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The home teams for the 3 London games were announced previously. The Mexico game looks like it is between the same two teams that were supposed to play there in 2018 before the game was moved because of the condition of the field
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Citing a "half dozen players, plus other sources close to the team," Philly Voice reports Carson Wentz created tension in the Eagles' 2018 locker room and "complicated" the offense.
We weren't quite sure what to make of the story by Joseph Santoliquito but decided to at least pass it along. Santoliquito paints a picture of a young franchise quarterback navigating growing pains as well as ego. Per Santoliquito, Wentz has a great relationship with Nick Foles but less so with other teammates. Santoliquito also reports Wentz was prone to going off script this season after losing Frank Reich as offensive coordinator. For their part, many of Wentz's teammates/Eagles officials have gone on the record to strongly deny the story. Regardless of how much of this is noise, Wentz will certainly be on the spot in 2019. It's been a bizarre 1.5 years for a player who was cruising toward MVP honors in 2017 before shredding his knee.
Source: PhillyVoice.com
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Citing a "half dozen players, plus other sources close to the team," Philly Voice reports Carson Wentz created tension in the Eagles' 2018 locker room and "complicated" the offense.
We weren't quite sure what to make of the story by Joseph Santoliquito but decided to at least pass it along. Santoliquito paints a picture of a young franchise quarterback navigating growing pains as well as ego. Per Santoliquito, Wentz has a great relationship with Nick Foles but less so with other teammates. Santoliquito also reports Wentz was prone to going off script this season after losing Frank Reich as offensive coordinator. For their part, many of Wentz's teammates/Eagles officials have gone on the record to strongly deny the story. Regardless of how much of this is noise, Wentz will certainly be on the spot in 2019. It's been a bizarre 1.5 years for a player who was cruising toward MVP honors in 2017 before shredding his knee.
Source: PhillyVoice.com
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The Washington Post's Mark Maske reports the NFL's competition committee will "give consideration" to making pass interference calls reviewable.
Several coaches including Sean Payton, whose team was on the receiving end of a horrific and game-changing non-call on Sunday, have been in favor of making pass interference reviewable, and it sounds like there is a possibility they will get their wish. "It will be discussed at length along with additional fouls that coaches feel should be subject to review," a source told Maske. A more comprehensive and streamlined review system could help, but the underlying issue is a serious refereeing problem which needs to be addressed.
Source: Washington Post
Several coaches including Sean Payton, whose team was on the receiving end of a horrific and game-changing non-call on Sunday, have been in favor of making pass interference reviewable, and it sounds like there is a possibility they will get their wish. "It will be discussed at length along with additional fouls that coaches feel should be subject to review," a source told Maske. A more comprehensive and streamlined review system could help, but the underlying issue is a serious refereeing problem which needs to be addressed.
Source: Washington Post
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it'll be as beautiful as it always is when it happens
You know what will happen now?
After the new procedure is introduced. there'll be a game where it works against the Saints!
After the new procedure is introduced. there'll be a game where it works against the Saints!
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we can only hope so, my friend
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I believe the Packers are the only team who are yet to play out of the States. Bit of odd trivia but stems from having a strong travelling supporter base that teams don't want to give up a home game to host the Packers and miss out on a likely sell out.
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According to NFL draft insider Tony Pauline, some general managers and scouting departments are "starting to detest" analytics as a means of decision making and evaluation.
We know firsthand this isn't true for all teams, and Pauline makes it clear it pertains specifically to GMs who "come through the scouting ranks." Per Pauline, scouts and coaches he's spoken to since last week's East-West Shrine All-Star game remain of the belief analytics "have little to do with Xs and Os as well (as) the work ethic and personality of players or the ability of prospects to fit a specific position." Last February, the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl after placing a heavy emphasis on analytics to improve their decision-making processes. If what Pauline is hearing is true, it reinforces the fact that analytical teams have a decided advantage on their stone-age competition.
Source: Draft Analyst Blog
According to NFL draft insider Tony Pauline, some general managers and scouting departments are "starting to detest" analytics as a means of decision making and evaluation.
We know firsthand this isn't true for all teams, and Pauline makes it clear it pertains specifically to GMs who "come through the scouting ranks." Per Pauline, scouts and coaches he's spoken to since last week's East-West Shrine All-Star game remain of the belief analytics "have little to do with Xs and Os as well (as) the work ethic and personality of players or the ability of prospects to fit a specific position." Last February, the Philadelphia Eagles won the Super Bowl after placing a heavy emphasis on analytics to improve their decision-making processes. If what Pauline is hearing is true, it reinforces the fact that analytical teams have a decided advantage on their stone-age competition.
Source: Draft Analyst Blog
JeffDunne
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Nice justification.
Most teams don't want opposition fans in their stadium & most don't sell these games willingly (like AFL teams)
Unlike the AFL, it's not the teams pushing for these games to be played internationally. Owners are agreeing to them for long-term gain rather than short-term income (again, unlike in the AFL).
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I'm certain Eagles fans travel in greater numbers than Green Bay fans- multiple occasions that we've taken over the away stadium in the last few years.
I reckon it's more that the NFL doesnt think Aaron Rodgers could undertake an international flight without getting injured.
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Sure they do
Interesting to note Browns GM John Dorsey is quoted as saying he wasn't going to let "f--ing nerds" tell him who to select in last year's draft.
How'd that work out ??
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Also interesting to note, Browns famed sabremetrics moron Paul Depodesta said Wentz wouldn't be a "top 20 qb".
Yet, philly the alleged sabremetrics darlings from your source materials
Traded up to get him ( a huge no no to analytics fools)
Things that make you go hmmmm
Yet, philly the alleged sabremetrics darlings from your source materials
Traded up to get him ( a huge no no to analytics fools)
Things that make you go hmmmm
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I can see a similar article being written about Mark Davis tenure as Raiders HC one day.
Good article on the dysfunction in the Browns during the Haslam era...
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...rowns-front-office-where-hope-history-collide
Good article on the dysfunction in the Browns during the Haslam era...
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...rowns-front-office-where-hope-history-collide
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What would you say if I told you the "******* nerds" would have picked Baker?Sure they do
Interesting to note Browns GM John Dorsey is quoted as saying he wasn't going to let "f--ing nerds" tell him who to select in last year's draft.
How'd that work out ??
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What would you say if I told you the "******* nerds" would have picked Baker?
Course they would. Even a blind squirrel finds an acorn every once in awhile.
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What's Belichick's take on analytics?
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Belichick is NOT into it. That's why he's the master.
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BB's thing is -- acquire SMART football players.
Here's an anti-analytics comment from BB
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bill-belichick-on-analytics-really-not-a-big-thing-with-me/
Here's an anti-analytics comment from BB
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/bill-belichick-on-analytics-really-not-a-big-thing-with-me/
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Great article, what a cluster *. Sounds like Melbourne under Schwab but at least we could sack him.
Could see the same thing written about the Jets.
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Southerntakeover
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Largely speaking the Patriots are not exceptional drafters.
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That is true. Tho we do end up getting a long-term starter from at least one draft every year. Sony Michel a highlight of this draft.
TheGreatBarryB
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Giving Garoppolo up for cheaper than he could’ve gone and Chandler Jones wasn’t exactly smart.
Although Belichick’s right hand man Ernie Adams is an analytical guy, former Wall Street trader.
Analaytics is now used heavily by nearly all teams in baseball and going by the last couple of seasons many would say it has made the game worse off.
Much easier though for analytic guys to effect baseball than football though...thanks **** for that.
Although Belichick’s right hand man Ernie Adams is an analytical guy, former Wall Street trader.
Analaytics is now used heavily by nearly all teams in baseball and going by the last couple of seasons many would say it has made the game worse off.
Much easier though for analytic guys to effect baseball than football though...thanks **** for that.
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