Khyber53

People keep throwing money at the AI growth situation in hopes it will speed things up, get them to the finish line first. And it just doesn't completely work that way. Money helps, but there's a whole supply line issue and programming issue. The problem really is that we create too many business degrees and not enough degrees in the fields that actually make things work. It's ruining a lot of stuff. And yeah, it's going to be a while before anyone can upgrade their stuff. And if you're a gamer... maybe it's time to develop a love for retro systems.

This 100 percent. Really, it comes down to defense more than anything else. We have a bit of tape on NO's rookie QB now and that gives us something to work with. He was an unknown quotient the first time around and our defense still had not gelled the way it has now. And our offensive line has to be in push mode for most of this game. Road graders over turnstiles. The Saints know their season is over, if their defense is hit with body blows early and often in the game, then at halftime, many of their starters will be thinking of winter vacation plans and checking with their agents to see about free agent possibilities.

Really depends on how things go this weekend... There sure is a lot riding on us with the Saints this weekend. And on if the Falcons will fight to save their coach's job.

Blessings to him, whichever way it works out.

Okay, haven't read what came before. Doesn't matter. NO WE fuging DON"T HAVE TO GO AFTER SHEDUER fuging SANDERS!!!!!!! Leave him and his whole family where they are. Thank you.

Truth be told, I just like a 4-3 defense better and I'll just jump in with any chance to make that statement. Seemed like an opportune moment.

I think this whole team is better situated at a 4-3. He'd benefit, too.

He's definitely in my top 5. Maybe top 3.

Like I said, yup. Corbett is a good player but it's that consistency thing... oft injured at that spot doesn't help. He'd make a heck of a back-up and swing guard, but not at the current salary. Mayes either has the chops now or he is developing into it. We need to get him to the regular starting spot before he gets to that free agent period and suddenly becomes to expensive to throw bucks at without knowing his true potential. But yeah, Centers are way, way undervalued. And I understand it. Good teams keep their centers under contract for a decade, they rarely end up on the free agency market and get little fanfare when they do. It's just not sexy I guess. But like a MLB or a punter, if you don't have a good one, you're fugged either now or soon.

I pounded on that drum for a long time and saw some really good centers move off to teams that ended up competing for championships. But what do I know? Between Corbett and Mays we've probably got a good center. But really, we need to pick a lane there and stick with it. Consistency at the Center position is THE most valuable trait.

Select free agents as mid-price players with high leadership and locker room skills with great practice commitments. Grab your stars and role players in the draft and have them molded by the vets who make up the kind of team you are trying to be. With the right core of solid players, you can make a lot of progress farming up first and second round picks, getting five affordable years out of them and then moving on, either trading them away or grabbing compensatory picks when they leave. It's not flashy and doesn't make sense to the fantasy football crowd, but really, a team only needs one or two star quality players on it to make it big. Those two must be ones that are directly involved in every play, though, like a QB, DE, MLB or OT. That being said, if your team's star player is a WR, you've got a problem, because it's a crap ton of money on a guy who might figure heavily into one third of your offensive plays.

I think we'll move to the draft for pass rush guys, maybe even use our first on it. Edge rushers, especially free agents, are just too expensive. Better to grow your own.

I'm enjoying the new defense, especially in contrast to what Evero trotted out there last season. If he keeps this up, he's going to be getting some HC interviews, which I think was the reason that we retained him. And this year, he's earned those opportunities. Best of luck to him.

The thing is, he was a full grown man in college, but in the NFL they grow 'em bigger. Takes time to adjust and D-line is a lot harder than people think.

Honestly, in his second year, I spent a lot of time wondering if he was going to be the guy. That should always remind me that none of us are a finished product. I went from questioning his value then to where I am now in realizing that he is a franchise cornerstone that can completely set the tone for our entire defense. And folks, I believe he's feared by other teams. Especially after last Sunday. He's a monster out there. Thankfully, he's our monster. (I hate saying that because by all accounts, he's a wonderful fellow).