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I think the record is better than I would have expected, but I'm excited for several reasons outside of the record. 

At draft time, many were pounding the table for Ace Bailey.  But the Sixers did their homework and we seem to have gotten the right guy.

George and Embiid are both showing some signs of health, which bodes well for a playoff run or potential trade.  I don't know what to make of Embiid right now - he looks slow on both sides of the court, turning the ball over and not able to get out to shooters.  But just the fact that he's healthy gives the team options.  I'd still like to get younger and more athletic at that position.

The keys to the car appear to have been handed off to Maxey, and it was a seamless transition.  I don't see moping or griping.  There are teams out there with the 2 timelines and are unable to make it work (see Golden State), but the Sixers seem to have a light at the end of the tunnel.

A lot of us wanted Yabusele to return, but with the additions of Barlow and Walker (and to a lesser extent Watford) there is unexpected depth at the 3 despite Oubre's absence.  Bona has exceeded expectations of a second round pick.

I feel like there's a lot to be excited about.  It feels good to watch Sixers games again.

Grimes = obstacle for McCain

Gotcha.  Right now McCain has enough obstacles off the court, has to get on the court first.  The way I see it, having that kind of depth is a good "problem" to have.

Nice to see Embiid making buckets.  Just don't push his minutes too much, take it easy.

I know what you are saying and with Barkey, Brown, and even WR3 perhaps Dotson, only these 3 will NOT be from the draft. Everyone else on this unit is a product of an earier draft which is now focused on defense. On D, you can easily arrange where with the top 11 guys, only Baun is not a product of the draft which is phenomenal AND most if not all within the last 3/4 years. And, the 2 key players who left for richer pastures, were also product of our draft (Sweat and Williams). I'm not sure there is another team in the NFL that has put so many draft picks on the field and a routine participant in the post season, and of course, a SB victory, and two SB appearances in the last 3 years.

Eventually they will have to replace Lane Johnson, and it will likely be with a cheaper option at RT.  The problem is that's a lot of cash that's going to have to go out to those defensive players if we choose to keep them, and the FO will have some tough decisions.  Do they go cheaper on another O line spot?  Do they replace one of the WRs with a younger cheaper option (hopefully drafted)?  Time will tell.

NYK checked in on Aussie...kicked the tires I guess.  NYK my 2d fav team, so I'm kinda torn here.  I don't want him to sign w PHI or NYK, but I do want him to find a job.

you lost me at NYK 2d fav team.  I think that's a violation.

When I think of the 3rd pick, I think that player should be a franchise player... If not a ROBIN...

I think you're setting the bar a little bit high, wouldn't want to put that kind of pressure on a 19 year old.  We went through a 3-year period where we drafted Okafor, Simmons, Fultz top 3.  I'm not saying we should set the bar that low either but those guys aren't close to being stars.  I would say lets just see what Edgecombe can do and see if he can mature from starter to having a greater impact and being a great team guy - which those other 3 guys were not.

Definitely adds some intrigue and potentially direction to the team.

My guess would be Drummond gets traded.

Interesting question.  I think I have no expectations, but that could change depending on how the next 1-2 months go.  I'd love to trade Embiid or George but I don't think there are too many options available there.  It would be great to start the youth movement and build around those guys.  I have very little faith in Morey as he seems married to the super team philosophy.  I like what I've seen in Maxey, Grimes, McCain, even Yabusele.  Ace Bailey is the hot draft name, but do the Sixers see it the same way?