Guion played well last night, but he was motivated. He's been atrocious thus far and has shown why Minnesota gave him a low-ball offer. Maybe last night will ignite one season of passionate play. We need that.
Well, he's still made no argument whatsoever for being able to play consistently against the run.
In general, the deficiencies in the run defense were papered over by the blowout.
As good as the front 7 might have looked in the MIN game and for about a half against the Jets, I'm reminded of the fact those efforts were against Geno Smith and Christian Ponder.
It might be early to consign Smith to a bench career, but there is evidence that will be the case. Ponder does not have the management, clubhouse or huddle behind him...he should have been let go to seek a fresh start elsewhere on somebody's bench. It's not just a matter of how the QB throws the ball; it is largely a matter of how confident the players around him feel (and it is a matter of emotion) that he gives them a good chance to win.
MIN came out flat and stayed flat. And despite that, they managed 4.4 yds. per carry with none more than 11 yds. to pad the average. Granted, for most of the game the D was teeing off on the pass as MIN had to play catch-up. On the other hand, there is no evidence yet that this D can defend the run when it matters.
Harshly put, I would be concerned that the front 7 played a "bald eagle" game against MIN...a big, beautiful bird who's main diet is carrion.