Seahawks Free Agency Open Thread 2 7/29/11
by hawksfan1401 on Jul 29, 2011 3:16 PM PDT
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PrintNnamdi heading to the Eagles? That's what Schefter is claiming now. No further developments on Mebane.
Edit 15:30 Mebane has been resigned. Great job by Pete and John
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Huh
Adam Schefter
Nnamdi deal: 5 yrs, 60 million, 25m gtd.
Smaller than I expected
Also, looking at the abuse people are tweeting at bob is pretty amusing
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Quite a bit smaller than I expected actually.
We were hearing about blockbuster deals of 15+million a year.
This is about 12.
Earl Thomas + Mark Legree = Earl Gree. A new flavor of safety coming to you on Sunday's this Fall. They're gonna wake you up!
Pretty reasonable for a player of his calibre and what he can do for a team
Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard
by hawksfan1401 on Jul 29, 2011 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yip, it's a good contract
I was just expecting an unreasonable one. He’s barely making more than Joseph
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The devil's in the details
I can’t see Nnamdi playing out the whole 5 year contract, so his per-year salary may be higher. They could have tacked on extra years to make the per-year salary lower for PR reasons, though they usually pad the contract for the opposite effect.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Very true
Still, it looks like Nnamdi took a little paycut to play for a contender. Good for him
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I think that's true as well
I don’t think any NFC West team could have signed him for the same price. He made plenty of money playing on a cellar-dweller, he wants to be contending in the playoffs before he gets too old.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
And so ends his 15 minutes of fame.
Back to calling in to NY sports radio talk shows.
Most of us were hearing 15-18 million
Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard
by hawksfan1401 on Jul 29, 2011 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Revis is getting 32.5 million over the first 2 years of his contract
and then 13 for his final 2, but most likely he will hold out after 2 years
Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard
by hawksfan1401 on Jul 29, 2011 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Link:
Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard
by hawksfan1401 on Jul 29, 2011 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
1625 Million, eh?
I think he’s overpaid.
by wilsonpdx on Jul 29, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Nnamdi made a lot more on his last contract
$28.5 million fully guaranteed over two years
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I was predicting
I think he took a paycut because (a) it wasn’t Oakland and (b) it was a longer-term deal. I think I underestimated the “Oakland premium”.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Surely favorites for the Superbowl this year now
Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard
The Packers made it to the SB despite an incredible number of injuries
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Very true, and somehow often overlooked
The statistics you don't compile never lie.
-Stephen Colbert
by kentcheesehead on Jul 29, 2011 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's pretty even between them
We’ll see who can stay healthy
Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard
Anthony Parker once told me that...
(former Bucs CB) … the hardest guy he ever had to cover was the one that was in the game plan. Between DRC and Nnamdi one of those guys will get thrown at, someone’s numbers are about to take a dip. But a pretty awesome duo there… but I’d still rather have Mebane.
Armchair Linebacker
Isn't it odd how ESPN and to a degree the NFL network kept hyping up the Jets with the two cornerbacks
Isn’t Philly now in that position? I also saw where it was speculated Philly trade Samuel to the Cardinals which struck me kind of odd. It seems like Reid really values the nickel back position (as he should I don’t understand why teams don’t). DRC will be an awesome nickel back. Reuniting Washburn and Babin might prove to be really successful. Philly is a sneaky team, in a Patriot kind of way as far as personnel decisions go.
Philly is built to win NOW. If their O-Line proves to be just average they have a very good shot in the playoffs. Well until Reid tries to get creative, it usually backfires on him.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
NFLN shows that they are eventually going to talk about Rice and the Seahawks.
OOOOOH!!!!! That was NASTY!!!!!!!!
No no
The segment before that will continue all through the Seahawks’ allotted time, so they’ll just skip it.
Actually, I find that NFLN isn't so bad.
They actually talk about the non sexy teams.
OOOOOH!!!!! That was NASTY!!!!!!!!
The medium is the Taima!
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Aahahaha
Predictable
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I meant here in Seattle, but yeah, I hope for that too.
We get him on Thursday night to embarass us in prime time.
Armchair Linebacker
So glad it's not the 9ers.
There biggest moves have been Crabtree to the PUP list, and signing Akers (K).
Ka-Kaaa!
its wonderful.
Offseason 2011: The purge of Ruskell's Boy Scouts continues.
by Wayward Llama on Jul 29, 2011 5:48 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Just the thing to kick off the campaign for a new stadium.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
I know, right?
That the Eagles could afford Aso just boggles my mind….wouldn’t mind getting Samuel if the price is right.
MEBANE RE-SIGNED!!!! PER DANNY!!!
Okung - Gallery - Unger - Moffit - Carpenter
by Roy Weaver Stuckey on Jul 29, 2011 3:27 PM PDT reply actions
Ummm
dannyoneil Danny O’Neil
Brandon Mebane has re-signed with the Seahawks.
Losing is for losers.
by TheLaird on Jul 29, 2011 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
YES!!!
johnpboyle John Boyle
by 30AcreFortress
GM John Schneider says the Seahawks have re-signed Brandon Mebane
by MFAN on Jul 29, 2011 3:27 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Danny said Moffitt signed as well:
Also, the #Seahawks have signed John Moffitt, the team’s third-round draft choice. Whole rookie class is signed.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 3:28 PM PDT reply actions
Things are coming nicely together in a neat little box!
Is there still room for a bow on top?
by Mariner_Drunkard on Jul 29, 2011 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
You just made me throw up in my mouth a little
by Mariner_Drunkard on Jul 29, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Moffit signed too, also per Danny
Also, the #Seahawks have signed John Moffitt, the team’s third-round draft choice. Whole rookie class is signed.
Blur - Song 2
Okung - Gallery - Unger - Moffit - Carpenter
by Roy Weaver Stuckey on Jul 29, 2011 3:28 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Clever. I like it.
Yay run defense. Here’s hoping to more interior pass rush next year.
Head of catering.
by jacobstevens on Jul 29, 2011 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm feeling a little more Ice Cube myself
by SmartAssCoug on Jul 29, 2011 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
But the difference here...
Is these moves are slick. Not predictable like in the past. Rice, Gallery, Mebane….AWESOME. Ruskell would have signed Nnamdi for $20 million a year and traded two first rounders for Kolb. Thank you for John Schneider football gods.
Ka-Kaaa!
also!
John Boyle
@johnpboyle John Boyle
Rookie John Moffitt has also signed, that’s all the draft picks
by Stay Off the Flowers on Jul 29, 2011 3:30 PM PDT reply actions
yup, you obviously never said it was done Bob.
incarceratedbob incarcerated bob
People have no clue what a “DEAL IN PRINCIPLE” means. Dumb asses need 2 learn how sports teams operate. Nnamdi deal is DONE! #JETS Goodnight
He was bragging earlier about how many new followers he had in the last 72 hours
Any odds how many he loses in the next 24?
by SmartAssCoug on Jul 29, 2011 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
He's just like a psychic
He just throws stuff out there and when he’s right, he’s like see how right i was, and then ignores all the bajillion times he’s wrong
by B.B.Finnegan on Jul 29, 2011 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
MeBane
MeBane aggress to contract with the SEAHAWKS
That's how I feel. We can be boring as hell at the QB position, but if they're adequate, we could
just bleed and smother teams slowly. I’m excited to watch this team grow. Especially since we’re the 2nd youngest roster in the league now.
by twocolorcrayon on Jul 29, 2011 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Guys don't forget to get on twitter and thank ME!BANE!
Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard
Eh
Wasn’t too hot on him anyway
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Best Free Agency Ever
This is the same feeling I had after the 2010 draft. Pete and John really rocked it.
Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard
Feel great about the offensive line, defensive line, receiver corps, and RB
I’m so-so on QB, LB, and the CB situations.
Hard to feel BAD about any part of this team right now unless you really hate Tavaris or are worried about K, which perhaps is the only real worry I have at this point.
by Mariner_Drunkard on Jul 29, 2011 3:37 PM PDT reply actions
It'd be hard to ask for much more
I’d think if anything, a middle tier CB or LB will be signed. Wouldn’t expect much else.
by Mariner_Drunkard on Jul 29, 2011 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
We picked up the Auburn kicker as an UDFA already.
Earl Thomas + Mark Legree = Earl Gree. A new flavor of safety coming to you on Sunday's this Fall. They're gonna wake you up!
Great FA!
IMO #2 in FA Clearly the Eagles have been lights out this FA with the Hawks and Pats sharing a close 2nd/3rd.
Now I wonder if we have enough cap room to make any moderate splashes from here on out.
by The Great Googly on Jul 29, 2011 3:41 PM PDT reply actions
The Falcons didn't do to badly for themselves either.
by SmartAssCoug on Jul 29, 2011 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Panthers are a bad team still
but they had a fan-fucking-tastic FA. I’d put them at #2
by Stay Off the Flowers on Jul 29, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I think they get dinged a little for overpaying DeAngelo Williams
Otherwise, not bad moves at all
by SmartAssCoug on Jul 29, 2011 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
They overpaid
For everyone they signed. That franchise is going to bottom feed for at least 2 more years.
But at least they are not Cincy right now. That team is done.
by The Great Googly on Jul 29, 2011 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
agreed
Offseason 2011: The purge of Ruskell's Boy Scouts continues.
by Wayward Llama on Jul 29, 2011 5:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Hello and welcome
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 3:44 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Wouldn't mind that guy.
Looks beast.
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
No
Plus, where’s Samuel going to fit, he’s making #1 money as a zone coverage guy…misfit?
by Stay Off the Flowers on Jul 29, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Would Samuel fit here? How old is he?
Earl Thomas + Mark Legree = Earl Gree. A new flavor of safety coming to you on Sunday's this Fall. They're gonna wake you up!
He wouldn't.
Not a physical guy, zone guy. Also he’s 30.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
But with the kickoffs shorter this year, wouldn't be the worst idea...
One big knock on Coutu was his length on kickoffs — the rule change of 5 yards may make that somewhat less important.
yuuuuuuuuup!
he was about 10 short on kickoffs but could nail a 40 yarder easily. Struggled past that i believe
And the new coverage rules mean that there won't be as many big returns
Meaning that the value of a touchback will be reduced.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
oh he needs work alright, on his kicking
by B.B.Finnegan on Jul 29, 2011 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Are we still saving a roster spot for him just in case?
Always prudent to carry 2 kickers while your receiver corps is The Walking Dead.
Schneider on the Calabro show:
http://mynorthwest.com/streams/streampop_espn.php
Apparently Pete Carroll doesn’t like how Charlie Whitehurst holds a clipboard
He just told a great story about his kid finding out that dad traded Matt
He punched him in the shoulder, went to his room and cried. Ha!
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
*News*
Schneider says there will be a “second, a third and a fourth” phase of free agency and we aren’t even in the second phase yet. Exciting!
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
by shams on Jul 29, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, all the people who get cut by other teams.
We’ll be grabbing some of those castaways, too. I wonder if Tom Hanks can kick…
Bite the wax tadpole.
by Chirp on Jul 29, 2011 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Team dentist!
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
That's just as it always is though
He’s referring to what happens when other teams have to cut down to 75 and 53
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure. But presumably we will be slightly more active than just any team.
Allow me to believe this orgasm goes on forever, ok?
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by shams on Jul 29, 2011 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
im just curious
About what pc keeps alluding to on twitter when asked about qb’s. Keeps saying that there will be news on saturday.
Offseason 2011: The purge of Ruskell's Boy Scouts continues.
by Wayward Llama on Jul 29, 2011 6:17 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
What could possibly be left?
Picking Tom Brady up off waivers after he’s caught with an underage goat?
While I'd trying to rid myself of the mental image that invokes...
31 other teams x ~20-30 players they don’t want to let go but will have to over the coming weeks = ~600-900 players some of whom might be better fits than the guys currently on our roster.
Or, we could just sign the goat, run a train on it and then feast on goat biryani.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
by shams on Jul 29, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
This is why
Idaho and Montana are prohibited from having pro teams.
Efren Herrera is my spirit animal
by BeaverBird on Jul 29, 2011 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
LB is the most reported
I wouldn’t be surprised if we go for a 1-tech. Cornerback is also a possibility
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
any names?
are there good 3 techs so we can move bane to 1? (or is it the other way around that he f’s shhh up?
Any speculation on what it would take to get Asante Samuel?
Because we could use another corner, and Philly has 3, and I DO NOT want the Niners to end up with him.
wouldnt put it past them, they like to overpay for overpaid players.
and then they dont get luck(y) next season! double ha!
He might not be a fit for us, but is he a "Steelers Corner" either?
Hopefully ’Zona has no interest…..or anyone in our division.
Asante does not fit our system
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
He’s a zone guy and that’s probably why he’ll get shipped. Great production last year, though, according to FO.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
JS said that we have no need in FA at CB.
I think he just doesn’t want to go up any info. Most everything he’s saying is very “safe” as to be expected.
All our guys signed
FO_DougFarrar
Seahawks announce the signings of Tarvaris Jackson, Robert Gallery, Sidney Rice, Brandon Mebane, Leroy Hill, Alan Branch, Michael Robinson.
Looks like Rice passed his physical.
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Go, rebuilt hip!
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SoftliSTL Tony Softli
by FO_DougFarrar
ESPN NFL – John Clayton: Seahawks re-sign DT Brandon Mebane to 5-year contract worth $25 million
by MFAN on Jul 29, 2011 4:07 PM PDT reply actions 10 recs
A great deal.
I’m quickly becoming a Schneider fan.
Now with more lemon bars!
by Fear on Jul 29, 2011 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
Hard to judge since he wasn't the head man in GB
But so far he’s done a pretty good job. A couple missteps but he’s had a lot more good then bad (the run he’s on over the last few days certainly helps).
Now with more lemon bars!
I'm not sure if these means people agree with how well Schneider is doing
or if it means I’m quickly gaining a reputation as a pessimist.
Now with more lemon bars!
Wow, you gotta be kiding me that Broncos and Rams couldn't match that.
Seems like we may have got a discount?
The Rams probably think they have the division sowed up, and don't need to make any "splashy" moves.
Hope they’re that overconfident when we play them this year….
still not sold on Bradford
For a young “elite” QB, he channeled his inner Rich Gannon with all those check downs.
by Hancock.Brett on Jul 29, 2011 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Serious question
When was the last time you remember signing two players (Mebane and Rice), who played at important positions that were entering the prime of their career?
Burlson and Peterson?
I guess they’re comparable, in this context. Rice and Bane are really different players. though.
Good point
Even if Burleson’s first year was disappointing that was a pretty big signing.
by Hancock.Brett on Jul 29, 2011 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, shoot
Sean Jensen
#Bears announce signing of DE Vernon Gholston, the sixth overall pick in the 2008 NFL Draft. Here is a project player for Rod Marinelli
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Decent enough run stopper, but hasn't developed the pass rushing skills that
they expected him too. He’s young too, though, so it wouldn’t hurt to take a flyer on him if he’s cheap.
WHOOOOO?!
Include some player bio and/or a reason to bring him in, and you might get some comments. I seriously have no idea who that is.
We need a MLB like we need a replacement squad of all male cheerleaders.
1. Tatupu
1a. Heater
Sidney Rice: Superstar.
by Misfit74 on Jul 29, 2011 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Tatupu – Injury prone, declining skill set
Heater – Better outside, doesn’t have the “intelligence” to play in the middle in PC’s defense.
I disagree.
Heater is beastly inside and would be fine there. No reason to sign Tulloch, who is a big-money 2-down Linebacker. Tulloch can’t cover a lick.
Sidney Rice: Superstar.
Clayton on radio right now:
http://mynorthwest.com/streams/streampop_espn.php
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Clayton on Hawks next F/A signing, possibly a corner
“maybe not a high priced guy but, but a good guy”
he says we probably want to wait and evaluate our talent first
Not really
We have Byrum as a camp leg, will sign someone to compete with him.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Michael Irvin telling us that football is NOT PLAYED WITH ROBOTS!
Good thing that rumor got smashed quickly, with all those people claiming robots were taking over.
Real Steel is based on a true story...
I am the master of my fate; I am the captain of my soul - Invictus
Wait, they're not taking over?
Why did I spend all that money with Old Glory Insurance? Damn you, Sam Waterston!
by SmartAssCoug on Jul 29, 2011 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh
Stephen Holder
Just had chat with Mark Dominik. He clarified that the per team salary cap minimum DOES NOT apply this year. So everyone calm down. #Bucs
Confusing as hell
Formerly Known As Vasilii
And then Holder goes on to say
Stephen Holder
The leaguewide minimum does apply, but there are methods by which meeting that shouldn’t be a problem if I understand correctly.
So much confusion
Formerly Known As Vasilii
by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
So the Mike Browns of the world can still fleece their teams?
Good to know.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Stephen tulloch:
http://www.nfl.com/player/stephentulloch/2506921/profile
has gotten better each year. Is a strong linebacker that seems instinctual. Very Up-and-coming player that has loads of potential. Would ge a great fit in our hybrid 4-3 defense.
Still developing a good ability to consistantly read an offense, but, as noted by the tackle increases by year, he’s getting MUCH better over time.
being pursued heavily by lions
per EA:
Stephen Tulloch, LB, 5’11", 240 lbs
Strengths: Tulloch does one thing: tackle. But boy, does he do it well. Stephen has played in every single game of his five-year career, and he has seen his solo tackle numbers rise every year. In 2010, Tulloch finally had a breakthrough year, finishing second in solo tackles (111), while also recording a sack and an interception. Stephen was the leader of a Titans defense that allowed only seven rushing touchdowns in 2010, placing them fourth in the league behind Pittsburgh, Baltimore and Green Bay. Pretty impressive for a guy most NFL fans have never heard of.
Good for them
Completely irrelevant. Clayton musing on this being why Leinart headed there is ridiculous
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey now, the Bengals have a ton of cap room they need to use
And he ‘probably’ won’t want to be traded
by SmartAssCoug on Jul 29, 2011 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Woooh!
Michael Schottey
RT @joereedy: #bengals have agreed to terms with OG Deuce Lutui on a two-year deal
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I met him back in school, nice dude
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
Whoa, settle down there, Bengals!
You don’t want to make too many deals in a hurry. Pace yourselves. Go to the mail room and fire somebody to cool your heads.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
by shams on Jul 29, 2011 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
So in essence, the Cardinals just replaced one guard with another.
And therefore still haven’t upgraded their O-line. Kolb’s going to be dead by week five.
That's Cortland Innegan for you
What an ass
by aerozeppelin on Jul 29, 2011 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that-- what a stupid comment.
Hass will own the locker room quietly within a few days.
Hey Finnegan— you just drafted a QB with a pretty strong arm. Dumbass.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Not so fast, he might've seen our games...
by BrooklynPreacher on Jul 29, 2011 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
What he said is true, that's not the point.
Or am I missing yours?
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Wait what? Sorry if I missed something...
by BrooklynPreacher on Jul 29, 2011 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Talking about Locker's arm
Not Hasselbeck’s noodle.
Still Plenty Of People Left
No Fullbacks signed, could mean Leach, McClain, Reece.
Only ones signed yet are Tonga, and Korey Hall.
Win Forever: Live, Work and Play Like a Champion
Can't block.
We still need a blocking fullback.
Sidney Rice: Superstar.
by Misfit74 on Jul 29, 2011 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Marshawn ran like a beast with him in front
Guy’s a pure talent, can do it all. Very important to the team.
by Stay Off the Flowers on Jul 29, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
$0-10 million
But that’s a really, REALLY rough guesstimate since we don’t know anything about numerous contracts
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Still unknown if we can renegotiate Curry
And unknown if Tats, Tru or Cole are willing
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
What is Tats' hit?
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
'bout 4 million
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Objectively, isn't that more than he's worth?
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Probably, yes
And it only increases from here on out. Still, Tru and his 6M and increasing contract are a bigger concern
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Was just about to argue with you on this
and then it hit me— it couldn’t fucking matter less!
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Hehehehe
Mike Sando, ESPN.com
Hmmmmm. RT @kentsomers: Cardinals have not talked to Patrick Petersons agent since Wed
Lovin’ it
Formerly Known As Vasilii
Remember how the Cards F.O. handles this sort of thing?
Terribly. Making players pay for postage on their overnighted game checks for one thing. Cards are cheap as shit. Hey, you build a stingy nest don’t come crying when they best eggs fall through.
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by shams on Jul 29, 2011 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ouch, per the Schef:
Cam Newton’s contract is worth $56 million less in overall money and $28 million less in guaranteed money than Sam Bradford’s deal.
Sucks for him.
Could Be Worse, He Could have been Terrelle Pryor Who Is In Total Limbo
Win Forever: Live, Work and Play Like a Champion
Shoulda been born a year earlier.
Clearly he doesn’t have enough hustle and grit.
Now with more lemon bars!
If only he hadn't got kicked out of Florida
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
That was an expensive laptop to toss out a window.
70% of space is covered by dark matter, the rest by ET.
Its cool, I heard his Dad covered him
To improve, they should try to become the musical southern cal of the west. - bRuins Nation poster on the Stanford band.
And instead he lands in Tennessee, a legitimate team with pieces to help him succeed.
I’ll take a 30-40 mil pay cut if it means a good shot at having a real NFL career (since he can easily make quite a bit more then that if he succeeds).
Now with more lemon bars!
Yeah, I'm sure Bradford thinks to himself all the time,
“I sure wouldn’t mind giving back all of my piles of money so I could play for the Titans.”
The time to ask him is in ten years.
If he hasn’t won by then, I could see him saying exactly that.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
by shams on Jul 29, 2011 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Elway? Eli Manning?
They basically did exactly that, demanding trades so they wouldn’t have to play on terrible teams.
Now with more lemon bars!
Elway had the leverage of a Yankees contract to fall back on
I hated the fact Eli weaseled his way to NY even more than what Elway did.
by SmartAssCoug on Jul 29, 2011 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
He started making noise about holding out even before San Diego drafted him
I’m pretty sure it was less about playing for NY than anywhere but the Chargers. Not quite sure why, since they’ve been a perennial contender since then.
Now, if he were drafted by the Raiders, it would be right and proper common sense for him to want out. I’d happily give up $50-60 million if it meant I didn’t have to shake Al Davis’ withered claw.
Eli held out because the Mannings were friends with Ryan Leaf
and they heard that the Chargers treated him poorly:
Ryan Leaf and Peyton Manning came out of college together and, as the two hot QB prospects that year, compared notes from time to time about their experiences. After they were drafted, Manning told Leaf about how well the Colts organization treated him. They basically bent over backward to make his transition to the NFL as smooth as possible, taking care of all the non-football stuff so Peyton could concentrate on immersing himself into the Colts offense.
Manning was stunned to hear that Leaf’s experience was completely different. Our golfing partner said that Leaf was basically left to figure it out for himself. If that’s true, you combine it with the legendary stories about what an immature jerk Leaf is and begin understand why he crashed so quickly. Again, this is coming from a family friend. Who knows what the Chargers did or did not do for their rookie QB, or whether their management team was equipped to deal with such a high-maintenance player.
Regardless of who was at fault for the failed Leaf-Chargers marriage, the allegedly shabby treatment of Leaf stuck with the Manning clan. And, our new golf buddy explained, that’s why Archie Manning, the patriarch, threw such a fit on draft day when Eli was picked by San Diego.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
There's was also some thought that the organization just destroyed QBs in general at the time
Leaf was drafted in ‘98 and subsequently bombed. Three years later they used another high draft pick on Brees. He didn’t play terribly well and got benched in favor of Flutie by the end of 2003. They were looking to draft their 3rd QB in 7 years.
Of course, from that point both Brees and Rivers developed into elite QBs, so we’ll never know what might have been had Manning ended up there instead.
by SmartAssCoug on Jul 29, 2011 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Locker didn't seem like the type to care that much.
He already had his baseball draft money, and is still going to be making millions in the NFL.
Jake's dad made the decision.
Methinks you’re a bit misinformed there.
Per Schneider
The decision hit home for Schneider and his family, especially his youngest son Jack.
"My little guy was crying the other day because he’s got a Matt Hasselbeck jersey," Schneider said. "He punched me and run in the room.
"So I get it, OK. I get it."
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
by RagingAlot on Jul 29, 2011 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Poor Kid
It’s hard being a fan.
Weed makes u smarte!
by MeanMachine420 on Jul 29, 2011 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm
Shane P. Hallam
Looks like the #dolphins have also agreed to a four year deal with Kevin Burnett. May replace the released Channing Crowder
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you knowwho the other option to replace crowder was?
hint: I really want to discussthisguy cause he could be a perfect fit if the F.O is looking to replace tats
Heh
Jason La Canfora
Rams will be releasing Jacob Bell tomorrow after he turned down an offer to restructure his $6mil base salary for this year
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Who is Jacob Bell and do we want him?
Weed makes u smarte!
by MeanMachine420 on Jul 29, 2011 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Their starting guard. They overpaid for him as a FA three years ago
We don’t want him
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Unless it is Richie Incognito
by Harvey Manfrengenson on Jul 29, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Smooooooooth.
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And expensive
headed the wrong way for our FO (finally…)
by BrooklynPreacher on Jul 29, 2011 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm still amazed at how cheap Mebane's contract is.
I hope this means Schneider learned from his mistake on overbidding early on Whitehurst. This contract reeks of knowing who he’s bidding against and only just barely beating their offers instead of getting worried and heavily overpaying.
Now with more lemon bars!
I think it also has something to do with the Broncos being over the cap and the Rams being cheapskates.
Teams that wanted to sign him may have struggled to pony up the cash to beat our offer; I like to think Mebane demanded a MUCH higher price than $25 million to leave the Seahawks.
Okoye is only on the hook for about $3 million
He should be extended but I doubt he’ll be very expensive
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd think so
But I thought we’d be getting Branch cheaper than we did too
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Rams signed 36 year old CB Al Harris
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 5:26 PM PDT reply actions
Doubt they're paying him much
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it just me or is our team starting a dreadlock revolution?
Lynch, Carpenter, Rice, Thomas, Sherman.
PREDATOR TEAM
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
Ahh crap forgot about Stanback.
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
I really doubt stanbeck is going to make the team.
Earl Thomas + Mark Legree = Earl Gree. A new flavor of safety coming to you on Sunday's this Fall. They're gonna wake you up!
He did but it threw his balance off and during a backpedal drill...
Hisoff balanced hair caused him to fall backwards. He landed on his ass and caused a disc injury. Not his best day
by bonecruncher on Jul 29, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
It tells teams
Back up or we will turn invisible and attack you in the Clink.
"Attack you in the clink" sounds like prison rape to me.
Ka-Kaaa!
by JerryNice on Jul 29, 2011 5:49 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Too bad *snicker* we didn't sign Al Harris
ORIGINAL PREDATOR
I do believe he and Ricky Williams were the first NFL players to have extremely long braids falling out of their helmets.
I...really kind of hate it how someone always suggests the "predator" nickname for any player with dreads
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Clint Stitser, K Waived (Bengals)
Good pickup for a kicker? He is only on a $405k contract.
“Stitser converted seven of eight field goals during the final five regular season games for the Bengals last season. His four field goals against the Cleveland Browns largely won the game for the Bengals on December 19, 2010 (actually it did win the game).”
We had him in training camp last year.
by StealthHawk on Jul 29, 2011 8:05 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
These path to the hall of fame ads
Just piss me off. Shannon cow tongue Sharpe but not Tez?
70% of space is covered by dark matter, the rest by ET.
ooooohhhhhh
found a new little tidbit of information on a player apparently nobody here shares my enthusiasm for. (i need Thomas to cause when we agree we end up with that player. So far 3/4 i think?)
1. Stephen Tulloch
The middle linebacker was in on 281 tackles over the past two seasons and is an ideal fit for any 4-3 team looking for a Mike linebacker. In 2010, Tulloch also had six passes defensed and an interception. He’s 26 years old and should make the same kind of impact London Fletcher made when he went from the Rams to the Bills and eventually to the Redskins. Teams can figure on 100-plus tackles a season for the next few years.
by PA hawkfan on Jul 29, 2011 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
3/4 of the time that is.
Rice, Gallery, and Branch i believe. I simply assume there is someone we agreed about that we didnt get….
I'm not really against it,
but there has been legitimate discussion before that tackles as a stat should be taken with a grain of salt. Especially when it’s the only stat that pops about the player. I don’t really know where to stand on that, just pointing it out. I know Morgan was pretty against using the stat as a driving reason for adding a player, curious if anyone else has any addition insight?
by Woodinville_12thMan on Jul 29, 2011 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't notice that shared enthusiasm = get it! trend
I’m sorry, I can’t get excited about picking up an LB. It’s too earlier to give up on the Sam, and the Will is pretty well-set. Is Tatupu really far gone enough replacing him becomes such a high priority?
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I just dont want to build all this talent on defense to realize,
“oops, our mlb ispast his prime and broken down” and we get abused
The FO has shown some interest in FA LBs
and even if we don’t address the position, Hawthorne can slide over to MLB and Hill can take over at WLB.
by Greetings from the Lord Humongous! on Jul 29, 2011 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Will this become the new Hasselbeck debate?
I think it is interesting to note the types of linebackers Seattle are looking at. Are they looking at 3-4 outside linebacker types to back up the LEO? And are they looking at versatile Swiss Army knife type of linebackers to fill roles? Have they been linked credibly to a true inside/middle linebacker, that is considered a starter?
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
Check out Danny's article on linebackers
Oh, I read those
But what I mean is how often will someone say Tatupu should be replaced by Hawthorne. Or if Hawthorne was in the middle he would have made that play. While it seems like getting a backup for Clemons is a pretty high priority (as it should be).
The latest target was Travis LaBoy, 6-3 250, while the media may call him a linebacker, I would have to believe that Seattle is looking at him to backup Clemons, 6-3 254.
Carroll is trying to find body types to fill in his system, which is kind of smart because the players he values, the league trend is to underpay.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
I think the 'general' fan's debate will be on who will be the starting quaterback if nothing else happens in this free agency (i have a feeling it ain't over yet)
They will probably shout for Tat’s head if he gets injured for the season I guess.
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
Yeah that's probably true
But personally I think they are done at QB, until next year’s draft, and I don’t mean hoping for A. Luck. I just get the feeling that next year a QB is drafted. To do so earlier would be putting career killing pressure on a kid that probably couldn’t handle it.
In fact I’ll go so far to say that if R. Mallett is successful in the future it has more to do with who drafted him, than who could’ve drafted him earlier.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
Jesus what is with the hype of Andrew Luck?
Maybe it’s because I don’t live in the States so I don’t hear the incessant “OMG ANDREW LUCK IS GOD”.
He seems to a good QB in a great offence with WRs (one of them Baldwin who is in our camp).
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
Baldwin was hardly a great WR, he went undrafted
Luck looks like he’d be the best QB to come out of college since, errr, lemme just take a wild stab and say Carson Palmer. There’s a lot of hype but if he shows the same this year as he has last, it’s justified.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno. Looks too happy to be a great quarterback.
Kidding aside, I’ll leave the analysis of potential NFL players to Cosell and other scouts.
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
I'm with you on all that but this specifically why I mentioned it that way
Because with the moves Seattle have made I don’t feel like they will be put in the position to make that decision.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
"is specifically" in regards to Luck
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
unless we morgage our entire draft on a guy like that
i think J.S wants to get a guy late like they did with rodgers
I agree I just think their are a lot prospects next year due to the lockout situation
I hope at least.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
"of prospects" Geez I can't type to save my life
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
Probably not
But who knows. And who knows how deep the QB class will be. Barkley might not declare. Jones might not be a 1st-round prospect. The seniors don’t look great. Someone might suddenly pop out and surprise a la Cam Newton.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That's true
But in a way that might be good, if it pushes more conventional prospects down. I’m not really sold on Newton, and I think Carolina made a very risky decision.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
Definitely.
Watch them go 1-15 and have a big decision to make.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Lockout hurt them because half their options were taken away if they tried to make a trade.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
True, but nobody was trading into the top spot.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
i think every defense could use that dominant linebacker leader
Though i love Tats it might be benefitial to get someone as his replacement for the future. Looking back at superbowl winners each team has a great safety and great LB that can lead the defense. the thing is, they lead by example, are vocal, and play at a very high level while also staying healthy.
I doubt Tats get through the preseason.
He’s already injured. I love the guy, but the FO needs to be looking for Heater’s back up/competition.
Efren Herrera is my spirit animal
I share your enthusiasm, but unfortunately I feel like it is a pipe dream
I would do it, but I don’t think that feeling is shared by a lot of others.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
Um this was meant in response to looking at Tulloch
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
O/T: Notice posted at Niners Nation
Fooch’s Note: By the way, site decorum is off
HA HA!
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
It's really not going very well for them is it?
‘Course, now that I’ve said that, they’ll probably end up winning the SB next year.
Let's not underestimate the Akers signing.
Wait— shit. Ok:
Let's not underestimate the Akers signing.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Roman Harper re-signed for...
4 years – $28.5M with $16M guaranteed…. seems like a lot
Okung - Gallery - Unger - Moffit - Carpenter
by Roy Weaver Stuckey on Jul 29, 2011 6:03 PM PDT reply actions
Especially when he's actually not very good.
Malcolm Jenkins made him look a heck of a lot better than he is last season and it showed in the playoff game.
I guess they didn't watch the wild card game
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Was he the one that choked like six dicks that day?
So to speak
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
by shams on Jul 29, 2011 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
He certainly choked on Marshawn's.
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
Get off my dick!!!
…he says
…to darren sharper
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
would DE Jamaal Anderson come on the very cheap/trial type contract like we gave BMW for reclamation?
4 years pro, hasnt done much. Big guy, 6’6" 289, been stuck behind john abraham as far as i know
Shit
Michael C. Wright
Welp RT @MikeSimsWalker: Last nite in orlando, got a early morning flight to catch to the midwest…. Yea its official I’m a RAM!!!!!!
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Inconsistent but good upside
Good addition
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Only one year?
Adam Schefter
Rams reached agreement with former Jaguars wide receiver Mike Sims-Walker on a one-year deal.
Kinda weird
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess
He wants to prove that he’s more consistent, then score a big deal next year. Kind of risky.
For both sides.
Still, Rams could have a really good passing attack. Just the thing for our young secondary to cut its teeth on!
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Good pick up
Were gonna be battling the Rams for the division for the next decade. I don’t think SF or ARI are ever gonna get it.
Weed makes u smarte!
Before free agency I'd say we would finish last in the NFC West
Now it all depends on QB play. If Whitehurst or Jackson is adequate then Seattle should make the playoffs and then get their asses destroyed by Philly or GB in the playoffs.
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
Not only depends on QB play (which is likely to be average at best)...
…but a very young offensive line and a very young secondary.
That, along with a tough schedule, will make earning ‘Ws’ especially difficult.
wonder if this guy can commentate on seahawks games?
secondary objective of video: these are the runs i want to see behind the revamped line and new receiving threats! ya’ll have seen it, but it’s good enough to watch more of!
Numbers!
Seattle Seahawks
Some jersey number updates: Carpenter #75, Moffitt #74, Rice #18, Gallery #72, Jackson #7, Branch #99
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Branch's number suggests a nickname: the oblate one
too obscure?
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71 is retired bro
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Not the actual receivers, just them using that kind of number.
I preferred BMW with the #1. Made him look even bigger.
I forget what BMW wore with the Lions. 88?
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
And yet I dig BMW and Rice going 17 and 18
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Official twitter feed
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Huh everyone in practise has a number.
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
Me likey
BigMikeWill17 Tha FundRai$er
In Hawks news.. What a practice from the young fella Kris Durham tday. Catching everything and lookin smooth!
by PA hawkfan on Jul 29, 2011 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
Shit, those are two good ones!
Both those guys make the team.
We need an adopt-a-rookie thread.
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by shams on Jul 29, 2011 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
You can't take them both!
It’s not like you are Phoebe from Friends in regards to backups…
Earl Thomas + Mark Legree = Earl Gree. A new flavor of safety coming to you on Sunday's this Fall. They're gonna wake you up!
I am fucking proud to say I don't get that.
Dude. Fresh air time?
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Friends is a classic show!
Earl Thomas + Mark Legree = Earl Gree. A new flavor of safety coming to you on Sunday's this Fall. They're gonna wake you up!
And Phoebe was the hottest lady on that show
Personality + Looks
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
Eagles sign Donald Lee and Johnny Lee Higgins
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
As San Francisco disintegrates
And Seattle builds, I wonder if Schneider can trade Cameron Morrah for Patrick Willis straight up.
It’s not like SF wants to improve.
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
You just made that wagon sound really unappetizing.
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
I'm getting that tattooed under my belly button.
by grinch11 on Jul 29, 2011 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
whatever works, right?
good luck with that
by dingoeatbaby on Jul 29, 2011 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Doug Farrar gives the Branch signing some love
Finally got time to watch tape on Alan Branch. Really like him at that big 5-tech position. Rotational sub-package; inside/outside guy…
"Those who fear disorder more than injustice inevitably produce more of both." -- Rev. William Coffin
Full writeup
Finally got time to watch tape on Alan Branch. Really like him at that big 5-tech position. Rotational sub-package; inside/outside guy but seals edge at the 5 in 3/4-man fronts. More explosive than quick off the snap. Commands extra attention (at least an xtra chip) allowing others to get through. He will help the 3-tech (Mebane) there. Branch likes pursuit; big body but not stuck at the line but when you see him in a four-man front, it’s easy to see what they liked about him as a player who can keep Red Bryant fresh.
Not a nose tackle.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Backup and starting competition
I think ideally they’re in heavy rotation.
I initially thought Branch might compete for 1-tech too but Farrar’s written tape and I’ll believe he’s not, got a weird build for it anyway
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is it possible in some set to line up Red and Branch in the 5tech DE for running plays?
Bitches. Aussie Homer Looming.
http://yellingintextform.blogspot.com/
You mean Red and Branch as LDE and RDE?
Sure, I guess, why not.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The likelihood of that happening even on running downs would be slim I think.
QB diagnoses the defense scheme and decides to throw. Or at least that’s how I’d go about it but I’m no QB…
Earl Thomas + Mark Legree = Earl Gree. A new flavor of safety coming to you on Sunday's this Fall. They're gonna wake you up!
His contract doesn't mean he's handed the starting job though
Our team doesn’t work that way. But he can displace Red, yip.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
think Cromartie will go to Oakland
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
Good luck to em
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Completely OT: Thomas Beekers how is Wesley Sneijder viewed over there?
And what is the coverage like in general of the NFL ? Does it rival football’s or is it like second class ?
If you don’t give a hoot that’s cool, I was just curious.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
I HATE THAT GARDEN GNOME
Sorry. Feyenoord fan, I’m not fond of Ajax players. He’s generally well-regarded, yes, one of our national team’s best players, married to one of Holland’s hottest women.
Nobody gives a damn about the NFL here. I can usually get a group together to watch the Superbowl, but I have only one or two friends I can watch regular games with. The NFL ranks somewhere behind football, cycling, ice skating, tennis, hockey, handball, basketball, olympic swimming, etc etc.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like Sneijder more
If he join Man Utd. But I know we won’t bother to improve our midfield.
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
I didn't mean to bring up anything bad by the way
But it is crazy to me that your NFL coverage is probably the same as our Tour de France coverage, if I had to guess.
And no I don’t think Man U is getting Sneijder, and I don’t think that is a bad thing at all.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
This current midfield will get us 2nd place
SAF needs to do something by January.
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
I think Rooney is going to end up being in the spot held designated for Sneijder
and Berbatov and Hernandez will become a good partnership, with Hernandez filling Rooney’s old role.
"This whole time, I thought running was some kind of … Leg-magic"
Jake, from the Adventure Time
Berbatov is frustratingly good
He can score in bunches and then piss his pants in one-on-one scoring chances.
I went whale watching the other day. I think. There were a lot of people in that lake.
Probably worst
I think our local stations stopped showing Super Bowls a few years back. I go to the bar for Super Bowls, they just got the American broadcast. Sporting news never mentions NFL. There’s occasionally a piece on the sport in a minor newspaper, but only if there’s nothing else to talk about.
I’m surprised you’re not aware of how irrelevant the NFL is outside of North America. It has some popularity in English, the game always sells out, but the rest of Europe doesn’t care.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, yes.
Never been the a Wimbledon game m’self. They get pretty crappy matchups.
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Wembley, and yes they do. :)
I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.
Right, yes
Do you guys know the NFL is blamed for tearing up the soil leading to a loss in the qualifier that kicked England out? It’s true
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by Thomas Beekers on Jul 29, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
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