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2 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

Luck protects fools and little children, I think the saying goes.

(apparently null and void if you choose to be represented by a black cat, though)

Several variations on that theme but the original quote was from Otto von Bismarck, "God looks after drunks, little children and the United States of America."

43 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

How do you feel about running for your life every play? Also, what are your thoughts on checking down?

I played QB on our JV team so, obviously I’m qualified.  I’ll play for half of Linville’s rate.  I love running for my life on every play.  [Checks notes]. What is a check down?

9 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

Seriously, we need more disco songs about historical figures.

[Rhule to Watson]  “Once I was afraid, I was petrified, thinking how I couldn’t live without you by my side... “

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Good analysis.

Guess you could say we've got biblical, literary and historical examples

Fitterer to Houston front office:  "Let my quarterback (people) go... "

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Honestly, if you're looking for imagery that represents Easterby and McNair, I'd go here.

I've always thought that Wormtongue looks like a slightly aged Edward Scissorhands.  It's that bizarre Goth thing, I think...

43 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

lmao easterby is doing a modern day book of job

I would have gone with Exodus and Pharaoh hardening his heart, causing the various plagues to befall Egypt.  Job works, though.

1 hour ago, CarolinaNCSU said:

It's going to be a little chicken or egg scenario this year, where do we draft our QB and let him possibly get killed behind our OL, or do we build the OL and put the QB question off again. 

You already know the answer.  Say it with me, 'Build the offensive line.'  Here's another phrase to embrace; say it with me now, 'If we build it, he (quality future FA QB) will come."

My work here is now complete...

We may see four QB’s taken in the first 8 picks.  What are the realistic scenarios where Sewell is still on the board at 8?  If he is, I think you have to take him.  But what if Trey and Sewell are both still on the board at 8?  Teams don’t get to choose in this draft position often and when you do, you can’t afford to whiff.  Sewell looks like a high probability, long term solution at a position where we perennially have a dumpster fire.  

Trey may be a future franchise QB but at draft time, he is still developmental.  There is some level of risk.  You may whiff.

Choose Sewell.  

Let me try.  CMC’s injury wasn’t the disaster some feared.  Teddy’s inadequacies were exposed.  We moved up in draft order.  CMC’s injury saved another year of wear and extended his career.  We went cheap in signing Teddy Checkdown because we resigned CMC to a massive contract extension.  Draft Mac Jones.

Did I get it all?

21 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

In Carolina, we haven't needed injuries.

We've just started with a bad offensive line from the get-go.

Ouch!  Brutal but true...

9 hours ago, Pup McBarky said:

Not sure what interview performances have to do with character, tbh. Cam did some really bad interviews but he's a person of high character. Some people just aren't very comfortable in front of the camera or talking to people. One fairly successful NFL coach comes to mind. Lives in New England.

Perhaps not character but businesses do look for emotional intelligence, the ability to communicate effectively, poise under duress, etc., all things that can be revealed when watching a prospective employee speaking publicly.  They are valid 'tells' and part of the overall evaluation process.  Will not make up for a limp arm or lousy wonderlic test.

4 hours ago, 4Corners said:

Weird I thought 3.2 million would be able to buy ALL of Steele Creek. 

Apparently, you've never driven through the Sanctuary...

5 hours ago, ladypanther said:

I suggest you pop an aspirin in he middle of that.

Sweet.  The all purpose additional ingredient that covers both hangover and angina.

4 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

A hired gun who takes contracts...

Would you mind if I sent you the names, addresses and pictures of a few people I'm having disagreements with?

Girlfriends or ex-wives?

13 minutes ago, Zod said:

This year our beloved Huddle turns 18. 

 

It is only a matter of time until it opens its its OnlyFans site to sell its body. 

No matter what, she will always be Daddys' little girl...

2 hours ago, Carl Spackler said:

 

Shed some light on the subject, @Zod

A snack food for males with low T?

2 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

The article includes similar feedback from players.

There was chatter out of the Senior Bowl about Rhule yelling at his coaches just as much as he did the players. Sounds like that was legit.

 

Imagine that.  A coach that actually coaches, pushing players and coaching staff to strive for better.  What a novel concept.  I like this much more than coaches standing stoically on the side lines, looking constipated.

1 hour ago, Eric4280 said:

I do not want black or white Teddy Bridgewater. From oatmeal to white oatmeal. THIS move does literally nothing.

You must be thinking of Cream of Wheat...

1 hour ago, LegioX said:

All of this could of been avoided if we lost to WFT.

Would you and all the others still flogging this dead horse please let it go?  It’s only been mentioned 1 million times now.  Repeating this over and over won’t change the outcome.  

1 hour ago, kungfoodude said:

He is actually less talented than Teddy, IMO. 

From my perspective, the problem with Teddy Checkdown wasn’t his arm but his head.  I don’t think I’ve seen anyone make the argument that he couldn’t throw down field, just that he always went ‘safe’.  If true, than any draft candidate that has any ‘adequate’ arm but with leaderships traits and coachable may be serviceable to get us many years of playoffs, a la Jake.

Just my opinion.  YMMV.

Cmac

First alternates:  Chinn, Burns, Moton, Moore

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I hate to tell ya, but if you're not pushing the legal boundaries you're going to be losing to the people who do.

True but do bullet point three the wrong way and you could be facing very expensive litigation.   Even if you win, it could be costly in dollars to defend and business reputation.  YMMV.

Interviewing employees of your competitor is a long standing practice and an invaluable tool for collecting intelligence.  You do it whenever you can, subject to certain ethical considerations, such as...

Do you actually have an opening you are trying to fill?

Interview separated employees only or those still employed?

Do you induce the disclosure of protected information through the possibility of a job offer?

Your moral compass will determine how you answer the above questions but be careful, if you are too aggressive, you can step over the line into questionable legality.  

Thank you, Dwayne

I see our new GM is dressed in Bill Belichick casual...