(10-21-2023, 08:59 AM)MoJagFan Wrote:

(10-21-2023, 08:31 AM)Newton Wrote: Eh, didn’t look very open to me on most of the routes. I would have liked to see Trevor throw it deep to him on one of those throws when he had a Step or two.

yeah I don't get it. They used him as a decoy most of the game because he drew double coverage or safety over the top. Opened up underneath stuff. He did his job. I was ticked at the focus on Agnew but he had single coverage. If Zay was playing it would have been different.

Also correct me if I am wrong, did Lawrence practice on the short week? Game plan
- Get it out quick
- Don't take hits
- Take the rest before the Steelers game.

I saw Ridley in the slot. Coincidence that Kirk scored the touchdown from the slot?  We won.

Ridley was doubled or had a safety shading his way most of the game.
He only took 2 maybe 3 snaps from the slot - Kirk was there 95% of the time.
Kirk's TD looks like it largely had to do with the other receivers pulling defenders deep and leaving him room to cook underneath/ get a head of steam with downfield blockers ready to do work. 

Game plan was definitely as you describe it. They went out of their way to keep Trevor clean with quick hitters. The ironic bit is that he ended up calling his own number and running. LOL

Ridley is great. He's going to have some big games this year. He'll have some better matchups and face some lesser game plans.
I doubt he's being a diva about that game as some have theorized. If he is he'll get over it quick. He has literally said in multiple pressers that he doesn't care about his stat line - just wins.

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