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Does anybody have issues with the site on Chrome? For some reason it becomes impossible for me to use on that browser.
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EwingSweatsALot wrote:Does anybody have issues with the site on Chrome? For some reason it becomes impossible for me to use on that browser.
Its fine with me. You get any errors or anything?
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
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Sachmo wrote:nope I always use Chrome and its fine.
Ditto. My anti-malware bitches about one of the sites ads ... but that one only pops up every few days or so.
My picks:
2020 Draft (3rd pick) - Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Vassell, or Onyeka Okongwu
2021 Draft (11th pick) - Moses Moody
2020 Draft (3rd pick) - Tyrese Haliburton, Devin Vassell, or Onyeka Okongwu
2021 Draft (11th pick) - Moses Moody
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Liver_Pooty wrote:EwingSweatsALot wrote:Does anybody have issues with the site on Chrome? For some reason it becomes impossible for me to use on that browser.
Its fine with me. You get any errors or anything?
Nope, just slows down to the point I can't scroll or click on anything. Works fine on Firefox...maybe I don't have newest update of Chrome.
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EwingSweatsALot wrote:Liver_Pooty wrote:EwingSweatsALot wrote:Does anybody have issues with the site on Chrome? For some reason it becomes impossible for me to use on that browser.
Its fine with me. You get any errors or anything?
Nope, just slows down to the point I can't scroll or click on anything. Works fine on Firefox...maybe I don't have newest update of Chrome.
check for annoying ad ons or extensions. Ive had some installed without me knowing in the past, kept changing my home page

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I use Firefox at work and Chrome at home. Its been working fine for me on both. Only problem I have is I dont like Adblock on Firefox for realgm.
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Huge sports weekend and I could care less about so much of it. Not watching boxing. The NFL draft is a snorefest. And I haven't watched one second of NHL all season. At least I have NBA playoffs and a chance for Chelsea to wrap up the EPL on Sunday.
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are you guys happy about this Shaq dude? Seems like the last thing we needed was another 1st round linebacker, but what do I know.
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my mind is blown, we dont need no LB
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Awesome pick. Can play either safety or OLB, and Thomas Davis at 32, and 3 ACL surgeries can't play at a high level on those miracle knees forever. Can address OT and WR in the 2nd and 3rd round.
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
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Panthers got screwed with Collins being apart of a murder investigation. I really think they were going OT, but Humphries got picked right before us.
With how much nickel we play, I think Shaq can play a lot on early run downs as that hybrid safety/LB early in his career and transition into Davis' spot.
With how much nickel we play, I think Shaq can play a lot on early run downs as that hybrid safety/LB early in his career and transition into Davis' spot.
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EwingSweatsALot wrote:Panthers got screwed with Collins being apart of a murder investigation. I really think they were going OT, but Humphries got picked right before us.
With how much nickel we play, I think Shaq can play a lot on early run downs as that hybrid safety/LB early in his career and transition into Davis' spot.
Helps our special teams tremendously as well. Thank God we don't have to see AJ Klein anymore
If no one has selected Collins by the time we pick twice in 5th round you have to take a chance and pick him up.
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.
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JDR720 wrote:my mind is blown, we dont need no LB
Thomas Davis is 33. Shaq Thompson is his heir apparent and should be an instant starter either at SS or OLB opposite of Davis this year.
Many people were critical of the Luke Kuechly pick when we drafted him because Beason was still considered one of the best in the league.
All the other guys we would have drafted at 25 (Erik Flowers, Gurley, Monroe, and ect) were already off the board, so we went BPA and drafted a guy we had reportedly had a ton of interest in.
If I had to take a guess, I say this guy ends up being another impact player on defense for us right out of the gates.
Devilzsidewalk wrote:no, the DB's will just be thinking "damn, I thought that was going to be a run!" as they easily recover to intercept a Ponder pass 10 yards off the mark
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Had a total wtf moment when they drafted him, but I'm a big BPA believer and trust GMan so I can roll with it. I had never heard of Shaq Thompson before last night.
Also, apparently he can only adapt to so many situations...
[tweet]https://twitter.com/SteveReedAP/status/593996628882755584[/tweet]
Also, apparently he can only adapt to so many situations...
[tweet]https://twitter.com/SteveReedAP/status/593996628882755584[/tweet]
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I find it a terrible pick. I do not like Gettleman and this helps that none. We took a second round talent in the first round at a position we are already set.
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[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/594156079799357440[/tweet]
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jdm3 wrote:I do not like Gettleman and this helps that none.
How can you flat out not like him at this point, at least when it comes to the draft?
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JDR720 wrote:[tweet]https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/594156079799357440[/tweet]
Interesting.
Here is the current listing of our staff (excluding coaches and some of the medical types):
Director of Basketball Affairs - David Duquette (new this year)
Director of Basketball Operations - Kathryn Karakus
Director of Player Personnel - Larry Jordan
Director of Player Programs - Chris Whitney
Director of Global Scouting - Adam Filippi
Director of Pro Scouting - Todd Quinter
Director of Advance Scouting - Drew Perry
Scout - Buzz Peterson (new this year)
Team Scout - Dickey Simpkins
Team Scout - Francis Williams
Video Scout - Rick Higgins
Video Scout - Joey Levin
Head Athletic Trainer - Steve Stricker
Assistant Athletic Trainer - Dennis Williams
Strength & Conditioning Coach - Matt Friia
Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach - Jason Meiring (new this year)
Head Equipment Manager - Jason Rivera
Assistant Equipment Manager - James McCullough
Quantitative Analyst/Systems Developer - Angus Mitchell
Quantitative Analyst/Systems Developer - Nick Repole (new this year)
Coordinator of Basketball Operations - Jasmine Jordan (new this year)
Basketball Operations Assistant - Matt McKay (new this year)
Basketball Operations Assistant - Raymond Rios (new this year)
For some reason the Hornets website still has a legacy listing of the staff for 2013-14. Here is a list of those folks, and I indicated who isn't there anymore:
Director, Basketball Operations - Kathryn Karakus
Director, Player Personnel - Larry Jordan
Director, Player Programs - Chris Whitney
Director, Scouting - Scott Howard
Director, International Scouting - Adam Filippi
Director, Pro Scouting - Todd Quinter
Director, Advance Scouting - Drew Perry
Director, Basketball Analytics - Jason Rosenfeld
Scout - Anthony Gacona
Scout - Dickey Simpkins
Scout - Jim Thrash
Scout - Francis Williams
Head Athletic Trainer - Steve Stricker
Strength & Conditioning Coach - Matt Friia
Assistant Athletic Trainer - Dennis Williams
Head Equipment Manager - Jason Rivera
Assistant Equipment Manager - James McCullough
Coaching Associate - Adam Glessner
Video Scout - Rick Higgins
Video Scout - Joey Levin
Quantitative Analyst/Systems Developer - Brian Clouser
Quantitative Analyst/Systems Developer - Angus Mitchell
Quantitative Analyst/Systems Developer - Ben Woldenberg
Basketball Operations Assistant - David Duquette
Basketball Operations Assistant - Brad Green
Basketball Operations Assistant - Raymond Rios
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yosemiteben wrote:jdm3 wrote:I do not like Gettleman and this helps that none.
How can you flat out not like him at this point, at least when it comes to the draft?
Gettleman has been incredible at drafting thus far, Ill give him that.
Balllin wrote:Zion Williamson is 6-5, with a 6-10 wingspan. I see him as a slightly better Kenneth Faried.










