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[Bowser]

Bears sign Alshon Jeffreys already. Quick signing and first draft pick to do so.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/05/02/bears-make-quick-work-of-alshon-jeffreys-contract/

I never understand how people add "s" to someone's name just for the hell of it :jnc

 

[Futurevoid]

I never understand how people add "s" to someone's name just for the hell of it :jnc

That was my own mistake. It is just Jeffery. Corrected now.

 

[Sanjuro]

I never understand how people add "s" to someone's name just for the hell of it :jnc

Cam Newtons w/apple filling.

 

[tc farks]

Fat jokes and all, Jeffery was the most likeable pick for me in the Bears draft. Excited to see him and Brandon Marshall out wide.

 

[eznark]

Fat jokes and all, Jeffery was the most likeable pick for me in the Bears draft. Excited to see him and Brandon Marshall out wide.

I hope the Packers cover him with Raji. Seems fair.

 

[Buckethead]

Just watched that Eli video.

Wow.

 

[Futurevoid]

Matt Waldman has a four part series on VT's (and now NY Giant) David Wilson. It's an excellent read that goes through scouting Wilson based on some game tape. Two games specifically are mentioned. It's a four part series and its a time investment to read/watch but Giants fans will enjoy reading it. As will football fans in general (despite some spelling/grammar errors):

Part 1: http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2012/01/30/rb-david-wilsons-vision-part-i-raw-skill-in-action/

Part 2: http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2012/01/30/rb-david-wilsons-vision-part-ii-the-lowlights/

Part 3: http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2012/01/31/rb-david-wilsons-vision-part-iii-flashes-of-refined-play/

Part 4: http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2012/02/01/david-wilsons-vision-part-iv-exploring-the-gray-area/

Just watched that Eli video.

Wow.

First time I'll be tuning into SNL in long time.

 

[tc farks]

I hope the Packers cover him with Raji. Seems fair.

Since Raji can't make a tackle, I would be cool with this.

 

[Buckethead]

First time I'll be tuning into SNL in long time.

I would but I would feel bad for laughing at the mentally handicapped.

 

[eznark]

Since Raji can't make a tackle, I would be cool with this.

Raji is all about the pick 6 boooooooooooooy!

 

[DMczaf]

RT @AdamSchefter: Class story of day: Buccaneers announced today that they signed former Rutgers DT Eric LeGrand, who was paralyzed in 2010.

Awesome

Fuck, I love Schiano.

T. B. A.

 

[Milchjon]

Fuck, I love Schiano.

T. B. A.

Yeah, that's a classy move.

 

[jakncoke]

fucking opened the wii last night to try out new super mario bros and motherfuckers gave me a sleeve for the game! bitches.

 

[Futurevoid]

I would but I would feel bad for laughing at the mentally handicapped.

 

[Squall ASF]

Just saw that you caved in and bought the game, SNES. Glad you'll be able to finish now. Put me in the game somewhere, it's an RPG so there should be room for everyone!

 

[eznark]

lololololololol

Subsidized/layaway console purchases!

http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/2/2993600/99-xbox-360-kinect-subsidized-bundle

 

[TheLegendary]

I hope buckethead has the love story in the game.

 

[yankeehater]

lololololololol

Subsidized/layaway console purchases!

http://www.theverge.com/2012/5/2/2993600/99-xbox-360-kinect-subsidized-bundle

It is a terrible idea if you can afford the console up front, but for people that want a 360 but cant drop $300+ up front I can see why this would appel to them.

 

[eznark]

If i a terrible idea if you can afford the console up front, but for people that want a 360 but cant drop $300+ up front I can see why this would appel to them.

If you can't afford $300 you shouldn't be spending $459 over two years. I mean, more power to Microsoft for squeezing money from the stupid poor but if you buy this you are an idiot.

 

[Talon]

It's a Roku/AppleTV competitor.

When Bill Gates was talking about a "Direct X Box" in the living room, this set top box combo is more of what he envisioned. Gold is a content subscription here.

It's certainly interesting. The XBox has changed dramatically since launch. It was just a game console then, but it's a relatively robust streaming device now.

 

[bionic77]

Depending on the level of complexity the new consoles offer, they'll need time to adapt and make the necessary switch over regardless. That having been said, if a next-gen Madden game comes out lacking real time physics based gameplay than fucking :jnc at it cause I won't spend a dime on it.

More to the point though on the leads comments - what's he supposed to say? He's towing the company line. We all value honesty but I doubt saying "Yeah, physics like that would be fantastic but fuck man, we only have a year and EA isn't willing to give us the time to implement it properly!" is going to make your employer happy.

I have zero faith in EA. unless we have competition to innovate for EA to steal from and implement in their games I don't anticipate any new changes.

If you want a real good sports game play FIFA on 360 or PS3. Perfect example, they stole a lot from Winning Eleven and might have improved on it with better presentation and rosters.

Also, sucks I missed out on the fat jokes.

 

[eznark]

Goodell to banhammer some Saints today, supposedly. We've heard that before.

It's a Roku/AppleTV competitor.

I bought a few Roku's for $79 each. Shockingly I didn't need a two year contract.

 

[BannedEpisode]

That Xbox comes with live and various cable services. Doesn't sound all that horrible.

 

[Striker]

Goodell to banhammer some Saints today, supposedly. We've heard that before.

Goodbye Vilma.

 

[bionic77]

It's a Roku/AppleTV competitor.

When Bill Gates was talking about a "Direct X Box" in the living room, this set top box combo is more of what he envisioned. Gold is a content subscription here.

It's certainly interesting. The XBox has changed dramatically since launch. It was just a game console then, but it's a relatively robust streaming device now.

I don't see it as a competitor. Doesn't work as well as Roku for streaming and is much more expensive.

It is a games console that gives gamers more features so we play less games.

 

[bionic77]

Goodell to banhammer some Saints today, supposedly. We've heard that before.



I bought a few Roku's for $79 each. Shockingly I didn't need a two year contract.

I don't like it when we agree on something.

Makes me feel dirty, like how I imagine Pats fans feel after a win.

 

[Dutch Gronk]

I don't like it when we agree on something.

Makes me feel dirty, like how I imagine Pats fans feel after a win.

Dirty in a good way?

NFL announces Vilma suspended for the season; Hargrove 8 games, Will Smith 4 games and Fujita 3 games

Lol

 

[BigAT]

WOWOWOWOW:

gregg rosenthal ‏ @greggrosenthal
Vilma suspended for the season. Wow.

Obvious why they went after Lofton so hard now.

 

[eznark]

I don't see it as a competitor. Doesn't work as well as Roku for streaming and is much more expensive.

It is a games console that gives gamers more features so we play less games.

What this really does is give Microsoft a steady, dependable revenue stream while they launch a new console and it conditions people to the idea of "subsidized" home hardware.

XBox 720 to be $900 off contract, but if you sign up for the 4 year deal it's only $250 plus $25 a month! What a bargain!

 

[Striker]

lol, good.

 

[Talon]

I bought a few Roku's for $79 each. Shockingly I didn't need a two year contract.

Does the Roku/Apple TV play 360 games, much less live? Or do they have cable On Demand services built-in?

If I were recommending a set top box, I'd obviously recommend a Roku (or AppleTV, depending on the person). We use a Roku at our place.

But it's a savvy move. I think sooner or later, we're going to have cable/dish partnerships with settop makers. Think Tivo/DirectTV but with Sony, Microsoft, maybe Roku, etc.

I'm not for it or against it. I see some pitfalls down the road if this winds up being the exclusive channel, but it doesn't make intuitive sense for Microsoft or Sony to do that. Microsoft isn't loving dealing with the carriers right now in the phone space, after all.

It's a clever way to extend the lifecycle of a product that takes advantage of less savvy consumers.

Anyways, overall, we've survived with terrible interfaces (god damn Motorola Comcast boxes!) for years. I'm excited to see rapid innovation in that space. Think of where we were with cellphones in 2007? Just 5 years later, and we take smartphones for granted. I just want a responsive DVR, damnit!

 

[Nightz]

Jason La Canfora ‏ @JasonLaCanfora

NFL announces Vilma suspended for the season; Hargrove 8 games, Will Smith 4 games and Fujita 3 games

 

[I H8 Memes]

Goodell to banhammer some Saints today, supposedly. We've heard that before.

What the heck did they do this time? Are we about to find out that Saints players blew up the levees?

 

[BannedEpisode]

Haha fuck the saints.

 

[Talon]

I'm excited to see the Will Smith/Jon Vilma media blitz.

Also, is Teddy going to cut Hargrove?

 

[Futurevoid]

NFL announces Vilma suspended for the season; Hargrove 8 games, Will Smith 4 games and Fujita 3 games

Vilma suspension starts immediately. The others can do all team activities.

 

[bionic77]

What this really does is give Microsoft a steady, dependable revenue stream while they launch a new console and it conditions people to the idea of "subsidized" home hardware.

XBox 720 to be $900 off contract, but if you sign up for the 4 year deal it's only $250 plus $25 a month! What a bargain!

Xbox consumers are pretty stupid so I could totally see this happening and being a huge hit. Don't forget that there will be the ad free console that is only $50 a month with free Live!

 

[Milchjon]

Wait, what did Vilma do that was so much worse than the rest of them?

Alleviates the pain of the 2009 beatdown, though.

 

[bionic77]

Dirty in a good way?

Dirty in a bad way. Think of a Penn State fan after Sandusky or FMTs girlfriend after he takes a dump on their chest after sex.

 

[Talon]

NFLPA executive committee member Scott Fujita, suspended midseason for bounties.

:jnc

 

[eznark]

Time to cut Hargrove, Ted. He is unnecessary now, anyway.

Vilma apparently acted as the federal government and provided matching funds for all bounties! :jnc, what a fucking idiot.

 

[Bowser]

Wait, what did Vilma do that was so much worse than the rest of them?

Alleviates the pain of the 2009 beatdown, though.

Judy Battista @judybattista
NFL says Vilma helped in "establishing and funding the program".

.

 

[SonnyBoy]

I just have a hard time with the NFL riding it's high horse. They do so many crooked and backhanded things that I can't take them seriously.

 

[Talon]

I just have a hard time with the NFL riding it's high horse. They do so many crooked and backhanded things that I can't take them seriously.

What about these punishments are backhanded?

 

[Lonestar]

Hey, Roman Harper escaped punishment!

 

[jakncoke]

Jason La Canfora ‏ @JasonLaCanfora

NFL announces Vilma suspended for the season; Hargrove 8 games, Will Smith 4 games and Fujita 3 games

:me

 

[eznark]

What about these punishments are backhanded?

Nothing, he is still pissy about the salary cap issue I am sure.

 

[lazybones18]

Seriously, four players? Thought there would have been more, but whatever

 

[Striker]

Hey, Roman Harper escaped punishment!

Dude is a piece of shit.

 

[Talon]

Dude is a piece of shit.

Co-signed