sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 26, 2015 12:58pm
He sucks.Automatik;1716469 wrote:lol...ESPN still clinging.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12559193/michael-sam-ran-499-second-40-yard-dash-nfl-veterans-combine
Right side of espn.com
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Mar 26, 2015 12:59pm
But he's gay tho!
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Mar 26, 2015 1:00pm
Yeah, everyone knows he is gay.sleeper;1716472 wrote:He sucks.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 26, 2015 1:16pm
Brady Quinn actually brought up an interesting concept that people might be more apt to watch. He suggested a 4 team "developmental league" to feature former players like Sam, Michael Bush, etc that would pool together about 200 players (50 per team) and play a 3 or 4 game schedule in a "round robin" fashion. This would be situated somewhere between the Combine & the Draft to keep the NFL "out there" since they want to be on everyone's mind 24/7/365. People might buy into this more than an NFL Europe type deal just due to the more recognizable names.
sleeper
Posts: 27,879
Mar 26, 2015 1:23pm
So like the UFL?BR1986FB;1716484 wrote:Brady Quinn actually brought up an interesting concept that people might be more apt to watch. He suggested a 4 team "developmental league" to feature former players like Sam, Michael Bush, etc that would pool together about 200 players (50 per team) and play a 3 or 4 game schedule in a "round robin" fashion. This would be situated somewhere between the Combine & the Draft to keep the NFL "out there" since they want to be on everyone's mind 24/7/365. People might buy into this more than an NFL Europe type deal just due to the more recognizable names.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Mar 26, 2015 1:24pm
If Quinn's playing, probably more like the Lingerie Football League.sleeper;1716489 wrote:So like the UFL?
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Mar 26, 2015 4:03pm
Its a solid idea, and with the backing of the NFL i'm sure it'd be mildly successful. Hell Vince McMahon's XFL wasn't that bad, and he did it on his own dime. But would also be a good venture to try out new rule changes instead of doing them in the preseason only, much like the defensive contact penalty from this year.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Mar 26, 2015 4:32pm
Only thing though is that for the play on the field to be any good they need a lot of practices together and games. Look at the NFL....early season games seem to be sloppy and they have weeks of camp and pre season games.HighRoller74;1716519 wrote:Its a solid idea, and with the backing of the NFL i'm sure it'd be mildly successful. Hell Vince McMahon's XFL wasn't that bad, and he did it on his own dime. But would also be a good venture to try out new rule changes instead of doing them in the preseason only, much like the defensive contact penalty from this year.
If they do 4 teams and do a round robin and play a few games it just wont be much to watch.
Could be a way to evaluate players though. Thing is.......in camp they can bring in so many guys to look at, believe they have 80 in camps, that they can look at.
Azubuike24
Posts: 15,933
Mar 26, 2015 6:47pm
What would you pay them? I mean, I'm not sure I'd want to play in a mini-NFL with the same existing conditions the NFL has, the same risks and NFL player has for a salary that isn't any more than what a practice squad player makes.
For instance, minimum practice squad salary is $107K. Not a bad gig...and if I'm one of those guys, I'm already getting a decent run at making a roster on Sunday's. For the Brady Quinn's of the world, adopting a whole new league would seem a bit redundant considering how many guys make a training camp.
For instance, minimum practice squad salary is $107K. Not a bad gig...and if I'm one of those guys, I'm already getting a decent run at making a roster on Sunday's. For the Brady Quinn's of the world, adopting a whole new league would seem a bit redundant considering how many guys make a training camp.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Mar 27, 2015 1:18pm
The veteran camp was a good idea. Not so sure this idea of having 4-5 teams would be that great of one. Right now over 800 additional players can be on NFL rosters and get to practice and participate in preseason games for up to 3 weeks before teams have to get down to 75.Azubuike24;1716552 wrote:What would you pay them? I mean, I'm not sure I'd want to play in a mini-NFL with the same existing conditions the NFL has, the same risks and NFL player has for a salary that isn't any more than what a practice squad player makes.
For instance, minimum practice squad salary is $107K. Not a bad gig...and if I'm one of those guys, I'm already getting a decent run at making a roster on Sunday's. For the Brady Quinn's of the world, adopting a whole new league would seem a bit redundant considering how many guys make a training camp.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Mar 27, 2015 1:58pm
I agree. You either can make it or you don't at some point. 32 NFL teams are not going to turn down a guy who they believe is talented enough to play in the game. This concept was already in practice with NFL Europe. Maybe if they bring back a developmental league like that, veterans can give that a go.thavoice;1716738 wrote:The veteran camp was a good idea. Not so sure this idea of having 4-5 teams would be that great of one. Right now over 800 additional players can be on NFL rosters and get to practice and participate in preseason games for up to 3 weeks before teams have to get down to 75.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Mar 27, 2015 2:39pm
Holy shit...you agreed with me?!?!?like_that;1716744 wrote:I agree. You either can make it or you don't at some point. 32 NFL teams are not going to turn down a guy who they believe is talented enough to play in the game. This concept was already in practice with NFL Europe. Maybe if they bring back a developmental league like that, veterans can give that a go.
I dont think the NFL would want to fund such a thing with all the costs and health care issues they would need to cover. It would be a big money pit I think. Plus, just to our north players the CFL almost fills that void anyways. With players required to be 21 or after their jr season to get drafted, college also is a free source to check out the players. Not perfect, still a better way to guage than in Baseball, hockey and even basketball.
$$$ that floats the NFL is from TV revenue. Dont think networks would pony up much to have these sort of games.
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friendfromlowry
Posts: 6,239
Mar 27, 2015 3:56pm
I just couldn't give a shit less about Aaron Hernandez and his murder trial.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Apr 1, 2015 4:17pm
Winston says he wont attend nor will Mariota.
When Joe Thomas blew off the draft I said good for him, so I extend the same sentiments to those two.
Just as long as neither one smashes cake into the face of their 'special friend' when they get drafted......
When Joe Thomas blew off the draft I said good for him, so I extend the same sentiments to those two.
Just as long as neither one smashes cake into the face of their 'special friend' when they get drafted......
se-alum
Posts: 13,948
Apr 3, 2015 9:55am
Thought this was pretty funny.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 3, 2015 10:45am
That's hilarious. Deion putting his son on blast. Too funny
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Apr 5, 2015 12:08pm
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12622662/senderrick-marks-jacksonville-jaguars-says-pending-hire-female-ref-great-publicity-nfl
Thoughts? I think he has a point, especially after all of the domestic abuse going around in the NFL.
Thoughts? I think he has a point, especially after all of the domestic abuse going around in the NFL.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 5, 2015 1:35pm
I thought those were good points I agree with him. I liked that he said this too
That way he pre-empts all of the people crying sexist.
"For women, it's great," Marks told TMZ. "Ain't nothing wrong with it, especially as long as she knows what she's doing."
That way he pre-empts all of the people crying sexist.
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BR1986FB
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Apr 7, 2015 11:44am
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Apr 7, 2015 3:55pm
So?BR1986FB;1719645 wrote:So Patrick Peterson is diabetic...
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2422468-patrick-peterson-reveals-he-has-diabetes?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=programming-national
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Apr 7, 2015 5:49pm
Yeah...fail to see the newsworthyness
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Apr 8, 2015 7:51am
Maybe because it could hamper his effectiveness on the field? A lot of people crack on Jay Cutler for his erratic play and it's been specualted, by quite a few, that his performance could have to do with the diabetes.HighRoller74;1719775 wrote:Yeah...fail to see the newsworthyness
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Sonofanump
Apr 8, 2015 6:50pm
Ironman, looking for your predictions based off your rankings!
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/08/nfl-has-fired-some-of-its-worst-officials/
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/04/08/nfl-has-fired-some-of-its-worst-officials/
Lovejoy1984
Posts: 5,277
Apr 8, 2015 7:29pm
Not bashing you....But never once, have I ever heard that being brought up as to why Jay Cutler sucks 70% of the time.BR1986FB;1719834 wrote:Maybe because it could hamper his effectiveness on the field? A lot of people crack on Jay Cutler for his erratic play and it's been specualted, by quite a few, that his performance could have to do with the diabetes.
lhslep134
Posts: 9,774
Apr 8, 2015 7:37pm
I call BS on the bolded part unless you're referring to a bunch of dimwitted fans of teams quarterbacked by Cutler.BR1986FB;1719834 wrote:Maybe because it could hamper his effectiveness on the field? A lot of people crack on Jay Cutler for his erratic play and it's been specualted, by quite a few, that his performance could have to do with the diabetes.