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He seems the type of WR that the Pat's covet. That would be disappointing to say the least...

What will you guys do next offseason when there's not Mudge to do?

Man, Seattle and New England again...

yep

This is starting to look like a well coached team.

Mr. Ed

what I liked about this draft is the trades to move up and get players (jones and Dawkins) they wanted. They got 3 solid starters in the first two rounds. I'm hoping they do the same next year, given how they've stock-piled picks for 2018. While the draft is always a crapshoot, it's even more so in the later rounds. Use your later picks to move around and get the guys in the first two rounds that you are very confident in. If they can get 5 starters in the first two rounds next year, while giving up one R3 and some later picks, I'd take that.

I thought they never got off the wall, rather they made it to the part that was still standing? Either way, it looked like they survived. Great finish!

The Ravens D has played very well in the first two preseason games, so I'm hoping for a few good drives and some points by the O, showing progress. Continued good showing by our starting D.

Your example is why I don't like the focus of the thread, which team or area is more talented? The more important question is, will this team improve on O, D, and ST, translating into more wins? For your question, group A is more talented because of Sammy, but that doesn't mean that this year's group as a whole won't be more productive than last year's, which wasnt very good. It's quite possible the passing game overall will be better due to scheme and Tyrod improving, leading to an improvement in point production. The biggest improvement for the team will be on D because the talent is better suited to the scheme, even though the talent is only marginally better than last year's on the whole. From this perspective, I think the Bills will most likely improve the most on D, as measured by ppg, because of scheme, they should be better on ST because of Haushka, and I think the O should be as productive as last year. That should translate to more wins, but they also have a tougher schedule. Only time will tell...

Talked to someone who works for the Bills recently and he told me this little anecdote. McD asked all of the trainers to a meeting where he addressed the idea of tanking. He emphatically stated "we are not!" He doesn't want anyone around with that mentality, including the training staff! I like it.

I'm really looking forward to the final episode of the season to see Jon, Dani, Cersei, Tyrion, Jaime, the Hound and Mountain, et al all in the same scene for the first time. I'm sure we'll get some "closure" with Little finger too. It seems pretty clear the season will end with the Night King on his dragon approaching the Wall. While I doubt there will ever be another show quite like this, I have to say I will temper my expectations for the final season based on this last episode (6). While I enjoyed many things about it, it marked a transition for me from GoT focused on the machinations of the 7 kingdoms, which is what made the show, to the fantasy/zombie element. Again, I'm sure I will enjoy the final season, but it will be more focused on the fantasy element rather than the personalities. While there has to be some closure with Cersei and Jon when he finds out his true identity, especially how that will impact his relationship with Dani, next season will mainly be about defeating the Night King. One thing I will do different as I wait for the final season is stay clear of all of the rumor articles. Given my thirst for GoT news while waiting for season 7, I read a few articles about the "leaks" posted on Reddit, and many were dead on. I prefer to go into the final season without that information. It's going to be a long winter...

thanks!

It would be great if you could provide a little more detail on the performance of the backup safeties, especially with Anderson experiencing a setback.

A guy I'm rooting for, Joe Powell, S. interesting story and road to the NFL. He made a great play on his INT last week. It sure would be nice if someone in the media did a story about the guys competing for the backup safety jobs.

They let I'm go for cap reasons, for the most part.

i could run their pro side: "who wants to sign with us and win a ring?"

there was always the question of whether lyanna had Jon out of wedlock, making him a Targaryen bastard. That question was answered. It seems clear bran will tell Jon who his parents are and sam (thanks to gilley) will remember there is evidence R&L were married.

No more bastard of Winterfell, he is officially Jon Targaryen. Fasten your seatbelts for the final two episodes!

all the piece said was Gaines finally feels healthy, hopes to be back to previous form, and is competing for the second cb role. In addition, I'm sure there are several writers who cover the Rams, and, much like in buffalo, some are good and some are not.

i'm sure they could've signed him, but only if they made him the highest paid WR in the league. (At what cost? As some have stated) When you look at all the variables, as beane stated, and to put it in economic terms, the present value of expected benefits from the trade is greater than the PV from not trading. Benefits are not simply tangible like player stats and cap space, but also intangible like team-first mentality, etc. I think the one variable left out was impact on the fan base--good on Beane for that...

This is really the essence of the trade, IF. Beanie could end up looking like a genius or a dolt. I simply think, if Sammy did have a great year, they weren't ready to pay $15 million to a WR without a franchise QB.

the one difference is none of current group will command a double team, otherwise I agree with your assessment.

Interested to see White in his first game. After that, focus on guys who can provide depth, and TE and S are positions of interest. Last, his name is Mudge.

Just saw a headline on Yahoo related to Arya, and it made me think about another reunion that should happen soon; not with Jon, but the Hound, as he is heading north as well. It will be interesting to see how they both react, as he was really a surrogate father to her. Such a great show.