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A softer exterior would mean a more gradual slowing of a player's head during a hit. While it doesn't negate the movement of the brain inside the skull, it would decrease the intensity of the impact (of brain against skull).

Impressive disregard for the shackles of institutionalized language.

Wow that was clean. Horrible officiating.

That's a very animated original post.

Overpaid and/or Ralph is cheap?

I won't give them the clicks they so desperately want with their "slideshow" format.

Fitzgibbons²

I love this thread.

Did not see this coming at all. With the new defensive line I thought he'd have a big season.

Suicides are a terrible thing to deal with. RIP and my thoughts to the Seau family.

Remarkable. Well done Schiano.

Jacoby is available? If so, +1.

As did I. I think Dennis would make a great backup. This Vince Young news is very interesting.

With regard to the title of this thread, I have been saying that this draft had the best fourth and fifth rounds I can remember. They really brought the whole thing together.

While many of us were clamoring for a fast AND big WR, it should be mentioned that we have a plethora of big targets on the team...they're just not that fast. Regardless of size (and he's not that small at 5'11" and change), Graham can hopefully stretch the field and open up the quick-short routes that were our bread and butter during the first few games last season. Part of me thinks that they drafted the absolute fastest WR, so that he could stretch the field in a hurry. We know Chan likes FItz to get the ball out quickly. Can he be one of those indispensable decoys? (the Lee Evans defense)

Does Asper have any sort of longsnapping experience? It's well known that Sanborn will never be a 'franchise' guy, just a very good number 2. If Asper can nail this down then we can finally make a championship run, and stop focusing on this 'just getting to the playoffs' nonsense.

+1

Boom goes the dynamite.

I'm just surprised they want Martin on the right side of the line. I'm a big Martin fan, but he is a finesse LT. He'll have to bulk up like crazy to be a mauler on the right side...

Nice write-up Q. Several things: 1) I'm not sure Graham's size is as diminutive as some think. While he is a bit slight of frame, he's 5'11" and change, and can breaks tackles occasionally. Not tackles from head on, but from people behind him jumping at his legs as he tries to separate from them. Certainly needs to learn how to block. 2) I would have said Glenn was 'make-or-break,' but with Hairston and Sanders also young tackles, I think one of the three will simply have to pan out. Hairston looks good right now, Glenn has the looks of a fantastic tackle, and Sanders has a great head on his shoulders. 3) It was the Jags who got weird and took a punter right after us in round 3. Astonishing.

Hahaha, nice.

Most recent one I can remember is...Kyle Calloway I think? Didn't Maurice Clarrett (3rd round) flame out during training camp for the Broncos, subsequently getting cut?

Championship?

You sly dog, you! Respecting your own opinion? Awesome. That being said, I agree I think we eventually see a line of: Glenn, Levitre, Wood, Urbik, Hairston