Blokestradamus

Of these guys, those in blue are guys I'd definitely take above Gilmore (Ramsey simply because of the potential to be elite). Those in red are guys that would inspire some debate and warrant further film study to work out exactly where he'd place. Those struck out are in a class below. Best case scenario, he's my 10th CB at this point. Worst case, he's 15th.

I would've put good money on being responsible for Robert Nkemdiche falling out of that hotel room. Nothing sinister, just waving something shiny in front of him.

Oh, this gone be good. Yahoo knows why https://sports.yahoo.com/hugh-freeze-resigns-ole-miss-school-discovered-call-escort-service-234821463.html

Hugh Freeze is no more. @OleMissFB ANNOUNCEMENT | Hugh Freeze has resigned effective immediately. Matt Luke interim head coach. Press conference live at 7:30 PM CT on ESPNews.

He's a guy I definitely hope makes full use of the next 2 years to develop as a passer. After doing some deep study on him, he's a much more accomplished guy in the pocket than I thought he was from watching highlights of him and a couple of live games. He lets a few throws with a low degree of difficulty get away from him and his biggest charting weakness was deep sideline. He's money on post/seam routes down the middle though. Not "all in" just yet but I like the kid. I'd like to see their offense grow with him and have him using his legs a little less. Although, just for my own satisfaction, they really need to keep their inverted veer game intact. It's unstoppable.

Lamar Jackson isn't there yet but check out the TD throw at 7:41 (especially the reverse angle). My lord, it's pretty. http://draftbreakdown.com/2017/07/08/lamar-jackson-vs-north-carolina-state-2016/

In the past 2 seasons, only David Johnson (120 - 2016), Danny Woodhead (106 - 2015), Theo Riddick (99 -2015) & Devonta Freeman (97 - 2015) have seen more targets in an NFL season than Bell did last season. Bell's 94 targets also came in 12 games.

Someone is going to buy that and offer him $17m/year, aren't they?

Part of me is wondering if this stems from his neck fracture in any way. I just hope that he's careful with his body because back issues seldom disappear entirely.

I've never set foot in the US, let alone Buffalo and there's some slander that I won't let slide. When Donte Whitner leaves and immediately (and continually) talks **** about the fanbase, the city and the team, that guy can !@#$ himself with a red hot poker. Stephon dealt with a lot of abuse from Bills fans, as did his wife, and they've not taken any big swings at anyone on the way out. As far as I'm concerned, he's classier than many of those that now consider him the enemy because of a sport.

Bills fans are easy to piss off. I'm an outsider and I know how to push buttons with the natives. In a world where retweets and clicks matter (I know, I've done the blogging thing), Jonah knows how to do that on a larger platform. I know a couple of others that also like to partake in riling up the quick-to-anger brigade in the Mafia. Good on them. Buffalo against the world is a fight that Buffalo wants and the world couldn't give a **** about. It's cute.

TBN got involved. I hate agreeing with them. Jonah knows how to get himself exposure, I doubt he stays local for long. http://buffalonews.com/2017/07/19/jonah-javads-hot-gilmore-take-reaction/

He's already had 2 different schemes, he's heading into his 3rd different OC this year. Jedd Fisch should keep most of the pro-style elements but his record isn't exactly a glowing one. Fact of the matter is, Josh has to start getting the simple things down like spotting the blitz, accounting for the free rusher, finding his hot routes. Hopefully Fisch helps him with that.

I really want to like the kid but he's so cavalier with the football, he should be obliged to end up in Cleveland. Ball security in the pocket is a massive issue. Think he's had 3 fumbles and 2 INT's returned for scores in the 10 games I've watched.

Glenn - absolutely solid contract for a top-tier LT. Clay - the structure is absolutely awful and is worse than the dollar amount. Dareus - again, structure issue. Forfeiture of guarantees not being in makes it a bad deal in principle.

Jonah made SI with this. That boy ain't dumb about getting exposure for himself, I'll give him that.

It seems as though Bell's major gripe was with guaranteed money. If true, that's more understandable. They can tag him again at around $14.5m and then move on. They'll be guaranteed the 2019 3rd round comp pick value on his next deal if healthy.

And in the next negotiating window, he'll be a year older with another 300+ touches under his belt. Not a doubt in my mind he's the best RB in the league but he's trying to create a market for himself that's more than 50% above any of his peers. Good luck to him but the Steelers would be mental to give in.

In other player betting on himself news... @TomPelissero #Steelers' offer to Le'Veon Bell averaged over $12M per, with $30M in first 2 years, $42M over 3, per sources. Decided to play on $12.1M tag

We get it. You're old and no fun

Mark Schofield of Inside The Pylon released the 2nd part of his QB watchlist last week, didn't see it posted. The link to part 1 is in the article. http://insidethepylon.com/nfl/2018-nfl-draft/2017/07/10/mark-schofields-check-july-10-2017-10-senior-qbs-watch/ DeVante Kincade (Grambling St) is included. Another FCS passer that isn't, Richmond's Kyle Lauletta, is another "sleeper" guy to keep an eye on. Lauletta is coming off an ACL injury suffered last season. Both could be potential names for the Senior Bowl watchlist.

I really need to take a long look at my social media policy. I barely do any of that. Also, you said "relentlessly pounds"

Somehow, Bruce Allen has played this situation right and still got it horrifically and horrendously wrong. You don't negotiate in public and you certainly don't try to undress the guy in public like you're a 12 year old girl that just got dumped. There's a pretty obvious reason why Cousins doesn't want to sign in Washington and it's you. Maybe take a look in the mirror first, Bruce.

Just when I thought he couldn't possibly endear himself to me any more, he joins me in my favourite pastime. That's my boy.