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As you pointed out in the other thread, Trestman is running the offense, not Kubiak - they don't call games the same way. Let's also not forget that our defense practiced against that offense for a lot longer than Denver's - one could say that our Defense knows Kubiak's offense better than Payton (the whole Denver offense for that matter) does. Let's also not forget that for the purposes of your "deep threat" analysis, you cited Julian Edelman as such a threat. If that's the case, Steve Smith is an even better deep threat. You can't have it both ways.

I'm guessing that's why they signed James...his return skill are a plus too.

Pretty much my thoughts. Not like we're looking to sign a #1 back.

Reports are that Manning is not comfortable in Kubiak's offense and has struggled, so I'm glad we get them early before he has a chance to settle in.

Montee Ball was just released. They could possibly be looking in to reuniting him here with Hammock.

Broncos just cut Montee Ball. Might be a possible signing to fill in for Tali.

Daniel Brown ‏@Daniel_Brown10 4m4 minutes ago Headed back to Baltimore! #RavensNation

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Well, no Myers on the PS...claimed by Indy.

These are the types of comments that drive me bananas. The reason you, or any of us know about Perriman having O-S is because there was an article written about it in the Orlando Sentinel (a major news publication). Does anyone really think our FO/scouts/medical staff weren't aware of this? That they couldn't, at the very least, do a google search on him? Edit: I've posted this before, but here's some information from a doctor/rehab specialist on the condition, and its effect on his current injury.

Surprised that Quadzilla got cut; probably a candidate for PS, or (with Magee/Fitz) to be resigned once a spot is opened by putting Urban on the IR-DTR list.

Reports are that Kelly wants to sign Christian Ponder, Minion. Renner will probably make it to our PS. The rest of your post I agree with lol.

Looks like Asa Jackson and Bryn Renner also got cut. Renner seems like a good candidate for the PS.

Here ya go...

You can't be serious...I have elite hair too: I know I'm a bit late to the party, but I couldn't pass an opportunity to post this pic lol

You both make excellent points here. Another one of the reasons that the suspension was overturned was because Berman claimed that Brady didn't receive proper notice that his actions would lead to a specific punishment in one of the players handbooks he received. In other words, because players weren't informed that engaging in a conspiracy with ball boys to deflate footballs after being examined by the refs, then refusing to cooperate fully with the investigation and destroying evidence in the process warrants a 4 game suspension, Brady was punished unfairly. Essentially, the judge is requiring a system that every possible offense, along with the punishment, must be provided to all players in order for them to be disciplined while simultaneously taking it upon himself to throw out the legal maxim that "ignorance of the law is no excuse." While I'm talking about judicial failure, to kind of tie this in with what I mentioned about the phrase "generally aware" earlier, the judge also mentioned that there is no precedent from someone being suspended for being generally aware of the wrongdoings of others. I'd like to take the opportunity to introduce Judge Berman to Coach Sean Payton, who was suspended for a year because he should have been aware of the wrongdoing of the defense with the bounties (he wasn't even generally aware). This suspension was upheld by Tagliabue after he was brought in as a neutral arbiter.

This is one of he issues that demonstrates my problem with the decision. Berman was being deliberately obtuse here (as he was with all of his reasoning). In his 40 page rambling, he asks how is deflating a football like taking PEDs (and a masking agent)? He claims that the NFL couldn't properly answer, and then uses it as a basis for overturning the suspension. Of course the NFL couldn't answer, because the act of deflating a football is nothing like the act of taking PEDs Problem is, he's deliberately asking the wrong question. The proper question is: how are the effects of playing with a deflated football similar to playing while taking PEDs. Both affect the performance of the player(s) who engaged in the act - in fact one could legitimately argue that using a deflated football is a more egregious act, since it affects the performance of every player who touches the ball, whereas PEDs only affect the performance of the player taking them.

Here's another good example of why the ruling will be overturned on appeal. This idea of Pash as "co-author" is completely unsubstantiated, and derives from an accusation from Jeffrey Kessler. At Brady's original appeal, Wells testified that this was not the case, Pash had no substantive knowledge of the investigation and any notes he submitted to members of the investigative team were not important enough to share with Wells and were relegated to "wordsmithing" (which suggests that Pash may have suggested specific terms and/or phrases - hardly deserving of being called a co-author (unless you also consider the lower-level team members who most likely typed the report up as co-authors as well)). Goodell also noted to the judge that Pash's role was essentially that of a facilitator, not an investigator. In a common theme in his decision, Berman completely disregards the written record and parrots Kessler's unsubstantiated accusation as fact in order to force his opinion that Brady was denied due process.

I read the entire ruling, and this is one of the points that led me to believe the decision will be reversed on appeal, as it is representative of the lack of logic and common sense Berman used. The icing was when he claimed to not know what the phrase means, He far from destroyed the NFL over this phrase. Except: Aware [uh-wair] adjective1. having knowledge; conscious; cognizant:aware of danger. 2. informed; alert; knowledgeable; sophisticated Berman knew the NFL was correct in its interpretation and was being disingenuous. Much like the rest of his ruling. It's the same with the comparison to PEDs (notwithstanding the fact the the precedent used was Ray Farmer's 4 game suspension). Berman insisted on knowing how deflating footballs was similar to taking PEDs and masking agents per se; however the comparison put forth by the NFL was one of effect, not of kind. This was apparent to any coherent person, except Berman. Somehow, I think you are aware of this, or at least should be.

The funny thing is, if the current buzz bout Joe's appearance spreads (let's face it, his lifestyle will never "wow" anyone), then he'll probably get more recognition for his play on the field. The Flacco elite conversation may be ultimately settled by his hairstyle and fashion sense.

Man, I could watch that Gillmore TD all day lol

Yeah, looks like a pattern to me:

Seems like they said the same thing - it's not serious. Of course even a minor knee injury takes some time to heal.

Doesn't look to be serious: Aaron Wilson ‏@AaronWilson_NFL 38m38 minutes ago One day after leaving the game with right knee injury, source says Ravens defensive lineman Timmy Jernigan should be OK, not long-term inj.