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Chinn"s peeps are Panthers fans now.

Would be nice to see them use a two-TE set or something.

What a waste of a series

Might as well run it to the edge. There aren't any holes inside.

LOL @ Smitty. "This is a fist fight in a phone booth (pertaining to Trent Scott on an island).

And that's what his contract should have been for.

Darnold should have expectations. We all want him to be great! But his honeymoon period won't be nearly as long as a true, inexperienced rookie's.

Is it unreasonable to expect Darnold to look better than Fields and Lance next month? Is it unreasonable to expect that after going effectively all-in on TB that Rhule wouldn't have learned from it and pushed his chips in on a potential franchise QB who has the skills to lead this franchise for the next decade as opposed to just throwing sh¡t against the wall and seeing if it sticks. And, no, I'm not calling Darnold sh¡t or saying that he should be a an MVP candidate from the jump, but he better be--at the very least--a competent game manager (and even that'd be a lip-pursing lowering of expectations), especially after all their evaluations of all QBs involved (including Minshew, I might add, assuming they did evaluate him, which they should have.).

@Captain Morgan not that you asked for it (but I used to think that tilapia had "no taste"): Preheat your oven to 425. Spray your foil-lined baking sheet with cooking spray. Sprinkle some onion powder, garlic, powder, black pepper, and a light bit of Tony CA here's Creole Seasoning on the pan. Place your fish on it and poke your fish a little bit with a fork. Pour Worcestershire sauce on the fish (not necessarily drowning it). Spread a bit of French's Honey Mustard on it. Then sprinkle it with onion powder, garlic powder, black pepper, and a more generous amount of Tony Cachere's Creole Seasoning than you did on the pan. Just be careful with the seasoning, as it has salt in it (as does the Worcestershire sauce and mustard). If you like, LIGHTLY sprinkle it with cayenne pepper if you can stand a little heat. And top it off by sprinkling a little chives and parsley to add to the flavor and make it pretty. Oh, if you're a fan of cheese, sprinkle some parmesan cheese on it or a parmesan-romano mix (like Mama Francesca's). This will add a little flavor and texture, but it's relatively really low in calories compared to other cheeses. But, the cheese isn't necessary. I just do different things sometimes. Bake the fish for a minimum of 13 minutes and a maximum of 23 minutes, depending upon how you like your fish and/or what you're trying to achieve. I generally like mine a little "harder" or even just a little "blackened" around the edges. As for the veggies, I generally use frozen California or spring mixes, cauliflower, riced cauliflower, broccoli, or whatever. The same things that I use to spice the fish up are the same things I use for the veggies. Sometimes I'll use the same spices on the fish and veggies the same night, but at many times I'll mix it up. I sometimes will add a little sour cream for texture and flavor, or a wedge of flavored light cream cheese (about 30 calories). Just be aware that you'll have to be heavier on the spices than you were on the fish in order to achieve the flavor. I cook it all on high in a stainless steel wok. Just spray it with the cooking spray first. I can have the entire meal prepared in 20-25 minutes.

3 out of the 4 sacks is laughable man. Maybe 1 out of 4. Your opinion is noted and actually appreciated. I think he looks like a rookie with promise who is noticeably ahead of where he was when he was drafted. Let's not forget that he virtually hasn't played since 2019, and is still relatively new at the position. I'm just trying to be objective. I always said that he'd need time to develop, and he does, but I also said that in my opinion Lance is worth developing. Shanahan and company obviously agreed. Rhule and company apparently did not

Yeah, my wife says I need to start selling plates to people who are dieting or just want to eat healthy. Honestly, there's not much to it. Baked fish and veggies, cooked with spices--including lower fat dressings, marinades and mustards--with zero calorie cooking spray as opposed to butter. The meals range on average from 350-400 (maybe a little more or a little less depending upon the ingredients).

My concern is not yet serious, but I understand why yours is. I hope not to be where you are in a few weeks.

You seem to be pretending that he looked completely lost out there, and that's not going to change the fact that he did not. He looked like a rookie with promise who has made strides, and that's basically all anyone is saying.

I'm watching from afar with some interest. Lance was always going to need a lot of reps, but like Shanahan said, for a first outing it was a pretty good day, as was Fields'. I'm not crowning either one yet; that take's time and reps! Darnold should show better than either one of them in September, based upon his experience alone. If he doesn't--especially Fields since we passed on him--then there will be grumblings. Where Lance comes in for me, is that our coaches apparently said that he didn't fit our system, but some scouts said that he'd fit ANY system; if he becomes as dynamic in this league as I think that he will be, then that will speak to our coaches' ability or lack thereof to see obvious talent at the most important position in professional sports. Don't get me wrong, the story is being written, and it can go to Rhule's script...or not. But, it better be close.

That's understandable. I just appreciate context.

Quoting boxscores without context...I expect that from some, but you?

Have you read the reports? Three of the incompletions were drops first of all. He was sacked four times, at least two of which where he didn't have a chance. He did almost throw an ill-advised pick. But he is concentrating on being a pocket passer and not just taking off. It was a mixed bag, but there's plenty to be excited about.

I'm trying to help the Mrs. lose weight, so it will be probably be baked tilapia or Swai and stir fry. Maybe the shrimp...I haven't decided yet.

Your opinion doesn't jibe with what I've read or seen, and is in disagreement with the analysis I've read. Of course he's still a work in progress, and that's how it was always going to be, but the strides he's making are on point, and his stat line would've looked a whole lot better without the three drops, and without the sacks that weren't his fault. Andy Reid knows what the deal is: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mercurynews.com/2021/08/15/kurtenbach-chiefs-coach-andy-reid-praises-poised-trey-lance-after-the-rookies-debut/amp/ Make note: "For now, Lance is being asked to be a pocket passer — Shanahan doesn’t want teams to have tape on the good stuff." But Reid sees through Shanahan’s ploy. Even with the incomplete passes and four sacks Lance took, he was pushing the ball downfield. That’s how you need to play the game in 2021. It’s what Kansas City — who is aiming to go to a third-straight Super Bowl —does better than anyone."

A lot of promise. He needs reps! He's going to be a beast after all is said and done.

I just read that Tua looks much improved and accurate, so I don't know where you're coming from.

That's not really saying much. He has to play on a consistent basis with the ones in order to get an idea if he's a legit starter or backup material.

Well, if that's the case, that means the remark was even more benign than I thought.

The thread title is kinda wrong.

It's practice! The team will show the appropriate discipline when the live fire starts flying.