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With so many behavior issues cropping up across the league, the tough love and forewarned stance about little to no tolerance for certain screw ups may be the only way to get through to some of these players, especially the rookies. It doesn't take much for players to throw away everything they have spent their lives working for over some knucklehead decision that could derail a future career in an instant. There will always be some players who will never heed the warnings and listen to the wisdom imparted to them. However, tough love guidance and knowing the consequences ahead may be the most important key to insure that (hopefully) the vast majority will not blow their awesome opportunity to make it in the NFL.

The asterisk by Tom's QB ranking in the article IS a good start. However, they need to stop spelling Br*dy's name wrong. Sheesh. The proper place for the asterisk is IN his name, not next to it!

My first inclination is in favor of a PAT rule change to make the game more interesting. With the old rule, the boring PAT is such a given that I go do something rather than watch it. However, I have a sneaking suspicion I will be the first one screaming to the high heavens if we lose a game by a blown PAT decision or bad execution. Cautiously optimistic but don't trust that this new rule could bite us in the backside and cost us a win. As long it just works against our opponent every time a game is at stake, then hey, all is good. Better practice up on my best string of 4 letter words just in case it costs us a game. It had better not cost us or my opinion on this new rule could change mighty quick.

Someone seems to be cranky today. Just saw a bunch of negs on comments all down the page,even undoing some of the ups I gave. It was just about everyone got a neg. Tried to undo the negativity. It was pretty much across the board and pretty much the entire page full of comments were positive and non controversial. Please troll somewhere else.

When it comes to athletic clothing or uniforms, I think men can be just as particular about what they wear as females. Some men have athletic shoe closets to rival the best of the female shoe junkies these days. Same thing for clothes. The ugliness of those bumble bee uniforms is a fun conversation..... what I would consider to be a humiliating "wardrobe malfunction" ....Those uniforms are worthy of a snickering snide remark or 2 at the expense of the Steelers who look so silly in them, don't you think?

Compared to how I felt a few months ago in regards to my concerns and doubts about whether the Ravens can fill enough gaping holes in the off season, I am far happier than I could have envisioned. Considering the cap room circumstances, that B- should be an A. I am actually relieved, optimistic and applaud some very smart moves this off season to make the most of the hand we were dealt.

Watching the Ed Reed video makes me remember how much I miss those dynamic amazing plays. Nothing short of cloning Ed would do justice to replacing him.

Any fool who grades the Steelers bumble bee uniforms at the top is not worth listening to. The bumble bee uniforms make the Steelers look like children in bad Halloween costumes.

Thanks Big G. I am computer challenged but will try it next time. Thankfully, Grapple moved it for me this time.

The only thing for sure regarding the PAT changes is that I will probably take my snack or potty break after the PAT rather than get up and go do something else immediately after the TD replay. These changes will at least compel us to watch the play. Scary though that the outcome of a game could hinge on the execution of a PAT.

Wow. Can't recall ever seeing solid muscular thighs like that in my life. Don't know what super human thighs translate in to as a skill set on the football field but I certainly would be running the other way if he was coming at me.

Thanks a bunch Grapple. Appreciate you moving the comment to this article.

I just posted a comment about Harbaugh's commencement speech on LFW. Anyone know how to transfer a comment under 1 article and move it over to another article? Please let me know how. I attended my son's graduation from Stevenson University today. John is an excellent speaker...inspiring, down to earth and funny. I am hoping that my son absorbed John's "Guide to Success" fully. Follow those principals and these graduates should not only be successful, but happy as well. The parents were nodding their heads in approval with every comment. John has a lot of practical wisdom and nailed some valuable qualities needed in this life. Baltimore has a coach to be proud of...great coach...great person of character. Thanks John for adding to a great day.

Now that's one fine way to introduce Buck Allen to us fans in Raven's Nation. Excellent way to get to know a lot about his character and desire to make the most of this opportunity. I liked the challenge and reminder Buck gave to others that they can choose to become like 1 of the angels who looked out for him and helped him on his journey to the NFL. Welcome aboard Buck.

You had me laughing. I love the idea of selling the birdshot territory seats at a discount. I mean hey, it's only fair to pay less if you may get accidentally shot.

Great interviews. Funny. John is so personable, a natural for tv but he better not be giving up his day job as coach any time soon. Joe's comment about not knowing what Ray is talking about half the time always cracks me up

is it safe to presume you are just kidding? Looks like someone took you seriously. Is this a LOL moment or do we need to get the straight jackets? LOL.... hopefully.

Kraft is posturing that he took the "high road" to accept this unfair punishment to his team for the good of the league. Blah, blah.... What is behind this smoke screen is that in his desperate inquiries to find ways to defeat the ruling on appeal, Kraft probably went from bad to worse.... finding out that the Pats would only dig themselves a deeper grave. A nice spin on "guilty as charged".

I saw that weird segment of guessing the age of players per "how-old.net". Most of these young folks were portrayed as decades older than they are. What? I just kept wondering how tragically old the website would tell me I am. By comparison, this website would probably tell me I am a corpse.

Saw the neg and wondered how what I said could have offended anyone. Thanks for posting that it was a boo boo. Maybe another fan will be gracious enough to undo the neg on salamander? Was scratching my head til I saw your post. lol

That Sports Science drill clip of Maxx Williams is an amazing peek in to the excitement Maxx can potentially deliver on the field. A dynamic playmaker for sure....and he is ours! Can't wait to see Maxx in action this year.

So what else is new? Flacco getting slighted as usual. Joe is Mr. Laid Back and doesn't let the critics rattle him. But Joe is a fierce competitor in his own quiet and confident way. Joe will just go about his business and win games. I hope that this year we have the personnel behind Joe with a dominant and consistent offense to shut some of the critics up who unfairly rip him to shreds in the regular season.

I will have a cow if we somehow lose Tucker. Most accurate kicker in NFL history is quite a bargaining chip for Justin. Even if we pay Justin big bucks, he would still be a bargain that pays huge dividends.... translating into wins when the game is on the line. Hope we can wrap up this deal asap.

Interesting that Joe is a Ninja Warrior fan. Pro football players have tried it with varying degrees success. Mostly, football players have too much mass to last the course without their arms giving out. Great athleticism of contestants, a different type of athlete worth admiring. Glad Joe is a fan. You can see some amazing feats. Even world class athletes like Joe can't do the courses as well, mostly due to body type. If you haven't watched the show, you may not want to start....cuz you will find yourself tuning in each week, addicted

lol. Optimist? Actually, I'm quite the pessimist....at least as far as the Pats are concerned. I realize the nondisclosure agreement is supposed to be sufficient to deter blabbing. However, a little added incentive of cash,etc on the sly, otherwise known as a bribe, to me is well within the realm of what's possible by someone in the Pats organization. An optimist would be someone who believes that a non disclosure agreement would be enough to prevent this keg of dynamite from blowing up. Sure, the threats and reminders have probably already been made about non disclosure. Grease the wheels with a little extra incentive? Also, aren't repeated bribes the foundation of this entire fiasco, bribing with jerseys, shoes, etc.. Yeah, guess I am a pessimist. I prefer to call myself a realist though. LOL