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Stephanie's avatar

Love your comparison to Percy Harvin. I hadn't ever thought of it that way, but I think it's spot on. What could have been, indeed.

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TheDude's avatar

Really good analysis. And yeah, we probably relied too much on him and that helped wear him down. Using the threat of Dalvin to help set up the pass was probably a better idea than actually just grinding away with Dalvin.

Last year, while he a few awesome plays it just seemed as he was not as elusive as before...

But better to be a year early than a year late especially with a $10mm rb. In any case, he deserves to be in the ring of honor.

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Stephanie's avatar

Zimmer's stubborn refusal to do anything other than his plan was maddening. Round peg, stick into this square hole, darn it! Soooooo frustrating. Brilliant mind, but he could be so mule-headed sometimes. Would have been fascinating to see what kind of coach he could have been if he'd adapted in his later time here.

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TheDude's avatar

Yeah, getting a big lead was just not his style... Inflexibility and then being irritable really let the air out of the ZImmer ballon... And you are right, in many way he had a brilliant mind but sadly let his flaws overcome the positives.

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Stephanie's avatar

I really wanted the guy to end well, but you put it well: his flaws overcame the positives. That, and the pressure got to him. It's a tough job, and I'd never want it!

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TheDude's avatar

One thing that was clear... When Spielman was in better shape (in terms of job security) he made smart moves... When things were dicey he was easy to fleece (the crappy TE who cost us a 4th rounder)...

Rule 1 of being a GM... Trade with the guys on the hot seat. They need the trade... You don`t. Make it worth your while.

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Stephanie's avatar

There's a definitely a reason I research history and write novels, not try to find work as a GM. LOL

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TheDude's avatar

What type of history do you focus on?

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andrew stead's avatar

No issue with your pointing out the not guilty, it’s a relevant fact.

The justice system was originally designed to protect private property, and later to prevent the King/government from crushing individuals. Taking a step back and looking at it from 6000 years or so of human history, it’s wonderful progress.

But it does a terrible job of addressing domestic violence—especially when the victim is still alive. (Murder victims don’t have to report a crime, give evidence, get deposed/cross-examined in front of their attacker, or face public blowback.)

Everything we know about domestic abusers is that they are serial offenders. The fact that Cook has a repeated history of this conduct is not enough for him to be incarcerated, but there is plenty of reason to conclude he is one.

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