Galian Beast
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Best team we've played all year and I think we could have put up 50 on them. Dak did everything he could to give this game away early, but I'm certain that because of the W, people will give him undue credit. 1 Interception, 2 fumbles, 1 fumble lost, and he was erratic throughout the game.
The game ball in my mind has to go to Marinelli who gets the nod over Linehan who while calling a good game, was entirely unbalanced for the first half and into the second. Marinelli however, did not allow a slumping Aaron Rodgers to make this team look like they have in the past with underperforming QBs. His defense has quietly been outstanding all year.
That brings me to Ezekiel Elliott, after 6 games the idea that some people didn't want to draft him is just mind boggling to me. He was clearly the best player in the draft and clearly the player that could help us the most. 703 yards rushing through 6 games, he is officially on pace to surpass Dickerson. At his current pace, he will have 1874 yards rushing. I think if he stays healthy, we may have the first 2000 yard rookie rusher on our hands. The Packers had easily the best run defense in the NFL, at least on paper this week. We have some tough run defenses ahead, but I would say with Romo in the lineup, teams will not have the ability to stack up against the run. I was pleased to see Dak go long a couple times today, the disconnect with Butler was entirely on Butler.
Speaking of receivers, how about Cole Beasley. Many of us were also in this kid's corner while others were not. He has quietly become a top receiver and a top slot receiver in the NFL. He isn't like Elliott in the sense that Elliott is a total package, but Cole knows what he does well. He gets open, he catches the ball easily,he gets yards after the catch... Glad we signed him, as this is turning into one of our better contracts.
The defensive line still needs to get better. Wasn't really pleased with what they put out there today. We're going to need to score some points out there to beat some teams with firepower. I hope Gregory can come in late in the season and help us in the post-season. Maybe that is asking too much though.
The game ball in my mind has to go to Marinelli who gets the nod over Linehan who while calling a good game, was entirely unbalanced for the first half and into the second. Marinelli however, did not allow a slumping Aaron Rodgers to make this team look like they have in the past with underperforming QBs. His defense has quietly been outstanding all year.
That brings me to Ezekiel Elliott, after 6 games the idea that some people didn't want to draft him is just mind boggling to me. He was clearly the best player in the draft and clearly the player that could help us the most. 703 yards rushing through 6 games, he is officially on pace to surpass Dickerson. At his current pace, he will have 1874 yards rushing. I think if he stays healthy, we may have the first 2000 yard rookie rusher on our hands. The Packers had easily the best run defense in the NFL, at least on paper this week. We have some tough run defenses ahead, but I would say with Romo in the lineup, teams will not have the ability to stack up against the run. I was pleased to see Dak go long a couple times today, the disconnect with Butler was entirely on Butler.
Speaking of receivers, how about Cole Beasley. Many of us were also in this kid's corner while others were not. He has quietly become a top receiver and a top slot receiver in the NFL. He isn't like Elliott in the sense that Elliott is a total package, but Cole knows what he does well. He gets open, he catches the ball easily,he gets yards after the catch... Glad we signed him, as this is turning into one of our better contracts.
The defensive line still needs to get better. Wasn't really pleased with what they put out there today. We're going to need to score some points out there to beat some teams with firepower. I hope Gregory can come in late in the season and help us in the post-season. Maybe that is asking too much though.
