"Yes, the game was boring. Yes, the redemption arc of Sam Darnold is one of the better football stories in recent memory. Also, the Seahawks may have been one of the greatest teams in league history if you go by DVOA, but they didn't have enough brand names on the roster to keep casual fans and postgame shouters from accusing them of Tim Duncanism. You've already scavenged those narrative morsels from the game's carcass."
"This year, with Drake Maye as his charge, McDaniels did such a nice job that he was named the assistant coach of the year for his efforts. The man couldn't run a team on his own, and ended up loathed by every player under him whenever he tried. But he sure could draw up a winning game plan for other head coaches!"
Topics include halls of fame, Chuck Klosterman, taxes, and advice about losing virginity at 50 alongside reader emails. The Super Bowl was described as boring while Sam Darnold’s redemption arc earned praise. The Seahawks rated extremely high by DVOA but lacked household names, inviting comparisons to Tim Duncan-era anonymity. Josh McDaniels, once an effective Patriots offensive coordinator and recent assistant coach of the year with Drake Maye, produced a poor game plan, made no meaningful adjustments, and had an O-line that allegedly tipped play calls. Mike Vrabel called overly conservative punts and Drake Maye emerged rattled by the experience.
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