What's your argument? That nothing should be done, because this kind of stuff probably goes on in locker rooms around the league?
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What's your argument? That nothing should be done, because this kind of stuff probably goes on in locker rooms around the league?
the kids born in the year last time niners won anything
are in college now
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Alligatorjandro
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DeaconKnowledge
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That would be nice, but what is more likely is that Martin busts out of the league before his rookie deal is up. If he can't handle this I doubt he's gonna have an easy time with the daily rigours of the NFL.
My argument is that nothing is going to change, shy of Incognito laying off Martin. As I said, can't stand that everybody thinks blowing the whistle once is going to eradicate this from the league.
Yeah, beating the shit out of a coworker is great for your career.
there are others
Coldnoodle
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Would anybody be surprised if he did?
Linemen fight practically every day in training camp. It's encouraged.
Stop splitting hairs. Do we really need to start debating definitions of "public"? It's out there, he must have talked to several non-players about it.
I'm fanatic for my home team, but love good football and can watch it all day.
Practice scuffles are different from beating someone down (probably outside the facility) for threatening you, though.
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A fight in practice probably would've been enough to gain the respect of a retarded block head like Incognito.
Frank Winters always used to tell new Packers linemen to immediately fight Ross Verba just to get it out of the way because he'd keep fucking with you if you didn't.
Uh, that's not splitting hairs. Reporting something to the authorities isn't "going public." He has yet to give any interviews, has yet to be quoted in any outlet. If he has said anything to anyone it has been in private...ya know, the opposite of public.
Frank Winters always used to tell new Packers linemen to immediately fight Ross Verba just to get it out of the way because he'd keep fucking with you if you didn't.
Uh, that's not splitting hairs. Reporting something to the authorities isn't "going public." He has yet to give any interviews, has yet to be quoted in any outlet. If he has said anything to anyone it has been in private...ya know, the opposite of public.
Go Hawks, but I can enjoy a good football game from any team (without rooting for anyone, except if they are vs. Steelers). For instance, Foles's game was pretty fun to watch yesterday.
Dutch Gronk
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Godslay, you suggested I should watch The Road right?
I never read the book and I'm halfway through the movie now, and I have this terrible feeling that this is going to be suuuupeeeerrr depressing
See You Next Wednesday
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Wouldn't hurt as long as Incognito wouldn't be a little baby & go to the head offices or league tattling on Martin.
This thing reminds me of the Michael Jerome Irvin incident, Dallas Cowboy wide receiver who sliced a rookie's neck who didn't get out of a barber chair for him.
With shit like that, the league needs to get involved, but for being mean to a player? Come on man.
Alligatorjandro
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Just further proof people with tribal arm band tattoos are douches.
you really are an americanophile bro
Good Gosh...
"It takes some guts to talk privately to a bunch of people in a way to set off a process that might alert the public to the rotten lockerroom culture of some teams and not requesting total anonymity."
Whatever.
Good step forward for the Pats offense yesterday. They still have a long way to go though. First time I thought Brady has been sharp from the beginning to the end of the game. Good accurate passes all game long. The defense is pretty terrible again. Not sure how much Talib can help when they don't have the guys up front. Vellano is pure garbage. He can't shed a block to make a tackle to save his life. Pats just need to string together a few good games on offense now. If they catch some matchup breaks in the playoffs they have a shot at the super bowl. They desperately need that bye week though.
I was that way for many years, really just a casual fan who liked seeing highlights upon highlights come sunday night, and would really just pay attention during the playoffs to just focus on one game at a time. It was only this year that I decided to pick a single team and make that my focus every week, and it's helped to grasp a better understanding of week to week football fun and just enjoy the sport a lot more having that focus.
edit: And yes, often times I feel like I'd be content if every game was close, and went to OT, and every team could finish near 8-8 so there's drama all the way throughout the season.
Nothing brave about appealing to authorities in the hopes they will solve your problems for you.
Dutch Gronk
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I love close games. I love it more when my Pats are playing, but ultimately I just want to watch good games. There's a lot of good-natured humor here. I dont really see hate most of the time.
Everyone here likes good football. Trust me when I say this, but rarely do I feel that any of the insults here are serious. I'd say 90% of the time it is all for lols. Some posters may hold a grudge though. Lol @ forum grudges.
Wasn't just talk...he threatened him for money. Extortion is more like it
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Curious how it plays out b/c they seem very much like the late era Peyton Colts where they will need to win shootouts vs better teams. The whole day was so fluky it's hard to know what was just an aberration and what is going to be a trend going forward
Probably, but it shouldn't be necessary to fight with your teammates just so they stop making you pay for their vacations and shit. This could have been avoided if they didn't sign garbage like Incognito though!
He wears Swiss watches, Italian clothes, drives German cars, watches British sports...
You might call him a Urophile.
Here Deacon, let me save your fingers for you: "lol this happens everywhere doe rookies gotta pay for thing stop being a little bitch lololol"
Was forced to "contribute" $15k for a trip to Vegas for the O-Line, a trip he didn't even go on
Where does the money thing come in? I haven't really read much on this outside of the voicemails.
so if this were happening at Exxon or Walmart, you're stance would be to take matters into your own hands instead of turning it over to the authorities? Doesnt matter that this happened in the NFL, its harassment and making threats against his family and his life is criminal.
This isnt just shit talking on the field or locker room, this is after hours phone calls and voice mails.
The Steelers are hot garbage. Take offensive performance with a grain of salt.
Clabo is done, Pouncey may be a racist bully and trafficker of guns for drug lords, while Incognito and Martin may be out of football for very different reasons. Gibson is out for the year, Hartline is slow as shit and got paid for one game vs AZ, and Wallace is Wallace
Good luck Ryan Tannehill.
Good luck Ryan Tannehill.
No, I would turn it over to the authorities. I wouldn't call myself a hero afterwards though. Although if a coworker told me they were going to shit in my mouth and slap my mom yeah I would take that into my own hands.
Dutch Gronk
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You're such a silly American.
Alligatorjandro
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I liked when Dez Bryant told Roy Williams fuck you.
I don't think even Giants and Vikings fans wanted to watch that game between them, with what a mess that was.
Yea it sucks because the defense did take a step forward this season when they were healthy. It looked like they would be able to win a defensive battle if they needed to early in the year. Now they are like the last time they went to the super bowl. If they get the bye, some luck, and favorable matchups they have a shot at the super bowl. It all starts with that bye though. They won't make it if they don't have the bye. I think the only real takeaway from the game yesterday is that Gronk is back to normal. I have to see Dobson be more consistent before I say he is going to be a real piece of this offense going forward, and Amendola has to be healthy if that is even possible. He looked healthy yesterday, but I'm not sure how long that will last. If Talib comes back to how he was playing before the injury the defense could improve. I'm just not sure how much due to all the injuries.
I feel like this for the most part. Only real takeaway is that Gronk is healthy again.
Same. Especially because Williams was trash and the writing was on the wall that Bryant was going to take his job.
The_Darkest_Red
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Heh, it's bad but it's not that bad.
The Frankman
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I think that's about the trip the linemen took to Vegas in the offseason that Martin didn't attend. They're saying Richie demanded 15k from him even though he didnt go.
Brian Billick on the call for the Panthers vs SF! WIN CONFIRMED.
Panthers are 4-0 when Billick is on the call.
Yes, let's compare a joke to actually extorting money from someone, that's a totally comparable situation!! You sure showed us!!
Not to mention the guy actually got to eat something, as opposed to giving up the $$ for nothing.
Panthers are 4-0 when Billick is on the call.
Yes, let's compare a joke to actually extorting money from someone, that's a totally comparable situation!! You sure showed us!!
Not to mention the guy actually got to eat something, as opposed to giving up the $$ for nothing.
Suburban_Nooblet
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