NFL QB on TV's 'The Bachelor'

Booj · 01-22-2004, 05:58 PM

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LOS ANGELES (CP) - Canadian Jesse Palmer, a quarterback with the New York Giants, is looking for love.

The Ottawa native has been selected as the next Bachelor for the fifth instalment of the hit ABC reality show. Palmer let the cat out of the bag in an interview shown Thursday on Extra, a television entertainment news show.

``I meet a lot of girls it's very true, but I really haven't met one yet that I feel is sincerely interested in Jesse Palmer,'' said Palmer of his love life. ``This is a chance for me to get on (the Bachelor) and find someone really special and important to me.''

The Bachelor is scheduled to begin filming in April. Palmer, a sandy-haired, six-foot-two 25-year-old, will have his pick of two dozen single women, gradually whittling the field of contestants to the one who captures his heart.

The Extra interview revealed Palmer's sensitive side. He was shown cooking and opening a bottle of wine.

``I'm not afraid to tell somebody `I love you' '' Palmer said.

When asked what kind of woman Palmer is looking for, he replied: ``Someone who's real cool, real down-to-earth, real fun, wants to get out and see the world, and hopefully wants to have a big family.''

Palmer was drafted by the Giants in the fourth round of the 2001 draft out of the University of Florida. and has primarily been a backup to starter Kerry Collins. He started the final three games this season when Collins was injured, losing all three. He finished the season 60-for-116 for 532 yards passing. Palmer completed the final year of his NFL contract this season and is slated to become a free agent in the off-season.

Palmer said his parents were the inspiration for his decision to do the show.

``They eloped in San Francisco when they were 24 years old,'' Palmer told Extra. ``They're both 50 years old and they're still together today.''

Palmer's father, Bill, was a former player in the CFL while his mother was a model. Palmer's younger brother, Billy, is a tight end at Notre Dame.

A call to Palmer's agent, Peter Schaffer, was not immediately returned Thursday.

In an interview with the Ottawa Sun last June, Palmer said he was single. ``Just trying to enjoy this part of my life.''

Asked if he wanted to get married, he said: ``Absolutely. I'd love to have a big family. Right now it's just a matter of being patient, not rushing into it.''

But he added: ``I hear married life is great but I don't think I'm ready for it yet. I'm thinking when I'm around 30, so I've got six more years.''

Some bachelorettes may hope to push up that date.

Canadian hockey player Harold Hersh made his debut on the Bachelor spinoff, the Bachelorette last week. The Montrealer was given the heave-ho in episode 2.

So far, the only couple from the reality series to make it work has been Trista Rehn and Ryan Sutter - a former University of Colorado football player who was once on the Winnipeg Blue Bombers' negotiation list - from The Bachelorette, whose extravaganza wedding was televised Dec. 10.

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Pretty interesting. Good luck to him..

What are your thoughts?

Maple Leafs · 01-22-2004, 06:01 PM

This is a huge story up in Ottawa, since Palmer's a local kid and we crave anything that resembled attention from Americans.

First thought: They should make it a realistic simulation of the NFL lifestyle, by having him choose from 24 different women in every major city in North America.

The_herd · 01-22-2004, 06:01 PM

Calling Jesse Palmer an NFL QB is a bit of a stretch.

Booj · 01-22-2004, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by The_herd

Calling Jesse Palmer an NFL QB is a bit of a stretch.

Thats true.. he played for the Giants

Sloan · 01-22-2004, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Booj

``I meet a lot of girls it's very true, but I really haven't met one yet that I feel is sincerely interested in Jesse Palmer,'' said Palmer of his love life.

I hope he speaks in 3rd person the entire show.

Desnudo · 01-22-2004, 06:28 PM

Haha, my thought exactly.

SunDancer · 01-22-2004, 07:43 PM

I wouldn't be suprised if this would be the highest rated installment of the series.

tucker342 · 01-22-2004, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Desnudo

Haha, my thought exactly.

lol same here.

You know he must be quite a guy if he speaks in third person.

sabotai · 01-22-2004, 08:49 PM

Speaking in the third person is the new fad, Everyone's doing it, including sabotai.

Chappy · 01-22-2004, 08:49 PM

He should call Rodney Peete for some pointers on how to bag a hottie......

The_herd · 01-22-2004, 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Chappy

He should call Rodney Peete for some pointers on how to bag a hottie......

And Rickey Henderson for some pointers on how to speak properly in the 3rd person.

bbor · 01-22-2004, 10:17 PM

F'N Canadians

At least he is'nt doing Canadian bachelor

JeeberD · 01-22-2004, 11:53 PM

Former UTEP back-up quarterback Matt Hickl is currently on The Bachelorette. The dude was a terrible QB though. I sure hope he doesn't try to make a pass at the chick, cause it would probably get intercepted by one of the other guys...

*groan*

SunDancer · 01-23-2004, 12:59 AM

UTEP plays football?

SunDancer · 01-23-2004, 12:59 AM

Do you guys like these shows or no?

JeeberD · 01-23-2004, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SunDancer

UTEP plays football?

Focker.

Just you wait. Mike Price is going to make the team into a winner...

Desnudo · 01-23-2004, 01:06 AM

How are the strip joints in El Paso?

JeeberD · 01-23-2004, 01:15 AM

Just like anywhere else, there are some nice ones and some really seedy ones. I'm sure Mikey will have a nice time at some of the upper class places...

Fidatelo · 01-23-2004, 08:40 AM

I think the real story everyone is missing here is that the man shouldn't even be eligible, should he? I mean, as a Canadian Fidatelo is not usually eligible for any of the cool contests or reality shows that Fidatelo sees on TV.

Maple Leafs · 01-23-2004, 09:56 AM

Narrator: This summer, on NBC... 24 women have been told that they'll have the chance to date an NFL starting QB.

Girl #1: I wonder if he's a pro-bowler?

Narrator: But we have a little surprise for them.

Girl #2: I wonder how many super bowl rings he has?

Narrator: Because what they don't know...

Girl #3: Maybe it's Michael Vick!

Narrator: ... this quarterback sucks!

Jesse: Hiya girls!

Girl #4: Oh Christ, it's that bum from the Giants!

Narrator: "Average Jesse"! Monday nights on NBC!

Desnudo · 01-23-2004, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Fidatelo

I think the real story everyone is missing here is that the man shouldn't even be eligible, should he? I mean, as a Canadian Fidatelo is not usually eligible for any of the cool contests or reality shows that Fidatelo sees on TV.

Desnudo thinks that Fidatelo should satisfy Fidatelo with appearing on Canadian Idol and leave it at that.

The_herd · 01-23-2004, 02:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maple Leafs

Narrator: This summer, on NBC... 24 women have been told that they'll have the chance to date an NFL starting QB.

Girl #1: I wonder if he's a pro-bowler?

Narrator: But we have a little surprise for them.

Girl #2: I wonder how many super bowl rings he has?

Narrator: Because what they don't know...

Girl #3: Maybe it's Michael Vick!

Narrator: ... this quarterback sucks!

Jesse: Hiya girls!

Girl #4: Oh Christ, it's that bum from the Giants!

Narrator: "Average Jesse"! Monday nights on NBC!

Good Humor.

01-22-2004, 08:49 PM	#9
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	Speaking in the third person is the new fad, Everyone's doing it, including sabotai. Last edited by sabotai : 01-22-2004 at 08:49 PM.

01-22-2004, 10:17 PM	#12
bbor Pro Starter Join Date: May 2001 Location: toronto	F'N Canadians At least he is'nt doing Canadian bachelor __________________ Pumpy Tudors Now that I've cracked and made that admission, I wonder if I'm only a couple of steps away from wanting to tongue-kiss Jaromir Jagr and give Bobby Clarke a blowjob.

01-22-2004, 11:53 PM	#13
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Former UTEP back-up quarterback Matt Hickl is currently on The Bachelorette. The dude was a terrible QB though. I sure hope he doesn't try to make a pass at the chick, cause it would probably get intercepted by one of the other guys... groan __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

01-23-2004, 01:15 AM	#18
JeeberD General Manager Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Town of Flower Mound	Just like anywhere else, there are some nice ones and some really seedy ones. I'm sure Mikey will have a nice time at some of the upper class places... __________________ UTEP Miners!!! I solemnly swear to never cheer for TO

01-23-2004, 08:40 AM	#19
Fidatelo Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Winnipeg, MB	I think the real story everyone is missing here is that the man shouldn't even be eligible, should he? I mean, as a Canadian Fidatelo is not usually eligible for any of the cool contests or reality shows that Fidatelo sees on TV. __________________ "Breakfast? Breakfast schmekfast, look at the score for God's sake. It's only the second period and I'm winning 12-2. Breakfasts come and go, Rene, but Hartford, the Whale, they only beat Vancouver maybe once or twice in a lifetime."

01-22-2004, 06:01 PM	#2
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	This is a huge story up in Ottawa, since Palmer's a local kid and we crave anything that resembled attention from Americans. First thought: They should make it a realistic simulation of the NFL lifestyle, by having him choose from 24 different women in every major city in North America.

01-22-2004, 06:01 PM	#3
The_herd College Starter Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Fort Lackland, Texas (San Antonio)	Calling Jesse Palmer an NFL QB is a bit of a stretch. __________________ Oakland Raiders: HFL's 1970 AC West Champs

01-22-2004, 06:28 PM	#6
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	Haha, my thought exactly.

01-22-2004, 07:43 PM	#7
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	I wouldn't be suprised if this would be the highest rated installment of the series.

01-22-2004, 08:49 PM	#10
Chappy Mascot Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Erie, PA	He should call Rodney Peete for some pointers on how to bag a hottie......

01-23-2004, 12:59 AM	#14
SunDancer College Benchwarmer Join Date: Sep 2002	UTEP plays football?

01-23-2004, 01:06 AM	#17
Desnudo Coordinator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Here and There	How are the strip joints in El Paso?

01-23-2004, 09:56 AM	#20
Maple Leafs Coordinator Join Date: Jan 2002	Narrator: This summer, on NBC... 24 women have been told that they'll have the chance to date an NFL starting QB. Girl #1: I wonder if he's a pro-bowler? Narrator: But we have a little surprise for them. Girl #2: I wonder how many super bowl rings he has? Narrator: Because what they don't know... Girl #3: Maybe it's Michael Vick! Narrator: ... this quarterback sucks! Jesse: Hiya girls! Girl #4: Oh Christ, it's that bum from the Giants! Narrator: "Average Jesse"! Monday nights on NBC!

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