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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2013 13:21:31 GMT -5
I'm not sure that I'm going to watch the Super Bowl. I have no real rooting interest in either team.
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Post by Orange on Jan 27, 2013 13:49:31 GMT -5
I really wish they'd make the Pro Bowl a skills competition as opposed to a "game". I might actually watch it then.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2013 14:01:03 GMT -5
All time greatest pro bowl moment. Shawn Taylor destroys the punter, I just wish that I could find one in better quality.
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 27, 2013 17:19:02 GMT -5
The Miami Herald reports free agent LT Jake Long is believed to be seeking at least $10 million annually, and that the Dolphins are "pessimistic" about their chances of re-signing him.
According to DetroitLions.com, the Lions will "certainly" consider Alabama CB Dee Milliner with the No. 5 pick.
According to a "reliable team source," speculation that the Cowboys' recent coaching hires are a sign owner Jerry Jones is preparing to replace Jason Garrett with Jon Gruden is "ridiculous."
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Post by Lupin the Third on Jan 27, 2013 19:07:50 GMT -5
WHAT THE F*** IS THIS CRAP OPENING THE PRO BOWL?!!
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Post by Orange on Jan 27, 2013 22:03:13 GMT -5
Holy shit, I knew hardly anybody likes the PB - but it speaks volumes when there hasn't been a post since the very beginning of it.
I have a feeling this'll be the last one. I get it's fun for the players and I feel like kind of a dick for hating it as much as I do for that reason, but it's a stupid game.
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Post by kingoftheindies on Jan 27, 2013 22:17:07 GMT -5
Holy s***, I knew hardly anybody likes the PB - but it speaks volumes when there hasn't been a post since the very beginning of it. I have a feeling this'll be the last one. I get it's fun for the players and I feel like kind of a dick for hating it as much as I do for that reason, but it's a stupid game. well a few years ago you had top guys actually playing in it, but now even the players don't care about it. Moving it to the week before the Super Bowl doesn't help as all the plays going to the SB have to drop out
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Post by Orange on Jan 27, 2013 22:55:45 GMT -5
Yeah, if they're going to keep it around I think they should move it to after the Super Bowl.
I just saw the highlights - and one thing's for sure, Pro Bowl or no Pro Bowl, J.J. Watt don't f*** around.
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Post by The Portable Stove on Jan 27, 2013 23:32:56 GMT -5
"Oh yeah, the Pro Bowl was today. /checks NFL.com to see if anything important happened"
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F YEAH KYLE RUDOLPH!
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Post by Triple H buried SnS on Jan 28, 2013 13:31:32 GMT -5
Its bad when I have an easier time remembering when a preseason game is on than the probowl.
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Jan 28, 2013 13:51:09 GMT -5
I don't get why everyone wants to get rid of the Pro Bowl. It gets great ratings for an all star game so it should make money. Sure rethink it but I don't understand the need to scrap it. Its so non offensive you should just ignore it
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 28, 2013 13:51:19 GMT -5
ESPN.com's Bill Williamson doesn't expect the Chiefs to use the No. 1 pick on a quarterback "unless something drastically changes."
Ex-Bears head coach Lovie Smith plans to sit out the 2013 season and return as a head coach in 2014.
Cowboys NT Jay Ratliff's blood alcohol content at the time of his Tuesday morning DWI was 0.16, twice the legal limit.
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Post by Orange on Jan 28, 2013 13:56:17 GMT -5
I don't get why everyone wants to get rid of the Pro Bowl. It gets great ratings for an all star game so it should make money. Sure rethink it but I don't understand the need to scrap it. Its so non offensive you should just ignore it Well, given that nobody posted during it yesterday, I think everybody is ignoring it. It's not just us, though. Hell, even Goodell said he was considering scrapping it - that's big time. I just don't think people have a desire to watch a game that's practically in slow motion, with guys that aren't even trying. And again, I get that it's fun for the players and that's awesome - I'd just rather see it as a skills competition. I think that'd be cool, and it's still a way for the all stars to battle for supremacy. It's a boring game, though. Especially moving it to the week before the Super Bowl - that just lessens the chance that anybody's going to care about it when they know the biggest game of the year is the week after.
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Post by Orange on Jan 28, 2013 13:57:39 GMT -5
ESPN.com's Bill Williamson doesn't expect the Chiefs to use the No. 1 pick on a quarterback "unless something drastically changes." Hmm, that's interesting. I wonder if that means they're looking to trade down, or Reid is going to try to lure in Kolb or Vick.
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Post by BR329 on Jan 28, 2013 15:05:32 GMT -5
Roger Goodell did an AMA on reddit today. Somebody asked what rule changes will likely occur in the next few years. Here's Goodell's response.
We're reevaluating all low blocks on defenders. I would anticipate that there will be changes in this area. These rules are studied very carefully by the Competition Committee, which is made up of GMs, owners and coaches, including with input from the players, and then voted on by the full membership. The reason they get such careful analysis is to make sure we understand the unintended consequences of any rule changes, and that they can be officiated with consistency.
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Post by Vice honcho room temperature on Jan 28, 2013 15:10:47 GMT -5
I don't get why everyone wants to get rid of the Pro Bowl. It gets great ratings for an all star game so it should make money. Sure rethink it but I don't understand the need to scrap it. Its so non offensive you should just ignore it Well, given that nobody posted during it yesterday, I think everybody is ignoring it. It's not just us, though. Hell, even Goodell said he was considering scrapping it - that's big time. I just don't think people have a desire to watch a game that's practically in slow motion, with guys that aren't even trying. And again, I get that it's fun for the players and that's awesome - I'd just rather see it as a skills competition. I think that'd be cool, and it's still a way for the all stars to battle for supremacy. It's a boring game, though. Especially moving it to the week before the Super Bowl - that just lessens the chance that anybody's going to care about it when they know the biggest game of the year is the week after. People apparently do desire to watch it since they have ratings that other leagues would kill for
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Post by andrew8798 on Jan 28, 2013 15:37:51 GMT -5
The Santa Rosa Press Democrat believes it's "more realistic" the 49ers work with Alex Smith on finding a trade partner than granting him his outright release.
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Post by Orange on Jan 28, 2013 16:04:13 GMT -5
Roger Goodell did an AMA on reddit today. Somebody asked what rule changes will likely occur in the next few years. Here's Goodell's response. We're reevaluating all low blocks on defenders. I would anticipate that there will be changes in this area. These rules are studied very carefully by the Competition Committee, which is made up of GMs, owners and coaches, including with input from the players, and then voted on by the full membership. The reason they get such careful analysis is to make sure we understand the unintended consequences of any rule changes, and that they can be officiated with consistency. To add to this another answer I thought was interesting - when asked if the league would consider allowing more extensive touchdown celebrations. People, of course, said that they wanted more extensive celebrations. Whether it happens or not, I don't know, but I thought it was interesting.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2013 16:09:34 GMT -5
As for the Pro Bowl I'm honestly surprised that the owners haven't outright ended it somehow. All it would take is for a superstar player to get a serious injury in a game that no one cares about.
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Post by Triple H buried SnS on Jan 28, 2013 16:16:28 GMT -5
ESPN.com's Bill Williamson doesn't expect the Chiefs to use the No. 1 pick on a quarterback "unless something drastically changes." Hmm, that's interesting. I wonder if that means they're looking to trade down, or Reid is going to try to lure in Kolb or Vick. Vick would be a maybe.. kolb not a chance. They will most likely get flynn from the seahawks. With a chance they might go after Alex smith. They will most likely keep their #1 overall pick and use it at another position, then use the first pick in the 2nd round on a QB, when most of the top QBs would still be available.
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