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Some people like to knock Carr excusing away his very good completion % stating it’s because he makes short safe throws, But Sammy I agree with you. I think it’s a huge mistake to move on from Carr. Having Gruden coach last in Tampa before the Raiders, he coach captain checkdowns for most of his QB’s. Everyone from B. Johnson, to Left which, to Simms, and so on. He has more weapons now with all of the extra draft picks, and they probably will have an ok year. He does still have to play the Chiefs, Broncos who are improving, us, NE, Saints, and Bucs (yes I know people on this board hate it, but the Bucs are going to be good this year). This will be a challenge for Carr. If you’re right, he’ll be fine.

That’s if the bars are even open. Here in FL, they opened too early (not making this a COVID thing), and now closed it down again for a couple of weeks with no expectation they will open again for a very long time. I see you’re point of at only 50%, would it be worth their DTV investment, and can bar owners really enforce strictly that % in states where they are starving for business, and people are going nuts to watch football. What is more likely is those who haven’t been as significantly affected economically by this thing, will drive personal DTV NFL ticket subscriptions.

Well said Tiger which reminds me of another coach I respect tremendously in John Harbaugh. Before a head coach he came up through Special Teams, and he prepared in his journals for more than a decade before getting the Ravens gig. Those two have a lot in common and both have claimed Andy Reid as their mentor, although McDermott also claims the great defensive coordinator Jimmy Johnson, RIP. I see a lot of parallels in these two in their preparation, methodical approach, and excellent football minds. They also both have great GM’s. Beane in 10 years will be thought of like Ozzy Newsome, the GM, not his playing days. People often talk about Reid, Belicheck, and others for being great coaches, but I would add Harbaugh. Funny, if his brother didn’t fall out of favor in SF, probably would be another one. I know he was a hard ass, but his players said they loved him. Nothing would make me happier than seeing these guys become cornerstones here like Tomlin has been for the Steelers. It’s no accident the Steelers had only three head coaches since 1969. Noll was awesome and won 4 SB’s, 1 for Cowher, and 1 for Tomlin with another appearance losing to the Packs. How incredible would it be to keep the coaching staff together for awhile. My guess in 2021 Frazier will get another shot at head coaching at least multiple interviews. If he leads another defensive squad to the top 3 defense and he will, even by only Rooney rule, he’ll get lots of shots at it, and he should. That doesn’t worry me as McD is probably already grooming his next coordinator and Frazier is probably helping. McD would want to help Frazier get his shot. Daboll on the other hand, doubt it. He’d have build up a top 10 offense for multiple years to get any consideration. Go Bills!

Rico, I just spit up my drink reading you’re post. You and Ridgeway are in competition for two of 5e funniest posters on TBD. I just read it a second time, and laughed even more the second time. I knew eventually the wiseasses would come out. Love it bud. Oh and Warcodered comes in the bronze as his clips from Family Guy and others cracks me up. Seriously to all of you, thanks for the levity as it has been getting nuts here lately, probably because we’re stir crazy.

The Bucs makes sense, but others had some good guesses. Off the top of my head without looking it up, I would have thought it’s either the Lions, Browns, or Bucs.

Rc, I agree. It is so easy for some people to only look for any negatives when McD has picked the right players, as Cowherd stated always has them in the right position. Now Beane found enough talent and managed contracts so well, we are set to be the next reproducibly winning team, like how the Chiefs, Ravens, and Steelers. Just think before Jim Harbaugh how the 49ers were in their own drought, but post Harbaugh, they went back down, and now are climbing to the top again in the NFC. I don’t see the 49ers going backwards for quite some time. Good management, good coaching, and selecting very well in the draft for several years. Sounds like another team we know all too well.

K-9, I know, but some have suggested the whole slippery slope thing. That’s all. Just like Buffalo has nothing to do with the animal, it was an Indian name for beautiful place.

Chandler, you always look for a way to get Bobby Chandler in the conversation (love it bud). I hope you and you’re family had a nice 4th.

Bust, they are not giving away four picks to let Diggs go. We have him at this price for this year. $11.5 mil. Is cheap for a top 5 WR in the NFL. He’ll want more $ after 2020, but if he puts up 1300 yards, he deserves it. As far as Brown, the Bills have him through 2021, and $9 mil. Is not bad for his talent. After that usually Father Time catches up with players so I’m betting in 2022, we’re looking for replacements for Brown and Beasley. Bottom line is enjoy the next two years.

Well, I’m happy to admit I was wrong. I really thought Snyder wouldn’t buckle, but between Fedex, and Pepsi hitting him in the wallet, and I didn’t know until the other day Fedex is a minority owner of the DC team, more than just having the naming rights. If this name is offensive to a segment of society, and considered similar to the N word, then change it. I don’t see the Reds, Chiefs, Seminoles, and Braves as offensive, as many went down the whole slippery slope argument, but there is a distinction.

Putin, I’ll see you’re Moulds and Price, and up you Reed, Lofton, and Beebe. If you add to Diggs and Brown, Beasley, this is back to the SB teams. We don’t have Jim Kelly yet, or Thurmon, but we might. This season getting cancelled would absolutely suck. I’m maintaining hope we have a season even without fans in the stands. I want so much like the rest of you we get to see what Beane and McD have created. ”Where would you want to be, RIGHT HERE, RIGHT NOW”!

If they wanted to upgrade they would have matched or beat Hooper’s contract in Cleveland which is $10.25 mil/yr. and $18 mil. Guaranteed. We are a much better landing spot, but we didn’t. Moving on. Too bad as we had the $, and he would have made us better. He’s not Kittle, but he is a top TE. Supposedly, the TE class is very good in 2021, so we’ll see. Hapless made good points on Njoku.

I expected this to happen anyway, so it is yet to be seen if the players refuse to play the preseason games. If they do, we’ll see how the NFL responds. I just hope we have a regular season. There is a lot of talk across college campuses the virtual learning may continue this fall. If so, the NFL could negotiate with the networks to expand their NFL coverage to have a Saturday, 1, 4, and 8pm Saturday games. Why, so the NFL can recuperate some of the lost $ by no fans as that is highly likely to happen with increased television revenue. It seems like almost over saturation which is why I typically don’t watch college and pro football every week as it basically puts you in front of the tv all weekend, but I understand it. Besides, the players should be all over it as they will know any additional $ means a better cap situation in 2021. They want to protect their contracts, and the ones knowing they are looking for extensions would definitely want it. Just a theory, and probably wrong, but it is possible. You could be right, but those owners are not going to want to lose $10 bil., so unless State Governors close their states from sports, that would be the only thing stopping them. Even then, an owner could send his team to practice and play in another state.

Since this another thread about Allen bashing, I’ll just repeat Chris Mortensen’s comments the Allen bashing has become comical. These talking heads basically already have made up their minds and they cherry pick information to suit their preconceived ideas. Allen has improved from year 1 to 2, and he should improve even more in year 3. Now that he has Diggs, and Moss added to the existing tools, he probably will hit that 65% completion rate. There is some truth to earlier posts that Allen May have been overly coached to be safe, and thus a likely reason why he was axing a little like Taylor who won’t throw to a guy unless he is absolutely open, thus overthrowing to make sure he’s not picked off.

I have high hopes for him this year.

Knox is the best TE ever? I like the guy and think he can grow to maybe what you say, but that is a reach. Maybe,Imean that in a nice way, not disparaging Metzelaars. I met him when I was. Little boy that tower of a man, and he not only was a great pass catcher, but could block Sowell before this generation of TE’s. He was a stud back then and as humble as could be. im really hoping Knox, I really am he is the next gen. But he hasn’t proven it yet to be a The next Kittle. Let him prove it this year and I think you’re right he could do it. Then we can anoint him. I’m all for it.

IB, I’m sure you’re just kidding, but people mostly have a tendency to just be a little nicer to each other as we get closer to Christmas. Considering 93% of the US consider themselves Christians, I would say that is the majority even if not everyone. I’m not turning this into a religious thing, just the point is be nice to each other. If you feel it necessary to be petty, you knew what I was saying, so we’ll agree to disagree. I will not reply again so say whatever you want.

I have no problem Universities and State and local Govt’s taking down confederate images as it should have happened a long time ago. What shocks me is for awhile I lived in an Eastern suburb of Tampa, called Brandon who don’t know FL that well. There is some private citizen as you exit I-4 to start south on I-75, the largest confederate flag I’ve ever seen and it’s repulsive. It’s not far from the Floridians on the board by the State Fairgrounds. I just can’t believe there is not some ordinance the city council etc. to force them to take it down. It is on a flag pole hundreds of feet high, and larger than any of the American flags in the area. Makes me sick and yes, I’m Caucasian. It is just as offensive to me as people of color. All colors. Anyone with any decency should be just as repulsed by not thinking All Lives Matter!

Thurmon, I know you were just being sarcastic, and funny as Movin the Chains just mentioned I think two days ago, they compared all of the HOF players who became coaches and their winning record was I think 48-49%. including guys like Singletary, Flores, Dinka, and so on. It was in Reference to Ron Woodson feeling put off he’s not getting stronger consideration for a head coaching position. It’s true most of the best coaches we have seen were not superstar NFL players.

I don’t see Christian making it to the active roster, but maybe they place him on the practice squad again. He may know enough about the NFL after one more year learning. If he doesn’t make the active squad by 2021, they’ll release him. He’s not that young anymore at least by next year, but worth an insurance policy with the pandemic. They probably will increase that practice squad numbers. They are cheaper than increasing the active roster, and teams need bodies due to unexpected outbreaks. when NFLR was breaking down the different divisions RB crew, they were interesting inferring coaches have a tendency to repeat previous numbers for squads. Well, they think McD will keep DiMarco again, and the other three listed maintains the same 4 person Rb group from last year, just an upgrade from Gore to Moss. Gore is a great guy and been warrior, but he’s worn out. God I can’t wait for that first hit from Moss on some D Back, or even LB. my expectations he is going to hammer some people this year.

My boys made me watch family guy for awhile, and was absolutely irreverent and hilarious. I love the O’Brien reference. Now that would be funny AB going there. Let the circus begin with that clown as the coach. Good one Warcodered.

Ace man, I was thinking the same thing. I’m sure most don’t even know how name came to existence. It was the original Buffalo Bills of the 1940’s, and it was a naming contest. Ralph being a student of history wanted to keep it the same when he became part of the foolish 8. For the younger folks or casual fans, the 1940’s Bills was not part of the NFL (it was from 1946-49 in the All-America Football Conference) and George Halas blocked the team from rolling into the NFL as he thought from what I’ve read not a financially viable team. He did though support the Browns, 49ers, And Baltimore Colts. In 46, they were called the Buffalo Bisons, and before this league in 1940 they had another professional league, Buffalo’s team was called, get ready was the Buffalo Tigers/Indians. The league folded with WW2. What was interesting is back then the steel and other production plants were at their peak and Buffalo was a thriving blue collar town. It is too bad as it would have been nice to have an NFL team since WW2 Like the other 3 in 1950. Anyway, the Indians thing was not an issue back then and personally I understand there are segments of society who are offended by the name Redskins. I’ve listened to American Indian chiefs like the Seminole Indians in North Florida who some say they want the name as it still means native Americans are relevant in this country. Then for every group and persons who like the significance, there are just as many people who hate the name. Bottom line is if Snyder hasn’t buckled at this point, the likelihood he will is low. It doesn’t mean he’s right, just Id be surprised he changes the name. This topic will come up for awhile, die down, and then then prop up again in a year or two.

You guys have been funny. I could care less if it is healing to some and wonder if the networks will play it as several don’t even show the National Anthem, you know the one all 350 million people should put their hand over their heart. As I’ve said before, I don’t care if people kneel, and don’t care if they play beforehand. If that helps those who want it, no problem with me. what’s more important to me is just doing the right thing when no one is looking, meaning all of us respect each other. I won’t ever kneel for the anthem and yes, my hand is always over my heart, but if you choose not to do so, god bless and you have every right to express you’re opinion. I hate the very legitimate claims of unnecessary violence or just even prejudice by any group, and any peaceful, lawful demonstration is fine with me. Just not a fan of looting and saying it’s a protest when innocent people are hurt physically or economically (by the way a lot of African AmericanS lawful sort owners who didn’t deserve these losses) Just treat everyone fairly, and be nice. As I said weeks ago, treat everyone like it’s Christmas. Did you ever notice how most are just a little nicer during this time of year? That’s all, just be nice to each other. Give people a chance and not prejudge people. This does not require an asto-physicist degree. It’s just common sense. I promise as I’ve always done to do my part. Just be nice. If people need to heal by listening to another song, no worries. Play it every game, and television shows, play it if it helps.

Bocce, now that’s funny.

Nailed it Hondo. I was thinking the same thing. It’s almost not on his own like Tyrod, but so concerned not having a pick, they probably rattled him, and then he tries to play hero ball in other ways. If the coaches believe in him, then let him do his thing and reassure him not to worry about it, and let his talent do their thing. A lot of what I saw last year was the former, and relying on him and the RB’s including McKenzie (I know he’s a WR, but he ran some end around gadget runs kind of like JB) to win games, and thus 19 pts. Per game, vs. taking some chances. If he was set loose throwing for 3300 yards maybe with an extra pick or two, but also a strong running game (a business decision - sorry I love that in Moss) will result in a very good offense. Maybe not the best, but a top 3-5 defense, and let’s say top 13-14 offense. That’s not inconceivable at all.