does anyone like the nfl and want to talk about it. its a bit of a niche sport afaik, is it pretty popular in the US? i dont know. thought we'd have a thread even though everyone is pretty quiet in general
league is on lockdown waiting for the combine and the draft, free agents should start to move after that
here's some other league wide news
in contest with own wife, ray rice finally manages to improve his YPC; is still tackled for a loss by elevator
bill belichick takes pity on perennially incompetent, unemployed general manager mike lombardi, hires him as an aid
Mangenius to coach tight ends with the 49ers; 49ers guaranteed to beat patriots should they meet in super bowl
also marshawn lynch is a disgusting drunken criminal or something fuck the seahawks
talk about nfl here plz thx
i miss it so much already
league is on lockdown waiting for the combine and the draft, free agents should start to move after that
here's some other league wide news
in contest with own wife, ray rice finally manages to improve his YPC; is still tackled for a loss by elevator
Ravens running back Ray Rice knocked his fiancee unconscious in an altercation at an Atlantic City casino over the weekend, according to a complaint filed by police, who said Wednesday that they have referred the case to county prosecutors for review.
The revelation came as a video clip showing the aftermath of the incident was posted online. The 50-second video, obtained by the website TMZ, shows Rice lifting fiancee Janay Palmer by her arms out of an elevator in the Revel Casino and laying her on the ground. She appears limp as he pulls her legs away from the elevator's doors and props her up.
Contacted about the allegations in the summons, Rice's Philadelphia-based attorney, Michael Diamondstein, declined to comment. Earlier in the day, he said the online video clip was authentic but incomplete.
"The video that has been put up by TMZ shows the very end of what transpired between Ray and his fiancee," said Diamondstein, who said he and Rice would "not try this case in the media."
"We are confident that by the time all of the facts are in the open, the public will have a complete and true picture of what actually transpired, and we just ask that the public remember what a high-character, good person Ray is, and that they reserve judgment until all the facts are out."
An attorney for Palmer could not be reached.
Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/ravens-insider/bs-md-ray-rice-assault-video-20140219,0,1048377.story#ixzz2ttnxyLMg
bill belichick takes pity on perennially incompetent, unemployed general manager mike lombardi, hires him as an aid
Former Cleveland Browns general manager Mike Lombardi has been hired by the New England Patriots as an assistant to the coaching staff, the team announced Thursday.
Lombardi traveled with Patriots coach Bill Belichick, vice president of player personnel Nick Caserio and offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to the NFL combine in Indianapolis. His connection with Belichick goes back to the early 1990s, when Belichick was the Browns' coach and Lombardi worked on Cleveland's personnel staff.
"Mike has a lot of experience. He's done a lot of things in his career in the NFL [and] I'm sure he'll be doing many of those things for us," Belichick said at the NFL combine. "We'll see how it goes."
Read more: http://espn.go.com/boston/nfl/story/_/id/10490349/mike-lombardi-former-general-manager-cleveland-browns-hired-new-england-patriots
Mangenius to coach tight ends with the 49ers; 49ers guaranteed to beat patriots should they meet in super bowl
Eric Mangini is officially an NFL coach again, but the former defensive specialist is now firmly on the offensive side of the ball.
Mangini -- a former head coach of the New York Jets and Cleveland Browns -- will become the San Francisco 49ers' tight ends coach, the team announced Thursday. He joined the team in June as an offensive consultant, his approach being to help the offense from a defensive perspective.
Mangini said late in the season that he was open to anything moving forward. Reggie Davis will move from tight ends coach to co-assistant offensive line coach with Mike Solari.
Read more: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/10489191/eric-mangini-tight-ends-coach-san-francisco-49ers
also marshawn lynch is a disgusting drunken criminal or something fuck the seahawks
talk about nfl here plz thx
i miss it so much already
Yo Ray Rice should've done a Weekend At Bernie's shit with his wife and everything would've been chill. But NAWWWWWWW he drags her out an elevator and looks stunned when he collapses.
YOU KNOCKED HER THE FUCK OUT LIKE IN THE MOVIE FRIDAY, YOU IDIOT!
YOU KNOCKED HER THE FUCK OUT LIKE IN THE MOVIE FRIDAY, YOU IDIOT!
forreal tho, how hard is it to pretend you carrying her back to your room cos she drunk
ray rice is no master criminal
ray rice is no master criminal
I felt bad about it, but the 'figures ray rice carried for only 3 yards' top comment on deadspin made me laugh
oh man, with all this darren sharper shit (now he's also being investigated for a sexual battery case in Miami, per espn) that classic greg jennings broken leg video is like extra hilarious
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v;=wGL2tlGlC_A#t=30
OH SHIT
DARREN SHARPER
ONE OF THE MOST HARDEST HITTING SAFTIES IN THE LEAGUE
lmao, the genuine fear that can be heard
fucking saints criminal scum though, make me sick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v;=wGL2tlGlC_A#t=30
OH SHIT
DARREN SHARPER
ONE OF THE MOST HARDEST HITTING SAFTIES IN THE LEAGUE
lmao, the genuine fear that can be heard
fucking saints criminal scum though, make me sick
typical low iq australian opinion tbh
league doesnt even have shoulder charges anymore, its basically a more homoerotic version of touch rugby now
no thanks jeff
[size=50]league is p good too the only bad sport you guys like is aussie rules[/size]
league doesnt even have shoulder charges anymore, its basically a more homoerotic version of touch rugby now
no thanks jeff
[size=50]league is p good too the only bad sport you guys like is aussie rules[/size]
typical low iq australian opinion tbh
league doesnt even have shoulder charges anymore, its basically a more homoerotic version of touch rugby now
no thanks jeff
At least we still score tries. Nothing more boring than professional penalty kicking
[size=50]league is p good too the only bad sport you guys like is aussie rules[/size]
the worst sport in the world, where else do you get a point for missing?
Duki, why is richie McCaw flopping in a game of rugby?veteran savvy
holy crap at the harbaugh story though:
The Browns’ unpredictable head-coaching search nearly finished with what would have been the most unpredictable outcome of any head-coaching search since Jon Gruden was traded from the Raiders to the Buccaneers a dozen years ago.
Per multiple league sources, the Cleveland Browns nearly pulled off a trade with the 49ers for the rights to coach Jim Harbaugh.
A deal that would have sent multiple draft picks to San Francisco was in place between the teams. But Harbaugh ultimately decided not to leave the 49ers.
The 49ers could not immediately be reached for comment. Efforts to contact the 49ers continue.
More: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/02/21/sources-browns-nearly-traded-for-jim-harbaugh/
that would have been insanity. shades of gruden to the bucs
this is literally pretty fucking stupid. all these incoming attempts at trying to get these guys to act as if theyre office workers and not hyper competitive testosterone fueled jocks are just going to piss everyone off. gl fighting human nature and the culture a lot of dudes are raised in at the same time you arrogant schmucks
if its enacted, as soon as it swings a game because some corner and receiver are goin at it like "fuck you nigga im the best" people are going to scream bloody murder
NFL to adopt 15-yard penalty for use of racial slur?
if its enacted, as soon as it swings a game because some corner and receiver are goin at it like "fuck you nigga im the best" people are going to scream bloody murder
NFL to adopt 15-yard penalty for use of racial slur?
John Wooten, head of the Fritz Pollard Alliance that monitors diversity in the NFL, said he expects the league's competition committee to enact a rule at the owner's meeting next month making it an automatic 15-yard penalty if a player uses the N-word on the field, with a second infraction meriting an ejection.
Wooten spoke about his desire to eradicate the word completely from NFL workplaces at the Fritz Pollard event during the combine, wanting it to be fineable and policed throughout team facilities, and received a standing ovation according to those in attendance. Wooten said he will continue being vigilant about this with the NFL office and Commissioner Roger Goodell.
"I will be totally shocked if the competition committee does not uphold us on what we're trying to do," Wooten said. "We want this word to be policed from the parking lot to the equipment room to the locker room. Secretaries, PR people, whoever, we want it eliminated completely and want it policed everywhere."
The NFL had no comment, but league sources did confirm that the idea of "respect" among teammates is a priority. The league is studying major changes to workplace policies in the wake of the Wells report, and Goodell and Troy Vincent from the league office have already met with 35 players to discuss issues of workplace conduct.
More: http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/writer/jason-la-canfora/24451604/nfl-to-adopt-15-yard-penalty-for-use-of-racial-slur
clowney could only hit 21 reps on the bench press like a baby
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328386/article/jadeveon-clowney-puts-up-just-21-reps-in-bench-press
johnny fooyball runs a pretty alright 4.68 40
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328202/article/johnny-manziel-runs-456-463-unofficial-40yard-dashes
dri archer gets a 4.24 40, is destined to be a return man because of waifish frame
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dri-archer?id=2543596
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328386/article/jadeveon-clowney-puts-up-just-21-reps-in-bench-press
johnny fooyball runs a pretty alright 4.68 40
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000328202/article/johnny-manziel-runs-456-463-unofficial-40yard-dashes
dri archer gets a 4.24 40, is destined to be a return man because of waifish frame
http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/dri-archer?id=2543596
WoW.
Considering how many of them refer to each other, thats a pretty stupid rule.
I mean, i'm against racial vilification obv, but, yeah.
Considering how many of them refer to each other, thats a pretty stupid rule.
I mean, i'm against racial vilification obv, but, yeah.
ikr
its just dick waving after the incognito nonsense
"see look at how many strides we're making to change this culture"
even though the culture really doesnt need changing and no one gives a shit
its just dick waving after the incognito nonsense
"see look at how many strides we're making to change this culture"
even though the culture really doesnt need changing and no one gives a shit
As someone who doesn't follow football, it does seem like a direct reaction to the Incognito incident. Enforcing that rule is gonna make them look silly. Imagining the response from fans and media if a team loses a game because a player used that word is making me cringe.
It was a crazy story but from what I gathered on the situation if Martin had a HR person or a mental health professional, this thing probably could have been solved with some mediation before ever hitting the public.
It was a crazy story but from what I gathered on the situation if Martin had a HR person or a mental health professional, this thing probably could have been solved with some mediation before ever hitting the public.
And, i'm not going to get into the whole history here, but won't there be a sub-section of black players that will says it's their right / heritage to be ABLE to call each other nigger?
Like, an anti group could really play this as a way by rich white owners to stamp out the history of the word etc.
Like, an anti group could really play this as a way by rich white owners to stamp out the history of the word etc.
And, i'm not going to get into the whole history here, but won't there be a sub-section of black players that will says it's their right / heritage to be ABLE to call each other nigger?generational gap in full effect tbh
Like, an anti group could really play this as a way by rich white owners to stamp out the history of the word etc.
younger dudes probs dont give a fuck about calling one another that
everyone older is like YOU CANT RECLAIM IT WE STILL FEEL IT etc etc
why doesn't the bore have a nfl thread?whats that
reggie is starting to worry me, might lose LT veldheer and DL houston. we got the cap space and he didn't bother to tag either.
reggie is starting to worry me, might lose LT veldheer and DL houston. we got the cap space and he didn't bother to tag either.
I think we get Veldheer back, and as far as Houston goes...idk man...if they want to get paid too much, let 'em walk.
man the saints letting errybody go
i mean, old, past their prime players, but still quite a rebuild goin on
i mean, old, past their prime players, but still quite a rebuild goin on
fuck this shit, bennet is staying with the shithawks
Raiders can still land some good pieces it just sucks not knowing what's gonna happen.
why doesn't the bore have a nfl thread?
Cause the bore doesn't care for most sports. Witness my failure of a CFB Thread.
it's the worst day of my life:<
remember when people thought al davis dying might have the silver lining of unfucking the team? horrible then, even worse now, since it didnt eventuate at all lol
Seriously, we need to get NFL-GAF here. Huge signings left and right (DeMarcus Ware /TJ Ward/Aqiib Talib to Broncos, Eric Decker to Jets, Darrelle Revis to Patriots) and nobody talking about it. Dayum.
ye id have posted about it in more detail but it got weird just talking to myself :<
giants got geoff schwartz (i thought he was solid in kansas, their oline was ok and he started all 16 games), rashad jennings (wtf), jd walton (bit of a nothing signing but w.e)
kept peyton hillis (lol) and stevie brown (lol), and our kicker or something i dont even
giants always so quiet in FA qq
giants got geoff schwartz (i thought he was solid in kansas, their oline was ok and he started all 16 games), rashad jennings (wtf), jd walton (bit of a nothing signing but w.e)
kept peyton hillis (lol) and stevie brown (lol), and our kicker or something i dont even
giants always so quiet in FA qq
The Eagles just traded a 5th rounder for Darren Sproles...
DARREN FUCKING SPROLES
Giants what are you doing I don't even
DARREN FUCKING SPROLES
Giants what are you doing I don't even
fuck this shit, bennet is staying with the shithawks
A player decides to stay with a team that just won it all instead of chasing dat paper. What a day!
The Eagles just traded a 5th rounder for Darren Sproles...
DARREN FUCKING SPROLES
Giants what are you doing I don't even
Darren Sproles in Chip Kelly's hands is a scary, scary proposition.
justin "sporadic contributor" "unhappy in locker room" tuck had to go tho
(the man is a literal hero and ny giant 4 lyef but yeah he didnt wanna be there and they didnt wanna pay him so whatcha gonna do)
waiting to see what happens with nicks tbh, i thought he was gone for sure but its looking like maybe no one wants to pay his fragile ass
might be able to keep him on the cheap
(the man is a literal hero and ny giant 4 lyef but yeah he didnt wanna be there and they didnt wanna pay him so whatcha gonna do)
waiting to see what happens with nicks tbh, i thought he was gone for sure but its looking like maybe no one wants to pay his fragile ass
might be able to keep him on the cheap
NIcks is done. Dude is a shell of himshelf, I am ready for Victor Cruz/Reuben Randle/Jerrel Jernigan Future.
Im so glad we got Revis if for nothing else to say fuck you to the Jets.
If those motherfuckers try to get Vince Wilfork though......
If those motherfuckers try to get Vince Wilfork though......
fuckin pats are so cheap
man carries their defence for half a decade, brutally underpaid for 4-5 of his first 6 years, gets injured once, RESTRUCTURE PLZ
bad business even if makes football sense imo
took advantage of him at the start, want to take advantage again
man carries their defence for half a decade, brutally underpaid for 4-5 of his first 6 years, gets injured once, RESTRUCTURE PLZ
bad business even if makes football sense imo
took advantage of him at the start, want to take advantage again
Relentlessly determined to do nothing exciting whatsoever in the early days of free agency, the New York Giants on Thursday agreed to a one-year, $1 million contract with fullback Henry Hynoski.Seriously Reese, what the fuck?
Yeah, that's right. The Giants, who do not currently have a No. 1 wide receiver, a tight end or a starting center but do have a fullback, brought back Hynoski after he went to Detroit to visit with the Lions. Your guess is as good as mine what the heck the Giants are up to right now.
This is nothing against Hynoski, who's an excellent blocking fullback and, if fully recovered from his shoulder injury, should compete with John Conner for the fullback spot in training camp.
And it's really nothing against the move, which surely costs nothing, since I'm sure Hynoski could be cut without costing them much more than meal money if Conner beats him out.
I'm just kind of at a loss to explain why a team with so many needs seems to be doing so little to address them, while letting key pieces like Linval Joseph and Justin Tuck walk out the door.
The Giants' offseason plan seems to be based on the idea of getting younger (though letting the 25-year-old Joseph walk kind of kicks against that a bit) and building for the long term. And they have tried and failed to sign a number of players, including Tracy Porter, Jacoby Jones, Ted Ginn Jr. and others. But the way the Giants have operated these first three days is perplexing, and a Hynoski post felt like a decent spot to make that point. Carry on.