Logic

That's the thing, right? One person reclines, and the person behind him has no choice but to recline in order to be able to even take a breath, and before you know it, there's a chain reaction and the whole flight is reclined. As someone else said, it really comes back to being an airline problem. With how much we all pay to fly nowadays, there's absolutely no reason for the seating to be as cramped as it is. Nothing but corporate greed at the cost of the consumer.

Not necessarily. I'm saying he's gonna be on the move so much before the snap that he'll run over 1,000 collective yards before the ball is even snapped over the course of the season. How much RECEIVING yardage he actually winds up accruing will remain to be seen, because Kincaid/Knox/Coleman/Shakir/Cook will all get theirs, too.

I can respect that. I recently flew from Portugal to Philly, a 7 hour+ daytime flight. I witnessed the person in front of me and to the left (luckily not directly in front of me) INSTANTLY recline their seat the full amount, and then proceed to leave it reclined for the entirety of the flight, the vast majority of which she was awake for. I thought that was a pretty ***** thing to do to the person behind her.

- Bare feet. I will kill a *****. - People who talk non-stop all night or keep their overhead light on all night during a red-eye. Like...B word, we're all in a tacit agreement that this flight counts as sleepin' time. Don't be selfish. - Winding up next to an extra-large human being whose extra-largeness spills over into my seat and personal area. - People who recline their seats for the entirety of a flight but aren't even sleeping. It's one thing if it's a red-eye or you're trying to nap, but doing it just to do it is chump behavior. - Parents who let their kids kick the back of the seat of the person in front of them over and over or generally let them run amok all flight. - Someone asking me to switch my aisle or window seat for their middle seat so they can sit next to their loved one. Sorry bub, ain't happenin'. An even switch, like aisle for aisle? Sure. Otherwise, no dice. - The fact that pilots say "rough air" now. It's turbulence. Just say turbulence. - People who watch (or allow their children to watch) something on their device (or play a game with sound effects) without headphones, subjecting those around them to the noises from their personal entertainment. Are you kidding me? We used to live in a SOCIETY. There are probably more, but I better stop because I'm gettin upset.

I think Keni-H Lovely might push to make this roster. Every year there's a late round or UDFA corner that stands out, and I think it's Lovely this year. JaMarcus Ingram might be ahead of Lovely in the pecking order, but I at least expect a practice squad spot for Lovely at the very worst.

Whatever else happens in camp today, this is the best news of the day.

I expect that if there was a way to track the amount of yards that Curtis Samuel runs/jogs this season BEFORE the snap, it would surpass 1,000. I think Brady's gonna have him moving around CONSTANTLY, and that even when he's not the primary read or a big part of the play, his pre-snap actions will play a big part in IDing the defense, forcing coverage shifts, and helping the QB know what he's looking at. In a certain sense, I expect Samuel to be the most important skill player on the offense. Not necessarily the most productive or most heavily targeted, but I think he's gonna play a huge role overall with the way his movement and deployment helps the offense dictate to the defense overall.

Yeah. 12 personnel (with four 6'3"+ guys). I imagine them coming out in a pro set, forcing the defense into base personnel, then shifting to a spread formation, isolating Kincaid, Knox, and Cook on LBs and Safeties. Me gusta mucho.

YESSSSS!! HALLELUJAH!

Should Brady turn out to be a successful OC and sought after head coaching candidate, I would love to see him take the Ben Johnson route -- sticking with the Bills as OC rather than taking the first head coaching offers that come down the pike. If it's the RIGHT offer, a good situation, then yeah, of course you have to take it. But if the Panthers or Commanders of the world come calling, you tell 'em to get bent and call plays for Josh Allen for another season or two instead.

In all seriousness, I do believe that the future of offensive football is "positionless" to a certain extent. To call Christian McCaffrey a running back does not accurately describe all that he does. To call prime Deebo Samuel a wide receiver does not accurately describe all that he does. To call Dalton Kincaid a tight end does not accurately describe all that he does. You get the picture. I think Brady plans to be "Mr Matchup". He collected a pile of skill players with different skillsets, and -- based on the camp report from day one -- plans to employ a multitude of motions and shifts to get certain offensive players matched up against certain defensive players in isolation or against certain coverages, and expects Josh to simply find and exploit the most advantageous matchup. That may sound like an obvious, "duh" sort of statement, but it's not exactly how things worked under Ken Dorsey or Brian Daboll.

I never knew you liked baseball. Huh.

Totally agree. Pre heart episode, I considered him a guy that's great to have for depth and special teams and who can get you through a few weeks if your starter is injured. I even thought he had the upside to develop into a plus starter, though he wasn't there yet. Post heart episode, he did not play as well, but I will absolutely cut him some slack for the immense mental hurdle he had to overcome to play professional football again and all the distractions that must've been happening in his life. Now, a year later, drama behind him and able to concentrate solely on football, it won't surprise me in the least if he makes a run at a starting job or at least a prominent sub-package and reserve role.

That I can agree with. I'm not so sure I'd enjoy the guided session either, particularly if it involved other people. I'm definitely a "sit by the river" guy when it comes to this stuff. Give me a napsack with some bottled water, citrus fruits, and an Alan Watts book and leave me alone. I'll be back in 7 hours.

On the contrary, I think "set and setting" are very important to the outcome of a psychedelic trip, at least if therapeutic or medicinal results are sought. That is, one's mood/state of mind/intention when taking the substance, and the setting in which one takes the substance. Taking a heavy dose of psilocybin in a quiet, candlelit room with classical music playing and a comfortable temperature and a pitcher of ice water nearby, when one is in good spirits and has a had a bit of quiet reflection beforehand...can bring about a PROFOUNDLY different experience than taking them with a group of friends or at a concert or when one is stressed or agitated about something. I don't think a trained guide, is practically speaking, necessary, though it can be helpful. Nor do I think it's necessary to undertake the experience in a sterile medical environment. I DO think, though, that some preparation, a good mindset, and agreeable surroundings are vitally important to a good psychedelic experience.

To expand on this... From https://time.com/6167638/psilocybin-addiction-therapeutic-breakthrough/ : "Additional research has shown another potential therapeutic use of psilocybin: to assuage depression. For instance, a small randomized clinical trial published in JAMA Psychiatry in 2020 found that psilocybin-assisted therapy caused a rapid reduction in the symptoms of major depression symptoms, and that the effects remained statistically significant at least four weeks later. Another study, published this year in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, found that among a small group of participants with depression who received two doses of psilocybin with supportive therapy, 75% still had some response to the treatment, and that 58% were in complete remission from depression. In another study co-authored by Jones, published earlier this year in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, he and colleague Matthew K. Nock reviewed NSDUH data, and found that psilocybin use was associated with a reduced risk of major depressive episodes." 58% WERE IN COMPLETE REMISSION FROM DEPRESSION. I cannot overstate how impressive a 58% complete remission rate is, particularly when compared to the pharmaceuticals commonly used to treat depression.

I'll let the experts do the talking. They can explain it much better than I can. While I can vouch for their effectiveness on a personal level, my ability to explain the particulars in scientific terms is limited. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/treating-addiction-with-psychedelics/ https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2024/03/treat-addiction-with-psychedelics/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/31/well/mind/psilocybin-mushrooms-addiction-therapy.html https://time.com/6167638/psilocybin-addiction-therapeutic-breakthrough/ Scientific American, Time, Harvard...you'll notice these aren't just Looney Tune fringe outlets talking about this stuff. I will grant that more research still needs to happen to more fully understand the mechanisms by which psychedelics can treat addiction and provide general medicinal and therapeutic value. This research is JUST NOW starting to be allowed and to proliferate, after years of legal prohibition in this country. In my estimation, there's a reason that so many different cultures from all over the world have revered these substances for thousands of years. They're not just recreational "drugs". They powerfully impact the mind and, when approached in the proper setting and with the proper intention and even a trained professional, they can provide great value to the experiencer. Psilocybin, DMT (the psychoactive ingredient in Ayahuasca), and Ibogaine seem to be the most powerful and commonly mentioned compounds, in terms of medicinal and therapeutic psychedelic usage. Fascinating stuff.

I absolutely believe that motion and pre-snap shifts provide the BIGGEST advantage you can legally give an offense. Motion and shifts can cause defensive confusion, help the QB identify coverage, set the offensive player up to out-leverage the defender, and make defenders hesitate for just a split second, which can be all an offensive player needs to beat his man. They can also force the defense into disadvantageous personnel groupings, like when an offense comes out in 12 personnel and then flexes the RB and TEs out into a spread set, creating isolation matchups against linebackers and safeties. In my estimation, EVERY offense should make liberal use of pre-snap motion. The Bills didn't do it nearly enough (or effectively enough) for my liking in the Dorsey era. I also believe that the APPEARANCE of complexity can provide a big advantage, even if what ultimately ends up happening is relatively simple. Kyle Shanahan and his coaching tree love to call the same basic play out of multiple different formations and with multiple pre-snap motions and shifts. But it all still winds up being the same play. Makes it simple for the offense, but creates headaches and confusion for the defense. I know its only day one, but the talk of condensed formations, reduced splits, and ample motion and shifts has me very excited about Brady's potential offense.

I know this thread is primarily about the NY/NJ thing, but I'd just like to take this moment to say... Psychedelic therapy is a legitimate avenue for self-improvement, self-inquiry, and beating addictions. It has worked wonders for many, including myself. Changed my life. It's kind of sad that an arrogant, narcissistic knucklehead like Aaron Rodgers has become a national poster boy for it. He gives the whole enterprise a bad name and turns it into a bit of a joke. Ah well. As Lao Tsu said: Those who know do not speak. Those who speak do not know.

Brian Thomas Jr. Ran a 4.33 at 6'3" 209 lbs (!) and scored 17 TDs last season. Insane. Kid's gonna be a star. Ray Davis led all FBS backs in receiving TDs in 2023 with 7, which was the most by an SEC running back in over 20 years.

Reports of his demise were greatly exaggerated. .......too soon?

My favorite three Tweets of the day so far below. Music to my ears. I think I'm going to like Mr Brady's offense

Forget calling a timeout, I've seen Stefon Diggs retire MID-ROUTE a bunch of times.