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Messages - Ed Vette

#1
Starting QB salaries have skyrocketed. The going price for a decent backup at 5 mill is an appropriate price.
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Big Blue Huddle / Re: Nowhere Cold!
March 18, 2024, 10:11:00 PM
Why?
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The Front Porch / Re: NYT "Connections" Game
March 18, 2024, 09:14:26 PM
Quote from: DaveBrown74 on March 18, 2024, 07:32:17 PMI knew the purple category, but I couldn't get the last word of it, which is killing me now because it wasn't that difficult.

Also had the general idea on blue although I wouldn't have known the flower connection to that.


Connections
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I never would have gotten blue. Although I would have gotten purple first but I was cautious.
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The Front Porch / Re: Strands anyone?
March 18, 2024, 09:12:04 PM
Quote from: DaveBrown74 on March 18, 2024, 07:49:32 PMStrands #15
"World piece"
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Nice!
#5
Quote from: uconnjack8 on March 18, 2024, 05:28:51 PMEd,

IMO if the Bears wanted to do the best by Fields, it would have been to keep him and start him next year while the rookie sits for some time.  That at least gives him a chance to raise his value. 

In Pittsburgh he is going to be the backup until they tire of Wilson or they are out of contention which does nothing for him in terms of FA next year.


Apparently they didn't want the distraction. I didn't mean to imply he had a hand in where he was going, but he may have sabotaged a situation or two. He needs a step back. I don't know if he can be a good QB but I think the situation is good for him.
#6
He went to the team where he thinks he can be the Starting QB in 25 next season. In a perfect world, he can learn and grow and possibly get some playing time in 24. 
#7
Quote from: kingm56 on March 18, 2024, 02:54:10 AMIf the injury was as serious as some are now theorizing, why sign him to a second contract, or start him post injury last year? I believe the Giants are a moral organization that place a high-priority on player safety. I also trust the doctors who make such decisions are following their oaths; to that end, if Jones is cleared to play, he's cleared to play; meaning the neck conspiracy theories carry little weight with me.  My opinion greatly differs from yours, as I don't believe his neck injury is as significant as you suggest.  Instead, I believe the fans/pundits who projected DJ to be a top-10 QB are over-emphasizing his neck injury as rationale for why their prognosis failed to materialize.  IMO there's zero chance the Giants signed him to a significant contract and/or cleared him to play if they had ANY reservations about his neck.       

More to the point, I don't believe his below-average passing production is a byproduct of said neck-injury, as the majority of his play results from poor football cogitative abilities, vice any physical limitations.  To that point, I am far less concerned about his past neck injury, than I am about 8 years of data that clearly indicate he's a below-average passer.  Although, my concern for the latter is fairly low, as DJ's tenure is clearly coming to an end; I suspect he has a max of 17-games remaining as his swelling contract, coupled with mediocre play, will compel the Giants to look in a different direction.  Although, I don't discount the possibility of another injury ending his Giants career too. 

Concerning your initial question; yes, I've noticed DJ's micro scar.  Although, I don't think much about it as I suspect a significant portion of NFL players have scars from various surgeries.   Its very routine in the NFL...

Finally, I am curious if anyone actually believed Lock had a chance to start?  He's been objectively worse than DJ over the same period.  It was a good signing as he's a capable backup, but hardly starting material.  I agree with Jeff, DJ is our starter, unless fortune favors us and we find ourselves in position to draft a QB.  Post 2024, the Giants QB is yet to be added to the roster.

Well stated. Why would they sign a QB with neck concerns to a multiyear deal. Why would they even put him as risk in Read Option plays? An ACL injury recovery is no longer a major concern for the long term prognosis of a QB. He's not a Receiver and he's not a RB where speed matters. What may matter is holding him back for a period of time and having to rely on his passing ability.
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The Front Porch / Re: Strands anyone?
March 18, 2024, 07:50:04 AM
Strands #15
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The Front Porch / Re: NYT "Connections" Game
March 18, 2024, 07:36:31 AM
Connections
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Wordle 1,003 5/6

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Big Blue Huddle / Re: TECHNICAL ISSUES
March 17, 2024, 01:51:13 PM
Quote from: MightyGiants on March 17, 2024, 01:49:07 PMI see Andrew had issues logging in.  We can reset his password if he needs us to
Don't. I'll let you know.
#14
Quote from: Jclayton92 on March 17, 2024, 01:16:41 PMSounds like spin.

A week ago the Giants FO leaked they were absolutely done with Jones.

Then Lock was brought into compete

Then Lock wasn't brought into compete

Now Daboll and Co say it's not on Jones through Giants PR.

Jones is "expected" to start until he isn't, the media tends to be a month behind with draft info so a lot has happened since all of this was likely thought or said.
Sending two different signals. They are done with Jones at the Combine so they give a willing to trade up signal. Expected starter with a backup who can play and be developed so they field offers to trade down. What it all comes down to is how it plays out on Draft day but not really because getting cute can backfire. I suspect they already know what they are doing and the deal is on the table. If someone trumps them, they can decide to raise the stakes or walk away. 
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Big Blue Huddle / Re: Happy St.Patty's day
March 17, 2024, 12:48:12 PM
My Grandmother grew up on Mott St back in the early 1900's. It's now a parking Garage as I recall. My second cousin was married at the Cathedral about ten years ago on a hot summer day. No AC, lol.