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    JSN…he will break out this year.

    1100 is a strong "maybe." 1100 yards would've placed him 19th in the league last year. DK was 18th at 1114. Guys like Garrett Wilson, Calvin Ridley, and Terry Maclaurin weren't able to eclipse that mark in 2023. While I believe in JSN and think he's an ascendant player, that's a tall ask for...
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    Robbie Chosen to tryout

    "Robbie Chosen to tryout" "That's nice, Robbie who?" "Chosen!" "Yes, but Robbie who?" "Robbie Chosen!" "I know that Robbie was chosen, but Robbie who?" "Chosen." "Alright, I get it, he was chosen. But what is his last name?" "Chosen!" "Now listen here, you sumbitch-" Etc. Etc.
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    56% of Hawk coaches have 5 or fewer years experience

    I mean, except every single quarterback he worked with prior to working under Zac Taylor in Cincy, of course.
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    The state of our OL

    We were getting the ball out decently quick last year. Lot of short concepts. Also about the same motion percentages. I think it'll look more similar on paper than many expect for those who quantify the game through percentages rather than eye test, but it'll look like an entirely different...
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    The state of our OL

    And just like pre-draft, he somehow is still mirroring rushers like he was born knowing how to do it. If there's any one player I'm excited for under this new staff, it's him. His floor is so high, and his ceiling is now higher.
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    The state of our OL

    LT: Cross is fine. He's a technical pass blocker who doesn't get himself in trouble too often. He'll have significant room to improve under Grubb and Huff, who have experience in seriously maximizing tackles who were far less talented than Cross is. LG: Laken is Mike Iupati at worst. He'll get...
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    Good Explanation As To Why It Was Time

    Ah, I'd agree with that, yeah. I love Pete as much as anyone out there and I certainly wouldn't think they'd never have a chance to recover from his departure. That's too culty. We've still got Schneider and a winning track record as an organization. Pete will always be my favorite and I'll...
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    Clint Hurtt's Biggest Crime: 2023 at Dallas

    I had almost completely removed that game from of my memory, similar to the 2022 contest against the Raiders (which should've lost Hurtt his job that offseason, as well.) If there's one thing I can really shake my head at Pete Carroll about - it's standing by this bozo. He ditched his own...
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    Good Explanation As To Why It Was Time

    I think there's some nuance to the situation here that goes a little deeper than the league simply not wanting him. Age would be a consideration - kind of like it is for quarterbacks, most teams bad enough to fire their coach would want to draft someone they can have for an extended period vs. a...
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    Clint Hurtt's Biggest Crime: 2023 at Dallas

    If there's one specific instance I can point to for which Clint Hurtt should be tarred and feathered, it is the game against Dallas last year. Geno Smith had an elite performance. Zach Charbonnet broke out (low average, but was consistent and moved the pile). Geno faced a staggering pressure...
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    Screwed the Pooch

    You know who Charles Cross reminds me a bit of? Ryan Clady. Great pass blocking technique, special feet, can mirror his ass off. Same weaknesses as Clady had coming out of college, too. Interesting parallel there. Clady sure as hell ended up working out - shame he got derailed by injuries, he...
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    56% of Hawk coaches have 5 or fewer years experience

    They'll make up reasons, too. This fanbase isn't one that can handle losing anymore. Regardless of how or why it happens, if it does happen there will be plenty of seething.
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    Let's talk Wide Receivers!

    "Let's talk wide receivers" Somehow makes 70% of his post about the QB
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    Let's talk Wide Receivers!

    To be fair, Tyler Lockett is an old 31. His leg injuries combined with time have taken away much of his speed and he's getting by on savvy. He's declining noticeably. He's still got a year or two of being worth the price of rostering him, but I would just operate as if he's already hit "the...
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    Let's talk Wide Receivers!

    Laviska is a fantastic fit because his skillset is very different from the other receivers on the roster. Laviska's primary strengths are lateral movement and catching near the LOS. He's a very competent player on sweep motion, bubble screens, working in the flat, and generally has reliable...
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