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The Dean

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  1. 1 hour ago, Nebillzfan said:

    I think the shocker is going to Edmunds for roquan. I hate to say this because I think Edmunds is talented but his salary is going to be the dagger. 

     

     

    You understand Roquan is holding out in order to get a contract extension at a much higher salary, right? So what would happen after the trade? New contract? Be disgruntled here playing on the last year of his contract?   At least Edmunds is with his team at the moment. 

     

    I'm not saying it won't/can't happen. I just don't think there's a lot of cap saving in the first move. And potentially more headaches.  

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  2. 7 hours ago, JerseyBills said:

    If I'm a coach and we're punting from the 10 yard line, I'll take the opponent starting at their 20 everytime all day everyday and twice on Sundays!

     

    I think everyone would. But once it's clear he has that kind of range, don't you think the opposing teams will keep a returner very deep?  Some of those deep flat punts might be returned for a pretty good chunk of yards. He much better off taming that leg, when the situation demands it. I think he'll be fine with coaching.

  3. 8 hours ago, Allen2Diggs said:

    The one that I find most ridiculous is long-snapper. Your backup center should just be the long-snapper.

     

    Ever wonder why EVERY team has a long snapper? Why don't they all use the backup center?

     

    Well, the long snapper spends the ENTIRE day practicing with ST, snapping for the P and the K.  Also many backup centers also are backup guards or even tackles. So, when does this backup center/long snapper get to learn their jobs when the O and ST practice separately?  

     

    Just like the idea of using the #2 QB as a holder, it simply doesn't work in today's NFL. 

     

    I find many on this forum give ST the short shrift.  Don't they realize that the average ST play is FAR more important than the average offensive or defensive play?  Virtually every ST play involves a scoring play or a potentially big change in field position.  The idea that "this backup can do that job" doesn't answer the question, "Can this backup do that job EXCELLENTLY and consistently, and still learn his position to be EXCELLENT should he be needed on O or D?"

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  4. 31 minutes ago, Mango said:


    This is almost exactly how I met Trent Edwards parents. I was in line for a Bills game. It was Trent’s rookie year and hadn’t started yet. There was a nice couple in their 50’s behind me. But I was the opposite of you. I immediately asked if they were his parents. Who else would have the 2nd string, 3rd round rookie jersey on like week2. 
     

    We had a good laugh over it. Nice people. Should have asked them what Dakota Fanning is like in person. 

     

    5th round rookie, no less. 

     

    Very cool, BTW.

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  5. 8 minutes ago, Bermuda Triangle said:

    So, you read through the thread, learned what the story was about, and felt the need to admonish me on numerous occasions for not doing my "work" (on a football message board, lol).  Got it.

     

    Enjoy your Sunday!

     

    Not jumping on you, as you may not have been posting for long enough to get the hang of how things tend to work around here. But if you pay attention you will see that threads started by the "better", "more experienced" posters tend to to include the relevent information/context/links to make it easy for the community members to quickly catch on to what's being discussed. Perhaps you've seen the moderator comment (Vague Thread Title) from time to time when someone uses only a name as a thread title. Even in the thread title more information isnthe default expectation.

     

    So it seems a bit odd that you call others lazy, when you didn't bother to do the basics of what is expected and traditional for this forum. Perhaps instead of getting into a pissing contest with those who point out what is missing in your original post, you could have just promised to do better next time.

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  6. 14 hours ago, gonzo1105 said:


    Tasker either misspoke or he’s an idiot. The play they scored was on a RB wheel to the right side of the offensive formation. Elam was lined up on the left side and clearly got picked because he was in man coverage. He was on the crosser. It was either on the CB on the other side or one of the LBs

     

     

    Tasker is just REALLY BAD at his job. 

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  7. 1 minute ago, Success said:

    That was the best punt I've ever seen in my life.

     

    Hodgins need to make the team.

     

     

    Had it not been a touchback, I'd agree. A great punt, no doubt. But for it to be the best punt I have ever seen, it would have to been kicked out of bounds or had more hang time and been downed before the goal line. Don't get me wrong, very impressive. But 10 yards shorter and out of bounds is a better outcome.

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  8. 15 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said:

    The transition to the Steelers game with 2 min to go in a tied game got me to sign up for NFL+. Well played, NFL

     

    But do we know the same thing didn't happen on the app?  I was wondering the same thing.

     

    11 minutes ago, Limeaid said:

     

    Winner: Baylon Spector.  He will probably get a chance to replace Andre Smith, out for first 6 weeks on performance enhancing substances, on special teams and as depth on LB core.

     

    Spector made some big impact plays

  9. 3 hours ago, Johnny Hammersticks said:

    Called and cancelled the auto-renew of Sunday Ticket bc my wife is a college student and we were qualified to get the streaming version.  Couldn’t find a working discount code (TEAMHUDDLE didn’t work), so we just paid the $119.00.

     

    When I called to cancel the normal ST I asked if they could offer me any discounts or credits, and the girl gave me $50/month off for 12 months.

     

    I then downloaded the ST app on the Firestick and successfully signed in, but there was no “content” to see yet on the app.  Was a bit concerned, but thought that it would be working properly come week 1.  Anyone else who has the student version having the same experience with the app?

     

     

     

     

    I used the streaming option last year (not student pricing, unfortunately) and there was NOTHING until week 1. Hopefully that helps.

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  10. On 8/5/2022 at 3:25 AM, GunnerBill said:

     

    Richie was early in his career. Including his first spell here. He got smarter in terms of penalties as he got older.

     

    Precisely this.

     

    23 hours ago, RyanC883 said:

     

    blah, Kiper.  Is Penning holding or playing after the whistle?  If not, perhaps he's embarrassing vets and they are taking exception to it?  

     

    If he doesn't learn from getting kicked out of practice repeatedly, then I suspect Mel is onto something.  Savvy vets know how to use a Rookies unfocused/uncontrolled energy/enthusiasm to goad them into penalties. Don't expect the rook to get he benefit of the doubt from the refs when the post whistle shoving breaks out.

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  11. 1 hour ago, Greg S said:

     

    Speaking of TNF I hope I don't get shut out with that. I have Directv (Sunday ticket) so I hope they will still show the games on the NFLN otherwise I am SOL.

     

    Tonight's game is on NBC, not the NFL Network. And no Thursday games are accessible on the Sunday Ticket.

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