Ministry of Pain
Footballguy
Look no further than the NFL Draft '24 back in the Spring
We watched the Patriots take a Quarterback at No 3 overall and then when push comes to shove they decide to start a Journeyman Week 1, Jacoby Brissett
Now, some of you are wanting to do likewise. You took QB "A" in the 5th round but want to look at the back up QB in round 12
Or you took RB "A" in the late 2nd early 3rd but saw a 3rd down RB signed last couple days and want to 2nd guess if you have a weekly starter, that should have been ironed out before you drafted him.
A few players that might have issues Week 1 include but are not limited to Ja'Marr Chase who seems content to either sit out or just make it impossible for the coaches to count on him this coming Sunday since he won't practice. It's gotten to a point where even if he signs later this week, what good could he do Week 1? Lamb had a short camp as will Aiyuk, both could be slightly more injury prone if they don't take it slow until they are 100% back. I've heard former player after former player say in the media that you cannot simulate training camp and it leads to potential injuries early in the season
And at some point the Bengals have to be called on the carpet. It's like they have no clue what the going rate is on QB, WR or any other position for that matter, always seem woefully late to extend and it ruined last year by making Burrow wait and then injures his calf and can't continue at all in camp, and at that time he still was not extended, ends up injured again later on and misses the 2nd Half of the season, 2nd season in 4 years that a Super Bowl caliber Quarterback watches his season go down the drain along with the entire fan base I might add.
Getting back to the Patriots, they made the Offensive Line out to be an ungodly act of Mother Nature, as if they had no hand in any of the 5 starting OL. They sound like the Weather Channel sending one of their TV personalities or CNN sending Anderson Cooper into a Hurricane. A poor OL so bad they can't risk Maye being out there and possibly stunt his growth. I bet the other 52 players in uniform rest easy at night knowing the Patriots are looking out for all their long term well being the same way.
The larger point is you drafted some of these guys early in the single digit rounds and now you want to get advice on WDIS, Week 1?
Prime Examples...
QB6 - Anthony Richardson...why are you looking at Jared Goff -QB14, Tua Tags QB-15 or Kirk Cousins -QB19??? Getting cold feet at the alter, are we?
RB10 - De'Von Achane...you took him in the 2nd round, deal with it. Yes it's going to be an RBBC with Mostert and Wright, don't act shocked
There's more of these at WR and TE, even Def and Kickers, some folks are running for the Bengals D Week 1.
Some of my leagues use to freeze rosters from Draft Night until AFTER Week 1, we thought that was fair and rewarded those who researched a little more.
But that's been changed and now it's open season all the way up to kick off.
It's hard to believe we need @Chaka first week to weigh in on starting line ups, but believe me we do
I volunteered to help when I could, consider this the Week 1 think tank and if you want to post your dilemma feel free.
-Are Henry and Pacheco really going to have BIG games opening night Thursday?
-Will the game being held in Brazil put a ceiling on what we should expect on Friday Night?
-What really happens when the Steelers offense hits the field with Russ WIlson?
-How do you trust the Falcons offense when Cousins hasn't suited up all preseason for a new team?
-How good will Justin Jefferson be with Darnold throwing the football? No really, it's not summer any more.
-Did you actually draft a Carolina Panther?
-How many points will the Bengals Defense put up...oh the Patriots aren't starting rookie, Drake Maye? Maybe they're not such a hot read Week 1
-The Bears are almost 5 point favorites at home Week 1, when is the last time this phenomenon occurred?
-Stroud QB5 vs ARich QB6 in Week 1, both in the same Draft Class, what should we expect?
-Who is going to look closer to a Playoff run in Week1, Raiders or Chargers?
Go!
We watched the Patriots take a Quarterback at No 3 overall and then when push comes to shove they decide to start a Journeyman Week 1, Jacoby Brissett
Now, some of you are wanting to do likewise. You took QB "A" in the 5th round but want to look at the back up QB in round 12
Or you took RB "A" in the late 2nd early 3rd but saw a 3rd down RB signed last couple days and want to 2nd guess if you have a weekly starter, that should have been ironed out before you drafted him.
A few players that might have issues Week 1 include but are not limited to Ja'Marr Chase who seems content to either sit out or just make it impossible for the coaches to count on him this coming Sunday since he won't practice. It's gotten to a point where even if he signs later this week, what good could he do Week 1? Lamb had a short camp as will Aiyuk, both could be slightly more injury prone if they don't take it slow until they are 100% back. I've heard former player after former player say in the media that you cannot simulate training camp and it leads to potential injuries early in the season
And at some point the Bengals have to be called on the carpet. It's like they have no clue what the going rate is on QB, WR or any other position for that matter, always seem woefully late to extend and it ruined last year by making Burrow wait and then injures his calf and can't continue at all in camp, and at that time he still was not extended, ends up injured again later on and misses the 2nd Half of the season, 2nd season in 4 years that a Super Bowl caliber Quarterback watches his season go down the drain along with the entire fan base I might add.
Getting back to the Patriots, they made the Offensive Line out to be an ungodly act of Mother Nature, as if they had no hand in any of the 5 starting OL. They sound like the Weather Channel sending one of their TV personalities or CNN sending Anderson Cooper into a Hurricane. A poor OL so bad they can't risk Maye being out there and possibly stunt his growth. I bet the other 52 players in uniform rest easy at night knowing the Patriots are looking out for all their long term well being the same way.
The larger point is you drafted some of these guys early in the single digit rounds and now you want to get advice on WDIS, Week 1?
Prime Examples...
QB6 - Anthony Richardson...why are you looking at Jared Goff -QB14, Tua Tags QB-15 or Kirk Cousins -QB19??? Getting cold feet at the alter, are we?
RB10 - De'Von Achane...you took him in the 2nd round, deal with it. Yes it's going to be an RBBC with Mostert and Wright, don't act shocked
There's more of these at WR and TE, even Def and Kickers, some folks are running for the Bengals D Week 1.
Some of my leagues use to freeze rosters from Draft Night until AFTER Week 1, we thought that was fair and rewarded those who researched a little more.
But that's been changed and now it's open season all the way up to kick off.
It's hard to believe we need @Chaka first week to weigh in on starting line ups, but believe me we do
I volunteered to help when I could, consider this the Week 1 think tank and if you want to post your dilemma feel free.
-Are Henry and Pacheco really going to have BIG games opening night Thursday?
-Will the game being held in Brazil put a ceiling on what we should expect on Friday Night?
-What really happens when the Steelers offense hits the field with Russ WIlson?
-How do you trust the Falcons offense when Cousins hasn't suited up all preseason for a new team?
-How good will Justin Jefferson be with Darnold throwing the football? No really, it's not summer any more.
-Did you actually draft a Carolina Panther?
-How many points will the Bengals Defense put up...oh the Patriots aren't starting rookie, Drake Maye? Maybe they're not such a hot read Week 1
-The Bears are almost 5 point favorites at home Week 1, when is the last time this phenomenon occurred?
-Stroud QB5 vs ARich QB6 in Week 1, both in the same Draft Class, what should we expect?
-Who is going to look closer to a Playoff run in Week1, Raiders or Chargers?
Go!
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