NFL Thread

[Emperor Smeat]

Like the Malcom Brown pick by the Pats.

Pick was spoiled really early by SB Nation. The one time ESPN decides to not spoil the picks on Twitter, someone else pulls an "ESPN" instead.

[Droford]

Philip Rivers has 8 kids.

[Crimson]

Philip Rivers has 8 kids.

Octodad Rivers

[screech]

Irvin was raving over Perriman, one of the better endorsements a WR can get. Wasn't really digging the pick before that though

Breshad Perriman is an A+ name, also. I'm good with this.

[Emperor Smeat]

While the draft was going on, 49ers announced for the 1st time in team history, they won't just be wearing their classic jerseys during next season.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Introducing the first alternate uniform in team history. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ersRGB?src=hash">#49ersRGB</a>

<a href="http://t.co/LqWbZcA2Mm">http://t.co/LqWbZcA2Mm</a> <a href="http://t.co/sSfLHO3DFN">pic.twitter.com/sSfLHO3DFN</a></p>&mdash; San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) <a href="https://twitter.com/49ers/status/593943738746949632">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[ClockShot]

Great. I wake up and find my Broncos traded up to draft the other headcase of the draft in Shane Ray.

I hope Elway knows what he's doing.

[Innovator]

Owenbrown, how do you feel about the Titans drafting Mariotto?

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol oh I how I love my Patriots

[Evil Vito]

While the draft was going on, 49ers announced for the 1st time in team history, they won't just be wearing their classic jerseys during next season.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Introducing the first alternate uniform in team history. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ersRGB?src=hash">#49ersRGB</a>

<a href="http://t.co/LqWbZcA2Mm">http://t.co/LqWbZcA2Mm</a> <a href="http://t.co/sSfLHO3DFN">pic.twitter.com/sSfLHO3DFN</a></p>&mdash; San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) <a href="https://twitter.com/49ers/status/593943738746949632">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<font color=goldenrod>Fucking stupid. Hate that so many teams are doing this.</font>

[#1-norm-fan]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">It won't take long for Marcus Mariota and Jameis Winston to square off in the NFL, as the Bucs and Titans play each other in Week 1.</p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/593934391421833216">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Team picking 1st overall in each of last 3 seasons has posted a winning record the following year.</p>&mdash; ESPN Stats &amp; Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) <a href="https://twitter.com/ESPNStatsInfo/status/593932610478481408">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Streak probably getting broken next season since I doubt the Bucs are going to suddenly get that good. Although haven't bothered to see what their schedule is if 9+ wins is even possible on paper.

Well the NFC South is Godawful. So they've got that going for them.

[#1-norm-fan]

Byron Jones is a great pic. But I thought the same thing about Claiborne so... who the fuck knows.

[Nark Order]

While the draft was going on, 49ers announced for the 1st time in team history, they won't just be wearing their classic jerseys during next season.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Introducing the first alternate uniform in team history. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/49ersRGB?src=hash">#49ersRGB</a>

<a href="http://t.co/LqWbZcA2Mm">http://t.co/LqWbZcA2Mm</a> <a href="http://t.co/sSfLHO3DFN">pic.twitter.com/sSfLHO3DFN</a></p>&mdash; San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) <a href="https://twitter.com/49ers/status/593943738746949632">May 1, 2015</a></blockquote>
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What in the hell. No. Stop that. What in the fuck is this? I am going to kill myself. Jesus.

What is wrong with red and gold?

[Ruien]

Did the one kid who had a ex-girlfriend that was murdered get drafted?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Nope. I'd be very surprised if he got picked today either. Probably a late round flyer if anything.</font>

[Ruien]

Poor kid.

[Evil Vito]

Byron Jones is a great pic. But I thought the same thing about Claiborne so... who the fuck knows.

<font color=goldenrod>As a UConn fan I hate that the only draft-worthy UConn player went to Dallas. He's really good. Can't see him being another Claiborne. Plus he's a guy who won't fuck up off the field.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>As a whole I'd say 3/4th of the NFC East had a good first round.

Washington taking Scherff at #5 overall might be a bit early but the Jets, Bears, and Falcons all were rumored to have interest in him and the Giants definitely wanted him at #9 so trading back would have meant losing him. They had no real choice but to take him when they did. Probably will wind up as a guard long-term so there's risk but he's NFL ready right out of the gate.

Made my opinions on Flowers already known but it fills a huge need and he should slot in at RT right away. Pugh nearly got Eli killed against the Eagles last year so moving Pugh in to RG makes sense. Again #9 may have been a slight reach but the Rams supposedly coveted him and in general teams seemed hesitant to trade up this year.

The Eagles' pick was the only WTF one in the division. I mean it makes sense to get a replacement for Maclin and the guy is practically a clone of him, but he won't be as good as Maclin right out of the gate. Probably a lateral move for them at best.</font>

[Ruien]

Love the new 9ers uniform. Fuck tradition, this is the present.

[Ruien]

Helmets looks a little goofy though.

[Simple Fan]

Al Davis is cursing in his grave. He felt the Raiders should be the only team wearing black, and now with the 49ers wearing black would have pissed him off.

[McLegend]

If the rumors are true about what The Eagles offered the Bucs and Titans how did they not take them?

Bucs and or Titans would have won that trade probably.

[Emperor Smeat]

Apparently for the past couple of years Bill Belichick 1st round draft picks have been based on players cartoon watching habits. Did it for Dominique Easley last year and Malcom Brown this year. Both prefer to watch a bunch of cartoons than football games on tv.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Oh shit, Giants jump up to #33</font>

[Crimson]

Landon Collins

[RP]

Way to long of a time clock

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>WOOOOOO Landon Collins!</font>

[Crimson]

Not basing it on this pick but I think Giants win the division

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Top needs entering draft: OL and safety

First 2 picks: OL and safety

I approve</font> :y:

[RP]

15 minutes in and theirs only 1 pick. Its like they try to make this as unwatchable as possible.

[Innovator]

In Reese We Trust

[RP]

I hope the Colts have Jeff George representing them.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LOL the Panthers badly need a OT, trade up 15 or so spots with 2 good OTs on the board only to draft Devin fuckin Funchess</font>

[Crimson]

Gregory still dropping. Hope Cowboys get him

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Jim Kelly's daughter is ludicrously hot.</font>

[Droford]

I like the Ravens pick of Maxx Williams, a steal I think that late in the 2nd

[Emperor Smeat]

:lol: one person screaming "yeah" in a sea of boos for the Packers pick.

[Crimson]

Gregory still dropping. Hope Cowboys get him

Boom. Top 10 talent. Hope he's not mentally unstable

[DrA]

This is the first time I can recall where Tampa Bay has actually made an effort to have a quarterback instead of just hiring some half assed free agent. I guess they tried some with Josh Freeman but even that felt like an afterthought. I can't think of another franchise that has held the quarterback position with less regard over the years than they havel.

[Emperor Smeat]

Miami before Ryan Tannehill?

Went through a lot of QBs after Marino retired.

[Evil Vito]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With the selection of UCLA DE Owamagbe Odighizuwa by the Giants, <a href="https://twitter.com/BobPapa_NFL">@BobPapa_NFL</a> becomes the biggest loser of Day 2 of the NFL Draft.</p>&mdash; Ralph Vacchiano (@RVacchianoNYDN) <a href="https://twitter.com/RVacchianoNYDN/status/594322380727660544">May 2, 2015</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

:lol:

[screech]

This is the first time I can recall where Tampa Bay has actually made an effort to have a quarterback instead of just hiring some half assed free agent. I guess they tried some with Josh Freeman but even that felt like an afterthought. I can't think of another franchise that has held the quarterback position with less regard over the years than they havel.

Feel like the Browns change quarterbacks all the time.

[screech]

I like the Ravens pick of Maxx Williams, a steal I think that late in the 2nd

Double X. I approve.

[Frank Drebin]

lol @ that Patriots fan calling the pick. All I could think of was Patton Oswald's character in Big Fan.

[Emperor Smeat]

No clue why Belichick didn't bother to get at least a CB with one of the 3 picks possible. Got a S, another D line guy, and traded away the other pick.


lol @ that Patriots fan calling the pick. All I could think of was Patton Oswald's character in Big Fan.
:lol:

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Bryce Petty to the Jets in the 4th round. Wouldn't be a draft without a little Jets QB controversy.</font>

[#1-norm-fan]

What is going on with Jay Ajayi right now? Feel like if he's still around in the middle of the 5th round or so, Dallas has gotta go get him.

[Fignuts]

Oh man.

Jim Kelly and the FEELS

[Nark Order]

That season ticket holder that announced the 5th round pick for The Bills looked like she was trying to impress broadway producers.

[Evil Vito]

What is going on with Jay Ajayi right now? Feel like if he's still around in the middle of the 5th round or so, Dallas has gotta go get him.

<font color=goldenrod>Dolphins wound up nabbing him in the 5th</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Kinda like that the Giants are sticking with the "big school" guys this year for some reason. Miami, Alabama, UCLA, and now Texas.

Still 2 picks left for them to take the annual BC or Syracuse player though.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Zac Stacy traded to the Jets for a 7th rounder</font>

[ClockShot]

That's actually not a bad trade for Gang Green...........for once.

Stacy wanted out of St. Louis the second Todd Gurley got drafted, and the Jets got a runningback they can work with.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Alright, quick thoughts on the Giants draft now that everything is in the books:

Round 1: Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami: Made most of my thoughts clear on Thursday but I love the pick. O-line was a far more pressing need than D-line. Should slot right in at RT, allowing Pugh to move to RG. Huge dude, 6'6" 330 lb and could be groomed as Beatty's eventual successor at LT. The footage I've seen suggests he's especially good in run blocking, which is huge as the Giants had a largely shit run game last year due to bad blocking.

Round 2: Landon Collins, S, Alabama: Safety was the biggest need going in but #9 would have been way too high for Collins. He wouldn't have been left at pick #40 so I'm glad they traded up. Reese is usually pretty gun-shy about making trades during the draft so I like them going the extra mile to get a guy they really wanted. Hard-hitting, physical play and Another guy who should slot right in to a starting role. I've seen some forecast him as someone with very real bust potential but I'm pretty sure people say that about every Bama defensive player no matter what.

Round 3, Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA: I don't need to see any more than his name to know I like him. Oh-diggy-zoo-wah. Badass. Anyway he was a force at stopping the run, which was another big Giants weakness last year. He's had some issues rushing the passer but he's going to a defensive scheme that will teach him up on that fairly quickly as they are known to throw 3 or 4 DEs on the field on passing downs. Thinking about it, Spags will now have JPP, Ayers, Selvie, Moore, and O-Squared to work with at the DE position. Can't wait to see what he comes up with.

Round 5, Mykkele Thompson, S, Texas: During these late rounds I try to flip the draft on when the Giants are about to pick because the networks are good at showing highlight tape for most guys. Neither network showed one second on this guy. Evidently he was universally ranked as someone who was going to go undrafted and the Giants were the only team to bring him in for a pre-draft visit. I know it's the 5th round but it sounds like they could have gotten better value at this spot and signed him right after the draft. From what I've read he sounds like he has good speed and is a versatile guy who can play any DB spot, so at least he fills a need.

Round 6, Geremy Davis, WR, UConn: As a UConn fan I'm happy to see him get picked. He was a team captain, has great hands, and had a really nice collegiate career for himself considering the jobbers he had throwing to him. He's pretty slow though, and WR is a pretty busy spot for the Giants as is. I wonder if maybe they want Davis to bulk up in preseason and potentially be converted to TE. That could work, especially with Donnell having the drops at times last year.

Round 7, Bobby Hart, OT, Florida State: Don't know a whole lot about this guy but you could have a worse dice-roll than a guy who was a starting lineman on a National Title-winning team. Giants usually keep 9 or 10 OL on the roster so whatever, never hurts to have an extra body competing for a job in preseason.

Pretty tough to judge a draft until at least 3 years have passed but as far as first impressions I like this class. 2 starters out of the gate and an intriguing DE prospect in the first 3 rounds. Anything they get out of the last 3 guys is probably gravy.</font>

[#1-norm-fan]

Zac Stacy is better than most 7th round picks ever... So... Good for the Jets.

[Frank Drebin]

Apparently for the past couple of years Bill Belichick 1st round draft picks have been based on players cartoon watching habits. Did it for Dominique Easley last year and Malcom Brown this year. Both prefer to watch a bunch of cartoons than football games on tv.

Wait....what? More, please.

[Emperor Smeat]

Texas -- Malcom Brown doesn't watch football in his spare time. Not that he has spare time.

He was asked this season which pro players he idolizes. He had no idea. He doesn't follow the NFL.

Brown wants to be the best defensive tackle in the nation. He might be. But that's just his job.

"I don't want to be all about football, you know what I mean?" Brown said after a Texas practice last week. "I come up here, I study film, I do what I have to for the game. But once I leave, I feel like if I study it too much, it'll get boring. I love football and I'm happy to be playing. God gave me good talent. But I have to find some kind of balance in between."

Brown prefers watching cartoons. He grew up on "Dragon Ball Z" anime. Still enjoyed it in high school. Now his children do, too. Three-month-old Mayah lays on her belly and stares. Four-year-old Rayna, too energetic to sit still, stands and playfully tries to mimic the action. Just like Malcom did when he was a kid.

http://espn.go.com/blog/big12/post/_/id/93117/despite-immense-talent-football-isnt-first-for-texas-malcom-brown


This is what Easley said last year going into the 2014 NFL Draft
“I like to play. I don’t like to watch on TV,” he said.

Easley was asked if he ever has made it through an entire NFL game.

“Not start to finish," Easley said. "I might change it to a cartoon or something.”

(For the record, he's a big fan of the Rocket Power cartoon for those keeping score at home.)

So wait, you don't watch, like, the Super Bowl? What's the most of an NFL game you've watch, Dominique?

“About two quarters,” he said.
http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/nfl-draft-florida-dt-dominique-easley-prefers-cartoons-221726704--nfl.html

[poopfromweiner dude]

Feel like the Browns change quarterbacks all the time.

They have "gone for it" twice with expansion Tim Couch and Manziel now. Josh Freeman was a first round pick...but he was a much much smaller name than Stafford and Sanchez who were picked ahead of him that year. He definitely seemed more like a 3rd or 4th round quarterback than a first rounder and never proved anyone wrong

And the Bucs not having a quarterback goes all the way back to...forever

[screech]

Hey the Bucs had Trent Dilfer that one time

[poopfromweiner dude]

I'm not one to hate on the Dilf-man. He "invented" QBR didn't he

[Emperor Smeat]

The NFL has found that it is probable that New England Patriots personnel deliberately deflated balls during the AFC Championship Game in January and that quarterback Tom Brady was "generally aware" of what was happening.

According to the report, there was no smoking gun evidence against the Pats although both the Colts and Pats had under-deflated balls for the game. Colts balls were 1.06PSI under-inflated and Pats balls were 1.01PSI under-inflated.

NFL to announce punishments within the next few days with Brady likely getting the harshest. Like the Pats, no smoking gun evidence against him but he did provide the least stuff for the investigation. NFL wanted a lot of personal stuff from him which he refused or gave very little.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Screenshots of Wells' report outlining text exchanges between McNally &amp; Jastremski about Brady: <a href="http://t.co/MCR4YoDbmD">pic.twitter.com/MCR4YoDbmD</a></p>&mdash; Jeff Darlington (@JeffDarlington) <a href="https://twitter.com/JeffDarlington/status/596000916328849408">May 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Based on the evidence developed in connection with the investigation and summarized in this Report, we have concluded that it is more probable than not that New England Patriots personnel participated in violations of the NFL Playing Rules and were involved in a deliberate attempt to circumvent those rules. In particular, we conclude that it is more probable than not that Jim McNally and John Jastremski participated in a deliberate plan to circumvent the rules by releasing air from Patriots game balls after the examination of the footballs by NFL game officials at the AFC Championship Game. We believe that McNally and Jastremski were aware that the inflation level of the Patriots game balls following pre-game inspection by the game officials would be approximately 12.5 psi and planned for McNally to deflate the balls below that level following the pre-game inspection using a needle provided by Jastremski. Based on the evidence, we also have concluded that it is more probable than not that Tom Brady was at least generally aware of the inappropriate activities of McNally and Jastremski involving the release of air from Patriots game balls.73

We do not believe that the evidence establishes that any other Patriots personnel participated in or had knowledge of the violation of the Playing Rules or the deliberate effort to circumvent the rules described above. In particular, we do not believe there was any wrongdoing or knowledge of wrongdoing by Patriots ownership, Head Coach Belichick or any other Patriots coach in the matters investigated. We also do not believe there was any wrongdoing or knowledge of wrongdoing by Patriots Head Equipment Manager Dave Schoenfeld.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>If Brady gets the harshest punishment, the punishments won't be much at all. He'll get a fine of some sort at most.

There is zero chance that Brady is getting a suspension. Especially not with the Pats being in the first game of the season in a nationally televised game.</font>

[Ruien]

How much of a bonus does each player get for winning the Superbowl? He will probably get fined that.

[RP]

<font color=goldenrod>If Brady gets the harshest punishment, the punishments won't be much at all. He'll get a fine of some sort at most.

There is zero chance that Brady is getting a suspension. Especially not with the Pats being in the first game of the season in a nationally televised game.</font>

I have no doubt he gets suspended

[RP]

What a glorious day!

[Ruien]

Either way, can't wait for the Colts to smash the Pats in the face this year.

[Ruien]

No idea why the Colts were so low on those power rankings that came out. They obtained way more talent than they already had (R.I.P Wayne) and the Pats lost Revis. Hell, we are still below Denver. Can't wait to smash them in the face too.

[road doggy dogg]

lol there is a 0% chance that Tom Brady gets suspended

[#1-norm-fan]

Let Andrew Luck fuck Gisele and call it even.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I have no doubt he gets suspended

Probably generally aware? There's no way he gets suspended. You are fucking daft.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Either way, can't wait for the Colts to smash the Pats in the face this year.

Pats have Luck's number. I doubt it.

[Ruien]

Not this year. Colts got better and the Pats got worse. It's finally time for the Pats to take a backseat to another team.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Pretty clear Brady was aware what was going on, but he won't be suspended A) because he's a star player and B) because there is no hard evidence that he was involved.

Of course, the hard evidence they were looking for were Brady's texts, which he refused to give. Why refuse if there's nothing to hide? Doesn't matter though, Pats will scream bloody murder if they give anything more than a fine.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Also, as Simmons would say...this will almost certainly put Belichick and the Pats into FU mode all next year.</font>

[road doggy dogg]

I'm sure there's a witty comment to be made on the correlation of Pats not having hard evidence and Aaron Hernandez' trial etc

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Simmons was extremely confident in his pre-draft podcast last week, and I can't say I blame him. The Pats aren't perfect but who else in the AFC looks like a super serious threat?

Broncos lost one of their top weapons and are relying on Peyton's health to cooperate all year. Colts are pretty much a one-man team with a terrible GM who just happened to fall ass-backwards into the best QB prospect since Peyton. Ravens and Steelers are usually always decent but almost never have the "oh shit" factor where you absolutely dread facing them. The Bengals don't seem to realize that football extends beyond wild card weekend. The rest of the AFC East seemed to get better but each team individually has a lot of question marks still.

A lot can happen between now and September but for now I'd tend to agree with Simmons' assessment that the Pats still feel like the most formidable team. The FU mode soon to come only makes them seem more enticing.</font>

[RP]

Avatar bet says Brady gets suspended.

[Emperor Smeat]

Cowboys signed La'el Collins to a 3 year, $1.65 million deal.

Hasn't been completely cleared from the on-going murder case though. Him passing the polygraph test and paternity test results being negative were enough for NFL teams to go ahead for signing him.

[Ruien]

Glad he got a spot on a team. Hate that he is with the HardyBoys.

[Emperor Smeat]

The rules about undrafted players made it easier for the Cowboys to snag him. He only bothered to travel to Dallas since it was closer to where he lived while Bills and Dolphins could only send feelers to see if he'd be interested in traveling to their places. By the time they'd get a response, he already had a deal in place with the Cowboys.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>So between signing Collins and getting Gregory late in the 2nd round, Cowboys pretty much got 3 first-round quality guys in the last week. I've heard Collins has gotten into it with his coaches at LSU and was occasionally ripped for being lazy...but it's worth a shot.

RB may be a huge question mark for Dallas but with that O-line it may not matter quite as much.</font>

[Ruien]

It will matter when your RB is McFadden.

[Ruien]

This feels weird. Its the first year I hated the Cowboys (For signing Hardy but ESPECIALLY for getting rid of Murray). Feels so wrong to hope the Eagles do well.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>LT Tyron Smith
LG Zack Martin
C Travis Frederick
RG La'el Collins
RT Doug Free

79-year old Jim Brown could probably put up 1,000 yards behind that line. And that's coming from someone who loathes the Cowboys.</font>

[#1-norm-fan]

Jesus. Dallas seems to be taking every chance that is out there to take with their signings this year. Still wish they'd have gone one more and taken Ajayi but I'm not nearly as down on the running game as most Cowboys fans seem to be. McFadden could have a bit of a rebirth on an offense with a great o-line and a passing threat to help him out. And even if he's just average, Joseph Randle looked great last year spelling Murray. Also, hopefully they can not fumble seemingly every game like Murray did, so there's that plus side.

[RP]

Tom Brady 4 game suspension. That's my prediction.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

CBS Sports is trying to suggest it'll be a year. If there is a punishment I'd say it'll be like fine in the 100k-250k range.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

No bet though Goddell is way too much of a bipolar asshole to predict his whims.

[Droford]

As A Ravens fan I'd like to remind everyone that it was Harbaugh who tipped off the Colts about the deflated balls because they did it in the game vs the Ravens, which means they deflated balls in two games. It wasn't some sort of one off happening and for all anyone knows they could have been doing it at every home game, and I'm sure if somebody dug deeper they might find that out

[Ruien]

I am sure if the NFL sent a probe on every team they would find every team cheated in some shape or form.

[Ruien]

Besides the Colts of course because Luck won't tolerate any cheating.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/05/06/deflategate-nfl-hired-same-research-firm-that-denied-secondhand-smoke-causes-cancer/

Hmmm?

[Crimson]

4 games for Brady seems about right.

Also the Collins signing got me so pumped for the start of the season , Cowboys line is just plain filthy. Too bad we don't have a big pounding back to wear out the defense even more.

[road doggy dogg]

how does 4 games seem right... still blowing my mind that this is even remotely a thing at all

has the world collectively lost its damn mind

[#1-norm-fan]

http://boston.cbslocal.com/2015/05/06/deflategate-nfl-hired-same-research-firm-that-denied-secondhand-smoke-causes-cancer/

Hmmm?

WELL THIS CHANGES THINGS...

[Ruien]

how does 4 games seem right... still blowing my mind that this is even remotely a thing at all

has the world collectively lost its damn mind

I think so. Seen like 4 ESPN people want 4 to 6 games minimum. Seems crazy.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Supposedly Goodell is letting Troy Vincent be the one to publicly decide on the punishment, which makes it even more clear to me that it'll be a light one. Goodell is known to be super tight with Kraft, so a light punishment would draw accustations of favoritism.

So he'll just have Vincent be the one to make the "decision" even though it's probably coming from Goodell anyway.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Also CBS Sports thinking Brady will be suspended for a year is hysterical. You can't even get suspended for a year for killing somebody.

Besides, Pats fans would be insufferable if they lost Brady for a year and didn't make the playoffs. It'd be 2008 all over again. "Nope, we didn't have Brady, doesn't count."</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Dante Fowler tears his ACL at rookie minicamp. Out for the season.

Jaguars will never not be cursed.</font>

[Droford]

<font color=goldenrod>Also CBS Sports thinking Brady will be suspended for a year is hysterical. You can't even get suspended for a year for killing somebody.

Besides, Pats fans would be insufferable if they lost Brady for a year and didn't make the playoffs. It'd be 2008 all over again. "Nope, we didn't have Brady, doesn't count."</font>
Bounty gate got two coaches suspended for a year.

It'd be funny if it came down on Bellichick

[Emperor Smeat]

Report made it clear its only Brady and the two ball guys who are getting any sort of punishment.

Everyone else got cleared in the investigation. If Goodell were to punish more people, he'd be doing it with less evidence than he has against Brady. Probably would also need to punish the Colts as well since they also had deflated balls.

[Nark Order]

DeflateGate is so ridiculous. Like so so ridiculous. How in the world is this an issue

[Simple Fan]

<font color=goldenrod>Also CBS Sports reporting Brady will be suspended for a year is hysterical. You can't even get suspended for a year for killing somebody.
</font>

Vick got suspended a over a year for fighting dogs
Rice got supended for hitting a woman
Peterson suspended for disciplining his child
And Hernandez hasn't played since he actually killed some one

I don't think Brady should get a year but at most 3 games. He had to be involved in the deflating and tje NFL has to take some kind of action. This is kind like corking your bat in baseball.

[Ermaximus]

1st round pick, tears his ACL in practice. Un-freaking-believable.

[Evil Vito]

I don't think Brady should get a year but at most 3 games. He had to be involved in the deflating and tje NFL has to take some kind of action. This is kind like corking your bat in baseball.

<font color=goldenrod>I'd be fine with 3-4 games. I haven't seen a compelling argument to not suspend Brady. I think any rational person would agree that deflating the footballs probably didn't do much in the long run and that it's certainly not the reason the Pats smashed the Colts and are good year in and year out. But you can't just let guys fuck around with the equipment. Doesn't matter who it is. If you let someone break the rules and not punish them, why have rules?

The most common arguments against a suspension I've heard coming out of Boston are "but lots of teams cheat!" or "there was no hard evidence!" Brady/the Pats were dumb enough to get caught (again). As for the hard evidence, I still think if Brady really had nothing to do with it he'd have given up his texts to the investigation in about 5 seconds and wouldn't need his agent to fight his battles for him.

More and more places are saying Brady's definitely getting suspended but I won't believe it until I see it.</font>

[RP]

1st round pick, tears his ACL in practice. Un-freaking-believable.

OH NO! JAGUARS SUCK AGAIN!

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

1st round pick, tears his ACL in practice. Un-freaking-believable.

Overall number one pick of 2016 seems like a shoe in.

[Ermaximus]

Overall number one pick of 2016 seems like a shoe in.

At least our QB isn't going to be suspended for cheating. ;)

[#1-norm-fan]

NFL.com breaking news: "Jaguars QB Blake Bortles suspended for the entire 2015 season for cheating."

Ermaximus: "OH, COME ON!"

[ClockShot]

2015 draft is cursed not just for ermax, but for me, too.

Broncos 3rd round pick Jeff Heuerman tears his ACL during mini camp. Done for the season.

[Ermaximus]

NFL.com breaking news: "Jaguars QB Blake Bortles suspended for the entire 2015 season for cheating."

Ermaximus: "OH, COME ON!"

At board games maybe.

[Emperor Smeat]

Pats released CB Kyle Arrington (cap reasons) and signed TE Fred Davis.


Meanwhile a US Senator is upset at a sponsorship deal the league has with the military. More upset that it was discovered the National Guard has to pay teams for advertising than NFL teams doing it for free.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12866296/senator-jeff-flake-criticizes-national-guard-sponsorship-deal-nfl-teams

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>In other Jaguars draft bust news...Justin Blackmon was denied reinstatement from his indefinite suspension, so it's looking like he'll miss a second straight year. His career is probably over.</font>

[Mercenary]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000492185/article/brady-suspended-4-games-patriots-forfeit-2016-first-rounder?campaign=Facebook_atn_rosenthal


Four games in the sting job

[Bad News Gertner]

Lol such horseshit

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Goodell is so full of shit. Should have already been fired cause of the Ray Rice fiasco. He's got no leg to stand on pulling this. If this suspension holds his first game will be against the Colts. Prepare to die Indianapolis. You're in for the biggest asskicking of a lifetime.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Tom Brady 4 game suspension
Pats fined $1 million a docked their 2016 1st rounder and 2017 4th rounder</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>It's basically a 3 game suspension as the Jags will struggle to win a single game this year.

As a Giants fan it does suck that he'll miss the Dallas game</font> :mad:

[owenbrown]

Not a Pats fan, but come on, this is complete bullshit. #firegoodell

[Nark Order]

This is so absurd.

[Nark Order]

Questions Tom Brady's integrity and gives license for retards to belittle his accomplishments. Not a Pats fan at all. In fact, I outright don't like them. But Tom Brady is a once in a lifetime player. Just feel bad for him.

So ridiculous.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

I guess punching your wife in the face is worse than putting air out of a ball allegedly? #FireGoodell

[Nark Order]

The Colts should be ashamed of themselves, honestly. Putting on such a piss poor performance and then essentially publically lynching Tom Brady out of frustration. Jim Irsay has always been garbage. Helping to change NFL rules so that it benefits his team, throwing a fit and finding excuses when they lose...

Ugh. Such a circus.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>As I said, I do think a suspension had to happen (but didn't think it would) because there's more than enough out there to show he knowingly broke the rules. Whether or not said ball altering (lol) led to a better performance is irrelevant.

But 4 games is excessive. 2 games would have been fine. Hell, even 1 game. Having to miss the game where the banner is lowered and you're meant to celebrate the Super Bowl one last time would have been punishment enough for a guy like Brady.</font>

[Nark Order]

A suspension absolutely did not have to happen at all. All they have is circumstantial evidence. There is no hard evidence to support their claim whatsoever. The NFL had a video of Ray Rice beating the living bejesus out of his wife and gave him 2 games. (And yes, they had the tape. If they can say that Brady absolutely tampered then they absolutely had the tape. )

There needs to be some sort of written parameters for the length of suspensions. Their priorities are seriously so fucking mind boggling that it is comical.

[Emperor Smeat]

Don't get how the Pats get that harsh of a punishment when the report itself cleared them from Deflategate.

Brady getting punished was going to happen once it was found he wasn't supply the evidence the NFL wanted but even 4 games seems a bit harsh for something that was only "probable" on his part.

Colts getting nothing for having their own balls deflated also seems dumb. Bunch of teams ended up getting busted or in trouble for deflating balls last season and nothing happened to them.

[road doggy dogg]

this is making me so furious

i cannot stand the nfl

[Emperor Smeat]

Just read up some more and the basis for both punishments ended up being because Spygate was invoked during the punishment discussions.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Troy Vincent cited Patriots' involvement in '07 <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/spygate?src=hash">#spygate</a> as factor in punishment. &quot;This prior violation of competitive rules&quot; was considered</p>&mdash; Bob Glauber (@BobGlauber) <a href="https://twitter.com/BobGlauber/status/597882556013412353">May 11, 2015</a></blockquote>
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[Nark Order]

So did Tom Brady set up the video cameras as well?

[road doggy dogg]

oh jesus christ

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Brady's failure to cooperate with the investigation also raised a huge red flag for the league. Again, if there was zero dirt on him he'd have done what was asked and cleared his name in 2 seconds. 4 games is still too much, thoug.

Don't understand the draft pick docking at all.</font>

[Nark Order]

Fucking hate the Colts. The Seahawks would have absolutely shitstomped them had they advanced.

[Emperor Smeat]

From Troy Vincent’s letter to the Pats:

"It is impossible to determine whether this activity had an effect on the outcome of games. ... There seems little question that the outcome of the AFC Championship Game was not affected. But this has never been a significant factor in assessing discipline. … Violations that diminish the league's reputation for integrity and fair play cannot be excused simply because the precise impact on the final score cannot be determined."
One of the conditions to the punishment agreements was for the Pats to not appeal while Brady will since he wasn't involved in those talks.

[Nark Order]

<font color=goldenrod>Brady's failure to cooperate with the investigation also raised a huge red flag for the league. Again, if there was zero dirt on him he'd have done what was asked and cleared his name in 2 seconds. 4 games is still too much, thoug.

Don't understand the draft pick docking at all.</font>

The problem is "dirt" does not constitute a 4 game suspension. Dirt isn't grounds for anything. Absolute undeniable evidence is what should get somebody suspended.

[#1-norm-fan]

There's no way he gets suspended. You are fucking daft.

lolSTD

[#1-norm-fan]

Unless you believe there's a big conspiracy behind it all, I think it's pretty safe to say Brady knew what was going on and even had a hand in it. Not sure why everyone is so appalled. Taking out the Ray Rice comparison of course. Just looking at this situation on its own, I can't see how this is so shocking.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

He is still fucking daft. He is of the same mind set as Roger Goodell.

[#1-norm-fan]

I don't know. He called the suspension and the exact amount of games while you dick-ishly called him daft and said there was "no way". Seems like you were the daft one in the end. Just sayin'.

[Evil Vito]

The problem is "dirt" does not constitute a 4 game suspension. Dirt isn't grounds for anything. Absolute undeniable evidence is what should get somebody suspended.

<font color=goldenrod>There is pretty strong evidence in the Wells Report based on the numerous texts collected from the staffers. The same staffers who almost certainly knew they would be losing their jobs by turning the texts in.

Brady was not the one shooting the balls but it seems clear he was telling them what to do and going along with it. Would not surprise me in the least if the hard evidence was the shit Brady refused to hand over. He immediately called one of the staffers right after the story surfaced. He knew they were busted.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Also the Pats will definitely appeal and they MIGHT manager to get the punishments lessened to a degree, but not totally dropped.

The CBA is written in such a way that the commissioner basically has unilateral control to do whatever he wants. It will be incredibly difficult to get everything dropped. The only reason Rice's indefinite suspension was dropped was because they had already slapped him with the retardedly small 2 game suspension and they tried to basically undo it and re-suspend him for a longer period of time.</font>

[Simple Fan]

Thought 3 games would be fair but four works. Comparing this to the Rice suspension doesn't make any since. Rice had a problem off the field and Brady cheated in a game he didn't need to. The NFL has had a bad rep the last couple of years but I think they got this one right. They couldnt let Brady off after screwing with the integrity of the game, so the made an example out off him.

[Nark Order]

There are a few things that are so wonky with this situation.

-Numerous past/present players have come forth and have said that they like their footballs a certain way. Some are downright religious about it.
-the event in question had no outcome on the game.
-It has been speculated whether or not having a deflated ball is even a competitive advantage at all. Aaron Rodger admitted to liking his just about as full as they can be pumped.
-it has been proven that air pressure can be sapped from footballs just from the cold climate alone
-His punishment was increased because of SpyGate. They are acting like he was personally filming them with a go pro on his helmet.

It just sucks. His legacy is going to be tarnished for something that absolutely does not matter at all. Are you alright with that? Because I'm not.

[Nark Order]

Thought 3 games would be fair but four works. Comparing this to the Rice suspension doesn't make any since. Rice had a problem off the field and Brady cheated in a game he didn't need to. The NFL has had a bad rep the last couple of years but I think they got this one right. They couldnt let Brady off after screwing with the integrity of the game, so the made an example out off him.

I'm sure every shithead player will be glad to know that as long as they don't kick the living shit out of their wives while they are on the field, then everything is fine

[Nark Order]

Shut the fuck up, NerF. I see you.

[poopfromweiner dude]

oh my god Tom Brady is such a buttlicker this is the greatest day of my life

[Evil Vito]

It just sucks. His legacy is going to be tarnished for something that absolutely does not matter at all. Are you alright with that? Because I'm not.

<font color=goldenrod>I think anybody who seriously looks at Deflategate as a blemish to Brady's legacy is a bit moronic, tbh. I'd be willing to bet other teams do the same thing to cater to what their QB prefers. The Pats just happened to be the ones to get caught.

Brady takes the fall. He'll come back with a vengeance in week 5 and the Pats will win the division just like they always do anyways.

He'll still go down as one of, if not the most prolific QBs of all time and will be a first ballot HOFer. He'll be fine.</font>

[Nark Order]

Hopefully.

I suppose the only good thing to come out of this is that we get to see Jimmy Garapolo sling it. If they can get at least 2 wins out of Garapolo, they are in good shape.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>2 wins without Brady is doable. Teams are extra amped up for that Thursday night home game after the Super Bowl and the Steelers are usually slow starters. Also the Jags should be an easy win even if Bill Belichick were playing QB.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I do love the amount of "done with the NFL" outrage posts on Facebook, though. Kept watching after the atrociously handled Ray Rice incident but fucking DEFLATEGATE is what makes you quit?

http://blacksportsonline.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/goodell-laughing-.jpg

Goodell says see you in September.</font>

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Thought 3 games would be fair but four works. Comparing this to the Rice suspension doesn't make any since. Rice had a problem off the field and Brady cheated in a game he didn't need to. The NFL has had a bad rep the last couple of years but I think they got this one right. They couldnt let Brady off after screwing with the integrity of the game, so the made an example out off him.

Who makes an example of the NFL when THEY screw the integrity of the game?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

oh my god Tom Brady is such a buttlicker this is the greatest day of my life

Steve Irsay is a bigger blemish to the NFL with his DUI Arrests. Pats when they face indy it'll be like 70-0 Pats.

Fuck you.

[Nark Order]

And if I was Tom Brady, I would have cut off my own dick before surrending my phone and personal information to the NFL. They are a circus.

[Ruien]

The Colts should be ashamed of themselves, honestly. Putting on such a piss poor performance and then essentially publically lynching Tom Brady out of frustration. Jim Irsay has always been garbage. Helping to change NFL rules so that it benefits his team, throwing a fit and finding excuses when they lose...

Ugh. Such a circus.

Whoa whoa whoa, you need to change The Colts to The Ravens. They were the ones crying foul. Someone from the Colts just handed the ball to the official during the game.

On a side note, fuck the Colts for needing to be paid to support the fucking troops. So upset at them right now.

[Droford]

I could see the Patriots starting 1-3

[McLegend]

Anyone else find it funny that Brady's first game back is against the Colts?

[road doggy dogg]

I hope the pats go 19-0 this season...or like 18-1 if they play the lions w/e

[owenbrown]

what's the closest the Lions been to a Super Bowl? Exactly.

[Shisen Kopf]

That's a very racist statement owenbrown. Why not just call all the people in Detroit the nasty N word while you're at it. So hurtful :(

[Mercenary]

http://yourteamcheats.com/

[drave]

Anyone else find it funny that Brady's first game back is against the Colts?

Further proving that it is a work :D

[Evil Vito]

http://yourteamcheats.com/

<font color=goldenrod>Jags with the least amount of cheating. No wonder they always suck.</font>

[road doggy dogg]

what's the closest the Lions been to a Super Bowl? Exactly.

How's McNair these days?

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>lolllllll @ putting "Eligate" on there. Not sure how it's considered cheating to trade for a guy who was being a bit of a baby about where he would be willing to play, especially seeing as they had to trade a small fortune for him. Frankly up until the first Super Bowl run that was looking like one of the worst trades in NFL history for the Giants. Merriman was incredible for a while.</font>

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>the guy who wrote about "Inflategate" for the Packers is clearly a bitter Pats fan</font>

[road doggy dogg]

I'm so glad it's May and the NFL has found something to make people remember football exists for the next couple months. Can't believe this non-story has dragged on this long

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>actually the words "more probable than not" are bolded in like 90% of these cases. definitely a Pats fan.</font> :lol:

[Evil Vito]

I'm so glad it's May and the NFL has found something to make people remember football exists for the next couple months. Can't believe this non-story has dragged on this long

<font color=goldenrod>Too bad Tebow already signed with the Eagles. If the Pats were to have signed him a day after the Brady suspension I'm pretty sure ESPN would implode upon itself.</font>

[road doggy dogg]

Well, they do still have the LBJ buzzer-beater to fall back on, bless their hearts.

[screech]

Have they asked Lebron how he feels about this mess? That could take up a few days.

[poopfromweiner dude]

You guys what if LeBron played tight end?

[McLegend]

Also I wouldn't give my phone to te NFL if I was Brady either. Even if I didn't do anything.

The way everything leaks out I would be worried about personal stuff leaking out. Not just pictures, but also phone numbers of friends who would probably be famous. I wouldn't trust the NFL at all with any of it.

[Shisen Kopf]

How's McNair these days?

Pwned

[Evil Vito]

http://www.gofundme.com/NewEnglandPatriots

<font color=goldenrod>lol jesus christ</font>

[Reavant]

So the NFL goes after the patriots for deflated footballs when the SEAHAWKS have had the most players popped for PEDs than any team since Pete Carrol has been their coach.

[Emperor Smeat]

Not sure which one seems more ridiculous, that or the petition to hold off on banner ceremonies until Brady comes back from his suspension.

Or even Forbes teasing at the possibility of a class action lawsuit being filed against the NFL or Pats. Last time it was Jets fans who tried to sue the Pats.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/ericmacramalla/2015/05/12/why-tom-brady-could-be-sued-by-fans/

[#1-norm-fan]

So the NFL goes after the patriots for deflated footballs when the SEAHAWKS have had the most players popped for PEDs than any team since Pete Carrol has been their coach.

They were popped for it... What's the problem?

[Innovator]

How creatively bankrupt are we as a nation that -gate is the only SCANDAL name we can think of

[#1-norm-fan]

Outside this guy's clear disdain for Patriots fans (he also clearly isn't a big Goodell fan either), this sums up my thoughts pretty well. Pretty sure the hatred of Goodell has lead people to not think of this whole thing logically.

http://ftw.usatoday.com/2015/05/roger-goodell-suspended-tom-brady-unfairly-defend-commissioner-four-games

"Nothing was going to be good enough. Had Goodell gone too easy on Brady, it’d be a sign there’s a star system. Had he gone too harsh, which he evidently did according to some, he’s suspending Brady for his lies or the cover-up or his lack of participation in the investigation, not because he cheated. Nonsense. Brady didn’t fully participate in the investigation because he’s almost certainly guilty. And he lied because, well, that’s what people do when they get caught doing something they shouldn’t. How anyone can have sympathy for Brady when he knowingly tampered with the integrity of one of the three biggest football games of the years shows how toxic Goodell has become. To many, he’s not even allowed to punish the cheaters properly."

[Nark Order]

Honestly. This whole situation just makes me really angry. It is ludicrous.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

How creatively bankrupt are we as a nation that -gate is the only SCANDAL name we can think of

Blame Nixon.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

http://www.gofundme.com/NewEnglandPatriots

<font color=goldenrod>lol jesus christ</font>

There's also a facebook group giving Goodell's address and telling to mail pennies.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Brady has hired Jeffrey Kessler for his legal team to fight the suspension. Not the first time he has represented Brady. Among the cases Kessler has litigated:

McNeil vs. NFL (led to the creation of free agency)
Belichick vs. NFL (led to Belichick getting out of his Jets contract to join the Patriots)
Brady vs. NFL (led to the 2011 lockout ending)

So yeah...odds are looking pretty good that Brady will be suiting up Week 1</font>

[Ruien]

Hope Brady wins just to see everyone's reaction.

[Emperor Smeat]

NFL cleared the Dolphins of tampering charges in regards to signing Ndamukong Suh.

Even though both sides had an deal in place prior to the start of free agency, league didn't see it as worthy of being punished for tampering.

[Emperor Smeat]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Odell Beckham Jr. will be on the cover of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Madden16?src=hash">#Madden16</a>. Beckham is the youngest cover athlete in game history. <a href="http://t.co/f2PaykcMse">pic.twitter.com/f2PaykcMse</a></p>&mdash; SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) <a href="https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/598621511767953408">May 13, 2015</a></blockquote>
<script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Finals was between him and Gronk for the cover star.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>I'm happy for OBJ. The people running this Wiki article are pretty much grasping at straws over the last few years of the "Madden Curse".</font>

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madden_NFL#Madden_Curse

[Droford]

Kyle Arrington to the Ravens 3 years. First good news I've heard this off-season it feels like

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>In the Patriots' official rebuttal they said that McNally refers to himself as "the deflator" in his texts because he's a big guy trying to lose weight. :lol:

Okay, regardless of how you feel about the Brady suspension I think only the most brainwashed of Pats fans can think that's legitimate.</font>

[Emperor Smeat]

NFLPA filed an appeal on behalf of Tom Brady. Just the usual claims of there really needs to be a neutral arbitrator when it comes to appeals and NFL being inconsistent when it comes to handing out punishments.

[Emperor Smeat]

Seems like nobody in the NFL was interested in the wacky idea the Colts had for extra point and two point convesions. If a change happens, its going to be based on one of these three proposals.

1. The New England Patriots submitted a proposal that would have the ball snapped from the 15-yard line if a team decides to kick the extra point -- making the kick a 33-yard attempt. The two-point conversion is unaffected here.

2. The Philadelphia Eagles submitted a proposal that's similar in that the extra point would be moved to the 15-yard line, but there are two distinct differences: The two-point conversion would be attempted from the 1-yard line as opposed to the 2-yard line, and the defense would be able to score on a turnover. That includes on potentially blocked extra points. Safeties award two points.

3. The last proposal is similar to the Eagles' proposal and comes from the competition committee. It's the same as Philadelphia's proposal save for the two-point conversion, which would still be played from the two-yard line if this one were to pass. Safeties award one point.

Was mentioned on Twitter but the new kicking changes will affect non-dome and cold weather teams a lot more especially late in the season and playoffs.

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2015/5/14/8606045/nfl-rule-changes-2015-extra-point-conversion-spring-meetings

[screech]

I like the idea of the defense being able to score on a 2 point turnover.

[#1-norm-fan]

<font color=goldenrod>In the Patriots' official rebuttal they said that McNally refers to himself as "the deflator" in his texts because he's a big guy trying to lose weight. :lol:

Okay, regardless of how you feel about the Brady suspension I think only the most brainwashed of Pats fans can think that's legitimate.</font>

... I think they were better off not trying to come up with something.

[#1-norm-fan]

Tony Romo joined twitter.

And he immediately got bombarded with interception jokes (http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/25185790/look-tony-romo-joins-twitter-everyone-makes-the-same-joke)

Despite the fact that he gets intercepted far less than most quarterbacks.

Sports fans.

[Nark Order]

Don't defend Tony Romo. Jesus.

[Simple Fan]

Don't defend Tony Romo. Jesus.


That's my quarterback:'(

[#1-norm-fan]

Don't defend Tony Romo. Jesus.

I do what I want. You're defending a filthy cheater.

[Emperor Smeat]

NFL possibly backing down a bit on the penalties handed out to the Pats for Deflategate.

Main reason is them being a bit worried the Pats might actually sue because of the stiff punishments being tied more to unrelated stuff and the report itself clearing the team. Also don't want the issue dragging on any longer past this week's owners meeting.

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/12910531/new-england-patriots-nfl-working-resolution-issues-deflategate-penalties

[Ruien]

Really love how a few people on ESPN say that if he did not lie that he would only received the $30,000 fine. A lie, potential lie at that, is really worth a 4 game suspension? Lol

[Ermaximus]

Kind of glad Blackmon is gone. Dude was a waste, but then again, so was almost every Gene Smith draft pick.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Niners lose yet another player to retirement. Justin Smith hangs 'em up.</font>

[Nark Order]

One of the best the ever play. :(

[Emperor Smeat]

Pats decided against the idea of appealing or suing the league in regards to their Deflategate punishments. Whole thing was settled in a real "Hug It Out" moment.

Kraft and Goodell sat down and talked "for quite a long time" before hugging at a birthday party Saturday night in New York for CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus, an industry source told Schefter.

http://i.imgur.com/wVEac.gif

[Emperor Smeat]

NFL ended up taking a hybrid of the Pats and Eagles suggestions for post-touchdown scoring plays.

PATs will now be kicked at the 15 yard line while 2-pt conversions will stay at the 2 yard line except defenses can now score off of turnovers.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Can they score on turnovers on the PAT attempt or only on the 2 Point Conversion?

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Pats decided against the idea of appealing or suing the league in regards to their Deflategate punishments. Whole thing was settled in a real "Hug It Out" moment.

http://i.imgur.com/wVEac.gif

Kraft didn't acknowledge any wrong doing in the non-defense. Just that it's time to get back to the 32 and one team's issues can't take up all the time.

Brady seems to be left high and dry though. Not cool. Still not over. They need to trim the suspension or eliminate it.

[#1-norm-fan]

No they don't. He cheated. Fuck him.

[#1-norm-fan]

NFL ended up taking a hybrid of the Pats and Eagles suggestions for post-touchdown scoring plays.

PATs will now be kicked at the 15 yard line while 2-pt conversions will stay at the 2 yard line except defenses can now score off of turnovers.

I kinda hate any rule that directly and drastically changes how points are scored like this. It messes with the consistency of the game over the years. The basic ideas should stay in place from year to year. There was nothing wrong with extra points the way they were.

[#1-norm-fan]

Also, kickers are suddenly more valuable but less likely to break scoring records and such over a career.

[#1-norm-fan]

"NFL vice president of officiating Dean Blandino said teams could change their attempt decision if a penalty occurred. For instance if a team chose to go for two points and were called for an offensive penalty they could then decide to kick a 1-point try."

So there's no reason not to always line up to go for 2 and see how the defense lines up/try to draw them offsides. Seems like a mess.

[Ruien]

They would probably get docked the same amount of yards from the penalty making the 1-point try rather hard to obtain.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Giants LT Will Beatty torn pectoral muscle...likely out until November. Fuck.</font>

[ClockShot]

Ray McDonald arrested again for Domestic Violence.

Bears must be feeling really stupid for signing him to that deal.

[ClockShot]

And Da Bears cut Ray McDonald loose.

[Emperor Smeat]

Upcoming season of Hard Knocks down to Bills, Texans, or Redskins getting picked. Browns were one of the big candidates for this season but turned it down along with 6 other teams.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Adrian Peterson is thinking about pulling out the retirement card. Dude is trying everything in his power to force a trade to Dallas.</font>

[Ruien]

Really hate when players want to break the rules to go to a certain spot. Also hate how NFL teams can cut majority of the people on the roster at no cost to them.

[ClockShot]

Offseason ACL doom continues. Broncos LT Ryan Clady done for the season.

My response when I first heard this news:

<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/WWaLxFIVX1s" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>

[Emperor Smeat]

Falcons' Prince Shembo was arrested recently for animal abuse charges. Falcons expected to make an announcement regarding the situation soon although wasn't teased if it involves releasing him or not.

Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Prince Shembo was arrested Friday for allegedly killing his former girlfriend's dog, police said.

The incident occurred April 15 and the investigation was completed Thursday, Gwinnett County Police in Georgia said. Shembo was charged with aggravated cruelty to an animal.

An autopsy found that Dior had suffered “significant internal injuries and the cause of death was blunt force trauma.”

The dog had a fractured rib, fractured liver, abdominal hemorrhage, thoracic hemorrhage, extensive bruising and hemorrhage in the muscles in her front leg and shoulders, head trauma, hemorrhage and edema in lungs, hemorrhage between the esophagus and trachea, and hemorrhage in the left eye with internal injuries, police said.

[Emperor Smeat]

Falcons ended up releasing Prince Shembo.

[Droford]

cam Newton got paid 5 years 100+ million

Not worth it though

[screech]

AP rejoins the Vikings "because he wants to" at OTAs

[Ruien]

Because he wants to get paid. He just forgot to finish the sentence.

[Droford]

John Bowlen might have just cost himself eventually owning the Broncos.

TMZ Sports has obtained the bizarre 911 call recording from the domestic dispute involving the son of Denver Broncos owner Pat Bowlen ... in which he claims to be "the blood of the city."

John Bowlen's girlfriend initially called 911 on Wednesday night ... but the call was cut short ... and the last thing the operator heard was the woman screaming.

So, the operator called back ... only this time, John picked up ... and goes on a bizarre rant in which he claims to be the owner of the Denver Broncos ... says he's dealing with a "crazy girlfriend" ... and swears on his life that everything is fine.

"As the blood of the city, I'm telling you nothing is wrong."

He also dropped some names ... "I'm a man of the city. A friend of the mayor. And everybody knows exactly who I am. I'm going through a lot."

Bowlen continued ... "She is leaving right now, nothing is wrong. I love you guys. Thank you. Bye bye."

Obviously, the operator didn't buy Bowlen's story -- cops went to the scene and Bowlen was arrested on domestic violence charges.

FYI -- Bowlen is employed by the Broncos as the Corporate Partnerships Coordinator ... and was the frontrunner to take over the team from his father, who has Alzheimer's.

[DaveWadding]

49ers RT Anthony Davis retires at age 25.


LOL Niners.

[ClockShot]

Must be something in the water in San Francisco.

[Emperor Smeat]

The Brandon Spikes Patriots Redemption Tour didn't even manage to last a whole month. Spikes got into some legal problems and Pats didn't want to bother dealing with his antics like last time.

Had two supposed hit and run accidents within a day and fled both scenes.

http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/13035812/brandon-spikes-released-new-england-patriots

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>49ers nearly lost another player this offseason:

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49ers third-year FS Eric Reid said he contemplated retirement in the offseason due to concussion concerns.

It's the same reason teammates ILB Chris Borland and RT Anthony Davis hung up the cleats. "I will continue to evaluate my own situation," Reid said. "If I have another concussion and I don’t feel like I can play any more, then I won’t. If I [have another concussion], and if I feel that I still can play, then I will. It’s just a case-by-case basis." Reid missed Week 17 last season with a concussion.</font>

[Mercenary]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHKfpJhWMAANWbs.jpg


LMAO

[Simple Fan]

Didn't they win the AFC South in 2014 as well? Why not have that there?

[#1-norm-fan]

The Cardinals should hang a "2014 NFC Playoff Participant" banner.

[Emperor Smeat]

At least its not as bad as the time the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB decided to reward themselves with two banners for a season with the excuse being they had none before. Also having a lot of free space on a wall or wherever they got placed.


Also ends up the Colts have a few banners like that one. Guess nobody really noticed how odd it was until recently.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHK1PYxVAAAN9PV.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHLA9naXIAAEyRS.jpg

[Evil Vito]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CGMR2IwWYAEDvCK.jpg

<font color=goldenrod>Chris Snee a year after retirement. Crazy how fast former offensive linemen drop weight after they hang 'em up.</font>

[Nark Order]

Darren Sharper. One of the hardest raping safeties in the lee.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

At least its not as bad as the time the Tampa Bay Rays in MLB decided to reward themselves with two banners for a season with the excuse being they had none before. Also having a lot of free space on a wall or wherever they got placed.


Also ends up the Colts have a few banners like that one. Guess nobody really noticed how odd it was until recently.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHK1PYxVAAAN9PV.jpg:large

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CHLA9naXIAAEyRS.jpg

Hanging up a banner when you haven't won anything? Banner-gate.

[Emperor Smeat]

A couple of recent NFL stuff:

* Jaguars announced they will no longer be having a mascot starting this upcoming season. Unofficial reason was them finally having enough of the person playing the mascot doing dangerous stunts and getting into possible legal issues over the years.

* Unlike normal appeal cases, NFL didn't want Brady's appeal to last more than a day and even got him to swear under oath. Ted Wells was at the hearing although mostly to defend his report from growing outside criticism.

* Broncos denied rumors of them trying to trade Peyton Manning to the Texans this offseason. Supposedly those talks happened shortly before Mannings and the team agreed to a new deal.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>JPP injured himself in a fireworks accident. Fucking moron.</font>

[Emperor Smeat]

Ended up costing him the $60 million deal the Giants were willing to give him.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Probably a non-issue. There was close to zero chance that JPP was going to sign the extension if healthy because he was expecting something closer to 9 figures. I'd pull the long-term deal with close to $30 million guaranteed if the idiot player nearly blew off his hand, too.

He'll wind up signing the franchise tag, might actually miss the opening Dallas game now because of his idiocy, and probably walk in the next offseason.</font>

[Innovator]

Can't wait for next off-season when OBJ gets injured in a gasoline fight accident.

[Emperor Smeat]

Similar to Pierre-Paul, Bucs C.J. Wilson also got injured because of a fireworks accident. Only injured one hand and not both like JPP did.

Ended up losing two fingers because of it according to Lincoln Times-News and could also be a possible career ending injury.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/07/08/report-c-j-wilson-lost-two-fingers-in-fireworks-accident/

[ClockShot]

I'd like to know how the Giants are gonna handle this.

Should make for some good watercooler/sports radio talk tomorrow

[#1-norm-fan]

I remember years ago the Jaguars lost their punter for the season because the new coach came in (I think it was whoever followed Jack Del Rio) and put a block of wood with an axe in the middle of the dressing room as some sort of symbol for their motto for the upcoming season. The punter starting fucking around with the axe and ended up chopping into his leg. That's probably still the most boneheaded off-the-field injury I've heard of.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>JPP reportedly had his index finger amputated. What a fucking moron.</font>

[road doggy dogg]

I remember years ago the Jaguars lost their punter for the season because the new coach came in (I think it was whoever followed Jack Del Rio) and put a block of wood with an axe in the middle of the dressing room as some sort of symbol for their motto for the upcoming season. The punter starting fucking around with the axe and ended up chopping into his leg. That's probably still the most boneheaded off-the-field injury I've heard of.

Nothing will ever top Zumaya for me

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Over the years a pitcher has definitely blown out his elbow jerking off vigorously and blamed it on something else.</font>

[Emperor Smeat]

Maybe the closest that has happened:

Pitcher Carlos Zambrano was diagnosed with carpal tunnel syndrome after spending as many as five hours daily on the Internet.
Happened in 2005 when Zambrano had a mysterious elbow injury that the Cubs later claimed wasn't because of carpal tunnel syndrome.

[Evil Vito]

<font color=goldenrod>Adam Schefter/ESPN have been publishing screenshots of JPP's medical records.

I would hope they weren't stupid enough to post that without permission from JPP's camp. Because if they did, somebody is about to get sued into the stone age for violating the HIPAA laws.</font>

[road doggy dogg]

Feel guilty because I "crave" Schefter's reporting crap for fantasy stuff, but seems like media has way too much accessibility to shit like that

Kinda still ludicrous to me that player salaries are so openly publicly available to everyone

[James Steele]

They want them out because it adds to the aura of the superstar athlete culture and the unions like it because it helps establish higher market value when contracts are up.

[#1-norm-fan]

Nothing will ever top Zumaya for me

Had to look it up and I found it on a list of ridiculous sports injuries. It came in 3rd just behind Bill Gramatica's celebration injury. It should be higher though. Gramatica's only crime was being way to excited over a first quarter field goal. Way more acceptable than letting a video game keep you from doing your job.

[road doggy dogg]

Zumaya's was even worse when you consider the context/timing of it (it was during the 2006 ALCS).