My Inside Source

[RiverDog]

Two weeks ago, I posted this:

by RiverDog » Wed Aug 14, 2019 12:46 pm

A friend of mine with a pretty fair record of predicting trades was thinking a few weeks ago that the Hawks might snare Jadeveon Clowney. Trade rumors are beginning to circulate:

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/284 ... peculation

Obviously we have a need for an edge rusher, but I personally don't believe it will happen. It seems counter productive to trade Frank Clark because we were unwilling to pay him then take on a contract that's bound to exceed Clark's and have to give up some high draft picks/players.

Comments?

The friend of mine that I occasionally refer to is a former poster that some of you might recognize from the old PI forum, Bird Droppings. Ten years ago, he called our trade with the Bills for Beast about a month before it happened. He used to be in the radio broadcast business for decades, and is friends with Brock Huard. We email amongst 5 or 6 other friends of his, including Huard, quite a bit during the season, and occasionally in the offseason. I've gone to several Hawks home games with him. The man knows his chit.

A few weeks ago, he was stricken with a major stroke, and last I heard, is in a nursing home going through therapy. I've thought about visiting him, but he lives in Port Townsend, a long hike from where I live. If he does get discharged, I'll probably try to get over there and pay him a visit. He's a long time season ticket holder, but I'm afraid he might have attended his last Seahawk game.

Anyhow, I just wanted to give some props to him and for those of you that knew him, an update on his status.

[idhawkman]

That's too bad about Bird Droppings. I always liked his posts and enjoyed meeting him once before a game.

[Aseahawkfan]

I remember Bird Droppings. He was an interesting poster. Hopefully his situation improves. His sources are apparently very good.

[Hawk Sista]

Send my love and hope to BD!! He was always a good person and good poster.

[Feez]

Man that is terrible, I remember him from the PI Days. wishing him well and hopefully a full recovery.