Miyagi-Do Karate

I am a big bball fan, but never took the time to understand the CBA and all these contracts and exemptions. If you don't understand that stuff, it makes the NBA trades to be totally mind boggling. I remember for years that Brendan Haywood was like the most valuable player in the NBA because everyone wanted his contract--it was pretty bizarre and funny.

He will do great there. Just need to hand the ball off and throw some play action.

whats funny about this is that the list pretty much began with 6 teams! 😁

Isn’t it amazing that the defining play of Devo’s career was the 3 that was waved off at the end of regulation in the 6-OT UConn game? Great shot though!

I wonder about the timing of this playing out. Does he sign really fast, or does he let it sit for a while like Clowney? I think he is better off signing quickly.

There is a market rate for solid kickers and not much mobility in free agency. Rian Lindell Made this point years ago. Guys just go to a team, and if they are good, they just stay. There are only 32 spots in the league.

6’4” as a sophomore too! Good chance to add an inch or two!

sounds awesome! but a peanut butter and jelly burger though... 🤔

Don’t get me wrong— I love old Big East ball. And I typically like the refs to let them play through body contact. But that game yesterday was just odd— for example, there was one play where Marek tried to pass and was raked across the arm. The ref actually waited until the ball was fumbled to the other team before blowing the whistle. It was almost a full 2-second delay. There were other times where that wasn’t called in that game, and it made the game pretty sloppy for stretches. Fast break; no call; other way; fast break; no call; other way... It’s one thing to let physical play and contact go— but even in the old big East, you can’t just rake guys on the arms as they are dribbling, shooting, or passing. it makes the game really hard to watch and is frustrating for the players, I am sure.

Nice win by Syracuse. was it just me, or did the refs just stop trying? Lot of really obvious hacks by both teams And they let them play on.

he obviously was released and immediately purchased a house sight unseen in Cleveland, before even speaking to the browns.

my nephew who is a browns fan texted me some Instagram Rumor that watt has bought a house in the Cleveland suburbs!

oh, wow— you just brought back some memories. We may be around the same age. I used to love building franchises and developing players in Madden 2004. Totally forgot about that. Alas, with marriage, kids, and a job— my career as a Madden GM/HC is long over!

Chris Jones wasn’t noticeable against Tampa because Brady threw 5-yard dump-offs all game. If you want to neutralize Chris Jones, you need to scheme against him (double him; quick passes, etc). We are not going to sign the best guard in the league; can’t have the best player at every position.

to be fair, Chris Jones is the #2 DT in the league at winning pass rush battles (per the PFF and ESPN pressure stats). Only Donald is better. I think the better measuring stick for Feliciano is how he has done over the course of the year.

Pittsburgh makes too much sense. I suspect he doesn’t even care about the money. Gets to play with both his brothers and on the no. 1 defense in the league.

Thank God. We dodged a bullet there. Juszychk is terrible at running Deep Fly routes.

i agree. The Eagles should be giving the Colts two 2nd round picks. I don’t quite understand what the Colts are thinking. That said, wentz will do fine behind that line and with that running game.

I will help you out! https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/ufa/defense/

his knee is probably filled with avocados and healing crystals.

re Toney or Moore, my sense is that those guys are mocked as 1st/2nd round picks. I can see the Bills being skittish for spending a high pick on a WR. Are you thinking one of these guys is going to fall a bit?

he is going to be an interesting one-- how do you structure a deal for a 31-year old LB? 3-year, front-loaded deal?

I don't understand why folks are saying this. The stats seem to reflect the results-- a team that pass blocked well, run blocked poorly, and had a guy on defense (Hughes) that got consistent pressure. Re Hughes, you would hope the high pressure rate translates into more sacks--I guess that is the only surprising aspect of the stats, to me.

Re Waddle, are the comps to Tyreek Hill accurate, or a stretch? I don't watch much college football, but I have read that he compares favorably to Hill.