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Yeah Saucony makes the shoe below for short-mid range running. Structurally looks similar but has the cushion plus the middle flex point which I think is what the shoe you found is copying or whatever. I prefer Hokas because they claim to be like running on clouds. But their soles are incredibly beefy like this one. Anyway....

I agree x2. Think this was brought up elsewhere that all teams should have access to the records because as PHX points out, what's to say a team that we never thought of can't pass on Caleb (for example) and will offer everything to get him? And they don't have the medical report to go off. Plus, like in the military (and many other jobs) you need to have a physical to determine whether you can do the job as well as be a 'mean' for where you started versus what may have accumulated over your playing career. (If that makes sense).

Since I'm back catching up on some other things, I had forgotten to respond to this question. FWIW I would hope they would indeed get a player like Rice. There is something to be said for genetics and similar to how MHJ has a lot of his dad's 'traits' I would assume so would Rice. If for nothing else, growing up they have a better understanding what it takes to succeed at that level.

Well I'll give you this, you certainly are bringing out a new side in Pix I never knew he had. ? Just to be sure you read my comments correctly, I think Pix was genuinely curious if those were 'lift-enhancing' shoes. I responded by letting him know what I thought. ?‍♂️

Well for what it's worth, this is Bears talk and I didn't really direct my comment to anyone, only to suggest it could have been interpreted a few ways. One of which involves, as you suggest, a false impression of positive vibes to the unsuspecting recipient. Like you said with Fields...it may have been cold-blooded and calculated (probably not). But what's to say it wasn't for Caleb too? Or simply Poles was caught up in the moment and as an athlete himself, felt the need to give a hug as to say 'nice work man'. This was the point I was making earlier when Poles was seen doing it before with Justin. I was wrong....as it turns out...that I was sure they'd be keeping Fields partly because of that gesture. He fooled me.

Oh no...he hugged Poles at the end. ?

I'll admit, the kid has grown on me...if only a little. Obviously he's been working on his public image and outward projection. I give him A's across the board in accessibility, "active" listening and answering and keeping the cliche's to a minimum. It looks like he can handle the press/media masses ... in "78 degree weather" in the confines of his home court. I'll be curious to hear how the individual workout goes when (if) it comes round. Remember the one they put Wright through last year that sealed the deal on him being picked #1 by the Bears? https://www.chicagobears.com/news/grueling-workout-convinced-bears-wright-was-the-one-draft-2023

I'm like you (no expert) but I think that is the new trend with some shoes. Especially at the higher end. I think that by design is supposed to be more flexible and 'springy'. I spent/spend a fair amount of time in road running shoes and I'm seeing more of the soles looking like that (and I'm 6'4"). But I could totally off base. I can't tell in the picture what brand they are - Reebok? to give it a better look.

Cool on Keenan to do that. Not a huge stretch given (I assume) he lives in the LA area.... but still to show up for morale support is cool on him. Based on this alone, I like the Allen signing. And at 6'2" he doesn't look that much taller.

Dang...you're right. I didn't realize it but he is more Doug Flutie (at 5"10") versus taller. Hmm...intriguing comparison.

The rant is not unwarranted. I would agree with what you're saying. IMHO the media (in large) is in a losing battle with social media. Where now you have millions of 'experts' all trying to clickbait you into their opinion or point of view or 'first perspective' the vetting that used to go on with traditional (aka tried and true) reporting is no longer. Its all about 'me first' and in a lot of cases, how can I make more money? Walter Cronkite and even Howard Cosell I'm sure are rolling in their respective graves.

For the sake of comparisons; Drew Brees was straight up 6’0 and Doug Flutie? 5’10”. It can be done but in today’s NFL??

So would he be a master of baiting? ? Sorry…I’ll see my self out.

Sure I like a good healthy debate from time to time but actually I posted this because I was disappointed with RG3 taking this stance. Although he has an interesting perspective (having won the Heisman and nearly being chosen #1 overall) I didn’t really think he should’ve come out to suggest Caleb choose this option. But to your point, offering a counterpoint from time to time is ok here right? As long as it focuses on Bears football and not personal attacks? ~signed Goat’s A$$ Antagonist ??

Interesting perspective. Sam Darnold now at 26 vs when he entered the league at 20.

Ironically, Daniels is now teammates with Justin in Pittsburgh.

Meanwhile you may have seen this but RGIII, apparently upset how Fields was treated by Chicago, is encouraging Williams to "pull an Eli" and demand to be traded to Washington. Let's just say many others have feelings about this.

Well with regards to "what's next" we know that tomorrow (20 March) is the Pro Day at USC. And Poles and Flus are on their way...even if it is not by private jet.

College to NFL = Apples to Oranges Speaking of "structure" Williams is a product of Lincoln Riley's offense who also produced fellow Heisman winners Baker Mayfield and Kyler Murray. And when Williams chose to sit out the Holiday Bowl last year saw backup Miller Moss throw for 372 yards and 6TDs.

Some of his 'red flag' reporting appears to be the 'he-said, they-said' variety. We do know he does not have an agent, not all that peculiar but we've had experience with Roquan Smith not having one and that caused some frustration and delays. And the other things we've heard about are summarized here. To include a sub-link to the Athletic about he/his father wanting to get a stake in ownership. I don't have a subscription to Athletic to read it all, but maybe others can and summarize(?) https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/caleb-williams-red-flags-explained-father-agent/ebdb755e7ba9096db47e46a2

In that All-22 you asked me to watch I saw a handful of times where Williams had open receivers that were missed before he did a dump off to another location. Were those his primary reads? Hard to say. Warner saw and commented a few times himself on them. Like how Williams has been noted to hold onto the ball longer than Justin at times?

I may not be a curmudgeon but I'm nowhere convinced he's "generational".

So playing against 'NFL ready defenses' in the form of Alabama and Georgia makes you less likely to succeed in the NFL? This is a similar discussion we had about Justin due to his having a 20-2 overall collegiate record (while with OSU) and those two losses being in the college playoffs. Nevertheless, Williams overall record against 'top 25-ranked' teams was 6-8. In 2022 he had three losses; the first to Utah (who was ranked 20th at the time), then Utah again during the PAC12 Conference Championship. This time Utah was ranked 12th and USC lost 47-24. The last loss of his Heisman season was at the Cotton Bowl against 14th ranked Tulane. Last year he amassed 5 losses. The first to 10th ranked Notre Dame (48-20), the next was to those pesky Utes from Utah (who this time were ranked 14th), then after beating California (unranked) USC closed out the season with three straight losses. Washington (5th), Oregon (6th) and UCLA (20th). By the time they entered the post-season to play Louisville in the Holiday Bowl, USC was ranked 24 and as we recall Williams opted to sit this one out.

Simply put, is it the receiver or the passer that makes them look good? As I’ve been reminded numerous times, great QBs make other players look great. And although I know who Adam was referring to the other day when he mentioned a college QB struggled in the NFL after having 1st round WRs to throw so, I asked sarcastically was he referring to Joe Burrow?