A genuine question, not a rhetorical one, for those who want a teardown: how often has this worked in football vs how often has it resulted in Brownie-Jets? Large actions can feel good in the moment, and gracious has there been frustration and heartache. But it’s hard to build a 53 man roster, and this is the ultimate team game.
The funny thing with travel: there are all kinds of data about the importance of consistent sleep, yet even after night games teams always fly home, often with players getting to their houses as birds are chirping. Owners will always prioritize dollars (see the World Cup getting grass fields at the same stadia where NFL players don’t), but I’m curious whether not staying over after games is being miserly despite those data, or recognizing the human reality that after a big win in south Florida, the players wouldn’t be tucked into bed by 11:30 pm, so flying home is the best realistic option.
Totally agree with the idea that they should’ve done more at safety and RB this offseason. There were a ton of opportunities there, both in the draft and in free agency. You can’t convince me that Mason, and aging Jones, and an undersized change of pace guy from the 6th round or wherever are not going to be a drag on the offense. Safety could be a mild disaster if Harrison doesn’t come back. A cheap vet would’ve gone a long way there.
Fair. The roster will change between now and week 1, though we will see to what extent.
I don’t expect another RB, but wouldn’t be surprised at all if a safety and edge, eg the Epenesa fellow, are added between now and late August, as their prices drop.
Ho Hum, it's a long time before training camp starts.
Very, very long
A genuine question, not a rhetorical one, for those who want a teardown: how often has this worked in football vs how often has it resulted in Brownie-Jets? Large actions can feel good in the moment, and gracious has there been frustration and heartache. But it’s hard to build a 53 man roster, and this is the ultimate team game.
The funny thing with travel: there are all kinds of data about the importance of consistent sleep, yet even after night games teams always fly home, often with players getting to their houses as birds are chirping. Owners will always prioritize dollars (see the World Cup getting grass fields at the same stadia where NFL players don’t), but I’m curious whether not staying over after games is being miserly despite those data, or recognizing the human reality that after a big win in south Florida, the players wouldn’t be tucked into bed by 11:30 pm, so flying home is the best realistic option.
Totally agree with the idea that they should’ve done more at safety and RB this offseason. There were a ton of opportunities there, both in the draft and in free agency. You can’t convince me that Mason, and aging Jones, and an undersized change of pace guy from the 6th round or wherever are not going to be a drag on the offense. Safety could be a mild disaster if Harrison doesn’t come back. A cheap vet would’ve gone a long way there.
Fair. The roster will change between now and week 1, though we will see to what extent.
I don’t expect another RB, but wouldn’t be surprised at all if a safety and edge, eg the Epenesa fellow, are added between now and late August, as their prices drop.