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Re: NFL '08 [Re: goombah] #539042
04/28/09 07:03 AM
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Originally Posted By: goombah
I also hated the Robiskie pick when Rey Maualuga was still on the board in Round Two.


They need WR pretty bad though with Donte Stallworth's legal troubles and Braylon Edwards might be traded....

I wanted the Colts to take Hakeem Nicks, I think he'd be the perfect replacement for Marvin Harrison.

But they got Donald Brown and he seems like a high character guy who can improve the team. I don't really like that we've used 2 of the last 4 1st round picks on RB though. Plus we have Mike Hart.

Colts got 2 300+ pound DTs so that is good. A CB in the 3rd round and a WR. I'm not a big fan of QB Curtis Painter and I'd be surprised if he made it past training camp.




Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: Longneck] #539047
04/28/09 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted By: Longneck
Originally Posted By: goombah
I also hated the Robiskie pick when Rey Maualuga was still on the board in Round Two.


They need WR pretty bad though with Donte Stallworth's legal troubles and Braylon Edwards might be traded....



I don't disagree, but there are multiple holes on the team. Why draft two WR only a few picks apart in the same round when there are other glaring needs to address.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: Blibbleblabble] #539049
04/28/09 08:57 AM
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I was not happy with the Cowboys draft. First they trade out of the second round. Then they never did address their glaring need at safety. Plus giving the Lions their first round pick to get Roy Williams last year pissed me off.

Roy Williams had better step up now that T.O. is gone(one of the very few good moves Jerry Jones made) if Roy proves to be a bust then the Cowboys scouting department should all be placed in front of a firing squad.


But overall this years draft was a rather weak one.


Re: NFL '08 [Re: The Iceman] #539079
04/28/09 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted By: The Iceman


But overall this years draft was a rather weak one.


It was one of the weakest draft classes in years.

I thought the Eagles got a couple of bargains though with Maclin and our local hero here in Harrisburg, LeSean McCoy.

I was thrilled for McCoy, who amazed me when he was in high school. He tore up his knee late in his senior year, and was unable to go to Pitt, Notre Dame or Penn State because his grades weren't good. He went to a junior college, hit the books, got good grades and transferred to Pitt. He is a good example of hard work and determination. When he was selected, Drew Rosenhaus was by his side with $ signs in his eyes.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: klydon1] #539083
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the raiders had the best draft ever! lol

Re: NFL '08 [Re: BAM_233] #539102
04/28/09 06:40 PM
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YOU CAN'T TEACH SPEED!




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Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: Longneck] #539684
05/06/09 01:40 AM
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Originally Posted By: Longneck
Fuck.

Originally Posted By: Indy Star
Ed Johnson's latest off-the-field problem is one the Indianapolis Colts won't tolerate.

The team will waive their starting defensive tackle today as a result of his arrest early Wednesday morning in Hamilton County for possession of marijuana.


Dammit! He was a good player, a much needed player. I guess you could say good for the Colts for cutting anyone who gets arrested i.e. Kenton Keith, also didn't re-sign Rhodes after his DUI so he was sent to hell (Oakland) for a year before resigning with the Colts..... but damn man. Ed Johnson?

Well, he should be signed with the Bengals within a few days...


Quote:
The Indianapolis Colts are giving Ed Johnson a second chance.

The team announced today that it has re-signed the defensive tackle.
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“We are giving Ed Johnson another opportunity to play for the Indianapolis Colts,” coach Jim Caldwell said in a team release.

“We dismissed Ed last year because he knowingly violated a team rule in the area of personal conduct. ... Ed understands our team rules and our mandate that players represent themselves as professionals at all times. We feel the lessons Ed has learned will allow him to be what we demand from our players.”

Johnson thanked the team for the opportunity and said he learned from his mistake.


WHOOOO HOOO, Johnson and Moala and the other 300+ pound DTs we have now.

Also,

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Howard Mudd Tells Colts He’s Retiring


According to ESPN’s Chris Mortensn, Mudd has opted to call it quits due to changes made to the team’s pension plan. In March, NFL owners voted to allow teams to opt out of the league-run pension plan.

“It’s a dilemma we’re trying to work through,” G.M. Bill Polian told Mortensen. “I don’t think Howard has turned in his [retirement] papers yet but it’s a difficult situation and a very personal choice for Howard.”

Mudd apparently believes that, if he doesn’t leave now, he’ll risk experiencing a significant reduction in his available pension benefits.

As Mort points out, offensive coordinator Tom Moore also could be affected by the new rule.

In January, Mortensen reported that both men nearly retired along with former head coach Tony Dungy, and that Polian talked them out of it.


Dang. I got his autograph and talked with him a little bit at last year's training camp.




Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: Longneck] #539685
05/06/09 01:41 AM
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Brett Favre a Minnesota Viking?

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Minnesota Vikings head coach Brad Childress and quarterback Brett Favre plan to meet at an undisclosed location later this week to discuss the possibility of the former Packers and Jets quarterback renouncing his retirement from the NFL to play the 2009 season with the Vikings, according to a source with direct knowledge of discussions between the two parties.


Let the 2nd annual Brett Favre un-retirement commence.




Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: Longneck] #539688
05/06/09 08:44 AM
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Favre to the Vikings. This is destined to happen. The Vikings had the best defense against the run and arguably the NFL's best rushing game with AP. Tavarias Jackson and Sage Rosenfelds weren't answers to the QB position, and neither is a rookie.

Favre has seen his best days, but he had some tremendous days for the Jets and was named to the Pro Bowl. If that biceps injury allows him to play, it's a significant upgrade. Also, as sick and tired everyone is of him retiring and coming back, Minnesota at Green Bay will be a much more interesting game.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: klydon1] #539691
05/06/09 10:34 AM
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Will Favre ever retire?

He looks about 90 already so how will he look in 20 years when he returns to Green Bay smile


I would rather die on my feet than live on my knees!
Re: NFL '08 [Re: Yogi Barrabbas] #539705
05/06/09 01:07 PM
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Mike & Mike on ESPN Radio made a great point re: Favre. If he would just shut up and not say anything, then people would not dislike him so much. Why does he have to go through the press conferences and announce his retirement if he is not sure?

Mike & Mike gave a great comparison to Jerry Rice. Rice obviously hung around far too long as many athletes often do. Whether Favre fits that category is for another discussion. But Rice was never reviled like Favre because he just kept trying out for other teams and keeping a low profile. After leaving the 49ers, he played (well) for Oakland, then bounced around to at least Seattle & Denver (there may be more teams). But he did so without the hoopla, without the teary press conferences.

If you would have asked me 5 years ago whether Brett Favre could be hated, I would say only by fans from rivals of the Packers. With what has happened in the last two offseasons, I would say that Favre is seriously tarnishing his legacy. Not that this impacts his play from his heyday, but this is going to be a lasting image of Favre that will turn off even many hardcore Green Bay fans.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: goombah] #539716
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hey bring him on...the bears are ready to kick his old ass two more times. on the other hand i wont mind if he kicks the packers ass as well.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: BAM_233] #540789
05/15/09 10:29 PM
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Steelers to meet president at the White House Thursday
Buzz up!By John Harris, TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, May 15, 2009

The Steelers, who defeated the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII, will visit the White House Thursday and meet with President Barack Obama.

The traditional visit by the Super Bowl champions falls on the same day as the team's final scheduled voluntary workout next week.

"Plain and simple. If we have an opportunity to go to the White House, we're going to the White House," said Steelers spokesman Dave Lockett.

The Steelers visited the White House after winning Super Bowl XL in 2006 when George W. Bush was president.


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Re: NFL '08 [Re: olivant] #540793
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The Indianapolis Colts have moved quickly to fill the voids created by the retirement of offensive coordinator Tom Moore and offensive line coach Howard Mudd.

During a morning interview with 1070-The Fan, team president Bill Polian said Clyde Christensen has taken over the coordinator's duties and Pete Metzelaars assumed full-time offensive line responsibilities. Christensen had held the dual role of receivers coach and assistant head coach while Metzelaars was Mudd's assistant.



Damn. Tom Moore's a big loss. I met Howard Mudd at last year's training camp and got him to sign my hat while I stared at his huge super bowl ring.




Long as I remember The rain been coming down.
Clouds of Mystery pouring Confusion on the ground.
Good men through the ages, Trying to find the sun;
And I wonder, Still I wonder, Who'll stop the rain.

Re: NFL '08 [Re: Longneck] #541276
05/19/09 06:30 PM
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By Scott Brown, TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

James Harrison said he is surprised that his decision not to visit the White House has generated national headlines.

That doesn't mean the All-Pro outside linebacker has had a change of heart and will be with the Steelers Thursday when they meet President Barack Obama.

"I decided not to go because I don't want to go," Harrison said, adding that he will stay in Pittsburgh to work out. "No personal feelings, no nothing. I just don't want to go."

Harrison did not accompany the Steelers to the White House in 2006 when they were hosted by President George W. Bush for winning Super Bowl XL.


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"Experience must be our only guide; reason may mislead us."
"Instagram is Twitter for people who can't read."
Re: NFL '08 [Re: olivant] #541278
05/19/09 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted By: olivant
By Scott Brown, TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Tuesday, May 19, 2009

James Harrison said he is surprised that his decision not to visit the White House has generated national headlines.

That doesn't mean the All-Pro outside linebacker has had a change of heart and will be with the Steelers Thursday when they meet President Barack Obama.

"I decided not to go because I don't want to go," Harrison said, adding that he will stay in Pittsburgh to work out. "No personal feelings, no nothing. I just don't want to go."

Harrison did not accompany the Steelers to the White House in 2006 when they were hosted by President George W. Bush for winning Super Bowl XL.


I didn't completely understand his explanation other than the part where he said the trip wasn't a big deal to him. His absence made no news in 2006 when he skipped the trip. I don't know if it's news now because he is the NFL Defensive Player of the Year this year (he was pretty damn good 3 years ago too), or because it's Obama this year, not Bush.

Frankly, I respect his decision. "Silverback" is tops in my book.

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