The good news is Bland might not be washed?

[8FOR!3]

It was depressing watching him get burned like burnt toast earlier in the season right after paying him big bucks. But this week I saw the old Bland. Didn’t get the pick but there were probably at least 3 or so times when he was right there. Did ya’ll notice that too? Who was he covering? Was it poor receiver play or was it better safety play/better pass rush/better defense in general from the rest of the team? Gives me some hope that maybe even Diggs can look like a player again this season.

 

[Chasing6]

It was depressing watching him get burned like burnt toast earlier in the season right after paying him big bucks. But this week I saw the old Bland. Didn’t get the pick but there were probably at least 3 or so times when he was right there. Did ya’ll notice that too? Who was he covering? Was it poor receiver play or was it better safety play/better pass rush/better defense in general from the rest of the team? Gives me some hope that maybe even Diggs can look like a player again this season.

He was never washed.

 

[maryquality]

He was never washed.

Agree. It's amazing what having a "semi-decent" d-line can do for the secondary!

 

[Chocolate Lab]

Players have bad games, it happens. Doesn't mean the player sucks.

 

[John813]

He probably came back too soon from injury.

 

[DIAF]

Bland's been getting better for the past month or so even before Quinnen and Overshown

 

[Coogiguy03]

Hell he sure took one hell of a shower against the cardinals, but against the Raiders, OOOOOH man that cat was dirty as can be!!!!!!

 

[Chasing6]

Agree. It's amazing what having a "semi-decent" d-line can do for the secondary!

Complimentary football.

 

[8FOR!3]

He was never washed.

Well that’s kind of my point. Some people were concerned he might be and it’s becoming pretty clear he’s not.

 

[DoctorChicken]

He shockingly looked better when we had a pass rush. Crazy how that works.

Also he's a man corner playing in a zone scheme.

 

[G2]

People forget that the entire unit needs playmakers at as many positions as possible.

 

[TequilaCowboy]

I think what happened is Geno Smith. Geno played like the Geno we know and loved. Shotgun arm, ball within a 10 ft radius. And it was the Raidahs, can’t believe they managed to win two games.

But I still think he is best suited for slot CB. Works better when his back is not to the QB. And it was said earlier, defensive line pressure is a DB best friend.

 

[Chocolate Lab]

He probably came back too soon from injury.

Something nobody has talked much about is how the bye week probably did many of these guys a lot of good physically.