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DrDawkinstein

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  1. 1 hour ago, dpberr said:

    Flying an aging fleet with a *very* constrained parts supply chain and a dwindling pool of mechanics familiar with its complicated systems caught up to UPS.  

     

    I've never understood why UPS and FedEx keep flying these planes.  There have to be plenty of used twin-jet planes to buy.  

     

    What costs more? Cleaning up this mess that is probably insured in a number of ways, or proactively spending the capital to replace an entire fleet of jets?

     

    The knew the risks, and I'm sure had these costs analyzed and baked in.

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  2. Lot of info in the /r/Aviation megathread here:

     

     

    • Apparently the #1 engine fell off the airplane completely on the takeoff roll. Also heard from a buddy at UPS that they were on a 2 hour maintenance delay for the #1 engine before they left.
      • that would explain why the flames on the wing were so massive - not engine on fire, the fuel just gushing out of the wing, wonder what that does for systemwide fuel pressure
      • Headed to Honolulu, so massive amount of fuel onboard.

    • MD-11s have a recurring issue with known, unknown problems. Phantom electrical stuff that comes and goes. They throw what parts they can at it until it powers up and send it, they have done this for a very long time. Lots of parts cannot be sourced, most is "refurbed" stuff that is not ever up to OEM spec - which wasn't great to begin with.
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  3. 2 hours ago, Sharky7337 said:

    These types of posts are always weird to me, did he think before he held out for more money "let me take a second to appreciate the fans" so strange 

     

    Yes. Over and over. His timeline is mostly him saying "#BillsMafia" with red and blue hearts. And he NEVER held out.

     

     

     

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  4. Just now, GunnerBill said:

     

    It has mainly been on defense. But I agree it is a coaching issue. McDermott has fixed the 3rd down defense since taking over. But the lining up incorrectly is still happening and it can't happen. 

     

    We've had our fair share of illegal formations on Offense too. And even one on special teams, and burned a TO on ST this Sunday with Hancock lined up Offside.

     

    Get it together, boys

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  5. 2 minutes ago, GunnerBill said:

     

    Agree. The other defensive timeouts on Sunday were necessary because we are still having regular lining up issues. But the 4th and 17 one felt unnecessary to me. And it definitely gave them time to dial something creative up. That said.... there were still two major execution errors that led to that play working for the Chiefs. Lots to fix on that play.

     

    That is a coaching issue too. It's multiple players across Offense, Defense, and Special Teams. And across multiple weeks now. Gotta get it fixed immediately.

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  6. 8 minutes ago, Augie said:

     

    But he has some rings, and some few people are infatuated with that. Guess what, if McD had a ring or two, they would still be complaining just the same, but they’d lose that handy arguing point they enjoy so much. That is as obvious as the sun coming up each morning. 

     

    Keep battling those windmills

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  7. 18 hours ago, BillsShredder83 said:

    You ever been around dudes from the Marine Corps lol and they carry literal guns

     

    I refuse to believe he crossed the line into full S.A./r-word because hes alive. Not kidding when I say I think a man doing that would be literally killed in a lockeroom... I dont care how much they've mellowed out over the years

     

    Read up on what Charles Haley used to do to guys in the locker room, and he's still alive and somehow beloved.

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  8. This is one of those few times the GM should consult with players even beyond the franchise QB.

     

    Get Josh and the OL together, and if they are ok with it, then there you go. If there is a single "no" vote, then it's a no.

    18 hours ago, BVBILLS said:

    I hated Marchand until he was traded to my Florida Panthers and helped them win a cup. Just sayin

     

    Decent point, but Wilkins is no Marchand.

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  9. 1 minute ago, Brand J said:

    I would’ve loved to see the reactions of those calling for a punt if it was blocked and returned for a TD. Methinks they’d be singing an entirely different tune. It’s the 36 yard line, guys, it’s FG or go for it. No coach is punting 20-25 yards there.

     

    For what it's worth, OP is the only person I've seen post that they would rather have punted. There may be one or two others buried in this thread, but for the most part, even among us McD skeptics, we're in agreement that kicking the FG was the right choice.

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