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MAD GAINZ · 11-03-2025, 06:22 AM

(11-03-2025, 03:23 AM)StickierBuns Wrote: Oh baby, watched every second. Super shocked the D showed up, where they been? And a run game? Seemed like a different team. Oh so happy to be wrong about this game.

What can I say about JJ? Its going to be an uneven ride until he gets more reps and I've always maintained that. But you can see what he can be. He's 2-1 as a starter, both wins coming AT NFCN opponents. Go into Detroit and win? JJ and KOC have the same amount of wins playing in Detroit. He's only going to get better, that's what he does.

They just need to see more games....they'll understand in time. But unevenness aside, he's ice in the clutch. His athleticism is a weapon. And he's got the team eating out of his hand. JJ gets amped up, its why sometimes he misses a few easy throws....that will change with MORE REPS. He just needs to play more, its that simple. But look around the NFL yesterday: so many bad throws by really good QBs. Its not just JJ...its the position. But he's a special leader.

Biggest change I saw in the defense was Van Ginkel. I truly believe he's the straw that stirs the drink for our D. Is it a coincidence our two best defensive efforts this season are the two games he's played?

StickierBuns · 11-03-2025, 07:49 AM

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Zanary · 11-03-2025, 09:22 AM

Here's the biggest thing I can say, after a little time to digest things and enjoying a ton of bobbleheads having to eat crow:

the team, FINALLY, got to show what they were built to be. JJM brings swagger and a ton of confidence when he's in there, and will be getting more 'seasoned' with every game. The o-line had some lumpy moments, but were finally getting cohesion as a unit; this is a big change from the patchwork reality we've been living. The defense put its personality on like a day-glow hoodie, basically telling the Lions that they intended to spend the game in their backfield. Our young, fearless kick returner and our badass kicker continued to be their solid selves.

Ladies and gentlemen...and, fellow big hairy oafs...we just met the 2025 Minnesota Vikings.

purplefaithful · 11-03-2025, 09:55 AM

(11-03-2025, 06:22 AM)MAD GAINZ Wrote: Biggest change I saw in the defense was Van Ginkel. I truly believe he's the straw that stirs the drink for our D. Is it a coincidence our two best defensive efforts this season are the two games he's played?

I thought it was Cashman, but its truly Van Ginkel.

MaroonBells · 11-03-2025, 09:59 AM

(11-03-2025, 06:22 AM)MAD GAINZ Wrote: Biggest change I saw in the defense was Van Ginkel. I truly believe he's the straw that stirs the drink for our D. Is it a coincidence our two best defensive efforts this season are the two games he's played?

Van Ginkel is clearly a big part of our defense, but guys like Hargrave played much better in this one too.

pattersaur · 11-03-2025, 11:02 AM

(11-03-2025, 09:59 AM)MaroonBells Wrote: Van Ginkel is clearly a big part of our defense, but guys like Hargrave played much better in this one too.

Biggest mystery of the game for me. He balled out. What changed

purplefaithful · 11-03-2025, 11:04 AM

(11-03-2025, 11:02 AM)pattersaur Wrote: Biggest mystery of the game for me. He balled out. What changed

At some point you gotta think professional pride kicks in...

supafreak84 · 11-03-2025, 11:27 AM

(11-03-2025, 11:04 AM)purplefaithful Wrote: At some point you gotta think professional pride kicks in...

Me thinks it has to do with 10 days of Flores ripping their asses in practice and the fact that this was as close to a "must win" game as it gets this early in the season and the players knew it and played like it. Let's see if they keep that effort and focus against Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and company this weekend

StickierBuns · (This post was last modified: 11-03-2025, 11:31 AM by StickierBuns.)

(11-03-2025, 11:27 AM)supafreak84 Wrote: Me thinks it has to do with 10 days of Flores ripping their asses in practice and the fact that this was as close to a "must win" game as it gets this early in the season and the players knew it and played like it. Let's see if they keep that effort and focus against Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and company this weekend

Its big to be 2-0 in the division with both of those games coming on the road. 4 games left against the NFCN and 3 of them at U.S. Bank. Just 1.5 games back of first now.

MAD GAINZ · 11-03-2025, 01:14 PM

(11-03-2025, 11:30 AM)StickierBuns Wrote: Its big to be 2-0 in the division with both of those games coming on the road. 4 games left against the NFCN and 3 of them at U.S. Bank. Just 1.5 games back of first now.

Stop teasing me... Naughty naughty lol