NFL 2020: Week 9

Props to Mullens though. Taking the practice squad into a real nfl game is tough.

Watched the highlights of the game, specifically to see if there was any mention of Kevin White throughout the game. At the end of the 3rd quarter, Aikman pointed him out on the left side of the formation, and the play was a run to the right. That was literally the only mention of him, and, checking the stats, while stars like River Cracraft and JaMycal Hasty caught a few passes, Kevin White's stat line is missing.

That is one quality first-round pick.

Kevin White played 7 snaps.

River Cracraft played 51.

Cracraft was actually the WR2 across from Richie James, probably because Trent Taylor is 5-8 180lbs and so the bigger Cracraft made more sense to have on the field on running downs. Taylor had 33 snaps.

White's snap count was the lowest of all offensive players who made it onto the field, including other guys who were rotated into the game late to get some garbage time game experience.

Kendrick Bourne once again tests negative for COVID, so making the whole 49ers WR corps stay home last night was just for funsies.

*Legion* wrote:

Kevin White played 7 snaps.

River Cracraft played 51.

Cracraft was actually the WR2 across from Richie James, probably because Trent Taylor is 5-8 180lbs and so the bigger Cracraft made more sense to have on the field on running downs. Taylor had 33 snaps.

White's snap count was the lowest of all offensive players who made it onto the field, including other guys who were rotated into the game late to get some garbage time game experience.

So what you're telling me is Kevin White didn't catch a ball on 7 snaps, and River Cracraft didn't catch a ball on 49 snaps, meaning Kevin White had a much better game.

Cracraft caught two passes on five targets, meaning there were three targets where he failed to deliver. Kevin White? Didn't have a single target where he failed to catch the ball. Clearly, he's the superior prospect.

Is it just me, or does "River Cracraft" sound like a brand of canoe?

Also, I think you're just making that up. No such person actually exists, much less an NFL receiver.

I don’t get the last name either. Did they start spelling it have a brain fart in the middle and then start over??

MilkmanDanimal wrote:

Cracraft caught two passes on five targets, meaning there were three targets where he failed to deliver.

Including dropping a sure-fire touchdown, one of the first half swing plays that might have allowed the 2nd half to be a competitive game still.

Kevin White? Didn't have a single target where he failed to catch the ball. Clearly, he's the superior prospect.

Even jokes aside, I would like to have seen White take a stab at that end zone fade that Cracraft dropped. I mean that's exactly the sort of thing a big, long-armed WR is supposed to be for. But no, they send the white boy named like a jet-ski out there.

Enix wrote:

No such person actually exists, much less an NFL receiver.

Nobody is confusing him with being an NFL receiver, I assure you.

Packers won but dunno if I can take anything away from that game besides Davante Adams being good (already knew) considering the 49ers had 80m~ worth of cap space out.

Preston Smith finally did something that the commentators actually had to say his name out loud. Honestly first time I've heard his name all year.

Jaire Alexander went out with what looked like a concussion so hopefully he's actually ok.

Next game.... Jags. Maybe also a team fielding a NCAA lineup.

jowner wrote:

Next game.... Jags. Maybe also a team fielding a NCAA lineup.

To recycle a joke I made before the season:

PACKERS: "It was a good win for us, but it's unfortunate they had to play with a bunch of replacement players"

JAGUARS: "Those were our regular players"

Jake Luton, 73 yard TD to Chark on 3rd play.

Say hello to the new Jaguars franchise QB.

EDIT: With the team now up 7-0, a Jags fan on Reddit wrote, "STOP THE COUNT!"

*Legion* wrote:

Luton,

Just like one of my favorite joke accounts on Twitter.

Jags didn't stop the count fast enough. Watson hits Cooks for 57 yard TD on Texans' first play from scrimmage.

Cool it's gonna be an NFL Blitz game. It's 7-7 and the game clock has only used up 90 seconds.

McCaffrey back, Panthers up on Chiefs after 1st.

Kyle Allen just got his leg destroyed and is about to be replaced by... Alex Smith.

Rat Boy wrote:

Kyle Allen just got his leg destroyed and is about to be replaced by... Alex Smith.

I feel bad for Dwayne Haskins. Hard to see any narrative where the Football Team, Snyder, and Rivera aren’t just giant racists who won’t give a black quarterback a chance to grow and develop

staygold wrote:

I feel bad for Dwayne Haskins. Hard to see any narrative where the Football Team, Snyder, and Rivera aren’t just giant racists who won’t give a black quarterback a chance to grow and develop

As much as I would like to pin everything on Snyder, Dwayne Haskins' biggest problem is Dwayne Haskins.

Haskins is on his way to going down in history as another high draft pick with tons of talent who wouldn't put in the work once they made it to the league.

staygold wrote:
Rat Boy wrote:

Kyle Allen just got his leg destroyed and is about to be replaced by... Alex Smith.

I feel bad for Dwayne Haskins. Hard to see any narrative where the Football Team, Snyder, and Rivera aren’t just giant racists who won’t give a black quarterback a chance to grow and develop

Is this the Hot Take thread?

staygold wrote:
Rat Boy wrote:

Kyle Allen just got his leg destroyed and is about to be replaced by... Alex Smith.

I feel bad for Dwayne Haskins. Hard to see any narrative where the Football Team, Snyder, and Rivera aren’t just giant racists who won’t give a black quarterback a chance to grow and develop

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Speaking of the Panthers, I'm calling an upset alert. Carolina is playing pretty well this afternoon, and the Chiefs look horrible.

Edit: Right after I typed this, Joey Slye just doinked it from 51. I really don't think the Panthers will pull it out -- happy to be wrong! -- but KC needs a little more Chiefs and fewer Chefs.

Teddy just put them on his back to cut it to 2.

Anyone consider that there might be a Wamapoke Curse on the Washington Football team?

My god did the Jags get ref hosed in this game. I mean they're 1-6 and not relevant so who cares, but a couple of really egregious calls in this game that happened to be on pivotal plays.

If Minny makes the playoffs I'll be talking bout Dalvin Cook for MVP.

Oh boy, Bolts. Oh boy.

What do you root for tonight?? Tie?? Brady trips over his snake oil and is out for the season?? Sean Peyton swallows his mask yelling at a ref?? AB runs on the field naked and high??

TheGameguru wrote:

Anyone consider that there might be a Wamapoke Curse on the Washington Football team?

It wouldn't surprise me in the least if that locker room was swarming with raccoons.

I'm a big fan of waiting for Taysom Hill to make an appearance. Every snap he takes is $500k being thrown at him.

He's going to run the ball. I'm screaming at the TV.

He runs the ball.

Ugh

garion333 wrote:

I'm a big fan of waiting for Taysom Hill to make an appearance. Every snap he takes is $500k being thrown at him.

That's high-end closer money in baseball.

Rat Boy wrote:
garion333 wrote:

I'm a big fan of waiting for Taysom Hill to make an appearance. Every snap he takes is $500k being thrown at him.

That's high-end closer money in baseball.

At least they do something in meaningful moments.