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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. Ben_Hecht

    Ben_Hecht Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread


    Gambling on notorious bad actors, on the cheap. Typical flash-and-trash Bungles.
     
    Ben_Hecht, Feb 22, 2011
    #61
  2. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Benson would have been a star in Chicago if he hadn't held out so long his rookie season. That was just idiotic.

    The Bengals have made a few smart moves like bringing in Kitna to help mentor Palmer. They've had some really bad luck in the draft, that isn't their fault. They also had Palmer get hurt the same week he signed his big contract.

    They are the Clippers of the NFL. The only difference is, in the NFL there's enough parity that even historically bad teams make the playoffs every once in awhile.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Feb 22, 2011
    #62
  3. Herbert Anchovy

    Herbert Anchovy Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/Could-NFL-labor-issue-prompt-Locker-to-play-baseball.html

     
    Herbert Anchovy, Feb 22, 2011
    #63
  4. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Maybe Locker has seen how far his draft stock has dropped.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Feb 22, 2011
    #64
  5. Pancamo

    Pancamo Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Or they can spend like the Redskins and still suck ass.
     
    Pancamo, Feb 22, 2011
    #65
  6. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    I understand why Jerry Jones thinks he can be a NFL GM. He thinks he's the genius behind the Cowboys' turnaround right after he bought the team. Without question, he deserves some of the credit for that. In fact when he didn't think he was getting enough credit, he got rid of the coach who he thought was taking it from him.

    Snyder, on the other hand, has not even come remotely close to doing anything to indicate he know jack shit about running a franchise. The danger isn't the owners who don't know shit, but the danger is the owners who don't know shit but think they do.

    I think the NFL is better when the two most powerful franchises are competitive, but I'm sure enjoying it when they're not.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Feb 22, 2011
    #66
  7. Big Circus

    Big Circus Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    I had him on my fantasy team (RIP spnited) every year until two years ago. Never kept him, just always drafted him. Impeccable timing, Ced.
     
    Big Circus, Feb 22, 2011
    #67
  8. outofplace

    outofplace Well-Known Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    That's a good comparison. They have done some smart things along the way, though I'm not sure how much impact Kitna had, if any. Palmer is damn talented and that offense in 2005 was loaded. Give Palmer some credit for making the throws, but he had a great offensive line, a quality running back and three playmakers at receiver for a while there.
     
    outofplace, Feb 22, 2011
    #68
  9. Herbert Anchovy

    Herbert Anchovy Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Kitna was a crisis option for uber bust Akili Smith.

    This is Starman's tin drum, but I'm not sure how much mentoring Kitna has ever done.
     
    Herbert Anchovy, Feb 22, 2011
    #69
  10. MileHigh

    MileHigh Moderator Staff Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Broncos re-sign Champ Baily to a four-year deal.
     
    MileHigh, Feb 22, 2011
    #70
  11. Mizzougrad96

    Mizzougrad96 Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    I was always under the impression that he worked with Palmer a lot. I did a story on Palmer a few years ago and he said Kitna was key to his transition to the NFL and that he was disappointed when he left, but understood because he wanted another chance to start.
     
    Mizzougrad96, Feb 22, 2011
    #71
  12. mb

    mb Active Member

    Re: Running NFL Offseason Thread

    Pleasantly surprised. Reeeeeallllllllly didn't see that coming.
     
    mb, Feb 22, 2011
    #72
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