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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 days

Signed a franchise player to a lifetime deal last weekend.

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Nick Whalen

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9 months

Claypool’s best effort play from Sunday

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Nick Whalen

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8 months

We need to start the conversation that some NFL teams will prefer Drake Maye over Caleb Williams at QB.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 month

Never forget who made today happen for Chicago!

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Nick Whalen

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2 years

@BrettKollmann This is old news. He's been boycotting the Super Bowl for a decade now.

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Nick Whalen

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5 months

This wasn’t a penalty. The INT wasn’t reviewed and wasn’t stat corrected this week after clearly hitting the ground. I guess we know what the NFL script is for Fields.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Christian Watson 60 targets 36 rec for 507 yards 14.1 YPR 7 TD Jahan Dotson 57 targets 32 rec for 451 yards 14.1 YPR 7 TD Watson gets hyped up and Dotson continues to be underrated.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 months

Justin Fields vs drafting a rookie QB 1.01 debate This will be quite long, but I believe you will learn something. 1) $$$ and resetting for the rookie QB contract Fields will be in year 4 of a rookie contract in 2024 vs Rookie QB will be in year 1 of the contract in 2024 -They

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

8 months

Justin Fields today 28 of 35 335 passing yards 4 TD 1 INT 132.7 QB passer rating And Chicago loses...

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 years

Justin Fields is who everyone wants Trey Lance to be.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Christian Watson 1,000 receiving yards in a season: NFL = 0 College = 0 High School = 0

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

7 months

Justin Fields has still thrown more TD passes this season than: Justin Herbert CJ Stroud Baker Mayfield Jalen Hurts Lamar Jackson Trevor Lawrence Geno Smith Joe Burrow Matt Stafford Dak Prescott Fields ranks 1st in the NFL in TD passing rate per attempt.

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Nick Whalen

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7 months

Jordan Love 2023: 32nd in Comp % 28th in INT % 24th in YPA 28th in QB Passer rating 29th in On target % 28th in Bad throw % While being 10th least pressured QB in the NFL

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Nick Whalen

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4 years

Completion %: Rodgers 70.5 Mahomes 67.3 Lamar 68.4 Dak 68.2 Josh Allen 70.9 Yards per attempt: Rodgers 8.7 Mahomes 7.6 Lamar 7.8 Dak 8.4 Josh Allen 9.0 (this tweet won't get many likes because ppl are stubborn)

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

Who’s an NFL RB that was great in their prime, but still underrated? I’ll start: Fred Taylor

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

NFC North QBs Last 7 games of passing efficiency X Kirk Cousins' 280 pass attempts Cousins = 2,084 yards 13 TD 6 INT Rodgers = 2,005 yards 16 TD 9 INT Goff = 2,044 yards 13 TD 1 INT Fields = 2,078 yards 19 TD 9 INT Volume is very different than efficiency.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

10 months

Justin Fields critics 2022: "All I hear is excuses about OL and weapons. Bla, bla. He can't throw, etc." Justin Fields critics 2023 preseason: "He only threw screens and his weapons made those plays." Can't have it both ways.

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Nick Whalen

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3 months

The Keenan Allen trade does multiple things: 1) Helps stabilize the Bears WR group 2) Chicago can go BPA at 1.09. Could take a WR, OT, DE 3) Allen could walk after 2024 season and recoup a comp pick worth more than the 4th they gave up 4) Helps a young QB develop

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

JuJu Smith-Schuster went from being debated as the dynasty WR1 to not startable within 3 years.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 years

Kupp should be the MVP Or else just call it a QB award

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

Tyreek Hill had a great game on Sunday with 269 receiving yards. His next highest season total is 113. In 2013, Josh Gordon went for 237 and 261 receiving yards in back to back games! Then 151 yards the next game! His QBs were Branden Weeden and Jason Campbell, not Mahomes.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

Najee Harris trying to gain yards in 2021

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 months

Would you be happy with this result as a Bears fan?

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Justin Jefferson is actually younger than Christian Watson. Also, Watson's ceiling isn't higher.

Bruce Irons

@BruceIronsNFL

1 year

Christian Watson has a higher ceiling than Justin Jefferson.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 months

I'm watching Drake Maye All22 film tonight. He's very impressive. -Big game hunter(takes lot of deep shots and wants to make big plays) -Very good deep ball accuracy -Fits the ball into tight spaces -Best arm strength in the class -Athletic -Tries to make too many plays and it

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Nick Whalen

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4 months

The Chicago Bears have roughly $70M after releasing Eddie Jackson and Cody Whitehair. $70M -$15M for signing draft picks -$18M for franchise tag Jaylon Johnson -$6M for in-season roster moves -$5M for practice squad Leaves Chicago with $26M in free agency. A 🧵

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Justin Fields coaching up Roschon Johnson

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 months

Greg Olsen is the 1.01 color commentator in the NFL. He should be announcing every big game.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

8 months

Since Justin Fields critics cite his record as a starter: (Thru 2 years and 5 games of career) QBs record when team allows 24+ points: Mahomes 9-4 Herbert 9-15 Dak 3-8 Hurts 2-7 Allen 2-8 Lamar 1-4 Burrow 3-10 Lawrence 2-16 Fields 0-20 Fields’ defense ave. PPG allowed = 33

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Nick Whalen

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2 years

The best flex in Wisconsin right now is Packers fans seeing me driving around.

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Nick Whalen

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3 months

Chicago Bears Free Agency A thread with lots of information. I put quite a bit of time into this one, hope you enjoy it.

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Nick Whalen

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1 year

The best returner in NFL history. He deserves to be in the HOF.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

8 months

Justin Fields threw 4 TD passes in back to back games. How common is it? Current QBs to accomplish this + how many times: Mahomes = 5 Rodgers = 3 Russ = 2 Cousins = 2 Allen = 1 Burrow = 1 Carr = 1 Watson = 1 Lamar = 1 Last time it happened = 2021 Burrow in weeks 16/17.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 years

If you’re focusing on the refs costing the Bengals the game…perhaps remember that 75 yard TD by Tee Higgins that was not called a penalty.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

8 months

Justin Fields starts slow in his NFL seasons. QB passer rating: 2021 Weeks 1-3 = 31.6 Rest of yr = 78.2 2022 Weeks 1-3 = 50 Rest of yr = 91 2023 Weeks 1-3 = 67.7 Rest of yr = 131.3

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

It looks like Harry is even struggling for separation against no CB's.

Pats Buzz

@PatsBuzz

4 years

N’Keal Harry already running routes with Cam Newton. 👀

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 years

Cordarrelle Patterson should’ve been a RB his whole career

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 month

Why did the Chicago Bears draft a Punter in round 4? Field position is a big factor in winning games. One study revealed that for every additional net yard per punt = +7.29 points over the course of an entire season. -One more touchdown net worth of points for/against could

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

7 months

Justin Fields still has more TD passes this season than: Derek Carr Mac Jones Josh Doubs Geno Smith Trevor Lawrence Lamar Jackson Matt Stafford The other QBs have 91 or more pass attempts on the season than Fields.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Garrett Wilson is getting hyped/valued up near his ceiling in dynasty. He’s a sell.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 months

Dear Mark Davis, You shouldn't take this from a player. Show him who is in charge and trade him away. Sincerely, Bears fans

B/R Gridiron

@brgridiron

5 months

RUMOR: Maxx Crosby likely to request trade if Antonio Pierce doesn't become HC, per @TomPelissero The pressure is on Mark Davis in Vegas

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

(Refreshing twitter constantly) Just waiting for this Bears and Panthers trade to get announced. My guess Carolina = 1st overall, 2024 4th Chicago = 9th overall, 39th in 2023, 2024 1st, 2024 day 2 pick, Brian Burns or DJ Moore

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

10 months

32nd overall pick is making plays in camp

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

Corey Davis will be playing tonight with a heavy heart. His older brother and former NFL player, Titus Davis, passed away from a rare form of kidney cancer on Wednesday. RIP Titus Davis

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 months

Caleb Williams is walking into the best #1 overall pick situation ever. Caleb Swift Kmet DJ Moore/Keenan Allen Below are all of the 1st overall pick QB situations since 1998: Peyton Manning Faulk Dilger Harrison(not a 1k WR yet)/Small/Pathon Andrew Luck Ballard Allen Wayne(34

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

Big Life Moment

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

8 months

Justin Fields QB passer rating 2023 = 95.4 Last 9 games of the 2022 season = 92.25 Some might think 2023 is a fluke. Not if you were paying attention in 2022.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

I don’t think ppl understand how fast a 4.6 40 yard dash is in real life.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

Instead of glorifying the grind... -work longer hours, more days -add more to your plate -etc ...we should glorify work/life balance. Prioritizing: -your partner -kids -physical health -mental health -relationships -hobbies Nobody will put you first but you.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Patrick Mahomes’ film is better than you’d expect. He’s incredibly accurate while being creative. The Chiefs have the best at their craft in Mahomes Andy Reid Travis Kelce Creed Humphrey

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Nick Whalen

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11 months

Reminder: David Montgomery has been the least efficient RB the last four years.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Trade offer this morning Give: Drake London Get: James Cook + 2024 2nd Me: "I wouldn't give London up for two James Cooks'" Other owner talks down London(not in that offense with that QB) Me: "Not sure why you'd have any interest in London in that offense with that QB."

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

Brandin Cooks is on pace to finish the season with: 130 receptions 1,825 yards 6 TDs 181 targets Cooks is younger than: Cooper Kupp Tyler Lockett DeAndre Hopkins Keenan Allen Davante Adams Mike Evans Robert Woods Allen Robinson

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Chicago Bears signings today Tremaine Edmunds -24 yrs old -5th PFF LB in 2022 TJ Edwards -26 yrs old -6th PFF LB in 2022 Nate Davis -26 yrs old -17th best G in 2022 The theme is young and good.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 years

Dealing with some heavy family stuff recently. If y’all can keep us in your thoughts and prayers I’d appreciate it. Really puts things into perspective about what does and doesn’t matter. Thanks Twitter fam

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 months

Sign me up

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

I can’t disagree

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

8 months

@josh111520 Not bored at all. Congrats on your JV season.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 months

Justin Fields vs 1.01 Rookie QB Please include this information in your debates over the next few months to make it fair.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Justin Fields to Roschon Johnson

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

6 months

If Mitchell Trubisky is this bad, then maybe Matt Nagy wasn’t that bad.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

How important are receptions for RBs in PPR leagues? -Nick Chubb rushed for almost 1,500 yards = RB8 -Austin Eckler rushed for 557 yards = RB4

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 months

No. I'd rather have: Caleb Williams DJ Moore Darnell Wright Tyrique Stevenson 2024 4th 2025 2nd 2025 6th(Fields pick) vs Bryce Young + Comp for Fields last year

Jason_OTC

@Jason_OTC

3 months

I think it is also fair to say the Bears waited a year too long on this trade. I think teams would have given up more with 2 years of control.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 months

I still wish we could’ve seen NFL Jahvid Best with no injuries.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 years

Thanks to everyone for the kind words, advice, and prayers sent my way during this home buying process. This is my new house!

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

@xmariomc @jacobinfante24 @JamieTino Christian Watson 6’4 1/8” 208 lbs 4.36 40 Chase Claypool 6’4 1/4” 229 lbs 4.42 40 Rookie year stats: Watson 41/611/7 Claypool 62/873/9 Age: Watson turns 24 in May Claypool turns 25 in July

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Dear Bears fans, The following 2023 NFL Draft OL are NOT scheme fits: Dawand Jones Darnell Wright O'Cyrus Torrence Steve Avila Ryan Poles has made it clear he wants athletic and zone blocking OL.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 years

Best 2 WRs in 2021… Cooper Kupp ran a 4.61 at the NFL Combine. Davante Adams ran a 4.56.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

7 years

If you haven't listened to Tony Romo announcing, you're missing out. He's going to increase the knowledge of viewers.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

When you don’t watch football games, things like this are said.

Andrew Fillipponi

@ThePoniExpress

4 years

The incredible combine. The 13 TD at Notre Dame in 2019. 1,000+ receiving yards. Freak athlete with big stats. So how was Claypool the 49th pick? Tools and production of a top 10 pick in the draft. Very odd.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

PFF rankings for Melvin Gordon's Offensive Lines since he's been in the NFL: 2019 = 29th 2018 = 30th 2017 = 24th 2016 = 31st 2015 = 32nd Literally a bottom four OL in 4/5 years

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 years

Tried to trade for Rojo in a league. Offered Damien Williams. He countered with wanting David Johnson.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Tom Brady retiring means Aaron Rodgers is for sure coming back this season. He doesn’t want to be overshadowed going into Canton.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Best TE receiving grades in 2022 per PFF 1) Kelce 2) Kittle 3) Okonkwo 4) Goedert 5) Pruitt 6) Andrews 7) Njoku 8) Freiermuth 9) Pitts 10) Hockenson Okonkwo ranking 3rd during his rookie year is incredible!

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 years

Imagine running a 4:34 mile. Now do that 26 times...insane!

Otis Livingston

@OlivingstonTV

5 years

That’s bananas! First person to run a sub 2 hour Marathon! Incredible

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

Justin Fields to DJ Moore touchdown!

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

I want Chicago to trade for Gardner Minshew, not Carson Wentz. Salary Wentz: $25, $22, $27, $26 million Minshew: $.850, $.965 million Injuries Wentz: ACL, LCL, Verticre fracture, concussion, wrist fracture Minshew: Thumb fracture TD/INT 2019-2020 Wentz: 43/22 Minshew: 37/11

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

Stop getting offended by trade offers. Trading is difficult because: 1) Most owners want to gain value when trading. 2) Everyone values players differently. Just decline(maybe let them know how you value the players) and move on with your day. Life>>>fake football

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 months

Brock Bowers is the most underrated round one prospect

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

9 months

One major positive for Chicago based on Sunday is Offensive Tackle. Braxton Jones = tied for 1st among all NFL OL in pass pro grade(PFF) Darnell Wright = 13th overall grade among all OT's(he had a tough matchup with Rashan Gary too) Fixing interior OL is much easier than OT's

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

I shut off the games and I'm going to log off of here for a bit. 2 things: 1) Cherish life and tell ppl you love them. 2) If you're able, please help the family of @MikeTagliereNFL @TabbieTalks

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

Who’s an NFL WR that was great in their prime, but still underrated? I’ll start: Isaac Bruce

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

1 year

I've never blocked ppl more quickly than I have tonight after seeing some of their comments.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 months

It’s sad it didn’t work out in Chicago, but I’ll always cheer for Justin. I’m glad it’s over. For Justin’s sake. For Chicago’s sake. For the endless debates on this app. Below is my favorite memory.

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Nick Whalen

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2 months

@BrettKollmann As a former NFL scout, it's impossible.

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Nick Whalen

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5 months

Justin Fields INT explained -Herbert ran the route shallow -Herbert looked early and then stopped looking for the ball(huh?) -Why is your best pass catching back(Roschon)not running this route? -Fields doesn’t throw a perfect ball

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Nick Whalen

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9 months

PFF's #1 rushing grade through 2 weeks: Tyjae Spears (he also has the 3rd best RB pass blocking grade)

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

Any guesses as what Green Bay does in round 3? A kicker?

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 months

Why has Chicago not been a winning franchise in the last 3 decades? 1) Lack of high draft picks Since 2009(15 drafts), Chicago has had 10 1st round picks, and 27 day 2 picks. Both are below the league average. 2) Missing on 1st round picks Since 1990 1st round picks: Mark

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 years

Don’t ask for more followers. Instead provide more and better content. Tweet out thought provoking posts on Twitter. Be kind in the community. If you build it, they will come.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 months

@JustinFieldsFC Does he know how probability works? 3 or 4 dice rolls > 1 dice roll

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 years

What is NE doing with that RB room? -Damien Harris -Rhamondre Stevenson -Pierre Strong -Kevin Harris -James White -JJ Taylor

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Nick Whalen

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3 years

Brandin Cooks -same age as Kenny Golladay -finished 10th among WRs in yards in 2020 -more PPR points in ‘20 than DJ Moore, McLaurin, Diontae - 5 of last 6 seasons with 1,000+ yds He’s an underrated asset

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Nick Whalen

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1 month

@ImBearingDown Brock bowers

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

4 years

FF owners that say “I’m not trading a player/pick” are doing it wrong. FF is a stock market. If someone is willing to overpay, I’d listen to trading any asset on my team.

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Nick Whalen

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4 years

If you want more followers on Twitter: 1) Produce good content 2) Consistently do #1 3) Don’t be a jerk 4) Promote other people’s work 5) Focus on your process and don’t worry about others. It’s a grind and doesn’t happen overnight.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

3 years

Stefon Diggs has 120 receptions this season. He had 120 or more targets in only 1 of 5 seasons in Minnesota.

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

5 years

Imagine investing hundreds of hours into a free tournament for no $$$ for a charity that helps thousands of children have a great Christmas. Now imagine ppl upset they can’t get into a free tournament. How about taking that energy to THANK @ScottFish24 and donate for kids!

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Nick Whalen

@_NickWhalen

2 years

The Chicago Bears stats they don't want to talk about Offense: -13th in Points per play -6th in Red Zone scoring TD% -18th in Points per game -23rd in 3rd down conversion % Defense: -14th in Points per play -8th in Red Zone scoring TD% -20th in 3rd down conversion %

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Nick Whalen

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10 months

@TampaBayTre I always thought he was a better RB than LB too.

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