Ollie Connolly
@ollieconnolly.bsky.social
Newsletter-er: readoptional.substack.com | Writer: The Guardian | Previously: NFL/CFB Scout; recruiting analyst
JJ McCarthy: Good GAWD. He's effectively Tebow at this point.
November 16, 2025 at 9:05 PM
JJ McCarthy: Good GAWD. He's effectively Tebow at this point.
This is bleak, bleak, bleak stuff for the Ravens. No pass-rush, limited in coverage without Hamilton.
October 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
This is bleak, bleak, bleak stuff for the Ravens. No pass-rush, limited in coverage without Hamilton.
You knew North Carolina was fucked when Lombardi was sending desperation emails to boosters talking about a multi-year rebuild with a 73-year-old coach and openly admitting they stink
October 4, 2025 at 6:05 PM
You knew North Carolina was fucked when Lombardi was sending desperation emails to boosters talking about a multi-year rebuild with a 73-year-old coach and openly admitting they stink
Jared Verse with a running start on Tanor Bortolini hahahhahahaa
September 28, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Jared Verse with a running start on Tanor Bortolini hahahhahahaa
INT is a great example. Bolton isn't just flying into the line or working a greendog. He's timing up the rush in sequence with the first line of pressure hitting. Cruises through untouched. Always been Spags' go-to strategy against Lamar because he knows he wants to hold it and scan downfield
September 28, 2025 at 9:37 PM
INT is a great example. Bolton isn't just flying into the line or working a greendog. He's timing up the rush in sequence with the first line of pressure hitting. Cruises through untouched. Always been Spags' go-to strategy against Lamar because he knows he wants to hold it and scan downfield
Drake Maye is stacking career-best performances. This was his most mature game against a lousy Panthers defense: took what was available in the structure, a couple of high-level throws down the field, and created when needed
September 28, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Drake Maye is stacking career-best performances. This was his most mature game against a lousy Panthers defense: took what was available in the structure, a couple of high-level throws down the field, and created when needed
Lou Anarumo got Matt Stafford with a good one: A creeper paired with a press-and-drop from a mugged up 'backer. Stafford thought he was replacing the blitzer, 'backer right there. Should have been picked. Anarumo has a great way of using your blitz answers against you. He'll be livid
September 28, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Lou Anarumo got Matt Stafford with a good one: A creeper paired with a press-and-drop from a mugged up 'backer. Stafford thought he was replacing the blitzer, 'backer right there. Should have been picked. Anarumo has a great way of using your blitz answers against you. He'll be livid
This is a beauty of a back shoulder throw from Maye to Diggs on fourth-and-three. Another week where Maye has played within the system where he can and has been decisive when it's go time
September 28, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This is a beauty of a back shoulder throw from Maye to Diggs on fourth-and-three. Another week where Maye has played within the system where he can and has been decisive when it's go time
Josh McDaniels continues to be dialled in. The Pats came into the week 12th in success rate, and the Panthers have no answer today. You can see the schematic glee in designing a plan for Maye, blending the Glory Years with the Cam 2020 season
September 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Josh McDaniels continues to be dialled in. The Pats came into the week 12th in success rate, and the Panthers have no answer today. You can see the schematic glee in designing a plan for Maye, blending the Glory Years with the Cam 2020 season
A bunch of designed runs from Brian Daboll to get Jaxson Dart comfortable early, and show the threat to the Chargers. Finish it up with a nice QB Draw Lead with a box RPO attached
September 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
A bunch of designed runs from Brian Daboll to get Jaxson Dart comfortable early, and show the threat to the Chargers. Finish it up with a nice QB Draw Lead with a box RPO attached
It's beautiful. Knew Keegan Bradley was fucked when his plan to turn things around was to have the fellas watch Trump fly over the course on Air Force One
September 27, 2025 at 10:34 PM
It's beautiful. Knew Keegan Bradley was fucked when his plan to turn things around was to have the fellas watch Trump fly over the course on Air Force One
Do not hit quarterbacks high. Do not hit quarterbacks low. Do not hit them in the midriff. Do not play two-hand touch. Roughing the passer on Washington
September 27, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Do not hit quarterbacks high. Do not hit quarterbacks low. Do not hit them in the midriff. Do not play two-hand touch. Roughing the passer on Washington
Sunglasses girl is the vibe
September 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Sunglasses girl is the vibe
This is an unbelievable design from Lincoln Riley, burned by a dumb penalty. Everyone will be pinching an iteration of that
September 27, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This is an unbelievable design from Lincoln Riley, burned by a dumb penalty. Everyone will be pinching an iteration of that
Cam Ward might have the most elastic arm in the league
September 23, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Cam Ward might have the most elastic arm in the league
Brian Thomas Jr may legitimately have the yips. His average separation is down. When he is open, there are constant mental errors: missing his landmarks, jumping out of throwing windows, and concentration drops. It's bizarre
September 21, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Brian Thomas Jr may legitimately have the yips. His average separation is down. When he is open, there are constant mental errors: missing his landmarks, jumping out of throwing windows, and concentration drops. It's bizarre
CJ Stroud with the most nonchalant toss you will see
September 21, 2025 at 5:56 PM
CJ Stroud with the most nonchalant toss you will see
The Jags defense is throttling the Texans passing game. Offensive line continues to submarine everything. Stroud continues to see ghosts when pressure is not there, missing open throws. Just impossible to call an effective gameplan with a group this poor
September 21, 2025 at 5:39 PM
The Jags defense is throttling the Texans passing game. Offensive line continues to submarine everything. Stroud continues to see ghosts when pressure is not there, missing open throws. Just impossible to call an effective gameplan with a group this poor
Is Ryan Poles still laughing?
September 15, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Is Ryan Poles still laughing?
Nick Rallis is body-bagging Dave Canales right now. Panthers cannot pick up Arizona's pressure packages. Two unblocked rushers, two turnovers. Not accounting for Budda is a fireable offense
September 14, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Nick Rallis is body-bagging Dave Canales right now. Panthers cannot pick up Arizona's pressure packages. Two unblocked rushers, two turnovers. Not accounting for Budda is a fireable offense
HOW?!?!? How did Nabers catch this with a hand over his eyes???
September 14, 2025 at 8:14 PM
HOW?!?!? How did Nabers catch this with a hand over his eyes???
"Tell Mike to come see me after the game"
September 14, 2025 at 7:57 PM
"Tell Mike to come see me after the game"