7DnBrnc53 Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 10 hours ago, AnAngryAmerican said: I hope this isn’t too sensitive to discuss here. But I’m curious as to everyone’s thoughts about the EB hire by Washington. The media line, at least the national media’s line, is that he hasn’t gotten a HC job yet because of a)racism and b)he’s coached under Andy Reid who has a big hand in the offense. Those arguing A cite Matt Nagy’s and Doug Pederson’s HC opportunities relative to EB’s zero. The thinking is now he can stand on his own with a defensive minded HC who is widely respected and takes a CEO role, thereby allowing EB free-reign on offense where he will prove he’s in fact a brilliant offensive mind and will get his long overdo HC job in the very near future. To share my thoughts, I don’t doubt EB’s football acumen, and yes, sure, coaching under Reid and with HOF talents in Mahomes, Kelce, Hill and the rest of the lot would make any coach look good. But I’m sure EB knows football and has had big hand and deserves much credit for KC’s success. But I have heard, from a handful of very well connected people, that there are problems far beyond Reid/talent and supposed racism holding EB back. Apparently, from those I’ve talked to (some of whom are total CU homers to boot), he’s a bad interview, he is a hot-head, he has a checkered past and he’s a back-stabber. My guess is that NFL owners and GMs, who don’t want coaches making headlines for the wrong reasons, especially when they’re first hired, this is what has turned them away. Anyway, like I said I don’t want to make any trouble here but I just had lunch with a connected friend of mine and we discussed this at length. Jason Whitlock talked about Eric back in September: The REAL Reason Eric Bieniemy Isn’t an NFL Head Coach - YouTube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted February 21 Share Posted February 21 15 hours ago, 7DnBrnc53 said: Jason Whitlock talked about Eric back in September: The REAL Reason Eric Bieniemy Isn’t an NFL Head Coach - YouTube Stopped reading after “Jason Whitlock”. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Helicopter Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 The Broncos are my favorite franchise, however considering current world events, rooting for them is like supporting Cerithium Oil…is anyone else taking a hard look at where your merch is made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRNA Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 3 hours ago, The Helicopter said: The Broncos are my favorite franchise, however considering current world events, rooting for them is like supporting Cerithium Oil…is anyone else taking a hard look at where your merch is made? Disturbing isn't it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 5 hours ago, The Helicopter said: The Broncos are my favorite franchise, however considering current world events, rooting for them is like supporting Cerithium Oil…is anyone else taking a hard look at where your merch is made? I mean it just opens up a larger discussion about why any of us are able to enjoy a high standard of living with relatively cheap goods. Wouldn’t be possible without the horrific exploitation of billions of people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAngryAmerican Posted February 22 Author Share Posted February 22 I haven’t been in a Walmart in probably 20 years. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolly red giant Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 1 hour ago, BroncoBruin said: I mean it just opens up a larger discussion about why any of us are able to enjoy a high standard of living with relatively cheap goods. Wouldn’t be possible without the horrific exploitation of billions of people. Yes it would - but you’d have to take the billions off the likes of the Walmarts to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKRNA Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 2 hours ago, AnAngryAmerican said: I haven’t been in a Walmart in probably 20 years. It's not just Walmart by any means. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Helicopter Posted February 22 Share Posted February 22 3 hours ago, BroncoBruin said: I mean it just opens up a larger discussion about why any of us are able to enjoy a high standard of living with relatively cheap goods. Wouldn’t be possible without the horrific exploitation of billions of people. I would argue the cycle of these business models promotes and perpetuates poverty. I've been living just fine not being a crazy consumer and purchasing only what I need and products that last. Cheap items don't last. I'd feel much better about Walmart if they went back to made in USA or at least supported countries that are our allies. These trends for cheap goods are disturbing. I'm surprised the younger generations keep supporting these types of companies...not sure what's going on and why so many are disconnected. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
broncosfan07 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Because things that last are A) Not cheap anymore and B) EPA regulations and QA standards have changed. People are willing to spend less to get something quicker. Even if you buy “Made in USA” does not necessarily mean every single part of that item was built here. Unfortunately unless you are pedantic and have a lot of free time buying things made with cheap labor in poor countries is unavoidable unless you plan to make your own clothes, grow your own food and build your own house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizmo78 Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Bringing this over from the general forum: https://nflpa.com/denver-broncos-report-card Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroncoBruin Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 18 minutes ago, grizmo78 said: Bringing this over from the general forum: https://nflpa.com/denver-broncos-report-card Oops, missed this post. Also posted in the main “what’s next” thread. These are things that should be easy to improve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnAngryAmerican Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 2 hours ago, BroncoBruin said: Oops, missed this post. Also posted in the main “what’s next” thread. These are things that should be easy to improve. I just posted it in the off-season thread given how it could impact FA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Helicopter Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 On 2/22/2023 at 9:56 PM, broncosfan07 said: Because things that last are A) Not cheap anymore and B) EPA regulations and QA standards have changed. People are willing to spend less to get something quicker. Even if you buy “Made in USA” does not necessarily mean every single part of that item was built here. Unfortunately unless you are pedantic and have a lot of free time buying things made with cheap labor in poor countries is unavoidable unless you plan to make your own clothes, grow your own food and build your own house. Buying cheap costs too much. I don’t mind buying clothes made overseas, i.e., Patagonia. Last forever, they repair it, and recycle the items if one chooses. That’s a cool company. Going to farmers markets and buying organic fruits and vegetables. I’d grow my own food if my climate was amenable. Maybe I’m just old fashion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Helicopter Posted March 2 Share Posted March 2 20 hours ago, grizmo78 said: Bringing this over from the general forum: https://nflpa.com/denver-broncos-report-card That’s rough. Considering how much our franchise is worth and the newer facilities, this is unacceptable. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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