We posed to be talking about Wild Card Weekend and we in here talking bout Lamar not practicin'...or playing.

Something stinks in Baltimore, fellas. Listen, the man isn't playing in a "lose and your season is over game"...but, he's also not even practicing, bro. He wants the Watson Deal and the Ravens have said, without saying, they simply are not giving him that. The Roquan the Chef signing makes the franchise tag almost a certainty...and Lamar ain't with that. He CLEARLY can't just be replaced with a dude who's mobile (and I REALLY like Huntley, so no diss) at the same time, he's missed 11 games in 2 seasons. I have a feeling this NFL off-season is going to rival the NBA for drama. Lamar, what happens with Miami/Tua, Brady out there, Carr out there, A-Aron done? But, for NOW....

on to the games, Gents

Saturday:

4:30 pm Eastern
Hawks @ Niners (can Geno shake up the world???)

8:15 pm Eastern
Chargers @ Jags (If Lifetime made a movie about football and at the end, there was a "win and advance" game, the two guys they cast as the quarterbacks would look like Herbert and Lawrence)

Sunday:

1:00 pm Eastern
Dolphins @ Bills (Tua out, obviously. Man, there are some decisions to be made on all sides, down there.)

4:30 pm Eastern
Giants @ Vikes (the one game this weekend, I honestly don't feel anything about)

8:15 pm Eastern
Ravens @ Bengals (Ravens can't really score more than like 12 points, so...)

Monday:

8:15 pm Eastern
Boys @ Bucs (If I went into a deep sleep right before the game and came out of it on Tuesday morning and you told me: Dak threw for 300 yards, we sacked Brady 4 times and won 39-12, OR...Dak threw 2 picks, Brady threw for 300, we had 95 yards in penalties and we lost 39-12...neither one would surprise me. I have no faith in this team, and haven't for a while. I absolutely want to see them do well, but they have given no reason for a fan to believe they will play consistently and can win a big game. I'm fine with it (not really))

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

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...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

they are exploring trade options (with Carr's consent) and he's tweeted out his Raiders goodbye.

https://twitter.com/derekcarrqb/status/1613560895011184641?s=20&t=z2XQjHDNVUvOfP3F4vdu8Q

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

there are quite a few teams in need of a QB. Jets come to mind immediately.

I think it's going to be a shock. The usual "bottom feeders" aren't going to be on the market.

Yes, I'm mad. Let's move on.

Jays | Cavs | Eagles | Sabres | Tarheels

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this some ESPN page 2 steez!!!

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

and I forget the team...but, there's a player named Raekwon...like, legit spelled just like that. I said to myself, yeah...his pops is absolutely my age and was rocking OB4CL at the same time I was.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

>and I forget the team...but, there's a player named
>Raekwon...like, legit spelled just like that. I said to
>myself, yeah...his pops is absolutely my age and was rocking
>OB4CL at the same time I was.

LOL! Yeah, that's not a name I think I ever heard before the Wu.

and I just looked him up and he was born in 1995...the same year OB4CL dropped. Hilarious!

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

>and I just looked him up and he was born in 1995...the same
>year OB4CL dropped. Hilarious!


Buckeye legend

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I wanna go to where the martyrs went
the brown figures on the walls of my apart-a-ment...

sport? the jalenverse is a real ass thing, and to a lesser extent, the raekwon verse out there, too.

i remember years ago teaching children's church and there was a lil boy in there name Raekwon and i thought to myself, "it begins...".


peace & blessings,

x.

www.twitter.com/poetx

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I'm an advocate for working smarter, not harder. If you just
focus on working hard you end up making someone else rich and
not having much to show for it. (c) mad

Slow start by Bucs (per routine), cowboys build double digit lead, Brady leads a furious comeback, aided by 1-2 turnovers (Dak INT or fumble).

From there, who knows.

My suspicion is Dak finally proves himself in a playoff game.

>Monday:
>
>8:15 pm Eastern
>Boys @ Bucs (If I went into a deep sleep right before the game
>and came out of it on Tuesday morning and you told me: Dak
>threw for 300 yards, we sacked Brady 4 times and won 39-12,
>OR...Dak threw 2 picks, Brady threw for 300, we had 95 yards
>in penalties and we lost 39-12...neither one would surprise
>me. I have no faith in this team, and haven't for a while. I
>absolutely want to see them do well, but they have given no
>reason for a fan to believe they will play consistently and
>can win a big game. I'm fine with it (not really))
>
>

when he was talking about Ja in an NBA post, once...I couldn't like Dak more if he was my own son...but, I'm mystified as to where his ball security has gone. He's just not a turnover guy and this year he has been. Pressing? Probably...but, fuck.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

look like they actually practiced this week. Like they actually have a plan to win the game.

Definitely don't like it being on Monday night. I wish the NFL would just stick to Saturday (yeah I know college) and Sunday every week. It won't make a difference overall for me since I work Monday and Tuesday but it just doesn't feel right to have a playoff game on a Monday.

I of course want the Cowboys to win. If they lose I think I prefer a blow out instead of a last second loss.

ridiculous

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"The world is before you and you need not take it or leave it as it was when you came in." - James Baldwin

*skatin' the rings of saturn*


..and miles to go before i sleep...

and apparently Lamar liked a tweet of him in a Dolphin's uniform? Hmmm...

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

Not sure it’s wise to trade away both first round picks and fork over a huge contract for an injury prone 27 year old, esp when our O line isn’t that great

I’d like to see us stay the course and keep building slowly

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I wanna go to where the martyrs went
the brown figures on the walls of my apart-a-ment...

At Pass blocking AND run blocking, so, they can protect Lamar when he drops back to throw, and combine his running talent w/ the RB talent already there and it makes for a formidable offense.

Lions are only really lacking a great QB and defense. Lions have money and draft capital for a big move, and a team like the Colts would take Goff off the Lions hands for a couple more picks as well.

I get the hesitancy, but the move makes sense.

His contract is fairly affordable. Goff is also still fairly young.

Why dump Goff now, give him one more year to see if he can keep take them to the playoffs.

The Lions need to use those picks to help with the defense.

but i think it's up in the air about if they'll keep Goff or try to make a move.

because of that o-line, he was one of the least sacked QBs in the league so, maybe? he definitely plays better when not hurried (duh).

maybe they try to make that push with some added defensive talent via the draft next year then make a QB move the year after.

no trying to trap you or anything. Who is the better thrower of the football, in your opinion? Goff or LJack. I ask because you mention a formidable offense and well, they DID have a formidable offense this year. I watched a good amount of Lions' games and I saw Goff throw some fucking DARTS, bro. I think Sun God and the other skill position guys would suffer.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

so yeah, maybe i'm wrong.

i guess i'm getting wow'd by a shiny object?

if that line can stay good aka keep him safe, and they can get the defense good? i suppose it's been proven you can win a ring w/ a "game manager" QB and think Goff IS a little more than a game manager (but not great/elite).

so, i could totally be wrong. i'm posting off gut reaction i suppose, or just the fact that Goff doesn't wow anyone at any one thing.

aside from defense, they could definitely use some upgrades at wide out.

if they get WR and defense upgrades (which they should via the draft)? they could be a contender very soon, even w/ Goff.

which is long winded way of going against my original comment, HAHA.

He is more in the very good QB category. Goff has proven that he can put up points and move this Lions offense, he has also proven he can get a team to a SB.

Goffs contract, while a lot of money, would be cheaper than what the Lions would have to pay LJack right today. Not to mention the picks the Lions would have to give up to get LJack.

I think roll with Goff for one more season to see if he can win the division or get you to the playoffs while adding young talent to the roster via the draft is the best bet.

But I don’t think Goff was really the problem this season with the Lions.

Goff is one to two steps below LJack in terms of a QB but Goff is a good QB that has proven he can make the throws and plays necessary for the Lions to score and win games.

Goff and Sun God have a nice thing going right now.

IMO, the Lions need to add pieces to the defense. GB is fading fast, Chicago is unknown, and the Vikes are inconsistent with Cousins. Beef up the defense and the Lions should be able to compete for the North with Goff for the next 5 years.

but....
https://stathead.com/football/pcm_finder.cgi?player_id2=JackLa00&player_id1=GoffJa00&sum=0&request=1&utm_campaign=2023_01_wdgt_player_comparison&utm_source=pfr&utm_medium=sr_xsite&utm_id=GoffJa00

I think what I was trying to say above, but did a poor job is this: The Lions have a lot on offense. They depend on Sun God routing DBs out of their minds and Goff putting the ball right on him. They got 2 really good RBs, that kid that stepped up in the TE spot after Hockensen got traded is super solid and will only get better, some ok to good receivers (Reynolds, Chark, Raymond) Jameson Williams was starting to come on after that terrible ACL tear in the Championship Game, a good offensive line led by an all-world tackle in Sewell...I just think that Goff is a better QB for THIS Lions team, than LJ would be and if I was Lions' fan I'd be excited for next season and would not want them to give up the farm to bring in Jackson. Make some upgrades at receiver and on defense and see what it do.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

I didn’t understand that Hockenson trade but I guess it got them some picks so we will see who they draft with that.

If I’m the Lions I wouldn’t trade all those picks and then give out a big contract just to get LJack when you have other needs and the QB position seems to be in a good place.

I think with defensive additions, Ben Johnson coming back, he leads them to a Division title in this season or next.

He’s already more of a leader and accountable than Matty IceCream ever was. Stafford got a Gruden ring that shoulda been Goffs.

http://i.imgur.com/vPqCzVU.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/vPqCzVU.jpg

And yes, I too very much smell a rat in this whole Lamar thing. Maybe he’s just hurt!? But I don’t wanna believe it.

>We posed to be talking about Wild Card Weekend and we in here
>talking bout Lamar not practicin'...or playing.
>
>Something stinks in Baltimore, fellas. Listen, the man isn't
>playing in a "lose and your season is over game"...but, he's
>also not even practicing, bro. He wants the Watson Deal and
>the Ravens have said, without saying, they simply are not
>giving him that. The Roquan the Chef signing makes the
>franchise tag almost a certainty...and Lamar ain't with that.
>He CLEARLY can't just be replaced with a dude who's mobile
>(and I REALLY like Huntley, so no diss) at the same time, he's
>missed 11 games in 2 seasons. I have a feeling this NFL
>off-season is going to rival the NBA for drama. Lamar, what
>happens with Miami/Tua, Brady out there, Carr out there,
>A-Aron done? But, for NOW....
>
>on to the games, Gents
>
>Saturday:
>
>4:30 pm Eastern
>Hawks @ Niners (can Geno shake up the world???)
>
>8:15 pm Eastern
>Chargers @ Jags (If Lifetime made a movie about football and
>at the end, there was a "win and advance" game, the two guys
>they cast as the quarterbacks would look like Herbert and
>Lawrence)
>
>Sunday:
>
>1:00 pm Eastern
>Dolphins @ Bills (Tua out, obviously. Man, there are some
>decisions to be made on all sides, down there.)
>
>4:30 pm Eastern
>Giants @ Vikes (the one game this weekend, I honestly don't
>feel anything about)
>
>8:15 pm Eastern
>Ravens @ Bengals (Ravens can't really score more than like 12
>points, so...)
>
>Monday:
>
>8:15 pm Eastern
>Boys @ Bucs (If I went into a deep sleep right before the game
>and came out of it on Tuesday morning and you told me: Dak
>threw for 300 yards, we sacked Brady 4 times and won 39-12,
>OR...Dak threw 2 picks, Brady threw for 300, we had 95 yards
>in penalties and we lost 39-12...neither one would surprise
>me. I have no faith in this team, and haven't for a while. I
>absolutely want to see them do well, but they have given no
>reason for a fan to believe they will play consistently and
>can win a big game. I'm fine with it (not really))
>
>

I don't blame him.


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It might be the ugliest game in NFL history. But we're going to finally start putting it together and at least look like a competent, competitive football team. Bucs 27, Cowboys 20.

I'm salty that this is Monday night. I was hoping to get a little loose on the holiday weekend while watching. But a cat has to work on Tuesday morning.

This is not betting advice.

Niners
Jags
Bills
Giants
Bengals
Boys

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...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

>Something stinks in Baltimore, fellas. Listen, the man isn't
>playing in a "lose and your season is over game"...but, he's
>also not even practicing, bro. He wants the Watson Deal and
>the Ravens have said, without saying, they simply are not
>giving him that. The Roquan the Chef signing makes the
>franchise tag almost a certainty...and Lamar ain't with that.
>He CLEARLY can't just be replaced with a dude who's mobile
>(and I REALLY like Huntley, so no diss) at the same time, he's
>missed 11 games in 2 seasons. I have a feeling this NFL
>off-season is going to rival the NBA for drama. Lamar, what
>happens with Miami/Tua, Brady out there, Carr out there,
>A-Aron done? But, for NOW....

...the Ravens fans I've talked to are despondent, man. They've been playing with their food all season. One could argue two straight seasons of Lamar being hurt and missing multiple games, that you move with caution. But they been doing that dude like Eagles did McNabb pre-T.O. on offense, bruh.

Even if he stays, Ravens need to add talent surrounding him on offense. Bateman, Andrews ain't enough.

As for Cowboys and Boody, you know what it is. Dallas needs to handle business.

Yes, I'm mad. Let's move on.

Jays | Cavs | Eagles | Sabres | Tarheels

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such a good word and...facts! Ravens Twitter vacillates between pay him what he wants and if he leaves we can use the money to upgrade the team around Huntley.

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

>such a good word and...facts! Ravens Twitter vacillates
>between pay him what he wants and if he leaves we can use the
>money to upgrade the team around Huntley.

Do they realize what they're saying when they say "...upgrade the team around Huntley."? They are admitting the organization has done Lamar a disservice with the talent around him. Shit, Hollywood Brown was his #1 and dude had just over 700 yards receiving with Arizona.

If you just look at the scores of the Ravens' games, you can tell when Lamar got hurt. I like Huntley but he's not the answer.


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no excitement for a playoff game

lmao

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TBH the fact that you're even a mod here fits squarely within Jag's narrative of OK-sanctioned aggression, bullying, and toxicity. *shrug*

but its the NFC West where anything goes.

..both teams are a shell of themselves at this point (injuries, penalties, play-calling, etc.).

If the Bucs were healthy, I'd feel much better about their chances. Fortunately for Tampa, Dallas has just as many issues (inconsistent play on defense). This game is a toss-up. Turnovers will likely mean this game remains close, coming down to the final series, with Brady at the helm.




*skatin' the rings of saturn*


..and miles to go before i sleep...

with how injury prone he has been lately.

Cardinals gave Murray money and look at what happened.

In my opinion, Lamar has physically depreciated compared to how he played a few
years ago. And they don’t know if he is being honest about his physical health, or if he
is sitting out because he isn’t happy with his contract situation.

See if they can get Derek Carr as a filler and go after Caleb Williams in 2024

ALL HAIL THE KING of LOSING: LEBRON
Bulls | Bears | White Sox | Yankees | Notre Dame | Illinois | Chelsea | Real Madrid

down the last couple of years he did himself a disservice not taking the contracts they were offering and “betting on himself” he should fire his agent, oh yeah…

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"Take the surprise out your voice Shaq."-The REAL CP3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H5K-BUMS0

Let's go Hawks
Pederson and Lawrence scare me more than Herbert and Staley
Don't see how the Dolphins win this one
I don't care about either NY or MN
Bengals will win, sadly
Shrug

..who knew you were a natural?

Hope you plan on continuing this throughout the playoffs.

In regards to the OP:

Ravens gave no indication that they're willing to pay Lamar what he wants. If he truly wants to get paid, he'll be rocking a Jets uniform next season.

The games:

Seahawks @ 49ers (49ers)
Chargers @ Jaguars (Jags)

Dolphins @ Bills (Bills)
Giants @ Vikings (Vikings)
Ravens @ Bengals (Bengals)

Cowboys @ Bucs (Bucs)
*As previously stated (Reply #26), this game could go either way. Anything is possible.





*skatin' the rings of saturn*


..and miles to go before i sleep...

the Jets is very interesting. It would definitely have to be a "quarterback away" type team. Jets, Miami, Raiders...

...I'm from the era when A.I. was the answer, now they think ai is the answer - Marlon Craft

..not sure how I managed to omit that matchup, but yeah, the Vikings will likely do everything they can to give that game away, but somehow still manage to walk away with the win.


*skatin' the rings of saturn*


..and miles to go before i sleep...

Too injury prone and we’ve already seen his best

<--- Big Baller World Order

>Too injury prone and we’ve already seen his best

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"Take the surprise out your voice Shaq."-The REAL CP3
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v2H5K-BUMS0