starrymessenger

Roger Maris was arguably the best player in the game for at least 3 years, realized a landmark achievement and won’t make the Hall. I don’t know about Boselli’s personality but I’d bet he was good with sportswriters. Maris was born surly. Stengel used to say you could ask him a question and he’d stare at you for a week before giving you an answer. The sportswriters hated him.

Always loved this guys physicality and athleticism. From day 1. Glad they found a role for him where he could play at a high level.

I agree. In terms of intentionality there is a clear difference IMO between criminal negligence causing death and murder 1. I don’t even think that the difference in characterization would change with the number of victims. Even though he is entirely at fault so that he has earned the consequences his life too is pretty much over. Just a horrible outcome all around.

Whoa. Hold on a minute. I wasn’t genuflecting to Brandon and Sean. My comments were limited to the possible merits of our third round pick, that I really had no background on prior to the draft and that I continue to feel even after reflection may have been a little early. My sense of it though is that this guy has a real shot at being as good as or possibly even better than Milano, who for sure wound up being third round worthy. And Milano was in effect drafted by the Bills current braintrust. Sean obviously has a lot to say today who gets drafted into his defence and I wouldn’t be at all surprised if Beane was involved in the decision. As for their drafting of LBs I can’t really blame them too much if Tremaine has in the eyes of many (including mine) not lived up to his billing given #16 overall. But y’know there’s a reason Roquan Smith went eight spots earlier and there is no way he was realistically within our reach. Tremaine was not a bad or Ill considered pick at the time even if today he wouldn’t go that high. Everybody knew there were issues with his game but I don’t blame Beane for gambling on the upside, which was very high. As for Cody, personally I much preferred Risner. There was no way in my amateur’s opinion that he has the feet to play at the tackle position. I did think he could work out as a G. I hope Kroger can salvage him. The measurables are there, which is why he was drafted where he was as a consensus pick. Moss was likely not worth a third round pick, but I think Singletary probably was even if more dynamic RBs have gone in that spot. I wouldn’t grade him a fail and I look forward to seeing what he can do behind Kromer’s line. Cook is going to be a major weapon for Josh and the O imo. JMO but I think Beane has been and is a good GM. I think McDermott is an outstanding coordinator who still needs to prove that he’s a good HC. He’s a totally solid football professional who still needs to figure a few things out, maybe overthink less. I hold him personally responsible for the 13 second debacle (even if he won’t accept accountability). The problem is I fear that was the product of a character flaw, not of a lack of experience or knowledge. Those types of things are hard for anybody to overcome. If we see any more of that stuff I’ll be the first one wanting to string him up and put a lit bomb in his mouth. I’m hoping he will make better decisions in crunch time going forward.

The more I look into this guy the more I like the pick. They thought very highly of him at Baylor. I’ve seen some interesting comment on him dating from the outset of college season. It was very positive and seemed to me to be well informed. Probably a bit early but not a bad decision at all for the Bills D. Milano is a legit NFL OLB and he was a fifth round pick. Definitely a guy who brings something to the table and who can be coached up. Obviously the Bills think so.

Hmmm…how bout the other man with the strong legs. And arm.

Hes got things to work on for sure. But he’s an athlete and looks to have a mature attitude. He has a legit chance to be very very good.

i think hes mad we didn’t too. its between him and Stephon Gilmore for the least happy draft day face of all time.

bye bye moss

should a used that fourth today instead of yesterday

steelers know WRs

would like Pickens if hes there. Cosell’s fav.

True. i’m surprised there was such a big difference between his official and unofficial times. He’s a good pick.

ok i’m wrong and I do like him more. The tape I saw said 4.47 and 4.54.

Maybe i’m wrong but I didn’t think he ran 4.39 40 at the combine. id like him more if he did.

They were only taking a corner.

the guys an explosive athlete and I certainly do trust Sean when it comes to DBs. He’s not a 4.39 forty. Not at all. More a 4.50. Wanted Johnson so maybe just disappointed. Now hes a Jet.

not feelin it. pure need pick. ok in press but gets beat with speed.

thought he was going to dallas so when beane jumped. maybe.

j. johnson?

Sad. RIP DL.

JMO but I think it’s more likely than not we draft a CB at 25.

Schefter struggling not to be an a-hole. Not succeeding.

I’ll take AB Jr and keep the picks.

I don’t even think he’s that fast.