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[PhillyPhreak54]

No hazing in Eagles camp either.

[Geowhizzer]

No hazing in Eagles camp either.

Only what the Eagles fans do... 

[PhillyPhreak54]

NY Daily News

Chad Pennington's surgically repaired throwing shoulder is an issue. Again.
On a play hauntingly similar to last Sept. 25, the day he wrecked his shoulder for the second time, the Jets' hard-luck quarterback may have hurt it again last night when his right arm was hit by a blitzing safety in a 16-3 loss to the Bucs at Raymond James Stadium.


Coach Eric Mangini declined to discuss injuries after the game, the preseason opener for both teams, but there were indications that Pennington - in his highly anticipated debut - did something to the shoulder.


After the sack, which resulted in a fumble, Pennington went to the sideline and made at least two dozen warmup throws, with members of the Jets' medical staff watching. It seemed like a curious time for an impromptu bullpen session. Later, sitting on the bench, he flexed his arm a few times, as if trying to test the range of motion.


Afterward, the Jets went to great lengths to shield Pennington from the media. His clothes were removed from his locker, where reporters had gathered, and were brought to him in the trainer's room.


With the team buses waiting for him, Pennington took 45 minutes in the trainer's room before emerging to speak with reporters. Asked if the delay was because he was receiving treatment for an injury, Pennington said, "No, I wasn't getting treatment. I was just kind of looking at the stats and taking my time, to be honest with you."


Something as frivolous as reading a stat sheet wouldn't be a reason for holding up an entire team. Clearly, Pennington was up to something behind closed doors.

If he did in fact re-injure that shoulder then it will be Kellen Clemens time most likely. Patrick Ramsey is more experienced but reports say that he hasn't been getting as much time as Pennington, Clemens and Bollinger in drills.

I was hoping that either Bollinger or Ramsey would shake loose and maybe be a target for the Birds to pick up as their #3 QB.

[Sgt PSN]

Junior Seau to retire on Monday

Awesome player.  Good luck to him in the future. 

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Junior Seau to retire on Monday

Awesome player.  Good luck to him in the future. 

He's been retired for 3-4 years now.  He just didn't realize it.

[pinoyboy2pt0]

Chargers | Sproles placed on IR
Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:33:39 -0700

The San Diego Chargers have placed RB Darren Sproles (fibula) on Injured Reserve, officially ending his 2006 season. He suffered a fractured fibula near his ankle.

[rjs246]

Question: Do players on the IR get paid? Does the lost year count as one of their contract years?

[General_Failure]

I'm pretty sure they get paid. Wasn't it Andy Harmon that got cut while he was on IR and the news made a big stick about it? Couldn't have been more than three or four years ago.

[Wingspan]

Question: Do players on the IR get paid? Does the lost year count as one of their contract years?

yes, and yes.

otherwise buckhalter would still be a 2nd year player.

the teams don't pay them fully though, they get paid through insurance/workers comp. so the money comes off of the cap, but not fully out of the teams pocket, unless there is an injury waiver.

example: the rangers were the only team at the time willing to take a chance on eric lindros, because apparently, the insurance companies would take the risk, so the rangers did pay him out of pocket when he went down.

[The BIGSTUD]

Chad Greenway out for season with knee injury.

[ice grillin you]

cyborg

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/multimedia/photo_gallery/0608/galley.nlf.vernondavis/content.1.html

[PhillyPhreak54]

Browns C Alonzo Ephraim was suspended for 4 games for violating the substance abuse policy.

Bentley? Done.
Hallen? Retired.
Ephraim? Suspended.

I think the next guy to play C for the Browns might end up dead. That's about the only thing left to happen to a center on that team.

[ice grillin you]

RIP honey buns

[Rome]

Browns Centers = Spinal Tap Drummers.

[PhillyPhreak54]

RIP honey buns

No way. That'd be a dumb move. Jackson goes down and they're farged. And Jackson has been known to get hurt.