Mr. Scot

That makes it even worse.

Video here (courtesy of Ellis)

Would a marketing team come up with a new team slogan on their own? I have a hard time believing somebody in marketing one day just decided, "Hey, you know what? Let's come up with something to replace 'keep pounding'"

I don't know that I'd put the Patriots on that list anymore. For one, their drafts have been sh-t for years. They had to go on a crazy free agency blitz to make up for that last season and still ended up one and done in the playoffs. (losing in embarrassing fashion, I might add)

If you change it to "everything he touches having to do with football" it's a pretty true statement.

If it were created by the marketing team, then why haven't we seen it in... you know... marketing? Why is it that the first time we see it is in a video taken by a draft prospect? This plus it feels like I've heard Matt Rhule talk about "brand" before.

After years of waiting, we finally got to see Sam Mills get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Now on the heels of that, we're going to abandon the motto that's irrevocably tied to his legacy with this team? BULLSH-T!!!

I mean if you're looking for a more appropriate slogan for this version of the team, "start winning" works. If it's a slogan that's specifically meant for Matt Rhule or David Tepper though, I'd go with "kick rocks". (or something in a similar vein)

Maybe not. Still, given just how much he always threw himself into preparing, it wouldn't be terribly shocking to find out he was kind of burned out. Workaholics who get a taste of not being workaholics sometimes don't want to go back.

The video wasn't put out by the marketing team. It was taken by one of the prospects who came in for a pre-draft visit.

Please tell me they're not actually trying to replace "keep pounding" with this bullsh-t

It ain't goin' to a guy who didn't even like the workload of just being a pro scout. Kinda hoping Fitterer poaches his old pal Trent Kirchner from Seattle. Wouldn't mind stealing Brian Gaine or Lake Dawson from the Bills either.

No offense, but people will rightly ask if you can validate this.

Ah, gotcha.

Jansen wasn't drafted.

Fair point. The problem last year though was that nobody blew us away with an offer. And that was with Justin Fields and Mac Jones on the board. Will they up their offers for Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis?

Pretty sure we had these same discussions last year too but ended up sticking.

How hard is it to include the tweet?

I think Bill Tobin actually helped his career.

My theory has been that Fitterer wants to draft a quarterback but Rhule doesn't. A veteran QB is a more immediate benefit to him. But if Fitterer were able to talk Rhule into it, Pickett would make sense as Rhule's choice.

Passing on both Neal and Cross?

Interesting article... How close are Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis? “Talking to teams, Kenny Pickett and Malik Willis are neck and neck,” Pauline said. “The team that wants to start their rookie earlier are going to go with Pickett. The teams that are looking long range are going Willis. But they are right there. Neck and neck.” Cam Mellor adds this... Willis seemingly separated himself at the Combine. He was seen helping a homeless person outside a hotel in downtown Indianapolis. There was that video of him completing a throwing session in the hallways of the hotel. Then, he was impressive in all facets during interviews and on-field workouts. This all came after he wowed those in attendance at the 2022 Senior Bowl. But then there’s Pickett. Somehow quietly in the corner, Pickett measured his hands at the Combine. That may seem trivial to the uninitiated, but it was massively important that he did so. Yet, it wasn’t as critical as his on-field throws at the Senior Bowl and the Combine. So how’d the general public forget about Pickett? That’s a mystery to be solved for another day. Both Pickett and Willis have incredible work ethics and are born leaders. They each have had a special journey to the NFL through their collegiate careers. Willis, an Auburn transfer, found greener pastures at a different location. Pickett, a four-year starter, found glory in his final year of eligibility at Pittsburgh. They both have a terrific athletic profile and more than enough talent in their arms. The neck-and-neck nature of Willis and Pickett each receiving top quarterback grades from some NFL teams is a microcosm of just how close the top of this quarterback class is. It remains to be seen which of them comes off the board first. And as the saying goes, the rest will be history. We’re all just ready to watch it unfold.

Campen reportedly asked why he didn't.

It definitely does. I'd call him obsessive but who am I to talk?