Mr. Scot

Video from that same source... And to be clear, Lombardo isn't the only one saying stuff like this. I've seen a couple of different sources characterize Lance as being "a year away from being a year away" or similar descriptions. He has the physical tools perhaps, but it's really starting to sound like this gamble isn't going to pay off. And given what they've invested, that's going to be an awful lot of egg on their faces if it doesn't

From what I've read, Twitter guy is wrong. Both Shanahan and Lynch were settled on taking Lance. Right now though they might be...a little less settled on that decision.

Based on what we've seen and heard this offseason, I don't think Fitterer's fate is tied to Rhule at all.

A little addendum to the Trey Lance discussion...

If Rhule goes, anybody that came with him from Baylor/Temple needs to go with him.

Right in that if the NFL could find a way to make rookies receiving their equipment into a prime time event, they would.

I'd be partial to 17 myself (for nostalgia reasons and the fact that I've seen comparisons between him and Delhomme).

He didn't turn down the interview though. He does want to be a GM at some point. Ideal scenario would see him be Fitterer's heir apparent...

No mention of Dan Morgan being included...at least not yet. Doesn't sound like the full list of candidates is out yet though. With all due respect to Dan, I hope he isn't part of the process.

Eeehhh, not really... There are dozens of players who don't get taken in the rounds where teams had them graded on an annual basis just due to how the boards fall. Basically, it's possible to think someone is worthy of a first-round pick but not take them there because you think someone else is a little better (i.e. Pickett). And of course there's also the factor of need...

Maybe I'm cynical but I can't help noticing it's only Griffin himself reporting this.

Still 6 on the team site (they'll update later). Ellis is right about this...

Uuuhhh...

No, he's not... But that's also one of those things that you might not wanna say out loud.

Would he still dislike us now that Richardson is gone?

Meanwhile in Tennessee... Gonna go check my popcorn supply

Speaking of numbers...

That may not be as hard to find as you think. But assuming the premise is true, I'd point out that you'd also have a hard time finding anyone who would say a bad thing about Marty Hurney. Would you want him back as GM? ("nice guy" doesn't necessarily equal "good at their job")

Well, that's kind of obvious But I would point out I'm far from alone in this opinion.

"Marty Hurney is the best evaluator of college talent in the league." ---also David Tepper

One final note from Breer's article... Breer closed this week's space with a sendoff for Kevin Colbert. It consisted of kind words from personnel guys all over the league acquainted with the long time Steelers GM. Here's what Scott Fitterer said: "He’s just a gentleman. He’s humble. He’s hard-working. He’s a scout at heart. He’s what I would think most GMs would aspire to be. He’s got just such a good presence about him. He’s so approachable. He’s a lot like Ted Thompson. Everybody respects him. You can’t find anyone to say a bad word about him. Just an unbelievable person. … The first time I met him, I think it was the Whistle Stop at the combine, like 20 years ago. I think he was with the Lions at the time. And I can say he’s the same guy now as he was 20 years ago, the first time I met with him. … He hasn’t changed a bit. Just an unbelievable person.

Which is kind of why a "flipside" sort of question applies... What happens if the seasoned NFL assistants come to understand they're serving under someone who's not as smart as they are?