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I can get behind that, then.

It would be 4th and 1 unless they allow a repeat on the down.

So, if it is 3rd and 11+, why would the defenders not grab and hold every single receiver on the field? There has to be a mechanism to prevent busted plays like that. There should at least be a penalty of yardage and repeat the down if there is holding, DPI, or illegal contact. I agree that giving an automatic first down sucks.

I hate college overtime rules, personally. They should keep overtime rules the same, in my opinion.

It should have to be within 5 yards of a receiver, at least, which most of the time it probably is because a HB is usually there.

I actually like the fumble into the end zone rule. I think it makes sense. The end zone is like the defense's base. They are protecting it. It is their domain. An unclaimed ball that passes into their domain becomes theirs. Plus, it is like one of the only rules that benefits the defense. I kind of feel like a safety should not be a thing. It should just be a touchdown if you get tackled in your own end zone. And then you kick the extra point and kick the ball back to them, just like after a normal TD. Plus, safeties are rare enough that it wouldn't impact much and it rewards the defense more.

I think the rule of when a receiver has to be on the line or off the line of scrimmage is pretty arbitrary and dumb. It just wastes time getting calls for illegal formation. And it prevents offenses from being more imaginative. I would remove some of the QB protection rules. You should be able to tackle them like any other player. Still no hitting in the head, etc, because that is illegal for any player. Take out kneel downs and "giving yourself up" rules. You aren't down unless a defender makes contact with you. Remove the taunting rule. Everything should be housed under "Unsportsmanlike Conduct". If a player does something bad or over the top, they can get flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct if needed. But all the taunting calls are dumb. Get rid of "Neutral Zone Infraction". It should all be under "Offside". Flag QB's and other players for complaining to the refs or obvious flopping. We don't want to turn into soccer. This would affect Josh Allen, but he can adjust.

Hmm, he named a bunch of two sport athletes. They weren't guys who never played football. They were guys who played both and chose football over basketball. Maybe they weren't good enough to be in the NBA, though. Not sure. But the NBA has FAR fewer players than the NFL, and the NFL has way more specialized positions and roles. You can be a great athlete and go out and play special teams. You can even contribute to a specific role on offense or defense. It can be learned. But to play as 1 of 5 players on the court, you have to be able to do everything to a baseline level, and then be great at one or two things. The two sports just aren't comparable. It's not about athleticism, really. It's more about the nature of the sports and the sheer number of bodies and roles needed for football. That being said, there isn't a single guy in the NBA who could play QB in the NFL. That's the most difficult position in sports, in my opinion.

Not all of those were visitors. I bet most were from Detroit area.

I also think play action is less effective faking the run from the shotgun, but I don't think Josh likes turning his back to the defense like you need to do when you fake the handoff starting under center. I guess that's an area of growth for him.

The Chiefs had the WORST WR room in the NFL last year and the year before as well. They made it work by running the ball more and taking what the defense gave them, plus they have an elite TE to catch passes.

Oh gosh. There were times I was BEGGING McDermott not to blitz. There were times he absolutely needed to drop into coverage and he didn't. He lost us at least one game by being aggressive when he shouldn't have. But overall I really did like the change in playcalling. He brought a spark to the defense for sure. He has a better feel for calling plays and confusing the opposing offense than most. Playcalling is more than just x's and o's. There is an art to it, or an intuition. I think McDermott has that.

Smoot had an Achilles injury he came back from last year. He didn't play that well, so it will be interesting to see if he can get back to form another year removed from the injury, or if he isn't as effective anymore post-injury.

I think he is trying to put the questions to bed. He knows that if he gives a quick answer with no substance he'll keep getting hounded about it.

He has ALWAYS been this way. CTE has nothing to do with it. He has incidents going back to high school. There are former teammates going back a long time talking about how narcissistic he is.

It usually goes to the QB on the team with the best record. Or the QB with monster numbers that dwarf all others. That's why Jackson got it despite having worse numbers than Allen and a bunch of other QB's. So, if Josh wants to win MVP, the Bills need to end the season with a 1 seed. I think his rushing yards will increase. Maybe not his rushing TD's, because that was an insane number last year. But Allen is with a bunch of unproven or unfamiliar targets now, which to me means he will be more willing to keep the ball in his own hands until he develops the trust and chemistry with his new targets, which might happen fast, but might take a long time, or never...

Allen's numbers were pretty terrible throwing to Gabe Davis and Stef Diggs last year, especially in the 2nd half of the season and the playoffs. Not having to force the ball to those two should be a benefit to Allen. But, the turnover in the receiver room and the lack of top end talent might cause Allen to force the ball and play more hero ball at times. So, it might even out. Luckily, Kincaid should take another step and establish himself as an elite TE.

Is there a Dolphins fan out there who doesn't think Allen is better than Tua? If so, what are they smoking?

It doesn't matter. NFL players are not allowed. Partaking is idiotic of them. You can say what you want about whether or not it SHOULD be a banned substance or not. But it is. So, they are dumb to risk their chance of a lifetime to play in the NFL and make real wealth.

All the marijuana defenders always flock to these stories, haha. Sorry. It is still a federally banned substance, against the law in many states, and prohibited by the NFL. It is completely idiotic of any player in the NFL to take a risk like that.

Yeah, we don't have that kind of player. But we've seen Ed Oliver's snap percentage increase as he has gotten better and better. I would assume that if we had an elite guy, he'd get pretty high snaps too.

Most dlines rotate in the NFL. People who think the Bills are unique by rotating just don't understand how common it is. Not saying that is you, but I see a lot of people complaining about the dline rotation. I agree. And all it takes is for Watt or Garrett to get injured and miss some weeks, and then it really opens it up.

I'm not scared of Tua, but he is good. Not great, but good. I'd rather the Dolphins not sign him and then see them struggle to find another QB for a few years. Even if they find another good QB, it will take 2 or 3 years for him to develop, and then there is no guarantee he is better than Tua. Chances are he'll be worse. So, I'd rather see a QB carousel in Miami, honestly. Finding an elite QB is extremely hard to do. That's why they have to pay Tua, because even though he isn't elite, he is good, and the alternative is far too risky.

You'll be proven wrong. Like always.

I like them. Fun. I think it is great to give homage to the history of the game.