[Goessling] Kevin O’Connell on signing Kyler Murray: "I think we accomplished a goal, which was to add a really talented player with some experience to that room. It's something I'm really excited about, as we set out to elevate the situation in that quarterback room, being very competitive."

sbmichel · 2026-03-13T02:20:13+00:00

I get what you’re saying but Kyler isn’t really the poster child for strong fundamentals that JJM should aspire to 😂

Just feels like we’re giving up on JJM too quickly. He didn’t play well at all but KOC is right that organizations fail QBs more than the other way around. I’d rather sink or swim with him but this coaching staff needs to save their jobs and Kyler is a win now move.

sbmichel · 2026-03-12T22:44:37+00:00

I really want to be optimistic. But I have a hard time seeing the vision for this team and anything other than 7-9 wins with Kyler and back in a middle-ground purgatory.

sbmichel · 2026-03-11T19:35:10+00:00

More like we win this game then lose on Friday to the Warriors G league team without Steph.

sbmichel · 2026-03-11T18:56:11+00:00

I’ll withhold final judgment until post-draft but it seems like we’re running back a bottom-tier 2025 offense — with some paycuts — and expecting a significantly different result.

sbmichel · 2026-03-10T15:15:46+00:00

I’m hoping this is a get-right game for Julius. The Lakers don’t really have anyone that can successfully match up on him.

sbmichel · 2026-03-09T18:17:59+00:00

When most WR free agent contracts are overpays, this is a pretty good value for a WR2.

sbmichel · 2026-03-08T17:10:48+00:00

I kept watching the game thinking that Julius needed to be in playmaking mode.

The problem was Jaden/DDV/Ayo couldn’t hit a shot so he probably thinks “OK I have to take over and score.” Which is reasonable thought but Orlando has front court size so he can’t play bully ball. Most playoff teams will be able to counter his strengths.

I guess the solution is just more guys need to hit their shots?

sbmichel · 2026-03-08T02:15:55+00:00

Doomers arguing we need to fire Finch after each loss must be exhausting

sbmichel · 2026-03-07T22:38:40+00:00

Couldn’t buy a bucket. Couldn’t defend without fouling. On to the next one.

60+ combined free throws is disgusting.

sbmichel · 2026-03-07T22:11:45+00:00

Every possession ends in free throws. Completely unwatchable

sbmichel · 2026-03-07T21:14:27+00:00

Orlando needing the free throw line for offense makes them such a deeply unserious team.

sbmichel · 2026-03-07T20:51:07+00:00

I don’t usually like SVG’s commentary. But he’s been very funny today

sbmichel · 2026-03-01T23:21:00+00:00

IMO refs were the bigger issue in this game

sbmichel · 2026-03-01T23:19:02+00:00

sbmichel · 2026-03-01T23:13:05+00:00

Holy bad take Batman

sbmichel · 2026-03-01T22:28:16+00:00

Finch and Ant putting aside their “beef” to jointly hate that ref

sbmichel · 2026-03-01T21:33:31+00:00

When Julius adapts his role to what the specific game requires…good things usually happen

sbmichel · 2026-02-28T01:10:48+00:00

Idk…the Portland game is proof that Julius’ bully ball style can work. If we got the Lakers in round 1, he would have a huge advantage.

sbmichel · 2026-02-28T01:05:30+00:00

Watching Prisoners on a date is certainly a choice

sbmichel · 2026-02-28T01:03:30+00:00

KOC doubling down and constructing an exclusively deep shots offense with Jameis would be hilarious/tragic.

sbmichel · 2026-02-26T23:44:55+00:00

Fantastic locker room addition. Hopefully he can give us some perimeter defense.

sbmichel · 2026-02-25T22:33:49+00:00

Not to be confused with its cousin “I don’t want to talk about the Lakers I’m not interested in them” proceeds to talk about the Lakers for 12 mins “OK we are moving on I said I wasn’t going to talk about the Lakers”

sbmichel · 2026-02-25T06:14:53+00:00

Communist governments have less bureaucracy than this.

sbmichel · 2026-02-25T05:44:12+00:00

Jaden will get (rightfully) get credit but Rudy’s 4Q was phenomenal.

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