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Meh. His problems always seemed to be above the neck. He deserves a shot at proving that he improved in that regard though. Or maybe there’s a system that’s a better fit for him. I would say he has comfortably been in the 20s overall - and if that’s where your QB is, then you’re looking for some real improvement in that guy or you’re looking to find a better one. Yeah, but I’d be cheap.

Logically speaking fixing specific games would not be in the best interest of the league. Owners and people/institutions with gambling interests would absolutely have interest in manipulating individual games however. The league would have interest in keeping games close so as to maximize viewership and revenue. You know, like all of the divisional and conference championship games were. The economics involved in anything where huge sums of money are involved virtually always leads to some people cheating or gaming the system for a bigger chunk of it. That’s just how the world really works.

Improper game specific scheming and intentionally poor play calling at critical moments would be the easiest ways to throw a game unless you include paying off a player to do so. A critical INT, fumble, missed kick, blown coverage, etc. would do the trick in most games.

I’m glad I don’t have to care where Trubisky ends up. He should go somewhere where he can compete for a starting job. That’s his best move. He’s likely only ever going to be a backup level QB in the NFL, but he should take another shot at starting. He can probably sign a 3 year deal with a QB needy team that is effectively a modest (by NFL QB standards) one year contract with two much higher paying option years.

That sounds about right.

I was obviously joking. But I do know who Mile McDaniel is. He’s the OC in SF who helped Head Coach (Kyle Shannahan) run Kyle Shannahan’s offense. Also he has never called plays. Maybe he is going to be a great HC, but from what I am seeing he’s done very little to warrant a HC job in the NFL.

Mike McDaniel is the front runner in Miami? Wow. I guess Flores does have a case.

I think Daboll would have taken the right HC job last year, but I also think his preference was to make the right move at the right time. There are some personal reasons that likely made this timing better for him. I don’t think Flores gets far with his suit. He won’t likely get another NFL HC shot anytime soon either. He also burned Belichick so he can cross off Nick Saban’s fired NFL coach rehabilitation center in Alabama as an option too. I get what you’re saying about taking the shot at the interview anyway - and doing that does keep you on teams’ radars. It really couldn’t hurt. What I honestly think is happening here is that he thinks he’s right. That’s the only logical answer to why he’s burning so many bridges. Anger at being fired then jerked around is the only other possibility IMO. If that is it, then you’d think someone would’ve talked him out of the lawsuit.

Number of plays - it’s written really small in the lower right hand corner of the graph.

I don’t think Daboll was as interested in a HC gig last year as he was this year. He found a team with a GM he’s worked with before and with good ownership. If the owners are patient with the rebuild, then he should do well with the Giants. As for the Flores lawsuit, it’s an unfortunate situation. I understand what the Rooney Rule is trying to do - get minorities exposure and opportunities for higher level jobs in the NFL. I don’t think that there was any intentional racial bias here. The GM is hiring the guy he’s worked with before and thinks will be successful. I’m sure if Daboll were a minority he’d still be the new HC of the NYG. While the inner circle, boys club, who you know argument is still valid, I don’t know what you can do about situations like this.

I used to have a bunch of chain restaurants as clients (building material supplier). Nationally there was almost no one that actually wanted to eat at their own restaurant brand. I had two exceptions - one Red Lobster guy who loved RL and never wanted to go anywhere else. And every freaking meeting involving any Golden Corral franchisee ever. Notably the people at the GC corporate office had a phenomenal Mexican restaurant they loved going to. Still the best molé sauce I’ve had in the states. Those GC luncheons were the worst. Food that was as embarrassing in its quantity as it was its quality (though inversely related). There was just so much of it and it was all so bad. The franchise owners I met all seemed to think it was great though. I usually just made myself a salad and told them I was dieting. Unsweetened Iced Tea (North only) or water (South) sold that story. Tangent: Speaking of iced tea, I remember the first time I got a Sweet Tea in the South. I was totally unprepared for it. Diabetes in a red 32 oz plastic glass served by an absolutely delightful young woman. I could not believe how overwhelmingly sweet it was. My boss saw the look on my face and just laughed at me.

Lots of flat out lies here. There was only one reason that the Southern states chose to secede from the Unites States of America - slavery. Just read the Ordnance of Secession. Slavery is a focal point. The other BS people pretend were the reasons are noticeably absent. No, there were not many Union leaders who had been slave owners. The Northern states had eliminated or put laws in place to gradually eliminate slavery by the early 1800s. The Civil War started in 1865. They’d have had to have lived in the South to own people as property.

Good topic, YOLO. He should be reasonable from a pick/player compensation standpoint since he’s on the last year of his deal - especially if he wants out of NJ. If so - and if the Bills would want him long term - then he’d be willing to agree to a new contract as part of the trade and something could get done. He’s a very good, starting CB and we need one of those (at minimum).

Fans are not overreacting to the loss. The kickoff deep is defensible. The miscommunication on the play is not. Neither are the defensive play calls on the last two plays before the tying FG. Inexcusable. And that’s not even getting into the defense the entire game.

He is still getting paid so……..

While I thought Pederson sucked as a HC, he’s a good OC. The team needs someone who is capable of taking complete charge of the offense and he certainly can. Plus he’d probably be here long term since I don’t think anyone is going to rush to make him a HC again.

The exception is for an expiring contract. I don’t know if this was the case or not with Bobby Johnson. Appears as though this is the case.

Oh crap, you’re right. My bad. Still, I think the insight angle has some merit.

Rooney Rule. The Ravens had a unique offense built around a unique QB so he’s a good candidate to have some unique insights.

I didn’t realize this but the rule changed. Two minority candidates for HC and one for coordinators is the rule now. https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rooney-rule-enhancement-nfl-to-require-two-external-minority-interviews-for-gm-coordinator-jobs/amp/

Agree. At least they’re funny until you’ve seen them too much, the Verizon ones are never funny. I’m going to write in that I will not miss seeing the NFL overhype every game and listening to the announcers and analysts. I need this break from that.

That’s fair. I would expect that they do almost regardless of what happens this season, but not doing so sure tells you everything you need to know. Obviously Daboll can’t say anything except what he has. Of course he loves Daniel Jones, his upside and what he could do in an offense that plays to his strengths, etc. Full confidence, set him up for success and see if he sinks or swims. It’s the only smart move at this time.

I see it the same way. Aaron Donald is going to have a field day unless the refs let the Bengals OL tackle him on every play. Burrow might get crippled.

The Bengals did something to Mahomes that I thought we’d see employed against Allen this season, but really didn’t. They regularly rushed three and used a fourth in a multiple role. First he dropped into a short zone and took away the quick slant while he also played spy. Then he often rushed late when the short middle cleared out and/or he had a clear path to Mahomes. I need to watch it again and see what else they did. Refs were letting the OLs and defense hold a lot which helped Cincy’s coverage. Rushing 3 made a lot of sense too since the OL holding was slowing up the rush anyway.

There’s also having ultimate responsibility for your team - everything is done your way, the buck stops with you, etc., etc.