Picking Nits
The discussion questions the film’s concussion bookends, Cush’s desired destination, Rod Tidwell’s contract problem despite elite statistics, and the Tidwell family’s finances.
In the discussion (7)
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- The concussion material is treated as a bookend: the opening hockey player has repeated concussions and Rod Tidwell’s later hit inspires a dark dementia-sequel pitch.
- Cush’s father wanting Denver is questioned because John Elway remained entrenched, while Arizona is also rejected and Dallas is proposed instead.
- Rod Tidwell’s requested four-year, ten-million-dollar deal is considered surprisingly small.
- Tidwell’s stated 1,550 yards and 110 catches are placed between Michael Irvin and Robert Brooks, fifth among the 1995 receiving leaders discussed.
- A receiver with 110 catches is said to be unlikely to avoid the middle and is described as fitting a short slot-receiver role.
- Tidwell’s fifth-place statistical comparison makes his inability to secure a contract seem implausible and prompts criticism of Jerry as his agent.
- The waterbed endorsement, ant-filled house, and seven-person household are cited as signs that Jerry has not secured enough money for Tidwell.