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I honestly don’t think a 1 is out of the question

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Side note: It always bugs me when a knock on a 1st round draft prospect is that he is considered too old for being 24 or 25 y/o, yet veterans like Tyreek Hill (28), Micah Parsons (26), or potentially, a Maxx Crosby (28) can command a 1st Round pick & it's considered a no-brainer. Hell, Hill & Parsons each cost two 1st rd picks.

If a QB is drafted at 22 y/o, what's the long term vision? That he hopefully might play for your team for 15 years, right? But if he is drafted at 25 y/o, now you're hesitant to spend a 1st rd pick on him bc he might only play 12 years? Yet, teams will spend a 1st rounder (or more) without hesitation on a 28 y/o vet DE who maybe has 5 years of solid production left???

I said I didn't know if Darnold would throw multiple interceptions, but Drake Maye.

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The NFL usually picks an artist that football fans don’t like. They are trying to get more eyeballs from those who don’t care about the game

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So, most of America didn't like Prince or Tom Petty or Michael Jackson or Bruno Mars, or Coldplay, or Maroon 5, or Madonna, or Justin Timberlake, etc???

No, this is an obvious politically calculated move to virtue signal to a minority demographic each year that specifically started after the Summer of Mostly Peaceful Protests. Snoop/Dr Dre, The Weekend, Rhiana, Kendrick. This year, Bad Bunny is for ICE protestors.

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Wasn't Ricin... Lily of the Valley plant

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Thanks. Even rewatchers need a rewatch :lol:

When I looked at his extensive highlights, I started to realize why so many mock drafts had him in their top 10 picks. He is a 3-level playmaker with short, medium & long game. Very reminiscent of JaMarr Chase's all-around dynamic game. I thought, if the Saints didn't address defense, Tyson would be an fantastic weapon for Shough, in a room with a gaping need for playmakers.

I did not know about the injury history. MCLs, ACLs, collarbone, hamstring...yikes. Seems like a deal breaker.

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Sell me on why... the Saints can't pass on this prospect at #8?

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Shough & Taysom Hill both had extensive grim college injury histories that would make one shudder at the thought of drafting them high. However, Taysom went relatively unscathed for 7 years before another major injury. And so far, knock on wood, Shough has been pretty resilient & tough. Shough in a redraft would've been a Top 5 pick, and Taysom actually would've been drafted, at best Day 2, but certainly not an UDFA. Drew Brees came back from a career-ending injury and miraculously turned into a HOFer in his 15 years with the Saints.

Point is, Tyson could be another JaMarr Chase with his injury history behind him. His worst injuries to the knee happened his freshman year. Yet, he's still had Top 10 pick production after that. I don't know if I fully believe what I'm writing, but you told me to sell you on it, albeit with glass-half-full of facts.

Wow. I did not know that. But it makes perfect sense. Thanks.

Speaking of Jahri & coaching, I once thought Zach Strief would’ve given coaching a chance.

While Zach didn’t have All-Pro ability, he knew what technique it took to get there and sounded like an excellent teacher in this video below. It’s worth a watch if you’ve never seen it. Just click the link and go directly to You Tube:

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the JUCO OT Adrian Lamb will sign today and count for the 2026 class I believe

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The Portal class, right? I can't believe someone that went to a junior college qualifies for a HS class, two years after he left HS, right? Or did the recent lawsuits vs the NCAA for extra years ultimately deem time spent at a JUCO doesn't count against eligiblity?

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nah he would have taken UF had we not opened up

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Yep, there were plenty of deep-seated connections: Layla Kiffin grew up in Gainesville and is the daughter of Florida QB legend John Reaves. She was raised a Gators fan and attended the school. Knox once stated publicly that Florida has a great stadium & jerseys and was in his top 2 schools (with Oregon). Kiffin understood the fondness his family has for Florida. Plus, Lane is admitted fan of Steve Spurrier, someone Lane is compared to a lot.

But it mainly came down to Strictlin vs Verge. Strictlin did not want UF's GM to report directly to Kiffin and Lane felt there would be meddling by the AD. Verge promised to leave him alone and let him coach, while also giving Lane access to a significantly higher NIL resources. The Saban & Carroll Tiger endorsement helped put the nail in the coffin for Florida.

He is so smooth when he pulls or gets out in space. I watched some Jordan Seaton highlights a few days ago, and both run like gazelles (compared to other big men). Lamb has some tools to work with. Love this pickup.

Dude can move