Saint Doug

It was an illegal move. No doubt. But getting suspended for a 3rd of the season?

After watching that a few times, 5 games seems a bit harsh to me. I doubt he did it maliciously and didn't expect the opposing player to fold like a house of cards.

By not standing for the National Anthem, I think he must be protesting the United States of America, right?

Which ever way he develops this year, I would still draft the QB high. Double down, I'm sure Nate's feelings won't be hurt.

I want a real QB Controversy. Nate Peterman versus the stud we draft next April.

This is what happens when you can't afford first class.

Good news. Hopefully he adds at least 1 win for them.

The problem with this theory is that if anyone should have "Rex PTSD" or affected by a "culture of losing", it should be the defense. But, they are playing very well right now. In contrast, last year, our offense was fine. There was no PTSD there. Our OL was one of the best in the NFL. There was nothing "broken" with our offense, besides TT's ability to identify and throw to open receivers. Now we are seeing multiple problems on the offensive side of the ball. We are now seeing is an offensive scheme forced on them the same way Rex forced his defensive scheme. I think we know how this will end.

This is an obvious preseason tank move.

OMG, it's just Sammy and Julio Jones! We're doomed. He's talking about the poorly worded thread title.

Maybe Marshawn can pick him up and drive him here after he signs.

Best thread EVAR.

I read your post a few times and couldn't figure out what you were trying to argue, but... Watkins wasn't just drafted at the 4th spot. His true coast was the 4th pick, another 1st rounder, and a 4th rounder.

Seriously, hasn't this already happened? Do you really think a tank for 1 year would worsen our situation in regards to what you have listed above?

This is the thing that really kills me. We are being "lapped" by teams who found their franchise QB right around the time we were setting our hopes on Billy Jo Herbert and Brian Brohm. They found their QB, we didn't, and now these QB's careers are on the downslope. Now, we're having to compete with these teams again in finding a franchise QB. This is mostly because we (1) fail to take chances and (2) are afraid of a true rebuild.

It's still much better than it was last year and our offense was fine last year.

Stop being reasonable.

As soon as we get a decent franchise QB, nobody will remember any of this, including trading Sammy.

Couldn't he just sat for the Anthem?

I'm pretty sure our recent moves have already nailed that coffin shut.

I'm not sure about the CFL, but the NHL plays "O Canada" before games.

Corporations are not democracies. He is engaging in these activities on company time. I'm a Federal employee. If I engage in political discussion at work (a 1st Amendment Right), I can be terminated based on the Hatch Act of 1939.

And what is political about the National Anthem anyhow? I'm pretty sure people on both sides of the aisle consider themselves American citizens. And, African Americans being butchered by cops, they are Americans too. I guess I don't see the connection between the Black Lives Matter movement and honoring our country. Should we also remove flags from schools too?

Is he a man of high character?

Definitely haven't seen anything about trading Ragland in here...wait...the board has been actively discussing this for the last 1+ week. My other thought? You don't jettison a promising young player on a dirt cheap contract unless you receive an offer your can't refuse (i.e. 3 round pick or better).