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Pitcher was Al Downing. He gave up 714 in Cincinnati to Jack Billingham. I was a kid, an avid Reds fan, but I loved Aaron and followed his quest to brake Babe's record from when he had about 650--he was on the cover of Boy's Life mag. and my uncle had a copy.

True Story--when I was a little kid, my Dad took me to see Atlanta and the Dodgers play a series in Atlanta. I saw Aaron hit homer #726. During the game, he was running in from outfield and I went down to the seats by the dugout and yelled "Hank Aaron!" and he looked at me--I was waving at him; he waved back and kind of smiled. That night, I was bored so I was riding the elevators and running around the hotel, the gift shop, the pool, etc. I was walking down the hallway by the dining area, and two men in suits were walking slowly toward the dining room, closed for a banquet. Between them was an old woman that I recognized from TV earlier that day. I said, "Hello Mrs. Ruth," and she smiled and waved. I walked on by, not thinking it was a big deal that in one day, Hank Aaron and Mrs. Babe Ruth waved at me.

Next week they are bringing in a Long Snapper/Kicker. He's fast.

Are they not all bust potential? I see your point though--but I think his reading from the pocket and quick release can be difference makers. Not sold on Wilson if we have to give up a bunch of picks. So happy we beat WFT week 16. Hang that banner.

Funny how people act as if suddenly becoming a millionaire celebrity at age 22 should have no impact on your maturity. These athletes are put on a pedestal--many from poor homes---and suddenly surrounded by fame and fortune. They have never failed in sports--always the best athlete on the field, and that is what they believe they are. So much depends on the athlete's support system. I expect this coaching staff to kick the tires on a lot a players that we would call "damaged goods".

Did anyone say "Shaq?" One of our highest paid players. Chinn CMC

This is a handout job. A hook up. He will be in charge of gravity.

I prefer to draft a QB as well, but how many drafted QBs succeed? How many teams need a QB and how many quality QBs are in the draft? Due diligence-- for those who think we should explore all options and have more than 1 plan that could unravel in 4 picks.

Me too.

His playing style could mean he has a Brady/Rivers length career. So he could have 5 years left in him and he has been better late in his career than in the beginning. Protect him, and he stays healthy--that is true for all QBs. Let's say we get 5 years out of him--is it worth it? We only got 6 productive years out of Cam.

So you are now making the rules of engagement? Report me--I am actually being nice right now. If you want this to be between you and the poster, then get off a public discussion board. Dude.

And Stafford's playing style could mean 5 more years--he could go to age 38 or even longer if protected. Cam had about 6 good years, to put that in perspective.

If you cannot attack points with facts, do not attack the poster. If you think any misfire on any pick is a reason to denounce all of their points after that, then you think all GMs are "dumb as hell." Yet you offer no insights of your own-

I am doing math in my head--dangerous--but it seems that Watson to NYJ would help our chances of trading up later than #2---any word on Atlanta? Are they looking QB?

When Rivers was at State, TA McLendon told me that he had to tell him where to line up and what hole to run through after calling the play. TA did not realize that he was confessing to being stupid--he was telling me how smart Rivers was. Said, "He knew where everyone on the field was supposed to be and what everyone on D was going to do."

Rhule and Co. are focused on getting production from the bottom of the roster--overachievers, for lack of a better word. If you expect that, nothing kills motivation more than underachieving players at the top of the roster. When Carter stepped up and took Whitehead's job--and played (in my opinion) near the level Shaq was playing, I would look at paychecks. I had a college teammate friend who signed a second contract after a pro bowl season--for $2m per season (not sure how much at this time--this was 30 years ago), a lot of $$$ back then. I called to congratulate him a few weeks later. He said something interesting (paraphrased): "This ain't no reward for making the pro bowl. This is my deal with the fans. I gotta be as good or better than every other player making $2m or less. They are the people who are paying me. I better step up or they should show me out."

No, but if you sign the contract, you better play up to it. His cap number doubles from last year to this year. He has $16m guaranteed. A post June 1 cut saves the team $10m. Throw in KK, who has a post June 1 cut figure of $14.5m. Bridgewater is on the payroll either way through this season. The nearly $25 million you would save by cutting KK and Shaq is not available during this free agency period, obviously. Paradis could save us $8.5m in a post June 1 cut. I say cut KK post June 1, and if anyone in camp comes close to Paradis and Thompson, cut them as well. If we cut the three post June 1, then TB after this season, we could enter 2022 down $55m.

I think we should run the Notre Dame box until our rookie is ready. That would trick em.

It may be necessary. However, if we know he is simply allowing a young rookie some time to learn, and if we have addressed the OL, I think we can be OK---it may be smarter than throwing Lance or Wilson in there first game--

I am really disappointed in many of the newbs. What the hell?

Forgot about him---good for him. I see NY as being a favorable landing spot for Watson (not the topic)---with Saleh, big market, all those picks to trade and still build around him...

I can tell you that the concussion is not a product of a hit to the head--it is the product of the brain "sloshing" from front to back or side to side. So it is difficult to say how bad. If not, McDermott could get that ring Buffalo has sought for so long. I am pulling for the Upstate Panthers.

Financially (and this may have been said in the 37 pages before this) the only way I would do it is we can unload 2 big contracts here---Shaq and TB. That would be about equal to Watson....It aint happening. I think he will be a Jet.