Rocky Landing

I've always thought this was a fun, and interesting poll, but I'll never put much stock in its accuracy. Being that it's current players who cast votes, there is certainly at least some element of popularity involved. The fact that Josh Allen-- reputed as one of the top trash-talkers in the league-- was ranked outside of the top ten in '24 makes that clear. As Spencer Brown has always been quick to get in anyone's face who even looks at Josh wrong, I wouldn't be surprised if he wasn't a very popular player outside of Buffalo. But we sure love him!

For me, it's been Khalil Shakir, both as a player, and person. But, by the end of the season, I was really becoming a fan of Ty Johnson, who's a bit of an unsung hero. He started the '24 season listed as the #3 RB, behind Ray Davis, and later in the season was listed as co-#2. He consistently made incredibly athletic receptions, is a great route runner, and has great speed. His athleticism, paired with his incredible situational awareness has made him one of Allen's go-to guys for extending broken plays. And by all accounts, he's a great teammate, and a great guy. Very easy to be a fan of.

From the results thus far, to me it looks like, yet again, people are overestimating the Fish. Is it a "bold prediction" to say that Miami will finish last in the division?

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2488636234700963 What I always remember about Cam isn't Cam, but the murder-look in Ed Oliver's eyes.

When does TJ Sanders sign his?

I feel bad for this guy!

I wouldn't worry about HK doing much with Cook. Great player, but he makes for pretty boring TV, frankly.

Rodgers has a history of disrespecting his HC that goes back quite a few years. I remember him once screaming towards Mike McCarthy on the sideline during a game, "F###ING STUPID!!!" He publicly disrespected Saleh on game days as well, and caused a culture rift in Jersey. It will be interesting to see how the relationship between Rodgers and Tomlin develops. In the past, Rodgers has expressed admiration for Tomlin. But now that they're on the same team, I can't wait to see how Tomlin, who seems to have exactly zero tolerance for Bullsh!t, handles Rodgers' gameday demeanor. I may just start following the Steelers.

That may well be true, but Ty Johnson is the better receiver.

The pessimists will bemoan Coleman dropping a perfect pass downfield. But unreliable hands has not been Coleman's problem, and the optimists (like myself) will be psyched that Keon burned one of the fastest guys on the team twice. (Realists will understand that it's just OTAs without pads, and not read much into it.)

Much better to have a player you have to coach down, rather than coach up.

I agree with this, but "early in his career" really means his rookie season, with rookie Zack Wilson at QB. What impressed me the most (as best I recall) was his speed to the ball, and quick reflexes. It was only his second season, unfortunately, that saw the beginnings of what many describe as "character issues," which are pretty well documented. It's true that the two seasons of the Jets, and the subsequent two seasons of the Browns were utter crapshow teams... but it definitely tempers my optimism.

The failed promise of technology.

We loaded up at safety?

I have thought that Rapp has been underrated for as long as he has been a Bill.