GoChiefs;1405413 wrote:You've never heard of Bryant or Groves?? Do you watch football outside of the Ravens?

exactly.

Hb31187;1405412 wrote:Browns def sured up their defense with some decent signings. have they,or do they plan on doing anything to help them where they reallllllly need help though? That being the offensive side of the bal

No, basically

At least not until the draft.

with the signing of Kruger(sp) as basically a rush lb, does that change the type of player that they're predicted to pick? I really haven't followed lately. first mock drafts I know that's the type of.player.they had.Cleveland selecting though

GoChiefs;1405413 wrote:You've never heard of Bryant or Groves?? Do you watch football outside of the Ravens?

Yes sir. I watch like 6 full games per week. I just looked Groves up and I remember him from college now but considering I forgot who he was that should tell you he isn't that big of a deal in the NFL. I could be wrong because I don't watch a lot of Cardinals' games. His stats aren't that flattering though.

I'm truly confused why NE gave Amendola a bigger deal than they offered welker when Ammy has been missed a ton of games the last 2 years.

bigdaddy2003;1405418 wrote:Yes sir. I watch like 6 full games per week. I just looked Groves up and I remember him from college now but considering I forgot who he was that should tell you he isn't that big of a deal in the NFL. I could be wrong because I don't watch a lot of Cardinals' games. His stats aren't that flattering though.

He's so terrible that the Cards were trying to keep him and the Saints and 49ers were trying to land him too. I guess if 2 of the top NFL teams were trying to get him, you must be right, he isn't very good.

GoChiefs;1405423 wrote:He's so terrible that the Cards were trying to keep him and the Saints and 49ers were trying to land him too. I guess if 2 of the top NFL teams were trying to get him, you must be right, he isn't very good.

Well explain to me me why his numbers haven't been great and why he has already been on 3 different teams.

bigdaddy2003;1405428 wrote:Well explain to me me why his numbers haven't been great and why he has already been on 3 different teams.

Well explain to me why teams like the 49ers and Saints would be after him then. Wes Welker is on his 4th team now. Chargers, Dolphins, Patriots, and now the Broncos. Damn, he must suck.

Greg Jennings is visiting the Vikings today

bigdaddy2003;1405410 wrote:Well obviously. I've never heard of Bryant, Groves, or Barnidge.

I have never heard of Barnidge, but Groves and Bryant are good pickups. The Ravens will finish dead last in the division next year and will be the poster child for why you don't give top dollar to average QBs.

Rotinaj;1405419 wrote:I'm truly confused why NE gave Amendola a bigger deal than they offered welker when Ammy has been missed a ton of games the last 2 years.

He's 4 years younger. Also, I'm of the opinion that Brady made Welker who he is today and he will do the same with Amendola. Welker will still be successful at the Broncos(probably more so since they have Decker and Thomas already, although not much at the TE position).

I don't know how a Rats fan wouldn't be concerned over the purging of this lineup. Sure, Newsome is good at what he does but even though his nickname was "The Wizard", he's no magician.

sleeper;1405445 wrote:I have never heard of Barnidge, but Groves and Bryant are good pickups. The Ravens will finish dead last in the division next year and will be the poster child for why you don't give top dollar to average QBs.

I guess we shall see.

BR1986FB;1405447 wrote:I don't know how a Rats fan wouldn't be concerned over the purging of this lineup. Sure, Newsome is good at what he does but even though his nickname was "The Wizard", he's no magician.

Who isn't concerned? I've said twice now that they won't repeat. I just don't think they will fall as far as sleeper thinks.

I don't think they'll reach the playoffs.

I won't go as far to say they are going to be bottom of the division and lucky to win 5 games, but I def expect a drop off. The part that got me was when BD said it shoulnd't be "overly difficult" to win the division. If they win the division then I will be very surprised.

You don't just have that type of turnover and easily win a division, especially when it seems like they think a slighly above average QB can carry that team (hint: he can't).

BD also keeps brushing aside the players they lost as if they were trimming the fat. Williams will be a big loss if he is gone, so will Reed. Reed might be old, but he is still a HOFer and is a great veteran to have on a team. Also, Lewis might not have been his former self the past few years, but you simply just can't replace him. In my time of watching the NFL, he has to be the most passionate football player I have ever seen. He single handedly can raise the performance of that team with his vocal leadership. You can't just simply replace that.

I didn't brush aside all of the losses. Which Williams are you referring to like_that? I simply said they will still have a lot of good players and I expect Newsome to fill the spots better than most GMs.

Probably Cary Williams.

He's a decent loss but he was getting beat a lot this year. They still have Corey Graham and Jimmy Smith who aren't bad plus Lardarius Webb who is arguably a top 3 corner will be back.

Webb is good. Jimmy Smith is "meh."

BR1986FB;1405479 wrote:Webb is good. Jimmy Smith is "meh."

Yeah, Smith bothers me. One play he will bat a ball down and the next he won't even pay attention to the ball. Corey Graham came in for Webb this season and played pretty decent though so I would guess he will start along with Webb.

LOL...

http://www.sportspickle.com/news/15772/peyton-manning-texts-tom-brady-pictures-of-himself-throwing-short-passes-to-wes-welker

BR1986FB;1405491 wrote:LOL...

http://www.sportspickle.com/news/15772/peyton-manning-texts-tom-brady-pictures-of-himself-throwing-short-passes-to-wes-welker

Brilliant article!

I think this was the best place for him to land and still be productive.
Wes is a great talent and always enjoyed watching him play. Gotta give the props to any quick white dude who can play amongst all the other speedsters.

He did have two drops in consecutive seasons that really, really hurt them. They were CRITICAL drops. He helped get them where they were at, but man they were big time.

Brian Hartline might have got paid, but he isnt above anything.
http://www.philly.com/philly/blogs/pattisonave/Dolphins-receiver-conducts-interview-from-job-at-drive-thru.html

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There are six proposed rule changes by the Competition Committee, along with
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First proposal: The red-flag rule would be revised. No-brainer.


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Instant replay proposal: Ruling of incomplete pass would be reviewable
through a fumble.


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Safety proposal from Competition Committee: Changes to PAT and field goal to
reduce injuries in line. Snapper becomes defenseless player.


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Competition Committee proposes scuttling of tuck rule.


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New tuck rule would result in a fumble if the quarterback is in the process
of moving the ball back to his body after pump.


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Competition Committee proposes allowing tight ends to wear numbers
40-49.


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Competition Committee proposes complete ban on peel back blocks, even inside
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Competition Committee proposes preventing players to use helmet outside of
tackle box. No forcible blow with top of helmet.


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Those are the six proposed rule changes. Now bylaws.


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Bylaw proposal: If you claim a player on waivers, you only have to keep him
one day. (Current rule: two days.)


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Bylaw proposal: PUP window for returning to practice is expanded from Week 6
to Week 11.


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Bylaw proposal: Adjustment to final cut-down in preseason to accommodate
possible Wednesday night opener.


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Point of emphasis for 2013: Mandatory use of thigh and knee
pads.


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Point of emphasis: League office will be more aggressive and proactive
regarding field maintenance. # fedexfieldrule