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Here are my 10 biggest takeaways through six weeks of the NFL season.

1. Diamond days.

Jaxson Dart played baseball in high school, and was fantastic at it. I know he’s capable of sliding. Do it, man.

Every person in Jaxson’s life should be urging him to get down more often. Trying to truck-stick linebackers will earn you brownie points on social media, but it’s not a sustainable practice. Andrew Luck retired before his 30th birthday, in large part because he was obsessed with finishing runs. Don’t be too proud to learn from his mistakes.

2. The most underrated player in the NFL.

It’s Quentin Lake. He’s awesome.

Any time a safety - especially one selected in Round 6 - is entrusted to wear the green dot, it catches my attention. Lake held that responsibility for the Rams in 2024, and has come back even better this fall. He competes with so much character, and truly seems like the heart and soul of that burgeoning Rams defense. I’m not really sure why the front office is dragging its feet on his extension; the price rises each week.

3. Smell the roses.

Here are Jaxon Smith-Njigba’s current numbers, lined up next to the first six games of the greatest receiving campaign ever.

It’s early, so I’ll attempt to remain calm. I just wanted to alert everyone that my guy has a shot at creating the 2,000-yard club. Brian Hartline disciples are a cut above.

4. Miami’s mess.

From top to bottom, this may very well be the most childish organization in all of sports. Tua Tagovailoa is allergic to accountability. Mike McDaniel and those capri joggers seem totally unbothered by losing habits. Stephen Ross got caught tampering, and robbed his own franchise of draft capital right when the window of contention was beginning to crack open. I mean, come on. Mike Brown is the owner of my team, and even I think the entire Dolphins operation is a joke.

The one dude I feel bad for is De’Von Achane, who consistently shows up ready to battle. He’s from the Houston area, and the Texans desperately need a running back; that deal should’ve been done a month ago.

5. Drawing closer.

Look, Shedeur Sanders is going to start at some point this season. Assuming Cleveland is headed for a top-five pick, it would be downright irresponsible not to check out what you already have.

I can see it now. The Browns host a healthy Baltimore in Week 11. It’s a 27-3 deficit at the break, and Shedeur jogs out with the starters to begin the third quarter. If he delivers a strong showing, the Dillon Gabriel era is effectively over.

6. Those who wait.

To me, the Brian Callahan firing is a nice lesson in patience. Elite coordinators that are genuinely confident in their abilities should know that head coaching opportunities will always be there. Simply jumping on the first chance leads you to Will Levis.

Dan Quinn turned down jobs until the right one came about. He now has a signal-caller that is going to make him look smart for the next decade, while Callahan tries to climb the ladder again. I hope Chris Shula is taking notes.

7. Heartbreak.

The best player on Earth is done for the year, and that makes me sad. Fortunately, Fred Warner will somehow still be in his twenties when he returns to the field in 2026. We’ve got plenty of seasons to watch No. 54 work.

8. Gas pedal.

Matthew Golden had 31 yards from scrimmage in his first two contests combined. Then 61. Then 63. Then 102 on Sunday. Here he comes, folks.

During the pre-draft process, I guaranteed that he had multiple Pro Bowls in his future. I proudly stand behind that take.

9. Dropping jaws.

I think… I think Bijan Robinson might be the most talented football player of the 21st century. Like, pure talent alone. Did you watch him last night?

It’s Bijan, Aaron Rodgers, and Calvin Johnson in that discussion, with Adrian Peterson knocking on the door. If you want to get a non-football fan interested, I suggest sending them highlights of that otherworldly man in Atlanta.

10. My current MVP ladder.

1) Bijan Robinson, Falcons RB

2) Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks WR

3) Devin Lloyd, Jaguars LB

4) Nik Bonitto, Broncos EDGE

5) Jonathan Taylor, Colts RB

6) Matthew Stafford, Rams QB

7) Baker Mayfield, Buccaneers QB

8) Penei Sewell, Lions OT

9) Daniel Jones, Colts QB

10) Byron Young, Rams EDGE

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