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Forum: FOOTBALL Today, 04:01 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,513
Posted By erock28
Maybe I'm just becoming the "old man yells at...

Maybe I'm just becoming the "old man yells at clouds" meme...while I understand where you're coming from an economics standpoint, it's crazy to me that 19-20 YO kids who will never go pro are getting...
Forum: FOOTBALL Today, 01:45 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,513
Posted By erock28
Carson Beck might be in his mid-30s by now (being...

Carson Beck might be in his mid-30s by now (being facetious), seems he's been in college forever. And made more in NIL from one season in Miami than he likely will in the NFL...if he even gets...
Forum: FOOTBALL Today, 12:51 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,513
Posted By erock28
Sadly the bolded is dead on. The NCAA, in my...

Sadly the bolded is dead on. The NCAA, in my opinion, botched the NIL/transfer portal options from the onset. It was as if NIL was Cameron's dads Ferrari at the end of Ferris Bueller's Day Off,...
Forum: FOOTBALL Today, 12:35 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,513
Posted By erock28
Agreed completely with this. But players can...

Agreed completely with this. But players can still follow their coach if the coach decides to take a different job. In the older (not so long ago days), that was commonplace. Player gets excited...
Forum: FOOTBALL Today, 12:30 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,513
Posted By erock28
I'm with you on all this. A cap, based off each...

I'm with you on all this. A cap, based off each sports revenue. Whatever that number is per sport we could arbitrarily pluck, but I'm sure wouldn't be difficult to determine. The average salary in...
Forum: FOOTBALL Today, 12:17 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,513
Posted By erock28
Then to this point, we absolutely should - as you...

Then to this point, we absolutely should - as you said - just stop calling this amateur/scholastic sports and it's 100% a professional league. College sports has always been a business, and until...
Forum: FOOTBALL Today, 11:07 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,513
Posted By erock28
Very fair statement, but the pendulum has swung...

Very fair statement, but the pendulum has swung too far in the opposite direction. I used to be opposed to players getting paid - that their free education was enough - but have grown to appreciate...
Forum: FOOTBALL Today, 10:53 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 1,513
Posted By erock28
NIL plus opening up transferring has combined to...

NIL plus opening up transferring has combined to destroy college sports. Back in the day, transferring was frowned upon. Wasn't easy to do and had to sit out a season. Now it's far easier to...
Forum: FOOTBALL Yesterday, 04:15 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,064
Posted By erock28
Which personality - his or of "Nine"? Ever...

Which personality - his or of "Nine"?

Ever since the "Nine" nonsense came out, he exposed himself. I don't think any of us general sports fans knew much about him because he flat out wasn't the...
Forum: FOOTBALL Yesterday, 03:56 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,064
Posted By erock28
A lot of people - A LOT - hated on Williams for...

A lot of people - A LOT - hated on Williams for his flamboyant/emotional personality. The crying on the sidelines, the painted fingernails, the rookie contract negotiations, the general cockiness. ...
Forum: FOOTBALL Yesterday, 11:29 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
Either way "Nine" (effin clown) gets another shot...

Either way "Nine" (effin clown) gets another shot in 2026. He's had SIX games. They might draft another QB in 2026 and hope to catch lightning in a bottle, but for them to pull the rug out of the...
Forum: FOOTBALL Yesterday, 11:21 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
Pretty accurate assessment of the two QB's IMO. ...

Pretty accurate assessment of the two QB's IMO. Efficiency is where Love has Williams beat thus far. Completion percentage, Y/A, and successful pass play percentage all comfortable leads for Love. ...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-25-2025, 12:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 856
Posted By erock28
Clarke is unhittable to many batters, but the...

Clarke is unhittable to many batters, but the strike zone is almost as unhittable for Clarke. Only at A+ at 22, the further he gets up the comp ladder the worse the walk rate is going to get. Not...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-25-2025, 11:32 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
His footwork and accuracy are atrocious. Start...

His footwork and accuracy are atrocious. Start with the footwork and hope the accuracy comes with it. Usually those aren't major problems when a player hits the NFL...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-25-2025, 11:31 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
Outsiders point of view, I said after the 2023...

Outsiders point of view, I said after the 2023 season the Vikings should have tore it down to the studs and done a complete rebuild. 2022 they had perhaps the luckiest season of any team in NFL...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-25-2025, 11:06 AM
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Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
The reality is though - that competent guy more...

The reality is though - that competent guy more than likely can get them into the playoff periphery at best. None of the FAs available can carry them to a 12 win season and make a deep playoff run,...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-25-2025, 10:40 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
Grid, we know you peek in here from time to time....

Grid, we know you peek in here from time to time. It's reached the point where you should re-enter the chat. Without having JPLarson in the mix, Asian is the only Bears fan. Come represent your...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-25-2025, 10:35 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
I mean, even Jamarcus Russell got 31 games. They...

I mean, even Jamarcus Russell got 31 games. They likely will try to fix him between now and Labor Day and hope he can become a competent starter in 2026. Still on a rookie deal and the 10th overall...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-25-2025, 10:17 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
As much as I hate the Vikings, I have a ton of...

As much as I hate the Vikings, I have a ton of respect for both KOC and Flores. Both very good coaches on their respective sides of the ball. That said, I was surprised at how badly GB beat up the...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-24-2025, 12:55 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,209
Posted By erock28
Popping by to give Garrett a shoutout...what a...

Popping by to give Garrett a shoutout...what a tear he's on. Last year, 3 players had more than 13 sacks all year. Garrett has 13 in his last 4 games. WOW.
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-24-2025, 12:51 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
It absolutely is, and the three contenders all...

It absolutely is, and the three contenders all finish with tough skeds. Each team has only one sub .500 opponent left. Can make legit pro/con lists for each team heading down the stretch. All...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-21-2025, 01:59 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,898
Posted By erock28
Shame he wasn't very durable. I mean he only got...

Shame he wasn't very durable. I mean he only got to 600 IP in a season once.








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Forum: BASKETBALL 11-21-2025, 12:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 991
Posted By erock28
Everything the WNBA has ever done has been...

Everything the WNBA has ever done has been short-sighted. It is hands down the worst and dumbest professional sports league ever to exist, and just can't stop trying to kill itself. Only the WNBA...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-20-2025, 12:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,401
Posted By erock28
I recall the climb many fringe guys have had -...

I recall the climb many fringe guys have had - Raines, Dawson, Gossage, etc. Just doesn't appeal to logic, which is 100% how I make decisions. Feelings can step aside, logic rules. I take a look...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-20-2025, 10:23 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,401
Posted By erock28
Santana absolutely deserved to be on the ballot...

Santana absolutely deserved to be on the ballot for more than a year. Hall of Fame? I could see it, could also see no. People clearly forgot how dominant he was for a 5 year stretch - check out...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-19-2025, 05:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,401
Posted By erock28
I'll be the first to admit I don't fawn over the...

I'll be the first to admit I don't fawn over the new generation stats, and would have to dig into all the variables of TZR...which I'm entirely too lazy to do. That said, WAR is accepted as a very...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-19-2025, 04:29 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,401
Posted By erock28
I'm well aware of the 10 max rule, and also the...

I'm well aware of the 10 max rule, and also the stacked years. The larger classes of late/PED guys falling off have certainly cleared a backlog. But 11 votes/1 shot compared to where Jones is today...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-19-2025, 04:17 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,401
Posted By erock28
Not to inject the steroid conversation in here -...

Not to inject the steroid conversation in here - pun intended - but if they elect that cheat Beltran while the roid boys rot on the sidelines, I'd be completely done with the current process. I've...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-19-2025, 04:10 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,401
Posted By erock28
Dewey is the biggest 70s-90s snub IMO, followed...

Dewey is the biggest 70s-90s snub IMO, followed by Whitaker. I don't think Jones or Edmonds belong in before him...but if they do get inducted Dewey better not be far behind.

I'd argue your...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-19-2025, 03:53 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,401
Posted By erock28
My whole point though was to say those two should...

My whole point though was to say those two should have been in lockstep as their careers were so similar. I'm not a huge Jones for the Hall guy, but I could understand his inclusion - it wouldn't be...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-19-2025, 03:51 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,401
Posted By erock28
I suppose I should have clarified his infidelity...

I suppose I should have clarified his infidelity came years after he was eligible for the Hall, i.e. already off the ballot. Fair enough to call me out for how I wrote it though :D
Forum: BASEBALL 11-19-2025, 01:58 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 2,401
Posted By erock28
I don't get the "Andruw Jones is a shoo-in"...

I don't get the "Andruw Jones is a shoo-in" group. Don't get me wrong, he wouldn't diminish the Hall (Harold Baines took care of that for all modern era unworthy players), but what are you seeing...
Forum: BASKETBALL 11-19-2025, 12:07 PM
Replies: 572
Views: 37,216
Posted By erock28
Got a hobby. Likely best parallel will be /399...

Got a hobby. Likely best parallel will be /399 and the auto will suck, but will be a fun box to open. Or maybe stick in the safe and hold if I can resist the urge lol
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-18-2025, 10:14 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
Well spoken my good man!

Well spoken my good man!
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-17-2025, 05:01 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
Overachieving? Yes. Played an easy schedule so...

Overachieving? Yes. Played an easy schedule so far? Yes. But it's still the NFL, wins aren't easy. Something to be said for going 7-1 since dropping the first two. New coach and a lot of new...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-12-2025, 02:12 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
I'd counter with they have far less holes than...

I'd counter with they have far less holes than most teams. Parsons was well worth giving up two firsts, as he helps cover up one of the holes (a true CB1) by forcing teams to get it out quickly. ...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-12-2025, 12:38 PM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
I wouldn't lump Gutey in with Lafleur. He's done...

I wouldn't lump Gutey in with Lafleur. He's done a pretty solid job building a roster IMO (outside of the first round, lol). I'd say their roster top to bottom is at worst top 8 in the league. And...
Forum: FOOTBALL 11-12-2025, 10:33 AM
Replies: 1,030
Views: 27,655
Posted By erock28
Sadly I'd have to agree with you. Goff - Caleb -...

Sadly I'd have to agree with you. Goff - Caleb - Love - McCarthy at the moment.

I don't necessarily think that Caleb is better than Love, the problem is the Packers have the worst coach in the...
Forum: BASEBALL 11-07-2025, 11:49 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,084
Posted By erock28
Nolan Gorman or Gorman Thomas? :confused:

Nolan Gorman or Gorman Thomas? :confused:
Forum: BASEBALL 11-07-2025, 11:42 AM
Replies: 419
Views: 7,955
Posted By erock28
Forget the weird plumber analogy - are you aware...

Forget the weird plumber analogy - are you aware that the cap in the other 3 major sports moves upward with revenue? Just like any business, if successful both the players/employees and the owners...
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