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

Paully D

Hazys wrote: »

Aldon Smith charged with three misdemeanors

Shouldn't that be 4? Signing with the Raiders being the 4th.

Billy86

Paully D wrote: »

Shouldn't that be 4? Signing with the Raiders being the 4th.

Signing with the Raiders is no misdemeanour.

Paully D

Seems stupid for the sake of $900,000:

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/643037064586510336

Augme

Paully D wrote: »

Seems stupid for the sake of $900,000:

https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/643037064586510336

The problem is it's not really just about $900k. It's more about the wider picture and the principle. For either party to give in well be pretty significant for future negotiations.

Itssoeasy

Augme wrote: »

The problem is it's not really just about $900k. It's more about the wider picture and the principle. For either party to give in well be pretty significant for future negotiations.

Okay I was under the impression that it was about WHEN he gets his money not HOW much money he gets.

JaMarcusHustle

Reports now that the RG3 is being forced to play safety on the scout team. They really are trying to force him to leave. What a horrendous organisation. They're ruining his career.

Billy86

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Reports now that the RG3 is being forced to play safety on the scout team. They really are trying to force him to leave. What a horrendous organisation. They're ruining his career.

I'll be honest... if that is true and were the #1 QB in next years draft, if the Redskins attempted to take me I think I might just refuse to sign/wait out for a year Bo Jackson style. Is there a worse run team in American sports, or even among top flight football/soccer teams? That's not incompetent, it's malicious and despicable (again, if true).

AbusesToilets

Billy86 wrote: »

I'll be honest... if that is true and were the #1 QB in next years draft, if the Redskins attempted to take me I think I might just refuse to sign/wait out for a year Bo Jackson style. Is there a worse run team in American sports, or even among top flight football/soccer teams? That's not incompetent, it's malicious and despicable (again, if true).

Browns?

Billy86

AbusesToilets wrote: »

Browns?

Nah, I'd still say the Redskins. Browns would be close, but they suffer more from a mixture of missing spectacularly on their first rounders, lacking offensive playmakers, and some serious instability upstairs. The Redskins have all of that (though a little more in the line of playmakers) and so much more. Putting a QB with a slight frame and an injury record like RGIII's (that the Redskins are to blame for in no small part) at safety in training to try and elbow him out is disgraceful, and strikes me that they are trying to intimidate him to leave because that is just asking for more injury problems to further rui his career.

Like I said -if true- Gruden and his staff involved should never work in the NFL (or NCAA) ever again.

Knex*

Jay Glazer on fox has apparently said the following:

JPP has THREE mangled fingers, either messed up or parts missing, had procedures performed just this week (skin grafts, etc.), showed up very underweight and poorly conditioned

God ****ing dammit.

Billy86

Not an awful lot to go on here with fairly baggy clothes, but he does look light.

Suggs is done for the season.

Morrison J

Billy86 wrote: »

I'll be honest... if that is true and were the #1 QB in next years draft, if the Redskins attempted to take me I think I might just refuse to sign/wait out for a year Bo Jackson style. Is there a worse run team in American sports, or even among top flight football/soccer teams? That's not incompetent, it's malicious and despicable (again, if true).

Billy86 wrote: »

Nah, I'd still say the Redskins. Browns would be close, but they suffer more from a mixture of missing spectacularly on their first rounders, lacking offensive playmakers, and some serious instability upstairs. The Redskins have all of that (though a little more in the line of playmakers) and so much more. Putting a QB with a slight frame and an injury record like RGIII's (that the Redskins are to blame for in no small part) at safety in training to try and elbow him out is disgraceful, and strikes me that they are trying to intimidate him to leave because that is just asking for more injury problems to further rui his career.

Like I said -if true- Gruden and his staff involved should never work in the NFL (or NCAA) ever again.

He was put at safety in a walk through. No pads. Media love to blow up any story about RG3 which can make the organization look bad and fans always lap it up regardless of the real story.

Truth is the Redskins will 100% not do a thing to risk injuring RG3 as they've to pay him 15mill next year if he gets hurt after picking up the option in his contract.

BaronVon

Another reason to hate Russell Wilson.......

Magico Gonzalez

Knex. wrote: »

Jay Glazer on fox has apparently said the following:



God ****ing dammit.

Right, with 1 missing finger, 1 partial finger and a messed up finger and a banged up thumb he is done. I'm going to come out and say it now. He surely can't play this year and surely cannot be effective again.

I mean, how is he gonna going to be able to get a good grip trying to take down a QB without all his fingers. It's all hands for a DL once you get past the athletism of beating your man.

Pyschologically he has to be a mess.

It's over. the guy is hanging in there, clinging to a dream and whatever pay check he is due, but he ain't coming back and if he does he won't be even nearly the same player if he can even function as an effective DL. I mean, how is he grab on to an ankle of a RB bursting passed him in traffic with that hand. Is gonna feel comfortable throwing that hand up in front of a ball or is instinct gonna make him protect it.

I'd love to eat my words here, but he is done.

Magico Gonzalez

Deleted User wrote: »

Suggs is done for the season.

Is it the same achilles he tore previously? He is 33, some tough injuries already in his career. Hard road back, Ravens will be looking to cover that in next years draft. Can't bank on him.

JCTO

infacteh wrote: »

Another reason to hate Russell Wilson.......

There is an explanation behind the 1-0. The 1-0 to Wilson and anyone who played under Bret Bielema at Wisconsin means "1-0" meaning focus on today and the task that is in front of you.

I could be quoting it wrong but it has nothing to do with winning the game.

Magico Gonzalez

JCTO wrote: »

There is an explanation behind the 1-0. The 1-0 to Wilson and anyone who played under Bret Bielema at Wisconsin means "1-0" meaning focus on today and the task that is in front of you.

I could be quoting it wrong but it has nothing to do with winning the game.

Don't ruin it!

glued

JPP is probably done. I'll be amazed with his attitude, work ethic and lack of functioning fingers that he'll ever make an impact in the league again.

The fact he's only returned to the facility in the past week says more about his injury than anything. It's disappointing as he was excellent in the run game but he had the talent to do so much more. I'd say he's gutted he didn't take the original offer from the Giants. Hopefully he can come back and make an impact but I just don't see how when he's basically working with a hand and a half.

helimachoptor

more on the tweet, Akeem Ayers owns a fan

http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/09/akeem-ayers-russell-wilson-twitter-troll/2/

Realt Dearg Sec

helimachoptor wrote: »

more on the tweet, Akeem Ayers owns a fan

http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/09/akeem-ayers-russell-wilson-twitter-troll/2/

I love it.

Son Of A Vidic

helimachoptor wrote: »

more on the tweet, Akeem Ayers owns a fan

http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/09/akeem-ayers-russell-wilson-twitter-troll/2/

What a comeback. That fan must have choked on the keyboard.

Itssoeasy

helimachoptor wrote: »

more on the tweet, Akeem Ayers owns a fan

http://uproxx.com/sports/2015/09/akeem-ayers-russell-wilson-twitter-troll/2/

Micdrop!!!! Walk off home run etc etc.

Billy86

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

I love it.

Best twitter comeback since the boxer went to the difficulty of finding someone's name and street in the UK who had been trolling him endlessly, and kept live updating as he went from door to door looking for him, while the troll desperately tried to take it all back! :pac:

NFL.com and the Rams website should let that be Ayers' profile picture on his bio/profile pages.

Knex*

Remember when we were talking during the Titans game about how Favre's first throw in the NFL was an INT?

Well his first completion was to himself :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59ZLPZasEgo

adrian522

Steve young did something similar on typically crazy Young play

https://i.imgur.com/NLibeVw.webm

Knex*

That is outstanding :pac:

He managed about a 15 yard gain there!

Son Of A Vidic

Knex. wrote: »

Remember when we were talking during the Titans game about how Favre's first throw in the NFL was an INT?

Well his first completion was to himself :pac:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59ZLPZasEgo

Makes me feel old looking back at that.:(

Knex*

This guy does some cool videos.

Bias one first, LT.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qXbc7SsOkdA

Edit: 4:07 - Was fair catch a thing back then? If not, who the hell doesn't call it with LT steaming down field at you!

adrian522

Bad news coming out of Levi Stadium unfortunately. Looks like the 49ers did not leave all their security problems behind at candlestick. Last season a fan suffered brain damage after being attacked in a toilet at levis, while people stood around recording the incident for facebook or whatever.

There was more problems at the away game in Phoenix. Then last night apparently a Vikings fan was attacked in the car park.

Makes me think twice about wearing 49ers gear at away games in the NFL.

http://www.ninersnation.com/2015/9/15/9331047/ugly-post-game-fight-mars-49ers-season-opener-at-levis-stadium

JaMarcusHustle

Had a giggle at this.

https://vine.co/v/eUWEHZELLJv

Realt Dearg Sec

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Had a giggle at this.

https://vine.co/v/eUWEHZELLJv

I didn't. Hard to imagine Brian Urlacher looking like that.

As a columnist I was reading pointed out, he had a pretty good game, and is in fact now our signal caller on D. But he just doesn't have a football brain, an ability to adapt in the moment, that a really good linebacker has, and that prevents you looking like Sylvester jumping backwards and forwards trying to catch Tweety-Bird and ending up wrapped up in knots.

Beefy78

South Park tackled Deflategate last night...

https://youtu.be/KPmn1sy4kGI

SameOleJay

Love this.

Josh Sitton on facing Seahawks DE Michael Bennett: "I think he’s extremely underpaid. If he would like to hold out, he should do it now

helimachoptor

JPPs hand

https://twitter.com/thesportsjam/status/617854544131817476

Warning it is pretty graphic

Paully D

Jesus ****ing Christ :eek:

Son Of A Vidic

helimachoptor wrote: »

JPPs hand

https://twitter.com/thesportsjam/status/617854544131817476

Warning it is pretty graphic

The Ulna and Radius bone structures seems intact and if they were badly shattered, the surgeon probably would have amputated above the wrist (Carpals). Hard to know from that pic the extent of the damage done to the bones in the hand - Metacarpals & Phalanges, but the nerve damage must be absolutely catastrophic. And even if the best hand specialist in The States rebuilt the hand brilliantly. A lot of that nerve damage would be irreparable and it would have a huge impact on hand functionality. At the very least, I could never see him getting back to the level he was at and I would be very surprised if that isn't a career ending injury for him.:(

Realt Dearg Sec

helimachoptor wrote: »

JPPs hand

https://twitter.com/thesportsjam/status/617854544131817476

Warning it is pretty graphic

Traditionally I find warnings much more effective before showing the pictures...;)

Knex*

Jesus, gotta feel for the dude

Son Of A Vidic

Knex. wrote: »

Jesus, gotta feel for the dude

Horrible to see any player getting a nasty injury. But for something so horrific to happen during his recreation time, just makes it all the more tragic. It's just another reminder for me why it's wise to stay well clear of all things fireworks and exploding.

glued

Corvus Maximus wrote: »

Horrible to see any player getting a nasty injury. But for something so horrific to happen during his recreation time, just makes it all the more tragic. It's just another reminder for me why it's wise to stay well clear of all things fireworks and exploding.

Personally if I was a professional athlete I'd be steering well clear of handling fireworks or any other explosives for that matter. I feel sorry for the guy as his career is probably over but he has a duty of care to himself to not put himself in that situation regardless of whether it was a freak accident or he was acting the boll*cks with them. Some initial reports suggested that there was a lot of messing going on. Some Giants sources have said he's done for the year.

madalig12

Its an alien spider!

Knex*

That tweet is from the 6th of July, and the account barely has any followers. Don't know what to make of it now, tbh.

glued

Just got news I'm going to a cooperate event in Dallas in March and Tom Brady and Emmit Smith are guest speakers. Apparently it's costing $120k for both of them to speak.

JaMarcusHustle

Knex. wrote: »

That tweet is from the 6th of July, and the account barely has any followers. Don't know what to make of it now, tbh.

I doubt it's a real picture. The likes of reddit, TMZ, deadspin etc. would have carried it if it was.

Knex*

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

I doubt it's a real picture. The likes of reddit, TMZ, deadspin etc. would have carried it if it was.

Pretty much what I was thinking. Had a quick browse of Reddit and found nothing about it.

Billy86

Each, or separately? Apparently Alex Ferguson makes up to 150,000 sterling an hour for public speaking which is about $225,000, so its not too big a fee given their reputations.

Well jealous of ya, though!!

glued

Billy86 wrote: »

Each, or separately? Apparently Alex Ferguson makes up to 150,000 sterling an hour for public speaking which is about $225,000, so its not too big a fee given their reputations.

Well jealous of ya, though!!

Think that's for the both of them. I went to one with Ferguson last year. It was very good. He's a really good story teller. Really down to earth. Brady is supposed to be brilliant too.

helimachoptor

A good article on Watt

http://www.nfl.com/lifeofwatt

The guy is a beast, hope he doesnt kill Mariota :eek:

Son Of A Vidic

glued wrote: »

Personally if I was a professional athlete I'd be steering well clear of handling fireworks or any other explosives for that matter. I feel sorry for the guy as his career is probably over but he has a duty of care to himself to not put himself in that situation regardless of whether it was a freak accident or he was acting the boll*cks with them. Some initial reports suggested that there was a lot of messing going on. Some Giants sources have said he's done for the year.

I completely agree with you on that. As a professional athlete with earnings in the millions of dollars. You really have an obligation to your family and your team, not to engage in reckless activities which could compromise your career and the future security of your family. For me handling or messing around with fireworks, qualifies as such a reckless activity.