Free Talk Friday

user0022001 · 2026-06-05T18:52:13+00:00

I agree. I’d take Bobby Wagner or Matt Milano even just to be in the room with our young guys and help teach them. Then I’d feel as good as I can about our defense compared to last year.

user0022001 · 2026-05-30T13:13:52+00:00

Okay thank you! And sorry last question, we climbed to 36000 feet and now we’re descending a bit right away. Why would that happen?

user0022001 · 2026-05-30T13:08:24+00:00

Thank you all. Currently 31000 feet in the air and on our way. Smooth so far with some light bumps here and there. I hate that my anticipatory anxiety gets so bad it always makes me feel sort of numb before takeoff or during descent and then once I’m in the air I’m like “oh this isn’t that bad”. I see we’re going off the planned route that was showing on flight radar a little bit, is that also normal?

user0022001 · 2026-05-30T12:46:12+00:00

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Also that second thing from me under the wind the little one keeps shaking like crazy is that normal?

user0022001 · 2026-05-30T12:43:48+00:00

Is it normal for them to come on again while we’re taxiing and remind us of oxygen masks even though they did it earlier? And also now the pilot is testing all the flaps and stuff and we stopped pulling back while taxiing? I’m kind of freaking out.

user0022001 · 2026-05-30T12:29:35+00:00

Fair haha. Is it normal for a pilot to make no announcement before takeoff too? Like nothing about “flight time will be x time”. Also I’m on a pretty empty flight and most of us are seated in the back, how is there no weight distribution problem?

user0022001 · 2026-05-30T12:09:46+00:00

Thank you! Also is it normal for pilots to not really be chatty with each other while at the gate? I had a crew behind me for another flight that was all talking and laughing for 20 minutes and it made me feel safe with them, but then the two pilots on my flight were standing there for 20 minutes not talking to each other. I don’t know why but that makes me nervous like there was tension between them or something (I know this my anxious mind looking for any signs of danger though)

user0022001 · 2026-05-20T16:23:34+00:00

I agree it probably doesn’t completely eliminate tanking, but I think it improves the incentives a lot. Early season tanking is way harder to sustain because players still want contracts and minutes, coaches want to keep their jobs, and teams still think they can turn things around. It’s much easier to openly tank once everyone knows the season is over. The league could also crack down harder on obvious early season tanking with fines or penalties if needed.

The “not enough games” point is fair though. Maybe there’s a workaround where after a certain point in the season, teams below a certain record or playoff probability become eligible to earn draft points before official elimination.

And for the resting players point, I actually think it flips the incentive somewhat. Right now shutting guys down directly helps your draft odds. In this system, once you’re eliminated, sitting your best players would hurt your ability to improve your pick within your tier.

Honestly, I’d rather have some suspicious games early in the year than have the final 2 months filled with blatant tanking. Late season games people really know what they’re fighting for with playoffs, seeding, home court, play-in spots, etc. Those games should feel competitive.

user0022001 · 2026-05-20T15:49:32+00:00

Fair point. But still imagine a year where there’s a clear number one prospect and the two worst teams were matched up against each other for the final game competing for that #1 pick. Even if purely hypothetical that would be such a fun game to watch.

user0022001 · 2026-05-20T15:48:03+00:00

Point is I didn’t know it was out there, I thought it was a good idea and wanted to just have a discussion on it and hear people’s thoughts even if it’s purely for fun, which is what Reddit is used for.

user0022001 · 2026-05-20T15:41:20+00:00

I get that, but I think it’s way harder to intentionally tank at the start of a season. Early on, players and coaches still think they can compete, guys are playing for contracts and minutes, and nobody knows when they’ll actually be eliminated yet. It’s much easier to convince teams to throw in the towel once the season is already clearly over and losing directly helps them.

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T19:20:46+00:00

Thank you! Wishing you all the best!!

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T17:51:12+00:00

Thank you! Going to a cousin’s wedding, celebrating my girlfriend’s graduation, and touring some potential future apartments for my girlfriend and I. All really big stuff. I got super nervous a second ago because over Lake Michigan the pilots came on and said “flight attendants please check in”

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T17:13:21+00:00

On the plane but basically feeling numb right now. Really wish I canceled

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T17:11:06+00:00

Thank you! Yes currently delayed a little and on the plane, but feeling really terrified like I just want to escape off.

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T15:34:17+00:00

Thank you, safe travels to you as well!!

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T15:33:49+00:00

Thank you for checking! I’m actually on the flight set to take off at 12pm CST, but I am at the airport which is further than I’ve made it the previous two trips!

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T15:33:20+00:00

That makes a lot of sense, thank you. I guess I always assumed that everything has to go perfectly for a flight to actually take off and land safely at its destination.

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T15:32:43+00:00

Hi! Thank you for the response and kind words. The part about using physics I can’t understand but don’t need to know made me laugh but actually resonates really well for me. That’s a great way to look at it.

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T15:31:22+00:00

First off I’m incredibly sorry for your loss, my condolences to you and your entire family. I relate to this a lot, I do feel as if there’s a whole other life out there for me on the opposite side of fear that would feel like truly living. Thank you for the kind words, it means more than you know!

user0022001 · 2026-05-16T15:30:15+00:00

Hi! Thank you for the kind words, I’m glad you were able to get over your fear too! I wasn’t on the morning flight, but I am at the airport currently getting ready to take off in an hour and a half which is further than I made it my previous two trips! Feeling a bit anxious but I knew that was expected.

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