ALPHA

He's gone, his agent knows he'll make more than Damon Harrison (5/46) on the free market.

Growing pains. I expect some improvement over last year but it really comes down to if we can get the pass rush off the ground. I'm also hoping Carl Davis steps up because we're probably losing Brandon Williams to free agency.

Kind of trivial but his Madden rating is the third highest among rookies at 79, one higher than Tunsil

Speed 66

Strength 82

Runblock 82

Passblock 86

I honestly think if the Cowboys had signed him last year he would have posted over 2000 yards total. As for the moves he's made since his release he's gone above and beyond to make amends, and I say that as someone who wanted him gone when the news broke BEFORE the video.

So yes I think he deserves a second chance, it won't be here though.

I've got nothing but respect for Monroe, he was always in shape, a class act and a great player when healthy. Sure he chose the wrong forum and wrong way to push his agenda but if he's passionate about something that helps players then I'm all for it.

3 hours ago, rmw10 said:

The US is insane right now.  Not trying to pull any politics into this of course, but can't we all just get along and share some grilled cheese sandwiches?

I'm moving to Hawaii, or Canada.

I've watched a lot of bad shows on netflix trying to pick up something new.

8 hours ago, LosT_in_TranSlatioN said:

Ugh. Durant to the Warriors. The can't beat em join em mentality is full of crap.. Officially have no respect for him anymore. 

 

 

http://www.theplayerstribune.com/kevin-durant-nba-free-agency-announcement/

Weak move jumping on another bandwagon so Curry can win a ring for him.

I prefer Jensen to Urchel for his lower body power, but Jensen showed some movement limitation in pass pro. Alex Lewis could make a run at the position.

Westbrook, Dipo and KD

That combination could attract a ring chaser for a year or two to take Ibakas spot still looking at you Al Horford

I'm still getting memes in social media feed.

32 minutes ago, 52520Andrew said:

OKC moves Ibaka to Orlando. Seems like a pretty steep price the Magic paid however although I don't know these guys half as well as I am sure @Inqui does

Thats a big hit to their defense but he's been off his game for a while, and I'm not sold on the Kanter/Adams combination. Also my guess is KD stays for his legacy. 

He's talented for sure but his maturity level is still a work in progress. It made me cringe when he deflected blame for his short tenures in Cleveland and Tenn, lets hope he puts it all together.

My take on Urschel: First thing I noticed in his first game (other than he played well) was how he's built differently to everyone else, he's kind of built like a superhero with wide shoulders and narrow hips but thats why he lacks square up power in the trenches. It's the same reason Jason Brown was better than Chris Chester.

If the Texans knew who the most overrated QB in the 2002 draft was they wouldn't have been so bad for so long.

How is he overrated when he never gets respect to start with?

and John Urschel:

Pass Protection 30/45

John Urschel is adequate as a pass protector, but he has limited range and athletic ability. He makes up for both with technique, leverage and positioning to hold off rushers.

As is the case with many NFL centers, Urschel shows the awareness and mental processing to point out any pressure looks he sees pre-snap and consistently works through the sort to pick up the most dangerous man of the pressure. His brand of pass protection is about using pre-snap information to make quick reads and adjustments, relying on technique to clean up after the snap.

Run Blocking 32/45

Urschel is a steady run-blocker who plays with leverage and just enough strength to consistently get the job done. He snaps and fires off the ball low when engaging, gaining inside hand placement to jolt defenders back and control them at the point of attack. He also plays with a good initial base that allows him to leverage and get under defenders, but at times he loses his base too easily and doesn't sustain to drive through stalemates or stay on blocks. 

Urschel plays with consistently solid footwork and hand placement and the proper targeting needed to reach nose tackles, although defenders who possess length and power often keep outside leverage on him. In many of these situations, the best solution for Urschel is extra help in the form of a combination block, which he is more than proficient at executing. 

Position Value 7/7

Overall 69/97

I don't put much stock into bleacherreport but they're his breakdowns are interesting, especially if you don't spend much time staring at linemen.

I came across this scouting report on Ryan Jensen by BR's Matt Miller:

Pass Protection 27/45

The Baltimore Ravens always do an outstanding job of drafting talent that fits their scheme, and Ryan Jensen is no exception. In 2013, the Ravens selected him in the sixth round out of Colorado State-Pueblo (Division II). He would spend his rookie season on the practice squad before being active for various parts of 2014 and starting in 2015.

Jensen is adept at setting and creating space, reaching his landmarks to maintain half-man leverage against defenders who like to attack his edge. He's good at switching up with a firm set and hovering around the line of scrimmage to deliver a powerful punch when on target.

Jensen is heavy-handed and uses his hands well to create the leverage needed in order to sink his hips and anchor. At times, he can be a bit too aggressive and often lunges forward, missing with his hands and allowing defenders to quickly swipe or push-pull him to the ground.

Run Blocking 33/45

In the run game, Jensen quickly gets off the ball to engage and knock defenders backward. He plays with a powerful base, which allows him to get push at the point of attack quickly and "sustain and strain" to power through stalemates.

Jensen shows the targeting and footwork to effectively rip and run to cut off the backside when the play goes away from him. He also does a nice job of pushing combo blocks and squaring his shoulders back up to block linebackers on the second level. 

While he still has some room to grow in this area, Jensen has shown promise as a mainstay blocker on the left side of the Ravens offensive line. 

Positional Value 7/7

Overall 67/97

4 hours ago, usmccharles said:

I thought Alpha Dog was awesome

Talented young actor, he was destined for better things. RIP

Anyone planning on seeing Ghostbusters? the trailers looked awful but I like the director.

I've heard Bloodline is really good, has anyone seen it?

I finally watched the final season of Banshee, it was more slow burning but a good end to a great show.

10 minutes ago, January J said:

What if it comes down to juice or pitta? Thats tough. Waller/ campanaro/ pitta are all questionable to me and I think juice is as safe as any of them personally.

Pitta is a better player when healthy, but Pitta is also injury prone and easier to replace when you look at the depth chart.

Any fans in here? UFC 200 is STACKED. Also the heavyweight boxing scene could be making a comeback.

Urschel looked good to me in limited snaps, but then again so did Geno Gradkowski so it still remains to be seen what kind of center he can be, is he a backup or a starter?

I like that he's an advocate for medicinal use of cannabis, you don't have to be a smoker to understand the science but he should have waited until his career was over. Can't mix politics with football.