Dejaview
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Hopefully he signs before OTA’s.
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badboy
Hall of Fame
I think Porky indicated that he had to go through a screening of some sort? Perhaps it is just another message board...
I think that @Porky article had to be accepted. Maybe he can shine some light on the process.
Hi all,
I'm now a contributor over at the Toro Times. Please take a look at my first posting over there. Comments are welcome. No tomatoes or eggs. And no wrapping my house in TP. Those are all forbidden!
The performance of the Houston Texans in 2023 hinges on the well-being of these four 2022 draftees
The Texans 2022 draft class is instrumental for their success in 2023.torotimes.com
Porky
Hall of Fame
Ok let me dive a little deeper. The parent company of Toro Times has a site for virtually every pro team out there....some colleges too IIR. They also have websites for people into celebrity culture, etc.
They want SME (subject matter experts) that are also good writers to generate content for these sites. You can't just submit something. It's a whole process to become a paid contributor including training, etc. You have to submit writing samples, write a proposed article for the publication you're trying to join, and be vetted in various ways.
Some people do it for fun. A few try to use it as a gateway to a real gig, and some I guess are simply gluttons for punishment. But nobody does it for money. You'd starve if money is the motivation.
You get paid X amount per thousand clicks...it's very, very low. Some articles might get 1k clicks. Others might attract 20K clicks - the high achievers. The more clicks = more money they can pull from advertisers. So the entire (and I mean entire) focus is on creating content that draws clicks, with a particular focus on headline creation that is on the sensational side. This is often called "clickbait".
Texans make dynamic trade with Rams to add offensive horsepower. - You open it wondering who this amazing addition is only to find out it's a ST guy.
That's an example. I quit in relatively short order for several reasons:
1) I'm not in alignment with the stated goal. I wanted to produce real journalism (something like Texans Chick does), not simply write content to bait people into clicking
2) The pay is atrocious, which I knew, but that goes back to the first one. I thought, well, maybe I can make $10-$20 per article, and I can work my way into something better. I think I made like $2.00 on my first one and I spent several hours on it...only to get thrown back at me for corrections, and then spent a couple more hours on it. Not exactly motivating.
3) I would submit something; they always wanted corrections, which is fine, but their formatting is very limiting. It's all cookie-cutter down to exact formatting online. There's no freedom whatsoever. I found it creatively confining and not in alignment with my goals.
4) I was in the middle of starting my digital marketing/website design business, which limited my availability. And all while still maintaining a FT job with a major media company doing IT work. So, which one can I focus on? The one where I make $5 and spend hours doing so? That's illogical. So, I had to toss one...and you can guess which one went.
For certain people, none of this may be an issue. I'm not bad-mouthing the company. There's merit there, but it's not my cup of tea. But someone that has a lot of spare time and loves to write and is damn good at it...and has enough technical ability to go onto their website CMS and upload articles directly to the website...go for it. Hope this overview helps!
They want SME (subject matter experts) that are also good writers to generate content for these sites. You can't just submit something. It's a whole process to become a paid contributor including training, etc. You have to submit writing samples, write a proposed article for the publication you're trying to join, and be vetted in various ways.
Some people do it for fun. A few try to use it as a gateway to a real gig, and some I guess are simply gluttons for punishment. But nobody does it for money. You'd starve if money is the motivation.
You get paid X amount per thousand clicks...it's very, very low. Some articles might get 1k clicks. Others might attract 20K clicks - the high achievers. The more clicks = more money they can pull from advertisers. So the entire (and I mean entire) focus is on creating content that draws clicks, with a particular focus on headline creation that is on the sensational side. This is often called "clickbait".
Texans make dynamic trade with Rams to add offensive horsepower. - You open it wondering who this amazing addition is only to find out it's a ST guy.
That's an example. I quit in relatively short order for several reasons:
1) I'm not in alignment with the stated goal. I wanted to produce real journalism (something like Texans Chick does), not simply write content to bait people into clicking
2) The pay is atrocious, which I knew, but that goes back to the first one. I thought, well, maybe I can make $10-$20 per article, and I can work my way into something better. I think I made like $2.00 on my first one and I spent several hours on it...only to get thrown back at me for corrections, and then spent a couple more hours on it. Not exactly motivating.
3) I would submit something; they always wanted corrections, which is fine, but their formatting is very limiting. It's all cookie-cutter down to exact formatting online. There's no freedom whatsoever. I found it creatively confining and not in alignment with my goals.
4) I was in the middle of starting my digital marketing/website design business, which limited my availability. And all while still maintaining a FT job with a major media company doing IT work. So, which one can I focus on? The one where I make $5 and spend hours doing so? That's illogical. So, I had to toss one...and you can guess which one went.
For certain people, none of this may be an issue. I'm not bad-mouthing the company. There's merit there, but it's not my cup of tea. But someone that has a lot of spare time and loves to write and is damn good at it...and has enough technical ability to go onto their website CMS and upload articles directly to the website...go for it. Hope this overview helps!
badboy
Hall of Fame
Appreciate info, your willingness to try and willingness to move on.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Placing article here due to knee issues at these positions. It is about "new and rare" knee procedures including transplant. It may have been posted elsewhere and I'm certain that Doc has discussed parts of it if not all of it. I still think it has value even though it's regarding a basketball player.
sports.yahoo.com
Ball's plan is to be ready at the start of next season.
Bulls' Lonzo Ball reveals he underwent rare meniscus transplant procedure on left knee
Ball's plan is to be ready at the start of next season.
sports.yahoo.com
Ball's plan is to be ready at the start of next season.
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
A little late with the news, but it's reported that Kenyon Green came in to OTAs looking fitter and stronger than he ever has. As Pendergast said, if he can play guard at a 1st round level that is "found money." Hopefully we're owed a little karma, after it was reported that the Texans line in 2023 had the most injuries since they started keeping track of them.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Houston Texans OL Juice Scruggs named top 32 center by PFF
Juice Scruggs could be the Houston Texans’ breakout player on offense this upcoming fall should he thrive at his natural center position.
texanswire.usatoday.com
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
Houston Texans OL Juice Scruggs named top 32 center by PFF
Juice Scruggs could be the Houston Texans’ breakout player on offense this upcoming fall should he thrive at his natural center position.
Hmm...weird "rating". So basically he's rated as the 24th starting C in the league...without him having competed at center yet (due to injuries.) It seems to me that PFF balances next-gen stats and click-bait with equal measure.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Yep! I actually snorted when I read that.
I truly believe Scruggs will be a very good Center for us but how can you rate him at anything yet?
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
Who sweats more?
badboy
Hall of Fame
Their towel guy?
TexansBull
Hall of Fame
badboy
Hall of Fame
Stroud needs to pull his helmet visor down..
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Given the weather they'll figure that out for sure.
Dieter the king sweater ain't here no more though.
Dejaview
Wahoo Sabi
Delete. different DeiterGiven the weather they'll figure that out for sure.
Dieter the king sweater ain't here no more though.
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TheRealJoker V2
Rookie
He looked like a solid addition last season until the injury. I think he’s a good fit for the scheme. It will be a good competition in camp for that LG spot. If I had to bet the house on it, i’d say Ken Green wins!
badboy
Hall of Fame
Texans' Blake Fisher Showcasing Versatility Amid First Two Days of Training Camp
Amid the absence of Laremy Tunsil, Houston Texans' offensive lineman Blake Fisher is showcasing his versatility during the first two days of training camp.
www.si.com
TheRealJoker V2
Rookie
Excited that Fisher is getting valuable reps early on in TC. Surprised he’s shown enough to have him get first team reps ahead of Heck. He must have shown a firm grasp of the playbook. Big step for a rookie swing OT. Being able to know his assignments at both OT positions.Texans' Blake Fisher Showcasing Versatility Amid First Two Days of Training Camp
Amid the absence of Laremy Tunsil, Houston Texans' offensive lineman Blake Fisher is showcasing his versatility during the first two days of training camp.
badboy
Hall of Fame
Sixth round Jarrett Patterson was very good at Notre Dame. Joe Alt and our guy Blake Fisher were also very good at Notre Dame. It is debatable but if Fisher had not been injured allowing Joe Alt to move into left tackle, Fisher could have been the career left tackle.
I remember before this last draft trying to get Joe Alt and Fisher for our line. That silly Alt just kept climbing the boards. LOL
In the future, I think Fisher could be the guy to slide into left tackle when Tunsil leaves.
BTT, Fisher could be so good @ RT we might not move him.
Of course this is planning far ahead and we can wait for the squeals to follow my post.
TheRealJoker V2
Rookie
With Heck’s injury history and Blake Fisher’s presence on the roster I wouldn’t be surprised if Broeker makes the team over Heck. Broeker looked competent as a RT last night to add backup G/T versatility to the unit.
Plus he’s younger than Heck without the injury history. Heck is who he is at this stage of his career. Broeker can still be developed.
Plus he’s younger than Heck without the injury history. Heck is who he is at this stage of his career. Broeker can still be developed.
Porky
Hall of Fame
I had the exact same thought word for word. He could add inside out versatility, is younger, cheaper, and doesn’t have a lot of injury history.
badboy
Hall of Fame
So... fried chicken at your place?
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
That's not how the dark arts are used! I think it's time you went back to voodoo school... Hmm, then again if I put some 'ghost' pepper on my fried chicken maybe that will have the same effect. [/dadjoke]
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Louisiana voodoo would allow it!
badboy
Hall of Fame
So that's how Popeye's Fried Chicken got started!
Texansballer74
The Marine
I hate that they closed all the voodoo bbq restaurants down here in New Orleans. I was hoping to grab some Que from there while I’m down here in Nola dropping my daughter off to college.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
welsh texan
You may say I’m a dreamer but I’m not the only one
I heard this too, I’m going to take it this Giants game is going to be the last game where we see the starters and they’ll be shut down for the final PS game ready for the regular season?
Did Seth give an indication of exactly what the starting OL is?
Tunsil/Kenyon/Scruggs/Mason/Howard? That’s what I’m expecting, not sure if Patterson can oust Juice in that lineup and could be wrong on Kenyon Green but assuming the positive talk from camp coupled with his first round talent make him the natural starter at LG?
That's generally the case for the last preseason game. Let the backend of the roster fight it out for jobs.
cland
Recovering from BO'B PTSD
Yep that's it. Got Mixon back at that same time, but I'm giving him 3 carries before putting him back on the bench in the Giants game.
badboy
Hall of Fame
I am the only one I know that dislikes that movie or it sequels!He knows too much
Dejaview
Wahoo Sabi
I’m guessing Louisiana voodoo is more about rooster feet, not fried chicken???
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
Yeah that looks to be what the starting line will be, health permitting.
I also wanted to see a bigger competition for the starting C spot between Scruggs and Pattersson, but they basically seemed to give it to Scruggs straight out of the gate.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
Hope he gets healed up and better soon. I'd like to see if he couldnt take Shaq masons spot on the line as starter
badboy
Hall of Fame
Why are you so negative on Mason?
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
I think he is going to be the weakest link on the line. LT is set, Kenyon Green looks good at LG now that he's healthy, Juice is solid at C, and Whether it be Tytus or Fisher at RT that position is set as well...I see as Mason being the weakest link and think thats the one position on the line we could upgrade.
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
Just rewatched the giants game...Mason was pushed back into Strouds face almost every snap on that first drive...couldnt anchor, couldnt stonewall, and def didnt win at the line of scrimmage...and you're happy with that?!?!? You're happy with your RG getting manhandled on every snap and collapsing the pocket on your franchise qb?? On the 2nd drive when Stroud was in he over reached a couple of times allowing pressure....he did pull on one play and did that well...but not enough for me to be happy and have him as a staple of this Oline.
calishung7717
Noob
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
wow, when did the giants get those uniforms?!?!?
Why dont you post the game against the giants, which is the game I referenced and watch it for yourself...again...they didnt play long but while he was in everything I stated IS A FACT AND TRUE. But dont let my lying eyes lie to only me...why dont you go have a watch and see here the pressure and the collapsed pocket comes from and who it begins with.
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TheRealJoker V2
Rookie
It is hard to look good against Dexter Lawrence. Not a lot of players like him.
sprtsfanatic
Veteran
with that point I'll agree to some degree, but to get beat that bad every snap he played is worrisome and I would love to draft a beast of a RG in next years draft as stated in another post regarding our RG situation.
Sweech
Onside Kick Specialist
If it was Lawrence in all those snaps and he was 1 vs 1 on Mason then that's really just par for the course. Dexter is arguably the best DT in the league right now, he is just insanely freakishly good.
I agree about the sentiment of looking for another G for the future to replace Mason, but that's more to do with his age rather than his overall play.