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Really tired of Knox’s hands. Cost us 4 points. Certainly isnt the first time.

If he isn't, then we know for sure he is toast.

It’s too bad Taylor Swift turned the NFL down. Not my cup of tea but she’s the biggest musical act in the world today and that’s always fun.

Time to change the thread tile to “Elam is inactive part trois.” Elam is inactive for the Commanders game.

Fred averaged nearly 4.5 yards per carry in a decade where teams knew we COULD NOT PASS. That is a remarkable feat. He was a sole glimmer of happiness in many dull seasons, outlasted several running backs meant to supplant him, and was a dawg. If it were my choice, he would be the first new candidate on the wall. If we want to talk about stats that have not stood up to the test of time, Moulds stats look mighty soft. Only 2 of 12 seasons were had 90 or more receptions. Only 1 season with double digit TD’s. But he was a great player.

I sat on the lawnmower, but I needed a few moments to compose myself before standing back up.

Just read a sobering stat. Of the 32 first round picks in his draft class, Elam is the only one to be a healthy scratch last week.

It is! It’s exactly as you described. Far too crowded. And part of it is the towns fault. Naples still has the street active, which means 80,000 people are walking on sidewalks only. The town where Kim Pegula grew up, Fairport, also has a festival and they do it right. They shut down the street in order for people to walk on the street and it creates a far less human dense experience. I did enjoy the wine tasting. $20 entrance fees and there were 15-20 wine and liquor vendors giving free tastings.

Coach McD will leave the light on.

Oh I just upload it to any of the free image sites and then link it!

And from the looks of it, happily so!

I hope it’s okay to post this. I thought it was very cool. Saw this house on the way back from the Naples grape festival.

Well it’s interesting. In the interview, Tom said that he and Peyton were “friends”. But not in the traditional sense. He said in 23 years of playing in the same league, they went to dinner only twice. He claims that he is not interested in being friends with opponents 🤷🏻‍♂️ The entire interview was honestly quite eye opening. It shows just how different Brady is/was. It seems like he took every play and game very personally. Glad i’m not alone!

It wouldn’t be the first time! 😂

A bit off-topic but probably not worth its own thread. Is it just my brain playing tricks on me or did NFL players use to show a hate for the other team more-so in the past than they do now? What made me think of this is an interview I saw with Tom Brady. He mentioned that he is not interested in being friends with his opponents. He is there to beat your head in and specifically said, “I don’t know how you can want to crush the competition. But then have dinner with them the next night.” Am I off-base or were more players aligned with Toms philosophy in the 70, 80’s and even 90’s, more so than today where players are hugging each other midfield after the game and exchanging jerseys?

That team has the injury plague every year.

Well said. I watched both Patriot games and, as you wrote, Belichick is the only reason keeping that team from complete collapse. They are devoid of talent.

The Patriots paid for their stadium in full - without public funding. As did the Jets and Giants. Rams too. When you illegally stream, you’re stealing from the pot that pays these teams as well. What is your justification for those filched by your actions yet do not fit the “robber baron” label?

Beautifully written.

Agreed. The NFL's media rights contract has an aggregate value of $110 billion, but it's vital to remember that advertising revenue, the single most significant component of this financial basis, is contingent on consistent viewership. If that wanes, the fiscal equilibrium of the entire system is f'ed. Forecasts suggest that the global streaming market's valuation could ascend to approximately $688.7 billion by 2024 however the streaming industry is currently in a state of flux, and if viewership dips, so do profits, putting the NFL's advertising matrix in danger. In short - the networks rely heavily on live sports, and if people are streaming them, they lose value and will not pay the NFL, thus putting in danger the product. That being said, I do understand and empathize with those with little care for elites (or class envy, as you wrote). Historically, wealth concentration has seen pronounced upward movement, particularly in recent decades. According to the Economic Policy Institute, while the top 1% of American families held roughly 23% of the total wealth in 1989, this percentage surged to 33% by 2019. This can lead to an "us vs them" mentality, exacerbated by folk heroes like Robin Hood who steal from the rich and give to the poor. This mentality often makes people see theft from a higher class as acceptable. Back to the Robin Hood effect. There was a study released back during covid times that showed a substantial minority of people do not see a problem with the use of ransomware for Robin Hood purposes (stealing from the rich to give to the poor). Similarly, with the NFL piracy streams, many people recognize the illegality and potential harm of accessing pirated content, however, there is a not insignificant number of fans who are unable to access games due to regional restrictions or high subscription fees or whatever else have you, and have no issue resorting to illegal streams as they view it as a necessary means to an end. It's also class'ist, as you mentioend. In the study, when the cyber attacks were conducted by members of a similar group against another group (citizens of one country against another), they were viewed more favorably. This in-group versus out-group dynamic can also be seen in the NFL piracy issue. Fans might be more forgiving or understanding of fellow fans (in-group) who resort to piracy due to various constraints, while they might be critical of larger, organized piracy operations (out-group) that profit from illegal streaming. This is where Differential Association comes into play. If you believe in Edwin Sutherland's theory on criminality, then it can argued that criminal behaviors are not inherent but learned. In the case of NFL stream piracy this suggests that people often acquire this knowledge through interactions with others. It could be a friend sharing a link, a recommendation on a forum like this one, or just a casual discussions about the game that night. Common reasoning tactics, such as "Everyones doing it" or "Official subscriptions are too expensive" becomes deeply ingrained in the persons mindset, blurring boundaries of what they would typically find acceptable. If someone is surrounded by peers who regularly access pirated content it may feel normal or even routine to engage in these activities. Put simply, NFL piracy might be rationalized by fans who feel locked out due to expensive subscription packages by portraying their actions as a response to corporate greed or gatekeeping. On the oter hand, in an environment where legal viewership is highly valued and respected the temptation to resort to piracy diminishes. This aligns with Sutherlands argument that an individuals actions can be swayed by the prevailing definitions of what's legal or illegal, ethical or not ethical. When the voices advocating or even celebrating piracy overpower those championing legal consumption, it tilts the scales towards illegal practices. The other reason is perhaps rooted in a shared passion for the sport and the sense of community that comes with watching games together. However how this desire manifests itself. Such as subscribing to authorized services or resorting to pirated streams. Is influenced by factors explained by the Differential Association theory. In essence while it may seem like an act of disobedience streaming pirated NFL content is actually part of a complex web of social interactions and learned behaviors. Perhaps most importantly - The NFL's approach to broadcasting rights and distribution channels emerge primarily from consumer behaviors. These decisions are less a reflection of the broader macroeconomic forces behind wealth inequality and more an outcome of the league's strategic choice to give fans what they want. the problem is, while doing so, they lose their intellectual proprerty to pirates. Remember the days when everyone complained about cable packages with a zillion channels of which we cares for or used approximately ten? Many of us wanted more tailored viewing options, and now we have them. It's the market trying to adapt to our demands, albeit imperfectly. As for black markets, sure, they spring up when organizations miss the mark, or in some cases, where they hit the mark perfectly but at too high of a price. But just because they exist doesn't make them right or sustainable. Remember when music piracy was rampant? Then along came Spotify, Apple Music, etc., and suddenly, most of us are paying for music again because the value and convenience were clear.

Herbert had 383 yards and 3 TD's in that game, and put up 32 points! The Chargers tied up the game with a little under 5 minutes remaining and then his terrible defense allowed a 4 minute and 30 second drive that literally took the game down to 0's on the clock as the Raiders kicked a field goal. How is that Herberts fault? The last three times Herbert had the ball was Touchdown, Touchdown, Field goal.

November 2020 - Bills beat Patriots 24-21. That game felt much more freeing to me than the wildcard beat down. By the time of the wild card game in January of 2022, I already knew the Patriots were toast - a shell of their former self. I expected to win. But at the start of the November 2020 game, the Patriots were still feared. They had beaten us 7 games in a row. I was worried they would expose us. Instead, we beat them. And have beaten them 5 of the 6 matches since.

But Herbert has utilized the talent around him. His offense was top 10 last year in yards and passing. His defense, meanwhile, was 20th in yards and 22nd in points given up. The Chargers aren't losing because of Herbert. They're losing games 36-34 and 27-24.

If there is one thing I abundantly trust McDermott with, it’s defensive backs. If McDermott doesn’t think he is good enough to make active, I trust him, and the statistics show he is correct. - Elam allowed a reception on 75% of the times he was targeted last season. - QB’s had a 98 passer rating when targeting him last season. - He averaged 12 yards given up per reception. In summary: 75% of the time he was targeted, he gave up a reception. Of those 75% receptions, the average reception was a first down (and then some). .

The commercials were much better back then.