The best and only way to have handled that is to be honest. An explanation that would have been true and accepted by all would have been as follows" "Todd has arthritic inflammation in his knee that comes and goes. When it flares up it affects his performance. When it doesn't he's still a dangerous tailback that can win games for us. There will be times when he simply can't play andby waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
Both Goff and Josh Reynolds played really good.by waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
The Band -one of my favorites. A Canadian rock band that began in Toronto in 1957. Richard Manual was a genuine talent who played all the instruments and when he sang he did so from his heart. Some times people are simply too close to their own soul. I love his rendition of this song-also his singing of Georgiaby waterfield - Bucky's Pub
How very sad. Some demons are just too strong to overcome. What is truly sad is that there is always some goodness in people that simply never have a chance.by waterfield - Bucky's Pub
For several reasons-not only the lyrics but the fact Richard committed suicide right after this performance.by waterfield - Bucky's Pub
Yep. Went to USC on a football scholarship but legendary baseball coach Rod” Dedeaux, said "your too small. I will make you a professional outfielder" He did and Buford had quite the baseball career.by waterfield - Bucky's Pub
But not much for a few reasons. The first is our qb was all city (ended up at USC playing baseball and then with Baltimore Oriols in the majors-left fielder for them in the 1966 World Series against Dodgers) The second reason was that I learned quickly that football is painful. I don't care for pain.by waterfield - Bucky's Pub
Growing up we would climb the fences at a local elementary school and play "over the line" on concrete. It's baseball for two man teams. Depending on rather the hitter is left handed or right there would be one out fielder and a shortstop. The pitcher would be one of the two opposing players and would throw slow softballs to his teammate batter. Only one side of the field was "openby waterfield - Bucky's Pub
I wouldn't blame MLB for any lack of youth supporters. Look only to the digital world with smart phones, video games, etc. Unfortunately, our span of attention gets less and less as we continue the march toward AI, etc. Baseball is the same game today as it was when I was growing up in the 50s-pitch ball, hit ball, catch ball. It was popular with kids both playing and watching even when theby waterfield - Bucky's Pub
Why would it be "brutal". I've seen it many (3) times and have always enjoyed it immensely. Brings home memories of being a kid and Xmas season. Music ain't bad either. Don't be a scrooge.by waterfield - Bucky's Pub
Owners don't want to change what's working right now. Player's union wants younger and more inexperienced players to get more money, arbitration after only two years instead of three, free agency after five years instead of six. Manfred says "bad for the sport, bad for the fans, and bad for competitive balance". I'm surprised you are shocked over the lockout. A year ago most fans aby waterfield - Bucky's Pub
I'm with you. First two shots by registered nurses-nothing. Booster by someone at Rite Aid. OUCH !by waterfield - Bucky's Pub
Personally, I think that if the season continues to go south Snead will have a lot to answer.by waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
I get it. I'm sorry to see Seeger go along with Kiki and Joc. These were kids that grew up in the organization. I miss them and will miss Seeger. But had I been the GM I would have done the same thing as far as Scherzer and Seeger. Just can't afford that type of money for someone often hurt (Seeger) and a good pitcher who is aging. Speaking of Scherzer I think I know why he didn't pitch in tby waterfield - Bucky's Pub
There used to be one of those downtown Long Beach. When my wife and I were going together she worked as a waitress there. It was frequented by old, old, men and a few old, old women. And I'm no spring chicken (speaking of chicken). This was in the 60s and Barb only wore mini skirts. She would tell me that the patrons were the dirtiest, filthiest, men with their comments. One night my two roomby waterfield - Bucky's Pub
That is precisely what is happening.by waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
not lookin good for next year Here it is What ever happened to the days of Wills, Sax, Russell, Cey? Players that grew up in the organization and for the most part stayed with the same organization-at least until nearing the end of their career. It's called Capitalism.by waterfield - Bucky's Pub
"My guess is that Kroenke directed McSnead to do EVERYTHING possible to secure a Super Bowl win THIS YEAR at Sofi. Marketing bonanza. Since they work for Kroenke, they did exactly that, burning all available draft/Cap resources for additional star talent for THIS YEAR." Hmmm-seems like I've heard that before-somewhere.by waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
Michael Connelly's new book "The Dark Hours" features Renee Ballard and Harry Bosch investigating a New Years Eve. murder. 2d on best seller's list for fiction. Love the Bosch books. I believe they are based on actual crimes out of the Hollywood Robbery and Homicide Division of the LAPD. I've ordered a copy.by waterfield - Bucky's Pub
were not unhappy to see him go. As he aged his injuries kept him on the sidelines more and more.by waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
The Dodgers did reach the playoffs. But yes-they did as far as pitching-however I believe that was a matter of need as well as protection because of the free agents they would and will lose to other teams. It's hard to compare football with the MLB because of how free agency is structured in baseball where it becomes a necessity to find players. Your right though-they did go out and get "stby waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
"You cannot consistently win in the NFL if you can't control the LOS." My only comment to that is: "CLEARLY". And that is precisely where this organization's focus should be-rather than on so called "star elite skill players". However, that is not where ownership is at this point. After all we are Hollywood. We are on the same track as the Lakers. Its aboutby waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
And that is one person's opinion. However, keep in mind the two major reasons Bradford is not in the NFL was 1)a horrific injury in college and 2)a lack of a good O line to protect him from further injury. The latter issue will always affect confidence. Goff only suffers from one of the two.by waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
Who posted they wanted Snead fired? Who posted they wanted to force Kroenke to sell the team? Who posted they want Fisher back as HC ? I understand the disappointment in the loss and hyperbole that often comes with that but attributing stuff to the board that just doesn't exist? You can do better.by waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
I think you could be wrong re Goff's returned to 2017-2018. IMO he only needs a good O line for even average protection. He already has some fine running backs-better than the Rams-but what they need is some space. When the trade was make Eric Dickerson remarked: "Goff is going to get killed with that O line in Detroit".by waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
Unfortunately, I have to agree with all of that. The one thing I believe-and I have no "facts" to back it up-is that a lot of blame has to be on Kroenke who has promoted the entire push for being in the SB in the opening act ! And to do that he wanted "stars" notwithstanding the impact on the future re drafting, etc. I believe the football guys in management feel the pressureby waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
An average qb will produce better than a better than average Stafford if the average qb has a better O line. That is precisely how important an O line is-protecting the qb and opening gaps for even an average runner. Bottom line is we seem to focus much more on skill players than where games are won-namely blocking and tackling.by waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com
Yeah-its not fair to form that opinion until the end. But as of now I would not be surprised if the conclusion is as follows: Stafford has more of what you hope for in a playoff run than Goff. But any qb-even Brady-will not do well if he is constantly pressured in the pocket-unless of course he is an escape artist. Look at tonight -It was clear that Rogers had far more time to find open receiversby waterfield - RamsFootballFans.com