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Re: Time to trade Olave?

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Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 1010542)

Once again, the grade of the concussion makes a tremendous difference. Ten years ago what ever limited symptoms that Olave experienced over two seasons wasn't even recognized as a concussion ten years ago by the league. Most diagnosed league concussions result in far more discernible damage and than anything Olave has experienced to date.

I would expect Olave is looking at developing generational wealth for his family. He cannot do that on his current contract. There are many professions that have repercussions that will affect the health of their workers for years to come with far less earning potentials. Look at our military. Or at construction. Or any other occupation under the sun with cancer causing rays.

These athletes do what they do for their love of the game and for what it can bring them and their families for, yes, generations if they stick to it. My paternal grandfather was a coal miner in southern Illinois while managing his farm on the side. He developed black lung like the vast majority of workers trying to make a living for his family. He knew of the risks but did what he needed and wanted to do.

My own father lost his life due to Agent Orange exposure during deployments for the Vietnam "conflict". His plane could have gone down at anytime over his countless missions, but it was what he did to raise his young family.

Please do not project what you feel these young men should choose to do while having the potential to bring home incredibly larger rewards for their families than our own fathers had when they sacrificed far more for far less.

Please do not tell me what I can and can't have an opinion about on an open forum.

I came back here after a little time away to try and talk about Saints news, but in less than an evening you've reminded me your opinion has to be the one people agree with.

Cheers, won't contribute in future.

Re: Time to trade Olave?

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Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 1010543)

Just sharing my opinion, as well, Diz. Doesn't it matter?

I don't give a rat's arse if you agree with it yourself. Or if anyone does. But, I have just as much of a right to share and explain my opinion as do you or anyone else here, right?

Re: Time to trade Olave?

Forum

Definitions from Oxford Languages
fo·rum
/ˈfôrəm/
noun

1.
a place, meeting, or medium where ideas and views on a particular issue can be exchanged.
"it will be a forum for consumers to exchange their views on medical research"

This implies that differences of opinions are not only expected, but by definition required.

If I have a differing opinion I will, under the definition of a forum, exchange my opinion. By all means, if you disagree with anything I post PLEASE give reasons why my assertations are unfound and take part in the exchange. That is is the implied function of a forum.

Re: Time to trade Olave?

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Originally Posted by AsylumGuido (Post 1010544)

It's not your opinions that irk me or that I disagree with, it's the immediate accusatory verbage you take when others try to share opinions that don't align with yours.

I made a comment on what I would feel, if Olave left or chose to retire. You accused me of projecting my feelings for said opinion.

Not asking you to care about agreeing with opinions, just some common decency would be a nice start.

Re: Time to trade Olave?

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Originally Posted by dizzle88 (Post 1010546)

Went back and read what I wrote. It was not meant to be an attack on you. At that point I was speaking to the opinion in general. I have seen others saying that he, or any others with some history, should quit their dream when it is their choice to make. If you took it as directed at you then you must have felt part of where my attention was given. Like I said, a forum is a place to exchange opinions. Our feelings and what knowledge we have are what we base our opinions upon. Personally, I welcome anyone to explain why they disagree with my opinions and give reasoning behind their belief. I'll never take it personally however it is logically presented.

Re: Time to trade Olave?

Wouldn't get the desired value for Olave in a trade. At least would want a 2nd.

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I agree. He'd be a sell low at this point. I don't view him as a number 1 either. He profiles more of a very good 2 when healthy IMO.

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I think what we need to do is extend Olave now while his value may be at its lowest. Don't wait until he puts up career numbers in a Kellen Moore offense.

Re: Time to trade Olave?

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Originally Posted by papz (Post 1010549)

I agree. He'd be a sell low at this point. I don't view him as a number 1 either. He profiles more of a very good 2 when healthy IMO.

I always think about what Olave would do with Brees. He's such an elite and precise route runner. He'd be putting up 1,400 yards.

Re: Time to trade Olave?

So nice to see the boards at regular season form this early during training camp! Let the sniping begin! :bng: