EMP 44 Bubbling Brew, New CoD WWII SMG

October 3, 2018 | Posted in Video Games | By

Here’s some video on the new SMG, the EMP 44 Bubbling Brew.  I purchased the new weapon with my 100,000+ armory points because I’m master prestige 517.  353 SPM, 1.64 W/L, 1.16 K/D.  Yep, I’m terrible at CoD WWII.

I need to use a weapon for 1,000 kills before deciding if the weapon is good or not.  I don’t start making judgments until I’ve unlocked Advanced Rifling, Weapon Level 8 so I can run Quickdraw, Grip, and Advanced Rifling as attachments.  This video is the first time I used the EMP 44 with those three attachments.

A note on Hardpoint for you competitive players out there.  Your anchor should be watching this video for a clinic on running Hardpoint anchor on Sandbox,  Your team’s hardpoint bitch?  Expeditionary with two satchel charges to cover the pinch.  You’ll win more games.

I don’t play CoD WWII competitively because I’d rather make levels and win games.  I’ve played some 5,000 games of Hardpoint, I probably know more than you about the game mode.  This video and post are designed to both entertain and enlighten.

A note on making YouTube videos.  I could care less if you subscribe.  I care about hits.  My little channel you’ve never heard of has a 14,000 hit video and a 7,200 hit video plus several 1,500+ videos.  I care about hits because hits are legitimate.  I don’t really focus on editing; I merely upload ten minutes or so of gameplay.  Do you want to be a better Hardpoint anchor for your rated team?  Watch all ten minutes and how I flow the map for each hill.

The blog post is important because it adds legitimacy and I’m a writer who has to self-publish every once in a while.  I write for this dumb news outlet because it’s easy and I’m not as ashamed to share my work on their site because they’ve been working hard to improve their legitimacy.   You’re welcome.  Here are a couple of links to my work.

https://us.blastingnews.com/sports/2018/09/2018-nfl-season-week-4-preview-and-game-predictions-002727031.html

https://us.blastingnews.com/sports/2018/09/2018-nfl-season-week-3-game-predictions-cleveland-oakland-looking-for-first-wins-002719677.html

Links on my website make my website more legitimate and the tagged website more legitimate.  Hello Mr. Manfredi, you do a good job cleaning up USA site.  And you help me be a better writer.

I need about another 150 words.  500-word website posts with a video add legitimacy and Google is cracking down because we can’t have foreign agents using the world wide web subverting world governments.  Mr. Zuckerberg, your website is propagating divisive ideas, stereotypes, lies, the list goes on and on.  You have a higher standard to uphold on your website Mr. Zuckerberg.  You need to be more accountable.

422 words.  I’ve decided to play Red Dead Redemption II and make videos.  I’m gonna most likely sit Black Ops IIII out, at least until Red Dead bores me.  450 words, I’ve surpassed 2,000 characters, a video, and two links to other sites.

It’s about as legitimate as one can be on-line.

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The Anomaly of Aaron Rodgers

August 22, 2018 | Posted in Publishing | By

Recently, I had some Twitter action, which is rare, regarding NFL Hall of Fame Quarterbacks and when they took over their respective teams and became franchise quarterbacks long before being deemed Hall of Fame Quarterbacks.

One of the problems with the Hall of Fame Quarterbacks and analysis is the number of future Hall of Fame QBs currently playing, or retired recently; it muddles the conversation.  Peyton Manning, Drew Brees, Ben Roethlisberger, Eli Manning, Phillip Rivers (he eventually gets in based on longevity) and … Aaron Rodgers.

The group listed above has produced eight titles.  All but Rodgers started in their rookie year, taking over their teams as the franchise in their rookie seasons.  The NFL is a tough go for first-year QBs who start immediately.  DeShaun Watson destroyed the model’s expectations in six electrifying games in 2017.  He got injured.  Will he return to the same statistically impossible QB we saw in 2017 for 16 games?  Playing behind the worst offensive line in the NFL because of the Watson trade and not having a pick until the third round in the 2018 draft.

Green Bay has back to back Hall of Fame QBs

Brett Favre entered the hall in 2016 on the first ballot.  Aaron Rodgers will enter the Hall of Fame on the first ballot five years after he retires.  For 26 years, Green Bay has had a Hall of Fame QB.  Do you know how much EASIER the NFL is when a Hall of Famer is quarterbacking your team?  Green Bay has been competitive for the playoffs going on three decades.  Favre’s streak of consecutive games speaks monuments, and while Rodges has an injury history, he’s played 142 of 149 possible games since taking over for Green Bay, awkwardly, in 2008 when he entered his fourth season.  It may seem a statistical improbability, but it has happened … Joe Montana and Steve Young for the San Francisco 49ers during their heyday of five titles between 1981 and 1995.  Young was Montana’s back-up for four seasons yet saw chunks of action over those seasons before taking over in 1991 and forcing Montana to be traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in 1993.  Young won the title in 1995 and entered the Hall in 2005.

Correlation between playing behind a Hall of Famer?

Rodgers sat three seasons behind Favre.  Young sat three seasons behind Montana.  Two instances in twenty-six years of NFL free agency.  We could have another possible example as Jimmy Garroppolo sat three seasons behind Tom Brady and looked every bit the part of a franchise QB in San Francisco, although his statistical sample is small.  Complete, injury-free 16 game seasons.  One of the most exciting things to measure during the 2018 NFL season is Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance.  Hall of Famers mask holes on the teams, holes filled through free agency, trades, and the draft.  26 seasons of Hall of Fame play at the NFL’s most important position and Just two titles?  Who’s making personnel decisions in Green Bay, maybe they should take a look at something analytical every once in a while?  Peyton Manning, two rings?  Tom Brady has more titles than Favre, Rodgers, and Peyton Manning.  Luckily the better Manning QB, Eli, and his two rings tip the scales in favor of Tom Brady haters.  Garoppolo looks every bit the part to be a franchise QB, the occurrence before becoming a Hall of Famer.  Math is hard.

The Baker Mayfield dilemma

Did the Browns draft a Hall of Fame QB this past April when they selected Baker Mayfield #1 overall?  Did the Browns draft the next Drew Brees?  Let’s wait to find out; it makes no sense whatsoever.  Ready?  Mayfield is already cited as the future and the franchise but let’s wait to measure his performance in a regular season game.  Given=Tyrod Taylor is not a Hall of Fame QB.  Why even make the trade for Taylor when you know you’re selecting a QB #1 overall in the upcoming draft?  Don’t muddle the situation by signing a “bridge” QB, what the fuck does that even mean?  A “bridge” QB?  Draft your guy #1 overall, he’s the starter and let’s try to make things easier on him by protecting him, running the ball, and playing good defense.  Cleveland is playing for one win in 2018.  What do they have to lose by starting Mayfield Week 1 against Pittsburgh?  Expectations are tempered because Mayfield is a rookie QB.  Use the Houston Texans and DeShaun Watson as your example from last season.  It took 30 minutes of football before Watson took over for six amazing weeks before being injured.  If Hue Jackson wants to keep his job past Week 1, I expect a similar decision in Cleveland.  If the Browns go into halftime Week 1, at home, against Pittsburgh down 28-10 because Antonio Brown torched the rookie Ward, Le’Veon Bell was an absolute nightmare, and while Cleveland got pressure on Roethlisberger, it wasn’t enough or at the right times and Baker Mayfield doesn’t take over, well, can you fire your head coach at half-time?

 

 

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World Cup 2018 Day 6 Recap – Japan surprises, Russia Cruises

June 19, 2018 | Posted in Publishing | By

2018 World Cup action continued in Russia on June 19, 2018, with the conclusion of the first round of Group Stage matches and Japan and Senegal taking an astonishing lead in Group H. Japan defeated Colombia 2-1, aided by a red card given to Colombian Carlos Sanchez, dismissing him from the game, and giving Japan a player advantage for 80 minutes. Senegal defeated Group H favorite Poland 2-1 with the difference coming on a controversial goal in the 60th minute. Host Russia faced Egypt where all eyes were on Mohamed Salah’s return from injury. The Liverpool forward, who separated his shoulder in the UEFA Champions League final against Real Madrid just three weeks ago, was unable to will his team to victory, despite his penalty shot goal in the 72nd minute, as Egypt fell 3-1.  Egypt has all been eliminated from the competition, while Russia took control of Group A [VIDEO] with six points and a ridiculous plus-seven goal differential in the standings.

Colombia reeling after unexpected defeat

Colombia, ranked 16th in the world, are a favorite to emerge from Group H and appear in the Knockout Stage. Japan, ranked 61st in the world, took a 1-0 lead in the 6th minute after Sanchez’ dismissal for his handball and Shinji Kagawa netted the ensuing penalty shot. Sanchez’s red card was the first of the 2018 World Cup and while the Colombians were able to equalize in the 39th minute on Juan Quintero’s free-kick, placed brilliantly underneath the defenders’ feet as they jumped, Colombia’s one-player disadvantage proved too much to overcome. Japan would secure the 2-1 victory on Yuya Osako’s goal in the 73rd minute after dominating stretches of the game with the one player advantage.

Poland flounders against Senegal

Poland is ranked eighth in the world, features prolific Bundesliga scorer Robert Lewandowski, and are the favorites in Group H. Senegal, playing in their first World Cup since 2002, opened the scoring in the 37th minute when Idrissa Gueye’s shot caromed off Poland defender Thiago Cionek and into the net for an own goal. It was the third own goal of the tournament and sunk Poland just like Morocco was sent to disappointing defeat earlier in the week on an own goal. Senegal would improve the lead 2-0 controversially when M’Baye Niang looked ready to leave the game for a substitute and instead sprinted toward the goal, won a 50/50 ball, and banged the shot home easily for Senegal’s second score of the game. Poland would score in the 86th minute on Grzegorz Krychowiak’s diving header at the back post, cutting Senegal’s lead to 2-1, but an equalizer wouldn’t occur the last ten minutes. Japan’s surprise win over Colombia rivals Mexico’s 1-0 win [VIDEO] over defending champion Germany as the first week’s top storyline. Senegal and Japan lead Group H with three points and a plus-one goal differential with action continuing in the group June 24, 2018, at 11 AM EST.

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2018 World Cup Day 3 Recap

June 16, 2018 | Posted in Publishing | By

Day three of the 2018 World Cup saw action in Group C and Group D and featured an emotional day of firsts. Iceland, the 2016 European Championship darling, made their first ever appearance in a World Cup, scored their first ever goal, and tied Argentina 1-1. In the early game, the new Virtual Replay Assistant factored in both goals for France as they defeated Australia 2-1. Peru, making their first appearance in the tournament in 36 years, lost to Denmark 1-0 and missed on several key chances. In the final game of the day, Croatia defeated Nigeria 2-0. Upon the completion of Day 3, France and Denmark lead Group C with three points each while Croatia grabs the lead in the Group of the Death with three points with Iceland and Argentina each earning a single point.

Iceland could be darlings of the 2018 World Cup

Fresh off their quarter-final 2016 Euro appearance, where they famously defeated England 2-1, Iceland was delighted to gain a tantalizing point in Group D in a game where Lionel Messi missed several key chances, including a penalty shot saved beautifully by Icelandic keeper Hannes Halldórsson in the 64th minute. Sergio Agüero opened the scoring in the 19th minute for Argentina with Iceland quickly equalizing in the 23rd minute on Alfred Finnbogason’s goal. Argentina would dominate possession, 78 percent to 22 percent, with 27 shots on goal to Iceland’s 8, yet was only able to draw a single point in the standings. Messi’s miss on the penalty kick cost his team two points in the standings and crucial goal differential and demonstrates Iceland can play with the best in the world.  Cristiano Ronaldo’s hat trick the day before, including a made penalty kick, gives him the early advantage in who’s the best debates.

Peru makes for emotional day in Group C

Peru, appearing in the World Cup for the first time since 1982, finished fifth in South America qualifying and won an inter-continental playoff against New Zealand on a 2-0 aggregate to secure the 32nd and last spot in the 2018 World Cup tournament. Peru was aggressive with key chances, including a penalty shot in the 45th minute of the first half, the second penalty of the day awarded after video review. “He stood ready to become a Soccer God in Peru”, according the announcer of the game, yet Cuevas’ shot sailed poorly, and harmlessly, over the net.  Denmark would spoil Peru’s return to the world stage 1-0 on Yussuf Poulsen’s goal in the 60th minute and join France atop the leader board in Group C.

Croatia aided by own goal against Nigeria

The final game of the day, from Group D, saw Croatia defeat Nigeria 2-0.  Nigeria was the first team to qualify for the 2018 World Cup while Croatia, with their La Liga midfield consisting of Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitc, and Mateo Kovack, help make Group D difficult to navigate.  Croatia took a 1-0 first half lead when Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic’s header toward the goal bounced ever so slightly off Nigerian defender Oghenekaro Enebo’s leg and into the net for an own goal. It was the second own goal of the tournament in three days, after Iran defeated Morocco 1-0 yesterday on Aziz Bouhaddouz’s own goal. Croatia would add another goal on Luka Modric’s penalty kick, awarded in conjunction with a yellow card, in the 71st minute. Croatia grabs the early lead in Group D with three points and plus-two goal differential and are aided greatly by group favorite Argentina drawing only a point from Iceland. Group C and Group D continue action in Russia on June 21, 2018, at 8 AM EST.

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2018 NFL Draft Results

April 30, 2018 | Posted in NFL | By

The 2018 NFL Draft ended this past saturday night (Apri 28) in Dallas, Texas, with another 256 players being selected to compete for 53 eventual roster spots on 32 NFL Teams. Currently, NFL rosters are set at 90 players, so all NFL teams can add their draft choices, sign Undrafted Free Agents (teams may sign 10 or more players, players not selected this past weekend, as UDFAs, depending on how many players were drafted, how many free agents were signed, and who teams want to invite to their rookie mini camp). The Draft is only one of the ways NFL organizations construct a valid NFL roster and America’s fascination with this particular NFL process is worth an entirely different essay.

Maybe you were thrilled with your team’s draft choices, maybe you absolutely hated your team’s draft choices, maybe you’re a Cleveland Browns fan and hoping for a single win in 2018. Who were some winners in this year’s draft?

Shaqueem Griffin and The Edmunds Brothers

A one armed linebacker and 5th round selection by the Seattle Seahawks, Shaqueem Griffin lost part of his left arm, including the entire hand, to amniotic band syndrome, a congenital disorder, causing his fingers to be under developed and at times, extreme pain. The condition led to an amputation at age 4. He first gained national attention [VIDEO] by bench pressing 225lbs (100 kilo) twenty times while wearing prosthesis. The draft pick by the Seahawks reunites Griffin with his twin brother Shaquill, drafted in third round of the 2017 NFL Draft, currently playing cornerback for the Seahawks.

His story has brought forth other inspirational stories regarding amputees. I am Shaqueem Griffin has swept America. Virginia Tech teammates and brothers Tremaine and Terrell Edmunds became the first brothers in NFL History to be drafed in the first round, Tremaine taken 16th overall by the Buffalo Bills and Terrell taken 28th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers

The NFL

The spectacle of the draft is increasing at an exponential level each year, with cities in the United States now submitting Olympic type “bids” to the National Football League, for millions of dollars, to secure the “rights” to host future drafts with ClevelandKansas City, and Las Vegas among the finalists to hold next year’s event. The popularity of the sport is growing internationally and revenues of the sport are increasing, surpassing $14 billion (US), growing closer to the Commissioner’s goal of a $25Bn Sports League by the year 2027.

The Fans

As the popularity grows, so does the spectacle. Fans are treated to a luxurious experience coupled with awesome American Parking Lot Parties “tailgating”, conducted to celebrate and watch who is going to be selected from the American University ranks in the draft and have an opportunity to compete for an NFLroster spot.

To my European compatriots, it’s all about the party. And, as we watched Ryan Shazier [VIDEO], walking across the stage to announce a draft pick, and other incredible player reactions and stories, we had the opportunity to be inspired.

The Players

And not just university players, an Australian rugby player, Jordan Mailata, who’s never played a down of American rules football, was drafted in the final round by the defending champion Philadelphia Eagles Hey Americans, sometimes it’s difficult for a European or Australian, to understand a game called football when, in America, the game doesn’t use a ball and players don’t use their feet. … it’s foreign and counter-intuitive, although not as foreign in years past because of the games growing popularity. First Overall choice Baker Mayfield is expected to sign a 4 year contract with a fully guaranteed amount in the neighborhood of $35 million. Undrafted Free Agents are offered a contract in the neighborhood of $500,000 for their service. Instantaneous wealth was created with young men from diverse backgrounds realizing a life long dream in sometimes very emotional fashion. How can you not be inspired?

The Cleveland Browns

They have zero opportunity to be any worse than 2017s 0-16 record. The sky is the limit. Unfortunately, the schedule is tough, the Browns were already the youngest team in the NFL by 1.5 years on average, the draft made them even younger, and adding a quarterback, cornerback, and left tackle candidate with their first three choices gives their fan base new hope, although the hope must be tempered. The Browns, using their first three picks to address these three positions have opened a 10 year window to win a title, provided Baker Mayfield is a Pro Bowl QB, Denzel Ward is a “shutdown” corner, and Left Tackle can be played at league average level. Joe Thomas retiring created an unfillable void, Thomas is a Hall of Famer and teams can spend years trying to adequately replace Hall of Fame Players plus he played the all important position of left tackle.

As your team continues Organized Team Activities and moves closer to the opening of training camp, we’ll have a lot of time to evaluate how well teams did or didn’t do in the 2018 NFL Draft. Until then, we can relish in hope our team improved.

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CoD WWII Best Shotguns Ranked

April 22, 2018 | Posted in Video Games | By

I recently completed the diamond camouflage Multiplayer challenge for shotguns, unlocking diamond for all of them.  I thought I would offer an expert opinion, beyond that of a Master Prestige (currently) level 270, and the massive amount of time I’ve spent since November playing the most recent version of Call of Duty, on what I think are the best shotguns currently in the game.

Here’s my rank order of the best shotguns in CoD WWII.

#4 – Sawed Off Shotgun

The double barrell shotguns rank at the bottom for me because you get two shots and it’s pistol time because they load mighty slow.  Recommended attachments:  Steady Aim/Advanced Rifling/Incendiary Shells, the huge changes in the most recent patch included making the flaming OP’d shells an attachment rather than an Expeditionary Division ability.  I’ve been really enjoying Saboteur as Basic Training choice, been in love with throwing satchel charges, stun grenades, getting two of each and most importantly being able to resupply the equipment.

Click below to see game play utilizing the Sawed Off Shotgun.

#3 – Luftwaffe Drilling – I rank the Luftwaffe Drilling ahead of the sawed off shotgun because of range and an easier one shot one kill.  Both double barrel shotguns have the disadvantage of two shots before reload and although the sawed off shotgun loads faster, the Luftwaffe Drilling has incredible range, especially when married with advanced rifling as an attachment.  Recommended Attachments:  Steady Aim/Advanced Rifling/Incendiary Shells.

Click below to see game play with the Luftwaffe Drilling

#2 Toggle Action – An easy choice for second place and strong competition for first overall, especially with the April 17th huge patch change giving a default of three attachments.  It’s really fun to empty an entire 8 round clip into opponents comprising of incendiary shells, especially on a map like Shipment 1944 … if you can take the time to load them … The semiautomatic Toggle Action offers good range and accuracy and with Advanced Rifling as an attachment can offer two hit kills.  Recommended Attachments:  Steady Aim/Rapid Fire/Incendiary Shells

#1 – Combat Shotgun – An easy choice for me as the one shot one kills at devastating range when coupled with Advanced Rifling, Saboteur (satchel charge kills) is the #1 rage quitting class in the game.  It’s often my goal when I play against another Master Prestige player to make them rage quit.  It’s often my goal when playing against an organized team of 3, 4, even 5 opponents to make them rage quit.  This is the gun … when used with Saboteur and absolutely #Pro satchel charge that makes them quit.  Recommended Attachments:  Advanced Rifling/Steady Aim/Rapid Fire.

I hope you found this information useful and interesting.  I spend a lot of time playing this game, the retired life … and let’s face, a 45 year old Master Prestige (sometimes) wrecking kids with Shotgun, Expeditionary, Saboteur, and Satchel Charges should always be high value entertainment.

 

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6 Questions for the Cleveland Browns Heading into the 2018 Draft

April 20, 2018 | Posted in Publishing | By

Currently, 6 days before the draft, as the roster is currently constructed:

  1.  Who’s playing LT?  Shon Coleman?  Spencer Drango? Chris Hubbard?
  2. Who are the 3 starting corners?  Boddie Calhoun, Damarious Randall, and EJ Gaines?  Travis Carrie?
  3.  Who’s playing on the interior defensive line besides Ogunjobi?  Caleb Brantley?  Trevon Coleman?
  4.  Who’s playing Free Safety?  Randall?  He was drafted as a safety, making Howard Wilson next man up at CB
  5.  What happens if Josh Gordon has trouble or Coleman gets hurt (again) Ricardo Louis?  Rashard Higgins?
    • Pretty sure Louis and Higgins had every chance in 2017
  6. How many “edge” defenders in the front 4 of a 4-3 base defense are on the field for a given play?
    • a rotation of Myles Garrett, Emmanuel Ogbah, Carl Nassib, and Chris Smith

These are your team needs.  You’re taking a QB who isn’t going to play this season #1 overall.  And apparently a RB or an “Edge” defender with the #4 overall because trading down and acquiring draft picks is too analytical for a guy like John Dorsey and it makes perfect sense to address Need 6 with the #4 pick overall.  Or draft a RB at pick 4 overall and be paying $45MM+ to the RB position over the next 3 seasons after signing Carlos Hyde in the off season.

Three selections in the second round to address the remaining 5 needs.  The prognosticators like OT, CB, and WR, maybe John Dorsey and his crew pick pro bowlers with every second round pick.

After the initial 5 selections, you’re going 4th round and beyond to find impact starters on the defensive interior and secondary because you’re drafting under a flawed, ancient, vague principle … drafting the best player available … what?  Cleveland needs corners, a safety, defensive interior and a legitimate LT prospect (none of this Shon might be able to play it or maybe Hubbard can play LT and Stephenson can play RT) way more than they need a RB or an “edge” defender.  Do you, as a Browns fan, recognize these names as your new Tackles on the right and left side of the offensive line?  Joe Thomas retired and I haven’t heard one legitimate conversation on how the Browns are going to address the loss in the 2018 NFL Draft.

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5 NFL Teams Lacking 2018 Draft Capital

April 17, 2018 | Posted in NFL | By

In the upcoming 2018 NFL Draft, the Cleveland Browns and their 5 selections in the first 64 overall make all the headlines.  The Buffalo Bills also have 5 selections in the first 65 after the Tyrod Taylor Trade but the only news they’re making is how they are going to trade up into the Top 5 and select their “franchise QB”.  New England has 5 in the first 96 from the Garopollo and Cooks trades.  The New York Giants have 4 in the first 69.  The Cleveland Browns are not alone when it comes to acquiring draft capital.

On the Bills, here’s a decent opinion on the Bills Hanging Onto Their 2018 Draft Picks.

Also, an opinion piece on the on the New York Giants Trading Down to acquire More Draft Capital.

So, who are 5 teams lacking in draft capital with these teams listed above and their “massive amount

  •  The Houston Texans.  Outside of the trade with Kansas City to draft DeShaun Watson, in the hands of the Cleveland Browns (4th overall), 2018s second round selection (35 overall) was sent to the Browns, part of the deal for Osweiler in 2017.  Houston’s first selection in the 2018 NFL Draft?  68 overall.  There’s another pick at 80, acquired from Seattle as part of the Duane Brown trade (Houston owns Seattle’s 2019 second round pick, no fifth round selection this year, it went back to Seattle as part of the deal).  There’s a compensatory pick at 98 overall (AJ Bouye), a pick in the fourth, 103 overall, three 6th round picks (two compensatory) and a 7th rounder.  8 picks total … the same amount as the Browns, but it’s where the picks fall and their value.  Three 3rd round selections between picks 68 and 98 overall puts pressure on the Houston front office.  Who’s playing LT in 2018?  Who are the three starting CBs?  Do we agree there’s a need at TE?  What about depth on the DL?  The Texans can find help on the defensive line, help at corner, a backup for DeShaun Watson?, are the Texans Really going with Brandon Weeden because Nobody wants to rush Watson back in to service, Game 1 of the 2018 NFL Season? with these 3rd round selection, the Texans could find contributors to help make the team Better, nice and ready for Watson to return fully healthy, and in 2019 we’ll really have a chance to add what the Texans need through the draft and free agency ($62MM in projected cap space).  Don’t rush your Hall of Fame QB back into service #TexansNation
  •  The Los Angeles Rams.  They start their 2018 NFL Draft at pick 87 overall.  No first rounder this year, part of acquiring Brandin Cooks from the Patriots.  The Bills own their second round pick this year thanks to the trade for Sammy Watkins.  There’s a fourth rounder at 111 overall, acquired from Miami as part of the Robert Quinn trade, the Rams personal fourth round selection in 2018 was sent to Kansas City as part of the Marcus Peters trade (KC owns the Rams’ second round selection in 2019).  There’s no 5th round selection this year, sent to Denver for Aqib Talib.  Then there’s the sixth round for #RamsNation.  5 selections between 176 overall and 196 overall, including three draft picks in a row.  Let’s see what kind of prospect evaluation skills Sean McVay demonstrates in 2018 and have two seasons of data regarding McVay’s draft picks.  5 of his 8 draft picks in 2017 played in 16 games while Cooper Kupp (drafted by McVay in the third round) … do you have any doubt who’s running the show in Los Angeles?  Oh that’s right, the front office makes all the decisions on exactly Who gets drafted … played in 14 games.  The Rams are all in this year, they’ve been said to be having “the best off season”, but it comes at a price.  3rd round and beyond talent in 2018.
  • The Kansas City Chiefs.  They begin their draft on day two at pick 54 overall, their first round selection belongs to Buffalo as part of the trade to acquire Patrick Mahomes in 2017.  KC liked Mahomes better than DeShaun Watson.  There’s pick 78 overall in the third round, acquired as part of the Alex Smith trade, pick 86 overall, also in the third round.  Picks 122 and 124 (Peters trade) in the fourth.  Two 7th round picks, 233 and 243, both acquired in trades … and i can tell you right now the theme of the 2018 draft will be all the trading?  7 Draft Picks total for the Chiefs.
  • The Washington Redskins.  Despite holding onto their own first and second rounders in 2018, 13 and 44 overall, the Redskins only have four draft picks remaining after these selections are made.  No third round pick, part of the Alex Smith deal.  The next two slections at 109 and 142 overall are place swaps with Denver as part of the Su’a Cravens deal … an interesting note on this trade, a “clause” was written stating Washington will get Denver’s 2020 fifth round selection if Cravens appears in a playoff a game in the next two seasons … perhaps we’ll start seeing more creative trade clauses in the future.  Another 5th rounder, 163 overall, comes from Atlanta, exchanged for OT Ty Sambrailo.  There’s pick 206 overall in the sixth round, a considerable move down was made to acquire Kevin Hogan (18 slots).  Two selections in the 7th round.  8 selections total.
  • The Seattle Seahawks.  They own the 16th pick overall in the first round, there’s no second rounder this year because of the trade for Sheldon Richardson.  There’s no third round pick from the Duane Brown trade.  Seattle’s second pick is scheduled for Day 3 at 120 overall.  Two selections in the fifth round relatively close together at 141 (Brown trade) and 146 (the Marshawn Lynch pick), and another 5th round selection at 168 overall, acquired from New England for DE Cassius Marsh.  Three selections in the 7th round, including Mr. Irrelevant, the last Scheduled draft pick, i.e., not counting compensatory picks.

What do four of these 5 teams have in common?  They all made moves for “franchise QBs) over the past three seasons.  If I had to add a 6th team to this list, it would be the Philadelphia Eagles, they have 6 draft picks overall, a first rounder, two fourth rounders, plus one in the fifth, sixth, and seventh rounds.

Teams have traded away their draft capital and when you can’t add first or second round talent in a draft year, well, it can start to show down the road.  Great Houston, you have DeShaun Watson.  Well, this year, you can’t add any of the talent Needed around him, especially on defense and can you ever really have too many offensive lineman on the roster capable of starting?

And a final note … there is no player in the 2018 NFL Draft that can be selected at Number 4 worth more than three first round draft picks (two this year) and the first pick of the third round in 2018.  You’re foolish not to pick up 5 future draft picks for the #4 overall because I’m standing by my prediction the first 5 selections in the 2018 NFL Draft will be Quarterbacks.  Make sure we get in on the crazy trade action and acquire More Draft Capital because we already took our guy at QB #1 overall.

Draft Capital wins championships.

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My AmazinglyLeet Resident Evil 7 Video

April 13, 2018 | Posted in Video Games | By

Okay here’s the video.  I’m hoping you found it through the website opposed to YouTube … Somehow, this video Helped.  I’m not sure why, maybe to find the D Series Head located in the Doll House … there’s a button to push.

When playing the birthday party as Ethan, you only need the wheel from the locked bedroom with the passcode “Loser”. You won’t be able to progress if you grab the Winder from the barrel, spilling the flammable fluid. In short, you don’t have to repeat the steps from the Happy Birthday Video. It seemed intuitive but after 5 deaths of not figuring out why I couldn’t pick up the time bomb and create the escape route frustrated me to the point i made this video.

 

The video is going to reach 5,000 hits soon, maybe this week.  They say in the YouTube Space, a 5,000 hit video is legit.  I now have two … A video I made about World of WarCraft may pass 14,000 hits soon.  Sure not a lot, but nobody is getting paid from YouTube anymore.

When you have a message to share, build a website.  And monetize it.  And somehow hope Google makes the webpage the avenue to watch the Video.

 

 

 

 

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CoD WWII Best Class Set Up

April 5, 2018 | Posted in Video Games | By

What is the best class set up in CoD WWII?  I offer an opinion because I have a blog and you don’t.

Division:  Expeditionary

Primary Weapon: Combat Shotgun

  • Attachments: Steady Aim / Advanced Rifling

Secondary Weapon: Machine Pistol

  • Attachment:  Extended Magazines

Basic Training:  Saboteur

Lethal: Satchel Charge

Tactical: Stun Grenade

Flaming Shotgun Shells are already OP and you’re adding the devastation of two satchel charges, because you’re playing Expeditionary you can throw equipment faster and further … plus the all annoying stun grenade.  This is THE rage quit Class Set Up.

Hip fire Combat Shotgun kills lead to rage quits by themselves … throw in all the stunning and satchel charging, because you’re playing Expeditionary, you resupply lethals and tacticals, not by running over the body, but by running over the Red Sack on the ground.

I play mostly solo HardPoint, Master Prestige Level 215.  324 SPM.  1.56 W/L Ration.  1.13 K/D.  Yep, I’m terrible at CoD WWII, just watch my videos.

Below is a short video showing the class set up

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