One more for the road, if true WOW....
http://www.khou.com/sports/Bud-Adams-Titans-offer-Manning-a-contract-For-Life-142727035.html
http://www.khou.com/sports/Bud-Adams-Titans-offer-Manning-a-contract-For-Life-142727035.html
NFL Off-Season Thread: "Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?"
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Popping in to say a quick hell yeah about the Calvin extension. Looking forward to yelling many "MEGATROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOON" blasts at the forums here once the season picks up again.
One thing that may be Lions-GAF can help me out with, though. During he radio today everybody kept making reference to an impending visit from Ted Ginn Jr., but...nobody I heard today seemed to really tackle the issue of why we would bother? Calvin, Nate, and Titus already make up our top 3 receiving corps, along with the tight ends, and unless he walked or got cut and I didn't notice, we still have Stefan Logan as a kick returner. Where would Ginn fit in with the Lions situation at all? Unless our special teams coverage unit somehow improves I don't think he'd be that much of an upgrade over Logan as a return specialist, so it seems like a bit of a pointless move.
One thing that may be Lions-GAF can help me out with, though. During he radio today everybody kept making reference to an impending visit from Ted Ginn Jr., but...nobody I heard today seemed to really tackle the issue of why we would bother? Calvin, Nate, and Titus already make up our top 3 receiving corps, along with the tight ends, and unless he walked or got cut and I didn't notice, we still have Stefan Logan as a kick returner. Where would Ginn fit in with the Lions situation at all? Unless our special teams coverage unit somehow improves I don't think he'd be that much of an upgrade over Logan as a return specialist, so it seems like a bit of a pointless move.
HarryDemeanor
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Bud Adams your one crazy mofo, jesus christ a contract for life? DAMN!
goldlion054
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No one said anything because nobody knows why. All we can do is trust in Mayhew.
Logan didn't do all that much last year, and even got that personal foul against him. Ginn might come cheaper and be taller, which helps if they want to use him as a fourth receiver.
And I guess all of our extra receivers plus Logan are free agents.
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XiaNaphryz
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Ah, see that bit I didn't know about. Still, isn't Ginn still a bit too much of a name to want to come onto a team where he'd be the 4th receiver? Perhaps I'm overvaluing what kind of value he's perceived to have.
Not good enough. Toss in some money so Archie can build a new church, a laptop and a lifetime supply of Volunteer cheerleaders.
Oh wait, wrong level of football.
I've been trying to get a handle on that as well. I think miami traded him on the cheap to SF and he might've taken a pay cut last year?
NihonTiger90
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This sounds much like the deal Jeff Gordon has in NASCAR with Rick Hendrick; Jimmie Johnson turned a similar one down, but Gordon signed one in 1999. Essentially, he's tied to Hendrick forever, including after he stops driving, I think. I'd imagine Bud will offer Peyton a job upon retirement as part of the deal. A nice job. *coughcough*GM*coughcough*
WanderingWind
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I guess we really are signing Steve Hutchinson.
Except for that whole being a starter for 4 years thing and Barkley being a better college player and leader than Sanchez in every way.
Not disputing his greatness as a college player. I just don't think he'll be a good pro
FrenchMovieTheme
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when was the last time a USC player lived up to the hype and was a productive NFL player? and don't say ray mauluga or whoever that guy is from the bengals!
FrenchMovieTheme
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kenny britt is legit. i wouldn't call him top 5 but he's a pretty good WR
He's done some dumb stuff (Britt), but the only reason he isn't thought of as better is because right as he was lighting up everyone last season, he got injured and was out for the year. Dude could be great.
Bumblebeetuna
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How would something like this even be legal in the NFL?
NihonTiger90
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tiggerkiddo
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Bud Adams has a habit of wanting players despite the feelings of his football people.
He's 89, kinda senile and probably, really wants to win a SB before he buys the farm.
He's 89, kinda senile and probably, really wants to win a SB before he buys the farm.
Bud Adams is a crazy old man who wants Peyton Manning. And publicly stated that if his football people didn't land Peyton Manning, he'd be upset.
It's an owner going over his football people's head. He's promised Peyton whatever role he wants when he retires, and supposedly a path to ownership.
I love McNeill. He's a beast when he's on his game, Pro Bowl caliber even. The big concern with him is his neck issues. He's missed a bunch of games because of it the past 2 seasons. He had surgery in December I believe and has been working out since January. Says he feels 100% though. Definitely a risky sign, but if he's healthy, he's good. I think he'd still be in San Diego if he didn't have such a huge contract.
The Frankman
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So Giants signed re-signed CBs Terrell Thomas, Michael Coe and Justin Tryon as well as inking Martellus Bennett? Me likey.
I really think Bennett is legit, now Giants don't have to worry about getting a TE early in the draft.
I really think Bennett is legit, now Giants don't have to worry about getting a TE early in the draft.
SlackAdjuster
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They like him so much that they offered nearly what the Redskins did (or better if you really look at it) for RG3. Not buying that.
That said, now that we're out of the RG3 running, I'm all for giving Colt a few more weapons and seeing what happens rather than draft a Tannehill or Weeden. If it doesnt work out we can Bark for Barkley.
Prepare yourselves for Tannehill. He'll sit for a year while Colt, or maybe Hassellbeck if Manning goes to Indy, holds the fort. Use that other #1 on a WR
SlackAdjuster
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SlackAdjuster
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I'm really not feeling Tannehill. Especially not at 4. With our #4 I'm torn between Blackmon and Claiborne. We NEED a playmaker but I think Blackmon will be only a tier 2 kinda guy. Definitely not a Megatron kind of impact player. While I think he'll be pretty good, I'm not sure he's worthy of a 4 pick.
With Claiborne matched with Joe Haden, we have a pretty damn good secondary in a pass happy league. The thing is, I think the dropoff from Claiborne to a CB we could likely get at #22 or #37 is MUCH greater than the difference between Blackmon and a WR who might be there at 22 or 37.
Then I guess theres plan C: Trent Richardson. I like him too but I'm against drafting RBs so high. I'd much rather this rumored deal with the Texans work out for Ben Tate. But we need to do something because right now with Hillis gone we have Brandon Jackson, Chris OGBONNAYA and Armond Smith at RB.
Right now, I'd like to go
#4 - Claiborne
#22 - Kendall Wright
#37 - David Wilson / Mike Adams / Rueben Randle /
Yeah, cause having a $86 (?) million QB without anyone to work with seems like a great way to spend your money.
ha have I mentioned that before?
I'd guess you did ;-)
Spending money on a WR without anyone to throw them the ball is equally moronic.
Well, uh... doing whatever the Rams do is moronic?
TheDarkKnight774
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Bennett is far from legit. I look forward to reading your rage of "Marty B" next season.
I shall be cautiously optimistic and not let my body be taken by the hype train.
yankeehater
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I am sure the league would love for Peyton to go to the Titans. I really doubt there will be any investigation if there is a side deal to make it happen.
ChiTownBuffalo
Either I made up lies about the Boston Bomber or I fell for someone else's crap. Either way, I have absolutely no credibility and you should never pay any attention to anything I say, no matter what the context. Perm me if I claim to be an insider
It's like my Tebow jersey and I were a fling on vacation.
Buckethead
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The handlebar 'stache, diamond earrings, and striped sailor hoodie isn't doing much for my hetero street credentials.
But all I want to do is dance and do coke.
It's the weirdest thing.
But all I want to do is dance and do coke.
It's the weirdest thing.
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Catching-Contracts.html
Nice article on the recent wide out signings.
Nice article on the recent wide out signings.
Dutch Gronk
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Rapsheet said:
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More injury prone players! Yay!
Ninja Scooter
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LaRon can get Lord Brady on a top notch roid cycle and get him ripped
Grover Cleveland
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Someone's been hanging around cuevas' stash, I see.
Buckethead
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lmao no just true
There's rumors that Jeremy Shockey wants to return to the Giants, so much so that he would be willing to take the veteran minimum for salary. What does Amani Toomer have to say on the possibility of a Shockey return?
Amani Toomer ‏ @AmaniAToomer
No!! Shockey: "I will never play 4 you again!" he yelled at jerry Reese in 08. Let him keep his word. Bad teammate, worse person.
Strong words. I don't see it happening, for a variety of reasons. Chief among them is that Eli and Coughlin likely don't want him back.
Amani Toomer ‏ @AmaniAToomer
No!! Shockey: "I will never play 4 you again!" he yelled at jerry Reese in 08. Let him keep his word. Bad teammate, worse person.
Strong words. I don't see it happening, for a variety of reasons. Chief among them is that Eli and Coughlin likely don't want him back.
DeaconKnowledge
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Get yourself a jean jacket. That'll make you feel better.
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