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1 - Well, that was a tough watch. Took a lot of discipline to get all the way through.

2 - I felt proud of the Cardinals with BA and Carson Palmer leading the way. Now I feel embarrassed. And it’s not like I can do something about it, and neither can you. I know that many of you feel like me. We are all in the same boat. We are cursed. During the week we will again use waaaay too much time thinking about this and that regarding the team, and next weekend we will again sit at the stadium or in front of the TV, with hope and dreams. And no matter if they win or lose that game or next week or next week, they will inevitably let us down again in the near future. We are doomed, and we know it, and we walk directly into disappointments and hopelessness again and again.

3 - The offensive line was good last season, and mostly with the same players as now. Losing Klayton Adams has been a major, major problem.

4 - It is really not a surprise that Brissett came back down to earth. He is not a world-beater, but he is still better than Murray.

5 - Some weeks ago I noted in some thread that Klint Kubiak could be an option as a future head coach. That looks even more attractive now.

6 - Many posters argue that the Cardinals should build up the offense before selecting a quarterback. I strongly disagree. The quarterback can make the offense work, even if the offensive line is only average to above average. Look at the difference from Murray to Brissett. You must have a good, functional quarterback, and they should do whatever it takes to get a quality one for next season. Trade 3 first-rounders for a stud. Trade up to #1 overall pick. Just do something.

7 - It worries me that Will Johnson has already missed two non-in-a-row games. Durability issues were the knock on him in the draft, and maybe all other teams were right in passing on him (pun intended)?

8 - I am not a big fan of Ossenfort. I think he is an accomplice in this mess. I read the other day that Nolan Teasley and Matt Berry from Seattle’s front office are expected to be hot GM-candidates this upcoming offseason. I am intrigued.

9 - I think it is obvious that Demercado is the best runningback on the roster.

10 - Calais Campbell, you are 39, dude! You shouldn’t play like you do. Again the best defensive lineman, and probably the only one that did well.
 

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Hiring college coaches for the OL and DL was a big mistake.

Today, I am glad we did not release Demarcado.

I hope everyone in the Cardinals organization realizes we need to put significant resources into the OL during the off season.
 

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It is beyond bizarre that Demarcado isn't the starter on this team and has been the #2 RB behind Carter and Bam Knight. I wanted to kill him after the Tennessee game, but it's been clear as day for two years that he's the best back this team has after Connor and it's bewildering how the coaching staff sees different.
 

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1 - Well, that was a tough watch. Took a lot of discipline to get all the way through.

2 - I felt proud of the Cardinals with BA and Carson Palmer leading the way. Now I feel embarrassed. And it’s not like I can do something about it, and neither can you. I know that many of you feel like me. We are all in the same boat. We are cursed. During the week we will again use waaaay too much time thinking about this and that regarding the team, and next weekend we will again sit at the stadium or in front of the TV, with hope and dreams. And no matter if they win or lose that game or next week or next week, they will inevitably let us down again in the near future. We are doomed, and we know it, and we walk directly into disappointments and hopelessness again and again.

3 - The offensive line was good last season, and mostly with the same players as now. Losing Klayton Adams has been a major, major problem.

4 - It is really not a surprise that Brissett came back down to earth. He is not a world-beater, but he is still better than Murray.

5 - Some weeks ago I noted in some thread that Klint Kubiak could be an option as a future head coach. That looks even more attractive now.

6 - Many posters argue that the Cardinals should build up the offense before selecting a quarterback. I strongly disagree. The quarterback can make the offense work, even if the offensive line is only average to above average. Look at the difference from Murray to Brissett. You must have a good, functional quarterback, and they should do whatever it takes to get a quality one for next season. Trade 3 first-rounders for a stud. Trade up to #1 overall pick. Just do something.

7 - It worries me that Will Johnson has already missed two non-in-a-row games. Durability issues were the knock on him in the draft, and maybe all other teams were right in passing on him (pun intended)?

8 - I am not a big fan of Ossenfort. I think he is an accomplice in this mess. I read the other day that Nolan Teasley and Matt Berry from Seattle’s front office are expected to be hot GM-candidates this upcoming offseason. I am intrigued.

9 - I think it is obvious that Demercado is the best runningback on the roster.

10 - Calais Campbell, you are 39, dude! You shouldn’t play like you do. Again the best defensive lineman, and probably the only one that did well.
3 How about Klayton Adams as head coach?
7 Fluke
8 Totally disagree. Beyond drafting you have to live with the coaches
9 Since he’s not a short yardage back, that says a lot
 

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Just pass blocking alone with our terrible OL gives the number one spot to Demercado. Knight and Carter couldn’t block me. He has more breakaway potential and is tougher to bring down period.
 

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after everything cado's been through he goes and drops a kick off at the goalline

if dortch wasn't there to pick it up everybody here would have watched the seahawks score a 3rd non-offensive touchdown due to cado's string of incompetence - can't wait til benson is back
 

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6. Ideally want a new coaching staff to make that decision and be tied to it.

How many more coaches are they going to go through before they have a good team? We say this over and over, and its the same thing each time. 2 to 3 years in, we need new coaching.
 

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It’s really discouraging to see a team like Seattle take a few steps back, fire a head coach and suddenly they may be the best team in the NFC as we watch them sign Shaheed to an already good wr corps.
We watch the Rams take a step back and suddenly they look back up to speed while acquiring a guy like Adams to add with Nacua.
And once again we wallow in the muck now hoping to lose for a better draft pick which we will screw up with some meaningless wins.
 

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It’s really discouraging to see a team like Seattle take a few steps back, fire a head coach and suddenly they may be the best team in the NFC as we watch them sign Shaheed to an already good wr corps.
We watch the Rams take a step back and suddenly they look back up to speed while acquiring a guy like Adams to add with Nacua.
And once again we wallow in the muck now hoping to lose for a better draft pick which we will screw up with some meaningless wins.
Yup. We thought the Rams sacrificed their future for a Super Bowl. We laughed when the Seahawks signed Geno Smith.Now they are crushing people with Darnold and Pete Carrol is long gone.
 

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It’s really discouraging to see a team like Seattle take a few steps back, fire a head coach and suddenly they may be the best team in the NFC as we watch them sign Shaheed to an already good wr corps.
We watch the Rams take a step back and suddenly they look back up to speed while acquiring a guy like Adams to add with Nacua.
And once again we wallow in the muck now hoping to lose for a better draft pick which we will screw up with some meaningless wins.
And by take a step back, you mean have a winning season at 9-8 and fire your coach.

They fired their coach bc his winning season could have had more wins…this is how out of our league the Seahawks are as an organization.
 
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It’s really discouraging to see a team like Seattle take a few steps back, fire a head coach and suddenly they may be the best team in the NFC as we watch them sign Shaheed to an already good wr corps.
We watch the Rams take a step back and suddenly they look back up to speed while acquiring a guy like Adams to add with Nacua.
And once again we wallow in the muck now hoping to lose for a better draft pick which we will screw up with some meaningless wins.
Rams and 49ers "setbacks" have all been injury related. The Seahawks have finished below 9 wins once in the last 13 years.

There are a lot of teams in other divisions that can pretend they're doing better because they get 2-4 free wins a year. None of that to be had in the NFC West.
 
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Yup. We thought the Rams sacrificed their future for a Super Bowl. We laughed when the Seahawks signed Geno Smith.Now they are crushing people with Darnold and Pete Carrol is long gone.
It turns out elite players like Stafford and Ramsey are worth way way way more than 2 1st round picks.

The Rams window won't be closed until Stafford retires.

People always balk at these trades, most 1st round picks are busts.
 
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3 How about Klayton Adams as head coach?
It’s an interesting question, Harry. In my mind, it depends on what Bidwill wants. If he wants a clean cut it seems strange to hire someone from this original coaching staff, but if he wants to give Ossenfort another chance, then it might make sense.

8 Totally disagree. Beyond drafting you have to live with the coaches
I don’t understand your point? Those two are personnel guys, not coaches.
 

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It’s an interesting question, Harry. In my mind, it depends on what Bidwill wants. If he wants a clean cut it seems strange to hire someone from this original coaching staff, but if he wants to give Ossenfort another chance, then it might make sense.


I don’t understand your point? Those two are personnel guys, not coaches.
I like what Ossenfort has done player-wise. Injuries and coaching undermined his efforts.
 

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It's scary that there are 11 tackles worse than Jonah Williams
 
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