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  1. UK
    No. But I would like to see some emphasis w/amateur scouting from the GM. It's why I like Highsmith from GBP. I assumed Pace would come in and do some patchwork for two years and maybe sneak a 10-6 team as I thought that would be his and Fox's strengths. Instead, Pace has been bad both in FA and the draft so far, leading them to a likely complete rebuild (which is rare in the NFL). If Pace and Fox failed at what I thought their strength was, I can't trust with building thru the draft.
  2. UK
    My issue is that I want a direction with this team. You rebuild with a guy that scouted pro players, you have a coach that is known as a veteran old school type. You lose your three best offensive weapons in two off-seasons and replace them with Langford, White, and Miller. They go 3-13 and get a top 5 pick and you want Pace with that decision. Next year, when Cutler is gone, they'll likely be the worst team. In two off-seasons, the only position that has improved has been the middle lbs of 3-4 defense. O-line-regressed. Secondary regressed. Still no pass rush. I already mentioned WR, RB, and TE. For this type of rebuild, I don't have confidence. They seem the type to do well stop-gap veteran FAs but Pace has been bad at that too.
  3. UK
    No. I don't think so. Hatley inherited Wanny, Angelo inherited Jauron, Emery inherited Lovie. This is the 1st time since 92', the GM picked the coach at the start. That's a flawed system to me. Not even the Browns have that odd track record. I just mean that I think most coaches, especially ones who've had any degree of success, have lots of say in personnel (moreso than other sports) and often have more say than their supposed superiors. And they should have a significant say but ultimately the GM should find a coach that fits his mold rather than the other way. I think in most cases this is true where the GM is higher especially with the successful GMs (Elway, Schneider, Newsome, etc)
  4. UK
    To me, the balance of power between the GM and HC has always been flawed. Too many circumstances (including now) where the coach has more power than the GM. isn't that just the status quo in the NFL? No. I don't think so. Hatley inherited Wanny, Angelo inherited Jauron, Emery inherited Lovie. This is the 1st time since 92', the GM picked the coach at the start. That's a flawed system to me. Not even the Browns have that odd track record.
  5. UK
    No, I don't really think it was bad luck. And I don't really agree that the problem is a lack of organization philosophy. It seems fairly obvious they were going for a younger, faster defense and counting on a solid run game with the occasional deep threat, a standard play not to lose mentality. the problem is talent at key positions. The offensive tackles suck, the defense cannot rush the passer. Pace, whose history is in scouting guys already in the NFL, has not been a good drafter, and frankly I have no reason to believe he was capable of making a better hire than Fox. He looked for stability. To me, the balance of power between the GM and HC has always been flawed. Too many circumstances (including now) where the coach has more power than the GM.
  6. UK
    Anyone think it was bad luck for Pace to have Fox fall in his lap? He built this roster around the HC who probably was not his 1st pick but couldn't pass up the chance to get him. At this point, I'm for blowing it up again and developing an organizational philosophy followed by everyone. This thing is too disjointed and that starts from above Pace.
  7. UK
    Come on folks, this is the potential experience of a lifetime. Truly a bargain. Call now while supplies last. Dane Cook must be at Zanies this weekend.
  8. UK
    http://eil.com/images/main/The+Quireboys+Hey+You+-+Gatefold+Picture+Sle+843.jpg
  9. UK
    Paging ZZthorn...
  10. UK
    Maddon is handling it properly. Once Strop comes back, I could get see him more reps given his time off. I would still like them to go about 75-80 pitches even with the 6 man rotation. I'm just scoreboard watching hoping STL and SF make the playoffs.
  11. UK
    I'd rather see the other split squad play.
  12. UK
    13 year contract with Adidas that began in 2012. Hahahahahahahhaah! That's...something. His contract was the follow up contract to Dwight Howard. Good run for Adidas.
  13. UK
    13 year contract with Adidas that began in 2012.
  14. UK
    I don't want them to get cheated of a celebration with a Giants win.
  15. UK
    That was his.
  16. UK
    Horrible call again.
  17. UK
    At least Thornburg has had a shitty change.
  18. UK
    There's a critical "to" missing.
  19. UK
    I like the idea of a rotation that consists of: Lester Hendricks Arrieta Lackey.
  20. UK
    Good to see there are fellow standers. If what is coming out doesn't look like shredded beef, either method should clean properly. However, when standing up you have spread cheeks apart to properly clean. I just never liked the concept of having to sit all the way back on the toilet & move my knees from the 11 and 1 position to 10 and 2 to reach down and get everything. I'm basically practicing how I would sit on a mechanical bull at that point. Private bathrooms are the bomb, have courtesy if there's only one stall and use the urinal. The only place I use stall only is Wrigley
  21. UK
    Yeah, this place is my sanctuary in all honesty. If it wasn't for you and this place I can't say that I'd really be that much into the Cubs anymore. 12 years away from the area. I could definitely see myself losing connection with the team, especially after losing WGN games and so forth. Never thought I'd be so upset by losing a fellow poster. Holding back tears because I'm in the office. But this sucks. I miss talking with Fred about places we've been more than the Cubs, his life on the road was always fascinating to me. Likewise, I don't post nearly as much as I did in the past but it's been a rough 6 years (dad passing, 2 miscarriages, 1 stillborn, currently my wife is 34 weeks pregnant) which is the main reason why I don't post as much as well as the Cubs sucking for 4 of the 6 years. As odd as it sounds, IMB and Bob Sanders have always made me laugh and it has helped greatly. Tim, (as creepy as my wife thinks this community is) thank you for everything you have done with NSBB. As previously mentioned, great move with renaming of the Game Thread forum.
  22. UK

    2016

    UK replied to Tim's topic in Fantasy Sports

    Announcing my resignation from the league effective tomorrow. Time constraints. Thank you.
  23. UK
    :lol: Man, the early 90s Cubs had some [expletive] free agent signings. HoJo, Danny Jackson, Kal Daniels, Dave Smith, George Bell (until he turned into Sosa), etc... Good lord, 90-97 Cubs were trash. Kal Daniels was brought in for another sad point in Cubs history as he was traded for Gary Scott aka the next Ron Santo. That trade allowed Leo Gomez and Steve Buechele to flourish at 3rd.
  24. UK
    http://www.tradingcarddb.com/Images/Cards/Baseball/466/466-211Bk.jpg
  25. UK
    Is that the equivalent to being the fastest C?
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