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I’m wondering if it’s normal for judges in Florida to issue lengthy “factual” orders denying pre-trial release. Everything contained in the order is an allegation. One side of the story. It all looks pretty airtight, but cases often do at this stage. I don’t really love the idea of reporting it as fact, and it coming from a Judge’s pen sure carries that appearance. If it is all true, I wouldn’t be that surprised if Arnold is eventually charged with conspiracy of some sort. Not good allegations.

I thought I had said something to this effect. But now someone with a website said it while citing “sources.” Objectively Faulk is a great fit. Whether he’s there at #17 and makes sense is a different story. If a guy like Francis Mauigoa falls into their lap it’s hard to pass on a glaring 2027 need at OT.

News from Charlie Campbell who has nailed some Lions info in the past (most notably correctly predicting Gibbs and Jack Campbell to the Lions). Linking us to Keldric Faulk out of Auburn.

Richardson definitely deserves another shot. Entering his fourth year in the NFL, he's younger than yet-to-be-drafted Garrett Nussmeier. The Colts did him dirty making him start as a rookie. I don't think it makes sense here though. I expect he may replace Malik Willis in Green Bay or backup Stafford in LA. The Vikings maybe interested as well, they don't know what to do at QB.

Interesting profile. He was fantastic in 2023 with the Broncos (top five in both run and pass defense), which earned him the big deal with the Titans. Then he tore his Achilles midway through 2024, started 2025 on PUP, and wasn't quite the same after he got back on the field. He's probably a better option than Glasgow, but that's a low bar. And he's only ever been a center, so limited utility as a backup.

Rewatching Ted Lasso. Such a phenomenal show through and through. Just as good on the second watch.

High praise. Too bad they used a first round pick on an off-ball linebacker. /s

He was league average despite putting off shoulder surgery all season. The way Campbell talked about him though (before Decker announced his return), it sounds like they want to plan on load management for him with the expectation he won't make every start. I think he'll be good next year. Not great, not like his prime, but good. Where he was this year or better.

Justin Rogers is confirming Decker will be back. That's big news. One less immediate hole to fill. Still need someone to be ready to fill it next year, but you can focus on center (or guard) this year and tackle next if you need to.

Holmes is on the podium. Campbell to talk at 2.

I agree on both accounts. Chargers will be players if he hits the open market. I wouldn’t count out the Lions though.

There are also reports from Rapoport though that Linderbaum's camp isn't returning the Ravens calls. DeCosta is saying the right things and I don't doubt that the Ravens want to retain him (otherwise they are replacing their entire IOL this offseason). At this point, for whatever reason (whether money, hard feelings at the Harbaugh departure, or otherwise), I think he's going to hit the open market. Does he take $21MM to go to Browns, Jets, or Titans over $19MM to return to the Ravens? I doubt it. But if it's the Seahawks, Eagles, or Lions who are willing to pony up, it might happen. If the Lions can somehow swing it, he is the closest thing to Frank Ragnow that's not Frank Ragnow.

Fake job titles are super popular in corporate America. When someone knows where all the skeletons are buried, you can’t fire them. But if they’re terrible at their job, they can’t keep doing it. So the powers “promote” them to the newly created role of “Director of Workplace Performance” and now they get paid to do nothing. Hopefully Shaw brings more value than the people I’m currently thinking of.

A fake title given to someone they want on the staff. AFAIK, there’s no rules limiting the number of coaches a team can have. And it’s not like there is a staff salary cap. So if they want to have 100 coaches they just have to pay 100. I’m sure they have a role in mind for Shaw, and that’s just the fancy title they came up with for it.

There was probably a better way to post that, but I couldn't figure it out.