Another playoffs with Lamar McGrady going home early
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Lamar INT didn’t hurt the squad
His fumble did result in 7
But once again the ravens not running heavy in the first half was a dumb move
Then the drops hurt
Yeah lamar is partially to blame but don’t let others off the hook especially the head coach that never get heat from the media like tomlin with less on offense
His fumble did result in 7
But once again the ravens not running heavy in the first half was a dumb move
Then the drops hurt
Yeah lamar is partially to blame but don’t let others off the hook especially the head coach that never get heat from the media like tomlin with less on offense
Bleed The Freak
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Pretty amazing how legacies can change with just a few caught passes and touchdowns
Bleed The Freak
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This is how thin the line is between being branded a perennial loser for life and a winner in sports
Peyton Manning was getting his ass kicked for the third straight playoff series by the New England Patriots In the 2006 AFC championship.
At halftime that game was 21 to 3 and he just did a interception pick six right before halftime.
He loses that game at home his legacy is never the same. And he was very close to getting blown out. He managed to catch a few breaks in the second half as well when Reggie Wayne almost fumbled the ball and New England dropped several open passes.
Whatever Wheaties he ate at halftime he managed to pull off the miracle of his life and slay the dragon.
He goes on to win two Super Bowls and he's forever on Mount Rushmore.
That's how thin the line is between being branded a winner and unfortunately what Lamar has hanging over his head.
The problem is he just played good. He redeemed in a good second half but those two bad decisions that he made in the first half really stood out.
I think the criticism is real and deserved but at the same time he didn't embarrass himself overall but the job wasn't done.
The coaching staff did him no favors either when they didn't put the ball in Derrick Henry's hands enough. And those drops too
Peyton Manning was getting his ass kicked for the third straight playoff series by the New England Patriots In the 2006 AFC championship.
At halftime that game was 21 to 3 and he just did a interception pick six right before halftime.
He loses that game at home his legacy is never the same. And he was very close to getting blown out. He managed to catch a few breaks in the second half as well when Reggie Wayne almost fumbled the ball and New England dropped several open passes.
Whatever Wheaties he ate at halftime he managed to pull off the miracle of his life and slay the dragon.
He goes on to win two Super Bowls and he's forever on Mount Rushmore.
That's how thin the line is between being branded a winner and unfortunately what Lamar has hanging over his head.
The problem is he just played good. He redeemed in a good second half but those two bad decisions that he made in the first half really stood out.
I think the criticism is real and deserved but at the same time he didn't embarrass himself overall but the job wasn't done.
The coaching staff did him no favors either when they didn't put the ball in Derrick Henry's hands enough. And those drops too
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Mantis Toboggan M.D.
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Brandon Stokely juggling a pass into Corey graham’s hands for a pick 6 in the 2012 divisional round
Asante Samuel dropping a pick on the giants winning drive in Super Bowl 42
Robert Griffith dropping the winning pick in the 1998 nfc title game
Alford dropping the winning pick for Atlanta in Super Bowl 51
Lee Evans dropping the winning touchdown in the 2011 afc title game
Jackie smith dropping a touchdown for Dallas in Super Bowl 13 and Dallas losing by 4
Zay Flowers fumbling at the 1 yard line in the 2023 afc title game
Joey Porter dropping a pick 6 in the 2001 afc title game
Dallas Clark and Anthony Gonzalez dropping passes on 3rd and 4th down beyond the sticks for the colts in 2007 vs the chargers
Az Hakim muffing a punt return down 3 & out of timeouts with 2 minutes left for the rams in 2000
Drew Bennett dropping a pass at the New England 15 down 3 in the 2003 divisional round on 4th down
TJ Houshmanzadeh dropping the ball on 4th & 18 in 2010
It’s a near annual thing.
cleanface coney
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Because the 6'3 250 rb isn't getting any carries
I woulda came out running like 90s Nebraska
Lamar stans were gaslighting us for a month just for him to perform like this
He wasn't terrible or anything but it's year 7 for him and he has yet to put in a great performance in a playoff game
Even early career Peyton had a couple great ones (03 chiefs, 03 broncos)
He wasn't terrible or anything but it's year 7 for him and he has yet to put in a great performance in a playoff game
Even early career Peyton had a couple great ones (03 chiefs, 03 broncos)
Dr. Narcisse
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@murksiderock Not as egregious imo.. He should held the safety more, but. Not trying to go @CHICAGO on defending the int (I know it was more the importance of it for you). But it wasnt like he was just out there bullshytting like I thought on it.
murksiderock
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eye test tells you this was one of his best playoff games. He was good in this game, legitimately good...But he needed to be GREAT, and he wasnt. His two turnovers cost his team big time, and he picked the wrong time to have his worst game of the year...
His passer rating was like 28 points higher than Allen's yesterday. The best plays between the two, were Lamar plays, its crazy how he was simultaneously the best player on the field, and made the two worst plays of the game...
If Lamar doesn't turn the ball over, they are never in position for Andrews to fumble, or to chase 2 points. His turnovers cost the team...
But the growth is there, eye test proves it. He shook off those turnovers and led the Ravens back, that TD to Likely was beautiful, that whole second half he was in control...
The stats are what he was judged on prior, but they can't really do that anymore. Honestly can't feel too sorry for him either, he knows this. He's got a bad habit of saving his worst games of the season for the playoffs, and until that ends, he's gonna be judged accordingly...
I'm rooting for fam and I do think he breaks thru eventually!
Henry dropping that wide open pass in the first half is one of many mistakes. He's one of my favorite players ever but it's why I can't put him over Faulk yet---->and obviously Faulk is my favorite offensive player ever (#2 for me overall after Charles Woodson)...Poor
Should've just direct snapped to him rest of the game. Prolly would've yielded better results.
But Faulk doesn't drop that pass!
That said, not going to Henry on either 2pt conversion is one of the coaching errors Harbaugh should have to answer for. He killed Buffalo in the second half...
He's Manning reincarnated in an athletic black man with swag. But Manning is also why I'm optimistic Lamar breaks thru at some point. He had the same clouds over his head...
Lamar will get his at some point. Crazy thing is as much as he's continued to improve, he still has room to grow. When he eliminates the backbreaking playoff moments, it'll push the Ravens all the way...
Peyton had a lot of playoff exits that resemble the bad luck that follows Lamar too. Bad drops, a defense not getting takeaways or stops at all, bad game plans.
murksiderock
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This is a fact. Man the margin between winning and losing can be razor thin, you're absolutely right. These kinds of things happen every single year...
ReturnOfJudah
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And Peyton got rightfully cooked for this
Meanwhile you got Ryan Clark treating Lamar like a child with special needs
Boonapalist
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Lamar is a choker and I put that loss on him more than Andrews. But it’s shyt like that makes me kind’ve understand why some go so hard defending him.
Footballs not that serious to bring out the racism or victimhood in you
Copy Ninja
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I don't get this. It took away a chance to score. Ravens didn't punt all game and only got stopped because of turnovers. They lost by 2 points. If they don't have any turnovers they win probably by multiple scores.
Lamar is a much better football player than Tmac was at basketball though
