I asked Chris Long what he wishes the football media thought about more. His answer should be required watching for all of us who fires off takes. "Context matters. It matters in every situation and for every player. People know that but they still power right through it."
https://x.com/bykevinclark/status/1737133913913405615?s=20
https://x.com/RandyMueller_/status/1737483100001575039?s=20
He's spot on.
I'll give you an example. Saquon Barkley would have CMC numbers if he was on the Niners, yet fans see him Sunday, and a segment who don't know the game think he sucks and is washed up.
Ed: The WHOLE TEAM came up small when they had to play a squad on the road that actually had a lot to play for.
From the players' perspective, I get it. They've got two divisional games and another home game as well.
Regardless what they say, they knew playoffs weren't happening. They'll put in a solid effort the rest of the year.
Bob
Quote from: Bob In PA on December 20, 2023, 02:00:37 PMEd: The WHOLE TEAM came up small when they had to play a squad on the road that actually had a lot to play for.
From the players' perspective, I get it. They've got two divisional games and another home game as well.
Regardless what they say, they knew playoffs weren't happening. They'll put in a solid effort the rest of the year.
Bob
So no business decisions? ok
Context is nuanced and that's not something most fans do not want to consider.
I think he means more nuanced things about context such as the right guard is playing on a badly sprained ankle and handle a bull rush as a result so the right tackle tries to chip to help then blocks his guy late and gives up a sack.
Quote from: MightyGiants on December 20, 2023, 12:22:59 PMI asked Chris Long what he wishes the football media thought about more. His answer should be required watching for all of us who fires off takes. "Context matters. It matters in every situation and for every player. People know that but they still power right through it."
https://x.com/bykevinclark/status/1737133913913405615?s=20
https://x.com/RandyMueller_/status/1737483100001575039?s=20
Unfortunately this is nothing more than a reflection of our society today lead by so many people whose sole mission in life is to be seen and heard FIRST....so that they can be an influencer.
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So what's the difference between context and "excuses"
That was great
If only fans (on here and elsewhere) could get that concept there would be a lot more intelligent discussions and agreement on things
Quote from: AZGiantFan on December 21, 2023, 10:26:03 AMSo what's the difference between context and "excuses"
"excuses" is the pejorative term for "context"