The Dolphins surprised many of us here last night and actually made a game of it last night in Buffalo at the OLD Highmark Stadium. Some fans will blame the game on DT Zach Sieler and others will blame it on QB Tua Tagovailoa and others still on all of them and add in HC Mike McDaniel. If you didn’t watch, I’ll sum up the chain of events. With 10:20 left in the 4th quarter, the bills were punting, and and Dolphins were in punt block formation. Zach Sieler came right up the middle and the big guy dove to block the punt, but the punter got the ball off easily and Sieler and his momentum couldn’t stop and he rolled into the Punter and thw appropriate “Roughing the Punter” was made. That gave the Bills a first down in Miami territory and the Bills of course took advantage of that and scored a TD.
So now the Dolphins are down 28-21 with 7:17 left in the game. The Dolphins start the drive at the 36 yard line after a 29 yard kick return by Dee Eskridge who had a nice evening in the return game. The Dolphins drive the ball to the to the Buffalo 21 yard line where it’s 1st and 10 with 4:40 remaining in the game as the Dolphins are going in for the tie. It never happens, because on 1st down, Tua in the shotgun looks to hit WR Jaylen Waddle on short pass on the right side but QB Tua Tagovailoa threw the ball right into the waiting arms of Bills LB Terrel Bernard who saw Tua looking at Waddle the whole way. The Bills then drove for an a FG to put the game out of reach at 31-21 in what was a winnable game for us.
I’m on Dolphins twitter often and although I haven’t ventured on yet this morning, I know very well what I will see. It will be something along these lines, but this a fictitious tweet.
“Tua played a great game, kept us in it, that Zach Sieler penalty killed us”
It seems no one wants to hold dear Tua accountable. I ask all the time, when will Tua ever make the big play to WIN a big game rather than lose it, and honestly, I don’t believe we’ll ever get an answer to that question. It’s so unfortunately clear that he is just incapable of elevating his play and helping this team win when the chips are down against a good team. He’s not it, not the guy, he’s a good QB who can’t show up when you need him to. That’s his ceiling.
If you add in the fact that Mike McDaniel was brought in to soothe Tua, and to help elevate his confidence and his game, I guess that makes two guys who just can’t get it done. If you add in that our roster is a freaking joke, I guess that makes three guys who can’t get it done as Chris Grier has assembled this mess. I was a on a text thread will my buddies and my friend Scott is a Steelers fan and telling me that our team has a lot of talent. I’d say De’Von Achane is the best player on the team. I’d say Tyreek Hill on the right team with the right QB is next. Maybe Bradley Chubb on the right team is right there too. What does that say? I think we owe both of those guys an opportunity to be great somewhere else! Both should have good enough value to to get our new GM some decent draft capital. Hill may fetch as high as a 3rd, and Chubb probably a round or two later but we could sure use those picks and I’d bet a new GM would be able to use them singularly, without using two or more to get a good player, unlike our current GM who loves doubling up draft picks and squandering our draft capital.
So we’re 0-3 and we get to show the world our fancy new Rivalry Uniforms, the dark navy blue uniform with aqua and orange trim. Don’t forget to buy them all, Stephen Ross would sure appreciate it! Anyone who buys any jersey for this team right now and spends a lot of money must be crazy! Who knows who will be here next year when we clean house? Or will we? That’s the scariest part is not knowing whether Ross can actually fire GM Chris Grier, HC Mike McDaniel and in turn, end QB Tua Tagovailoa’s rein here in Miami. He’ll be on the roster because his salary is around $60M next season, but that doesn’t mean he has to play.
I do believe at some point this season if the misery continues, we should take a look at QB Quinn Ewers. Not now, it’s too early and there’s too much season left, but I do believe it’s in our best interest to see what we have in Ewers and see if maybe he’s the next Brock Purdy, but hopefully one that doesn’t get hurt as much. We know now, or at least Tua Tagovailoa has shown us time and time again he’s not the guy, so we need to find his replacement. Ewers could be Skylar Thompson 2.1 and that’s fine, at least we know he’s not the answer either and then we should draft our next QB early in the draft next year.
We gave the Bills a much better fight than the NY Jets, no question about that, and the Jets were home for the Bills. BTW, did I mention it was a warm and comfortable evening in Buffalo at around 66 degrees, so it wasn’t the cold last night that did us in. If the game is on the line and your franchise QB has the ball, you need him to tie that game last night and not turn the ball over again, and he let us down as per usghe. Does any of this mean anything for next week’s game, of course not, but I just don’t know how much more proof any fan who knows the game needs to realize he’s not the guy.
DC Anthony Weaver was the hot name to be interim HC if Mike McDaniel gets fired. Have we really seen anything this season that makes that a wise move? Our defense wasn’t as bad last night against a better opponent, but it wasn’t good, and it didn’t help us win the game last night either. I don’t think it’s a slam dunk in any way, We’ve allowed 32.3 points per game, so is that the guy that’s earned the right to be Head Coach of the Miami Dolphins, even if it’s just an interim title?
I’ve said it myself that the defensive front 7 could be a really good unit if they stay healthy. Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, and how about that exciting 2nd year player Chop Robinson who is primed for a big season? Chop has 3 tackles and 1 sack. 3 games, 3 tackles??? You can get run over and a ballcarrier could trip on your fallen body in their path and get a tackle, so three tackles in 3 games? Besides Bradley Chubb. who has 3 sacks, Jaelan Phillips, Chop Robinson, Kenneth Grant, Benito Jones, Zach Sieler have been invisible. Well, Sieler was invisible until he ran into the punter last night anyway. I know our secondary is a mess, but so is the rest of it. There’s nothing goo to see here. S Dante Trader did make a really nice shoe string tackle to probably save a TD last night as he closed quickly and dove hard to make the play. S Minkah Fitzpatrick is 3rd on the team in tackles with 22, but has he made one impact play that makes you think we have an All Pro Safety back there?
Maybe the Jets will be the elixir that makes us feel good for a week. Or, maybe the Jets will make us feel good for a different reason because if the NY Jets find a way to embarrass our team more than they have been already, in our house wearing those silly dark navy Rivalry jerseys, maybe that’s the last straw for Dolphins owner Stephen Ross and finally does what needs to be done. What I fear most is Ross solely firing HC Mike McDaniel and leaving Chris Grier in. That might send me into a tizzy, I’m not gonna lie. I honestly don’t know if I could dedicate any more time on this team if Ross tells us Chris Grier is the the guy who will continue to run this franchise, I really don’t.
GO DOLPHINS!!!
Finsmob Unleashed 
I turned the Oklahoma/Auburn game off. It’s unwatchable, both O-lines suck and I’m sick of seeing the officials stop play every other play.
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I’m starting to think there aren’t any special QB prospect coming out next year. Definitely no Joe Burrows or Andrew Luck kind of prospect. BBM might be onto something, about doubling up on the position if you decide to take one early. I would be hard pressed to put any of them in my top 20 prospects next year.
Dante Moore out of Oregon is definitely someone I’m keeping an eye on.
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lol at the Auburn HC thinking he’s going to get a call in Norman
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My prediction is PAIN!!! Lead by Bain!!!
I’ll tell ya, I do really like those two ND running backs. I purposely didn’t say love because of Jeremiyah. LOL
The best football coach in Miami has his team ready to go tonight.
every game, but do they play any road games?
CB DeAngelo Ponds and Safety Amari Ferrell, who I mentioned earlier are already making plays for IU.
BBM spoke too soon. They both F’ed up and a busted coverage leads to a TD.
keep it boring Miami
I also mentioned IU WR Omar Cooper Jr earlier. Nice couple of plays there for him.
Rich, I am not overly impressed with this QB class thus far either. At this point, none worth a top 15 pick, IMO. That’s why I have us trading down and/or taking an OT in the 1st.
Yep, I agree at this moment. I do like how Mendoza throws the ball. Very catchable. Also, Dante Moore from Oregon is very intriguing
That was a good and enjoyable 1st quarter between Indiana and Illinois.
College football = MLB, with the transfer portal its like baseball’s no salary cap
the best teams will just keep resetting their rosters
Does college football have the same protections for the QB as the NFL? landing with full body weight, contacting the helmet, etc?
I’ve been watching more college than I ever have the last few weeks and I see the QB get clobbered all the time and not a lot of roughing calls. It’s nice, lol.
WTF is wrong with the Hurricanes center?!
Commentators alluded to the D barking out commands, if true that’s not allowed, not sure why he wouldn’t complain if it’s actually what’s happening
Ah, I have the sound down so thanks for clarifying that. Three times double clutching false start, something was obviously going on.
TuaBeck sucks tonight
Indiana has been very impressive this 1st half. They’re extremely well coached.
Cristobal is awful conservative, did same shit against ND and it almost cost him
That’s what I was thinking..lol
…an apologist…oh my
wtf
why are punt coverage guys so stupid? Why run into the EZ to try and keep it out of the EZ?
Arch has found his stride, lighting it up against Sam Houston St😜
was driving around Huntsville a couple of months ago, ended up driving right thru SHSU campus, nice little town
Rich, IU’s HC Curt Cignetti is a very good coach. He always has his team ready. He’s been around college football a long time. Started out as a scout for Nick Saban.
15 years as an HC and never had a losing season.
Rich, I also like IU’s OC Mike Shannahan. No relation to the NFL Shannahan’s.
IU’s WR’s are very well coached in route running.
TuaBeck strikes again
Never been a fan of Beck
Saturday, November 8th could be an interesting day.
IU at PSU
Though, IU will be at Oregon before that on October 11th.
I don’t feel good about PSU against Oregon next week. Their offense hasn’t been as sharp as it should be against the opponents they have played so far. Allar has been less than impressive .
Mendoza looks like Tom Brady trying to run. It’s not in his bag.
Miami running game was impressive, their QB was not.
Cristobal is an idiot
been watching the Warner video on the Tua int, the last 30 minutes, not shocking MM doesn’t know how to design a play
get Warner as our OC
Tua staring down the receiver didn’t help, but MM kills us on so many different levels
Mets lose again. Is it true, if they don’t make the playoffs the Bobby Bonilla contract becomes void😜
I think they have five years left. I don’t think that Cohen is sweating over $5 million.
Stars 2 Blues 1 in a SO, 1st PS NHL game
Tua is a good/very good QB when everything is going well(blocking, running game, healthy OL, etc.). When those pieces aren’t in place, he is a very average QB. He has only shown the ability to put his team on his back on two occasions and lead them to victory. In five-plus years. If he hasn’t shown it yet, it ain’t happening.
if you trust Warner, then MM doesn’t know how to design a properly
he says each receiver has a purpose, each play has a problem defender, which needs to be accounted for
on the Tua int Waddle should’ve been outside the numbers, and the TE should’ve run an inside route to take away the Mike
Since neither of those things happened, the play was designed to fail against a decent Mike
in no way is Tua off the hook, as he stared down the WR and didn’t check the Mike
Brunskill completely whiffed on his block causing the urgency
MM doesn’t know how to design a PLAY properly
what I’m getting at is, with a different HC Tua might be a very good QB, but I’ve lost all patience with him
we need the trio including MM and Grier gone
How much does Tua pay Kurt Warner to be in his fan club?
Like I said, I’d rather have a Hall of Fame QB playing for us than a Hall of Fame QB defending our QB’s shitty play that helped us lose the game. Thank you!
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Hey M – Just curious, where are some of the other rookie OG’s taken after the great Jonah Savaiinaea on that PFF OG ratings list?
Donovan Jackson has looked pretty good for the Vikes according to fans here. I watched him one game, and he looked like good. But, most people thought he would be a good pro.
Stepping in and playing well at guard isn’t that difficult, but he is a rookie. I wouldn’t have drafted him, but I don’t think it’s time yet to do a final analysis. Let’s give the kid a chance.
I love the CBS pregame show with the throwback to 50 years ago, including Brent “you are looking live” Musberger.
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Hey M – Just curious, where are some of the other rookie OG’s taken after the great Jonah Savaiinaea on that PFF OG ratings list?
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#20 Connor Colby: 49ers (R7P252)
#40 Dylan Fairchild: Bengals (R3P81)
#48 Donovan Jackson: Vikings (R1P24)
#62 Jared Wilson: Patsies* (R3P95)
#67 Tate Ratledge: Lions (R2P57)
#71 Grey Zabel: Seahawks (R1P18)
#74 Tyler Booker: Cowboys (R1P12)
#84 Jonah Savaiinaea: Dolphins (R2P37) DEAD LAST
The above are ALL the rookie Guards who qualify with enough snaps.
Thanks M! Hopefully he gets it going and turns things around. I just saw a tweet from Joe Schad. None of our rookies have fared well so far
Anytime!
Anyone here think that in addition to the throwback unis the players should also wear all the enormous throwback shoulder pads and thigh pads too? I think it would be great!
Yes!!
Eagles with another false start TD tush push. Not sure why the league decided not to call this.
Jonnu Smith with a 25-yard reception, followed by a WILDCAT play. Stealers* up 7-0 at the end of the 1st quarter.
Aaron Rodgers just passed Brett Farve for #4 in NFL history for passing TDs.
It should be noted that the Stealers* are missing starting CB Joey Porter Jr. (PSU) and starting S DeShon Elliott (former Phin).
And starting CB Darius Slay has gone down.
Stealers* CB called for DPI, grabbing Boutte. Hehe, hehe, he grabby booty. 😆
The commentator actually said it on-air: “he grabbed booty”. His partner was like, “uhhh, yeah…”. It was funny!
“The HUGE Boutte pass”… LMAO!
These announcers are having FUN, while trying to stay professional! 😆
Drake Make probably sustained a concussion on a throwaway pass. Not being examined under the medical tent. If it was Tua, GUARANTEED they force him to the medical tent.
He then promptly throws an INT into the end zone on a goal to go down.
Why am I watching the Stealers* @ Patsies* game? For a myriad of reasons. A few of the reasons: are the Stealers* for real, could they use Tyreek Hill, how do they fare against the Patsies* (who we lost to), is A-Rod going to fail, should we have signed FA Jabrill Peppers, and was it worth it to trade Ramsey and Jonnu for Minkah?
There are even MORE reasons, but these are just a few.
If I was to do a mock draft right now, it would be all Oregon Ducks players early. LOL
They have a lot of talent out in Eugene.
No doubt! And Brian and my PSU play Oregon next week. It’s going to be very interesting…
And there’s Jabrill Peppers with the FF AND the FR.
Could have had him for $1.3M on a one-year deal.
Yea, it should be a good one.
If Dante Moore was to declare, which I don’t know if he’s considering, I would put him as my QB 1 right now. …Ahead of Mateer, Mendoza, and Nussmeier.
Dan Lanning is one helluva HC there in Eugene. I wonder if he has aspirations of going pro.
Still think we should hire an NFL-tested HC.
He’s got a good thing in Eugene.
I haven’t had a chance to see Penn St play yet this year. Just wondering if AJ Harris has been playing? I know he’s one of our favorites at CB.
Yes, AJ Harris has been playing. To me, he looks really good.
Good to hear, thanks.
Dan Lanning’s former DT Derrick Harmon is having himself a great day for the Stealers*.
And the Patsies* tie the game with the Stealers*: 14 up in the early 4th quarter.
The refs in this Raiders Commanders game are just awful
Same in the Stealers* @ Patsies* game… it’s been flag fest.
I’m watching the Oregon game from yesterday and the Ducks are lining up sometimes in 2TE/2RB set (22 personnel). I just love seeing that. Old school…
Hell yeah, man!
Stealers* up 21-14 against the Patsies*. Under 2 minutes to go.
Game over. Stealers* win 21-14 at the Patsies*.
Our Defense SUCKS!!!
Stealers* went into their 3rd game today, having given up back-to-back 30 point games (just like us).
They were down starters on their Defense, and still held the Patsies* to a mere 14 points.
Stealers* barely squeaked by, making me think they could use Tyreek Hill to bolster their Offense.
The Patsies* seem to be real to me, the Colts seem to be SURPRISINGLY real to me, and the Bills are the Bills.
If we lose the stej next week, it’s all over for us.
HONESTLY speaking, I think it’s already over for us.
Whats with all the blocked FGs today?! Crazy!
I was saying the same thing to my buddy
Jest vs Bucaneers that was an effing catch and it’s under 2 minutes and they refuse to review it.
I think for under 2 minutes situations reviews should still come from the booth BUT each team should also be able to challenge one time as long as they have a challenge left.
I’ve seen too many times a play likely would be overturned and they just refuse to review it.
So close Jets fans! So close….
The Jets have looked really good in two of their losses. We looked pretty good in our last loss. Could be a tossup. I’m going to put this in Tua’s hands and…..oh, terrible idea.
Lol
0-4 here we come. This team cant stop Tyrod
Yeah, Tyrod and Geno are old school backups that can actually win games and sometimes start for a while. Honestly, I don’t think we could have stopped Fields either.
I was wondering earlier, who can we stop? Panthers before this week but not so sure now. Maybe Saints and Falcons? I was hoping we’d play Cincy before Burrow gets back for a feel-good win but he should be back by then to pile on. Maybe they shut him down all year because they aren’t getting to the playoffs. Can we do that with Tua at some point?
Gronk with an excellent breakdown and real insight into the Cardinals/Niners game.
Whoever makes more plays is going to win
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he’s such a meathead. But he is smart financially- didn’t spend any of his game checks when playing, only endorsement money.
Yep, gotta respect that, and he’s always managed to stay out of the normal kinds of trouble that meatheads get into.
Yes. I think it’s more of a persona than who he really is.
is anyone else scarred from WordPress? When I’m texting or typing anything on my computer, I find myself back spacing extra slow now…
Try talking to their support team if you really want to feel pain….
Hahaha!
Holy shit, I figured out how to post a gif
Kong – Did that end up being a catch in the Jets game? I was watching and it definitely looked like a catch to me
they ruled it incomplete
Did they say he didn’t have control, or that he didn’t get both feet in?
Mike, they didn’t specify. Even though they didn’t say, I’m pretty sure they ruled he didn’t have both feet in when he gained control.
But on the slowed down replay, he pretty clearly gained control with his left foot down, then dragged the right foot.
Yeah, like Bri said, they ruled it incomplete, and since it was under 2 minutes, the Bucs couldn’t challenge. The Bucs even took a TO to give the refs longer to look at it and the booth still didn’t initiate a review.
It ended up not mattering, but it was ridiculous they didn’t review it.
I know it feels like a loss to kick a fg from the 2 yd line, but it’s a 6-6 game at the end of the 3rd and you go for it on 4th instead of taking the points?
It’s a very debatable decision, but I’d have taken the points.
our team? I’d take the points every time in that situation.
lol
Caleb Williams seems to be settling in very nicely to Ben Johnson’s offense. He looks really good today.
Dallas D is that bad, they look lost without Parsons
Dak Prescott is a better, more athletic version of Tua. He just sealed the deal for his team with that INT. Very Tua like. Nice Stas otherwise, the Tua apologists would be happy to present them. Completed at least 70% of his passes, so . . .
Thanks for the response Bri and Kong
This is the first time I’ve seen a safety and following free kick with the new kickoff rules.
The kicker kicks the ball off a tee from his own 20. The ball still has to get into the landing zone (goal line to 20), and it looked like the kick return team starts at the same place as a regular kick. If the ball doesn’t get to the landing zone, the announcer said the receiving team gets the ball at the 50.
So, as long as your kicker gets it to the landing zone, it’s basically a regular kickoff (unless I misjudged where the cover team is starting from).
you can also punt it, but doesn’t make much sense, with hang time no factor
Yeah, targeting the landing zone is probably easier with a kick from the tee too.
We used to see most free kicks were punts, but I imagine they’ll all be tee kicks now.
RB Najee Harris with a non contact achilles injury
Fox showing Dallas vs Chicago as there 4pm national game, who thought that was a good idea?
CavalierKong
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Gronk with an excellent breakdown and real insight into the Cardinals/Niners game.
Whoever makes more plays is going to win
saw his armed forces insurance commercial today and basically thought the same thing
he comes across Kamala like, in that he talks like his audience is in kindergarten
Are Colts really for real? The teams they have beat are a combined 1-8.
We’ll find out soon enough. Jonathan Taylor looks healthy and back to what he was, and Pittman looks like he’s back to what he used to be
Being at home, we may very well be able to beat the Saints.
We play really well at home against sub .500 teams
We may have a shot at Cincy if Burrow in not back.
It’s time for the Giants to bench Russell Wilson.
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Skattebooooooo!
Wilson sucks
Just took points off the board
I’m so sick of garbage refs
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6 point turn around thanks to Wilson. Also, 39 yards passing with 2 INT’s in the first half. What does it take to see Jaxson Dart?
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Rich, I know Dante Moore is draft eligible in 2026 as a red shirt sophomore. Do you think he will enter the draft? If so, I think he would be my early 1st round target.
He should probably stay another year since he sat behind Gabriel last year, but he may very well be the best QB in the nation by the end of the year. I wouldn’t hesitate to take him in the 1st, he’s my QB1 at the moment. Ahead of Mateer, Mendoza, and Nussmeier. Not sold on Sellers yet…
Top 5 QBs for me
1.Dante Moore
2.John Mateer
3.Fernando Mendoza
4.Garrett Nussmeier
5.Drew Allar/LaNorris Sellers
I’m kinda obsessed with the idea of drafting Mendoza
in part bc he is a local to S Fla but also I like his choices
smart enough to get accepted to Yale coming out of high school
but ended up going to Cal – a school with a strong QB tradition, then transfer to Indiana to go against top competition
he’s an impressive prospect
pretty sure NFL GMs are going to salivate over Sellers and Nussmeier when April rolls around
Allar and Moore play each other this weekend
Mendoza and Moore 10/6
Mendoza v Allar 11/8
Nussmeier v Sellars 10/11
Nussmeier v Mateer 11/29
I will be watching every single one of those matchups.
As for Mendoza, he is actually the kind of QB I really really like. Moore, Sellers, and Mateer are all more naturally gifted physically, but Mendoza reminds me of some of the throwback QBs of years past and I think he could be a very good pro.
Dolphins suck, the Mets are choking away their Wild Card chances . . .
Reds are tied with the Mets for the final WC spot with the Diamondbacks one spot back.
Reds are home vs Pirates for 3 games then at the Brewers for the final 3 games.
Mets are at the Cubs for 3 games then at the Marlins for the final 3 games
DB’s are home vs the Dodgers for 3 games then at the Padres for the final 3 games.
Reds just completed a 4 game sweep of the Cubs. Cubs got to be angry.
It’s going to be interesting this week.
Thank you, Reds for sweeping the Cubs. That went a long way to helping the Brewers clinch the division. Now on to the top seed!!
Believe it or not, but I’m a NY Mets fan myself. I’ve been a fan since the early 80’s when I was a small kid. I haven’t followed the team since Wright and Reyes, but still keep an eye on their record. My all-time favorite Mets were Lenny Dykstra and Keith Hernandez back in mid 80’s. I did get to meet Strawberry and Gooden as a kid at a Baseball card show and both were extremely nice guys. (While Jose Canseco not so much…) Who could ever forget the awesome George Foster commercial, “Let’s Get Mets-merized, today”.
I met Canseco a couple of times, what a douche
Cuban friends from high school were telling me early 80s he was juicing, he went to the closest HS south from where I went
they said the summer after HS he buffed out so quickly, only 1 conclusion you could, but they also knew him from ball outside of school
Yea, no doubt about the juicing. My favorite non-Met player from the 80’s-90’s was Mark McGwire. I used to collect all his baseball cards. It’s a shame about all the juicing back then. Even Dykstra juiced heading to the Phillies.
How does this year’s QB draft group compare to next year’s? I’m not sold on the idea of having to draft a QB next draft unless there’s a guy there I think is worth it. I’m not hearing any of these QBs talked about in that way. Maybe it’s more strategic to build your overall team next draft and go after a QB you want after. I don’t know much about these QBs, so I’m just asking
A lot will depend on who declares this year. Dante Moore and Arch probably should stay another year. I don’t even have Arch in my top 5 right now. He has a lot to improve on before I would draft him.
I don’t have a top 5, none look like NFL QBs
Well, I like making lists. LOL
2017 was supposedly a week draft for QB’s with Trubiski going #2 overall and some guy who went #10 overall, Patrick Mahomes or something like that…
Exactly, you never know. It’s definitely not an exact science for sure. I just mention who I like, I’m definitely no football scout.
Thanks guys. I don’t think you can go more than 3 years down the road. Too much changes in 3 years. But, I don’t think we need to be in a hurry to get a QB if the options aren’t worth it. I have no idea what QBs are coming down the pipe. It might be a moot point. Maybe the guys there now are the best coming in 3 years. Teams should already know these things.
Also, if there really aren’t any guys who stand out, please don’t waste a lot of capital getting a guy. Make trades. Get future picks. Use those to get a guy you like later. Pick a QB if you want but don’t waste picks doing it.
I agree.
Randy, that is why I have also been looking at projected mid and late round QB’s. We have to have Tua another year anyway and we will also have Ewers. I just think we need to add another QB somewhere in the draft. That’s why I have brought up Haynes King and the kid from Texas Tech.
Rock,
Absolutely. But, these teams are already looking years down the road on these guys, aren’t they? Maybe they actually don’t, but I’d be shocked. Sure, there are always bad decisions that are made. It’s not a science.
Mahomes, for example, was not a sure fire pick. Lots of folks felt he had a lot to learn. I don’t recall many people questioning his pick. Rodgers was the biggest “no pick” I can remember. Mahomes also sat most of his rookie season.
Sometimes if might just come down to having a high enough pick to get a top rated guy. Like I said, I’m not against getting a guy just please don’t waste a ton of stuff to get a guy whom you don’t think is it in the first place but is the best available.
Bookman, I know and no need to bring up the dang Brewers. 😉
Oh the Brewers. I remember Paul Molitor and Robin Yount.
BBM,
Yep, given Tua’s situation, it just makes more sense to wait. Especially if there really isn’t a guy there you like. I’m not a huge fan of using mid round picks on QBs if you want a high end starter. There are always exceptions but most elite QBs are 1st rounders. It almost feels like a waste of a mid round pick to get a QB, but I’m not saying teams can’t do it. Value is value. Teams are drafting traits now not players. If you like a guy’s traits and can get him in the 4the round, pick him. Just make sure he’s at least a high end backup.
I’ll simplify it. If Grier is still here for the 2026 Draft, it doesn’t matter whether we’re drafting a QB, LT, RT C, etc etc, he will FUCK IT UP!!!
Randy,
I’m significantly underwhelmed by what I’ve seen to date at the QB position in the NCAA… you aren’t alone. It’s still early, though.
I was listening to a sports radio show earlier this afternoon, and the topic of Drew Allar (QB, PSU) came up regarding the upcoming Oregon-PSU game. Somebody brought up the fact that most of PSU’s current receivers entered the transfer portal from other schools, and that it would take time for Allar and these receivers to get on the same page.
They (the guys on the radio) all agreed that we could see a new Allar this week, particularly being PSU didn’t throw their whole playbook at weak teams.
I’m certain the same could be said for a lot of other QBs this year in the NCAA. IMO, the transfer portal is destroying college football.
I think we all need to be patient on QBs this season for the above reasons alone. And I’m certainly on your bus to NOT draft a QB high if he isn’t the one. Time will tell…
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I have family and friends who are Giants and Jets fans, both 0-3. We’re 0-3 and those of us who are Mets fans we no longer in control our own destiny for the playoffs, something we’ve had since April. Aren’t sports cool?!!! 😳
LOL, that seriously SUCKS!
and what’s wrong with the jets, Giants and Mets news😜
I honestly tried to watch all of Coach McD’s presser from about an hour ago. I seriously had to shut it off less than halfway through for all the ummms, uhhhhs, and, ya know, etc.
I’m not a baseball fan, but I follow the Twins if they are winning. The Twins suck. I’ve become a MN Wild fan and watch every game I can. They have lost in the first round of the playoffs about 8-10 years and now Kaprizov won’t resign so far. Or, he’ll get paid $20M/year and ruin the team’s future. And, I’m a Dolphins fan.
Griers dad just passed away today ….
RIP, Bobby Grier.
steveccnv
says:
September 19, 2025 at 9:29 pm
…we need a dual threat QB, that has decent accuracy a decent arm and at least 6’3″
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I agreed with this 2 days ago and still agree with it today… Steve is right, IMO.
Today’s NFL what with the rules and all, TRENDS toward a QB of these parameters. If that guy isn’t available early in the ’26 Draft, there’s no need to push all of one’s chips to the center of the table.
So, the Miami olphins a Mike Mc aniel will have ha 10 ays since their last game. You think the offense will have figure out how to score? Because as you can see the is no D in Miami olphins
I’m on board with this
https://ninernoise.com/49ers-must-trade-dolphins-pass-rusher-brutal-nick-bosa-injury
Then right below that :
49ers can trade Mac Jones to Bengals for Trey Hendrickson
I don’t think enough has been made of the Warner video on the Tua, doing what he does, int
we know Tua sucks, but that wasn’t the point of the video, the HC setting him up to fail is the real issue
its quite apparent McNut is way in over his head
is Ross this clueless? Rhetorical of course