|
Post by Seth Drakin of Monster Crap on Jul 5, 2013 23:04:50 GMT -5
Just start a rumor there going to Seattle. They'll get there stadium then. It worked for the coyotes They should threaten to go back to Los Angeles.
|
|
Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
THE GRAPS
Posts: 50,249
|
Post by Steveweiser on Jul 6, 2013 13:44:57 GMT -5
From what I understand, Brady (obviously), Gronkowski and Jones are the three most popular jerseys that Patriots fans are swapping their Hernandez jerseys for today. Pretty astounding how many Pats fans don't have a Brady jersey...
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2013 13:54:59 GMT -5
From what I understand, Brady (obviously), Gronkowski and Jones are the three most popular jerseys that Patriots fans are swapping their Hernandez jerseys for today. Pretty astounding how many Pats fans don't have a Brady jersey... Who says they don't? They might just want multiples.
|
|
Doctor Of Style
King Koopa
Well, first they love me, and then they don't. Sometimes they do it, and sometimes they won't.
Posts: 12,104
|
Post by Doctor Of Style on Jul 6, 2013 14:06:40 GMT -5
From what I understand, Brady (obviously), Gronkowski and Jones are the three most popular jerseys that Patriots fans are swapping their Hernandez jerseys for today. Pretty astounding how many Pats fans don't have a Brady jersey... Or they might just want the new Nike 2013 version.
|
|
andrew8798
FANatic
on 24/7 this month
Posts: 106,084
|
Post by andrew8798 on Jul 6, 2013 21:28:18 GMT -5
CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman reports the NFL is considering restricting college players declared academically ineligible from the NFL Scouting Combine.
Per Feldman, the league is considering the rule "because of the increased scrutiny on the maturity and commitment of the prospects entering the NFL." A "sizable" number of players would've been restricted from the 2013 Combine after being declared academically ineligible late in their college careers. In addition to the rule that prohibits collegiates from participating in spring OTAs before their colleges graduate -- annually setting many rookies back and arguably decreasing their long-term earning potential -- this new potential rule is another attempt by the NFL to legislate academic obedience, a respectable accomplishment but one that realistically has no place on pro football fields. Kids shouldn't be forced to care about school. They're football players with a specific, honed talent, and they get great jobs right out of college.
Rotoworld
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 6, 2013 23:54:03 GMT -5
CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman reports the NFL is considering restricting college players declared academically ineligible from the NFL Scouting Combine. Per Feldman, the league is considering the rule "because of the increased scrutiny on the maturity and commitment of the prospects entering the NFL." A "sizable" number of players would've been restricted from the 2013 Combine after being declared academically ineligible late in their college careers. In addition to the rule that prohibits collegiates from participating in spring OTAs before their colleges graduate -- annually setting many rookies back and arguably decreasing their long-term earning potential -- this new potential rule is another attempt by the NFL to legislate academic obedience, a respectable accomplishment but one that realistically has no place on pro football fields. Kids shouldn't be forced to care about school. They're football players with a specific, honed talent, and they get great jobs right out of college. Rotoworld I don't even know where to being with the logic that basically amounts to "they're good football players so they shouldn't have to know anything else".
|
|
|
Post by Red Impact on Jul 7, 2013 0:10:23 GMT -5
If they're smart (which many aren't) they'll care about something marketable outside of football, seeing that nearly 80% percent of NFL players end up broke shortly after leaving.
|
|
|
Post by Koda, Master Crunchyroller on Jul 7, 2013 0:50:33 GMT -5
Honestly, this is good, imo. If players are going to college for free, they damn well better be learning shit.
|
|
|
Post by Society of the Spectacle on Jul 7, 2013 4:13:16 GMT -5
CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman reports the NFL is considering restricting college players declared academically ineligible from the NFL Scouting Combine. Per Feldman, the league is considering the rule "because of the increased scrutiny on the maturity and commitment of the prospects entering the NFL." A "sizable" number of players would've been restricted from the 2013 Combine after being declared academically ineligible late in their college careers. In addition to the rule that prohibits collegiates from participating in spring OTAs before their colleges graduate -- annually setting many rookies back and arguably decreasing their long-term earning potential -- this new potential rule is another attempt by the NFL to legislate academic obedience, a respectable accomplishment but one that realistically has no place on pro football fields. Kids shouldn't be forced to care about school. They're football players with a specific, honed talent, and they get great jobs right out of college. Rotoworld Even though I think this is a noble effort, it still won't stop Universities from giving star players "softball" classes and degrees to get them through. And yeah, that last line is disgusting. No one is forcing them to accept a full ride scholarship to a prestigious university. If they accept the free education, they need to prove they are worthy of it. After all, it's not like there are thousands of deserving kids out there that wouldn't jump at the chance many of these athletes have gotten handed to them.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2013 4:13:43 GMT -5
CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman reports the NFL is considering restricting college players declared academically ineligible from the NFL Scouting Combine. Per Feldman, the league is considering the rule "because of the increased scrutiny on the maturity and commitment of the prospects entering the NFL." A "sizable" number of players would've been restricted from the 2013 Combine after being declared academically ineligible late in their college careers. In addition to the rule that prohibits collegiates from participating in spring OTAs before their colleges graduate -- annually setting many rookies back and arguably decreasing their long-term earning potential -- this new potential rule is another attempt by the NFL to legislate academic obedience, a respectable accomplishment but one that realistically has no place on pro football fields. Kids shouldn't be forced to care about school. They're football players with a specific, honed talent, and they get great jobs right out of college. Rotoworld Never seen an attitude that is so self-defeating.
|
|
Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
THE GRAPS
Posts: 50,249
|
Post by Steveweiser on Jul 7, 2013 8:59:46 GMT -5
According to the National Football Post, the "bet around the league" is opponents will test the Cowboys' new 4-3 defense in the run game.
"Some" opponents suggest Andre Johnson has lost "perhaps a half-step" and "isn't as explosive" as he once was entering his age-32 season.
Despite Bernard Pierce's impressive rookie year, the Baltimore Sun states the Ravens "aren't planning to dramatically alter" the distribution of carries between Pierce and Ray Rice.
Credit: Rotoworld
|
|
Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
THE GRAPS
Posts: 50,249
|
Post by Steveweiser on Jul 7, 2013 9:09:20 GMT -5
ESPN Boston's Field Yates reiterates Tim Tebow is unlikely to take reps at tight end "or any other position besides quarterback" in training camp.
Credit: Rotoworld
|
|
bob
Salacious Crumb
The "other" Bob. FOC COURSE!
started the Madness Wars, Proudly the #1 Nana Hater on FAN
Posts: 78,337
|
Post by bob on Jul 7, 2013 9:35:28 GMT -5
It maybe a bit early, but I could some advice for fantasy football. I have a draft next month in a keeper league that I won last year.
Here's my roster:
Colin Kaepernick, Vincent Jackson, Brandon Marshall, Adrian Peterson, Knowshon Moreno, Tony Gonzalez, Lance Moore, Steven Jackson, LeSean McCoy, Philip Rivers, Heath Miller, Daryl Richardson, Alex Smith, Matt Bryant, Michael Boley, Karlos Dansby, J.J. Watt, Patrick Willis, James Harrison, Ronde Barber and Yeremiah Bell.
Scoring breaks down like this:
Passing yards 40 yards per point; 1 points at 300 yards, passing TDs 6, INT -2, Rushing Yards 20 yards per point; 1 points at 130 yards, Rushing Touchdowns 8, Reception Yards 20 yards per point; 1 points at 140 yards, Reception Touchdowns 8, Return Yards 20 yards per point, Return Touchdowns 6, 2-Point Conversions 2, Fumbles Lost -2, and Offensive Fumble Return TD 6.
On defense Tackle Solo 1, Tackle Assist .5, Sack 3, Interception 2, Fumble Force 2, Fumble Recovery 2, Defensive Touchdown 6, Safety 2, Pass Defended .5 and Block Kick 1.
I'm not listing kicker points since it's dumb to keep one.
I can keep any 8 and I'm leaning towards Colin Kaepernick, Vincent Jackson, Brandon Marshall, Adrian Peterson, LeSean McCoy, Steven Jackson, Tony Gonzalez and Patrick Willis.
What does everyone think?
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 7, 2013 10:13:44 GMT -5
CBS Sports' Bruce Feldman reports the NFL is considering restricting college players declared academically ineligible from the NFL Scouting Combine. Per Feldman, the league is considering the rule "because of the increased scrutiny on the maturity and commitment of the prospects entering the NFL." A "sizable" number of players would've been restricted from the 2013 Combine after being declared academically ineligible late in their college careers. In addition to the rule that prohibits collegiates from participating in spring OTAs before their colleges graduate -- annually setting many rookies back and arguably decreasing their long-term earning potential -- this new potential rule is another attempt by the NFL to legislate academic obedience, a respectable accomplishment but one that realistically has no place on pro football fields. Kids shouldn't be forced to care about school. They're football players with a specific, honed talent, and they get great jobs right out of college. Rotoworld I don't even know where to being with the logic that basically amounts to "they're good football players so they shouldn't have to know anything else". Can imagine what the combine what sound like: Interviewer: Can you put two and two together? Player: What for? Interviewer: Congrats. Here's a bag of money.
|
|
Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
THE GRAPS
Posts: 50,249
|
Post by Steveweiser on Jul 8, 2013 12:00:58 GMT -5
|
|
Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
THE GRAPS
Posts: 50,249
|
Post by Steveweiser on Jul 8, 2013 12:21:27 GMT -5
Jay Glazer @jayglazer Giants and Victor Cruz have agreed to terms on new 5-yr extension for $43 million on top of his 1 yr tender. Expected to sign it by tomorrow.
|
|
|
Post by Cyno on Jul 8, 2013 12:37:00 GMT -5
Including the tender (which is one year at ~$2.8 million), Victor Cruz is going to be a Giant for 6 years at about $7.6+ million a year. Love it. Cruz still gets his money and the Giants save a bunch of it compared to what Cruz apparently initially asked for, which was in the neighborhood of 10 mil.
|
|
Steveweiser
Dalek
Mickie Mickie You're So Fine... Hey Mickie!
THE GRAPS
Posts: 50,249
|
Post by Steveweiser on Jul 8, 2013 13:34:32 GMT -5
CSN Philly's Geoff Mosher suggests Michael Vick could be a "roster casualty" if Eagles coach Chip Kelly is "sold" on Nick Foles.
Contract-year WR Hakeem Nicks has sounded "very lukewarm" about re-signing with the Giants since preliminary extension talks broke off.
The Broncos' website suggests the Denver backfield could be headed for a "running-back-by-committee situation."
Credit: Rotoworld
|
|
BearDogg-X
Vegeta
Still lurking in the shadows....
Posts: 9,382
|
Post by BearDogg-X on Jul 8, 2013 13:45:47 GMT -5
And Goodell's offseason gets a little worse as Gregg Williams, Robert Royal, and the Redskins are being sued by former Giants LB Barrett Green over alleged bounties when Williams and Royal were with the Redskins.
It's being reported by the Baltimore Daily Record, but a subscription is required to read the story.
|
|
Deleted
Deleted Member
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Jul 8, 2013 13:48:21 GMT -5
And Goodell's offseason gets a little worse as Gregg Williams, Robert Royal, and the Redskins are being sued by former Giants LB Barrett Green over alleged bounties when Williams and Royal were with the Redskins. It's being reported by the Baltimore Daily Record, but a subscription is required to read the story. I have no idea if there's anything to this or not and it wouldn't surprise me either way, but it almost seems like a cash grab by a never was.
|
|