KingBoots8

Here’s my reply in the Allen thread: “I hope they saw something special. Make or break time. Just have to trust the process now and see what happens.“ Some interesting background on this draft day: my house had flooded a week before the draft- a pipe burst in my kitchen upstairs while I was visiting my in-laws, and we lost half the house with the water falling to the first floor. We lived with my parents for about a week before moving into a hotel for 6 weeks- we checked into the hotel the day of the draft. After getting my family into the room, I went downstairs for a beer and sat with 6 businessmen in the lobby watching the draft. It was surreal as hell- they were mostly giants and jets fans and I think they were more excited for me than I was, but I think I was just so exhausted to be pumped. My initial reaction when I typed that was not “ I hope he doesn’t suck” but more “I hope we finally found the one”. I probably would have said that about any QB Glad to say i came around pretty quickly... it was some time after all the craziness of life had settled down. I worked my normal job and spent my evenings hanging drywall and redoing most of my house with my dad. Later that year I took him to a preseason game as thanks to watch Josh in action for the first time against the panthers. I chose a preseason game because he’s not into huge crowds... and there had to be at least 50k people there that night hahaha. Maybe that’s why I like Josh so much now- I needed someone to cheer for and he was the chosen one. I think time will tell, but he might be something special after all.

Will Gladney, WR Ithaca He played for my high school, and played for 4 years at IC. He just participated in an 8 man pro day at Rochester, and set school records for receiving yards and TDs this year. He’s 6’3”. Had a slower 40 time but he’s definitely a competitor and had a very interesting journey to where he is now. https://www.pressconnects.com/story/sports/2020/04/07/owego-grad-gladney-participates-pro-day-workout-ahead-nfl-draft-ithaca-college/2957010001/ here’s a bit more about his story. https://theithacan.org/sports/will-gladney/ I would love to see him get his shot. Either as a day 3 pick or UDFA.

The ego between the three headed dragons in NE are too proud to do something like that. Tom wanted to show he didn’t need Old Billy to be a winner. Bill wants to prove (again) that he’s the mastermind in NE and doesn’t need Brady to win. Kraft wants to find some comfort in both being able to win and seeing Tom at massage parlors in FL

Dalton please. Already a beloved QB who got us to the playoffs once lol

Sammy Watkins, while an amazing talent in college, did not live up to his draft status. He was an unknown commodity. Diggs has been doing his thing and is proven on An NFL talent level. We gave up far less to get someone known to do what we need than to take a shot (even if everyone believed he was a sure thing, nothing is for certain until he plays at that level)

Statutory can be consensual too lol

“Excuse me, 911? I’d like to report a rape...”

Congrats to the winners!

I know they let “female dogs” play in the puppy bowl, but I don’t think he meets some of the requirements lol

Aaaand now he has an arrest warrant out https://apple.news/ACpr0GMaGT66cJv9U5ylfXw

As someone else said, he’d get in eventually with a different last name. Because he is a Manning and he played for a large market team I think that boosts him in early, maybe first ballot. I think he deserves to go but I don’t think year 1 is deserving but that’s whatever

Seeing stuff like this just breaks me. I’ve got a 5 year old with the flu as I type this and I just can’t imagine... if there’s an afterlife, I hope the first thing this kid hears when he arrives is something like “Viva Los Bills, Amigo! Come pull up a chair and let’s talk about this season.”

Dallas fans are desperate for someone on their team to win something- this is why Prescott has the current lead lol

Well, today’s game brought a smile to my face ...still cheering for the NFC team lol

I know the 19 points stings, but remember we had some questionable calls that interferes significantly with that. The TD that wasn’t to start the 2nd half, the phantom block on Ford, the delay of game, the intentional grounding, and etc. we’d have had more if we were not robbed of the opportunities each time.

I think the O-line definitely made progress this year as the season went on. Morse and Dawkins are going to hold it together, and Feliciano is absolutely worth keeping around. Ford won’t go anywhere and it was his rookie season- though he may move inside. I wouldn’t mind bringing Spain back but can understand if they let him test the waters. Aside from a WR and DE, I think adding another RT via draft or free agency isn’t the worst idea, though we have Ty Nsekhe back and LaAdrian Waddle should be healed up too, so we have another piece we aren’t even sure of from this past year.

They’d be insane to not tag Henry. As interesting a scenario, it’s nearly impossible to get him.

At least when we lost to Houston we lost on some shenanigans and questionable officiating on multiple occasions. They straight up got outplayed all day by a team who took our defensive strategy against them and further exploited it. What sweetness

Titans are playing with some swagger. I’ll admit they’re exciting to watch (aka Derrick is) I think SF is due for one the more I think on it. Hope they keep the momentum

God I would love to be a fly on that wall if it happens

I could live with that. Anyone in the NFC for the win basically at this point.

Wonder how much crying he does on the radio tomorrow...

Bitter NFL fan rooting rules for remaining teams: Since the season ended last week with the (BS) loss to Houston, I have decided to explain who I am rooting for. Originally it would have been anyone vs the Pats, but now that I don’t need to worry about it that I can make things more interesting: AFC- screw them all. Here’s why: Tennessee: Happy you beat the pats and Baltimore, but I’m not over the music city miracle. Not until we win in the post season. That being said, I guess I’d rather see you get the shot Houston: y’all won on some BS. Take the L even if I really like Watson. Baltimore: Simply put: I didn’t want Jackson winning before Josh. Idiots already will say “YOU COULD HAVE DRAFTED HIM DURR HURRRRRRR.” Yeah, and everyone passed on Brady 6 times too. KC: same as above, but replace Jackson with Mahomes. They won’t win anyway since they’ve got Wilfred Briml... I mean Andy Reid choking on the playoff spotlight like usual. NFC- screw most of them. Here’s why: Minnesota: Sorry guys- I like the organization but you don’t get to lose four super bowls and win one before Buffalo. Thanks SF for keeping them out. Seattle: the only reason I would root for you is so Marshawn can run wild and get the MVP you tried to rob him of years ago. If the ball is on the one yard line and you throw I hope you never go to another Super Bowl again. Let Lynch run. Green Bay: Aaron Rodgers is a jerk. He is also good at throwing footballs. Small market team like the Bills... Go ahead and win I guess. 49ers- They’re deserving. Played a long time in the dumpster and finally got things turned around. Jimmy winning while Brady sits on the couch would make me a happy man. You can win too I guess. Plus, that Defense is otherworldly. Any explanations for who you’re rooting for and why?

Keenum is an interesting option, but I agree that he’d demand too much. If he wanted half that I would consider it... but given the market I don’t see him having as much demand this year.

I don’t mind Barkley but there are so many revolving pieces this year regarding FA QB’s that deserve a quick look. Likely available: Manning- will Def want to start someplace though or just retire if he can’t compete Mariota- probably going someplace he can compete to start Dalton - will want out from Cincy, may be ok as a backup Bridgewater - while well liked in NO, I could see them moving away possibly because of Taysom Hill doing a little bit of everything Likely staying put: Brady - wants to pad those stats and Kraft likes his mouth kisses Brees - Wants to keep Brady at bay statswise and looks a lot better then Tommy Boy. Deserves another shot if he wants it Tannehill - especially if they advance any further in the playoffs Winston - one more year to keep the offensive production up and hopefully reduce the turnovers. Rivers - Re-sign or retire. Not uprooting his 100 kids to play anywhere else Prescott- he signs in Dallas and gets way overpaid. If for whatever reason he goes anywhere else he goes as a starter for sure because of his garbage time stats. Cut or Trade options: Newton- missed a season and a new regime. Carr- Maybe Gruden wants his own guy after a few years of Carr Trubisky - couldn’t get it done in Chicago. Flacco- likely wants out of the Broncos crap show realistically there are 8 higher profile QBs who are possibly looking for a new home if you don’t count the likely candidates who stay put. There are higher quality options now more than ever. Now, most teams could use a solid backup or would entertain the thought, but what teams need it most? Bears- Absolutely. Whether to lead the way for a few years or hold the line while a new QBS gets drafted, they’re adding someone to relieve Trubisky ASAP. Colts - I think they bring in competition for Brissett honestly. He’s not bad but there could be a possible upgrade / competition out there Cincy- probably bring a Vet while acclimating their #1 draft pick. Raiders- competition for Carr seems likely. They’ll have to beat Peterman though, so good luck with that lol Redskins- Vet presence you compete, groom, or take pressure of Haskins. New regime. Giants- need a new backup with Manning gone Likely to draft one: Cincy Pats Miami Chargers Chicago(?) NO(?) Here’s my predictions: 1. Everyone in my “Staying Put” category is back for at least one more year and won’t see a major change at this time 2. Mariota goes to Chicago and starts 3. Manning decides to retire 4. Bridgewater to Washington- competes and maybe starts 5. Dalton may come here to Buffalo, as he is a folk hero lol. Could also go to the Giants 6. Newton gets cut or possibly traded. Ends up in Indy or Vegas 7. Flacco to Cincy for 2 years to train up the LSU QB when he is drafted. 8. Trubisky goes someplace as a backup... maybe Tennessee since they lose Mariota or the loser between Indy/Vegas for Newton. 9. Chargers draft a QB of the future, Tyrod stays QB2 behind Rivers 10. Miami tanked, gets Tua. He sits behind Fitz for a year 11. Chicago drafts a QB but either day 2 or trades up for one 12. New Orleans May start planning for the future, but I don’t know if they draft one this year. Likely would be able to attract a high profile QB FA next year when Brees hangs them up after the 2020 season. 13. NE drafts a day 2 QB that Tommy instantly hates and probably tries to kiss on the mouth *WHEW* I think I covered everyone...