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  1. I love the grimacing guy in the background who sees what's coming way ahead of time.😂
  2. Mainly a straight line route runner? That doesn't describe Franklin at all, not even close. He's a very nuanced route runner with deceptive breaks that keep CBs guessing. Also he is already back to 183 lbs at his pro day. His pro playing weight will be between 185-190 imo. This is from NFL DraftBuzz: 'Franklin shows precision in his route running, smoothly transitioning from vertical stems to breaks, which puts constant pressure on defenders. As a versatile playmaker, he excels both on the outside and in the slot, consistently delivering explosive plays for his team. In terms of man coverage, Franklin dominates, often forcing opposing defenses to resort to two-high coverages to contain his threat. Become a fantastic high pointer - displays exceptional body control along the sideline, making challenging catches appear effortless. Troy Franklin embodies the archetype of a downfield burner in the NFL. His game is centered around elite speed, particularly when he kicks into high gear down the field. Franklin's top-end speed allows him to outrun defenders with ease once he gains a step, making him a legitimate deep threat. What sets him apart is his ability to combine this speed with nuanced route-running. He consistently keeps defensive backs guessing with a variety of releases and creates separation and opportunities for money plays.' This is not me advocating for him at 28. I'd be happy with one of Thomas, Mitchell, or Franklin
  3. Total consumption of electricity used for Bitcoin mining world wide doubled between Jan 1st 2023 and December 31st 2023. The low end estimated total of ~150 TWH is ~equal to the total electricity consumed by the countries of Ireland, Denmark, New Zealand, and Israel combined. Just think about that, consuming the same amount of electricity as 4 modern countries combined to produce virtual currency that only ever exists virtually. Meanwhile in the corporeal world the oceans are rising at an ever increasing rate, icebergs, permafrost, polar caps, mountain glaciers melting, unusually powerful and destructive weather becoming more common, species disappearing at increasing rates, drought and famine, etc etc etc What a time to invent such an energy consuming currency. Perhaps the Billionaires who own large chunks of the energy sector invented it? The fact that no one knows who created Bitcoin,(except whoever invented Bitcoin of course) is just inconceivable to me. Over $1.3 trillion dollars invested in a virtual currency that consumes the total electricity of 4 countries combined while the Earth is overheating, and virtually no one knows who is behind it. I feel like I'm on planet Stupid. Are we not men? We are Devo P.S. the electricity consumption is just one element of Bitcoin's impact https://digiconomist.net/bitcoin-energy-consumption
  4. My Oregon Ducks made it! Haven't checked their seed yet, thinking a 10....its an 11 seed. Playing South Carolina as a 6 seed. South Carolina deserved to be seeded higher imo, 26-7 2nd in the SEC gets you a 6 seed? Being 3rd in the Pac 12 and winning the conference tournament gets you an 11th seed? There are definitely a few undeserving teams seeded higher. It's gonna be a really tough first game but I wouldn't want to be Carolina either. Go Ducks!
  5. It makes sense to me that Franklin was sick before the combine. I was surprised by his weight, expected at least 185. Was also surprised he wasn't faster than 4.41, which is plenty fast but he looks faster than that on the field. Living in Eugene, the wife and I have seen practically every game of his career. We met at the U of O when she was a hurdler on the track team and still live in Eugene over half of the year. He has an incredible instinct for getting open, finding the soft spot in zones, and especially on extended plays. When he has the ball in his hands he has video game speed, leaving fast cbs in the dust. I was disappointed in his combine but if he was sick it might be a blessing. I would be happy if the Bills got him.
  6. I didn't know Chris but I did celebrate a St Patricks Day in SD '83. I had a great time, big celebration. I remember telling stories to a group of stockbrokers my friend worked with. I had them rolling in laughter. At the end, they offered me free training, a paid exam, and a couple of new suits if I would join their firm. I graciously declined and continued my adventures. My buddy from South Buff is a Vice President of the company now and lives on Coronado.
  7. I saw that you are in San Diego. I lived in OB '82 '83. There was a bunch of folk who relocated from South Buffalo out there. I sang with the David Bradley Band at Jose Murphy's Irish Pub on Garnett in Pacific Beach a few times. He was inducted into SD Hall of Fame. More recently (last 25 years) a very good friend, who passed a few years ago, owned the OB Juice Bar on Newport around the corner from Winston's. Wife and I would take the mini motor home on a trip down the west coast from Oregon for a couple weeks every other year or so. Good times! I miss my buddy Rick. I hope you have a great day celebrating St Patricks and sharing stories of your friend.🍀 P.S. Love the hat
  8. Ya, Any other day of the year millions gather to watch parades and celebrate Irish culture. Just last month there were 500 bagpipers in Niagara Square on a normal Thursday for no reason at all. Was your goal to insult Irish Americans? Yom Kippur is just another day to me, but I just enjoy my normal day instead of telling Jewish people their holiday is meaningless. The fact that you went out of your way to post your ignorance on someone's thread celebrating St Patrick's Day and commemorating a dear friend who was lost in the past year says a lot.
  9. 🍀Happy St Patrick's Day🍀 Sorry you lost such a good friend.. RIP Jimbob
  10. Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State -Cardinals Rome Odunze, Washington -Bears Ladd McConkey, Georgia -Eagles Brian Thomas LSU - Bills Xavier Worthy Texas-Chiefs Bonus Bills pick -Brian Thomas
  11. Diggs doesn't act like a grownup. He's like a 14 year old in a 30 year old body. Enough of this childish *****
  12. I looked at a consensus mock draft today, 9 mock drafters ...Jeremiah , Walter, and a couple more names I recognized. They had Thomas at 50% going to the Bills at 28, with 2nd highest % chance that Legette is the pick. I was really surprised because most seem to think he'll be long gone. https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/mock-draft-consensus.php Would be incredible to get him without moving very far.
  13. So this makes Diggs, Shakir, Shorter, and Hollins the only wrs on the roster so far? That leaves plenty of room for a high draft pick, and plenty of room and time for a quality veteran
  14. If he was being brought in as a wr2 I could understand your pov...but he isn't a wr2. A successful season for Hollins? Leads a much improved Bills STs unit and catches a few timely passes. I hope he will be a high effort, energy and enthusiasm kind of player who can contribute multiple ways. A really successful season? Leads the Bills STs to an elite level and makes the Pro Bowl as a STer. Fills in nicely at receiver when needed and hauls in 5 or 6 tds as a 6'4" red zone threat. (Back at North Carolina he was a big, relatively fast downfield threat, his career TD% was a ridiculous 25%.... 20 tds 81 catches, avg over 20 per catch, taken 4th rnd). That td% obviously has never materialized for him in the pros, but he excels as a STer and is a very good blocker. He is not wr2 Davis' replacement....but according to ESPN Analytics he was open a lot more often than Gabe Davis was and was rated higher overall last season; being open and catching the ball were the 2 categories he was significantly higher in. He's not being brought in as a wr2, nor is he being paid like one; but if he has to fill in I think he might do better than most imagine with Josh Allen throwing him the ball.
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