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Took the kids to the black hills/badlands a couple years ago. Badlands is one of my favorite places, definitely try and do a hike there if you can. Almost didn't bother with Rushmore, with Custer State park, Jewel and Wind caves, the museums (son is huge into dino fossils) and devil's tower nearby. Never even made it into Sturgis, just tons to do. Great area, especially for riding motorcycles. For me this year, probably pictured rocks in the UP of MI. And our family vacation out at Chautauqua.

Wow, when you take a moment to think about all the mental details and quick decisions an NFL quarterback has to account for, a virtual reality video game sounds like a great training tool.

I kind of wonder if it's for TT. Short term deal so he isn't grossly underpaid this year.

Yep, plus it's Cleveland. You can pretty much count on them to take the wrong path. Maybe I'm reading the contract details wrong, but if they trade instead of cut McCown they are only on the hook for 1.3 instead of 2.3 dead money.

I would say Josh McCown. Cleveland just signed RGIII to an appreciable contract and drafted the rookie. McCown is the definition of mediocrity but in 8 games last year had a completion % just under 64% and a QBR of 93. Which were statistically better than Fitzpatrick's 16 games. He's scheduled to count 5 million against the cap this year and odds are he will be traded or cut.

See, I don't think this is really true. When EJ played last year, I saw a QB who couldn't mentally process all the facets of the game an NFL QB needs to for success. Pre snap protection adjustments, hot reads, recognizing the defense, receiver progressions, stepping up in the pocket, etc. Most snaps it seemed like he would miss one or more of these components on his checklist which would undermine the entire play. I don't believe the coaching would make a difference, I simply don't think his mind can handle NFL game speed. I'm excited about Cardale, I saw decision making, progressions and great throws from him in an NFL style offense during that 3 game championship run. Last season they insisted on the read option which is the wrong offense for him. As good a coach as Urban Meyer is, this year's draft speaks to the quality of that team and Meyer made a big mistake insisting on his traditional offense. Cost them another national championship, IMO. Just glad we didn't get Hackenberg. I'm a PSU fan and watching Hack stare down 1 or 2 receivers has me convinced he'll go the way of EJ at best.

I have to believe Brady destroying his cell phone just before meeting with Wells factored in to the 4 games more than previous history: http://deadspin.com/the-full-story-of-tom-bradys-destroyed-cell-phone-1722190784

+1 Looking back, it's a wonder things didn't boil over more. Hard to learn regardless, but add in your coaches aren't getting you the play call? Bet that defensive locker room got pretty ugly at points.

It shouldn't be a big deal whether it was Clinton or Trump saying it. I am not a fan of Hillary and will not vote for her, but I applaud her for doing this. It's a lame joke of an innuendo, nothing more. The word and thought nazis are getting out of hand with their political correctness.

I don't know the NFL's priorities and so I can't say how strict their enforcement is with marijuana. I know someone who worked for the team and Josh Gordon did not start smoking it for pain relief. He freely used it well before he was drafted, so much so it affected his career and the NFL's image. Much like Manziel, he was unreliable day-to-day during the season. And given that medical marijuana is legal in two states involving multiple franchises, I would think the NFL would tread lightly on a first time occurrence for positive marijuana test.

Absurd? Dumbass Gordon by all accounts worked his butt off last year and supposedly stayed clean. Millions of dollars and his career on the line, he reapplies for reinstatement in February and tests positive for pot in March before any decision has been made. And you think this is about the weed? Absurd.

I'd honestly just like to see them make the pro bowl a real award but a fictitious game. Who really cares to watch it anyways? No actual game so there's only a limited number of probowlers who truly deserve it and any contract bonuses that come with it. It's becoming a ridiculous situation IMO.

Got to be her shoe size.

+1 It always makes me think of some brutal linemen poised and ready to explode. Also, it evokes images of stolid buffalo during severe snowstorms out west which has a certain relevance to December games in b'lo.

I know a good number of women that see the real Hillary and detest her, the rest, such as the author, are simply bleating sheep. But what woman isn't capable of ignoring inarguable logic because it's not as important as a gut feeling? That's what makes them women and why we love 'em when they're attractive enough! ;-)

Beyond Sammy's great talent is his passion, drive, and commitment to be the best. I think he will assume a leadership role and be a heart-and-soul type of player. That's why you give up extra draft picks.

Why is everyone presupposing we will have to build a $1 billion stadium by today's dollars? The NFL isn't complaining about Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Baltimore, Arizona, Cinci, New England stadiums. Those stadiums would have cost in the 4-600 million range by today's dollars. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chronology_of_home_stadiums_for_current_National_Football_League_teams It's great that NY, Dallas, SF, Minneapolis want to sink so much money into their stadiums, but do the Pegulas and NFL really want to force a completely un-viable stadium upon us? How would the NFL look if that turned out to be the case? I don't see it. I think the NFL wants a newer, cleaner, more open concourse stadium with more dedicated room for suites/club, vendors and pleasing aesthetics. That's the only differences I see between Cle, Pit stadiums and the Ralph. I think the Ralph is fine, but understand where the NFL is coming from.

Been taking my kids to a game for the last 2 years, (she's 13, he's 9) and I always have some reservations but I voted for #1 and have no significant complaints. Kids were told to expect some bad language and possibly idiotic behavior but there hasn't been much so I've been happy going. They both love it, and my son's a Browns fan! Usually manage seats in upper deck row 11-20 around the 30 yard line.

Right. I don't know exactly how they would work the money with the cap, but for as much as DW and RR voice their belief in TT it would be good to give him a 1 or 2 year deal and a raise for the upcoming season. He's earned it even if he doesn't pan out as franchise.

I was confused also. In the article, Thurman said coming into last season Rex "hasn't" learned his lesson (should have said "hadn't"). After the disappointing season Rex has now learned his lesson and this year will be different in that he won't talk a bunch of smack. Hope he's right.

I'm not a member of the "Rex sucks" crowd, and I only really heard of Blake through this hire. I have researched a few of the articles about him and the amount of excuses he gives and the number of different people directly contradicting things Blake is adamant about is worrysome. As far as bailing out Butch Davis, the NCAA decided Butch is innocent, I tend to believe they would have loved to take a head coach down if any sort of evidence was there. This article addresses the UNC scandal: http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/writer/bruce-feldman/24372078/despite-being-cleared-in-unc-scandal-davis-still-waiting-for-next-gig I realize anyone could be lying but I think Butch has more support for his version than Blake does. For me it's not about what was done so much as it is personal character.

What's the mystery? Own the risks, players sign a comprehensive waiver to play, dedicate money for research and stay on the forefront of it. Take all preventative measures possible, keep the game intact and minimize the future uncertainty of concussion liability. Sound business decision. Other pro sports will probably adopt a similar model. There's finally enough corroborated scientific evidence to make continued denial a larger risk than acceptance.

Yep. Blake doesn't sound at all trustworthy, more like a compulsive liar. Disappointed he's on the team unless he's truly turned his ethics and life around. This story gives a pretty thorough accounting of things back in 2011: http://www.si.com/more-sports/2011/10/26/john-blake Rexy's even in it too.

Agree, I don't consider him an elite player. Capable of playing at an elite level? Definitely.

The quote in this article sums up my feelings about Mario Williams: Brian Galliford of Buffalo Rumblings told us last month that Williams is still an elite player -- when he is invested: "The book on Williams is the same as when he was a free agent prior to the 2012 season: when he wants to be great, he's great. He just doesn't turn on the juice as often as he could, and as a result, he's often invisible for long stretches. But when he's invested, and buys into a team and a scheme, he can still play at an elite level." I feel this was so true about Mario even in his best years. I think he could have been on a level with Bruce if there had been a consistent fire in his belly. I'm ok with him being released, despite the talent, his poisonous attitude had to go.