1984Echoes

I think he would really, really fit a Raiders culture. Or at least the Raiders culture from my ancient memory...

This I believe will be the deciding point for the Lions. If he's only guilty of misdemeanors, and nothing else, he'll get his second chance, or actually first, in the NFL. As he should. But I think Holmes/ Campbell/ Ford firmly believe each of their players have character, integrity, be a leader, and have a serious love for the game. Maybe not every single player hits every one of those traits. But, at least on the surface, it appears that Carter is showing a serious lack of judgement, of character, and of integrity. And a "pattern" to that, which makes it even worse. Add that to a lack of commitment to the team/ football (if that is true) and it's an absolute that he is being removed from the Lions' Board. They still need to research all of that. But, again, from appearances sake... It looks like he has removed himself from the Lions' Draft Board, 2023. Based on multiple issues... and not necessarily those misdemeanors in and of themselves.

Good... Leave Tork! in the #2 spot for the rest of ST so either he can sink, or swim, at the plate...

If they draft Wilson or Murphy I believe that changes immediately...

Drafting Adrian Hutchinson, Josh Paschal, and James Houston, and therefore... No longer needing Okwara or Harris.

So you're part of the 7%... right?

I would certainly, ABSOLUTELY, without-a-doubt... trade Okwara for signing Jamel Dean. Dump Okwara, and whatever other cap maneuvers are required, for that one move...

Oh right... I always forget about that...

I didn't think it was that high...

PS: Release Okwara, Harris, and Vatai, and tell me how much cap space is available.

Also not true. All they have to do is release 3 guys and the cap availability expands by 25-ish million or so. That is NOT burdening future cap. It is simply RELEASING guys.

This is where I am at. Exactly what I want... full stop.

I thought you were going to say the 49'ers there...

Unless you also count Grand Rapids... As I am very excited about graduating Edvinsson to the NHL and seeing what he can do...

We have Edvinsson coming up, who looks similarly gifted as Seider, but we'll see... Maatta and Walman have at least enough offense to not be zeros there... So yes, play tough defense, add toughness to the team in general, win puck battles and be able to move the puck or pass it to get it out of our own zone. That's what is the primary need for the rest of our defenseman. Any additional offense, on top of those factors... is icing on the cake. Primarily... I think Hronek did not meet any of those factors and was moved as a result.

MAGA loves them some Russian Times. Drumpf boot-licks Putin incessantly... why wouldn't MAGA start spouting Putin's propaganda rag? It all makes sense...

I'm still interested in obtaining the Maple Leafs Timmons and Woll. Hey Leafs, want a Bertuzzi? And if not... Kenny, can you do us a solid and overpay for Bertuzzi? ... give us a couple decent prospects and a 2nd and we're good to go. Start with Reid Schaefer and...

Didn't Onwuzurike also have a med flag when drafted? It's gotten worse of course...

Good.

If he passes the eye test (Murphy), and not just combine numbers but also on film, and Holmes thinks he's the guy... I'm on board with that.

I would say that might be true if it's a 1st rounder... But if it's beyond that.. I think they'll let that play out in training camp before making an opening season roster decision... injury possibilities or slow development and all that... Or they could just dump him and sign a FA guard to back up the draftee... What do I know...?

The biggest issue with Bresee will be his medicals. Health might be his biggest bust potential... but lack of development is also in there as well... Even if his medicals are good, I'm with you... I don't want to consider him until he's available at one of our 2nd round picks (I don't even want to trade up for him...).

Remember... At this point in time... Vatai is still on the team.

"Let's come to an agreement Tuzz, on an extension, otherwise I WILL trade you..." - SY quote on the phone with Tuzz two minutes ago...

I think it'll be Vancouver's pick next year also... But unless that's a lottery winner or they are just top 5 pick regardless... I'd almost rather have this year's pick at 13-ish because with the Red Wings pick at 10-12-ish... SY can either grab two top talents or make a trade up to get a guy he really wants. Not certain if this is better than a higher pick next year... just thinking out loud...