I’ve been debating myself watching these two in the PS and i haven’t come to a conclusion yet. Both have gotten hot streaks and made some plays. Need some help!!

My God this is the longest three minutes I've ever seen. Dear sweet baby jesus please have mercy on us this season.

I wanna know, if you could have ANY Muscle car...between 1960-1975. What would it be?

For me, it’s a 1972 Oldsmobile 442. I would go restomod of this thing. I don’t care about the “purist”

I wouldn’t go green, as below, but would probably do a charcoal with a bit of pearl.

What am I missing?

I am rewatching the Chiefs/Rams classic from last season right now... Hill, Hunt, Berry... they’re all over this game in the first half. 2 of players are no longer on the team.

This off-season, they’ve lost; Hunt, Berry, Houston, and Hill (suspended)... Yet, they are among the highest favourites to win the Super Bowl?

They didn’t make the Super Bowl last year... they lose these players, and... they seem a shoe in to be better?

Is everyone drunk on Patrick Mahomes?

Make no mistake, I don’t think they tank... and I know they’ve added players... but why are they assumed to be ascending this season? It seems they could regress, to me.

We lose (IMO less impactful players) and we’re missing the playoffs by some talking heads...?

Maybe I’m missing something?

REPORT: RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN 49ERS’ JIMMY GAROPPOLO AND KYLE SHANAHAN IS ‘NOT ALL ROSY’

This is the last thing 49ers fans want to see.

Jimmy Garoppolo had his first outing on the field Monday night since his ACL injury 11 months ago when he faced off against the Denver Broncos and it was not all good.

The 49ers star QB completed just one of his six pass attempts for zero yards and an interception. It earned him a 0.0 passer rating.

ESPN’s Chris Mortensen jumped onto the Russillo Show podcast with Ryen Russillo two days later and stated that the relationship between Jimmy G and the head coach isn’t all well as it may seem on the outside.

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Mortensen also commented on the podcast that he could envision the 49ers moving on from Garoppolo and proceeded to drop this take:

“Obviously, he tore his ACL early in the season last year, but I think there’s been some other things that I don’t think Kyle Shanahan likes what he sees,” Mortensen said. “I’m not sure if it’s prep or — Kyle, I think he’s one of the top three offensive coordinators in football […] Mentally, you’d better be able to keep up with Kyle. Kyle, I’m not sure he’s a patient, patient guy, especially when it comes to quarterbacks.

“They’re at the point where they want to win. John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan are kind of tied at the hip there. I’m anxious to see what happens at the start of the season with Garoppolo if they don’t think he’s ready.”

Mort even quaestions whether Jimmy G would even be the starter for the 49ers’ game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on September 8.

“I heard it hasn’t been pretty,” Mortensen adds. “I heard what we’ve seen in preseason is kind of what we were seeing in practice a bit.”

On Friday, head coach Kyle Shanahan joined KNBR and responded back to those damning comments from Mort.

“I think learning the playbook is done,” Shanahan said on the “Murph and Mac” show. “You can learn the playbook pretty fast. It’s not like we’re doing brain surgery here. You learn the playbook pretty fast. It’s about performing it consistently. The way that happens is you play in games, you get a lot of playing time, you go through some ups and downs.

“Jimmy has had 10 career games. That was one of the most disappointing things for me personally. What I was looking forward to last year was knowing, alright, this is going to be the first season Jimmy gets to go in as a starter and gets to play a season as a true NFL quarterback.

“He only got to play two-and-a-half games. That was the most frustrating part. Not that he doesn’t get to learn the offense of anything, that he doesn’t get to go rep the offense. And now you get to take a whole year off and miss pretty much all of OTAs — he was only allowed to do 7-on-7, which is not real football — and then you throw him into training camp full-go.

“He’s had some real good weeks; he’s had some real good practices. But as (with) everyone, it is up and down. It’s very well-documented that he had one very bad practice, the five-interception practice. Unfortunately, that was followed by not a great outing from our whole starting offense and the 12 plays they got.

“I think it’s pretty normal this time of year for people to blow that up, but it is what it is. I think it’s pretty obvious; the guy is coming back from an ACL, he hasn’t played in a lot of games, and he needs to get out there and play football.”

History has told us that athletes coming back from an ACL injury need up to a year to get back to the high level they were playing at before the injury. That means the 2019 NFL season might be lost because of it.

Cardinals try to ignore warning sirens over “Air Raid” offense

Kliff Kingsbury is bringing the “Air Raid” offense to the NFL. Halfway through the preseason, his team is doing its best to ignore the warning sirens.

As explained by Bob McManaman of the Arizona Republic, criticism has mounted over the team’s planned attack. The players are insisting that it’s no big deal.

“It gets frustrating when there might not be anything open and we go out there and look how we looked last week and people are talking about you,” quarterback Kyler Murray said recently, in reference to an ugly preseason outing against the Raiders, which may or may not have included specific game-planning from Oakland aimed at shutting down the NFL’s next “generational” talent.

“But you’ve got to understand it’s preseason and we’re running like literally six or seven plays,” Murray added. “There’s nothing to be too negative about because we know what’s really going on.”

What’s really going on is that the offense, for now, is keeping it very simple when performing in plain sight of Arizona’s opponents. The real offense supposedly will be unveiled Week One, against the Lions.

“[W]e know what we’re doing as far as what our approach is for the preseason games,” Cardinals passing-game coordinator Tom Clements said, via McManaman. “What we’re trying to tell the players is we’re going to execute plays that they know so they can show and give their best on those plays. They don’t have to worry about it. They recognize we’re not game-planning and we’re just trying to get better and treat it more like a practice game.”

That said, Murray has promised that Saturday’s practice against the Vikings in Minnesota will entail “a couple new wrinkles” from the offense. The real question is whether the Vikings defense will be throwing many extra wrinkles at Murray, including the kind of blitzing that had Murray asking Raiders receiver Antonio Brown after the most recent preseason game, “Why they gotta bring the house on me, bro?“

2019 NFL preseason: Each team's most promising rookie(s)
By Chris Wesseling
Around the NFL Writer
Published: Aug. 21, 2019 at 01:23 p.m.
Updated: Aug. 21, 2019 at 06:33 p.m.

Once upon a time, I relished preseason football for the opportunity to study incoming rookies, veteran running backs and aerial attacks developing chemistry. Those days are gone.
With Rams head man Sean McVay leading the way, more and more coaches have elected to withhold key starters, favoring September rust over August injury risk. The good news is that the NFL will enter the 2019 season with a healthier stable of superstars, a turnaround from years past, when a host of marquee players fell victim to a plague of injuries in August and September. The bad news is that the rookies might be the only remaining appeal of preseason action.
With that trend in mind, let's examine the rookie field, singling out at least one promising first-year player for each of the NFL's 32 teams. What is the preseason telling us about rookies with the chance to make or break Super Bowl hopes?

AFC

Baltimore Ravens: I lost track of the missed tackles forced by fourth-round running back Justice Hill, who showed sharp jump-cuts behind the line of scrimmage, elusiveness in the open field and a nose for the end zone at the goal line during last week's game versus Green Bay. Even in a crowded backfield, he's going to force his way into a supporting role behind free-agent acquisition Mark Ingram.

Buffalo Bills: A former rugby player on the English national team and current showpiece for the NFL's International Player Pathway Program, Christian Wade has popped a pair of big plays courtesy of game-breaking speed. Still learning America's version of football, he's almost certainly ticketed for Buffalo's practice squad while third-round tailback Devin Singletary pushes LeSean McCoy and Frank Gore for touches this season.

Cincinnati Bengals: NFL Network analysts Kurt Warner and Brian Baldinger each highlighted Ryan Finley as the most impressive rookie quarterback through two weeks of the preseason. The fourth-round pick completed his first nine passes against the Redskins last week, showing a veteran's touch, vision and subtle pocket movement. It will be a major upset if he doesn't beat out Jeff Driskel for the No. 2 job behind Andy Dalton.

Cleveland Browns: Second-round cornerback Greedy Williams is already running with the starters, but it's fifth-round linebacker Mack Wilson who jumps off the screen in preseason action. After registering two interceptions, a touchdown and a pair of QB hurries in the opening win over the Redskins, Wilson was once again a mainstay in the backfield versus the Colts last week. This time around, he mixed in a few missed tackles to go with his stops and hurries. It's yet to be determined whether this boom-or-bust rookie will see regular snaps in September.

Denver Broncos: Second-round guard Dalton Risner has stepped right into an overhauled offensive line, but it's first-round tight end Noah Fant who will gain more notice in Joe Flacco's aerial attack. Fant suffered a mild foot injury early in Monday night's game, forfeiting a chance to showcase his high-end athleticism on national television. Provided he's healthy, Fant will enter the season as the featured tight end and an Offensive Rookie of the Year dark horse.

Houston Texans: A physical cornerback at 6-foot-2 and 213 pounds with 4.39 speed in the 40-yard dash, second-round pick Lonnie Johnson was booted from joint practices after lowering the boom on a pair of Packers pass catchers. He went on to surrender a touchdown in his preseason debut at Green Bay. If he can shorten his learning curve, the Kentucky product could come on quickly in a shaky cornerback corps featuring veterans Johnathan Joseph, Bradley Roby and Aaron Colvin.

Indianapolis Colts: Offseason hype bunny Parris Campbell has missed the past three weeks with a hamstring injury, shifting the spotlight to the rookies on defense. While cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and linebacker Bobby Okereke have yet to distinguish themselves in preseason action, second-round edge rusher Ben Banogu shook off a hamstring strain to disrupt Cleveland's offense in joint practices last week. He followed that up with a promising showing in his preseason debut.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Boasting prototypical size and length, first-round edge rusher Josh Allen tackled Ravens power back Gus Edwards for a loss on the first snap of his pro career. A week later, he came unblocked to put a hurting on Eagles rookie QB Clayton Thorson. Keep an eye on undrafted cornerback Tae Hayes, who has shown NFL-caliber ball skills and instincts since camp opened.

Kansas City Chiefs: Already the NFL's most dangerous big-play offense, the Chiefs added even more speed and explosiveness in second-round receiver Mecole Hardman, who has flashed angle-beating speed on scoring plays in back-to-back weeks. Not to be outdone, sixth-round scatback Darwin Thompson has showcased an intriguing dual-threat skill set that might just push veteran Carlos Hyde off the roster. On the other side of the ball, ballhawking safety Juan Thornhill has been a camp sensation in his own right.

Los Angeles Chargers: Second-round safety Nasir Adderley is under the microscope now that Derwin James is out for several months, but he's missed the first two preseason games with a hamstring strain. Monstrous defensive end Jerry Tillery, the No. 28 overall pick in the draft, easily dispatched veteran guard Nick Easton for an impressive sack of Saints QB Taysom Hill last week. NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah is already raving over Tillery's combination of rare size, quick hands and athleticism.

Miami Dolphins: First-round defensive tackle Christian Wilkins not only registered his first sack but also split the center and guard for another hit versus the Buccaneers. Where was he on Charles Harris' sack? Occupying three blockers to give Harris a clear path to Blaine Gabbert. As veteran linebacker Kiko Alonso nurses an undisclosed injury, former Saskatchewan Roughrider Sam Eguavoen has been running with the starters -- and holding his own.

New England Patriots: With the receiving corps in flux, all eyes have been on first-round pick N'Keal Harry and undrafted camp sensation Jakobi Meyers. It's time to concentrate on the third-round pick screaming off the edge on the other side of the ball. Former Michigan standout Chase Winovich has been an unblockable dervishthrough two preseason outings, dominating overmatched backup tackles. In one second-quarter stretch last week, he single-handedly shut down a Titans offense trying to take a look at fancy new backup QB Ryan Tannehill. When Tennessee coach Mike Vrabel was interviewed at halftime, I expected him to relay his top priority of the second half: building a moat in front of No. 50. You finally get Winovich blocked -- often illegally -- on defense, exhale for a minute, and he hunts down your returner in kick coverage. Twice. This was one of the best preseason performances I've ever seen. How did the other 31 teams let the Super Bowl champions get their hands on this guy?

New York Jets: First-round defensive tackle Quinnen Williams bulldozed veteran guard Jamon Browninto Matt Ryan's lap and forced a holding penalty as the Jets' defensive front dominated the Falcons' offensive line in Week 2. Along with Pro Bowl safety Jamal Adams and new middle linebacker C.J. Mosley, Williams is a nucleus player on Gregg Williams' defense.

Oakland Raiders: Already given starter treatment, first-round running back Josh Jacobs has played just six snaps in two preseason tilts this month. His four carries for 21 yards against the Cardinalsincluded a textbook cutback for an 8-yard gain. Jacobs leads a loaded Oakland draft class that might feature as many as four Week 1 starters, along with edge rusher Clelin Ferrell, safety Johnathan Abram and perhaps even fifth-round receiver Hunter Renfrow in the slot.

Pittsburgh Steelers: The Steelers are in love with first-round linebacker Devin Bush, who was all over the field in a head-turning preseason debut against Tampa Bay. Already tasked with calling Pittsburgh's defense, Bush is getting hands-on instruction from former All-Pro Ryan Shazier. He might just enter the season as the favorite for Defensive Rookie of the Year honors.

Tennessee Titans: While first-round defensive end Jeffery Simmons is expected to begin the season on the reserve/NFI list following a pre-draft ACL surgery, undrafted DL Isaiah Mack might just take his spot on the roster. A local star at Chattanooga, Mack has backed up a strong camp with a promising preseason effort, including beating Patriots guard James Ferentz to take down backup QB Brian Hoyer last week.

NFC

Arizona Cardinals: The preseason is a pigskin Rorschach test. If you harbor the opinion that No. 1 overall pick Kyler Murray is bound to take his lumps on a talent-deficient team behind a porous offensive line with a neophyte head coach, the first two weeks of action function as confirmation bias. If you believe, on the other hand, that Murray is a phenom simply biding his time until he treats the NFL the way Robert Griffin III did with the Redskins in 2012, you take solace in the fact that the Cardinals are keeping their true offense under wraps in August. In fact, Murray told reporters Tuesday that the Cardinals have been running "literally six or seven plays." That's due to change this week against the Vikings.

Atlanta Falcons: If the Falcons are going to bounce back to playoff form this season, they need first-round picks Chris Lindstrom and Kaleb McGary to step in and immediately fortify a shaky offensive line. To date, the results have been mixed, to say the least. McGary recently returned to individual drills after undergoing a cardiac ablation procedure on his heart earlier this month. Lindstrom may be struggling in pass protection, but at least he's working with the starters.

Carolina Panthers: First-round outside linebacker Brian Burns announced his presence with authority, notching a pair of sacks in just 10 snaps during his preseason debut. Although Burns will have to bulk up to improve his spotty run defense, he's slated for a major role as a designated pass rusher opposite veteran Mario Addison this season.

Chicago Bears: Third-round pick David Montgomery has been my favorite offensive rookie of the preseason, showing prototypical instincts, vision, balance, jump-cuts, power and hands in the Bears' opener. Born to be a running back, the former Iowa State star is the best college prospect Pro Football Focus has tracked in terms of forcing missed tackles. His college coach declared him the best route runner on the team -- including wide receivers. Don't be surprised if Montgomery is making a strong push for Offensive Rookie of the Year honors come Thanksgiving.

Dallas Cowboys: In an effort to needle training camp holdout Ezekiel Elliott, the Cowboys may be going a touch overboard in their love fest for Tony Pollard. That said, their excitement over the versatile fourth-round running back is genuine. Dominating the first-team snaps, Pollard was Dallas' most effective skill-position player in last week's victory over the Rams. Already playing fast and earning high marks for pass blocking, Pollard is ticketed for a weekly role regardless of Elliott's status.

Detroit Lions: Although the Lions have kept many of their key players in bubble wrap, first-round tight end T.J. Hockenson finally caught his first pass last week, nearly hurdling a pair of defenders at the end of a 22-yard play. Along with second-round linebacker Jahlani Tavai, Hockenson figures to force his way into a prominent role right out of the gates. Third-round safety Will Harris is also worth monitoring after he tallied six tackles and a touchdown against the Texans.

Green Bay Packers: Camp darling Ty Summers has shown a disturbing penchant for missed tackles at inside linebacker, while first-round defensive end Rashan Gary struggled in run defense versus the Ravens. The good news is that fellow first-round pick Darnell Savage appears to be as advertised, starting at safety alongside Adrian Amos.

Los Angeles Rams: Averaging a measly 2.4 yards on a dozen carries, third-round running back Darrell Henderson has yet to demonstrate the talent that has Rams fans salivating over a 1-2 backfield punch with All-Pro Todd Gurley. Coach Sean McVay has directed glowing praise, on the other hand, toward second-round safety Taylor Rapp. Although Eric Weddle and John Johnson are locked in as the starters, Rapp has seen time at linebacker in dime packages and even aligned along the line of scrimmage in certain packages.

Minnesota Vikings: Hand-picked as the pivot in Gary Kubiak's outside-zone rushing scheme, first-round center Garrett Bradbury walked in the building as a Day 1 starter. The more intriguing question is what Kubiak and offensive coordinator Kevin Stefanski will get out of second-round tight end Irv Smith Jr., who hauled in a touchdown among his five receptions versus the Seahawks last week. Minus an established slot receiver, the Vikings could opt to feature Smith alongside veteran tight end Kyle Rudolph.

New Orleans Saints: Newly christened Hall of Famer Gil Brandt listed second-round center Erik McCoy as one of the NFL's rookie risers early in camp. Already established as the starter, McCoy might just be an upgrade on Max Unger, who struggled down the stretch last year before retiring in January. While undrafted receiver Emmanuel Butler has generated buzz in camp practices, it's 5-foot-6 punt returner Deonte Harris who is opening more eyes in preseason action.

New York Giants: After pitching a perfect series in his preseason debut, first-round quarterback Daniel Jones continued to move the offense versus Chicago last week, completing 11 of 14 passes. His ability to shake free in the pocket and make all of the throws are traits that Eli Manning began losing a few years ago. It's worth asking if the Giants will regret road-blocking their rookie from the competition as the Browns did with Baker Mayfield (remember Tyrod Taylor?) a year ago.

Philadelphia Eagles: The drumbeat for Miles Sanders began two weeks ago, when beat writers reached the consensus that the second-round pick had emerged as the best all-around running back in camp. That opinion is not likely to subside after Sanders sidestepped a tackle and dragged a coterie of Jaguars past the first-down marker on a 16-yard rumble last week. Since polished first-round tackle Andre Dillard appears to be ticketed for a redshirt season behind future Hall of Famer Jason Peters, Sanders is the Eagles rookie with the best opportunity for a 2019 impact.

San Francisco 49ers: No. 2 overall pick Nick Bosa was giving San Francisco's offensive linemen more than they could handle before suffering an ankle sprain that cost him any preseason action. In the meantime, rookie receivers Deebo Samuel and Jalen Hurd garnered accolades for playmaking performances in the 17-9 victory over Dallas. Absent a true No. 1 receiver, coach Kyle Shanahan might see fit to rush Samuel and Hurd up the depth chart.

Seattle Seahawks: Cody Barton has taken full advantage of starter's snaps in the wake of Bobby Wagner's platelet-rich plasma injection. The third-round linebacker has even been anointed "special" by defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. It will be interesting to see how Norton finds playing time for his favorite rookie now that Wagner is slated for a return to practice. With D.K. Metcalf going under the knife, undrafted 6-foot-5 receiver Jazz Ferguson is also making a strong push for a roster spot.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Already entrenched as a starter, first-round pick Devin White will team up with Lavonte David to comprise one of the most feared inside linebacker tandems in the league. With the exception of a blitz that nearly hit home for a sack, White has yet to show up on preseason film. I want to see more out of him in this week's clash with a pair of fellow former LSU stars, Browns receivers Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry.

Washington Redskins: At one end of the spectrum, strong-armed quarterback Dwayne Haskins has struggled with consistency and decision-making through two preseason games. At the other end, seventh-round cornerback Jimmy Morelandhas been a playmaking machine in the secondary. The mystery man, however, is third-round receiver Terry McLaurin, who has inexplicably seen just one snap so far. Has he been deemed so valuable that coach Jay Gruden don't want to risk injury? Is Gruden simply playing coy because he has top secret plans to unleash the multi-talented McLaurin in creative ways? Stay tuned.
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By: Cameron DaSilva | 1 hour ago


Jared Goff has had two full seasons with Sean McVay thus far, and not surprisingly, they’ve been the two best years of his career. They’ve both helped turn the Los Angeles Rams around far quicker than anyone expected, taking them from being 4-12 in 2016 to playing in the Super Bowl this past February.
When it comes to coach and quarterback tandems in the NFL right now, Goff and McVay are right up there with some of the best. Their youth and inexperience is unmatched by any others in the league at the moment, yet it works so undeniably well.

McVay deservingly gets more of the credit for the Rams’ rebuild, but it’s difficult to pin down exactly what makes him such a great coach. Goff attempted to answer that question on Mike Stud’s “You Neva Know” podcast recently.
“People ask me, what’s his best trait? And I say he’s the best listener I’ve ever met. Listener and communication. It’s amazing,” Goff said. “And he’s obviously so smart and he knows football and he’s a great play caller and all that – it’s just innate in him. But the way he listens and the way he takes input from everyone, and takes it and either uses it, or takes it and explains to you why, ‘Eh, I don’t agree with that.’ It’s just an open dialogue and communication and it leaves no room for doubt. He says a lot, where communication lacks, negativity fills. So just keep an open dialogue and you’ll always know what each other are thinking and that’s kind of what he preaches and he’s a great listener and it trickles down through the whole organization.”
McVay is a unique coach. Not only is he the youngest in the NFL, but his ideas are so often viewed as unconventional. No team used 11 personnel more than the Rams last season. Few teams, if any, utilized more pre-snap motion than McVay in 2018. And when it comes to planning and preparation, he took playing it safe in the preseason to another level the last two years and many coaches have followed suit.
His willingness to push the boundaries is what Goff says sets McVay apart from other coaches.

“I think a part of it is how smart he is, it’s just innate, he has a gift, he’s just got it. Good play caller. I think what really set him apart early on – and again, I don’t think he was trying to do this – is that he didn’t care what anyone else thought,” Goff continued. “It was like, ‘We’re doing this this way. I don’t care if it’s not normal, typical. I don’t care if everyone else isn’t doing it. This is going to work for us, I believe this is going to work. We’re going to do it this way.’”
“I think that’s kind of another thing that sets him apart and a lot of coaches are starting to lean that way. I mean, arguably the best to ever do it, (Bill) Belichick, he don’t care what anyone thinks. He does it his way. Sean’s doing it his way, as well, and for a player, you can’t ask for more.”
Goff hopes to be paired with McVay for a long, long time, much like the way Tom Brady has stayed with Belichick, and Drew Brees with Asshole Face. McVay is under contract through 2023, so he’ll be around for a while, but Goff has yet to receive an extension.
It’s a matter of when, not if, so don’t expect to see Goff playing for another coach anytime soon – and he wouldn’t have it any other way.

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Scouting Report: Rams vs. Broncos

The Los Angeles Rams (0-2) host the Denver Broncos (1-2) on Saturday in the third week of the preseason. Kickoff from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is set for 6 p.m. PT.

To get you ready for the contest, theRams.com compiled a quick scouting report on key players on each team's offense and defense, plus a list of some of the connections shared by Los Angeles and Denver.

What to Watch For…

On Offense for the Rams

With QB Jared Goff resting on Saturday, backup Blake Bortles will get another chance to build his rapport with Los Angeles’ second-team offense.

Bortles has completed 10 of 19 pass attempts for 112 yards and one touchdowns with no interceptions through L.A.’s first two preseason games. His first and only passing touchdown came last week against the Cowboys in Hawaii, where he also completed 63.6 percent of his passes.

RB Darrell Henderson Jr. is another one to play close attention to. While his workload didn’t dramatically increase when it came to his carries last weekend, he did see more targets in the passing game.

On Offense for the Broncos

A sprained right hand sustained by rookie QB Drew Lock will force him to miss the remainder of the preseason at a minimum. Combined with the decision to sit starter Joe Flacco, both developments mean Saturday’s game will serve as an audition for Denver’s backup job for four-year veteran Kevin Hogan and rookie Brett Rypien, at least for the duration Lock is unavailable.
Hogan has completed 13 of 30 pass attempts for 104 yards with one interception across the Broncos’ first three preseason games. Rypien, meanwhile, is 5 of 10 for 41 yards and one touchdown.

RB Khalifani Muhammad, a 2017 seventh-round pick, has been valuable as both a runner and receiver for Denver’s offense. He has a team-high six receptions for 34 yards so far, and his 10 rushing attempts are tied for second-most among all Broncos running backs. He has 46 rushing yards, making him Denver’s second-leading rusher of the preseason.

On Defense for the Rams

LB Bryce Hager will likely get the start at MIKE linebacker, but the position group as a whole will be worth watching. Micah Kiser's indefinite absence due to a left pectoral injury sustained against Dallas will likely afford other linebackers such as Dakota Allen, Natrez Patrick and Ogbonnia Okoronkwo additional snaps as well.

Keep an eye on the nose tackle position, too. Projected starter Sebastian Joseph-Day should get some reps on Saturday, as will Greg Gaines, a fourth-round pick this year who is competing with Joseph-Day for the starting job there.
On Defense for the Broncos

Undrafted free agent signee and LB Josh Watson has had a strong preseason so far. The Colorado State product has paced the Broncos with 19 total tackles, a figure that also leads all players in the preseason.

Sticking with the linebacker position, rookie Malik Reed is poised to see a good number of snaps with starters Bradley Chubb and Von Miller expected to sit out Saturday’s contest.

Connections

Quite a few, namely on defense.

• Rams CB *Aqib Talib *played for the Broncos from 2014-17 and won Super Bowl 50 with the team.
• Rams Defensive Coordinator *Wade Phillips *served as the Broncos head coach from 1993-1994 in between stints as the team’s defensive coordinator from 1989-1992 and 2015-2016.
• Rams Assistant Offensive Coordinator Jedd Fisch was the Broncos wide receivers coach in 2008.
• Rams Assistant Defensive Line/Defensive Quality Control Coach Thad Bogardus was a Broncos coaching intern in 2015 and defensive coaching assistant in 2016.
• Rams LB Aaron Neary was on the Broncos in 2016.

A. Why in the fuck is Arians wearing a long sleeved shirt and a vest in Tampa Bay?

B. Jared Goff is going to be top 5 in the history of the Rams QBs.
Waterfield, van Brocklin, Gabriel and Warner are ahead of him now.
If he stays healthy, he may top the list.
Yeah, I said it.
He’s also going to take $30M a year in a 6 year deal with $115M guaranteed.

C. Peters will not be resigned.

D. Fowler will.

E. Hagar is not starting opening day

F. Allen is

G. Rap is defensive version of Kupp.
Guy is a baller.

H. Peterson is for real.

I. Natson is our kick returner.

J. Geezee will break the NFL record this year.

K. My brain’s tired.

By: Cameron DaSilva | 18 minutes ago

The Los Angeles Rams will play their first true home game of the preseason on Saturday night, hosting the Broncos at the Coliseum. The primary starters on both sides will be held out as Sean McVay and Vic Fangio take a conservative approach, opening the door for bottom-roster players.
Here are 12 players to watch when the Rams take on Denver in the third week of the preseason.


QB John Wolford
Wolford is an exciting player who could be a good candidate for the practice squad. His…
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OLB Ogbonnia Okoronkwo
Okoronkwo burst onto the scene in his first NFL game last week, generating consistent pressure. Can…

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S Steven Parker
Parker has to beat out Nick Scott for a roster spot, which will be tough given…
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CB Dont'e Deayon
Deayon is one of the many cornerbacks fighting for a roster spot, being buried on the…
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OL Jamil Demby
Demby is squarely on the roster bubble and if he doesn't turn things around quickly, he'll…
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WR Nsimba Webster
He can contribute as a returner and WR, increasing his value. He has to build some…
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ILB Dakota Allen
Bryce Hager will be the starter in place of Micah Kiser, but the door opened a…
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DE Morgan Fox
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Tom Brady's attempt to trademark 'Tom Terrific' denied


Shalise Manza Young,Yahoo Sports 2 hours 43 minutes ago

On Thursday, the USPTO denied Brady’s June request to trademark the “Tom Terrific” name, citing two reasons: it is a false connection and the name of a living individual.

Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver, 74, was given the nickname during his 20-year MLB career; he spent 12 seasons with the Mets, and fans and the Mets organization were not happy that Brady wanted to co-opt the name for himself.
One business owner went as far as to scoop black beans onto a Brady jersey, saying the New England Patriots quarterback had been a “black spot” on New York.
After the brief uproar, Brady said he meant no disrespect to Seaver and that he didn’t like it when others called him “Tom Terrific,” so the filing was made to prevent others from using it.
It’s all moot now.
“Although Tom Seaver is not connected with the goods provided by applicant under the applied-for mark, Tom Seaver is so well-known that consumers would presume a connection,” the ruling states.
“As such, the applied-for mark TOM TERRIFIC is refused because it identifies a name of a particular living individual whose written consent to register is not of record.”
Brady will have to stick with “TB12.”




No Tom Terrific for you: the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied a request from New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady. (AP)

Quotes & Notes 8/22: Reynolds “getting better in all phases”

After each media session, Quotes and Notes will bring you what was said, who said it, and what it means for your Los Angeles Rams. Here’s what you should know from Thursday, Aug. 22.

“I think he’s just getting better in all phases.”
– HC Sean McVay

• Wide receiver Josh Reynolds' contributions last season, and ensuing development leading into this season, have earned praise from Rams coaches and teammates.
• According to McVay, what makes Reynolds stand out is his catch radius due to his length, reliable hands and ability to execute in clutch situations. McVay also mentioned increased confidence as a key part of Reynolds’ growth.
• Although Reynolds is not listed as a starter on the Rams’ unofficial depth chart, McVay said the team still views him as one and will continue to play him a lot in 2019.

“He’s right on the track that we’ve had.”
– HC Sean McVay

• Asked about RB Todd Gurley II's progress, McVay said Gurley is feeling good.
• McVay said the team has stuck with the same every-other-day schedule for Gurley’s participation as part of managing the two-time First-Team All-Pro’s health heading into the regular season.
• Gurley did not participate in Thursday’s practice, but there is no reason to be concerned – it was because of the every-other-day format according to McVay.

“I think (the young offensive linemen) have done a good job.”
– HC Sean McVay

• Multiple first and second-year offensive linemen are poised for big roles for the Rams in 2019, and McVay has been pleased with their progress so far.
• When it comes to evaluating those players, McVay said live games are the best setting. He also joked that it’s tough to look good trying to block someone like Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald in other settings such as practice, no matter who the player is.
• McVay said the younger offensive lineman continue to become more technically and fundamentally sound. He mentioned rookie David Edwards – listed as left tackle Andrew Whitworth’s backup on the unofficial depth chart – as one he’s been “really pleased” with at this point in the preseason.

Jared Goff was on the You Never Know Podcast the other day and there is a lot of really cool information in it. I listened to it on the way to and from work today, lots of great stuff.

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Some of the stuff he talks about:

Little about college football, talks about his mindset, basically how he's even keeled. After his interception in the NFCCG apparently Goff basically didn't react at all, like it didn't even matter, didn't let it change his game or mindset. Talk about ice in his veins, people talking about Goff like he doesn't have that trait have absolutely no clue what they're talking about.

Goes into the draft process a bit, talks about the Rams trading up for him (he was in Philly and couldn't fall asleep after hearing about the Rams trading up for him because he wanted to get drafted by LA but didn't think he'd fall to 15 to us), talks about the actual draft, media, etc.

Goes into what it was like with Hard Knocks, you can tell he's not happy with how they portrayed him, something Fisher alluded to as well recently), also talks about how the same crews were around for All or Nothing, so basically from the draft to the end of his rookie season he was being filmed. Mentioned how it was harder as well because they were struggling.

Talks a little about McVay, the last two seasons, talks a bit about the MNF game against the chiefs, stuff like that.

Goes into a his relationship a little bit, talks about his girlfriend and his family, the routine, etc.

They get into some really good stuff in the second half as well, they cover the Super Bowl, Goff talks about his mindset after the game, takes responsibility for the loss, says he didn't play well, basically if you're totally honest with yourself that's how you learn. This was probably the most impressive part of the interview (which really just sounds like two guys shooting the shit, easy listen), he talks about how McVay is the same way, they're basically of the same mindset, take onus on what you did wrong, take responsibility, don't look for excuses (like the Saints did for example) just look at yourself, and what you did, be honest and learn from it. Says that McVay doing that makes it easier for him to do it, which makes it easier for other players and it trickles down. If you think about it, we've seen examples of that before with Gurley after the NFCCG and Marcus Peters after the first Saints game. Both of them were unhappy with their play and were point blank about it, said they played like shit.

Goff mentions how he knows the media doesn't like it when they do that because it doesn't give them a story and that's what they want.

Talks about him and McVay's relationship has been evolving and how much they have left to grow still. Says he's starting to get to the point where he has a good understanding of what is going on and is usually able to figure out the play call before McVay gives it to him (this is huge in my opinion, means that Goff is starting to see the field like McVay does, and we know how good he see's it), talks about how he and McVay want to stay together their entire careers. Talks a little about what makes McVay so amazing, says he's the best listener he's ever seen, so there's always an open dialog. If he or other players have an idea or see something a certain way they can tell him and he will either agree with you and look to expand or go with it, or he'll disagree and explain to you why that is so at the end of it everyone is on the same page. McVay has touched a little on this in previous interviews as well, talks about how Goff came to him in the NFCCG and said he wanted to try a specific play against a look because he thought it would work, and later on when the opportunity arose they got a timely completion to Cooks for a first down.

Talks a little about what he does to wind down as well, says that he wants to have a family some day but right now he doesn't have any desire to travel or anything because all he wants to do is win a Super Bowl. Between that and how he talks about the previous Super Bowl, you can tell that our boy is real hungry.

All in all a great interview. I was just going off the top of my head, so things are in different orders and there is stuff I'm missing for sure, but I was impressed.

We're in really good hands, the interview really impressed me. I wish the media would sit down and give it a listen because they'd probably change their minds on Goff really soon. People who don't think he has the potential to be a top 3 QB or even the best QB in the NFL should listen to it so they can understand why they're wrong.

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OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 10: Landis Durham #96 of the Los Angeles Rams during their NFL preseason game at RingCentral Coliseum on August 10, 2019 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)

Although Los Angeles Rams management may not have changed in recent years in print, it has definitely changed in principal. Meaning, the Tavon Austins of the world won’t be getting the huge contracts but productive players like Todd Gurley and Aaron Donald will if at all possible. Taken seriously these days is the responsibility of both current and future quality of the on-field product. Unfortunately, salary caps make it impossible to keep every quality player. This season it’s fast becoming apparent that considerable talent won’t make the final cut in just over one week from now. That said, here is the first of two 2019 Los Angeles Rams mock cutdown projections. Offense to follow.
Los Angeles Rams Mock Cutdown: Mid-Preseason Defense
A Look at Key Battles Among Back-ups Before Cutdown
Like the offense, most of the defensive starters are in place. However, taking a look at key position back-up battles as well as other considerations, you have to see that change is not only inevitable but a notable upgrade at certain positions.
Linebackers
Weakside Linebacker

(1) Dante Fowler | (2) Samson Ebukam | (3) Ogbonnia Okoronkwo | (4) Josh Carraway
What we saw from Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, first game back and all was outstanding. He’s a load and uneasily handled, as indicated by the penalty calls he inspired. It’s just one game and we can agree that he’s a bit rusty and can’t possibly be in game shape – encouraging, right? With just one tackle, one pass defended and one quarterback hit recorded in the box score, it was rather obvious he was more disruptive than these numbers tell. If ‘Obo,’ as conveniently referred to by coach Sean McVay, continues to progress it will be hard keeping him off the field. But (and in his case, it’s a big ‘but’) he has to stay healthy.
Outside Linebacker
(1) Clay Matthews | (2) Justin Lawler | (3) Trevon Young | (4) Landis Durham | (5) Natrez Patrick
Clay Matthews has been a big-time player since coming into the league in 2009. Yes, ten seasons are under his belt already so we know we’re looking at changes in the near future. The six-time Pro Bowler hasn’t recorded double-digit sacks since 2014. This could change with his renewed spirit but the Rams don’t urgently need him to. At this point in his career and with emerging young talent, he will be spelled often enough.
Speaking of young talent, Landis Durham, a versatile linebacker/defensive end, has played extremely well at a time when fortune appears to smile his way. Wade Phillips has already pointed out that Matthews may no longer have the lateral movement of his younger years. Justin Lawler has been solid but is now out for a significant amount of time after foot surgery.
The undrafted Durham has been ultra-consistent to this point with a sack per game despite not having the help the starting defensive line would provide. He’ll need to rev up a more consistent motor at this level as his college game footage shows he can lose interest away from the play.
Inside Linebacker
(1) Micah Kiser | (2) Bryce Hager | (3) Troy Reeder | (4) Landis Durham |
This was more interesting before Micah Kiser went down. Frankly, because Bryce Hager and Troy Reeder were playing more interestingly in this Rams fan’s opinion.
Being partial to players that hustle all the time and even away from the ball, nobody’s caught my eye more than Reeder. Sure, he got that ill-advised penalty in which he nearly took the head off a quarterback during a slide — a late slide — but the man’s a dawg. This year’s Rams will have a few more dawgs than last year. On defense, that’s a good thing.
Reeder is somewhat raw at the pro level but he has a non-stop motor that reminds one of ex-Rams Grant Wistrom. Gut feeling says if he’s cut and picked up by another in the NFC West it could come back to haunt them. A tackling machine in college, he opened the preseason leading the team in tackles. You need players like this plugging the holes that still appear to be a problem this season so far. Call it a hunch as of now but Reeder’s a keeper.
Secondary

Left Cornerback
(1) Marcus Peters | (2) Nickell Robey-Coleman | (3) Darious Williams | (4) Dominique Hatfield | (5) Donte Deayon
The Rams are solid here on the surface and for now. Nickell Robey-Coleman is locked in slot coverage but things perk up above and below. It’s a wonderful headache that awaits the coaching staff.
As it stands, the difficulty (at least, from the fans’ perspective) lies in being sold on starter Marcus Peters should Aqib Talib either go down again, retire next season or become a salary cap casualty. With both entering contract seasons, the chances of seeing them play together in the new stadium are slimming.
Dominique Hatfield has had chances but is proving limited while Darious Williamsand Donte Deayon appear to be hungry upstarts. Williams, in particular, has been a pleasant surprise considering the second-year player (waived by the Baltimore Ravens in 2018) only has real-game experience on special teams.
In two preseason outings, he has eight total tackles (all solo) while leading the team in passes defended (2). What’s interesting for Rams fans to note, this kid played at the smaller University of Alabama-Birmingham. At the time he played, UAB was just one year returned after a two-year football program shutdown. Ignored by most scouts and mainstream media he was not invited to that year’s NFL Combine. Had he been there and posted his UAB pro day numbers we would know him as a 2018 top-ten combine performer and a much higher draft prospect.
Right Cornerback
(1) Aqib Talib | (2) Troy Hill | (3) Kevin Peterson | (4) David Long
Talib is currently the secondary’s stud. After that, enjoy the ride.
This is going to play itself out in the next two preseason games but my money’s on young talent beating out Troy Hill. Although he’s been a capable and available spot-filler type, his inconsistency is well-documented. Why then would an equally-talented and more physically-gifted newbie with definite upside not be retained over fifth-year Hill? Hill’s upside is on the downslide while Kevin Peterson is flat out balling.
David Long is in the mix and improving from one game to the next (second in total tackles last week). Williams or Deayon can also move and be playmakers with experience. Deayon continues to be around the ball but making the cut will be difficult.
Final Rams Cutdown Projections
Losing a few veterans along the way is necessary for financial balance and to put forth the highest quality product long term. Below looks like quite the team overall but just how likely is the drastic change implied below?
LDE (1) Michael Brockers | (2) John Franklin-Myers | (3) Marquise Copeland
NT (1) Sebastian Joseph-Day | (2) Greg Gaines
DT (1) Aaron Donald
WILL (1) Dante Fowler | (2) Samson Ebukam | (3) Ogbonnia Okoronkwo |
OLB (1) Clay Matthews | (3) Landis Durham | (5) Natrez Patrick
ILB (1) Cory Littleton | (2) Dakota Allen | (4) Travin Howard
ILB (1) Bryce Hager | (2) Troy Reeder
LCB (1) Marcus Peters | (2) Nickell Robey-Coleman | (3) Darious Williams
RCB (1) Aqib Talib | (2) Kevin Peterson | (3) David Long
SS (1) John Johnson III | (2) Taylor Rapp | (3) Steven Parker
FS (1) Eric Weddle | (2) Marqui Christian
Rams Mock Cutdown

Keep in mind that these selections are based solely on players playing this preseason and how they’ve taken advantage of the opportunities. Injuries are considered as well.

Cam newton left their game with a foot injury and did not return.

As was posted in the injury thread we have some possible big problems for our week 1 opponent.

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Also this field in Canada for the Raiders and Packers is a damned joke!

Game in Manitoba Canada. Field in horrible shape. They had to shorten the endzone.

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Contributions of young linebackers will create tough decisions as 53-man roster deadline nears

Each of the Rams’ first two preseason games has seen a different linebacker step up and make plays. Unfortunately, due to eventual roster cuts for the final 53-man roster, not all of them will have the opportunity to continue producing for L.A.’s defense.

The dilemma presented as a result of that group’s recent contributions will make for difficult decisions as Los Angeles gets closer to cut down day, but for the time being, it’s a nice problem to have for head coach Sean McVay and his staff.

“Those are good things,” McVay said regarding different players stepping up. “The goal is for these guys to make our decisions difficult because there are so many people that you feel like are NFL caliber players and deserving of winning a shot to be on that 53 (man roster).”

L.A.’s first- and second-year linebackers have produced in a variety of ways.

Last week, seventh-round pick Dakota Allen produced a game-high eight tackles against the Cowboys in Hawaii. Making his first appearance in a live football game in 593 days, 2018 fifth-round selection Ogbonnia Okoronkwo recorded one tackle, one quarterback hit and one pass breakup in the same contest.

On top of those performances, Natrez Patrick switched from inside to outside linebacker and filled in capably for injured linebackers Trevon Young and Justin Lawler, posting three total tackles, half of a sack and one quarterback hit against Dallas.

In the preseason opener, Young’s six tackles tied with two others for second-most against the Raiders. Undrafted free agent Troy Reeder led the way with seven.

“They’ve done great,” LB Bryce Hager said. “Troy Reeder has come in, he’s done a great job playing. Dakota Allen made some great plays last week, especially on that stunt they had, come downhill and made a great play. (For Natrez), being able to switch from inside to outside and pick it up so fast as soon as he gets in there (stood out to me), and he’s also a great (special) teams guy too.”

According to McVay, having a variety of contributors at the position over the last two weeks is a credit to Los Angeles’ defensive coaching staff.

It will make cut down day all the more challenging, but as McVay said with the competition for a possible sixth cornerback spot on the roster – they’re glad to be in a position where they have to make those tough choices.

“There has been a lot of positives and definitely going to be some difficult decisions, but those are champagne problems,” McVay said.

A Giant Volcano Could End Human Life on Earth as We Know It

Why isn’t anyone taking this problem more seriously? Unlikely isn’t the same thing as impossible, even though it’s human nature to conflate the two.

If you’re planning to visit Yellowstone National Park this Labor Day weekend, I have good news: It is very, very, very unlikely that the supervolcano beneath it will erupt while you’re there.

The Yellowstone supervolcano — an 8 out of 8 on the Volcanic Explosivity Index — has erupted three times over the past 2.1 million years, most recently 640,000 years ago. A Yellowstone eruption would be like nothing humanity has ever experienced.

First would come increasingly intense earthquakes, a sign that magma beneath Yellowstone was rushing toward the surface. Then magma would burst through the ground in a titanic eruption, discharging the toxic innards of the earth to the air. It would continue for days, burying Yellowstone in lava within a 40-mile radius.

A bad day at the park. But the devastation around Yellowstone would be just the beginning. Volcanologists believe a Yellowstone supereruption would bury large swaths of Colorado, Wyoming and Utah in up to three feet of toxic volcanic ash. Depending on the weather patterns, much of the Midwest would receive a few inches, too, plunging the region into darkness. Even the coasts — where a majority of Americans live — would most likely see a dusting as the ash cloud spread. Crops would be destroyed; pastureland would be contaminated. Power lines and electrical transformers would be ruined, potentially knocking out much of the grid.

That’s just the United States. Modeling by meteorologists has found that the aerosols released could spread globally if the eruption occurred during the summer. Over the short term, as the toxic cloud blocked sunlight, global average temperatures could plunge significantly — and not return to normal for several years. Rainfall would decline sharply. That might be enough to trigger a die-off of tropical rain forests. Farming could collapse, beginning with the Midwest. It would be, as a group of researchers wrote in a 2015 report on extreme geohazards for the European Science Foundation, “the greatest catastrophe since the dawn of civilization.”

Supervolcanoes like Yellowstone represent what are known as existential risks — ultra-catastrophes that could lead to global devastation, even human extinction. They can be natural, like supereruptions or a major asteroid impact of the scale that helped kill off the dinosaurs, or they can be human-made, like nuclear war or an engineered virus. They are, by definition, worse than the worst things humanity has ever experienced. What they are not, however, is common — and that presents a major psychological and political challenge.

Though asteroids get the press and the Michael Bay movies, existential risk experts largely agree that supervolcanoes — of which there are 20 scattered around the planet — are the natural threat that poses the highest probability of human extinction. But that’s not the same thing as high. The probability of a supereruption at Yellowstone in any given year is 1 in 730,000.

But extremely unlikely isn’t the same thing as impossible, even though it’s human nature to conflate the two. What sets existential risks apart from everyday dangers isn’t likelihood but consequence.

Let’s say, as scientists have modeled, that a supereruption might kill 10 percent of the global population. Even if such eruptions occur roughly every 714,000 years — the low end of the frequency range — the death toll of that catastrophe equates to the expected loss of over 1,000 people annually, averaged out between now and when that supervolcano finally blows. If they occur roughly every 45,000 years — the high end of the range — that annual expected death toll jumps to some 17,000.

A bit of comparison helps here. Aviation accidents around the world caused 556 deaths in 2018. The Federal Aviation Administration alone spends more than $7 billion a year on aviation safety. Yet the United States spends only about $22 million annually on its volcano hazard programs — even though supervolcanoes, viewed over the longest of the long term, will kill far more people than plane crashes.

The difference, of course, is that aviation poses a risk that is relatively constant and known. There will probably never be a year in which no one dies in an aviation accident, but there will definitely never be a year in which 10 percent of the global population dies in a single plane crash. Yet that could happen with a supervolcano, an asteroid strike or a nuclear war.

We can reduce these existential risks. NASA has budgeted $150 million a year on planetary defense and could invest in space-based telescopes that might catch the asteroids we’re missing now. It would cost about $370 million a year to bring the rest of the world up to the same level of volcanic monitoring that the United States has, which would lessen the chance of being surprised by a supereruption and thus reduce the potential death toll. Human-made existential risks like nuclear war or even artificial intelligence are, of course, well within our ability to prevent. Our species faces greater existential peril than we ever have before, but unlike through most of our existence, we now have the ability to protect ourselves.

What has happened before can and will happen again, eventually — but because we remain confined to the brief human time horizons of our own experience, we treat them as unreal. In doing so, we leave ourselves vulnerable to what we can’t imagine.

There may be no significant or noticeable disruption.

But, it’s possible things could drop for short period.

If you’re awake with me then, put the coffee on!

Cheers!

CGI

Update Aug-23; This work has been completed.

They’ve been moved here;


This weekend we’ll post a general update in this stickie on several items from those threads and others.

I am moving the threads... because it’s been a week, and we need some house cleaning.

More soon. Cheers!

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