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Can't wait to see him especially with the way Allen is being aggressive on D. Remember Gordon was the versatile chess piece Allen singled out when he first took the job. Malik is starting to show the same traits getting looks inside and outside. Thieneman can do a little of everything. It wasn’t widely talked about but on one CB blitz from the outside not slot Devin Bush left from the middle of the field to replace the CB in coverage. He got there in time which is not something we’d ever see with Edmunds, nor Edwards for that matter. As new players are gaining experience we’re starting to see the vision for this motion defense. I don’t know what to call it but it’s the antithesis of Lovie’s cover 2.

I told myself there is no way that's happening. Then the AI search: "The Atlanta Falcons have signed defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr. to a four-year, $78 million contract extension with $46.5 million guaranteed. Dexter, originally a second-round pick for the Chicago Bears, was acquired by Atlanta on August 30, 2026, in exchange for cornerback Clark Phillips III and a 2027 fifth-round draft pick. The deal, agreed to just one month after the trade, makes Dexter the 21st-highest-paid interior defensive lineman in the NFL with an average annual value of $19.5 million. Since joining the Falcons, Dexter has been a key contributor to a defensive front that ranks in the top 3 in the NFL for quarterback pressure rate. Through the first three games of the 2026 season, he recorded 7 tackles, 0.5 sacks, and 14 total pressures, ranking among the league's top interior pass rushers. Falcons General Manager Ian Cunningham, formerly the Bears' assistant GM, cited Dexter's "power, disruption and impact" as the primary reasons for the long-term commitment."

It's all explained here and it's just crazy. In all my decades watching the game I can't recall ever seeing a team flip the Oline like that. Keep in mind Ben's not doing that against some rookie Defensive Coordinator, this was Vic Fangio. Nor was that a bad defense. Philly has good talent with lots of experience at all 3 levels of the defense. Plus he called it with Theo on the field and his 3rd string QB. Last year was Ben 101. This year is Ben 102 and it's only been 3 games. By the time we get to the playoffs we might be seeing Ben 103. Now the Jets, then Packers, will see it on film and have to spend time preparing for it. Except the next time we see these formations it might be done with a more mobile QB in Bagent or Williams which unlocks more play options. Just imagine play action to the strong side with a naked boot leg to the weak side, and a TE (at RT or from the strong side) leaking out on a route.

All possible and perhaps likely. Remember we’re the same team that stripped the ball off Hurts last year on a tush push. If it were me I’m handing the ball to Barkley behind that oline.

Having a good and fast safety is game changer to my comfort level watching games. The play where he covers 20 yards from single high coverage to keep Saquon to a 7 yard gain is the best example. Last year that would have at least a 10 yard gain if not 15

The same Hurts who threw two passes to T J Edwards on the same drop back coverage one quarter apart?

Bagent needs to start the next game. I see a lot of the media and here saying Keenum had a great game. While he played as well as you can expect a 38 year old third string QB to play it wasn’t all good. He does not have the arm strength to get the ball outside the numbers. There were far too many close plays on the few outside throws and too often Bears WRs turned into defenders. If he starts the next game DBs will be jumping those routes. You don’t want to take away throws outside the numbers because the safeties will sit on the inside routes and some will get hit hard. Bagent doesn’t have the strongest arm but it’s better than Case. He can hit those 10 yard outs better. Plus Case can’t run which removes all read option plays. Celebrate the win. Celebrate that we have a serviceable 3rd QB which is rare. Then get Bagent ready.

Agreed. There was nothing positive in the three plays leading up to that 4th and goal. Just take your gifted 3 points and go up two scores.

How was the game?

Ditto on the thoughts about Thieneman. His speed shows up a lot. Plays that used to be 15 yards given up are now 7. You don’t always see it on TV but then he’s in on the tackle with the CB and LB. Grady Jarrett had a very good game. If they can get VDB up to speed alongside him we’ll have something good inside. TJ Edwards’s listening to their huddle then intercepting the ball was awesome. Overall far from a perfect game yet we won by 20pts with our 3rd string QB. My mind is not grasping what I just witnessed.

I’ve seen enough. We made the right choice in Caleb. I think Caleb, or rather his highlights, is affecting these QBs. I saw Nix scramble to his right and throw back across the field about 30 yards into the end zone except it dropped 10 yards short.

Could have met up for a beer if I knew you were that close.

Hopefully you were able to catch the sunset. Most of the visitors leave and it’s peaceful with incredible vistas as the sun fades on the horizon

Bagent returned to practice today. Unless he regresses he’s likely to start. That’s just me reading between the lines of Ben’s press conference today. Tyrique also returns but is still limited. Ben said there is hope he’s available on game day. When asked point blank if Ozzy will play the answer was no.

Oddly I watched that ATL game all the way to the end. I won’t be surprised to see calls for firing their HC.