Around The NFL - 2008

[BigEd76]

Super Bowl XLIII logo (Tampa)

[Eagaholic]

Suprising in the SI article he said "I still question sometimes whether I'm really cut out for this. I think I am pretty insecure. I have some old scars that are very deep, and I don't forget them."  I wonder if he still feels like that now.

[Father Demon]

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A source told the Boston Herald that a member of New England's video department filmed the Rams' final walkthrough before the 2002 game, which the Patriots later won 20-17 on a last-second field goal by Adam Vinatieri.
"The coaches have no knowledge of it," Patriots vice president of media relations Stacey James said when contacted by the Herald.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also said he had no knowledge of the situation when questioned during his state of the league address on Friday.
"I'm not aware of that," Goodell said, according to the report.
The Patriots were first to have their final walkthrough that day, the report said, and the employee stayed behind to film the Rams. He was never asked to identify himself or produce a press pass, according to the report. The cameraman then rode the media shuttle back to the hotel, the report said.
It is not known what happened with the tape after that point, the report said, nor if the cameraman acted alone or was instructed by the Patriots.
The Patriots were heavy underdogs in the game but still opened up a 14-3 halftime lead against the powerhouse Rams offense. The Rams rallied to tie in the second half before Vinatieri's game-winner. New England was fined $750,000 and had a first-round draft pick taken away after the league determined the team violated policy by filming the New York Jets' defensive signals during a September game, a saga that has since been dubbed Spygate.

I think they cheated in all the Super Bowls.  Let's go with that.

[Seabiscuit36]

i'd love for Godell to say they didnt disclose that taping, and now forfeit the 49's pick this year. 

[PhillyGirl]

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A source told the Boston Herald that a member of New England's video department filmed the Rams' final walkthrough before the 2002 game, which the Patriots later won 20-17 on a last-second field goal by Adam Vinatieri.
"The coaches have no knowledge of it," Patriots vice president of media relations Stacey James said when contacted by the Herald.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also said he had no knowledge of the situation when questioned during his state of the league address on Friday.
"I'm not aware of that," Goodell said, according to the report.
The Patriots were first to have their final walkthrough that day, the report said, and the employee stayed behind to film the Rams. He was never asked to identify himself or produce a press pass, according to the report. The cameraman then rode the media shuttle back to the hotel, the report said.
It is not known what happened with the tape after that point, the report said, nor if the cameraman acted alone or was instructed by the Patriots.
The Patriots were heavy underdogs in the game but still opened up a 14-3 halftime lead against the powerhouse Rams offense. The Rams rallied to tie in the second half before Vinatieri's game-winner. New England was fined $750,000 and had a first-round draft pick taken away after the league determined the team violated policy by filming the New York Jets' defensive signals during a September game, a saga that has since been dubbed Spygate.

I think they cheated in all the Super Bowls.  Let's go with that.

I've been going with that since the first Spygate issue came up. They cheated their way through the Super Bowl with the Eagles. They forfeit. Eagles win.

[reese125]

Saints DE Charles Grant was reportedly stabbed in the neck with a knife at a nightclub in Atlanta Saturday night.
A fight allegedly broke out at the club, and a woman was shot and killed. Grant is expected to be fine despite the stab wound. More information will likely be available later in the day and tomorrow. Feb. 3 - 12:29 pm et

[PhillyGirl]

Go Atlanta.

[Wingspan]

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A source told the Boston Herald that a member of New England's video department filmed the Rams' final walkthrough before the 2002 game, which the Patriots later won 20-17 on a last-second field goal by Adam Vinatieri.
"The coaches have no knowledge of it," Patriots vice president of media relations Stacey James said when contacted by the Herald.
NFL commissioner Roger Goodell also said he had no knowledge of the situation when questioned during his state of the league address on Friday.
"I'm not aware of that," Goodell said, according to the report.
The Patriots were first to have their final walkthrough that day, the report said, and the employee stayed behind to film the Rams. He was never asked to identify himself or produce a press pass, according to the report. The cameraman then rode the media shuttle back to the hotel, the report said.
It is not known what happened with the tape after that point, the report said, nor if the cameraman acted alone or was instructed by the Patriots.
The Patriots were heavy underdogs in the game but still opened up a 14-3 halftime lead against the powerhouse Rams offense. The Rams rallied to tie in the second half before Vinatieri's game-winner. New England was fined $750,000 and had a first-round draft pick taken away after the league determined the team violated policy by filming the New York Jets' defensive signals during a September game, a saga that has since been dubbed Spygate.

I think they cheated in all the Super Bowls.  Let's go with that.

I've been going with that since the first Spygate issue came up. They cheated their way through the Super Bowl with the Eagles. They forfeit. Eagles win.

Actually if the pats hadnt cheated, the birds would have faced the colts in the super bowl, and lost by a lot more than 3.

[PhillyGirl]

Shut your piehole and let me dream.

[reese125]

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports that if ex-Patriots employee Matt Walsh is in possession of the Rams' walkthrough video from Super Bowl XXXVI, coach Bill Belichick will be suspended for one season.

Apparently commissioner Roger Goodell informed Belichick, upon fining him $500,000 and stripping the Patriots of a first-round pick, that a second strike would cost him an entire year. That means Belichick's last game before 2009 could be Super Bowl XLII. Interestingly, the Giants held their walkthrough Saturday, as regularly scheduled. The Pats did not hold a walkthrough. Feb. 3 - 1:39

[Sgt PSN]

Actually if the pats hadnt cheated, the birds would have faced the colts in the super bowl, and lost by a lot more than 3.

Easily.  The Pats were the best matchup for the Eagles out of anyone. 

And I've also said that even if there were proof that the Pats cheated, it would be a meaningless "victory" for the Eagles.  I'd hate for them to get their first SB that way.  I want to see them hoist the trophy at the end of the game, not 3 years later. 

[Diomedes]

I'll take both types thanks.

[PhillyGirl]

I'll take both types thanks.

lol

[ice grillin you]

please dont turn into taterskins fans people...we are much better than that

[QB Eagles]

ESPN's Sal Paolantonio reports that if ex-Patriots employee Matt Walsh is in possession of the Rams' walkthrough video from Super Bowl XXXVI, coach Bill Belichick will be suspended for one season.

1. Pretty big "if".
2. Matt Walsh seems like the kind of guy who wouldn't slam his front door if Bob Kraft or Bill Belichick showed up there with his checkbook in his hand.