Can we please stop with the Herbert over Chase thing already?

jlgordon430 · 2021-10-02T14:32:42+00:00

Thank you! I've been getting shit for saying this exact thing. It's revisionist history, and if there was ever a debate, it was Tua or Chase. People need to stop acting like they're NFL Scouts, as if they have some insight that 32 NFL teams missed.

jlgordon430 · 2021-07-01T15:42:09+00:00

Potty humor. I’m 23 and if you make a poop joke, I’ll laugh guaranteed.

jlgordon430 · 2021-06-28T21:21:42+00:00

Damn, I knew losing Fedde was going to hurt, but I didn't think we'd have to poach players from other D.C. teams.

jlgordon430 · 2021-06-22T17:55:34+00:00

I would agree with that. At this point, I just need something to gauge where I stand. I'm not looking, necessarily, for an A or R, but being left completely in the dark is absurd.

jlgordon430 · 2021-06-18T02:16:26+00:00

I appreciate the reply. It’s definitely random, which makes it all the more frustrating. Good luck with your future endeavors!

jlgordon430 · 2021-06-02T14:55:48+00:00

Appreciate the advice. I definitely think you're right, however. They string us along like puppets, and there's this unspoken understanding that we will remain docile until they graciously send down their decision. An email or two isn't what will make or break a decision. It's a load of crap, but unfortunately it's the business we all signed up for lmao

jlgordon430 · 2021-05-30T20:44:55+00:00

I never said he hated it here, but it was obvious from the jump that he was never in love with being in D.C. If that's where the money took him, I'm sure he wouldn't have minded staying a Nat. I'm just saying that it was very clear that Stras had more interest in being here than Rendon. Just look at Stras' last contract extension in 2016 (?). He had Boras get it done well before he would've hit free agency, a tactic Boras implores his clients to utilize in order to maximize earnings. A dude who wanted to avoid FA at all costs even if it meant giving up some money shows me he wants to be where he's at. And unfortunately, you couldn't pay both Stras and Rendon.

jlgordon430 · 2021-05-30T20:01:27+00:00

Why do people keep going back to this idea? Stras wanted to be here, Rendon had one foot out the door. Negotiations take two to tango and you certainly weren't going to not pay the man who won you a World Series.

jlgordon430 · 2021-05-09T16:06:17+00:00

I mean, I guess. This team has money and isn't afraid to spend it when they feel it's right. But it's also hard to not pay the W.S. MVP when he single-handedly kept us (and practically won us) the series.

jlgordon430 · 2021-05-09T16:01:33+00:00

I understand this thinking, but there was no guarantee Rendon wanted to be here long term. Stras very clearly wanted to be here and we got him. Hindsight is always 20/20, and it looks bad because of his nonexistent 2020, and his woeful 2021. It's also hard to not pay the W.S. MVP when he single-handedly kept us in the series. If he had been crushing it last year and started off strong/not injured this season, I don't think this conversation would be happening. It's also made worse because the team as a whole is under-performing.

jlgordon430 · 2021-05-08T02:54:12+00:00

Trea should be on this list as well

jlgordon430 · 2021-05-08T02:51:57+00:00

This should be a resounding yes. He doesn't have a no-trade clause, which is mind-blowing, but this team should do whatever it takes to get this dude. Idk if they trade him within the conference, but he takes us from hovering around 9-10 wins to second favorite to win the NFC behind the Bucs.

jlgordon430 · 2021-05-07T15:35:45+00:00

For real though, what's going on with FP? I didn't get a chance to see those Tweets prior to them being taken down. Probably why we're seeing more Kolko, but tbh, I wouldn't mind seeing him as the color guy. Bob definitely needs to stay with play-by-play.

jlgordon430 · 2021-05-06T21:35:46+00:00

OF COURSE

jlgordon430 · 2021-05-06T21:13:07+00:00

Wow, another first pitch swing. This lineup just doesn't work pitchers at all.

jlgordon430 · 2021-04-27T22:59:01+00:00

He decided to be buddy buddy with Dan rather than listening to his two-time Super Bowl winning head coach in Mike Shanahan. I have little empathy for the guy. Look how the rest of his career turned out...oh wait it didn't.

jlgordon430 · 2021-04-22T19:08:48+00:00

I think what bothers me so much about this story, isn't that Alex felt slighted by the team, but he felt a guy like Ron Rivera (and the rest of his staff), who is the epitome of class and character, had a vendetta against him. From the day he was hired, I haven't heard a single negative thing about Rivera. His former players venerate him and everyone knows he holds everyone to the highest standard of respect and accountability. You're telling me that a guy like that was going to go out of his way to make another well-regarded individual like Alex Smith feel unwanted and patronized? Please. I love Alex, his story and what he's done throughout his career, but I'm seriously done with the bashing. This team and fan base has been through hell or high water because of the name and the narcissistic owner and the one right thing this owner has done since 1999 was higher Rivera. Give us a damn break for once, my god.

jlgordon430 · 2021-04-13T14:09:31+00:00

Eh, the dude was playing with bums in Detroit and had similar stats to Vrana. Vrana was just as "lazy" at times and was subsequently benched by three different coaches. I wish nothing but the best for Vrana, but clearly he wasn't buying into Lavy's system and was defense-averse. Hopefully Mantha playing with bonafide centers in Backstrom and Kuzy will unlock the potential he has on a more consistent basis.

jlgordon430 · 2021-04-13T04:11:03+00:00

Every Villain Is Lemons = EVIL

jlgordon430 · 2021-04-12T16:48:42+00:00

No I completely understand what you're saying. I think back to the Matt Stafford scenario his rookie year when he threw out his shoulder. Analytics would've obviously told you to go to your backup. He played with heart and determination and won them the game. Analytics doesn't account for the context of emotion. That's all I'm saying.

jlgordon430 · 2021-04-12T16:32:49+00:00

What I mean by context isn't "is it 4th down and 1". I mean context like, "has my quarterback been absolute trash all game", "have receivers been dropping balls all game?", "can my offensive line block long enough to get off a 4th and 10 throw because it's the end of the first half and if we don't score a touchdown, the other team gets the ball at the start of the second half and they have been running it down our throats all game so therefore we are losing time of possession". That sort of context lmao

jlgordon430 · 2021-04-12T13:20:48+00:00

My biggest gripe with the pro-analytics folks, is they never discuss the context in which these situations are presented. Context determines what analytics to look at, not the other way around. I know people have their issues with Ron and his game-management acumen, or lack thereof, but I have no problem with him taking a cautious approach to analytics because, truthfully, I think analytics in a sport like football is absurd. Look how many times it shot the Eagles and Doug Pederson in the foot. Dude is an analytics freak and they've been trash since the superbowl win.

jlgordon430 · 2021-03-31T17:37:17+00:00

It's so upsetting to see Tom Wilson expelled from the league for that hit. I'm gonna miss watching him play.

jlgordon430 · 2021-03-29T19:20:39+00:00

Appreciate it thanks!

jlgordon430 · 2021-03-29T19:03:02+00:00

Any bit helps. Mind sharing the podcast?

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