All right, that makes enough sense that it's worth a shot. "Playing the long game. I can get behind that."

Jim doesn't do well being idle, especially when he's this keyed up, so he does a few stretches while he contemplates that, keeping his shoulders and back loosened up. This isn't the sort of thing he usually spends a lot of time strategizing on, but Steve does make a good argument for it. What could it hurt?

"Bet it's easier when the bag isn't fighting back, but I can take a punch." He's never been the best at avoiding getting hit. On multiple levels. Getting hit and then getting back up, that he can do.