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Putting an actual team in NYC makes a ton of sense. But I think if they did expand to 40 teams for some reason (hate this idea), then there would definitely be 2 European teams at the least. Maybe even have 4 of them to form a division and make the travel/bye week schedule easier. Thinking 2 in England (both in London or 1 in Wales). 1 in Germany. And I think Ireland would get the other as they hosted a college game a couple years ago. NYC/Brooklyn St Louis London 1 London 2 Germany Ireland San Diego Monterrey My anecdotal evidence is that the Irish would definitely support a team. I think you're right, make it a 4 division Europe division is the only way it makes sense. Maybe realign NFC/AFC even to make one of the conferences more East coast exclusive, which would include the Euro division.

Honestly I have a bigger problem with Marsh's jump kick celebration than the pathetic stare down. This is all so dumb.

Who stole from who? If it's a fugazi, does it matter who stole from whom?? Packers are 3-1 in the past 4 years coming out of the bye. I mean, you have to go all the way back to last season to find out how incorrect the statement was, but.... Um not according to pro football reference.

It's basically fact :dontknow:

Can you just eat some salary in the NHL? #TheCapIsntReal?

On the flip side unless you have a big 45 man active day issue it's cheaper not to IR them. Gonna have several inactives anyways. As long as you have the healthy bodies, save some money.

I don't think you can call it grifting. Nobody thinks it is anything more than an expensive souvenir that looks good framed on a wall that makes it not quite as weird to refer to the team as "we". I'm shocked (and pleased) that they didn't figure out a way to have NFTs involved somehow. Just because they're relatively upfront about it doesn't make it not a grift. It's basically soliciting donorations.

Who stole from who?

Just wait until All Star Vucevic picks it back up too.

I guess it makes sense since their top scorer lives in the mid range, but this surprised me still:

I meant to ask the other day...What were Daniels' issues at center? Was it aptitude, strength, movement, something else? I like the Jenkins at LG idea, but this swing tackle idea might be the higher upside play? If he comes in and shows competence, there's a 40 YO LT with G experience playing a 17 game schedule who may not mind shifting inside to close the season Apparently it was making line calls. Possibly related to youth/inexperience, but also apparently literally that he was to quiet.

I mean there's definitely something to be learned from paper, but yea a guy needs reps. I can make the case for a lot of different alignments. Unfortunately in a perfect world Peters would be sat, but he's been the best lineman and ya you wanna protect Fields pocket. So Mustipher is the weakest link, but that creates probably the most movement in alignment. I'm not too worried about L/R alignment between Borom and Jenkins. So I keep Borom at RT. If Peters stays at LT, and Mustipher out then Daniels or Whitehair has to move to C. Whitehair probably has had more success there and then you avoid two rookies next to each other. So: Peters-Jenkins-Whitehair-Daniels-Borom But I could make the case to move Daniels to C. I could also could make the case to get Jenkins in at RT if they think thats where he ultimately ends up. Or I say forget L/R alignment. If Borom looks good at RT don't mess with it. Stick with the (presumably original) plan of Jenkins at LT, but play him at G the rest of this year. Still gets work on the L/R muscle memory, just from the inside spot, then kicks out to T in 2022. And you prioritize stabilizing LG next to him in FA in 22. I'd probably do that line you suggest, putting Jenkins at LG. One thing to remember though is that Jason Peters played guard last year for the Eagles, I believe it was on the right side though. I do think Whitehair at C makes much more sense than Daniels, not only because he played the position better previously, but also because he's under contract for 2022 unlike Daniels. I've read Peters did not look good at G last year for whatever thag is worth. You could always just keep it real simple and just go a straight Peters for Jenkins swap so that you minimize shuffling. If you have a lot of confidence in Jenkins, maybe thats a valid approach. Certainly Peters has to be on the bottom of potential 2022 Bears.

I agree with the reasons of Fields' safety but if the Bears believe Jenkins is the LT of the future, and the season is lost I can see them pushing aside a 38 year old LT to give him reps. Edit: Of course on 2nd thought, even if the Bears are eliminated from the playoffs, this FO and coaching regime may be trying to win as many games as possible to keep their jobs and ultimately they may not care about working in a rookie LT When Peters was getting up to speed a couple former OL said they could understand platooning Peters and Borom to let Peters get his legs under him. Maybe pick a couple drives and let Jenkins get out there and otherwise keep Peters as the starter. At this point I'd be pleasantly surprised if Jenkins can manage to look good even in a limited sample this season considering many looked at this as a lost season for him. Yea a platoon isn't the worst idea I guess. If Jenkins handles it well then you keep him at LT and. Never worry about this Borom/Jenkins switching thing.

I think theres certain practice restrictions on practice if he's still on IR. Now he's a full participant in practice. Eta: this is from a 2020 memo, but I think this covers what a guy on IR can/can't do That makes sense. Why did they feel the need to include the team meetings part? I mean why would being on IR restrict you from that? Probably just a best practice to be as clear as possible and leave nothing up to interpretation.

I think theres certain practice restrictions on practice if he's still on IR. Now he's a full participant in practice. Eta: this is from a 2020 memo, but I think this covers what a guy on IR can/can't do

I mean there's definitely something to be learned from paper, but yea a guy needs reps. I can make the case for a lot of different alignments. Unfortunately in a perfect world Peters would be sat, but he's been the best lineman and ya you wanna protect Fields pocket. So Mustipher is the weakest link, but that creates probably the most movement in alignment. I'm not too worried about L/R alignment between Borom and Jenkins. So I keep Borom at RT. If Peters stays at LT, and Mustipher out then Daniels or Whitehair has to move to C. Whitehair probably has had more success there and then you avoid two rookies next to each other. So: Peters-Jenkins-Whitehair-Daniels-Borom But I could make the case to move Daniels to C. I could also could make the case to get Jenkins in at RT if they think thats where he ultimately ends up. Or I say forget L/R alignment. If Borom looks good at RT don't mess with it. Stick with the (presumably original) plan of Jenkins at LT, but play him at G the rest of this year. Still gets work on the L/R muscle memory, just from the inside spot, then kicks out to T in 2022. And you prioritize stabilizing LG next to him in FA in 22.

It's possible but Jenkins definitely seems to have the riskiest injury to come back from along with the longest layoff. A high ankle sprain should basically be healed when its healed, maybe just with some lingering soreness, but you tape up. Back has a much higher risk of reinjuring it seems.

I have a feeling they won't rush Jenkins back. If he's not active for this week, then you probably don't make his first week back a weird prep week with a Thanksgiving day game. Let him return on a more normal schedule with the Cardinal games. Maybe as a backup against the Cards and even Pack. Starts the last 4 then. Much easier opponents to start back into, and maybe he can get some 6th lineman action against Arizona/GB. That's assuming injuries elsewhere don't change the calculus.

Here's the fake optimism playoff push logic.

Yea, the 7th WC is gonna be pretty wide open, but with 2 of their 3 wins against the AFC, I'm gonna guess they'll be down thr possible tie breaker scenarios. ESPN playoff predictor engine should be up and running in a few weeks.

Love the 5 guard lineup closing it out.

Triple teamed, drop the trey. Heh heh heh Edit- just a two I guess

Naz Fenwick I was there too. Good game but damn it was cold. Fenwick QB was pretty good. They were really strong top to bottom. I think the QB is going to Ball State. And the Center Purdue. Naz QB I guess is just a Freshman. Has some limitations, but they went on a run when they switched to him mid-season. As always they have some D1 talent too, but just wasn't as strong depth wise as they have been in some years past. Fenwick looked bigger and just as athletic.

Who did you see play? Naz Fenwick

Standing by the taunting call. I went and checked out a HS football playoff game yesterday and saw at least two NFL-style taunting calls. No flags. The horror.