Johnny Hammersticks

37 with a wife and 2 kids, 7 and 3. The bride and I usually go out for dinner and drinks, but both she and my daughter are sick with colds. We're going to cook some food, drink a grip of champagne, and probably play cards or something. Oh yeah, and I have a marijuana peanut butter cup that was given to me by an art teacher at one of the schools where I work. Things could get interesting. Happy new year everyone.

What....no. I was talking about Jeff Fisher dude. I think he's on the verge of a mental breakdown.

The dude seems like emotionally volatile or something. Like 2 shades away from going all Gary Busey. That said, I'd take Charles Manson as DC if he could give us a top 10 defense.

His style of running will not be sustainable in the NFL. He runs like Frankenstein out there. Going to get himself killed. Good arm though. He can make all the big boy throws. I think he is a good prospect, but will be overdrafted by some desperate team in a crap QB class.

Pettine is perhaps the most overrated DC in recent memory. Or maybe he is just overrated on TSW. There are better candidates out there.

Oops...missed that safety who was all over his RB in man coverage. Fooled by a disguised coverage. Bust.

My Nephew's gilrfriend's personal trainer saw John Elway at tempo with Pegs, Whaley and George Seifert.

First Post Your response to the bolded "The only reason his numbers look somewhat decent is because he puts up crap stats when his team has fallen behind by multiple scores." mmmkay...

Wait, what? Your claim is that Tyrod Taylor is similar to Bortles because he only looks good on paper because he puts up stats in garbage time? Because he throws more when his team is playing from behind? How many games did Buffalo lose by more than 7 points this season? Yeah, two. I counted.

So we're getting a lesser QB and a 3rd round pick? And how does that improve the QB position? Doesn't compute man.

Trevor Siemian? You get all the accuracy issues with none of the athleticism. I'm not sure if you're being serious.

I find a particular board member's absence from this thread, well...interesting. The only way I can see moving on from TT this year is if the staff feels that Cardale Jones is ready to take the reins. Otherwise, we won't be in a position to draft the only QB in this draft who is worth a crap...Trubisky. Watson is the other guy I like, but I wouldn't take him earlier than the 3rd and I don't see him as better than TT right away. No better options in FA than TT, IMO.

Definitely a solid candidate given his experience, however, hasn't he spent most of his career coaching on the offensive side of the ball? I'd also like to throw out there, Adam Zimmer, LB'ers coach Vikings. Very well regarded around the league, experienced, and has the pedigree. Did an amazing job with Barr and Kendricks this year.

So your perception, if I am to understand correctly, is that it's not necessarily that NFL offenses have made the 3-4 "antiquated" or less effective. It is more about practice restrictions outlined by the CBA, in that, there is simply not enough practice time to correctly and sufficiently coach the 3-4? Indeed. Quality post...thanks. Although I'm still not 100% convinced that the OC was not in the room to weigh in on whether or not to start HIS starting QB. Whether his input was important to the "decision makers" or not, you think he would have been extended that courtesy. Especially if he is viewed as a potential piece of the puzzle moving forward; which I believe ALynn is.

Can you explain this a bit further? I'm not saying you're wrong, but I always thought that utilizing the 3-4 as the base defense gave the DC an advantage in terms of versatility. Linebackers that can either rush the passer, play the run, or drop into coverage. That is, of course, if the DC had the proper personnel. The Bills were clearly lacking a true NT for the scheme, and many have contended that Preston Brown was playing out of position as a 3-4 ILB. Also, not having competent safeties hurt us, but that would adversely impact any defense regardless of scheme. Not trying to defend Rex's 3-4 at all, but wondering why you think the scheme itself is somewhat antiquated.

Prince, Muhammad Ali, and now the king of beer pong? 2017 can't come quickly enough.

I don't know how much you're willing to pay, but I just bought 2 on SeatGeek for $72/each. Section 317 row 9. Much more pricey than most games, but it's the friggin Bruins.

Oh my....this escalated quickly. I think Bradshaw and Tomlin are both ass hats. They deserve each other.

It's astounding that you actually needed to provide stats to support this idea. The collective IQ of TSW continues to plummet by the day.

Losing AW killed the defense. Why losing one specific player had such an impact on Rex's defense is beyond me.

Ah, I see your point now. Who knows with Boeheim? His practices are mysterious and many times don't make sense to me. I find DC2 frustrating to watch, personally. He's gotten better in the low post, but has the curious inability to rebound and go back up with it. It's maddening watching him get stripped by 5'7" white guys all game long.

Yes. They should offer him the vet minimum with escalators for performance. He'd be dumb not to take it, as he clearly he is a back up QB and no other team would want him at his already team friendly contract.

Thompson is the better option at the 5 with Lydon at the 4. I think it's more of a matter of talent. Coleman is lucky to get the token start.

So that's what we've been missing!!

LGO Orange!!