The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V2

paulie21

Browns tie down Jarvis Landry to a $75.5 million deal over 5 years with $47 million guaranteed

brinty

Wow, Jarvis Landry and the browns have agreed a contract extension..
5 years at $75.5m with $47m guaranteed...

Foxtrol

So with that market for a mostly slot receiver, Odell is definitely getting that $20m

TOss Sweep

brinty wrote: »

Is this the pats thread or general bantz...

easy now pats fans

Nah to some its the

" The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V2 Denver Broncos and I can't help help talking about the Pats even though I hate them thread"

Foxtrol

Foster charged on the deadline to do so with a number of felonies that could total up to 11 years in prison. The charges and the details on what they claim he did are much worse than the press and the 49ers themselves were expecting.

Despite him being the best player on defense, they’ll likely have to cut him now even before a trial and conviction. Huge blow to the team, especially with how many of these cases fall apart and the simple fact that pretty much every team out there will quickly try to pick him up if that happens. If it is true I wouldn’t want a player with that history near my team so probably the best thing to do.

TOss Sweep

Foxtrol wrote: »

Foster charged on the deadline to do so with a number of felonies that could total up to 11 years in prison. The charges and the details on what they claim he did are much worse than the press and the 49ers themselves were expecting.

Despite him being the best player on defense, they’ll likely have to cut him now even before a trial and conviction. Huge blow to the team, especially with how many of these cases fall apart and the simple fact that pretty much every team out there will quickly try to pick him up if that happens. If it is true I wouldn’t want a player with that history near my team so probably the best thing to do.

How to throw your life away 101. What an absolute scumbag though if all proven true. Punched her in the head 8-10 times and she went to the hospital so most likely they will have picture evidence of the damage. If so can't see how he walks away from this.

Foxtrol

TOss Sweep wrote: »

How to throw your life away 101. What an absolute scumbag though if all proven true. Punched her in the head 8-10 times and she went to the hospital so most likely they will have picture evidence of the damage. If so can't see how he walks away from this.

He is so powerful too, I would think one punch from him would end me. Everything that leaked before today was that he’d dragged her out of the house (not including by the hair) which I think would quickly blow over, but definitely not a conviction of this (or possibly even just the charge).

It could have been an even bigger disaster for the 49ers as they were contemplating him at 1.2 or 1.3 last year and then made numerous attempts to try to jump up higher in the first to get him, presumably offering more picks than they eventually did.

Hazys

Since we are talking harmony with the Pats this is really cool and heartfelt article by Nate Solder talking about life in New England but the main topic is about what its like to have something more serious than football impacted his life, dealing with his infant son having cancer and still having to win on Sunday's

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/nate-solder-patriots-giants-thank-you

brinty

Dez Bryant has been released by the cowboys

Holy fluck

jack presley

brinty wrote: »

Dez Bryant has been released by the cowboys

Holy fluck

Wasn't that expected?

brinty

jack presley wrote: »

Wasn't that expected?

TBH i'm not sure..
We've been doing in depth analysis with a lot of the receivers in the draft but i didn't think they'd pull the trigger and cut him now.

We've something like 28-30m in dead cap this year..

Billy86

Dez is unstoppable when on, but by and large is one of the more overrated wrs in the game I find. He's not been right for three years. If someone can get him on a prove it deal though, they might get a steal.

jack presley

Apparently he said "he'd see the Cowboys twice this season" as he left the Cowboys' facility so he's either going to sign with an NFC East team or is some sort of clairvoyant and is going to sign for a team that the Cowboys play in the regular season and again in he playoffs.

He never really clicked with fez/has gone downhill. Hurnz should replace him well enough

With regards seeng the cowboys twice a year the eagles don't have the cap, the giants probably have to much cap assigned to reciever particularly with the odb contract and redskins would likely see him lose to them twice a year so that hardly getting back

Itssoeasy

jack presley wrote: »

Wasn't that expected?

Expected this season ? No but was it coming ? Yes. It's been clear that things haven't been all sunshine and rainbows in Dallas but if every player left a team because things weren't perfect then no player would be on any team. Winning can paper over issues on teams and Dallas haven't won a lot recently. Also, the NFL is a "what have you done for me lately" kind of league.

The statement from Jerry jones is interesting though. He says he and dez had a relationship that he's only had with a few players during his ownership of the cowboys. That makes me think that Jerry was out flanked, because you don't make a statement like that after you've left a player go.

Foxtrol

Itssoeasy wrote: »

Expected this season ? No but was it coming ? Yes. It's been clear that things haven't been all sunshine and rainbows in Dallas but if every player left a team because things weren't perfect then no player would be on any team. Winning can paper over issues on teams and Dallas haven't won a lot recently. Also, the NFL is a "what have you done for me lately" kind of league.

The statement from Jerry jones is interesting though. He says he and dez had a relationship that he's only had with a few players during his ownership of the cowboys. That makes me think that Jerry was out flanked, because you don't make a statement like that after you've left a player go.

Especially when they did. If they let him go at the start of FA he would’ve had a much better chance of a team overpaying for him. Obviously, the Hurns release and signing probably also changed things a bit for them. At least they didn’t wait until after the draft.

jack presley

4 game ban for Mark Sanchez for PEDs. If he finds a team of course.

Billy86

He should sue his dealer.

Itssoeasy

Those of you that have gamepass, the Total Access from tonight the interview with Dez Bryant is very interesting. He doesn't name people specifically but he alludes to who may have been behind him being cut from the Cowboys.

Itssoeasy

He talks about "garrets guys" and mentions the players who walk around with "C" on which is the team captains.

Knex*

jack presley wrote: »

4 game ban for Mark Sanchez for PEDs. If he finds a team of course.

Dirty Sanchez.

Blut2

Any word on what the Sanchez PED in question is? That might help or hinder his "accidental intake" story. I can't see anything on a quick Googling.

brinty

Guys on Dez,most people are saying the C is Dak and the other to blame is Scott Linehan the OC

jack presley

Blut2 wrote: »

Any word on what the Sanchez PED in question is? That might help or hinder his "accidental intake" story. I can't see anything on a quick Googling.

Maybe he ate the same Mexican meat that Canelo ate? That seems like a great excuse to use

Knex*

Surely the blame lies on Dez being crap last year and average at best the season before?

It's not like he was performing. If he was, he'd still be there.

Beefy78

Clementine Scary String wrote: »

He never really clicked with fez/has gone downhill. Hurnz should replace him well enough

With regards seeng the cowboys twice a year the eagles don't have the cap, the giants probably have to much cap assigned to reciever particularly with the odb contract and redskins would likely see him lose to them twice a year so that hardly getting back

He's not getting 18m from anyone. Giants could create the space by extending Beckham and cutting Marshall.

I think he signs for the Eagles.

jack presley

Apparently Tom Brady was the guy who threatened Story Daniels a few years back

https://deadspin.com/who-does-this-alleged-trump-goon-remind-you-of-1825326655

TOss Sweep

jack presley wrote: »

Apparently Tom Brady was the guy who threatened Story Daniels a few years back

https://deadspin.com/who-does-this-alleged-trump-goon-remind-you-of-1825326655

Had to quote you and share the pic from the article its comedy gold Tom must be moonlighting as a Trump goon

Billy86

"Like I said, he’s been a friend of mine, supported our team. He’s been on the Patriots sidelines a lot and always called me after games to encourage me over the course of 15 years."

What else was discussed during those phone calls Tom, what else!? :pac:

letowski

Seahawks are reportely going to waive their 2017 35th overall pick Malik McDowell in the coming days.

Its interesting because the guy has a scary high ceiling and supreme physical gifts, but there has always been huge attitude and commitment concerns pre-draft. These concerns seem to gotten worse for sure since he entered the pros.

the baby bull elephant

letowski wrote: »

Seahawks are reportely going to waive their 2017 35th overall pick Malik McDowell in the coming days.

Its interesting because the guy has a scary high ceiling and supreme physical gifts, but there has always been huge attitude and commitment concerns pre-draft. These concerns seem to gotten worse for sure since he entered the pros.

Isn’t it because he’s still not cleared after the horrible ATV accident? He hasn’t been able to play a snap and there were serious worries about him regaining full functionality if I remember correctly.

letowski

the baby bull elephant wrote: »

Isn’t it because he’s still not cleared after the horrible ATV accident? He hasn’t been able to play a snap and there were serious worries about him regaining full functionality if I remember correctly.

Yes, he hasn't been medical cleared yet. I think though, he was going to be ok for this season.

TOss Sweep

NFL Schedules released this Thursday. 1am Irish time it gets released ESPN and NFL Network doing shows for it. Expect some leaks on Twitter like last year mid afternoon on Thursday

TOss Sweep

Getting in there before a certain someone tells us all that things are bad in New England

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/986580283964248065

boccy23

TOss Sweep wrote: »

Getting in there before a certain someone tells us all that things are bad in New England

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/986580283964248065

Schefter is the master of keeping himself in the news with such complete non-news tweets. A*****e! :mad:

TOss Sweep

boccy23 wrote: »

Schefter is the master of keeping himself in the news with such complete non-news tweets. A*****e! :mad:

His source is ESPN so that tells you everything about the story. Both ESPN and Schefter trying to stay relevant with their Pats off season stories.

TOss Sweep

Got to love Gotham Chopra throwing Fuel on the Dumpster fire that is offseason news:

https://twitter.com/gothamchopra/status/986612211194871808

For those who don't know Chopra he is the guy who made Tom Vs Time and a very good friend of Brady. And this response by Chopra was in response to Albert Breer's tweet:

https://twitter.com/AlbertBreer/status/986582727351832578

Jolly Red Giant

TOss Sweep wrote: »

Getting in there before a certain someone tells us all that things are bad in New England

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/986580283964248065

Brady and Gronk are not attending start of off-season workouts.

Guffy

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Brady and Gronk are not attending start of off-season workouts.

Would they be expected to?

eagle eye

Jolly Red Giant wrote:

Brady and Gronk are not attending start of off-season workouts.

That's no biggie really. I'm sure they'll attend after a couple of days.
We are getting the usual media spyglass treatment at the moment. If anything is even remotely out of the ordinary they are turning it into a Bill vs Guerrero story. They are just desperate for the dynasty to end is how I see it.

TOss Sweep

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

TOss Sweep wrote: »

Getting in there before a certain someone tells us all that things are bad in New England

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/986580283964248065

Brady and Gronk are not attending start of off-season workouts.

Brady has missed parts of the OTAs more than a few times in the last 8-10 years. Also the Pats knew he was missing them as did anyone who follows his best buddies and TB12 stuff. His schedule was no mystery. But guys like you want to leave out the facts.

As for Gronk he will either play or retire no surprise there to anyone. You must have loved ESPNs article today.

TOss Sweep

Guffy wrote: »

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Brady and Gronk are not attending start of off-season workouts.

Would they be expected to?

Depends on who you ask but Spring OTAs are usually the most missed sessions of the off season by veteren players.

But that doesn't stop the rumor mills

Billy86

'40 year old QB and 8 year veteran, injury prone HOF TE skip OTAs' just doesn't have the same ring to it though, does it?

If I recall Favre in his last few years at GB had basically zero OTA involvement, for example. Someone might mention how that ended but... Jimmy's gone, and Brady's not playing up retirement from what I have seen (despite some stories trying to create that narrative in recent days) while Favre publicly flirted with it on a few occasions.

Foxtrol

Results from a poll of player agents on their feelings toward teams, office personnel, NFLPA, and the CBA. A small sample, but interesting responses. Some definitely in line with what fans would expect

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2018/04/19/nfl-agent-poll-bruce-allen-redskins-bill-belichick-demaurice-smith/528741002/

helimachoptor

Long but interesting article on Jake locker

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/04/18/jake-locker-nfl-2011-draft-tennessee-titans-why-he-quit?utm_campaign=themmqb&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social

TOss Sweep

Schedule Leaks and Rumors are here

https://www.sbnation.com/2018/4/19/17256330/nfl-schedule-2018-rumors-leaks

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

helimachoptor wrote: »

Long but interesting article on Jake locker

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/04/18/jake-locker-nfl-2011-draft-tennessee-titans-why-he-quit?utm_campaign=themmqb&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social

Good read. Interesting. I often wonder why more pro athlete's don't do similar. Seems like a pretty nice life he has mapped out for himself now!

helimachoptor

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman wrote: »

Good read. Interesting. I often wonder why more pro athlete's don't do similar. Seems like a pretty nice life he has mapped out for himself now!

Probably banked a net 7 or 8 million. Crazy to think if he declared the year before that figure would be 40 million.

For the guys who have all the talent and no effort locker had all the effort but just not enough talent. Still very well liked by titans fans

The Reservoir Dubs Anchorman

helimachoptor wrote: »

Probably banked a net 7 or 8 million. Crazy to think if he declared the year before that figure would be 40 million.

For the guys who have all the talent and no effort locker had all the effort but just not enough talent. Still very well liked by titans fans

I think his talent was somewhat hampered by his injuries. Very likeable chap overall. Admire the way he left 20+million on the table to go back to college as he felt he wasnt ready.

It's a story not often written but the reality is with 7-8 million and his grandmother's house, the guy wont need to work. He has a nice set up and seem's content with life. More than can be said for alot of these Pro's who make 10-20 times more.

Knex*

Will Compton, formerly of the Redskins, now linebacker for the Titans.

https://twitter.com/_willcompton/status/987075653215424512