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In fact when teammate Robby Anderson strained his hammy in week 17 some think it's because ECMC slapped his butt on the sidelines. True story.

Christian Kirk. Christian McCaffrey? Christian Kirksey? Grasping for straws... out of my depth...

Mike G... any relation to Elenore?

Good intentions? I guess that depends on who you ask. 😅 He certainly was passionate about his hobby of spelunking.

An accelerant in many different verticals???!!!?! Apparently old Russ hasn't learned from his earlier foibles. I think it was Andy Levitre who got him on the little blue pill and Russ has never been the same. 🤣 Yes, Russ "The world is my sperm bank" Brandon.

You know what they say about guys with big feet,,, Maybe he meant ECMC? (Ouch!) Seriously though, Christian's dad was a superb wide receiver (https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McCaEd00.htm) and the kid played at Stanford meaning he's smart. I'm not in favor of the hypothetical trade but I'm pretty sure CMC could transition to WR.

Not sure but I hear the younger members of the Babich family are pretty upset by this hire.

The range of airspeeds varies by species. It's interesting to note that an unladen goose is slower than an unladen swallow but a laden goose is faster than a laden swallow. It's kind of like when Chuck Muncie was slower than John Jefferson and Charlie Joiner in shorts but faster wearing a helmet and shoulder pads.

Now that Bobby Babich will be coaching the linebackers there's a rumor that Baby Babich will be hired to coach the DBs. Father Bob and Grandfather Robert must be so proud right now.

Thanks for the info, Mr Info. Too whimpy, not enough substance. Those guys are never gonna make it.

Just seeing the topic I figured Fitzmagic would get a lot of run. His is certainly one of the first names that comes to mind. That said, Fitz is unlike any QB in the league. Arguably each year brings him closer to firm backup status but he possibly still views himself as a starter. I think the last time he was firmly a backup was at the beginning of his career backing up Carson Palmer. Since then he's started a lot of games and made a lot of money. On top of that he's a bit of a minor celebrity (especially around WNY) and me thinks that McDermott would be wary of a backup who has a nickname and does things like taking his shirt off at Bills games, chowing down the 72 ounce steak at The Big Texan, etc. I could be very wrong about this but my instinct is that McDermott would prefer someone who doesn't attract attention and keeps a low profile. JMO.

If you watch the video they're preoccupied with preparing themselves for the photo and not yet paying attention to the photog. It also bears mentioning that the photog showed very poor spatial awareness. A large component to personal safety is personal responsibility...I'm a bit amazed at how oblivious she was to standing at the brink of a potentially catastrophic fall.

Not to mention a thorough understanding of the route tree... root tree?

What people who take first aid/CPR are trained to do is to make sure the scene is safe and then call for help. Look around wave, point, get on your phone, try to do something to bring attention to the accident victim. Do you think walking away is an appropriate response? Let me ask you this... if Matt Stafford went down there to show care and concern (even standing close by) don't you think there would be photo and written documentation of this? Here's another question for you: If you were a betting person, would you bet that Matt Stafford went down from the stage to see if the photographer was alright or would you bet that he didn't? Here's another thing no one has mentioned which is really more damning on Matt Stafford: Matt Stafford's wife asked the photographer, Kelly Smiley to take a photograph of her and Matt. As they were starting to pose for the photo and as the photographer was trying to properly frame the picture, she fell off the stage. At the moment she fell she was trying to perform a service for the Staffords. It's not like she was taking a picture of migrating geese overhead.

Yes I agree. The indifference and lack of concern is stunning. I'm not saying he should have jumped down there and performed first aid but to turn his back and walk away? Is that even a normal human response? See my remarks above. Stafford acted as if he couldn't care less. Say what you will about Jalen Hurts as a QB but what a wonderful contrast to Stafford when that railing collapsed. Incidents like these reveal the type of character an individual possesses... it's both a litmus test and a glimpse into a person's humanity.

Really?

2022 Pro Bowl QBs: Justin Herbert Patrick Mahomes Lamar Jackson 😅🤣😂

Agree. I think it's risky business to draft a player who was successful playing a certain way and then asking him to significantly re-make himself by playing a different style. I don't think there are too many successful examples of this.

Great topic and write up. I only have this to offer: IMO the Bills have mishandled AJ Epenesa. Watch his tape from Iowa. Power player, bullrusher whose handfighting allowed him to out-leverage and defeat blocking. I was thrilled when the Bills took him. He was a guy who could get sacks but also contain and compress the pocket somewhat like Joe Klecko or Cam Jordan (not a classic edge rusher). His tape of destroying Austin Jackson in the Holiday Bowl, a man 45 pounds heavier was compelling to say the least. There virtually wasn't any college tape that didn't show him methodically and inexorably working his blocker into the quarterback. Their directive for him to lose weight reminds me of when the Broncos drafted Robert Ayers and tried to turn him from an excellent all-around 4-3 end into a 3-4 edge rusher... a failure. The Bills making Epenesa lose weight resulted in him losing his greatest strength... strength.

Happy Birthday Jimbo!!! Health and happiness to you!!!

Both? 😆 Seriously, the Eagles didn't go "all-in" "going for broke" "boom or bust." They were trying to employ a sustainable model but it fell apart. This question should pertain to the Steelers (also Packers, Ravens, Patriots) versus the Rams approach.

Peter King from this morning's FMIA: "Big day for Mort. He also reported that the Cardinals’ relationship with Kyler Murray has soured. “Murray is described as self-centered, immature and finger pointer, per sources,” Mortensen reported. He also thinks Murray believes he’s being scapegoated as the reason for the Cardinals’ late-season collapse. What’s especially interesting is the dynamic of this offseason. Murray at midseason was a legit MVP candidate, and it was virtually certain that the franchise would try to sign him to a lucrative second contract when he became eligible for it this offseason. Now, if the Cards don’t engage in discussion, that could ruffle Murray’s ego. But why would the team want to sign him to a $40-million-a-year contract (or some such deal) when they surely have some doubts about his ability to lead the team to the promised land? This one bears watching too."