MHS831

I thought Zod was homeless. This changes everything!

Very fair question. Because there are things called performance variables, and I teach them in relation to leadership. Here is a physical example I use in a class to demonstrate the concept. 1. I have a volunteer come to the front of the classroom. I have then stand on one foot for 30 seconds or so if they can--most can. Then I have them do it with the class applauding--they do better. Then I have the do it with their eyes closed, and they fall before 30 seconds are up. The message? Without support and vision, we fail. I tie that to many other things in relation to leadership/management, and the stats are always the same---human beings need support, guidance, etc. to succeed. That does not give me a crystal ball, but the students find it to be fascinating. I have them describe why they were able to stand better with the applause. Most say, "Because I did not want to let everyone down or cause the applause to stop based on failure." Gave them confidence. The eyes closed? "I felt insecure. As if everyone was watching. Vulnerable--a sacrifice. And it is harder to balance when your environment is not defined--even if you know the environment. We need the reassurance of knowing for ourselves..." etc. In the end, we are all humans. The kid was 20 years old when he got there. If it did not destroy him, which is often the case, it will make him better and he will be better with support and sensible vision, and when we give him the ability to see his surroundings and act as he sees fit, he should improve. There is a lot of research on this in management and leadership psychology texts. While I do not know, I believe very strongly this will be a good setting, if surrounded by positive, visionary, supportive people---I think we have that.

You are back! Kidding

yeah, you have to see who is on the board at 8

Gonna be Jones. Not going up to #3 for a smallish school QB with basically 1 season of film. They may see some Mahomes in him, but that is a long shot.

You do know that analytics are a good thing, don't you?

Yes--new GM, so lets see. Moton and Moore will be a good test.

Dont know--it is a good debate---Carr got the hell beat out of him, Russell got paid and got fat---and Trubiski and Mayfield got better when the situation got better--- And yes, the Jets were a poo show, so lets see how Darnold does--he has no more risk than Fields or Lance, imo--so lets see. Gonna be a fun draft-season

= But it is funny that someone thinks they can validate a statement by using a rookie who was asked to start on an expansion team as a worst case or equal situation--but I would argue that Carr had better coaching than Darnold did. Either way, if Carr is the comparison, the point was made.

This is shaping up to be an AWESOME draft. Popcorn ready

I have been looking at him and asking myself--where did you come from? I think he could be an early 3rd. Mills 20 higher than Mond? Wow.

Since Fua is running scared, I will share our bet--- Regardless of picking at 8 or later, I have Surtain and and he has Horn (if we choose one of these 2, obviously). We can let a Farley lover in this if you want.

They asked me for it, and I said, "Shouldn't you already know it?" Got em!!

I appreciate the fact that everyone knows that I am just throwing stuff against the wall to give us something to lock horns about or discuss for the next three or four days . It is so hard to tell, but you all have been good sports, except for one of you. You know who you are--one.

or NO TE

Describe a situation that any new QB has entered that was worse. The fit matters. If this is a worse fit, laugh

You have to think we have seen his rock bottom.

I really liked the bet when Fua made it--not because I think I will win it--I actually think he has the advantage---reason? Surtain could be gone, or will be gone before Horn if we trade back. However, we (my opinion) are looking for a plug and play, # 1 CB starter, and he is ready now. So the knife has two edges. I give the edge to Surtain only because he is less vulnerable to the double moves--and he needs less safety help as a result. Aside from that--no preference. Of course, you have to take into account the fact that Fua probably cheats or weasels out of bets. I considered all options

Here is why it is stupid to do it now---if you are bluffing about a QB, you do not lock in Darnold yet when you can do it after the draft. If you take a QB, you do not want to be locked in. There is no advantage to doing it before the draft. None.

The hard part about this? I was born in Columbia when my dad was a 20-year old TE for the Gamecocks. Grew up pulling for them. I do like Surtain better, but I always have a bit of a hesitation for Bama DBs and OL-

I think a great bet for someone to take on would be the 49ers qb selection....

Verge, is what you are hearing here--that the draft seems to be more unpredictable this year than in previous years---shared by the people in the know, or do they have a pretty firm grasp on what is probably going down? May not be a fair question...

Darnold has not been given a chance outside of the hell that was NY. I think you are prejudging him too harshly-you might be right, but I think we all agree that he will improve. The debate is really about how much.

Love to see us drop back to 15 or so and take horn or farley....doubt Surtain lasts that long--then move back up and get the T--I think Cosmi (Tex) slides, but I am not sure I want him--mixed reviews.

me too, but i love the chance to dig deep for understanding--I really did this for me, and then shared it.