Running NFL Preseason Thread

outofplace · Jul 30, 2011

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YGBFKM said:

outofplace said:

YGBFKM said:

93D, you just said three pages ago that if Spaeth was the starting TE, he'd be about the 20th to 25th best TE in the NFL. Now he's almost the worst? Doesn't really matter, though, because I suspect you and oop will keep missing the point that he was brought in as a situational player, not the starter or replacement for Olsen. Now, tell me what kind of starter he'll be.
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Or you can't understand the benefit of an evaluation of his entire game regardless of how the Bears plan to use him. Even blocking tight ends are called upon to catch once in a while, just as pass-catchers are expected to be able to block a little.

I get that he isn't a starter. You asked if he is a strong blocker and he isn't. His value in Pittsburgh was that he could fill in for Miller's role in the passing game when Miller was on the sidelines. He is a mediocre back-up. Enjoy.
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As opposed to the typical All-Pro-caliber backups?
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You asked what he is. You got an answer. Why you keep bitching about that answer is beyond me.

YGBFKM · Jul 30, 2011

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My bad for expecting a Steelers fan to understand football. Or English.

outofplace · Jul 30, 2011

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YGBFKM said:

My bad for expecting a Steelers fan to understand football. Or English.
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This from the guy who was given exactly what he asked for and used it as an excuse to act like a jerk.

YGBFKM · Jul 30, 2011

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I don't need an excuse.

outofplace · Jul 30, 2011

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YGBFKM said:

I don't need an excuse.
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True. It does seem to come naturally for you.

Baron Scicluna · Jul 31, 2011

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IllMil said:

At least one and probably more of the players the Eagles signed are going to be disappointments, whether it be due to injuries or just not performing. And these free agent sprees can handcuff you for years if they don't work out. The only time I can recall a team spending a lot and being successful was the 18-1 Patriots team.
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Early '90s Cowboys and the 49ers were pretty successful when free agency first started. But then Dallas' role players got old or left, and the Niners finally got hit with the salary cap and they had a few lean years.

Steak Snabler · Jul 31, 2011

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Baron Scicluna said:

IllMil said:

At least one and probably more of the players the Eagles signed are going to be disappointments, whether it be due to injuries or just not performing. And these free agent sprees can handcuff you for years if they don't work out. The only time I can recall a team spending a lot and being successful was the 18-1 Patriots team.
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Early '90s Cowboys and the 49ers were pretty successful when free agency first started. But then Dallas' role players got old or left, and the Niners finally got hit with the salary cap and they had a few lean years.
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Signing Reggie White put the mid-90s Packers over the top.

Mizzougrad96 · Jul 31, 2011

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Steak Snabler said:

Baron Scicluna said:

IllMil said:

At least one and probably more of the players the Eagles signed are going to be disappointments, whether it be due to injuries or just not performing. And these free agent sprees can handcuff you for years if they don't work out. The only time I can recall a team spending a lot and being successful was the 18-1 Patriots team.
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Early '90s Cowboys and the 49ers were pretty successful when free agency first started. But then Dallas' role players got old or left, and the Niners finally got hit with the salary cap and they had a few lean years.
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Signing Reggie White put the mid-90s Packers over the top.
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Perfect example of an already good team adding the final piece. I don't think the Eagles needed to go on a spending spree. Add Asomugha and maybe another player. What they're doing reeks of desperation.

Mizzougrad96 · Jul 31, 2011

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Mike Freeman is reporting Plaxico to the Jets.

YGBFKM · Jul 31, 2011

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The wall-to-wall coverage of free agency has been terrible. All day Friday, it was nothing but reports and speculation about Asomugha going to either the Jets or Cowboys. Then he signs with the Eagles. Then the big story moved to Plaxico deciding between the Steelers and Giants (with an occasional Rams reference thrown in for no good reason), and now he's a Jet.

Pancamo · Jul 31, 2011

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Are both Holmes and Burress subject to year suspensions with another mistake?

heyabbott · Jul 31, 2011

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shockey said:

Mizzougrad96 said:

There are exceptions, but defensive linemen over 30 who get a huge payday almost never seem to produce like they did before they got their big money. I'm not saying Jenkins is Haynesworth, but I'll be stunned if he's as good in Philly as he was in Green Bay and in Green Bay, he was never more than just a good player.
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INDEED, opposing teams and their offensive coordinators are losing no sleep over cullen. and i've been chortling all afternoon over the nfl network breathlessly running amok with repeating this vince young observation: 'it's like a 'dream team.' : : :

VINCE freakin' YOUNG, personnel expert.
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Who was the idiot who said, on air, that the next Eagles signing would be Chris Bosh?

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