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Cal Ripken Jr. used to play for the Rochester Red Wings.

If KC makes the Super Bowl next year, I'm going to start pretending that there is no such thing as professional sports.

I'm more over it than I thought I would be. Right after the loss, I was kind of a lunatic. I really lost my mind. I think it helped that Philly dominated the Chiefs in the SB. Sports in general are all about match-ups, so just because KC got blown out doesn't mean we would have - but it still felt that game like it was Philly's year, and that they had the strongest & most balanced team. I think we would have had a hard time beating them, and needed some breaks. Still, it's a little hard to get excited about the regular season now. I feel pretty confident we'll win the division and get a high seed - "the usual." But none of it matters too much w/ what has become a psychological hurdle not just in the playoffs, but against one team. I kind of hate that.

Man, it just didn't turn out for Diggs. He had it good here. No one really "won" this one. He should have appreciated what he had - now he might be on a last-place team next year & very little hope to even get back to the playoffs, much less a title game.

He's probably the best option out there right now. And he's a very good WR, despite age & injury. I'd pump my fist if we got him.

Like we won't go 5-1 anyway. We need guys in the playoffs.

Well.....NOW.

Well, he wanted to stay on the west coast. Now what?

Personally, I always liked Dane. Great tackler. I'm sure we'll draft someone in the 1st couple of rounds too.

I'm feeling a classic late night Beane here.

They can get creative. Kupp is a great separation guy, and would be the best receiver on our roster.

I'd bet he does better w/ Dallas. I still think he has a ton of talent - he just didn't fit here.

It's not much of a "cap space" FA period at this point, though I suppose this could open up a trade or 2 for them.

I was coming on the board to start this thread. I really like the strategy - holes are basically filled, though not in spectacular fashion. But it gives him a lot of flexibility on draft weekend and he doesn't have to grapple w/ "need" nearly as much when considering players.

Sometimes, players are injury prone until they're not. There is such a thing as bad luck, too. It's a gamble, but if he can stay healthy and recapture even some of his old form, he can be a terror. I like it. It was pretty slim pickins out there anyway.

I don't feel cursed. After the drought, it's been amazing to watch great football and a generational QB. If we never win a SB - so be it. It's a game, and I've had a lot of fun watching it.

I think we're doing what we can. This is one of the leanest FA periods I can remember in terms of available talent. More top-tier players decided to re-sign w/ their own teams then test the waters too much (Godwin taking $20M less was an eye opener). We needed a receiver and we got one. I would have probably preferred Kupp, but opinions vary on how much he has left.

I think Kupp would be a really good fit here.

I think we should make an offer for Kupp, and sign Bosa. There. I said it.

I mean, most here were thrilled when we made the move - it was aggressive, and addressed our area of biggest need. If you were opposed to it, I'd have to say that was in the minority opinion at that time. And he was great that 1st season until he got hurt. More bad luck than bad decision.

Beane looks like a genius now.

Had he gone elsewhere - I have a feeling we'd be watching highlights of him and lamenting letting him go. His best days are ahead. He has real talent.

I don't like the Chiefs.

As long as we beat the Pats twice, I'm good.

The bolded is....bold.