Wade Phillips, defensive coordinator, Houston
That's mildly interesting. I suppose.
Good DC, terrible HC. I wish he was still with Dallas.
Vince Young will be cut or traded.
Russell weeps
I assume that means that Jeff Fisher's job is safe. Heard rumblings earlier in the weeks that Titans management and ownership would possibly side with Young and give Fisher the boot, which would have been one of the more farged up descisions ever.
The Titans' owner Bud Adams is refusing to say that Fisher is safe but he probably is, yes.
Hahaha
Quote from: Vince YoungI look forward to a new beginning and bringing my talents to a new team.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 05, 2011, 10:18:51 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 05, 2011, 05:42:35 PM
Wade Phillips, defensive coordinator, Houston
Good move.
I don't know. Maybe, but that's a major overhaul changing to a 3-4 which Phillips would presumably do. A good 3-4 NT isn't easy to find. Mario Williams is a very good 4-3 DE but there would be some wasted at talent at DE, even in Phillips 1 gap scheme. Being converted to an OLB at his size is a gamble. I don't see a good fit for Amobi Okoye either. Maybe he'll bring back the 46 he ran for Buddy in Philly.
TRADE FOR MARIO AND LUIGI
Niners are offering Harbaugh about $5m per.
Dolphins are offering upwards of $7m, and there is no state income tax.
Jim Harbaugh, head coach, Miami
of course they still have a head coach...so there's that
Two headed monster
You just can't gameplan for that.
Saw this and chuckled this morning:
"Not only does Tony Sparano look like Bernie from 'Weekend at Bernie's' but he appears to be a dead man walking as well."
So, the 49ers are considering settling for Josh McDaniels if Harbaugh goes elsewhere. Am I the only one who doesn't understand at all why McDaniels would be given another opportunity to head coach this coming year? In fact him and Singletary had a lot of the same problems - generally trying to make up for deficiencies as coaches by berating players and using the "my way or the highway" bullshtein. farg, I'd be more likely to hire a mediocre coordinator who hadn't yet failed as a head coach than to give McDaniels another shot this soon.
Christ, the NFC West is a joke.
i think the general consensus on mcdaniels was that he's a good coach, but the broncos set him up to fail by giving him all power. i believe the next place he goes he will be just a coach.
Quote from: FastFreddie on January 06, 2011, 09:12:43 AM
Saw this and chuckled this morning:
"Not only does Tony Sparano look like Bernie from 'Weekend at Bernie's' but he appears to be a dead man walking as well."
that fat loser should have been canned the second he lost to the browns and lions at home.
Apparently he IS packing his shtein up (http://phinphanatic.com/2011/01/06/breaking-news-coaches-packing-boxes/)
Quote from: SunMo on January 06, 2011, 12:17:40 PM
i think the general consensus on mcdaniels was that he's a good coach, but the broncos set him up to fail by giving him all power. i believe the next place he goes he will be just a coach.
That's a good thought. His actual coaching may have not been that bad; it was all the fargtarded trades and moves he made to make the Broncos so bad
And.... McDaniels is not interested in the 49ers (http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/30899/josh-mcdaniels-not-interested-in-49ers)
Alrighty then.
Harbaugh to the 49ers
lol, Alex Smith
In equally exciting coaching news, the Browns interviewed Pat Shurmur (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5999723).
The Andy Reid coaching tree!
5 years 25 million for harbaugh.
wtf? wasn't he offered more to stay in palo alto?
QuoteEd Reed's brother missing, jumped into Mississippi River to avoid police
Posted by Michael David Smith on January 7, 2011, 7:14 PM EST
edreed
Brian Reed, the 29-year-old brother of Ravens safety Ed Reed, is missing after jumping into the Mississippi River to avoid police in St. Charles, Louisiana.
Deputies say they saw Brian Reed jump into the river, go under water and disappear.
"The suspect jumped into the river, went about 15 feet according to the deputy," Sgt. Dwayne LaGrange, a spokesman for the St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office, told WWL TV. "At some particular point they said he did witness hands and head come up and go under the water and never resurface again."
Reed had been involved in a chase and may have been driving a stolen car, police said, and the car matched the description of a vehicle that almost ran another driver off the road.
But Karen Reed, the mother of Brian and Ed, said her son was driving a family member's car.
"He was a good person," said Karen Reed. "He kind of had a little run in with drugs and stuff. He had kind of got off it. Other than that he was alright. . . . I'm hoping he's not in the water. If he is it's going to be up."
Ed Reed and the Ravens are scheduled to play against the Chiefs in Kansas City on Sunday.
Doesn't sound too promising, especially with the mom talking about him in the past tense. It would be very cool if by some miracle he did survive.
glad i parlayed the ravens with the saints this morning
Why would it be cool if he survived? Because it's akin to The Fugitive? He's Better Off Dead. John Cusack
Tequila?
Peter King says wherever McDaniels ends up as an OC (Minnesota?), he's going to try to convince that team to trade for Tebow
But who is going to convince Pat Bowen to trade Tebow to the guy he just fired?
A second round pick would be more than sufficient to convince Bowen to unload that sanctimonious christian farg.
McDaniels' ace in the hole is that Elway thinks he's in playing shape.
Sparano gets a 2 year extension. (http://www.mb.com.ph/articles/297446/dolphins-agree-new-deal-with-coach-sparano)
Asomguaorhoweveryouspellthatshtein just got his contract voided with the Raiders and they can't franchise him.
Yeah, I'll go ahead and say it...
GET!
Why would the Eagles need more than one good cornerback? Please advise.
Debt load?
HOF Finalists
Quote» Jerome Bettis, RB (1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers)
» Tim Brown, WR/KR (1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
» Cris Carter, WR (1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins)
» Dermontti Dawson, C (1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers)
» Richard Dent, DE (1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles)
» Chris Doleman, DE/LB (1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers)
» Marshall Faulk, RB (1994-98 Indianapolis Colts, 1999-2005 St. Louis Rams)
» Charles Haley, DE/LB (1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys)
» *Chris Hanburger, LB (1965-78 Washington taterskins)
» Cortez Kennedy, DT (1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks)
» Curtis Martin, RB (1995-97 New England Patriots, 1998-2005 New York Jets)
» Andre Reed, WR (1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington taterskins)
» *Les Richter, LB (1954-62 Los Angeles Rams)
» Willie Roaf, OT (1993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-05 Kansas City Chiefs)
» Ed Sabol, Contributor (1964-1995 NFL Films)
» Deion Sanders, CB/KR/PR (1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys, 2000 Washington taterskins, 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens)
» Shannon Sharpe, TE (1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens)
Should be Sanders, Faulk, Carter, and either Martin or Bettis (both of them have insane numbers).
I also like Sharpe, Roaf, and Sabol. Sabol is so old they might give one of this year's slots to him, meaning that two of the above will have to wait. He deserves to be in the same way Madden did, considering his total contribution to the NFL brand.
They all took steroids.
OUT!
Sabol was on the juice for years.
Quote from: Rome on January 09, 2011, 01:08:50 PM
They all took steroids.
OUT!
I'm going to text Rome and let him know you hacked his account, SD.
What's actually wrong with roids?
Quote from: QB Eagles on January 09, 2011, 12:51:18 PM
HOF Finalists
Quote» Jerome Bettis, RB (1993-95 Los Angeles/St. Louis Rams, 1996-2005 Pittsburgh Steelers)
» Tim Brown, WR/KR (1988-2003 Los Angeles/Oakland Raiders, 2004 Tampa Bay Buccaneers)
» Cris Carter, WR (1987-89 Philadelphia Eagles, 1990-2001 Minnesota Vikings, 2002 Miami Dolphins)
» Dermontti Dawson, C (1988-2000 Pittsburgh Steelers)
» Richard Dent, DE (1983-1993, 1995 Chicago Bears, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1996 Indianapolis Colts, 1997 Philadelphia Eagles)
» Chris Doleman, DE/LB (1985-1993, 1999 Minnesota Vikings, 1994-95 Atlanta Falcons, 1996-98 San Francisco 49ers)
» Marshall Faulk, RB (1994-98 Indianapolis Colts, 1999-2005 St. Louis Rams)
» Charles Haley, DE/LB (1986-1991, 1999 San Francisco 49ers, 1992-96 Dallas Cowboys)
» *Chris Hanburger, LB (1965-78 Washington taterskins)
» Cortez Kennedy, DT (1990-2000 Seattle Seahawks)
» Curtis Martin, RB (1995-97 New England Patriots, 1998-2005 New York Jets)
» Andre Reed, WR (1985-1999 Buffalo Bills, 2000 Washington taterskins)
» *Les Richter, LB (1954-62 Los Angeles Rams)
» Willie Roaf, OT (1993-2001 New Orleans Saints, 2002-05 Kansas City Chiefs)
» Ed Sabol, Contributor (1964-1995 NFL Films)
» Deion Sanders, CB/KR/PR (1989-1993 Atlanta Falcons, 1994 San Francisco 49ers, 1995-99 Dallas Cowboys, 2000 Washington taterskins, 2004-05 Baltimore Ravens)
» Shannon Sharpe, TE (1990-99, 2002-03 Denver Broncos, 2000-01 Baltimore Ravens)
Should be Sanders, Faulk, Carter, and either Martin or Bettis (both of them have insane numbers).
I also like Sharpe, Roaf, and Sabol. Sabol is so old they might give one of this year's slots to him, meaning that two of the above will have to wait. He deserves to be in the same way Madden did, considering his total contribution to the NFL brand.
Don't forget Tim Brown.
Ron Rivera, head coach, Carolina (probably)
Pat Shurmur is the favorite for the Browns job. Josh McDaniels might be the new OC in St. Louis if that happens.
Gregg Williams turned down a Broncos head coaching interview, presumably to work on his man boobs.
(http://nbcprofootballtalk.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/g-williamspayton1.jpg)
Round 3 of Ravens versus Steelers is Saturday. Pro Bowl linebacker Terrell Suggs said it's more like "World War III" to the Ravens.
On Sunday, after the Ravens beat the Kansas City Chiefs 30-7 in an AFC wild-card game, Suggs said that the divisional-round matchup between the Ravens and Steelers is "personal between the two cities, Baltimore and Pittsburgh."
When asked to expound on his comment in an interview with "ESPN First Take" on Monday, Suggs said that for the Ravens, the matchup is taking on biblical proportions.
"This is World War III to us. This is definitely Armageddon," Suggs said.
The Ravens and Steelers split the two regular-season games in their bitter rivalry this season with Baltimore winning on the road 17-14 in Week 4 -- Pittsburgh's first loss -- and the Steelers winning at Baltimore 13-10 in Week 13 -- the Ravens' only loss at home this season.
Suggs said the "whole football world" is looking forward to seeing another "smashmouth" battle between the two teams.
"We're like modern-day gladiators," he said.
how much would you kill to have just one player like terrell suggs on the eagles...offense or defense....i dont care....but god damn am i jealous of baltimore and pittsburgh
Unfortunately our defense is bitch made.
I agree. Eagles D is not even one level below Pitt/Balt....they are bottom feeders in terms of toughness. farg these Hoydas.
Suggs passes the igy "look test" too amiright
I miss those days of bitter rivalries with Dallas and nasty players with great skill and hatred. Wm Fuller and Eric Williams best dogfights ever. Andre targeting Emmitt's knees play after play was great theater and the Vet gave it a Roman Coliseum kind of feel. Miss that :(
Aikman is fair and doesn't hate on Philly because he has flashbacks and knows Jerome and Andre and Reggie are standing over him with their dicks out just waiting for the slightest provocation to piss.
Spirits tormenting that old dallas team could make a nice concept short vid. Maybe something with the locker room would be cool. I'd call it Fisted by an Angel.
Quote from: BigEd76 on January 11, 2011, 05:16:16 PM
Suggs passes the igy "look test" too amiright
lisp fail
I can't stand Baltimore's thuggery. There's playing tough and then there's being dirty punks and the Ravens are littered with them.
I hope Pittsburgh blows their farging doors off this weekend.
damn you must have despised the gang green
Quote from: Rome on January 11, 2011, 06:23:52 PM
I can't stand Baltimore's thuggery. There's playing tough and then there's being dirty punks and the Ravens are littered with them.
I hope Pittsburgh blows their farging doors off this weekend.
From 86-92, this would have been known as the Eagles defense.
Lovr Baltimore's "thuggery" or whatever you call it. I think they beat Pittsburgh and then give New England a hell of a scare.
Quote from: Rome on January 11, 2011, 06:23:52 PM
I can't stand Baltimore's thuggery. There's playing tough and then there's being dirty punks and the Ravens are littered with them.
I hope Pittsburgh blows their farging doors off this weekend.
Thuggery? lol
Baltimore is thuggish?
Not really.
thuggish means they successfully tackle opposing players on the first attempt
Those bastiches!
Eagles - not thuggish
Eagles = nice guys if tackling means thuggish
Most times they'll walk you into the endzone so you don't slip.
Suggs is a joke. That's not like a war. Who was the last NFL player to die on the battlefield? Really, I think Rocky Blier and Phil McConkey might debate his point, maybe even Chad Hall.
It's fairly impressive how every one of you missed the joke.
Quote from: lurking wierdo on January 11, 2011, 10:28:18 PM
Who was the last NFL player to die on the battlefield?
(http://msnbcmedia1.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/040424/040424_pat_tillman_vmed.grid-4x2.jpg)
He was a former NFL player and he died on a real battlefield. I was referring to Suggs' battlefield
didnt darryl stingly die on the battlefield?
No. As usual, you are wrong IGY. You're a douche.
I like how post 9-11 America gets all bent out of shape when people use military analogies in a sports setting.
Oh no! He likened a football game to combat. That's soooo wrong!
STFU, idiots. 3 words: Fog. Of. War.
It (loosely) applies to football, especially if you play on either line.
i, for one, would prefer it if society stopped trivializing what athletes do on the field by referring to soldiers as heroes and warriors
Can we still call their spandex outfits Under Armor?
the world war III thing has been used since world war II....i think even clubber lang used it describe his and rockys fight
but lets be honest the racist could care less about the war metaphors....hes just trying to be cute so people will give him attention since his wifes cobweb ridden box has been off limits to him since the conception of their last child
Ha..."Hey woman....Hey woman....."
Quote from: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 03:56:27 PM
Ha..."Hey woman....Hey woman....."
Since your old man ain't got no heart, maybe you like to see a real man. I bet you stay up late every night dreamin' you had a real man, don't ya? I'll tell you what. Bring your pretty little self over to my apartment tonight, and I'll show you a real man.
What time is reese going to be at your place so I know what time to show up?
Just make sure you bring Ryan Phillipe's santa suit.
Jon Fox to the Broncos
Quote...Vikings running back Adrian Peterson recently found himself out and needing to use the bathroom at 3 in the morning. So he went to a McDonald's drive-through window.
An assistant manager saw Peterson, recognized him and let him in. But soon after that she was fired, apparently because her bosses found out that she let someone into the restaurant after hours.
"He's a public figure. . . I know him better than some of the maintenance people that come in and out," the woman told Consumerist. "I never thought in a million years that that decision was going to cost me my career."
ok speaks for itself
career, lol
She was eying that opening for VP of sales and marketing
Quote from: reese125 on January 12, 2011, 04:24:04 PM
Just make sure you bring Ryan Phillipe's santa suit.
Can't stop staring, huh?! :-D
Me either. :'(
he has 12 pack abs
Hue Jackson named Raiders HC...no surprise really. Wonder if Al did that on purpose on MLK day?
Seriously? His name is Hue?
Yes (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6031671&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines)
Hue's the coach?
Yes
I mean the fellows name.
Hue
The head coach
Hue
The guy Al Davis hired.
Hue
The Raiders new head coach...
Hue is the new head coach.
I'm asking you Hue is the head coach.
That's the mans name.
That's Hue's name?
Yes
Well go ahead and tell me.
That's it.
That's Hue?
Yes.
ha..farg is wrong with you.
everything
LOL.
Singletary heading to the Vikings to be their LB coach.
no way he'll be good at that. he knows nothing about the position.
He's not a long term solutiong.....just holding the position down until Matt McCoy becomes available.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on January 18, 2011, 12:27:21 PM
LOL.
Singletary heading to the Vikings to be their LB coach.
I guess the Viking's linebackers didn't have enough 'icehole' in them.
Josh McDaniels and Rams couldn't agree. He's probably going to Seattle now, since Pete Carroll just canned his OC. The leading candidate for OC in St. Louis is now Brad Childress, and it's nice to have this information all in one place.
nm
And... McDaniels IS now the Rams OC.
Tom Cable is the Seahawks OL coach. Good hire
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 18, 2011, 08:10:12 PM
Tom Cable is the Seahawks OL coach. Good hire
Maybe he can punch some sense into that group.
interesting how when you get fired you usually get demoted (more-so for 1-2 year head coaches), but mcdermott shteins the bed as a DC and gets to keep his same position
for starters he will be their DC like childress was the eagles OC...in name only...rivera is gonna run that side of the ball
but its just possible that mcdermott is not the devil that you all have tried to portray since his firing
ill trust andy reid and ron riveras opinion of him over you douchebags
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/deadspin/2011/01/davis2.jpg)
:poison
Al Davis' face is literally falling off.
Quote from: BigEd76 on January 19, 2011, 02:48:43 PM
(http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/deadspin/2011/01/davis2.jpg)
(http://www.jlcauvin.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/crypt.jpg)
Skin cancer farging grosses me out.
The one on PFT is even better where he looks like he is holding his hand like a claw. I am too lazy to post it.
Sweet Jesus why?
He looks like Vuke's widow.
band-aids help fight cancer.
Chris Simms rejected a plea bargain offered to him on charges of driving while high on the weeds.
Dude turned down a deal that would have given him a $500 fine, 5 days community service and 90 days of a suspended license. Proof that white athletes are dumb too.
Meh. He can beat that rap with a good lawyer.
Find me a jury gives a damn about driving on pot.
He can def beat it....but it's going to cost him more than $500 to do so. I don't know what the going rate for a good defense lawyer is, but even on a small case like this, I'd imagine he'll spend $20,000+ on it.
Pretty sure daddy can cover it.
random nfl note of the evening: that dope song in the get on the bus nfl commercial is in the movie 'whip it'
what is the song? who made it?
The Go! Team - The Power Is On
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zWudAdbYrG0
Carson Palmer is demanding a trade and threatening to retire if his wish isn't granted.
Oh shtein, Carson! You're going to hold the Bengals hostage with a retirement threat during a lockout season?
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on January 23, 2011, 01:59:00 PM
Carson Palmer is demanding a trade and threatening to retire if his wish isn't granted.
He wants to throw pick sixes for another team? I hope the skins get him.
Ed Reed's brother found in the Mississippi River close to where he jumped
http://blacksportsonline.com/home/2011/01/report-ed-reeds-brother-brian-reed-body-found-in-mississippi-river/
Ochocinco is going to go back to Johnson
Sounds like hbionic has a chance at love again.
hbionic loves Johnson?
Fisher out in Tennessee.
wow thats huge
I don't get why teams wait so long....it was like Gruden 2 years ago. Then again it appears to working for Tampa.
without knowing the inner workings of any of these situations maybe the coaches decided to leave as opposed to the teams waiting to fire them
there's our defensive coordinator!
Quote from: ice grillin you on January 27, 2011, 07:11:05 PM
without knowing the inner workings of any of these situations maybe the coaches decided to leave as opposed to the teams waiting to fire them
Either way its weird they wait so long. Their season has been over for almost a month.
Quote from: Rome on January 27, 2011, 07:12:37 PM
there's our defensive coordinator!
Clayton actually said, "Don't be surprised if he turns up in Philadelphia"
So... I'll be surprised if it actually happens.
:-D I hope Clayton was joking....a guy that has been a HC for so long is going to take a DC job for a year.
Why not? If it does come out that Fisher stepped down, maybe he's just sick of being the HC.
I'm not saying I think he will....in fact I think the more likely scenario is he's out of football for a year or more and comes back in a couple years (hopefully when Andy Reid is done here lulz)
But who knows...,.maybe he's just saying "farg this shtein, let me run a defense".
Apparently, the team's inability to hold onto Washburn was one of the reasons he wanted out.
Just sayin'
Clayton says that on top of the VY and Washburn stuff, Fisher was unhappy about being forced to fire Chuck Cecil. Mutual decision to part ways.
Andy Reid is now the longest tenured coach in the league.
In with Fisher as the DC. I give it a 1 out of 10 chance of happening but he runs the type of D I'd like to see here.
(http://www.celebritysmackblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/vince-young-meltdown-tantrum.jpg)
"Does this mean I'm the franchise QB?"
haha... somewhere rjs's head just assploded.
(http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2011/0128/nfl_u_matthewsc1_576.jpg)
(http://www.stecan.com/Lattimer.jpg)
Quote from: PhillyGirl on January 28, 2011, 04:36:50 PM
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(http://www.stecan.com/Lattimer.jpg)
$
I think Matthews is in the league because he broke the roid tester.
I saw that picture of Matthews and somehow remembered that picture of Lattimer from when I looked for one a few months back lol. I can remember a random google picture, but not where I leave my keys on a daily basis. :paranoid
Andrew Bryniarski (the guy who played Lattimer) is from the Philly area...Norristown iirc. He also played Leatherface in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre remake.
i lost my keys yesterday and had to fish through my car to find the spare set. found those under the passenger seat (thought i'd put them under the driver's seat) but i eventually found my primary set.
where, you may ask? in my front pocket. for real.
:paranoid
Lol
Wow
that's what happens when you go an entire week without drinking.
good thing that streak ends today at 4:00.
:yay
is today the super bowl?
yes....6 pm cst on FOX
it's next week, not today
i checked. feb. 6th.
so what are the odds that easy was the only person to watch, and care about, the pro bowl?
he doesnt watch it...he posts reports from other websites of people who did
I was drunk off my ass and managed to avoid watching it. I did watch the NHL for a bit. Yawn times infinity.
I watched for 2 minutes and had to shut it off. That was a complete and utter disgrace to the game of football. They need to cancel that garbage next year.
Quote from: Rome on January 30, 2011, 10:24:34 AM
i lost my keys yesterday and had to fish through my car to find the spare set. found those under the passenger seat (thought i'd put them under the driver's seat) but i eventually found my primary set.
where, you may ask? in my front pocket. for real.
:paranoid
You actually keep your spare keys inside the car? I thought that was just a plot device for movies and tv shows. I'm actually amazed that people really do that.
Quote from: TexasEagle on January 31, 2011, 03:15:50 PM
You actually keep your spare keys inside the car? I thought that was just a plot device for movies and tv shows. I'm actually amazed that people really do that.
I'm insured and it's been paid off for years. And I couldn't care less if someone stole it either.
i watched for a bit to make sure mike vicks knee didnt explode, and enough to hear jay glazer get verbally assaulted by almost every player he interviewed - tony gonzalez was the best.
i watched about 30 minutes of it. until they hit the over.
people bet the farging pro bowl?
that's sad.
christ, how would you set the line on a "game" like that?
Strip two men naked, stand them out in the snow, mark one with an A and one with an N, then hit them with tasers. Whatever numbers closest resembles the patterns left by their urine in the snow is the line. If the guy with the A stands up first, the AFC gets the points.
Quote from: Diomedes on January 31, 2011, 05:08:07 PM
people bet the farging pro bowl?
that's sad.
christ, how would you set the line on a "game" like that?
It's not sad, betting the over on any all star game (nfl, nhl, nba) is an easy parlay.
well it can't be that easy because you know the bookies are making their margin or they wouldn't offer a line on these "games"
further proof that gamblers will bet anything
the bookies want people to think a bet is easy...those are the exact gamblers they are looking for and the ones that they make their money off of
i dont use a bookie, i just throw some money into betus-dot-com and play around. if you'd like i can post every single transaction i make?
bookie = any betting outlet that is accepting your money
bookie schmookie
whatever the terminology is...the people who set the line aren't losing money on the f'n Pro Bowl
and you can book that
Hasn't been posted or talked about here, but a big financial deal went down for the naming rights to an undetermined sports complex in an undetermined spot in LA....700 Mill....they talked about it on 97.5 last night, said no doubt it's for an NFL team for that price.
My money's on the Jags moving
They money is contingent on a downtown LA stadium ("Farmers Field") being built, which in turn is contingent on an NFL team moving to LA. It doesn't mean a team is definitely moving to LA, just that if one does, it will probably have a home.
As has been mentioned before, the Jags have a brutal stadium lease in Jacksonville (among the toughest in the league) that will be very legally and financially difficult to break until 2030 or so. The NFL would love to move that franchise but it's easier said than done. I think the Chargers, Rams, and Bills are all in good position to move within the next five years if the ownership of those any one of those clubs can be convinced.
they would like it to be the chargers so that they can cyphon off some of the san diego fanbase since la doesnt care about the nfl..not that san diego does care but they will need all the fans they can get and being southern californias team as opposed to just la's team would help
siphon
Quote from: Munson on February 02, 2011, 01:02:25 AM
Hasn't been posted or talked about here, but a big financial deal went down for the naming rights to an undetermined sports complex in an undetermined spot in LA....700 Mill....they talked about it on 97.5 last night, said no doubt it's for an NFL team for that price.
My money's on the Jags moving
There's 2 separate proposals out there. 1 is a stadium in City of Industry and the other would put the stadium right next to Staples Center in downtown LA. The downtown stadium was probably the one they were talking about because they just came to an agreement with Farmers Insurance on naming rights. To my knowledge, there's no such deal in place for the proposed stadium in CoI.
The Jags would probably make the most sense from an NFL perspective but igy's on point with the Chargers scenerio from a local viewpoint. When they were talking about this on local news the other day, they kept showing Chargers highlights during most of the story, which tells me that the locals want the Chargers.
Found this while watching the Mudd/Washburn man love video, but it's Peyton Manning and Jeff Saturday going at it on the sidelines. Good stuff:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQtX6dm2KG8&NR=1
just saw something that made me spit up my hawaiian punch
espn just teased tonights sportscenter and one of the teasers was i kid you not "what advice does donovan mcnabb have for ben roethlisburger?"
Could be worse...
"What advice does Juan Castillo have for Dick LeBeau?"
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 02, 2011, 10:49:30 PM
just saw something that made me spit up my hawaiian punch
espn just teased tonights sportscenter and one of the teasers was i kid you not "what advice does donovan mcnabb have for ben roethlisburger?"
hes on right now and looks...chubby.
Brad my brother!
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/02/keisel-says-hell-dig-ditches-if-theres-a-lockout/
Or even Brett.
I'm usually the only guy who cares about the Hall of Fame on here, but here's this year's class anyway:
Deion Sanders
Marshall Faulk
Shannon Sharpe
Richard Dent (who played one washed-up year with the Eagles)
Ed Sabol
Les Richter
Chris Hanburger
Guys like Curtis Martin, Jerome Bettis, and Cris Carter will have to wait.
Andre Reed and Charles Haley missed out too
Tim Brown too
Quote from: BigEd76 on February 05, 2011, 07:52:57 PM
Andre Reed and Charles Haley missed out too
I've been an advocate of Reed for a while and thought he should have made it in over Art Monk. I am surprised that no WRs made it in today.
Next year I don't think anyone all that impressive becomes eligible (Bill Parcells maybe), so they can work through some of the backlog and get guys like Curtis Martin in Canton where they belong.
reed as a pro bowler would be a joke...but the nfl puts everyone in so might as well include him...its a travesty they even call it a HOF
note: for the record monk shouldnt be in either
How is Cris Carter not in the farging Hall of Fame? He's the second-best receiver ever.
Quote from: Rome on February 05, 2011, 09:05:29 PM
How is Cris Carter not in the farging Hall of Fame? He's the second-best receiver ever.
Didn't even make the first cut today. Neither did Brown, Haley, Bettis, or Doleman.
id put carter in because of his touchdown totals but hes certainly not some kind of no brainer lock...when he gets in he gets in
slightly veiled cheap shot at buddy ryan?
if not for the gawd buddy carter is a homeless youtube sensation right now
if not for buddy the eagles dont have that playoff win under rich kotite, among other ignored shortcomings
that made no sense but im gonna let it ride since you werent alive then
my first eagles memory was losing to the giants during the 7-2 to 9-7 season
i dont think i missed anything besides andre waters' undiagnosed concussions and some goat jerseys
Quote from: MDS on February 06, 2011, 01:04:02 AM
i dont think i missed anything besides andre waters' undiagnosed concussions and some goat jerseys
and the best era in franchise history
how can the best era in franchise history result in 0 playoff wins?
i know i know they talked and played great defense and wore amazing jerseys but they didnt win anything. not even close even.
buddy alone made it the best....probably half of the top ten best games in franchise history happened then...the nfc east was the best division in the history of pro sports...the vet was in its prime...dallas rivalry was at its all time best and was actually a real rivalry unlike now...the defense was arguably the best in the history of the nfl....giant eagle games were beyid epic....as were the uniforms...omg randall!!
do i need to go on....or should i let you cling to donovan beating the vikings in the playoffs
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lol...you are acting like the eagles have won anything in your era....typical modern day fan
trust me if you were around back then youd laugh at andy reid and banner inc
oh my god stupid you know i hate all of them...especially donovan
but as bad as they are theyve actually won something where as no matter how much hyperbole you want to throw into the buddy era his teams didnt win a friggin playoff game
i cant deny that actual vitriolic hatred with dallas >>>anything now but the nfl and sports as a whole are so corporate that actually intense rivalries do not exist
theres nothing i can say that would adequately describe to you that time in eagles history...im confident i am hyperbolizing but even taking that out it was off the charts incredible and nothing that has happened under banner inc has compared to the buddy era except possibly the nfc championship game vs atlanta...that was truly incredible....but i was too young to enjoy the eagle dallas 80 johnson...im sure if i was older when that happened it would just destroy the 05 game
moral of the story is that back then was incredible and dwarfs the overall "results" of the banner inc era
so just to recap
very fun 10-6 seasons with zero postseason success > the andy reid era
question...does a super bowl put the andy over the top
you are putting way to much emphasis on end results that dont include a championship over overall enjoyment
regular season records dont matter than much when you dont win it all....TO year was special...ill put that one season up with many of the buddy years...but in the end im talking about an overall vibe...you could miss the playoffs with buddy and it would be one thousand times more enjoyable than going 10-6 with andy
the andy super bowl is an excellent question...ive said this on cf and gotten killed for it but i honestly believe that a superbowl by this regime would not be over the top enjoyable for me because of the people that would also be basking in it...i know guys like romey will mock me for this but its just how i feel
I get it. Watching them win the SB would be euphoric for about 6 minutes until Banner got in front if a microphone. Then it would be terrible listening to him tell us how he was right all along.
i mean this has been my point for my whole life to a lot of people...not to just this board altho i seem to have to explain it more here than anywhere else
but anyway the bottom line is you want to like the people who represent your team...and that goes for the #2 qb to the owner...if that whole aura is zesty then winning isnt as enjoyable...i just dont get how people dont see this
im with you on some of it
but despite anything the point of all of this is to win
the phillies 08 title was one of the greatest moments of my life and i could not care less that a piece of shtein like wheeler or the cigar brothers or claire bentz or some needledick phony like montgomery were loving it
its one of those things we can hopefully compare it to later
like have the eagles win under banner inc next year then compare that to how we feel in 2065 when they win under the next owner
i will admit wheels definitely took some shine off that title...but come on it was minicule because the phillies were/are about as likeable as you can get...in the entire organization wheels is literally the only hatable employee...and really does an announcer matter that much when you are talking about a championship
altho good god is that video of him sickening
have you two ever considered a suicide pact?
Quote from: Rome on February 06, 2011, 09:32:19 AM
have you two ever considered a suicide pact?
...And we pray... :evil
brady first ever unanimous league mvp....impressive
kind of a weird time to announce it no?
I suppose they didn't have to waste much time double checking the count.
The Titans replaced Fisher with former OL coach Mike Munchak.
Quote from: FastFreddie on February 07, 2011, 01:36:11 PM
The Titans replaced Fisher with former OL coach Mike Munchak.
Shouldn't they test him out as defensive coordinator first?
rumor now is they might add 1 playoff team per conference and take a bye week away
so it would have been
1 falcons vs. bye
2 bears vs. 7 giants
3 eagles vs. 6 packers
4 seahawks vs. 5 saints
falcons play lowest remaining seed, other two teams play each other
this is instead of adding 2 games....and they might throw in an extra bye week during the regular season
adding a playoff team would ruin the nfl post season...right now its just about perfect...you cant add playoff teams when you are parity ridden...you add playoff teams if your league is really strong with quality clubs
So, assuming that the 3/6 and 4/5 games played out the same way, the Giants may very well have knocked out the Bears. Then the Packers would have demolished the Seahawks in Seattle, who would have gotten to host TWO STRAIGHT HOME GAMES after a 7-9 season. Etc etc
It's awful. Messing with the current number of games or playoff teams is ridiculous. NFL football couldn't be more popular. People complain about paying for 2 preseason games, but they do it anyway. So if you can't remove preseason games without adding regular season games, DON'T farg WITH THE SYSTEM THAT'S WORKING, iceholeS.
its a concession to not having 18 games...im guessing the money collectively off two extra playoff games (espn would get at least one and pay a massive amount for it) would be fairly close enough to adding two regular season games in place of two preseason games
the thing is the nflpa would be down for it....the owners would...tv networks would....and begrudgingly the fans would because youll all of a sudden like the rule if your squad is the 7 seed and gets in
im not for it but if its the solution to avoid going 18 games then im IN
btw heard this on simmons podcast who picked it up at super bowl week chatter, probably from espn people who are anticipating a playoff game or two...which come to think of it might very be on monday night. they only catch would be if you play monday wild card weekend you are locked into sunday divisional round game. teams play sunday wild card then saturday divisional...so whats the difference? packers did that this year and i believe they won the super bowl.
another catch is the likelihood of a triple header on saturday wild card weekend. ummm YES
well said
me too
now I'll stop thinking about this crap, it's been bothering me so much
putting more undeserving teams in your postseason is never good no matter what the sport
and if your argument is well it will make me happy because i get to watch a third wild card game then you a) just dont get it b) dont really care about the sport
idiot
my argument is that its better than 18 games. keeping things as is would be ideal but greedy owners are greedy owners and creating ways to increase profits are inevitable.
as a result of this, a triple header would be fun. it would allow me to do a 3 team tease that day. god damnit im talking myself into this even though two horrendous, undeserving teams (giants and jaguars) would have been your extra playoff teams.
who cares what its better than...its a terrible idea in general
but if you wanna go that route im not even sure it is better than 18 games
also by your reasoning the owners are gonna money grab as much as possible no matter what....so whatever they go with this year you have to think the other option will be instituted at some point anyway
possibly
its old rich white dudes who cant stand being complacent and want to suck every last dollar they can out of the pot
but if they make the change to 7 playoff teams itll be a while for they try something else. by that point there might be 40 teams in the nfl and adding 9 playoff teams or something would then be the change.
im thinking its now or never for 18
I think the NFL is as close to perfect as possible under the current format. However, this playoff idea blows. I'd rather see 18 games. In fact, I'd be ok with 18 games if the league and owners weren't being so hypocritical about it.
The league says they care about the players and head injuries and wants to protect them, but also wants them to play 2 more games. Doesn't make sense.
The owners want the players to play 2 more games but want to pay them less. Doesn't make sense.
The commish and the owners are seriously screwing the pooch on this one. Add in the major gaffe with the SB tickets and over the last 12 months, the league has gone from being the best run in pro-sports to an absolute traveshamockery.
yeah im not for either but i also think watering down the playoffs is worse than adding two regular season...its nice to see a sport that doesnt allow half the league in the postseason...adding teams essentially ruins the playoffs adding two games by and large doesnt change a whole lot to the reg season
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 08, 2011, 07:26:38 AM
adding a playoff team would ruin the nfl post season...right now its just about perfect...you cant add playoff teams when you are parity ridden...you add playoff teams if your league is really strong with quality clubs
Here's how I would revamp the playoff system:
8 teams from each conference make it, there will be 4 wildcard teams and 4 divisional winners in each conference. Wildcard weekend is now just that, the 4 wildcard teams square off with the two best getting a home game. The winners of those teams get seeded 5 and 6 then play the traditional 1 vs. 6, 2 vs. 5 etc. This way you have two extra teams making the playoffs, and every divisional winner gets a bye.
Sorry SD, that doesnt make sense.
1 vs 6, 2 vs 5, and 3 vs 4. Then what? Top remaining seed gets another bye? Round robin where the 3 remaning team all play each other in the same game? Rock paper scissors?
Goodell, you greedy farg. We dont want 2 extra games and the playoffs are perfect as they are. farg off.
I just noticed you're typo, you meant 1 vs 8. sorry.
Still, I stand by my main premise:
Goodell, you greedy farg. We dont want 2 extra games and the playoffs are perfect as they are. farg off
Tennessee fired cancerdinger
in the nfc since 2000
non division winning teams
6 team playoff = (3) 8-8 teams
8 team playoff = (12) 8-8 teams and (2) 7-9 teams
.500 should not get you in the playoffs ever...i realize its sometimes unavoidable but adding these teams would exponentially raise the number of average teams in the post season...and jesus christ three 7-9 teams would have made it
Quote from: paco on February 08, 2011, 02:14:52 PM
I just noticed you're typo, you meant 1 vs 8. sorry.
Still, I stand by my main premise:
Goodell, you greedy farg. We dont want 2 extra games and the playoffs are perfect as they are. farg off
It still wouldn't work unless you're adding a week to the playoffs and giving the #1 and 2 seeds 2 bye weeks.
WC Round:
5 vs 8,
6 vs 7.
Divisonal Round:
3 vs 6, 4 vs
5??? Round:
1 vs 5,
2 vs 3
Conf Champ: 1 vs 2
You were originally spot on saying that there'd be 3 remaining teams left to play 1 game using the format SD originally came up with.
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 08, 2011, 02:29:10 PM
in the nfc since 2000
non division winning teams
6 team playoff = (3) 8-8 teams
8 team playoff = (12) 8-8 teams and (2) 7-9 teams
.500 should not get you in the playoffs ever...i realize its sometimes unavoidable but adding these teams would exponentially raise the number of average teams in the post season...and jesus christ three 7-9 teams would have made it
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Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 08, 2011, 02:29:29 PM
Quote from: paco on February 08, 2011, 02:14:52 PM
I just noticed you're typo, you meant 1 vs 8. sorry.
Still, I stand by my main premise:
Goodell, you greedy farg. We dont want 2 extra games and the playoffs are perfect as they are. farg off
It still wouldn't work unless you're adding a week to the playoffs and giving the #1 and 2 seeds 2 bye weeks.
WC Round: 5 vs 8, 6 vs 7.
Divisonal Round: 3 vs 6, 4 vs 5
??? Round: 1 vs 5, 2 vs 3
Conf Champ: 1 vs 2
You were originally spot on saying that there'd be 3 remaining teams left to play 1 game using the format SD originally came up with.
shtein, I did read it right the first time. After I posted that I was thinking "Wait, no way that is right", scanned his post quickly totally glossed over the 4 wild card teams playing each other.
Carry on.
I've been sick all week, so ignore me.
Quote from: SD on February 08, 2011, 04:03:21 PM
I've been sick all week, so ignore me.
Its all good. I'm not all there either, which I chalk up to not having a day off in several weeks.
I have a stomach bug, can't eat or drink without consequences.
It's probably AIDS.
Quote from: Rome on February 08, 2011, 05:14:19 PM
It's probably AIDS.
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Have you tried bourbon?
Bourbon tastes like ass. And not in a good way either.
Quote from: Rome on February 08, 2011, 05:24:39 PM
Bourbon tastes like ass. And not in a good way either.
You're dead to me.
Finally.
Mark Sanchez to catch a Predator
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/local/jets_qb_mark_sanchez_hooked_up_with_FFspddydgjzIhXKDWBhKaK
here's a screencap of her FB where she says the Sanchez thing (http://i53.tinypic.com/apefev.png) (no it wasn't me)
Every gay guy needs a hag, but he probably should have found one that was 30ish.
thank god that arrow was pointing to her...I was baffled.
Buffalo announced they're ditching the garbage they've been wearing since Bledsoe got there and they're going to a modernized version of the later OJ period (white helmets and the current leaping buffalo)
NFL owners walked away from negotiations and apparently called off talks.
Super.
Yeah. Tomorrow's meeting has been cancelled along with one that was scheduled for next week in Philly.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1181772/index.htm
nice feature on jake plummer
dude is weird but hes doin what he wants to, so i suppose good for him. it seemed like 95% of his 4th qtr pull it out of his ass comebacks were against the eagles.
Martay Jenkins....fargin bum
Demaryius Thomas tore his Achilles during a workout and will miss 6-8 months
Quote from: MDS on February 11, 2011, 12:51:15 AM
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/vault/article/magazine/MAG1181772/index.htm
nice feature on jake plummer
dude is weird but hes doin what he wants to, so i suppose good for him. it seemed like 95% of his 4th qtr pull it out of his ass comebacks were against the eagles.
That was awesome. Dude isn't weird, he's normal on a level that we should all aspire to. Good for him for having some perspective.
Prisco ranks the franchises 1-32 in terms of Superbowls, history, win/loss, fan support etc:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/story/14663783/ultimate-power-rankings-bring-on-the-hate-mail
that list is the ultimate case of great idea and horrible execution...if you are doing what is essentially a historical breakdown then you can bring modern day shtein into like tim tebow...and no way are the packers ahead of the steelers
I agree, the execution is awful. Nearly every team has something dumb in its writeup and there's too much focus on the present. Also, apparently every stadium built over the last decade is "great", "top-notch", and "state-of-the-art", and most of the owners are "great" and "care about" their teams.
the eagles have been around since 1933 but somehow lurie makes it in their write up
The front office 'gets it'.
it = the gas face
Lol @ the Texans being ranked above the Browns and the Jags being above Detroit. I know neither the Browns or Lions have had much success in the last 10 years but their longstanding histories alone should put them above the newer franchises. Add up Texans and Jags total wins and they don't total half of either Det or Cleveland.
^^^^^
exactly.....the whole thing is a joke
we should make up a cf countdown since everyone finally seems to agree on something
He ranked the Birds higher than I thought he would. The biggest surprise to me was him ranking the Pats higher than the Niners/Broncos/Skins. Up until this decade the Pats were basically an afterthought of a team. Sure they played in 2 Superbowls they had no chance in but their history up until then was pretty meh and Pats fans were non existent.
Quote from: SD on February 13, 2011, 11:11:06 PM
The biggest surprise to me was him ranking the Pats higher than the Niners/Broncos/Skins. Up until this decade the Pats were basically an afterthought of a team.
why would that surprise you since he overly weighted the present over the past....again he actually referenced tim tebow
Forget the Lions championships. Barry Sanders alone is more important than the entire history of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
I think Prisco was counting the "new Browns" only and giving the old Browns success to the Ravens. Guess he didn't get the memo from the NFL. I'd rant about it some more but quite frankly we've already given this Bleacher Report-level ranking too much attention.
who is pete prisco and why does this matter
I, for one, am happy for him. (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/02/14/ravens-sign-john-harbaugh-to-contract-extension/)
http://andy-benoit.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/27525992?source=rss_blogs_NFL (http://andy-benoit.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/27525992?source=rss_blogs_NFL)
I, for one, am happy for him.
lol
Apparently it is a bogus rumor.
I am happy for both of them
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6127980
Seymour signed a 2 year ext with Oak, possibly 22.5mil guaranteed and 30mil total.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on February 16, 2011, 01:42:00 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6127980
Seymour signed a 2 year ext with Oak, possibly 22.5mil guaranteed and 30mil total.
Lol, undead Al makes Seymour the highest paid defenseman in the league and will let Asomugha walk.
Our division would be perfect if Al owned the Giants instead of the Maras
so it looks like the Jets are going to let Cromartie walk and go after Asomugha to team up with Revis.
christ...it wouldnt even be fair at that point to opposing qb's.
It's barely fair now. Revis eliminates every player he matches up against. He's ridiculous.
The league and the union agreed to meet for seven straight days.
Quote from: Diomedes on February 17, 2011, 06:17:04 PM
It's barely fair now. Revis eliminates every player he matches up against. He's ridiculous.
I would agree with you if the Jets made it to the SB and did something, but its apparent teams can still scheme to work the middle to the left side of the field when revis is playing.
You put Asomugha (really hate typing that name) out there with him, youre left with running the ball and use of a tight end and slot receiver. you're done...so get yourself a wonderful fg kicker.
so the colts cut bob sanders
hes always injured but last time i checked the eagles secondary coach is better than any safety they actually have on the roster
get
Agreed. If healthy, he's a game changer. If not, he's the same as the garbage the Eagles will already have as depth.
hes going to get injured but even a half out of him is better than the existence of kurt coleman
When is the last time that guy was healthy?
I'd sign him.
I mean - they signed Marlin Jackson for chrissakes.
he's played 9 games in 3 years...
more than marlin jackson
Quote from: reese125 on February 17, 2011, 08:01:56 AM
so it looks like the Jets are going to let Cromartie walk and go after Asomugha to team up with Revis.
christ...it wouldnt even be fair at that point to opposing qb's.
Has anyone reported that the Jets may go after Asomugha? I'd be surprised just because that would probably be $30 million for 2 CBs and the cap will probably come back.
from Roto
QuoteThe NFL has found the Lions guilty of tampering with the Chiefs, meaning Detroit will forfeit a seventh-round pick in the 2011 draft.
Lions defensive coordinator Gunther Cunningham was the culprit, saying publicly last year that he wanted players from Kansas City on Detroit's roster. The Chiefs also get compensated by acquiring Detroit's fifth-round pick in a swap of fifth-rounders, jumping from the 23rd spot in that frame to 9th. The Lions are left with just five draft picks, all in the first five rounds.
Quote from: Eagaholic on February 18, 2011, 02:06:09 PM
Quote from: reese125 on February 17, 2011, 08:01:56 AM
so it looks like the Jets are going to let Cromartie walk and go after Asomugha to team up with Revis.
christ...it wouldnt even be fair at that point to opposing qb's.
Has anyone reported that the Jets may go after Asomugha? I'd be surprised just because that would probably be $30 million for 2 CBs and the cap will probably come back.
It's actually been talked about a lot on the radio, but who isn't going to go after him at all costs-or at least try or say they tried..cough....cough.
I'd love it if the Eagles scored Asomugha, I could see them doing that with an eye toward trading Samuel at some point. If you got Asomugha for $15M a year and then got rid of Samuel next year at $8M, they'd be saving a bannerific $1 million dollars.
LOL @ trading asante..good luck pawning off a guy who doesnt know how to tackle and a cancerous contract.
Lol at Samuel not being tradeable. His contract isn't cancerous either. He'll be making $5.9M next year and 8.4 the year after. He's been the best in the NFL at creating ints, a lot of teams will look the other way if he doesn't tackle. The Eagles could move him in a heartbeat if they wanted.
Sign Cromartie.
sign my balls genius
NFL prospects training hard for the combine
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-hpSSFZGwg&feature=player_embedded
fargin' kids, that's great
I don't know why they were scared, the gorilla blended in with the other prospects.
Saints cut Shockey.
-- Champ Bailey got a 4/$43M extension
-- Carolina franchised Ryan Kalil instead of DeAngelo Williams or Charles Johnson
-- Cleveland franchised Phil Dawson
-- Ronde Barber re-signed for another year
i read a funny little blurb in si last night..
bill walsh was playing cards at a vegas casino one night back in 1998 when he was accused by another player with trying to look at everyone elses cards..walsh pulled the "do you know who i am" card, and promptly got punched in the face by the accuser..
never heard that before and garnered a fairly good chuckle
Any time someone rich and famous gets punched in the face it makes me smile.
you forgot dead
Celebrities getting punched in the face makes him dead? Russel's got one hell of a health plan.
Quote from: DH on February 24, 2011, 10:36:51 AM
i read a funny little blurb in si last night..
bill walsh was playing cards at a vegas casino one night back in 1998 when he was accused by another player with trying to look at everyone elses cards..walsh pulled the "do you know who i am" card, and promptly got punched in the face by the accuser..
never heard that before and garnered a fairly good chuckle
On a semi-related note....if you're lifting your cards up high enough for someone else to see, then you deserve to get em looked at
has anyone talked about this amazing stanford routte signing??
Quote from: ice grillin you on February 25, 2011, 09:36:30 PM
has anyone talked about this amazing stanford routte signing??
Yeah - its awful.
But Drew Rosenhaus said that all teams should be as efficient as the Raiders in signing players.
Nice little slideshow about the worst acquisitions of all 32 teams (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/617302-power-ranking-the-most-disappointing-acquisition-in-the-history-of-each-nfl-team#page/1)
Also, the Eagles are the first, so you get to enjoy the folly of the other 31 teams after the initial sting.
Quote from: FastFreddie on February 28, 2011, 11:07:19 AM
Nice little slideshow about the worst acquisitions of all 32 teams (http://bleacherreport.com/articles/617302-power-ranking-the-most-disappointing-acquisition-in-the-history-of-each-nfl-team#page/1)
Also, the Eagles are the first, so you get to enjoy the folly of the other 31 teams after the initial sting.
This is from the Bears trading for Rick Mirer. Great writing.
QuoteMirer started just three games for the Bears, losing both of them
The best acquisitions list is immediately after the last slide. That list brought back some "I remember that guy" memories.
Paup over Hugh for Jacksonville?
bryce paup made me cry when i was 10
Bears released Tommie Harris and Hunter Hillenmeyer...
OMG WHITE LINEBACKER
Hines Ward already hurting for cash.....he'll be on Dancing with the "Stars"
Quote
Monday, February 28, 2011
Jets cut Damien Woody
By Rich Cimini
ESPNNewYork.com
Despite the NFL's labor uncertainty, the New York Jets began the process Monday of paring their roster, releasing right tackle Damien Woody. The Jets also will release nose tackle Kris Jenkins, linebacker Jason Taylor and defensive end Vernon Gholston, according to league sources.
All four moves were expected. Woody and Jenkins are older, high-salaried players coming off major injuries; Taylor is expected to retire after one mediocre season with the Jets; and Gholston proved to be a draft bust.
The Jets didn't confirm any of the moves.
"I kind of had an inkling this could happen," Woody told ESPNNewYork.com. "I'm no fool. As you get older, you understand the business side. I understand my salary-cap situation, age and injury. I don't have any complaints. My time here was priceless. I was part of something special."
Woody, 33, recovering from surgery on his Achilles tendon, was due to make $3.35 million in 2011. The Jets recently decided to move second-year lineman Vladimir Ducasse to right tackle, an indication that Woody's days were numbered.
The four moves will save the Jets about $13.5 million in 2011 salary and bonuses. That should help them to re-sign some of their many free agents, namely wide receivers Santonio Holmes and Braylon Edwards and, possibly, cornerback Antonio Cromartie.
Woody started three seasons for the Jets and was an integral part of one of the league's top offensive lines. The Jets are taking a risk by unloading their most experienced lineman, but they evidently feel it's time for Ducasse, a second-round pick, to make his mark. They also could re-sign backup Wayne Hunter, who replaced Woody late in the season, to compete with Ducasse for the starting job.
Woody said the Jets mentioned the possibility of re-signing with them at a later date. He said he has no intention of retiring.
Money and injury also factored into the Jenkins decision. Knee injuries limited him to seven games over the past two seasons and he was due a $1 million roster bonus on the seventh day of the league year, whenever that is, plus a $3.75 million base salary.
There is a chance that Jenkins, 31, could re-sign, but he obviously would have to take a significant pay cut. He made the Pro Bowl in his first season with the Jets after being traded by the Carolina Panthers, but his lack of durability is a major concern. Jenkins is rehabbing in New Jersey, intent on playing somewhere in 2011.
As for Gholston, the Jets waited three years for him to show something -- anything -- but their patience went unrewarded and they finally said goodbye to a disappointing draft bust.
Gholston, chosen sixth overall in the 2008 draft, went three seasons without a sack. It became apparent during the playoffs that the Jets were ready to move on, as Gholston was inactive for all three games.
In three years, Gholston played in 45 games, including five starts, producing only 32 total tackles. He made $21 million in guarantees from his rookie contract, which breaks down to $636,000 per tackle.
It was a bad decision for the Jets, who usually draft well in the first round. Some of their recent first-round picks were Mark Sanchez, Dustin Keller, Darrelle Revis, D'Brickashaw Ferguson and Nick Mangold. But they struck out with Gholston, whose lack of passion and football instinct perplexed two different coaching staffs.
Former coach Eric Mangini was the driving force behind the Gholston pick, team sources have maintained. The Jets hoped that Gholston would respond to Rex Ryan, a players' coach with a player-friendly defensive system, but it was no use. Ryan moved Gholston back to defensive end before the 2010 season, hoping the change to his natural position would spark something.
Taylor, the NFL's leading active sack artist, always figured to be one-and-done with the team he once loved to hate. Taylor, who stunned two fan bases when he signed with the Jets after openly mocking them for years as a member of the Dolphins, is expected to retire from football to pursue a career in show business. After 14 seasons and 133 career sacks, numbers that probably will land him in the Hall of Fame one day, Taylor has nothing left to prove.
After a bitter divorce with the Dolphins, Taylor went against his initial gut feeling and decided to sign with the Jets because he felt they offered the best chance to play in a Super Bowl -- the only void in his career. He came within one game of that goal, losing the AFC championship in his hometown, Pittsburgh. Afterward, he was emotional as he addressed the media, looking like someone who knew it was over.
Used mostly as a pass-rushing specialist, Taylor recorded five sacks and 35 total tackles in 16 games. He was a full-time player for the first four games, when outside linebacker Calvin Pace was sidelined with a broken foot.
The Jets made a controversial decision to sign Taylor, a longtime nemesis, but they felt he still had some gas in the tank and could improve their fourth-quarter pass rush. As it turned out, his five sacks tied a career low in a 16-game season. Taylor's highlight came Dec. 19 in Pittsburgh, where he tackled running back Mewelde Moore in the end zone for a fourth-quarter safety -- the biggest defensive play in the Jets' season-saving, 22-17 victory.
Taylor made $1.75 million last season, falling two sacks shy of an incentive that would've triggered a $750,000 guarantee for 2011.
talks are they will look to re-sign woody and jenkins at a lower number
I've heard they're going to sign them to massive raises.
One thing we know Rome would never do is waste a good Woody.
I'm loving Carson Palmer.
Quote"I have $80 million in the bank. I don't have to play football for money. I'll play it for the love of the game but that would have to be elsewhere. I'm prepared to live my life."
This cat ain't bluffing.
if he isnt bluffing then i wouldnt want him...i dont want someone who treats the game like a hobby and could take it or leave it...playing for fun is a nice thought but it strikes me and something bjork would love
if he were black you'd be sucking his dick
they guy has talent and got stuck in a lousy organization. he did his part, put in his time...now he's moving on.
Donovan McNabb surely disapproves.
Quote from: Diomedes on March 01, 2011, 07:20:27 PM
if he were black you'd be sucking his dick
they guy has talent and got stuck in a lousy organization. he did his part, put in his time...now he's moving on.
Donovan McNabb surely disapproves.
not too sure the organization had anything to do with him under and over throwing balls like it was going out of style last year. not to mention he was in the bottom of the league of sacks taken. to me thats a bad signs of things to come-but who knows what Arizona can do with him.
regardless--I love the fact that a guy can say he has dollars in the bank like that. not too many black athletes can. he has the organization by the balls, not the other way around--which is nice to see for a change.
so if carson palmer was black id love him and then in the same post a bedwetter reference...who is black and arguably my most hated athlete of all time
solid stuff
lol most hated
I guess that mean's he's the Top Five?
I think Palmer is serious. I don't think he's saying he doesn't love the game...he's just saying that he hates the Bengals even more. It doesn't put him in rare company.
The real question is whether he could get his mojo back elsewhere.
hes saying he doesnt need the game...not the kind of guy i want...i want a guy who will play in libya if need be
and i think the real question is is he serious about cincinnati...he already lying about having 80 million in the bank...is he also lying about never playing there again?...i hope to god they dont release him...i wanna see him sit out on the 40 million hes still owed on his deal
Dude is tired of losing and tired of a perennially bad organization. I get it. He's not coming here, so I guess it really isn't an issue.
i get that part of it and he has every right to be frustrated...but theres been thousands of players in the history of sports who have been on losing organizations who were frustrated....welcome to the business carson.
to just up and quit after the organization has treated you great is bush league to me...bengals were the same team when he singed his extension as they are now...shouldnt have lengthened your deal and went to freen agency where you could have then played for anyone you wanted
or just retire
the rest of the act is weak...unless theres something the organization did to him or his family that we dont know about...other than losing which him as the qb has a lot to do with
Quote from: Zanshin on March 02, 2011, 02:08:37 PM
Dude is tired of losing
Then he should hang out with Sheen and Dykstra.
Why? Is something going on with Sheen?
Packers released AJ Hawk--avoiding a $10 mill payout to him
1 or 2 extensions after today's labor negotiations is the question?
maybe its his blonde hair flowing in the wind, but i want aj to be an eagle
i want him to be an eagle because it would drive igy crazy
re-signed w/ GB already
phew
Shockey to the Panthers, and supposedly Julian Peterson was released
Time machine?
Mildly shocking; The Jaguars released Mike Simms-Walker
Dare I say, I think we're good at receiver?
Bob Sanders to the Chargers:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvF4i7vjR4VSoIqcTVfz0Jg5nYcB?slug=ap-chargers-sanders
lol Tiki Barber has filed papers to come out of retirement
Dear Mr. Snyder,
Please, please, please sign Tiki Barber and make him your starting running back.
Sincerely,
Eagles fans
Quote from: SunMo on March 08, 2011, 02:29:03 PM
lol Tiki Barber has filed papers to come out of retirement
The ex-wife bled his ass dry...lol
I've got to get a physical next week and some strange doctor is going to violate my "1 knuckle deep" policy, so if you could avoid using any variation of the words "bleed" and "ass" in the same sentence, it'd be much appreciated.
I like how you pretend that you're not going to love every second of that.
I'm sure I will. But I'm still nervous.
Ask the dr not to use a glove because it's so impersonal and dehumanizing.
i think its safe to say derrick masons towel wont be coming off in anywhere close to the same vicinity as ayan
Quote
Ravens wide receiver Derrick Mason appeared on "The Norris & Davis Show" on 105.7 The Fan this morning, and he was asked to react to a video teammate Brendon Ayanbadejo filmed in support of same-sex marriage in Maryland for Equality Maryland.
"It's bold. But I guess it's a trend now," Mason said. "You have actors, actresses, but now he's probably the first athlete that has crossed that line. And that's something that he has to deal with. But ... I'm pretty sure he has his reasons for taking that stance, so I can't knock him for that."
In a video released last week, Ayanbadejo said that same-sex marriage was "a matter of fairness" and urged Marylanders to support the movement, which stalled in the House of Delegates on Friday. Mason said that though he supports his teammate in taking a stance, he doesn't agree with same-sex marriages.
"As a player, I'm behind him because he's a teammate of mine," Mason told hosts Ed Norris and Steve Davis. "But for myself, I don't believe in it, but that doesn't say that I'm down on whoever does it. That's their choice. I know what I believe in, that marriage is between a man and a woman, but everybody else has their different views on it. I can't knock it. I respect what they're thinking and we just move on and be able to coexist."
is ed norris the ed norris from the wire
no its the other well known ed norris from baltimore
League changes being proposed that aren't related to the lockout:
-- "defenseless player" will now include:
QB in the act of throwing or during a change of possession
receiver attempting to catch a pass
runner whose forward progress was stopped
kickers, punters, kick returners and punt returners during kicks
receiver getting a blind-side block
anyone on the ground
-- kickoffs to be moved up to the 35, with touchbacks (on kickoffs only) coming out to the 25
-- nobody other than the kicker will be allowed 5+ yards behind the ball during a kickoff
-- no more wedges on kickoffs
-- all scoring plays can be reviewed automatically without a challenge
-- eliminating the 3rd coach's challenge that rarely gets used anyway
I hate pretty much every single one of those proposals. The defenseless player rule is a joke.
Gayer than MDS.
the challenge system is so screwed up, a coach should be allowed to keep challenging calls if he's winning them.
how about the booth reviews everything it finds questionable
that way andy reid doesnt have to think about stuff
That's basically what the league did before eliminating replay and then reinstating it in it's current form. Games were taking upwards of 4+ hours.
it works for college.
So does paying the players nothing.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on March 16, 2011, 08:14:12 PM
That's basically what the league did before eliminating replay and then reinstating it in it's current form. Games were taking upwards of 4+ hours.
So they could make more money by selling more commercial time, thereby eliminating the need for two extra games a season.
college system takes about a minute...refs stand on sideline with headphones and wait to get the call from upstairs. no commercials, no money for jerry to pay off the jerrydome
Quote from: Sgt PSN on March 16, 2011, 08:14:12 PM
Games were taking upwards of 4+ hours.
when was this?
as long as i can remember games starting at one always ended around four
and i agree the college system works perfectly
80s and early 90s before the league did away with replay for a while. It wasn't every game or anything but there was a bit of a problem with some games taking a while due to excessive/lengthy replays. If you did away with the current replay system and let the booth/refs determine what plays get a 2nd look, I guess it could still work as long as refs were still limited to 90 seconds or so per review.
I remember some of those games. There were a couple where they'd spend 5-10 minutes looking at replays and still screw up the call. The old replay system was bad because some refs just hung out in there seemingly forever doing nothing while everyone sat around twiddling their thumbs.
The other rule changes are ridiculous. They need to quit mucking around with the game.
you guys got a better memory than me...i dont ever rememeber 1pm games ending at 5...much less most or all of them
It wasn't most or all, but some. If I had to take a guess, I'd say somewhere in the 15% range, but who knows. Back then, I only got to see whatever games were being broadcast locally since there was no Sunday Ticket or anything, so it's hard to say with any certainty. I do know that the length of games due to excessive/lengthy reviews was the major point of emphasis when the league took replay away completely.
And like I said above, as long as they keep a time limit on replays (which I'm sure they would), then it could work. 5 and 10 minute delays for a single replay were awful and if you had just 2 or 3 extended replays like that in a game, then you're talking upwards of a half hour or so in delay.
I dont remember it either.
Were you guys on LSD or something?
wait, so ayanbadejo is a homo?
oh, and on that note, how'd the poke in the ass go, sarge?
Quote from: DH on March 17, 2011, 03:32:21 PM
wait, so ayanbadejo is a homo?
Ayanbagayjo?
Quote
oh, and on that note, how'd the poke in the ass go, sarge?
Cheap and humiliating....which was definitely a step up from the last one.
Steve Sabol has a brain tumor :(
isnt there another sabol to take his place? like some kind of sabol factory or something?
You should angle for the job. You have a face for radio and the grammatical prowess of an online translator.
QuoteLawrence Taylor to become a registered sex offender today
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 22, 2011, 11:05 AM EDT
One of the greatest players in NFL history will become a registered sex offender, as former Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor goes before a judge today for sentencing after his guilty plea to sexual misconduct and patronizing a 16-year-old prostitute.
Taylor is expected to avoid jail time as part of his plea deal, but he's likely to get six years' probation and sex offender designation.
The judge will determine whether Taylor is considered a Level 1, 2 or 3 sex offender for low, medium or high risk of recidivism.
The 52-year-old Taylor admitted to having sex with a prostitute who was a 16-year-old runaway, but said he thought she was 19. He was arrested in May at a hotel and originally charged with third-degree rape, patronizing a prostitute, sexual abuse and endangering a child.
UPDATE: Taylor did get six years probation and a sex offender designation.
QuoteEagles talk up "aggressive market" for Kolb; open to dealing him after draft
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on March 22, 2011, 9:33 AM EDT
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The Eagles have made it clear over the last few days they are ready to trade Kevin Kolb. A prolonged work stoppage won't necessarily change that plan.
Eagles coach Andy Reid indicated at the owners meetings on Tuesday that he wouldn't rule out trading Kevin Kolb after the draft. The Eagles wouldn't be able to get a 2011 draft pick in that scenario, but they may not have a choice if the league isn't open for business again before late April.
Eagles president Joe Banner echoed the sentiments to the Philadelphia Inquirer. He said the Eagles could look for a package including a player and future picks if a Kolb deal was made after the draft.
Banner added that there was a more "aggressive market" for Kolb this year than the one for Donovan McNabb last year. (And if you don't think there is still chatter going on during a lockout, well, you're crazy.)
Banner indicated that the teams interested are the same "teams people are guessing [they might be]."
There is reportedly a first-round pick already on the table for Kolb. We've been guessing Seattle at the front of the line. The Browns are possible. Other NFC West teams could be interested, but it's unlikely the Cardinals or 49ers would offer this year's first-round pick.
At this point, it would be a major upset if Kolb wound up back in Philly.
I also think there's a new rule now that kickoffs will be from the 35, touchbacks still go out to the 20, and the 2 man wedge is still allowed. I never got the rationale for doing away with the 2 man wedge, whatever you might save in wedge injuries you probably get as easily in an injury to the KR (and somewhere Ellis Hobbs is nodding yes. then yelling ouch).
If they move the kickoffs to the 35 then rules applied to the return game will be irrelevant as every kick will result in a touchback. They might as well do away with them completely and just give teams the ball at the 20 after a score. They are steadily moving towards being flag football anyway so they might as well start incorporating some of the rules right now.
Maybe it's just me but there seemed to be a lot less touchbacks last year. Maybe it's just because I was watching Akers barely reach the 5 a lot.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on March 22, 2011, 02:19:06 PM
If they move the kickoffs to the 35 then rules applied to the return game will be irrelevant as every kick will result in a touchback. They might as well do away with them completely and just give teams the ball at the 20 after a score. They are steadily moving towards being flag football anyway so they might as well start incorporating some of the rules right now.
Passed the league vote today. Gaywads.
Quote from: Munson on March 22, 2011, 02:20:25 PM
Maybe it's just me but there seemed to be a lot less touchbacks last year. Maybe it's just because I was watching Akers barely reach the 5 a lot.
It's just you because Akers kicked more touchbacks last year (22) than in any other year of his career (17 was his previous career high in 2008).
Quote from: rjs246 on March 22, 2011, 02:49:08 PM
Quote from: Sgt PSN on March 22, 2011, 02:19:06 PM
If they move the kickoffs to the 35 then rules applied to the return game will be irrelevant as every kick will result in a touchback. They might as well do away with them completely and just give teams the ball at the 20 after a score. They are steadily moving towards being flag football anyway so they might as well start incorporating some of the rules right now.
Passed the league vote today. Gaywads.
Terrible.
Really? it seemed like so many kicks were falling short this year and the last couple.
Though I guess he's been kicking off a lot since they've broken the scoring record for the team like 3 years in a row now.
Horrendous rule change.
Not only do you take the excitement out of the game, but now you affect the really good special team players and most importantly teams that are trying to come back late in the 4th quarter. I mean you see so many kickoffs inside the 5 or close to the goal line as it is, so to now see a very high percentage of them inside the end zone kills a teams decision to take the ball out.
Seems to me it's all part of the future master plan to extend to a 18 game season from a player safety standpoint.
Quote from: reese125 on March 22, 2011, 03:17:53 PM
Seems to me it's all part of the future master plan to extend to a 18 game season from a player safety standpoint.
Without a doubt. Owners are giving up on the 18 game schedule for now. Once they incorporate some more "player safety rules" and have them in place for a few years and when it's time to work on the next CBA, they'll hope that the statistical data shows how much safer the game is and will then push hard for the 18 game season.
Quote from: Eagaholic on March 22, 2011, 01:43:13 PM
QuoteLawrence Taylor to become a registered sex offender today
Posted by Michael David Smith on March 22, 2011, 11:05 AM EDT
One of the greatest players in NFL history will become a registered sex offender, as former Giants linebacker Lawrence Taylor goes before a judge today for sentencing after his guilty plea to sexual misconduct and patronizing a 16-year-old prostitute.
Taylor is expected to avoid jail time as part of his plea deal, but he's likely to get six years' probation and sex offender designation.
The judge will determine whether Taylor is considered a Level 1, 2 or 3 sex offender for low, medium or high risk of recidivism.
The 52-year-old Taylor admitted to having sex with a prostitute who was a 16-year-old runaway, but said he thought she was 19. He was arrested in May at a hotel and originally charged with third-degree rape, patronizing a prostitute, sexual abuse and endangering a child.
UPDATE: Taylor did get six years probation and a sex offender designation.
I'm not in the business of defending LT, and he's completely a tool-- but the sex offender designation seems a bit of a stretch here. I don't think for a second that he was angling for an underage hooker...just a hooker. And now he's poised to get sued by the same hooker. Morale of the story: find women to sleep with you for free.
Agree. It's not defending LT as much as it's calling out the legal system for not doing it's job.
Sex offender laws as they exist now make me queasy. There are undeniable overtones of the moralistic tyranny depicted in The Scarlet Letter. When you're government is branding people for life as perverts and requiring them to present themselves as registered monsters wherever they go, you're not just starting down a slippery slope, you're well on your way.
To what, who knows. LT is about to learn.
I wanted to see how a sex offender app worked on my phone, so I tried it. My town is pretty clean, but where I work is inundated with them like a sex offender bomb went off.
I'd like to see an app for showing where the sharks are before I go in the ocean. Do they have that yet?
Not going in until they do.
They're in the water.
ESPN's top 10 pass rushers (http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcnorth/tag/_/name/2011-pass-rushers-power-rankings)
Trent Cole got one #10 vote, and that's it.
Also, apparently Brian Orakpo (not mentioned in the article at all) took to Twitter to express his outrage.
Apparently Jamaal Charles is trying to get Chris Johnson, PIMP and Adrian Peterson together to run as a team in a relay race in Texas or something.
Pretty sure they'd lose because AP would fumble the batton. Todd Haley would pull Charles in favor of Thomas Jones, Chris Johnson would disappear and PIMP would drop the batton before crossing the finish line.
Jamaal Charles has become my favorite non-Eagle. Dude is a beast.
After tearing his shoulder three times, Chad Pennington switched things up and tore his ACL instead....playing basketball
He should probably just confine himself to a wheel chair for the rest of his life.
Why, so he can blow out a wrist trying to push himself uphill?
man, this CTE stuff does make them batshtein crazy
QuotePosted by Michael David Smith on April 2, 2011, 12:01 PM EDT
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When former Bears safety Dave Duerson committed suicide and asked that his brain be studied, it attracted a great deal of attention to concerns that players who suffer from depression later in life are having their brains damaged on the football field. Less attention has been paid to Shane Dronett, a former defensive lineman who committed suicide in 2009, but a CNN report is shedding new light on how brain injuries in football affected Dronett's post-football life.
Sanjay Gupta sat down with Dronett's wife and daughter for a powerful account of the way Dronett's mental deterioration began.
"He woke up in the middle of the night and started screaming and told everyone to run out of the house," said Chris Dronett, Shane Dronett's wife. "He thought that someone was blowing up our house. It was very frightening."
Three years later, Dronett killed himself. Scientists at the Boston University School of Medicine's Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy studied his brain tissue and found that he was suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative disease found in people who have been subjected to multiple blows to the head.
CTE really might be the end of football as we know it.
Time to take the helmets back off?
GO owners
The outsize risks borne by the owners obviously demands a greater piece of the profits pie than they've been getting heretofore?
Quote from: Diomedes on April 03, 2011, 07:59:31 AM
CTE really might be the end of football as we know it.
Time to take the helmets back off?
I don't think that would help. I understand the logic, but they gave up wearing cups 20 years ago.
do rugby players get CTE as much as american football players?
I doubt it. They generally don't get up to a full sprint before colliding with each other.
Quote from: Diomedes on April 03, 2011, 02:18:38 PM
do rugby players get CTE as much as american football players?
I don't know if anyone knows. I don't think rugby players tend to be as big or fast as NFLers. I never watched rugby so I went to youtube and watched this clip. Other than head to head contact and tackling at the legs, it looks a lot like american football
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gz0_An6RH5k
It may not even be the big hits and concussions that are the only cause of CTE. Chris Henry's brain had CTE signs even though he was never known to have a concussion in college or the NFL. Much more we don't know than we do at his point.
So, what you're saying is that CTE has been proven to result from, and only from, concussions sustained in an NFL™ football game?
Nice use of the superscript. A highly overlooked feature 'round these parts.
Quote from: Diomedes on April 03, 2011, 04:38:47 PM
So, what you're saying is that CTE has been proven to result from, and only from, concussions sustained in an NFL™ football game?
No, where did you get that from? I don't think there is any proof of any cause yet and the Chris Henry case seems to cast doubt that concussions are necessarily involved. It now seems there may be a number of variants or closely related, but different conditions. Some experts think Lou Gehrig didn't die of Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS).
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:-D
Brandon Lloyd had an awesome year for my fantasy team. I wonder if he keeps it up this time.
I like how she put her pom poms behind her back as she turned and ran away. Because ya know, that's the only way cheerleaders are aloud to move.
hes black and shes white
i get it
Says the guy who crosses the street when he sees a brotha walking towards him.
Schedule's coming out on Tuesday. Some rumors:
-- Packers hosting NO or CHI in the Thursday opener
-- Giants @ Jets on Sunday night in week 1 (9/11)
-- Bears @ Buccaneers for the annual London game
those arent rumors, spadaro
The Giants/Jets one was. That game is on Christmas Eve
farg off
That was definitely an appropriate response.
show ya luv
A woman stabbed Brandon Marshall. (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6414256)
His farging twat wife is the suspect.
Bwahaha.
another Bronco involved in a stabbing, shooting or arrest.......this time Jason Hunter was stabbed in Detroit
that can't be fun
Which one; being in Detroit or being stabbed?
Being in Detroit, obviously.
RW McQuarters was hot Friday night..non-life threatening
Quote from: DH on May 02, 2011, 03:58:44 PM
RW McQuarters was hot Friday night..non-life threatening
i personally think he's life threateningly hot.
must be the dreadlocks and the bandaid he always wore, eh?
he cut the locks when he joined the giants (i think)...if i was able to grow locks, id never cut em
Even if male pattern baldness gave you a Predator skullet?
Quote from: DH on May 02, 2011, 05:02:04 PM
he cut the locks when he joined the giants (i think)...if i was able to grow locks, id never cut em
I couldn't handle it - the hair would drive me nuts. If I go two weeks without a cut I start getting itchy.
You could be like Stephen Spach dude, just let it grow.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6471433
Athletes.
Days after the draft, the Bills fired Modrak
Andy Reid jerked off to that news.
And Mark Eckel is crying himself to sleep tonight...
Davone Bess is a ditch digger.
(http://images.cheezburger.com/completestore/2010/2/16/129108034592024421.jpg) (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Ryan-Leaf-is-recovering-from-surgery-to-remove-a?urn=nfl-wp2303)
The picture is also a link icehole
Plax released....wearing a Phils hat.
I'll post it here too...
(http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2011/06/07/alg_plaxico_new.jpg)
Haha... that's so awesome.
getting into igy's rover?
toughest nfl stadiums to play in
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/39297/power-rankings-top-10-toughest-venues
Minnesota is a fargin joke, I was at the playoff game 2 or 3 years ago and I bought tix at face value. The fans were meh, stadium was meh.
Chicago is a tough venue only because fo the horrific turf management, fargin disgrace natural grass is that poorly maintained at a high level venue.
Wasn't a recent playoff game @MIN almost blacked out because nobody wanted to go?
Chicago fans will give you a lot of grief if you wear an Akers jersey to the game
I was at a Chicago-Eagles Sunday Night game a few years back. Went with a friend who was a bears fan, so it wasnt like I was rolling with backup. Other than two extremely drunk fans, I had no issues whatsoever.
Denver: Nicest fans I ever encountered. In 05 I was at Mongo's tailgate and a group of about 20 of them roll up to us. I was thinking "here we go...", but instead it was "Hey guys, lets get a 2 hand touch game going; Eagles fans vs Broncos fans"
Pittsburgh: Some dbag shoved me from behind, ran off. Hoydas.
The only one that really wasnt mentioned in that article that I had problems with:
San Fan: After the game, two latin king wannabee's came after me with an empty bottle of vodka. Also, a person in our group had his car keyed and door kicked in. Another one had their trunk broken into and its contents stolen.
lol its not toughest as in who is going to challenge you to a fight
That's why we roll with our human scarecrow aka father demon. He's so tall and big that one look at his sagging testicles sends them running away.
I'll never forget that roid monkey in San Diego. Dude walked by talking a bunch of ish and I just said something like farg off, or some lame shtein like that so he rips off his jersey and walks over towards me like he wants to throw down. I just laughed at that dude and squaw told him off.
Quote from: ice grillin you on June 08, 2011, 12:13:27 PM
lol its not toughest as in who is going to challenge you to a fight
I was replying to "Chicago fans will give you a lot of grief if you wear an Akers jersey to the game" and contrasted my experience with their fan base with several others to show they are more on the moderate side.
Quote from: ice grillin you on June 08, 2011, 08:41:21 AM
toughest nfl stadiums to play in
http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/39297/power-rankings-top-10-toughest-venues
Ain't that some shtein... Just noticed the NFC East blogger is no longer Matt Mosely.
LA people have talked to vikings, rams, chargers, raiders and jaguars about possibly, maybe moving into the stadium theyre building in LA.
jacksonville is a cesspool, i choose them.
How much time have you spent in Jacksonville?
Just curious.
Quote from: Rome on June 11, 2011, 08:00:38 AM
How much time have you spent in Jacksonville?
Just curious.
You already know that answer. Igy jr. is talking out his ass, just like his daddy.
I've never been there, and hope I never have to go there. farg Florida.
Quote from: Diomedes on June 11, 2011, 10:35:42 AM
I've never been there, and hope I never have to go there. farg Florida.
Rick Scott's taking care of that for you.
There are areas of Jacksonville that are awful just like anywhere else. The beach areas are tremendous especially Atlantic Beach. It reminds me of Newport Beach, CA, actually.
And I know Todd is just playing the ignorant clown as usual. Just curious if he's actually been there or not.
no and i never want to go
then again i live in texas so what the farg
and on top of that they shouldnt have an nfl team
lol at having to have been in jacksonville to know its a waffle housed out shteinhole
for real
you don't have to actually know something to judge it
I don't actually know any young black men but when I see them in the wild, I know they are angry dangerous criminals who hate me.
farg florida
lol @ seeing them in the wild.
holy shtein how much gin did dio have swimming in his bloodstream when he wrote that.
legit lolz.
http://espn.go.com/sportsnation/teamrankings
Laughing at dallas and washington, got it pretty much right.
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6707492
Quote from: PhillyGirl on June 26, 2011, 11:53:11 PM
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=6707492
the most startling line of the whole story?
QuoteOwens, 37, was unavailable for comment
:-D
As much as I dislike the guy, I still hate seeing people injured. He'll most likely try to come back from this injury, but at his age and declining speed, the last thing he needed was any type of injury below the waist. Safe to say that what little bit of a career he had left is over in all likihood.
Darnell Dockett's tweets today were mildly entertaining. Got pulled over by a cop and refused them access to search his car. He updated throughout.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on June 27, 2011, 11:01:47 AM
As much as I dislike the guy, I still hate seeing people injured.
And I also wouldn't want to see him in a lot of pain. I hope they make sure he has plenty of Vicodin.
Chad Ochocinco wants to wrestle aligators. When asked if he was worried about losing a limb he said "No. If I lose an arm I'll just be the kicker."
Quote from: Sgt PSN on June 27, 2011, 11:01:47 AM
As much as I dislike the guy, I still hate seeing people injured.
what?.....i actively root for certain people to get injured
Good luck with that.
I actively root for certain :CF'ers to get injured. Most notably that racist nerd FastFreddie.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Video-8216-Field-of-Dreams-2-8242-brings-a-?urn=nfl-wp3157
Hah.
john mackey croaked
Yeah so Joey Porters dogs got loose again, this time killing a neighbor's dog.
Time to put him down, I think.
Porter or the dog?
Both.
Put Porter down.
Get Vick to help find homes for the dogs.
Mike Vrabel retired to become the LB coach at Ohio State
Pac Man arrested in a bar. In a neck brace. He can't understand how trouble always finds him. I know when I go out with my wife, someone ALWAYS slaps her in the face.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6764826/james-harrison-pittsburgh-steelers-blasts-roger-goodell-magazine-interview
Quote
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
James Harrison rips Roger Goodell
Associated Press
NEW YORK -- Heavily fined Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker James Harrison calls NFL commissioner Roger Goodell a "crook" and a "devil," among other insults, in a magazine article.
The 2008 AP Defensive Player of the Year hasn't been shy about ripping the league after he was docked $100,000 for illegal hits last season. In the August issue of Men's Journal, his rants against Goodell reach another level of wrath.
"If that man was on fire and I had to piss to put him out, I wouldn't do it," Harrison told the magazine. "I hate him and will never respect him."
His other descriptions of the commissioner include an anti-gay slur, "stupid," "puppet" and "dictator."
If the Steelers had defeated the Green Bay Packers in the Super Bowl, Harrison said, he would have whispered in Goodell's ear during the trophy ceremony: "Why don't you quit and do something else, like start your own league in flag football?"
Harrison also criticizes other NFL execs, Patriots-turned-commentators Rodney Harrison and Tedy Bruschi ("clowns"), Houston's Brian Cushing ("juiced out of his mind") -- and even teammates Rashard Mendenhall and Ben Roethlisberger for their performances in the Super Bowl loss. Harrison questions whether a black player is punished more for a hard hit on a white player than the opposite.
Beyond the insults, Harrison makes some serious points about what he believes are the league's misguided attempts to increase safety. He explains how non-guaranteed contracts make players more likely to hit high, because in the short term, a torn knee ligament is more costly than a concussion.
And Harrison suggests the real way to prevent head injuries is to shorten the season to 14 games, start offseason workouts later and trim the length of training camp so "we're not bangin' heads so much in August; that's where the brain trauma comes from."
Stay classy, Jimmy.
Peter King said on Sirius that Nnamdi wants to go to the Jets
Evidently, that Favre guy had his retirement papers ripped up this morning. This should be fun.
front page of NFL.com has stories about Roethlisberger getting married and the Cutler-Cavallari wedding getting canceled. oh and the lockout being over...that too
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 25, 2011, 10:00:36 AM
Peter King said on Sirius that Nnamdi wants to go to the Jets
Weirder things have happened, but that's hard to imagine.
Baltimore told McGahee he'll be released
Apparently Todd Heap too.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 25, 2011, 07:15:11 PM
Apparently Todd Heap too.
wow...good move in my opinion but wow
he's the team leader in almost every significant receiving category
Kelly Gregg also being cut. He's been their starter at nose tackle since '02.
And Derrick Mason
this would be big news in 2005
Derrick Mason getting cut is somewhat surprising. The other guys not so much.
Quote from: Diomedes on July 25, 2011, 07:20:11 PM
Kelly Gregg also being cut. He's been their starter at nose tackle since '02.
ex-Eagle...
Which reminds me -- time to get the list updated
Apparently the Ravens will sign Herzlich.
Denver is going to release Buckhalter
Seattle is going to release Stacy Andrews
Per Reuben Frank on Twitter
What about "the big kid?"
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on July 25, 2011, 09:49:31 PM
Apparently the Ravens will sign Herzlich.
changed his mind and went to the Giants instead
Pat Devlin changed his mind about Arizona and went to Miami
Noel Devine went to Atlanta
i cant hear devlins name without thinking of delaware homer sb saying a couple years ago that devlin was a first rounder
He was being looked at as a possible 1st rounder if he had a big senior year. He ended up having a relatively average-above average senior year and helped blow a 20 point lead in the championship game. Had they won that game, I don't think he goes undrafted.
Quote from: BigEd76 on July 26, 2011, 12:02:18 PM
Noel Devine went to Atlanta
wow he didn't get drafted? i had no idea.
too small
and now Schefter says he didn't sign with Atlanta
I spend the day in the million degree ditches and race home hoping to find the Eagles did something interesting today...and I find that not only did the Eagles do nothing...no one did anything interesting.
Ravens are the winners so far...they've actually made some important decisions for their team. Everyone else sucks.
QuoteProfootballtalk.com reports the Panthers have agreed to terms with DE Charles Johnson on a six-year, $76 million contract, including a $30 million signing bonus.
Holy shtein. Johnson's a nice player but what the farg is that? He's started 20 whole games in the NFL and they give him a Julius Peppers deal.
Ravens re-signed OL Marhsall Yanda 5yrs $32M
Vikings signed WR Devin Aromashodu to a 1yr deal
Quote from: Rome on July 26, 2011, 06:20:26 PM
Holy shtein. Johnson's a nice player but what the farg is that? He's started 20 whole games in the NFL and they give him a Julius Peppers deal.
wonder how much this effects edwards number
QuoteThe Jets have reached out to the camp of free-agent cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha, according to two people informed of the communication between the sides. These people requested anonymity because they are not authorized to speak for either side.
Asomugha, a star in Oakland, is the most coveted cornerback in this year's free agency class.
Paying for Asomugha may be a challenge for the Jets, who have Darrelle Revis under contract for $7 million this season plus an $18 million option bonus. But never say never with the Jets, who have to be enticed by the potential lockdown duo of Asomugha and Revis. They are also known for doing their due diligence
It's not clear how strong the Jets' interest is. On their list of their own free agents is Antonio Cromartie, who played well opposite Revis last year. Earlier today, the team contacted Cromartie.
Earlier today, ESPN reported that Asomugha might be willing to take less money to play for a contender, and that he would be interested in going somewhere where he could work on his intended post-playing career, acting. New York would fit both categories.
So when exactly does the craziest offseason in sports history begin?
when I get home from work tomorrow night, I expect to have a lot to read goddamnit.
Get a blackberry and get updates while you're ditch digging.
Posluszny is signing with JAX
Takeo Spikes is being pursued by SD and SEA
Edit - Spikes signed with SD
ex-Panther TE Jeff King is apparently excited about Kolb, signs with AZ
Ike Taylor stays in PIT on a 4yr deal
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 26, 2011, 08:47:01 PM
Get a blackberry and get updates while you're ditch digging.
I have a smartphone but I can't stop to read email every time the thing beeps. I have to actually work all day.
Besides, I like the anticipation. I imagine coming home and seeing a slew of exciting threads like "Shawn Andrews, Philadelphia Eagle," or "Kevin Kolb, Washington taterskin"
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 26, 2011, 09:26:14 PM
Posluszny is signing with JAX
Takeo Spikes is being pursued by SD and SEA
Edit - Spikes signed with SD
i cant believe takeo spikes is still playing
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 27, 2011, 07:36:53 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 26, 2011, 09:26:14 PM
Posluszny is signing with JAX
Takeo Spikes is being pursued by SD and SEA
Edit - Spikes signed with SD
i cant believe takeo spikes is still playing
Most of him retired. His neck is going to stick around to finish things up this year.
Tyler Thigpen to Buffalo....3-yr deal
Santonio Holmes stays with Jets
Moving hard for Assy. If they get him their odds of wining the super bowl are prett damn good. Just a bit.
Are the Eagles the only team to not do schtein? I mean they haven't even reached out to their onw draft picks or current players. Shock and Awe....shock and awe.
I hear Roy Williams will be available...
Quote
Personal issues, not money now holding up McNabb trade
Posted by Gregg Rosenthal on July 27, 2011, 10:36 AM EDT
It appears by all accounts that Donovan McNabb will likely be a Minnesota Viking sooner than later.
The most difficult part of completing the deal is not the trade compensation. The most logical sticking point was how to handle McNabb's contract, but ESPN reports that the financial considerations are taken care of.
So why isn't it a done deal just yet? Apparently McNabb isn't thrilled with "how the Vikings side of the situation was handled."
I grudgingly have to give Florio credit here. [Editor's note: Kiss my butt, Mr. Marbles.] He's been saying all offseason that McNabb may not embrace a situation unless the red carpet is rolled out for him. The opposite seems to be happening in Minnesota.
It appears via multiple reports that McNabb may have been a backup plan in Minnesota to acquiring Tyler Thigpen. That could be tough news for McNabb to swallow. Even Christian Ponder's ostensibly harmless quotes about competing to start could be viewed by McNabb as a threat when he wants the starting gig.
ESPN's Adam Schefter compared the situation to all the commotion about the lockout late last week. After emotions subside, he fully expects McNabb to join the Vikings. Florio wonders via IM (remember, we're like 12-year-old girls) if someone in the Vikings front office is leaking things to make McNabb think twice because there is disagreement in the organization about taking McNabb on.
We do anticipate McNabb allowing the deal to go through because his best chance for success.
No matter what happens, it's clear we've come a long way from the moment McNabb was welcomed to Washington as a franchise savior.
Bitch. Ass.
-- DeAngelo Williams also re-signed with Carolina...........5/$43M/$21M guaranteed
-- Olindo Mare (4/$12M) and Ben Hartsock (2-yr deal) also to Carolina
-- Drayton Florence re-signed with Buffalo...3/$15M
-- Leinart back to Houston...2/$5.5M/$3.75M guaranteed
-- Robert Gallery to Seattle....3-yr deal
-- Bruce Gradkowski to Cincinnati...2-yr deal
-- Cleveland released Jake Delhomme
Quote from: BigEd76 on July 27, 2011, 01:43:50 PM
-- DeAngelo Williams also re-signed with Carolina...........5/$43M/$21M guaranteed
-- Olindo Mare (4/$12M) and Ben Hartsock (2-yr deal) also to Carolina
-- Drayton Florence re-signed with Buffalo...3/$15M
-- Leinart back to Houston...2/$5.5M/$3.75M guaranteed
-- Robert Gallery to Seattle....3-yr deal
-- Bruce Gradkowski to Cincinnati...2-yr deal
-- Cleveland released Jake Delhomme
So while I"m at work, the rest of the NFL is doing business while the Eagles are doing what...sit n spin?
Quote from: mikey418 on July 27, 2011, 10:42:25 AM
Are the Eagles the only team to not do schtein? I mean they haven't even reached out to their onw draft picks or current players. Shock and Awe....shock and awe.
Teams who haven't signed anyone:
Bears
Browns
Broncos
Dolphins
Eagles
Teams who haven't signed anyone they didn't already have:
49ers
Bucs
Chiefs
Colts
Cowboys
Falcons
Jets
Lions
Packers
Patriots
Raiders
Ravens
Saints
Steelers
Texans
Seems way early to be bitching about what the Birds didn't get. Most of the actual talent, including the top 3 CBs, haven't signed with anyone. They are probably targeting certain FAs... whether they get them or not will tell them what they need in the Kolb trade.
the reason people are bitching is not because they havent done anything but because they talked all lockout about how they were gonna bust out of the gate and be as aggressive as anyone and trhey havent done a single god damn thing
its all a part of their strategy
trust howie. look at all the rings he has.
how many banner inc members does it take to trade a qb?
answer: all of them
I can't think of one FA who has signed yet that had me wishing the Eagles made the deal instead of the team that actually did. Maybe Doug Free?
Sidney Rice to the Seahawks
Steve Breaston to the Chiefs
Sidney Rice was all like, "I'll take Tarvaris over Donovan."
Quote from: FastFreddie on July 27, 2011, 07:53:14 PM
I can't think of one FA who has signed yet that had me wishing the Eagles made the deal instead of the team that actually did. Maybe Doug Free?
then this has been a fantastic offseason for you thus far....im happy for you
On a scale of 0 to Munson/John Harbaugh, would you say you're at a 7?
i dont get it
Color me surprised.
After reading his rant the other day Chris Kluwe became my favorite punter. But will he give up his #5 for DMac?
QuoteA reader raised a great point once it became obvious that the deal that will send quarterback Donovan McNabb from Washington to Minnesota is going down.
Will free-thinking, strong-willed punter Chris Kluwe give up No. 5? If so, will his price tag be something like the blood of a newborn unicorn?
Unfortunately, it won't be nearly as interesting as the contents of Kluwe's recent rebuttal to Nate Jackson of Deadspin. Kluwe has indicated a willingness to relinquish the new quarterback's favorite number — and to assume the old quarterback's favorite number.
"I will take number 4, since pi isn't an option," Kluwe said on Twitter.
But there is a price, and it doesn't involve the blood of a unicorn. Or any other extinct animal.
"My price is thus: He has to mention my band Tripping Icarus in 5 news conferences and donate $5,000 to the charity I give to," Kluwe said.
Chris Kluwe had gotten to unprecedented levels for a punter on the Fredometer. So much for that.
Tripping Icarus? Really?
Haynesworth to the Pats for a 5th rounder
Reggie Bush to the Dolphins pending a contract agreement
Just heard about Haynesworth. Stupid move by New England. Don't they run the same defense as the taterskins?
I think you mean stupid move by Washington. Why any teams trade talent to NE is beyond me.
Washington was trying to trade him primarily to keep him away from Washburn and the Eagles. Would be hilarious to see if Belicheck turns around and trades him for a better draft pick.
Highly unlikely at best, but it would be great to point and laugh at the skins some more.
Wasn't Albert pissed from day one when told he was going to play NT? this could be hilarious.
Wilfork plays the inside
Although New England plays a base 3-4, they do a ton of movement on the d-line where you will even see Haynesworth a lot lining up on the edge rushing the passer.
Hayneswortth couldn't of asked for a better situation/team considering the bitch boy he is.
Orton* shows up for training camp in Denver and will reportedly be taking (at least some of the) 1st team reps. Weird.
Could also mean the Fins are one of the other "teams" talking salary numbers with Kolb. With Asomugha and Joseph still out there, the Eagles could trade Kolb for a non-CB and then sign one. In theory.
*farging autocorrect
Quote from: FastFreddie on July 28, 2011, 08:40:18 AM
Orrin shows up for training camp in Denver and will reportedly be taking (at least some of the) 1st team reps. Weird.
Could also mean the Fins are one of the other "teams" talking salary numbers with Kolb. With Asomugha and Joseph still out there, the Eagles could trade Kolb for a non-CB and then sign one. In theory.
No way, that involves far too much work for this front office.
Quote from: FastFreddie on July 28, 2011, 07:46:50 AM
Washington was trying to trade him primarily to keep him away from Washburn and the Eagles. Would be hilarious to see if Belicheck turns around and trades him for a better draft pick.
yeah that would be pretty much the best thing ever
maybe they can trade babin for him
Babin, Darwin Walker, and a 2012 5th should do it. :crazy
Bush officially traded to the Dolphins
-- Pittsburgh released Antwaan Randle El and Max Starks
-- New England released Marcus Stroud
Cards sign OG Daryn Colledge, formerly of the Packers. Presumably trying to keep Kevin Kolb in one piece.
I heard on the radio that Houston has moved ahead in the race for Asomugha.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 28, 2011, 01:52:45 PM
I heard on the radio that Houston has moved ahead in the race for Asomugha.
Houston
NYJ (probably can't swing it money-wise, even if he'd take a little less to play opposite Revis)
SF
That's supposedly the list. National pundits assume that trading for DRC will drop the Eagles out of it, although reports have been that they are involved at some level, possibly just to get Arizona nervous.
im sure the eagles are the mystery team
Cards and Bills kicking the tires on Stew Bradley.
Oh, and the Panthers keep adding top-notch talent by nabbing FA safety Sean Considine.
Quote from: SunMo on July 28, 2011, 02:12:53 PM
im sure the eagles are the mystery team
Worked out well the last time a Philadelphia team was "the mystery team".
-- Clint Session jumps from Indy to Jacksonville.....5/$30M/$11.5M guaranteed
-- Brad Smith jumps from the Jets to Buffalo...4/$15M
QuoteOchocinco hints he's heading to the Patriots
Posted by Mike Florio on July 28, 2011, 4:13 PM EDT
Albert Haynesworth may not be the only new arrival in New England this week.
Bengals receiver Chad Ochocinco is dropping hints that he'll be a Patriot. And he's dropping the hints in a most unusual way.
James Shively (@JC_Shively) of Cincinnati has a Twitter page. Earlier today, he complained about persistent rumors and reports that Ochocinco will be cut.
Wrote Shively: "So much 4 @ochocinco getting cut by the #Bengals... Media dont know squat. Always tryin 2 stir drama up."
Shively received a "direct message" from Ochocinco. Said Ochocinco: "Media knows nothing but I'm going to enjoy clam chowder." (We've seen the screen shot of the message.)
For those of you who are still using far lamer social media like Facebook and MySpace, a "direct message" is a device for sending a message to only one follower. Ochocinco would have known about Shively's comment because users can see at any time a list of all tweets in which their Twitter name (in this case, @ochocinco) is mentioned.
For example, Ochocinco doesn't follow the PFT Twitter page, but he routinely to reacts to tweets in which we mention him, often with a threat to "whoop [my] ass."
We don't put any more stock in this one than we do in the fact that, on Wednesday, someone with the Eagles listed "Rodgers-Cromartie" among the various players whose jersey could be ordered via the online store.
Then again, Rodgers-Cromartie is now an Eagle.
Freddie Mitchell thought he was going to be a Patriot too. Crazy is as crazy does.
It's official. Ochocinco to the Patriots.
Trade?
Yep. Not sure of the terms yet.
Greg Olsen traded to the Panthers
Panthers be dealin! They should get their own thread!
http://www.concretefield.info/forum/index.php?topic=20177.msg616077#msg616077
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 28, 2011, 06:55:56 PM
http://www.concretefield.info/forum/index.php?topic=20177.msg616077#msg616077
Time to get the Cards thread up and running.
lol^^^^
forgot all about that thread. We got Jason Peters for our troubles.
Jonathan Joseph, CB, Houston Texans - 5 Year Deal
the nfl should just fold the bengals
Presumably only 49ers and Jets left in the Nnamdi sweepstakes.
Well, that should all but seal Nnamdi to the Jets.
Akers to the Niners
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on July 28, 2011, 08:59:45 PM
Akers to the Niners
Wonder what church he'll attend in gayville?
Probably a gay one
He'll fit right in.
-- Tyson Clabo re-signed with Atlanta
-- Brandon Jackson leaves the Packers for Cleveland
Saints got Sproles. Eagles were in the mix!
Panther signed Jon Beason to a 5yr $50M extension with $25M guaranteed; highest paid ILB in NFL history per Schefter.
Bears reunited Roy Williams with Mike Martz.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 28, 2011, 11:28:50 PM
Panther signed Jon Beason to a 5yr $50M extension with $25M guaranteed; highest paid ILB in NFL history per Schefter.
That really isn't all that horrible a deal. You're going to see a lot of outlandish deals because of the 99% rule but Beason is a really good player.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRF0RwiUFzg
i remember creaming my pants over beason the year he came out....then he went one pick before the eagles and i got really sad....then i didnt care anymore because theres no way there were gonna take a linebacker anyway
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 29, 2011, 07:52:14 AM
i remember creaming my pants over beason the year he came out....then he went one pick before the eagles and i got really sad....then i didnt care anymore because theres no way there were gonna take a linebacker anyway
Pretty much my same thoughts...
-- Atlanta released Jamaal Anderson and Michael Jenkins
-- the Jets released Mark Brunell
-- ex-Raven safety Dawan Landry to the Jags....5-yr deal
-- mentioned in the Dallas topic, Tampa Bay signed ex-Falcon punter Michael Koenen.....6/$19.5M/$6.5M guaranteed (wtf)
interesting article on the semi demise of nfl films
http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20110729_A_MARRIAGE_GONE_WRONG.html?page=1&c=y
Sounds like Diddy has some sour grapes.
Quote from: Feva on July 29, 2011, 08:19:02 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on July 29, 2011, 07:52:14 AM
i remember creaming my pants over beason the year he came out....then he went one pick before the eagles and i got really sad....then i didnt care anymore because theres no way there were gonna take a linebacker anyway
Pretty much my same thoughts...
I remember Sal Pal saying he was a player the Birds had targeted.... :paranoid
Quote from: PhillyGirl on July 29, 2011, 11:11:21 AM
Sounds like Diddy has some sour grapes.
To be fair, the NFL Network does suck.
there isn't a worse collection of football talking heads in all of the land.
-- McGahee to the Broncos....3/$7.5M/$3M guaranteed
-- Miami decided not to trade for Kyle Orton and signed Matt Moore to a 2-yr deal instead
Ray Edwards to the Falcons.
Quote from: BigEd76 on July 29, 2011, 12:21:20 PM
-- Miami decided to tank the season and hope for Andrew Luck
Quote from: FastFreddie on July 29, 2011, 02:13:44 PM
Quote from: BigEd76 on July 29, 2011, 12:21:20 PM
-- Miami decided to tank the season and hope for Andrew Luck
On a serious note, the NFL has to be concerned on some level that this isn't want a lot of teams are doing. Tavaris Jackson in Seattle? Matt Moore in Miami? Beck in Washington? Kind of obvious those teams are saying "farg it". So much for parity and "every team has a shot".
One more reason for you shteinheads to go to Miami in December.
One "more" reason? What is (are) the initial reason(s)?
You will be there, wearing only a loin cloth and an eye patch?
Miller Lite for everyone?
:CF excursion to Emeril's South Beach?
I'll be in Fort Lauderdale, Snarky.
McGahee should do well in Denver.
Channing Crowder cut by the Dolphins.
So Schefter is now reporting the Jets are out of the Nmandi sweepstakes and he said earlier the Cowboys probably don't have enough money.....he also said there could be a mystery team.
Weird developments
Now Schefter is reporting the Cowboys are also out...does this mean the Eagles? :D
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on July 29, 2011, 06:11:22 PM
Now Schefter is reporting the Cowboys are also out...does this mean the Eagles? :D
Bazinga!
Cam Newton 4/22M....Sam Bradford laughing his ass off.
Clearly I was saying it tongue in cheek, but in the back of my mind when they said the Reid presser was moved back an hour I thought maybe just maybe.
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on July 29, 2011, 05:57:42 PM
So Schefter is now reporting the Jets are out of the Nmandi sweepstakes and he said earlier the Cowboys probably don't have enough money.....he also said there could be a mystery team.
Weird developments
I was hearing this as my show (Noon-3p SC) was ending today. He was telling the producers that the mystery team was the Eagles but didn't want to go on the air with it at that point because he wanted to check into it more. I was a praying mofo as I was walking outta work!
Quote from: Feva on July 29, 2011, 07:23:41 PM
Quote from: Drunkmasterflex on July 29, 2011, 05:57:42 PM
So Schefter is now reporting the Jets are out of the Nmandi sweepstakes and he said earlier the Cowboys probably don't have enough money.....he also said there could be a mystery team.
Weird developments
I was hearing this as my show (Noon-3p SC) was ending today. He was telling the producers that the mystery team was the Eagles but didn't want to go on the air with it at that point because he wanted to check into it more. I was a praying mofo as I was walking outta work!
You have one of the coolest jobs in the world, Feva
He Flag Me - Rams
Deuce Lutui - Bengals
Omar Gaither, Carolina Panther
Mike Sims-Walker to the Rams.
Chris Johnson is holding out.
NFLN just showed footage of McNabb signing his Vikings contract. Left-handed.
That explains a lot.
Michael Jenkins to the Vikes.
Apparently two teams in running for Okoye. Both play the 4-3. Uh huh.
There's speculation that Haynesworth has failed his conditioning test. Shocking.
Marion Barber & Amobi Okoye, Chicago Bears
Barrett Ruud to the Titans
Not that I would have wanted Ruud, but the LB market is shrinking. They need to get off their asses.
Lol, nice.
Lions signed Tulloch
This just crossed my work computer...
QuoteCredit ESPN's Adam Schefter for the contract figure
Plaxico Burress will sign with the N.Y. Jets, according to league sources.
The deal is for $3,017,000 fully guaranteed.
It crossed the Eagles random information thread about 20 minutes ago
Seahawks are going to release Lofa Tatupu.
Do not want.
Where's Don Ho to give us his take?
Quote from: PhillyGirl on July 31, 2011, 10:57:24 AM
Quote from: Diomedes on July 31, 2011, 10:24:10 AM
Do not want.
why x 1000?
http://www.nfl.com/player/lofatatupu/2506384/profile
I don't think he's that great. His first three years, pretty damn good. The last three, not so much. I suspect the trend continues.
Change of scenery? He's GOT to be better than Matthews.
I agree with Dio. I'm not saying he's not an upgrade, but he has regressed over the past 3 seasons and if he thinks a team is going to break the bank for him he's in for a surprise. Free agents are going for a lot less than what they were in the past. I think the Birds ultimately add a LB like Barnett.
The Seahawks wanted to replace him with Takeo Spikes. That should tell you how washed up he is.
Vonta Leach - Baltimore Raven
Nice move there
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 31, 2011, 01:11:14 PM
Vonta Leach - Baltimore Raven
Nice move there
You can say that about nearly every decision they make. They don't have the hardware to back it up, but they really do make excellent decisions in the front office in both drafting and fa. Boller is really the only draft bust I can think of with them in the last 10 years and I really can't think of a free agent signing that has been terrible.
whats funny is that the only hardware to back it up is a lombardi trophy
i get what you are saying but i think the fact that they "only" have one is a testament to how good they have been...like their PP dept is so good that they should win the superbowl every year
if they are in the nfc they have definitely have multiple superbowls
Kolb gets to throw to Todd Heap.
and maybe Larry Fitzgerald... but MOSTLY Todd Heap
I forgot all about Fitz. As his owner in our Keeper, I wish Kolb all the best.
Nick Barnett to Buffalo 3yrs $12M
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on July 31, 2011, 03:12:37 PM
Nick Barnett to Buffalo 3yrs $12M
Would have liked to see him here, that's a good deal for Buffalo.
Braylon to AZ
Arizona giving Kolb (and possibly Fitz too) some support.
this might explain some of the past issues
Brandon Marshall has borderline personality disorder (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8211f89f/article/dolphins-wr-marshall-says-he-wants-to-help-others-with-bpd?module=HP11_headline_stack)
arizona is putting together a nice offense there
Trying to farg up the Eagles' draft pick real good...
unfortuntely they could win 7 games in that division with me throwing to you and sunny
Feva is black. He's good at sports.
theres brothers from buffalo?
i thought that was basically canada
There are black people in Canada, too.
for real?
i know theres dreds in toronto but still
The awesomest black dudes are from the UK, though. Seriously. How do you not listen to a brother with an English accent? I submit that it is impossible.
(http://joevince3.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/stringer-bell-with-mug.jpg)
Exactly. Idris Elba is the shtein. Whether he has the accent going or not, you know it's back there. And you know he's farging Stringer Bell. He can be the end to any argument and, for all you know, has vast amounts of knowledge on pretty much every farging thing on Earth.
Example:
"I think the NFL should up the regular season to 18 games."
"That doesn't make any farging sense. Why mess with something that is already so damn popular and profitable?"
"Idris farging Elba."
"I see your point. Let's talk about this more in 2013."
ha
Randy Moss has decided to retire.
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 01, 2011, 12:13:58 PM
theres brothers from buffalo?
i thought that was basically canada
Rode my bike there as a kid all the time. Was about a 20 minute ride.
McLane:
QuoteWord out of #Browns camp is that former #Eagles DT Brodrick Bunkley has yet to report and no one knows if he ever will. Bunk was traded Sat.
def worth a fifth
Should have squeezed Heckert for a 4th...
The trade might be able to be voided if Bunk doesn't show at Browns' camp.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 01, 2011, 01:40:18 PM
The trade might be able to be voided if Bunk doesn't show at Browns' camp.
When asked about it, Heckert said he had no comment and to "ask Philly."
No word on whether or not he still has Ashley Lelie on speed dial.
49ers get Madieu Williams.
Denver traded for Bunkley, signed Jags bust Derrick Harvey and is looking at Falcons bust Jamaal Anderson
Eagles now get a conditional paper clip for Bunkley in 2013 rather than the 5th from Cle.
QuoteAfter a disappointing rookie year, the Chargers were hoping that 2010 top-15 pick Ryan Mathews would turn the corner this year and take hold of the primary running back job in San Diego.
Perhaps that will happen, but the kid is off to a rough start.
Mathews failed his conditioning test to start camp. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes that invited a lock of mocking and "some incredulity" by his teammates. His teammates describe the conditioning test as fairly easy.
"I haven't been doing much speed work like that. There's a couple things I probably should have done differently in the offseason, conditioning my legs," Mathews said.
Once Mathews passed the test and got back on the field, he didn't stay there for long. He's missed the last few days of work due to "soreness" or a toe injury, depending which San Diego paper you read. Coach Norv Turner hopes Mathews returns in the next few days.
It's one thing to see a defensive tackle struggle with conditioning, but it's a little eye-opening when it happens to a running back. It's a good thing the Chargers still have Mike Tolbert on the roster to share the load with Mathews.
Ernie Simms - Indy Colt
Shark in the water!
Indy practices are gonna be the shtein!
Dimitri Patterson signed with the Browns!
-- MJG, Cincinnati Bengal
-- Marc Bulger retired
-- Aubrayo Franklin only got a 1-yr deal with New Orleans
-- Carlos Rogers only got a 1-yr deal with San Francisco
That Franklin signing is icing for the Saints d-line this year.
Crazy how many above-average guys at value positions are getting one year deals. Maybe some CBA nuance I don't get that ensures a larger pay day for them next year....
I think it's because there was such a short amount of time between FA opening and TC starting that players figured "what the hell...I'll find something for this year and re-evaluate after the season". For example, I think if VY was cut in March in a regular year, he would've gotten a 2 or 3-yr deal somewhere else...
(http://l.yimg.com/a/p/sp/editorial_image/02/026cd1accb30c64451ea117d6e9aaf9f/photo_this_guy_has_a_picture_of_john_elway_tattooed_on_his_thigh.jpg)
Every awful thing imaginable that can happen to a person could happen to him and it still wouldn't be enough.
PG's boy Cadillac :drool signed with the Rams.
The Elway full leg tat
what
the
farg
worst photochop eva.
That makes my Eagles tat look like a preschool drawing.
if you are gonna go that far he might as well have just had elway blowin him
Please, it would be that guy blowing Elway, if anything.
as is elways face is already like two inches from his scroat...it clearly what the guy is going for...why not just get it done
No wedding band. No surprise.
Yeah, because only married dudes like humping chicks. Am I right or what, SD?
I don't think PhillyGirl was calling him a 'mo; I think she meant that no woman wants to marry a man that's willing to get ink like that
Quote from: Tomahawk on August 04, 2011, 10:19:08 AM
I don't think PhillyGirl was calling him a 'mo; I think she meant that no woman wants to marry a man that's willing to get ink like that
Uh, yeah...that was really not a gay joke...but way to think so highly of me rjs :yay
I know some chicks who would toats be into that!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYGpelWYFx0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYGpelWYFx0)
Christ-I really hope that was a school project.
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2011, 10:19:55 AM
Quote from: Tomahawk on August 04, 2011, 10:19:08 AM
I don't think PhillyGirl was calling him a 'mo; I think she meant that no woman wants to marry a man that's willing to get ink like that
Uh, yeah...that was really not a gay joke...but way to think so highly of me rjs
Don't take it personally. I don't think highly of any of you queens. I was really just using it as a way to bring attention to SD's pathological hatred of marriage.
found him (http://forums.denverbroncos.com/showpost.php?p=3141123&postcount=22)
And a Lombardi ready to do some butt plug action. That tattoo has everything.
Makes you wonder where his Tebow tatt is....
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/04/49ers-e-mail-every-team-trying-to-trade-taylor-mays/
Donte Whitner tweeted he was signing with the Bengals....then took a 3-yr deal from the Niners instead
The players ratified the CBA. Earlier today the union rep for the Steelers (Ryan Clark) was threatening to block the CBA because he thinks Goddell unfairly picks on the Steelers (and also because their whole team is on HGH, which is tested for in the new CBA). Someone in the Steelers organization or the NFLPA must have pulled Clark aside and told him to stop being a farging idiot.
Braylon Edwards to San Fran
Yeah, Edwards only got 1 yr, $3.5 million.
More than The 34 year old who misse two years while rotting in prison! Good job BrayBray!
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2011, 05:09:18 PM
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/04/49ers-e-mail-every-team-trying-to-trade-taylor-mays/
Quotejtylert says:
Aug 4, 2011 7:45 PM
This just in: The Eagles have traded Mark Wahlberg for Taylor Mays, Kevin Kolb, Carson Palmer, Chris Johnson and seven first and second round draft picks in a multi-team deal.
I got a chuckle out of this
Woodley got PAID. "$61M" overall, including $18M this season
Quote from: BigEd76 on August 05, 2011, 01:22:34 PM
Woodley got PAID. "$61M" overall, including $18M this season
They love them their linebackers.
Pittsburgh= Superbowl appearances
Philadelphia= NFC Championship appearances
Quote from: PhillyGirl on August 04, 2011, 05:09:18 PM
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/08/04/49ers-e-mail-every-team-trying-to-trade-taylor-mays/
Wow, SF letting everyone on the D go. Surprised to see them not try to keep Lawson and Aubrayo Franklin. Anyone follow Mays last year? Seems like he'd really be worth looking into, that defensive backfield would be a party.
When you let go of your 2nd rd guy after one year and not even willing to work with him that's a huge issue. Not saying good coaching cant help a little, but he seems to be a big liability on the field.
Although he can tackle his ass off, shtein that I heard and read is he got smashed in coverage last year. It was actually one the big knocks on him coming out of USC too. Crazy stat from Pro Football Focus is opponents completed 81.3 percent of their passes and averaged 20.2 yards on completions into Mays' coverage last year. That's kind of a problem.
Plus it sounds like the Eagles already have that kind of player in Jaiquawn Jarrett.
Derrick Mason to the Jets
Not the youngest crew, but Holmes/Burress/Mason is a nice set of targets for Sanchez.
That news will be met with a lot of disappointment in Baltimore. Hang on while I run let them know.
Cortland Finnegan walked out of Titans camp, reportedly because he's unhappy with his contract.
mock?
He signed his contract and should play it out regardless if his employer can show him to the door at any time and for any reason!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SBT6MygnKKw
But really who the hell knows what the responsibilities of the safeties will be this year with 3 stud corners. Mays, if brought in, could certainly play some kind of hybrid role. In a run aware dime scheme (4/2/5) he could be the second safety and play down in the box. Just thinking.
please dont
Ricky Williams signed with the Ravens. 2 year deal. Up to $4mil.
Good pick up for them.
I hate
it when the that the media is always more concerned about creating controversy instead of reporting the entire story. The following is the full quote from Rex Ryan; the part in bold is what many, if not most, journalists report:
Quote"He's a great player, number one. The two years I've gotten to know him, I've really enjoyed him. Tough guy. He's a tough guy. The 'Big Cat' fit him; he's a big, athletic guy. The fact that he chose them, and all that, I think said before, there's no way I'm going to wish him well. There's no chance of that. I wish him to be healthy, but I don't want him to play that well. But he knows. I know the way he is too. He's going to be revved up, ready to go, and our guys will be too. So it will be fun going against him.
"Obviously, I have a great deal of respect for Shaun. Like I said before, made the Pro Bowl his first year when I was here. His biggest game that he played last year, we all remember, was against New England. He played tremendously. He's a good football player.
"I will say this. I'll warn some of their guys, 'be careful, you don't want to fight Shaun.' He's one of the toughest guys I've ever been around. He is a tough guy and he is going to be missed."
I saw that on NFL Live this morning. Exactly, the way the press made it sound it was as if Ryan just blew a gasket and just ripped Ellis. The exact opposite. He was very complimentary and spoke highly of the guy.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 06, 2011, 04:49:50 PM
Derrick Mason to the Jets
Not the youngest crew, but Holmes/Burress/Mason is a nice set of targets for Sanchez.
I always laugh when I hear or read the name Sanchez.
Has anyone ever called you a strange motherfarger?
The stadium proposal for LA goes up for an approval vote today. 15 member panel, majority vote needed but it's expected to get a unanamous vote in favor of the new deal.
LA Chargers, LA Rams, LA Jaguars, LA Bills or LA Vikings?
Yes
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 09, 2011, 10:49:32 AM
The stadium proposal for LA goes up for an approval vote today. 15 member panel, majority vote needed but it's expected to get a unanamous vote in favor of the new deal.
LA Chargers, LA Rams, LA Jaguars, LA Bills or LA Vikings?
Hope it's not the Rams
Speaking strictly as a fan, Jax and the Rams make the most sense. Jax is the newest football city, so they'd be my 1st choice. The Rams came from LA though so they make a lot of sense as well. But St Louis is a good sports town and they should probably have a team. I'd hate to see teams like Buf, Min or SD move after they've been in their current cities for decades upon decades.
Hope its not Rams, Buffalo, or Chargers.
Jax make the most sense. Nobody cares about them there and nobody will care about them here.
jacksonville actually cordons off sections of their stadium
SD also makes sense just because so cal does not need two teams
Chris Johnson didn't show up for camp today so he forfeits a year of free agency and faces the $30k/day fine.
I don't see any way the Bills leave Buffalo. After all, it's one of the most beautiful cities on Earth!
Jacksonville is the best option.
Everyone knows Jax is the team the NFL wants to move, but the stadium lease is a brutal one and someone -- either the new owners or the NFL -- would have to shower literally hundreds of millions of dollars on the city of Jacksonville to make the move happen.
Quote from: QB Eagles on August 09, 2011, 06:06:38 PM
Everyone knows Jax is the team the NFL wants to move, but the stadium lease is a brutal one and someone -- either the new owners or the NFL -- would have to shower literally hundreds of millions of dollars on the city of Jacksonville to make the move happen.
they are paying 1.2 billion for the stadium in LA...a couple hundred mil (if thats what it would even be) to buy out of a lease is chump change
More importantly, AEG is playing nearly the entire amount for the stadium, so the city of LA could (theoretically) kick in the funds to buy out the lease in Jax.
I think if the only option were Jacksonville, the NFL would spend the cash in a heartbeat. But they can just move the Chargers up I-5 and avoid the hassle and the expense. The team started in LA and it might as well end up there. They seem primed to move and no one really cares about keeping them in San Diego.
chargers and rams make the most sense...easiest to move them
though no one will give a shtein if the jags go
The Chargers are definitely "easiest" both in terms of leases and logistics. Obviously, physically moving the team about 100 miles is simple and cost effective. But they are also able to opt out of their lease with SD pretty much at any time from now until (I think) 2020.
I think it'll most likely be the Chargers but as I said earlier, strictly from a fan perspective I'd rather see Jax go. It's not a desirable destination to visit for a roadie and the team isn't deeply rooted in the town like most of the other options are.
SD has to be a lock, right? they wont even have to have a market change...LA is considered part of the chargers market, meaning if SD doesnt sell out LA cant see the game either.
jacksonville got 2 mnf games this year to help ticket sales. that owner may have enough pull to stop the move and make the rams go back. in those 2 instances you wouldnt even have to change divisions.
That's a pretty good point about changing divisions....never even thought of that. Rams and Bolts both play in the west. Interesting.
divisons mean little in the nfl where there is only one game a week...of course theyd prefer to be geographically sensible but it would have little bearing on a move...95% of this is big picture which team moving makes the most sense monotarily
Oh, most definitely. It's all about the benjamins and if Jax ended up being the best deal financially, they'll be the ones to move and the league will sort out the division alignments later. But it's still something worth noting and talking about for at least 5 more pages.
also because of tv deals they cant have two teams in the afc be in the same market
notice how dc/bal, sf/oak, ny/ny are in separate conferences? yea. not saying they cant take the jags and chargers and move them to LA but then the jags would have to move to the nfc west and the rams would have to go to the afc south. i mean no one would care but that would have to happen.
Quote from: MDS on August 10, 2011, 01:54:44 PM
also because of tv deals they cant have two teams in the afc be in the same market
notice how dc/bal, sf/oak, ny/ny are in separate conferences? yea. not saying they cant take the jags and chargers and move them to LA but then the jags would have to move to the nfc west and the rams would have to go to the afc south. i mean no one would care but that would have to happen.
LA and SD are separated by about 100 miles and are their own independent markets. The examples you used are much closer together. Maybe it's a different set up with baseball, but the Padres and Dodger both play in the same division and there's no problem at all with the networks. For example: Fox could broadcast a Padres game in SD and a Dodgers game in LA at the same time. Obviously if you lived in say SF/Oak they would both share the same Fox affiliate and couldn't broadcast Giants/A's at the same time. Which is probably why they are in seperate leagues as well.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 10, 2011, 03:41:40 PM
Quote from: MDS on August 10, 2011, 01:54:44 PM
also because of tv deals they cant have two teams in the afc be in the same market
notice how dc/bal, sf/oak, ny/ny are in separate conferences? yea. not saying they cant take the jags and chargers and move them to LA but then the jags would have to move to the nfc west and the rams would have to go to the afc south. i mean no one would care but that would have to happen.
LA and SD are separated by about 100 miles and are their own independent markets. The examples you used are much closer together. Maybe it's a different set up with baseball, but the Padres and Dodger both play in the same division and there's no problem at all with the networks. For example: Fox could broadcast a Padres game in SD and a Dodgers game in LA at the same time. Obviously if you lived in say SF/Oak they would both share the same Fox affiliate and couldn't broadcast Giants/A's at the same time. Which is probably why they are in seperate leagues as well.
Yeah, Washington is closer to Philly then SD is to LA. Flawed logic, or a failure to check facts? Either way the sign of a childish, inferior mind.
its tv nerd stuff but if you are in the home market (i.e LA) and that team has a home game, no other game can be shown at the same time. also if they were in the same conferences 14 of the 16 games of each team would belong to the same tv network. so you see how difficult it becomes since LA cant host a 100 est game and would be playing in a west coast division.
unless a million things are moved around to accommodate this it would be next to impossible to work. just trust me on this. football has an entirely different tv setup because they dont have regional sports networks, they just have market penetration.
I get what you're saying, but SD and LA are independent TV markets, where SF/Oak, NY/NY or DC/Bal are paired in the same market. ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox in SD are channels 1, 2, 3, 4. But in LA they might be channels 5, 6, 7, 8. SF/Oak share the same affiliates though. So ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox in Oak will be the same channels in SF. Same goes for NY/NY and I believe for Bal/DC.....not positive on that one though. Havas would definitely know better on that front.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 10, 2011, 04:07:41 PM
I get what you're saying, but SD and LA are independent TV markets, where SF/Oak, NY/NY or DC/Bal are paired in the same market. ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox in SD are channels 1, 2, 3, 4. But in LA they might be channels 5, 6, 7, 8. SF/Oak share the same affiliates though. So ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox in Oak will be the same channels in SF. Same goes for NY/NY and I believe for Bal/DC.....not positive on that one though. Havas would definitely know better on that front.
dc and balt are seperate markets
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 10, 2011, 04:07:41 PM
I get what you're saying, but SD and LA are independent TV markets, where SF/Oak, NY/NY or DC/Bal are paired in the same market. ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox in SD are channels 1, 2, 3, 4. But in LA they might be channels 5, 6, 7, 8. SF/Oak share the same affiliates though. So ABC, NBC, CBS and Fox in Oak will be the same channels in SF. Same goes for NY/NY and I believe for Bal/DC.....not positive on that one though. Havas would definitely know better on that front.
yea..but it wouldnt matter. if the chargers move to LA, SD still gets the games. if LA gets 2 teams and the chargers stay in SD then SD still gets the chargers and LA gets its teams.
what im saying is LA itself cant have 2 teams in the same conference.
As long as Wayne Weaver owns the Jaguars they're not leaving Jacksonville. I don't care how bad it gets financially. They're not leaving.
Now, if he sells or dies, then yeah, I can see it, but until then... nope.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 10, 2011, 03:41:40 PM
Quote from: MDS on August 10, 2011, 01:54:44 PM
also because of tv deals they cant have two teams in the afc be in the same market
notice how dc/bal, sf/oak, ny/ny are in separate conferences? yea. not saying they cant take the jags and chargers and move them to LA but then the jags would have to move to the nfc west and the rams would have to go to the afc south. i mean no one would care but that would have to happen.
LA and SD are separated by about 100 miles and are their own independent markets. The examples you used are much closer together. Maybe it's a different set up with baseball, but the Padres and Dodger both play in the same division and there's no problem at all with the networks. For example: Fox could broadcast a Padres game in SD and a Dodgers game in LA at the same time. Obviously if you lived in say SF/Oak they would both share the same Fox affiliate and couldn't broadcast Giants/A's at the same time. Which is probably why they are in seperate leagues as well.
Not that it affects your overall point, but the Giants and A's were in seperate leagues long before either team moved to the Bay Area.
Quote from: MDS on August 10, 2011, 05:54:40 PM
what im saying is LA itself cant have 2 teams in the same conference.
That's not even being discussed as a possibility as far as I know.
well chargers and jaguars were brought up...
again if they move those 2 jags go to nfc west (now in la) and stl goes to afc south. no one would care.
Chargers and Jags were brought up as viable candidates to move.....1 of them. I haven't heard anything about LA getting 2 teams.
Aaron Rodgers does his best AI impression
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdgcObDkr_Q
Quote from: Sgt PSN on August 10, 2011, 09:07:31 PM
Chargers and Jags were brought up as viable candidates to move.....1 of them. I haven't heard anything about LA getting 2 teams.
oh that shteins been all over
i aint got no link but its out there
I haven't heard it...none of the radio guys in LA are talking about it that I know of.
Also, Janikowski nailed a 57yd fg last night from approx the SS position in the infield and that thing would have probably been good from 65. Impressive none the less, even more so when you consider that he kicked it on a dirt surface.
Your face is a dirt surface
lol
Terrell Owens 3 months after ACL surgery--ridiculous. Get!
http://viddy.com/video/c4be721a-c696-4a0a-8f93-2002a08aa379 (http://viddy.com/video/c4be721a-c696-4a0a-8f93-2002a08aa379)
That didn't look like his driveway.
ha
Schefter reporting Lee Evans was traded to the Ravens
for a 4th round pick..holy shtein, can there be anything worse than being a bills fan?
Living in Buffalo?
corwin brown, safety from the 90s, is currently in a standoff w police and swat at his house
suicide by cop is the goal
CTE is the cause
amirite?
I'm going to go ahead and say that the new kickoff rule sucks.
I disagree. Now instead of having a score followed by a commercial break, the kickoff, and another commercial break, they can skip the second break and the kickoff completely.
Rumors starting to swirl that Ocho and/or Fat Albert could be cut already. (http://eye-on-football.blogs.cbssports.com/mcc/blogs/entry/22475988/31311727)
GETEMZZZ!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I doubt they cut Haynesworth but if they do I doubt the Eagles take a chance on him since they added Jenkins. I'm glad the Pats traded for him because I would rather have Jenkins then Haynesworth. Added bonus to this is it would re-confirm the idiot that Skip Bayless is. He said Haynesworth would have a bigger impact with the Pats then Nnamdi would with the Birds. You can't make this crap up.
Considering Ochocinco received his $4.5 million signing bonus I doubt he goes anywhere.
Who knows about Haynesworth though--but to sign him and not even see what kind of impact he would have on game day seems a bit strange to cut him.
Bears Hate The New Kickoff Rule Too (http://espn.go.com/chicago/nfl/story/_/id/6860184/the-chicago-bears-abide-one-nfl-new-rules)
Aaron Maybin got cut by Buffalo.
Sheesh... that was fast.
Might have been better staying in school or going somewhere that's not Buffalo. But he has millions to cushion his fall.
QuoteMinnesota defensive tackle Remi Ayodele has added the face of another star to the growing tattoo collection of yesterday's starlets on his body. Before this year he had Marilyn Monroe, Dorothy Dandridge, Audrey Hepburn, Bettie Page, Lucille Ball (?!), Jayne Mansfield and, as a nod to a crush of today, the late R&B singer Aaliyah.
The newest tattoo: "Elizabeth Taylor,'' he said. "Man, she was beautiful.''
:sly
Watched some of the Texas/Jets game last night. JJ Watt and Brooks Reed both look like they are going to be studs.
In somewhat related news, the Jet's oline sucked.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 16, 2011, 01:31:16 AM
QuoteMinnesota defensive tackle Remi Ayodele has added the face of another star to the growing tattoo collection of yesterday's starlets on his body. Before this year he had Marilyn Monroe, Dorothy Dandridge, Audrey Hepburn, Bettie Page, Lucille Ball (?!), Jayne Mansfield and, as a nod to a crush of today, the late R&B singer Aaliyah.
The newest tattoo: "Elizabeth Taylor,'' he said. "Man, she was beautiful.''
:sly
thats awesome.
Denver released LenDale White
Quote from: Rome on August 15, 2011, 03:30:57 PM
Aaron Maybin got cut by Buffalo.
Sheesh... that was fast.
and signed with the Jets
Suh fined $20k for his hit on Andy Dalton. :boo
He'd have gotten much worse if it was a QB anyone cared about....or heard of.
Terrelle Pryor was declared eligible for the supplemental draft but will be suspended the first 5 games of the regular season.
I don't give a shtein about Pryor one way or the other and I suspect that he'll wash out of the league in a couple of years anyway because I don't think he's got NFL talent. That said, I don't understand how the league can suspend him for breaking league rules when he doesn't even play for the league yet? Doesn't seem the least bit fair to me. Is the league going to suspend Reggie Bush, Pete Carroll or any of the Miami players who have been named in the Shapiro case?
so the league did suspend him...i dont really get that but its a non issue as id be surprised if hes picked at all and isnt going to play this year anyway...which begs the question why would you go out of your way and changes the rules in mid game for a player like this
They say he compromised the integrity of the draft, if that is the case don't let him be eligible until next year.
How can someone compromise the integrity of the draft when they have to be given permission to enter it in the first place? Sounds to me like the league compromised the integrity of the draft by allowing him to enter in the first place.
Basically what this is is the NFL doing the NCAA's dirty work. The NCAA was going to suspend him for 5 games but since he left, the NFL decided to enfore the suspension for them. Not that we didn't already know, but this is the most visible piece of evidence to show that the NFL and NCAA are in bed together.
I believe they meant the supplemental draft. Rosenpenis is happy with the verdict, I think they knew he was lucky to even get a shot this year. It just doesn't make much sense though.
Of course Rosenhaus is happy.....if Pryor ultimately signs a contract, Drew gets his cut whether Pryor is suspended or not.
Cards rookie RB Ryan Williams buckhaltered himself tonight.
Likely a torn patella tendon.
Eagles were at Pryor's pro day today. Lots of talk of him switching positions for obvious reasons... ran a 4.36 40.
At least 16 teams were confirmed being there, including the Cowboys and taterskins...
Quote@AdamSchefter: Filed to ESPN: ARI will sign WR Larry Fitzgerald to 8-year, $120 million deal that includes $50 million guaranteed.
Would have been nice if the Eagles signed DeSean BEFORE that. Yikes.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 20, 2011, 09:24:57 PM
Would have been nice if the Eagles signed DeSean BEFORE that. Yikes.
DeSean is no where close to Fitzgerald's class. He wouldn't even sniff a contract like that and even Rosenpenis isn't stupid enough to try, especially with the Eagle's FO.
oh man if kevin kolb doesnt work out...
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/2011/08/21/us/AP-US-49ers-Stadium-Shooting.html?_r=1&hp
Two people shot and one beaten unconscious at/after 49ers v. Raiders game.
Probably some Dodgers fans.
QuoteI think I forgot this pro-Randy Moss story from my note about Moss and Patriots owner Robert Kraft a couple of weeks ago. Moss has been a consistent supporter of former Patriot teammate Heath Evans' charity work, and he was at a golf tournament in Florida for the charity when he came upon a pregnant woman working a beverage cart on the course.
According to Evans, Moss said to the woman she looked too far along to be working a golf tournament; the woman said she was on the verge of giving birth, but she needed the money, so she had to work. Moss reached into his pocket, according to Evans, pulled out a wad of cash, handed her the entire amount and told her, "Go home. Please.'' And she did.
I tell the story not to say Moss is Mr. Wonderful; Lord knows he's had enough problems with the press and public in his career. It's just that those who know him are convinced there are enough stories about the good side of Moss that have never been told.
Straight cash, homey.
What a cool story.
the Raiders took Pryor in the 3rd round
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 22, 2011, 11:24:01 AM
QuoteI think I forgot this pro-Randy Moss story from my note about Moss and Patriots owner Robert Kraft a couple of weeks ago. Moss has been a consistent supporter of former Patriot teammate Heath Evans' charity work, and he was at a golf tournament in Florida for the charity when he came upon a pregnant woman working a beverage cart on the course.
According to Evans, Moss said to the woman she looked too far along to be working a golf tournament; the woman said she was on the verge of giving birth, but she needed the money, so she had to work. Moss reached into his pocket, according to Evans, pulled out a wad of cash, handed her the entire amount and told her, "Go home. Please.'' And she did.
I tell the story not to say Moss is Mr. Wonderful; Lord knows he's had enough problems with the press and public in his career. It's just that those who know him are convinced there are enough stories about the good side of Moss that have never been told.
Straight cash, homey.
What a cool story.
That's pretty strong...
Quote from: BigEd76 on August 22, 2011, 01:39:00 PM
the Raiders took Pryor in the 3rd round
Naturally...
By the way... the Raiders don't have a 2nd, 3rd or 4th round pick next year.
Just win baby...
Drafted by the Raiders? Great, that means no one will ever have to mention him again..
My quote to a buddy this morning went as follows - "Not only will the Raiders be dumb enough to draft Pryor, but they'll be dumb enough to take him in the 4th."
Their idiocy has no bounds.
I like the 30 second mark
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTDFYbueMGI&feature=related
Taylor Mays traded to the Bengals for an undisclosed draft pick
Joe Thomas gets a 7/$84M ($44M guaranteed) extension
If Thomas is worth 84 million, what's Jason Peters worth?
Amirite?
Quote from: Rome on August 22, 2011, 09:30:04 PM
If Thomas is worth 84 million, what's Jason Peters worth?
Amirite?
Tree fiddy?
From the people who brought you the Baseball Fan Flow Chart....
(http://www.interpretationbydesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/IBD-football-flowchart.jpg)
Just heard McShay on Cowherd's show absolutely killing Oakland for the Prior pick. Said his best hope is to develop into a #3 WR in 2-3 years and that he has zero chance to be a franchise QB.
Wasn't this guy a good QB in college and high school, is what I heard last night and that he was a higher rated QB in high school than Aaron Rodgers was.
I don't know shtein about either...but the opinion was that they are shteinting on him even more because of his off field issues, and the fact that he was drafted by Oakland, and not necessarily because of his talent.
That said, I didn't see him much to comment. Just passing what I heard along.
Larry Johnson signed with Miami.
Mount McKinnie signed with Baltimore
Chris Johnson's flying to Nashville tonight and will meet with the Titans tomorrow to talk cheddar. Keeper League owners wait with bated breath.
Kerry Collins comes out of retirement to sign with the Colts.
So how long until Peyton call him their drunk idiot backup?
Kirk Morrison to Buffalo
Casey Matthews :boom
Yes, Kirk Morrison is so good that he wasn't signed until week 3 of the preseason... and by Buffalo at that. Shut up.
In other news, the last time Peyton Manning wasn't starting for the Colts was 9/24/94. The star of the #1 movie in theaters at the time? Jean Claude Van Damme (Timecop).
Street Fighter?
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 24, 2011, 10:05:37 PM
Yes, Kirk Morrison is so good that he wasn't signed until week 3 of the preseason... and by Buffalo at that. Shut up.
That doesn't mean he's any worse than the linebackers the Eagles have.
Agreed. But he certainly doesn't warrant the little blowy-upy face that PG uses all too often.
Probably not, but remembering that Casey Matthews looked like a piece of tin foil being batted around by kittens might warrant it. Maybe two. Not three.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 24, 2011, 10:05:37 PM
Yes, Kirk Morrison is so good that he wasn't signed until week 3 of the preseason... and by Buffalo at that. Shut up.
In other news, the last time Peyton Manning wasn't starting for the Colts was 9/24/94. The star of the #1 movie in theaters at the time? Jean Claude Van Damme (Timecop).
Ironically enough, time travel is the only way Manning could have started for the Colts in 94 because he wasn't drafted until 98.
Maybe 94 was the last time he didn't start a game period....I assume he was a freshman at Tenn that year.
Correct. I need to lay off the paste. But it tastes. So. Goooooooood.
Yeah the last QB to start a game for the Colts was Jim Harbaugh in 1997
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 24, 2011, 10:29:57 PM
Yeah the last QB to start a game for the Colts was Jim Harbaugh in 1997
We're not doing well with completing our thoughts here.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on August 24, 2011, 10:29:57 PM
Yeah the last QB to start a game for the Colts was Jim Harbaugh in 1997
I'm pretty sure the last QB to start a game for the Colts was Peyton Manning in 2010/11.
So is Eli Manning the Baltimore Colts QB?
QuoteBears WRs coach Darryl Drake made it clear Wednesday that Roy Williams' starting job is in danger based on his conditioning and performance.
"He understands that Johnny (Knox) is there, and Johnny is hungry, and Johnny wants his spot back," said Drake. "If things don't start changing, then Johnny is going to be in there. Heard it straight from the horse's mouth." Drake confirmed Williams is out of shape, and says "Johnny has improved tremendously" in camp. "If Johnny Knox is that guy, then he needs to be out there."
Has there been a more overrated wr in the nfl than this guy? His whole time in dallas he never saw a season with 40 receptions. Probably fair to say he's not overrated any longer, he flat out sucks.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 24, 2011, 10:08:30 PM
Agreed. But he certainly doesn't warrant the little blowy-upy face that PG uses all too often.
That's a blowy-upy face? I thought it was a bacteria-eaty face.
Bucs rookie LB Mason Foster was fined $20K for a hit on Chad Johnson in last week's preseason game. CJ thought it was a clean hit and it's bullshtein Goodell is fining everybody, so he's reimbursing Foster the 20k.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZXwISbvR-s&feature=player_embedded
Damn, those arm to chest shots are going to kill somebody.
Bucs also have some undrafted dude that has 2 fines in two weeks and already owes more than he made, lol.
Kolb threw an 80-yarder to Fitzgerald last night.
And Arian Foster tweaked his hammy.
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 28, 2011, 06:05:55 AM
Kolb threw an 80-yarder to Fitzgerald last night.
Someone post the video, I want evidence of Kolb's weak arm.
Quote from: QB Eagles on August 28, 2011, 09:25:12 AM
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 28, 2011, 06:05:55 AM
Kolb threw an 80-yarder to Fitzgerald last night.
Someone post the video, I want evidence of Kolb's weak arm.
It actually does look like a wounded duck... (http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/09000d5d821c6df8/Can-t-Miss-Play-Kolb-Fitzgerald-connection-begins)
That was a beautiful pass and catch
As a Fitzgerald owner I approve of this fake game preview of great things not likely to occur when it counts.
someone says post the video and it happens.....god i love ff
and that was a sweet pass
where easy at?
MOCK
Quote from: FastFreddie on August 28, 2011, 06:05:55 AM
Kolb threw an 80-yarder to Fitzgerald last night.
And Arian Foster tweaked his hammy.
Arian Foster says to those of you worried about him;
QuoteArian Foster
4 those sincerely concerned, I'm doing ok & plan 2 B back by opening day. 4 those worried abt your fantasy team, u ppl are sick
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 28, 2011, 10:48:19 AMwhere easy at?
MOCK
had no power for 14 hours. Thanks for caring
Quote from: BigEd76 on August 28, 2011, 04:24:01 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on August 28, 2011, 10:48:19 AMwhere easy at?
MOCK
had no power for 14 hours. Thanks for caring
I was sincerely concerned. 4 those worried abt easy not responding to the kolb td, u ppl are sick
lol
Nothing like a game on the infield of Oakland Alameda Coliseum. What a shtein hole.
QuoteCarolina Panthers tight end Jeremy Shockey's biggest play of the preseason came in the team's cafeteria, when he saved fellow tight end Ben Hartsock from choking.
According to the National Football Post, the harrowing incident happened Monday during lunch when Hartsock began to choke on a piece of pork tenderloin. He reportedly tried clearing it by drinking water but was unsuccessful, prompting another Panther to perform the Heimlich Maneuver to no avail.
That is when the veteran Shockey stepped in, using the Heimlich to clear his teammate's airway.
The perfect end of the story or course is if the back up TE pulls a Vick and takes Shockey's job so the team gets rid of him.
Arian Foster tweeted a pic of the MRI on his hamstring and said:
QuoteThis is an MRI of my hamstring, The white stuff surrounding the muscle is known in the medical world as anti-awesomeness.
i generally abhore tweets...especially ones that try to be funny but that is farging hilarious
Chris Johnson's tweet telling the fans to farg off was better
Titans gave Johnson his $$...
4yrs $53.5M with $30M guaranteed per Jim Wyatt on twitter.
Lance Briggs wants to be traded. (http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-spt-0902-lance-briggs-chicago-bears,0,1976638.story)
OMGget?
Yes.
Briggs - WIL and move Chaney back to MLB and send Matthews to a career on STs with Colt Anderson
but his hair!
seriously though, same song and dance with linebackers, they don't value them and won't give up assets to get one...except a promising receiver to get half of a season of an old WIL
Yeah Brandon Gibson is going to be a nice player - and we got to see SPOON have a pick six and then get smoked the rest of the year.
I'd love to know why they don't value the LBs. If I could ask those people questions while they were hypnotized that would be the first one.
Bears signed Meriweather on a one year deal
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 02, 2011, 09:12:20 AM
Yeah Brandon Gibson is going to be a nice player - and we got to see SPOON have a pick six and then get smoked the rest of the year.
I'd love to know why they don't value the LBs. If I could ask those people questions while they were hypnotized that would be the first one.
For real, all you have to do is look at the top teams, most all of 'em have a standout LB. Green Bay might have the best one in the league.
Jags are cutting David Garrard and naming Luke McCown their starter. that is mildly surprising
Agreed. And it would be much more surprising if anyone cared about the Jags at all.
where are the "Jags" from again?
Los Angeles, eventually.
To be renamed, "The Earthquakes" or something stupid like that.
Some reports are surfacing that Peyton is out for the season
good thing he got that guaranteed signing bonus in time.
He should retire and then un-retire when he's ready to play again.
He could do that every year for the next six years to keep the offseason interesting.
Quote from: SD on September 07, 2011, 06:16:38 PM
Some reports are surfacing that Peyton is out for the season
Confirmed by AP, out at least 2-3 months with a cervical fusion. Possibly career ending. Guess we'll see just how much he was carrying the Colts this season.
He had another surgery (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6944302/indianapolis-colts-peyton-manning-more-surgery-neck)
Burress blasts Coughlin and Sheli (http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6947235/plaxico-burress-rips-new-york-giants-reflects-prison-lesson)
Quote"I'm like, forget support -- how about some concern? I did just have a bullet in my leg. And then I sat in his office, and he pushed back his chair and goes, 'I'm glad you didn't kill anybody!' Man, we're paid too much to be treated like kids. He doesn't realize that we're grown men and actually have kids of our own."
There were a few pretty good quotes from Burress but unfortunately, this is the one that stands out and it stands out for all the wrong reasons.
AP gets a new 7-yr deal
Polamalu gets a new 4-yr deal
Randy Moss was apparently at the Saints facility today according to a NO tv station.
Now the Saints say no truth to the rumor and no interest.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 09, 2011, 08:44:14 PM
Burress blasts Coughlin and Sheli (http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/6947235/plaxico-burress-rips-new-york-giants-reflects-prison-lesson)
Quote"I'm like, forget support -- how about some concern? I did just have a bullet in my leg. And then I sat in his office, and he pushed back his chair and goes, 'I'm glad you didn't kill anybody!' Man, we're paid too much to be treated like kids. He doesn't realize that we're grown men and actually have kids of our own."
There were a few pretty good quotes from Burress but unfortunately, this is the one that stands out and it stands out for all the wrong reasons.
Well, if he didn't act like a kid, carrying a pistol in his friggen' sweatpants, then he wouldn't be treated like one. Just 'cause you get paid millions to play a game doesn't mean you should automatically get to be treated like an adult. What a dumbass, he
should be glad he didn't kill anyone. What if it'd happened at his home and his idiot self shot one of his kids he's talking about? Thats a lot of athletes though, only thinking of themselves.
What would his kids be doing in his home?
fwiw ravens steelers first kick off was brought out
wonder what those numbers will be today
A few of them have been, to good effect. I've already seen more kicks taken out from seven and eight yards deep than in the last year combined. And a bunch of them have been good for better than the touchback/20.
It might take a while for STs to adjust to the fact that guys are routinely running from that far back.
Baltimore is looking good.
OMG Baltimore fake extra point run in...
farg you Steelers
haloti ngata is a farging man
Ngata is so f'n dominant it's ridiculous. He caused the fumble....led to TD then fake XP run-in. Next possesion first play, he tips INT to Ray Lewis.
I would have kicked the FG, Harbaugh.
Who was chasing Roethlisberger on that Ed Reed INT?
edit: Jarrett Johnson just creamed the shtein out of Ward on that play...it was actually him that broke the play, not Ngata...awesome play
eagles are playing fyi.
ha
I'm flipping over to this on commercial breaks, but I can't watch it. There are real linebackers all over the field in that game.
Brandon Jacobs "farg deez bitches"
McNabb's first pass with the vikes was picked on an amazing play by shaun phillips.
if the eagles would go back to any of their throwback jerseys how nuts would the nfc east be....every team is classic the rilvaries unlike every other division go four ways they all have straight butter jerseys except farging philly
anyone w/out red zone
http://www.seeon.tv/view/4847/NFL
live action comin at ya
another bitch ass Hoyda call on a safety hit to a wideout in the SF/Sea game
holy shtein, the SF safety goes shoulder to shoulder to a wideout catching the ball and they call that defenseless receiver bullshtein
relying on donovan mcnabb to actually win this game for survival help....
i remember what this feels like. its just a forgone conclusion.
yeah well, i'm already done thanks to kansas city
now panthers special teams screw up
oh well gutting like 15 people aint bad for 1 week
lol mcnabb threw for 39 yards
poor minnesota fans. first the dong slinger, now this.
Looks like Joe Flacco has arrived, gotten' the monkey off his back. Made some great throws yesterday. Baltimores D made Big Ben look like Baby Ben.
Flacco hasn't gotten anything off his back until he starts winning playoff games. His reg season stats are nearly identical to Ryan. It's the post season failure that haunts Flacco.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 12, 2011, 09:04:58 PMFlacco hasn't gotten anything off his back until he starts winning playoff games.
No NFL QB has won more road playoff games than Joe Flacco.
He is tied with Len Dawson, Roger Staubach, Jake Delhomme, and Mark Sanchez at four.
Holy shtein I got that bass ackwards. Ryan is the one who hasn't won a playoff game yet. Oops.
These prime time games have been pretty enjoyable this week.
holy crap
511 passing yards? Jesus
511 yards passing for Brady
Crazy swing there - Dolphins should have scored
ahhh the 4th and inches fade at the goal line
the bad football team special
Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 12, 2011, 09:53:53 PM
Holy shtein I got that bass ackwards. Ryan is the one who hasn't won a playoff game yet. Oops.
Lol! I couldn't believe what I was reading there for a minute. Did you see any of the B-more game? I always tivo them or watch them when they play Pittsburg, because normally they are great close games, but not this one. I thought the o-line for Baltimore was a question, if it was it got answered. Flacco was untouched ninety nine percent of the game, and Head and Shoulders man was a non factor.
Chris McAllister is broke and living with his parents. (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Former-Ravens-DB-Chris-McAlister-is-already-brok?urn=nfl-wp7151)
Dude's only been out of the league for one year.
Akers just hit a 50-something yard field goal. Dallas committed a penalty that would have given the 49ers a first down, but Habaugh elected to take the three points.
Who the hell takes a FG over a 1st down?
Jim Harbaugh.
Right now, of course, that's the difference in the game. Just shy of 7 minutes left.
So I watched that Best of Hard Knocks thing on HBO, and saw Rex and his "Let's go eat a goddamn snack" bit for the first time.
Holy shtein, it was genius.
What is it? I don't watch...but it sounds interesting.
Tom Brady reminding Buffalo that they're just the Bills.
Kenny Britt left the game with a knee injury.
Carolina/Jax playing in a pond.
McNabb playing well against the Lions.
Holy shtein. Buffalo just took a INT to the house to take the lead in the 4th quarter. Still a ton of time left though
Vikes led 20-0 at halftime and the Lions have tied it up. Det has the ball with 4min left.
McMock.
Vikes cant hold a lead much like Eagles cannot tackle
holy shtein at the scoring play for the Texans to take the lead!
Hansen boots a 50yd fg, Lions lead 23-20 with 2:30 left.
Pats just tied it up on a 4th and goal td from Brady to Welker. Welker has over 200 yds and 2 td's
McNabb overthrew Berrian for the go ahead score, Longwell ties it with a FG. 23-23 with 1:11 left. Megatron about to put it down.
Wow...Buffalo!
Fred Jackson just took a short pass 40yds to the end zone, but it's being reviewed with 1:43 left. Pats will actually be better off if the ruling stands. Otherwise Buffalo gets the ball on the 1 and can milk the clock.
I hope it's a td. Gives Brady a chance to get me more fantasy points.
Or not.....that's going to be 1st and goal on the 1.
Is the feed from the Lions/Vikings game coming in over a dialup modem? The background noise is driving me nuts.
Anyone else hear that awful buzzing/ringing tone on the Fox feed?
Nope. Must be some interference you're getting the rape basement.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 25, 2011, 04:10:32 PM
Wow...Buffalo!
Yeah, impressive comeback by the Bills. Barring a catastrophe, looks like they'll take this game.
Stupid play by the Vikings.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 25, 2011, 04:15:53 PM
Nope. Must be some interference you're getting the rape basement.
every other channel is clear though.
It's like this mono ring tone for a cell phone or something going off every 2-3 seconds. Low, but easily heard when the announcers aren't talking.
Bills win.
Holy shtein, Calvin Johnson just made a sick farging catch inside the 15 yd line.
Its amazing how the Vikes continue to blow double digit leads! Wow
Hansen hits, Lions win. McNabb sulks.
LOL....the officials didn't let the teams off the field and you could hear some guy in the back ground yell at the ref "Know the farging rules!"
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 25, 2011, 04:26:47 PM
Its amazing how the Vikes continue to blow double digit leads! Wow
lol you are comic gold
Quote from: MDS on September 25, 2011, 04:29:26 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on September 25, 2011, 04:26:47 PM
Its amazing how the Vikes continue to blow double digit leads! Wow
lol you are comic gold
Explain...oh, it was Donovans fault I guess
its never his fault, is it?
He had Berrian open for a td on their 2nd to last possession and overthrew him by a couple of yards. Should have been the game.
3 straight huge leads blown and donovan had nothing to do with it
ok
Donovan shoulda been out there helping the defense!
LT sitting on my fantasy bench just caught his 2nd td.
I'd be interested in watching the Packers/Bears if it weren't for those awful orange jerseys.
McFadden just took one 70yds to the house, nearly untouched.
someone in survival actually picked them
Warren Cromartie is almost single-handedly giving the Raiders the game.
Quote from: MDS on September 25, 2011, 06:20:42 PM
someone in survival actually picked them
Wasn't me. My picks are awful this week. Think I had 4 in the early games.
Quote from: Geowhizzer on September 25, 2011, 06:31:58 PM
Warren Cromartie is almost single-handedly giving the Raiders the game.
Warren?
Kolb picked in SEA territory to basically end it
and thats why you never bet on nfc west games
Holy shtein, Curtis Painter looks like the kid who played Mike Meyers in Rob Zombie's Halloween.
LOL @ Dallas Clark trying to block Harrison. This game will not be competitive. Mike Wallace has over 120 rec yds in the 1st quarter.
Quote from: Sgt PSN on September 25, 2011, 09:06:10 PM
LOL @ Dallas Clark trying to block Harrison. This game will not be competitive. Mike Wallace has over 120 rec yds in the 1st quarter.
Womp womp
Man, Colts d line is unreal.
Wonder if Reggie Wayne still wants Painter as the starter.
The Saints return to Jacksonville this week for the first time since this:
fun (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Od9C2dKiCI)
Bob Sanders to IR again. What a waste.
Wow.
Dude had so much talent. Is it his knee again? What a shame, hope he invested wisely.
he's been so useless, perhaps he can be made an honorary Eagle
Quote from: Diomedes on September 28, 2011, 05:43:42 PM
he's been so useless, perhaps he can be made an honorary Eagle
they already had him...his name was marlin jackson
thanks for the reminder, pal
anytime chief
What I appreciate most about that conversation is that Bob Sanders is much more comparable to Marlin Jackson than Dexter McCluster is to Adrian Peterson
actually there is no comparison btwn dex and pete...they couldnt be more opposite
Quote from: MDS on September 25, 2011, 07:15:18 PM
and thats why you never bet on nfc west games
9ers inner divis r safe to say a lock
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Bernard-Berrian-tells-legless-Iraq-war-vet-sit-down-n-shut-up.html?utm_medium=twitter&utm_source=twitterfeed
He should have said "stand up and say that."
That Berrian article was one of the gayest most pointless arties ever written.
He's on a computer and he's supposed to know dude he's replying to is legless? Ha-wtf?
The NFL approved the Broncos going back to orange as their regular jersey next season, so the alt becomes the regular and the regular becomes the alt...just like the switches Atlanta and Tennessee did...
(http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2011/1003/20111003__20111004_C07_SP04FBNORANGE~p1.JPG)
Looks good on them, awful on the Bears.
Quote from: BigEd76 on October 05, 2011, 12:40:55 PM
The NFL approved the Broncos going back to orange as their regular jersey next season, so the alt becomes the regular and the regular becomes the alt...just like the switches Atlanta and Tennessee did...
(http://extras.mnginteractive.com/live/media/site36/2011/1003/20111003__20111004_C07_SP04FBNORANGE~p1.JPG)
Dawk would be the best safety on this team.
must feel nice to have a leader on the team
lol the cbs station here just cut out of the texans game with 20 seconds left and the game on the line to give a weather update. they cut back as the raiders are celebrating.
granted its the texans and like 10 people care but jesus christ.
Looking at the standings after week 5 is interesting. In first place by division are the Bills, Texans, taterskins, Lions and Fortyniners.
Not to mention the Raiders in second behind the Chargers.
nm
This game is awesome if you like penalties.
Lovie Smith might be the only coach in the NFL who uses time outs and challenges worse than Andy Reid. He burned 2 to's and lost a challenge before the end of the 1st qtr.
The Bears always have good LB's but watching the Lions' LB's make plays, especially against the run, is nauseating. Tullock has made a few nice plays so far.
Big drop by Devin Hester. He could play for the Eagles.
Quote from: Geowhizzer on October 10, 2011, 09:38:33 PM
Big drop by Devin Hester. He could play for the Eagles.
I'll reserve judgement until I see him fumble.
Hester drops more balls than a confused lesbian. One week he was targeted at least 10, if not 15, times and he only had 1 catch. The guy's a great punt/kick returner, but he's no Pimp
Cutler is actually having a really good game. i can't stand the guy, but he's making plays and has been really accurate with his throws. Pretty impressive considering that he has had time to set his feet on many throws.
And here's 2 things I thought I'd never say about the Lions:
I wish the Eagles had their linebackers.
I'm glad they aren't on the schedule this year.
Would it really matter of they were, though?
Quote from: Sgt PSN on October 10, 2011, 09:37:01 PM
The Bears always have good LB's but watching the Lions' LB's make plays, especially against the run, is nauseating. Tullock has made a few nice plays so far.
It should be noted that the Lions run the wide 9 as well. It's pretty farging shocking what a difference active, athletically gifted LBs make in that system. Watching Tulloch slip blocks, fill holes, and get to the ball carrier was pretty farging depressing. I remember the Eagles thought he was too expensive. Wonder what those jerk-offs think now.
That he's too expensive.
SB XLIX (2015) goes to Arizona
Surprised it didn't go to dallas
Houston traded for Derrick Mason. He'll be playing against Baltimore for the 2nd time in 3 weeks.
Seahawks ship former can't fail draft pick Aaron Curry to the Raiders.
Brandon Lloyd is going to the Rams. http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2011/10/17/2495794/brandon-lloyd-trade-st-louis-rams-denver-broncos
They needed a receiver very badly, but it's interesting that they traded for one mid-season.
If the Broncos are indeed having a fire sale....
get Tebow?
lol, no
I'd rather have Alyosha Karamazov
Pretty sure "get Dawkins" was the right answer.
Okay, okay. Dmitri.
Boring, this MNF game is. Next week is Ravens/Jags so I don't see that game being much more entertaining either.
we're not actually communicating, you know
What we have here is a failure to communicate!
Dolphins beat guy said that a jets fan dumped a drink on Matt moore's head as he walked off the field (helmet on). So dude gets lit up by the Jets and then has a brew dumped on him. Good night!
sounds like the Raiders are giving up two #1s for Carson Palmer
Makes me wish the Eagles still had McNabb.
Quote from: SunMo on October 18, 2011, 10:22:11 AM
sounds like the Raiders are giving up two #1s for Carson Palmer
Unreal. Al Davis is 6ft under and still negotiating.
The Raiders only have two picks in April's draft....a 5th and a 6th. Awesome
are they not aware that carson palmer hasnt been good in 8 years/
he looks like tom brady compared to kyle boller
That trade makes no sense. The Raiders are improved but aren't winning the SB. I know there is pressure to atleast make the playoffs but there's gotta be cheaper options at QB that won't cost 2 first rounders.
fwiw and i dont know what the conditions are but the 2013 pick is conditional
Even just 1 first rounder for Carson Palmer is crazy. He's the white McNabb but less corny. They could have gotten an adequate back up to finish the year for a lot less than what they gave up for Palmer.
Not only does Palmer need to learn their playbook, but he probably needs to get into football shape and could possibly not be "back" until mid-November. And what's Palmer's contract status? Is this the last year of his deal or is he locked in for a couple of years? It would be a joke if the Raiders are giving up 2012 and 2013 draft picks for a guy who is gone in 18 months.
Just seems like they went into panic mode. They lost Jason Campbell, not Tom Brady.
im not necessarily defending the trade but he wont leave oakland...hes a cali boy his wife is from nocal and hes buttplug tight with hue jackson
i also wouldnt ever compare him to mcnabb...thats an embarrassment...carson palmer wins a superbowl with the eagles...mcnabb in cincy is akili smith but with tons of excuses
If the Raiders make the playoffs it becomes a 2nd rounder
Al Davis is dead and the team is still making horrendous decisions. Anything more than a 3rd is a steal for Carson Palmer. Not too sure if Huey watched any tape on his boy, but the int's he threw last year were off the charts horrendous. They weren't even close.
I hope Carson was throwing his football really hard through that tire hanging in his backyard.
Quote from: reese125 on October 18, 2011, 03:31:24 PM
If the Raiders make the playoffs it becomes a 2nd rounder
the raiders have to win a playoff game this year
Yes sir-my bad
Quote from: reese125 on October 18, 2011, 03:31:24 PM
I hope Carson was throwing his football really hard through that tire hanging in his backyard.
well his first three weeks will be kansas city - bye - denver (maybe not in that order) so it will almost be like throwing in his back yard
Let's be real here....the Raiders gave up draft picks so they could get someone to hand the ball to McFadden.
Shame...Mcnabb was perfecting that art with Peterson. Could have had him for a box of chinstraps.
Palmer has to be one of the happiest guys in the NFL right now. I'm glad for him. With Davis gone and that team coming together under Hue, it's hard to see how Carson didn't improve his situation greatly by taking such a hard stance with Cincinnati.
Apparently he took a $5 million pay cut to go there too.
Olin Kreutz quit the Saints. Decided he didn't have the passion for the game and said peace out
He's such a great leader
Those lazy, stupid Hawaiians, I tell you they just, oh farg, wait a second.
This is a weird one. The local CBS morning news show just interviewed Brees last week and he was going off on how great Kruetz was as a teammate and a leader???? Something ain't right. Wonder if the whole not being offered a good deal by the Bears messed with his head. Not like the Saints are a door mat.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 21, 2011, 12:41:20 PM
Olin Kreutz quit the Saints. Decided he didn't have the passion for the game and said peace out
Would have been nice if he told them before the trade deadline.
Good for him.
The team wouldn't think twice about dumping him if they "decided to go in a different direction," so calm down.
Have a nice life, Olin.
Quote from: FastFreddie on October 21, 2011, 07:58:09 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on October 21, 2011, 12:41:20 PM
Olin Kreutz quit the Saints. Decided he didn't have the passion for the game and said peace out
Would have been nice if he told them before the trade deadline.
kelce for vilma?
What a zesty schedule of games this week. I can't remember a worse one. Not one game with 500+ teams playing each other.
What to watch? ATL-DET, ok I guess. CHI-TB? snore. SD-NYJ? who cares?
I might watch KC-OAK just for fun.
Looks like a red-zone channel day.
If you can't find any good games, you can at least watch 10 bad games at once.
It will be an excellent day for yard work.
Quote from: methdeez on October 22, 2011, 10:44:07 AM
What a zesty schedule of games this week. I can't remember a worse one. Not one game with 500+ teams playing each other.
that cause most of the good teams in the nfl are off
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 20, 2011, 04:14:59 PM
the eagles have four losses the other FIVE teams on a bye this week have a total of 8
I'm actually going to agree with Dio here. Excellent day to do whatever it is you need to do, which in my case is continuing to unpack. Red Zone channel will be on in the background but there really isn't a single "must see" game this week. Even the SNF and MNF games are awful.
Sucky match ups + Eagles bye = free Sunday
oh its awful but ill still gamble
cam beating on the racists shouldnt be awful
Quote from: Diomedes on October 22, 2011, 10:53:08 AM
It will be an excellent day for yard work.
North Shore calling for 8 - 12 foot surf. There ain't shtein worth watching this week. How's MNF? Colts/Saints :-o
SNF is Colts/Saints.
MNF is Bal/Jax.
Yawn x2.
At the risk of sounding IGYbolic, Jacksonville vs anyone is an instant no watch.
Pretty much.
Because I don't have cable, I don't get to see MNF games unless the Ravens are playing, in which case they broadcast it on ABC. I think ABC. I can't remember.
So I'll probably watch some of that game just to be able to see some football on Monday evening.
It's going to be 74 and sunny here today.
farg football. Hard.
farg that - errands and chores can be done at another time. Its Football Sunday - regardless of who is playing I am watching.
Quote from: Diomedes on October 23, 2011, 08:04:31 AM
Because I don't have cable, I don't get to see MNF games unless the Ravens are playing, in which case they broadcast it on ABC. I think ABC. I can't remember.
So I'll probably watch some of that game just to be able to see some football on Monday evening.
lol
thats the guy giving sit or start advice on the fantasy board
how hipster do you have to be to not have cable even though you can easily afford it?
I'm pretty sure ditch diggers can't easily afford anything. Not to mention that Dio is a reader.
if i can afford cable and a dvr dio can afford the movie channel package and a weekly appointment with a hooker
its the fact that he doesnt want it that makes him such a dirty hipster
paying utility bills with a credit card does not mean you can afford it
If Sunday Ticket didn't exist I doubt I'd have cable either. That $1200 a year that I spend on the dish would make for a solid vacation.
Quote from: SunMo on October 23, 2011, 01:27:13 PM
paying utility bills with a credit card does not mean you can afford it
Points from the bill payments give me enough to get the Centerice package every year. PIF young one
a player on the Seahawks just got a 15 yard unnecessary roughness penalty on a blindside sack of a quarterback. it may be the worst penalty call in the history of the game, no lie.
these games are as hideous as everyone thought they would be...holy shtein.
lol at teebow, he's an embarrassment
hes gonna grit and will and jesus his way to a cover for me
I guess the cable company finally realized I was getting the networks for free because now everything but public television is blocked.
No more football for me unless I pay money, which ain't gonna happen.
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The Pats made Gronkowski publicly apologize for having his pic taken with a girl that did porn. At least the Boston writers found a way to work Brady into this story too when it didn't even involve him...
As long as it doesn't effect his performance as my fantasy tight end, and as long as it doesn't effect her performance as my fantasy tight end, then it's all good.
Well done.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/10/27/bears-release-veteran-chris-harris/
get?
Fitzpatrick signs an extension with Buffalo....6/$59M/$24M guar/$33M in first 3 yrs
wow
Not sure exactly how that compares to Kolb's contract, but it looks to be a steal for the Bills.
is there anyone in the world that loves making fun of non eagle contracts more than easy
MOCK!
My union is negotiating a new contract as I type.
With any luck, I may crack 48K! :D
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 28, 2011, 05:45:29 PM
is there anyone in the world that loves making fun of non eagle contracts more than easy
MOCK!
You don't think that's a lot for a guy that had to battle for his starting spot and is basically being paid for starting the season 4-0?
No, it's really not that much for any above-average QB.
certainly not enough to MOCK!!
its the bills qb
who cares
harvard alumni association?
im sure
but a supposed eagles fan trying to make a fun of a bills signing is purely an easy move
I like making a fun of people too
Nice return by Peterson, love the way he takes hits and keeps going
The Rams defense is playing lights out against the Saints. Shutting out the Saints near the end of the half and they've sacked Brees 3 times and have constantly been in his face all game. Chris Long is killing it.
Oh shtein....the Rams just blocked a Saints punt and will get the ball around the 20 with 1:30 left in the half.
Damn, now Brees gets picked of near the 40 with about a minute left. Rams looking for more.
Grantland (http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/7173302/tebowmania-pictures) article on Tim Tebow. The opening line is great:
QuoteTim Tebow is a phenomenon, Tim Tebow is a trend, Tim Tebow is a verb, Tim Tebow is a terrible quarterback.
He might be the most embarrassing nfl qb I've ever seen-no joke.
I don't care that you can run from the pocket-I can do that too scared shteinless. Everything that a qb should be he is not.
Quote from: BigEd76 on October 28, 2011, 07:02:29 PM
Quote from: ice grillin you on October 28, 2011, 05:45:29 PM
is there anyone in the world that loves making fun of non eagle contracts more than easy
MOCK!
You don't think that's a lot for a guy that had to battle for his starting spot and is basically being paid for starting the season 4-0?
He is a free-agent after this year. If they don't lock him up with what he got, a 2nd tier long-term contract, someone definitely will after the season ends.
Look what Kolb got. John Beck is starting for the Skins. Derek Anderson is still a professional football player.
It just shows you how desperate teams are to get even an average QB in this league.
I mean what is their other option if they lose him? Another ride on the Rookie QB carousel while the best team they have had in years gets old?
Tebow's also a winner. I hate his guts like IGY hates fresh veggies, but still, saying he's not a quarterback simply because he's not a prototypical Joe Montana type is farging retarded.
Tebow is a winner? What?
Yeah, he was undefeated in middle-school or whatever, so he can obviously be a successful NFL QB.
im pretty sure the old man is playin
and i love tebow but its mostly because hes terrible and jesus
Tebow is becoming a must watch guy in the NFL right now. The games are totally unique. His passes are hilarious (even the completions) and his runs are just weird. He keeps getting worse and keeps getting more entertaining, it's like every game the Tebowness is just more amplified. I hope it keeps devolving until there's not one well-executed traditional play. It's great whether he's getting destroyed or pulling out another BS comeback. It's Tebow Time. I hope he wins more games and extends this strange experiment in having a non-QB QB.
Gotta enjoy this show while it lasts. Kyle Orton is a million times better, and Brady Quinn isn't even out of the question. No chance I watch a second of the Broncos this year if Tebow isn't in, though.
I for one can't wait for the Sarah Palin/Tim Tebow presidential ticket.
Quote from: Diomedes on October 31, 2011, 10:17:51 PM
I for one can't wait for the Sarah Palin/Tim Tebow sex tape.
missionary position BORING
get Jesus to join in though, and now you're talking sex tape WIN
Rooting for Philip Rivers would be infuriating. Shot put throwing motion, throws teammates under the bus, and just a general piece of shtein.
T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Oakland Raider
(reuniting with Carson Palmer)
Lock it up.
no more backyard button hooks for TJ--its go time.
Dude really went downhill fast. I think maybe a half dozen teams took a look at him this year and all took a pass.
wr's tend to fall like a rock with age....and dook is 34
he had a nice six year run that was much longer than i would have guessed...if you had asked me i would said he had three really good years
OD'd on diet pills
QuoteBubba Smith, the former NFL player-turned-actor and TV pitchman, died of acute drug intoxication and other conditions, the Los Angeles County coroner's office said Wednesday.
A caretaker at the 66-year-old Smith's home in Baldwin Hills found his body on Aug. 3.
Autopsy results show the 6-foot-7 Smith had high levels of the weight-loss drug phentermine in his system, coroner's spokesman Ed Winter said in a news release
Leonard Davis, Detroit Lion
season saved. Haynesworth was released
Get Haynesworth?
What's the worst that can happen at this point?
Sign Haynesworth and replace Castillo with Jerry Sandusky?
Quote from: FastFreddie on November 09, 2011, 07:38:48 AM
Sign Haynesworth and replace Castillo with Jerry Sandusky?
Hell, replace Castillo with Jeffrey Dahmer's rotting corpse for all I care. Just replace Castillo.
Quote from: FastFreddie on November 09, 2011, 07:38:48 AM
Sign Haynesworth and replace Castillo with Jerry Sandusky?
Thats a hell of a motivator. "You farg up your assignment, you shower with Sandusky"
Quote from: hbionic on November 09, 2011, 12:55:19 PM
Quote from: FastFreddie on November 09, 2011, 07:38:48 AM
Sign Haynesworth and replace Castillo with Jerry Sandusky?
Thats a hell of a motivator. "You farg up your assignment, you shower with Sandusky"
This ain't pee wee league football. Although admittedly it's hard to tell the difference sometimes with the way this defense plays.
Quote from: FastFreddie on November 09, 2011, 07:38:48 AM
Sign Haynesworth and replace Castillo with Jerry Sandusky?
Hes good at teaching fundimentals
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QuoteBucs coach Raheem Morris has talked all year about building a "Youngry" defense full of young and hungry players.
At least Albert Haynesworth has half of that equation down.
The Bucs surprisingly claimed Haynesworth off waivers Wednesday, as first reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter. They will take the rest of his contract he signed with New England.
http://la.curbed.com/archives/2011/11/redesigned_farmers_field_sprouts_deployable_winged_roof.php#farmers-field-6
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A look at the proposed stadium in L.A.
It looks pretty cool.
It looks like they got tired of taking off the shrink wrap halfway through unpacking it.
some week 13 news that only Todd and I would care about:
-- Colts/Patriots was flexed out of SNF and replaced by Lions/Saints
-- Ravens/Browns moves to 4pm
-- Since FOX would only have 2 games left at 1pm on their DH weekend while CBS has 8 NFL games, the SEC championship and UNC/Kentucky, CBS is giving Broncos/Vikings to FOX. It's the first time since the merger that a game is flipping from the AFC affiliate to the NFC affiliate, and apparently it could happen more often with the new CBA
what does unc/kentucky or the sec championship game on sat dec 3 have to do with sunday december 4th nfl games
not enough trucks to cover 10 sports events in a 30-hour span
thats a joke right?
Ndomakong Suh is an idiot first and a good player second.
Racist.
Quote from: FastFreddie on November 24, 2011, 10:15:46 PM
Ndomakong Suh is an idiot first and a good player second.
He is such a prick. I hope the league has some balls and suspends this moron.
He'll be fined huge and suspended at least one additional game. The Lions suck again anyway.
I think Haynesworth was suspended 4 games for the Gurode stomping, which was only against a dallas player (in which case I would have just given him a short "that's not nice" lecture).
NE is a 3-TD favorite vs the Colts. Can't remember the last time I saw an NFL point spread over 20...
another easy quirk:
following point spreads he doesnt bet on
eagles were +24 against the pats a few years ago
lol
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I enjoyed that.
I'm sorry, I can't figure out how to resize it.
I downloaded it on my sexyass MacBook Air and panned and zoomed the shtein out of it.
why did this game not start until 8:40?
why did jimmy graham try and protet the ball there instead of dive and reach for the line
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U2UJNPPa-E&feature=player_embedded
Chargers kicker taking a leak on the sideline
lol at the NFL with that penalty call. what a farging joke. that was as textbook as it gets
Yep - that was an awful call.
And the one against Harper on the Giant receiver in the EZ was worse.
Jaguars fired Del Rio. Defensive coordinator Mel Tucker's in as the interim.
About four years too late on that one - I never understood how he kept a HC job.
If a coach is fired in Jax and no one hears about it, is he really fired?
What's a Jacksonville?
more Jags news....they've been sold to an Illinois auto parts guy (Tommy Boy references!), who plans to keep the team there. Sorry LA
A Pakistani dude from Illinois at that.
Quote from: BigEd76 on November 29, 2011, 11:45:44 AM
more Jags news....they've been sold to an Illinois auto parts guy (Tommy Boy references!), who plans to keep the team there. Sorry LA
Dan Akroyd?
Quote from: BigEd76 on November 29, 2011, 11:45:44 AM
more Jags news....they've been sold to an Illinois auto parts guy (Tommy Boy references!), who plans to keep the team there. Sorry LA
That doesn't make sense...I'm sure the L.A. group would have paid a nicer sum ( I imagine) to secure the team. How did the NFL approve this so quickly? Maybe they don't want a team in L.A. or wants their own team to go to L.A. Hmm.
Quote from: BigEd76 on November 29, 2011, 11:45:44 AM
who plans to keep the team there. Sorry LA
lol...yeah im sure a shady auto parts dealer not from jacksonville word is bond when it comes to moving the team
you think hes gonna buy the team and immediately announe that in three years hes moving to LA...that would be awesome for business in jacksonville
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on November 29, 2011, 09:41:47 AM
About four years too late on that one - I never understood how he kept a HC job.
Probably because he looked the part. Athletic, demonstrative, white.
playoff game wins in the last five years
reid - 2
del rio - 1
the other cf will he happy that black del rio is gone
and lol @ easy taking the word of a indian auto parts dealer. man i love that guy.
Quote from: ice grillin you on November 29, 2011, 12:23:20 PM
playoff game wins in the last five years
reid - 2
del rio - 1
I'm not great at implications from mathematical equations. What are you getting at?
He's a Pakistani American, not Indian. But they all look alike anyway, amirite!?!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JrkEROiQsa8
Quote from: Rome on November 29, 2011, 01:01:32 PM
He's a Pakistani American, not Indian. But they all look alike anyway, amirite!?!
uhhhhh exactly
we could probably do without middle easterns, and it begins and ends with israelis. you want to know why its such shtein over there, go and ask them. and its neven a jew thing. most of them arent even jewish/religious at all. just terrible people.
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I make football teams for the American working man, because that's who I am, and that's who I care about. Praise Allah, Death to America!
bedwetter released
Now he can live his dream of playing in Chicago. He's officially a journeyman.
Quote from: SD on December 01, 2011, 07:24:43 PM
Now he can live his dream of playing in Chicago. He's officially a journeyman.
My exact thought when I heard the news.
No one claimed McNabb.
And there's a few playoff teams out there with QB injuries too. The fact that Chicago didn't put in a claim says all you need to know about what the rest of the league thinks about him imo.
Listening last night to Kurt Warner describe the advice he claims to have given McNabb was embarrassing. I blushed.
Houston, Chicago, and Dallas all confirmed they have no interest.
Quote from: Diomedes on December 02, 2011, 06:40:47 PM
Listening last night to Kurt Warner describe the advice he claims to have given McNabb was embarrassing. I blushed.
Yeah it was truly embarrassing. It was like an elder talking to his son--with Mcnabb's eyes looking down to the ground...keep your head up, be strong, you can make it happen type of shtein that made him look like a rookie qb trying to make an nfl team. Crazy how hard that guy fell.
Has the league finally figured out not to take former Eagles quarterbacks?
SD newspaper says Norv Turner will be fired after the season and AJ Smith might be gone too
Quote from: BigEd76 on December 03, 2011, 01:52:00 PM
SD newspaper says Norv Turner will be fired after the season and AJ Smith might be gone too
Would there be a better fit in SD then Reid?
its shaping up nice. reid does have a house there.
what Suh did after his appeal was denied
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Holy shtein that's a real shame. Beautiful ride there even with the training wheels.
Jerome Brown II?
We can only hope.
Quote from: Rome on December 03, 2011, 05:57:55 PM
Holy shtein that's a real shame. Beautiful ride there even with the training wheels.
Yeah, my first thought was too bad a car like that was involved. Sweet ride.
this denver minnesota game is the game of year so far
every time you look up someone is running down the field for a score
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2011, 03:46:37 PM
this denver minnesota game is the game of year so far
every time you look up someone is running down the field for a score
There are as many Tebow fans there as there are Vikings fans
and the viking fans might be tebow fans
Either way Christ is the big winner today
get ready for tebow time down the stretch.......again
its amazing how this happens every week
i already closed the tebow bandwagon but damn you all want on here dont you
wow what a horrendous throw
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2011, 04:12:52 PM
wow what a horrendous throw
reminded me of Vick but at least Ponder has the rookie excuse
Quote from: SD on December 04, 2011, 03:59:16 PM
Either way Christ is the big winner today
JESUS WINS FOOTBALL GAMES
god damnit i love betting on the broncos
eli completely gave up on that
edit: i take that back i was wrong....he wasnt gonna get there
jpp :'(
agree or disagree: giants home uni's are the best in the nfl
the grey pants put them over the top
Disagree - I think they're awful.
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2011, 03:59:19 PM
get ready for tebow time down the stretch.......again
its amazing how this happens every week
all I do is win win win no matter what
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 04, 2011, 05:23:46 PM
Disagree - I think they're awful.
theres no accounting for taste
I don't like them because the Giants wear them, but they are a good look. After seeing the kelly green throwbacks I get a little more disgusted each week with the current Eagles uniforms.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 04, 2011, 05:23:46 PM
Disagree - I think they're awful.
I don't think they're awful but definitely not best in the NFL. I like the old school GIANTS helmets better too.
I see Matthews make a play, and I hate his brother for it.
Quote from: SD on December 04, 2011, 05:46:39 PM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 04, 2011, 05:23:46 PM
Disagree - I think they're awful.
I don't think they're awful but definitely not best in the NFL. I like the old school GIANTS helmets better too.
actually the ones they rock now are old school...they go back to the 50's...the ones you are talking about came on in the 70'
Old school in my world means in my lifetime. Stuff that was before my lifetime I usually refer to as a throwback. That's how I roll.
SF clinched the West w/ 4 weeks to go
Quote from: SD on December 04, 2011, 06:57:27 PM
Old school in my world means in my lifetime. Stuff that was before my lifetime I usually refer to as a throwback. That's how I roll.
makes sense....but im a uniform nerd
Quote"Yes, I sent him to the locker room," Morris said via the St. Petersburg Times. "I told him go home. F—. Yeah. Because it's foolish, it's selfish to your teammates, to everybody in your organization, to your fans. That's terrible. That's just selfish behavior to get a 15-yard penalty, in that situation, when that's all we talk about, when that's all we discuss. You just can't do that to your team."
Raheem Morris pulled a Singletary
who did he do it to?
DT Brian Price
Lololololololol
Garrett iced his own kicker!!
hahaha.....Dallas going for a walkoff FG @ Arizona and Garrett calls a timeout to ice his own kicker....and Bailey misses it short and left
OT
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 04, 2011, 07:11:25 PM
Garrett iced his own kicker!!
I'm following on game tracker, Dallas was driving and was at midfield and now zona has the ball at midfield...how did that happen?
nm
Thanks Ed
SD
Romo threw to Dez to set up a FG. Bailey comes out to kick and Garrett called a TO before the snap. It was good. Next attempt and he missed it. OT.
why did he call a timeout....was the play clock running down...i dont get it....or did he literally do it for no reason
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 04, 2011, 07:14:21 PM
SD
Romo threw to Dez to set up a FG. Bailey comes out to kick and Garrett called a TO before the snap. It was good. Next attempt and he missed it. OT.
oh...no shtein? bhahahahahahahaha. That's awesome
dallas easily could have run another play or two to get closer
now kolb is going to...probably go 3 and out cause he sucks
yeah i havent seen one play of the game and i know dallas will end up winning
Jordy Nelson is the best receiver along the sidelines in the league. Sick.
Kicking coach Chris Boniol told Garrett to call the TO ahahah
And how damn good has Jordy Nelson become? Wow.
how many points would the pack ring up against the birds this year if they played
lol cards win
Ahahahahahhaha
Cards win
Kolbsy!
AHAHAHAHA DALLAS
CARDINALS WIN!!
That makes my night
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2011, 07:17:58 PM
yeah i havent seen one play of the game and i know dallas will end up winning
no?
plus the Eagles move ahead of Arizona in the draft
omg the eagles "rival" who doesnt know the eagles exist lost....happy day
Awesome! farg you Dallas!
Its always good when Dallas loses; especially in embarrassing fashion.
Debbie Downer
if it does it for you then great....i guess im cut from a different cloth....i see that play and automatically wish the eagles could be leading he division...or even before caring that dallas lost i wish the eagles could be arizona and have an unreal play like that
when the eagles stink nothing matters to me except the eagles stinking.....dallas doesnt exist to me especially when no matter what happened today they still are going to win the division
in short...who the farg cares....it makes yous look weak as hell to clap it up for a dallas loss when the eagles are garbage
Giants convert the 2 pt. conversion to tie it up with .58 seconds left.
.7 seconds off the clock and the Pack are already at midfield
.14 seconds off the clock and the Pack are in FG range. Rodgers is sick and Jordy Nelson is unreal along the sidelines.
Packers win
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2011, 07:35:47 PM
if it does it for you then great....i guess im cut from a different cloth....i see that play and automatically wish the eagles could be leading he division...or even before caring that dallas lost i wish the eagles could be arizona and have an unreal play like that
when the eagles stink nothing matters to me except the eagles stinking.....dallas doesnt exist to me especially when no matter what happened today they still are going to win the division
in short...who the farg cares....it makes yous look weak as hell to clap it up for a dallas loss when the eagles are garbage
I wish all of that too...but the Eagles suck so we know it ain't happening this year.
Just like I like seeing GB rip the Giants fans hearts out in a half a minute after they scored.
good lord rodgers just put on a clinic
he is unreal
he really is amazing....his arm strength is like nothing ive ever seen...not in terms of throwing the ball 60 yards which is impressive in itself but watch him throw an out or especially a deep in....the velocity on the ball is outrageous
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2011, 07:35:47 PMin short...who the farg cares....it makes yous look weak as hell to clap it up for a dallas loss when the eagles are garbage
WRONG. Hating teams doesn't end when your team's season ends. It festers and continues. So throwing a party for a Dallas loss is justified and probably funner than anything else going on this season. farg Dallas.
Just like my hate for the Phillies. When they lose, it just makes my day. :=)
i understand it but its not me
you will never ever hear me utter a negatve word about a team thats better than mine...that shtein screams middle america
So the We Hate Dallas mantra sung loudly by the Eagles fanbase since the 70s is MA?
What about Buddy's hatred for them despite them being better? MA elder Ryan?
wait are you saying you didnt know buddy ryan was MA?
lmao, now saying negative things about teams better then your own is MA?
Jesus farging christ :boom
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2011, 08:55:29 PM
wait are you saying you didnt know buddy ryan was MA?
I didn't know you'd worship an MA elder!
buddy transcends all.....thats what made him so special....a dumb hick could come into the belly of the neast and win over the 4th biggest city in the country
you cant fight that
detroit medley into the commercial
pretty amazing stat snf just threw out
tj yates is the first north carolina qb to EVER start an nfl game
Wow that is pretty amazing...
Almost as amazing as DET farging themselves with dumb penalties.
that was a super impressive drive
schwartzie got burned by kickin it there
good lord he would have run forever there
if you have det and the over this is painful
lets go meaningless cover td baby
we all dont bet like you big guy
thats a bad call
im going for a middle/homer shot if detroit covers but doesnt win and the over hits
and holy shtein thats junior galette the former part time temple owl
why does everyone have great uniforms cept the eagles and expansion teams
Detroit is the dumbest team in the league. I'd cut Logan and Young tonight for their dumb penalties and I'd suspend Pettigrew for a game.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 05, 2011, 12:10:07 AM
Detroit is the dumbest team in the league.
you mean the second dumbest right?
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Quote from: ice grillin you on December 05, 2011, 12:20:30 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 05, 2011, 12:10:07 AM
Detroit is the dumbest team in the league.
you mean the second dumbest right?
if you're referring to the Eagles - they just stink and are fundamentally unsound.
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 05, 2011, 02:01:19 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 05, 2011, 12:20:30 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 05, 2011, 12:10:07 AM
Detroit is the dumbest team in the league.
you mean the second dumbest right?
if you're referring to the Eagles - they just stink and are fundamentally unsound.
isnt that the definition of dumb
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 04, 2011, 11:26:44 PM
why does everyone have great uniforms cept the eagles and expansion teams
Eagles
Seattle
Bears orange alts
Any solid color jersey/pants combination
Cincinnati
Not too long of a list, but the Eagles and Seattle are 1 and 1a.
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 05, 2011, 02:03:46 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 05, 2011, 02:01:19 AM
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 05, 2011, 12:20:30 AM
Quote from: PhillyPhreak54 on December 05, 2011, 12:10:07 AM
Detroit is the dumbest team in the league.
you mean the second dumbest right?
if you're referring to the Eagles - they just stink and are fundamentally unsound.
isnt that the definition of dumb
No. You can be dumb as hell and still be able to tackle
So it looks like Forte has a grade 2 MCL sprain, which is a nice little situation for him. He's basically done for the year, but he's gonna get paid for his efforts. No more risk of serious injury, because by the time he's ready to play again, the Bears will be out of the race for the playoffs, and at that point, it will serve no one to put him back in.
Chrissakes now these players have to become fargin lawyers, too.
Not that anybody should want to read all this, but what about a RB lining up and taking a direct snap - isnt he then the QB and afforded all those protections?
QuoteLeague's explanation of hit on McCoy doesn't bode well for Harrison
Posted by Mike Florio on December 9, 2011, 4:06 PM EST
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The Browns likely are in hot water for allowing quarterback Colt McCoy to play with a concussion. Steelers linebacker James Harrison apparently will be in hot water for giving it to him.
We explained earlier today that the rule book contains language supporting Harrison's belief that McCoy was fair game for a helmet-to-helmet hit because he was running with the ball toward the line of scrimmage before flipping it at the last instant to running back Montarrio Hardesty. But the league has sent to PFT an explanation of the roughing the passer penalty called on Harrison, and the league's explanation suggests that Harrison will be facing discipline next week.
"In the fourth quarter of the Cleveland Browns-Pittsburgh Steelers game last night, Steelers linebacker James Harrison was penalized for roughing the passer," the league said. "Rule 12, Section 2, Article 13(8) and (3) of the NFL Rule Book (page 75-76) is applicable to the roughing the passer penalty called against Harrison.
"When a passer is outside the pocket area as in the case of Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy last night, he is still afforded the protection of Rule 12, Section 2, Article 13 (3), which prohibits defensive players from using their helmet against a passer who is in a defenseless posture, including by "forcibly hitting the passer's head or neck area with the helmet or facemask, regardless of whether the defensive player also uses his arms to tackle the passer by encircling or grasping him."
The text of the applicable rules appears after the break.
Rule 12, Section 2, Article 13(8) contains language that could give Harrison a safe harbor based on the fact that McCoy was running with the ball toward the line of scrimmage before he flipped the ball to Hardesty, by exempting from the rule any quarterback who is "attempting to advance the ball as a runner." So I specifically asked league spokesman Greg Aiello whether McCoy would be viewed as "attempting to advance the ball as a runner."
In response, Aiello pointed out the presence of the following clause, from the same rule: "or throws while on the run." This apparently means that, in the league's view, the fact that McCoy threw while running with the ball brought him within the protection against blows to the head, even if he was before throwing the ball "attempting to advance the ball as a runner."
As a result, Harrison most likely will be hearing from the league next Tuesday. Given his history — three fines last year for hits on quarterbacks and one for unnecessary roughness for a total post-appeal amount of $57,500 — Harrison now faces a significant fine, and possibly a suspension.
HITS TO PASSER'S HEAD AND USE OF HELMET AND FACEMASK
(3) In covering the passer position, Referees will be particularly alert to fouls in which defenders impermissibly use the helmet and/or facemask to hit the passer, or use hands, arms, or other parts of the body to hit the passer forcibly in the head or neck area (see also the other unnecessary-roughness rules covering these subjects). A defensive player must not use his helmet against a passer who is in a defenseless posture for example, (a) forcibly hitting the passer's head or neck area with the helmet or facemask, regardless of whether the defensive player also uses his arms to tackle the passer by encircling or grasping him, or (b) lowering the head and making forcible contact with the top/crown or forehead/"hairline" parts of the helmet against any part of the passer's body. This rule does not prohibit incidental contact by the mask or non-crown parts of the helmet in the course of a conventional tackle on a passer.
PASSER OUT OF THE POCKET
(8) When the passer goes outside the pocket area and either continues moving with the ball (without attempting to advance the ball as a runner) or throws while on the run, he loses the protection of the one-step rule provided for in (1) above, and the protection against a low hit provided for in (5) above, but he remains covered by all the other special protections afforded to a passer in the pocket (numbers 2, 3, 4, 6, and 7), as well as the regular unnecessary-roughness rules applicable to all player positions. If the passer stops behind the line and clearly establishes a passing posture, he will then be covered by all of the special protections for passers.
I understand the rationale behind the thinking here - franchise QBs making $18 million a year, concussions and CTE, the law suits stemming from them down the road and so on - but the NFL is out of control with farging rules. They are worse than the goddam IRS. It's a lawyer dominated mind set that is now in charge of a freaking game. When not only fans, but players and coaches and even farging
refs can't even keep up with them, it's bizarre and out of control. Wtf?
OK, back to my whiskey goddammit.
That hit was one of the dirtiest head to head hits I've seen. And the close-ups of McCoy after he came back in were hilarious. Deer in headlights for sure.
Quote from: Eagaholic on December 10, 2011, 01:45:54 AM
I understand the rationale behind the thinking here - franchise QBs making $18 million a year, concussions and CTE, the law suits stemming from them down the road and so on - but the NFL is out of control with farging rules. They are worse than the goddam IRS. It's a lawyer dominated mind set that is now in charge of a freaking game. When not only fans, but players and coaches and even farging refs can't even keep up with them, it's bizarre and out of control. Wtf?
OK, back to my whiskey goddammit.
better than no football at all which is where we are headed if they dont do what they are doing
plus like ff said that harrison mccoy hit probably isnt he best example to bring up when complaining about this....it was as intentional a hit to the head as you can get
Todd Haley fired by KC
complete history of the NFL in Facebook form (http://www.sportspickle.com/opinion/9137/the-history-of-the-nfl-in-one-facebook-thread)
Report: Jets fan badly beaten after game
A diehard New York Jets fan was savagely beaten on his own turf by a drunken gang of Kansas City Chiefs fans after their team was trounced Sunday — with one of the assailants barking "F*** New York" and "You all deserved what happened on 9/11," the victim's distraught family told the New York Post.
Some people just can't enjoy a game without getting involved. Here are a few such spectators.
James Mohr, 23, a physical-education teacher at the Bronx Guild vocational high school, was wearing his Jets gear after the team's 37-10 victory as he walked through Parking Lot J at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., when a woman standing with a pack of men allegedly screamed the vile taunts, the Post reported.
Mohr took offense and told the rowdies their 9/11 insult was "disrespectful," his sister, Anna Mohr, 28, told the Post.
"Our other brother is a fireman, and my father is retired FDNY, so you can understand why a 9/11 comment would especially irk him," Anna said. "He was shocked anyone would actually say something like that."
Mohr, who lives in Auburndale, Queens, was walking alone from where a group of neighborhood friends had gathered in another part of the lot when he was jumped by up to seven people. At least one was wearing a Chiefs football jersey, a police source confirmed to the Post.
The lifelong Jet fan suffered a fractured jaw, cheekbone and eye socket, and also has bleeding on the brain.
Mohr underwent hours of surgery to repair the injuries Tuesday at New Jersey's Hackensack University Medical Center, where his family was keeping vigil.
"He's hanging in there, and he's scheduled for surgery. We won't know too much until that's done," Anna Mohr said before surgery.
State troopers arrested one of the alleged attackers, a New Jersey man, on a simple assault charge, but state police upgraded the charges after Mohr's condition worsened.
Mohr is now out of intensive care.
Thirty-five-year-old Merle Lee of Newton is free on bond, charged with aggravated assault.
A stadium representative said, "This is an unacceptable attack on one of our guests, and we have been working with the New Jersey State Police to make sure the man arrested is prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law."
Christmas idea for Browns fans! (http://deadspin.com/5868024/)
Tebow skit on SNL last night (http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/tebow/1374394)
KC up 19-7 on the Packers.
4:53 to go...
Quote from: Feva on December 18, 2011, 03:48:02 PM
KC up 19-7 on the Packers.
4:53 to go...
Really thought the Pack would go undefeated
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/12/19/report-de-smith-could-leave-nflpa-if-denied-1-million-bonus/
Interesting battle brewing within the NFLPA
Let him go.
http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20111220/APC0101/111220080/Green-Bay-Packers-fan
D Smith is a bigger douche bag than Goodell. After kicking the fans to the curb with the lockout the only things fans had left to look forward to was the draft. Then cutting off his nose to spite his face this monumental icehole does his best to sabotage it, actually asking the college kids invited to attend the draft to boycott it. Pus oozing dicks they are, and he's the worst.
yea that stupid negroid should have taken the deal that was given to him
farging idiot. he ruined football.
Quote from: MDS on December 20, 2011, 11:07:39 PM
yea that stupid negroid should have taken the deal that was given to him
farging idiot. he ruined football.
Are you saying I think he's a douchebag because he's black?
yes, thats exactly what im saying?
Quote from: MDS on December 21, 2011, 02:13:28 AM
yes, thats exactly what im saying?
What is "yes, thats exactly what im saying?" with a question mark suppose to mean? Can you write something with intelligible English?
Again, are you saying I think Smith is a douchebag because he's black?
Take your time.
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Quote from: Eagaholic on December 20, 2011, 10:45:30 PM
D Smith is a bigger douche bag than Goodell. After kicking the fans to the curb with the lockout the only things fans had left to look forward to was the draft. Then cutting off his nose to spite his face this monumental icehole does his best to sabotage it, actually asking the college kids invited to attend the draft to boycott it. Pus oozing dicks they are, and he's the worst.
so goodell locked out all the players
then smith told his future clients not to attend an nfl function
and hes a bigger douche?
that makes zero sense
also how incredibly shoddy is florios reporting in that piece
I like how each time a PFT piece is posted you take a shot at Florio as if he makes the stuff up.
You have to admit, about 90% of his stuff is based on opinion and heresay. I will never understand how he got so much traction.
thats cause he does it in almost every piece because that what pft is
ill admit he doesnt straight up lie as much since they became affiliated with nbc...but he almost always exaggerates or try to insinuate things that just arent there yet
check out the title and first paragraph or so of that article....
Report: De Smith could leave NFLPA if denied $1 million bonus
Things are getting ugly between the NFLPA and its executive director, DeMaurice Smith.
With a proposed $1 million bonus for Smith not yet authorized by the union's Executive Committee, Mike Freeman of CBSSports.com reports that, if Smith doesn't get the money, Smith could quit.
It's unclear whether Smith has made such a threat, or whether he even has hinted at it. Freeman's article doesn't mention whether he spoke to Smith — or whether Freeman spoke to one or more players who spoke to Smith.
De Smith got his bonus and a vote of confidence from the union today. pretty much the opposite of what florio was reporting
things got mad ugly yo!
Things got ugly for Smith at birth.
failry interesting article on the guy who washes the giants jets and eagles uniforms
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/sports/football/uniform-launderer-roots-for-a-clean-game.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 23, 2011, 09:16:23 AM
failry interesting article on the guy who washes the giants jets and eagles uniforms
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/23/sports/football/uniform-launderer-roots-for-a-clean-game.html?_r=1&pagewanted=all
Cool read.
Really cool read.
Raheem Morris should probably just walk off the field and get into his car and drive home....no press conference, just know that he's going to be fired.
Carolina 41-10
Bill Maher ;D
"Wow, Jesus just farged Tim Tebow bad! And on Xmas Eve! Somewhere in hell Satan is tebowing, saying to Hitler "Hey, Buffalo's killing them"
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Evil bitch.
Attention whore? Or just a regular whore?
Kevin Acee, the Chargers beat writer, is saying that if SD fires AJ Smith then he will end up in STL and will hire Gruden as the HC.
Jason Taylor will retire at the end of the season
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvCZrZHxbG0a3WReYuUC.qA5nYcB?slug=ap-dolphins-taylorretirement
Ha
QuoteFormer NFL head of officiating and current FOX analyst Mike Pereira was just getting started when he ripped Jon Gruden on Twitter during Monday night's game.
With more time to think about Gruden's failure to understand NFL rules, Pereira only got angrier.
"[Gruden] was a loudmouth as a coach who constantly disrespected officials and he is a blowhard in the broadcast booth who spouts off when he doesn't know what he is talking about," Pereira wrote in a column for FOXSports.com.
God I hope Gruden takes a HC job so I can turn the volume back on during MNF. I'd occasionally like to hear what Jaws has to say if Gruden would just shut up for 3 milliseconds, but he is nonstop unlistenable.
gruden is a god.....other than the king of queens the best television in the last 25 years has been the gruden one on one johnsons with qb draft picks....must watch tv
so to recap
1. king of queens
2. jon gruden talking to rookie qbs before the draft
?? the wire
it was established like ten years ago that the wire is not tv
SNF is so much better than MNF it's ridiculous.
Times eleventy-billion!
MNF almost sucks as much as Thursday night football on the NFL network. Almost as much.
Tirico is bad enough. The polock makes it worse.
Who is this Gruden fellow?
if you want the short mnf/snf history from the espn book here it is:
the old mnf crew were all espn people, but when they took over mnf, were then labeled as abc people. the people took over the old snf were the in house guys.
so when espn got mnf, and nbc got snf, mark shapiro (idiot former head of espn) went with his "in house" guys for their lone nfl broadcast...even though the mnf guys were better.
so the mnf guys went to nbc, and now they are putting on a 30000x time better broadcast, regardless of the fact that their games are better.
and mike tirico is a funhole.
that was hands down the worst short story ever.
Quote from: ice grillin you on December 29, 2011, 04:22:31 PM
it was established like ten years ago that the wire is not tv
It's HBO.
http://www.youtube.com/v/UbVN0TGos1c?version=3&hl=en_US
Spags and GM Billy Devaney will be fired as early as tomorrow
pft headline
QuoteRyan Clark's status up in the air for playoff game in Denver
http://www.rodgersphotobomb.com/
Raheem Morris fired and not happy about it.
I guess he didn't see how horrendous his team played the 2nd half of the season.
Irsay has fired everyone in Indy - including Bill Polian and his son per Mortenson
Manning and Polian are tight. Get Peyton!
ADDENDUM: Apparently Manning has already asked for a release/trade.
My news is way bigger than that...
The Bills fired their D coordinator and replaced him with Dave Wannstedt.
You are closer to home now, aren't you?
Get to any Bills games this year?
Hell no. It's nearly impossible to get out of here during football season. Those weekends I can are (unfortunately) used to make Eagle games. 0 for 3 this year.
Jeff Fisher is expected to interview with the Rams and Dolphins
I wonder if he'll wear the white disco pants.