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Observations from “Buc Hunting” and an apology for last week

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Observations from “Buc Hunting” and an apology for last week
So…yeah, I didn’t post a column last week.  Sorry ’bout that. Life kinda demanded my full attention, and I neglected a few typical things, including “Velspar” (sorry, …

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#1 · Sep 26, 12:10 PM
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Sorry for the delay, folks....

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#2 · Sep 26, 12:10 PM
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Nice recovery Z...good wrap up as usual! :)

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#3 · Sep 26, 1:48 PM
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Nice write up

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#4 · Sep 26, 2:24 PM
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Love it Z.  Are you concerned about the chunks of yardage we gave up in the pass defense in the early going?  Maybe it was a trade off to stop the run

thabks for doing this 

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#5 · Sep 26, 5:03 PM
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@"Tom Moore" said: Love it Z.  Are you concerned about the chunks of yardage we gave up in the pass defense in the early going?  Maybe it was a trade off to stop the run

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I was, and am.  Winston seemingly couldn't miss for WAY too many passes, and it seemed like they could move the chains at will...initially.

I'm also, admittedly, very frustrated with Trae Waynes.  I think him making the occasional "redemption play" actually adds to the frustration, because it keeps him from getting completely benched.

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#6 · Sep 27, 9:15 AM
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Keep in mind on Waynes he has a lockdown receiver playing opposite the field from him. I haven't seen pass distribution stats but I have to believe he is seeing more attempts coming his way. 

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#7 · Sep 27, 10:19 AM
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@"Zanary" said:
@"Tom Moore" said: Love it Z.  Are you concerned about the chunks of yardage we gave up in the pass defense in the early going?  Maybe it was a trade off to stop the run

thabks for doing this 


I was, and am.  Winston seemingly couldn't miss for WAY too many passes, and it seemed like they could move the chains at will...initially.

I'm also, admittedly, very frustrated with Trae Waynes.  I think him making the occasional "redemption play" actually adds to the frustration, because it keeps him from getting completely benched.



Pretty sure those were all scripted plays based on weaknesses they identified in their scouting report. The key is that the Vikings adjusted and shut it down for the most part. 

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#8 · Sep 27, 3:06 PM
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Great write up, I agree with most of it.  Mike Olson brings up a good point, that with Rhodes on the other side they are gonna stay away from him which means more he may need help on his side.

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#9 · Sep 27, 5:20 PM
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Please don't stop playing because you missed one week. Missing several weeks you will have a hard time catching up. There's also bonus points for a top 10 finish pet week and the end of year wager can make you a champion, just ask zerker

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@"PapaScott" said: Please don't stop playing because you missed one week. Missing several weeks you will have a hard time catching up. There's also bonus points for a top 10 finish pet week and the end of year wager can make you a champion, just ask zerker
I'm back in for this week...maybe the front-runners will space out a week or two and I can make up some ground...!
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