Pryor is back Baby!
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I think you just made my point. Farmer would not take a can't miss back like Henry if he is still there early 2nd (and that just might be the case).
Farmer maybe hasnt picked RB or WR in his first couple of years ....but the Browns have plenty of experience there....
The last "cant miss" back we picked was....one MR. Trent Richardson(pick #3).....supposedly THE BEST back in years...
The last "cant miss" receiver we picked was....one MR. Braylon Edwards.......
Then, of course, we scored big with William Green(pick #16), Monterio Hardesty(2nd rnd), Tommy Vardell(pick #9)...
So...right there....the last 5 cant miss RB's and WR's weve selected have all busted.....and several were CLEARLY the favorites nation wide as future superstars.....Richardson, Edwards and Winslow were supposed to be generational players,,,,
And....the Browns have not drafted a quality 1st round receiver since 1964.....every single one, since Paul Warfield 1964, has been a complete(non starting) bust....every....single....one.....
Farmer maybe hasnt picked RB or WR in his first couple of years ....but the Browns have plenty of experience there....
The last "cant miss" back we picked was....one MR. Trent Richardson(pick #3).....supposedly THE BEST back in years...
The last "cant miss" receiver we picked was....one MR. Braylon Edwards.......
Then, of course, we scored big with William Green(pick #16), Monterio Hardesty(2nd rnd), Tommy Vardell(pick #9)...
So...right there....the last 5 cant miss RB's and WR's weve selected have all busted.....and several were CLEARLY the favorites nation wide as future superstars.....Richardson, Edwards and Winslow were supposed to be generational players,,,,
And....the Browns have not drafted a quality 1st round receiver since 1964.....every single one, since Paul Warfield 1964, has been a complete(non starting) bust....every....single....one.....
Greg Little was an early 2nd Rounder as well IIRC...
Going to look at some tape, but to date Henry scares the shit out of me as a prospect.
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Just on my way to verifying when we picked Little, when I saw that in 2014 Farmer made two draft day trades on Day 1.
I remembered the trade-up for JM at #22, but forgot it cost us #26 and a 3rd round.
But I completely forgot we traded up from #9 to #8 for Gilbert and that cost us a 5th.
I think I'll go lie down a while...
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Farmer maybe hasnt picked RB or WR in his first couple of years ....but the Browns have plenty of experience there....
The last "cant miss" back we picked was....one MR. Trent Richardson(pick #3).....supposedly THE BEST back in years...
The last "cant miss" receiver we picked was....one MR. Braylon Edwards.......
Then, of course, we scored big with William Green(pick #16), Monterio Hardesty(2nd rnd), Tommy Vardell(pick #9)...
So...right there....the last 5 cant miss RB's and WR's weve selected have all busted.....and several were CLEARLY the favorites nation wide as future superstars.....Richardson, Edwards and Winslow were supposed to be generational players,,,,
And....the Browns have not drafted a quality 1st round receiver since 1964.....every single one, since Paul Warfield 1964, has been a complete(non starting) bust....every....single....one.....
Greg Little was an early 2nd Rounder as well IIRC...
Going to look at some tape, but to date Henry scares the shit out of me as a prospect.
Greg Little was an early 2nd Rounder as well IIRC...
yep.....and Massaquoi, Quincy Morgan, Andre Davis & Brian Robiskie......and going back into the 90's, you can add Rowe and Tillman...
And there are more.....but my quick count, since Warfield, has us drafting 19 WR's in the first/second rounds and only 3 that have panned out for us....all the best ones were 2nd rounders too....Slaughter, Northcutt and Kevin Johnson....
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Just on my way to verifying when we picked Little, when I saw that in 2014 Farmer made two draft day trades on Day 1.
I remembered the trade-up for JM at #22, but forgot it cost us #26 and a 3rd round.
But I completely forgot we traded up from #9 to #8 for Gilbert and that cost us a 5th.
I think I'll go lie down a while...
Just on my way to verifying when we picked Little, when I saw that in 2014 Farmer made two draft day trades on Day 1.
I remembered the trade-up for JM at #22, but forgot it cost us #26 and a 3rd round.
But I completely forgot we traded up from #9 to #8 for Gilbert and that cost us a 5th.
I think I'll go lie down a while...
Actually, three. We traded out of four, picked up a 2015 first and fourth.
Then moved up from 9 to 8 and sacrificed a fifth.
Then moved up again from 26 to 22 and forfeited a third.
So we turned #4 and #26 into Gilbert, Manziel and Erving.
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Just on my way to verifying when we picked Little, when I saw that in 2014 Farmer made two draft day trades on Day 1.
I remembered the trade-up for JM at #22, but forgot it cost us #26 and a 3rd round.
But I completely forgot we traded up from #9 to #8 for Gilbert and that cost us a 5th.
I think I'll go lie down a while...
Actually, three. We traded out of four, picked up a 2015 first and fourth.
Then moved up from 9 to 8 and sacrificed a fifth.
Then moved up again from 26 to 22 and forfeited a third.
So we turned #4 and #26 into Gilbert, Manziel and Erving.
So we turned #4 and #26 into Gilbert, Manziel and Erving.
..and Campbell.SS.....

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I think you just made my point. Farmer would not take a can't miss back like Henry if he is still there early 2nd (and that just might be the case).
Yes, you're right. Trading up to take a back in the third round screams of "I don't want a runningback".
I'm glad you can point out these "can't miss" Alabama runningbacks - because there are so few of them recently.
Yes, you're right. Trading up to take a back in the third round screams of "I don't want a runningback".
I'm glad you can point out these "can't miss" Alabama runningbacks - because there are so few of them recently.
Traded up, and got West- who moved East to Baltimore. I don't mind so much that he busted- but we gave away a pick in the process that just maybe wouldn't have.

Who's doing the research for Farmer on character issues? Should be fired.
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Farmer maybe hasnt picked RB or WR in his first couple of years ....but the Browns have plenty of experience there....
The last "cant miss" back we picked was....one MR. Trent Richardson(pick #3).....supposedly THE BEST back in years...
The last "cant miss" receiver we picked was....one MR. Braylon Edwards.......
Then, of course, we scored big with William Green(pick #16), Monterio Hardesty(2nd rnd), Tommy Vardell(pick #9)...
So...right there....the last 5 cant miss RB's and WR's weve selected have all busted.....and several were CLEARLY the favorites nation wide as future superstars.....Richardson, Edwards and Winslow were supposed to be generational players,,,,
And....the Browns have not drafted a quality 1st round receiver since 1964.....every single one, since Paul Warfield 1964, has been a complete(non starting) bust....every....single....one.....
Greg Little was an early 2nd Rounder as well IIRC...
Going to look at some tape, but to date Henry scares the shit out of me as a prospect.
Greg Little was an early 2nd Rounder as well IIRC...
Going to look at some tape, but to date Henry scares the shit out of me as a prospect.
Go watch his Auburn tape. 46 carries and he never slowed down. The last was a 25 yd. TD where he left 2nd and 3rd levels in the dust. He's a warrior.
PS-and everyone in the stadium knew he was getting the ball every play all the way down the field that last drive because they needed to run the clock out and play keepaway. Didn't matter.
BTW did any of you know he broke Ken Hall's (The Sugarland Express) all time high school record that had stood since the early 50's?
From Wiki: "He finished his high school football career with 12,124 career rushing yards, which broke Ken Hall's career record."
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Yes, you're right. Trading up to take a back in the third round screams of "I don't want a runningback".
I'm glad you can point out these "can't miss" Alabama runningbacks - because there are so few of them recently.
Traded up, and got West- who moved East to Baltimore. I don't mind so much that he busted- but we gave away a pick in the process that just maybe wouldn't have.

Who's doing the research for Farmer on character issues? Should be fired.
Traded up, and got West- who moved East to Baltimore. I don't mind so much that he busted- but we gave away a pick in the process that just maybe wouldn't have.

Who's doing the research for Farmer on character issues? Should be fired.
I'm more of the mindset that I'd rather rid myself of a guy who probably won't do anything immediately, rather than have him waste a roster spot for a while.
It would be different if West and Mayle went on to do something somewhere, but they haven't thus far.
West was worth a look, we didn't like what we saw, we moved on. Mayle was a decent value and had potential, but was either an asshole or just Greg Little 2.0, so we moved on.
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Traded up, and got West- who moved East to Baltimore. I don't mind so much that he busted- but we gave away a pick in the process that just maybe wouldn't have.

Who's doing the research for Farmer on character issues? Should be fired.
I'm more of the mindset that I'd rather rid myself of a guy who probably won't do anything immediately, rather than have him waste a roster spot for a while.
It would be different if West and Mayle went on to do something somewhere, but they haven't thus far.
West was worth a look, we didn't like what we saw, we moved on. Mayle was a decent value and had potential, but was either an asshole or just Greg Little 2.0, so we moved on.
I'm more of the mindset that I'd rather rid myself of a guy who probably won't do anything immediately, rather than have him waste a roster spot for a while.
It would be different if West and Mayle went on to do something somewhere, but they haven't thus far.
West was worth a look, we didn't like what we saw, we moved on. Mayle was a decent value and had potential, but was either an asshole or just Greg Little 2.0, so we moved on.
& this is the crazy thing TC. Then WHY are we wasting a roster spot on Bowe? Just to soothe Farmer's ego that he made a monumental f**kup? We brought back Pryor. Hell, I'd even bring back Josh Lenz- who would at least give a damn how he plays.
There has to be some disconnect between Pettine and Farmer. Mike is seeing these guys every day in practice, and breaks down every play they're involved in. He's obviously determined (backed up by Gruden) that Bowe is a worthless, overpaid POS. At least the argument can be made Gilbert "can be coached up".
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I'm more of the mindset that I'd rather rid myself of a guy who probably won't do anything immediately, rather than have him waste a roster spot for a while.
It would be different if West and Mayle went on to do something somewhere, but they haven't thus far.
West was worth a look, we didn't like what we saw, we moved on. Mayle was a decent value and had potential, but was either an asshole or just Greg Little 2.0, so we moved on.
& this is the crazy thing TC. Then WHY are we wasting a roster spot on Bowe? Just to soothe Farmer's ego that he made a monumental f**kup? We brought back Pryor. Hell, I'd even bring back Josh Lenz- who would at least give a damn how he plays.
There has to be some disconnect between Pettine and Farmer. Mike is seeing these guys every day in practice, and breaks down every play they're involved in. He's obviously determined (backed up by Gruden) that Bowe is a worthless, overpaid POS. At least the argument can be made Gilbert "can be coached up".
& this is the crazy thing TC. Then WHY are we wasting a roster spot on Bowe? Just to soothe Farmer's ego that he made a monumental f**kup? We brought back Pryor. Hell, I'd even bring back Josh Lenz- who would at least give a damn how he plays.
Good question. He was only on a 1 year deal anyway right? I say suck up the loss and give a few game reps to some prospects - it's not like we're playing for anything...or have any serious talent at WR where we have no room for a prospect (especially with Hawkins and Gabriel out)
I mean if Bowe isn't getting reps with a wide receiver squad of Travis Benjamin, Brian Hartline, and Marlon Moore - just suck it up and cut the guy
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I'm more of the mindset that I'd rather rid myself of a guy who probably won't do anything immediately, rather than have him waste a roster spot for a while.
It would be different if West and Mayle went on to do something somewhere, but they haven't thus far.
West was worth a look, we didn't like what we saw, we moved on. Mayle was a decent value and had potential, but was either an asshole or just Greg Little 2.0, so we moved on.
& this is the crazy thing TC. Then WHY are we wasting a roster spot on Bowe? Just to soothe Farmer's ego that he made a monumental f**kup? We brought back Pryor. Hell, I'd even bring back Josh Lenz- who would at least give a damn how he plays.
There has to be some disconnect between Pettine and Farmer. Mike is seeing these guys every day in practice, and breaks down every play they're involved in. He's obviously determined (backed up by Gruden) that Bowe is a worthless, overpaid POS. At least the argument can be made Gilbert "can be coached up".
& this is the crazy thing TC. Then WHY are we wasting a roster spot on Bowe? Just to soothe Farmer's ego that he made a monumental f**kup? We brought back Pryor. Hell, I'd even bring back Josh Lenz- who would at least give a damn how he plays.
There has to be some disconnect between Pettine and Farmer. Mike is seeing these guys every day in practice, and breaks down every play they're involved in. He's obviously determined (backed up by Gruden) that Bowe is a worthless, overpaid POS. At least the argument can be made Gilbert "can be coached up".
The Bowe acquisition made sense. He filled a void, he was a proven veteran talent, and we HAD to spend the money. Why we're hanging on to him? No idea.
I agree that there is a giant disconnect between Pettine and Farmer, I think it's very apparent. The fact that it's in Pettine's contract that he has final say on game day rosters is very telling of what is happening with Manziel, Gilbert, Bowe, etc.
Manziel, Gilbert and Bowe are in Pettine's dog house and won't get any playing time as long as Pettine is coach. This was pointed out in an OBR article not too long ago about how Pettine treats players.
Problem is...Manziel (and probably Gilbert) are FO guys. No doubt Haslam wants to see Manziel on the field, and Gilbert on the sideline is doing nobody any good. Pettine won't play them, and isn't contractually obliged to listen to Farmer et al on his roster.
I think the TP fiasco is the same - TP was a Farmer acquisition. Farmer goes on suspension and TP is cut, replaced by Turbin. Farmer comes back, cuts Turbin, and now we have TP again.
It's a power struggle, and it's one that Pettine isn't going to win. Because say what you will of Farmer - he's done his portion of the job better than Pettine has.
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I have to agree with TCPO on this one. Browns fans believe this mess can be fixed in 2-3 years. Well guess what it cant. I would die to have the browns be an "average" looking football team. Everyone keeps beating their chest demanding we find a qb that is going to lead us to the super bowl. Meanwhile we haven't had a RB that has tallied more than 40 yards in 6 straight games. Manziel fags kept calling McCown and Hoyer average like we are so sick and tired of all the "average" qbs walking into Berea.
I have to agree with TCPO on this one. Browns fans believe this mess can be fixed in 2-3 years. Well guess what it cant.
Yes, it can. Easily. It would take only at most 3-4 players....and better coaching....which is the main key.
I would die to have the browns be an "average" looking football team. Everyone keeps beating their chest demanding we find a qb that is going to lead us to the super bowl. Meanwhile we haven't had a RB that has tallied more than 40 yards in 6 straight games. Manziel fags kept calling McCown and Hoyer average like we are so sick and tired of all the "average" qbs walking into Berea.
And....of course one of those player must be a quality QB.
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Derrick Henry is Brandon Jacobs v2. Not an elite RB prospect.
This guy is a tool but I agree with him: https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/665716844628590592?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
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Derrick Henry is Brandon Jacobs v2. Not an elite RB prospect.
This guy is a tool but I agree with him: https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/665716844628590592?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
Derrick Henry is Brandon Jacobs v2. Not an elite RB prospect.
This guy is a tool but I agree with him: https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/665716844628590592?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
Brandon Jones 6'1" 210 lbs.
Henry 6'3" 238 lbs.
There is no comparison when the Browns need a power back to move the ball 3-4 yards regularly compared to the pathetic output we see now. And those that compare him to Richardson are similarly mistaken. Henry goes where the play is designed, might make a small move or two and then runs through arm tackles or powers over LBs. when needed. When he does clear them he turns on the speed. He also is there for the second half unlike what we see now.
Form your own opinion by watching him this Saturday in the SEC championship game. Then come back and say what you saw. Watch the entire game. He plays better the more carries he gets.
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& this is the crazy thing TC. Then WHY are we wasting a roster spot on Bowe? Just to soothe Farmer's ego that he made a monumental f**kup? We brought back Pryor. Hell, I'd even bring back Josh Lenz- who would at least give a damn how he plays.
There has to be some disconnect between Pettine and Farmer. Mike is seeing these guys every day in practice, and breaks down every play they're involved in. He's obviously determined (backed up by Gruden) that Bowe is a worthless, overpaid POS. At least the argument can be made Gilbert "can be coached up".
The Bowe acquisition made sense. He filled a void, he was a proven veteran talent, and we HAD to spend the money. Why we're hanging on to him? No idea.
I agree that there is a giant disconnect between Pettine and Farmer, I think it's very apparent. The fact that it's in Pettine's contract that he has final say on game day rosters is very telling of what is happening with Manziel, Gilbert, Bowe, etc.
Manziel, Gilbert and Bowe are in Pettine's dog house and won't get any playing time as long as Pettine is coach. This was pointed out in an OBR article not too long ago about how Pettine treats players.
Problem is...Manziel (and probably Gilbert) are FO guys. No doubt Haslam wants to see Manziel on the field, and Gilbert on the sideline is doing nobody any good. Pettine won't play them, and isn't contractually obliged to listen to Farmer et al on his roster.
I think the TP fiasco is the same - TP was a Farmer acquisition. Farmer goes on suspension and TP is cut, replaced by Turbin. Farmer comes back, cuts Turbin, and now we have TP again.
It's a power struggle, and it's one that Pettine isn't going to win. Because say what you will of Farmer - he's done his portion of the job better than Pettine has.
It's a power struggle, and it's one that Pettine isn't going to win. Because say what you will of Farmer - he's done his portion of the job better than Pettine has.
you're an ass.
you just said how all these farmer acquisitions suck but then say that farmer has done his job better than pettine. then go on to say pettine sees these players perform in practice everyday and decides who plays given their performance...
WTF??
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Just on my way to verifying when we picked Little, when I saw that in 2014 Farmer made two draft day trades on Day 1.
I remembered the trade-up for JM at #22, but forgot it cost us #26 and a 3rd round.
But I completely forgot we traded up from #9 to #8 for Gilbert and that cost us a 5th.
I think I'll go lie down a while...
Actually, three. We traded out of four, picked up a 2015 first and fourth.
Then moved up from 9 to 8 and sacrificed a fifth.
Then moved up again from 26 to 22 and forfeited a third.
So we turned #4 and #26 into Gilbert, Manziel and Erving.
Actually, three. We traded out of four, picked up a 2015 first and fourth.
Yes... I was fixated on bad trades...
Go watch his Auburn tape. 46 carries and he never slowed down. The last was a 25 yd. TD where he left 2nd and 3rd levels in the dust. He's a warrior.
Beastliness is not among my concerns.
The Bowe acquisition made sense. He filled a void, he was a proven veteran talent, and we HAD to spend the money. Why we're hanging on to him? No idea.
I agree that there is a giant disconnect between Pettine and Farmer, I think it's very apparent. The fact that it's in Pettine's contract that he has final say on game day rosters is very telling of what is happening with Manziel, Gilbert, Bowe, etc.
Manziel, Gilbert and Bowe are in Pettine's dog house and won't get any playing time as long as Pettine is coach. This was pointed out in an OBR article not too long ago about how Pettine treats players.
"Proven, veteran talent..." maybe, but also proven to be in decline from whatever talent was once displayed. As for why Bowe is still here... can't say for sure, but has the look of a Farmer move meant to stick a finger in Pet's eye.
Still not buying the dog house argument at least not in general. Possibly has some validity when it comes to JM, but JM has done his damned best to earn the pine. Absolutely no sale here when it comes to Gilbert and Bowe.
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It's a power struggle, and it's one that Pettine isn't going to win. Because say what you will of Farmer - he's done his portion of the job better than Pettine has.
you're an ass.
you just said how all these farmer acquisitions suck but then say that farmer has done his job better than pettine. then go on to say pettine sees these players perform in practice everyday and decides who plays given their performance...
WTF??
you're an ass.
you just said how all these farmer acquisitions suck but then say that farmer has done his job better than pettine. then go on to say pettine sees these players perform in practice everyday and decides who plays given their performance...
WTF??
I think your reading comprehension is slipping in your old age.
I like Farmer's acquisitions. They were made to support the plan Pettine wanted to implement, and Pettine dropped the ball by being ill prepared and playing favorites.
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Actually, three. We traded out of four, picked up a 2015 first and fourth.
Yes... I was fixated on bad trades...
Go watch his Auburn tape. 46 carries and he never slowed down. The last was a 25 yd. TD where he left 2nd and 3rd levels in the dust. He's a warrior.
Beastliness is not among my concerns.
The Bowe acquisition made sense. He filled a void, he was a proven veteran talent, and we HAD to spend the money. Why we're hanging on to him? No idea.
I agree that there is a giant disconnect between Pettine and Farmer, I think it's very apparent. The fact that it's in Pettine's contract that he has final say on game day rosters is very telling of what is happening with Manziel, Gilbert, Bowe, etc.
Manziel, Gilbert and Bowe are in Pettine's dog house and won't get any playing time as long as Pettine is coach. This was pointed out in an OBR article not too long ago about how Pettine treats players.
"Proven, veteran talent..." maybe, but also proven to be in decline from whatever talent was once displayed. As for why Bowe is still here... can't say for sure, but has the look of a Farmer move meant to stick a finger in Pet's eye.
Still not buying the dog house argument at least not in general. Possibly has some validity when it comes to JM, but JM has done his damned best to earn the pine. Absolutely no sale here when it comes to Gilbert and Bowe.
Yes... I was fixated on bad trades...
Beastliness is not among my concerns.
"Proven, veteran talent..." maybe, but also proven to be in decline from whatever talent was once displayed. As for why Bowe is still here... can't say for sure, but has the look of a Farmer move meant to stick a finger in Pet's eye.
Still not buying the dog house argument at least not in general. Possibly has some validity when it comes to JM, but JM has done his damned best to earn the pine. Absolutely no sale here when it comes to Gilbert and Bowe.
I wouldn't be continuing to harp on it if I didn't get some validation from the article on OBR.
Here's a link to some of the content: http://www.fans247.com/showthread.php?63561-A-Cleveland-Browns-Confidant-Speaks-on-Front-Office-Coaching-Tensions
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Derrick Henry is Brandon Jacobs v2. Not an elite RB prospect.
This guy is a tool but I agree with him: https://twitter.com/nfldraftscout/status/665716844628590592?ref_src=twsrc^tfw
Brandon Jones 6'1" 210 lbs.
Henry 6'3" 238 lbs.
There is no comparison when the Browns need a power back to move the ball 3-4 yards regularly compared to the pathetic output we see now. And those that compare him to Richardson are similarly mistaken. Henry goes where the play is designed, might make a small move or two and then runs through arm tackles or powers over LBs. when needed. When he does clear them he turns on the speed. He also is there for the second half unlike what we see now.
Form your own opinion by watching him this Saturday in the SEC championship game. Then come back and say what you saw. Watch the entire game. He plays better the more carries he gets.
Brandon Jones 6'1" 210 lbs.
Henry 6'3" 238 lbs.
There is no comparison when the Browns need a power back to move the ball 3-4 yards regularly compared to the pathetic output we see now. And those that compare him to Richardson are similarly mistaken. Henry goes where the play is designed, might make a small move or two and then runs through arm tackles or powers over LBs. when needed. When he does clear them he turns on the speed. He also is there for the second half unlike what we see now.
Form your own opinion by watching him this Saturday in the SEC championship game. Then come back and say what you saw. Watch the entire game. He plays better the more carries he gets.
Jacobs =/= Jones
Height: 6′ 4″40 yard dash time: 4.56 secondsWeight: 264 lbs -
you're an ass.
you just said how all these farmer acquisitions suck but then say that farmer has done his job better than pettine. then go on to say pettine sees these players perform in practice everyday and decides who plays given their performance...
WTF??
I think your reading comprehension is slipping in your old age.
I like Farmer's acquisitions. They were made to support the plan Pettine wanted to implement, and Pettine dropped the ball by being ill prepared and playing favorites.
I think your reading comprehension is slipping in your old age.
I like Farmer's acquisitions. They were made to support the plan Pettine wanted to implement, and Pettine dropped the ball by being ill prepared and playing favorites.
so we'll give the players more time to learn to execute the coach's plan than the coach himself?
great biz plan!
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