@PhilMackey@drewoengel It is beyond hilarious how often people down a guy that gets paid to talk sports for a living on here... And whats even more funny is when that guy puts other people in their place how personal it gets .. grow up
@drewoengel I don’t believe those reporters are seeking actual truth. Also, I don’t hide. I’m on a mic for hours every day. And… it’s not that serious, dude. Take a breath.
@JonKrawczynski It's been so frustrating watching them and the rebounding issues for years..things they touch you in 1st grade basketball.. boxing out.. something this team apparently doesn't know how to do....
Kyler Murray at $1.3 million would be one of the most high-value signings in recent NFL history -- considering his age, position and upside.
The biggest question for the Vikings... Can they get Kyler back to his 2021 form, specifically?
From 2022-25, Kyler = worst QB in the NFL (Expected Points Added) on passes that traveled 10+ and 25+ yards in the air.
But in 2021, Kyler was lights out in almost every category while surrounded by awesome weapons:
🏈 5th most deep completions in NFL (behind only Stafford, Allen, Brady, Mahomes)
🏈 99.2 PFF grade on passes traveling 20+ yards
🏈 No. 1 in the NFL in Big Time Throw %
🏈 No. 3 in NFL in completion %
🏈 No. 6 in NFL in Yards Per Attempt
That was 5 years ago...
Would the Vikings be able to get Kyler back to that level of passing productivity?
Wild trading a 2nd-round pick for McCarron (6-6, 232) continues Guerin's desire to get bigger around the deadline and pay a price to do it. 2022: 2023 3rd pick for fighter Nic Deslauriers (6-1, 218). 2025: Khusnutdinov, Lauko and a 6th-round pick for Brazeau (6-6, 232).
I am starting to envision the possibility of the Twins having a somewhat competent bullpen...
RHP Cole Sands
LHP Taylor Rogers
LHP Anthony Banda
RHP Liam Hendriks
RHP Justin Topa
RHP Eric Orze
LHP Kody Funderburk
RHP David Festa
Prielipp, Raya, Adams, etc. also in the mix
This Wolves game is a testament to just how much they completely check out, let things go bad, and then decide to re-engage. Most maddening is there doesn't appear to be any reason. They just stop playing for periods of time.
@trenchwargod@tlschwerz I guess it is easier to sit on the sidelines and moan about the coach without a plan or idea of who to replace him. Connelly has his guy. Finch isnt going anywhere.
@Ltcmu2003@tlschwerz It’s not my job to decide who it’s going to be but to say finch is responsible for success is just wrong. I trust Connelly will find the right guy. He did in Denver.
Anthony Edwards being a superstar is responsible for the success we’ve had.
@trenchwargod@tlschwerz You can have the talent in the world and still play down to the competition, make bonehead plays, and still lose.. if all are suggesting they need a new coach.. then who? Im not ready to pull the plug on a guy who has managed the longest run of success in the franchises history.
@tlschwerz You keep downing the coach
.. these losses are frustrating but who do you purpose they hire to replace him after having their best run of success the last few years? Maybe the problem is the players playing down to the competition??
@JonKrawczynski Jon, do you think the wolves will make any other moves before the deadline?
Or will the other two roster spots get filled out in the buyout market? Probably a mike conley return?
Kinda crazy part of this trade: The Wolves stayed overnight in Toronto. The Bulls arrived in Toronto yesterday in preparation for their game against the Raps tonight. Maybe just put Ayo and Phillips on the plane to Minnesota this morning?
@tlschwerz Lonso Ball or Khris Middleton may be available on the buyout market.. not ideal but id rather have one of them over Ja Morant.. even conley coming back is fine as he still have be a floor general..
The bench scoring Dosunmu provides definitely is a boost.
The need for a PG still remains though. Pivoting away from Giannis, with Coby White now moved, isn't ideal.
@tlschwerz I would love Giannis but how would this work knowing the holes at the PG position and no depth on the bench behind Naz? Not having any draft capital for the most part doesnt help either. A third team would help yeah. Would we say bye Randle, gobert, McDaniels just to start??
The Timberwolves beat the Grizzles by 17 on Saturday.
They're favored by 6 tonight (odds via @LuckyRebel__)
Just one more game afterwards before the trade deadline.
*And potential addition of Giannis*