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He was the first man out on the field today---was he feeling it?

LOVED this pick.

Hey, I am a half wit!! I think they might be just working on it in the event we are in a situation where we must have a return TD? I dunno, Moore/CMC sure hands and they won't muff it.

I think he is working on (among other things, possibly) is lifting his hands at the last second for the ball. Some WRs raise their hands too soon, losing a step in the process.

You went there.

Next season's needs list Left Tackle (maybe) Middle Linebacker (how about one that takes shots) Free Safety (or a moderately-priced one) Quarterback (even if Darnold is great, what is up with Grier?)

Conspiracy theory time!: Pride is a beast of an athlete that does not play with his back to the LOS well---he is a soft cushion CB--I just think he will end up at S eventually. I have not heard this anywhere, and a DB expert may call my comments preposterous or imbecilic, but gosh darn, I want to see some creativity at these need positions. Pride is a special teamer who will not see the field behind Horn, Jackson, Bouye, Melvin, and Taylor. Why the heck not?

One thing we know about the OL--somebody who is drawing a pretty decent check is going to sit or get cut. LT: What do we have, 6 people who could land the gig? (Moton, Christensen, Erving, Scott, Little, Daley) Darnold may have some trauma he is fighting through--more than his California surfer dude approach is letting on. TE is more important than we realize... I like our TEs right now--potentially speaking.

what have you heard about Moton?

I was trying to keep the letters the same, and that is what I was going for--sorta

Folks--you base your opinions on what news channel you decide to watch to make you feel victimized, smart, or justified. This is a football forum, so please do not bring your dumbassery in here.

any word on Bouye?

Conundrum is a large snare, if I am not mistaken, made popular by Barbarians in the Mink dynasty. I am pretty sure.

These guys are having tons of info thrown at them, they are trying to stay hydrated. Their legs feel like rubber and the heat makes it difficult to think. Day 1--you are pumped. Day 6? You are closer to a zombie. Trust me (based on college) they are counting the days...

Weren't those things he did during games and not practice?

Yes but in SC, she is legal.

People (me) shake their fists at your posts all the time.

Nothing left to say. I can add that I say "us" when fraternizing with my brethren at Walmart as we wait for the bakery markdowns to hit the shelf. People take pictures of us we are so cool.

As I read this, my brain became active with synaptic energy, propelling me to grab the keyboard and begin this post. 1. Versatile is great when shopping for backups, but I hate to agree with Zod, but you want a pure LT if you can find one. They are like QBs-many teams do not have them, many teams do not win Super Bowls. I hope Moton makes the switch, and I agree with the idea of moving him there and giving him the reps now--if that is what you are going to do. It sure makes so many other problems on the OL go away. Move Christensen to RT. What a perfect candidate for that spot--athletic, strong...just do it (C) panthers. 2. Many people believe what athletes say during interviews. I was on a FCS college team back before all this social media--they coach you and train you to deal with the media--so don't hold me to what I am saying. I was in competition with a guy I could not stand and he was better than me--and I was once asked about him. My answer? "He is great. I am learning a lot from him (he was a SR). He is a tremendous teammate..." He was a peckerhead. Coaches, Athletes learn to lie to a degree. Think "PR department material". If Moton says he wants to play LT, do not believe him. Does that matter? Not really. 3. Versatility on the Inside OL is more important, not only because you need someone who can flip to the other G spot or play C, but because they must know what the other spots do. For example, Elflein played C and G. He knows the calls, the schemes, when the C needs help, etc.

I thought Smith was awkward (as expected) at times. He said things that were cliche, and he failed to make a point. I think he started sentences without knowing where they were going. He will improve, and I love the candor, but this could be due to the fact that I expected to see some reps, and saw interviews and standing around-so I was a bit irritated.

I have confidence that Darnold and the OL will be fine. However, that is the key. About the OL--when have we ever had 5-6 options to play LT? Not one is established there, but I feel that one will rise. (Moton, Christensen, Irving, Daley, Scott, Little)

Not at all--you are one of the quality huddlers. Not crack at all, and this is a good point. Maybe crystal meth--but the pure stuff--not the bad quality stuff.

I could see this: Moore Anderson Marshall Shi Smith Moore (No guarantees for this guy) Bayless (they may move him to PS since he is eligible and keep Special teamer and slot Zylstra, but if not--if Bayless plays STs....sure) Zylstra (if Bayless to PS)

We'd have an Ohio State and a USC QB-what could possibly go wrong?