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Something I don't think is being mentioned is the boost the players will get from there being fans in the stadium. That to me is the biggest argument for the 2 seed.

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Just classic McDoublespeak. I translate it as, they think there's a good chance he'll be good to go for the first playoff game.

I love this thread. Not for the optimism, but because it actually is realistic. Let that sink in. You know you feel it too. It may or may not happen, but you know you feel it too.

Rodgers winning is the only acceptable alternative to Allen winning. I think that's a fair statement. No one can convince me Mahomes deserves it over those two.

If you agree the Milano penalty was questionable, then you are saying premeditation is a factor. Because he hit the QB low.

I feel like Milano might re-sign at a little bit lesser rate like White just because he loves Buffalo and knows he's in the best possible situation for him scheme-wise etc. That's my hope anyway.

This is an interesting discussion. I'm not sure where I stand on it. There's a reason that the players and coaches voted him to the Pro-Bowl, but I'm not completely sold on him either yet. But he's still young and can get better, and there's two seasons left to do that on his rookie contract. McD is really big on letting these guys develop warts and all. Patience is the word here I think.

The NE game basically locked him being an All-Pro. The three touchdowns. He destroyed a good corner and Belicheck in one stroke. Made it look easy.

Yes, context needs to be applied by the ref in these situations. Like the Milano roughing penalty against Denver. There's a difference of premeditation that should be considered a foul, as opposed to just incidental contact.

Bravo, brother.

Whoever it is is f'ing dead.

I hear you. I'm just casting the bones and doing my occult rituals about the McDoubleSpeak.

But this year we're winning the whole thing. And IMO McD thinks the 2nd seed gets us there easier.

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AJ Klein can't cover. Which you already know.

Not coincidence. Kismet.

Marrone has that face. You know what I mean.

Yes, I get this logic. I just think that McD wants to play it until the half, to see how the Steelers fare. I think he wants to win this game if necessary to ensure the 2 seed.

But he's playing better now. It's undeniable. We'll see what happens in the offseason, but right now I will start Knox over Kroft any day of the week and twice on Sundays...

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Fair enough. We'll see. I don't see Allen starting the game and then not playing a full half at least.

I think that happens, Tua being demoralized. I thought the Patriots might make it a game, but we just crushed them under our boot like a spent cigarette. Now, granted, the Dolphins are a much better team, but we're predators on the prowl and we won't give Tua any quarter, no matter starters or what. As long as Allen plays a half, I'm confident we win this game. Well, Allen has more total touchdowns than times we've punted. Look it up, it's a fact. So yes, I don't think it's optimistic. And anyway, who said two drives? A half.

Yeah, here's my idea of the McD gameplan: - Play Allen to start- he gives us a two TD lead because he's god-tier right now. Bench him. Barkley is probably good for 10 points. Sic the D on Tua and let him flounder around phins up like a beached mammal in the snow. Should be enough for a win, even against backups on D. That's the plan anyway.

It would seem to me the most PATRIOTIC thing to be is NON-SERVILE. Partisanship... it always astonishes me. You all just decide to worship at an altar. God-fearing or atheist, or otherwise. While whatever AUTHORITY you champion moves your limbs for you and tells you what spiel you need to foment. That being said... everyone has the right to live their life as they see fit. And I'm kind of an A-HOLE for throwing it it your face.