Optimist vs Pessimist

Danno · 04-09-2005, 10:46 AM

So I guess that means those who questioned the Orlando Ruff, Derrick Rodgers, Tesucky Jones, Jonathon Sullivan acquisitions are pessimists, even thought they were right.

WRONG! Questioning a player doesn\'t make you a pessimist. Many Optimists will also point out the negatives of a player also. Like Ruff being a good run stuffer, but not good in coverage. The pessimist won\'t even acknowledge anything positive about him.

Okay. I have yet to hear anyone poo-poo getting Dwight Smith, so how does your theory hold?

You must still be half asleep. I\'ve heard many harp on the character issue and the gun thing. But it was a good signing. Whats not to like?

What about Mayberry? I have heard noone have a problem with it if he was going to play guard. But if someone questions the fact he may be playing RT after only doing it for 4 games in his career they are a pessimist?

Not necessarily. I think you\'re smart enough to determine the difference between Optimism/Pessimism/Realism
Optimism-He\'s the answer at RT
Pessimism- He\'s gonna suck at RT
Realism-He\'s a solid player, but may struggle some at RT since he hasn\'t played it much.
See the difference or shall use other simple examples?

It\'s called a scouting report.

Gee, didn\'t know thats what they call \'em? Aw shucks.
Overdo it on the smartarse pills this morning?
There\'s usually two sections to a scouting report. Or do you ignore the \"positives\" section when we sign someone?

I guess I can\'t have the every guy is a hall of famer who wears black and gold motto Danno. Hope it works out for ya. How\'s it been so far?

When have I ever said anything of the sort?
ANSWER: NEVER!

Try a bloody Mary, they help.

04-09-2005, 10:46 AM	#35
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,757	Optimist vs Pessimist So I guess that means those who questioned the Orlando Ruff, Derrick Rodgers, Tesucky Jones, Jonathon Sullivan acquisitions are pessimists, even thought they were right. WRONG! Questioning a player doesn\'t make you a pessimist. Many Optimists will also point out the negatives of a player also. Like Ruff being a good run stuffer, but not good in coverage. The pessimist won\'t even acknowledge anything positive about him. Okay. I have yet to hear anyone poo-poo getting Dwight Smith, so how does your theory hold? You must still be half asleep. I\'ve heard many harp on the character issue and the gun thing. But it was a good signing. Whats not to like? What about Mayberry? I have heard noone have a problem with it if he was going to play guard. But if someone questions the fact he may be playing RT after only doing it for 4 games in his career they are a pessimist? Not necessarily. I think you\'re smart enough to determine the difference between Optimism/Pessimism/Realism Optimism-He\'s the answer at RT Pessimism- He\'s gonna suck at RT Realism-He\'s a solid player, but may struggle some at RT since he hasn\'t played it much. See the difference or shall use other simple examples? It\'s called a scouting report. Gee, didn\'t know thats what they call \'em? Aw shucks. Overdo it on the smartarse pills this morning? There\'s usually two sections to a scouting report. Or do you ignore the \"positives\" section when we sign someone? I guess I can\'t have the every guy is a hall of famer who wears black and gold motto Danno. Hope it works out for ya. How\'s it been so far? When have I ever said anything of the sort? ANSWER: NEVER! Try a bloody Mary, they help.

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