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QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 12:29 PM) Maybe, but not for sure. Adrenaline and high incidents do funny things to people, and not always the same thing even to the same person each time. The human brain sometimes will spazz out. No idea if that is the case here or not, just saying, it is possible (even if unlikely) that he's never done anything like this. Any shootings are documented anyway, so they'd be able to look that up quite quickly. 5 years into his policing career with probably countless incidents such as a "fleeing suspects" and this time the adrenaline made him spazz out? I cant buy that one.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 12:20 PM) I thought that was awesome. I went with my "Miami" colors for the wedding and it turned out you picked the same color for the groomsmen. I was ready and able to prepare in case Mario got scared of making a speech. One of my favorite moments of that day actually. LOL

There has to be some history on this cop for doing things the wrong way. A cold blooded killer like him wouldnt just come out one day and shoot someone 8 times in the back without showing signs previously of being a monster.

The proposed $1B downtown arena and development of the area surrounding for the Bucks. Good lord they need it because that downtown is pretty pathetic. https://twitter.com/Bucks/status/585833566669516802/photo/1

And its probably a case where the 8th graders that they are putting on the A team may have been in the same situation last year as your daughter is in this year so its a matter of making up for it with them. It really should just be the 8th grade team and then 7th grade team, not the A and B team if its going to be that way.

This is one of the more positive articles I have found on Mariota. And its really not THAT positive. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap300000040...n-remind-you-of Executive 1: Colin Kaepernick "The easy answer is Kaepernick. Both have rare speed and were unpolished passers. Both were great kids coming out of college." Executive 2: Robert Griffin III "This is a tough one. At the same point in their careers, I'd say RGIII. They have similar arm strengths, and an ability to run, escape and extend plays." Executive 3: Colin Kaepernick "He reminds me of Kaepernick, but Colin is bigger and strong than Mariota. I think Mariota might be a little bit faster." Executive 4: Colin Kaepernick "He reminds me of Kaepernick, but with better instincts and a little less arm." Executive 5: Sam Bradford "He's a more athletic version of Sam Bradford." Conclusion: The more I think of it, the comparison that caught my eye was Bradford. There are a lot of similarities. Personally, I thought Bradford was more a accurate passer in college than Mariota.

QUOTE (shysocks @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 10:44 AM) To that end... Scot Gregor ‏@scotgregor 3m3 minutes ago Weather forecast not promising in KC tonight for White Sox-Royals. Looks like heavy rain arriving at 5 pm and sticking around Damn April. Ruining my baseball buzz like usual.

Jason Gage showed up at my wedding wearing the SAME EXACT clothes as my groomsmen. It was a beach wedding in Miami so we had the khaki pants and pistachio shirt. It was hilarious when he walked in the dressing room and gave this look like whats everybody looking at? LOL Oh Gage.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 09:42 AM) I really doubt they throw at Abreu. I agree. I think they will throw at someone they dont have as much respect for...like Eaton.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 09:49 AM) You must not have watched Aaron Brooks playing 35 mpg. Bad Derrick Rose >>>> Aaron Brooks. Indeed it is but I am still bitter towards Derrick. I refuse to have high hopes or any hopes for that matter just to be dashed by another injury from him.

I am having a real hard time even having the slightest bit of enthusiasm for yet another Derrick Rose return.

I heart you wite.

QUOTE (SnB @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 07:45 AM) It's literally just a coldplay song, I was so dissapointed. I love the folk rock sound. My wife thought it was Coldplay.

QUOTE (Brian @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 08:44 AM) So I'm a plain old groomsman for my buddy's wedding in July. July 4th to be exact. Sigh. I've never been one before. Do I have to do anything special before hand or am I just walking down the aisle, standing, walking back? Do I have to get my own tux? I'm clueless. You are required to purchase all tuxedos for the party. Typically you should skip down the aisle in front of the bride in a traditional american wedding.

QUOTE (scs787 @ Apr 8, 2015 -> 08:10 AM) Here's an article that really changed my mind about Mariotta... www.rotoworld.com/articles/cfb/52722/349/2015s-quarterback-conundrum BUT I do believe all the earlier reports that said the staff are all a bunch of Jay fan boys now, and that this bleacher report report should be taken as a bleacher report report. Very interesting stuff. Contradicting a lot of the beliefs that Mariota is the QB of the two that is a short pass only guy. Thanks for posting this.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 08:30 PM) No, you were right the first time. Greg Gabriel said he is pretty bad when it comes to passes 20+ yards, and in the next level he will be exposed Well I thought I heard him give that opinion on the radio but went back to read his scouting report and it was now about his release and his accuracy. Yes it was about 20 yards or more pass attempts but didn't state because of arm strength.

QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 05:23 PM) After yesterday it looks like even the scout seats are being dumped for pennies What does that mean? People are dumb enough to dump their home opener tickets because of one game? The first game? That is laughable.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 04:46 PM) Where have you heard about him not having an NFL arm. I think everyone I've heard talked thinks highly of his arm and physical traits. I also think a draft is the entirety of the draft and other areas. I think swinging on a OLB like Shea is a far bigger mistake or moving up for someone like Williams would be far worse than moving up to take a QB that the front office thinks highly of (it isn't like they would be trading up because they had concerns, they'd be moving up because they grade him out strongly). Me, I'd trade down. I think if you know talent, you move down a bit, stockpile day 1 / day 2 picks and load up on quality football players. But the idea of moving up to take a DT and being stuck with Claussen and some 2nd or 3rd round pick is a heck of a lot worse than us moving up and having Mariotta plus future picks (especially in a draft that has 3-4 Dt's that will be available in the secondary rounds, impact rb's that should be available later in the draft, etc). I should have clarified. Not arm strength specifically but NFL arm in general in regards to release and accuracy. Both Greg Gabrielle and Hub Arkush have both said this. And they claim to be hearing it from the majority of the people they know on the inside too. Mind you Hub and Greg have been wrong on plenty of things to but I still respect their opinions and their insider info.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 04:15 PM) A lot of people like a lot of things on Williams and his character appears to be high. HE is also said to have a slow reaction and I haven't heard many NFL insiders who have said they are certain he can correct that or that it won't impact his ability to be a difference maker at the NFL level (where everyone is quicker / stronger). I like Williams a lot but I don't know that the difference between him and someone else @ 7 would be all that significant, to be frank. If Mariotta hits, the difference between him and pretty much anyone we could draft would be there, thus, I would be okay moving up for that pick. I didn't say that it will happen but NFL people like pretty much everything about Marcus except for the unknown. No one really knows how he will respond to being in a pro-set. Everyone things the make-up and work ethic are their and that he gave some indications of being advanced (for running a spread offense) but the reality is he has never had a chance to showcase that ability at the collegiate level. All of his other skills are reflective of a top overall pick but it is the unknown that has everyone concerned. I'd argue that unknown exists with almost every freaking QB whose drafted. You typically get picked where you do based upon the physical skills, which are a requisite, but it is the mental skills at the QB position, which when matched with strong physical tools, will ultimately allow you to have long-term success. I have zero idea if Marcus would work, but at least we'd be putting him in a situation where we were rebuilding and could take some lumps early. He'd also be coming to a strong culture with a supposed bright young NFL mind. Lets also remember, if the plan is to move away from Jay anyway, than by doing this, Pace almost gets two shots at QB. He takes a shot now and than a few years from now if everything else is moving forward but QB, he could have a shot to take one more shot (as could Fox). Plus going with a young QB and taking the hit on Jay, would put the Bears in an extremely favorable cap situation 1-2 years down the road when ideally we would be headed toward competitiveness. You are downplaying the importance of this regimes first draft pick. I think it is huge and something they really dont want to screw up on. Hey if they want to roll the dice on Mariota with so many question marks and big ones I might add (like not having an NFL arm and not being able to make decisions in the pocket with h/o throw on first read at Oregon) then they have some big balls. I will like that they have the confidence to do that but you really dont get free passes this day and age. You have to succeed pretty quickly and cant have huge failures or you are gone.

I always hope they draw well during the season. Honestly get tired of hearing that Sox fans dont support their team.

I would try to be hopeful if the Bears go for Mariota. I would trust that they see something in him that many dont see. But damn there are a lot of guys who I respect their opinions as long time football guys in the league that dont think he is an NFL QB.

QUOTE (Chisoxfn @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 04:02 PM) I don't like that idea. Is Williams really that significant of a long term upgrade over other guys available at 7? If you are taking Mariotta at least you are betting on a potential franchise game changer at the QB position. I'm not saying that he is, but I really don't have a problem using a #2 pick on a QB who was widely regarded most of the season as the top QB prospect (and was also viewed similarly a year ago). All indications from scouts and nfl people is that he is. He appears to be cant miss. Mariota on the other hand gets the opposite scouting report from scouts and nfl guys in being a high risk pick.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 01:40 PM) Actually seems like there's a deeper issue here. If the Angels wanted to write something into his contract about "drug abuse relapses" they probably would not have been allowed to do so because drug abuse is covered by the drug testing agreement with the union. The Angels probably had no legal way to cover themselves in the event of a drug use relapse by Hamilton other than the agreed upon program. While giving that contract out they had to trust that if he did have a relapse that impacted his performance it would be dealt with by the suspensions as spelled out in that program. They likely took that into account when assessing the risk of that contract. Now that suspension that they expected in the case of the drug program is not happening. That means what they believed would happen when they assessed the risk in that contract is incorrect and that contract became riskier than they thought when they signed it. Ah ha, good point. Its bad karma with all those huge contracts they dished out to everyone that would take it.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 7, 2015 -> 03:00 PM) i would take the 2 pick, draft Leonard Williams and figure out the QB position later. I wouldnt be opposed to that. Man it would be ugly with Claussen as your starter... but hell it was ugly with Cutler as your starter though too.

So Jason Cole thinks the Bears really like Mariota. It could just be posturing on the Bears part to make other teams think they want him. It could be real. Pace said from the start the most important aspect of building a winning team is the synergy between the QB, GM and HC. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-footba...rade-jay-cutler