EightyNine

I'm not really sure if thats completely true. Taking the BPA is much easier said than done. Everyone says it, but it takes some guts to stick to it. There is a lot of pressure to win now, so that probably leads to some people factoring in need more than others. Probably what separates good GMs from the not so good ones. Team's draft boards are listed vertically and horizontally, meaning players with similar grades are grouped together and listed horizontally. A good GM who sticks to his guns and truly believes in the BPA philosophy should only factor in need when picking between players with similar grades. Just like with any rule, there are probably a few exceptions. We probably wouldn't take a QB in the first round, but for the most part, a confident GM won't reach for need because he knows how to fill the gaps with cheap talent. THAT is what makes a good GM.

I don't see how your explanation proves that a trade would go against taking the BPA. Taking the BPA means that when you're on the clock, you are taking the highest rated player on your board, rather than taking someone who is rated lower because they fill an immediate need.

I don't know what type of credentials you have, but when people make comments like this, I can't help but think they are delusional about how much they think they know.

How?

We all judge people from time to time, even though I agree that we shouldn't, and I agree that what was done to him was terrible and the people that did it are even worse. I feel bad for the guy. But the only thing that stops a bully is to stand up to them. And I'm not sure if he was able to do that. Or at least be able to talk to the right people to make it stop. I'm sure it's a really difficult position to be in. I'm a little surprised that people are thinking its wrong just to question it. I'll try to be a little more mindful of what I post.

How much? If its close to an NFL salary, i would probably do it. But like I said, its not as important for me to be tough as it is for him to be. I honestly dont hate the signing because it is an upgrade over what we had.. That being said, I would prefer to have players that dont allow themselves to be a victim of bullying. I'm not trying to sound like an a-hole. I'm sure Martin is a good guy and I probably would respect him. You just have to question his mental toughness, because the situation he was in is not common among men or nfl players.

How much? If its close to an NFL salary, i would probably do it. But like I said, its not as important for me to be tough as it is for him to be. I honestly dont hate the signing because it is an upgrade over what we had.. That being said, I would prefer to have players that dont allow themselves to be a victim of bullying. I'm not trying to sound like an a-hole. I'm sure Martin is a good guy and I probably would respect him. You just have to question his mental toughness, because the situation he was in is not common among men or nfl players.

I don't have to be that tough, because I'm not a professional football player.

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Someone else made a point that I think is great. Do you wonder what DeAngelo did when JR's son died? Does that have any impact on how you feel about this situation? Someone else also said that they were never expected to show up for the death of a friends family member. Funerals are for the people who had a connection with the person who died. I thought that was a great point, too.

I dont think it looked solid on paper. It was definitely an area of concern going into the season.

Has anything happened to Ray Rice since his incident? Or are they still waiting to see if he will be punished? Sorry if this has been discussed already.

I like him, but he's kind of small. Not sure if he qualifies as a "hogmollie"