GunnerBill Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 13 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: by agents? No by the NFL offices. The pick is in for at least a minute and a half before the Commish gets on stage. Because the next team has to be informed who is picked as soon as they go on the clock.
Mr. WEO Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 1 minute ago, GunnerBill said: No by the NFL offices. The pick is in for at least a minute and a half before the Commish gets on stage. Because the next team has to be informed who is picked as soon as they go on the clock. So he would suddenly change from his mock pick to the correct pick...
GunnerBill Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, Mr. WEO said: So he would suddenly change from his mock pick to the correct pick... I don't think we were talking about mocks..... although if we were ignore me.... I thought we were talking about the on screen analysis before picks are announced especially in round 1. Where he regularly called the name of the right guy as Goodell walked on stage after telling you for 90 seconds why X team had to go for a totally different position. And I liked Mayock, thought he was good, but used to annoy the hell out of me when he did that. Yea.... we can all predict the pick when someone is giving us the answer in our ear.... Edited April 23, 2020 by GunnerBill
Mr. WEO Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 1 minute ago, GunnerBill said: I don't think we were talking about mocks..... although if we were ignore me.... I thought we were talking about the on screen analysis before picks are announced especially in round 1. Where he regularly called the name of the right guy as Goodell walked on stage after telling you for 90 seconds why X team had to go for a totally different position. And I liked Mayock, thought he was good, but used to annoy the hell out of me when he did that. Yea.... we can all predict the pick when someone is giving us the answer in our ear.... I meant he was always lauded for his mock drafts. But you are saying he would contradict his own mock picks that he would publish up to the draft...because he was shouted the actual pick into his earpiece just before the announcement. How did he explain that? "Hey Mike, you've been mocking player X at this pick for days---why did you just change it? Oh hold on looks like you were right! WOW". And why would the league benefit from tipping off the pick right before the pick?
GunnerBill Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 1 minute ago, Mr. WEO said: I meant he was always lauded for his mock drafts. But you are saying he would contradict his own mock picks that he would publish up to the draft...because he was shouted the actual pick into his earpiece just before the announcement. How did he explain that? "Hey Mike, you've been mocking player X at this pick for days---why did you just change it? Oh hold on looks like you were right! WOW". And why would the league benefit from tipping off the pick right before the pick? Well obviously once you are a few picks and your mock goes wrong you don't still say "well they will take player X" if he is already off the board. But yes... he would basically say "oh it could be X as the Commish walked on stage" and then they would cut back to Eisen and Mariucci who would say "good call Mike". Was cringe worthy.
Mr. WEO Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 6 minutes ago, GunnerBill said: Well obviously once you are a few picks and your mock goes wrong you don't still say "well they will take player X" if he is already off the board. But yes... he would basically say "oh it could be X as the Commish walked on stage" and then they would cut back to Eisen and Mariucci who would say "good call Mike". Was cringe worthy. How did they catch him?
GunnerBill Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 Just now, Mr. WEO said: How did they catch him? Eh?
Buddo Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 While it wouldn't surprise me if he did get the 'heads up', I always felt that he did a terrific job with teams needs and who they were going to pick in the later rounds. Tbh, I don't/didn't really care about who is most right with a draft mock, I simply would rather have listened to Mayock on draft nights, than any of the others. 2
BillsNutHawaii Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said: I wish McShay nothing but the best but I tend to agree. They could probably cut to him once every 5 picks for 2 minutes on his thoughts. They don’t need to abuse him but... Maybe he is so sick he can’t even speak, breathe, or whatever other hardships may come with the infection. If that’s the case, remarks about “infections over the Internet” and “cutting to him” don’t address the issue. We just don’t know enough about the circumstances regarding his health to make a judgment, (nor should we know, his health, his business). Thoughts ? 1
turftoe Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 Kiper without a leash. What is the world coming to?
RyanC883 Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 This totally sucks for him. Not only do you have COVID-19, but you miss the biggest work even of the year, the thing that he literally works almost all year for. I hope he gets well quickly! 1
Kirby Jackson Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 15 minutes ago, BillsNutHawaii said: Maybe he is so sick he can’t even speak, breathe, or whatever other hardships may come with the infection. If that’s the case, remarks about “infections over the Internet” and “cutting to him” don’t address the issue. We just don’t know enough about the circumstances regarding his health to make a judgment, (nor should we know, his health, his business). Thoughts ? Of course he shouldn’t do anything if he’s really bad off. My guess is that it’s optics primarily as @Lurker pointed out. It’s a bad look to have him, even for a brief time on TV while the whole draft is being conducted from home. It appears insensitive. 1
fansince88 Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: I wish McShay nothing but the best but I tend to agree. They could probably cut to him once every 5 picks for 2 minutes on his thoughts. They don’t need to abuse him but... Perhaps he is in no condition for this?
GRHater69 Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 Some people do OK and are functional. Others don't. The fever hits them hard and they can barely get out of bed for a few days. Without knowing that we should just wish Todd the best and carry on until we know how bad it is.
prissythecat Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: Probably not transmissible over the internet Well, don't some folks like Woody Harrelson believe that COVID is transmitted via the 5G network.
Gary M Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 2 hours ago, BillsRdue said: Let's just go back to saying Wuhan Virus. It's more accurate. But not Kung Flu.
Mr. WEO Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 1 hour ago, GunnerBill said: Eh? How did you find out they were tipping him off? 21 minutes ago, prissythecat said: Well, don't some folks like Woody Harrelson believe that COVID is transmitted via the 5G network. Hempman!
LSHMEAB Posted April 23, 2020 Posted April 23, 2020 3 hours ago, BillsRdue said: Let's just go back to saying Wuhan Virus. It's more accurate. Yep. Because that's of paramount importance. Priorities! Anyway, don't like McShay, but obviously wish him well. Young/seemingly healthy guy so I would assume his prognosis is good.
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