Blokestradamus

Woof! Damn it. Abort mission. They're on to me!

I believe you mean idiotcy.

Teams will have to queue in a Nordly fashion to sign him. Not quite the cap space/hat joke that you expected!

Icke is an absolute maniac but I've got to give the guy credit. He's a very convincing orator and he can give speeches for hours without any notes. I'm not saying that he's the Hitler of the lizard people world but I'm not saying that he's not either I like a good conspiracy theory but, as far as lizard people go, I much prefer Doctor Who and the Silurians.

I certainly feel that Bandit's theory could have some validity to it. I think that it's important that we don't speak in absolutes about prospects because none of us are 100% in the know about what kinds of coaching they get on a day-to-day basis, how seriously they take their education and split the time between the two. There's a lot at play with these guys at a really tender age. If a guy has the right work ethic, he stands a chance at improving as a dedicated professional. I'm fully aware that I'm only really using my best guesses when it comes down to mechanics. I've never played the game so there's likely to be a few gaps in my knowledge that experience would help fill. As far as fixing it goes, I'm a believer that you can make tweaks to the throwing process. When it's someone with a really pronounced 'flaw' (like a Kevin Hogan), you're not going to completely overhaul that kind of muscle memory but you can make subtle changes. It's just about if they end up regressing to bad habits under pressure.

I wasn't trying to compare them as players. Just that they both reeled in some amazing catches that probably helped to shape the view of the QB throwing it just because they were completed.

It might be a thing but it's a fairly nebulous term. If we could get a dictionary definition for it, I'd be delighted. For example - I grade arm on intermediate velocity, deep ball velocity and application of touch. I put the motion forward that Blokes has set the parameters for all future discussion of "arm talent".

I'm sure that it was meant in the nicest spirit. Lucky I don't hold grudges

I guess those "What do you know? You're English" guys on BBMB had a point

There is a nagging thought in my mind that perhaps Gentry played kingmaker for Allen just a little. Shades of Mike Evans and Johnny Manziel at A&M, perhaps not quite as pronounced. I don't wish ill on the guy, he seems to be a genuinely good human being. I'm just not convinced that many of these "all the tools" guys have actually put it together. He's mid-stage Humpty Dumpty, all the pieces are there but you've got a hell of a job putting them back together again.

I appreciate that and it's absolutely correct that they lost a lot of talent. It's certainly a big part of the context surrounding Allen and the narratives that have attached themselves. I think that I missed the boat on Tanner Gentry a little because the stark contrast between him and the guys at WR last season was definitely noticeable. Maybe I'm a little different to most when I watch a QB. I watch them almost in isolation so the supporting cast doesn't sway my grading. I make mental and/or written notes about the talent around them but I grade them in a vacuum. If he makes a good throw and it gets dropped, it's still a good throw. Stats need that context. Maybe some of the misses were timing-based due to new personnel, it's feasible.

Once you wash it down with the bleach, the desired effect should happen. If Yolo survives, what fresh hell do we inflict upon him?

We do not speak about that draft class in this household. Too many bad takes/memories.

Honestly, I'd start with the being good part of the equation. Maybe he was good for a college QB but, as a pro prospect, he's mightily underwhelming. When you reference the chances of a higher completion % if Hill catches a lot more passes, I know what you're getting at. However, his stats aren't what make him inaccurate in my mind. I've seen him absolutely fire swing passes at his backs with horrible placement/touch. His touch in general frightens me but moreso in the short/quick game. Someone else chimed in about this (I forgot who, feel free to jump in if you see this), that there's no rhyme or reason to his misfires. With Darnold/Lamar, I see misses mainly due to their base. With Allen, there's not one consistent element to his inconsistencies. Ergo, how do you fix what seems to be natural inaccuracy with no root cause? Josh has his plus points, of course he does. In most physical regards, he's the prototype. Pound for pound, I'd consider him equal to Lamar as an athlete. Much like Patrick Mahomes, he's definitely got an 'it factor' about him. His highlight reel will leave you drooling because he's not devoid of talent. I don't want to fault yourself or anyone else that likes him for doing so. In another world where he's a plucky underdog that goes on Day 2/3, I'd probably understand taking the plunge on him. I just can't shake this feeling that I've seen him very recently in a Bills jersey because he's nearly word-for-word how I felt about Cardale Jones.

Not this guy. I was quite willing to throw hands over people liking Connor Cook

Seems like a whole lot of opinions masquerading as facts to me.

Might I tempt Sir with a 2017 vintage Tide pod?

I was somewhat on the 'Wentz wagon' the summer before his senior year. I got receipts too

I'm actually quite the CJ Anderson fanboy but yes, that was rather tongue in cheek. 5 points to you or a gold star.

CJ Anderson > Shady. Git 'er done OBD!

Derrius Guice.

The cheek of some people.

I guess 'the process' is all about finding a good vein.

His excuse was A-Maz-Ing https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/2017/12/13/16774790/jeremy-kerley-says-the-ghost-of-christmas-past-is-to-blame-for-his-suspension