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[16M] Hi everyone! I’m in Texas (near Dallas) and I’m looking for some nerd friends to hang out with/play Magic with at my local gaming store. Or even just someone to chill with.

[16M] Hi everyone! I’m in Texas (near Dallas) and I’m looking for some nerd friends to hang out with/play Magic with at my local gaming store. Or even just someone to chill with. submitted by JojoKen420 to TeensMeetTeens [link] [comments]

[Offline][5thEd][DFW] LVL 1 One-shot *absolute beginners welcome*

I'm in grad school, so don't get to play D&D very often and it's difficult to join an in-progress campaign for only one or two sessions. So I thought I would try to DM myself.
I'm looking for 3-5 players for a one-shot, estimated 4 hour session. As this is my first time DMing, I chose an adventure for Level 1 characters.
For anyone who has never played but wants to try, this might be a fun way to try. I have spare dice, tokens, and pre-generated character sheets, so all anyone has to do is show up.
The location will be a game store in Dallas, Texas on Saturday, May 13th in the afternoon. We can select a start time depending on everyone's schedule.
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[Offline][5thEd][DFW] LVL 1 One-shot

I'm looking for 3-5 players for a one-shot, estimated 4 hour session. As this is my first time DMing, I chose an adventure for Level 1 characters.
For anyone who has never played but wants to try, this might be a fun way to try. I have spare dice, tokens, and pre-generated character sheets, so all anyone has to do is show up.
The location will be a game store in Dallas, Texas. Saturday afternoon works best for me. We can select a start time depending on everyone's schedule.
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A Draft Pick, Free Agent Signing and Trade Target for all 32 teams

Title says it all. Going to suggest a player to be drafted in either the first or second round (or third for HOU at the moment) for each team, along with a player to target in free agency, and a player to potentially trade for.
Trying to avoid overlap as best I can, but some may have similar targets. Resources used include PFF, The Draft Network, and OverTheCap. Enjoy!

Arizona Cardinals (8-8)

Trade Target: DT J.J. Watt, Houston Texans - The last deal between Arizona and Houston worked out well. Why not try again and add a serious piece to their pass rushing arsenal in Watt. An ideal interior fit for Arizona, Watt would help them push for the playoffs in his final seasons in the league.
Draft Pick: C Creed Humphrey, Oklahoma - Reuniting Kyler Murray with his old center for the Sooners would be an excellent move. The Cardinals currently have Mason Cole at center, but could easily slide him over to guard to make room for Humphrey if they wanted a significant upgrade at an underrated position.
Free Agent Signing: TE Jonnu Smith, Tennessee Titans - Arizona would be wise to look at adding Jonnu Smith into the equation on offense. One of the NFL's best after the catch at the TE position, he'd be another fun weapon to slot alongside Murray and Hopkins.

Atlanta Falcons (4-12)

Trade Target: S Tracy Walker, Detroit Lions - With a new regime coming in, Detroit is headed towards an extended rebuild, and acquiring assets for up-and-down players like Walker could be a consideration. Now, still young, Walker has plenty of potential for the Falcons, and if the price is right, could be a tremendous bargain.
Draft Pick: QB Justin Fields, Ohio State - While Matt Ryan will remain the QB of the Falcons next season, due to his contract, the Falcons should plan for the future and add a Georgia native in Fields, one of the better QB's out of college football in recent years. He'd be able to develop behind Ryan under the tutelage of new head coach Arthur Smith.
Free Agent Signing: CB Mackensie Alexander, Cincinnati Bengals - The Falcons do not have positive cap space at the moment (currently projected $30 million over the limit) so even after reworking deals and cutting some players, they'll be bargain shopping more than anything else. PFF projects Alexander to fetch a deal of about 2-years, $6 million, which could be feasible for the Falcons. He'd be a solid veteran presence across from CB A.J. Terrell.

Baltimore Ravens (11-5)

Trade Target: OLB Whitney Mercilus, Houston - I list him in "trade target" as he's technically under contract in Houston going into 2021. However, it's 99% more likely that the Texans cut him and Baltimore pursues him as a newly released free agent. Kind of cheating on my listings, but I like the idea of Mercilus in Baltimore after Houston cuts him. It'd be a coup for Houston if they could get a pick for him. Mercilus is a veteran pass rusher who could step into a role in Baltimore should OLB Matt Judon depart for greener pastures...green meaning money of course.
Draft Pick: WR Rashod Bateman, Minnesota - The idea of Bateman in Baltimore remains one of my favorite potential pairings for any player likely to be selected in the first round of the draft. Similar to Keenan Allen in my opinion, Bateman could become the go-to wide receiver the Ravens lacked last season.
Free Agent Signing: G Jon Feliciano, Buffalo Bills - The Ravens need to bolster the middle of their offensive line, and a tough veteran like Feliciano could be ideal target for the Ravens. With a big contract committed to LT Ronnie Staley, a cheaper veteran like Feliciano could match price tag with talent. Good value for the Ravens.

Buffalo Bills (13-3)

Trade Target: DT Malcom Brown, New Orleans Saints - The Saints are in cap space purgatory, and thus could be looking to offload some decent players like Brown simply to get back under the cap. He's a solid starting DT who could be available for cheap in the Saints push to real in their financial situation. A strong fit next to Ed Oliver on the inside.
Draft Pick: LB Chazz Surratt, North Carolina - Given their limited cap space, the Bills may have to decide between re-signing OT Daryl Williams and LB Matt Milano. If so, a replacement like Surratt could be a smart move for Sean McDermott and co. as Surratt is a quick backer who excels in space and has shown plenty of promise in coverage.
Free Agent Signing: DE Romeo Okwara, Detroit Lions - The Bills aren't loaded with cap space (barely above 0 if the cap stays down at $175 million), but I'd imagine they'll find some ways to free some cap up. If they do, they may want to consider Okwara, a rising pass-rusher, as a replacement for some of their own departing edge rushers. He tallied 10 sacks this season after hitting 7.5 sacks in 2018 in Detroit. While not elite, Okwara's likely a solid value pass-rusher for a contender like the Bills.

Carolina Panthers (5-11)

Trade Target: DT Akiem Hicks, Chicago Bears - The Panthers just drafted DT Derrick Brown, but pairing him and Hicks together could become a dominant duo in the middle of that defense. And with DT Kawann Short a likely cut candidate, Hicks could be an instant upgrade for Carolina.
Draft Pick: LB Micah Parsons, Penn State - Forget the QB position, if the Panthers have the opportunity to land Parsons at 8th overall, they should pull the trigger. He'd be an immediate boost of speed, instincts and athleticism into their linebacker corps, a strong replacement for Luke Kuechly.
Free Agent Signing: TE Gerald Everett, Los Angeles Rams - More of a move tight end than a traditional in-line blocker, Everett could be an exceptional value signing for someone, as he's not likely to command as much money as Hunter Henry or Jonnu Smith, but is a very good player himself.

Chicago Bears (8-8)

Trade Target: QB Jimmy Garoppolo, San Francisco 49ers - Unless the Bears are set to bring back Mitch Trubisky, who played a bit better to end the season but still not strong enough, the Bears should look at the veteran QB market. While Garoppolo has had some injury issues, he's a notable upgrade over Trubisky and could give them a steady veteran presence for a couple of more years.
Draft Pick: OT Christian Darrisaw, Virginia Tech - There's growing buzz that Rashawn Slater could join Penei Sewell in the top-10, leaving him just out of the Bears' grasp. But Darrisaw is quite the consolation prize as he's a first-round caliber offensive tackle himself who could fill a big need for the offense in the Windy City.
Free Agent Signing: WR Sammy Watkins, Kansas City Chiefs - Watkins and Bears head coach Matt Nagy did not cross paths in Kansas City, but a recommendation from Andy Reid could push the two together. The Bears are another team facing some cap complications, and thus may need a cheaper replacement for Allen Robinson on the outside. If so, Watkins has been a strong complimentary receiver who could pair well with rising youngster Darnell Mooney.

Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1)

Trade Target: G Joe Dahl, Detroit Lions - Finding protection and weapons for QB Joe Burrow is the primary goal for Cincinnati this offseason before they enter the coaching carousel in 2022. Dahl is a strong pass protector who has grown into a quality starter. However, with large contracts for C Frank Ragnow coming up, along with big deals in place for Decker and Vaitai, Detroit may need to send Dahl out for picks.
Draft Pick: OT Penei Sewell, Oregon - There is buzz that Northwestern's Rashawn Slater may be viewed as OT1, and I get the hype, however, I'm sticking with Sewell for now. The Bengals should draft Sewell and get him ready to go as their franchise left tackle in 2021.
Free Agent Signing: CB Troy Hill, Los Angeles Rams - The Bengals have a healthy chunk of cap space, and should use of that to bring back CB William Jackson III. However, they should not stop there, they should also make a push for a quality veteran cornerback like Hill to bolster their defense in the meantime.

Cleveland Browns (11-5)

Trade Target: LB Jaylon Smith, Dallas Cowboys - After looking like an elite linebacker from 2017-2019, Smith had a rough year under now fired defensive coordinator Mike Nolan. A fresh start in Cleveland could be ideal for both teams, as Smith is still young enough, 26 years, to be a strong piece to their defense for years to come.
Draft Pick: DT Daviyon Nixon, Iowa - The Browns are in a strong position at 26th overall to sit and see who the top defensive lineman on the board is. If they're lucky enough for it to be a high potential defensive tackle like Nixon, it'd be an ideal situation to bring him in the replace Ogunjobi. A defensive end like Jayson Oweh or Jaelan Phillips could also work here.
Free Agent Signing: S Marcus Williams, New Orleans Saints - The Browns could use a big upgrade on the back end, and Williams, at only 24 years old, would be a premium add for a team who finally broke through the playoffs. PFF projects Williams to command a deal around 4-years $57 million, and the Browns would likely have the money to make that happen, sitting tenth in cap space this offseason.

Dallas Cowboys (6-10)

Trade Target: CB Mike Hughes, Minnesota Vikings - Hughes was a first-round pick for the Vikings in 2018, but has not lived up to the billing so far. Dallas is in need of several new faces on its defensive backfield, and perhaps a new situation could be best for Hughes to turn his NFL career around. For Dallas, a cheap flier on defense.
Draft Pick: CB Patrick Surtain II, Alabama - The Cowboys defense is a mess at many levels, and so picking a premium defensive player like Surtain would be a wise for Dallas to get things straightened out. He's consistently been pegged as the top corner of this draft cycle and makes a lot of sense in Dallas.
Free Agent Signing: DT Dalvin Tomlinson, New York Giants - The Cowboys ranked 31st in total rushing yards surrendered in 2020, meaning they'll need to make it a priority to find a run-stuffer like Dalvin Tomlinson to get their defense back on track. While most teams are geared towards stopping the pass, you simply cannot be as bad in run stopping as Dallas was and expect to be competitive.

Denver Broncos (5-11)

Trade Target: QB Marcus Mariota, Las Vegas Raiders - An inter-divisional trade for a QB seems unlikely, but it's something for both sides to consider. The Broncos need to find a veteran QB to bring in to push QB Drew Lock, who has shown flashes in his first two years but has so far been too inconsistent to commit to long-term.
Draft Pick: EDGE Joe Tryon, Washington - More likely a second-round selection here, the Broncos should consider finding a player to develop into Von Miller's replacement, given all the complications with their star pass-rusher recently. Tryon has a high motor and excellent athleticism to develop across from Bradley Chubb.
Free Agent Signing: CB Quinton Dunbar, Seattle Seahawks - Dunbar was an excellent player for Washington previously, but did not meet expectations after getting moved to the Seahawks. Should he walk in free agency, perhaps putting him under a solid defensive coach like Vic Fangio could help him get back into the strong form that made him a coveted player in 2019.

Detroit Lions (5-11)

Trade Target: A Big Haul for Matt Stafford - We suggest one later on, but Detroit's in a full-on rebuild with Stafford wanting out. Peter King recently reported that at least five teams would be willing to offer their first-rounder for Stafford. Detroit should turn it into a bidding war and land as many draft picks as they can to bolster their rebuilding efforts.
Draft Pick: QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State - The Lions are moving on from QB Matthew Stafford after he understandably requested out. With Detroit picking at 7th, there's a very good chance that Trevor Lawrence, Justin Fields, and Zach Wilson are all off the board. Thus, unless Detroit makes a bold move up the board, chances are that they go with Lance, who has the potential to be available with their pick. He has plenty of upside to develop into a starting QB behind a veteran QB, say Tyrod Taylor, reuniting with new Lions offensive coordinator Anthony Lynn?
Free Agent Signing: LB Matt Milano, Buffalo Bills - If we were ranking worst position groups in the league, Detroit's LB corps is in strong contention. An outdated group of lethargic old-school thumpers, almost none of Detroit's LB's are capable of playing modern football at a high level. Detroit should invest some cash into someone who is, such as the Bills LB Matt Milano, an excellent backer with range and some ability in coverage.

Green Bay Packers

Trade Target: WR Michael Gallup, Dallas Cowboys - The Packers wide receivers performed quite well after all the criticism Green Bay received after not bringing in anyone for QB Aaron Rodgers. However, good is the enemy of great, and pairing Gallup with Davante Adams would give Green Bay an elite duo in terms of pass catchers.
Draft Pick: LB Nick Bolton, Missouri - If Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was here as well, I think he could be another strong option, but Bolton is an excellent linebacker who can fill gaps inside and fly from sideline-to-sideline.
Free Agent Signing: CB Gareon Conley, Houston Texans - Like the Falcons listed earlier, the Packers don't have positive cap space at the moment, and thus any free agent additions will likely be bargain bin deals. I like the example that PFF lists in their free agency preview, suggesting Conley could replicate Ronald Darby's return, taking a year deal with the aims of getting things turned around and landing a larger deal after that. An opportunity in Green Bay seems like a good start.

Houston Texans (4-12)

Trade Target: Every Pick they can get from the Jets - Even hiring a veteran coach like Culley to run the show and attempt to repair the relationship with Watson, it seems unlikely to me that Houston holds on, given the issues between Watson and owner Cal McNair. Thus, if forced to deal him, the Texans should aim to land at least three first rounders from a team like the Jets, who could see Watson as a better player than any of the QB's available behind Trevor Lawrence.
Draft Pick: QB Zach Wilson, BYU - This obviously assumes a trade with the Jets sends #2 overall to Houston. If so, Wilson looks like the next best bet behind Lawrence in my opinion. He, along with the boatload of additional assets that would come along in this trade, should be a solid foundation for Culley and co.'s rebuild.
Free Agent Signing: S Malik Hooker, Indianapolis Colts - The Texans will start their rebuild without any cap space, meaning that taking chances on younger guys like Hooker, 24 years old, to potentially find useful pieces is key. If they can land Hooker to play safety for them on a cheap 1-2 year deal, that'd be ideal for Houston.

Indianapolis Colts (11-5)

Trade Target: QB Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions - Easy one here. If the Colts had Stafford in 2020 they probably would have replaced the Bills in the AFC Championship Game. Stafford is only 32 years, meaning he still has a strong 4-5 years left to help the Colts' well-rounded roster make a championship push. Surrendering a first round pick and potentially a 2022 3rd (if there competition from others) is a gamble I'd definitely make if I were Chris Ballard.
Draft Pick: DE Patrick Jones II, Pittsburgh - Assuming the Colts use their first on the aforementioned Stafford deal, then finding a balanced edge rusher like Jones would be a great move for Indy. With players like Denico Autry and Justin Houston headed to free agency (and getting old), the Colts would get a terror on the edge with a tremendous motor and tools to develop.
Free Agent Signing: WR Allen Robinson, Chicago Bears - The Colts have a large amount of cap space, second in the league according to OTC's projections. Given that they will need to conserve some of that war chest for internal extensions, they would be wise to replace T.Y. Hilton with a more dominant receiver like Allen Robinson. An offseason adding Matt Stafford and Robinson together should make Frank Reich and Marcus Brady very excited for 2021.

Jacksonville Jaguars (1-15)

Trade Target: WR Odell Beckham Jr., Cleveland Browns - If the Browns are preparing to move on from Beckham Jr., then perhaps sending him down to Jacksonville to pair up with Urban Meyer could help get him playing elite football again. After posting 1,000 yard season in 3 of the previous 4 seasons, an injury once again cut his year short.
Draft Pick: OT Dillon Radunz, North Dakota State - Not at #1 overall obviously. We all know that will go to QB Trevor Lawrence. However, with the Rams 1st round selection (acquired via the Jalen Ramsey trade), the Jaguars should look to use it on an upgrade to their offensive line in the form of Radunz.
Free Agent Signing: OLB Shaquil Barrett, Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Provided new defensive coordinator Joe Cullen brings a Ravens style 3-4 defense with him, then adding a premier OLB like Barrett while K'Lavon Chaisson develops would be a great move for Jacksonville. With the NFL's lead in cap space, Jacksonville could afford Barrett along with some other instant contributors.

Kansas City Chiefs (14-2)

Trade Target: WR Anthony Miller, Chicago Bears - The Chiefs could easily lose WR Sammy Watkins to free agency, leaving an opening for another wideout to join the rotation. Miller has been fairly productive in Chicago, and could be a solid option to join Tyreek Hill and Travis Kelce in Andy Reid's passing attack.
Draft Pick: G Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC - Vera-Tucker gets mocked to the Chiefs a lot, and it makes perfect sense why. A premier offensive line talent, he has some versatility after playing tackle for the Trojans. While I think his best fit is inside, he'd be an ideal player for Kansas City to add to bolster their protection after investing so much in QB Patrick Mahomes.
Free Agent Signing: C Ted Karras, Miami Dolphins - The Chiefs will also be bargain bin hunting, as they're currently over the cap by $18 million. Thus, a starting caliber center like Ted Karras could prove useful for the defending Super Bowl champs (at this point). Karras signed with the Dolphins for only $3 million last season, and a similar deal with KC could be an absolute bargain when all is said and done.

Las Vegas Raiders (8-8)

Trade Target: DT Akiem Hicks, Chicago Bears - I mentioned Hicks for the Panthers as well, but he'd be a great add for either team, perhaps even more so for the Raiders, who could easily see DT Johnathan Hankins depart in free agency. A disruptive player in the middle, he'd be a nice add in Las Vegas.
Draft Pick: EDGE Azeez Ojulari, Georgia - After shockingly selecting DE Clelin Ferrell at fourth overall in 2019, the Raiders have still been searching for a game changer at DE to go alongside the productive efforts of Maxx Crosby. Ojulari profiles as a high potential pass rusher to scratch that itch for Jon Gruden and co.
Free Agent Signing: S Anthony Harris, Minnesota Vikings - The Raiders may have to get creative to free up the cap space to land Harris, as they're currently over. But if they can do it, he'd be an ideal player to add to the Vegas' defense, now led by defensive coordinator Ken Whisen...uh...Gus Bradley. Harris is an elite free safety who would pair well with Jonathan Abram.

Los Angeles Chargers (7-9)

Trade Target: DT Danny Shelton, Detroit Lions - Shelton struggled in Detroit, but frankly, everyone on Patricia's defense did. Before that, Shelton posted strong results as a 3-4 interior gap-plugger, doing a quality job for both the Browns and Patriots before him. With Linval Joseph on the decline, adding a younger replacement for cheap could be in store.
Draft Pick: G Wyatt Davis, Ohio State - LA needs a couple of new starters on its offensive line, and if the tackles fly off the board before they can get one at 13th overall, then perhaps a top notch guard could also suffice. Davis has been a consistent player for the Buckeyes and projects as an instant impact lineman for someone at the next level.
Free Agent Signing: OT Alejandro Villanueva, Pittsburgh Steelers - A sturdy, veteran left tackle should be a big priority for the Chargers, as the imperative to protect QB Justin Herbert is high. After a breakout season for Herbert, he gives the franchise a ton of optimism under new head coach Brandon Staley. Keeping him upright is something Villanueva would do well at.

Los Angeles Rams (10-6)

Trade Target: QB Gardner Minshew, Jacksonville Jaguars - The Rams are in a pickle with QB Jared Goff. He has not been a strong point for the team recently, but his contract is a bit too heavy to move right now. Thus, a cheaper way to acquire some genuine competition for Goff could be to trade for the affordable Minshew, a solid starter in his own right. Jacksonville will be bringing in Trevor Lawrence anyways to replace him, so perhaps acquiring a pick or so to send him out could be a wise move.
Draft Pick: EDGE Quincy Roche, Miami - Provided that new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris isn't changing the scheme outright, Roche would be an excellent fit at 3-4 OLB in LAR. He's a dynamic pass rusher with excellent physical traits. If he falls to the Rams in the second-round they shouldn't think twice about selecting him.
Free Agent Signing: LB Jarrad Davis, Detroit Lions - The Rams are another team already over the cap, so not a lot to spend on. However, they could use some help at inside linebacker, and Davis projects to be a relatively cheap piece to take a gamble on. Physically impressive, he's struggled with the mental side of the game. If Morris can get him sorted out, it could be excellent value.

Miami Dolphins (10-6)

Trade Target: WR Julio Jones, Atlanta Falcons - The Dolphins will likely have the opportunity to draft a premier wide receiver in the first round, but could also use some of their stockpile to add an established star like Jones. Giving Tua as many options as you can is a wise move.
Draft Pick: RB Najee Harris, Alabama - Reuniting Harris and Tua in a backfield would fill a big need for the Dolphins. Whether taking him with their second selection in the first round or hoping he drops to the second, Miami should get serious about finding a talented running back,
Free Agent Signing: G Joe Thuney, New England Patriots - The Dolphins still have a decent amount of cap space (8th in the league) and could easily use some of that to target an upgrade to the interior of their offensive line by adding Thuney. Thuney crossed paths with Dolphins head coach Brian Flores in New England, and a reunion down south could be profitable for both parties.

Minnesota Vikings (7-9)

Trade Target: DT Tyquan Lewis, Indianapolis Colts - Lewis may not be on the trade block, but the Colts have both defensive tackles locked up ahead of him (Buckner, Grover Stewart). Perhaps they'd consider moving a young, promising 3-technique if Minnesota put together a quality offer for him. He'd instantly fill a need for the Vikings.
Draft Pick: EDGE Gregory Rousseau, Miami - With the failed Yannick Ngakoue tenure, the Vikings still need to find a premium pass rusher. Rousseau sat out 2020, but was dominant the year before and projects as a highly athletic piece for Zimmer to develop.
Free Agent Signing: OT Matt Feiler, Pittsburgh Steelers - Feiler offers a lot of versatility, which works great for Minnesota, as they could insert Feiler as a starting tackle, or slide G Ezra Cleveland into the LT position and put Feiler in at guard. Either way, a relatively affordable upgrade on the OL.

New England Patriots (7-9)

Trade Target: TE Zach Ertz, Philadelphia Eagles - The Eagles are another team finding themselves in a less-than-ideal cap situation, and thus, will likely explore moving a top player like Ertz. While the Patriots have drafted a handful of decent role players at TE, they've lacked a player of Ertz's caliber. He'd be a nice upgrade to help whomever the Patriots land at QB.
Draft Pick: WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama - It seems unlikely that Devonta Smith or Ja'Marr Chase slip to New England, but I'd imagine they'd be perfectly content with a potential stud like Waddle to bolster their mediocre group of pass catchers. He's a very smooth player with a lot of potential.
Free Agent Signing: QB Andy Dalton, Dallas Cowboys - Dalton got off to a rough start with Dallas in relief of QB Dak Prescott, scoring a total of 13 points in 2 games while throwing 1 touchdown to 3 interceptions. However, he was admirable after that, throwing 13 touchdowns to 5 interceptions while posting a 4-3 record over that stretch. Dalton could be an upgrade over Cam Newton for New England while they hunt for a new franchise QB to replace Tom Brady.

New Orleans Saints (12-4)

Trade Target: Draft Picks for Kwon Alexander, Nick Easton, or Latavius Murray - The Saints game isn't necessarily who they should bring in, but if they can get picks for some players with bloated contracts that they may need to cut. If they can score some late-round picks to move these guys (or others) elsewhere, they need to pull the trigger.
Draft Pick: WR Kadarius Toney, Florida - While it seems like the hype train on Toney has left the station, it'd be incredible if he slipped to the Saints at 28th overall in this draft. An explosive player, he'd be an ideal partner for WR Michael Thomas, giving Taysom Hill or maybe Jameis(?) some excellent weapons.
Free Agent Signing: TE Jacob Hollister, Seattle Seahawks - The Saints, as mentioned, are in cap purgatory. Their signings will be quite minimum once they make the trades, cuts, and restructures required to get them back under the cap. However, one cheaper option could be a solid TE like Hollister, as TE Jared Cook is set to depart. Putting up 25 catches including 3 touchdowns at a price tag a shade over $3 million could be in New Orleans price range.

New York Giants (6-10)

Trade Target: G Gabe Jackson, Las Vegas Raiders - Jackson has been rumored to be available for a little while now. Not yet 30 years old, he's a steady veteran option on the interior of any offensive line and would fit quite well with the Giants.
Draft Pick: WR Devonta Smith, Alabama - If the Dolphins don't take Smith, the Giants certainly should. Ensuring that QB Daniel Jones has the weapons he needs to grow into the franchise QB role is pertinent. Smith is a stud pass catcher and would be an excellent pick if he were on the board at 10th overall.
Free Agent Signing: EDGE Matt Judon, Baltimore Ravens - The Ravens have let a handful of pass rushers walk, and if they do so with Judon this year, the Giants should go get him. While Yannick could also be a Ravens OLB on the market, Judon fits Joe Judge's style a little bit more than Yannick does, and could be available for cheaper, which is important for another cap squeezed team like the Giants.

New York Jets (2-14)

Trade Target: QB Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans - As I do think Justin Fields or Zach Wilson can be good franchise QB's, Watson already is an exceptional one. The Jets should put together a package of picks to go land the beleaguered QB and unite him with Robert Saleh, whom he listed as one of the guys he originally wanted Houston to interview.
Draft Pick: WR Amon-Ra St. Brown, USC - Assuming the Jets send both first-round selections to the Texans in the hypothetical Watson trade, the Jets would still have a premium pick to start off the second-round, one they should use to add a top tier WR like St. Brown who could be a star quickly.
Free Agent Signing: CB William Jackson III, Cincinnati Bengals - If the Bengals can't lock Jackson up to an extension before free agency, the Jets should throw some cash at him to be a foundational piece of Saleh's defense in the Big Apple.

Philadelphia Eagles (4-11-1)

Trade Target: Draft Picks for Zach Ertz, DeSean Jackson, and Alshon Jeffery - Like the Saints, the Eagles probably should focus on offloading bloated contracts rather than bringing anyone in. The cheap rookie contracts that draft picks provide will be needed to steer themselves out of cap purgatory.
Draft Pick: WR Ja'Marr Chase, LSU - The Eagles and Chase are an ideal fit, and new head coach Nick Sirianni sure could use the big play ability that Chase provides. Whichever QB ends up getting the start, they'll be happy to have a guy like Chase to throw to.
Free Agent Signing: CB Bashaud Breeland, Kansas City Chiefs - The Eagles have a horrific cap situation themselves, and thus, a lower-end veteran like Breeland can give them a solid starter at an affordable price as the Eagles try and sort out their defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4)

Trade Target: QB Sam Darnold, New York Jets - The Steelers may have brought in Dwayne Haskins, but frankly I have little faith there. Instead, they should call up the Jets to figure out what Darnold will cost them. One season behind Roethlisberger in his final go could be a great change of pace for Darnold before taking over.
Draft Pick: RB Travis Etienne, Clemson - Everyone is too cool for elite running backs in the wannabe scouting world. But Etienne is a stud, and the Steelers need a big upgrade at running back. If they don't like their options for QB late into the first, they should give serious weight to taking Etienne and landing an elite player rather than reach for a lesser player elsewhere.
Free Agent Signing: G Elijah Wilkinson, Denver Broncos - Wilkinson had a very rough 2019 season, but has been a good deal better in 2020. He's still on the younger end, not even 26 years old, and could be an affordable gamble for Pittsburgh, who also needs to find their way back under the cap ($35 million over).

San Francisco 49ers (6-10)

Trade Target: QB Matthew Stafford, Detroit Lions - If the Colts don't land Stafford, the 49ers absolutely should. Pairing Stafford and Kyle Shanahan would be fun to watch, and he'd be a much most consistent player for the 49ers than the oft-injured Jimmy G. It's a big move, but one Shanahan may want to consider to make another championship run.
Draft Pick: CB Caleb Farley, Virginia Tech - If the 49ers don't move for Stafford and keep their first-round selection, they should target a top tier corner like Farley as they have a handful of corners (Sherman, Witherspoon, Williams) set to hit the open market.
Free Agent Signing: DT Shelby Harris, Denver Broncos - The 49ers top priority should be retaining OT Trent Williams, but after that, adding a veteran pass rusher on the interior could be a good move. Harris has been a consistent player for Denver, but has yet to be rewarded with a big opportunity, something he could get here alongside Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead.

Seattle Seahawks (12-4)

Trade Target: DT Jonathan Allen, Washington Football Team - I'm not sure the Football Team would move him, but he is on the final year of his deal, and Washington's going to have weigh future deals for DE's Montez Sweat and Chase Young into the equation. If they aren't willing to pony up for three studs on the defensive line, they may look to add some picks in exchange for Allen.
Draft Pick: CB Greg Newsome II, Northwestern - A late riser up the board after a stellar junior year in Evanston. Newsome has ideal size (6'1, 190 lbs) for Seattle and could help fill a gap if they have to choose between Shaquill Griffin and Quinton Dunbar.
Free Agent Signing: DE Carl Lawson, Cincinnati Bengals - A really good fit here, as the Seahawks very much need some pass-rushing help. Lawson has been an excellent player for the Bengals and could find the chance to compete in the playoffs if he heads west for Seattle.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5)

Trade Target: QB Sam Darnold, New York Jets - The Bucs are another team that should explore the asking price for Darnold. While Brady is still winning his battle against time, it seems unrealistic to expect it to continue for too much longer. The Bucs could potentially land his heir apparent in Darnold.
Draft Pick: Christian Barmore, Alabama - Between Barmore and Daviyon Nixon, I think both have a case to make as DT1 in this class, but Barmore projects as a bit better fit to Todd Bowles' 3-4 defense than Nixon does. The Bucs add an impact defensive lineman to pair on the inside with Vita Vea, giving them flexibility in replacing Ndamukong Suh.
Free Agent Signing: OLB Tyus Bowser, Baltimore Ravens - The Bucs have a good chunk of cap space available, but will need to prioritize some re-signings like LB Lavonte David, OLB Shaq Barrett, and TE Rob Gronkowski. Thus, they may not have a lot of cash to throw out there after bringing back some of their own. Bowser is a good value to add as a rotational pass rusher, scoring some decent grades from PFF as a backup for Matt Judon and Yannick in Baltimore. An expanded role in Tampa could pay off for both sides.

Tennessee Titans (11-5)

Trade Target: OLB Jacob Martin, Houston Texans - As sad as it is, Martin's 3 sacks in 2020 would have led the team for Tennessee. In a passing era, you need to get after the QB better than the Texans are doing. While team's are hesitant to trade within the division, the Texans should be more focused on acquiring picks to rebuild, which they could get by moving a decent rotational pass-rusher.
Draft Pick: OLB Joseph Ossai, Texas - Really the Titans should be focused on landing a high potential pass-rusher, and Ossai figures to be a hot name in that range. He's a springy pass rusher who can inject some life into one of the league's worst team's at getting to the QB.
Free Agent Signing: WR T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis Colts - After a strong season in 2020, WR Corey Davis seems a bit unlikely to return, as he'll likely fetch more on the market than the Titans can afford to pay him. Thus, they should consider adding a veteran replacement to pair with budding star A.J. Brown at wide receiver.

Washington Football Team (7-9)

Trade Target: QB Deshaun Watson, Houston Texans - Another team I think should really make a push for Watson. It'll cost them at least a 2021 and 2022 first-round pick, along with probably another second and DT Jonathan Allen or some other player. It could definitely cost more than that! But Watson would solidify Washington as the top team in the NFC East for the next few years. With QB and DE locked in with Watson, Sweat, and Young, this could be a potential dynasty in the division.
Draft Pick: OT Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State - A potential second-round target, Washington should look to find a developmental tackle to eventually slot into their lineup. Morgan Moses and Cornelius Lucas were a solid pairing last year, but both are about to turn 30 years old, and Jenkins has a lot of potential. A year to develop before taking a spot in the starting lineup would ideal for everyone involved.
Free Agent Signing: WR Kenny Golladay, Detroit Lions - Washington managed to build a passing attack out of Terry McLaurin and a handful of role players at RB and TE. While it worked in 2020, it does not seem very sustainable, as Washington should use its cap space to bring in a premier WR to pair with Terry McLaurin. Pairing up McLaurin's speed with Golladay's ability to go win contested balls is an ideal complementary pairing.
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Guys lets help each other out by honest opinions

So a lot of us will be moving OOS for colleges and uni so i wanted to know and share a little about places/cities everybody is going to live in.
Anybody who lives/ lived in any of the following cities please comment ABOUT what is living like in these cities as a teen or young adult and i ll edit it in andalso if you wanna add more cities , please lemme know:
NYC : NYC- FUCK THE MTA. Thats it.
local food joints are a lot cheaper and far more worth it. try going to parks if the ones around you are safe (yes, there are a lot of parks in nyc. playgrounds and small fields and whatnot). learn how to walk fast because people will be very annoyed at you (rightfully) if you walk slow
DO NOT BE TOURISTY YOU WILL WASTE SO MUCH MONEY (and im 99% sure that 99% of us will be broke college students)
I kind of only have subway advice from the days before the plague lmao but: No need to fear New Yorkers, just put on your lost tourist face and almost anyone will help you out with directions or whatever. The subway fare recently jumped an extra dollar to $3.75 which really really sucks, but most colleges are located in Manhattan so you can probably just walk to a great deal of places. Ignore the rats and they’ll probably run away; your bigger problem is dick pigeons that have no fear and stare you down in the middle of the street til you walk around them. Also, generally speaking you’re better off (more comfortable) just standing on the subway than squeezing yourself in the middle seat. Also if you’re on an evening rush hour subway packed like sardines and the poor tired conductor is yelling at people trying to get on that there’s another train right behind this train, they’re usually telling the truth. Just get off and wait, because that next train is usually so empty you can even sit down. For Christ sake don’t lean on the poles, and it’s ok to stand by the doors as long as you get out of the way when people are trying to get off.
washington DC : georgetown is lovely! there’s so many fun things to do around here and during spring when the cherry blossoms bloom it’s absolutely gorgeous! the museums are super fun (i recommend the spy museum!) and the zoo gets new baby pandas every 2 years!!!! if you’re a poli sci major or business major, the internship opportunities are endless! DC has such a vibrant community and it’s such a fun place to live. there’s never a dull moment. make sure to stay out of some more dangerous areas downtown, that’s the only thing i would say is an issue. you can take the train anywhere you want, and basically everything is accessible. the food is so great too!
I'm like 15 minutes away but im still there a lot
the metro's pretty expensive for what it is, but you can get around most of the area pretty easily without too much hassle (esp compared to trying to drive into the city)
there's a bunch of free stuff to do! all of the museums are awesome (esp the botanical gardens & the sculpture garden nearby, they have ice skating in the winter!)
there are always a ton of tourists and families around the mall (at least precovid)
some parts are actually so poorly designed and really difficult to navigate, but that's mostly the richer residential areas (almost cried doing a driving lesson there)
food's pretty good but a lot of places are crazy expensive
there are some places you should definitely avoid but it's sometimes hard to tell that you're headed into them esp if construction's going on
if you are going to georgetown uni, pls pls pls try and get out of georgetown/NW DC and explore more of the city! Georgetown (the neighborhood) is expensive af and if you spent all your time buying 15 dollar salads and shopping from the boutique stores there you will be bled dry come the end of freshman year. Seriously, DC has so much culture that isn't captured in the racially and socioeconomically homogenous region of NW DC (Adams Morgan, Georgetown, Chevy Chase, Kalorama).
Highly recommend exploring all the museums (they're free) like National Gallery of Art, Natural History Museum (a classic😌), Museum of the American Indian, and Newseum (gotta pay for this one but it's worth it imo). After the museums, check out the U Street, Shaw, Logan Circle, Petworth, and Columbia Heights neighborhoods. There're a lot of cool murals that celebrate the black history of the city (DC used to be called Chocolate City). There's food from all over the world: delicious Ethiopian food in Silver Spring, MD and literally Georgian, Uighur, Uzbek, asian fusion, mediterranean, etc. restaurants all around the city, you just gotta go look for them. Eastern and Union Markets are good places to explore with friends, as well as the Wharf (go to the fish market for hush puppies and clam chowder instead of the developed area). There're a lot of great coffee and music places (Tryst, Songbird, Black Cat, Velvet Lounge, basement concerts) for like 18+ and 21+ year olds. Idk if you like clubbing Ultrabar allows 18 year olds but there are also 40 year olds who frequent those places so watch out? You can kayak at the Navy Yard, go to Zoolights, get food and walk around the city (its a pretty walkable city) if you're going on a date.
Know that DC is very much a city that's tailored towards 20 year olds. There's animosity between locals and transplants (a lot of people from around the world not from DC live in DC) because gentrification is pushing a lot of black and brown folks into the edges of NE and SE and SW. Everything around the National Mall/GWU closes after 7pm (when all the commuters from the burbs go home from their day jobs). GET OFF THE RED LINE AND EXPLORE OTHER METRO LINES PLEASE.
Seattle: if i’m being honest it really has gone downhill in the past few years, and a LOT of people are moving out of the city to get away from it lol but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some perks! the downtown area is nice by pike place and on the water, and there is some great shopping/small businesses. the area by UW’s campus can be sketchy but U-Village is a super cool area for shopping and dining!
LA: as someone from california who has spent a lot of time in LA, i personally hate it . it’s nice if u like the city and don’t mind smog and traffic but personally, i love open spaces and nature. also a lot of LA is dirty imo and it’s very expensive
You don't have to pretend to like boba if you move to southern California. The ones that always make a big deal about it are typically the ones that do it to compensate for their lack of personality from my experience.
LA is a car dependent city, and it's pretty limited where you can go using public transit depending where you go, and what area you live in. Also be mindful of where you are going, avoid places like the "jungle" or the "projects".
Food can get pretty expensive, so try to balance it out with cooking your own food or food from the dining hall if you have a meal plan. But also check out areas like thaitown, koreatown, little tokyo and other similar areas.
If you're from out of state, stay at the dorms first, and ask other people about which apartment options are the best and affordable. But this also applies to people instate as well.
Pittsburg:
(I don’t go into the city itself much but I live in the region so I’ll give this a go) I like it but I’m kinda biased. I’ve noticed a strong sports culture and good food, and quite a bit of city pride. Driving in the city is a pain from my experience (which, admittedly, isn’t frequent), but public transport isn’t great either from what I’ve heard. Has nice parks, and if you go to CMU you get free visits to the Carnegie museums. Lastly, avoid Homewood.
Edit: forgot the weather. Yeah, not the best, it’s pretty gloomy but I’m used to it, take that as you will.
Edit 2: I’m going off of both my experience and general impressions, like how I many not go to Homewood, but have heard about it on the news for crime more than some other areas and have been told to avoid it by others.
Southern California:
Wildfires are getting worse and worse every year. Before, we would only see them on the news; now we evacuate. Even if you don't have to evacuate, the bad air quality makes it horrible.
As far as the beach goes, it can get super crowded during the summer, but honestly that doesn't bother anyone too much. If you know the right places/the secret beaches, you can get an entire beach to yourself. Honestly, the beaches here are so beautiful (except for the ones that have too much seaweed :/) and I'm going to miss the beaches so much next year when I go to college :((
There are boba shops everywhereeeeee. Everyone loves boba. Even if you don't, pretend you do.
We go crazy when it rains!!!
One critique of LA specifically: the city plan is wack in terms of public transportation. The city is too spread out to make public transportation feasible, but the streets are too narrow for traffic to be avoided. There's basically traffic all the time.
SF: you WILL need a jacket, it doesn't matter that it's the bay area, the fog is cold. Also ridiculously expensive. Still, it's really close to a lot of gorgeous areas and great hikes. There's definitely a lot of homeless people, that part isn't exaggerated. The food is the BEST, there are so many options. There's so many fun things to do in the city and nearby and you definitely won't run out of ideas.
Born and Raised here and can say I throughly enjoyed it. I will be do my best to honest about my city. There is a thinly veiled facade of anti-racism here. While there is little hate crime or overt racism, this is a city where 5% of the population is black yet 30% of the homeless population is black. The working class struggle against the rich who stagnate progress on issues from housing to policing. It is absolutely expensive here, especially if you are not local and don’t know where to find cheap food and goods. Homelessness and crime is a problem here, though not quite as big as the media portrays it. The crime and homelessness is centralized in a specific area, which is avoidable and I would absolutely not recommend going to. Beyond our faults lies an amazing city, however. We value community based organizations and locally owned business. There is an incredible amount of things to do here, as well as in the rest of the Bay Area. San Francisco has all major sports teams, and an incredibly active population. Out here, We run, we hike and we bike. We enjoy the luxury of being able to be active in such a breathtaking area. Whether you want to surf in Santa Cruz or hike in Muir Woods, they are both an hour and a half away from San Francisco. Finally, the locals love the Bay. If you want to blend in, buy a Ben Davis jacket, San Franpsycho t shirt and SF Giants hat. I hope this helped and I hope you come and make your mark on this amazing city.
Also dont call it "frisco".
BOSTON: Honestly it’s a very solid college town. Perfect size and everything. Students can easily hang out with students from nearby Universities, and it’s super easy to get around with uber and the MBTA.
Boston is very public transport friendly. Great boba/food. Easily walkable too imo. Good shopping/things to do in general. Pretty expensive in the Financial District where I lived. I never felt unsafe walking alone at night in the Financial District at least.
CHICAGO: Chicago: Love the heart of downtown and has many solid things to do, good food(absolutely love the pizza) , good people, good times, good food. There are a lot of homeless people on the streets which might seem scary at first but they won't bother you if you don't bother them! It can get a pretty sketchy in certain areas, but most of the schools truly downtown are pretty separated from it all. I absolutely love the Chicago suburbs, while it might seem like some of the smaller towns don't have much to do, its usually a quick trip to the city or larger towns.
In Chicago, there are these golden weather periods where everything is perfect and the trees are green and everyone's out (even during the pandemic, albeit safely) and I think "man, this is the best city in the world, why do I wanna leave this place" and then November hits lmao
Also, go to a Cubs game. Wrigley Field is an experience you will remember.
TORONTO: UofT is so so nice! It's got an old campus feel with nice old architecture and all but the buildings are spread out throughout the downtown area so you never feel secluded at all. Everything is within walking distance but there are also subways and buses and streetcars running everywhere if you need (although waiting for them can be a major pain sometimes). The city is so multicultural so there's every kind of food from every country you can imagine! Museums/shopping/parks/restaurants are everywhere so you'll never get bored. Winter is horrible though, it's super cold and just depressing while summer is terribly hot and humid. Toronto's pretty expensive though, depending on where you're coming from.
Vancouver: This city is actually so nice but pretty expensive. You've got the mountains, beach and big city all in one place making it perfect to do outdoorsy activities but also just wander around town. UBC is kind of isolated but there are buses that take you everywhere and it just makes it feel a bit more like a campus. Definitely some areas are a bit sketchy but overall it's a safe city with tons to do and amazing food. It rains a ton here but the temperature's mild year round.
-The UBC campus is super nice! it's really pretty and the weather there is pretty mild, both in summer and winters, although it does end up raining a LOT during winter. HUUUGE asian community, especially in the richmond area, but that also means REALLY good asian food. a lot of the recreational stuff in van is like hiking/going to the beach/biking etc, since vancouver has forests, mountains and ocean, so be prepared to be active. public transport is pretty extensive, although sometimes you end up waiting 25 minutes for a bus. downtown is also pretty nice, but there' certain areas/streets (hastings, etc) that are quite sketchy. avoid those. living costs are also quite high tbh.
Montreal: love this city so much. Awesome size, affordable, diverse. Great bike infrastructure, restaurants, summer festivals, amazing Metro system. Beautiful architecture, very LGBT friendly. Downtown is very bilingual. Lots of clubs (drinking age 18), incredibly low crime rate, lively downtown, such a happy feel everywhere as soon as the weather warms up at the end of April and the terrasses open and everyone's eating outside in their jackets loving the sunshine. Winter's cooooold, ngl. You've gotta embrace it and skate outside on campus, on the river in old Montreal, in the parks, cross-country ski on the mountain, or just hunker down and study for 4 months.

MIAMI: Miami is both amazing and horrible. The weather can be fabulous and the nature is so vibrant. When the sun is out it feels like you're living in a "indie" snapchat filter that raises the saturation. So much diversity; the cultural melting pot of America. If you want to meet people from around the world and see more cultures then come here! You better know some Spanish, because now more people speak Spanish than English down here. If you like the beaches and you can deal with the heat then Miami is perfect. Also get used to rain and you have to be comfortable with nature; ants and lizards and bugs and roaches will come into your house. Also a great place if you like art as we have many large art festivals here.
BUFFALO
ROCHESTER
ITHACA: I was born in Ithaca, but it’s been a few years since I’ve visited so take this with a grain of salt.
First of all, it’s gorgeous. Even though the town lacks in accessibility (it’s at least an hour away from major cities), it has some of the best scenery I’ve ever seen. There’s waterfalls (yes, waterfalls!) nearby and it borders Cayuga Lake as well. It gets really cold in the winter, but summers are literally perfect.
Ithaca is dominated by people associated with colleges (students, professors, etc.), and the town reflects this as well. I remember there being a lot of restaurants with options ranging all the way from vegan to Greek and there’s a pedestrian mall called the Ithaca Commons. Overall, the people are super nice, and if you decide to come here, it will definitely be 4 of the most memorable years of your life.
NEW HAVEN
ATLANTA: One thing I will say is that the roads are absolutely CRAZY. they'll be 5, 6 lane roads just running through the city and its a nightmare when you arent sure where you're going.
AUSTIN:
Austin is cool, but so many people have expectations that are just way too high. If you go and look up “best city in America” I guarantee that Austin will pull up on at least one. Austin isn’t bad, but it isn’t the idealistic wonderland that it is made out to be. It’s a real city with real issues, and just because you went for SXSW doesn’t mean that you will love it.
The Awesome: lots of interesting food choices, live music if you’re into that, excellent job opportunities after college, like a combination of Nashville, Seattle, and Texas hill country
The meh: housing prices aren’t necessarily terrible compared to places like DC or NYC, but it is much much more expensive here than in the past. Almost everyone’s houses have doubled in value in the last ten years. Do not come thinking you’re getting a cheap experience. Definitely more expensive than Houston and Dallas. Another thing that isn’t awesome is people tend to be pretentious, but not like in Dallas. It’s more pretentious in a hipster way, whereas Dallas and LA are places that are pretentious in regards to money.
The awful: traffic is terrible, because the population growth has far outpaced the infrastructure development. Another major issue is the homeless downtown. If you go to UT, expect to see several homeless people on and around campus. They are trying to solve this issue, but the crisis is worse than almost anywhere else not names Seattle or Portland. Also, tons of people wear UT merch despite never have attended the school. THE WEATHER SUCKS, in august almost every day is over 100 degrees. Winters aren’t even that mild a lot of the time like some would expect (Although it’s been warm this January). Weather is not like Miami.
Other things to know: overwhelmingly liberal downtown, suburbs tend to be mixed. Dallas, Houston and San Antonio are pretty close by, but leaving the state of Texas from Austin is at least a 5 hour affair.
DENVER
DALLAS: Uhhh Dallas is not public transport friendly at all. You need a car on campus. The DART tram goes through downtown but it can feel sketchy at times if you're alone and the stops aren't super conveniently located. Parts of Dallas also have really high crime rates but downtown and uptown aren't so bad. Oak Lawn is also a great location for nightlife/convenience in general but far ish from the universities. Rent is increasing at a relatively fast pace. Increasingly diverse foodie scene. Dallas suburbs are a better mix of lower rent but still good access to entertainment/shopping/food if you have a car and can drive (especially Plano/Frisco/Carrollton)
**PHILLY:*\*Philly is a beautiful city. If you’re going to Upenn please don’t walk off campus too far. If you’re going to Temple, rip. Go to magic gardens, every indie trendy philly teens home. Living in philly shapes you as a teen, it really is kind of like a culture. Don’t get a cheesesteak from Pat’s and don’t tell anyone you aren’t an Eagles fan.
Baltimore - The bad reputation we have is completely overblown; Baltimore is a really fun, charming quirky city that has a very distinct underdog personality to it. Charles Village, Hampden, Mount Vernon and Station North are all fun areas to explore—lots of vintage and thrift shops, trinket stores, places to eat, etc. All of these neighborhoods are extremely walkable as well. Once COVID goes away it’s always fun to see movies at either the Charles or the Parkway Theater in Station North or visit the BMA, AVAM or Walters Art Museum. Public transit isn’t great, but if you don’t have a car either the bus or the light rail can take you to the places that have the most action going on. No one goes into the Inner Harbor except tourists. Areas around JHU are completely safe as long as you aren’t doing anything stupid like looking at your phone at night with headphones in while walking around. Please make sure to be careful when you’re around roads though! We’re known to be absolutely terrible drivers haha.
Blacksburg, VA (V tech): I sent a summer on campus at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg Virginia and staying there was so nice. There are so many activities to do and on the weekends people and families visit campus to play with their dog or hangout downtown and the vibe is so amazing. There are farmers markets, hiking trails, so many farms for fruit picking. It's a college town in the middle of no where so there is just so much for Blacksburg to offer!!
ETC.
P.S all of these are comment additions so not my experiences.
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My Neckbeard Roommate in Germany

This is the story of a former roommate I had several years ago. I live in Germany, so I apologize in advance for any mistakes I make while writing this story. English is not my first language. This neckbeard’s name was Hans, and I lived with him for one year after I graduated college. He and I shared an apartment with a third person. I had always thought that Hans was a strange man, but I never tried to put him into any kind of category. In reading stories from this subreddit though, I realized that Hans was most definitely a neckbeard.
When I first met Hans, nothing particularly strange jumped out at me. He was about average height and chubby, but nowhere near as fat as neckbeards seem to often get. Unlike the stereotype of neckbeards, Hans didn’t stink. In fact, his hygiene was perfectly fine. Granted, Europe places less emphasis on personal hygiene than America does, so maybe by American standards Hans would be considered stinky. He did dress in some neckbeardy clothes, but I’ll talk more about that later.
What Hans lacked in neckbeardy appearance though, he more than made up for with his actions and personality. Hans spent most of his free time playing video games, often World of Warcraft. On the weekends, he often played WOW for 15 hours a day. Hans also watched a lot of anime, sometimes in his room, and sometimes on the TV in the living room with the volume turned up. This was done with the ever present unhealthy foods in his hand.
On the topic of unhealthy foods, let me tell you about what Hans ate. While American neckbeards like Doritos and Mountain Dew, Hans preferred more German foods. He loved Crunchips, which are German chips flavored with paprika. They taste similar to barbecue potato chips. He also ate a lot of Kinder brand chocolate. In place of Mountain Dew, Hans drank Spezi, which is a German soda which tastes like a mix of cola and orange flavor. When Hans’s mother came to visit, which was often, she would bring lebkuchen, which are German cookies similar to gingerbread.
Come to think of it, I don’t think Hans ever ate a fruit or vegetable the entire year I knew him. He did sometimes make pasta or quesadillas in the kitchen, but he would always sit in front of the TV and eat them as he watched anime. I’m sure you can imagine the horrific bowel movements this man generated as a result of this diet, and you would be correct. Hans spent easily 30 to 45 minutes on the toilet every morning.
Hans worked in an electronics store during the time I knew him. He certainly knew a lot about televisions, computers, and gaming systems, but Hans thought of himself as far more intelligent than he actually was. He liked to talk about topics he knew very little about. I’m pretty sure that most of Hans’s information on these topics came from Wikipedia, as he often would have Wikipedia open on his computer. Have you seen the “bro explaining” meme? That’s about what a conversation with Hans felt like. He truly did fit the stereotype of neckbeards saying “actually”, followed by almost certainly false information.
Now Hans considered himself as a special forces soldier, despite having zero training in any form of fighting style. Hans liked to wear those synthetic police pants with the big pockets. I’m not sure what you would call them in English, but you get the idea. He also wore black leather boots which looked like he bought them online for less than 30 dollars. Knowing him, he probably did. Hans also liked Star Wars and video game shirts, which, combined with his pants and boots made for a very unfashionable combination. The outfit was completed with one of Hans’s hats. His favorite was his Dallas Cowboys hat, which was weird because never had any interest in American football, not to mention the fact that we lived an entire ocean away from Texas. Hans always carried a knife. I always have my pocketknife with me too, but while mine is small and discrete, Hans’s was ugly, huge, and looked like it cost 10 dollars. No matter what was going on, that big stupid knife was always clipped in Hans’s pants.
When Hans wasn’t playing WOW, or defiling the toilet with his ungodly stools, he could sometimes be found in the living room practicing his fighting skills. Along with WOW, one of the games Hans liked was Metal Gear Solid, and he said he based his fighting moves on what the main character, Solid Snake, did in the game. Why this was the game he chose, I have no idea. But while Snake was a large strong man who knew how to fight, Hans was a chubby man child who had the skill and coordination of a drunken bear.
I would see him swing his fists around at an imaginary assailant, then after a minute or two he would get out of breath and sit down to drink a cup of Spezi. Once he regained his breath, Hans would get back up and practice his knife fighting skills. This consisted of more of the same. He would stand there and wave his knife around to mimic fighting his assailant. The only good thing was that German laws prevented Hans from owning any guns. If this had happened, I’m sure we would have ended up with the roof, floor, or walls accidentally getting ventilated with bullet holes.
Hans was also a proud atheist. A significant number of people in Germany are atheist, but few match Hans’s interest in talking about the subject or his complete scorn for those who believe religion. Hans had a shelf of extremely atheist books, and he would proudly discuss them with anyone who would listen. Hans called religious people “Teletubbyzurückwinker” which roughly translates as “One who waves back to Teletubbies”, and is apparently used to describe a person who is stupid or childish. I’ve lived in Germany my whole life, and Hans was the first person I’ve heard use this term. It does seem to be quite popular on the internet though. I assure you it sounds nearly as ridiculous in German as it does in English. He would also go on rants to nobody in particular about how there being a God is impossible because it would violate the laws of thermodynamics. Not that Hans knew anything about thermodynamics, but that wouldn’t stop him from talking about it.
For all Hans’s weirdness though, he mostly just kept to himself and didn’t bother me. As far as I know, he didn’t stalk women or talk with them in a creepy way as many neckbeards seem to do. He was certainly a strange man, but he was pretty harmless. Hans wasn’t nearly as bad a roommate as many neckbeards would be. He didn’t stink, and he never made a mess or anything like that. The more I think about it, the more I realize that I would be willing to have Hans as a roommate again. Well anyway, thanks for reading my story and I apologize again for any mistakes I’ve made while writing this.
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Daniele Tascini Getting Ostracized by BGG

This is extremely alarming. Here is what I just saw about a Teotihuacan item being sold on the BGG Store:
" Jan 22nd, 2021 → The BGG Store carries a selection of promos for games designed by Daniele Tascini. Mr. Tascini’s recently publicized viewpoints that do not fit with our mission of making tabletop gaming a welcoming space for all. In light of these events, we will donate the profits of this item to Cafe Momentum in Dallas, Texas. We have supported Cafe Momentum in the past and strongly believe in their mission to provide job training and fellowship programs to minority youths who are exiting juvenile detention. "
Seriously? So in other words, Tascini isn't getting any profits from games that HE created? Are you kidding me? BGG is far better off not even carrying any of his games at all. It's apparent that BGG is still profiting off of Tascini anyway by continuing to sell his stuff. In fact, that's a real insult to Tascini, honestly. I would be livid if BGG was carrying my games and I got zero profit while *they* did. I'd much rather not let them carry it at all. Also, what about David Turczi?? He partnered up with Tascini here. Are you just going to cut him out as well?
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Experiments With Humidity and Foil Card Curling

Experiments With Humidity and Foil Card Curling
Since this is long, I'm going to put the most important result for players right here at the top:
Foil Magic cards, specifically the ones made in Texas, lie flat at 60% humidity at room temperature. If you have dry curled foils from sets like Commander Legends, or the Secret Lair series, 6-8 hours in a room with 60% humidity will flatten them. Dry air will curl them again in the same amount of time. This can be slowed by double sleeving, or stopped by storing them in an airtight container.
For those of you interested in the experiments read on!
Ok, for starters, this project is basically COVID's fault. Being stuck in the house for months at a time had me looking for ways to entertain myself. Card curling was trending again, and I realized that I'm in a pretty ideal situation for actually experimenting with cards to see what really happens. I have a bunch of cards, and a house that is dry upstairs, and humid in the basement. To get more control, I also picked up a humidistat controlled humidifier, and a temperature/humidity gauge with remote sensor.
The basics: Magic foil cards have a plastic layer on top of a paper layer. When the paper layer gets more humid, it expands, and when it gets dry, it contracts. So with the foil side up, a humid environment will curve a card like this: U and a dry environment like this: ∩
I posted my very first tinkering earlier, and I'll just quickly review that here.
I have four cards from Commander Legends. They came out of the pack flat, and after a week in 25-30% humidity, three of them curled. The fourth is the new 'etched' foil process.
CL 25% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/qYJVEceXEQ8a5LvM7
I exposed them to a very humid environment by putting them on a shelf in the bathroom, and running a hot shower every couple of hours for about 6 hours, and they flattened right out. Etched foil unchanged.
CL high humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/HkHvx5L8nf6QWQqT6
I left one normal and the etched card alone, put one in a normal sleeve, and one double sleeved.
CL sleeved 25% humidity three days https://photos.app.goo.gl/3xyGzd3aGHetJyz67
CL sleeved 25% humidity five days https://photos.app.goo.gl/2kE3NoiJxuJmRAM29
Double sleeving slows the curling the most. Etched card remained flat throughout.
For the next experiment I set up the humidifier in the guest room, and set out dry curled cards from Commander Legends. I set the room at 45% humidity, and left them there.
CL 25% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/3iLBFs7mrdau3HDP8
CL 45% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/ueznLySHSjQucXCw5
After a week of exposure, they were less curled, but I would call it a poor result.
For this experiment, I moved the humidifier into the bathroom for a smaller space, so I didn't need to add water as often. I set it to 60% humidity and put cards on a rack.
CL 60% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/2EeYdCi3K5jY3xup6
The next day, the results were clearly good. Cards are lying flat after 12 hours at 60% humidity
I was curious about how stacking cards interacted with this process.
CL stack 25% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/sUV6cdZgYczSbGL19
CL stack after 7 hours at 60% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/2itgPpJp7EJcBNKY9
Notice that the bottom card is flat, and the cards above it are starting to flatten.
CL stack after 17 hours at 60% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/K8zXe81T97bVFFGB7
The process is continuing. More cards at the bottom are clearly flattening out.
At this point, I felt the results were pretty clear. The more exposure the bottom of the card had to the air, the faster humidity could impact the card. I spread out all the cards and gave them a day at 60% humidity.
CL 60% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/bKwFaHfjkQ5EizsD6
They all flattened out nicely. Check out the cards when stacked:
CL stack 60% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/cPiQ2HWQCzKkpfom8 I placed the stack in a ziplock bag, and two days later, still nicely flat:
CL stack ziplock https://photos.app.goo.gl/qGvPmp4UwSwJLwhC6
Since the results were pretty fast, I thought it would be cool to see a time lapse of the process. Here is two hours of exposure to 60% humidity compressed to 12 seconds:
video https://photos.app.goo.gl/kNvzkqP8Ta6WcqHE8
And here is the card after 8 hours:
CL videoed card 60% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/86uPFui9S19KKxV47
Next I wanted to check out Secret Lair cards. I had Year of the Rat upstairs for a long time, and the Serum Visions one on display in the basement for a year. (Note that the Rats were in a similar display setup, just not shown here) Here is how they started:
Serum Visions high humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/qyAeHzD22W8Hk9or7
Year of the Rat low humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/zaHd6ruabMbwmAEk7
It's pretty clear to see that the poor rats are what we affectionately call 'Pringles'.
Put them on the rack:
Rats 25% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/qc6i283Quide1oHVA
Check the next day:
Rats 60% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/Xj2TVrtYBjMW5Eje7
Stacked Rats https://photos.app.goo.gl/r5dNPHT7DeiZwCQ67
Pretty dramatic results. Cards went from unplayable to nearly perfect.
Sadly, not every experiment gets that kind of success. Time to talk about old cards, and high humidity curving.
People will have anecdotal evidence of old cards not curling, but I can tell you from personal experience that all foil cards (with the exception of the new etched foils) throughout the history of Magic will curl based on humidity. This varies heavily by set.
Here we have 5 foils that were left in my basement game room for years, exposed to various levels of high humidity. They are in a sorry state.
Old cards high humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/q4jXvtT3staEB21v7
I brought them upstairs hoping that the dry air would help them. There was a change, but not nearly as strong as I hoped. This is after two weeks at 25-30% humidity.
Old cards low humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/7MFNFMKuUo5bxdCc6
Time to get drastic. Water evaporation changes based on not only humidity, but temperature. I wanted to get these cards into a hot, dry space. In the past, a month of exposure in a ziploc bag with a large silica gel packet got some results, but I wanted to try something different.
My gas oven.
Hold up.
So, if you aren't careful, baking your foil cards will almost certainly destroy them. The plastic foil layer can melt, warp, or shrink at high temperatures, and home ovens don't really have a setting below 170F. So what I did is turn the oven on 'keep warm'. Once it shut off, I turned it off, opened it, and put the cards in on a tray with paper on it. I don't have an oven thermostat, but I would estimate is was about 120F in there.
I left the cards in for two hours. After two treatments, I have a result, but not a fantastic one:
Old cards dried: https://photos.app.goo.gl/1CY2tXriDRpn5Lcb8
As you can see, some cards are still curled up, one is flat, and two are dry curved.
One of the ways we can straighten curved cards is by sleeving them, and then running them along a straight edge, like the edge of a table. With practice, you can get decent results. This is not an ideal solution. This stretches either the foil layer, the paper layer, or both, which in the long run is damaging the cards. Of course, if they are so curled you can't use them, it might still be worthwhile.
Here are the old cards after some treatment with that process:
Uncurled old cards https://photos.app.goo.gl/Y3PA7RFyTpsY24cg7
Sadly, this is not a permanent solution. Here they are the next day:
Uncurled cards 25% humidity https://photos.app.goo.gl/bqDJ77iDoWF9G5Sh6
It’s possible that sealed storage might keep them in better shape
Figuring out how to store the cards without curling is still a tricky problem. I took some of the nice flattened cards, put them in a stack, and set some packs on them for a mild amount of pressure. This was not enough to prevent curling.
Stack https://photos.app.goo.gl/hQSvhBXLYu8ufiht9
Curled cards from stack https://photos.app.goo.gl/N2doj16Y4JVAExtU7
Light pressure is clearly not enough to prevent dry curling.
That is the end of my experiments. This is the section that is my opinion based on the results. I'd like to talk a little bit about the results, propose a theory, and a suggestion for WotC.
The most dramatic curling, and dramatic results came from Magic cards made in the US, and exposed to a dry environment. This was quickly reversed in an environment of 60% humidity.
After a bit of research, I believe that the facilities in Dallas are not climate controlled. When I check the average humidity for that area I get... surprise! 60%.
Humidity chart https://photos.app.goo.gl/dXNi9NQKrVAa7UkDA
The accepted standard for indoor humidity is 30-50%. As these experiments show, foil cards made in the US are still dramatically curled at 45% humidity. I think customers should reasonably expect playable cards at normal indoor humidities.
If my theory is correct, Wizards should invest in climate control for their Dallas manufacturing facility as quickly as feasible. Alternately, they could print all foils in Japan, or Belgium, and ship them to Dallas to be packaged with any non-foils that go into the product. If the foil cards are manufactured at 40% humidity, the foil curling issue should be drastically improved.
I hope folks have gotten some entertainment, and even some useful information out of my nearly month of tinkering with cardboard.
If you want to poke around in the entire photo album, you can find it here:
album https://photos.app.goo.gl/FYYgvhYREL7cN1cQA
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Cross-country trip on two bikes – my butt and marriage became stronger!

Cross-country trip on two bikes – my butt and marriage became stronger!

In September, my husband and I rode across the US from San Francisco to Miami on two motorcycles.

The idea to do a coast-to-coast trip was floating around as a bucket list item for quite some time, but in June, when we realized that there would be no international travel soon, we said to ourselves, this is the time, we should do it this September.
Two and a half months later, we were sitting on a beach in Miami having just shipped our bikes back to the Bay Area after riding for two weeks through eight states under temperatures from 55F (13C) to 97F (36C) and changing our route multiple times to avoid floods and hurricanes. We were drinking sangria and thinking a mix of “never again” and “what’s next”.
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I wrote this post more as a guide than as a story. When we were planning our trip, we found a lot of fun and engaging content about cross-country riding that did inspire us, but didn’t help much with planning. I hope this post will help fill the gap.
Trip:
  • Distance: 3417 miles on my odometer
  • Duration: 12 days of riding plus 3 days of hanging out
  • Dates: August, 28th – September 12th
Team:
  • Julia, 2 years and 5K miles of riding experience, Triumph Street Twin 2018
  • Ilya, 5 years and 28K miles of riding experience, Kawasaki Versys 2016
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Route planning

Planning began in June. We decided to take off at the beginning of September. It’d be the quietest time at work for both of us, and it was supposed to get cooler after the summer (spoiler: it did not).
Consideration #1: I’ve never ridden more than 3 days in a row, and my longest 1-day trip was 440 miles ride from Los Angeles to San Francisco. I didn't test myself on really long trips and I thought I could get tired quickly if I went all in. Ilya, on the contrary, could do 700 miles a day for 7 days in a row.
Consideration #2: I wanted to spend a full day in New Orleans, to leave two days to chill in Miami, and to see as many big cities as possible. Ilya also wanted to stop in National Parks.
We created multiple versions of the itinerary with the idea of switching plans if we go faster or slower than expected.

  • Option 1, LONG: everything we wanted
    • SF -> Phoenix -> Big Bend -> San Antonio -> Houston -> New Orleans -> Atlanta -> Miami
    • 3,8K miles, 13 days of riding
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  • Option 2, SHORT: if something went wrong and trip completion would be the only goal
    • SF -> Phoenix -> San Antonio -> Houston -> New Orleans -> Miami
    • 3,1K miles, 10 days of riding
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  • Option 3, MEDIUM: what we could achieve realistically
    • SF -> Phoenix -> Carlsbad -> Big Bend -> San Antonio -> Houston -> New Orleans -> Miami
      • We basically took the LONG version, removed Atlanta but kept Big Bend National Park
    • 3,4K miles, 12 days of pure riding
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Our resulting route didn’t look like any of those 😂
  • SF -> Flagstaff -> Albuquerque -> Lubbock -> San Antonio -> Houston -> New Orleans -> Pensacola -> Jacksonville -> Miami
  • 3,417 miles on odometer, 12 days of riding
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Two days before the trip start, we changed the first part of the trip from going down South to going through Arizona and New Mexico highlands to avoid a heatwave. We wanted to get to New Orleans through Dallas to stay in cooler weather for as long as possible. However, heavy rains and floods that started between Austin and Oklahoma changed our plans and we had to turn to Lubbock and to go through San Antonio.
We needed to find a shipping company that would allow us to drop and pick up bikes on their premises. We didn’t want to waste time waiting for a shipping truck to show up at our hotel, and we also didn't know when we would be back in SF to accept the delivery.

Motorcycles

Renting vs riding our bikes
At first, we were considering renting bikes. Two bikes at Eaglerider would cost us $8k for 2 weeks of rent with full insurance including shipping bikes back to SF. Eaglerider didn’t have a good bike for me – I’m not extremely comfortable with heavy bikes – I didn’t want to go on a Harley without having ridden it for some time. The only good option they had for me was Royal Enfield, but it wouldn't be much better for a long trip than my Triumph.
Also, to be honest, the idea of turning my small Triumph into a cross-country rider was very compelling. So, we decided to ride on our bikes!
Shipping
The challenge with riding our bikes would be to organize shipping back, but well, saving $8K made it sound less of a challenge.
We needed to find a shipping company that would allow us to drop and pick up bikes on their premises. We didn’t want to waste time waiting for a shipping truck to show up at our hotel, and we also didn't know when we would be back in San Francisco to accept the delivery.
It took us a while to find the right company. Almost all the ones we could find by googling communicated only over the phone – not a very convenient experience – and none of them had on-premises drop-off and pick-up options.
Via this Reddit post, we found Federal :
  • They corresponded via email, replied quickly (cheers, Judy!), accepted electronic payments, and provided SMS tracking of the shipment.
  • We dropped bikes in Pompano Beach, FL, 40 miles from Miami Beach.
  • They delivered our bikes to Milpitas, CA, 45 miles from San Francisco, timely and smoothly.
  • Cost: $1480 for two bikes.
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Servicing
  • Triumph had 5k miles remaining before its next service
  • Kawasaki got serviced just before the trip
  • During the trip, we oiled chains twice after rains

Packing

Gear
  • Julia:
    • Usual riding equipment – Gogo kevlar leggings, Martins boots, helmet, gloves;
    • I had to buy a mesh jacket. My usual waxed Triumph one would be too much for the hot weather. I went with a basic BILT Techno jacket.
    • I wore a hoodie underneath the jacket when we were taking off in the early mornings. I stopped wearing it in Texas.
  • Ilya:
    • Usual riding equipment – kevlar jeans, basic mesh BILT jacket, TCX Gortex shoes, helmet, gloves.
    • Ilya used a cooling vest after 10 am. It became useless in Texas – it stopped cooling due to extreme humidity.

Trip cost

Stays
  • Motels: 8 nights, $706
    • Most of the time, we were simply looking for a motel with a decent rating on booking.com and a microwave to get our breakfast warm.
  • Nice hotels & Airbnb: 4 nights, $745
    • We stayed at historical hotels in Albuquerque and San Antonio, and at an awesome historical place in New Orleans. I didn't include a Miami Beach hotel here as it was kinda outside of the trip.
Logistics
  • Gas: $485
  • Bike shipping: $1480
  • Airplane tickets back to SF: $448
+ food, drinks, National Park pass, and museum tickets

Overall impressions from the trip

Where we got lucky
  • We both have stable and forgiving jobs
    • I’m with Google, Ilya is with a startup that is doing well. We could afford the trip from both timing and financial perspectives.
  • Not much time spent in traffic
    • We only spent three hours overall in heavy traffic with <10 miles/hour speed in states where lane splitting was not allowed. Given the amount of road construction that started in Houston, it could have been much worse.
    • Ilya wanted to put it into the “unlucky" section, but I’m on the optimistic side.
  • We didn’t get sick
    • We had a temporary (<3h) rise of body temperature on one of the hottest days, but it dropped by itself. It happened simultaneously for both of us, so we decided it was due to overheating.
  • No falls or injures
    • The biggest injury I have gotten was a pain in my left-hand ring finger. I have a habit of keeping my index and my middle fingers on the clutch lever. That means that my ring finger and my pinky usually do most of the work of holding the handlebar. The habit didn't work very well with long-hour trips and caused a month of finger pain serious enough that I couldn't wear my wedding band.
  • No major issues with the bikes
    • On Day 12, one of the mirrors on my Triumph got unscrewed, likely due to an unusual amount of vibration. Luckily, it happened on a slow speed road from a gas station. We stopped at a parking lot and fixed it.

Lowlights
  • Heat and humidity influenced our schedule
    • Before entering New Mexico, we had to start at 6 am and finish at 11 am to avoid >105F heat.
    • I could not believe what I felt at 6 am in San Antonio. The air was like in a wet sauna. The cooling jacket stopped working for Ilya – it was not cooling anymore! Stopping for as little as 10 minutes made us sweat.
  • Hurricane and rain season influenced our route
    • We had to watch the weather every morning and update our route based on the weather. We wanted to get to New Orleans through Dallas to stay in cooler weather for as long as possible. However, heavy rains and floods that started between Austin and Oklahoma changed our plans and we had to turn to Lubbock and to go through San Antonio.
    • On the day when we were driving bikes from Miami Beach to Pompano Beach to drop them for shipping, we left Miami Beach 10 min after the rain stopped, and it started again in Pompano Beach 5 min after we got into an Uber car. Maybe I should have put it in the “Where we got lucky” section?
  • Driving in Houston was no fun
    • Not to mention that I was cut and overtaken by trucks several times, I had to join the full speed left lane from a separated HOV lane without any passing lane and with full-speed cars behind me. I then had to swerve to avoid a mattress on a highway. I’ve never felt closer to being a character in a racing game.
  • It’s very hard to park a bike legally in Miami Beach
    • Our hotel didn’t have parking, so we went to a recommended city parking lot nearby. It didn’t accept motorcycles. In fact, none of the parking lots downtown did. We ended up parking on a small street with "No parking without permission", but it ended up fine for two nights.

Favorite memories:
  • Meteor Crater impressed us as a monument of nature meeting human ambition.
  • Petrified Forest is a great National Park to ride through, stop by at multiple places, and enjoy the calmness and greatness of an ancient landscape.
  • Historical districts of Albuquerque and San Antonio brought us back to feeling like we are normal tourists who can just walk down a city.
  • Riding through Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in Louisiana filled me with gratitude to nature and reminded me how small we humans are.
  • New Orleans is an extremely beautiful, welcoming, and sad city with a huge gap between touristic, rich, and authentic districts.
  • A kind person we met at a gas station leaving New Orleans, told us to take US-90 instead of I-10, so we enjoyed riding along the Gulf beaches and beautiful towns.
  • When we arrived at Pensacola beach, our first thought was, “Well, this is technically the coast. Our coast-to-coast trip is completed.”
  • Miami Beach without tourists was not at all what I expected to see in Miami (it was my first time there). It was actually very nice, peaceful, and beautiful.
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The main thing I learned from the trip

In Palm Beach, MI, we stopped at a random Harley Davidson store and were welcomed by lovely Lester. He introduced us to his two Black gnomes, Sasha & Samson.
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Most importantly, Lester created the key moment of the trip for me – he made me realize that I should be proud of myself.
Lester wrote on his FB, “This young lady Julia rode her bike (2018 Triumph Street Twin) across country. It’s impressive because she has no windshield, no fairing, no liquid cool, and no highway pegs. That is very old school and extremely hard to accomplish. Big ups Julia."

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I thought that finding 20 different seating micro positions, feeling the smallest wind changes by my neck, and not being able to ride for more than 1 hr without stopping was a usual thing for long-term riders, but apparently, people don’t usually do it this way. Or do they?
Anyway, I’m really proud of myself and of my small Triumph, and I am grateful to Ilya for being a supportive partner throughout the journey. Now, up to our next adventure!

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2021 Mock Draft v5

Hello yall, its been a while since I posted my last mock. Its been interesting to see how the teams and prospects have moved around so far. Draft order is from Tankathon
1 - Jacksonville Jaguars - Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson - TLaw showed that he was a huge bust yesterday, and that’s a perfect fit for a Jags franchise that loves their huge busts. Just kidding, of course. Lawrence did have a rather poor game, but he still had some bright spots in it, and there’s no reason to let 1 single poor performance overshadow the years of dominance he’s displayed. Lawrence is still a generational prospect who should be the centerpoint of the Jags for the next decade.
2 - New York Jets - Justin Fields, QB, OSU - On the flip side, Fields has managed to finally break free of the pesky Zach Wilson truthers that have been hot on his tail for the recent weeks with a truly dominant performance against Clemson that showed off Fields at his best. He’s not the prospect that Lawrence is, but he’s one hell of a consolation prize. There’s definitely still some flaws that must be addressed, but if the Jets can build an offense catered to his strengths, there's no reason to not think he won’t be the QB that finally brings hope back to the Jets.
3 - Miami (Via HOU) - Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon - There’s going to be a lot of chatter here about either moving down or selecting a different QB, but I think when a generational OT prospect like Sewell is there, Miami should just run to the podium and land him. He’s been compared to guys like Orlando Pace and Joe Thomas, which is a very lofty company to be in. Miami’s offensive line deficiencies are masked by how quickly their QBs throw the ball, and Sewell should be able to slot in immediately at RT, Tua’s blindside, and be a high level OT from day 1. There's no reason to overthink this pick. Just lock in and solidify your OL for the next decade.
4 - Atlanta Falcons - Zach Wilson, QB, BYU - I am almost 100% certain Zach Wilson will go at 4. I'm not sure if it’ll be Atlanta picking him, but I can't see him falling past here. Wilson to Atlanta is a fit that makes sense in my mind if the Falcons want to begin their transition into a new regime. Matt Ryan is still a fine QB, but he’s aging at this point, and it's hard to say how much longer he can play at an elite level. Wilson, however, has played himself straight into the QB2 conversation, even though Fields has managed to regain hold of it. He’s someone who screams playmaker, a gunslinger who isn't afraid to use his legs to extend plays and someone who’s shown a ton of improvement over the years. His accuracy is excellent at all 3 levels of the field, and both his touch and his mechanics are extremely good. There’s a problem of him being a bit too aggressive at times, but IMO it's much better to have too much faith in your WRs than too little, something that shouldn't even be a problem with Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley. Sure, the Falcons could try to run it back by drafting a defensive player, but they have a nasty habit of winning meaningless games, and this might be the closest they get to a QB prospect of Wilson’s calibur for the next 5 years. Better to move on a year early than a year late, and so ATL lands the guy who might end up being the face of ATL for the next decade. If Atlanta decides to trade down, SF presents an enticing option, and you can just swap the names of the teams.
5 - Carolina Panthers (Via Cincinnati Bengals - Sends 1.8, 3.73, 2022 2nd for 1.5) - Trey Lance, QB, NDSU - Teddy Bridgewater is not the long term solution for the Panthers, and Carolina gets a good deal here to move up to secure their QB of the future. Lance is someone who is still extremely raw, with an absolute cannon of an arm and all the upside in the world. Despite the connotation around players with arms similar to his, he’s surprisingly accurate with the ball, having done an excellent job of avoiding turnovers in college, which is no small feat for any QB at any level. There’s also a big running upside here, as Lance is able to use his legs to punish defenses just as much as he can use his arm, as well as the fact that Lance seems to have great poise, never getting too rattled. However, Lance will likely need time to transition to NFL level competition, especially the mental aspect of the game. He’s got a tendency to just run if his first read isn't open, which has more to do with NDSU’s scheme, but it will still be something that needs to be worked on at the NFL level. He will also need to learn how to make pre-snap adjustments, something that a similar QB in Josh Allen had some experience with in college that Lance doesn't have due to the difference between NDSU and Wyoming’s offensive schemes. Still, there is a lot to like here, and as long as Lance has a great work ethic and maturity, this is a guy who could be as good as any of the QBs taken above him. It might take longer, but the success of similarly raw players such as Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen should at least be a sign of optimism for the Panthers.
6 - Eagles - Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU - The Eagles have had some pretty severe regrets with their last 2 WR picks, but that should stop here. Ja’Marr Chase is the best WR prospect in the class, despite missing the entire year. That's just how dominant his 2019 season was. He’s an excellent deep route runner who’s exceedingly hard to bring down, and excels in YAC situations, someone who’s dominated some of the best CB prospects in the NCAA. This is a player who can come in and be that alpha WR that the Eagles haven't had since Alshon Jeffery was actually good.
7 - Lions - Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State - The Lions defense is utterly terrible, and Parsons is the best defensive prospect in the class. It's a bonus that he plays at the position where the Lions are the absolute worst, with disappointments like Jarrad Davis and Jahvani Tavai. Parsons basically does it all at LB. He blitzes well, he tackles well, he covers well enough. There's very few flaws here, mostly nitpicks, and Parsons should be a leader from day one who will help revamp the Lions defense.
8 - Cincinnati Bengals(Via Carolina Panthers) - Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech - Ja’Marr Chase will probably be the most popular pick to the Bengals for good reason, but I personally feel like Cincinnati must address their OL situation, especially with Burrow coming off that huge injury. The Bengals could have the best WR corps in the league and it wouldn't matter if Burrow is getting flattened immediately. That's why I have them moving down and landing Christian Darrisaw, the mauling monster of an OT out of Virginia Tech. He’s got the size and length of an NFL tackle, and he has excellent agility and balance for someone of his size. His anchor is very strong, and can be very hard to move when he gets set. There’s some cleaning up that needs to be done with his footwork, but IMO he’s someone who can start from day 1 and protect either side of Burrow.
9 - Denver Broncos - Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama - The Broncos really need a CB, with Callahan currently being injured, Michael Ojumedia having a very up and down season, and AJ Bouye very likely gone this season. Patrick Surtain II is a CB who fits the mold of what NFL teams are looking for in their ideal CBs, and someone who excels at mirroring WRs, sticky as glue at times. He also possesses excellent ball skills, and excels at breaking at passes. There’s some questions about his short area quickness and long speed, and he needs to learn to stop lagging behind WRs, but he should still be able to be an immediate starter at CB1 or CB2. There will be a lot of eyes on the national championship game, and if he can shut down Olave or Wilson, it might boost his stock even more.
10 - Dallas Cowboys - Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech - Dallas needs CBs even worse than Denver, with no real building blocks in that area outside of Trevon Diggs. That should change with the addition of Farley. He’s a long, smooth and exceedingly skill CB who excels in press coverage. His hips are fantastic and it's almost as if he’s the WR at times. All in all, it combines to make a player that was trusted to hold his own on an island constantly, and excelled at it. There are some injury concerns here, as well as the fact that his zone coverage isn’t quite up to par at times, but the talent is absolutely here, and Farley should be a high level corner in the NFL.
11 - New York Giants - DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama - The Giants are lucky enough to where a WR prospect that I’d consider as good as Ja’Marr Chase falls into their laps at 11. DeVonta Smith has been utterly dominant for Alabama this year, lighting up defenses on his way to a Heisman nomination and a showdown in the National Championship. What is there to say here that Smith hasn't proven on the field? He led the Crimson Tide in receiving yards when they had 3 other first rounders on the roster, then did it again as the focal point of the offense after 2 left for the draft and the other one was injured for the year. I don't think he clocks in as super fast, but he’s got game speed and seems to be able to burn opposing corners. His frame and ability to deal with press coverage could be issues at the next level, but his route running is so good that he should excel from day 1. The small flaws in Smith’s game can be addressed pretty easily, and the Giants should be ecstatic to add a player like him to their team.
12 - San Francisco 49ers - Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina - The 49ers actually need CB even more than Dallas and Denver. They pretty much have 0 corners under contract next year, which means that CB is a very dire need. And here goes the last of the CB prospects that I consider to be truly excellent in the big 3 of Surtain/Farley/Horn. Horn is a big physical press corner who’s played both inside and out in his time at South Carolina, giving him some versatility as he’s been matched up against both outside guys and big slots like Kyle Pitts. I don't think he’s quite as good at mirroring WRs as Farley or Surtain and he’s a little grabby at times, but he’s absolutely fantastic at disrupting them at the LOS. He should be an immediate replacement for one of the CBs that the 49ers lose this offseason, and be a great boon to their defense once their pass rush is back at full force.
13 - LA Chargers - Rashawn Slater, OL, Northwestern - Having seen what happened to Joe Burrow, the Chargers realize that they need to protect Herbert, lest he falls into the same fate as his fellow QB. They need to protect their franchise guy, and that starts and ends with bolstering the offensive line. Slater’s a bit of an interesting case as he’s a later riser who actually opted out this year, but he’s a fluid and powerful athlete who can both climb into the second level and erupt off the line to bully defenders, with a bonus of being able to play any position on the line. His footwork, balance, and hand placement is also great. Slater’s main claim to fame so far is that he was able to take on Chase Young and hold his own, which is an extremely impressive feat. There are some concerns that keep him from going higher, such as being a little stiff and issues when dealing with bull rushes, but the main question mark is if he has long enough arms to play tackle in the NFL. Still, Slater should be a ok OT, although I personally think he’d be better off moving inside and dominating there instead.
14 - Miami Dolphins (Via Minnesota Vikings - sends 1.18, 3.82 for 1.14) - Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama - Miami kills three birds with one stone here, linking Tua up with an old teammate, adding the deep threat that their team desperately needs, and stealing the last of the top WR prospects from under the nose of their division rival. Waddle, like Ruggs before him, is a speed demon that excels as a deep threat, but he also reads the field well to know how to cut through defenses to cause maximum damage. He’d be a perfect fit in a Miami offense that really needs someone who can stretch the field. The main concern with Waddle is how developed his route tree is, something that wasn't helped when he went down with an injury, but if his 5 games were anything to go by, that shouldn't be too much of an issue.
15 - Cleveland Browns (Via New England Patriots - Sends 1.23, 3.88 for 1.15) - Kwity Paye, EDGE, Michigan - The Browns are a team on the rise, but sometimes it feels like their defensive line is just Myles Garrett. Adding Paye to their defensive line should help a lot with that. Paye isn't the type who racks up gaudy stats, but he is an absolute freak at fighting through offensive lines and collapsing pockets. He’s got very good hands and fantastic strength, which leads to him getting a ton of pressure consistently. In fact, I believe he actually led the NCAA in pressure rate in 2019 and 2020. He probably won't be someone who constantly gets 10+ sack seasons without a bit more developing, but he could definitely be a Clowney/Graham type of player who causes a ton of havoc and demands attention, which would be a huge boon to an already dominant Garrett.
16 - Arizona Cardinals - Gregory Rousseau, EDGE/DE, Miami - Haason Reddick has truly broken out and Chandler Jones is returning for the season, but that's no reason to pass up on the extremely raw but talented Rousseau here. Rousseau really doesn't have many moves and needs developing, but his versatility and ceiling make him a hard player to pass up here. And it's not like he doesn't produce, considering his fantastic 2019 season where he notched 15.5 sacks and 19.5 TFLs. He’s lined up all over the defensive line, dominating with just his raw athleticism and high motor. He’ll be fantastic as a player at EDGE, DE, or even NT to start, and if the Cardinals can refine his technique more, he’ll be a huge mismatch all over the defensive line.
17 - Oakland Raiders - Daviyon Nixon, iDL, Iowa - The Raiders really could use some pass rush, especially on the interior. Nixon would be a wonderful fit there. As a serious freak athlete who’s dominated B1G offensive lines all year long, Nixon is someone who is best when he’s free to smash through opposing offensive lines, especially in one on one situations. His ability to cause serious problems down the middle should be able to help alleviate some pressure on both Maxx Crosby and Clelin Ferrell, and give the Raiders defense a boost for when they aren't playing the Chiefs.
18 - Minnesota Vikings (via MIA) - Wyatt Davis, OL, Ohio State - Kirk Cousins is a good QB, but it seems like he’s consistently unable to perform due to the Vikings OL. In fact, the Vikings OL somehow managed to let in more pressure than last year, which combined with a horrid defense resulted in a seriously missed opportunity to make the playoffs this year. I have some faith the Vikings defense should improve with players returning from injury and becoming more accustomed to the NFL, but I do not have anywhere near as much faith in the OL improving. Minnesota has 3 building blocks in their offensive line in Reiff, Bradbury, and Ezra Cleveland, but that leaves at least one guard spot as a serious hole. Thus, they address it by adding Wyatt Davis, who’s been fantastic out of Ohio State. He’s been pretty good for the majority of the year, and was a big part of Trey Sermon’s baptism of Clemson. He’s already a fantastic run blocker, and his pass blocking is decent, although there will be some improvements here with his stance and identifying assignments, but I'm certain it’s something that can be ironed out with time. He should be an immediate upgrade over Dakota Dozier or anyone else Minnesota is going to play opposite of Cleveland.
19 - Washington Football Team - Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota - Terry McLaurin is an elite WR, but WFT really should get him some help. After him, Washington really doesn't have any good weapons at WR. Time to fix that with the addition of Bateman. He’s a great route runner who can consistently get separation alongside extremely sure hands and solid YAC ability. There’s no question that this is a guy who knows how to get open, snag a ball, and fight for a few more yards, and his size and physicality would be a fantastic compliment with McLaurin, alleviating pressure off WFT’s star receiver. They should make a great duo for whatever QB WFT ends up anointing their franchise savior.
20 - Chicago Bears - Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas - Charles Leno and Bobby Massie are not worth their contracts, and both could very easily end up being cut. A replacement at OT is needed here ASAP. Cosmi’s a tantalizing prospect, with tons of athleticism and a frame that shows plenty of potential as he grows. His pass blocking is pretty good, able to generally deal with speed rushers using his own quickness and he moves well as a run blocker, able to get to the second level pretty well. He needs to improve his technique and add some strength, but he’s a high ceiling prospect who could develop into a truly elite LT and lock down one side of the line for Chicago.
21 - New England Patriots (via JAX via LAR - Sends 1.23, 5.142 for 1.21) - Mac Jones, QB, Alabama - Mac Jones is a QB that has flown up the boards in recent times, having played his way firmly into QB5 at the moment. A smart QB with a good arm who makes good throws and has solid pocket presence, Jones knows how to read the field and make good decisions, and he’s quite good at going through progressions, something that even some of the best prospects in this class struggle with. I'm not too concerned about the fact that he’s probably close to his ceiling already, as the bigger issue for me is that he’s not very mobile, and isn't that great at extending plays, a trait that is pretty critical in today’s NFL. That shouldn't be too much of an issue with the Patriots OL, though, and as long as the Patriots can add some help at wideout, Jones should be a seamless fit in the NFL, especially considering how BB and co succeeded with a QB of a similar mold in the past.
22 - Indianapolis Colts - Jalen Mayfield, OT, Michigan - With Anthony Castanzo tearing his ACL, his time in Indy is probably coming to a close soon. That means LT is a serious need at the moment, especially considering how important the offensive line is to the success of the Colts offense. That's why I have them grabbing Jalen Mayfield, in order to reinforce their offensive line in the likely case Castanzo isn't coming back at full strength, or just isn't coming back. Mayfield’s dependable in the run game, and his feet are pretty good, even if he could use some more refinement technique wise. He’s not at all a finished product and has mostly played at RT in the college level, but if the Colts can fully utilize his athletic gifts, he should be a fantastic LT for them in the future.
23 - Jacksonville Jaguars (via NE via CLE) - Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida - The Jaguars need offensive threats, especially at TE where none of their options inspire much confidence. Kyle Pitts is probably the most dynamic weapon at TE here, and the Jags should be more than happy to pair him up with Lawrence as a versatile weapon who can line up all over the field and dominate. Pitts is a huge and pretty athletic player who fits more of a big slot type than a traditional inline TE, even though he can line up all over to best abuse his combination of route running and size. He’s not a good run blocker, but he gives plenty of effort and that's not too much of an issue anyway, especially in the modern NFL where pass catching is at a premium at the TE position. His route running and ability to get separation will be extremely valuable as a safety blanket for Trevor Lawrence as the young QB gets adjusted to the NFL level, and he should give the Jaguars offense another dimension.
24 - Tennessee Titans - Joseph Ossai, EDGE, Texas - The Titans desperately need a pass rush at the moment. They are the only team in playoff history to make it with less than 20 sacks, which is a pretty ignoble achievement to have. It's something that must be addressed ASAP, which is why Ossai is a great fit here. A bendy speed rusher with the versatility to also play in coverage, Ossai would be perfect next to Rashaan Evans as both could play in space or rush the passer, giving the Titans a lot of versatility in that area. Having played Jack for the Texans, he’d be a great fit immediately, especially with his explosiveness and nasty first step. His addition should give the Titans the help they so desperately need at EDGE.
25 - Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia - It's hard to picture both Shaquille Barrett and Gholston still being on the roster after 2021, meaning that EDGE is something that needs to be addressed. Fortunately, they have a great building block already on their DL in Vita Vea, and Azeez Ojulari would be a nice addition to that very strong Buccaneers defense. In terms of pure pass rushing, Ojulari is probably the best in the entire class, someone who can rip through offensive lines with excellent hand placement and a lot of bend. He’s a bit weaker as a run defender, but this is a guy who can be a nightmare off the edge and lives to get after the QB.
26 - Baltimore Ravens - Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State - Hollywood Brown is not the guy in Baltimore. He might end up having a solid Ted Ginn like career, but I don't think he’s going to end up being that star WR that the Ravens hoped he would be when they drafted him. So they go with a guy who could be that. Olave isn't the fastest WR, nor does he have the best hands in the class. He struggles against press coverage at times, he’s not even the alpha WR of his own team (That belongs to likely WR1 in 2022 Garrett Wilson), and it's hard to see much more improvement to his frame, meaning he’s pretty close to being at his ceiling. But he is one of the best, if not the best, route runners and separators in the entire class, which is high praise considering the other players in the class. Olave, more than anyone, reminds me of AJ Brown and Justin Jefferson, not in play style, but in the fact that all 3 were overlooked due to concerns against press coverage, possessing lower ceilings than some of their compatriots, and fears that they would mostly be slot guys, which led to Brown dropping to the second and Jefferson falling to 22. I think Olave should be a great player off the bat for the Ravens, as a high floor prospect who should be a contributor immediately, and could become the guy Lamar Jackson builds a rapport with at WR.
27 - New York Jets (Via SEA) - Alijah Vera-Tucker, iOL, USC - After picking Justin Fields, the Jets need to protect their investment. Their tackle situation is fine, with Becton being fantastic, George Fant being serviceable, and Chuma Edoga as a good developmental guy/swing tackle, but their interior situation is a mess. Connor McGovern is probably safe, but neither Alex Lewis nor Greg Van Roten were any good when they played, and I certainly wouldn't want to see them starting again. Protecting the franchise in Justin Fields is extremely important, and so NYJ takes the next step in solidifying their OL with Vera-Tucker. Vera Tucker has a strong anchor, able to hold his own against bull rushes on the interior. He’s not an elite athlete by any means, but he’s good enough to where it's not a detriment, and his hand usage is fantastic, very sound in that area. I'm not sure he’s a great fit for the Jets current ZBS, but that very much could change with whatever new coach is brought in, and AVT is pretty clearly the best iOL on the board here. He should form a very good left side of the line with Becton and McGovern flanking him to protect the Jets QBOTF.
28 - Pittsburgh Steelers - Liam Eichenburg, OT, Notre Dame - With Villaneuva, Banner, Gray and Hawkins all hitting FA this off season, it’ll be hard to bring most of them back, meaning that tackle needs to be addressed ASAP. Liam Eichenburg isn't a physical specimen with a huge ceiling, but he’s someone with a solid floor who could start immediately. A part of a pretty prolific Notre Dame program that has pumped out a lot of NFL level OL, Eichenburg is very clearly well coached, a technician who has a fantastic mind who knows how to diagnose blitzes. His run blocking is also solid, as someone with a good punch who uses his quickness well. Overall, Eichenburg is simply a good player, which is perfect for a contending team like the Steelers.
29 - New Orleans Saints - Kyle Trask, QB, Florida - With Drew Brees projected to retire and Jameis Winston only on a 1 year deal, QB is a huge glaring need for the Saints. Yes, Taysom Hill is an interesting player whose versatility is quite useful at times, but I would absolutely not want him to be my QBOTF, and I cant see Hill ever leading an offense good enough to win multiple playoff games, much less a Super Bowl. The Saints need a concrete answer at QB, and Kyle Trask should be able to be that for them. Trask’s Cotton Bowl performance has probably put a bit of dampening on his hype, but he was playing without his top 3 receivers and Kyle Pitts, which basically accounted for the majority of his passing yards, with only a few practices to prepare, so I wouldn't look into it too much. He’s generally a super accurate QB with a quick release and nice touch, who knows how to use his eyes well, is surprisingly good at adjusting to pressure, and although no one would confuse him with Lamar Jackson, he’s at least willing to try and break off a run or extend a play. His main drawback is his arm, which is pretty weak, there are some mechanical issues that need to be cleaned up, and he does kind of make bad throws at times, something that was definitely highlighted in the game against Oklahoma. Still, he should be good enough to at least be a dollar store version of Drew Brees, which should somewhat cover up his deficiencies, especially considering the bevy of weapons the Saints have with Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara, and the Saints offensive system should fit his skill set like a glove.
30 - Buffalo Bills - Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame - The Bills should be laughing all the way to the bank at the pick. Matt Milano is an FA and it might be hard to bring him back, which is perfect for Buffalo when the second best LB in the class just drops straight into their laps. JOK perfectly fits what the modern NFL wants in an LB, a speedy LB/S hybrid who covers extremely well and can run around the field with a frenzy, rangy as all hell. He’s definitely undersized, but his mental processor is lightning fast, and his instincts are great. Notre Dame used JOK all over the place, at LB, slot CB, and even EDGE, and although I don't think he’ll be much of a pass rusher at the next level, the ability to move around like that would be a wonderful chip for Sean McDermott to use. Sometimes he’s too aggressive and his tackling form could really stand to be improved, as he seems to be more focused on getting big hits than just wrapping up at times. But JOK would be a fantastic chess piece to place next to Tremaine Edmunds on defense, a true difference maker at WLB who can cover almost anyone and just plays on another gear.
31 - Green Bay Packers - Eric Stokes, CB, Georgia - Jaire Alexander has blossomed into one of the best CBs in the league, but the other CB spot is currently pretty murky for Green Bay. Kevin King is probably gone in FA, and it’s hard to say who’s going to step up and replace him. OCB is a huge need here, something that needs to be addressed ASAP. Eric Stokes should be able to fill in there nicely, as an outside only guy who can play in both man and zone. His ball skills are great, he’s very smart when in zone defense, and he’s lockdown in the red zone, generally able to make plays on those fades and slants. All of these factors should make him a welcome addition to the Packers defense.
32 - Kansas City Chiefs - Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa - I really considered Jaelen Phillips here, but funnily enough, Zaven Collins actually almost fits exactly what the Chiefs look for in an EDGE rusher, a 6’4, 260 pound physical specimen who has serious pass rushing upside. His pass rushing ability is seriously raw, a complete work in progress, but there’s a ton of upside in that area, as he’s the full package as an athlete. He’s no slouch at the whole linebacker thing either. He’s fantastic in coverage, with great instincts and ball skills for an LB, when paired along with his fluidity and great feet lets him be a surprisingly good ball hawk in that area, with 4 ints on the year. When it comes to run defense, he’s great as well, great at chasing down players and getting through gaps, but he’s got a tendency to try to do too much at times and needs to be more disciplined at times. He’s also got a problem dealing with blockers, and he sometimes struggles to disengage. Still, this is a player who can line up anywhere from EDGE to WILL, and he’d be a perfect chess piece for the Chiefs defense that loves to disguise everything to use. Stick him with Tyrann Matheiu and you can really keep the offenses guessing. This is a player that should be able to immediately contribute at LB, and maybe even transition into a full time EDGE role if the Chiefs can develop him and make use of his many gifts. It might take time, but it's a risk they can afford to take, and Collins should be someone who can contribute on day one and only get better from there.
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2021 Week 1 QB Coursel

If anyone likes to read speculation articles, I wrote this on Sunday and projected who each team has start at QB in 2021. I have no credentials of any kind but just wanted to have some fun!
2021 NFL QB Carousel
NFL playoffs are underway and you know what that means. The stakes are higher, coaches are interviewing for vacancies and media headlines are crazier than the Karen at your local grocery store. 2021 may provide us with more quarterback moves than we have seen in decades, and as a result, will be the most anticipated carousel since the Blink 182 song Carousel from their Buddha album in 1994.
Let’s start with the gimmies. The handful of teams below don’t warrant any speculation because quite frankly, it would be reckless to assume anything other than their returning starter. Anything can happen but here are the teams you can expect to run it back with their quarterback.
Arizona Cardinals In an uber competitive NFC West, Murray showed out this season. Arizona’s record was a little bit of fools gold this year, beating up on bad teams and losing close games to teams with winning records, but offensively they have the tools to compete for the next few years. If the Cardinals can get Murray a defense, Wilson and Goff are going to be in some battles moving forward. 2021 Starter: ​Kyler Murray
Atlanta Falcons Keep an eye on the Falcons. It is not often they pick this high in the draft and could very well draft a QB at 4 to be Matt Ryan’s successor but because the Falcons showed promise after the firing of Dan Quinn, they will either trade out of that pick or upgrade their biggest need. Look for them to draft a QB later in the draft to sit for a year or two in hopes of striking lightning in a bottle for when they move on from Matt Ryan. 2021 Starter: ​Matt Ryan
Buffalo Bills With a playoff win now under his belt, Josh Allen has proven that he and his strong arm are here to stay. Surely the Patriots will find a new normal without Tom Brady and the Dolphins showed flashes this season but with no clear contender to the Bills, expect them around the top for the next half decade. 2021 Starter:​ Josh Allen
Baltimore Ravens Now that Lamar Jackson has now proven he can win a playoff game, the next step is to make a run at the AFC Championship. His unique play style is a nightmare to game plan against but makes it harder to come back from larger deficits. Barring injury, the Ravens will be around the top of the AFC North for years to come. 2021 Starter: ​Lamar Jackson
Carolina Panthers Teddy Two Gloves is one of the best comeback stories in recent memory. To play at the level he is at after suffering that gruesome injury a few years ago really shows his grit and toughness. Bridgewater has two years left on his deal; however, Carolina has a potential out with a 5 million dollar cap after next season. Expect Teddy to suit up for one last season with the Panthers before moving on to his next stop in 2022. 2021 Starter:​ Teddy Bridgewater
Cincinnati Bengals Burrow took the league by storm this season, proving he was a valid number one pick. Now there is always the chance his knee is not ready to go to start next season which is why I expect Cincinnati to sign a backup of decent value; potentially Mitchell Trubisky but more on that later. 2021 Starter: ​Joe Burrow
Cleveland Browns Baker Mayfield may be more inconsistent than my jump shot but that hasn’t stopped him from marching the Browns to the playoffs for the first time in almost two decades. Don’t expect the Browns to extend him before next season but Baker has earned the right to be the day one starter in 2021 with no better options out there. 2021 Starter:​ Baker Mayfield
Dallas Cowboys This one is not etched in stone by any means but if Cowboys owner Jerry Jones wants to save face with his franchise QB and potentially the locker room, we need to bring back Dak Prescott. Now the injury does throw a wrinkle into the contract negotiations but we saw what happens to the Cowboys when Dak isn’t playing and with the extremely winnable NFC East still in shambles, look for Prescott to accept either the last offer from Dallas at 5 years 175 million or a variation on a shorter deal. 2021 Starter:​ Dak Prescott
Green Bay Packers MVP, Super Bowl Champ, unapologetic dick, whatever you call him, Aaron Rodgers silenced not just the haters but his own front office with one of the best years of his career. Whether he hoists the Lombardi trophy or not in February, expect the bad man to return under center for the green and gold. 2021 Starter:​ Aaron Rodgers
Kansas City Chiefs Best Quarterback in the league. Need I say more? 2021 Starter: ​Patrick Mahomes
Los Angeles Chargers Sure, Justin Herbert may look like the gas station clerk across the street from my apartment but the Chargers struck oil with their Rookie of the Year. It will be nice to get some competition to the AFC West for Patty Mahomes. 2021 Starter: ​Justin Herbert
Los Angeles Rams Meanwhile on the other end of LA, Jared Goff is the epitome of a medium pizza. Good enough to do the job but really not a good value when you think about it. Goff should be the starter going into next season but with one of the top defenses in football, he and McVay need to figure it out quickly or they will waste their Super Bowl window. 2021 Starter:​ Jared Goff
Minnesota Vikings The only thing worse than Kirk Cousin complainers is the entirety of the NFC East. I mean what more do you want from the guy? He was one of the best 4th quarter QBs this season and on a team where defense is the identity, it was Cousins and the offense to carry the team this year. Expect Cousins to return along with the Vikings to get back to playoff contention in 2021. 2021 Starter: ​Kirk Cousins
New York Giants Although the Giants missed the playoffs, they were the only team in the atrocious NFC East that was not playing musical chairs with their quarterback room this season. Expectations should be set extremely low but Daniel Jones secured his job for another year. 2021 Starter:​ Daniel Jones
Los Vegas Raiders The Raiders are the Taylor Swift of the NFL. No one knows if they’re good or bad. With that being said, Jon Gruden is notorious for keeping one eye open when it comes to quarterback; I just don’t believe this change will come by the start of next season. 2021 Starter: ​Derek Carr
Seattle Seahawks What started out as an MVP caliber sure shifted in the wrong direction by the end of the season. 12-4 is nothing to scoff at but the more Pete Carrol and the Seahawks ‘let Russ cook,’ the more he starts making mistakes. Continue to let Wilson do what he does best and he will stay on this historical path. 2021 Starter:​ Russell Wilson
Tampa Bay Buccaneers The ageless wonder Tom Brady proved many wrong this year by continually showing coaches, players and fans why he is the GOAT. Now it hasn’t been pretty the entire season but for a ripe 79 year old in a new offense and a new team, Brady will finish out his contract with the Bucs and start under center for another season in Tampa. 2021 Starter: ​Tom Brady
Tennessee Titans No one will ever say destroying your knee and leaving the beautiful weather is a good thing but for Ryan Tannehill this fresh start is all he needed. This born-again virgin has continued to shock the league with his extraordinary play in Tennessee and will continue his play-action passing attack into next season. 2021 Starter:​ Ryan Tannehill
Teams in rebuild mode do not normally turn it around by signing a QB in free agency. Successful ones draft one and surround the rookie with established talent. We all know the draft can create massive FOMO when it comes to quarterbacks so there is definitely a chance four quarterbacks go in the top 15 picks. There will be some sure thing starters come 2021 but in today’s game, rookies get thrown to the wolves well before they are ready. Here are some rookie starters in 2021.
Jacksonville Jaguars Remember just a couple years ago when the Jags were a bad call or two away from beating Tom Brady’s Patriots in the AFC championship game? They’ve now entered full on rebuilt mode and one thing we know about successful rebuilds is that they start under center. Trevor Lawrence is a sure thing prospect coming out of Clemson and will put Jacksonville in the best position possible to get back to competing in the AFC South. 2021 Starter:​ Trevor Lawrence (Rookie)
New York Jets The 2020 New York Jets season can be summed up the same way Mark Sanchez’s time there was... butt fumble. Now I am not one to support tanking, but the drop off from Trevor Lawrence to the rest of the QBs in the draft is major. So the dilemma for GM Joe Douglass and the new head coach? Stick with Darnold for one more year and then make the decision to pay him OR draft Justin Fields from Ohio State and start your rebuild with a QB on a rookie deal. 2021 Starter:​ Justin Fields (Rookie)
Detroit Lions I am the self proclaimed starter of the trending hashtag #FreeMatthewStafford and firmly believe he has taken his final snap for the Lions. Now he has not asked for a trade but there is a belief in Detroit that the front office may do right by him and trade him to a team not in rebuild mode. With that being said, Zach Wilson and his big arm may be the right fit for the organization’s rebuild. 2021 Starter:​ Zach Wilson (Rookie)
San Francisco 49ers The best ability is availability and Jimmy G has missed 23 games in the last three seasons. Many signs are showing JImmy Garoppolo returning to the Niners but San Francisco can save over 24 million dollars in salary cap space by releasing Garoppolo after the season. Although Kyle Shanahan has shown his support of keeping Jimmy G, the value of moving on and utilizing that elsewhere could lead to success similar to the Patrick Mahomes Chiefs, Jared Goff Rams or Lamar Jackson Ravens. Spend money to build around a rookie deal and retake the NFC West. The 49ers pick 12th in this year's draft and with the amount of talent at the top of the draft, it is very possible Trey Lance is on the board at 12. 2021 Starter:​ Trey Lance (Rookie)
In the words of Anakin Skywalker, “this is where the fun begins.” Now that we have the sure things and draft picks out of the way, it’s time for the real speculation to start. With QBs on the market such as Mitchell Trubisky, Jameis Winston, Tyrod Taylor, Ryan Fitzpatrick and many more, here are some outlandish predictions for 2021.
Miami Dolphins Fitzmagic is a free agent and Tua Tagovailoa showed a few sparks during his starts this season. However, the Dolphins are in a unique situation where they hold the third pick in the draft, along with a new story that has recently transpired with Deshaun Watson wanting out of Houston and who can blame him for wanting out of the dumpster fire that is the Houston Texans. Watson does have a no trade clause but he was recently seen working out wearing a Dan Marino t-shirt and very well could waive it for a fresh start on a promising Miami team. Miami will offer Tua, the 3rd pick, and a few other picks to bring Watson into their building. 2021 Starter: ​Deshaun Watson
Houston Texas Now that I have already but made the trade for Houston (and don’t worry I wouldn’t get fleeced like that boob Bill O’Brian), it only makes sense that I take the ladder of that trade and place Tua in as the Texans starter come 2021. 2021 Starter:​ Tua Tagovailoa
Philadelphia Eagles Since we are talking about trainwreck organizations like the Texans, it only makes sense to move onto the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC East. Make no mistake, there is plenty of blame to go around but there is no scenario where bringing back GM Howie Roseman, coach Doug Pederson, recently benched Carson Wentz and soon to be second year player Jalen Hurts will make for a rebound season. Carson may be the best option for the Eagles next year but the mismanagement of the salary cap, inexcusable drafting and terrible play calling has all but forced the hand of team Wentz to request a trade out of Philly. Second year Jalen Hurts will be thrown to the wolves and hopefully some offseason moves can bring him in some decent support, but don’t expect it. In fact, don’t be surprised if the Eagles snag another QB in the draft. 2021 Starter:​ Jalen Hurts 2021 Backup:​ Rookie QB
Washington Football Team Staying with the NFC East, it is time to start looking onward for the QB situation now that former first round pick Dwayne Haskins has been released. Although it is highly likely Washington looks to hit big in the draft with a franchise QB, they will not risk the farm in order to grab their guy. Ron Rivera has continued to support Cam Newton since their time together in Carolina and may see a reunion as the best short term option; also adding an insurance policy with Tyrod Taylor while they look for their guy for the future. 2021 Starter:​ Cam Newton 2021 Backup:​ Tyrod Taylor
Chicago Bears The Chicago Bears defense continues to be the stronghold of the NFC North but the writing is on the wall for Mitchell Trubisky. He has a dreadful year, can’t make noise in the playoffs and has not been extended for his 5th year option. 2021 Starter: ​Jameis Winston 2021 Backup:​ Nick Foles
New England Patriots Bill Belicheck’s experience with Cam Newton was not successful by any measure in 2020 so don’t expect him to sit tight again with Jarrett Stidham under center. Belicheck and offensive specialist Josh McDaniels will all but try to reunite with their former project Jimmy Garoppolo. Both were very high on Jimmy G before that aging fossil Robert Kraft forced Garoppolo out to hang onto Tom Brady for another two seasons. With Jimmy G’s injury history, don’t be surprised if Belichick seeks out the magical journeyman Ryan Fitzpatrick as a backup for additional support. 2021 Starter:​ Jimmy Garoppolo 2021 Backup: ​Ryan Fitzpatrick
Pittsburgh Steelers It has been rumored that Big Ben is considering retirement and after the second half of this season, I don’t blame him. He has been the primary problem with the recent slips of the Steelers and it is clearly time to move on from the future Hall of Famer. With that being said, I do not believe their will be a better option out there unless Pittsburgh decides to throw a trade package to the Lions or Eagles for Matthew Stafford or Carson Wentz and as a result, Roethlisberger will return to mentor his heir apparent that the Steelers select in the draft; Kyle Trusk from Florida if he is still available at pick 28 but more likely Mac Jones from Alabama. 2021 Starter:​ Ben Roethlisberger 2021 Backup: ​Mac Jones (Rookie)
New Orleans Saints As the NFL playoffs media news rolls on, it is becoming more and more likely Drew Brees is performing his final swan song. If he does indeed retire, we know two things: 1) Sean Peyton’s nonsensical love for Taysom Hill cannot be broken and 2) he has a massive ego. Those two lead me to believe that he is looking for Drew Brees 2.0 and that person is none other than Sam Darnold. If the Jets do decide to go with Justin Fields, they could receive a second round pick if not another pick for Darnold. This benefits both parties as the Jets get additional draft value and Sean Peyton and the Saints can give Darnold a fair shot in the NFL. 2021 Starter: ​Sam Darnold 2021 Backup: ​Taysom Hill
Now for the two remaining high profile quarterbacks. Both Matthew Stafford and Carson Wentz have been in trade rumors and speculation from the moment the season ended; albeit two completely different scenarios. Wentz of course has ties to Frank Reich with the Colts and Stafford wanting to play for a contender. Here are my final two predictions for the quarterback carousel of the 2021 NFL season.
Indianapolis Colts The Indianapolis Colts are just a QB away from making real noise in the playoffs and although Phillip Rivers was a solid starter for the crew this year, the man simply could not even throw the ball 50 yards at the end of their playoff game against the Bills during Wild Card weekend. As Rivers moves on to coach high school football in the next phase of his life, expect the Colts’ front office to take a swing at underrated talent Matthew Stafford. They instantly become AFC contenders and a perfect fit for the former Georgia QB. 2021 Starter: ​Matthew Stafford
Denver Broncos Last but not least we have the 128 million dollar man. John Elway recently removed himself as GM of the Broncos and is going to hire a new one who will have the final say in all football decisions. The first thing the new GM is going to do is solidify their franchise quarterback and there is not a soul on this planet that thinks said player is Drew Lock. Now this isn’t as good as a fit as the Indianapolis Colts for reasons mentioned above but a fresh start in a mid-tier market may be just what he needs to rejuvenate his career. Denver has some promising young offensive receivers and their defense can still be dangerous so Elway and the new GM should have no issues offering a second round pick and another pick or two to lure the Eagles into moving on from their big investment. Ultimately time will tell if this change of scenery will result in Wentz returning to his MVP caliber play. 2021 Starter:​ Carson Wentz
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EUROPE
Austria Wien,Bezirk Mariahilf Spielraum
Austria Mödling, Bezirk Mödling Mawo Cards
Finland Helsinki, Uusimaa Poromagia
Finland Lahti, Päijänne Tavastia Puolenkuun Pelit
Finland Tampere, Pirkanmaa Puolenkuun Pelit
Finland Turku, Finland Proper Puolenkuun Pelit
Germany Oldenburg, Lower Saxony Itemstar
Germany Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia Hiveworld
Germany Düsseldorf, North Rhine-Westphalia Mage Store
Germany Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg Raid'n'Trade
Germany Saarbrücken, Saarland Dragon Lord Games
Hungary Budapest Metagame
Ireland Dún Laoghaire, Dublin The Warchest
The Netherlands - Summoner
The Netherlands Arnhem, Gelderland GamerzParadize
Portugal Lisbon Combo Zone
Portugal Lisbon PT Merch
Portugal Lisbon Versus Gamecenter Lisbon
Portugal Lisbon Ventura Games
Portugal Porto Arena Porto
Sweden Stockholm Alphaspel
Switzerland Lausanne, Romandy Helvetia Games Shop
UK Basingstoke, England Firestorm Cards
UK Basingstoke, England The Gaming Den
UK Blackpool, England Infinity Comics
UK Bolton, England SLICE&DICE Board game shop
UK Chesterfield, England Geeks Headquarters
UK Hull, England Archeron Games
UK Folkestone, Kent, England [Chaos Cards](www.chaoscards.co.uk)
UK Liverpool, England Crit Hit Game Hub
UK Liverpool, England Just Play
UK London, England The Brotherhood Games
UK London, England Dark Sphere
UK Reading, England Eclectic Games
UK Bangor, Northern Ireland Replay Games
UK Belfast, Northern Ireland Robin's Hobby Café
UK Dundee, Scotland Highlander Games
UK Cardiff, Wales Firestorm Games
UK Cardiff, Wales Rules Of Play
NORTH AMERICA
Canada Surrey, British Columbia Craving for a Game
Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba Fusion Gaming
Canada Winnipeg, Manitoba Game Knight
Canada Fredericton, New Brunswick GameZilla
Canada Markham, Ontario Three Kingdoms Games
Canada Markham, Ontario K-OS Collectibles
Canada Mississauga, Ontario Untouchables
Canada St. John's, Newfoundland Midgard Gaming
Canada Ontario, Ottawa Carta Magica
Canada Ontario, Ottawa Red dragon
Canada Oshawa, Ontario Skyfox Games
Canada Toronto, Ontario 401 Games
Canada Toronto, Ontario Dolly's Toys & Games
Canada Toronto, Ontario Gameshack
Canada Toronto, Ontario The Gameshelf
Canada Toronto, Ontario Hairy Turantula
Canada Waterloo, Ontario Atlas Collectables
Canada Montréal, Quebec Cardbrawlers
Canada Montréal, Quebec Carta Magica
Canada Montréal, Quebec Geekittude
Canada Montréal, Quebec Threekingsloot
Mexico Hermosillo, Sonora Mundo del Comic
Mexico San Juan del Río, Querétaro Mithrandir
USA Florence, Alabama For the Win
USA Huntsville, Alabama Lucky Dice Café
USA Huntsville, Alabama The Deep
USA Mesa, Arizona Vapes and Capes
USA Queen Creek, Arizona Baxter’s Games
USA Tempe, Arizona Showtime Cards and Collectibles
USA Tucson, Arizona Otaku Nation
USA Tucson, Arizona Top Deck Towers
USA Bakersfield, California Paladins Game Castle
USA Bell, California Table 1 Gaming
USA Berkeley, California Games of Berkeley
USA Berkeley, California ProjectCCG
USA Downey, California Psycho Turtle Collectibles
USA Fountain Valley, California Kingslayer Games
USA Lancaster, California Bases Cards and Comics
USA Montebello, California ProjectCCG
USA Pasadena, California CoreTCG
USA San Diego, California TC's Rockets
USA Westlake, California Game Ogre
USA Santa Clara, California Isle of Gamers
USA Denver, Colorado The Wizard's Chest
USA Canton, Connecticut Games IRL
USA Milford, Connecticut Fire and Dice Games
USA Southington, Connecticut Imperial Gaming
USA Newington, Connecticut Tabletop Gaming Center
USA Enfield, Connecticut Most Excellent Comics & Gaming
USA Wilmington, Delaware Alternate Universes
USA Boynton Beach, Florida TATE'S Comics + Toys + More
USA Kissimmee, Florida Coliseum of Comics
USA Kissimmee, Florida House Rules Gaming
USA Lauderhill, Florida TATE'S Comics + Toys + More
USA Orange Park, Florida VORTEX Cards & Games
USA Winter Haven, Florida Doombrowski Games and Comics
USA Winter Park, Florida Bearded Collectibles
USA Macon, Georgia Prime Time Gaming
USA Collinsville, Illinois Dizzy Dugout
USA Shorewood, Illinois Paper or Plastic Sports and Games
USA Urbana, Illinois Enchantment Alley
USA South Bend, Indiana Fantasy Games
USA Davenport, Iowa Nerd HQ
USA Lenexa, Kansas Collector's Cache
USA Highland Heights, Kentucky Monster Games
USA Nampa, Idaho Infinite Heroes Games
USA Uxbridge, Massachusetts Great Stories
USA Bay City, Michigan The Stadium
USA Charlotte, Michigan The Gaming Cantina
USA Clinton Township, Michigan Gamers Gauntlet
USA Frankenmuth, Michigan The Stadium
USA Crystal, Minnesota Table Top Tournaments
USA Kansas City, Missouri Level One Game Shop
USA St. Joseph, Missouri End Game
USA St. Louis, Missouri Fantasy Shop
USA Omaha, Nebraska Dragon's Lair
USA Cedar Grove, New Jersey Time Warp Comics and Gaming
USA Clifton, New Jersey Final Turn Gaming
USA Haddonfield, New Jersey Top Deck Games
USA Hamilton Township, New Jersey Family Fun Hobbies
USA Lebanon, New Hampshire Black Moon Games
USA Las Vegas, Nevada Power 9 Games
USA Manchester, New Hampshire Double Midnight Comics
USA Nashua, New Hampshire The Comic Store
USA Binghamton, New York Dragon Master Games
USA Brooklyn, New York Next Level
USA Catskill, New York Kirwan's Game Store
USA Flushing, New York Card Quest Inc.
USA New York, New York Da Shop Corp
USA New York, New York Gaming Universe Corp
USA Rochester, New York Just Games
USA Syracuse, New York Comix Zone
USA Syracuse, New York Play the Game Read the Story
USA Gastonia, North Carolina Victory point games
USA Raleigh, North Carolina Game Theory
USA Greenville, North Carolina Well Played Games
USA Columbus, Ohio Heroes and Gamrs
USA Dayton, Ohio Epic Loot Games & Comics
USA Dayton, Ohio No Limit Gaming
USA Tulsa, Oklahoma Dragonslayer Games
USA Beaverton, Oregon Gongaii Games
USA Hillsboro, Oregon Rune & Board
USA Milwaukie, Oregon Epic Gaming
USA Portland, Oregon Cambits Cards & Hobbies
USA Portland, Oregon The Clubhouse
USA East Norriton, Pennsylvania Blue Bell, Pennsylvania
USA Erie, Pennsylvania Gateway Games
USA Harrisburg, Pennsylvania The Adventurer's Guild
USA Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Redcap's Corner
USA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Top Deck Cards and Games
USA Chattanooga, Tennessee Infinity Flux
USA Chattanooga, Tennessee Epikos
USA Knoxville, Tennessee CM Games
USA Signal Mountain, Tennessee Fantasy Mountain Board Gaming
USA Austin, Texas Dragon's Lair
USA Dallas, Texas Common Grounds Games
USA Dallas, Texas The Local Game Store
USA Dallas, Texas Next level games
USA Conroe, Texas The Adventure Begins
USA Conroe, Texas Cards and Comics Connection
USA Frisco, Texas New World Gaming
USA Houston, Texas Galaxy Gaming
USA Houston, Texas Heroes Collectables
USA Humble, Texas DNA comics and Games
USA Pantego, Texas Limitless Games
USA Salt Lake City, Utah Demolition Games
USA West Valley City, Utah The Nerd Store
USA Norfolk, Virginia Atlantis Games&Comics
USA Springfield, Virginia Tosche Station/Tosche Nation
USA Virginia Beach, Virginia Comic Kings
USA Renton, Washington Shane's Cards
USA Seattle, Washington Card Exchange
USA Tacoma, Washington Northwest Sports Cards
USA Vancouver, Washington CCGHouse Games
USA Charleston, West Virginia Lost Legion
USA Green Bay, Wisconsin Frost Giant Games
USA Kenosha, Wisconsin Colosseum Games
OCEANIA
Australia Sydney, New South Wales Good Games
Australia Condell Park, New South Wales RC Crew Games
Australia Adelaide, South Australia Dragon's Lair Hobbies & Gaming
Australia Adelaide, South Australia The Hobby Matrix
Australia Morley, Western Australia Good Games
New Zealand Auckland BayDragon NZ
SOUTH AMERICA
Argentina Buenos Aires Sekai Games
Ecuador Quito Star Land Games
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