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I’m not posting to dispute, but to add layers to my thoughts. Both coaches were involved in roster construction. I’ll give Tomlin a head start, but McDermott’s had nine years of construction time. Both coaches develop talent and put them in position to be All Pros. I like Tomlin’s outcomes. The two are remarkable leadership personalities. Tomlin’s a general you’d follow into battle. McDermott’s a life mentor you’d want your children to know. Tomlin shaped Raheem Morris. We’ll see who McDermott gives us. All three men are special. Jimmye Laycock coached both at William and Mary. Laycock also played for Marv Levy, another leadership personality. Laycock is a special person who raves about both men with profound respect and affection.

Mike Tomlin had an elite quarterback and went to two Super Bowls, winning one. He coached in a third, winning that one. He has three appearances and two victories. Call me in a few years when you want to talk about him and Sean McDermott. Also, the Pittsburgh fan base is split. They don’t hate Tomlin. Those who want to move on have a bar set much higher than our franchise with regard to ongoing expectations. He helped create and sustain those expectations.

He wasn’t a three down back. I don’t recall seeing too many people saying your next three quotes. I think you’ve dramatized “He’s not elite”, “he’s not worth $15 million”. and “Ray Davis would be an adequate replacement.”. To close, he’s become elite, and good for us. I’m not criticizing the assessments of others at the time they were made.

Sending a daughter to join a son and daughter in law. Home game, baby ….

Ten thousand purchasers, generating $350 thousand, would get a 100 foot yacht from Naples to New Orleans and back. So I’m told …. a two to three day trip.

Josh Allen and great culture.

It is time for Virgil and Beatrice to give way to St. Bernard. I just got back from Florence.

In the words of the 1970s Mennen Skin Bracer commercial, “Thanks, I …. needed that.”

Buffalo can’t beat the blitz without talent.

I would like to interview McBrady … “why did you think a jet sweep was a good idea?”

Third and twelve … who’s taking bets?

McDermott looks like Bubbles on Trailer Park Boys.

I just hope Allen gets out alive.

Jon Gruden, clean up aisle five. Jon Gruden, aisle five.

I know, game day hot takes, and all. Acknowledged. I am ready to move on from both McDermott and Beane. Allen was genius. Cook was good. Very little else is even average. And, most importantly, I don’t see any urgency to change. Instead, two very comfortable, very confident, guys are asking us to be patient.

I think I could play 15 years in the league as a DE and not line up offside once. I’d not have any sacks, and I’d not be able to set an edge. But, I’d not line up offside even once.

Misspent evenings with the remote in my hand.

Who else read this out loud and thought of Jaqen H'ghar?

‘I’m not sure why you’re vexed. I said I’d wait for evidence following allegation. It’s an approach that’s served me well. Be well …

You have more confidence in NFL investigations than I do. I’ll wait for the allegation and evidence.

Maybe I’m missing something. What, exactly, interference was he responsible for? He ran to the tent and poked his head inside. That means he could be interfering. He could also be asking “how’s he doing?” If the point is he shouldn’t go there because people could assume the worst, I’ll agree. If the accusation is he’s bad, dumb, unconcerned or trying to influence, i’ll need to see more evidence.

I probably could have bought a small island with what I paid when the schedule was announced. That said, I’m bringing four people, including two from Buffalo. I’m in Tampa, but that means hotels, etc. In short, I paid for certainty given the travel plans of others. I’ve been doing this a few years. Yes, prices come down. If you’re a wash and wear person, wait.

Who wins a Super Bowl first? Allen with McDermott and Beane or Maye with Vrabel and Wolf?

I hadn’t seen Diggs catch a ball and not fall down in two years.