Purple Cheeto
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Sometimes teams have open tryouts at their training camps.
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Sometimes teams have open tryouts at their training camps.
It's right. They don't taste that great.
Himynameischris
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Yeah they ain't that great, I don't get the hype. So many better cookies sold year round.
WesternHeretic
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I've always thought that too but people look at me crazy when I said it =(
Goro Majima
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Besides being a world class athelete, there are regional arena league teams that are full contact. If you're not the best player in those leagues, that should give you your answer about a future in the NFL.
Also consider that literally thousands of college players don't get drafted despite being in great physical shape and likely dedicating their entire lives to football.
Cleveland cornerback Tramon Williams, who played against Calvin Johnson 14 times, on the retirement of Johnson for a cornerback roundtable in The MMQB.
http://mmqb.si.com/mmqb/2016/03/13/howie-roseman-philadelphia-eagles-nfl-free-agency
Does he support Trump, too?
sf2fanatic
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lol Western. You getting worked
Ninja Scooter
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DeaconKnowledge
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This has nothing to do with what I said. Kubiak did nothing to improve Manning's game and as such should and will be open to criticism. Period.
Uh, okay? I have no idea what this has to do with what I posted.
FloydtheFathead
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Trump probably bribed him then.. That must be it.
Because it's easy to trick you.
I could see it happening... Unfortunately.
POLL: Ohioans think the Browns are so bad they'd lose to Ohio State
Bright side: Either way BG finally wins?
CrocMother
Banned
Which candidate is running against daylight savings? Fuckin tired bros
I have heard this time and time again but Megatron's "sportsmanship" was something I don't think I've seen from any athlete in any sport, let alone from an NFL WR.
In a game where trash talk is intertwined with the game because of how it's played it boggles my mind when I read stories about Megatron never talking smack and actually complimenting opposing DBs when they make a nice pass breakup. The WR position has always been known as a diva position. But Calvin Johnson was something else.
Throughout his career, pre Stafford, he never threw his Coaches or QBs under the bus, even when he could've/should've especially after the 2008 season. But he never did. He never demanded a trade, never blamed teammates when 99.999% of other players, regardless of position would have.
Really going to miss him, wish he would have played one more season because this current Lions team is making a Super Bowl run, but I'm grateful to have watched him play.
Even with Golden Tate, Marvin Jones, Eric Ebron, Theo Riddick etc. it's going to be weird not seeing Calvin Johnson lace them up this season.
Thanks for the memories, looking forward to having
Megatron as an ambassador for the Lions franchise.
He even returned some of his signing bonus back to the Lions yesterday.
Futurevoid
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I'm kind of stunned that the market wasn't better for Prince. He's injury prone but when healthy he was a solid player. Physical against the run, too.
CrocMother
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Is it just me or is how good their team performed factor in too heavily to a players worth in free agency?
Like the Rams secondary players and Bengals receivers are getting huge contracts but their value seems inflated. Meanwhile guys like Prince get low balled because he came from the worst unit in the league. I know injuries play a part with him but still
Like the Rams secondary players and Bengals receivers are getting huge contracts but their value seems inflated. Meanwhile guys like Prince get low balled because he came from the worst unit in the league. I know injuries play a part with him but still
Wow, much lower than I expected which is good for the DB market overall. Should help the Lions with out Darius Slay contract negotiations.
In Russell Okung news he's looking for around $10 Mil a year, but he does not have an agent and is negotiating with teams by himself.
Adam Schefter talks about it for about 30 seconds in the link.
http://espn.go.com/blog/detroit-lio...l-okung-watch-continues-for-the-detroit-lions
Found that interesting, meaning he has confidence but I think he's overvaluing himself without an agent and NFL teams like the Lions, Steelers, Giants are hesitant to pay him $10 Mil a year given his injury issues.
Bob Quinn and the Lions would offer an incentive based contract based on playing time like we did with Rafael Bush, Haloti Ngata, but if he wants close to $10 Million a year guaranteed he can go sign with the 49ers.
Prince is not regarded as an upper echelon CB, and misses half the games per season, Slay is getting what Jenkins and Maxwell got.
Futurevoid
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Most everyone's value is inflated given the current structure of the cap. We're seeing some more reasonable signings now that we're in the second and third wave of free agency but for the top names? Team performance no doubt plays into it but given the amount of money teams have to spend - guys were going to be overvalued. Especially the pass rush market which did not have a strong crop of free agents to choose from.
XiaNaphryz
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Futurevoid
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By the way, I'm digging The Division. I didn't think I would but I'm having a good time with it. Though I can see where the content is starting to get repetitive and I've read the end game is poor. Though I'm hoping they address that in timely fashion. I'll play until it loses me or stuff like Uncharted 4 and Quantum Break draws my attention away.
Prince was originally asking for much higher than he got IIRC.
And Darius Slay is better than both Jenkins and Maxwell. Given his talent, shutdown ability and age he'll probably command $12-16 Million a year.
Darius Slay is that good. Doesn't get mentioned much in the national media because he just finished his 3rd season but he's a shutdown corner who will go toe to toe with your best WR.
He had great practice covering Megatron and Golden Tate in practice as a rookie and his second year. He's probably the best young (under 28) DB in the league, IMO.
I think he'll command a deserved, $12-18 Million a year.
He's already signed with Drew Rosenhouse and is working on a contract extension with the Lions. Will probably get worked on next season.
He supposedly wanted $10M per and that was insane considering his career thus far. His injury history and lack of turnovers strained his value. Perhaps he was asking for too much from a few teams calling about him. He only visited the Jags IIRC. One source said Giants gave thought to bring back back on a one year deal but I doubt it was in Prince's interest. I wish him luck, he's a good dude, just not a guy who stays healthy.
It's really good if you're a loot whore like I am. One of the reasons I enjoyed Dragon Age was because of the cosmetic loot you could get. The game gets stale, but hopefully they'll add some stuff soon. It's also very interesting seeing clueless Call of Duty and Halo players take on WOW/Everquest type elements by trying to blast through everything. No concept of tanking, kiting, pulling adds or even when to DPS. I seen many dead bodies. It's funny when they get destroyed and they crawl towards me to revive them :jnc
I wanted the Lions to draft Prince A in 2011 but we opted to go with Nick Fairley 6 picks ahead, a pick I liked at the time.
Darius Slay is a Top 5 DB already in the league in his third season, IMO. Especially after watching him this season.
I would take Darius Slay over Patrick Peterson, who is IMO, overrated.
Aaron Rodgers shows respect for Detroit Lions CB Darius Slay during and after game
http://www.mlive.com/lions/index.ssf/2015/11/detroit_lions_darius_slay_5.html
I particularly watched Slay this past season moreso than any other Lion other than Matthew Stafford and Theo Riddick.
He was toe-to-toe with whoever the best WR on the opposing team was. Was with the opposing WR every single play and even if the WR made a quick slant route catch, Slay was there for the tackle.
He has the height and weight for a DB at 6'1, 195 lbs to cover any WR.
His biggest problems this season was against the Broncos on National TV where he promised to pick off Peyton Manning but instead of knocking down the football, which he was in perfect position to do so, he decided to try for an INT and failed.
Lions fanboyism aside, Darius Slay is a Top 5 cover corner at 25 years old. He's that good.
It certainty helps to practice against Calvin Johnson and Golden Tate who he would routinely shut down in training camp.
yankeehater
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Man the Division is so good. I am still early in the game but the missions so far have all been really fun. I really liked the tech wing upgrade mission. My god that was so tense at the end with only 2 people. My wife and I were also under leveled so we had to be super careful. Hopefully there is a lot more stuff like that.
sf2fanatic
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So did any of you gaffers re live week 1 on NFLN yesterday?
PanicFreak
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I totally missed the Martavis Bryant story this weekend. What kind of drug do you all think he was using?
I'm going to guess it's something opiate.
I'm going to guess it's something opiate.
Fairley is a perfect 4-3 DT, especially under the defense Jim Schwartz runs...when he wants to play. Fairley has supreme talent but for whatever reason plays when he wants to.
He's still young but the injury issues combined with "I'll ball the fuck out this week then take a week off" soured Lions fans and most NFL teams who did not sign him after we cut him.
The potential is there but he really reminds me of former Lions DT Shaun Rodgers. Have four, dominant games a years and the other 12 you're wondering where the hell is he?
His relationship with his former coach should help him and he has all the talent in the world.
He's still young but the injury issues combined with "I'll ball the fuck out this week then take a week off" soured Lions fans and most NFL teams who did not sign him after we cut him.
The potential is there but he really reminds me of former Lions DT Shaun Rodgers. Have four, dominant games a years and the other 12 you're wondering where the hell is he?
His relationship with his former coach should help him and he has all the talent in the world.
Himynameischris
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Fucken rain,
Embrace the horrible driving my friend. Think of it as a videogame simulation!
BannedEpisode
Member
I remember being super fucking pissed that I stayed up until almost midnight only to see my hyped up team get manhandled by the derelict wreckage of the Harbaugh era 49ers.
XiaNaphryz
LATIN, MATRIPEDICABUS, DO YOU SPEAK IT
It's mainly SoCal. We get rain every winter and spring up north when there's no drought going on.
VeryGooster
Banned
Holy crap MS bringing cross-network play
I like running through it with the group I've been playing with because I'm a sucker for loot like that. The DZ has potential but the way NPCs spawn in there gets frustrating real fast and at higher ranks there doesn't seem to be incentive to go rogue because the amount of stuff you lose is massive.
I like running through it with the group I've been playing with because I'm a sucker for loot like that. The DZ has potential but the way NPCs spawn in there gets frustrating real fast and at higher ranks there doesn't seem to be incentive to go rogue because the amount of stuff you lose is massive.
Himynameischris
Member
I can drive just fine, I've driving through snow storms, it's everyone else that's the problem. I drove through three accidents on my way in, it's not even really raining, it's mostly just sprinkling
Apparently it was multiple missed drug tests.
If he comes to Philly he'll be a backup, so maybe that will help with his motivation problems. Not sure if that's the right spot for him though, he'd probably start for the Saints.
AbortedWalrusFetus
Member
So like never?
Futurevoid
Member
Wow, cross-platform/network play for XBL is pretty fucking awesome!
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