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17 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I was one of the first people to interview TD in a long form format after he was drafted. I think I still have the audio of that kicking around here somewhere. I'll try to dig it up this weekend.

Man that’d be cool if you can find it.  I’d love to give that a listen… please share if you do!  

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On 11/13/2024 at 8:40 AM, Jon Snow said:

I was 33 years old the day Jerry was awarded a franchise. Don't talk to me about old.

Damn, OG. You’re not old. You’re a seasoned vet. It now makes sense how you don’t get too high or too low when it comes to the team and their moves. I was either 4 or 5 at that time. I’m 35 now. 

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11 hours ago, AggieLean said:

Damn, OG. You’re not old. You’re a seasoned vet. It now makes sense how you don’t get too high or too low when it comes to the team and their moves. I was either 4 or 5 at that time. I’m 35 now. 

I've been here through it all my friend. So when I say I've seen how this turns out folks really should listen. But they won't. So I continue to be entertained by fair weather fans that talk down to me as if I don't know squat. That's fine. Their in for some painful reality checks.

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I suppose the one thing you learn being around this long is how all the arguing and bickering all end up sounding the same. Only the names change. For example, all the BY talk here is child's play compared to when Jake Delhomme was our QB. We even had a name for those defending Jake: Blind Delhomme Jock Sniffer (BDJS).

And of course the running joke that 3rd and long = draw play every single time.

And making fun of David Carr's gloves.

And the disdain for drafting Luke even though we already had linebackers at the time.

And swinging back on topic, how giving Thomas Davis Sr yet another shot after multiple injuries was a horrible idea. Give TD his due because he proved us all wrong.

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