The Herd with Colin Cowherd - The Richard Sherman Podcast - NFL Week 9 Reaction: Cowboys-Eagles, Seahawks-Ravens, Dolphins-Chiefs, Giants-Raiders

Episode Date: November 6, 2023

Richard Sherman reacts to Week 9 in the NFL. Richard breaks down the Seattle Seahawks getting blown out by the Baltimore Ravens and whether it changes his outlook for either team (1:50). Are the Miami Dolphins truly legit after their loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, which made Miami 0-3 vs winning teams (6:00)? Are the Philadelphia Eagles the best team in the NFL after getting past the Dallas Cowboys (13:15)? What did Richard make of CJ Stroud's electric performance (16:45)? (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements.) #volume #herdSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Got my guy Mitch Eisenstein. Mitchell. kind of a weird week. That was a rough one for Seattle, man. I don't... A lot of excitement going into this week, and I think they got to see what I got to see the other week. When my Detroit Lions trotted into Baltimore

and got absolutely annihilated, this was more of the same, Richard, 37 to 3. Did you see this coming? No, Mitchell, I thought Seattle's defense has been playing really well. They've been getting after the quarterback. They've been stopping the run, so I did not have Baltimore running for almost 300 yards against them, rushing for almost 300.

I mean, that was pretty insane. That was pretty insane. Keaton Mitchell comes out of nowhere, has a huge game. And Gino, I mean, people are going to blame this one on Gino, and I'm not sure it's all Gino. You know, he made some uncharacteristic plays, no question. But that offensive line, I mean, the Baltimore defensive line was getting after them from the first snap.

He was under duress, majority of the game. I think they didn't give themselves really of a chance. They didn't give him a chance to be effective. Baltimore deserves a ton of credit. I mean, now they're, Lamar's 18 and 1 versus NFC. They look like a team that's going to be really tough to beat come January. They do. And everyone debating whether Lamar Jackson should have been paid the amount of money

he was paid this offseason, I think they're quietly coming to understand why he wanted so much money. This guy looks like his MVP form. I know his stats weren't off the charts, but very efficient game from him, 21 of 26 for 187. He got it done on the ground. I mean, 60 yards rushing. That was all in the first half. I mean, they sat him in the fourth quarter. This Baltimore Ravens team is starting to look like a juggernaut, at least against the NFC. Now, let's see if they can do it in conference, in division against the Browns next week. Well, let's talk more about the Seahawks, because I know we got a loyal Seahawk following on this podcast, Richard. How worried are you after this loss?

I mean, they get the commanders next week. But how big of a setback is this game for this team? I mean, it's kind of demoralizing. It's really demoralizing. I mean, they've taken a lot of East Coast trips this season, and they've had decent success. But this is the most lopsided game since Pete's first year as a coach. Well, since 2017, my apologies.

And they only got six first downs. They were outgained 515 yards to 151. That's insane. Gino has eight turnovers in the last four games. It's one of those things that you got to, you got to find some answers. Now, this Baltimore defense deserves a lot of credit. They've been playing really well this season.

I mean, we talked about what they did to Detroit. They outscored Detroit in Seattle, a combined 75 to 9. Mitchell, 75 to 9. They've held four opponents. to single digits. I don't think they've given up 10 touchdowns on the season. And so you've got to give them a lot of credit, but Seattle has to find some answers

because that offensive line has looked really bad, worse and worse and worse since that Cincinnati Bengals game. And that's where a lot of the issues are. You know, you've got all the skill players in the world. They've got a lot of talent on the offensive side, but you can't enjoy that talent because, you know, is under duress and you can't find guys. And so defensive,

I thought, you know, I mean, they got to play better against the run. They had been playing well against the run. They got Leonard Williams. You thought it could only get better. And, I mean, you saw what it was. Almost 300 yards on the ground for Baltimore. They got to find some answers. This to me was a replay of the Lions game, man.

It kept getting worse and worse and worse and worse and worse. And to your point, Richard, the Seahawk offensive lines got to get it together. Gino Smith, eight turnovers in the last four games. that is not what you're used to up in Seattle. Normally he's very conservative with the ball in the hands, a guy that just gets things done, you know, and he hasn't looked right the last couple games. But you know what?

They get the commanders next week. Hopefully they can bounce back. This Baltimore Ravens team looks very for real. I expect them to continue to rise up your power ranks, Rich. They are a team to be reckoned with, and they play the Browns next week. Let's go across the pond of Frankfurt, Germany. Richard, this is the first time in NFL Bank,

game has been played in Frankfurt. The NFL has made a huge effort at playing overseas this year. And it's pretty cool outside of the fact that the game started 930 in the morning, 630 year time. This was arguably the game of the week. Kansas City Chiefs against the Miami Dolphins. The dolphins go to 0 in 3 against teams above a 500 record, are 6 in all against teams with losing records.

We called it last week going into this game. This is a huge test for them. and they came up short against a very formidable opponent in the Chiefs. Richard, the Dolphins. Let's talk about the Dolphins. Where do you see this team in the next couple weeks? Can they get right? Because right now they just look like they're beating up on bad teams.

Yeah, I mean, that's the concern. And that was my concern going into this game. And the reason I didn't feel comfortable picking them because they just don't play well against good teams. And it happened against Buffalo. We all saw that game. I mean, they played better in this game, but at the end of the day,

you got to find a way to beat the Chiefs and to beat the Buffalo Bills in order to show that, hey, we're legitimate contenders. Until then, they aren't legitimate. They're tiered below the rest of these legitimate contenders. And Tua had a bit of a rough game. Couldn't handle the snap,

kind of a missnap on 4th and 10. But, I mean, even Patrick Mahomes looked a little off. this game. I don't know if it was the travel or whatever it was. You know, he's been sick. But their defense is what's guiding them through this season. Their defense was outstanding. Mike Edwards played a really good game.

I mean, he's been a great addition. We've talked about all the talent that they've got. They're playing man coverage. They're getting pressure on the quarterback. They were able to corral Tyreek. only eight catches for 62 yards in that costly fumble. And, you know, I just don't, I don't have the answers to why they're struggling so bad. You know, I mean, these aren't prime time games.

So you can't say the bright lights are getting them. But maybe they just aren't the team that we've made them out to be after those, you know, great wins they had against bad teams. Well, on that other side, the chiefs, this team has taken a new identity. They were, I don't want to say they're stagnant, but it's not what we're used to seeing. I mean, their leading receiver was Noah Gray with three receivers. receptions for 34 yards. I mean, that's relatively unheard of for these chiefs.

Normally they're used to throwing the ball all over the field. I mean, Travis Kelsey, without Taylor Swift in attendance, only had three receptions for 14 yards. He's looking very mortal there without Taylor in attendance. Richard, this team is just getting it done with a new identity, a different identity, and that's with their defense. And you know all too well. Defense wins championships. Maybe this is a good thing for the chiefs as they go for a repeat, you know, next year.

This defense looks extremely legit. They get a Monday night football rematch against the Philadelphia Eagles. That is going to be a serious coming off a buy in two weeks. That is going to be a very, very solid game to watch. Richard, this Chief's team, how can they get better? Because they need to get better. They're not going to be able to win every game like this because they certainly didn't look to play their best.

Well, like you said, their identity is changing a little bit. they have to find a way. They have to find these weapons that they don't have right now. Travis having three catch 14 yards is almost unheard of. But that's testament to the Miami Dolphins defense. They played well. They got good players. But they have to find some other answers outside of Travis Kelsey.

And you thought they had with the Rishi Rice kid, but again, it's inconsistent. These receivers are inconsistent. So one will have a good game, and then the next game he'll disappear. but Isaiah Pacheco has been one of the most consistent players on their team this year, and that's probably where they're going to have to be. They're going to have to lean on their running game, allow Patrick to maneuver when he can, but make these games short, run the clock down, play good defense, old school football.

You know, if he's not having a great game, that's what they're going to lean on. If he's throwing for 400, which he has this season, then they could, you know, they can use him that day. But I think they're playing it by year. They're finding different ways to win, win clean, when ugly, when pretty, it doesn't matter. They're finding ways to win, and that's really all that matters. Don't miss the action this week when the NFL heads to Germany. For the Frankfurt Games, these games will air on NFL network and stream on NFL Plus.

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one thriller down to the wire. Philadelphia squeaks one out at home. This game, I mean, it looked like they didn't want it at the end, but they were able to pull it away. C.D. Lamb, Richard, I want to start there. Because you seemingly called him out on undisputed. You said

he was not a wide receiver won in this league. But ever since then, he's had some monster games. And here's another one, 11 receptions for 191 yards. He fumbled the football. Richard, is your thought changing on this guy at all? I know I asked you the same question last week. Has it changed. Is C.D. Lamb, a wide receiver one. Come on now. It's been, he's been very productive. You got to give him credit. He's in the wide receiver one for the Dallas Cowboys. He wouldn't be on the Philadelphia Eagles. And that's just what it is. You know, but he had a monster game. You got to give him credit. He was He didn't open. He made big plays when they needed them.

But it was a couple curious plays there at the end because D. played a really good game. CD played a good game. Ferguson played a good game. Their offense overall looked really impressive. Tony Pollard had a solid game. You know, nothing crazy. He had one kind of big run. But there was a play second to last possession where it was fourth and eight that seemingly

looked like it was potentially for the game. And he didn't go to CD Lamb. And those are the plays where you're like, like, okay, what? what do you guys really think of this guy because that was game on the line, fourth down, one-on-one, I need him to win, and you go somewhere else. You go to probably your third best option today because Jake Ferguson have been winning one-on-ones throughout the entire game as well. So it was a curious decision, but you got to give him credit.

He's been playing really good football. He's making a case for sure. Other side of the ball, the Eagles, just continue their dominance. The brotherly shove gets in the end zone again this week. Jalen Hurts. rushing touchdown did his thing, you know, a little bit of worry going into half. It looked like he was hurt. But he finished 17 to 23, 270 yards, two touchdowns, a 130 plus passer rating.

Richard, Jalen Hertz, I mean, he's had a hell of a year. Is he legit MVP candidate? I know this is kind of the time of the season where people start to separate themselves. Jalen Hertz, has kind of put his hat in the ring in that conversation, in my opinion. What are your thoughts on him? Well, I think it's tough. You know, I mean, he's had a really good season, but when you got A.J. Brown on your team, I mean, he's obviously, you know, I mean, this is the first game in the last, what, six, seven weeks that he hasn't had over 100 yards. So he would be in the conversation for the MVP race. You know, Dak had an MVP-like performance this game, throwing for 374 and three touchdowns. But, you know, I like Jaylon Hertz. And I think he's having a solid season, but this is not his best season. He's amongst the league leaders. and interceptions this year.

He didn't have one in this game, so I'm sure they're happy and excited about that. But it's tough to put him in that conversation with the turnover numbers being so high. I'm with you, Rich. What intrigues me about Philly is they're versatile, right? I mean, they can get it done on a number of different facets, especially offensively.

Their defense kind of speaks for itself. But offensively, DeAndre Swift, not the best of games, but if you can get him going, establish a good run game, when you got the receiving core they do, do. Philly looks extremely tough to beat in the NFC. I'm just hoping and praying that they

get knocked off here in the coming weeks. So my Detroit Lions can somehow steal that one C because I certainly don't want to be seeing this team in the playoffs. Richard, story of the day is probably down in Houston. No question. C.J. Stroud. Monster, monster game.

470 passing yards. Set an NFL rookie record. This kid looks like a top 10 quarterback in this league right now. Now, my first question for you is simply this. How in the world did Bryce Young go above C.J. Stroud? I mean, some guys, sometimes people just fall in love with certain guys, and that ends up being the story.

They, you know, I hear, I keep hearing there were conversations within the Carolina Panthers organization. You know, most people wanted C.J. Stroud. But the owner stepped in and said, hey, we're taking Bryce Young. That's why. team. So what can you do? Forget all the research and all the scouting for years and years that they've done. If the owner wants a guy, that's who they're going to pick. And that's what happened.

But C.J. Stroud is having an awesome, awesome rookie season. He was the first Ohio State quarterback to overthrow for 380 yards in an NFL game. He just broke the rookie record with 470 and five touchdowns and did it in a really, really, really cool way. 46 seconds left in a game, gets the ball, two timeouts. They blow both timeouts early in the drive. So pretty much does it with no timeouts,

drives the ball down the field over and over. And every time you're just like, when is this kid coming back to Earth? When is he, you know, and you're like, hey, he can't get him out of this situation. Like Houston's supposed to be picking top two, top five in this draft next year. And it doesn't seem like their team has gotten a hint.

Demico Ryan has these boys motivated. and even after a big drive and a big touchdown by the bucks, he responded. He responded. Didn't bad eye last. You see him. He's poised, really poised player and no real big emotional spikes in valley peaks in valleys. He goes out there and just executed.

Tankdale, who he was on the phone, you know, standing on the table for the Houston Texans the draft, had six catches for 114 and two touchdowns. This looks like a team that's going to be very dangerous come playoff team. time if they can sneak in. Well, no doubt. I mean, another level of it that you kind of left off, they were playing without a kicker for the better part of three quarters. I mean, there a dare a gunboale came in there and kicked a go-ahead field goal

to put them up three in the waning minutes of this game. I mean, you're overcoming adversity on a number of levels. And it's just crazy because I think the Ohio State stigma of quarterbacks is what caused C.J. Stroud to go number two and Bryce Young to, go number one. And I'm sure the Carolina Panthers right now are regretting that selection. Richard, you touched on it. This guy's got that winner mentality. They go down late in the game, 40 seconds left, and he just takes him down. Houston might be legitimate. Not this year, but in the coming years, they don't have a first round pick next year. They gave that up to get

Will Anderson. But the Miko Ryans, right? I mean, he took over this team with no head coaching experience and he has changed this organization within one half of a year. I mean, I know you played with D'Amico Ryan's as a coach. Like, did you see this coming from him? Well, I mean, I thought he'd be a great head coach. I didn't see him having a lot of success early because when a team loses their coach, usually it's because they aren't a great team and they don't have the talent and they drafted well.

They picked up guys. They got the quarterback they needed. They picked up Will Anderson as you, as we talked about. And so now they're starting to, they're starting to, a lot quicker than I could have anticipated. I'm sure probably faster than he could have anticipated. This is a huge win for him in this organization. And I think they're going to be confident, again, going forward in these games,

they're a dangerous team. People can't overlook the Houston Texans. They have the Cincinnati Bengals next week. And, I mean, that's a winnable game for them. No doubt, no doubt. They're becoming a lot of fun to watch, a young team that's on the rise. And lucky for them, they're this week's making look easy, player the week recipient brought to you by Morgan and Morgan.

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Everyone expected this guy to come into the league and take it by storm. And early on, he looked like that guy. I mean, we saw these jump cuts, crazy broken tackles, like just taking over games. But we see it today. he had 11 touches. Last week, he didn't play because of a mystery headache, essentially. Richard, why draft a running back top 10 and just flat out use them to this degree, especially in a tight game when they needed to establish a running game early, consistent,

and often? And they just didn't. I don't know, Mitchell. I really don't know. I can't answer that. I don't have the answers to that question because, I mean, it should have been an easy call. This is a guy. This is a bell cow. This is an old school running back that can take it.

25 carries a game. You drafted him top five. So you should expect him to be involved in both the run game and the past game. But Arthur Smith has chosen to use the hot hand, as he says. But I just really don't get it. But what a game for Josh Dobbs, again, thrown in a very tough situation. Traded on Wednesday. Comes in, probably not expecting to play a lot today.

just still learning the playbooks, getting mental reps. And early in this ball game, he's thrown into the fire. He plays a really fantastic game. I mean, he was 20 foot 30 for 158 and had two touchdowns in a game and a rushing touchdown. He uses his legs in his arm. People barely even know his name. You know, the fans probably don't, didn't, you know, some of the fans, some of his teammates probably didn't know what he was when he came into a ball game.

I'm sure his offensive line is still getting to know him. But for him to just be plug and play and come in, help this team get a win, a much needed win in hostile territory. It's a cool story for him, a guy that keeps getting traded, keeps getting moved around, and doesn't bat an eyelash at it, keeps on, keeping on. And I'm proud of that guy. What a game for him. What a cool story.

But what are the Vikings doing? I have no idea. They need to get it fixed. Well, Josh Dobbs, this is his third team he's been on since August. He's kind of looking like your counterpart on Thursday night football, Ryan Fitzpatrick. This is his seventh team he's been on early in his career, Richard. And you know what? He's getting things done.

I mean, he looked pretty damn good in Arizona, at least for a filling quarterback until Kyler Muriel got back. You know, he took over for Ryan Tannahill last year with the Titans, gave them some life. And now here he is. We come back win for the Vikings. And they're five and four.

I mean, they are in the playoffs if that season ended today. So, you know, I mean, hey, he's not going to be Kirk Cousins, but at least he gives him a fighter's chance to squeak into the wild card spot this year, you know? And they got Alex. Alexander Madison involved. I mean, I don't know what to expect of the Vikings the rest of the way, but Josh Jobs certainly is a feel-good story for this team right now,

especially with the terrible news about Kirk Cousins. And they play the Saints next week. Another very winnable, competitive game for them. So that's going to be a measuring stick game for them. Richard, let's take her to Vegas, the Raiders. Antonio Pierce, playing against his former team, right? He played for the Giants. He took over.

I mean, what an epic downfall. in Las Vegas. It brought to you, especially by my Detroit Lions after the beat down on Monday Night Football last week, they fire pretty much everyone. Josh McDaniels, get out of town.

The GM, get out of town. Jimmy Garapolo, take a seat. Aiden O'Connell's playing. We're going to introduce Antonio Pierce. You know what this reminds me of, Richard? This reminds me of when the Detroit Lions said, hey, we need to inject new life, new blood, some motivation into this organization and team.

And they sought out a very hungry former player and Dan Campbell with a reputation for biting kneecaps and doing whatever it takes to get a win. The Raiders did not do something very different. They went and got Antonio Pierce, who had some very awkward words to say when he took over the team. But you know what? Hey, he got things done. And they scored more points in the first half than they have in an entire game all year long.

Kudos to Antonio Pierce. Richard, this Vegas Raiders team, four and five, still in it. Your thoughts on them going forward the rest of the way. Well, it's exciting. It's exciting. Antonio Pierce, you know, maybe he doesn't give the best public speeches, but who gives a dang? I mean, he's a good coach. He's a guy that motivates his players, and his players look motivated, especially defensively. You talk about Max Crosby had three sacks, and the way he was talking right after the news broke, he was really excited that Antonio Pierce was going to be the head coach. They ran the ball.

All of a sudden, Josh Jacobs getting 26 carries and has 98 yards and two touchdown. They had balance and defensively, multiple interceptions, Nate Hobbs, Amick Robertson, Amic Robinson. I mean, they did a great job. You hate the news for Daniel Jones. Looks like he went down with an ACL early in the game. But really great game, great start for this team. You know, they put their foot on the neck and their foot on the gas and just kept going. And, you know, if they can't run off a few more wins, I mean, you would hope that they learned their lesson from the last time, Mark Davis, when Rich Besatia took this team to the playoffs.

And then they decided to not retain him and to go get Josh McDaniel, which was a mistake. You let the hot hand play. You let the guy keep coaching. The guys believe in him. But the Raiders got the Jets on Sunday night football next week. I can't wait to watch that game and see what this team looks like next week. Obviously, they're, you know, fresh off a nice win, feeling good, the energy in the building is back. Could be cool.

Could be special. Well, I want to touch on Max Crosby a little bit. Three sacks in this game. He has looked ever dominant over the last month. I mean, I know a friend of the program, Darius Big Place Slay commented on Twitter the other week. This guy might be the best defensive player in the NFL right now. I know you have an affiliation for Nicholas John Bosa and T.I. J. Watt is doing his thing.

But Richard, where does Max Crosby stack up in the NFL elites, especially at the defensive end position? Because, golly, man, he is on the field all the time and all the time as he making plays. I mean, he has to be up there. You know, I mean, he's arguably the best. He's playing with the best. Like you said, DJ Watt is doing his thing.

You know, every week it changes. It fluctuates because there's a lot of great defensive players in National Football League. But he's playing as good as anybody. You talk about the game. He closed against the Patriots with the safety. This game, he has three sacks. And I would guess he's going to continue to play at this pace.

And, you know, the whole defense had eight sacks. Raiders defense had eight sacks. I mean, that just sounds like a team that's motivated and excited to play for their new head coach. And hopefully Mark Davis is taking notes because you might have got a guy. You might have one. Well, shout out to Max Crosby. Shout out to Antonio Pearson. in this defense because they are this week's Uber Eats,

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They're two and seven right now. And this has been year after year after year recently where they have not done much of anything at all and they're looking real bad. Well, they just signed him to an extension, Mitch. So he's not going anywhere. There's no hot seat in New England. Regardless, they cannot win another game this season.

Bill Belichick will be the head coach the following season unless he wants to retire or resign or something like that. That would be his decision. But the team isn't going to get rid of him. They clearly believe in him. They clearly believe in what he's done and signed into another extension.

Matt Jones, I mean, is he the answer to quarterback? they're going to have to figure that out. They're going to have a high draft pick this year. And do they make a change at quarterback? That's a potentially that decision has to be made this year. And I'm sure Bill Belichick will have a lot of say so in that decision. They're 2 and 7. Washington looks really solid.

They're a solid team. Washington's a solid team. Sam Howe is playing really well. Eric B. Enemy has this offense rolling. Sam Howe, another 300 plus yard game, one touchdown. He's through the interception. But at the end of the day, you know, the commanders are in the hunt. They're battling every weekend and week out.

They're battling. But, I mean, the Patriots are what they are right now. They only have a couple wins. And they have some good wins in their division. They beat the Jets. They beat the bills. They almost beat Miami. But outside of their division, they're not having a lot of success.

And I don't think they will. They don't have a ton of talent. And the quarterback isn't playing well. So, I mean, you got to think Bill Belichick is going to have to make some changes. Usually, if nothing else, the defense is playing really well under Bill Belichick, regardless if they win or lose and the offense is struggling. But they gave up 432 yards, and their offense was 3 for 12 on third down. So that's not winning football.

It doesn't sound like a well-coached team, but he's not going anywhere. Well, Richard, the one thing I want to talk about before we leave this game, There was a horrendous roughing the passer call. Another one of these bodyweight calls against, I believe it was K.J. Henry, who's subbing in now that Chase Young and Montes Sweat were both traded last week. Like, what gives? I know you're a huge advocate for the defensive positions, everybody, because it seems the NFL is taking away your ability to even make a simple tackle.

This was a simple tackle. It was a fumble, recovered by the Washington commanders, and guess what, flag on the play, 15 yards going the other way in the favor of the Patriots. When does this stop? Because this rule just seems so ridiculous. It is ridiculous. And it's ruining the game. But the NFL, they're ruining the game.

The way they're officiating it, the way they're allowed in it to be officiated, they aren't correcting it. Obviously, in the playoffs, they're going to call it a lot better, hopefully, and that's what's happened every year. But again, it's affecting ball games. it's affecting the end go. It's affecting the bottom line of the football games. And it needs to change. There was also a hit in the Carolina Colts game, the Carolina versus Indy game.

And it looked like a clean hit. The defensive back dislodged Pittman from the ball, but it was too hard of a hit, apparently. It was clean. It wasn't helmet to helmet. It was strike zone. But anytime you hit somebody hard in this league, now it's a flag.

And so every defensive player pretty much has to allow the receiver to catch the ball or just trying to bat it away. You can't be physical anymore without getting fined or are getting a bad flag. And so it needs to be changed. It needs to be corrected, but I don't think the league is. They keep harping that it's player safety. But at the end of the day, some of these things need to be reviewable. It needs to be so that guys can have an opportunity to do their jobs at a high level

because all these are our normal routine plays. That was a routine sack. That should have been a sack. And you could have lost this team to ball game because of a bad call and that's not what you want. Even in the Philadelphia Eagles Dallas game, there were so many,

there was a PI on Gilmore that wasn't a PI. It wasn't a chess. He covered the guy really well. The ball went out of bounds and they called pass interference. It was a bad call. And then they pick up a flag

for hands to the face that shouldn't have been picked up. It's just, it's too subjective. It's too subjective. Every week, It's another subjective call being made, and I hate it. It's ruining the game. But, you know, until they make a change, it's what we got to deal with.

Well, Richard, I will let you sign us off for the week. I must say, before we leave, this is kind of one of those weird weeks where every game seemed to have like a backup quarterback playing. I thought we were watching some preseason games out there with the names we were seeing playing. Richard, I will let you conclude this week's recap. Go ahead and sign us off. Well, welcome. This has been another week.

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