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Gnam
02-20-15, 02:55 PM
Raiders and Chargers making plans to move to Carson, CA located between Compton and Long Beach.


AFC West rivals, the San Diego Chargers and Oakland Raiders, both frustrated with their home-city stadium situations, have decided to join forces on a Los Angeles stadium bid in case things don't work out in their current digs, according to an incredible report from the Los Angeles Times' Sam Farmer.

The two teams issued a joint statement to The Times:

"We are pursuing this stadium option in Carson for one straightforward reason: If we cannot find a permanent solution in our home markets, we have no alternative but to preserve other options to guarantee the future economic viability of our franchises.”

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/report--chargers--raiders-joining-forces-to-shared-stadium-in-l-a-031730780.html
:laugh:

http://s13.postimg.org/nsfwnpxqf/5ea24340_b91d_11e4_abae_0f1b55dbd9a7_Screen_Shot.j pg

dando
02-20-15, 03:21 PM
Raiders and Chargers making plans to move to Carson, CA located between Compton and Long Beach.


:laugh:


Yeah, I saw that last night and almost posted it, but NASCAB took priority....especially with the Princess losing it post-race. :gomer: Anyway, I'm amazed that SD built Petco Park for a crappy MLB team, but can't find a way to fund an NFL stadium that should clearly host a Super Bowl every 5 years or so. LA goes 20 years w/o an NFL team, and may now have two. :saywhat: :laugh:

Napoleon
02-20-15, 03:36 PM
I swear I have read in the last month where the Rams owner was going to be building a stadium, or at least threatening to, in LA.

dando
02-20-15, 03:48 PM
I swear I have read in the last month where the Rams owner was going to be building a stadium, or at least threatening to, in LA.

Yes, that's been threatened as well. The Rams owner wants major changes to Raymond James Stadium or is threatening to move the team back to LA. This is going to be fun to watch. :gomer: Meanwhile, the Clowns are fiddling while Rome burns with a new logo. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Don Quixote
02-20-15, 04:13 PM
The Browns new logo should be a giant "L" on the forehead.

WickerBill
02-20-15, 05:24 PM
Why does the Rams owner care about Tampa's stadium? I'm lost

Dvdb
02-20-15, 08:26 PM
Rams play in Edward Jones Dome.....Ed....Raymond....I guess Dando gets confused.

St. Louis, and the state of Missouri are working on a new stadium on the banks of the Mississippi, two blocks north of the Ed. In the financing and land acquisition stage.

Gnam
02-20-15, 09:09 PM
There's no way Oakland builds the Raiders a new stadium. Oakland's already lost the Warriors to San Francisco over the issue of a new arena.
Plus, they're still paying off the debt from moving the Raiders back in 1995.

If they do end up sharing a stadium in LA, there is talk about dropping either the Raiders or the Chargers from the AFC west and replacing them with an NFC west team, maybe Seattle. That would destroy the Raiders' fan base. They love cursing the Broncos, Chargers, and Chiefs almost as much as they love cheering for the Raiders.

dando
02-20-15, 09:12 PM
Rams play in Edward Jones Dome.....Ed....Raymond....I guess Dando gets confused.

St. Louis, and the state of Missouri are working on a new stadium on the banks of the Mississippi, two blocks north of the Ed. In the financing and land acquisition stage.

Sorry, multi-tasking. Yes, The Ed.

dando
02-20-15, 09:15 PM
There's no way Oakland builds the Raiders a new stadium. Oakland's already lost the Warriors to San Francisco over the issue of a new arena.
Plus, they're still paying off the debt from moving the Raiders back in 1995.

If they do end up sharing a stadium in LA, there is talk about dropping either the Raiders or the Chargers from the AFC west and replacing them with an NFC west team, maybe Seattle. That would destroy the Raiders' fan base. They love cursing the Broncos, Chargers, and Chiefs almost as much as they love cheering for the Raiders.

I have a friend who is an A's fan...he refers to Oakland as Detroit by the Bay. I've been by the stadium. It's a flipping dump in an area I wouldn't walk around in fill body armor. :saywhat:

Gnam
02-21-15, 12:46 AM
If the Raiders move, they'll become the Los Angeles Raiders. But, I wonder if the NFL will keep calling the Chargers the San Diego Chargers. The 49ers are still the San Francisco 49ers even though they play closer to San Jose. It would be a way to separate the teams and appease the local Chargers fans.

Andrew Longman
02-21-15, 07:21 AM
Why does the Rams owner care about Tampa's stadium? I'm lostthe deal to get the Rams to move to StL requires StL to maintain a stadium in the top x percentile in certain categories.

dando
02-21-15, 01:00 PM
the deal to get the Rams to move to StL requires StL to maintain a stadium in the top x percentile in certain categories.

IOW, we sold our soul to the devil...much like the peeps in Hamilton County oHIo. :saywhat: :shakehead: This is simply a game of chicken. Who blinks first? :irked:

WickerBill
02-21-15, 02:26 PM
Sorry, I'm not sure why I couldn't figure out Kevin was talking about the Jones Dome. Duh to me. I was sleepy... or something.

How desperate am I for football? Watching the Combine desperate.

dando
02-21-15, 02:29 PM
Sorry, I'm not sure why I couldn't figure out Kevin was talking about the Jones Dome. Duh to me. I was sleepy... or something.

How desperate am I for football? Watching the Combine desperate.

I was probably the same. ;) Watching the combine? Oh my. :) BTW, Kirk Barton (an OL from tOSU) ran a faster 40 time than Winston (4.97) per Twitter reports. :laugh:

nrc
02-23-15, 02:48 AM
Does Los Angeles care any more about NFL football than when the Rams or Raiders left? I know it's a huge TV market but do they really want two teams splitting time in a half-empty stadium?

Andrew Longman
02-23-15, 10:06 AM
My sense is LA is a lousy sports town. USC captures everyone's football imagination and people only root for the other sports teams if they are hot or chic. Plus they get to watch the best games, not the local football games.

But it is a huge market. They ought to be able to support a team or two

dando
02-23-15, 11:57 AM
Does Los Angeles care any more about NFL football than when the Rams or Raiders left? I know it's a huge TV market but do they really want two teams splitting time in a half-empty stadium?

The burning question here is can they grow grass in LaLa? They can't in SF...except for that Uptown Funk You Up stuff. :gomer: ;)

nrc
02-24-15, 05:57 PM
Browns change logo - hilarity ensues.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2375620-the-browns-unveiled-their-new-team-logos-and-everyone-is-making-fun-of-it

747

Gnam
03-09-15, 04:13 PM
Well, it was nice while it lasted.
49ers just lost Frank Gore (RB), Justin Smith (DE), Patrick Willis (LB), Mike Iupati (G), and Michael Crabtree (WR).

Last year their record was 8-8.
Looking at next year, they MIGHT go 7-9. Seems optimistic, though.

HOME:
Arizona - Win
St. Louis - Win
Seattle - Lose
Green Bay - Lose
Minnesota - Win
Baltimore - Lose
Cincinnati - Win
Atlanta - Lose

AWAY:
Arizona - Win
St. Louis - Lose
Seattle - Lose
Chicago - Lose
Detroit - Win
Cleveland - Win
Pittsburgh - Lose
NY Giants - Lose

WickerBill
03-09-15, 04:21 PM
Sweeping Arizona???

Much better chance of beating Chicago than Arizona. Bears have a couple years of "dumpster fire" written on them.

Gnam
03-09-15, 06:10 PM
If Arizona signs Adrian Peterson, I'll revise my estimate.

edit: just saw the rumor about shopping Colin Kaepernick to the Bears or Eagles. If that's true, I change my answer to 2-14.

indyfan31
03-10-15, 09:56 AM
. . . this is getting depressing. :irked:

Insomniac
03-10-15, 11:25 AM
Well, it was nice while it lasted.
49ers just lost Frank Gore (RB), Justin Smith (DE), Patrick Willis (LB), Mike Iupati (G), and Michael Crabtree (WR).

Last year their record was 8-8.
Looking at next year, they MIGHT go 7-9. Seems optimistic, though.

HOME:
Arizona - Win
St. Louis - Win
Seattle - Lose
Green Bay - Lose
Minnesota - Win
Baltimore - Lose
Cincinnati - Win
Atlanta - Lose

AWAY:
Arizona - Win
St. Louis - Lose
Seattle - Lose
Chicago - Lose
Detroit - Win
Cleveland - Win
Pittsburgh - Lose
NY Giants - Lose

Willis only played in 6 games last year. Torrey Smith for Crabtree. Gore is 32, need a replacement anyway. I'd be most concerned about Kaepernick's "regression" and Harbaugh's departure.

dando
03-10-15, 12:14 PM
Gore's replacement is already on the roster...Hyde. Justin Smith was the biggest whiff by the Bungles. Other than A Kill Me or Klingler or D. Shula. Otherwise, I have no sympathy for the devil...recalls a couple of Super Bowls. :gomer: :saywhat:

stroker
03-10-15, 03:16 PM
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2015/03/10/nfl-stadium-plan-in-downtown-los-angeles-scrapped-amid-competition-from/?intcmp=latestnews

WickerBill
03-10-15, 03:58 PM
Jimmy Graham to Seahawks.

H Ngata to Lions.

Sam Bradford trade for Nick Foles and a pick.


Wow!

Gnam
03-10-15, 05:05 PM
How bad is it for the 49ers?


Another young defender on a roster full of 33-year-olds and over, Dan Skuta, signed with Jacksonville. JACKSONVILLE.

:shakehead:

WickerBill
03-10-15, 05:36 PM
Shad Khan is investing in that team. Jax is loading up. Maybe for a move to London, but they're loading up.

Gnam
03-10-15, 05:42 PM
Plenty of room left on the Jacksonville bandwagon. ;)

http://s11.postimg.org/ii5agzwcj/clown_car.png

Insomniac
03-11-15, 11:05 AM
I can't believe the Bradford for Foles trade. How did the Rams also get a 2nd round pick? I don't know what Chip Kelly is doing.

On day 2 of free agency, do the Patriots have the worst defense in the AFC East?

Wilfork, Revis and Browner gone. I feel bad for McCourty. He is not a $9.5M/yr safety. His best attribute is he doesn't mess up. That kind of money is playmaker money, and he hasn't been that since his rookie year playing cornerback (9 INTs). Now as the secondary is shredded with the likes of guys who were constantly benched at various times in 2014, everyone is going to look toward the guy who's getting paid way too much and take their anger out on him.

Elmo T
03-11-15, 11:17 AM
I don't know what Chip Kelly is doing.



We are as perplexed here. The general consensus is Chip Kelly is a crazy. Crazy like a fox OR just crazy is the question.

http://i59.tinypic.com/14nhaa0.jpg

dando
03-11-15, 01:35 PM
Chipper is like Booby Clarke. :gomer:

The past 24 hours == March Madness. :saywhat:

dando
03-11-15, 02:21 PM
Got Gore? No.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12461666/philadelphia-eagles-agree-deal-rb-ryan-mathews

dando
03-12-15, 10:06 AM
AJ!

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2015/03/11/joining-bengals-a-dream-for-aj-hawk/70179624/

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Bat **** crazy in Philly continues...DeMarco rumored to be headed to Philly. :eek:

nrc
03-12-15, 01:23 PM
AJ!

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/blogs/2015/03/11/joining-bengals-a-dream-for-aj-hawk/70179624/

:thumbup: :thumbup:

Bat **** crazy in Philly continues...DeMarco rumored to be headed to Philly. :eek:

Yeah, I'm thrilled to have Hawk coming home to Ohio. He seems like a perfect solution for the Bengal's depth problem at linebacker. Yes, Hawk is on the tail end of his career but it seems like he's been dogged by being branded a disappointment in Green Bay. The stats suggest that he still has some gas in the tank. The Bengals got Hawk for less than $2 million a year for two years where the Jaguars are paying $4 million a year for former Bengals backup Dan Skuta.

dando
03-12-15, 08:22 PM
Yeah, I'm thrilled to have Hawk coming home to Ohio. He seems like a perfect solution for the Bengal's depth problem at linebacker. Yes, Hawk is on the tail end of his career but it seems like he's been dogged by being branded a disappointment in Green Bay. The stats suggest that he still has some gas in the tank. The Bengals got Hawk for less than $2 million a year for two years where the Jaguars are paying $4 million a year for former Bengals backup Dan Skuta.

Boss, I about ran naked down the street when I saw the news. :gomer: Now to bring 'lil Animal into the fold. ;) Frankly, I almost switched sides when Speils signed up with the Clowns. I shoulda bought a #54 jersey when they were on discount afterwards. :( I do have in my collection a #27, #36 and #45 hanging on my wall. :) I about pizzled myself when I ran into Mr. Griffin at The Schott several years ago with Carolanne. Priceless. Moment. :)

Jax is Jax...$70m under the cap. Stupid is as stupid does. Kinda like Chipper in Philly. :saywhat:

stroker
03-12-15, 09:55 PM
Yeah, I'm thrilled to have Hawk coming home to Ohio. He seems like a perfect solution for the Bengal's depth problem at linebacker. Yes, Hawk is on the tail end of his career but it seems like he's been dogged by being branded a disappointment in Green Bay. The stats suggest that he still has some gas in the tank. The Bengals got Hawk for less than $2 million a year for two years where the Jaguars are paying $4 million a year for former Bengals backup Dan Skuta.

You're welcome... :(

dando
03-12-15, 10:43 PM
BTW, 'lil Animal is a new father. Best of luck. :)

Elmo T
03-12-15, 11:06 PM
Marcus Mariota Says He Met With Eagles On Thursday (http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/03/12/marcus-mariota-says-he-met-with-eagles-on-thursday/)


"I sat down with the Buccaneers as well as the Eagles. Today I will be finishing up with the Titans." - Marcus Mariota

dando
03-12-15, 11:23 PM
Marcus Mariota Says He Met With Eagles On Thursday (http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/03/12/marcus-mariota-says-he-met-with-eagles-on-thursday/)

If that shizz happens, I will personally anoint Chipper as the next Mike Brown. :saywhat: :thumbdown:

Gnam
03-13-15, 02:29 AM
Bruce Miller is the 49ers starting fullback. He's the guy that punched Frank Gore sized holes through opponents' defensive lines. Last week, he mistook his fiancé for a linebacker and knocked her to the ground at a shopping mall, resulting in his arrest for domestic violence. The case is being reviewed by the DA, the 49ers, and the NFL. :shakehead:

http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_27699376/santa-clara-49ers-bruce-miller-shoved-fiancee-ground

The 49ers should sell the stadium to the Oakland Raiders and move to LA. :yuck:

chop456
03-13-15, 03:59 AM
Bruce Miller is the 49ers starting fullback. He's the guy that punched Frank Gore sized holes through opponents' defensive lines. Last week, he mistook his fiancé for a linebacker and knocked her to the ground at a shopping mall, resulting in his arrest for domestic violence. The case is being reviewed by the DA, the 49ers, and the NFL. :shakehead:

http://www.mercurynews.com/crime-courts/ci_27699376/santa-clara-49ers-bruce-miller-shoved-fiancee-ground

The 49ers should sell the stadium to the Oakland Raiders and move to LA. :yuck:

In fairness, he's usually busy playing football on Sundays and presumably hasn't seen all the anti-domestic violence PSAs that run during the games. I can only assume he's not aware of what an important issue it is.

dando
03-13-15, 09:56 AM
TRich cut. Biggest bust ever? TRich, Leaf, Mandarich, A Kill Me, Klinger, David Shula? :gomer:

AP to the 'boyz? Odds?

Gnam
03-13-15, 11:49 AM
TRich cut. Biggest bust ever? TRich, Leaf, Mandarich, A Kill Me, Klinger, David Shula? :gomer:

AP to the 'boyz? Odds?
This morning John Madden said the Cowboys probably can't afford Adrian Peterson, which is why they lost DeMarco.

Elmo T
03-13-15, 12:07 PM
Sums up the crazy pretty well:

Chip Kelly's ingenious offseason plan comes together with DeMarco Murray signing (http://q.usatoday.com/2015/03/13/chip-kelly-philadelphia-eagles-leasean-mccoy-ingenious-offseason-plan-comes-together-with-demarco-murray-signing/)

EDIT - this in this afternoon:

Mariota On Joining Eagles: ‘I Wouldn’t Doubt It’ (http://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2015/03/13/mariota-on-joining-eagles-i-wouldnt-doubt-it/)


When asked about the Eagles and the possibility of playing for his old college coach, Chip Kelly, and if there is any way that could possibly happen, Mariota responded, “I wouldn’t doubt it. But Coach Kelly is going to do whatever is best for that team and we’ll see what happens. Coach Kelly checks in on me and sees what I’m doing. I’ve had an informal meeting with [Eagles] quarterback coach [Ryan Day on Thursday morning]. I think Sam [Bradford] will do good, whatever their plan is, he’ll be able to execute it. Josh [Huff] have become close friends and we joke about this. Josh is a great guy and we’ll see what happens.

Insomniac
03-14-15, 12:06 PM
This morning John Madden said the Cowboys probably can't afford Adrian Peterson, which is why they lost DeMarco.

The cap rarely stops a team from getting a player. If AD gets free, the Cowboys will try to sign him.

dando
03-15-15, 12:48 PM
nrc...

Welcome back Mike.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12487555/michael-johnson-cincinnati-bengals-agree-deal

:thumbup: :)

dando
03-16-15, 03:05 PM
Tebow working out for the Iggles? Jeebus I quit drinking too soon... :saywhat:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12494694/tim-tebow-works-philadelphia-eagles

nrc
03-16-15, 03:25 PM
nrc...

Welcome back Mike.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12487555/michael-johnson-cincinnati-bengals-agree-deal

:thumbup: :)

Score one for the Bengals. In addition to getting him back for a lot less than he got from the Bucs they get a third round pick for losing him in the first place. :D Hopefully he can stay healthy and make an impact on the pass rush.

stroker
03-16-15, 10:46 PM
Okay, trying not to poach the thread, but I want to hear it: Who's the best backup quarterback in the League?

WickerBill
03-17-15, 06:44 AM
It's a slim pool. I'm going to say Drew Stanton or old man Hasselbeck.


The answer will probably be Mariota in about a month.

Insomniac
03-17-15, 09:41 AM
Okay, trying not to poach the thread, but I want to hear it: Who's the best backup quarterback in the League?

Sanchez? He has a proven track record. Is Vick still with the Jets?

If you asked the media after week 4 last season, it would be Jimmy Garoppolo, Tom Brady was finished. So maybe him or Osweiler in terms of potential, but you don't really know for sure.

Be a good exercise to predict the record of a team with the starter and backup.

Elmo T
03-17-15, 12:08 PM
Tim Tebow Worked Out With The Eagles, And Everyone Lost Their Minds (http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/03/16/tim-tebow-nfl-eagles-work-out-chip-kelly_n_6880704.html)

But a no go. Maybe later.

Gnam
03-17-15, 01:08 PM
:saywhat: This is not good. Not good at all.
At this rate, we'll all be watching soccer in 10 years.


49ers’ Chris Borland, Citing Safety, Is Latest to Retire Early From NFL

It is an off-season like no other in the National Football League. Young players, with many games and millions of dollars ahead of them, are walking away from the country’s most popular sport.

Linebacker Chris Borland of the San Francisco 49ers, one of the top rookies in the NFL last season, is the latest case yet, and perhaps the most noteworthy. He said Monday that he was leaving football because of concerns about his safety.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/03/18/sports/football/49ers-linebacker-citing-injury-risk-joins-list-of-nfl-retirees.html?_r=0

http://s27.postimg.org/9cp9mer8j/3vd8j9foosballisthedevil_zps27ed4c20.jpg

dando
03-17-15, 01:22 PM
:saywhat: This is not good. Not good at all.
At this rate, we'll all be watching soccer in 10 years.



http://s27.postimg.org/9cp9mer8j/3vd8j9foosballisthedevil_zps27ed4c20.jpg

Time for you to switch sides...


SportsCenter ‏@SportsCenter 18m18 minutes ago
THIS JUST IN: Former Colts RB Trent Richardson to sign with Raiders. (via ESPN & multiple reports)

:gomer:

cameraman
03-17-15, 05:28 PM
At this rate, we'll all be watching soccer in 10 years.

Ten years? I watched a sold out Real Salt Lake/Philadelphia Union game on Sunday. RSL has been selling out just about every single game and now they are building an entire new stadium complex across town to host their minor league team the Monarchs. And get a load of this, the owner is paying for the stadium not the taxpayers.:eek::eek::eek:

Tifosi24
03-17-15, 08:19 PM
I will be glad once this off season is over. I am tired of hearing about the Adrian Peterson saga, and I will be glad when it is all over. His mind-numbing delusion is growing old even for the most hardcore Vikings rube.

Insomniac
03-17-15, 08:22 PM
:saywhat: This is not good. Not good at all.
At this rate, we'll all be watching soccer in 10 years.

It's one guy. He isn't a nobody, but it's one guy.

Insomniac
03-17-15, 08:23 PM
Ten years? I watched a sold out Real Salt Lake/Philadelphia Union game on Sunday. RSL has been selling out just about every single game and now they are building an entire new stadium complex across town to host their minor league team the Monarchs. And get a load of this, the owner is paying for the stadium not the taxpayers.:eek::eek::eek:

And the Kraft's continues to be cheap as hell with the Revolution. (They also built a $300M NFL stadium with $0 from tax payers.)

dando
03-17-15, 08:45 PM
Ten years? I watched a sold out Real Salt Lake/Philadelphia Union game on Sunday. RSL has been selling out just about every single game and now they are building an entire new stadium complex across town to host their minor league team the Monarchs. And get a load of this, the owner is paying for the stadium not the taxpayers.:eek::eek::eek:

Mr. Lamar Hunt built the first soccer-only stadium here in Cbus 15 years ago. Not funded by taxes. :thumbup:

dando
03-17-15, 08:47 PM
It's one guy. He isn't a nobody, but it's one guy.

Nada. He's one of 4 to retire under 30 this past week.

stroker
03-17-15, 10:40 PM
Nada. He's one of 4 to retire under 30 this past week.

Makes you wonder if they know something we don't coming down the pipeline...

dando
03-17-15, 11:08 PM
Makes you wonder if they know something we don't coming down the pipeline...

IIRC, on Mike & Mike the past couple of days, they stated that 4500 former players filed suit against the NFL about head injuries, etc. The spate of <30 retirements are curious.

Gnam
03-18-15, 02:22 AM
It's one guy. He isn't a nobody, but it's one guy.
Can you imagine Lewis Hamilton retiring from F1 after his rookie year because he felt auto racing was unsafe?

An object is only as valuable as it is perceived to be. Whether it's a drive for McLaren or a spot on an NFL team, if someone throws it away, it is worth less than it was.

Another thing, this guy is 24. Most 20 year olds think they are indestructible. So, who convinced him otherwise? It sure wasn't his agent.

dando
03-18-15, 09:41 AM
Philly Phun...not dead yet.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/03/17/report-if-eagles-can-trade-barkley-theyll-likely-sign-tebow/

:gomer:

Insomniac
03-18-15, 09:42 AM
Nada. He's one of 4 to retire under 30 this past week.

But he's the one who is sparking this topic. The rest:

Jake Locker: 26, 4 seasons, had his replacement drafted in 2014 and benched, never played/started a full season, retired because he didn't have the passion to play, made $millions, he was a free agent and retired the day free agency opened
Patrick Willis: 30, 8 seasons, possible HOF'er, retiring because of foot injuries that he has dealt with since college, made $millions
Jason Worilds: 27, 5 seasons, made $millions, he said he's retiring for other opportunities

This is the same league that says the average career is only 3.5 years and the phrase "the wrong side of 30" is commonplace.

So 1 player retired for fear of concussions without making $millions. I stand by it's 1 guy.

Insomniac
03-18-15, 09:44 AM
Makes you wonder if they know something we don't coming down the pipeline...

I doubt it, they all retired for different reasons.

Insomniac
03-18-15, 09:52 AM
IIRC, on Mike & Mike the past couple of days, they stated that 4500 former players filed suit against the NFL about head injuries, etc. The spate of <30 retirements are curious.

The league settled with them (https://www.nflconcussionsettlement.com/) but I think they are still tweaking the terms under guidance from a judge. (https://sports.vice.com/article/whats-next-for-the-nfl-concussion-settlement).

Insomniac
03-18-15, 09:58 AM
Can you imagine Lewis Hamilton retiring from F1 after his rookie year because he felt auto racing was unsafe?

An object is only as valuable as it is perceived to be. Whether it's a drive for McLaren or a spot on an NFL team, if someone throws it away, it is worth less than it was.

Another thing, this guy is 24. Most 20 year olds think they are indestructible. So, who convinced him otherwise? It sure wasn't his agent.

What's the equivalent to that in the NFL? A rookie of the year doing that? So Odell Beckham, Jr or Aaron Donald (I didn't recognize the name).

So as I said, 1 guy. No doubt the level of maturity to make that decision and walk away from $millions is remarkable. I don't see the value of the roster spot changing. It's an entirely personal decision and that spot is in no less demand today (just as Hamilton's wouldn't be in F1 had he retired).

nrc
03-18-15, 01:02 PM
From a risk/reward standpoint it seems foolish to me to risk your health through college and then quit before you can reap the rewards when the risk is probably lower than it's ever been. And he says he wants to be a sports agent. So he won't risk his health for millions of dollars, but you can risk yours and he'll take 10% of your millions of dollars. :rolleyes:

cameraman
03-18-15, 02:31 PM
From a risk/reward standpoint it seems foolish to me to risk your health through college and then quit before you can reap the rewards when the risk is probably lower than it's ever been. And he says he wants to be a sports agent. So he won't risk his health for millions of dollars, but you can risk yours and he'll take 10% of your millions of dollars. :rolleyes:

Sounds like an agent to me.

G.
03-18-15, 05:32 PM
From a risk/reward standpoint it seems foolish to me to risk your health through college and then quit before you can reap the rewards when the risk is probably lower than it's ever been. And he says he wants to be a sports agent. So he won't risk his health for millions of dollars, but you can risk yours and he'll take 10% of your millions of dollars. :rolleyes:

I think he's going to rep NFL players, Bullfighters, Hunger Games contestants and IRL drivers. So he'll have some diversity.

:)

chop456
03-19-15, 01:51 AM
From a risk/reward standpoint it seems foolish to me to risk your health through college and then quit before you can reap the rewards when the risk is probably lower than it's ever been. And he says he wants to be a sports agent. So he won't risk his health for millions of dollars, but you can risk yours and he'll take 10% of your millions of dollars. :rolleyes:

Maybe it's an age/wisdom thing. Or maybe he's now met enough former players that are all Earl Campbelled up to change his mind.

Don Quixote
03-19-15, 08:56 AM
It's his decision to make. I don't understand why all the talking heads around the country seem to think they can make it for him.

nrc
03-19-15, 05:49 PM
It's his decision to make. I don't understand why all the talking heads around the country seem to think they can make it for him.

It's like anything else. Everyone has right to make their own choices but everyone else has a right to their opinions about them.

dando
04-01-15, 10:56 PM
:D

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12600831/cincinnati-bengals-troll-rival-cleveland-browns-logo-prank

dando
04-14-15, 09:07 PM
Glad the Clowns got it figured out. In other news, drowning man needs water.... :gomer:

http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/media-center/photo-gallery/2015-Cleveland-Browns-Uniforms/aab030fb-766b-4969-9f02-5e14112d5a7b

WickerBill
04-15-15, 06:33 AM
I don't mind their new kit; I think it looks about as good as you can hope for with that color palette. However, orange numbers on brown jerseys is a recipe for "I can't read the number".

Don Quixote
04-15-15, 10:36 AM
Sorry to interrupt the important uniform fashion discussions. Hernandez found GUILTY! I am surprised since they had no murder weapon and no eye witness testimony. My faith in juries could be restored.

Insomniac
04-15-15, 07:36 PM
Sorry to interrupt the important uniform fashion discussions. Hernandez found GUILTY! I am surprised since they had no murder weapon and no eye witness testimony. My faith in juries could be restored.

His lawyer said Hernandez witnessed the murder during closing. I think that made the conclusion easier to get at.

dando
04-16-15, 06:05 PM
His lawyer said Hernandez witnessed the murder during closing. I think that made the conclusion easier to get at.

It still took 6 days to come up with a verdict. Roger Cossack on E$PN was somewhat surprised at the verdict.

dando
04-16-15, 06:05 PM
AP reinstated. Will he play for the Vikes again?

Insomniac
04-17-15, 10:32 AM
It still took 6 days to come up with a verdict. Roger Cossack on E$PN was somewhat surprised at the verdict.

I'm not surprised. Listening to the jury, it seems like they believe he did it combining everything together. The defense really didn't give them much of an alternative. They spend what, less than 1 week on his defense while the prosecution spent 2+ months. It was all circumstantial from my view.

Insomniac
04-17-15, 10:34 AM
AP reinstated. Will he play for the Vikes again?

That's the $13M question, isn't it? Child abuser, $13M salary, player scorned. Plays, sits out or gets traded seem like the options. I don't think the Vikings cut him. I think they trade him in a heartbeat if they get good compensation.

dando
04-17-15, 01:10 PM
I'm not surprised. It was all circumstantial from my view.

Indeed the case was absent a witness and a weapon.

dando
04-17-15, 01:13 PM
That's the $13M question, isn't it? Child abuser, $13M salary, player scorned. Plays, sits out or gets traded seem like the options. I don't think the Vikings cut him. I think they trade him in a heartbeat if they get good compensation.

Oh, he won't cut. From what I've heard/read, the cap hit huge if they did. He has three years remaining on his contract for $13 m, $15 m and $18 m.

Insomniac
04-18-15, 09:34 AM
Oh, he won't cut. From what I've heard/read, the cap hit huge if they did. He has three years remaining on his contract for $13 m, $15 m and $18 m.

The cap hit is the same if they trade him though.

dando
04-18-15, 10:23 AM
The cap hit is the same if they trade him though.

Yes, but they would get something in return. Players, pick(s), $$$....

Insomniac
04-19-15, 06:29 PM
Yes, but they would get something in return. Players, pick(s), $$$....

I'm just saying trade/cut, cap consequence is the same, so that's not preventing them from cutting him. They'd obviously prefer to get compensation instead.

dando
04-19-15, 10:04 PM
Oh my...

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/philadelphia-eagles-tim-tebow-plan-to-sign-quarterback-041915


The Philadelphia Eagles plan to bring in quarterback Tim Tebow and sign him Monday as they begin their offseason program, FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer reports.

Not sure which is nuttier...Phlyers, Iggles, or Phils.

Insomniac
04-20-15, 11:15 AM
Oh my...

http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/philadelphia-eagles-tim-tebow-plan-to-sign-quarterback-041915



Not sure which is nuttier...Phlyers, Iggles, or Phils.

I love that FOX Sports scooped ESPN when Tebow works for them. Then (as usual), they write their own articles and don't acknowledge Glazer.

dando
04-22-15, 02:16 PM
Screwed again... :irked:

http://grantland.com/the-triangle/the-nfl-schedule-is-here-ok-calm-down-heres-what-you-need-to-know/

nrc
04-23-15, 11:24 AM
I figured you were complaining about the Lewis extension.

Bah! SoS is what it is. They just need to go out and win the division. If they can't beat good teams during the regular season there's not much hope they'll get off the schneid and win a playoff game.

dando
04-23-15, 11:50 AM
I figured you were complaining about the Lewis extension.

Bah! SoS is what it is. They just need to go out and win the division. If they can't beat good teams during the regular season there's not much hope they'll get off the schneid and win a playoff game.

Marv was extended? :gomer: :irked: I'm numb to that shizz. :saywhat: Looks on the bright side...Clowns and what's left of the Stealers in the AFC North. But how many seasons have the Who Deys been saddled with one of the more difficult SoS the past 5 years or so? And of course I love the #14 pick (sic) to begin the article. :\

dando
04-24-15, 06:36 AM
Could be interesting next week. Hmmm....

http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/04/23/2015-nfl-draft-trade-rumors-marucs-mariota-philip-rivers-adrian-peterson

dando
04-29-15, 02:06 PM
I grew up watching shows like The Brady Bunch and Eight is Enough, but the Browns?

http://espn.go.com/nfl/draft2015/story/_/id/12786057/cleveland-browns-discussed-trade-tennessee-titans-no-2-pick-nfl-draft

:eek: :rofl:

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24569950/power-rankings-for-all-20-browns-starting-quarterbacks-since-1999

dando
04-30-15, 08:22 AM
This could be fun tonight. Multiple teams contacting the Titans about #2....Eagles, Browns? Schefty talking this AM about Bradford to the Browns so the Iggles can use the Browns' picks to move up to #2. Rivers apparently not in play any longer.

chop456
04-30-15, 08:41 AM
The Browns apparently weren't content with just wasting every high pick on a bust - now they're trading away all their other picks for the privilege? Maybe they could trade for Herschel Walker, too.

dando
04-30-15, 09:06 AM
The Browns apparently weren't content with just wasting every high pick on a bust - now they're trading away all their other picks for the privilege? Maybe they could trade for Herschel Walker, too.

As noted in a previous post, the Browns and the draft == the definition of stupidity/insanity

As I mentioned, they make Mike Brown look like a genius (Wile E. Coyote genius). ;) They have the Johnny Football issue, traded for McCown, and now perhaps Bradford or Mariota? :saywhat: BTW, Hoying was their first QB to throw for 300 yards in consecutive games since Brian Sipe in 1983.

Iggles and Mariota rumors:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/30/mariota-to-eagles-keeps-gaining-steam/