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I think I read in the SI column that Palmer is still working with them

Posted already. Mods should probably merge the threads

Title is a direct quote from Act I scene 5 of Hamlet when Hamlet meets the Ghost of his dead father. Does the song have any other Hamlet/Shakespeare references?

How long did that last, though? I just find it interesting that Palmer is quarantining with these 3 guys specifically.

Didn't see this posted. Mods can merge or delete if it was He's in California working with Jordan Palmer alongside Sam Darnold and Kyle Allen. Gotta think Palmer is really heavily invested in the success of these 3 QBs this year especially since he's probably not working much with other rookie QBs https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/josh-allen-in-quarantine-with-sam-darnold-kyle-allen/ar-BB11SjEp Josh Allen in quarantine with Sam Darnold, Kyle Allen Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer highlights that Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen is engaging in a self-quarantine with New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold and Washington quarterback Kyle Allen. The group is working with quarterback coach Jordan Palmer and former USC quarterback Matt Lopes.

This article really deserves to be read. Anyone who has an issue with acquiring Diggs because of his attitude should read this.

This is the age of an oversaturation of "information." I swear to God... any individual video can be scrutinized and critiqued and flipped on its head and now in the age of Twitter and social media, it's that much easier. Don't you find this type of exercise a complete waste of time? Ya know how easily accessible these types of "blunders" are for your boy Trump? Pure silliness. Britain's own Donald Trump has Covid 19

Then you should tell all your friends here in PPP to stop being so damn sensitive about the BS and stupidity pointed out that the guy you voted for has consistently done.

Honestly, my wife and I are largely introverts, so staying at home and keeping to ourselves is just natural. Evenings in the yard with booze and a book as my cats wander around. Always try to read a fiction and nonfiction book alternating as I get bored due to my ADD. And while Hawaii has a "shelter in place" order, essential activities like grocery shopping and exercise are allowed as long as Social Distancing (inevitably the "word of the year" for 2020) is maintained. Well, my exercise is surfing and even though they've closed beaches so it's a little more difficult to get to the water, you're still allowed to surf so long as you maintain that 6 feet. Surfed all by myself today. Social Distancing was easy. Trying to help the Kupuna and students who need to eat in the process. Thought I would really watch a lot of Netflix and Amazon Prime during this time, but I've been pretty busy. Part of the fortunate few and I'm extremely grateful for that. How many of you are literally quarantining yourselves to your house?

Can we please get full body shot from day 1?

This should really be its own thread. This is a very revealing article and this darn thread is 64 pages. Thanks for posting, though!

Glad he finally actually invoked the Defense Production Act. I hope he acts to compel other companies, too.

Finally finished The Witcher. What awkward friggin storytelling!!! Yet, I will probably watch season 2 when it comes out.

I understand these are tense times so it's easy to see red, which often makes us blind to what's beyond the tip of our nose in front of our face. So for that reason I find the hypocrisy understandable and easily forgivable and forgotten. Stay safe and healthy and keep helping those around you who need it.

Turn off the PC says the guy who spends exponentially more time in this forum than I do. You can't make this stuff up... But I think I will take your advice and "turn off the PC." Have a nice day and stay safe and healthy!

Don't know what exactly you're talking about here, but it was Trump who politicized this all from the very beginning by trying to compare this to H1N1 criticizing Obama's handling of it saying that was much worse (it wasn't) and claiming that 1,000 American lives were lost at a similar point in the Swine Flu pandemic when no American lives have been lost--1,000 lives lost 6 months after 1st case in USA for H1N1 vs 800+ lives lost 2 months after 1st case in USA. And you guys in this thread spewed the same crap just a month or 2 ago. I really do wish everyone well though, despite your cult-mentality. As for helping, I'm volunteering to help deliver free and reduced lunches to students on the island who live out of district as GEs and need to eat. What are you doing to help?

HandlING not HandlED. As I just said, he's doing better lately. Hilarious how much you jump back and forth between polls being meaningless and polls being meaningful.

Then you haven't been reading. The biggest problem isn't what Trump is doing NOW... though he really could go a step further and finally just order a national shelter in place order for 2 weeks. He hasn't done that. He should also just finally actually invoke the Defense Production Act officially and use the power of the Presidency to manufacture much needed medical supplies. He complains about "not being a shipping clerk," but he could really take charge and make stuff happen. But no, my biggest problem is how he totally screwed up in the beginning with the testing and before the beginning by getting rid of the Pandemic preparedness team simply because his ego can't stand having something from Obama's legacy he just can't handle. Oh, and those pointing to polls, overall, I would say Trump has been doing a lot better over the last few weeks. I don't approve, but I certainly think the moment has forced him to rise above the sewer system he's dwelled in for so long. Just because I feel better about how he's handled things over the last few weeks doesn't mean I forgot everything else.

Such stupidity. Listen to your experts. That's not Donald Trump in this case. That's Anthony Fauci. "False Equivalence" Figure it out. Carry on with your pathetic defense of an inept President who literally believes he's very knowledgeable about absolutely everything and thus has a hard time trusting actual experts in his field. But I'm sure some of his dumb cult followers will wind up listening to him and going out to Easter mass...

Just checking in to see if there's still bizarro world where a small base believes Trump hasn't screwed the pooch with this entire situation that all goes back to his YUUUGE ego... ya know, his whole dismissal of the pandemic preparedness team and total and utter screwup of the initial testing. Yep... bizarro world is evidently alive and well over here. Now this moron wants everyone in Church by Easter??? What a jackass... What distance will you guys go to defend this idiot? I hope it's more than 6 feet Even though most of you won't likely admit it, at least you're mostly starting to understand that this guy won't be reelected and you're about to see @Deranged Rhino with a new avatar... though I really don't know if he's going to care since he appears to be a Russian bot as he posts a whole lotta propaganda

Okay so it was posted in that thread??? My bad...

Yeah what encourages me especially is his ability to make difficult catches, create separation and to do well getting open for his QB after the pocket breaks down. Bodes well for Allen!

Paywall. I don't think this has been posted unless it's in the monstrous Diggs thread. Apologies if it is. Trying to abide by CoC so I'm only posting bits and pieces, but there are supporting images in the article and A LOT more points. All in all, I think Diggs was a fantastic acquisition by Beane and I'm fine with the price. Win now baby! https://theathletic.com/1689386/2020/03/20/watching-all-of-stefon-diggs-2019-snaps-to-understand-his-fit-with-the-bills/ We went back and watched all 889 of Diggs’ snaps with the Minnesota Vikings in 2019 to form a clearer picture of what the Bills are getting in Diggs and how he’ll fit with Allen and into offensive coordinator Brian Daboll’s offense. What are Diggs’ strengths? The days of needing one speedy receiver and another bigger, goal-line threat to challenge a defense are long gone in the NFL. With the 6-foot, 191-pound Diggs, the Bills are after something different: separation and maximizing plays after the catch. While Brown is a talented route runner, Diggs offers a blend of skills that is uniquely challenging for opposing defenders and can cause them to commit penalties. In man-to-man coverage, Diggs’ threat as a route runner begins with his release from the line of scrimmage. ... As Diggs goes to make his cut to the left or right, the angle of his shin gets so low to the ground that he’s able to change directions effortlessly and often leaves the defender a half step behind. Once he starts his break, either to the inside or outside, he has the explosiveness to get out from the cut and increase his separation, giving the quarterback a bigger throwing window. These are the biggest reasons why Diggs is a nuisance for defenses in the intermediate areas of the field. ... Diggs doesn’t need a series of steps to create a window for his quarterback down the field, even though he can do that with double moves. ... Diggs also offers a unique skill set against zone coverages. Diggs looks for the body positioning of the zone defenders as he’s entering their territory and then settles into the soft spot of the zone, often creating just enough separation between him and the defender for the quarterback to sneak the ball in for a completion. ... What separates Diggs from some of the NFL’s other route technicians are his explosiveness and ball skills. He’s able to deceive cornerbacks not just with his footwork, but also when he flashes his hands to catch the ball. If a defender is face-guarding him or attempting to chase him down, Diggs will wait until the last possible second to open his arms and receive the ball. That small detail prevents defenders from causing last-ditch pass breakups. Diggs can also routinely adjust his body to catch a pass, even stopping his momentum entirely to lean back and make a catch near the ground. That skill is important in contested-catch situations. Additionally, Diggs uses his 10-inch hands to pluck the ball out of the air away from his frame. Even at 6 feet, he’s one of the better receivers in the NFL at absorbing contact from a big hit and hanging on to the ball. He also doesn’t shy away from the tougher routes over the middle of the field, ... What are Diggs’ weaknesses? Most of Diggs’ weaknesses are minor but worth mentioning for how the Bills will have to acclimate him to their offense. There are times, for example, when Diggs will take a non-traditional path on his route to attempt to deceive the cornerback in front of him. The additional steps can also deceive his quarterback at times. If the passer is trying to hit Diggs with anticipation on an intermediate route, the extra steps can cue the quarterback and lead to an errant throw. The quarterback must study and know Diggs’ movements well, but some of those mistakes will be unavoidable. ... After going three straight seasons without a fumble, Diggs fumbled four times last year, losing three of them. The Bills will hope those ball security issues were an anomaly. ... Diggs also offers little as a blocker on runs and screens. ... The final concern is with his body language after plays he isn’t happy with. There are some examples in the film of Diggs working open, not getting the ball and expressing his frustration on the field for all to see. It likely stems from his passion and wanting to have a big impact on the game, but it’s a trait the Bills will have to monitor, especially with a young quarterback. Why Diggs is a perfect fit for Allen’s skill set ... When Allen was at his best in 2019, he was targeting the intermediate areas of the field. The Bills saw Allen grow the most with his accuracy on throws up to 20 yards, when he took the greatest advantage of his throwing power. Now he has Diggs, one of the top intermediate route runners in the league. The cushion Diggs provides on his routes will be integral for Allen, who doesn’t always anticipate his throwing windows. ... One of Allen’s redeeming qualities is his ability to keep those plays alive while holding his eyes down the field. Diggs will come in handy in those sandlot moments; when a play breaks down, as the film showed, he works hard to get back to the ball. Diggs can position himself with room away from defenders to give the quarterback a secure throwing window. ... Three areas where Allen needs to improve, the Bills hope Diggs can help. First, Allen needs to become more consistent at throwing with anticipation, against both zone and man coverage. Some of the routes Diggs runs, especially to the sidelines, require an anticipatory throw Against zone coverage, Diggs takes subtle steps to create separation before he enters the throwing window, which means the quarterback must spot it and throw him open. That leads into Allen’s second area of improvement, which is getting better against zone coverage. Learning to exploit those windows with Diggs will challenge the defense and might force them out of zone coverage. Lastly, Allen’s struggles on deep throws were well-documented last season. The Bills hope that Diggs’ unique skills on deep routes will help Allen connect on more of them, build his confidence and change how teams defend them.

With the depth of the draft and the way we've been filling up on DL and LBs in FA so far, I think our 2nd and 3rd round picks could very well be a WR. OL and RB are the only 2 other positions we really will need to look at and you can pretty easily find quality RBs in the back half of the draft.

I agree it's uncertain, but personally I think the 2020 NFL season will happen