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t's likely (thankfully) to not be 3%. Here is something from Harvard. https://slate.com/technology/2020/03/coronavirus-mortality-rate-lower-than-we-think.html That said, one death is too many, and curve flattening is a great idea. Panic, no. Cancelling things like the draft that can be done entirely remotely: also not a great idea. Cancelling actual sporting events: good idea. Going to bars: bad idea. Ordering delivery: a good idea to help restaurants and their employees. Keep your heads on, get facts, keep your distance, but don't hide in a room full of toilet paper like some people appear to be doing.

I like both the ones you proposed. Here are some other LB FA's: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/all/linebacker/ this is also a great site to visit to keep up to date on signings, etc. You can also rank them by sacks, or whatever metric you prefer! yeah, that mad guy is nonsensical. I'd imagine most airplanes are vacant. If you stay 6 feet away from a contaminated person, you won't get it. It spreads by droplets, not air. so airplane filter systems will capture it.

perhaps prevents Balt from getting the Browns LB that we want, or Yannik--assuming the Jags let him go eventually. Or Armstead, etc. Or Littleton, LB Rams!

would love to get this guy. but if not, there are other FA LB's out there.

I'd def take this over Cooper.

good point. Personally, I'm missing college Lax. This SU team looked awesome this year, and being in Pittsburgh, no one really talks about college lax (my son just got into it). Bummer, but more important things like health.

totally agree. We have a lot of key people on rookie contracts. Need to upgrade receiving (that's why I would target Hooper in FA) and our pass rush (another DT or preferably Edge) and replace Alexander at LB (I'd go w/ a vet and have competition for Joseph)

I really love this. Dude lets up ZERO sacks. Other OL love him, esp. Dawkins. This does not prevent Bean from kicking Ford to guard. Bean and McD will play the best guys. If an OT falls to us, Ford and the other OG better be ready for competition. Depth at the OL is very very very important.

it is the time to go for it. QB on a rookie contract. Stud CB, LB, and DT on rookie contracts. No reason not to add the proper veterans NOW (only if they are the right ones) and go for it. I'd like to see Hooper and a veteran Edge (if possible) added. Keeping Spain was another big win. wouldn't oppose that either. He seems like the total package. Speed, hands, tough.

Perhaps he goes to NO on the cheap.

hopefully this does not mean we won’t go after Hooper. He is the best FA receiver out there IMO.

Thanks! I had no clue. But, don't blame me. Blame my kids bedtime, and the fact I didn't really care who won, so my concentration was not great.

I thought I did propose work around? ? In terms of closing the facilities, do you think all gyms (LA Fitness, etc.) should also close? I'm fine with the facilities closing, I'd just ship equipment to players homes. Local physical could work in terms of FA. I do agree that things need to be changed around now. I'd do the draft w/o an audience. The sooner they announce this stuff, the better people can plan. Plus, if I'm the NFL, I'm not sure I want lots of NFL folks coming to Vegas (lots of tourists, etc) for the draft.

i wrote seems because he does not appear to engage in physical play. I thought he was pulled from the bowl game due to a hamstring issue--i could be wrong. (likely). I just prefer a WR who is more physical if he's big. Again, I have no problem drafting him, (was very pro Higgins a while ago and people roasted me for suggesting we pick him at 22), but now there are other WR's I'd take ahead of him. Of course, I'm not Bean!

A fun article to read. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-free-agency-mock-draft-tom-brady-to-chargers-philip-rivers-to-colts-teddy-bridgewater-to-bucs/ Interesting that no Bills FA's ended up getting drafted. I would have thought that Lawson or Phillips would be drafted. Thoughts?!?

please tell me what "work around" I have proposed that have discounted warnings. Please cite the proposed work around and the actual warning that is disregarded. Otherwise, you are just stating baseless conclusions. Further: (1) FA does not need to involve players traveling. The players can stay home. The only reason to travel is for a physical. This can be done later and contracts can still be done pending physical, as many are now. (2) training facilities can be opened, with the players quarantined. Where are the players working out now? Likely better to have the team facility open to players who are living in a mini and contained Olympic village/training camp type environment. (3) the last point makes zero sense. If the players are kept away from families, again voluntarily (like in training camp), there is no one to spread it to. Players can also be tested ahead of time. Also, again, are players not working out now? But really, fine, if teams want to shut down the facilities that's okay, it does not mean the season needs to be delayed. Deliver training equipment to players homes, where they can stay and train.

I just can't see taking Higgins at 22. He appears injury prone, and there are other WR's in the 2nd. I'd like OT/Edge then WR. In Rd. 1 I'd like Mims or Jefferson over Higgins, in Rd. 2 I'd go Claypool, Mims (if somehow there), Reagor. I'd be fine trading up for Ruggs. great points. I'm not a Higgins at 22 guy, was at one point, but if the Bills take him there I have total confidence in the pick. Unlike other FO's who seemed to not do their homework.

I think, after QB, having an OT and other essential OL/DL's on a rookie deal is the best steal/advantage any NFL team can have. I'd def be okay taking an OT who projects as a pro-bowl caliber type player in the 1st. Also allows Ford to Guard, and frees up money for Dawkins. I'd also sign a vet OT on a 1-2 year deal if possible.

yeah, I see the draft being done w/o a audience this year, or even remotely. Although the draft picks could still be announced over the phone. If it's done online, I'm sure the Pats** are trying to hack it so that Tu or Burrow automatically goes to them!

this isn't about discounting warnings. Last time I checked, FA did not involve large crowd gatherings--or the touching of many microphones. The draft does not need to involve this either. Closing training facilities also seems overdone. Just keep the players together in a hotel, people's houses, and work out together, almost a "team quarantine" similar to training camp but w/o as many people. Of course, i'd be voluntary.

this is nonsensical. Delaying FA and the draft seems unnecessary. Close off the draft to the public, do it by teleconference, etc. FA can easily be done remotely, in fact, it likely already is. Not ideal, but in this situation, an NFL delay seems more like a money grab than not (will allow people to be at the draft, etc).

I like the rule changes. Sure, the onside alternative needs a few tweaks (give the offense the ball wherever the play ends if they convert); give the D the ball at the 40 if the offense fails. But otherwise, most of the rule changes appear positive. I'd love to see this. Perhaps 4th and 20 is better. They could take the conversation rate for a 3rd and whatever distance and match it to the historical onside kick recovery rate to find the proper distance.

I agree. Taking a OT every so often high is always a good idea. Having a rookie contract contributor, Dawkins, Ford at G, perhaps a FA G, is a good line. After having a QB on a rookie deal, the best deal is a great OT on a rookie deal, IMO. I think Cleveland had a good combine if I recall. He may go in the 2nd.

Thanks. He seems to be going high on mock drafts, and he's one of the names I'm not familiar with.

This is good for 2 reasons. 1, he can replace Spain on a multi-year (3 year?) deal. Second, it puts another good guard in FA, which could increase our odds of keeping Spain.