31 minutes ago, LeanMeanGM said:

I doubt it's even true. This is the standard old school football compliment, for some reason. Throughout a year you'll hear of 4 or 5 different players that are first ones in, last ones out, which obviously can't be true.

Or they take turns being first so it's always true.

33 minutes ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

The Women's FIFA World Cup will run from June 24 – July 25 next year. Another decent distraction before training camp starts.

Before you respond with comments about the quality of women's sports, remember that our women's team has a chance to actually with the whole thing.

The US women's team has never ranked lower than 5th in the world. They have more time as the number one team in the world than any other country. They have won more world cups and olympic gold medals.

4 hours ago, NCiggles said:

The villains lost which is probably the best thing anyone can say about the game. Tuchel and the English team hopefully saw that game and maybe will re-think their approach to defense. Argentina's physicality and dirty play wouldn't be as problematic for me if they also weren't floppy crybabies.

I thought the last 10 minutes were riveting. Argentina had heart.

Plus a goalie who kept the score from being 5-0 or more.

2 hours ago, BigEFly said:

I think it is foolish to believe that Howie brought in contingencies if Mannion fails as a play caller with Grizzard and Johnson. Still not clear whether Johnson is here as a contingency for Mannion or back up contingency to help Parks Frazier. Although Frazier has some support from VanGorder, who did coach QBs for a couple of seasons at Georgia.

ESP's take today was to double down on his "This will be Sirianni's offense, not Mannion's, and it won't be very different, as should be the case because he runs and schemes a great offense" take from back in March, that he doesn't even actually believe and only pushes to be a contrarian.

53 minutes ago, devpool said:

Also from that article

I truly hate when people point to working hours as "dedication" or "great at their job". Just because you work 12 hours doesn't mean you get anything done. In fact, if it takes you 12 hours to do what most people can do in 8 I would say you probably suck at your job.

I worked with a dude who always showed up when the building opened and left when it closed, absolutely horrible at his job. Turns out he just really hated his wife.

I had an employee that worked significant hours but his organization methods added to those hours. He was productive but no more so than others working the prescribed ours for the position. I worked trying hard to streamline his methods to no avail. As he aged, his production decreased as his methods overwhelmed real productivity to the point he was let go despite continuing to work long hours. (I had long since moved on and upwards in the organization). Hours don’t equate to productivity. I had a superior at one point that would me interview folks for positions outside my direct reports. The first time he had me do this, he asked me to determine if the person had twenty years of experience or twenty year ones of experience. In other words, longevity does not necessarily suggest growth.

18 minutes ago, NCiggles said:

The US women's team has never ranked lower than 5th in the world. They have more time as the number one team in the world than any other country. They have won more world cups and olympic gold medals.

Yes, they are very good and will have to beat Spain along the way. Should be some very good games as Emma is doing a great job so far. Have some friendlies with Spain in the fall.

1 hour ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

The Women's FIFA World Cup will run from June 24 – July 25 next year. Another decent distraction before training camp starts.

Before you respond with comments about the quality of women's sports, remember that our women's team has a chance to actually with the whole thing.

Trinity Rodman .makes it worth watching.

Pat Bev never said he's going to the Sixers. Don't believe everything you read on social media. Too much fake news.

Wait til Most Accurate Reporter reports it.

3 minutes ago, Sack that QB said:

Pat Bev never said he's going to the Sixers. Don't believe everything you read on social media. Too much fake news.

Wait til Most Accurate Reporter reports it.

Woj retired

We’ll have to settle for a Sham report

1 hour ago, Aerolithe_Lion said:

Woj retired

We’ll have to settle for a Sham report

Those are called ShamWows

Chat: make an inspirational speech out of Tough. Detailed. Together.

"We are going to be tough—not because life is easy, but because hard things reveal who we really are. We will be detailed in everything we do, knowing that championships, success, and trust are built in the small moments that most people overlook. We won't cut corners, make excuses, or settle for "good enough." And above all, we will do it together. No one wins alone. We hold each other accountable, lift each other up when we stumble, and celebrate every victory as one team. Toughness gives us resilience, attention to detail gives us excellence, and togetherness gives us purpose. If we commit to those three values every single day, there is no challenge too great and no goal beyond our reach."

9 hours ago, UK Eagle said:

Darren Fletcher does football and NFL comms, so is a good one. Did the official NFLUK podcast years ago too. Owen Hargreaves was an oft injured player who had a moment in the 2004 and 2006 tournaments until he inevitably got injured again. An improvement on some we had on our TV!

The backup catcher for the Phillies? Good for him. I was wondering what he was doing now.

3 hours ago, Connecticut Eagle said:

The Women's FIFA World Cup will run from June 24 – July 25 next year. Another decent distraction before training camp starts.

Before you respond with comments about the quality of women's sports, remember that our women's team has a chance to actually with the whole thing.

I will tune in just as diligently to the Women's World Cup as I did the Men's. I literally can't wait.

2 hours ago, Aerolithe_Lion said:

Oh goodie.

Too many cooks in the kitchen on the Offense of the Eagles? 🤔🤔

53 minutes ago, HazletonEagle said:

Those are called ShamWows

47 minutes ago, NOTW said:

46 minutes ago, NOTW said:

Chat: make an inspirational speech out of Tough. Detailed. Together.

"We are going to be tough—not because life is easy, but because hard things reveal who we really are. We will be detailed in everything we do, knowing that championships, success, and trust are built in the small moments that most people overlook. We won't cut corners, make excuses, or settle for "good enough." And above all, we will do it together. No one wins alone. We hold each other accountable, lift each other up when we stumble, and celebrate every victory as one team. Toughness gives us resilience, attention to detail gives us excellence, and togetherness gives us purpose. If we commit to those three values every single day, there is no challenge too great and no goal beyond our reach."

I wonder if that's how he changed the order of his 5 key values two years ago

15 minutes ago, LacesOut said:

Too many cooks in the kitchen on the Offense of the Eagles? 🤔🤔

I don't think so, it's allegedly all Mannion's offense. I think they have Grizzard and Johnson to offer insights on situational playcalling and such, and to take over utilizing the same offense if Mannion is in too far over his head.

Patullo's second biggest issue behind his pop warner play design was his situational playcalling, sirianni is equally stupid so having him in patullo's ear wasn't helping.

They let Patullo go too far/too long with whatever he was actually doing. Makes me wonder how long of a leash Mannion will be given.

Which button will get pushed this season by the Birds? PANIC or PATIENCE.

The Eagles window closes a bit more too. The health and age of the O Line is staring right at the Eagles face.

has anyone ever asked chat gpt to design an offense to fit Jalen Hurts' skills?

3 hours ago, just relax said:

I thought the last 10 minutes were riveting. Argentina had heart.

Plus a goalie who kept the score from being 5-0 or more.

You are correct about the goalie. I was baffled about Argentina's hesitation at trying to send balls over the top especially late in the game.