BringBackFergy

Bolding your text doesn’t make your post any more meaningful. In fact, some might argue there is an underlying sense of jealousy in your indignation.

Ahem...V-E-R-S-A-T-I-L-E

The Buffalo Bills selected Dawkins in the second round (63rd overall) of the 2017 NFL Draft. Dawkins was the second offensive guard drafted in 2017, behind Western Kentucky guard Forrest Lamp.[15]

So, apparently, we have a bunch of quitters on this board. A bunch of naysayers who fashion themselves the next great coach or game manager. There is something to be said for being a visionary. It's a trait that few have, but it generally requires others mocking, joking, critique and, as is customary, an apology when they finally realize the vision makes sense...and works!! All of you who harp on the chemistry bandwagon, consider this: D Lineman generally played from a given position back twenty years ago. Nose tackle lined up straight on center, DE's on the outside against O tackle. Over the course of many years, the d line players began shifting and now substitute in every two or three downs. How much chemistry do you think is maintained when we have Jordan Phillips, Kyle Williams, Harrison Phillips and Hughes, Lawson and Lonzo shuffling in and out every three downs?? I'd say your chemistry argument has gone down the drain with your other "can't do that" arguments. These current O linemen are being moved in and out of position and spending days and days together to build the same chemistry you find in the RB room, the QB room and the special team room. Are you all saying they are too dumb to adopt a multi-dimensional skillset?? Is that the argument you are making? Because next to versatility, McDermott favors smart fellas who can play various roles and are as familiar with the playbook as they are with their right palm. Play 1) LT - Player A, LG - Player B, C - Player C, RG - Player D, RT - Player E Play 2) Player D, Player E, Player A, Player C, Player B Play 3) Player F, Player C, Player E, Player D, Player B Not only are you providing fresh legs, but you are screwing with the minds of the d linemen and LB's. Really can't believe you guys are against this? Is the mocking for real or are you just having fun with me?

I know you are probably thinking there's a link to a profound article in this post, but NO. I came up with his idea all on my own. Watch how the football experts like ESPN, ProFootball Talk and Yahoo will pick up on this and run with it. You guys just remember that old Fergy was the first to recognize the clear goal of our head coach: He is building an 5 cylinder engine on the O Line with pistons firing from different positions at all different times. Here's what I mean: What is McDermott's #1 goal in finding a suitable Offensive lineman?? ANSWER: Versatility We have tackles that have played guard. We have guards that have played center. We have guards who played tackle. Shoot, we even had a TE who played tackle. The point is, all through OTA's and minicamp, we have seen a variety of players playing at different spots. Where else do we see this? On the defensive line of course. DT's move to outside, DT's drop back, DE's move inside, DE/Linebackers move inside, etc. So why not incorporate the movement and versatility of Offensive linemen in the same manner? For example: On 1st and 10, Morse lines up at center, Dawkins at Left Tackle, Feliciano at left Guard, Ford at right Guard and Nyseke at right Tackle. We gain 4 yards on a run play. On 2nd and 6, we break huddle and Feliciano take the Center position, Dawkins moves to right Guard (his position for years) , Ford moves to right Tackle, Morse takes left Guard and Nyseke moves over to left Tackle. The defensive ends and DT's will wonder what the hell is going on because most of them have studied film on the individual designated at that spot in front of them. The versatility will throw them off. Every great offense has to be innovative. In addition, versatility allows McDermott to create a stable of 8 O-lineman who can play all different positions. Just like McDermott cycles D lineman in to keep them fresh, he will substitute in O linemen or move them around the line every 3rd down or two to not only maintain "fresh legs" but to keep the defensive line guessing who they will be matched up against. It's a chess match, and McDermott is Bobby Fisher. Keep an eye out. This is the wave of the future and McDermott will be the innovator.

Those are some pretty damning statistics. The rise in the PB population is scary. Despite the prevalence of PB attacks, people continue to breed them (perhaps some scum are trying to create the perfect fighter?).

Must be a credible source because it comes from www.pitbullinfo.org

Irrelevant. My point is that you apparently (think you) have a better handle on this situation than 20-30 countries in the free world (not including Russia comrade).

Looks like 20 or 30 countries have banned Pit Bulls. Your in-depth analysis might be yesterday’s news.

When I played college football I was very competitive. When I was drafted in the 4th round I negotiated a guaranteed salary, made the team and basically coasted for three years until I suffered a torn labia. That ended my playing days but I socked enough dough away and still get royalties on my Ho-Ho and Palmolive commercials I made in the local television markets.

$5,000 minus $1,000 of the best cubic zirconia earrings and necklaces minus $400 airfare to NYC or Hollywood, FL Pocket $3600 and offer the jewelry to Le'Veon at "a steal" for $50,000 Easy peezy, lemon squeezy

Thank you.

The only way for me to honestly judge her talent is if you post a pic (assuming she’s over 18). On behalf of the other 99.87% of the board, thank you in advance.

@mead107 has been known to frequent wineries in the greater Ithaca region. Anyone heard from him today?

Great post. Really informative. Like you said, the breed requires a responsible handler. The “ticking time bomb” analogy is spot on. Wow. Thanks for the info. I wonder what would happen if a Congressman/State lawmaker introduced legislation to require licensing or banning PB’s in certain states, cities, etc? I assume PETA and other similar groups would raise holy hell.

Are these baby mommas or just friends? Big difference

Live by the “sword”, die by the “sword”.

Unfortunately, I’m giving away my age.

Pretty sure they called the 1980-90’s Redskins WR’s the Smurfs. Might be mistaken.

One of the funnier things I've seen in awhile. Not sure what's funnier: the fact that a 74 yr old woman was spinning around that fast or the comments by the newscasters trying to act professional. I wouldn't have been able to report that without chuckling.

I read a similar article yesterday. "The US Army Corps of Engineers has introduced a new fragrance line called "Gatekeeper Body Wash". The new product line was brought to market in response to private citizens demands for a better smelling government workforce. They will slowly spread this aroma into other markets including car fresheners, lockmaster towers and will include the aroma in the air bubbler systems allowing all lock and canal users to enjoy the fragrance as they wait for transit through the inland waters of the Upper Mississippi Valley. According to the manufacturer, the US government spent $6.97 billion dollars on market studies and research to pinpoint the exact aroma that will put boaters at ease. The press release for this one-of-a-kind bodywash states "Gatekeeper will give our workers a better ability to stay awake while commanding the upper deck of the lock tower. The product has an earthy aroma with hints of peat moss, non-toxic hydraulic fluid and actual river pebbles that were dredged from the canal. In addition, each bottle has 1.4 ounces of asian carp liver oil which provides our workers with a slight sheen and better digestive habits".

Oh hell yeah....the Geese have been polluting our waters (and docks, beaches, lawns and swimming floats) for generations. Pit Bulls should be trained to seek and destroy those Canadian pests!!!

Thanks for that Chandler. I can appreciate your take on this because, as you said, @Gugny nips at our heels all the time. Seriously - I’ve seen a lot of stats on jaw pressure etc., but not nearly as many (any?) stories of people/children being “mauled to death” or taken down and unable to stop ripping/tearing of a German Shepherd or Rott. Sure those big dogs will bite when provoked and you’ll suffer a large puncture wound or loss of flesh, but haven’t heard of those breeds (or Chihuahua, Labs, Goldens, Poodles, Schnauzers, etc) taking people down and continuing the attack after the one bite. That’s what leads many of us to believe the Pit Bull breed has a hair trigger that leads them to not only “bite once” but take their target down and finish the job. It seems in the above news stories, they don’t know when to stop and are too vicious for others to come in and help the victim during such an attack. I’m glad your daughter has two good Pits. As with anything, these stories are exceptions to the rule. You could use a PB or two on the Wall. Keep those bass boaters in line!!

Tough call. This type of dog (if you read the articles above) should require some kind of vetting process. Like I said above, if a chihuahua bites me or my kids, it’s one bite and that dog goes out the door. A Pit Bull (or TWO)...not so much.

I love ya’ GoBills but I have to distinguish the small toy breeds from the PB’s I’m referring to. I said it above and stand by it - there are daschunds, toy poodles and Collies (even Rotts) that bite someone and they walk home with a puncture hole and some bleeding. Pit Bulls go the extra mile and tear flesh, shake their heads and take people down to inflict vicious harm. It’s not trained (See the story above where young woman was mauled in the woods. Not just a simple bite or two...but death). Pretty rare to hear of a toy poodle doing that to a woman. Even if I owned two of them, I’d drop kick them into the hedgerow. Pit Bulls may be calm and docile at home, but when interacting outside the home with others, if they strike it’s tough to stop them (from what I read and heard ).