mojoween February 7, 2018 Share February 7, 2018 Shots fired! His entire timeline is super interesting. 4 Link to comment
bosawks February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 I think we need more blood feuds in the NFL, so have at it Pats/Indy!!!! 5 Link to comment
Constantinople February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 31 minutes ago, bosawks said: I think we need more blood feuds in the NFL, so have at it Pats/Indy!!!! Fortunately the Colts and the Patriots will face each other in the regular season next year 4 Link to comment
DrSpaceman73 February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 3 hours ago, mojoween said: Shots fired! His entire timeline is super interesting. I doubt they ever have because I cannot imagine any coach or GM "promising" a player they would make the team if it was in the least bit questionable. If you are a, lets be kind and use the adjective "marginal" QB like Sage Rosenfels, you get cut a lot. I doubt any coach or GM every made a promise to him they'd be on the team though. 1 Link to comment
stealinghome February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 7 hours ago, Crs97 said: Of course his agent had to fire him or the agent loses all credibility and can no longer effectively represent his other clients. Did I read correctly that he was agent both for McDaniels and the Colts GM? How does that work (other than not well in this case)? I’m sure Ballard told the agent to fire McDaniels or else he’d be walking, and since the agent probably gets a bigger commission from a GM contract.... It does fundamentally seem like a conflict of interest though—you wouldn’t think it would be allowed. I actually suspect that most coaches make promises they don’t keep to players on a not-irregular basis. I actually really don’t like James Harrison, but no one from the Steelers has refuted his story that the coaches promised him he’d have a role in the D only to dress him for what, like 3 of 12 games? 1 Link to comment
Irlandesa February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 3 hours ago, Constantinople said: Fortunately the Colts and the Patriots will face each other in the regular season next year Is it really fortunate, though? Every darn football show will be filled with Brady v. Manning, deflategate and now McDaniels. 2 Link to comment
merylinkid February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 (edited) 1 hour ago, stealinghome said: It does fundamentally seem like a conflict of interest though—you wouldn’t think it would be allowed. The real conflict of interest was the same agent represents both Jack Del Rio and Jon Gruden. Talk about AWKWARD. And possibly unethical. How do you negotiate the best deal for Gruden, but not also look out for Del Rio's interests and warn him Gruden has already been hired? Edited February 8, 2018 by merylinkid 2 Link to comment
mojoween February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 The Golic and Wingo show sent a producer to Philly to cover the parade. He’s been at a Wawa since 6 a.m. or earlier and it sounds like a ... fun ... time. I’ve heard Dilly Dilly more than I ever expected to on this show. 3 Link to comment
DrSpaceman73 February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, stealinghome said: I’m sure Ballard told the agent to fire McDaniels or else he’d be walking, and since the agent probably gets a bigger commission from a GM contract.... It does fundamentally seem like a conflict of interest though—you wouldn’t think it would be allowed. I actually suspect that most coaches make promises they don’t keep to players on a not-irregular basis. I actually really don’t like James Harrison, but no one from the Steelers has refuted his story that the coaches promised him he’d have a role in the D only to dress him for what, like 3 of 12 games? That's completely different than telling him he'd have a role and then cutting him. There are always going to be disagreements with how much playing time a player will get between players and coaches. That is not what happened here, different situation altogether. ANd lets not act like players have NO leverage and never do this either. Every single year some star player on a rookie contract or underpaid contract tries to hold out for more money and a new contract. Or they threaten to sit out if they get a franchise tag. And I seriously doubt Ballard told his agent to fire McDaniels. The agent told McDaniels this was the biggest mistake of his career to change his mind and turn down the job. Ballard didn't have to tell him anything Plus in the the end, this is not about McDaniels accepting verbally and then backing out. If he had done that one week, even two weeks into the process, its disappointing, but fine, changed your mind, I understand This was a month of making a team believe you were with them, to the point you have half a group or more of assistants lined up, then you back out. I realize he can't sign a contract until after the season is over, but he can't make a decision in a month about this? And this is going to hurt other coaches chances in the future of head coaching jobs if they go deep in the playoffs. The league has gone back and forth about this in terms of interviewing and contracts before the season is all over for a coach. Used to be no interviews until they were done. Then it changes to current state of you can interview but obviously no contracts After this, teams are going to be very hesitant to wait this long for a coach and take the chance it happens again. Not saying they won't do it, but its going to be less likely. Edited February 8, 2018 by DrSpaceman73 1 Link to comment
Popples February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 28 minutes ago, mojoween said: The Golic and Wingo show sent a producer to Philly to cover the parade. He’s been at a Wawa since 6 a.m. or earlier and it sounds like a ... fun ... time. I’ve heard Dilly Dilly more than I ever expected to on this show. The players are definitely ready... 4 Link to comment
bosawks February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 36 minutes ago, mojoween said: The Golic and Wingo show sent a producer to Philly to cover the parade. He’s been at a Wawa since 6 a.m. or earlier and it sounds like a ... fun ... time. I’ve heard Dilly Dilly more than I ever expected to on this show. I could spend all day at a Wawa regardless of a parade, I type as I'm sucking down a Wawa coffee and eating a Sizzli..... 6 Link to comment
topanga February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 37 minutes ago, mojoween said: The Golic and Wingo show sent a producer to Philly to cover the parade. He’s been at a Wawa since 6 a.m. or earlier and it sounds like a ... fun ... time. I’ve heard Dilly Dilly more than I ever expected to on this show. My son and his friends (and a parent, thank God) caught a train to Philly from our small neighboring state at 6 this morning. I wish him luck 2 Link to comment
shoregirl February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 41 minutes ago, mojoween said: The Golic and Wingo show sent a producer to Philly to cover the parade. He’s been at a Wawa since 6 a.m. or earlier and it sounds like a ... fun ... time. What were Pats and Genos to packed ? ? For people who grew up in the Philly /South Jersey who moved out of town and come back for a visit Wawa is usually one of the first places they visit 2 minutes ago, bosawks said: I could spend all day at a Wawa regardless of a parade, I type as I'm sucking down a Wawa coffee and eating a Sizzli..... I love a good Sizzli... 2 Link to comment
Moose135 February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 Matt Patricia shaved off about 40 pounds worth of beard before his introduction as new Lions head coach - but I think that pencil has been surgically implanted: 3 Link to comment
Fukui San February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 Man, they should've made him a Goodell Clown Nose tie for the occasion. 1 Link to comment
bosawks February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 57 minutes ago, Fukui San said: Man, they should've made him a Goodell Clown Nose tie for the occasion. I think McDaniels was supposed to bring him one but at the last minute he changed his mind....... 10 Link to comment
basiltherat February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 Patricia must put gum or stickem on his ear to make that pencil stay! He actually looks pretty good! Garrafallo (sp.?) just got signed to a monster contract by the 49ers. More than Matty Stafford. Link to comment
Silver Raven February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 Quote Garrafallo (sp.?) just got signed to a monster contract by the 49ers. More than Matty Stafford. More than anybody in history. 1 Link to comment
Fukui San February 8, 2018 Share February 8, 2018 He'll carry that distinction until Kirk Cousins signs. Link to comment
Irlandesa February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 6 hours ago, Fukui San said: He'll carry that distinction until Kirk Cousins signs. After which point Rodgers will sign his expected extension. 2 Link to comment
morriss February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 Just imagine how much money Jimmy G. would have gotten if he had actually done something noteworthy in his career. 5 Link to comment
mojoween February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 I believe I read that Jimmy has thrown 12 touchdown passes in his career, so that’s over 10 mil per TD. Hey. If someone is going to give you the money, why would you NOT take it? On an unrelated note, I'm pretty sure Jason Kelce is the hero we need. I wish he were a Giant. 7 Link to comment
shoregirl February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 19 minutes ago, mojoween said: On an unrelated note, I'm pretty sure Jason Kelce is the hero we need. I wish he were a Giant. He most certainly is. I'm positive if he ran for mayor in Philly right now he would win hands down. That speech was amazing . I loved him calling put Mike Lombardi by name. The Mummers outfit was awesome. I felt bad for the guy that had to follow him. 3 Link to comment
stealinghome February 9, 2018 Share February 9, 2018 1 hour ago, mojoween said: I believe I read that Jimmy has thrown 12 touchdown passes in his career, so that’s over 10 mil per TD. Hey. If someone is going to give you the money, why would you NOT take it? Oh, if I’m Garoppolo, I absolutely take the money and run to the bank! It’s just crazy that a guy who hasn’t even started half an NFL season got paid that contract. The 49ers are screeeeeewed (and Lynch so incredibly fired) if he’s anything less than an All-Pro for like 10 seasons. As it is, I just don’t know enough about SF’s salary cap situation—what will this do to their ability to sign FAs/retain homegrown talent? 1 Link to comment
Irlandesa February 10, 2018 Share February 10, 2018 As one of my favorite follows on Twitter likes to point out, contracts aren't paying a player for what they've done; they're being paid for what the player is expected to do. Jimmy G is at the end of his contract. The 49ers know the importance of finding their QB and they think they've found him. So it's either give him a big contract or franchise tag him at about 26 (?) million. I think that's about he got and the price will only go up. 2 Link to comment
bosawks February 11, 2018 Share February 11, 2018 Junior High plastic cup homage to your Super Bowl Champs! 6 Link to comment
Popples February 11, 2018 Share February 11, 2018 Colts agree to terms with former Eagles OC Frank Reich to be the new head coach. Link to comment
merylinkid February 11, 2018 Share February 11, 2018 51 minutes ago, Popples said: Colts agree to terms with former Eagles OC Frank Reich to be the new head coach. Think they lucked out here. McDaniels was the "hot" guy so they jumped on him. Without really thinking through his time in Denver. So they had to start all over but the "hot" guys were gone. Which means they had to look beyond the recycled head coaches. So they had to look a little harder and think outside the usual guys. I think Reich will turn out to be a great choice (see my standings in the pool to see what my opinion is worth). Link to comment
mojoween February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 Every time I see Frank Reich all I can think about is a special I once saw on The Comeback vs. the Oilers that showed that Don Beebe (I think) stepped out of bounds during one of their TD’s. Link to comment
DrSpaceman73 February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 As a Colts fan I am happy with the hire of Reich. He has actually worked for the Colts before and QB and WRs coach. Most Colts fans like the hire and I think in 1-2 years will be thrilled McDaniels turned them down. 1 Link to comment
Silver Raven February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 WEEI has suspended Christian Fauria for making a racist impression joke of Tom Brady's agent, Don Yee. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/weei-christian-fauria-suspended-insensitive-impression-tom-brady-agent-don-yee/ Link to comment
xaxat February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 9 hours ago, Popples said: Colts agree to terms with former Eagles OC Frank Reich to be the new head coach. This time they made sure their new hire signed on the line. 2 Link to comment
mojoween February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 Twitter brought jokes to that picture. One was someone pretending to be Tony Romo saying “the pen isn’t touching the paper tho...” And then there was this - 1 Link to comment
Haleth February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 5 hours ago, xaxat said: This time they made sure their new hire signed on the line. His ankle was handcuffed (footcuffed?) to the desk. 4 Link to comment
nowandlater February 12, 2018 Share February 12, 2018 9 hours ago, mojoween said: Twitter brought jokes to that picture. One was someone pretending to be Tony Romo saying “the pen isn’t touching the paper tho...” And then there was this - Am I the only one who sees it? 5 Link to comment
mojoween February 15, 2018 Share February 15, 2018 The Raiders are apparently going to let SeaBass go. I can’t believe he was drafted 18 years ago. My son was 2! Link to comment
nowandlater February 15, 2018 Share February 15, 2018 3 hours ago, mojoween said: The Raiders are apparently going to let SeaBass go. I can’t believe he was drafted 18 years ago. My son was 2! Sam Darnold was 2 when SeaBass and Tom Brady were drafted, and Darnold is expected to be playing in the same NFL as Brady. 2 Link to comment
Popples February 15, 2018 Share February 15, 2018 Fox to televise NFL draft for next five years. ESPN is still showing it, but being a cable network they have to be steaming that this will most likely decrease their ratings. Link to comment
Bastet February 16, 2018 Share February 16, 2018 I watch the draft on NFL Network, and FOX is just simulcasting its coverage (at least for rounds one through three), so this won't change anything for me. Link to comment
xaxat February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 Report: Redskins could still tag Kirk Cousins because they 'are in the pettiness game' That would be sooooo Dan Snyder. 2 Link to comment
Popples February 17, 2018 Share February 17, 2018 How come A.J. McCarron was allowed to file for grievance against the Bengals to become a free agent, but Kirk Cousins can't? I don't know enough about the business side of the NFL to understand the difference. 1 Link to comment
merylinkid February 22, 2018 Share February 22, 2018 Adam Vinatieri signed a one year contract to continue kicking for the Colts. He has known kicked for the Colts 2 years longer than he played for the Pats. But all anyone remembers is the snow plow clearing the space for him to kick in the playoffs for the Pats. Link to comment
mojoween February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 I can’t believe he’s a year older than I am. I mean, he is legit old enough to be the father to the kids who are in next seasons rookie class. Actually, he could have been the dad for like the last five classes. They said on Golic and Wingo he’s walking in the HOF but not first ballot and that’s ridiculous. 5 Link to comment
Moose135 February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 2 hours ago, mojoween said: They said on Golic and Wingo he’s walking in the HOF but not first ballot and that’s ridiculous. By the time he retires, he may need help walking into the HOF... 5 Link to comment
merylinkid February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 11 hours ago, mojoween said: They said on Golic and Wingo he’s walking in the HOF but not first ballot and that’s ridiculous. Because kickers aren't seen as "real" football players. So it takes a bit to get them into the HOF. Which is STUPID. You try kicking a ball accurately, really really far while big guys are running at you. 10 Link to comment
MarkHB February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 20 hours ago, merylinkid said: Adam Vinatieri signed a one year contract to continue kicking for the Colts. He has known kicked for the Colts 2 years longer than he played for the Pats. But all anyone remembers is the snow plow clearing the space for him to kick in the playoffs for the Pats. And that didn't happen :) , at least not in the "tuck rule" snow game against the Raiders that was the last at the old stadium. The snowplow was in the early 80's when John Smith was kicking. But Automatic Adam was there long enough to beat Gino Cappelletti for the title of all-time Patriots leading scorer (Gino was in the press box at the time, doing color for the radio broadcast alongside The Legendary Gil Santos, and saluted Adam when he broke the record). Gostkowski has since broken Adam's record. 3 Link to comment
ganesh February 23, 2018 Share February 23, 2018 No, there was another similar incident where they did shovel off snow on the field. Link to comment
merylinkid February 24, 2018 Share February 24, 2018 Remember Jonathan Martin? The guy who quit football for being bullied on the Dolphins? A whole big investigation resulted, there were suspensions. NOW there was a book where he was fined for being a "pussy." So SOME truth to it. However, apparently he has ... issues. Despite school shootings being all over the news as A Bad Thing. This moron decides to post a photo on instagram with a gun talking about school shootings and bullying. He also names Richie Icognito and Michael Pouncey in his post. https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/02/23/jonathan-martin-taken-custody-tags-dolphins-richie-incognito-gun-instagram?utm_campaign=sinow&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&xid=socialflow_twitter_si Now, bullying ain't right. But this is NOT the way to handle it. At the very least I hope he gets some help. Although to be very very clear, as far as I can tell no crime has been committed here. There was no threat of imminent danger. There was no statement of actual imminent action to be taken by him or anybody. Unless he owns the gun illegally that would be it. Link to comment
AimingforYoko February 24, 2018 Share February 24, 2018 In happier news: Charles "Peanut" Tillman has officially joined the FBI. 5 Link to comment
Popples March 6, 2018 Share March 6, 2018 Longtime referees Ed Hochuli and Jeff Triplette to retire. 1 Link to comment
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