oldno82

Good developmental decision. Hopefully, he pans out for us.

He's really come on strong in the pre-season games.

Sun reports Ethan Burke makes the 53.

We can only hope. Still 2 weeks of practice left for him to ramp up.

They should have hired someone more local with some pizazz...the new guy puts you to sleep.

Yes...I agree...one day (again like last year) he will cost us an important game. I'd rather have a consistent kicker up to 49 yard FGs than a guy who has the potential to hit one from greater than 50 but can miss easier ones.

Well I saw the first quarter plus and then, poof, the TV provider when out. When it finally came back on we were scoring to make it 31-0, so I missed most of the big scoring. It's back on now but it's well into the third quarter. Sad to hear about Loop. He's really inconsistent. I don't know if he can be depended on in the regular season. I think not. It's still not too late to bring some competition with 2 weeks to go but I don't know who's available. Nano looked good for as little as I saw of him. Huntley was superb. Moore looked good when he was in there. But the big story is our Defense. Just a really good machine from what I saw. They really stifle an offense.

Go with 3 running backs and one on the ps. There's a risk no matter what we do because this year we are loaded with talented depth but Nano just has that 'it' factor you don't see very often. There's no guarantee that Lamar and the Ravens will be able to reach an extension after this season either. Huntley wouldn't be an answer. Fagnano might be. Shoot, if it came to that I'd put Huntley on the ps if I had to. Now of course I don't think Nano is a sure thing. Fortunately, we have one more preseason game to go to evaluate him. If he stinks up the place, then sure put him on the ps. But if he plays like he has been I'd keep him somewhere safe.

If they put him on the PS, some other team will claim him. I have more confidence in him than Huntley.

Sunday is cutdown day to the 53 and I'm seeing a lot of pundits saying we'll only keep 2 quarterbacks. I think Nano has shown enough potential to make the 53 as a QB3. Lamar is older and a bit more subject to injury and Nano has the look of good potential about him and he's poised and doesn't get flustered in the pocket under pressure.

As I said, that's true. I was wrong about Ali, but read this: Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is very common in boxing, historically known as "punch-drunk syndrome" or dementia pugilistica. While exact modern percentages vary because CTE can only be definitively diagnosed after death, studies estimate that up to 40% to 87% of retired professional fighters show clinical signs or post-mortem brain damage linked to repetitive head impacts.

and he was actually getting separation.

You're right. My mistake.

I can remember WAY back when it was played as a 'normal' game. Back in the late 50's it was considered an honor and a source of income. Hard to believe now.

Boxers do get CTE...look what happened to Ali.

Yep...I remember that too. And look what happens to boxers too.

Well, I think there has been at least some desire to lessen concussions in the league and to take the players out of playing until there's a recovery. That's better than it used to be where they would just say 'well, he just got his bell rung. Put him back in the game'. But the nature of the game makes it a hazard still. As long as there is contact, there will be CTEs. I can see a day when they're just going to play flag football, maybe.

Agree.

It's been done before. Just last year, in fact, with Cooper Rush.

If Nano plays well again Friday, they've got to keep him at least on the 53. If he goes to the practice squad, we'll lose him to another team. I want him here where he can provide some type of insurance if Lamar gets injured---or decides he won't sign an extension. I want to see more of Austin Reed too. His UFL stats were other-worldly. The 850k hit is acceptable if it comes to that.

Interesting stat from yesterday's game: Lane only played 17 snaps, Sarratt 6 while Tez Walker played 30.

Sounds good to me.

I'd like to see both Nano start and Austin get more playing time next week. Lets find out if we have better talent than Snoop.

Plus they can successfully rotate in and out to give the one's a break.

I would like to see Fagnano become #2. He's got all the accuracy and poise you need in a QB and while he's not as mobile as Tyler, he's nowhere near a statue. It may be time to move on from Huntley. As for the defense, no worries there. They are playing like a shutdown D. I too would like to see the offensive line get their act together. Maybe they will when all the number one's are playing. I did notice that they seemed to play better as a unit when Pocic came in and when Fagnano played. But there's also no doubt that Minnesota's defense is special. Maybe the offense will look better the more they play together with the number one's in there. Eckley and Loop played flawlessly in this game.