Dr. Who

It's probably a mutual thing.

OP, I have been reading these boards for a while and I'm sorry to inform you that everyone hates you.

I'm with you. Lots of folks seem to think Watson will be available at #44 (of course, they don't like him, either.)

I think that is an interesting point. A lot of folks have concluded no Tyrod equals no Lynn. I surmise, as you speculate, this indicates a greater likelihood he is the hire.

I don't think anyone would use that kind of substitution in today's game. I think Taylor doesn't see enough of the field. If they go in another direction, that is mainly why. Jones needs more seasoning by all accounts. I like his attitude, though.

The difference, it seems to me, is that you draft NHL talent at 17 years old and often develop that talent in the minors or international play. NFL shelf life is less and draft picks usually need to contribute right away, though one has to build in maturation time, especially at qb. Also, hockey has an 18 man roster, so high picks are a significant percentage of the roster. I think one normally builds an NFL team differently. I'm not convinced the Cleveland idea will ever turn out well.

I agree with this analysis. At minimum, it makes a plausible case for why a GM might not want Taylor.

Any sentence with Gadzooks in it has got to be on target.

I think the folks who derisively dismiss Reich as a nostalgia ploy and then link the idea to Brandon are engaged in lazy cheapshots. Character and intelligence are excellent qualities in a head coach. Marv Levy has them in spades. Reich certainly warrants consideration.

I agree. We are a mediocre team, not a dumpster fire. We are in the middle of available options. Despite media and message boards griping, I think the Pegulas' willingness to spend and basic decency are a plus for us.

You are surprisingly rational and decent for a Pats* fan. This is correct. The answer for qb is not good enough.

Some fly by night outfit in China was selling a shirt with that logo awhile back on Amazon. (NFL probably closed them down, I suppose.) I don't know who came up with it, but it is really nice. Thanks for sharing.

Clever, even poignant, and not vulgar. Well done.

Well, I pointed out to a fella earlier the intended nature of this post. That being said, I actually do like this one.

I love the standing buffalo, but the OP just made the thread up so he could engage in gratuitous sarcasm at OBD's expense.

Unhappy Rodhak pleases me. The fella can't wait to report bad news and puts a snide spin on everything.

This the most positive take one could plausibly make. I tend to agree with it, but it's a minority opinion.

Find a way to get Deshaun Watson, please.

It's gnat, fella, and stop insulting diminutive insects.

I'm not sure you could be more depressing, but keep at it.

Well, I don't see it either. I used to think I had some knowledge of football -- I've been watching for over 45 years. But then the internet came and folks started talking x and o's; I don't know if they are coaches, played themselves or if it is Madden. I am such a luddite, I have never played Madden. So now I am less confident I know what I am talking about. Watson does look like a great prospect to me. At the beginning of the year, I feared he would be a top two pick and we would have no chance. I still think qb value will be inflated by the time the draft occurs, but I hope Watson is there and I hope we take him.

I like him a lot, Wagon, but the naysayers seem to think he is Taylor 2.0. I'd be enthused if we got him.

Yes, I agree with this.

Well stated. I am ambivalent on Whaley. On balance, I think he is slightly above average, though evaluation of qbs is a question mark. I wish he placed accuracy more evidently in his top criteria. The innuendo that he is behind the leaks and actively subverts coaches is troubling if true. I do believe he will make choices that he believes are most likely to result in a winning team. Catfights and calculations to maintain power are meaningless when it is crystal clear the team needs to win or he is out.

Brady makes the offense automatically better than the sum of its parts. Patricia has been doing excellent work with a cast that keeps changing. I'm inclined to think he is the real deal. He's near the top of my list, at any rate.