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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 24, 2022 11:48:50 GMT -5
BD has obviously had some serious ups and downs when it comes to making contact but why wouldn't we be optimistic that he learned something from Schwarber last yr that should help him into the future?
Seems to me that he must have learned something that should help him make adjustments quicker in the future.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 24, 2022 10:43:46 GMT -5
Some teams are way over the cap for 2022 and are making moves to get under. GB is WAY over and just restructured 2 deals by not only turning salary into bonuses but by adding voidable years. It seems like just putting off financial troubles into the future but with the cap expected to go up by 25 million/yr in each of the next few years it gives teams flexibility to sign players in FA now.
The Pats might be up against it by a bit but they are in much better shape than many other teams. As far as JC goes if BB thinks he is a top 5 CB he will pay him as such, his defense is dependent on guys who can play man and JC is one of the best. Now if BB doesn't feel he is that good, like he thought about Asante Samuel years ago, then he won't. The thing about AS was he wasn't very good against the run, I don't think JC falls into that category. As far as what JC has said I choose to focus on what he said about playing under the tag, which is that he will, Asante wouldn't. Of course the best thing would be that they sign JC to a deal that puts some of the cost out into the future and I still expect that will happen. Remember, BB is the guy who surprised many when he gave Gilmore that big contract quickly a few years back, he values a great CB. Does he consider JC to be a great CB? We shall see.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 23, 2022 7:52:18 GMT -5
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 22, 2022 20:00:49 GMT -5
With the Bruins coming home with a win like that, Pasta getting hot and Marchand coming back I think the B's are going to go on a run in the 2nd half. Maybe Swayman can stand on his head and they can do something. And there is an outside chance that Krieji could possibly comeback. They should make it interesting.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 19, 2022 11:38:21 GMT -5
All of this nonsense is going to result in some number of fans abandoning the sport, both attending in person and turning on the TV/streaming device. The only question is, how large is that number going to be? I get this uncomfortable feeling that sometime the sport is going to reach a tipping point in public sympathy where droves of fans throw up their hands and quit the sport, after which they don't encourage their family members to play it or support the serious youth who are trying to advance, and baseball as we know it slowly crumbles. That number of fans won't turn that radically against the sport because of one incident, no matter how significant, you say? I would not have believed 3 years ago that a third of the adult U.S. population would sincerely believe that a Presidential election was rigged, in the face of the bipartisan election processes that all voters encounter in the election process, and in spite of the fact that there has not been a shred of evidence identifying anything but the most fragmentary incidents of potential election malfeasance. Yet, here we are. You never know when people might throw up their hands about something and say "screw it, I'm done." The seeds that led to the belief of a rigged election have been planted over a long period of time.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 18, 2022 8:15:06 GMT -5
You are right it's not about the points. It's about the efficiency and he shot over 57% and has been more efficient than the average NBA player for his career and he had 6 assist last night. He's a more efficient score than Tatum, see his scoring efficiency. You have an irrational dislike of Brown because its based on something that is not only wrong by degrees but nearly 180 degrees so you can't be much more wrong than you are. Most people that don't believe in stats did very poorly in math and don't understand what the stats are actually telling them. Stats never lie, but are often misinterpreted and that a big difference. The eye test is full of bias. Once you don't like a player you don't see the good or dismiss it and only see the bad. AND most young players do have to work on improving their own game before making others around them better. Both J's are progressing quickly this season on that. Ah 4-17? He had a good scoring night but 2 games before 4-17? And night before that wasn’t much better. Tatum is a much better ball handler and way more efficient. I nickname him ballhog brown because it just disappears with him. He gets ball and is only looking for one thing at all costs. A shot. 1-3. Out of control. Doesn’t matter he is hoisting a shot. Stats don’t lie. What’s his free throw percentage. What’s his average assists per game? What’s his shooting percentage ? Vs other all stars ( which is what he is supposed to be). He’s an above average nba player. He’s NOT a star that can lead us to a championship. Not yet anyways. And I’m willing to trade him for one who can team with Tatum and do that. ( Portland’s guard or Washington’s guard) btw I taught math. I get stats. Hell I have 20 credits towards masters in it. Again I in frustration call him ballhog brown because the ball disappears with him. He’s good. Just not great and compared to all stars yeah I just don’t see it. BUT prove me wrong because I haven’t looked honestly Tel me his shooting percentage as a guard vs other all stars and how many points and assists they average vs him Not to defend prospectloves opinion as I don't totally agree but he is some what accurate in that when Brown looks to score he isn't still looking for the right pass at the same time. Often he sets his sights on scoring and that is it. But just as JT is learning so will he start to look for open guys even when he is driving the lane. Once more it is about the game slowing down for him still, the more it slows down the more he will see. Thing is he is becoming so good at getting his shot that he can get away with it. Finding guys wide open for a three will creep into his game at some point.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 15, 2022 10:51:44 GMT -5
Here's his full top 20, assume it's ok since other list behind a paywall are also posted. Also if it's ok, I have 3 guest passes for the Athletic available if anyone wants them. 1. Marcelo Mayer 2. Nick Yorke 3. Triston Casas 4. Brayan Bello 5. Jeter Downs 6. Jarren Duran 7. Jay Groome 8. Brandon Walter 9. Matt Lugo 10. Bryan Mata 11. Chris Murphy 12. Gilberto Jimenez 13. Blaze Jordan 14. Thad Ward 15. Ronaldo Hernandez 16. Alex Binelas 17. Wilkelman Gonzalez 18. Branier Bonaci 19. Connor Seabold 20. Ceddanne Rafaela I'll take a guest pass thank you.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 15, 2022 7:12:10 GMT -5
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 14, 2022 8:03:16 GMT -5
Tough game coming up against probably the best team in the East right now Philly, Embiid has been a monster this season. It will be a good challenge for the C's if Harden is playing. After that the schedule doesn't look very hard outside of Memphis for the next 10 games, then they go on a West coast swing that is always hard.
Given how the East is so tight at the top the C's could end up in the top 3 or 4 by the end.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 13, 2022 18:36:27 GMT -5
Unfinished product. But damn Marcus you need to stop trying to be something you are not. It is not a high probability shot when you are taking it to the hole with no help and three guys waiting for you. Period!!
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 13, 2022 15:35:36 GMT -5
Fantastic play...but the Lord looks tired...Without checking, I think he played a lot of first half minutes. Now that we've decided that D is our team forte, Nesmith should get time even if told to limit his offensive opportunities. Good point, RW is like a hockey player that needs a breather because they work so hard. When he is out there he doesn't take much time off. The no time off Timelord, energizer bunny.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 13, 2022 15:06:21 GMT -5
WOW RWilliams!!
edit. One thing I like about RW is he doesn't showboat or show anyone up when he posterizes them, he just gets back on D.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 13, 2022 15:02:17 GMT -5
2 of 15 from 3s. Are we seeing the definition of insanity??? No the law of averages. White looks good.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 13, 2022 14:52:35 GMT -5
Tatum, Smart Brown 3-13 shooting start. Ouch. Guess they're taking Super Bowl Sunday off Marcus looked like the Marcus we don't want here in this 1st qtr. 7 shots and 2 missed layups that looked terrible.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 13, 2022 14:49:39 GMT -5
I actually think we are creeping closer to an agreement. The salary floor or first level of tax rate and this bonus pool amount are the biggest obstacles. The rest are Symantrex I think will be worked out fairly quickly. Not saying it will be fast to get there just those are the big issues I think. Some interesting aspects of change could be coming. The draft and follow rule. The added draft picks for players starting year up. Added playoff teams. League wide dh. Limited number of times players can be sent down and optioned in a year. Teams not losing draft picks for signing free agents. Many interesting changes that could affect teams and roster construction. I agree, I think each side knows exactly what they are willing to accept and right now it is a staring contest that will end soon. When the time comes it will happen quick I think. The owners have to be feeling the effects of some bad PR quotes that comment on not paying guys at spring training. Then with the cap numbers they have been throwing out there being such a joke. They are smart enough to know when they don't look so good and that it could cost them at the gates. With the greedy look and the covid times we are in I don't think people have much patience for that these days.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 13, 2022 14:15:52 GMT -5
I was looking forward to watching RW take on Collins.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 12, 2022 14:04:44 GMT -5
Given the moves, the new rotation and players like RWill ascending is this a team that could contend? 2 stars, 1 close and 2 more very solid pieces. Probably still not enough shooting with this group but they should make it fun to watch. In theory, but I don’t see it happening this year. Well hasn't it already started? Yes the competition has been flawed but lets see what they do moving forward. The same can be said about the teams they have been beating lately as can be said about the C's when they were always short core guys.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 12, 2022 10:14:24 GMT -5
MLB with the absolutely worst take I have heard. [ this seems to not bode well for the negotiations tomorrow. How classic a position!!! The employer convincing the employee how lucky he is to have a job that he is providing. I think that maybe this thought process will be forever changed by the current covid world.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 12, 2022 9:35:42 GMT -5
Given the moves, the new rotation and players like RWill ascending is this a team that could contend? 2 stars, 1 close and 2 more very solid pieces. Probably still not enough shooting with this group but they should make it fun to watch.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 11, 2022 18:47:27 GMT -5
You had the best QB in History for almost two decades. Nevermind he took below market deals, which was huge in having money to add more talent. Every team that is good, picks in the bottom of the first. So I just don't understand that logic, nevermind the NFL draft isn't the NBA draft. Add in Bill would trade anyone if they wouldn't sign team friendly long-term deals. Nevermind the veterans that took cheap deal to win a championship. You can make a darn good argument that Bill the GM is a HOF just based on that. You'd have a real hard time trying to prove to me that the Patriots weren't one of the most talented teams the last 20 years. They were crazy deep at most positions. Most teams wanted the best starters, Bill wanted the best 53 man roster. It allowed them to withstand injuries better than most teams. You just said it in your last paragraph. BB invested in the middle class and valued a deep team rather than a top heavy star studded team. For a team that won 6 Super Bowls and went to countless AFC Championship games how many HOF players were there? How many Pro Bowlers? How many guys had good careers somewhere else after leaving NE? BB is the coach that could take your players and win the game but you couldn't beat his team. He got the most out of the players and was the reason for many successful players who developed under his coaching. Sorry umass but you are simply wrong if you don't think great coaches make a difference in a player developing into a real player or not. It happens everywhere in life, mentors and managers help people succeed with knowledge that they have yet to attain.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 11, 2022 18:33:24 GMT -5
Ok after a day of reading and looking at this team I am ready to jump on the bandwagon and say this team could be really tough down the stretch and into the playoffs if they can stay healthy. It is all about the D and a solid core.
But did the Sixers just add James Harden and not really lose all that much? YES.... I am a Celtics fan first and foremost but I will actually root for the Sixers as a 100% total snub of Kyrie, Ben and to a lesser extent Durant. My 2nd team to root for has just become the Sixers. Guys like Kyrie and Ben are a disgrace as far as I am concerned and all I want to see is them fail.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 10, 2022 17:05:00 GMT -5
Bill is the best coach in the History of the NFL, heck maybe the best overall coach in any sport ever. That doesn't mean he coached no talent and had to turn water into wine right? Any coach that is considered great, only reaches that level because he coached great talent. It's what let's his talent shine no? Once again an argument could be made that by picking last in each round for most of the last 20 years has given every other team an advantage in getting the best talent. Coaching made up the difference. Back in the old days of the NHL the Canadians were the best but they also had the advantage of picking the best Canadian players first every draft, it was a league rule that was changed in the 60's. Now think about how infrequently the Pats had a top 10 pick or even top 15 over the last 20 years. The few they did have they hit on big right? Mayo, Seymour are the only top 10s. Now imagine if the Pats were picking in the top 10 most of the time like some of the bad teams in the league. BB does more with less!!
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 10, 2022 16:50:52 GMT -5
White 48% on corner 3s last year.
C's were really strong with the core 4 and Horford on D, now they can go small and be just as tough. We shall see how things work out or not but adding Theis and White for all they gave up is underwhelming at best. Trader Danny to pushover Brad is definitely a real possibility at this point.
Is White easily the best player in all the action today? I have good memories of Theis and I guess Brad does also. We shall see.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 10, 2022 8:52:39 GMT -5
If the asking price for Jerami Grant is 2 1st round picks as is being reported do the C's do that? For 1 season that is left on the contract then no but if he is interested in a longer term contract then yes. If the C's could figure out a way to get him without giving up any of the core 4 then I think it makes them very close to a contender.
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Post by voiceofreason on Feb 9, 2022 20:34:56 GMT -5
At least the C's are giving us reasons to be interested and now making us wait.
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