Mr. Scot

I'm paying more attention to Levis because of Thomas Brown and his connection to Liam Coen.

Some people's read and react mode is a lot better than others.

That's already his preference (stated numerous times). But is it Frank Reich's preference?

Gotcha, but why would it not be Levis?

Not when the team is reportedly "done with you", it isn't. All indications are at this point they're ready to call pretty much any bluff he plays. Throw in that his likely most amorous suitor is a team that's in the AFC and employs a coach he likes very much.

Yeah, Rodgers doesn't have the kind of leverage you think. Rodgers can't force the Packers to do something against their own best interests. Neither does he have the kind of goodwill with his team that Matt Stafford had. The fact that he's made a very public ass of himself over the last few years doesn't exactly help in the PR department either.

That's possible, but it's not reality right now.

The sad reality is that loads of people, including people who genuinely are old enough or smart enough to know better, trade valuable aspects of their life in exchange for for money. Sometimes it's your physical health, like doing something that breaks your body down...but it pays you well. Sometimes it's your mental health, like working at a job you despise so much that the stress hurts you physically...but it pays you well. Sometimes it's other things like pride, dignity, privacy, family and pretty much always time... but it's okay because it pays you well. Or at least it's okay until you come to a point of realizing that maybe it wasn't really worth it. That's just the world

The one consistent observation that I have with Carr is that I think if they're given a chance to talk, he and Frank Reich would probably really hit it off. It'd be a stretch to say that means he'll wind up here as there are loads of other factors to consider, but hey...

It's probably a stretch, just a common sports metaphor. That said, I don't know basketball so I can't say I get this one.

Honestly what I found shocking was that anyone was willing to buy into the rumor that they were gonna trade him.

Nope. They don't have to trade him at all, and per reports that option is on the table. Now you could suggest that a ridiculous offer might change their mind, but we're not making that kind of offer...nor should we.

Didn't think about it at the time but looking back at it, Ron did seem a little...off. He's struggled with his health in recent years. That could be affecting him

From the article... The sudden notion that Lamar Jackson doesn’t want a fully-guaranteed contract directly disputes the content of an important interview that NFL Players Association DeMaurice Smith recently had with The Pivot podcast. The entire premise of the conversation regarding guaranteed contracts was that the NFLPA is helping Lamar Jackson get a fully-guaranteed contract that will “bookend” (as Smith said it) the Watson deal, and in turn lay the foundation for other quarterbacks to secure fully-guaranteed deals, too. There are three possible explanations for the recent report. One, the information provided to Smith is incorrect. Two, Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed contract, but is claiming otherwise for P.R. reasons. Three, Jackson has changed his mind about wanting a fully-guaranteed contract. If the last point is the truth, then maybe he and the Ravens will work out a long-term deal before March 7, the deadline for applying the franchise tag. If not, and if the Ravens choose to use the non-exclusive tag, maybe another team will sign him to an offer sheet that isn’t fully guaranteed — and maybe the Ravens will match it. Regardless, it’s important to note that this claim Jackson never wanted a fully-guaranteed contract cuts against everything that everyone was led to believe for months, up to and including the things that the head of the union publicly said, just last month. ... Pretty sure it's option two. Stephen A is serving as a willing mouthpiece for Jackson's people to basically try and negotiate through the press.

Yeah...not happening. The Packers aren't trading him in the NFC.

This is largely wrapped up except for the final staff announcement. My guess is if there are any additional assistants added, we may not hear till then. (last time I said something like that, we hired two coaches the next day, soooo...)

Possible, but salary cap space can be created if needed. Can't create draft picks, of course. Those just have to be used wisely.

Oddly enough, our previously resident fan of The Appaloosa Way was cheering for Bezos to buy the Panthers before Tepper did.

A fan of Lamar Jackson probably shouldn't be using the playoffs as a criteria for judging quarterbacks Also, teams win, teams lose. Acting like QBs can be judged by a win-loss record is a clear sign you don't have a clue what you're talking about.

From earlier... 7 billion?

From Ben Standig in The Athletic From the article... Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is not allowed to bid for the Washington Commanders, the team’s banker, Bank of America, has told the billionaire, a person briefed on the sale process confirmed to The Athletic. The person added that Bezos being barred from bidding has been a reality for months. Bezos owns the Washington Post, which published a series of stories documenting a culture of sexual harassment at the team that ultimately helped build the pressure to sell. But beyond that, team owner Daniel Snyder has long felt, those close to him have said over the years, that the newspaper has endeavored to oust him from the NFL. "It’s a free country, he can sell to whomever he wants,” the person briefed on the sale process said. Bezos, because he is barred from bidding, has not had access to the team’s finances. Florio reported earlier today there are hints the team might not be sold at all, but if it is, it won't be to Bezos.

I did. Fitterer ran the search along with Morgan and Samir Suleiman. Tepper and his wife sat in and later added Kristi Coleman. After the interviews were all done, they asked everyone to vote. Tepper abstained so as not to influence anyone's choice. The expectation was that they'd discuss and perhaps debate the final options. When everybody voted for Reich, that became moot.

Oh, there's still plenty to discuss. That's my honest opinion though. And frankly, after fifteen years of Hurney and three years of Rhule, I'm extremely happy to even be able to say that.