Mr. Scot

Also...

On the flipside, despite being expected to pass, the proposal to ban the "tush push" play actually failed, reportedly due to some last minute politicking from the Eagles. Mind you, the results did come down to a razor thin margin... Would seem the Panthers voted to ban it.

UPDATE: Apparently didn't even make it to the vote...

Also...

Never been that big a fan of Cole Spencer honestly but he's steadily risen up the ranks ever since he got here.

His dad dealt with a fair number of injuries in camp or early season.

I'm not necessarily passionate about this particular change either way, but as mentioned, it's the NFL's tendency to overreact that bugs me.

Haven't seen news of a firing or anything. Could just be his contract ended.

Bu sometimes that "losing team" quiets the noise by winning their plyoff game. The NFL has an unfortunate habit of reacting to things that happen once in a while by making changes that affect thngs all the time. (like adjusting th rules anytime Tom Brady got hurt)

Yikes Wonder if the loss of Adam Peters is gonn have an effect on them.

Up for a vote by owners next week... An opinion from an old friend of ours... For or against, and why?

Were I a Bears fan, I might find that...ummm

Kinda figured. I'm just not quite sure what this mix of imagery is referencing Some of it does give off kind of a "Playboy" vibe, but the "Violation" tags and other stuff don't necessarily fit that. (unless you take your train of thought down some disturbing tracks)

Similar vibe...

Speaking of perplexing visuals, what in the literal hell?

Amusing notion

J Jonah Jameson chimes in...

The most common reason is, of course, the one referenced.

This might be a good time for a Jerry Richardson reference. ... Actually, no it wouldn't

Nicolas Cage is certainly fun to watch in "Nicolas Cage" roles (Face Off, The Rock, 8MM). Parts generally need to suit his particular persona or things can wind up looking kind of silly ('Not the bees! NOT THE BEEEES!!!") Having him play an actual historical figure... eeehhh, just seems like a bad idea, similar to having Dwayne Johnson star in a biopic about Martin Luther King

Anybody got a clue what this is supposed to mean?

I've never bought into the idea. There's just too much at stake, even for front office people. Jobs are lost, trust is lessened, lives are altered, reputations are damaged and more. Throw in that the average front office person isn't as young as the average player. They may not have ten years ahead of them to salvage their careers. Any given year could be their last. The only person not guaranteed to suffer some direct form of consequence from losing is the owner, and even there you still have problems (fan reaction, team reputation, revenue, etc). You've also got massive egos in play on that front so it can get personal. Mind you, I do accept that there are "fire sales" in order to build for the future, but even those have consequences. They don't exactly guarantee success either. Poorly run teams often just wind up in the same circumstance a few years down the road. Sorry gus, but my tinfoil hat just hasn't fit me for quite a while.

Have seen this sentiment expressed in a few different places...