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Well...it doesn't sound like it can be. Even optimistically, if he's going to be out "multiple weeks," he's likely completely shut down. So then he'd have to start throwing again. Not like this is June and he's coming back middle of August. I'd guess he misses this stretch. They'll likely have to trade for someone if they're going to continue to pitch well. I guess the best case would be the Pads struggling and maybe we could go get Cease.

None that haven't been mentioned or accused of a DV(Urias).

Damn...I've had a lot going on. So...that it? Any other starters? Greinke done? Rich Hill? Not many options left...guess Ashby, Gasser, C-Rod will have to get stretched out, get healthy and keep grinding...in that order.

Montgomery didn't want to go to Boston because he "wants to win," according to one Boston Red Sox site. So...hey, 4-0? Hopefully soon to be 5-0? See ya in Milwaukee Jordan? https://www.si.com/mlb/red-sox/postseason-star-reportedly-didnt-want-to-sign-with-red-sox-for-disappointing-reason

I thought Turang was going to be a Trea Turner-type player(obviously not THAT good, but a similar type of player)...and then last year he looked totally lost. Just defensive swings to finish the year. Now he looks like an actual Trea Turner-ish player. I imagine he'll settle somewhere in-between that...very wide chasm.

MLB did confirm it? That's just dumb. This apparently took a lot of people by surprise as I remember numerous articles about how Chourio was eligible and Ortiz was not. Oh well...I'll still be happy with a ROY award.

LOL...fair enough. But, I've still got faith in Sal.

I thought so. Up to 97-98. Didn't look quite as good as the season went on, so hopefully he'll be more acclimated this year to the workload and keep throwing like this.

Ortiz can't...unless they've recently changed that as well.

I'm just seeing Cooper's article. Is this confirmed beyond just him saying it? You have to accrue 172 days in your rookie campaign. He can and will do that. Top 100, done. Rookie Eligible with less than 60 days of service time. All those fit. That doesn't make sense. I know Ortiz isn't eligible any longer, but if that is true, it's exactly the opposite impact it was meant to have. You want to promote prospects...just don't sign them?

He's played 3 games this year. Lets...give him a little time.

And why can't get get it for Chourio? And how would any of those qualify? They weren't on the opening day roster.

Yeah...that may be about as extreme an example as you get. At least when Bellichick did it, it was Cole Strange, an guard that nobody thought would go until maybe late rd 3 and he takes him in the first. Another good reason...you hear MLF claiming he had no knowledge of the Aaron Jones situation or just after the whole Jordan Love selection? I do not believe either one happens without him signing off. In fact, I seem to remember reports that HE was the one that really liked Love among the two...but MLF could look at Rodgers and say, 'of course I want you as my QB...those decisions, they're above my head.' It's just a smarter way to do things. How often does it work out? Belichick needed Brady. Holmgren did alright for a while. Jimmy Johnson? It's an outlier when it works.

Yeah....we're getting another comp pick next year!

Oh...Mr. Cohen...

From the 60s!?! Don't they make one of those every year now?

Resident Alien is...hilarious. @homer...just stumbled onto it, thought it'd be stupid and now it's one of the few shows I watch right when it airs. Only a few more episodes left this year.

Yeah, he's also terrible from 50+ and kicked in a dome. I think it's just to push Carlson. That's fine. I am confident he'll be just fine. He looked really good at times and then looked like he had the yips. All in all, he was alright as a rookie and I don't think people would be too upset if not for the missed FG vs SF, but that was such a bad hold...not sure you can really blame him. Most kickers are missing that kick. It's up to him. I like the signing. A good enough kicker, but Carlson is still in the drivers seat.

Yeah, that's what sucks about having one bad game and the season being over, but...seems like it was a pretty damn good year to me...though I get you're looking for a better outcome. What's Marquette's '24-'25 roster look like? Kolek, Oso and Jones all leaving for the draft? Is this a bit of a re-tooling year or...what are we thinking?

By the way, anyone think Joe Milton to GB at ~169 is just a PERFECT fit? 6'5, built like a TE, extremely athletic, has a comically strong arm...and Tom Clement is still in GB. I've seen people speculate that we'll hold onto Clifford for another year or two and then flip him like we used to do, but I don't think he's got that type of value. He's a really nice backup, not sure he's the type of guy you'll get much for though. Hope I'm wrong there. But Joe Milton is a guy who possesses the tools to be a franchise QB and he'd again be in a situation where he can sit and wait. I know the physical aspect of the sport is a relatively small part of being an elite QB at this level, but Milton has tools that don't come along often and I think it'd be worth it to try and develop him. And hell, he could be used in packages early on in his career. With his size and speed? If the Packers don't use a pick or 3 to move up or acquire a veteran as Gutey said they were open to doing(or they could do, however he articulated it)...I think he's worth a flier.

Latham would be a good story...the Oak Creek kid drafted to the Packers. I'm not sure he's worth that trade package either. Fashanu feels a lot like Sewell. A guy who everyone's been talking about, but lost a little bit of the luster as he's been projected so high for so long people start to focus on the negatives. I've also seen more questions/negative scouting reports about Alt...so hopefully they keep coming! I do agree with you. I could see a 3rd to move up a couple of spots, but unless there is a player who they think is so good, he can change the franchise, they're not giving up that much capital.

I've been banging the drums for Jaheim Bell from FSU. I think he's a nice fit for what they need. They could go with the kid from TCU Wiley. He's not really an H-Back, but he's big, fast and a good blocker or the K-State kid Sinnott, but he seems to be moving up. Bell has played RB, FB, TE, WR and when he plays WR, he looks like a legit WR tracking balls over the middle and high-pointing them. Could be an incredible weapon. Would have to improve his blocking, but he'd be a major offensive threat in the pass game right now.

Exactly...on all counts. These mocks are fun...but they're also largely groupthink. There are some differences of course, but it's not like you'll look at PFF and then NFL.com and see these wildly different rankings for the most part...and then when they are, they're just kinda ridiculous. CBS just had one with Joe Alt as the 20th-ranked player. I'm pretty sure MHJ wasn't the #1 WR(though I have seen some reputable people reporting that Nabers may actually go ahead of him). Obviously, if you CAN trade down and get the same player...you do that. But unlike a mock draft simulator, the draft doesn't revolve around what you want. The players that I remember being complained about the most...have largely turned into the best players. Rashan Gary and then Jordan Love. Each time I remember people complaining about how they would have been available later and you could have added picks. Maybe. Or maybe not. But if you're sold on a player, you wanna roll the dice? It's kinda like investing. It's easy to tell someone else what risk they should take, it's easy to say you SHOULD have done this instead years after the fact...but the Packers FO, like the Brewers FO has kinda reached a point where...I'll have my opinions up until the draft pick is made and then I'll buy into whomever they take. BTW, interesting article from McGinn. The one thing I've always thought he did really well was talk to other executives. Here one is talking about the lack of defensive talent in the top 20 and then arguing that there are better players who'll go in Rd2 than Dallas Turner. https://www.golongtd.com/p/mcginns-top-55-wheres-the-defense?utm_campaign=email-post&r=14o28m&utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email

Two questions, 1-Any question Essegian decides to stay at UW if he does go? Playing time would seemingly open up and I thought he looked better on the defensive end as the season progressed. I had a feeling he would enter the portal with the lack of PT, but...I'm not all that dialed into CBB. 2-Is there a shot Chuckie Hepburn can make it in the league? At 6'2, he's explosive. I was caught off guard at a couple of his attempted put-backs. He can get up there. He's also a bulldog on defense and I think he can be a good shooter. Not in the same role obviously, but hypothetically on a team like Dallas with a bigger PG, any chance he can play a role as a 2nd ball handler and spot-up shooter? I think he's coming back for another year...maybe a chance to prove either way, but curious to hear what you think.

Most players drafted aren't ready...but I'm not even seeing him show up in a 2rd mock draft. I see Kolek as a mid 2nd(which is interesting for the Bucks) as I think he makes a pretty damn good backup NBA PG. Gives him leverage either way. If he gets positive feedback, he'll get drafted, if not, he gets another year on a really talented team and likely gets paid.