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    On 6/5/2016 at 10:51 AM, Danny D said:

    I like the theme.......nice seeing our old heroes.

    But.......I am NOT going to get ginned up for this season believing all is now well.  This will be a very reserved fandom until a genuine improvement is demonstrated. There will be no sky high expectations and winning one or two games early will not generate a feeling the playoffs are inevitable.  We lost four to begin 2015, we almost have to improve on that, but this team is not going to get my hopes up until THEY demonstrate something much more than they've brought to the field in 2 of the last 3 years.  There is no Kubiak to jump start the offense. This will be up to the team Newsome, DeCosta and Bisciotti have assembled and I will remain skeptical until proven otherwise.  

    I don't get it.... are you just farming negs?

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    "the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services even holds a patent (U.S. Patent 6630507), which labels cannabinoids found in marijuana as both anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective" Schedule I

    Schedule I drugs, substances, or chemicals are defined as drugs with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. Schedule I drugs are the most dangerous drugs of all the drug schedules with potentially severe psychological or physical dependence. Some examples of Schedule I drugs are:

    heroin, lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), marijuana (cannabis), 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), methaqualone, and peyote

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    9 hours ago, rmw10 said:

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    he is supposed to follow his pulling C(72) and his RT(78?) really let him down as it seems they are trying to fake the sweep and pop back in with a hop step behind the pulling C(72). The RT(78) was not able to get leverage or position and seal off the DE(91) even though the DE(91) has to come across the RT(78) whole body to make the tackle. if he cuts back into that vacant lane(A gap) the ILB(didn't see number) who stacks on his DTs(didn't see number) hip will will pop in to that gap vacated by the pulling C(72) and cream is bumbum(notice how he jumps into the gap that T Rich chooses eyes always on trent). At least folowing the design of the play he has 3 blockers(76,72,14) in the area. The RG(76) gets shucked like an ear of corn at a cookout and the LG(75) whiffs on his block allowing the weak side ILB(55?) a good chance to make that A gap tackle. I think his fall from grace had a lot to do with scheme and poor O-line play resulting in loss of confidence plus 2 of the 3 teams he played on were the browns and raiders. too demoralizing..... I'm prepared to be amazed. also I think Mike Wallace will be Jacoby Jones 2.0  

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    On 5/13/2016 at 7:30 PM, chunkywill25 said:

    I'm happy we didn't reach for ramsey with a 3rd or 4th round pick as trade bait. Idk what it is, but I don't see it in the film or stats. Yeah he has the measurables but so have many others. I guess it's the lack of big plays.. 

    I felt the same thing man, just a hunch. Skill positions are way more "hit or miss" as well. I think we chose right

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    "Post-concussion syndrome (PCS) is a variety of symptoms, including headaches and dizziness, that continue for weeks and sometimes months following a concussion. A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury that typically occurs after a direct blow to the head. Not all concussions lead to post-concussion syndrome, which doesn’t seem to be correlated to the severity of the initial blow.

    What causes post-concussion symptoms to develop following certain concussions is yet to be identified. According to Mayo Clinic, some experts believe the symptoms come from structural damage to the brain or the disruption of neurotransmitter systems. Others believe that psychological factors may contribute.

    In addition to headaches and dizziness, post-concussion syndrome commonly causes fatigue, irritability, anxiety, insomnia, loss of concentration and memory, and noise and light sensitivity.

    Typically, symptoms associated with PCS develop within the first seven to 10 days after a concussion and eventually alleviate within a three-month period. In some cases, however, the symptoms can persist for a year or longer.

    Treatment for post-concussion syndrome depends on individual symptoms. Headaches are commonly treated with medications. Time, however, is often the best therapy for treating memory and thinking problems.
    Findings: Effects of Cannabis on Post-Concussion Syndrome

    While research on cannabis’ direct effect on post-concussion syndrome is lacking, preclinical findings have shown that cannabis offers therapeutic benefits following brain injuries. Studies have shown that the cannabinoids found in cannabis, most specifically cannabidiol (CBD), activate the body’s cannabinoid receptors (CB1 and CB2), though evidence also suggests that the neuroprotective effects from CBD come from the cannabinoid’s activation of the 5-hydroxytriptamine1A (5-HT1A) receptor (Mishima, et al., 2005). When these receptors are activated, they provide protection against neural damage following acute and chronic brain damage (Lopez-Rodriguez, et al., 2013). For example, in one study, the administration of cannabinoids following a traumatic brain injury decreased brain swelling and inflammation and was shown to improve recovery (Shohami, et al., 2011). Another showed that CBD alone provided neuroprotection and limited brain cell death in newborn mice following a hypoxic-ischemic event (Castillo, et al., 2010). Others have showed that cannabinoids, through the activation of the endocannabinoid system, prevent glutamate excitotoxicity, intracellular calcium accumulation, activation of cell death pathways, microglia activation, neurovascular reactivity and circulating leukocytes following a brain injury. Researchers concluded that modulating the endocannabinoid system is an effective way to provide neuroprotection and prevent and reduce brain injury (Fernandez-Lopez, Lizasoain, Moro & Orgado, 2013).

    Addition research has shown that cannabis’ cannabinoids provide brain and neuroprotection caused by disorders. One found that CBD reduces the oxidative stress and Alzheimer’s hallmark protein (β-amyloid), thus limiting nerve damage caused by the disorder and improving cell viability (Harvey, et al., 2012). An animal study showed that CBD and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) treatments were effective at delaying and limiting neural damage caused by Huntington’s disease (Sagredo, et al., 2011). Another found that CBD, in addition to providing neuroprotective effects and reducing long-term brain injury, also helped restore neurobehavioral function following a hypoxia-ischemia event (Pazos, et al., 2012).

    Studies have also shown that cannabis can help post-concussion syndrome patients manage the symptoms associated with the disorder. CBD can lower stress, help combat depression, improve sleep and reduce pain (Abush & Akirav, 2013) (Campos, et al., 2012) (Chagas, et al., 2013) (Russo, Guy & Robson, 2007) (Baron, 2015).
    - See more at: http://medicalmarijuanainc.com/post-concussion-syndrome-medical-marijuana-research-overview/#sthash.2HuHOeR9.dpuf"

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    15 minutes ago, Danny D said:

    I Am Legend, you are clearly, like myself, one of the only true Raven fans here.  You don't blindly eat what they are trying to feed you in the name of "Loyalty".  You don't buy the notion that you can't be critical of the Power Circle when that Circle is flat out falling on its face with misjudgments.  You insist upon better decisions, better results and a large dose of reality.  What you are faced with is Loyalty that defies Logic. You can't reason with the blindly loyal when that type are the predominant population of this board.  They don't want to hear criticism of their team even when it is 8-8 or 5-11.  They don't want to hear that their primary decision maker is addled and aging in large part due to the game he played.  You're not being positive enough, even if we are drafting the wrong guys.  Can't you just be supportive, even if its on the road to the cellar?  For crying out loud, what is more important to you supporting Newsome or the playoffs!

    I agree with you entirely upon the Tunsil selection.  We had a shot at Filet and we settled for 7 bone chuck.

     

     

     

     

    you have got to be kidding me. What are you drinking and where do i get some?

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    On 5/6/2016 at 2:21 PM, ellicottraven said:

    There is this kid who is a DT from Samford - Michael Pierce who had like a 725 lb squat! He's a real monster at his level of college play. Just watch this tape and you'll find him just nasty, mean and dominating! Reminds me a lot of Brandon Williams in a way, except a more penetrating pass rusher who can shed blocks, and is relentless in pursuit of the ball carrier... He is number 98 btw and I just thought I would share videos as I research these guys.

    On 5/6/2016 at 2:33 PM, ellicottraven said:

    This is Stephane Nembot. I don't want anything to do with him man! He's a real life beast and could take on a mountain gorilla and come out on top! That is how strong this guy looks! Here's a video on him.

     

     

    I am really interested in these two! Pierce with his brute strength shined at a lower level but, like Nembot (who has limited playing experience due to a late start in football), when they get coached up will be solid contributors. I see Nembot taking the Right Tackle position once he hones his hand work and foot work from Juan 

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    15 hours ago, rmcjacket23 said:

    OK? So a really good punter is the best 6th round pick we've ever made. That's over basically a 20 year period.

    How exactly is that a good thing?

    id say the best on that list would be Adalius Thomas. I was just saying Koch is not simply just a punter but a player performing at the top of his position and a very important part of this team for many years. Tyrod Taylor looked pretty damn good last year as well. not bad for a round that is largely considered to be throw away picks.

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