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Comment on 2025 NFL Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Week 12 in ~sports.american_football
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Comment on What broke the quarterback pipeline? in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo Link ParentHaha thanks. I got here just before the pandemic and have been enjoying my time. I have zero desire to go back, especially now.Haha thanks. I got here just before the pandemic and have been enjoying my time. I have zero desire to go back, especially now.
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Comment on What broke the quarterback pipeline? in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo Link ParentI introduced my Canadian wife to the NFL after I moved north of the border. Like you, she would never watch the sport on her own but she uses it as a way to interact with one of my interests. It's...I introduced my Canadian wife to the NFL after I moved north of the border. Like you, she would never watch the sport on her own but she uses it as a way to interact with one of my interests. It's been interesting watching her understanding and opinions of the sport as a relative outsider (slowly growing in through osmosis)
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Comment on What broke the quarterback pipeline? in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo Link ParentThat has a big thing to do with the way they changed the rookie pay scale. Bradford came in and was making more money than vets meaning the team HAD to play this QB otherwise they were throwing...That has a big thing to do with the way they changed the rookie pay scale. Bradford came in and was making more money than vets meaning the team HAD to play this QB otherwise they were throwing massive amounts of money away. In 2011, they changed this and now players were coming in on (relatively) pre-defined rookie deals that were significantly more affordable. That means if you got a young QB, you have to start them for the completely opposite reason of "Lets see how far we can get on a cheap deal." If they're good (like Mahomes or Allen) they get a dump truck of money and suddenly you can't field talent around them as easy (See: Chiefs struggles this year)
But because over that time period college football has diverged so much from NFL, it means if you are rushing this person in, like Brett said, you have to at least cater somewhat to their talent. Watching the Cam years in Carolina, I can attest that his first two years were full of college style offenses and, as time went on, he was getting more comfortable. I'm also watching the same thing with Bryce and while I was getting a little anxious about his progress lately, this video has calmed my opinion and now I feel way more patient, though at 448 yard 3TD win will also help with that.
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Comment on What broke the quarterback pipeline? in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo LinkMy wife and I have always talked about how tragic it is that the NFL is filled with young players, mostly QBs, that are thrown into the deep end when they enter the NFL and burn out and disappear...My wife and I have always talked about how tragic it is that the NFL is filled with young players, mostly QBs, that are thrown into the deep end when they enter the NFL and burn out and disappear within a few years. I had a hard time finding an explanation why, but thankfully Brett Kollman decided to be there to answer some of this question. Thanks Brett! Looks like he was trying to explain the reason why some of these "early busts" like Darnold and Mayfield are thriving in their late career on different teams and, in the process, explaining why being a young QB in the NFL is hard. It doesn't answer everything, but it's a damn good place to start.
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What broke the quarterback pipeline?
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Comment on Strange YouTube watch-tracking behavior in ~tech
NonoAdomo Link ParentI turned that play feature off ages ago. I got tired of it thinking I was watching something I wasn't and giving me recommendations based on an errant mouse pointerI turned that play feature off ages ago. I got tired of it thinking I was watching something I wasn't and giving me recommendations based on an errant mouse pointer
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Comment on 2025 NFL Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Week 11 in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo Link ParentThis game had to be so cathartic for you. Winning a close battle at home against the hated Chiefs. Doubly so now that people are speculating how the Chiefs can miss the playoffs since the are on...This game had to be so cathartic for you. Winning a close battle at home against the hated Chiefs. Doubly so now that people are speculating how the Chiefs can miss the playoffs since the are on the back foot for the first time in the Mahomes era.
I honestly am still trying to figure out what kind of QB Bo is. He has the same streaky vibe as Bryce, but the team is way more complete. I like your chances to make a deep run here, especially with how uncertain this year has been for the favorite the last few years.
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Comment on 2025 NFL Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Week 11 in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo LinkYour resident Carolina fan here. ...honestly I dont understand this team. Most years I can grasp what the team can or can't do, but this year's team is so bipolar that predictions are effectively...Your resident Carolina fan here.
...honestly I dont understand this team. Most years I can grasp what the team can or can't do, but this year's team is so bipolar that predictions are effectively worthless. Anyone who says they know is lying.
So we somehow came back to win our game against the Falcons despite being quite sleepy to start. Second half was all panthers and it really just had that air of "yeah, this is it. We win" even before overtime. Penix being injured hurt Atlanta, but I don't think that they win even if he was healthy. I do, however, believe that their coach is hugely responsible. They do have talent, they are just being mismanaged and I'm shocked he has not been shown the door yet. I guess they are waiting for the end of the year, but I knew this was a flop in the making the second they hired him.
Anyways, going back to my Panthers, let's talk about how last week I was starting to openly question Bryce and wondered if he was going to truly develop... and then he throws for a franchise record of 448 yards, 3 TDs, 0 INT and a 123.2 passer rating. He owned that game. He chewed through the strong pass defense of Atlanta as if it were nothing. I guess he is powered by the aura of people thinking he can't do it or something.
Our next game is Monday night against the 49ers. I genuinely think we won't win, but I really cant say anymore when it comes to this team. I just want to say we were competitive.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentArc Raiders has reinforced my idea that I've seen for years in other games without the ability to "prove" what the heck is going on with multiplayer populations. The difference is, this time, I...Arc Raiders has reinforced my idea that I've seen for years in other games without the ability to "prove" what the heck is going on with multiplayer populations. The difference is, this time, I feel I can finally have an actual proof of how a game's population changes over the course of a day.
When I used to play League of Legends in it's (relatively) early days, I noticed that the queue for matches could somewhat vary in quality, but it also shifted with the time of day and the "age" of the ranked season. I could never pinpoint the specific details, but I did notice that there were ebbs and flows with players with different personality traits. Namely, the presence of that special brand of toxicity that LoL is infamous for. After a while, I learned that once I saw it for two matches in a row, that it was likely going to happen again, but I couldn't pinpoint the time of day or why they were more prevalent during specific hours.
Arc Raiders has this thing happen, but it's solo lobbies and player interactions. Early in the day when you play, the solo queue player base is relatively chill. I can often casually walk up to people who are forming groups and are chatting, it tends to be a group loot fest with some Arc hunting in between. Now, this isn't 100% true, as there are aggressive players woven in. Hell, I've been that player sometimes, when I feel I just need to test out a new gun or just keep my senses sharp and not get lulled into a false sense of security. I do this, because as the night goes on and the hours get later, I notice the chiller players log off, and then the blood moon rises. The player base as a whole is now out for blood and you cannot trust anyone but yourself out there. This weekend, I had a game where it was literally me fending off the wave of free kit players that kept running up and trying to jump me, all being led to the fight by the flare of the previous raider that fell.
I don't hate this. In fact, I find it a fascinating social experiment and a measurement of different demographics. I actually celebrate this as a remarkable achievement of a game to have such a measurably different outcome depending on the time you play.
That being said, I now have set a cut-off time of playing. Not because of the blood letting that happens, but being older, I find that if I get the blood pumping too much, I just cant go to sleep and it really wrecks with my sleeping habits. One too many of those nights impacting your day-to-day work and you unfortunately have to cut your prime gaming sessions shorter than you intended... at least for the game you want. Thankfully I have no shortage of other games that help calm me down for the evening instead of winding me up.
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Comment on 2025 NFL Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Week 10 in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo LinkLast week we left off with a... Now I have to eat these words. Yay. This team didn't show up. Uninspired. Distracted. Too full of themselves? I don't know but this young team needed this game to...Last week we left off with a...
I really hope I don't have to eat these words.
Now I have to eat these words. Yay. This team didn't show up. Uninspired. Distracted. Too full of themselves? I don't know but this young team needed this game to learn that is that you can't take anything as a sure win. I hope this means they can use this to "lock in" again and not play like garbage
That being said, I'm not enthused when our head coach is quoted like this:
Dave Canales on calling more explosive pass plays: “I’ll call them more when we have more success and those things come to life for us.”
He's basically saying that the team as a whole isn't there and honestly, I'm inclined to agree. We're halfway through the third year in the Bryce Young experiment and, unfortunately, I don't see that he's going to really figure it out. We may keep him on for next year because it's a cheap rookie deal, but I really do think we need to look out to get someone new. What scares me is that we are going to end up with someone like Kyler Murray, who I like even less. People are crying about the "wasted value" on the trade to get Bryce, but at this point it's "whatever" to me. It's done and doesn't matter. What matters is what we do going forward and a new QB is it.
Anyways, this week is the Falcons. They aren't the same birds we blanked 30-0 early in the season. I'm going in with no expectations, hoping to be pleasantly surprised.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
NonoAdomo LinkOh damn, I happen to check the website right as this thread goes up and I'm due for a break anyways so time for me to go and gush about Arc Raiders some more! First of all, I know this game isn't...Oh damn, I happen to check the website right as this thread goes up and I'm due for a break anyways so time for me to go and gush about Arc Raiders some more!
First of all, I know this game isn't for everyone. I'm not going to say "Oh, everyone should play it" because that clearly is not the case. It's a special type of game that doesn't mesh with everyone's play style. That being said, I've had quite a bit of time to think about why I enjoy it so much.
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The world building is beautiful. It's both empty and alive. The art team really understood the direction with the visual and audio aspects of the game. They absolutely nailed the 80's sci-fi experience and that alone is quite amazing. It actually is what caught my attention initially. That was when I then also initially passed on the game because of it being an Extraction Shooter. I'm glad I saw those videos of the game being played pre-launch to help change my mind.
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The PvE enemies are always dangerous. They can't be taken lightly, as being too lax can quickly turn an encounter into a panic situation. Many are easy to take out one-on-one, but as soon as you start seeing multiples together, then you really need to think about avoiding the contact altogether. A group of 3+ bots and poor cover will be merciless in eliminating you and bringing your run to an end. (I got ganked by 7 last night, they came out of nowhere and destroyed me) The bigger enemies? Don't even bother unless you are specifically prepared for fighting them. The Rocketeer is my nemesis and I give it a very healthy, wide berth when I see one. It has ruined my run multiple times. Most recently? I was running to a raider hatch to escape when time had run out and right as I opened the hatch, it blew me off the hatch and I couldn't crawl back in time to get back in before the hatch closed on it's own.
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Other players aren't as toxic as you would think for a game like this. I primarily play solo, and there is a general attitude of "Good luck out there" amongst 90% of people I meet. Very rarely do I come across someone going postal and trying to shoot up the lobby, but then they are quickly dispatched as they are just being reckless and people really do flock to raider flares when they jump someone. Everyone I've talked to has been friendly and helpful and I've only heard one instance when someone had just let a casual slur.
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Losing your gear isn't actually the end of the world. Turns out, the base stuff you can craft right away is just as good as the high tier stuff. Yeah, the high tier stuff is more consistent, but you can still win fights with a small machine gun and a big, breach loaded battle rifle. When you die, it doesn't take much to get your kit right back to where you would like it to be. Thankfully, since people tend to play nice (for now) I can just hop into a map, gather what I need and usually be back to the same strength I was before. Additionally, a group of people even with simple weapons (and smart use of scavenged tools) can eventually bring down a the bigger enemies with minimal to no losses. I still haven't defeated a Queen yet, but I did get to see it nearly vaporize some guy who was stupid enough to poke it from near max distance. I learned a healthy respect for that mob (And the guy is lucky I had a Defib).
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Solo and Squads are two different beasts. My wife was interested and we played together for a bit, but she got distracted with the new Pokemon game and the fact we kept running into trios as a duo. I do think the one QoL is that they can add a Duo queue for people like us so we aren't fighting down a person every time someone decides they want to fight. (which, unfortunately, is often)
Anyways, I love this game. It's the first time in ages where I've come across a game that does not have major bugs, no chronic performance issues on PC and very few server overload issues. It's about as close to perfect as anyone can ask for in this day an age. I also love what it's done for the genre in proving that it doesn't have to be a huge sweat fest like Tarkov. Between Ark Raiders and Duckov, I think there's a real possibility that we will be seeing some new extraction shooters that are not aimed at the sweaty market within the next 1-2 years and I'm genuinely curious about what that will be.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
NonoAdomo LinkI got around to the Uma Musume movie recently, waiting for Cinderella Gray to be complete. I love the absolute change on focus for the animation, it really does bring out the storytelling even...I got around to the Uma Musume movie recently, waiting for Cinderella Gray to be complete. I love the absolute change on focus for the animation, it really does bring out the storytelling even better. The absolute cinematography for both Agnes Tachyon and TM Opera O had them absolutely shining throughout the film. Its a great sports story is an interesting world with gorgeous animation. I highly recommend!
As for our newest show to watch, we chose Nyaight of the Living Cat. This show is stupid in the most complementary way possible. Take the most classic of zombie horror (Dawn of the Dead, Walking Dead, etc) and replace all the zombies witch cats. Getting nuzzled by a cat turns you into one. Next, make it so ALL the characters love or appreciate cats in the most delightfully forced way such that nobody wants to actually harm them. Now you have the recipie for one of the most absurd shows I have seen in a while. Its stupid and thats why you watch it. The best part? No forced fanservice! In fact, several episodes in the only thing that could be considered fanservice is the gratuitous shots of adorable cats. Want to see cats and humans reinacting various classic horror scenes? Then this is your show. I definitely recommend this one.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
NonoAdomo Link ParentI've been enjoying the hell out of this game because it's not as sweaty as something like Tarkov. Yeah, I do sometimes get absolutely smashed, but as long as you are mentally prepared to lose...I've been enjoying the hell out of this game because it's not as sweaty as something like Tarkov. Yeah, I do sometimes get absolutely smashed, but as long as you are mentally prepared to lose everything, then it really doesn't matter. What I really appreciate is that it's really quick to get spun back up to what you need. Horde important components or make some visits to the traders and then you can be right back and ready to go.
Today's anecdote is where I really love the game: Completely blending the PvPvE aspect:
I was playing solo on the Buried City map, and I spawned in late. No big deal, but I was 90% sure someone was nearby. Most solos are friendly and don't really want to fight, but there are people who break that trend. Given that they clearly should have known I was there and didn't announce themselves, I was automatically suspicious. I went outside and saw in the distance a Rocketeer, and it was pretty roughed up and on fire. I assumed that it killed a few people and took the damage in return, but I figured I'd try an experiment: Could I use it to take out this random person near me? I fired a few rounds in it's direction and it wandered towards me. I then moved further away from the building I was in and it fired a couple rockets in my direction. Once I got behind cover, it started searching and then went on a murderous rampage in the building I started with a raider flare popping up. I was then able to quickly dispatch the bot, as it was nearly destroyed and I figured I'd catch my spoils.
Problem was, I don't think the person who damaged it was dead because not long after it went down, someone who was clearly upset that I stole it's kill rained fire down on me and took me out. If that's true, then I guess I kinda deserved it, but it was worth seeing how difficult it was to get a bigger muderbot to come over and do my bidding without a lure.
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Comment on Overwatch 2 now: how does it look to you? in ~games
NonoAdomo LinkOW2 was a product of breaking every promise they ever made to the community. My wife and I loved OW1, being one of the first people on at launch to play the hell out of it. It was a fun way to...OW2 was a product of breaking every promise they ever made to the community. My wife and I loved OW1, being one of the first people on at launch to play the hell out of it. It was a fun way to scratch my competitive itch. But OW2 was promised to everyone as a standalone co-op game. Then it slowly morphed into a compete replacement of OW1 that changed everything that made OW1 fun.
The writing was on the wall when the director left the company, he clearly was holding back this flood of BS and once Kaplan was gone, it was open season on ruining the game in the goal of improving the bottom line.
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Comment on 2025 NFL Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Week 9 in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo LinkLast week I said this: ...and somehow, the Panthers won. We looked competent and with a plan as we also finally used our best RB as the starter and bellcow to go and grind the clock away. Our...Last week I said this:
Anyways, Next week we play against the (currently) best team in the NFC in the Packers. I already know we are likely losing this game, I just want it to be competitive.
...and somehow, the Panthers won. We looked competent and with a plan as we also finally used our best RB as the starter and bellcow to go and grind the clock away. Our defense also gave the Packers fits all day, with multiple takeaways and looking much more improved from earlier in the year!
My favorite part about this win is that I can see we've graduated as a team from the general fan perception. We are no longer "Bottom Tier Bad" but we are now most certifiably "Mid" and top teams are a different kind of frustrated when they lose to us. For example:
- Packers fans are looking internally, but they aren't calling for heads to roll. They are wondering if their team was oversold, but not complaining that they lost to a "bad" team.
- Cowboys fans, by contrast, were calling for heads to roll when we beat them a month ago. They have now changed their tune about the Panthers, and are just enjoying the Packers loss in good rivalry fashion
- Teams are not immediately firing people after we beat them. Last year, we were most definitely bad, so when we went on a tear and beat a few teams that they figured they assumed they were in a different class than the Panthers. This prompted them to fire people, leaving a casualty list in our wake. That hasn't happened this year, and I think that's a sign of growth
- 49ers fans are starting to get vocally anxious about our upcoming MNF game in a few weeks in response to the Packers losing to us.
- Power Rankers (despite their dubious credit) are now consistently placing us above 20, squarely in the "lower Mid" tier of the league. This is where I hoped we would be this year, and I'm happy we've made it. It's just been a bit of a rollercoaster ride to get here.
At any rate, I'm glad to have officially graduated to "Mid" and this team has worked hard to deserve the sentiment. I don't expect people to ever actually take us as a threat in the court of public opinion, but I am glad that we are not just "One of the bad teams" anymore.
Next week is the Saints. If we don't win this game, then something has gone massively wrong. The Saints are having a fire sale with the trade deadline. Anything resembling talent is being sent out the door for whatever they can get. At this point, the team is a skeleton crew of people who would be backups anywhere else with only a couple starting caliber players. This is the safest best win of the year (And we play them twice!) Because of the Saints, we have a solid chance of reaching a winning record this year.
I really hope I don't have to eat these words.
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Comment on 2025 NFL Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Week 8 in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo LinkYour resident Carolina fan here, I actually didn't get to watch the game. I went apple picking with my wife. On the way back, we hit a pothole and I blew out a tire and my car is at the...Your resident Carolina fan here,
I actually didn't get to watch the game. I went apple picking with my wife. On the way back, we hit a pothole and I blew out a tire and my car is at the dealership, waiting for a replacement. This meant that I completely missed the game, but I don't feel like I missed much.
I knew nothing good was going to happen the second Bryce was not cleared to go. Dalton was good, but he's been riding the backup seat for quite some time and now he's just a shadow of his former self. Watching the
highlightsrecordings, I think we need to look for a new backup. Not the end of the world, but something we will need to do next year.Actually, I'm not upset about the team losing. We weren't favored to win, even if Bryce was good to go. I'm more upset about the fans. One of the few reasons I go to Reddit anymore is news on stuff I like (Like the NFL) and the Panthers fans this year have been insufferable. We've been bad for a few years now, but they can't ever be satisfied when we have a year where we are showing measurable improvement. They act shocked when we get run over by an SB caliber team that had two weeks to watch tape on us and devise a game plan. The Bills are incredibly strong off the bye these last few years and they came in on a 2 game losing streak (including an embarrassing loss to the Falcons). Yeah, this put this totally in the Ralph "I'm in danger" meme, but apparently I'm the only one who saw it coming?
Anyways, Next week we play against the (currently) best team in the NFC in the Packers. I already know we are likely losing this game, I just want it to be competitive.
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Comment on Microsoft pushes Xbox studios to hit higher profit margins in ~games
NonoAdomo LinkThis is such a shitshow. Basically telling the world "We set unrealistic targets, so you all need to match our unrealistic expectations or get shut down" Now they are adrift with no focus, no...This is such a shitshow. Basically telling the world "We set unrealistic targets, so you all need to match our unrealistic expectations or get shut down"
Now they are adrift with no focus, no identity and no future. There is no way at this point that Xbox can recover. The identity, brand, and mission are beyond saving. This is the end of an era. Xbox will be missed.
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Comment on 2025 NFL Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Week 7 in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo LinkYour token Panthers fan here, busy this week so not much time: 3 in streak! Didn't screw it up! Old era Panthers would have found a way to give the Jets their first win. We head a steady command...Your token Panthers fan here, busy this week so not much time:
3 in streak! Didn't screw it up! Old era Panthers would have found a way to give the Jets their first win. We head a steady command despite the Jets D giving us fits all game.
This game was cathartic to silence all the "we should have drafted Fields" crowd because he looked like garbage.
I won't be able to watch the Bills game, but I don't feel optimistic. I won't be sad if we lose because they are a team that should be better than us. It'll all be on our run fame, especially if Bryce is out because of his ankle.
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Comment on 2025 NFL Season 🏈 Weekly Discussion Thread – Week 6 in ~sports.american_football
NonoAdomo Link ParentIt's not just that, they found a coach that isn't going to completely screw it up and ruin Caleb for them long run. The list of Bears QBs that just crashed and burned because of coaching...It's not just that, they found a coach that isn't going to completely screw it up and ruin Caleb for them long run. The list of Bears QBs that just crashed and burned because of coaching ineptitude is only beaten by the Browns.
Carolina fan here, still recovering from last night
3 INTs, but only 3 points to show. The offense as a whole just couldn't perform. Rico couldn't get momentum. Bryce didn't have much time. Receivers couldn't catch. They just collectively sucked. I'm struggling to decide if I want to call this showing "competitive"
I haven't had much time to process, so not much on the usual details here. Next week are the Rams. They are my current SB favorites to win. We are going to get absolutely smoked.