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I'm afraid if Milano intercepts another pass like that, the ref is going to call it DPI or "personal foul - unnecessary roughness" Micah Hyde threw it https://x.com/thadbrown7/status/1704547932618240108?s=20

Well - their opponents, the Cardinals and Broncos, managed to score 46 points and rack up 636 yds on them over their first 2 games. Mostly, as noted, in the first 3 quarters of games So either those opponents are pretty elite offenses, or their defense does allow opponents to score and move the ball

Now this theory appears to have merit.

Is that serious? Herbert is the grandson of Frank Herbert, the author? I had no idea

It's not a small point actually. You can discredit a specific source in a fairly straightforward way, but to prove something didn't happen is more involved and time-consuming. That's at the heart of the saying "a lie travels around the world in the time the truth takes to put shoes on", Brandolini's law, etc.

I don't know

Well, if it's truly health issues, Williams could have just gotten a horrible health diagnosis for himself or a close family member. An empathetic boss might struggle not to tear up for that.

Not to question your no doubt erudite proclamations, but while one can verify that something actually occurred pretty quickly - it's generally accepted as rather more difficult than that to "verify" something was made up.

The source claiming the FBI raided Halas Hall has been refuted by Bears spokespeople. If that's the only source for the claim that the FBI raided Williams house, that claim may be questionable. Maybe he is resigning for health reasons - he wasn't at the Tampa game and Eberflus called the defense.

Tell us what your credible sources found.

I could be wrong, but I don't think the FBI gets involved with DV allegations.

"A team spokesman addressed the rumors regarding Halas Hall being raided today as false. We were also told that the police have not been to Halas Hall in connection to Alan Williams." https://x.com/CourtneyRCronin/status/1704590671812624489?s=20 Seems pretty specific about FBI not rading Halas Hall, and no refutation of them raiding Williams home.

Years ago, we had site security and a bunch of FBI agents show up "are you (name)?" "yes" "you're under arrest" up against the wall, taken away in handcuffs, computer impounded as evidence, fired from his job. Rumors of horrible doings abounded, but no charges were ever filed and a month or two later (name) was seen going about with his grandkids, acting like any retired person. (He was a gun enthusiast, and involved in all kinds of fring-y bulletin boards, it was just after 9/11, so there may have been something involving arms sales that brought in the FBI) So true, they don't show up to say hello, but they also aren't an infalliable marker for horrid deeds. Matt Eberflus struggling not to cry isn't a good sign though (IF that part is true)

You might update the OP. Per Schefter, he has now resigned https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1704589283397439619?s=20

https://x.com/agetzenberg/status/1704563066631852368?s=20 "Josh Allen said that he was surprised he won AFC Offensive Player of the Week. He said he didn’t think his stats were “that great.” Allen completed 83.8% of his passes, threw for 274 yards and three touchdowns. https://x.com/agetzenberg/status/1704563809405280324?s=20 Compared it to the other times he won and noted that they give those awards to players on winning teams

There's a saying "Give a man a reputation as an early riser and he can sleep 'til noon". Like it or don't, he's got a reputation for booth shenanigans now so people are watching.

Do you mean 3:1 TD:INT rate? Because ....psssssssst (whispers) rate numbers are only meaningful when you look at the whole picture, or at a series of related games. We'd like to see Josh stay at 3:1, but career, Josh is 2.25:1

or "gif'd" or whatever. This is to Khalil Shakir's TD https://x.com/MattParrino/status/1703880996276281379?s=20 Dorsey talking about it: https://x.com/MattParrino/status/1703880179032916284?s=20

I think McDaniel sincerely doesn't believe Garappolo is a downgrade over Carr. I think he sees 2019 and 2021 as what Garappolo is capable of, and disallows his injury-shortened seasons as bad luck that shouldn't repeat itself. 67.7% completions, 239 YPG, and just under 2 TD per INT with SFO are enough to win with a good defense and run game. Then there's that "Catnip for Coaches" how is he on the whiteboard? thing that keeps PeterDude in the league (yes he is still in the league, for those that might have missed it) - the coach, as you say, favors the player who knows his scheme inside out. Statistically speaking, Carr isn't all that different than Garappolo. A bit lower completion % (64.6%), a bit higher YPG and TD/INT (248 and 2.2 vs. 239 and just under 2). And Garappolo has a higher passer rating. As perhaps you allude to, they're not as similar as the numbers might make them out to be. Carr has a little streak of the "wild man" in him. When his back is to the wall, he might blow up, OR, he might pull out that X factor and win games he's not expected to. There's an argument to be made for Garappolo as a more refined QB who can play within a system better. Myself, I worked a long time with a Denver fan who had plenty to say about McDaniel as the failed HC of the Broncos, and we both had a ringside seat to watch McDaniel turn Sam Bradford from a young but promising QB into a wet mess (next OC turned him back into a functional QB). Time could prove me wrong, but I don't think McDaniel is "all that and a bag of chips" as a HC or as an OC outside of NE with the Hoodie right behind him plucking the strings. I think McDaniel *is* a coach who fits the player into his system, and not one who adjusts his system to the particular strengths and weaknesses of the player, which means Garappolo probably is a better choice for McDaniel - IF he stays healthy.

He's on paternity leave

So, I know it's a real belief that defensive players have to "talk these things into existance" as far as interceptions, but I think Micah was told to "ham up" his interception schtick. He did a thing mic'd up in the 49ers game "come to me baby, come to me little mama, I'll see you on the field" to the football, as if it were a beautiful woman he was trying to pick up in a club. This week it was smelling the football and even more sweet talking. Oooohkay then. It didn't work out for Micah, but Bernard and Milano got picks so it's all good. Most believable part: "don't throw it..don't throw it...don't throw it...ooooh good throw!" on Josh TD to Davis. Favorite part (to Josh): "you boys just controlled the game...we had 3 plays in the 3rd quarter...y'all boys don't need to control it THAT much, I kind of want to play a little bit" Seemed sincere: (to the press) You already stuck a ***** fork in us week 1, we'll remember that"

Me not likely that injury list. But wow, what a mental "sea change" that represents, to thinking a hindered Bernard is a significant concern I'm confused now. I thought our window was closed and we weren't one of the top teams any more?

Does anyone know if there's a Manningcast on the Rams at Cincy game?

TBH, I don't think Diggs personally would give a 🐀 keister. Those tweets by Diggs didn't sound like Diggs at all. I think it was all Diggs PR team, and that the reason they reacted was exactly as you say - given all the off-season Diggs kerfluffle, what Maddy said hurts his brand. That's why Timmah Graham is mistaken and Diggs has both a right and a need to respond - he has a right to 'protect his brand' from the "ding" that it would take from telling a cute little blonde team reporter "F U". Even though from various I have been told, I think it's entirely realistic Glab just described what happens within the facility with the external press not there - when I'm pretty sure f-bombs and other cussing are common and don't mean much or are even a sign of affection.

Again, you need to think about that logic a bit. I'm not a member of the "MLB don't matter any more" club, butwe all know that QB is the most important player on the team, pass rusher next. Supply and demand says there aren't enough of either, so teams reach and teams pay guys who are "OK". MLB is not a position like "best QB" or "best pass rusher" where teams are going to pay "market value no matter what", but getting a 5th year option picked up and then huge $$ on the free market for a 2nd contract means a player, any player, was a successful draft pick at a position of significance. It's not logical to suggest that getting a huge FA 2nd contract means the player wasn't worth that 1st round pick.