The Dean

I bet they can get a very high pick for Davis Wood!

Because it's cheap and for people not trained in research methodology and analysis, it is SOME information. Like you say, they may use it for lower round draft picks since they may have very little information about them. In their minds, this adds something. Similar to how some companies use it to pare down the pool of possibilities.

Not sure if this was sarcastic. If it was, well done. Seriously though, for a high 1st round pick, I doubt the Wonderlick is ever even considered. If it is, IMO it should not be. The information gathered by NFL teams on high first round picks is so far superior to the Wonderlick, the idea of even putting it into the equation seems preposterous to me. At it's best, the Wonderlick is something to use to pare down a huge potential pool, far too big to evaluate individually, into a more manageable group. That simply isn't an issue with potential high NFL draft picks. These candidates have been (or should be) thoroughly evaluated. There are meetings with their college coaches and fellow players. Even their high school coaches, teachers and peers. They are brought in to talk with coaches and coordinators. They are asked to answer questions, FOOTBALL QUESTIONS, and answer on a chalk board/white board/whatever. That information is SO much more relevant to evaluating a player's football intelligence, attitude, etc. The generic info from a test that also has many biases attached to the results MIGHT be something you look at for lower draft picks who you haven't been able to thoroughly vet. Even then, I'd use them with a LOT of grains of salt.

I think it's an anti-woke term, actually. Either way, it's pretty stupid, IMO. No different than what has always happened. People say stupid/do stuff and other people point it out, call them out, and try to get them to accept responsibility. People on all sides of the political aisle have been doing it for as long as I have been around.

I'm a bit confused. Was Louie's speech canceled? A person can't be "cancelled" as far as I know, unless he/she is dead

OK, that makes sense/

Really? You think they ARE better QBs? Or might have been at draft time? Not sure I'd agree. The plan to sit him and let him learn, was a fine plan, IMO. But it had to be aborted. Josh succeeded despite the Bills plan going awry.

Have I ever mentioned how much I despise Fred Smerlas? 🤔

Not sure about any of that.. But here in Florida Tebow IS a religion. And make no mistake about it, his public Christianity is one major reason for it. IMO his religion shouldn't be a reason to like or dislike him. But that's just me.

If he accepts them, he will continue to get opportunities, IMO. They likely won't be gems, mind you.

Tough go get a much better situation than having Shanahan as a HC.

It definately is. As is the blind devotion to him, IMO.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/08/17/49ers-are-waiving-josh-rosen/

Out of respect for your wife's Covid struggle, I'll refrain from making any wise a$$ remarks.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/08/16/sean-mcdermott-dion-dawkins-not-close-to-where-he-needs-to-be-after-stint-on-covid-19-list/

It is very weird. Why fire a trainer after a preseason game? Did he miss a couple tackles? The timing suggests you are on the right track, IMO. It feels like it has to be something that will break in the news sometime soon,

Yes, that's true. I really hope he doesn't have any long term effects, but it is obviously a possibility. I'm not letting my mind go down that road quite yet.

Well, not a great title. But far better than "vague title"

That is my guess as well. A message to Dion and the rest of the unvaccinated.

I'm not all that worried about this. Missed time due to Covid and I'm thinking this is just a motivational shot across the bow of Dawkins. Like MasterStrategist, I'll be more concerned in a couple weeks if he still isn't up to speed.

Not bad, Hap! 👍 https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/08/15/bills-reduce-roster-well-ahead-of-tuesdays-deadline/

I didn't know until tonight that Sewell was only 20 years old.

I thought Cynthia did a fine job in the first half, through halftime. Seemed a little nervous, as I imagine she is. But I have no complaints based on what I've seen from her so far.

😄 Indeed I think it's safe to say, for this season, at least. Even if he is cut and picked up, you don't learn a new positiion during the eason.