(11-13-2023, 10:00 AM)SuperJville Wrote: I agree the line needs to be better. 

I am just not prepared to say Trevor doesn't deserve any criticism because of the line.

Most teams have weaknesses on the line. A Franchise QB can usually overcome that generally speaking.  I am afraid that it's becoming one of those things where everything needs to be perfect for him to thrive. 

Is he changing the protections enough? is he audibling into better plays? Is he seeing the pressure early and helping his offensive line out with his legs?  I

He overcame a lot of that last year and so far this year. Goes back to the play-off loss to the Chiefs though. The moment you face a quality front four? Party's over. You can only mask and get away with so many play calls and designs. 

The defense has been great enough this year. I'll agree with you on this. Last year though? It was the other way around. That's why Trevor's numbers were higher in TD's Vs. this year. He's not needing to score 2 - 4 TD's every week to win it. 

So, we'll see. Again, my biggest thing is this. Is he perfect? No. We can all agree his rookie year was trash. We had an entire implosion with the coaching staff at that time. It was a mess. Last year? We started off 2 - 6 and then went onto win 7 games, gain a divisional title and pull off a pretty crazy comeback play-off win at home. 

This team is still learning and growing in year two with Pederson. All I care about is culture and wins. All's well if they beat the tacks this Sunday and get up to a 7 - 3 record. Which they can do. As they've already proven it last year and again this year after starting off 1 - 2. 

We got handled by a great team yesterday though. I'll eat my crow. I was overhyped and foolish. The 49ers are still very much the class of the NFC and it'll probably be them and the Eagles duking it out for the Superbowl appearance from their conference. 

I'll also say this. Regarding the pressure and QB play. Purdy was basically smothered when he hit Kittle in the 2nd half opener for a TD. Lawrence had similar plays he made in London against the Bills. He just didn't have that same luck yesterday against a stout front four. 

[BLEEP] happens. I am just going to continue to trust the process. Remember where we come from. Still plenty of football left with eight games and there's always room for improvement. He could just as easily get streaky and start doing [BLEEP] like 250+ YPG, 2+ TD's per game and maybe have one game where he turns it over from here on out. 

As long as we're winning? Fine by me.

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