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Gandy is still pushing his assignment out the back of the end zone as McGahee scores.

We need to get you in a Hi-Arc league waiting around for pitches like that.

It seems pretty clear by his use of Nate Clements on STs that MM leans to the risk side of the risk/reward ratio. Since he's dodged all bullets so far in adopting this strategy I'd be hesitant to bet against his continued use of it when it comes to bringing up young Losman.

Stay ever aware and may you find your unit well-fitted with others doing the same. Every American is indebted to you for your decision to wear the uniform in our name. May you have a successful tour and return to a safer United States because of it. I salute you and your place in our prayers is eternal.

I saw Don Beebe with Brett Favre farting in his face on some NFL Network show last night- while I appreciate effort guys, Beebe was so much more of a contributor than Marcellus to winning that I will always consider Don a Bill (even though he played for three teams)- Marcellus is a little more slippery guy for me. I think he's more of a Charger than a Bill. To be fair I also lost a large bet a few years ago that his last season in Buff would be his career sack season. He barely crested that his first season in San Diego and then became the DE he had looked like to me for the most part- a vulture sacker who plays his heart out until the whistle blows. But may God Bless him and may he go on to prove me stupid.

And the prosection rests. The whole thing IIRC came from the Roger Craig workout buddies that Rice joined up later and the thing grew. The thing about the one-hander is Rice is a master of it and you'll NEVER see film of him leaving a hand trailing.

Of all the good that came from the off-season group EMoulds has worked with over the years, the worst thing has been the one handed catch drill. It's primary value is in circumstances when a defender holds an arm out of the play, but a few players, none moreso than Eric, use one hand on some catches even when both of his hands are free. It drives me nuts to see that drill get bastardized by players and even worse when ESPN and the other highlight shows play unnecessary one-handers over and over like it's some kind of achievement instead of the LAM catch it really exemplifies.

Spikes is a great athlete and a busy player on the field with exceptional range and instincts, but I'd have a hard time rasing him above his cohort who is all football player- London has excelled at his job in the middle from the moment he was made a starter in the NFL- he's averaged over 95 tackles and 4 sacks a season over that 5 year span and he's never missed a game! That's far superior to the Zack Thomas and Teddy Bruschi media idols and there's no doubt in my mind we have the best MLB in our division and one of the 3 best in the league. Sure you can make a similar argument for Takeo, and no doubt Takeo is a highlight film player, but it's steady London who quietly goes about the duties in the middle of the field and IMO gets far too little recognition for it.

There's some awesome golf courses there: huge, wide, plush fairways- one ofhte best spots in the country to play this time of year. Save your best Fish Story for Bradys- their main bar is the regional storytelling center!

I can't see without creating a formula that includes some strength of opposing offense, etc., how you would find a better indicator than Points Allowed. Problem with formulas is they are inherently flawed. Consider the almost laughable College Bowl Championship or the Passer Ratings that rewards the little dink and pitch West Coast QBs while punishing QBs with NFL quality arms.

There's a very cool old Irish pub in TCity called Bradys, call them and if they won't have the game they'll get you pointed in the right direction for a sports bar downtown. Their phone is 231-946-8153.

One of Jim's closest friends shared with me last week that the Kelly's have found a comfortable balance between mourning and celebrating Hunter's life and passing. They appreciate all the sympathies that have been shared with them by the vast family they've developed as a result of his career.

As has been pointed out it should be pinned but further it deserves a spot as a regular TBD Column with past weeks archived. As always, among the very best contributors to TSW and consequently the reason many of us populate this board. Too bad about that Pennsy thing though ;-)

Yeah, you might want to go and seek a deeper understanding somewhere else. I believe the Gidget Marathon starts tonight on TVLand.

Should I find it ironic that you're drawn to that particular post?

If logic existed in a vacuum, your head would be full of logic! Super 54 Passer rating beyond 20 Yards- fondly referred to by Pat's fans as "Deep Ball Brady"

Let me explain this to you again- No team who had seen the film of a QB who had a passer rating of 54 beyond 20 yards would bother covering deep routes! With no coverage that makes the occasional deep ball almost impossible to mess up, even for a wetnoodler like Brady.

Because Brady didn't throw a deep pass in a game you selected specifically as one that would show off his "Long Ball" qualifications, you once again prove that using a computer doesn't require the ability to feed one's self. Say Hey 54!

Since you showed up there can be no doubt. All hail LabattBlue, the resident blowhard and Trollicker of TSW!

If you'd accurately like to portray my position it's that while you can say many good things about Brady's game, being a "Long Ball" QB is not one of them. But I do think you've captured HD's worship of "Mr. 54" succinctly and accurately.

Thank you, thank you thank you. The good news is we won't have to go even two games into the season to pull your pants down and prove the the public that "Long Balls" are hardly a trait in your family- or your team for that matter. Against Indy Brady didn't even launch a pass of 30 yards or better. "Long Ball Brady" indeed! Is that chirping I hear ;-)

Done? I've only gotten started exposing you! Why would any team bother covering the deep ball against a QB whose Passer Rating over 20 yards is 54 as you are so kind to contribute! I'll make the question so easy even a moron could grasp it- that way there's a chance you'll respond: Name the regular season game in which you believe Tom Brady establishes himself as a long ball QB to place him among the "Long Ball" passers in the league like McNabb and Culpepper?

Are you truly a moron or just acting like one for my amusement? I won't dignify your ignorance if you are unable to locate ABTNGs links. But I will be happy to point that ignorance out over and over and over- so please keep asking my "Long Ball" Donahoe! 58........58........58........

Now you can't even find your buddie's link, the one you were referring to repeatedly until I pointed out that it exposed how pathetic Brady's game is over 20 yards? Here's your mantra: "Long Ball Brady's a 58", "Long Ball Brady's a 58", Long Ball Brady's a 58"

Now now Mr. 58, your buddy introduced the stats- now you don't like them? What's indisputable is that Brady would fold up like an Indian 3 piece if he were given charge of an offense that needed a long ball guy who can be effective over 20 yards. His rating of 58 is, after all, very Luke McCownish beyond the 20.