Big Blue Huddle

Quote from: MightyGiants on Today at 09:41:01 AMThere's no need to "tap out;" I find it fascinating how other fans think. When I saw this, my first thought was, "Why are they including run-blocking in their support formula?"  It's always interesting to see how differently people can perceive the same information

Also surprising to see the Bucs ranked high but with a low grade for last year.

Does that mean that Mayfield out performed his cast?

We know he's had a bad supporting cast. Nobody has disputed that. Herbert is readily knocked around here despite his cast not being much better but the raw numbers are.

Sorry that was difficult to discern.

I am surprised to see the steelers ranked so low and the Jags.

But before the this spirals into a tit for that, I'll tap out and leave you be to whatever it point you wanted to make.

Quote from: Philosophers on Today at 09:25:16 AMWhy was it dumb?  Betting on himself, right?  What's the harm?

No issue with that. Dumb to publicise it and make it available to comment.

Seems like the much maligned Herbert has as many excuses as DJ. I wonder what the like for like comparison looks like.

Quote from: kartanoman on May 10, 2024, 03:43:31 PMBelief from Lavs was a catalyst, no question about it. But also challenging him to play right wing, from time to time, unleashed additional potential and, with that, grew self-confidence that was supported by a strong work ethic which he always had, but we didn't always see.

Things came together for Laffy, as well as a few Ranger players, but the commitment of each individual to sacrifice their "me" for the team's "we" may have been the biggest leap forward yet for these guys. That's what a winner in a head coach, along with his assistants, can do when a team has the talent but now needs to give of themselves to each other for the bigger picture.

I believe that's the difference this year.

Peace!

As ever, I agree. Look at the excitement of having 72 back in morning skates. This is a group of men, as you say together and buying in.

We will see what comes of it, but I'll always be proud of this group - regardless of what happens.

Quote from: Giant Jim on May 10, 2024, 02:53:10 PMTeam leaders are focused. Panarin is on a mission, Trocheck is right there with him. The coaches (or other players) lit a fire to Lafrenière.

I don't think so. But he worked very hard on his skating and other stuff. Plus he had the belief of the coach - he's not had that before.

I also think the Rangers have been royally disrespected throughout the post season. The Atheltic, who I liked reading, gave them a 34% of winning the series - are you kidding me?

Sky Bet in England had them as 5th favs, priced at 8.50 in decimals (now down to 4.0). And now the favs, owing to the series score.

I'm sure this doesn't go unnoticed to this group (not the England market but the general disrespect).

It was dumb. Nothing more, nothing less. Let's hope he learns from it.

Love these post.

Yes, nothing is won yet but crumbs, what a position to be.

If they don't close it out tomorrow, which I think they will. They will back at MSG.

Canes threw everything at the Rangers and ultimately, they have no answer.

What a run this is turning into. They are special, very, very special.

LGR!

9 to go.

Quote from: DaveBrown74 on May 09, 2024, 04:59:09 PMI'm not really disagreeing, but just as an exercise, and bearing in mind that incoming rookies are clearly a speculative projection in this, which QBs in this list have proven to be decisively worse besides Bryce Young?

Perhaps nobody. But i wouldn't take take Young over Jones.

Perhaps I'm wrong. But he shouldn't be last.

I'm no Jones apologist but dead last is laughable.

I won't even give them a click.

Quote from: londonblue on May 09, 2024, 10:32:18 AMRobinson is nothing like Slayton and vice versa in terms of what they can do. Robinson these days post injuries is a possession receiver not any kind of wide/deep threat.

All true. He doesn't want a new deal either.

Decent move considering the scraps around. I doubt anyone thinks he's a game changer; although Slayton also doesn't fit that idea either.

And I like DS at a certain price point.

Quote from: B1GBLUE on May 09, 2024, 10:02:35 AMPotential replacement for slayton in case that goes south?

That's my view.

I thought Carolina were better but I thought the rangers dominated in pockets and it wouldn't be unfair to say they could have won it in normal time.

Igor and the specials (PK in particular) were great. I thought Wennberg was very good also. I'm pleased for Laf, I do like that kid.

Crumbs, this is a special group. 10 wins to go.

Quote from: MightyGiants on May 07, 2024, 12:44:03 PMSince I ended up making the question a bit complicated, you are saying "yes" the Giants will ride with Jones in the situation I described?

If he's putting top ten numbers. Yes. I can see that.