I think they were going to cut him. So it's not just the player, it's the PR of not cutting a high draft pick. Rest of the league knew it after he got on him publicly after the last game
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I think they were going to cut him. So it's not just the player, it's the PR of not cutting a high draft pick. Rest of the league knew it after he got on him publicly after the last game
Gully State
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As much of a home run the 2011 draft was for the Niners, the 2012 draft was just a huge bust. Outside of LMJ (who projects to be a change of pace back), none of the other picks have done anything. I suppose the bright spot in all of this is that despite not hitting with draft picks, Baalke at least managed to stockpile a ton of picks for the 2013 draft (a haul that I feel will be good in the long run).
thats exactly what I use my NAS primarily for. I've ripped all my blu-rays to it and set up a HTPC.
it should be, i see it pretty frequently down here in new homes, but its by no means a majority.
Dutch Gronk
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That explains why you were so edgy.
Not liking your odds in the Shirtless League already? I understand that my team is really intimidating.
Shirtless League 2 : Shirtless harder.
Also, I always thought Baldwin was awesome. Watch him destroy the league in SF. Honestly, why is the entire league just giving shit to the Niners? First Boldin, then the Smith trade, the dumbass trade by the Cowboys during the draft and now this. I demand an investigation!
yankeehater
Member
Is this a shot towards the 9ers?
Well Baalke sucks clearly. Can't draft as good as Schneider in SEA for sure. But mainly the Rams need to trade Pead. Classic case of a guy needing a change of scenery, and also not being very good
No idea.
Sounds like DJ Williams case where he was going to be suspended, and supplied a non-human urine sample and had 3 more games tacked on.
If Von had a diluted test initially, then something else happened say a masking agent, I could see them tacking on more. Just a guess from what some are saying. So it's nothing more than a rumor.
104.3 The Fan was talking to someone who was saying the Broncos might have been doing what the Steelers did with Ben in that they are making sure that the penalty is adequately stiff. I don't really buy that but whatever.
Hmm... maybe Ryan Williams for Isaiah Pead? Daniel Thomas for Isaiah Pead?
yankeehater
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Polk for Pead? Brown and Polk are pretty similar type backs.
Dutch Gronk
Banned
Damn, I drafted Pead in the Shirtless League, because I panicked and needed a RB. I didn't know that he sucked and that he has a suspension.
Gonna be a long season.
Pead just lacks an innate ability to run. He can't set up blocks. On kick returns, he just runs into blockers. Did the same thing on a goal line run. You watch Lacy run, and he finds a small crease and gets through the wash. Pead just ran right up Jake Longs butt and knocked him forward. It was comical. Just no instincts
Starphoenix
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Gruden would give up a first round draft pick for Cousins? Ok.
And what the heck is going on with Von Miller?
:jnc
And what the heck is going on with Von Miller?
:jnc
Mackenzie 92
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Gruden is a terrible front office guy and overrated as a coach.
The way I hear it from Chiefs fans is Baldwin was gonna be cut anyway. Do it this way and Reid has more time to evaluate Jenkins and see if he's worth a roster spot.
AngmarsKing701
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I see what you did there.
Mackenzie 92
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Jenkins wiki lol
Inadvertent, but nice catch.
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If Von advances from Stage 2 to 3 (after 2 violations, it seems to have happened): 10 tests per month, 1 more violation means banishment
What a joke. Go after criminal violators. PEDs whatever I guess.
Hey bro, we are going to have to banish you from the NFL for smoking some pot.
You shouldn't get suspended for weed or other drugs that don't give you an advantage. Fine at most.
And he is probably getting hammered because he is either a repeat offender or he did not cooperate with the investigation.
Speaking of the Broncos how has Peyton looked throwing the ball? Only saw a few semi deep passes from him and they all had some mild flutter. Not the darts he used to throw. But maybe I just saw his bad throws.
Dutch Gronk
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Thompkins seems like Brady his favorite target ,after Amendola, who could get a good 750 yards, 60 catches and 5 TDs or something. Plus he can line up all over the field.
Dobson could flash some more, with a couple of big plays, but might not be as consistent.
He has more arm strength. More zip. Ball always wobbles. It's just the way he throws. Plenty of others have said the same (meaning various media outlets).
While I agree suspensions for pot are dumb, bottom line is rules are rules. Other players are apparently smart enough or use more discretion than Von has. Getting multiple violations just makes him an idiot.
Yeah, looking at his highlights, I've always been surprised by how >50% of his throws look like shit. But who cares if they reach their target and are catchable.
Grover Cleveland
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Wow MS is packaging in FIFA with X1 in Urop?
They must be truly desperate.
They must be truly desperate.
yankeehater
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MCV has been wrong about a lot of other things when it comes to the XB1, I wouldnt trust this just yet. Hopefully the US does get a free game but until MS says it there is no reason to believe it.
No doubt. It's just silly that NFL jurisdiction supersedes state law. Furthermore, if he has a medical prescription for it, can the NFL deny him medication? He'll have to face his punishment obviously, but the rules don't reflect societies laws as they pertain to the state he resides in at least part of the time. But yeah, rules are rules.
Accuracy and timing triumphs pure power imo. Osweiler has a cannon arm and throws tight spirals, but has shitting timing and mediocre accuracy. I'd take Manning's wobbly balls (haha), all the time.
It's probably some personal reason. He didn't get hurt in the game, and there has been no news or reports of an injury. It is something to keep an eye on though.
Thompkins. He can line up all over the place, and Brady has already developed a relationship with him. Brady seems to trust him which only means good things.
Edit: I would only take Dobson really late. He may be someone to look for much later in the season.
So Europe is getting Fifa 14 for free with Xbox One. I hope the US gets something.
Off day according to Breer.
Off day according to Breer.
I have no evidence or anything even remotely accurate to base it on but I get this odd feeling Miller does not have a medical condition where marijuana is needed. He should just become a drinker just don't be stupid when you do it.
VY drinking: juvenile idiot
Joe Namath drinking: eccentric and a playboy
Squall ASF
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Pfffft! We play Niners and Seattle b2b but the SEA game is a Thursday so short week. Though the SEA will be at home, at least.
Hey Godslay, what's your depth like behind Miller? I know it's a big blow, but is it a massive blow? Broncos D one of the higher considerations in fantasy but between this and Champ, not so sure anymore.
I hate to say it, but the 70s were just a goofy era.
Thompkins definitely looks most like the sure-fire pick right now.
I'm actually fairly optimistic about the receiving core. Amendola has been brilliant so far and a lot of the rookies are really showing up, especially Thompkins and Sudfeld.
Just read that tweet. Also Dowling is practicing today. I wonder how long until he gets hurt again.
Andrew Luck
Ray Rice
Marshawn Lynch
Demaryous Thomas
Mike Wallace
Eddie Lacy
Brandon Myers
Garrett Hartley
Cardinals DST
Bench
Andy Dalton
Giovani Bernard
T.Y. Hilton
Antonio Gates
This is what my fantasy draft looked like in my 12 man league yesterday. Told myself I wasn't going to take Mike Wallace...think I will probably regret that pick.
Ray Rice
Marshawn Lynch
Demaryous Thomas
Mike Wallace
Eddie Lacy
Brandon Myers
Garrett Hartley
Cardinals DST
Bench
Andy Dalton
Giovani Bernard
T.Y. Hilton
Antonio Gates
This is what my fantasy draft looked like in my 12 man league yesterday. Told myself I wasn't going to take Mike Wallace...think I will probably regret that pick.
GrumpyOutlander
Member
It would be cool if Microsoft packed Madden 25 with the XONE in the states, since they have the NFL deal.
Time to quit to save a career. Even my step mom smokes pot sometimes due to a terminally ill sickness. I do not think I have ever been more disgusted with the NFL. Mostly because I and many others voted to legalize MJ partially so it could be taxed and regulated.
Von probably has a smoking circle of friends and relationships. I know for a fact when that is the case it is a lot easier to smoke from time to time especially when already drinking. That shit dies not go away when that is true. People that know no one that use it do not have this happen to them. Sigh.
I am pretty annoyed.
yankeehater
Member
Stop letting people put things into your eyes.
Squall ASF
Member
Hehe us too! We're playing your whole division this year as you probably know. We get to play you guys at home this year which is great because I haven't seen us play HOU in person yet. Trying to catch a match against every team. Damn Patriots never come here lately though, always play them on the road.
It was just a hypothetical.
Phillips will replace Miller. Guys get shifted around on the line, so I think they'll be okay. Will lose some pass rush, but Phillips replaces it somewhat. Bradley is the liability though at MLB, unless replaced by Irving.
As far as Champ, it will likely be DRC, Harris, then Tony Carter. Adequate depth at CB.
Trindon Holliday is the main reason I would take Denver's D in FF at this point. Assuming your league scoring is set up that way.
tiggerkiddo
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well this only causes me to be more annoyed about how the Elvis deal went...
Damn slay I feel for you. You are coming off so depressed not your usual, vibrant self. Want me to post some pics of Kubes for ya?
Kubes not afraid of those guns!
Just saw the Jenkins news. Not too shocked. Doubt Baldwin does much for us either, but AJ was clearly worse than Boldin, Marlon Moore, Crabtree, Manningham and Collie as well. Haven't even seen Patton yet, but hard to believe he'd be worse than AJ. Baalke stumbled a bit in 2012, but the 2013 draft class looks pretty great, so I'll chock it up as an anomaly for now. 2011 was also dynamite.
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