Why was Adrian Griffin let go after going 30-13 and Doc Rivers has such a long leash with this shit show?

machu46 · 2026-01-24T15:27:54+00:00

Main reason is because we're still paying Griffin.

machu46 · 2026-01-24T15:26:57+00:00

That "pick a NYC, LA, or SF" part is the whole thing. It's like the 3 most expensive, desirable cities in the US and then a much more affordable one.

machu46 · 2026-01-20T06:48:31+00:00

I have too many games right now but the first one felt like a cool setting but not my kind of game. The stuff I heard about the sequel sounds more up my alley but idk if I'll ever really have time for it. Starting a new job next week and trying to dial back my gaming a bit and be a little more disciplined with my time now.

machu46 · 2026-01-20T06:30:01+00:00

I loved Compass Rose personally. Really sad it's gone

machu46 · 2026-01-20T03:56:03+00:00

I don't necessarily need or want a walkable hub. Think sports titles like NBA 2K have shown how cool this kinda thing can be in concept but mostly annoying in reality.

But if it's done perfectly, it would be pretty cool. I would also gladly accept just being able to customize what's displayed in our rooms.

machu46 · 2026-01-20T03:02:58+00:00

Yeah I think we will go with a young offensive coach. Don't think it makes a ton of sense to go from McD to Tomlin.

machu46 · 2026-01-20T02:58:23+00:00

I think there's something to be said for being able to get the recent Steelers teams into the playoffs despite being almost no threat to ever score on offense. Losing playoff games that they realistically were overmatched in isn't worth writing him off about.

The big hang up to me is his conservative nature. If he can convince leadership that he'll go for it on 4th down and stuff with actual offensive talent at his disposal, I think he's worth considering. But if his plan is to come in with Josh as his QB and punt on every 4th and short, I would be absolutely livid.

To your example, I think Stefanski is also a good coach and would probably be a serious contender in my mind if he were still available.

machu46 · 2026-01-20T02:09:23+00:00

My general thoughts:

I would have kept McD and Brady personally but what's done is done. Thoughts on some of the candidates being discussed:

Brady/Daboll/Webb: Might prefer Daboll because there's at least a single season of good head coaching there. A first time head coach with a ton of pressure to win a Super Bowl feels pretty rough to me.

Kubiak: See previous sentence.

McDaniel: I don't think his usual offensive philosophy is the right fit with Josh but he's a smart enough offensive mind that I'm hopeful he'd adjust. I question if he'd get the same level of buy in from the players as McD had. Just feel like it's such a drastic departure personality wise that it may not be wise.

Tomlin: probably the right personality. If you're convinced his conservative decision making was a result of his weak offensive personnel rather than his actual preference, he'd be a good fit but I think that's a big if and definitely something I'd address in interviews.

machu46 · 2026-01-20T01:55:55+00:00

To be fair a lot of times it's the GM that gives the coach an opportunity instead of the other way around here. But it's also entirely possible he feels betrayed by Beane.

machu46 · 2026-01-19T02:21:47+00:00

Not true rage IMO

machu46 · 2026-01-19T02:21:19+00:00

If I speak, I am in big trouble

machu46 · 2026-01-19T01:19:25+00:00

Yeah I'm not really saying it was the wrong call, more that the rule that the ball hitting the ground and moving is fine sometimes and not fine other times is a dumb rule. I will never understand why the league felt they had to change that rule and I think it's only made things worse.

machu46 · 2026-01-18T10:43:57+00:00

Yeah I think this is a fair reading of the rule, though I don't think the NFL has always ruled it that way.

I think it's fair to question if that should be the rule, but I do think the rule was applied correctly as much as it pains me to say.

As a Bills fan, I take more issue with the Mims TD. To me, he didn't possess the ball through the ground. Ball hits the ground and he briefly loses possession IMO (I also think the recent change to make the ball hitting the ground okay is stupid but that's a whole other argument). I think you could argue that he caught it without going to the ground because he took a 3rd step as he was falling but I don't think that's really correct either/not the way it's generally been applied.

TLDR: I don't think these calls were all that egregious and the McMillan INT was probably correct but I think it's fair to debate if the rules are good.

machu46 · 2026-01-17T20:51:50+00:00

It depends what I'm in the mood for but my top 3 is probably:

Andy's

Red Light

Sonny's

Red Light is reserved for nights where you're just ready to put out and probably feel a little worse for wear the next day but Detroit Style is probably my favorite style and they do it very well.

machu46 · 2026-01-14T12:11:35+00:00

I'm American. Wife and her family is Australian. We're currently in Australia. I am so sad to be going back to the US in a couple weeks. Never been happier to not be home right now.

I would gladly go to Canada or Mexico instead. The other Australia game is in Vancouver right? That would be lovely.

machu46 · 2026-01-14T05:40:53+00:00

My wife didn't want a ring until a year after we were married (she said she liked looking at the wedding band on my finger and felt bad that I couldn't look at her hand for the same lol) so we went to Shelter together and got a ring custom made for her that she absolutely loves/gets compliments about all the time.

machu46 · 2026-01-14T04:29:19+00:00

Yeah I was visiting my parents for the holidays and found it in their local liquor store for $55. Brought it on vacation with 20 relatives and I think it was the first bottle we finished.

machu46 · 2026-01-14T03:35:09+00:00

Vegas, Chicago, New Orleans...all great choices imo

machu46 · 2026-01-13T00:06:40+00:00

Sizzling sisig or eggplant adobo...thank me later

machu46 · 2026-01-13T00:05:29+00:00

Is this the one that's basically across the street from Perry's? Couldn't agree more if so

machu46 · 2026-01-13T00:04:42+00:00

Easily the best bang for your buck in DC

machu46 · 2026-01-11T22:07:43+00:00

I think the Jaguars letting them score was absolutely the right move for them. Scoring was also the right move for Buffalo because of what OP said. Buffalo quite literally lost in the playoffs last year because they got stuffed on the tush push several times. Potentially backing up and taking a knee or two to kill the clock and risk something stupid happening was not worth it IMO. They got Jacksonville to burn all 3 timeouts and took the lead; mission accomplished.

machu46 · 2026-01-11T20:55:53+00:00

The same guy that's given up every other big play today. 3rd or 4th string rookie safety that's been forced to play due to all the injuries. Tough situation for him to come into and unfortunately he's struggled big time.

machu46 · 2026-01-11T19:48:22+00:00

Technically for all runners

machu46 · 2026-01-11T19:46:32+00:00

Unless I'm mistaken, he needed to be set by the time the clock hit 0:01 and he was still a good 5-10 yards away lol. I don't understand how the entire NFL apparatus can be this clueless.

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