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One day contracts?

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by young-gun11, Apr 2, 2012.

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  1. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    The guy who played for the team I covered did it during the season. The guy was a nobody, but was well-liked locally and wanted to do it and they had to make it a "personal services" deal because they weren't going to fuck with the roster just to let this idiot retire as a member of the team. He hadn't played in over a year, although I guess he had been on IR most of that time.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Apr 2, 2012
    #13
  2. Herbert Anchovy

    Herbert Anchovy Active Member

    David Tyree signed a one-day contract. Five career starts, 54 career receptions, one unforgettable moment.

    Which is more than Torry Holt ever provided.
     
    Herbert Anchovy, Apr 3, 2012
    #14
  3. Tarheel316

    Tarheel316 Well-Known Member

    Yeah, me too! Cost the Niners a three-peat.
     
    Tarheel316, Apr 3, 2012
    #15
  4. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    Really? Torry Holt was as consistent as brushing your teeth for years. 90 or 100 receptions, 1300 yards. One of only two receivers with two 1,600 yard receiving seasons. And top 10 in receiving yards for his career.

    And it is not exactly like he didn't have his Super Bowl. When the Rams beat the Titans in the game that came down to the last play, Holt had a huge game.
     
    The Big Ragu, Apr 3, 2012
    #16
  5. Stitch

    Stitch Active Member

    One-day contracts are just as meaningful as Pro Days or signing a letter of intent.
     
    Stitch, Apr 3, 2012
    #17
  6. IllMil

    IllMil Active Member

    Yeah...not sure what that comment meant.
     
    IllMil, Apr 3, 2012
    #18
  7. Herbert Anchovy

    Herbert Anchovy Active Member

    A signature moment. It wasn't that cryptic.

    Holt was just another guy in the aughts who piled up a lot of receiving yards.
     
    Herbert Anchovy, Apr 3, 2012
    #19
  8. Baron Scicluna

    Baron Scicluna Well-Known Member

    Sure, until the kid recovers from his illness and decides he wants to play high school sports. That is, until he's ruled that he gave up his amateur status when he signed the one-day contract with the Cowboys.

    The E-bay thing is funny though. Crossthreading with the Ball Four thread, it reminds me of Bouton's idea to have a drawing in the stands and bring one fan out and activate him for the night's game.
     
    Baron Scicluna, Apr 3, 2012
    #20
  9. Versatile

    Versatile Active Member

    ... including 109 yards and a touchdown as a rookie in a Super Bowl victory.
     
    Versatile, Apr 3, 2012
    #21
  10. The Big Ragu

    The Big Ragu Moderator Staff Member

    He was a bit more than that. Nobody in their right mind who was around football during the last 15 years or so would characterize Torry Holt as "just another guy."

    Frankly, it's the kind of thing I'd expect to hear from someone whose knowledge of football is limited to fantasy football.
     
    The Big Ragu, Apr 3, 2012
    #22
  11. bigpern23

    bigpern23 Well-Known Member

    He piled up some pretty good stats. I'd bet even fantasy football players know he was more than "just another guy."
     
    bigpern23, Apr 3, 2012
    #23
  12. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    Torry Holt: Hall of Fame? Discuss. ;D
     
    jr/shotglass, Apr 3, 2012
    #24
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