GovernorSilver Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Part of the fun for me in watching the draft on TV is when the surprises happen, starting with the Falcons draft choice. Looks like they are not counting on Cousins being able to stay healthy for all 3 of his contract years, coming off of serious injury in 2023. On the one hand the Falcons are being bashed for not taking a different position player. OTOH, they didn't have a succession plan for 3 years from now, and now they do... and they didn't have to trade up or anything to go grab Cousins' eventual successor. Chiefs trading up so they could pick the fastest player in the 2024 class was a surprise. Reid knows what he's doing though. He traded up to draft Patrick Mahomes and oh boy did that not suck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 According to this guy, three teams tried to move into the top 10 so they could grab Penix: Seahawks, Saints, and Raiders. https://www.fieldgulls.com/2024/4/25/24141110/report-seattle-seahawks-tried-to-trade-up-michael-penix-jr-nfl-news There must be something that coaches and scouts just love. As for me - a Seahawks fan - I'm very happy with their ultimate choice of Byron Murphy II. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfD Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 34 minutes ago, GovernorSilver said: ...starting with the Falcons draft choice. Looks like they are not counting on Cousins being able to stay healthy for all 3 of his contract years, coming off of serious injury in 2023. Exactly. QB Michael Penix Jr. provides some type of insurance policy in the event that Captain Kirk gets crumpled and sidelined.😎 1 Quote PD "The greatest thing you'll ever learn, is just to love and be loved in return."--E. Ahbez "Nature Boy" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Cousins-Penix Jr. relationship is off to a decent start https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40032040/michael-penix-jr-kirk-cousins-had-conversation-nfl-draft-surprise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 9 hours ago, GovernorSilver said: The 2024 WR class is reportedly deep. No doubt they'll find someone in the 2nd or later rounds for Herbert to throw to. That was quick. Chargers traded up in the 2nd round to pick Ladd McConkey, 2-time national champion WR with Georgia. Price that the Patriots exacted doesn't look too terrible either - a swap of 2nd round picks and giving up a 4th rounder for a 5th rounder. He looks like that speedy WR that you need for deep play action after your offense has been pounding the rock for a while. Hopefully he'll pan out better than other 2nd round WRs the Chargers traded up for in the past. Funny though that the Pats ended up drafting a WR too with their 2nd round pick, although Ja'Lynn Polk is a different type of WR. The Chargers also have holes at LB, with both 2023 starters gone. Thus, no complaints about the 3rd round pick of Junior Colson, reuniting him with Harbaugh and Jesse Minter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I like the 2024 Chargers draft picks. No idea how they'll pan out but Harbaugh and Ortiz clearly understood they have holes at WR and defense, and made reasonable decisions to try to plug those holes. They didn't make any puzzling decisions like drafting 6th round worthy players in the 3rd round . No TEs but I guess they just couldn't findy any that they liked better than the players they ended up drafting. Former GM Telesco would have reached like he did with TE bust McKitty... not the new GM.... There's always free agency. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamPro Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 I have a question for NFL fans. I would like to watch NFL games, both live and archived on demand. What is the best streaming service to use? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzpiano88 Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 4 hours ago, JamPro said: I have a question for NFL fans. I would like to watch NFL games, both live and archived on demand. What is the best streaming service to use? Thanks. I don't know if they're the best, but I use YouTubeTV + Sunday Ticket. I've never had any issues except the local blackouts and occasional exclusive deal like that one game on the Peacock Network that the YouTube doesn't carry. I just checked and still have access to all of last years games. I watch on both desktop web browser and AppleTV on the TV. Ususally on playback as I don't have the patience or time to sit through a live game. 1 Quote J a z z P i a n o 8 8 -- Yamaha C7D Montage M8x | CP300 | CP4 | SK1-73 | OB6 | Seven K8.2 | 3300 | CPSv.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamPro Posted April 28 Share Posted April 28 1 hour ago, jazzpiano88 said: I don't know if they're the best, but I use YouTubeTV + Sunday Ticket. I've never had any issues except the local blackouts and occasional exclusive deal like that one game on the Peacock Network that the YouTube doesn't carry. I just checked and still have access to all of last years games. I watch on both desktop web browser and AppleTV on the TV. Ususally on playback as I don't have the patience or time to sit through a live game. Thanks JP88 - exactly the kind of thing I need to find out. I should specify I am hoping to watch on my smartTV (not a phone or mobile device), and I hope to view both regular and post-season games. I am surprised how difficult it is online to find out what services offers what games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Chargers signed ex-Panther/Lion DJ Chark to a 1-year deal. At the very least, he'll bring a much needed veteran presence to the WR room. The closest thing they had to a veteran WR was Joshua Palmer who is still relatively young. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzpiano88 Posted May 9 Share Posted May 9 New news: Niners have reportedly jerked both Deebo and Aiyuk around during the draft beyond any respect for them as human beings. Both players are pissed and not taking it lying down. Look for the Niners to go the way of the San Francisco Giants due to GM mismanagement. The Mad Dog called for Giant's incompetent Farhan Farhad Zaidi to be fired earlier this week on the Giant's owned station which is rippling through the powers that be. Quote J a z z P i a n o 8 8 -- Yamaha C7D Montage M8x | CP300 | CP4 | SK1-73 | OB6 | Seven K8.2 | 3300 | CPSv.3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GovernorSilver Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Chargers signed free agent OLB Bud Dupree, adding needed pass rusher depth with one starter (Bosa) being injury prone. Dupree was thought to be leaning towards returning to the Steelers but was apparently sold on triple OLB sets that will be part of the Chargers' new defensive system. I'm sure he was also sold on the opportunity to play for Jim Harbaugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stokely Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 Hope "springs" eternal...but the Vikings won't suck me in! More seriously, it's going to be a rebuilding year or two most likely. What they can build depends on D and whether JJ McCarthy pans out. They are in a tough up-n-coming division with the #@$% Packers apparently finding yet another franchise quarterback, and the Bears and Lions will be better. I watched the kid's---and he's only 21--first press conference. It was like watching and listening to a 10 year vet. Said he made a bet with the D about the number of incompletions he had, loser had to run sprints, and he said "you saw me out there running, right?" with a laugh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 Out of curiosity, what were your impressions of Caleb Williams and Rome Odunze when they played in college? Quote Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 On 4/26/2024 at 10:42 AM, Stokely said: The Penix thing doesn't make much sense to me. Well, I’m not that big a fan of Cousins. Not sure why ATL signed him for that kind of $$$. Re: Penix - good point on the age thing. Maybe they view him as blockbuster trade bait? Or maybe they wanna start a new trend of QBBC? 🤔😁 dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Maybe Atlanta had quarterback GAS and started stockpiling QBs. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted May 16 Author Share Posted May 16 Seriously though, as they say, it’s a copycat league. Atlanta traded Brett Favre to the Packers, who then had an uninterrupted string of success at the quarterback position. Their repeated policy of sitting rookies while they learn from talented vets appears to have worked yet again with Jordan Love taking the team to the playoffs. The Falcons seem to be copying that template. The circumstances are somewhat different (they acquired Cousins and Penix during the same offseason and Penix is an older rookie) but the principle is the same: let a rookie learn from an established vet. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepitsimple Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 This Eagles roster is Sirianni/fool proof now. This year his sweet tongue won't save him if things go wrong again. He'll be gone. Side note: I don't understand why bye weeks in week 5 are even allowed smh. Terrible. Quote New Solo Piano Album OUT NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenElevenShadows Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 On 5/16/2024 at 9:29 AM, Geoff Grace said: Seriously though, as they say, it’s a copycat league. Atlanta traded Brett Favre to the Packers, who then had an uninterrupted string of success at the quarterback position. Their repeated policy of sitting rookies while they learn from talented vets appears to have worked yet again with Jordan Love taking the team to the playoffs. The Falcons seem to be copying that template. The circumstances are somewhat different (they acquired Cousins and Penix during the same offseason and Penix is an older rookie) but the principle is the same: let a rookie learn from an established vet. Best, Geoff I think they're following that model. But they may also be creating an "insurance policy" of sorts since Cousins might be more susceptible to injury now that he's 35. Quote Ken Lee Photography - photos and books Eleven Shadows ambient music The Mercury Seven-cool spacey music Linktree to various sites Instagram Nightaxians Video Podcast Eleven Shadows website Ken Lee Photography Pinterest Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Grace Posted May 21 Author Share Posted May 21 48 minutes ago, KenElevenShadows said: I think they're following that model. But they may also be creating an "insurance policy" of sorts since Cousins might be more susceptible to injury now that he's 35. Good point. That’s a valid reason as well. His recent season ending injury may be an isolated incident or a sign of things to come. Only time will tell. Either way, he’s not getting any younger. Best, Geoff Quote My Blue Someday appears on Apple Music | Spotify | YouTube | Amazon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 On 5/16/2024 at 10:02 AM, Keepitsimple said: This Eagles roster is Sirianni/fool proof now. This year his sweet tongue won't save him if things go wrong again. He'll be gone. Yeah...but unfortunately, their new WR acquisition (Davante Parker) decided to retire yesterday without playing a single snap for Philly. 😒 dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepitsimple Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 30 minutes ago, Dave Bryce said: Yeah...but unfortunately, their new WR acquisition (Davante Parker) decided to retire yesterday without playing a single snap for Philly. 😒 dB I don't blame him. He probably walked into the OTA and figured out he doesn't have a chance. Howie will do his magic, no worries. 1 Quote New Solo Piano Album OUT NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 18 hours ago, Keepitsimple said: I don't blame him. He probably walked into the OTA and figured out he doesn't have a chance. Yeah, probably saw all 6’6” of Johnny Wilson and headed for the hills. 🤔😁 dB 1 Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Professional Affiliations: Royer Labs • Music Player Network Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepitsimple Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 4 minutes ago, Dave Bryce said: Yeah, probably saw all 6’6” of Johnny Wilson and headed for the hills. 🤔😁 dB Dude is the definition of XXL. Matchup nightmare! 1 Quote New Solo Piano Album OUT NOW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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