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Credit needs to go to Marrone for calling the refs out after two completely bogus PI calls. Those calls were swinging the difference to the Bears. Down the stretch out corners got away with physical play and I 100% believe it's because Marrone had the balls to stand up for his guys and call it out. Gailey would never do that. Jauron wouldn't have been aware enough to even notice it.

Brandon Browner sucks. This isn't anything to worry about.

There is no way they cut Dareus or Spiller.

Bradham hits too hard and covers the field pretty well to be benched behind Arthur Moats imo. Moats is a known quantity and I never see him making a play. In any case Bradham looked pretty good last year, to me at least. https://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2013/05/15/idp-bets-for-breakout-nigel-bradham/ Here's at least someone else who agrees.

I have been wondering the same thing. He's our hardest hitter and was average in coverage *at worst*. Why Moats is seeing his snaps is beyond me. I don't think it's scheme, I wouldn't be surprised if its punishment for the pot thing.

No. This is being overblown. Here is the relevant language. The specific acts being listed are only applicable to (b). That provision has to do with what counts as taunting another player. So, for instance, if you spin the ball at an opposing player's feet, it could count as taunting. If you just spin the ball in the end zone in general then it's fine. If you flex your muscles directly at a quarterback you just sacked, that could count as taunting. If you just taunt towards the crowd or to your teammates, you're fine.

http://www.reddit.com/r/nfl/comments/1jtusa/the_nfl_is_cracking_down_on_celebrations/cbia5wp It would appear that the celebrations listed are being given as examples of behavior that is unacceptable when it is specifically directed at an opposing player. This isn't that big of a deal.

I'm not worried about that. Simpler doesn't mean simple in the sense we remember. In any case I get the distinct impression from the types of players we drafted, and the types we already have, that this team is going to try and beat defenses with their pure athleticism and speed. I expect it to be more about using our speed and agility to make the plays, not necessarily overly deceptive formations or such. Take that for what its worth.

No, I think Stevie is far too valuable on his own. I would imagine he's been hoping for a semblance of help so our offense can present a deceptive formation here and there, and not make it "either Spiller gets it or we're trying to cram it to Stevie."

It was cleared up as an april fool's prank. I didn't really see the humor myself.

So what's the quick and dirty on this kid?

LOL! I felt so restricted in my joy almost the entire night!

When I woke up today there was no scenario where I envisioned us not only gaining MORE picks but getting a high ceiling QB like this. Absolutely A+ job today so far. The FO got their man, made the AFC East lose Tavon Austin, and earned another 2nd round pick.

I see this sentiment very often, but I think it's because many people are not quite clear on what the players are suing the NFL for. My understanding was the players are not claiming there is no inherent risk in football. Their claim is the NFL became aware of just how bad the risk was and how debilitating the long term effects could be, and HID that information. They didn't disclose information associated with the risks as they became aware of it. Whether or not these guys assume risks, the argument that "they knew hitting heads all day had to be bad for you" isn't as compelling to me once the actual effects become known. If the NFL knew and chose not to disclose, then they very well should be held liable. Had they been forthcoming, who knows how much sooner work could have begun on finding newer and better ways to produce equipment or reduce repetitive concussions.

Honestly, I've watched quite a bit of his play with the niners and it's nothing to write home about. The Pro Bowl is a popularity contest and he's on a very popular team right now. He was drafted above his pay grade and that will always follow him around but I have no problem that Buffalo let him go.