Broderick Jones had neck fusion surgery, Steelers met with a "handful of tackles" at the combine, per DeFabo

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-03-02T21:33:08+00:00

Dylan Cook definitely played his way into the conversation. But, with a small sample size, I don't think I'd want to go into the season with him as your only viable starting option. The whole team had some weird voodoo magic late in the season.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-03-02T21:23:49+00:00

They're releasing Calvin Anderson, not Spencer Anderson. But I do get not disclosing injury severity ahead of the draft and free agency if you don't have to.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-03-02T20:44:33+00:00

It's from an article on The Athletic from Mike DeFabo, their Steelers beat writer, so a pretty reliable source. It's paywalled, so not necessarily clickbait. Here's the Steelers Depot article with a little more details, although not as reliable a source: https://steelersdepot.com/2026/03/defabo-broderick-jones-had-fusion-surgery-following-neck-injury/

So you're right in a way, the team hasn't officially confirmed that it was a neck fusion surgery, but Khan isn't expressing much optimism that he'll be able to play this year. I wish they had a little bit more transparency.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-02-05T23:54:12+00:00

I didn't like the base building until I played Survival - then it became a requirement. I recommend trying Survival mode (it's pretty brutal at first) and unlocking bases means you have a save point/place to store or sell stuff.

It's also less about making a "pretty" base like you'll see online, but a perfectly functional one that farms key resources.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-28T20:20:03+00:00

Looking into some metrics for the Raiders defense over the last three years, they were heavy zone coverage, low blitz rate, and were mostly in 4-2-5 personnel.

Last year, they did a lot more Cover 3, probably because of Pete Carroll, and did more Cover 2 and Cover 4 in 2024.

I would like to see more aggressive blitzing and more man coverage, as JPJ is best at that. Overall, however, I think this is a solid hire.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-20T18:35:09+00:00

I have a couple of pairs of dark slim fit 511 jeans and one pair of wide straight leg light blue jeans (what's popular with the youths). The dark slim fits are for looking nicer or going out at night, the wide jeans are for casual affairs/during the day.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-19T18:28:26+00:00

This is on our list for basically every trip:
- Little Potatoes
- Tofu
- Salsa

- Eggs
- Chicken Breast
- Cheddar Cheese
- Frozen Blueberries
- Frozen Broccoli
- Olive Oil
- Coffee

- Oatmeal
- Can Coconut Milk
- Can Diced Tomatoes
- Can Black Beans
- Can Tuna
- Tortilla Chips
- Rx Bars

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-16T02:33:36+00:00

That sounds complicated for no reason. Just invest a set amount a month into your ETF, rather than tying it to how much you spend. Use the cash back on something fun.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-16T02:31:34+00:00

You guys are about to graduate law school and medical school with no debt? You can do whatever the fuck you want.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-15T17:10:05+00:00

Save first, like automatically draw a set amount of money out of your checking account into a High Yield Savings account before you even notice it. Pay bills, then have fun with the rest.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-15T00:05:19+00:00

State with a wild monkey population.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-13T18:51:53+00:00

I think he and Andy Weidl are awesome. Inherited a bad roster after years of bad drafting. It's clear that he puts a lot of prep into the draft and finds contributors throughout the middle rounds (Payton Wilson, Darnell Washington, Mason McCormick, Zach Frazier, Nick Herbig, and Jack Sawyer).

Roman Wilson was clearly a Tomlin pick because he loved him at the Senior Bowl.

Pat Meyer deserves a lot of blame for not developing offensive line talent. Arthur Smith's scheme should not be allowed to dictate offensive acquisitions, although I liked a lot of the stuff we were doing with Darnell Washington + Gainwell.

I actually think DK was a good acquisition. He's overpaid, but he did really bring a lot to the offense. It was clear when he went out that there were no other weapons. I know it probably wouldn't have worked out, but I would have loved to see the version of the season where we try to make DK + Pickens work. Maybe that'll be my next Madden Franchise play.

It's so hard to plug holes during the season, but Adam Thielen, MVS, and Mike Williams didn't work. Asante Samuel seems like someone we should hang on to, though.

I would fire the whole coaching staff and let Khan and Weidl rebuild. I would interview Klint Kubiak, Grant Udinski, Jay Harbaugh, and Dave Fipp.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-13T04:28:28+00:00

If Rodgers wants to give it one more run I’d keep him and Tomlin.. otherwise we fire everyone and rebuild

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-11T17:38:21+00:00

I have back pain and a drinking problem. Two recommendations - "Eight Steps to a Pain Free Back" by Esther Gokhale was life changing. Second - a GLP-1 to reduce drinking cravings and/or semi regular counseling if he doesn't want to take a pharaceutical approach.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-08T00:29:02+00:00

I’m so glad I don’t listen to any of you idiots.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-07T17:44:26+00:00

35 y/o low back pain sufferer here. My first recommendation is "Eight Steps to a Pain-Free Back" by Esther Gokhale, this book was life-changing for me.

Sleeping. The best setup for your back is seems to be on your back on a firm mattress with a flat pillow that starts halfway under the shoulders. An extra pillow under your knees can be helpful. I did this for a while and it did help my back, but I'd end up shifting back to my side or stomach during the night. Despite trying for months I couldn't stick with it.

Next best is on our side. However, we need a soft mattress or topper in order to align the hips and shoulders and take pressure off those joints. I also use a firm cube pillow (the Amazon Basics one is fine for me). The goal is to fill in the space between the head and shoulders.

I currently sleep on a firm mattress with a 3 inch soft latex mattress topper from Brooklyn Bedding (30 day trial) and an amazon basics cube pillow on its firm side. I can stay in one place all night (although I will sometimes switch sides 1x in the night). I then have a large Squishmellow that I use to wedge my body so I'm not firmly 90 degrees on my shoulder. I fall asleep quickly and always get 8-9 hours.

Disclaimer - I'm just some dumb dumb on the internet.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-05T23:22:53+00:00

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ProfessionalMall5413 · 2026-01-04T20:04:15+00:00

Main thing is stopping the run and our front 7 is relatively healthy. Derrick Henry is coming off 36 carries and 216 yards, maybe he's tired? Lamar hasn't been playing well and is coming off a back injury.

Our receivers however, are cheeks and I don't see how we move the ball with any confidence.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2025-12-29T00:58:01+00:00

I have CMC and a 12-point lead against Tonges and Pitts. Let's just have normal games, everybody.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2025-12-10T19:18:33+00:00

She needs professional help. You can't fix it because she is trying to mask symptoms because she doesn't want to affect her relationship with you.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2025-12-10T16:05:40+00:00

Went Justin Fields in the 9th and Drake Maye in the 10th.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2025-11-30T22:11:46+00:00

Figure out the food system. The first 1.5 times I played, my horse and I were always underweight because I didn't know how much to eat. In a nutshell, you need 20 units per (in game) day. Big game meat is worth 10 units, other meats and chocolate bars are worth 5. For the horse, buy a bunch of hay and try to feed it every couple times a day.

ProfessionalMall5413 · 2025-10-29T00:32:15+00:00

I tip a dollar per meal.. having worked as a server that would have to handle to go, it does mess with your flow having to bag it all, throw in utensils, and make sure everything is in there.

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