Mailbag IV: Mailbag With a Vengeance

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Mailbag IV: Mailbag With a Vengeance . . .

Because the CBA limits practice time, why don’t NFL teams just hire more coaches so they can do more with that practice time?—2:49

It seems like BS that teams develop great players only to see them leave via free agency. How about a system like the NBA, where a team trying to retain its own free agents can offer a contract of which only 75% counts against the cap?—5:34

What have the Cowboys done right in building their O-line, great drafting or great coaching?—9:47

Will we get to a point where the NFL features more college-style spread offenses?—11:43

What’s the deal with the Patriots and all those bear fronts?—14:58

Isn’t Buffalo’s offensive line really underrated?—18:07

Could teams just rotate in two units of jumbo personnel?—20:57

Would Steelers have been better off if Dick LeBeau was still there?—24:33

What football books or documentaries would you recommend?—27:46

How come football players wear helmets when rugby players don’t?—30:57

What would Drew Brees have to do to move into the discussion of best two or three QBs of all time?—37:15

If Washington’s offensive scheme is so good, why doesn’t someone just copy it?—39:52

Have the Patriots ever had an easier path to an AFC East title?—41:36

Besides better players and coaches, what can teams do to improve?—43:22

Is there any reason for Bills fans to be excited about this upcoming season?—44:57

Will we ever see the run-and-shoot make a comeback?—47:07

Was Marcel Reece really the best player on the 2012 Raiders? Can a fullback ever be the best player on his team?—48:45

How will the Patriots use Brandin Cooks? Out wide or in the slot?—52:07

I think Andrew Sharp of the Open Floor Podcast is just the worst. Do you think Andrew Sharp of the Open Floor Podcast is just the worst?—53:05

Isn’t it a travesty that special teams players don’t get to introduce themselves and their alma maters before games?—53:56

Should Malcolm Butler get paid? Also, does Andy wear a sweatshirt with his sweatpants in airports?—55:03

How should the Vikings handle their situation at QB after this season, with Bradford and Bridgewater both potential free agents?—58:28

What is up with Kevin White?—1:00:03

If Aaron Rodgers only wins one ring in his career, will he be a disappointment?—1:00:36

Where should (would have) Malik McDowell play for the Seahawks?—1:03:45

How bad can Denver’s QB be for them still to be legitimate Super Bowl contenders?—1:04:57