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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 19, 2012 8:47am
Agree with this. I hate when we see the player on the phone and we know the pick before the commish gets to the podium...
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/18/league-looking-for-ways-to-put-suspense-back-into-the-draft/
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/18/league-looking-for-ways-to-put-suspense-back-into-the-draft/
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Apr 19, 2012 9:08am
BR1986FB;1147777 wrote:Agree with this. I hate when we see the player on the phone and we know the pick before the commish gets to the podium...
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/18/league-looking-for-ways-to-put-suspense-back-into-the-draft/
Same here.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Apr 19, 2012 9:39am
I love seeing the player on the phone seeing his reaction as soon as he knows he has been picked is pretty cool. I just hate that it is on Thursdays now I really wish they would go back to Saturday and Sunday. It was always awesome getting up early and haning out with friends watching the draft.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 19, 2012 9:42am
Wish they would put them on camera AFTER they were picked.Iliketurtles;1147821 wrote:I love seeing the player on the phone seeing his reaction as soon as he knows he has been picked is pretty cool. I just hate that it is on Thursdays now I really wish they would go back to Saturday and Sunday. It was always awesome getting up early and haning out with friends watching the draft.
Putting the draft on Thursdays has messed with a lot of the "draft party" atmosphere. I see one of the Browns Backers up in Cleveland is having a draft party on Saturday. Would imagine that would take the fun out of it watching rounds 4-7 instead of the 1st round.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Apr 19, 2012 1:06pm
It does take away the draft parties with it starting on thursday night.
I usually hoped that saturday was always cold, rainy and just shitty out so I could justify not doing anything and watch part of it. I never really sat and watched alot, but if the weather was bad I watched more and didnt feel bad.
I think i read whre the ratings were skyrocketed with it being on a thursday night in prime time. I know I watched more of it last season than in most because saturday afternoons in the spring...always just had too much going on to watch much of it
I usually hoped that saturday was always cold, rainy and just shitty out so I could justify not doing anything and watch part of it. I never really sat and watched alot, but if the weather was bad I watched more and didnt feel bad.
I think i read whre the ratings were skyrocketed with it being on a thursday night in prime time. I know I watched more of it last season than in most because saturday afternoons in the spring...always just had too much going on to watch much of it
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Apr 19, 2012 6:08pm
thavoice;1148007 wrote:
I never really sat and watched alot, because my wife didn't let me.
A lot.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 19, 2012 6:42pm
Well....found some of these comments interesting from the second two scouts...
| 2. ROBERT GRIFFIN III | Baylor | 6-2½ | 223 | 4.36 | 1 |
| Recruited by some schools as a WR or safety but signed with Houston coach Art Briles as a QB and then followed him to Baylor. "Very impressed in every aspect," one scout said. "Athletically, which is a given because he was a big-time track star in the state of Texas. He carries himself very well. A tremendous leader." Fourth-year junior led Bears to 10-3 season in 2011 and 22-18 mark overall. "He's phenomenal," another scout said. "He's going to need technique work and fundamentals. But you cannot lose the fact that he's got feet, touch downfield with accuracy, a strong arm. He's charismatic and smart as (expletive)." Hails from Copperas Cove, Texas. "Everybody is just assuming because of the Heisman and the socks and all that bs. . . . they are ignoring a lot of bad tape that he's had," a third scout said. "I don't think he has vision or pocket feel, which to me are the two most important components of quarterbacking. He's just running around winging it. He's (Michael) Vick, but not as good a thrower." Finished with passer rating of 110.1 and 2,254 yards rushing (33 TDs). "He has better arm action and is more accurate with his deep ball, but he's not as good as Cam Newton," a fourth scout said. "As much as is written about his athleticism, his athleticism under duress in the pocket isn't even close to Cam Newton's. This guy, the only way he gets big plays with his feet is if he's got a wide-open field and the sea opens for him. He's got a little bit of a selfish streak, too. Everybody was laying on Cam, but for some reason this guy has become gloves off. He doesn't treat anybody good." Another scout also questioned the way Griffin deals with people. |
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 19, 2012 8:13pm
I'm surprised more people haven't been questioning RG3's chances of being a bust...I personally think he'll be pretty good, but there's usually always SOMEONE in the media who doesn't like a prospect...we have 2 this year.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Apr 19, 2012 8:17pm
I don't think RG3 will be a complete bust but I just don't think he will be that successful in the NFL.
Pick6
Posts: 14,946
Apr 19, 2012 8:17pm
I'm not in the media, but I do. All of the sudden RGIII is "bust-proof" because Cam had a good rookie season. Logical thinking right there.SportsAndLady;1148277 wrote:I'm surprised more people haven't been questioning RG3's chances of being a bust...I personally think he'll be pretty good, but there's usually always SOMEONE in the media who doesn't like a prospect...we have 2 this year.
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vball10set
Posts: 24,795
Apr 20, 2012 8:48am
smh...
http://www.elevenwarriors.com/2012/04/friday-skull-session-1#more
http://www.elevenwarriors.com/2012/04/friday-skull-session-1#more
OH, MIKE ADAMS... So, this will surprise exactly none of you, but evidently Mike Adams failed his NFL Combine drug test. While NFL draft analyst Mike Mayock said most teams don’t consider marijuana use "as big a deal as it was 10 years ago," it's still frustrating if you're a fan of Mike Adams, which I definitely am.It's 4/20 after all, so I suppose this news was ripe to drop (along with the epidemic at Oregon), but ultimately, Mayock is right. You have NFL GMs that attended Woodstock and grew up as boomers -- the first generation to regard marijuana as the harmless drug that it is. Still, Adams knew this test was coming and if it costs him a round in the draft, this will go down as the world's most expensive weed.
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BR1986FB
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Apr 21, 2012 6:07pm
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 22, 2012 5:50pm
Brady...WTF?
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 23, 2012 4:38pm
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 23, 2012 6:16pm
These guys are totally fucked. Brees might as well throw his hands up in the air and say "trade me to Cleveland, NOW!"royal_k;1150941 wrote:LOL...cheaters
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/id/7846290/new-orleans-saints-mickey-loomis-eavesdrop-opposing-coaches-home-games
royal_k
Posts: 4,423
Apr 23, 2012 6:20pm
Clearly the only thing that makes any sense.BR1986FB;1150996 wrote:These guys are totally fucked. Brees might as well throw his hands up in the air and say "trade me to Cleveland, NOW!"
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Apr 23, 2012 7:26pm
LOL at the Saints if that is true they are fucked.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 23, 2012 7:28pm
Saints are either a) the dirtiest franchise of all time or the b) dumbest franchise (the only one to get caught)
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 23, 2012 7:36pm
Cant read the link, but what years does it say this was going on?
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 23, 2012 7:40pm
Guys on the radio said the past 3 years.Laley23;1151056 wrote:Cant read the link, but what years does it say this was going on?
Laley23
Posts: 29,506
Apr 23, 2012 7:42pm
So during their SB? Wow.like_that;1151066 wrote:Guys on the radio said the past 3 years.
I dont know if they have an ability to hear during halftimes. But they were kind of all over that onside kick from the Colts...
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Apr 23, 2012 7:44pm
The article said it was from 2002-2004.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Apr 23, 2012 7:45pm
I thought I saw 02-04
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 23, 2012 7:49pm
Ahh, I probably misheard those guys then.Iliketurtles;1151072 wrote:The article said it was from 2002-2004.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
Apr 23, 2012 7:53pm
Yeah you probably just heard them say 3 years and assumed it the past 3?like_that;1151083 wrote:Ahh, I probably misheard those guys then.