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I wouldnt rush out to sign Gabe Jackson. He was one of the best Guards in football three years ago but he is on the downside of his career. He is still starting quality, but I would argue that when you consider age, availability, performance and money, he probably isnt a major upgrade over Feliciano. It's a very good draft for Offensive Lineman. It would take a very special case for me to want the Bills to rush out to sign a 30 year old player when you have so many younger options to consider.

Its going to be Rudolph. I cannot see them paying Hunter Henry or Jonnu Smith when they used a 3rd round pick on Knox two years ago. On Everett, the point of bringing in a second TE is to be able to use 12 personnel, Everett is too similar to Knox in my opinion. He is only marginally better when it comes to hands, and Knox is the better blocker. In signing Rudolph you upgrade the overall position, have the ability to use 12 personnel more often and more effectively, and you also bring a veteran leader into your locker room. I honestly think its a no brainer.

He played on the 2nd and 3rd rated defense in the league while he was here. No way can I sit here and tell you he was worth 12 million a year, but he is a better football player than both Vernon Butler and Quinton Jefferson. The Cardinals GM must drink when he negotiates contracts.

Even with Watt I still see the Cards as a 9 win team. I have no doubt their defense will be very good, but it all comes down to Quarterback in the NFL and I dont think Murray is ever going to be elite. Make no mistake about he is a good Quarterback, but if you're serious about contending for a Super Bowl, you better have an elite player at that position. There are outliers, I just dont see it in the division they play in.

Love the idea. Good buddy of Eric Wood so may be an easy sell. That said, I dont do anything over 6 a year for the guy.

and still lose because they dont have a Quarterback.

Gonna pass on Van Noy. I dont think McDermott's defense plays to his strengths. He is kind of an amorphic player who does a lot of things pretty well, but has to be playing in a specific style of defense. He isn't a fly to the ball, athletic linebacker like Milano. Given that the Bills rarely use their SAM backer, I dont see the sense in spending more money there.

Interesting stuff. I am sure 20 years ago 50 bucks seemed like too much to be spending on one card. You never know how this stuff is going to shake out. Imagine those guys back in the 50's and 60's that ruined those same Mantle cards in their bike tire spokes.

No I was speaking of the of the Magic Card. I took at look at the sold auctions on ebay, its one thing to list it for that much, but I was surprised to see one sold for that much. For sports cards I get it, they depict some of the greatest athletes of our time in their youth. I dont get it as much on the MAGIC end. And I am not saying that to be a jerk, I literally just dont understand the value. Is it the art, or the nostalgia? I'd love to know more about why the boom is happening. Trends like that are interesting.

Sports cards are booming right now as well. One of these things actually sold at auction for 511,000 dollars. This tells me some people have way too much disposable income.

Always thought Ole Buster was one of the more underrated corners in the league. But he is 32, and its probably over in terms of being a full time starter.

Do the Texans still have the same defensive staff? If not, why would this person be bitter?

Its terrible. Its essentially what would happen if the Original XFL and Arena Football had a baby, but the baby wasn't even close to being as good as either of it's parents. If you really love watching 7 on 7s during training camp and wish you could watch an entire game consisting on just that you'll love it. Otherwise dont bother with it. The field is so small that the potential for real football to happen is non-existent. The play options are short pass to a guy standing still, long bomb to wide open guy, or QB runs after holding the ball for ten seconds. Additionally, the "fan controlled" aspect of it which they tout very heavily in the media, isnt apparent during the game at all. It's really just an avenue for fans of former players like Manziel. Its not worth anyones time.

I am one hundred percent on board with this. The guy is a fantastic pass rusher, and at 6'5 270 he has the size to play in both odd and even front schemes. However, the worry about him coming off the ACL is real. As such, I think you have to be realistic on what you'd offer for him. Given the injury I wouldnt want the Bills to do over 10.5 a year. If he gets that and more you let someone else take the risk.

I think its going to be very hard for him to find a team. As much as he wants to think Washington didnt want him around was due to the new coaching staff, I think them not wanting him around had more to do with him being a liability. I winced every time I watched the guy drop back this year. The story is incredible, and I am glad he got to show his kids about resiliency, but I think its going to be amazingly hard for him to find a team. Not because he is a bad football player, but because watching him play after everything he went through is scary. I wouldnt want to be the team that put him out there.

You're not wrong in the least. I suppose the real lack of respect should be to the media.

He took the money. Arizona is not a contender in the least. And as far as having an elite QB, please. Lost a lot of respect for Watt in the process.

Watt has made over 100 million dollars from football alone. His Reebok endorsement is something north of 5 million dollars. When someone has generational cash like that money shouldnt make their decisions that difficult. What I think it comes down to is trying to figure out what team has the best chance of winning the Super Bowl next year. I think he could shock everyone and end up in Tampa.

My Father died 27 years ago, I was ten at the time. You don't ever "get over it" and anyone who says you need to is full of crap. However, the grief changes with time. The hurt doesnt ever go away, but the direct heaviness or impact on your everyday life passes. You're only a few years out of having the physical presence of the person who gave you life removed, its completely normal to feel the way you do. I would suggest turning that grief into motivation to keep her memory fresh. I am not sure how she passed away, but if she had a special charity she loved or directly impacted her, get involved with that. It's important to keep busy. I find enriching the lives of others, while sharing your parents life and legacy is helpful. If it gets really bad there are so many good bereavement groups to join and talk through with other people experiencing the same thing.

I am a similar type of person but they did the same to me for close to an hour. I lost my cool for sure.

This is what sealed the deal for me. Had it for ten years, and kept it because they worked with you. The second At&t tooke over the script flipped and so did I. Will never go back after the hassle I had with them.

Looks like something a 15 year old wrote.

Julianne Moore in ten years?

Whatever it takes to earn the 730000k. I feel like a dummy at my current job for a 7th of that.

I think he is a bit out of touch with reality. He was a rich kid gifted with a ton of athletic ability who now lives a very celebrity filled lifestyle. I think he is an excellent quarterback, but I am not sure his background, and current life lends a lot to being able to relate to his teammates. Honestly think the guy's constitution was better suited for baseball. That said, I hope to God he isnt traded.