richard pallo

WR 1 receivers seem to be getting traded a lot lately. Adams, Brown, Diggs, Hill, the list goes on and on. Teams looking for that missing piece to try and get them to the top. Brown has never come across as a troublemaker to me. Crosby is threatening to ask for a trade if Pierce is not their coach. Does that mean he is a trouble maker and you don’t want him on your team? Not to me it doesn’t. He could force a trade as well. Brown has been paid. It’s not about money for him. He is not happy right now just as Crosby is not happy right now. Different circumstances sure but not a big deal in my mind. Both elite players worth having on your team.

I think Shane and Ballard have seen enough of AR to feel confident enough to trade the pick now. Ballard’s press conference opened that door for me.

The only positions that would make sense for the rookie deal argument for me are quarterback, LT, and ER. Pierce and Downs are already on rookie deals and nothing much to report there but promise. Trading for one now makes the most sense because you will get that immediate impact for your offense when time is of the essence for the quarterback and LT positions. That’s why the Bills traded for Diggs and the Eagles traded for Brown. Hopefully Ballard is shopping our first pick for an explosive receiver.

Yeah. The Eagles are a team in turmoil right now. A lot went wrong and it probably went South after the loss of Steichen and Gannon set in. Brown had career highs playing in Shane’s system two years ago. In 2022 the Eagles gave up pick 18 and 101 for Brown. Two years later giving up our 15th pick seems in the cards if we are interested in trading for him. If he really is unhappy and wants to leave reuniting with Shane would probably be high on his wish list. If Steichen vouches for him I think Ballard would do it. Let’s face it Ballard is under pressure to get the team into the playoffs. Brown could be the added explosive difference maker he is looking for. Even considering personality concerns I think he would do it. I mean how much time does he really have? Probably two years. I think he would do it if he had the chance.

Browns cap hit is only 12.4m. this year and 24m in 2025. Then it jumps up in 2026 where you can rework the deal if he works out. He’s already played in Shane’s offense and was fantastic. If Ballard is looking for explosive he’s the perfect match for Shane. I can see Ballard trading that 15th pick. He’s only 26.

The common theme in both games is bad tackling by the defenses. Amazing to watch. It’s prevalent throughout the league.

I think players earn their playing time in practice. Then they keep it by playing well on the field. I think being so young it most likely took awhile for him to finally see the field. I think coaches play their best players. They only hurt the team if they don’t. Maybe he can keep it but I would feel better if we had a veteran playmaker back there at this point.

For me Cross didn’t start playing a lot until the last five games or so. So we have a small sample size. It took him a long time to earn meaningful snaps. He actually blew the coverage on the Texans big touchdown bomb on their first possession. He has upside but I’m not sure he will start next year as the starting free safety. I’m expecting a new addition in that position most likely a FA. But we shall see.

Oh yeah. And he knows it.

McDermott is gone if he loses again to the Chiefs. He’s coaching for his job next week.

I swear they stop teaching it after Pop Warner.

Like I said tackling is a lost art.

Chiefs will end their dream again.

Sometimes luck falls your way.

Too bad. I was waiting for Allen to throw one of his untimely interceptions.

They already fired the OC. They need to replace the coach.

Believe me he was and is close. He is under a lot of pressure to win with what everyone in western NY thinks is a loaded team. This one’s a gimme. He needs to get to the Super Bowl to remove the pressure. If he loses to the Chiefs again at home I wouldn’t rule it out.

Saved by a mismatch. Until next week?

Super wild card weekend. Whoopy do!

Yeah the league got more money but we are treated to some big mismatches.

Tackling is a lost art.

I think Ballard will get him resigned. Fans always complain it’s too much. As long as it happens I’m good.

Steelers backed in. They were lucky to get in actually. Everything fell there way. This could get out of hand very easily.

No one wants to be franchised but he did say he wouldn’t mind it. Which means he would sign it and get the guaranteed amount if necessary.

We, Rochester, didn't get the heavy snow like Buffalo but we did get the strong gusty winds and freezing temperatures. What a difference 70 miles east of Lake Erie makes. We have our own issues with Lake Ontario though. Beautiful sunny blue sky this morning but temps in the teens zero overnight. A lot of Rochester fans will be making the trip today. Thanks for asking.