killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
May 3, 2012 10:09am
Commander of Awesome;1161055 wrote:Who plays behind him, Sergio Kindle?
I think but this undoubtedly vaults rookie Courtney Upshaw into the starting lineup.
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Gblock
May 3, 2012 10:16am
i wonder if he still gets paid...some guys have different types of clauses for what activities they can do in the offseason and dealing with nonfootball injuries
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 3, 2012 10:26am
If they don't want any drama, and want to keep him on the team, they will pay him.Gblock;1161065 wrote:i wonder if he still gets paid...some guys have different types of clauses for what activities they can do in the offseason and dealing with nonfootball injuries
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
May 3, 2012 10:30am
he was injured outside of football - i'd cut his pay.like_that;1161075 wrote:If they don't want any drama, and want to keep him on the team, they will pay him.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 3, 2012 10:34am
As Browns fan, I only really watch him when they play us. He never had the same impact against us as he does against other teams because he was going against Joe GOAThomas. I think the steelers are breathing a sigh of relief though.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 3, 2012 10:39am
Then you run the risk of having your best defensive player leaving you.Raw Dawgin' it;1161084 wrote:he was injured outside of football - i'd cut his pay.
Commander of Awesome
Posts: 23,151
May 3, 2012 10:42am
If he's under contract, not a whole lot he can do. Also who knows if he's still the best following a torn achilles.like_that;1161094 wrote:Then you run the risk of having your best defensive player leaving you.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
May 3, 2012 10:49am
He can do the whole prima donna act. Hold out, demand for a trade, etc.Commander of Awesome;1161096 wrote:If he's under contract, not a whole lot he can do. Also who knows if he's still the best following a torn achilles.
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Gblock
May 3, 2012 10:50am
he does turn 30 this yearCommander of Awesome;1161096 wrote:If he's under contract, not a whole lot he can do. Also who knows if he's still the best following a torn achilles.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
May 3, 2012 10:57am
I thought most teams have a clause about injuring yourself outside of football
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
May 3, 2012 11:19am
Commander of Awesome;1161055 wrote:Who plays behind him, Sergio Kindle?
F'n blows. I'm guessing Upshaw will get the start but they have a decent list of linebackers so I'm not sure. Suggs says it's just a partial tear and he could only be out 6 months. I would like to see what Kindle has in him also since they made such a big deal about him not being able to play yet.killer_ewok;1161060 wrote:I think but this undoubtedly vaults rookie Courtney Upshaw into the starting lineup.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
May 3, 2012 11:27am
Kindle was pretty damn good at Texas. That being said, he hasn't proven anything at the NFL level so I have no idea what to expect from him if he's thrown into the fire. He could be great, or he could be terrible.
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Gblock
May 3, 2012 11:36am
just heard on cowherd on way to lunch that suggs is saying he did it during a conditioning drill
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
May 3, 2012 11:40am
Gblock;1161179 wrote:just heard on cowherd on way to lunch that suggs is saying he did it during a conditioning drill
Conflicting reports now but all of the initial ones stated that it happened during basketball. Hmmm....
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Gblock
May 3, 2012 11:56am
he probly did it playing bball but then realized that he could get in trouble so he went with the conditioning drill storykiller_ewok;1161183 wrote:Conflicting reports now but all of the initial ones stated that it happened during basketball. Hmmm....
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
May 3, 2012 12:01pm
Yeah, he claims he was doing stop and go exercises when he tore it.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
May 3, 2012 12:50pm
I often stop and go playing basketballbigdaddy2003;1161201 wrote:Yeah, he claims he was doing stop and go exercises when he tore it.
Iliketurtles
Posts: 8,191
May 3, 2012 1:07pm
Damn thats crazy. Sucks for Suggs and the Ravens... Good for everyone else.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
May 3, 2012 2:26pm
Shall be interesting to see how long he is actually out and how Courtney Upshaw performs in his absence.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
May 4, 2012 1:06pm
Suspensions appealed by the player's union.
Looks like a slam shut case. I expect all these players to be back with no suspension.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7889554/nfl-players-union-files-grievances-new-orleans-saints-bounty-suspensionsThe NFL Players Association has filed a pair of grievances challenging the authority of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to suspend four players for their involvement in the New Orleans Saints' bounty program.In the first, filed with arbitrator Shyam Das, the NFLPA argues that Goodell is prohibited from punishing players for any conduct prior to Aug. 4, when the current collective bargaining agreement took effect.
"In connection with entering into the 2011 CBA, the NFL released all players from conduct engaged in prior to the execution of the CBA, on August 4, 2011," the grievance says.
Looks like a slam shut case. I expect all these players to be back with no suspension.
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Gblock
May 4, 2012 1:17pm
wow thats some good lawyering there...good for themsleeper;1162476 wrote:Suspensions appealed by the player's union.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7889554/nfl-players-union-files-grievances-new-orleans-saints-bounty-suspensions
Looks like a slam shut case. I expect all these players to be back with no suspension.
Rotinaj
Posts: 7,699
May 4, 2012 1:19pm
Looks like goodell just got mushroom stamped.Gblock;1162490 wrote:wow thats some good lawyering there...good for them
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
May 4, 2012 1:23pm
Listening to Ross Tucker (NFL Radio) on the drive in, he felt that what made the most sense was for the Rats to swing a trade for Osi Umenyiora and work Upshaw into the mix.bigdaddy2003;1161413 wrote:Shall be interesting to see how long he is actually out and how Courtney Upshaw performs in his absence.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
May 4, 2012 1:24pm
That would be nice depending on what they have to give up for Osi obviously. I seem to remember him being hurt most of last season.BR1986FB;1162501 wrote:Listening to Ross Tucker (NFL Radio) on the drive in, he felt that what made the most sense was for the Rats to swing a trade for Osi Umenyiora and work Upshaw into the mix.
Raw Dawgin' it
Posts: 11,466
May 4, 2012 1:33pm
then he won a super bowl...he'll be fine. lol if you're turning your nose up at Osi.bigdaddy2003;1162504 wrote:That would be nice depending on what they have to give up for Osi obviously. I seem to remember him being hurt most of last season.