woodchuck said:apparently, JasonTaylor was close to having his foot amputated if they delayed the surgery a couple hours. holy shit
Now that the Detroit Lions have fired Matt Millen as president, an interesting detail surfaced about his regime.
It had been widely reported that Millen made $3 million per season during his first five-year contract and then got a bump to $5 million per season for his five-year extension. According to a source close to the situation, Millen's pay has been $5 million per season from the first year he was hired (2001). Millen has already pocketed more than $35 million in his first seven-plus years and is scheduled to make $50 million for the entire 10-year term.
Because he was fired, Millen is due the total sum of that money; he would've forfeited the rest of his salary if he had resigned. What isn't known is whether Millen and owner William Clay Ford came to some kind of buyout agreement for the final two-plus years of his contract.
gutshot said:Isn't there a rule somewhere stating each team is only allowed one Roy Williams each?
Ninja Scooter said:anyone else think the lions job seems tailor made for Bill Cowher if they throw a bunch of money at him to coach/gm?
Ninja Scooter said:Plaxico suspended 2 games by the Giants for doucheyness.
According to a team statement, owner William Clay Ford has announced today that Matt Millen "has been relieved of his duties as President and CEO effective immediately.''
Detroit Lions chief operating officer Tom Lewand will now report directly to Mr. Ford on all business, organizational and NFL matters. Martin Mayhew will assume the role of general manager and report directly to Mr. Ford on all football matters. Also, Cedric Saunders has been named the Vice President of Football Operations.
"I have relieved Matt Millen of his duties effective immediately,'' Ford said in the statement. "I bleieve that this decision is in the best interest of this organization. I appreciate Matt's efoorts. Matt worked tirelessly during his tenure to win, and he would be the first one to tell you that you have to win in this league. It just didn't work out.
"The support of our fans continues to be incredible and they deserve a winner. Every decision we make must focus on that goal, and I believe this decision today will allow this team to move forward in a positive manner.
"I am very disappointed with where we are as a team after our start this season. Our sole focus now is preparing for our next game against Chicago. The entire organization must work together and do whatever we can to make this a successful season. Despite our record, it is still early and there is time to turn this sesaon around.
"These decisions are for the duration of the 2008 season. Once the season is over, we will undergo a thorough and comprehensive evaluation of our entire football operation and put together a plan that we believe will transform this team into a winner.''
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Plinko said:Sources are saying that Millen actually told the team to "keep their money."
tmdorsey said:Speaking of the Rams,
Anybody heard from soulja lately?
Somebody got him on watch?
TAMPA, Fla. -- The infant son of Tampa Bay Buccaneers kicker Matt Bryant died Wednesday morning, coach Jon Gruden said.
Matthew Tryson Bryant apparently died in his sleep, Gruden said. The coach said he did not know any further details. The child was born June 16.
"We're shocked and very saddened by this," Gruden said.
Gruden said he was unsure if Bryant will play in Sunday's game against Green Bay, and that the situation would be addressed later in the week.
Wow, thats horrible. :-(DMczaf said:
tmdorsey said:Speaking of the Rams,
Anybody heard from soulja lately?
Somebody got him on watch?
Came to post this. Horrible news.DMczaf said:
gutshot said:Isn't there a rule somewhere stating each team is only allowed one Roy Williams each?
EDIT: Sorry about the delay getting the prediction results posted. I had a baby last week so I've been pretty busy (the Eagles are undefeated when my son watches the game with me!). I will have the standings posted soon.
I dont think he wants people to feel bad for him, or that he's saying that people shouldnt play football.FrenchMovieTheme said:football is a violent game. you either live with the risk-reward (potential long term issues vs. earning more money in a year than a lot of people will earn in their lifetime) or don't play the game.
i feel bad for people like ted johnson but i also feel like he should have known the risk. doesn't mean i WANT him to have brain problems, but you honestly can't be surprised that getting hit by 330 pound guys isn't good for your physical or mental health.
It is what it is, added Eli Manning. Obviously the coaches and upper management had to make a decision. The players move on. Well be fine.
Odd. Which game didn't you count me for last week?gutshot said:GAF NFL Predictions Overall Standings
*Last weeks results in parenthesis*
33-12 B-Rad Lascelle (11-4)
TheDrizzlerJ11 said:i went 10-6 last week i believe, i just didn't post in thread. i'm in the pickem confidence league tho. >.>
gutshot said:32-15 Milabrega (10-6)
:lolAndersTheSwede said:To Jim Rome who said the Giants effectively have a two week bye on account of playing Seattle:
Fuck You Gasbag.
I can't wait to stomp them. Been looking forward to this for three years.AndersTheSwede said:To Jim Rome who said the Giants effectively have a two week bye on account of playing Seattle:
Fuck You Gasbag.