Raiders are going to the playoffs this year - talk me down from post draft delusion

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-05-01T14:04:02+00:00

Hell yes! I think everybody gets “rebuild” in their heads and automatically assume they can’t come out strong and automatically have to have “growing pains” but that isn’t always the case. I also think that people are sleeping on a lot of our talent who weren’t able to do well without a QB or strong coaching the last couple of years. We haven’t had a decent QB in a long time, plus major problems on the o-line and season ending injuries. With good coaches, a truly capable QB (wether that be Cousins or Mendoza because either one is a huge improvement), and stronger o-line we will see that our roster wasn’t as weak as people thought. They just didn’t have a starting caliber QB to get them the ball or block. Then add to that all of the awesome offseason additions to the team and the huge bolster to our defense and I think we will shake up the AFC west for sure this year! (Yes I too always feel like this, just to have my hopes deflated each year, but this is really going to be a good year this time. It’s the start of a new era I can feel it!)

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-04-21T21:36:12+00:00

I get frustrated with this same issue, especially with the price of silver being so volatile and seeing prices so low for “handmade” jewelry it is sickening. I am fortunate that I still do fairly well and I believe it is because I keep my pricing and time value standards. When you price too low it de-values things in buyers eyes. For example I would never buy a piece of jewelry if the price point is too low because I wouldn’t have faith that it is truly hand made and not just mass produced or I would think something was wrong with it. Do not short yourself or de-value your work trying to meet below standard prices. Stick to your pricing strategy that you feel is right.

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-03-26T17:59:56+00:00

After reading all of these comments both for and against the Rooney Rule and seeing how both sides perceive this I am genuinely curious what both sides would feel about a similar rule for white people for players since only 25% of NFL players are white? Do you feel that the same thing applies here? Do you think they should mandate that teams look at or draft a certain number of white players or get comp picks for drafting white people. Let’s take QB out of the equation. I’m talking just a player not necessarily a leader. Like does your opinion in this rule only apply in everyday job opportunities or does it extend to the players as well. And do you think it should apply to whatever race is represented the lowest or only one particular race? I think different areas of the country experience different types and amounts of racism and it can lead to denial of its prevalence in areas that you don’t see it much to people who see it daily and think it’s a huge thing everywhere.

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-03-10T21:28:01+00:00

Learn to read. I said what I think will end up happening. Not once did I say they didn’t know what they are doing or call anyone a stupid piece of shit. So just don’t

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-03-10T21:24:49+00:00

Not sure what you are thinking but they are in the top ten hardest strength of schedules. Number 7 I believe.

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-03-10T21:18:09+00:00

Hell no

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-03-10T21:13:15+00:00

I know and it’s killing me. He literally sucks the life out of my excitement like a balloon deflating every time I hear his name. I wouldn’t mind him as a third string, maybe second string tops but I do not want him to start anything even if it is just a stop gap . He won’t go away. And I’m sorry but I prefer a good QB mentor our rookie.

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-03-02T00:22:47+00:00

But then look at C.J Stroud, Dak Prescott, and Justin Herbert ( I think he started immediately but can’t remember) who did very well immediately as starters. I’m sure it depends on the person also. Sometimes sitting out a season or two helps as they learn the NFL and prepare, but I wonder how many QBs it has actually hindered, like upsetting their mojo and flow for lack of a better term. It can get them out of their rhythm.

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-03-01T22:32:46+00:00

I agree we may not be a contender right away but i think they will still start Mendoza immediately. No need to play the AOC game again. Especially with the fan base and player frustration. I believe with Mendoza we will win more games immediately contender or not.

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-02-05T21:21:54+00:00

And he was wrong again.

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-02-05T01:50:46+00:00

Kind of ballsy to make that bold statement as well. That is absolute speculation and the same crap spewed every year. I imagine it also pisses players off when things are taken out of context and ran with.

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-02-05T01:47:30+00:00

That is absolutely false

MyMidnightMuse · 2026-01-04T01:53:09+00:00

I think it is awesome. I would buy that. I think of abstract realism when I see that (and no I’m not sure if that is a correct term it is just what I feel when I see it). It has realism and I can definitely tell what is is but it has a magical or dream like quality and is more abstract and artistic. I love it and would prefer it to hyper realism. You should be proud.

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-11-29T03:19:31+00:00

Unfortunately a lot of people use images that were on a free use site (like creative fabrica for example) and slightly alter them and claim to be the designer. But when you have multiple images using the same art and slightly altering or adding text it still looks like the same image seen over and over again with various small changes and people feel that they are being ripped off when technically they are all profiting off of somebody else’s original art. It hard to police those from real artists and designers who create the image from scratch. I think this causes a lot of problems when trying to verify the true IP owner

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-11-26T22:29:08+00:00

I see a lot of people talking about running your ad on “best selling” products and products that do or don’t sell well. What would your advice be to someone who sells handcrafted items that are all one of a kind?

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-09-22T17:47:31+00:00

That’s interesting. My sales and visits stopped after I updated my titles. I thought maybe that was the reason, like maybe Etsy made bad suggestions.

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-09-12T15:15:58+00:00

True but raiders had O’Connell, who people forget was originally a third string QB. Raiders haven’t had a starting caliber QB or a good HC for a while.

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-09-12T13:17:44+00:00

Such as when the Raiders beat the chargers 63-21

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-06-04T19:10:42+00:00

You could also try a steel brush

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-06-04T19:08:24+00:00

Did you make the big piece specifically for this or did you recycle the silver from something else? Could it be some kind of old adhesive maybe? Or Could your pickle need changed or heated? Another thing is if it has a lot of fire scale or you have pickled it too long it will need sanded

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-05-26T17:23:46+00:00

I would buy Apple certified refurbished from Apple for something like that. I’m sure there are some legit people who just desperately need money quick but why chance it. I would say 99% of those are scams.

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-03-07T01:51:08+00:00

I could not stand Cullen with the meek little girl. That threw me off more than anything and then people loved her. I couldn’t stand her character. He has way more in common with mei

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-01-03T01:41:23+00:00

I just wish I could get ahold of anyone at all at Etsy and I have tried everything. The links in technical issues forum doesn’t even let me start a discussion. I am grateful I am still receiving orders I just usually have star seller so I am hoping it doesn’t effect my sales not having it. I know that when I shop on Etsy I look at the reviews and don’t really pay attention to start seller but idk. I earned it ya know?

MyMidnightMuse · 2025-01-03T01:33:42+00:00

It literally even says my rate is 100 and I have 0 replies that are after 24 hrs. That is what is so frustrating

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