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Folding or doubling down on preseason takes: Vikings, Joe Burrow, Panthers, Rams

2024/9/17
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Diontae Johnson's impact on the Panthers has been less than expected due to Bryce Young's struggles. Young's benching raises questions about Johnson's role moving forward. The discussion also touches on Young's limitations and the decision to draft him first overall.
  • Bryce Young benched after two games.
  • Young's performance compared unfavorably to the least efficient run game in the NFL last year.
  • Teams can lie to fans, other teams, and players, but they can't lie to other players in the locker room.
  • There are size and athleticism thresholds in pro sports for a reason.
  • Bryce Young is an outlier in terms of size, similar to Doug Flutie.
  • There weren't a lot of players separating or windows to throw into for Bryce Young this season so far.

Shownotes Transcript

Nate Tice is joined by Matt Harmon to look back at a few of their takes from before the season started and decide whether to stay, fold or double down after two weeks of NFL action.

The duo fire off their own takes at each other and go back and forth on the Carolina Panthers (and the Bryce Young benching), Aidan Hutchinson, Joe Burrow, the playoff hopes for the Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, New York Giants, Chicago Bears, Indianapolis Colts and Seattle Seahawks and more.

Nate and Matt wrap up the show with a rookie wide receiver check-in as they evaluate the performances through two weeks of Brian Thomas Jr, Xavier Worthy, Rome Odunze, Marvin Harrison Jr and Keon Coleman.

(2:35) Diontae Johnson was the most crucial addition of the entire offseason

(9:35) Vikings will make the playoffs

(16:25) Aidan Hutchinson will win Defensive Player of the Year

(20:55) Joe Burrow might be cooked

(27:10) Rams will finish last in the NFC West

(31:40) Giants will get the first overall pick with a top ten defense

(40:10) Bears will make the playoffs

(46:50) Colts & Seahawks are playoff teams

(55:10) Rookie wide receiver check-ins

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