1984Echoes

+1 That's where I'm at exactly.

This is what I was thinking. He should have interviewed just for the experience and, as you say, possible connections for further down the road...

Since they rotate to keep their D-Lineman fresh... Even if they drafted Jalen Carter I think Levi would still have a prominent role... if he can stay healthy that is...

Houston is 6' 1" 240#. I don't want him as a starter at DE. He'll get worn out defending the run and have nothing left as a pass-rusher. He's actually listed as a LB'er for now which I think is correct.

That's why I say: If not Jalen Carter than Myles Murphy!!!

PS: I missed an obvious one: Defended Kuwait against Iraqi imperialism (successfully).

Two things: 1) That's why I said "nearly". It's in your quote of my post... 2) I believe Taiwan already has some American air defense systems. I haven't been following this aspect closely... but I don't believe they are starting from scratch. They may need more... but they're not starting from zero. One more thing: I want ATACMS in Ukraine. Like... yesterday.

From where I'm sitting, it looks like a: BS in Life.

I'm already thinking of the deadline and if Stevie can somehow pull a rabbit out of his hat...

And I probably missed quite a few but those were the most notable I believe...

Well, our report card so far is: Defended democratic portion of South Korea (successfully) Defended democratic portion of Vietnam (unsuccessfully, and the "democracy" was highly questionable) Defended Cuba against Spanish Empire (successfully, went to war with Spain and subsequently took Puerto Rico & Philippines and offered democracy to both, but questionable support in Cuba (dictators) after that until Castro took over) Defended Afghanistan against Russian imperialism (successfully, materials supply until we lost interest and it fell apart) Defended Ukraine (democracy/ EU/ NATO wannabe) against Russian imperialism (successfully so far, money & materials only at this point. I'd love to see EU Peacekeepers establish a no-fly zone west of the Dnieper and bring in air defense, 90,000 EU troops, and EU fighter jets. But that's just me.) Defended Bosnia-Herzegovina & Kosovo after the EU flopped and the Muslims asked why we defended Israel but not them in the name of humanity and Serbia's genocidal attacks (successfully). Defended democratic separatists in Panama against Columbia and created a new democracy in central America (successfully). Oh, and Teddy Roosevelt decided he would get the Panama Canal built (several failures before him) because it would benefit all of the Americas... successfully. We've also: CIA overthrew democratically elected Iranian government (I think it was 1954? and installed the US-supporting "Shah") Supported multiple hard right wing governments including death squad regimes. Attacked Iraq based on pure lies/ fabrication and tried to install an Iraqi-type/requested-democracy. Mixed results. Support Saudi Arabia which in no way resembles a democracy. Support Israel which does. There's a mixed record in there but I think overall... The US ABSOLUTELY has a history of supporting democracy. In multiple countries/ regions.

Well then... Here's a quickie for ya'... it's just a question... based on pure logic and actual facts, as of today: How much of a role has the Navy played in Ukraine's war? Since they are asking us to make a choice between Taiwan and Ukraine that is....

No it doesn't. Taiwan is nearly 100% naval support. Ukraine is military supplies and economic support. One does not have an effect on the other.

We'll see.

They're not trying to trade him... not yet... I believe.

I don't see them keeping him around beyond the trade deadline, and maybe a trade even prior to that... Just guessing...

The simple answer is he likes being with the Lions. Nothing further required. But I'm just guessing...

Yeah... I'm going to do the opposite. Holmes has earned my trust. He's able to spot talent, full stop. I'm just going to trust whatever draft decisions he makes because... what do I know? If he drafts Richardson in the 1st round... I'm just going to trust him that he thinks in a couple years AR can be a dynamic QB and push Goff. I have my preferences, and it's to not draft a QB or RB in the 1st round. I will offer my opinions, my mocks, guys I like the most and why... But in the end... in Brad Holmes I trust.

PS: Just a guess... Schoop gets pushed out the door relatively quickly this season...

That was my against-LH'ers lineup. In the service of active platooning in 2023, my against-RH'ers lineup: 1 - Akil Baddoo, LF 2 - Austin Meadows, RF 3 - Riley Greene, CF 4 - Spencer Torkelson, 1B 5 - Kerry Carpenter, DH 6 - Javier Baez, SS 7 - Eric Haase, C 8 - Nick Maton, 3B 9 - Wenceel Perez, 2B

That's exactly what I think. Spring Training will tell all...

Dude, you're not doing your JOB!!! Aren't you the resident Debbie Downer? And I end up having to pick up the slack?!?!

Pretty crazy too. But I guess SY really knows how to read those tea leaves...

I would agree with this. Although, I think on Opening Day he bats fifth and then gets pushed down as the season goes along....

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