DrDawkinstein

When I saw the title in the TBD preview, I thought this was going to be a Mrs Howell thread and thought "this may be a new low, even for OTW" although... I know for a fact some of us here have done worse...

From your Keyboard to McD's ears, I hope.

Absolutely. We are what our record and stats say we are. That's usually how I feel 99.999% of the time. But anomalies do get thrown out in stats and analytics for a reason. Just something to keep in mind. Now, if we string together a few more +4 TO games, then that will really be something.

We had 4 TOs against Seattle, right? 2 INTs and 2 Fumbles. Not to be a Debbie Downer, but that one feast game kinda skews our stats and standing. Without them, we'd be -1 in TO differential. Which is more indicative of our overall performance.

Yeah, it's kind of surprising. I knew we were doing better than last year, but that isnt saying much. I also need to look up where we rank in turnover differential. One of the biggest steps Josh has taken this year has been cutting out the turnovers. Even with those big numbers he put up last Sunday, the most impressive number was 0. No INTs, No Fumbles. Especially with getting sacked so many times.

LETS GOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Their work isnt much better. Just more words.

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Jent Edwards

"The Two Bills" is a great 30 for 30 which has Parcells and Belichick sit down and reminisce through the old days. Couple of tough/ornery SOBs, that's for sure.

I was just busting your chops, man. It's all good.

I cant even get past your first short paragraph, so that's all I'm quoting. There are a TON of stats and studies available that prove the value of diversity and the advantage it gives companies. A quick google gives us a good starting point here, scroll down to the "Diversity Facts and Statistics" section. Companies that promote diversity typically see higher profits, make better decisions, and stay ahead of their industry better. This is not a business secret. Anyone who is in a leadership role or has taken a leadership course already knows this. To the bold: Wrong. Again, again, and once more... this is NOT about hiring HEAD COACHES. The Rooney Rule is about Head Coaches. This is about hiring assistant coaches. Two different rules covering two different things. And the Rooney Rule worked. The data is there. It was established in 2003. By 2006, the percentage of black coaches was up to 22%, from 6% prior to the Rooney Rule. You're looking to address this topic with a sledgehammer, but that's not how it works. Edit: I'm only cutting you off there because I'm trying to get us on the same terms. Right now we arent even in the same library, let alone same book, let alone on the same page. You are talking about "systemic racism and oppression" and that is not what is going on here. Same with what this new initiative is even meant to address. Luckily, we have Hapless around who is taking the time to show those differences in a much better way.

Haha, so you go from "I've never heard of them!" to "I dont want to hear them!" in 8min.

None of us here on the board are the target audience. We are already football fans who will be watching the Super Bowl. The halftime show is meant to draw non-football fans.

I believe it's been shown in other threads that they have had an incredibly easy schedule. They do look pretty good tho when all healthy.

A lot of wishful and selfish thinking in this thread. We'd all love for Josh to give the team a discount, but no way should he. Nor should he roll us over the coals. But there is no reason for a professional athlete playing in a multi-Billion dollar league, risking his body every week, should give his employer a discount. We can sign him to a fair deal and still have money to build the team around him.

This video...

I see a pattern.

It has been proven that diversity for diversity's sake DOES help and improve organizations. By bringing in perspectives and ideas that would otherwise not be heard. Addressing diversity does not equal addressing racism. This is a much more nuanced issue than you are trying to portray it as. I dont know how else to explain it in the little amount of time I want to spend on it here.

You may want to notify Rupert Murdoch of this.

Great thread idea. Carlin, Pryor, and Seinfeld for sure. Last spot is up for debate. I'll have to think about that one... so many choices... Leno, Shandling, Dangerfield, Murphy, Chappelle, Rickles, Bruce, Macdonald... I'd be interested in what answers we'd get if Jerry posed this question on episodes of Comedians in Cars getting Coffee

Its not systemic racism. Again, you are over-stating the problem. It's about teams not being willing to step out of their comfort zone when hiring assistants, and yes, some unconscious bias (which is much 'lighter" than systemic racism). That's it. That is why I feel two 3s is too much. IMO, it should be something like one 4th or two 7ths. Just a slight nudge in the right direction. Not an all-out bribe.

Just being a sarcastic prick.

New cover is out!

Crazy how people dying (or potentially dying) takes precedence over a game!