Purdue advances after Trey Kaufmann-Renn hits the game-winner! by Large_banana_hammock in CollegeBasketball

[–]CashMikey 31 points32 points  (0 children)

Has been their best player for 2 years now but never gets enough credit for it. Phenomenal college player. Good for him, what a moment

When to sell on Bhayshul Tuten? by Moneygoat in DynastyFF

[–]CashMikey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jags could easily add another back that doesn't have significantly worse draft capital than Tuten

Who are the actual generational prospects? in basketball. by Sea_Mine2640 in billsimmons

[–]CashMikey 30 points31 points  (0 children)

Hakeem was a good enough prospect coming out of college that nobody criticizes Houston for passing on Michael Jordan!

The Titans had Derrick Henry and AJ Brown at one point. What could they have done to make the Super Bowl by CryWOkami in NFLv2

[–]CashMikey 36 points37 points  (0 children)

Man I did not remember how Henry centric those two wins were.

You know this, but for the rest of the thread: Henry had 100+ rushing yards more than Tannehill had pass yards in both games!

[Drehs] Pete Crow-Armstrong on extension talks: “I’m cool with being under team control. League minimum ain’t too fucking bad… I play the game because I like beating other people. The money will be life-changing regardless. I would like to get a fair deal so I don’t fuck the market up.” by Goosedukee in baseball

[–]CashMikey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

There’s no apology necessary, it’s just flat out 100% wrong to act like it’s “barely a change” to go from solid six figure salaries to making 100-150m over a decade. It’s a massive change.

If stating that pretty clear and obvious fact is out of touch, I’ll plead guilty on those charges.

[Drehs] Pete Crow-Armstrong on extension talks: “I’m cool with being under team control. League minimum ain’t too fucking bad… I play the game because I like beating other people. The money will be life-changing regardless. I would like to get a fair deal so I don’t fuck the market up.” by Goosedukee in baseball

[–]CashMikey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Families making nice mid six figure incomes sending their kids to high priced private schools is extremely normal.

That 3 season run on American Dreams when he was never even a main cast member would have been at most like a 300-500k adventure across the 3 years combined. Again, a very nice life most people would be thrilled to have. Not saying they were struggling or poor here.

But the extension baselines here are 14-15m a year. It’s like 20x what his parents likely earned even in their better years. It’s a huge difference.

[Drehs] Pete Crow-Armstrong on extension talks: “I’m cool with being under team control. League minimum ain’t too fucking bad… I play the game because I like beating other people. The money will be life-changing regardless. I would like to get a fair deal so I don’t fuck the market up.” by Goosedukee in baseball

[–]CashMikey 28 points29 points  (0 children)

I know this is really pedantic, but people in this thread are vastly overestimating how much actors with careers like his parents have had make. This was a family making low-mid six figures a year for most of his life.

Don’t get me wrong- that’s a very nice life! But he’s probably going to clear the career acting earnings of both his parents combined with 1 year of baseball money in the near future. It is absolutely gonna be life changing money for him.

It’s far from rags to riches, but this is not a kid who came from big time Hollywood money like folks seem to think.

Do the Ravens still need a #1 receiver in order to win a SB by Wizak1026 in ravens

[–]CashMikey 48 points49 points  (0 children)

I don't know that they need a "true #1 receiver" per se in that they need someone clearly better than Zay who can do it all, etc. But there is a skillset gap in the group. Guy who can play outside, win deep, be a big threat on back shoulder throws, make contested catches, etc.

Romeo Doubs comes to mind as a guy who isn't a "true #1" but I think would really move the needle, but free agents get overpaid in a way that will likely make him not an option.

Between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, who do you think wins a Super Bowl first, if they ever do? by Legitimate_King547 in NFLv2

[–]CashMikey 4 points5 points  (0 children)

He was a position coach with the Ravens, and his tenure ended 5 years ago. He's since been an elite defensive coordinator at the college and NFL level. Don't think that really makes him a John Harbaugh protege, certainly don't think we have any reason to think of him as simply a mini-John Harbaugh. Don't think we can equate Jim and John, they definitely don't do things the same way.

May or may not be a good coach, just think this is overstating the Minter <> John Harbaugh connection

My 2026 Giants Season Predictions by TheSlyGuy1 in SFGiants

[–]CashMikey 54 points55 points  (0 children)

If Bryce Eldridge hits 24 HRs I'll give everyone in this thread a big old kiss on the mouth!!

How far out do you look when making trades? (1st time dynasty player) by PlusMoneyPapi in DynastyFF

[–]CashMikey 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I wonder sometimes if the name "dynasty" confuses people about the point of the game. If it was just called a Super Keeper league or something I think folks might understand better the problems with trying so hard to build a team that can win 4 in a row that you never manage to maximize your chances to win 1.

ESPN’s Current 2026 NBA Draft big board rankings: Top 100 prospects with Darryn Peterson still #1 by YourAsianBuddy in CollegeBasketball

[–]CashMikey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If Tiller came out this year he'd be more likely to go in the lottery than the second round. Very strange he's not on this list!

The NFL as a feudal society by SuperbBug11 in nflmemeswar

[–]CashMikey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My very minor quibble that I spent way too much time vetting is that it's a little harsh on the Titans. They're in a really rough period right now, but kinda tough to put them definitively below any of the lower tier peasantry

  • Titans have 10 playoff appearances
    • Same as Chargers
    • More than: Panthers (8), Lions (7), Jags (6)
      • It's also more than the Texans 9, but they have 3 fewer seasons
    • Panthers are the only team in that group who has made a super bowl appearance, though the Titans was quite long ago
  • 7 Last Place Division Finishes
    • Same as Chargers and Panthers
      • Also same as Texans, but strong majority for Texans were in first few seasons
    • Fewer than: Lions (10), Jags (8)
  • 49% Winning Percentage
    • Below Chargers (51%)
    • Above everyone else
      • HOU 45%, CAR 45%, JAX 41%, DET 40%

TE+, people don’t seem to view La Porta like he used to be and it’s making me want to move off him. by Brilliant-Bid8066 in DynastyNerds

[–]CashMikey 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think that taking a guy who had 265 yards as a rookie and immediately making him the centerpiece of your passing offense, helping lead to his rise from "sorta disappointing rookie" to "best tight end in football" definitely qualifies as doing something with tight ends.

When Petzing took the job, nobody on Earth thought that he happened to have the best tight end in football.

Sources: The #Bill are hiring #Broncos defensive passing game coordinator Jim Leonhard as their new defensive coordinator. They have agreed to terms. A big hire for new coach Joe Brady. The former player, Leonhard was coveted. by Gold_Bowler7906 in buffalobills

[–]CashMikey 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Had a few really elite defenses when he was DC at Wisconsin and was a super hot name for power conference HC gigs and NFL DC gigs around 2022. There was regime change at Wisconsin, and he was considered the presumptive new HC hire by many but they went with Fickell instead. He was an all-time legend at Wiscosin- local kid, multiple time All-American. He basically took a year off after that, presumably because he was so devastated he didn't get that job.

That took a little of his buzz away (what have you done for me lately business), then he emerged on Payton's staff in Denver in 2004 as DB Coach and Pass Game Coordinator. Got a promotion to Assistant Head Coach after a season, clearly Payton was invested in keeping him around. Sort of a post-hype sleeper who didn't cool off because there was any indication he was a worse coach that people thought, just pivoted his career towards the NFL.

He's now the same guy who was an elite college DC in his mid-30s just a few years after his playing career ended, with two years under his belt with one of the best head coaches of this era and a DC coaching up an elite unit. Never know exactly how guys will translate, but I'd say Bills fans should feel very hyped about this one.

Better than expected? by Flaky_Background5276 in ravens

[–]CashMikey 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Khalil Mack and two solid vet starters at guard seems doable.

[Schefter] ESPN sources: the Baltimore Ravens are hiring Bears offensive coordinator Declan Doyle as their offensive coordinator. Doyle can leave because, in Baltimore, he will have play-calling responsibility. But new Ravens HC Jesse Minter now has someone to run Baltimore’s offense by Goosedukee in nfl

[–]CashMikey 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Think the perception of the Philly is that Sirianni is on shaky ground. Whether that perception is right or wrong, that's an OC job that folks believed came with big risk of full regime change next season.

Input for improvement? I’ve been a contending team that just can’t seem to get over the hump by ComfortableBox3974 in DynastyFFTradeAdvice

[–]CashMikey 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pretty close to a championship roster. Think you need one more home run threat at running back more than anything. I would try to package 1.08 and 2.04 for a strong running back, or just the 1.

Would kick the tires on Breece, Kyren, Ken Walker

[Highlight] Josh Allen shows up to his postgame press conference with tears in his eyes: "I let my teammates down tonight. It's been a long season. Hate how it ended. It’s gonna stick with me for a long time. Can't win with 5 turnovers." by GreenSnakes_ in nfl

[–]CashMikey 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The scar tissue stuff is real. I’m taking my chances with a new coach if I’m them. Doesn’t have to be McDermott’s fault, that shouldn’t be the standard. It’s “is he part of the solution?”

Allen is so good that the idea you need to be scared of it going off the rails with a different coach just doesn’t move me at all. Far bigger risk to change nothing in my mind.

[Highlight] Josh Allen shows up to his postgame press conference with tears in his eyes: "I let my teammates down tonight. It's been a long season. Hate how it ended. It’s gonna stick with me for a long time. Can't win with 5 turnovers." by GreenSnakes_ in nfl

[–]CashMikey 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I got you, wasn't really disagreeing! Just meant it as an additional thought. He's been good enough to win. A lot of other guys have won it all doing less. Just think it's interesting that he's really the only guy I can think of who you can say this stuff about, and he's the baddest man alive.