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If I had a chance to seriously play football I would. The money is just too great.
This was internet nonsense conjecture. This is what he is likely to do, but in his press conference he specifically said it's because of his feet and the injuries he's sustained.I mean that's fair but the risk was always there. And the game is safer now than ever before. Will continue to be so too.
I have a son who just turned 1. I don't know what I'll do but I feel like people are overreacting to Borland and few other retirements.
First Willis and Worilds retired cause of their desire to pursue a career/life in religion. Not injury related. Justin Smith was at the end anyway. MJD hit the RB wall and then fell off the cliff.
This was internet nonsense conjecture. This is what he is likely to do, but in his press conference he specifically said it's because of his feet and the injuries he's sustained.
Real question, what percentage of parents stopping their kids from playing football would it take to have an actual effect on fan viewership?
Let's say over the next 10 years, the talent level in the NFL dropped by 20% as a result of health concerns from both parents and players. Would you stop watching the NFL as a result? Would you even realize the shift? It's not like parents not wanting their children to play football is an entirely new thing. My parents didn't let me play organized football growing up and that was 20+ years ago. Does even a large reduction in football players matter if there is still a huge population pool that is absolutely desperate to play in the NFL?
If I had a chance to seriously play football I would. The money is just too great.
Even if you make a couple hundred thousand that would still be more enticing to a poor kid coming from nothing and working a shit job.
Real question, what percentage of parents stopping their kids from playing football would it take to have an actual effect on fan viewership?
Let's say over the next 10 years, the talent level in the NFL dropped by 20% as a result of health concerns from both parents and players. Would you stop watching the NFL as a result? Would you even realize the shift? It's not like parents not wanting their children to play football is an entirely new thing. My parents didn't let me play organized football growing up and that was 20+ years ago. Does even a large reduction in football players matter if there is still a huge population pool that is absolutely desperate to play in the NFL?
Agreed.There are 500 young men out there to every 1 Borland. There is a severe shortage of NFL jobs. This retirement won't impact the NFL at all, even in the slightest.
There are 500 young men out there to every 1 Borland. There is a severe shortage of NFL jobs. This retirement won't impact the NFL at all, even in the slightest.
There are 500 young men out there to every 1 Borland. There is a severe shortage of NFL jobs. This retirement won't impact the NFL at all, even in the slightest.
We'll just draft more D studs in this year's draft. We do it every year.Well, it will impact the Niners.
That 3rd round pick was an absolute waste.
We'll just draft more D studs in this year's draft. We do it every year.
There are 500 young men out there to every 1 Borland. There is a severe shortage of NFL jobs. This retirement won't impact the NFL at all, even in the slightest.
Real question, what percentage of parents stopping their kids from playing football would it take to have an actual effect on fan viewership?
Let's say over the next 10 years, the talent level in the NFL dropped by 20% as a result of health concerns from both parents and players. Would you stop watching the NFL as a result? Would you even realize the shift? It's not like parents not wanting their children to play football is an entirely new thing. My parents didn't let me play organized football growing up and that was 20+ years ago. Does even a large reduction in football players matter if there is still a huge population pool that is absolutely desperate to play in the NFL?
CTE is still relatively new as a health concern, but like all health concerns the fear and anxiety over it will level off once we have more info.
On the very first day of training camp, Green tore his quadriceps muscles, anterior cruciate ligament and cartilage in his right knee. Green came back the next year and again tore the same ACL in training camp. In his third and only season playing, 1999, he played in 9 games catching 18 receptions for 234 yards and no touchdowns. After three years and a total of 10 surgeries on his right knee, he was cut by the Dolphins after the 1999 year was and signed by the New York Jets, but never played a down and was cut during the season. After missing the entire 2000 season, he signed with the Oakland Raiders in 2001 but was cut during preseason.
America does not, nor ever has, given a shit about children. You know this.How many more will it take til the feds decide "something must be done for the children!!!!!"
tanny is a boom or bust gmYou guys ready for some fun history?
Everyone always talks about building through the draft and I was thinking about how long it's been since the Dolphins went out and drafted a guy who could legitimately become a #1 WR. Well, I dug into the draft history and I was right, it's not pretty. Some highlights:
2014 - 2nd round, Jarvis Landry - I'm not really counting him because he's a slot guy all the way.
2007 - 1st round, Tedd Ginn Jr. - Fuck me.
2001 - 2nd round, Chris Chambers - Yep, this is the last time the Dolphins actually drafted a #1 WR who produced. Two thousand and fucking one.
1997 - 1st round, Yatil Green - Anyone remember Yatil Green? Anybody? The 15th pick in the 1997 draft?
1993 - 1st round, O.J. McDuffie - O.J. was my boy, loved this dude.
So there you go, that's the Dolphins history using high draft picks on WR's in the past 20+ years. The level of consistent incompetence is impressive in a way. Yet for some reason, after all this I am hoping they land a stud #1 WR in this year's draft. When will I learn?
I don't know who has more say when it comes to drafting between Tannenbaum and Hickey. That whole relationship is still really cloudy from the outside looking in.tanny is a boom or bust gm
he will draft stars or all time busts
I don't know who has more say when it comes to drafting between Tannenbaum and Hickey. That whole relationship is still really cloudy from the outside looking in.
The guy had skill and his size was nice, but you cant deny he wasn't a massive liability and a flag magnet.
Why did you have to let him go, Bill?! I don't get it.
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Why did you have to let him go, Bill?! I don't get it.[/QUOTE]
You do remember that as good as a play that was, since it's Browner they assume the worst and throw the flag and we get nothing.
Morning brother!
How's everything?
People in the FF15 thread going nucking futs that people posted "spoilers" that there's... a summon in the demo? <_<
Watchin' some highlights of Teddy slangin' passes to DeVante Parker... Man I hope the Dolphins draft this guy.
Its not going to make a big difference.Real question, what percentage of parents stopping their kids from playing football would it take to have an actual effect on fan viewership?
Let's say over the next 10 years, the talent level in the NFL dropped by 20% as a result of health concerns from both parents and players. Would you stop watching the NFL as a result? Would you even realize the shift? It's not like parents not wanting their children to play football is an entirely new thing. My parents didn't let me play organized football growing up and that was 20+ years ago. Does even a large reduction in football players matter if there is still a huge population pool that is absolutely desperate to play in the NFL?
Nope. Landry has the potential to be a top 5 slot WR but he is too small and lacking in top end speed to thrive outside the numbers. Who knows, maybe they will try to play him outside but he seems like a much more natural fit doing damage over the middle of the field running short to intermediate routes.You don't believe Landry or Stills can be a legit #1WR?
Just saw that summon.People in the FF15 thread going nucking futs that people posted "spoilers" that there's... a summon in the demo? <_<
He's bad.Dianna Marie Russini ‏@NBCdianna 6s6 seconds ago
Stevie Johnson will sign with Chargers per sources.
Saw that coming :/
Crabtree the onlydecentoption now.
Nope. Landry has the potential to be a top 5 slot WR but he is too small and lacking in top end speed to thrive outside the numbers. Who knows, maybe they will try to play him outside but he seems like a much more natural fit doing damage over the middle of the field running short to intermediate routes.
Stills has more potential as an outside guy but he is a burner first and foremost, kind of like Mike Wallace. I don't see him developing the route running skills needed to be a top outside threat and he's also on the smaller side.
The Dolphins need a prototypical #1 WR. A big, fast guy who can do it all. You aren't going to get that unless you invest a first round pick. DeVante Parker is a tall, physical receiver who excels at high-pointing the ball and making big time catches. He's the kind of guy you want playing outside the numbers, in my opinion.
EDIT: Then again, Antonio Brown ran a 4.47, is only 5'10", and was drafted in the sixth round so what the hell do I know!
Maybe this line of thinking is too traditional and doesn't really apply to a Lazor offense but I just hate the idea of not having a legitimate #1 WR on the roster. I always think back to Tannehill's rookie season when Hartline was his biggest target...Tannenbaum seems to be very aggressive, I wouldn't be surprised if he went with offensive talent in the first round, they really need to address the defense though.
Maybe this line of thinking is too traditional and doesn't really apply to a Lazor offense but I just hate the idea of not having a legitimate #1 WR on the roster. I always think back to Tannehill's rookie season when Hartline was his biggest target...
You are right about the defense having a ton of holes, though.
Just saw that summon.
That looked amazing.
I am going to download this demo tonight so I can see the title screen lol @ having the time to play it).
Dolphins could use a Crabtree, I think he would love playing for us.
Dolphins could use a Crabtree, I think he would love playing for us.
Uh yea, you sound surprised.Bread you are Dolphins fan? Saw your list of teams before..well this seems to confirm it.
Dianna Marie Russini ‏@NBCdianna 6s6 seconds ago
Stevie Johnson will sign with Chargers per sources.
Saw that coming :/
Crabtree the only decent option now.
Yup.Here brother I will save you the trouble!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7irn-e7llQ&feature=youtu.be
Music is hot fire
Just hope the game is more than a pretty face!! I swear if I get burned again Square...!!