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do you think Cousins is much better than Bradford or Smith? I haven't watched a ton of Cousins, but what I have seen would have me put him in that category....a tier below "break the bank." I agree with Cousins over Foles.

Bradham is a player I'd like to see back.

Jordan, and it's not close. (1) how many Championships did Jordan lose? None. Brady: two. In fact, Brady did not win a SB between 2004 and 2014. Jordan quit basketball, played baseball, came back and won three more Championships; (2) Brady has been caught cheating; (3) Jordan was an all-star both offensively and defensively. Brady is a pocket QB whom I do not think would survive outside the NE system; (4) Brady never faces the pass-rush because his OL is never called for holding. Jordan is better by a mile. Brady does have an immense help by playing behind the "zebra-line" that never gets called for holding, and getting PI calls against his WR's when either the ball is un-catch-able; and/or the defender is legitimately making a play on the ball. The "shine" has come off the "Brady comeback" the last few years.

unfortunately, this is true unless you either: (1) have a clueless ref, which a lot are; or (2) are playing the Pats**

I wish you the best of luck. $$ in your pocket is better than watching the Pats**

I disliked the idea of Marrone in the SB also. But....(1) I hate the Pats***, and (2) Gilmore is now in the superbowl.

Is Cousins better than TT: Yes. Is Cousins so much better than TT that we should throw a ridiculous amount of money at him: nope. Get a comparable yet lesser priced FA (Bradford, Smith, etc), spend the money on the front 7 defense and perhaps OL.

Schwartz may be the next Dick LeBeau. Great DC, average HC. I think there are just "newer/shiner" toys in this years HC search bin.

I think they keep Glenn unless they can get Cap relief otherwise and use it to go after a stud front 7 on the D. I think Miller gets better. I think they keep Henderson (cheap, and huge upside). Mills and Ducasse will be kept, at least through camp (see below). I think one of their first two picks is either Billy Price (C/G) from Ohio State, or Mike McGlinchey (OT) from Notre Dame. Both would be day 1 starters. MCD likes great line play, and I can't envision us not using a 1st round pick on OL. We don't have a lot of depth there and are getting old.

The Pats**** offensive line NEVER gets called for holding. The idea that any team can have zero penalties against its offense or defense (you can't count the meaningless kickoff holding) is totally irrational and rediculous. I don't care how "disciplined" a team is. NO penalties against your offense or defense is impossible. Refs protect QB's like Brady more than regular QB's by letting the OL hold, etc.

I think this is correct. They went after Gaines last year for a reason. I think they draft a CB or safety later on as a backup, or find a cheap one in FA.

I totally agree. That's why I think this guy on twitter is a nefarious Jets or Dolphins fan!

Well, in fairness, Bradford is much better than Kolb, so that may merit the risk. And I feel that our 1st round pick will be better than EJ Manuel. And bring back K. Williams. Draft an Edge guy or hope Lawson turns into that. Your suggestion is not too out of line with what the Panther's model was on D. And it's a winning one, Imo. Make the teams throw into one of the best secondaries. Have fun w/ that!

Also with Bradford and a rookie, you can't lose. The rookie either learns from a great QB, or the rookie learns for a few games then has to go in if Bradford is injured. No QB controversy with Bradford on a 1-2 year deal.

I agree. And Ben's interview about not having the QB sneak in the playbook was telling. He throws Haley under the bus all the time. And Ben had almost a 100% QB sneak conversion rate before they got rid of it. But I would have liked Tomlin to overrule Haley there.

Great article. Thanks for posting. Here is who I want: Gaines, K. Williams, Bradham (a LB who can cover. That gives us two with Milano). If we don't get Bradham, Toomer from LA Chargers. P. Brown if he is not getting overpaid on the market. A tackling maching between Bradham and Milano is good, and I think we have a rookie as well in there. Would also like Cadet for RB depth, and one of the available pass rushers (Lynch, 49ers?). And a QB not named Cousins. I like him, but way too expensive compared to a guy like Keenum, or Bradford, or Bridgewater, who, if healthy, could be the answer at QB.

If the Jags win, not only will I laugh my ass off, but I will be wondering where the Refs were all game. I see about 10 questionable PI calls against the Jax, late hits on Brady, etc. It's gonna be ugly.

I get that, but I can't stand him on the sideline laughing when they are winning games when they have done 4 running plays in a row. He played TERRIBLE against us. I hope Jax wins, and then is destroyed in the SB. On the other hand, if Bortles plays well, perhaps Jax is not a competitor for a FA QB. As a last thought: has any team been as lucky as the Pats*** in terms of easy roads to the SB. Really, Tenn and Jax. hahaha.

I agree with the distain for Marrone. But I credit the Jax turnaround to Coughlin, not Douggie.

I'm up for doubling-down on QB's. 1 in the 1st, one later on. QB's are like a box of Chocolates, you never know if you get Cousins or Brady later in the draft. Falk would be great. I'd like the combo of Rudolph/Falk. I agree. Darnold seems to need a year as a backup before he is ready. If I'm trading up, I'd only do it for Rosen---perhaps for Mayfield if the price is right.

from what I can read, moral of this game is have S. Diggs or another type on the team and a QB who can get him the ball.

what just happened. wish I had watched the 2nd half of this one!

my question is why did it take this guy so long to put him in?? Also, J. Hurts was subpar all year long. hey, if he can adjust to team strengths, then that is good with me. I'm sick of the past coaches we had that insisted on their philosophy--personnel be dammed.

in a "wait and see" mode. Alabama offense is not exactly a juggernaut, and Jalen Hurts was awful most of the season. The backup QB (can't recall his name) who came in the 2nd half of the National Championship is a stud--not sure that has anything to do with this guy.

Proves that we have MUCH better coaching than the Steelers. Numerous miscues by the Steelers: (1) TWO times on 4th and 1, got "cute" and failed to convert; (2) kicking an onside kick when it made zero sense to do so; (3) not kicking the FG, letting the clock run to 1 second; and then (4) with one second left, not trying an onside w/ laterals, etc. Instead kicking it right to Jax. Fraizer is a MUCH BETTER DC than Butler also. Butler took an entire half to realize that to stop Jags running game you need a safety in the box. It's like he realized this at halftime. Did they watch tape of the Bills game. Seems like the Steelers were looking ahead to next week. MCD would not let that happen.