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Running NFL Preseason Thread

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Herbert Anchovy, Feb 17, 2011.

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  1. Tommy_Dreamer

    Tommy_Dreamer Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Kolb, I feel, will be an unmitigated disaster in the desert.
     
    Tommy_Dreamer, Jul 29, 2011
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  2. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    I agree. I don't think any team had any interest in letting him even compete to start.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 29, 2011
    #506
  3. YGBFKM

    YGBFKM Guest

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Kolb's playing in the worst division in the NFL; he'll do OK.
     
    YGBFKM, Jul 29, 2011
    #507
  4. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    I disagree. I don't think there's a ton of pressure on him. They didn't give up nearly as much as everyone thought they would have to to get him and he walks into a place where he has one the NFL's best receivers, and he gets to play in favorable weather which won't hurt either.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 29, 2011
    #508
  5. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    That doesn't hurt either. None of the teams in that division are awful, but none are good either.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 29, 2011
    #509
  6. Tommy_Dreamer

    Tommy_Dreamer Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    I think they totally overpaid for him.

    But, hey, I've been wrong before and if I am this time I'll gladly fall on that sword.
     
    Tommy_Dreamer, Jul 29, 2011
    #510
  7. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    On Kolb, I think this is just a classic case of word of mouth doing what actual performance could not. This guy, and I have been in a position to see what he has done, has not done nearly enough to be held in such high regard.
     
    jr/shotglass, Jul 29, 2011
    #511
  8. YGBFKM

    YGBFKM Guest

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    It's not much different than a team signing a rookie to a huge contract, but at least Kolb has SOME track record, including another team thinking enough of him to name him its starter.
     
    YGBFKM, Jul 29, 2011
    #512
  9. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    I think it's realistic for him to be another Hasselbeck, where it takes him a couple years but he becomes a very good, if not great player...
     
    Mizzougrad96, Jul 29, 2011
    #513
  10. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Well, yeah, that was the ridiculousness of paying such huge salaries to first-round picks. NFL took steps to remedy that, too.
     
    jr/shotglass, Jul 29, 2011
    #514
  11. YGBFKM

    YGBFKM Guest

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    But the teams still have to spend the money somewhere. And overspending on QBs is the American way.
     
    YGBFKM, Jul 29, 2011
    #515
  12. jr/shotglass

    jr/shotglass Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    I'd rather they'd overspend on Cleo Lemon*. The Argos could use the money. :)

    [size=7pt]* -- Started eight career NFL games to Kevin Kolb's seven.
     
    jr/shotglass, Jul 29, 2011
    #516
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