Around the NFL - 2011

PoopyfaceMcGee · July 27, 2011, 09:05:13 PM

Color me surprised.

Eagaholic · July 28, 2011, 03:13:38 AM

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.

PoopyfaceMcGee · July 28, 2011, 06:22:30 AM

Chris Kluwe had gotten to unprecedented levels for a punter on the Fredometer. So much for that.

Tripping Icarus? Really?

Drunkmasterflex · July 28, 2011, 06:23:45 AM

Haynesworth to the Pats for a 5th rounder

Reggie Bush to the Dolphins pending a contract agreement

Don Ho · July 28, 2011, 06:40:05 AM

Just heard about Haynesworth. Stupid move by New England. Don't they run the same defense as the taterskins?

ice grillin you · July 28, 2011, 07:10:33 AM

Quote from: Don Ho on July 28, 2011, 06:40:05 AM
Stupid move by New England.

no such thing

Drunkmasterflex · July 28, 2011, 07:36:07 AM

I think you mean stupid move by Washington. Why any teams trade talent to NE is beyond me.

PoopyfaceMcGee · 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.

Highly unlikely at best, but it would be great to point and laugh at the skins some more.

Mad-Lad · July 28, 2011, 07:47:51 AM

Wasn't Albert pissed from day one when told he was going to play NT? this could be hilarious.

reese125 · July 28, 2011, 08:07:19 AM

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.

PoopyfaceMcGee · July 28, 2011, 08:40:18 AM

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

PhillyGirl · July 28, 2011, 08:57:43 AM

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.

ice grillin you · July 28, 2011, 09:08:50 AM

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

PoopyfaceMcGee · July 28, 2011, 10:07:15 AM

Babin, Darwin Walker, and a 2012 5th should do it.

SD · July 28, 2011, 10:33:45 AM

Bush officially traded to the Dolphins