Mr.TaterSalad

Kerryon Johnson was the 2nd round pick in 2018, not Jarrad Davis. And low and behold, Kerryon was always hurt and a bust. Also, seeing Jordan Dizon's name on the list brings back draft memories in my early 20's. I flipped the bleep out when Millen picked Dizon. I hated the fact that he had drafted an undersized LB with a 4th-5th round grade. Worse though, I really wanted the Lions to get Jamaal Charles out of Texas that year because we had such a need at RB and was so bummed we didn't get him. We took Kevin Smith instead. For all the times I've been wrong for buying into college hype (Aaron Curry, Connor Cook, Eric Rowe to name a few) Charles was a guy I thought would be a stud and turned out to be.

Republican Secretary of State candidate in Michigan, Kristina Karamo, says premarital sex invites Satan into our nation.

Remember, if you took out a loan, you should pay it back!

It's seemed to have lagged a bit behind the January 6th hearings. I guess I just don't know what to think. Millions and millions of Americans watched the breaking news coverage of January 6th as it happened or shortly thereafter. And if they didn't see it on the news as it happened they saw YouTube clips and snippets on Twitter, Instagram, and Tix Tock almost assuredly. So strange to think that only now this issue is gaining momentum and steam. I would have thought either in the aftermath of January 6th or during the hearings that the issue would gain traction and move towards the top then.

They did a dad's night similar to that and Antonio Cromartie had to tackle the entire defense.

I love the Sopranos and love referencing it to real life situations. The character of Ralph, one of the mafia Capos in Tony's crew, had a great line when he was in a heated argument with Paulie, Tony's Underboss. Paulie is yelling at Ralph and Tony and he goes "I can't believe it!" and Ralph says right back to him "Why not? Last year, you believed a flying saucer was over East Rutherford." These MAGA types will really believe anything presented to them if it's something they want to hear.

I didn't even know Ashley Biden's diary was a thing until recently. I saw some MAGA trolls on Facebook saying there was "disturbing stuff" in there. Hunter's laptop, Ashley's diary, probably Jill's Palm Pilot from 20 years ago.

I don't remember why we passed on JOK. I know many on the board here and Lions fans were clamoring for him.

I was trying to be optimistic about Levi and hoping for a return to health and form. But when you think about a back injury in the context you framed it, you are more often than not going to be correct. Back issues linger as a health problem for years for people and only through procedures or surgeries will they go away, and even then, that's no guarantee of being at full strength. If don't see Levi by week 8 or so, I think it's time to have some serious concern about him as a player. If only he had been drafted in the third round or later, none of this would have happened. Failed second round picks are just another form of SOL I guess. 😕

Hopefully we can get one with our second round pick. It is concerning though that we've spent so much capital on the position between trading for Michael Brockers and drafting Levi and McNeil with 2nd and 3rd round picks and it still remains such a concern for this defense. What is the resource allocation required before this position finally flips from being a weakness. I'm not ready to write Levi off yet, but starting off the season injured, after being hut last year and in college, is not what I'd call a good start.

Pastor Ralph Rebandt, who wanted to be Governor and now wants to be LG, says he won't meet alone in a room with a woman who isn't his wife. UM, what century are we even in? Furthermore, how can be be Tudor Dixon's LG if he won't even ever meet with her alone?

Campbell at the press conference saying Levi likely out for week 1 vs Philly.

So is the Chet's going to be a bust train full steam ahead now amongst fans and media personalities?

You know damn well why, because we have two Senators that will literally gridlock it due to the filibuster.

My biggest disappointment with Biden on student loan forgiveness isn't hat he didn't adopt the Warren/Schumer plan to do $50k in cancellation. Rather, it is that we aren't doing nearly enough to reign in the rising cost of college and holding these universities to account when they jack up tuition increase 10-15-20% in the matter of a 2 or 3 year period. That is one of the real crises we need to address IMO.

538: Yes, Special Elections Really Are Signaling A Better-Than-Expected Midterm For Democrats

LFG BRANDON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Student debt forgiveness will help millions of Americans and lift an immense financial burden off people. I wish that Biden would adopt the Elizabeth Warren/Chuck Schumer plan to forgive up to $50k, but this is a nice start.

Which to me is incredibly disappointing. Anytime you use a top 10 pick on a player they should be an essential part of your roster and ideally a superstar. This is especially true when you burn a pick on a luxury position like a Tight End. I hope Hockenson is a success and a big time contributor to this offense as an offensive weapon. I don't think I've given up on the idea that he's going to be a Kelce or Kittle type of player, because I never believed that about him to begin with. Here's to hoping he's a key, successful part of this offense though.

Both he and Levi will be inactive to start the season. I know it's no fault of Brad Holmes and it's waaaay too early to write either guy off, but it's really something how this organization gets next to nothing out of so many of its second round picks.

Disappointing to see Josh Paschal on the PUP list and looking like he will start the season on it as well. Pride of Detroit reported he aggravated an injury from college during minicamp and required sports hernia surgery in the spring.

First off, I don't think he's running again, but what do I know. And if he does run again, so what. Is this supposed to be a problem? The hallmark of democracy is if you think you can do a better job than the other person or perspective other person you have the freedom and ability to challenge them, whether that's Biden or Kamala or Mayor Pete. Are we now only allowed to run for office in America when insignificant people on social media like Robert Welch II say you can? People just can't get over the fact that they nominated a generationally bad and disliked candidate in 2016 and will do anything to justify their terrible candidate.

On a human level, I feel bad for this guy and what he is being put through. It is clear he is not up to the task of being a US Senator given his mind numbingly stupid answers to questions on policy and procedure. As well, an equally or more troubling, his past erratic behavior including pulling a gun on his ex-wife and sticking it against her temple threatening to blow her brains out, threating to kill himself, and admitting to having some kind of brain health issue/s with a multiple personality disorder. From one human being to another, I have empathy and hope he gets or continues getting the proper mental healthcare he needs. Herschel Walker is a prime example of why we need a universal, Medicare For All healthcare system, so that no person, regardless of their condition or lot in life, falls through the cracks. But from a political stand point, I don't feel bad and recognize that this man should be nowhere near public office. I wouldn't elect him to a Library Board or Dog Catcher post. He has zero qualification for public office and comes across like a rambling idiot. HIs IQ and ability to comprehend issues by thinking critically about something and making sound judgements as a result is clearly lacking. He simply does not have the intellectual heft required for the job. He must be stopped and defeated. Whether you agree with Warnock or not on any issue, he has far beyond the baseline qualifications to do the job.

I think this is encouraging on the surface for sure. I would however like to see the raw numbers and compare it to other election cycles like 2016, 2018, and 2020. Because if the raw party registration numbers are way, way down, than that throws a little cold water on this.