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I mean, I doubt you say the same about white dudes, generally. I’m not pretending you are the devil for it but I think it’s probably rooted in prejudice even if unintentional. We’d all be better off with “ugh, yea I probably stepped in it there” and moving on instead of the extreme “I could never be racist” vs “im going to ruin your life for an offhand and pretty innocuous comment” approach that’s so common these days

Theres nearly nothing to be negotiated on the upside unless he wants more money than #2. Which means any back and forth is VERY likely the jets trying to short him guarantees which may be a coach that didn’t want him trying not to be tied to him.

I don’t disagree with most of that. But boy was that about as bad a call as possible. Just awful. It didn’t ruin my year or anything but on a practical level you hate to see one so blatant in such a big moment. One thing that does stick with me though is that I’m quick to point out humanity of the officials and that a bang bang play at a weird angle can be incredibly tough and perfection can’t be the expectation... this one felt like “I’m not throwing a flag no matter what” and I dislike that. I’ll stomach “if I’m not positive I’m not calling it,” but this felt even past that, and should’ve had consequences for the officials.

While I widely agree... the stakes in a moment like that for a multi billion dollar industry are much more than just a game. It’s always a weird balance between the two. If the titans tossed the ball 8 yards forward and it was the AFCCG I suspect the reaction would be different. It just wasn’t even in the proximity of a borderline call.

Tremaine would be a real problem for a Flutie, as an example

Best way to do 1 is have an effective offense. as much as any player, Manning was a big time part of why the colts Tampa 2 was effective and ours wasn’t. If we can let pass rushers key on the qb, and pull the back 7 out of run support, we have the makings of an excellent group. If the opponent is able to grind on short fields with a lead, it’ll be a long year.

Well that why we are talking much lower rates than most positions

You just know every team will play internationally once with an odd number

To be fair, our cap situation wasn’t that bad, if we didn’t decide to slash and burn without care about the short term. Also, 16m isn’t some crazy cost in relation to the cap and you need a few superstar talents on a team. Does it hurt less when your 16m LT, DT, or CB get hurt? You need stars and depth. In the window of a rookie qb contract it’s a heckuva lot easier to support that. Especially if drafting decent alongside that.

But I can’t underscore enough that it’s not just drew. They are better at RB, WR1, TE, both tackles and a guard before you start getting into tougher calls. In addition to the all time great qb, their other 10 guys tend to be better. It’s a talent league and while we improved greatly there’s still work to be done

New Orleans and New England have all time great qbs. It goes a long way to “just scheming” guys open. Michael Thomas would also be our best WR, Kamara our best back, or cook probably our best tight end. It helps when those role players are very very good.

Wait, how many more does he have to spare?!?

I can’t say this thread has been the boards finest showing, and surprised to see folks doubling down on it. Oh well, won’t change alberts day... but I like most of y’all and like to think it’s a group that’s better than piling on in a situation like this.

If you find yourself with failing organs you may find yourself humble or desperate enough to hope for help anywhere you can find it.

You need a deep bench at WR, especially without an established QB. You are better if one of those is an elite impact player. Comparing injuries and catch percentage between a guy that’s often getting more targets than the other gets catches and those targets being twice as far down field in heavier coverage is a fools errand though.

Or says he just didn’t want to talk about it with a random reporter at an awards show

Yuuup. I’m surprised it doesn’t get more chatter on the sports shows.

Welcome to 2013. From the future, I’ll tell you to get excited- the internet has a lot in store for you as you catch up

I’ll go out on a limb and say Flutie is LESS suited for today’s nfl. Hes a fine enough player but being a novelty worked to his favor. In a league accustomed to his play his shortcomings would be magnified. Big time agreement here.

To be fair it’s what like 1 maybe 2 guys a year if any? You pick 45 day 3 draft picks out of a hat and you won’t hit too many big either

You have attempts, not yards, highlighted. Didnt ring odd to see all time leaders around 3,500?

Lack of reps has been no ones problem 10 guys filling 6 slots plus a PS spot probably is a pretty thin ratio

One might guess that valuation you are using might have been slightly off. Frankly it’s also nicer for the out of town folks to have options. I’ve been to plenty of sporting events where I’m not trying to lug a cooler and grill but would like to enjoy pre game festivities.

Clocking his throw at 68 mph in loafers and an Oxford seems relevant to another thread here

I have a sneaking suspicion those weren’t $8 articles