Randall Cunningham's 2 year old son passed away ... RIP.
NFL Off Season - FAs, Trades, Draft etc
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How awful. Way to put everything else into perspective.
Cunningham Jnr.RIP
Cunningham Jnr.RIP
Lions president arrested for drink driving. All rather embarrassingly caught on video.
Bring back Millen!
Bring back Millen!
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Lions president arrested for drink driving. All rather embarrassingly caught on video.
Bring back Millen!
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Given the state of the organisation over the last few years it's a miracle the police don't routinely test every member of staff when they leave Ford.
Lions president arrested for drink driving. All rather embarrassingly caught on video.
Bring back Millen!
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Given the state of the organisation over the last few years it's a miracle the police don't routinely test every member of staff when they leave Ford.
NFL Supplemental Draft next week. It's usually full of dreamers and fuck-ups, but there are a couple of interesting names in there this year.
Harvey Unga is a solid RB and could interest someone for a mid round pick. He went to BYU and left because he broke the crazy Mormon honour code by fingering his bird. Surely even Mormons don't believe their 1-A football players refrain from indulging in relations? Anyways, he won't scare off front offices. I think he works out tomorrow, and half the league will be there to watch.
Unlike Jeremiah Masoli, who lit up the PAC-10 last year but is clearly dumber than a box of rocks. He'd already amply illustrated his stupidity with the burglary/drug shenanigans that got him booted out of the Ducks, and then drives the nail home by suggesting he's not going to redshirt the 2010 season and return for one last year of 1-A in 2011 but instead opt for the SD. Where no NFL team in their right mind will touch him. So, he'll be signing for Oakland then. He hasn't formally applied yet, so maybe he'll save himself yet.
Quentin Castille is another unit of a back. Six-one, 250lbs, runs a 4.8. Had some good times at Nebraska before being thrown out for flagrant rule violations. Played FCS ball at Northwestern last year, but was mostly a back-up in an 0-11 season (they're really fucking brutal. Baylor ran sixty eight points up on them). Hard to tell what he has to offer after disciplinary problems and an odd year in FCS, but had real potential as a tailback for the Cornhuskers.
Joshua Price-Brent is a good bet too. Started all 12 games for Illinois at DT last season. He is one large motherfucker, but a decent tackler and forces fumbles. Booted for a DUI conviction. Looks like a potential pain in the arse, but will likely be drafted anyway as he has alright figures the last couple of seasons.
The other player someone will definitely take a punt on is Vanness Emokpae. He played Div-2 ball for Truman, but scouts have been sniffing around him. Being one of the leading lights at that level he played everywhere in offence except in the line. Primarily a RB, he has decent hands and was used extensively as a wideout. Also ran wildcat plays as a QB and was on special teams for punt and kick returns.
Harvey Unga is a solid RB and could interest someone for a mid round pick. He went to BYU and left because he broke the crazy Mormon honour code by fingering his bird. Surely even Mormons don't believe their 1-A football players refrain from indulging in relations? Anyways, he won't scare off front offices. I think he works out tomorrow, and half the league will be there to watch.
Unlike Jeremiah Masoli, who lit up the PAC-10 last year but is clearly dumber than a box of rocks. He'd already amply illustrated his stupidity with the burglary/drug shenanigans that got him booted out of the Ducks, and then drives the nail home by suggesting he's not going to redshirt the 2010 season and return for one last year of 1-A in 2011 but instead opt for the SD. Where no NFL team in their right mind will touch him. So, he'll be signing for Oakland then. He hasn't formally applied yet, so maybe he'll save himself yet.
Quentin Castille is another unit of a back. Six-one, 250lbs, runs a 4.8. Had some good times at Nebraska before being thrown out for flagrant rule violations. Played FCS ball at Northwestern last year, but was mostly a back-up in an 0-11 season (they're really fucking brutal. Baylor ran sixty eight points up on them). Hard to tell what he has to offer after disciplinary problems and an odd year in FCS, but had real potential as a tailback for the Cornhuskers.
Joshua Price-Brent is a good bet too. Started all 12 games for Illinois at DT last season. He is one large motherfucker, but a decent tackler and forces fumbles. Booted for a DUI conviction. Looks like a potential pain in the arse, but will likely be drafted anyway as he has alright figures the last couple of seasons.
The other player someone will definitely take a punt on is Vanness Emokpae. He played Div-2 ball for Truman, but scouts have been sniffing around him. Being one of the leading lights at that level he played everywhere in offence except in the line. Primarily a RB, he has decent hands and was used extensively as a wideout. Also ran wildcat plays as a QB and was on special teams for punt and kick returns.
Masoli didn't enter, so we should see him back in 1A in 2011. Georgia are looking at him apparently.
Shockingly, the Bears took Unga, which I'm pretty happy about. He's more suited to tailback as his blocking game isn't that tight, but he'll be handy support for Taylor and Forte, especially as he's a proper unit. Has good hands too. BYU like going aerial and he had two 40+ reception seasons. Only cost us a seventh round pick, so this could be a good deal.
Price-Brent went too, as I expected him to, but he went to the Cowboys. Didn't think they'd get involved (even id his character issues make him prime Boys recruiting fodder...). I reckon they'll probably use him as depth at nose.
Emokpae and Castille weren't picked. Bit surprised at Empoake, but I reckon someone will definitely pick him up as a free agent. He won't start as a wideout in the pros, but he'll fill out a 53 somewhere.
Shockingly, the Bears took Unga, which I'm pretty happy about. He's more suited to tailback as his blocking game isn't that tight, but he'll be handy support for Taylor and Forte, especially as he's a proper unit. Has good hands too. BYU like going aerial and he had two 40+ reception seasons. Only cost us a seventh round pick, so this could be a good deal.
Price-Brent went too, as I expected him to, but he went to the Cowboys. Didn't think they'd get involved (even id his character issues make him prime Boys recruiting fodder...). I reckon they'll probably use him as depth at nose.
Emokpae and Castille weren't picked. Bit surprised at Empoake, but I reckon someone will definitely pick him up as a free agent. He won't start as a wideout in the pros, but he'll fill out a 53 somewhere.
Apparently Cincinnati signed Owens yesterday. Any views, gridiron fans?
Obvious hilarity to ensue with Ochocinco and TO on the same team. Carson Palmer is about to enter a fresh nightmare of bitching and whining. Ocho, TO and Bryant are well past their best. Good unit four years ago, but now?
I like Gresham and Shipley from the draft, but with such big name vets on the roster I don't know where they're going to squeeze them all in. Shipley is a very effective slot receiver though and should push to start. Gresham, assuming his knee is fine, is a great player but he hasn't signed yet, and the Bengals camp is on. So he might be sat down for while.
I like Gresham and Shipley from the draft, but with such big name vets on the roster I don't know where they're going to squeeze them all in. Shipley is a very effective slot receiver though and should push to start. Gresham, assuming his knee is fine, is a great player but he hasn't signed yet, and the Bengals camp is on. So he might be sat down for while.
Bradford, Suh and McCoy still all unsigned. I really hope they sort thos out next year along with a salary cap for rookies. As it stands those 3 will probably make $130m or so between them before even stepping on the field.
Yeah, the top ten money is completely out of control. And with no cap this year the agents are steering the players to holdouts to see what they can grab. I have no doubt any CBA negotiations will have that pretty high on the agenda. Limiting rookie contracts could also help with the fucking mess we have in the FBS right now with regards agents. NCAA are investigating everyone after the USC debacle. The SEC media events were just ranting coaches tearing strips off agents. Amusing.
Anybody know anything about this rookie cornerback Patrick Robinson whom the Saints have signed?
I know that I picked him for my fantasy football team because I thought he was someone else 🙁
Don't worry, mate, you're in good company with that - the blueslime signed Kroldrup, etc. 😉
Haha
Good player. Solid time at FSU and definite first rounder. Dunno why the Saints picked him though. Using a first round pick to cover for injuries to Greer or Porter seems a bit of a waste. I mean, nobody is levering those two out of the team, they're ridiculous. I thought they'd have taken someone to play across from Will Smith. Neither Grant nor Brown are all that, especially against the pass. But then, Indy took TCU's Jerry Hughes, who I think is going to be a wicked player. He probably only fell that far because he doesn't go to a BCS school, and I think the Saints wished he fell just a little further. But Koa Misi was sitting there still, and he'll shine in Miami this year.
Bradford signs, 6 years $78m with $50m guaranteed. And I thought Stafford's was crazy!
Suh to follow hopefully.
Dez Bryant out for 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury.
Suh to follow hopefully.
Dez Bryant out for 4-6 weeks with an ankle injury.
I don't begrudge Bradford that contract, as many times as he's going to get concussed behind that line.
I've not really paid much attention to the Rams. How did Jason Smith look last year?
Er, he played five games before he got knocked the fuck out and missed the rest. He had hardly set the world alight before that. But it's going to take more than a good rookie prospect to turn around a team that is 6-42 over three seasons. That's shameful. Smith has had some toe problems too. He's supposed to be Bradford's blindside protection this year too. With this years second round pick, Saffold, at on the right. I dunno. I forsee pain and many, many sacks.
Of course, that depends on how much field time Bradford gets. He didn't play under center at Oklahoma, so we'll see how long that adjustment takes. As bad as that team is (particularly the O-line), I don't know whether a rookie shot caller who has played spread his whole career is the right choice to begin the season with.
Dunno who he'd throw to anyway. Robinson is alright, but he has a Torres-like propensity for picking up injuries. They drafted Mardy Gilyard though, and I really like him. Had a good time on the field for the Bearcats (although had academic problems that led to him redshirting a year) and I think he'll make a decent pro. He held Cincy's team together after Coach Kelly left for the Irish, even if they did take a right Tebowing in the Sugar Bowl.
Of course, that depends on how much field time Bradford gets. He didn't play under center at Oklahoma, so we'll see how long that adjustment takes. As bad as that team is (particularly the O-line), I don't know whether a rookie shot caller who has played spread his whole career is the right choice to begin the season with.
Dunno who he'd throw to anyway. Robinson is alright, but he has a Torres-like propensity for picking up injuries. They drafted Mardy Gilyard though, and I really like him. Had a good time on the field for the Bearcats (although had academic problems that led to him redshirting a year) and I think he'll make a decent pro. He held Cincy's team together after Coach Kelly left for the Irish, even if they did take a right Tebowing in the Sugar Bowl.
From what I read they won't start with Bradford, although he should be in by the end of the season.
The Lions better fucking beat them this year.
The Lions better fucking beat them this year.
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Bradford, Suh and McCoy still all unsigned. I really hope they sort thos out next year along with a salary cap for rookies. As it stands those 3 will probably make $130m or so between them before even stepping on the field.
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Only your boy Suh left now. McCoy's signing has given him a guaranteed pay day somewhere in the $40m range I guess. That's Peppers and Haynesworth money right there.
Most amusing aspect of McCoy's signing was the Bucs cutting Jevan Snead to make room for him. Coming out to draft worked out brilliantly for him then. Even funnier is that Jeremiah Masoli looks like he's going to replace him for the Rebels as a walk-on.
Bradford, Suh and McCoy still all unsigned. I really hope they sort thos out next year along with a salary cap for rookies. As it stands those 3 will probably make $130m or so between them before even stepping on the field.
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Only your boy Suh left now. McCoy's signing has given him a guaranteed pay day somewhere in the $40m range I guess. That's Peppers and Haynesworth money right there.
Most amusing aspect of McCoy's signing was the Bucs cutting Jevan Snead to make room for him. Coming out to draft worked out brilliantly for him then. Even funnier is that Jeremiah Masoli looks like he's going to replace him for the Rebels as a walk-on.
Suh's agent says he isn't after more than Bradford. So where the fuck is he then?
I suppose the Lions might be reluctant to pay him more than Stafford perhaps? If he doesn't sign by tomorrow I'll start to worry.
I suppose the Lions might be reluctant to pay him more than Stafford perhaps? If he doesn't sign by tomorrow I'll start to worry.
Favre's retired. For the afternoon at least.
That means the Vikes are going to run Jackson. Heh heh heh.
That means the Vikes are going to run Jackson. Heh heh heh.
My Saints play them in both sides' season opener. Should I be pleased or not at this news?
Well, Tavaris Jackson is a flid. So, yeah.
Interesting... Lions for the wild card!
Unless of course Favre indulges in his umpteenth comeback between now and then.
Of course. Any Favre retirement is mitigated by his past shenanigans. He might just be looking to avoid camp.
I'd love him to come back and be utter shite, before Suh puts him out of his misery (Arrington/Aikman style)
I can see it now. A double career ender. Favre takes a nuclear concussion and Suh twists his knee off.
