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LuFins Dad

A different read on the situation. Might not be so stupid after all.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/steelers-failed-kenny-pickett/ar-BB1jHemK?ocid=msedgntp&pc=LCTS&cvid=9695c46f2a954a5d88fd615d0362cdd6&ei=15

A couple of major problems with the article -

Those 6 quarters of success Pickett had post-Canada? That was still Canada’s system. Oh, a different play call maybe here or there, but even the play callers admit that nothing really changed. The difference was execution, not concept.
They ignored the giant red-nosed reindeer in the room. Rudolph was the best NFL WB over the three most important weeks of the season. You could have signed Mason for 2 years at $5M per and signed Ryan Tannehill for similar. They still likely will sign Tannehill. The Wilson deal only haves $3.5 Million for the QB room.
Wilson is 37 and declining. He is not your future or even a bridge. Last year his play was called garbage by Schlereth for a reason
Let’s talk locker room - Seattle

. Denver - https://www.vibe.com/news/sports/shannon-sharpe-russell-wilson-attitude-teammates-1234722685/
What next? The phrase I keep hearing is “win a playoff game”. Great. Let’s say everything goes great and they win a playoff game. Where are they in 2025? No QB’s in the hopper, Wilson won’t come back for league minimum then, and he’s a year older/worse.

LuFins Dad

@Horace said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

I'm old enough to remember when Wilson was considered an extraordinary locker room guy. I guess it became clear that it was intentional branding on Wilson's part, and it wore thin.

Locker room? He didn’t use the locker room his first year with the Broncos. He insisted on a private office/changing room at the Broncos facilities.

Mik

That'll make him popular with the team.

89th

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@89th said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

I really don’t think I can watch them anymore.

The Vikings fanbase accepts your application.

If they sign Rudolph to backup Cousins, I would have more than a passing interest.

Wouldn't be back-up now! Cousins is a Falcon as of a few minutes ago.

LuFins Dad

@89th said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@89th said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

I really don’t think I can watch them anymore.

The Vikings fanbase accepts your application.

If they sign Rudolph to backup Cousins, I would have more than a passing interest.

Wouldn't be back-up now! Cousins is a Falcon as of a few minutes ago.

I just read that! The problem is that the Vikings will feel more likely to need a proven starter or draft early. If they draft early and put Rudolph in as the bridge, that’s a very short tenured gig. Frankly, pairing him up with Cousins in ATL would be a good move for him.

LuFins Dad

@89th said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@89th said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

I really don’t think I can watch them anymore.

The Vikings fanbase accepts your application.

If they sign Rudolph to backup Cousins, I would have more than a passing interest.

Wouldn't be back-up now! Cousins is a Falcon as of a few minutes ago.

And at $180M? Kirk has cashed in! What’s RG3 going these days?

Jolly

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@89th said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@89th said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

I really don’t think I can watch them anymore.

The Vikings fanbase accepts your application.

If they sign Rudolph to backup Cousins, I would have more than a passing interest.

Wouldn't be back-up now! Cousins is a Falcon as of a few minutes ago.

And at $180M? Kirk has cashed in! What’s RG3 going these days?

Knew Cousins was gone last week. He's been house hunting in Atlanta for two weeks

LuFins Dad

@Jolly said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@89th said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@89th said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

I really don’t think I can watch them anymore.

The Vikings fanbase accepts your application.

If they sign Rudolph to backup Cousins, I would have more than a passing interest.

Wouldn't be back-up now! Cousins is a Falcon as of a few minutes ago.

And at $180M? Kirk has cashed in! What’s RG3 going these days?

Knew Cousins was gone last week. He's been house hunting in Atlanta for two weeks

Yeah, but his wife’s from the area, and it wouldn’t be unusual for them to have 2 homes…

This actually puts the kibosh on my Mason to Minnesota plan. I don’t see them bringing in a question mark to start. Mason’s best chance was an honest to goodness open competition, or a chance to backup an older vet where he would still likely get starts.

There is a very bad rumor circulating that New England is interested in him as “the guy” for 2 years, though.

Mik

And now Rudolph is gone. Who the hell would want to play for Pitts if they had a choice? Is Trubisky still there?

LuFins Dad

No, they cut Trubisky.

LuFins Dad

@Mik said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

And now Rudolph is gone. Who the hell would want to play for Pitts if they had a choice? Is Trubisky still there?

I actually think there’s a chance Mason can win the Titan starting job. His overall stats are much better than Levis, and Callahan ain’t married to Levi’s. He was there when Callahan got there, and was only a 2nd round pick. If Mason outplays him in camp, I can see that happening. Unfortunately, Titans roster isn’t great, and Callahan is in a bit of a weird situation. He’s never actually been a play caller before, but he’s going to try to learn on the job while being a first time head coach? Okay….

If I was Mason, I would have been shooting for backup in ATL or Minnesota.

LuFins Dad

And if the Steelers don’t show significant progress this year? Tomlin has to go. Evidently his “standard” is trying to play fantasy football.

LuFins Dad

Though I am starting to open up to Wilson just a little… I’ve read that part of his problem with teammates is they view him as not being “black” enough. Carlton Banks is a nickname for him.

Mik

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

And if the Steelers don’t show significant progress this year? Tomlin has to go. Evidently his “standard” is trying to play fantasy football.

Yeah, it's been chaotic since Ben began to fade.

LuFins Dad

Sorry, but I’m not going to root for a Jersey. The Steelers ran their organization a bit differently. They’d sign FA, but the mid tier guys. The grunts. They would pay their own, though. Build through the draft. That was the approach. They’ve done Mason wrong

Mik

Agreed. So did Cleveland with Flacco.

LuFins Dad

Just watched Wilson’s press conference. I might be turned around. He came across as a really good guy. Snd yeah, I can see the Carlton Banks comparison. Not in looks, but in demeanor. Well spoken, intelligent, and excited. I can see where some would feel he wasn’t “black enough”.

LuFins Dad

Still think Mason deserved a shot, though.

Mik

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

Just watched Wilson’s press conference. I might be turned around. He came across as a really good guy. Snd yeah, I can see the Carlton Banks comparison. Not in looks, but in demeanor. Well spoken, intelligent, and excited. I can see where some would feel he wasn’t “black enough”.

Yet no one made that gripe about Obama. Interesting.

Mik

@LuFins-Dad said in Stupid, Stupid, Stupid:

Still think Mason deserved a shot, though.

Agreed. He was their best QB last year.

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