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That is why I posted--I want to learn more about the game on the next level. I was getting upset (watching the game) and directed my anger towards Burns a few times. Last night, Blake tried to clear the zone and failed, leading to a Columbus goal. However, it was my (Naive) impression that Burns put Blake in a bad situation by mishandling the puck right before it--Again, trying to understand the nuances and not afraid to ask--thanks for the detailed response.

I lived in Baltimore (Annapolis, actually) for about 2 as a newspaper reporter. Even when I was not covering the games (and I only covered 1 as a fill in) I used my press pass to get in. I would sit in the press box at first, but it was too business like and I had to pretend to be working (free drinks and sandwiches though) but I found a counter culture of fans who used to sit in the right field bleachers behind the visiting bullpen. Eddie and Cal were playing--I think Billy too for a bit. The reason we sat there was the visiting players in the bullpen would nearly always engage with us--they would hand us $$ or an autographed ball and have us buy them beer or hotdogs--sometimes we'd just pay. We had to be very discrete, so we'd wrap the beer in towels they'd hand us. They would stand on a chair and reach up and grab it quickly. Mostly these were the pitchers who were not likely to play. We were usually engaged in small talk with them throughout the game--this was at the old Memorial Stadium---not the newer place. There was also a catcher with them and a coach who did not seem to ever mind (going from memory). Seattle and Chicago (Sox) were the best bullpens--the Yankees ignored us. But I can tell you that Cal was a LIVING LEGEND up there--everyone loved him. I think he grew up about 20 minutes North of Baltimore.

I love the person and think he is starting to give in to the retirement idea. I was just wondering if he is a liability. I will come back more--I LOVE the game of hockey but was never around it.

I am not a fan of drafting a NT in round 1. Your 3 Techs are your better athletes, in general, but there have been exceptions. A player that does fit the Evero mold for a NT is Walter Nolan of Ole Miss. He is a hair under 300 and is projected to be effective at both the three tech and NT positions. Some argue that playing him at NT is a waste of his talents, however, and a NT in round 1 is a reach, imo. He is projected to be drafted late first. Deone Walker out of Kentucky is a freakish athlete in that he can play every DL position and he is 6'6" and 345. A bit raw, he has the skill set Evero covets, assuming his size is not a deal breaker. He has a second-round grade. I have to think we try to sign a veteran or go with Shy again (hope not). Either way, the NT they may covet (considering all other needs) is Omarr Norman-Lott, a player who could drop to the early 4th round. He is effective from the 0, 1, or 3 tech positions. Has good first step quickness (4 sacks in 2024). Needs to work on technique like all others, can get washed. Smart player--high football IQ. Finally, I would draft Tyleik Williams of Ohio State in round 2 if he were to somehow fall that far. He is a great bull rusher and has freakish speed and power to play any DL position--from 0 to 5 tech. He needs to work on some things, as they all do, but few have the ceiling Williams has. I would interview him to see if he is a dawg and is willing to work hard to be the best because he has the tools to be great.

They are growing on me--they had some off white combos that I did not like--and there was a place to put the Rams' new unis as your favorite--and you could also like the throwbacks. Personally, I like the gold and blue with no white. The problem with that is this--the color of the helmet was darker than the jersey. The Giants had the same issue. The Cowboys have a grayish helmet and pants that have bluish tint to them....Why not match?

I have a question, and I don't read the Canes threads but I watch them on TV when I can. I was not raised with the game and I obviously never played, so I worry that my instincts are naive-- I noticed that a lot of goals are being scored when Brian Burns is in the game--he seems a bit careless with his passes, a bit passive. His shot from the blue line is not getting through like it did before--I realize this is probably the last year he will be here, but is he sucking as bad as it seems? The other day, when the Canes had the game in hand, he blindly lagged a puck behind his own net to no one. The other team (Dallas or Vegas--can't recall) got control and he seemed to panic. I just feel that he has lost a step (or two--he is 40) and mentally, he is not as focused. School me about Burns--

I used to go to Charlotte O's games--Cal Jr and Eddie were there for a brief stint--I recall seeing Eddie hit a grand slam in the first game of a double header, then get ejected arguing balls and strikes in the first inning of the second game. I was just a kid, and I thought that was the big leagues--turns out I was nearly right. I played college ball with K Dean Biasucci at Western--at one time he was the Colt's all time leading scorer. In fact, I dropped out for a year to make $$ and returned in the Spring of 87, and Dean was there-finishing his degree. We didn't really know anyone else, so we'd hang out a lot that semester. He told me that his first contract with the Colts was this (I don't think the NFL Players' Union allows this kind of contract any longer): He made a base salary of $65,000 and then they added $500 per extra point and $3000 per field goal. His second contract was much better....Bert Jones was my favorite Colt ever, but I really liked Mike Curtis in my earliest memories--probably because he leveled a fan who ran across the field during a game--but I loved his fire. Super Bowl V was my first memory, and that year, I got a Colt helmet for Christmas. I remained a Colt fan a year or two after the Panthers came to Carolina--but I have to be loyal to the local team. I think it is silly to root for Pittsburgh or Dallas when you live in Charlotte.

I like the Edge and DT/DE depth in the draft--I think it could hold out until early 3rd--I also like the S depth, and I think we can find one later than early 3rd. If we could walk away with 4 contributors, that would be great---

He was more interesting back in the 80s before everyone had the internet. He could throw out facts and data that we simply did not have at our fingertips. Now he is a bit obsolete, and his opinion (not a former coach, gm, or player) is more of a used car salesman pitch than data-driven analysis and prediction.

I like the fact that they narrowed the shoulder striping, but if we are going to wear uniforms with no silver, I don't think we should have silver helmets. I prefer all white with blue and black logos, but I could see the OLD logo on the black helmet because it has the white trim.

Surprised nobody has mentioned them.

There was a story about the original switch to red--at the time, the Bills had the Colts, Dolphins, and Jets in their conference--all had white helmets. Joe Ferguson could identify his receivers better---

I looked at a few sites that listed teams in order--one had the Panthers with the 4th best--I was surprised that Arizona was so low on the list of just about every team. I think the red, black, with a touch of yellow could be something you could work with--I understand keeping the helmet logo design on white, but I always thought it needed a stripe. They have yellow in the logo (beak) so I think they should bring that in more.

That was my team--Bert Jones. Classic.

I nearly put the Raiders as my #1. I also considered the Oilers' throwbacks--but those red Pats jerseys with white helmets -- awesome

The Broncos is a good example. I hated their helmets, but they could be modified, but the unis were on point. I would be OK if they kept the navy blue with orange instead of the royal blue--I never liked the old Jim Zorn Seahawks' unis that much, but the addition of Nickelodeon Green was a terrible decision, one they stuck with--some may like it, but not me.

For Reference, the Rams have a few:

Atlanta could solve their ugly problem with a return to the throwbacks:

They should go back to these. When they were losing, people mocked the "Errol Flynn" Buc on the side of the helmet--some said it made the team look gay because Errol Flynn was rumored to be--and that could have caused the brand switch--but this design with the flags avoids that issue.

Same page. I like the Chargers, hate the Commanders (but the hate for Atlanta's home jersey is growing on me--and I really think the Seahawks electric green is awful, but not their usual home--the Lions' all gray was bad), and love the old Patriots. Why they ever changed from that red with the UCLA stripes and that white helmet--I will never understand. I see the Kelly Greens in Philly as an option

In the spirit of the offseason before the all-star games, I think this will be interesting if not silly--try to be objective--forget the team, purely look at the HOME uniform design for the 2024 season. In the third category, consider throwback uniforms only. 1. Best looking HOME uniform in the NFL: 2. Ugliest home uniform in the NFL: 3. Best looking Throwback Uniform in the NFL: That is it. Just curious what Huddlers think. Add reasons/explanations if you want.

Tight End in the NFL is becoming one of the most complicated positions to play. I hate to judge anyone who has been in three systems in three years. Tremble might get paid, but the smart move is to let him shop himself and let him know that an offer is on the table.

our nickel...if we can keep Jackson, we'd be set. Bartholomew and Evans were decent with flashes of good in limited play at the end of the season. Might have what we need.

That would be a shocker (Yes, I went there), but OT is an area where you could reduce the payroll. Imagine trading Moton instead of extending him? Some will say, "but we need a DT and Edge and ..." and they would be right, but if you decrease the payroll, you can sign free agents. I doubt it happens and I would be scratching my head because picking a T would not be a pick that was void of other dominoes falling for it to make sense. .

Exactly. And there are some QBs that can be found in the fifth round or later--you just have to do your homework and get lucky. A QB like Ryan Fitzpatrick (7th round), for example--what a find he was--one of the best career backups (even though he was forced to start a lot) I could think of--maybe Gardner Minshew (6th round)--similar situation. Of course, Brady and Purdy are outliers--I could see a Dillon Gabriel fall into that fourth-fifth round area.