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  1. It's funny how when I bring this up other fans like to put their fingers in their ears. But the reality, despite the mediocre play overall, is that this injury is very unique. We're over 6 months from the injury occurring and he's just picking up the football to start throwing. Compare that to a lot of other serious injuries (ACL, hell even achilles tears) and you see guys already significantly ahead of what conditioning for those things look like. I wouldn't doubt for a second there's behind the scenes serious concerns about re-injury or just long-term issues. Combine that with well below average overall play and missing 39 games he could have played over the the last three seasons? This could get even uglier, fast, and having much more competent back-ups is very prudent.
  2. A realistic take on this could be- "we used 5 QB's last season to include signing a 38 year old off the street. Let's be a good bit more aggressive in having more talent at the position this season". With that being said, it's hard not to at least raise an eyebrow to this signing in term of the belief of Watson's game going into the season.
  3. I mean, one thing about not being super active in FA is the result of having a good team. The Steelers objectively had (have) more needs than Cleveland does. They were in the back half of the league in both total offense and defense, for example. They also came into FA with a lot more cap room than Cleveland. Re-signing guys like Hurst to keep the best defensive unit somewhat together is great. It's almost like drafting late in the first round- may not get the exciting guy but it almost always means the team was good the year before.
  4. At least apparently he's an extremely solid locker room guy. I could believe that to be true based on his personality. To me this reeks of two things: 1) At the end of the day, Winston's game is very similar to what we saw Flacco do last season. High Risk, high reward (a la Favre) mentality. Candidly, I see it strictly from a talent standpoint as a slight upgrade and of course a much younger player. Also, just being blunt Flacco gave me major "Fitzmagic" vibes. I get a strong feeling the FO felt the same way. 2) Don't underestimate this move being a sneaky way of protecting Watson. If QB1 comes out next year and looks crappy, the fan base would be rioting to have Flacco put in the game. Just won't happen with famous Jameis.
  5. But back to it, we have a new back-up QB: https://nfltraderumors.co/browns-signing-qb-jameis-winston-to-one-year-deal/
  6. Especially when so often this comes with the mindset of "having your cake and eating it too". Add more but expect the same product without adding resources (or otherwise being against adding them) has made so many parts of life become jaded. You're right, it's crazy that the NFL is so against adding even a few more spots of roster flexibility amongst so many things.
  7. The only thing is that Denver for whatever reason set that man up to fail every step of the way. It's wild in hindsight- the Watson contract may go down as the worst but at least the Browns are actively trying to work to his strengths. Interestingly, from week 10 on last season Wilson also had weeks where he was top five QBR kinda guy (including against the Browns). I can't imagine giving 110% when the time threatened to bench you for taking the guaranteed money they agreed to in the first place. Do I think he will even play a top 15 level? No- but I get a strong feeling they will incorporate a lot of the Seattle scheme that made him so good which they did so little in Denver. Given I might have been an upgrade at QB for Pittsburgh last season, who knows.
  8. Shanahan is just a choker, there's no other way to say it. I absolutely think he's a great coach, but at some point the reality of the scores catch up to you. Of course, it doesn't help when you go up against the GOAT and what looks to be the 2nd best, or maybe even the future GOAT, each time but still. Anywho, time to wallow until training camp- I hope everyone stays healthy and happy. Always a pleasure to yuck it up throughout the season, look forward to it again soon.
  9. He pulled the ol' Pete Carroll, that's for sure. Can't blame him though- coaching in college has to be fucking hard now. It makes my head whizz just trying to follow the news let alone be boots on the ground.
  10. I heard he didn't get 8 sacks in that one game too despite people on here saying he should have- what a sham.
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    Bills

    I swear man, the Bills are such a case study on the dilemma of "is it better to get there and lose, or not get there at all". It seems obvious most would pick the first option, the Bills fan have absolutely gone through it. 4 straight super bowl losses, this current run- oof. Yep, it was tough to watch- not to mention taking those check down takes more time off the clock.
  12. A part of this puzzle too is that RB coach Stump Mitchell and TE coach were canned too. I'm guessing they have an OC already on the hire list and are given them reign to hire those guys for the team. I thought ol' Stump did a fantastic job coaching up the RBs but what do I know. I'm not categorically opposed to it- the offense was just wonky with Watson under center. Someone also made a fair point that it's not like these guys were being poached in ways we see across the league in other "offense first" coached teams like San Fran, LA Rams, etc.
  13. He sure is, actually: https://www.houstontexans.com/team/coaches-roster/bobby-slowik Not only did I (begrudgingly) think he called an excellent game, he has all the allure that teams are salivating over in terms of "coaching tree" as well. It seems like Bill B. is interested in the Atlanta job, but he'd make a great fit there with the weapons they have.
  14. I kept my thoughts more in my head because I wanted to manifest positivity, but I candidly wasn't super surprised with the outcome. The playoffs are notorious for putting teams flaws in a microscope, and the three under the Flacco era were: 1) Joe Flacco interceptions (and really, the turnovers in general)- I forgot the exact stat, but they said during the game they were the first team in some crazy amount of years to make the playoffs with the amount of turnovers had this season. 2) the defense playing markedly worse on the road than at home 3) a complete lack of a run game to balance the offense Those three factors, in that order really, caused this game simply to not be close. Fortunately, there's some reason to believe #1 and #3 could vastly improve just with people the Browns are getting back (although not getting into the Watson debate). The 2nd bullet, though, is very befuddling and really needs to get addressed during the offseason. I like Schwartz a lot and I'm fine bringing him back, but it's crazy how polar opposite the team was. Kudos to the Texans too- I'd be pretty surprised if Slowek doesn't get the nod for a HC vacancy in the coming days.
  15. I’m genuinely not upset to be honest. This is why I was begging for the Jags to win. Hopefully this team can avoid the injuries next year. The obvious holes on offense God willing can stay healthy for next season. Peace and love fellas.
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