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Just a little note that this is apparently his ranking of THIS YEAR'S offensive coordinators who have not yet coordinated an NFL game with their new team (and in some cases, never yet have). Fair, but again, to be clear - Sam Monson is projecting 2023 performance.

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I'm breaking this out from the Cowherd thread because I'm hoping to attract some answers from some knowledgeable folks here. Imma tag a few but anyone who fancies himself savvy about NFL run game please speak up, I'm sure I've forgotten some knowledgeable folks I'd love to hear from (either that or I can't figure out how to spell your screen name and tag ya) @Buffalo716 @HoofHearted So in the Cowherd interview of Dion Dawkins, Cowherd goes on at length with his opinion that a running QB makes the conventional run game less effective. He cites Tennessee with Henry and the 49ers with McCaffrey. Yes, those teams have effective running games because they have great backs, great run-blocking OLs,and a QB who throws "enough". But while Lamar Jackson had the most yards on the Ravens, Dobbins, Drake and Edwards had 1435 yds - pretty effective. Jalen Hurts is a running QB, but Miles Sanders rushed for 1269 yds, pretty effective. I believe someone posted a stat that the Bills are lowest in rush attempts by an RB. I think the problem is they just don't try to run the ball enough, or effectively enough when they do try. But it has nothing to do with Josh extending the play and trying to make shinola from ***** on a pass play by scrambling. I don't see the logic there. What are your thoughts? Does a running QB and improvisation make the conventional run game less effective? What Cowherd has to say: https://youtu.be/djGAQi46d68?t=1014 16:50 in if the above doesn't take you there

Is this gonna be another one of those Josh Allen Rumors threads? Yeah, OLman need some mass. But there's kind of a ....curve if I may say so. They need the right amount, not too much. I was the "fat shamer" and I did think earlier in OTAs Dion was 👀👀 too much. He actually looks better now.

Wow 10:49 in. Cowherd asks Dion about the Jets game. Dion neatly picks up on one thing he says, challenges him politely 'why do you think that?', gets an answer, and dissects it. Dion is usually an off-beat interview where he uses kind of strange analogies (schnow mac'n'cheese) and does as much deflection and question dodging as a coach but with a kind of casual, vague vibe so it usually flies by without a ripple, but he can sure get to the point when he wants to.

Gunner I'm trying to parse this and figure out who you're talking about, but No Joy. Can you say more and help me out? What I know is from actual NFL guards talking about PFF grades vs. how the coachs grade them. One was Eric Wood, during a publicly available interview - I had a quick search and can't find it, might be too old. Not going to cite the other, but he is a retired NFL player of distinction.

I'll give you some data, or at least a good example to back up your point 2014. Eric Wood, playing C between Kraig Urbik and Erik Pears (an acceptable RT but a sucky RG). I think he was rated near the bottom of the league by PFF. He said later, he thought he might even be cut. 2015. Eric Wood, playing C between Ritchie Incognito and John Miller (who Bills fans disliked but is actually capable in the right system - still in the league). Now all of a sudden he's playing great. Pro bowl when it meant a bit more. Rated well by PFF. Yeah, for a C, the play of the guys on either side of him matters a lot. And the need of the guys to work together/difficulty of non-expert footbball observers to decode who had what blocking assignment, is one of the reasons why PFF OL grades are to be taken with the saltiest grain of salt.

I agree with you that Morris can just play football, but Man! Every time I saw him on the field last year I was like "More, please". 11 targets, 8 receptions - including 6 1D and a TD. That's unreal. I remember watching one of Greg Cosell's weekly sessions, early or pre-season with Chris Brown and Steve Tasker where Morris ran a route and Cosell was like "that's a great route for a TE, who is that kid?" On his TD, he did a hard arm-over to release off the line that was Diggs-worthy.

Whisky Tango Foxtrot? How very "Meta" of you, Fergy. 1) "Letting people express their opinion" is governed by them having an account here and making a post. 2) Me having an opinion and expressing it in return doesn't stop them from expressing their opinion here in any way that I can see 3) Last time I looked, one person expressing a football opinion and another person disagreeing and politely responding with their different football opinion, is literally the purpose of this board 4) Last time I looked, there was no limit on the number of threads people can post in or the number of different opinions on different topics they can express - just on repetitively repeating that same opinion again and again and again (campaigning or crusading). That's not what's going down here. If you have a personal problem with how often, where , or what I post, I believe there's a simple solution provided by the board software.

Pecans. touch of cinnamon. No chocolate. I make it in the Instant Pot so I don't need to turn on the oven so it has a wonderful smooth texture. It's good. https://rootitoot.com/recipes-and-cooking/breakfast-breads-and-sandwiches/banana-bread/

No criticism taken. And no intent to criticize you in return. I Hear You on the industry being un-regulated. My point is with the industry being unregulated, and no careful controlled studies of the impact on athletes, I'm not sure how one can be certain what is or isn't a lie.

I understand your POV, but there's another viewpoint on Shorter. It's true that he was a top prospect coming out of HS. He lost his freshman year at Penn State to injury, and struggled when he did play. He dropped a lot of balls. Was that due to injuries? Did the coaches lose faith in him and he wasn't given a fair shake after losing the "best ability is availability" battle? But with the Gators in 2021 and 2022, he is said to have had 1 drop on 114 targets and to have been a reliable deep threat. He had a hammy that limited him his Sr year. Sure, he was a 5th round pick for a reason, and he needs to improve some aspects of his game - his release against press man is one take. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/justin-shorter/32005348-4f65-1252-2fb4-216da3af656d But he may have as much potential as former late round pick Isaiah Hodgins and ideally could become a replacement for Gabe Davis on those deep and deep intermediate routes, IF (and sure, it's an if) he applies himself to his craft. I see him as a bit of a long shot to make the team, but a possibility to land on practice squad. You kind of make it sound as though he showed nothing in college and I think he showed something, especially his Jr year. To me, can he stay healthy is the issue. https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/justin-shorter-1.html

Right On. You don't improve an OL by cutting one of the best players on it. Cover1 has done a piece before pointing out that Morse is an excellent run blocker when used correctly, with video that makes their case pretty well IMHO. What he is not, is a run blocking mauler. But he's quick for a big guy and used in space he's effective in the run game.

Who do you mean by "these guys"? The author of this piece? I think he's just a freelance writer grinding out words. Here's his bio: Enzo Flojo Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting & Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team. https://clutchpoints.com/author/enzoflojo Why do you think an articles written by an Asian basketball scout/coach reflects insider info? I'd be happy to ask Karch Kiraly's opinion on volleyball or beating colon cancer - he's got the inside line on both - but not on American football If I want to know about basketball in Asian countries sounds like Mr Flojo might be my guy.

No. Banana bread.

I know nothing about the bodybuilder world, but these are the claims:

You're kidding, right? Sammy "boo boo foot" and now I look like a tight end" Watkins, 32 year old Woods, and "never healed from my groin injury" Harvin? Nuts You think Tyrod was out there trying to ball and thinking "lemmee see, if I throw the ball away here and have a sucky low completion % I benefit me?" Oh Kay....

I'm pretty sure that's what he did with his house in West Seneca - bought it for the property and had the house torn down and a new house built to Brittany's specs. So that could be happening. Seems crazy, but if he wants "in" to the Monarch Point golf club and the security, he's got the money to do that.

Oh great now I'm a TMZ article (only without the flashy headlines and gushy text)

Josh has owned a house, in the Dana Point area, for years - since the 2020 off season? I think before that he was leasing a house in that area off-season. Marc Sanchez talked about being invited to the house warming in his 2020 "Fourth and Forever" interview with Josh (pretty funny interview - both very relaxed with each other, worth a listen) I'm sure the house was all trendy and decorated by his then-girlfriend Britt who posted all sorts of social media stuff about it. It was really close to the beach, she posted pics of them walking down to the beach with Sky. Reasons to buy different house: 1) Don't think his previous house was in a gated community and may not have had access to a private golf club and private beach . Now that he's more known nationally and has paparazzi stalking his Mexican vacation with Hailee Steinfeld, he may feel the need for more privacy and security 2) Maybe the other house had Britt memories he wanted to leave behind 3) Maybe Britt got the other house as part of a Palimony settlement.

You guys may be correct. Which would totally suck, if that's what shortened his career.

So your argument is that comparison to Newton is invalid because of the whims of the refs? I'd like to find a source for stats on QB hits behind the LOS - don't have one. But in his 10 years in Carolina, Newton was sacked an average of 30 times per year. In 5 years, Allen has been sacked 150 times (30 times per year) Allen has rushed 546 times (109 times per year), meaning he's taken that many hits. In his 10 years in Carolina, Newton rushed 981 times (98 times per year). Those data would seem to indicate similar amounts of physical punishment. Pretty sure Allen doesn't draw a flag every single time he's hit after he throws, either - and when he runs, he's very physical. He stiff arms guys, runs over them, jumps over them.

Yeah, I'm out of the area and don't have too much interest in much of the content now. That's gonna lose me.

Sooooo. Cam Newton started his career with 49 consecutive starts. Then missed the 1st game of the 2014 season, played 16 games that season and 19 games the next. First 5 years of his career, he was pretty dang durable - until he wasn't. The point being - a "Mack Truck" or "Transformer" of a guy, is on the field and available all the time, until he isn't. And his determination to be that way, in itself takes a toll when the guy insists on playing hurt. From the glimpses we saw in OTAs and mini-camp, it looks as though Josh may have "dodged a bullet" to any harms by playing through his torn UCL. RBs have short careers in the NFL for a reason, even when they don't miss games for injuries. All the hits they take add up, and their body presents the bill when they near 30.

Applaud the sentiment, but 3 weeks I believe. July 26th