Around the NFL - 2011

Sgt PSN · August 18, 2011, 11:06:39 AM

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?

ice grillin you · August 18, 2011, 12:05:49 PM

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

Drunkmasterflex · August 18, 2011, 01:44:14 PM

They say he compromised the integrity of the draft, if that is the case don't let him be eligible until next year.

Sgt PSN · August 18, 2011, 01:53:36 PM

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.

Drunkmasterflex · August 18, 2011, 02:26:30 PM

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.

Sgt PSN · August 18, 2011, 02:50:05 PM

Of course Rosenhaus is happy.....if Pryor ultimately signs a contract, Drew gets his cut whether Pryor is suspended or not.

PhillyPhreak54 · August 19, 2011, 11:45:43 PM

Cards rookie RB Ryan Williams buckhaltered himself tonight.

Likely a torn patella tendon.

Feva · August 20, 2011, 06:19:14 PM

Eagles were at Pryor's pro day today. Lots of talk of him switching positions for obvious reasons... ran a 4.36 40.

BigEd76 · August 20, 2011, 06:36:52 PM

At least 16 teams were confirmed being there, including the Cowboys and taterskins...

PhillyGirl · August 20, 2011, 09:08:13 PM

Quote@AdamSchefter: Filed to ESPN: ARI will sign WR Larry Fitzgerald to 8-year, $120 million deal that includes $50 million guaranteed.

PoopyfaceMcGee · August 20, 2011, 09:24:57 PM

Would have been nice if the Eagles signed DeSean BEFORE that. Yikes.

TexasEagle · August 20, 2011, 10:05:57 PM

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.

MDS · August 20, 2011, 10:44:16 PM

oh man if kevin kolb doesnt work out...

Diomedes · August 21, 2011, 07:42:28 AM

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.

hbionic · August 21, 2011, 02:53:04 PM

Probably some Dodgers fans.