons to be optimistic...