The reality here is that you don't have any actual idea what you're talking about.

In what direction? Both?

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Good observation, i agree.

Dancing the twist and stunt, as well.

This could be a lot of fun to watch.

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Another reality is that the majority of this board are such homers that they can’t see any wrong in what the organization does.

Damn, I don't understand why some yootoob videos don't play unless you "go" to yootoob.

What a bunch of inconsiderate dicks they have at yootoob. (It is their fault, right?)

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Has to do with the NFL.

That's fair. It's been awhile since we saw THAT Justin Houston; and my memory may be faulty, but I don't remember him being that VIOLENT off the snap. I mean Clark's first step isn't all that fast, but he just explodes into the guy across from him. It's quite something.

Or, ya know, he didnt.

Perhaps he saw an aging justin houston who was vastly overpaid and misses 1/3 of the season every year.

Perhaps he saw Ford as an oft injured 3/4 OLB, who is a one trick pony, is too small for the current scheme, and only performed in contract years.

Then he saw a young, rising 4/3 end, who fits the new scheme, is a dominant player, and a guaranteed contributor NOW.

No brainer.

I applaud your commitment to excrement.

You're relatively new here. I've been here for almost 18 years.

I've been plenty critical at times.

THIS is a great move. For 2019, 2020, 2021.

I'll give you credit. I remember reading your takes in December (ironically the day of the Seattle game in particular) about how Sutton should be replaced and we should move to a 4/3 and how Ford would be expendable in that scheme. Frankly, the thought of losing both him and Houston (the latter of whom I think is underrated) frightened me. And then we got rid of both of them and replaced them with some excellent defensive coaches and, frankly, JAGs.

Today, we got the guy you wanted as a replacement. A more well-rounded playmaker whom Veach has surrounded with more well-rounded depth. I think if you want to play the Ford vs Clark vs the picks vs the cap hit game, maybe it's a close call. But Ford was a deadweight loss as far as I can tell as he didn't fit into the Spags scheme and we got the guy to replace him. And that makes me so ****ing excited.

So this isn't about simple math. It's about who the defensive staff thinks can fill things out. And for those of you excited about the defensive coaching ensemble we've established, give them some rope.

People claiming Veach should be fired, mostly.

I mean, I thought *I* was overly attached to draft picks. Some of y'all think they are more valuable than 25 year old proven talent. People have been bitching about the lack of a pass rush, then bitch when Veach acquires a Top 5 DE.

There's nothing in this draft we could have acquired for a similar price that will provide the impact Clark will.

That may be a career year for Ford.. Clark’s arrow should be pointed up.. guess we’ll find out either way.. if this trade helps us get a Super Bowl then who cares?