Daily Norseman
The competitve part of the season is pretty much over and was over before the Seahawks game. Nothing that happened in that game is that big of a deal to me including the 4th down play that resulted in the pick six. The team would only have a 11% chance of making the playoffs if they had somehow won the game.
The season has been a disaster. Injury to offensive linemen and a couple of key defenders (for a little bit) really have hurt. But the play of the Quarterbacks has been the main reason why the offense is abysmal. You really could not have expected too much better either. I did expect to see JJ play decently though. His high ankle sprain that kept him out of 6 games certainly has not helped his development.
I see all of the chatter about KAM and KOC being on the hot seat and even some folks calling for one or the other or both getting fired. I do not believe they will or should be fired. Yes, the QB decision is on them and now they have to fix it. I am not sure what that will be right now. These next five games will be critical for JJ. First, he simply must remain healthy. Second, he has to be more accurate. I am hoping he does these two things and gives the team (and us fans) something to be hopeful about for 2026. It is going to be tough though. The Cowboys, Giants, Lions, and Packers will all likely have something to play for.
So, why do I think KAM should keep his job. First, the Wilfs just extended him. That should be enough reason right there.
Most fans think his drafting is terrible. 2022 was bad for sure. But he is not that bad since then compared to other teams. A lot of teams only have 2 to 3 players from their 2022 draft class remaining or likely to be retained.
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/buf/draft.htm
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/dal/draft.htm
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/jax/draft.htm
https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/nwe/draft.htm
All he has left from the 2022 class is Nailor and Chandler both of whom can be gone next offseason.
In 2023, he has Addison, Hockenson (have to count the trade), and Ward.
In 2024, he has JJ, Turner, Rouse, Reichard, Jurgens, and Rodriguez. This was a very strong draft as long as JJ and Turner pan out.
He should get better though. He missed out on trading down last year with the Falcons which would have given him two first round picks this year. If he did that though, who would be the left guard? Brandel?
I do not think his free agent pickups have been bad either. Hargrave and Kelly got 2 year deals with significant cap savings in 2026 if they are let go. Allen got a 3 year deal and they would save 18.34M if they let him go in 2027. Rodgers only got a two year deal. Fries is the only one to get a 5 year deal. I...
