RocCityRoller

I'm a self ascribed hermit. I socially distance without orders. I generally don't like people. My two best friends live in CA and NJ, I'm here in WNY. I visit my ageing mom once every week or two. I have a local friend I meet up with once a month other than football season for a cigar. I have a little group of guys I hang with during football season. Other than that I go to work and get an overload of social interaction there. If I really want to mix it up I go on social media like here. I miss going to work, and having the freedom to move freely, even if I don't use it. We have been working remotely for 4 weeks now. I work at the U of R in the IT department. Our role is very important at the moment and we are considered essential employees. Financially, I am not impacted. I know many many people are, and it burns me up inside. My life hasn't changed too much since quarantine. But I see and hear what it is doing to many of my friends and family. Depression, anxiety and other issues are being amplified now, among devastating financial losses. I have lost two close friends to suicide in the past, these are real threats. Most people need social interaction. Hell, I need it, if only at work. A lot of the middle class is being destroyed out of the politics of fear and a false promise of 'safety'. I keep thinking of classic literature, 1984, Brave New World, War of the Worlds. So let me ask a simple series of questions. How many of you have directly been affected by Covid-19? I'm not talking about government directives to socially distance, or not congregate, or being banned from seeing loved ones. This is all artificial nonsense. The damage being done now is real. It is psychologically and financially horrible, so I ask: Do you know anyone that has died of Covid-19 directly? Do you know anyone that has been hospitalized of Covid-19 directly? Do you even know anyone that has tested positive for Covid-19 directly? I think these are important questions to ask. Early on the outrage was about limited testing capacity, well that is a non sequitur now. Since the US is dependent on China for much medical supplies, and this is a new virus, testing had to go through its paces. A few weeks ago testing became a non issue. Plenty of capacity to test. Yet testing in CA has yet to reach 100,000 people even today, why? Did the travel ban from China have a positive effect? I'm guessing yes, even though it was considered xenophobic and nationalist at the time. If there was a 100% air ban at the same time would NYC have been spared the damage it has sustained? For political reasons that would have been unacceptable. Austria was condemnend by the EU and WHO for banning all travel form and to Italy. Seems wise now. It would also be hard to do while a Congress is tied up impeaching a president for nonsense reasons. Where was Congress when an imminent threat was exposing itself globally? It was busy playing politics trying to overthrow an election. Later, some governments wanted to use the military to steal from the weak to give to the strong. The NY National Guard was geared up to steal at gun point PPE and ventilators from our communities upstate to send them downstate just a week ago. Is that ok now? When did theft by government become ok? I argue that about taxes daily, but this was literal theft at gun point. Is this acceptable now? Some here seem to think so... sad. What if COVID-19 is such an imminent threat? Wouldn't you want your parent/ spouse/child to have the ventilator that was stolen at gun point and moved to NYC? Afterall, It's a pandemic, trust the government to fix it all! Then it was further limits on freedom to 'flatten the curve.' Most of America has been flat for weeks. Meanwhile most of the middle class and small business has been destroyed, and limits on travel are being reduced daily. This is not ok. This is a disgrace. I am shocked at the number of petty dictators and willing 'party' stooges on this board. I see people freely posting that exercising personal freedom to travel, congregate and even worship on Easter are 'dumb' and should be turned in. It sounds like a bunch of closeted jack booted Nazis wanting to turn in Jews to me. History repeats itself, but only changes the names my friends. Think twice about what is important to you, and what you are willing to do for government compliance to be 'safe'. Every big government that limited freedom in the past has promised 'safety' and equity in return. I ask again. Have you been directly affected? Do you know anyone that has died of Covid-19 directly? Do you know anyone that has been hospitalized of Covid-19 directly? Do you know anyone that has tested positive for Covid-19 directly? If not, why are you willing to live this way now, or turn in others who want to live freely?

I'm a self ascribed hermit, but have been working remotely for 4 weeks. I work in IT and have that luxury. I feel bad for the people who have lost their incomes and freedoms to the response to this virus. It hasn't been a huge adjustment for me personally, though I love the 'thought of going out'. What has been interesting, and saddening, is how quickly people will give up their freedoms and even livelihoods for a virus scare that has been politicized beyond belief. I went to the two Coronavirus threads here today. Sad and empty is how I felt. So many good and willing little dictators and party members that know better than what is actually happening, or willing to buy what the media tells them. I hope you get back on your feet sooner than later.

I'm 44. One was UHF band, and the other VHF band. In Rochester, I think UHF was 21 and 31. 'Quit turning the knobs so fast, you will break the TV' My sister had this, you could perform 'surgery' on the alien in all the goop!

That sounds like the little house I bought just a year ago. 1068 sq feet, big yard, small cost. Solid. Congrats! Working remotely? I have been. Skype/ WebX etc is good, but not the same. I used to think I would like 100% remote work, but I miss the office drama.

It does when your cupboard is bare after the first one. What positions can immediately come in an contribute? RB#2 - obvious need, high chance of contributing immediately RT - D Williams/ Ford/ Nseke. When you have 3 starters you have none. If a stud is there grab him and trim some roster fat. Edge - I'm not sold on the DL replacements (unpopular opinion I know), need youth at edge. With DL rotations McD likes could contribute right away. CB - I don't think OBD is sold on Wallace as the #2 perimeter CB. See Gaines/ Norman/ Johnson brought in as tire patches TE - is there anyone in this draft who can knock Knox other TE's out of starting role? LB - Edmunds/ Milano/ Klein good corps. Is a stud LB available at 54? I think it's truly BPA at this point with RB the sole glaring hole. With this draft I see a top quality RB falling to 54. Nothing wrong with having two cheap, young, capable RBs in the backfield to help your young QB out.

I'm not sold on Ford, but does he improve on Spain or Feliciano as a G? Doubtful. He is another big slow footed guy who can't pull. At least Feliciano plays with some meanness, and Spain is an NFL level G.

Cleveland Browns: Peyton Hillis

I always sucked at equations like this. Take it to the next level: How long does Josh have in the pocket to make the throw if an edge rusher beats Cody Ford and is running 15 mph? True, I couldn't cover 23 miles in a day!

"Ahhh, the day of the Big Race"

this keeps coming up Spain and Feliciano are not pulling guards. It's that simple

Our pick is at 54 and future plans at S make sense.

Here's another: 54: R2P22 RB J.K. DOBBINS OHIO STATE 86: R3P22 EDGE CURTIS WEAVER BOISE STATE 128: R4P22 G DAMIEN LEWIS LSU 167: R5P21 LB CAM BROWN PENN STATE 188: R6P9 WR/RB ANTONIO GIBSON MEMPHIS 207: R6P28 OT YASIR DURANT MISSOURI 239: R7P25 EDGE BRYCE STERK MONTANA STATE

So I just did another Fanspeak mock draft Steve (March 31 Big Board) / Steve needs/ Difficult. I had my pick of Dobbins and Taylor at Buffalo's pick. Pretty sure there will be an impact RB available at 54. Draft will be posted on the fanspeak thread.

Hey Virgil, like the post as usual. The team is bereft of ball carriers after Motor. The RB position is devalued, but is still important. Nothing helps a young QB better than a good O-line and a good running game. If I ran a team I would draft a RB every year/ every other year in rounds 3-5. If I was a GM and had two capable RBs with 2-3 yrs on their rookie contract I would pass on drafting one unless they were the clear BPA. I also wouldn't shell out Todd Gurley/ LeVeon Bell money on FAs or guys about to become FA. If I had an Elliott/ Henry type I may extend, but only in those circumstances. Right now Buffalo has 1 capable RB with 3 yrs left on is rookie contract, that is Motor. So I would draft one in rounds 3-5 this year. Now if a Jonathan Taylor who almost had 3x2000 seasons falls to me in the 2nd, I do it immediately. I would also want complimentary backs. A big guy and a fast guy, or mauler/blocker and a pass catcher. With a plethora of 1-2nd round graded QBs/ WRs and OT's and a shortage of impact DE and Edge this is the perfect year to snag a top tier RB in the 2nd round. I've been on plenty of simulated drafts and seen mocks with Taylor or Dobbins fall to 54. If there is some DE/Edge, RT, TE, CB that falls to 54 fine take him, but you better bet I am dialing up a RB in the 3rd.

This move and the Gaines move are good. Potential depth, and competition at some weaker spots (RT and CB after White) Creating a meritocracy, where players have to earn positions and playing time. What a culture change

Different sites have Gibson listed as different positions. Fanspeak lists him as a RB, though I agree with you he is more of a WR or traditional 'half back/ split back' I really like him as a utility player on offesne

Been a while since I posted here. It is important to note that globally the number of people with Coronavirus is under reported. There are probably hundreds of thousands, or even millions of people with the virus who show little to no symptoms. Many show cold or flu type symptoms, or none at all. They get the virus, feel a bit off or nothing and move on with life. After the pandemic scare is over I am willing to bet 20-50% of the world population will test positive for Coronavirus antibodies, meaning that the person was infected but showed few symptoms, much like swine flu. The good news is that many people with Coronavirus just feel 'sick' or even nothing at all. The bad news is that many people with little to no symptoms can spread the virus without knowing it. This is the drive for social distancing, don't infect those weaker than you just because you do not show symptoms. As for the 'epidemic' in NY NY has conducted far more Coronavirus testing than any other state Hence it looks like the virus is spreading faster in NY than other states. You can't confirm a case without testing. NY has over 37k confirmed Coronavirus infections NJ 6800 CA 3247 MI 2805 WA 2600 NY also has also tested over 103k people, this accounts for 20% of testing in the USA. NY 103479 WA 34292 FL 22142 MA 17794 CA 18329 It's not possible to have more coronavirus confirmed infected than the count tested. Since NY has tested more people, the count of people infected looks high. CA has only tested 18329, they couldn't possibly have 37,000 cases..... but they might. Data from: https://www.kff.org/health-costs/issue-brief/state-data-and-policy-actions-to-address-coronavirus/ lot's of goodies to how states are responding to coronavirus also good stats on testing and infected cases. Basing any stats on those ill enough to go to a doctor or hospital admission is faulty. It skews the bad numbers (hospitalizations and deaths) higher than what is actually happening. We do need to be wary that the cure is not worse than the disease, while trying to protect our most vulnerable. PS almost half a million tests have been conducted in the USA since 3/16. The results have been found to be accurate. This is why you develop a proper test. almost 500k tests have now been analyzed. I expect that rate to escalate over the next 2-4 weeks. The news and social media will have a field day with the epidemic spreading. The truth is the number of tests being conducted is increasing yielding more confirmed cases. I expect this to plateau in NY and NJ in 2 weeks. The rest of the USA in 4-6 weeks. and then it will be over

Fanspeak has updated it's boards. Most recent was 3-20-20. Mitch's 3-20 big board. Difficult level. Steve's team needs 54: R2P22 RB JONATHAN TAYLOR WISCONSIN Dobbins was available too. I prefer Taylor. Dobbins and Taylor were BPA. Would rather have Taylor than Gordon or Gurley at this point. Had back to back 2k rushing seasons, missed 3 x 2000 by 23 yards. Would love having Singletary be the annoying change of pace guy to Taylor's steady production. RB1 and RB2 set for 3-4 years 86: R3P22 LB JORDYN BROOKS TEXAS TECH LB Depth showed up here. Brooks is the type of rangy pass defending LB McDermott prefers. Comparison is AJ Klein. LB Malik Harrison (Ohio State) also available here, Brooks fits McDermott's mold better. Harrison and Brooks were two of 5 BPA here. 4 plug and play LBs in 3 down situations = depth 128: R4P22 OT ALEX TAYLOR SOUTH CAROLINA STATE Wanted RT competition and reached a bit. Natural RT prospect. Nephew of Pierson Prioleau. Good run blocker, may need development in pass block 155: R5P WR/RB ANTONIO GIBSON MEMPHIS Becoming one of my favorite late round picks. He is the gadget guy to replace Isaiah McKenzie. Could push Andre Roberts. Can be WR 5 or RB 3. Reminds me of Webster Slaughter from the old Cleveland Browns/ Houston Oiler days. Very good size and speed. 6'0" 228, 4.39 40. JuCo transferred to Memphis in Junior year. Not used much as a Junior. As a senior was listed as a WR, but took snaps as a RB. Also a KR, and a coverage specialist. Senior year: as WR: 38 receptions, 735 yards, 19.3 average, eight touchdowns as RB: 33 carries, 369 yards, 11.2 ypc, four touchdowns as KR: 23 returns, 645 yards, 28.0 average, one touchdown adds a catching option out of the backfield as a RB3, can align as a WR4 or 5 and can return kicks I'm really curious where he ends up 188: R6P9 OT TREMAYNE ANCHRUM CLEMSON More RT competition 4 year starter as RT for Clemson. Immovable. Could try RT in the NFL, but lack of length may mean a move inside. I'll take a 4 yr starter OL from Clemson here and find his best fit, he can play OL in the NFL. Easy 6th rnd pick. 207: R6P28 CB HARRISON HAND TEMPLE I wanted a CB earlier, but the CB class is weak Transfer to Temple from Baylor. 5' 11" 197 (4.52 40) Natural outside corner lacking deep speed. But very physical and solid on short and intermediate routes. Willing tackler in run support. Outside depth, Big Nickle, S potential (push Siran Neal) 239: R7P25 EDGE DERREK TUSZKA NORTH DAKOTA STATE honestly just took best edge player left first-team Associated Press All-American and Missouri Valley Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year as a senior: 48 tackles, led team with 19 tackles for loss and 13.5 sacks, five pass breakups in 15 starts His 2019 sack total ranked sixth in the FCS 6'4" 251, 4.79 40, 24 reps, 6.87 3 cone. The ability is there. PS for a year as development?

Fanspeak has 2 updates after the FA frenzy and trades. Matt Miller on 3-20 Steve on 3-17 https://fanspeak.com/ontheclock-nfl-mock-draft-simulator/

I'll have to look up Evans. I am a fan of AJ Dillon. Dillon reminds me of Jerome Bettis. Good compliment to Singletary. Dillon is simulating in rounds 5-6, where Buffalo has 3 picks.

Bullet dodged. Loads of good RBs in the draft at much less cost. It's not a wow class, but it is deep. Lots of updated draft simulators I've been running are showing Taylor, Dobbins and Akers falling to Buffalo's pick because of depth at WR and other positions.

McBeane's pitch to Desir?

Yikes! Ironic that a distillery has switched from making booze to sanitizer. Seems to be adding in complications! https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/19/us/distilleries-virus-hand-sanitizer.html

Yes. He doesn't have to be 'the guy' in New Orleans. Thomas will command the double. Sanders has enough savvy and juice to still produce one on one. Good pick up for New Orleans, and good opportunity for Sanders to reach another Super Bowl.

Yes. This duo has done a very good job of a total tear down and rebuild in 3 years. Not many teams can do that and still make the playoffs in 2 of 3 years. I'm not a fan of dumping a FO/HC because one QB doesn't pan out, especially if I see a good plan in place and still see good results. And I think JA is still improving.