(11-06-2023, 04:11 PM)carp8dm Wrote:

(11-06-2023, 04:01 PM)flsprtsgod Wrote: I don't think you can find anyone saying that. Saying CMC is tough to stop doesn't mean he would trade those picks for him. CMC was tough to stop the last time we played him in 2019 with the Panthers too because he's a great player. In 2019 CMC had 2,392 yards from scrimmage and 19 totals TDs. I thought he should've won the MVP, but Lamar had a year too and most importantly, it likely hurt him that the Panthers won five games on the MVP caliber stats of that season. To your point, spending those picks and adding him to the SF team took a 10 win NFCC loser and made them a 13 win NFCC loser on that freak in game decimation of the 9ers QB against Philly. Which in turn goes to my overarching point that a great running back doesn't make bad teams good but does help good teams become great. A final piece, not a foundation piece.

Well, I was gonna argue with you from your initial point, but you're end point is correct.

I never said that ETN was the greatest pick.  But having a really good RB is very helpful.  

All I know is that I love this team as it's currently constructed.  Lawrence is a very good QB.  Is he as great as Burrow or Mahommes?  ehhhh, close enough.  But we have ETN who's really good.  And you know who makes Burrow even better, that damn Joe Mixon.  On top of that, we have Kirk, Engram, Ridley, and (hopefully Zay Jones) at WR.  

The only weakness we have, which is huge, is our Center and 1 Guard.  Harrison and Robinson at tackles are good.  But the middle of our O-Line is suspect.  

I just look at all the holes we had from 2021 when we drafted Lawrence to where we are 2 years later?  I mean, damn.  We are right where I would love to be for the next 15 years.  We have a legit QB, a legit HC, a decent GM (though I think he's legit), and a legit DC.  

I mean, how much more can you ask for?  This is the team I've been wishing for since 2007, but we actually have Lawrence instead of Garrard.  We're on the come up.  Why not enjoy it?  Why hate on Baalke when he's clearly putting great players in the best spots for the coaches to do their thing?

I love what's going on with this team, as a franchise the Jaguars were due for some good fortune. Who says you can't look with a critical eye while enjoying it? That's what we're here for, to talk about the team. And you're right, that damn Joe "I was a second round draft pick" Mixon is really helpful to Joe Burrow. It's a shame Burrow's career is going to be cut short because they can't figure out how to protect him. I have similar concerns about our QB but I'm hopeful they'll right that ship this season and next with better play and some new blood.

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