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I give this team til next year to get to the playoffs..

After that, no more rooting for them. The mediocrity has gone on long enough.

I saw a team that didn't have an identity in week 1..

Undisciplined, lacked explosiveness, they looked silly on a freaking screen pass...

This season could get out of hand quickly if they can't win tonight.. Nevermind the SNF game.

Got released today by NE

Could make a good addition to a weak TE corps

legalize the ganjy

Philly is such a trashy city...

the other Johnson looking pretty solid today

Gilbert looking solid

I dont care what anyone says on here im pulling for him

Hope he rebounds his career and does good, except when he plays us.

2 hours ago, jrb12711 said:

The organization has done a lot of things right, but I can't wrap my head around this Duke situation. Since he's been here Duke's kept his head down and been a good player. For him to be talking that way at mini-camp no less means they miffed him pretty hard. With Hunt out 1/2 the season, I'm left scratching my head on why we boxed Johnson out as has obviously occurred.

I don't ever blame a player for wanting to get snaps on the field. Duke is an exceptional back-up, change of pace back who could bring a lot of value to many clubs like he has in Cleveland. Just odd the team has rebuked him, perhaps there's something we don't know about off the field?

Could very well be..
Some people have said he has lost a step. Maybe that's why he was not utilized as much last season.

3 minutes ago, The Gipper said:

Here are 10 statements.   Tell whether for each one if you Love It, or Shove It:

1.  Freddie Kitchens is extremely mad at OBJ for missing so much OTA time.

Shove it- He knows it's voluntary and now that he is here, he can utilize OBJ and get him up to speed.

2. Duke Johnson will be traded before the start of the season

Love it- Duke knows his days are numbered. I wouldn't be surprised if this happens late in the season..

3. Baker Mayfield will win the NFL MVP award.

Shove it- Baker will have a great season, but Mahomes, Luck, Brady, and Brees will end up with it. 

4. The Steelers will win the AFCN and be challengers to win the Super Bowl.

Love it- Steelers are our arch enemy, even though they have lost some talent, I feel they will edge us out. We sneak in with a wild card birth and take them out in the playoffs

5.  Leveon Bell will come back to win the NFL rushing title.

Shove it- Nick Chubb will have something to say about that

6. Terrelle Pryor will prove to be a bust playing for the Jacksonville Jaguars

Love it- Pryor hasn't done much and I think he's lost a step.. WIll be interesting to see though with Big Dick Nick throwing him the rock.. 

7. The NFL  will go to an 18 game season in the next few years.

Shove it- If anything,  it will be 18 games TOTAL, minus 2 preseason games..

8. The NBA and NHL playoffs extending until Mid June is fucking absurd.

Love it- Nothing else to watch besides that and tennis

9. Though they failed to make the playoffs, the Lakers deserve all the media attention they are getting.

Shove it- The Lakers will be mediocre again next season unless they sign another big superstar

10. You are happy that the Jeopardy guy, James Holzhauer lost and came just short of matching Ken Jennings all time money winning record.

Love it- This guy has been incredible and to come within 60k of the mighty Ken Jennings, in half of the time, is incredible. Wish him great fortune and that he invests his money wisely.

Duke doesn't want to be here because he doesn't want to be the 3rd option...

I get it, he's a good playmaker. He will have a good season until Hunt comes back, but he doesn't want to be a stop gap..

Trade him after week 8 and he'll be happy.. 

Great advice from all of you, I really appreciate the knowledge.

On 6/1/2019 at 8:07 AM, TexasAg1969 said:

Do you have that same option with the other position? If not this is a no brainer. I put in the max in the Thrift Savings Plan under the old Civil Service Retirement System from day 1 availability. That allowed me to retire at 61 and I have never regretted it a day. Hint to the wise. Never withdraw money from any IRA or Supplemental retirement plan unless forced to do so. I even left a two year college plan sit there for 40+ years that I had only contributed about $2,000-3,000 to which became worth over time around $50,000. I converted anything eligible to roll over into an IRA I control in stocks. The other $20,000 I take now as RMDs (required minimum distribution that starts at age 70 1/2).

Anyway I had a choice similar to yours where I could stay in management, which I hated, or go back to being a peon with my love of counseling being paramount. The latter was less money but I never regretted the decision. Follow your heart and praying for guidance helps IMO. The one thing here where I think cal and I agree completely. EDIT: Well two more-CC for self defense and love of the outdoors are two others. Now if I could just get him to give up the king.😁

I just read through my benefits handbook and they just have a standard 401k, so they match up to 5%.

I can roll over my SCRS 401(a) into my new employer's 401(k).

I did accept the position at the hospital. Just seems like a better opportunity, more room for advancement, and more skills and systems I can learn.

My first day will be on the 17th. Very excited about it. 

2 hours ago, calfoxwc said:

sounds great. I wish I had had a great place to work my entire career - but in IT - things change too much. I hope you can retire there after a great career ! Retirement is really great, btw.

That's good to hear Cal.

I still got another 40 years to think about it but it is important to start planning now.

The one good thing about the college I work at is the State Retirement Plan. I put in 9% each month, they put in 20%

22 hours ago, calfoxwc said:

many years ago,  I left a permanent position to become a consultant. They had been trying and trying to bring me on board, but I didn't want to work in Cleveland - it would be over an hour drive every day, just to that office. So, they called one day, and said they opened up a position where I could work in Akron instead, permanently. So, big money? I took it.

  The first day on the job in Akron, I reported for work - no one met me, I had no instructions, I was just there. Later on in the morning. some employee came up and found me - said that they didn't have anything for me to do, I should just go home early.

Puzzled, I went home, and just as I got in the door, the consultant company called, and said they needed to see me asap. So, I drive up an hour to their office, and they said my first day of work was a disaster. They "didn't like the quality of my work" etc.

    "but, even though you failed this one, we have another one for you" they said. I asked where it was, knowing I've been had...

and they said "Strongsville" which was 2 hours away. So, I walked out of that office, went to the secretary, told her to find the highest person in charge and have him come see me immediately. She did. I explained the farce to him and he turned red with anger, and apologized. He may have fired this corrupt moron. I turned down a paycheck for one day's work and said "I'd rather not have worked here even for one day". so he took care of that.

  On the way out, the same secretary begged me to come with her. I went back to an office, where another employee said he just wanted me to know they did the same thing to him - but he stupidly took it, and now he's regretting it every day. They lie.

  Just be careful out there - there are turds to not step on and ruin your shoes. lol

Oh man I would of been fuming too.. Drive an hour for that bullshit? I would of left too.

I got an inside contact at the hospital who said that its a good place to work. They are a growing hospital and from what ive read in their handbook, the benefits are awesome. Employee pharmacy with small co-pays, dental, vision, and medical insurance, 5.23 hours of PTO earned every pay period. The perks are there, lets just see how it goes once I get in.

I wont lie when I tell you that I prayed before my interview, not something I would normally do, but he answered my prayer so that's promising lol.

On 5/17/2019 at 12:49 PM, calfoxwc said:

I've been there - as a corporate programmer/business analyst. The few times I had to choose, I have certain

principles in my life.

  1. Family first - I knew a consultant once, who offered me a job with his company, big raise, but I turned it down. He was a workaholic, always complained that his wife and kids expected him to do stuff at home, etc. He ended up divorced, and the effect on his kids, who knows, but he ended up taking his own life.

2. Distance to drive. I've driven short distances, and had jobs where I drove for an hour. Toward Cleveland, in winter, it was death-defying because of other drives, some who seem to want to die. Once, we were all doing 80 mph... and all of a sudden, there was screaming of tires and we stopped. But the second car behind me, didn't. Violent rear ender, and I was the second car in front. I cleared the car in front of me, I'm good. But that rear end collision was violent.

That is stressful. I consulted once in Columbus - that was two hours drive one way, so I stayed in a real nice hotel during the week, came home Friday night. for months. The money was terrific, but when they offered me a full time position - I would have, but turned it down. Family First. My Wife was a teacher - we couldn't relocate, and didn't want to anyways.

3. Twice in my career -  In what I was an "expert" in...became obsolete. Then started in another language, etc... and then in 4-5 years, it happened again. The IT field changes so much  - point is - the best environment gets you more of a chance to increase your skills and marketability.

I'm retired now, we're having great fun on our farm, etc. Good luck with your choice.

I appreciate your response Cal.

I couldn't imagine commuting two hours to work.. That must of sucked the life out of you. And I couldn't imagine commuting  in conditions like that.

Glad I moved from Northeastern Pennsylvania to Myrtle Beach lol. Much warmer here. But my heart is always with the Browns wherever I live..

I think Im going to go with the hospital job. Seems like they are expanding and I got a good impression when I interviewed with them. 

My current employer has been dragging their feet with this Coordinator position, I applied for it back in December.. and just now they are finally getting the contract paperwork pushed up the chain of command. I really hope I am not in a position where I get an offer from the hospital, and HGTC drags their feet for the next few weeks.. But I expect it at this point.

This is something that has come up in my life. I think its a good problem to have, but is also requiring a difficult decision.

My current employer, which is a technical college that I have been with for almost 3 years now, has offered me a position to be the Coordinator of my department. I support faculty in my current position with D2L, which is a Learning Management System that the college uses. 

This position will be a bump in pay, along with the title. Same hours which are great, benefits, etc. etc.

The only issue with this job is getting paid monthly.. Not really a dealbreaker, but it kind of sucks getting 12 paychecks a year.

Now I have been through two interviews with a hospital for an IT Help Desk Analyst job. 

This position is more related to my field. Supporting hospital staff with IT issues, entering trouble tickets, etc. etc.

Same kind of deal; Full time, benefits, the hours are a bit longer on Fridays, and I will be on call every 6th or 7th week. (Which is fine, whether you get called in that week or not, you make an extra $260 for the on call hours, and you get time and a half if you go in).

So you can see the dilemma ahead of me. 

My question to all of you is this. Have you ever had two job offers, and if so, how did you handle it? What is the expected time frame to let each company know your decision? And was it the right choice for you?

On 5/16/2019 at 7:58 AM, TexasAg1969 said:

She flows deep in the heart of Texas (Brazos river near College Station) and on a hillside overlooking an elk wintering valley in Rocky Mountain National Park along with my Dad where we had half their ashes scattered together in each place.

...Well that took a different turn.. 

He will be a sack machine, probably 12-15 sacks, 10 is the least he may get, but i disagree with him being DPOY.. Unless he puts up Aaron Donald numbers.

He is my choice for DPOY.. That guy is gonna be a problem vs us..

41 minutes ago, TexasAg1969 said:

Hmmm! Keep an eye out for Jhavonte Dean, 6'2" CB with long arms now signed as an UDFA after rookie mini-camp.  Former #1 JUCO CB with 4.3 40 times. Has STs written all over him and maybe work his way in to CB play with that length and speed.

Maybe he can be our Nnamdi of the future?

16 hours ago, nickers said:

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You need some cranberry juice for your menstrual cramps?

I dont care if he wears womens panties and struts around Lake Erie..

If he can help us win ball games, that's all that matters..

Just now, Vambo said:

Free stuff isn't so free...the left just can't explain who will pay for all the free stuff.

True. Nothing is free.. Someone is paying for it.

Not sure if any of you heard of Andrew Yang. 

Presidential long shot who wants to give every American ages 18-64, $1000 a month..

https://bigthink.com/politics-current-affairs/andrew-yang-tax

I like the idea, but it would take a massive overhaul of our current economic system, not to mention, taxes would double on everyone, and probably triple on the ultra wealthy(but fuck them, they got money).

I guess if we ended social welfare programs and just replaced it with this, could it work? Im not sure... Im not an economist.. but if I had an extra 12k of disposable income a year, life would be a lot easier. Wouldn't be stressing about having to work every damn day to just make it by.. 

It would cost trillions of dollars a month, perhaps more, to give everyone this much money.. 

BUT..

Banks produce loans out of thin air, why can't the government do the same? 

5 hours ago, Zombo said:

So we are a half game better with Richardson, Vernon, OBJ, Hunt (4 Pro Bowlers) an improving Mayfield and another Dorsey draft ... not too mention a half season without Hue?

If you look at our front four, it is playoff-ready. Secondary is solid. I think Avery will make more plays than Collins did ... I think the optimism is warranted.

Zombo

We aren't shit until we can win consistently.. Remember expectations after 2007?

Whose to say we don't flame out and go 6-10? 

Not saying I want that, but all this talk about winning the division, sweeping the AFCN, I mean it sounds great and all,

but we haven't put together back-to-back seasons of AT LEAST 7 wins in well over a decade!

9-7 is where they will finish... Maybe.

Still a young team, first year HC.

Injuries are always a concern... 

I just hope these "expectations" don't have the opposite effect on this team like we've seen in the past..