Around the NFL - 2011

[Sgt PSN]

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. 

[PhillyPhreak54]

I dont remember it either.

Were you guys on LSD or something?

[DH]

wait, so ayanbadejo is a homo?

oh, and on that note, how'd the poke in the ass go, sarge?

[Sgt PSN]

wait, so ayanbadejo is a homo?

Ayanbagayjo? 

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.   

[BigEd76]

Steve Sabol has a brain tumor 

[MDS]

isnt there another sabol to take his place? like some kind of sabol factory or something?

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

You should angle for the job. You have a face for radio and the grammatical prowess of an online translator.

[PhillyGirl]

Steve Sabol has a brain tumor 

So farging sad.

[Eagaholic]

Lawrence 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.

[Eagaholic]

Eagles 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).

[Sgt PSN]

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. 

[Munson]

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.

[rjs246]

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.

[Sgt PSN]

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). 

[Sgt PSN]

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.