NFL 2018 Season Thread - Page 10

bhlloy · 10-17-2018, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by tarcone

CJ Beathard to the Giants?

I feel like Beathard is this year's Matt Flynn. He looked really good, don't get me wrong, but a significant number of the stats were "Marquise Goodwin is faster than you" and he had him again late in the game and badly underthrew him to end it.

thesloppy · 10-17-2018, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

With that being said, if any team deserves to not get griped at for a questionable late call it's the Packers, so meh. It all evens out eventually. I was expecting a flag to come out on Clay Matthews on that late sack, and I think everyone's head would have exploded.

This year's Matthews hits aside, I can't imagine I'm the only fan of another NFC North fan to balk at this statement. In my (entirely biased) mind half of Aaron Rodgers success, and at least 2-3 Packers wins every year, are based on questionable calls extending plays/drives.

bhlloy · 10-18-2018, 09:18 PM

It’s a good thing this Cardinals team has a win on the board because I can’t see them winning another one. I think they look worse overall across every phase of the game than the Browns did last season. They are making a bad Broncos team look like the Patriots.

Thomkal · 10-18-2018, 09:28 PM

Yeah they are looking real bad right now. Going to be massive changes to the coaching staff next season I think, probably too soon for a head coach firing though.

And hey the Cards play the Niners again this season, so they could get 2 wins

JonInMiddleGA · 10-18-2018, 09:54 PM

If only Denver had to play with elevated SAT standards ...

NobodyHere · 10-18-2018, 09:56 PM

This game can't be good for the TV ratings.

MrBug708 · 10-19-2018, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Thomkal

Yeah they are looking real bad right now. Going to be massive changes to the coaching staff next season I think, probably too soon for a head coach firing though.

And hey the Cards play the Niners again this season, so they could get 2 wins

Need to fire the GM and start over. McCoy should be fired already

Thomkal · 10-19-2018, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBug708

Need to fire the GM and start over. McCoy should be fired already

Ask and you shall receive:

Cardinals Let Mike McCoy Go, Promote Byron Leftwich to Offensive Coordinator

Ksyrup · 10-19-2018, 01:58 PM

Byron Leftwich an OC. I feel like I'm playing FOF...

stevew · 10-19-2018, 04:07 PM

I thought it was a bit much when the rest of the staff carried Leftwich to the podium so he could answer questions from reporters.

Thomkal · 10-19-2018, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Ksyrup

Byron Leftwich an OC. I feel like I'm playing FOF...

Yeah my concern about Leftwich is that he has almost no experience calling plays. He was an intern under Bruce Arians where he got to call some plays, but that's about it. New coach kept him on as QB coach. At this point I guess it doesn't matter too much who the OC is so I guess Leftwich can't hurt things more than they already were.

NobodyHere · 10-19-2018, 07:04 PM

Trade! Browns send Carlos Hyde to Jaguars for pick - NFL.com

albionmoonlight · 10-19-2018, 08:22 PM

Last night’s Broncos-Cards game that from what I could tell “nobody” watched still got 2.5 million more viewers than a baseball playoff game.

The NFL really is a beast unto itself.

cuervo72 · 10-19-2018, 09:45 PM

I have to admit, I had the football game on and completely forgot there was baseball being played.

(Now, the amount of attention I was giving the game was next to nothing - I looked up when DEN scored its fifth TD and went "whaaaaa???" But it was on.)

Ksyrup · 10-19-2018, 10:02 PM

Baseball isn't as popular regardless, but they are killing themselves by spreading postseason games all over cable. I want to watch the games and can't find them sometimes. I'm sick of going through a rotation of DTV channels 219/247/213/206 trying to figure out what games are on what channels.

cuervo72 · 10-19-2018, 10:54 PM

I do think that's part of it.

albionmoonlight · 10-20-2018, 10:16 AM

Saints and Ravens each suffering from under-the-radar O-Line injuries. Betting the under would be a sneaky good play.

stevew · 10-20-2018, 04:12 PM

No line might just mean they throw a bunch of times though

Atocep · 10-21-2018, 05:25 PM

Welcome back to earth Mr. Beathard.

albionmoonlight · 10-22-2018, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

Saints and Ravens each suffering from under-the-radar O-Line injuries. Betting the under would be a sneaky good play.

The under hit, but it was close, so this would be a case of winning the bet, but my overall theory was off. I thought it would be more of a 17-20 type game.

Thomkal · 10-22-2018, 10:43 AM

Former Panther WR Rae Carruth released from prison at age 44 today. I'm sure someone will sign him now:

Former Carolina Panthers WR Rae Carruth released from prison

Mizzou B-ball fan · 10-22-2018, 11:17 AM

Went to the Chiefs game last night. The rest of the AFC teams better hope that the Chiefs stumble along the way this year, because this team is basically unstoppable at home.

The starting lineup introduction for Mahomes is just insane. I went to the season opener as well. Both times, you hear 'And the QB, out of Texas Tech, #15............' and then nothing but crowd noise. Didn't hear his name either time.

Also, I think the defense criticisms are a bit much. The first half of the schedule was really tough. They have one of the easiest schedules in the league going forward. In addition, the defense has been playing a lot of soft defense with some of the big leads they've had. I think you'll see some improvement, especially with points scored.

albionmoonlight · 10-22-2018, 11:34 AM

Sometimes, after a long day at work I will come home and play Madden on rookie mode so I can just run and throw all over the field and veg out and not have to worry about being challenged.

The Chiefs' offense right now looks like when I do that.

Lathum · 10-22-2018, 03:28 PM

Oakland Raiders to trade Amari Cooper to Dallas Cowboys

What a dumpster fire of an organization they have been

Honolulu_Blue · 10-22-2018, 03:51 PM

While I am not sure what's going on the Amari Cooper, he hasn't been all that productive the last couple of years. A first round pick seems like a lot for him. It's sort of like when the Cowboys traded a first round pick to the Lions for WR Roy Williams.

That said, this Gruden thing has been a dumpster fire, as was expected. Then again, our man has a 10-year contract, so I guess he is allowed to think long term. The 10 Year Plan has begun!

kingfc22 · 10-22-2018, 03:57 PM

Gruden prefers an empty cupboard challenge.

Thomkal · 10-22-2018, 04:16 PM

Seems way too much for the likes of Cooper.

Meanwhile rumors are out that Patrick Peterson has requested a trade before the trade deadline. Can't say as I blame him really given the current state of the team, but would hurt to lose him

bhlloy · 10-22-2018, 04:22 PM

A completely Cowboys trade to make. At least they did give up slightly less for Cooper than williams, so progress?

HomerSimpson98 · 10-22-2018, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Oakland Raiders to trade Amari Cooper to Dallas Cowboys

What a dumpster fire of an organization they have been

Which one?

Lathum · 10-22-2018, 05:19 PM

I hate the internet. Currently fighting with a guy on twitter who thinks this move puts the cowboys on par with the rams.

Lathum · 10-22-2018, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by HomerSimpson98

Which one?

Haha. Excellent point but the raiders come out of this looking like the pats.

kingfc22 · 10-22-2018, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

I hate the internet. Currently fighting with a guy on twitter who thinks this move puts the cowboys on par with the rams.

miked · 10-22-2018, 05:52 PM

I fail to see how this is a bad deal for Oak. They stink, and somebody is willing to vastly overpaid for a guy who has not produced and is just getting older.

BishopMVP · 10-22-2018, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by miked

I fail to see how this is a bad deal for Oak. They stink, and somebody is willing to vastly overpaid for a guy who has not produced and is just getting older.

I think it's an overpay that will look bad unless the Cowboys win their dumpster fire of a division too, but Cooper has 2 70+/1000+ pro bowl seasons in 3 years since entering the NFL and is still only 24.

Lathum · 10-22-2018, 08:25 PM

Booger and this MNF crew is horrific.

Booger just said Barkley has to learn to take the 3 or 4 yard gains and not always look for the homerun. What a dumb statement. Barkley is one of very few guys who can take it to the house every touch he gets. He should always be looking for the HR.

sabotai · 10-22-2018, 09:09 PM

He also said that Janoris Jenkins and Eli Apple are the weak spots in the defense.

Edit: Of course, right when I post that, Jenkins bites and gives up a TD...

BishopMVP · 10-22-2018, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

Booger and this MNF crew is horrific.

Booger just said Barkley has to learn to take the 3 or 4 yard gains and not always look for the homerun. What a dumb statement. Barkley is one of very few guys who can take it to the house every touch he gets. He should always be looking for the HR.

Especially with that QB!

stevew · 10-22-2018, 10:54 PM

Wtf. How do you go for 2?

BishopMVP · 10-22-2018, 10:56 PM

I like the move if you think your chances of making it are iver 50%. OBJ just needs to catch the ball.

Lathum · 10-22-2018, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by stevew

Wtf. How do you go for 2?

It is a good move.

If you make it, get a stop, you need a TD to basically win, assuming you make the PAT.

If you miss you still can go for 2 for the tie. Makes perfect sense, especially if you think going making 2 is better than 50%.

Thinking like yours is dying in the NFL and the broadcasters are the last to figure it out.

Lathum · 10-22-2018, 11:05 PM

Now going for the FG here is a terrible move.

Go for the first down and ice it

Lathum · 10-22-2018, 11:06 PM

With all the kicking issues the Chargers, Vikings, Browns, have had how do the Falcons sign this guy off the street?

stevew · 10-22-2018, 11:12 PM

Field goal was definitely a hold my beer moment.

2 point conversation rate is about 47% or something

bhlloy · 10-22-2018, 11:13 PM

Hilarious clock mismanagement there. Wonder how many people just lost their fantasy leagues with that OBJ touchdown or the Barkley two pointer.

Lathum · 10-22-2018, 11:21 PM

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Originally Posted by bhlloy

Hilarious clock mismanagement there. Wonder how many people just lost their fantasy leagues with that OBJ touchdown or the Barkley two pointer.

I had a rather large parlay

Over 227.5 in the knicks game with Falcons -4.

Gross

Ksyrup · 10-22-2018, 11:46 PM

#Raiders have made 13 first-round picks since 2004. The only 2 of those players to make a Pro Bowl are Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper
— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) October 23, 2018

JonInMiddleGA · 10-23-2018, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Lathum

It is a good move.

If you make it, get a stop, you need a TD to basically win, assuming you make the PAT.

If you miss you still can go for 2 for the tie. Makes perfect sense, especially if you think going making 2 is better than 50%.

Thinking like yours is dying in the NFL and the broadcasters are the last to figure it out.

I'm fine with situational decisions & if for whatever reason you don't like your chances in OT then maybe you flip that switch ... it's an idiotic move otherwise.

What the Giants and all the "it was a good move" folks are sitting on another loss. So maybe what needs to be "dying" is the sudden appearance of all the self-appointed geniuses who need to think they're so much smarter than the world, which is nothing short of hubris.

BishopMVP · 10-23-2018, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

I'm fine with situational decisions & if for whatever reason you don't like your chances in OT then maybe you flip that switch ... it's an idiotic move otherwise.

What the Giants and all the "it was a good move" folks are sitting on another loss. So maybe what needs to be "dying" is the sudden appearance of all the self-appointed geniuses who need to think they're so much smarter than the world, which is nothing short of hubris.

If they had kicked extra points after both TD's they would have lost by 3, and they lost by... 3. They lost because their offense completely sucked for the first 3 quarters and the defense couldn't stop the Falcons after they got within one score, not because of any 2-pt/XP decision.

Ksyrup · 10-23-2018, 07:15 AM

#Football

Raiders QB Derek Carr reportedly has a "fractured relationship" with teammates, due in part to the perception that he cried after being injured https://t.co/dSvPc50wYe
— ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 23, 2018

Ksyrup · 10-23-2018, 07:17 AM

The only thing left to do is trade Carr to the Cowboys... for 3 1st round picks.

10-18-2018, 09:28 PM	#454
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Yeah they are looking real bad right now. Going to be massive changes to the coaching staff next season I think, probably too soon for a head coach firing though. And hey the Cards play the Niners again this season, so they could get 2 wins __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

10-18-2018, 09:54 PM	#455
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	If only Denver had to play with elevated SAT standards ... __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

10-18-2018, 09:56 PM	#456
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	This game can't be good for the TV ratings. __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

10-19-2018, 01:58 PM	#459
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Byron Leftwich an OC. I feel like I'm playing FOF... __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-19-2018, 07:04 PM	#462
NobodyHere Grizzled Veteran Join Date: Nov 2013	Trade! Browns send Carlos Hyde to Jaguars for pick - NFL.com __________________ "I am God's prophet, and I need an attorney"

10-18-2018, 09:18 PM	#453
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	It’s a good thing this Cardinals team has a win on the board because I can’t see them winning another one. I think they look worse overall across every phase of the game than the Browns did last season. They are making a bad Broncos team look like the Patriots.

10-19-2018, 04:07 PM	#460
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I thought it was a bit much when the rest of the staff carried Leftwich to the podium so he could answer questions from reporters.

10-19-2018, 08:22 PM	#463
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Last night’s Broncos-Cards game that from what I could tell “nobody” watched still got 2.5 million more viewers than a baseball playoff game. The NFL really is a beast unto itself.

10-19-2018, 09:45 PM	#464
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	I have to admit, I had the football game on and completely forgot there was baseball being played. (Now, the amount of attention I was giving the game was next to nothing - I looked up when DEN scored its fifth TD and went "whaaaaa???" But it was on.) __________________ null

10-19-2018, 10:02 PM	#465
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	Baseball isn't as popular regardless, but they are killing themselves by spreading postseason games all over cable. I want to watch the games and can't find them sometimes. I'm sick of going through a rotation of DTV channels 219/247/213/206 trying to figure out what games are on what channels. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-19-2018, 10:54 PM	#466
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	I do think that's part of it. __________________ null

10-20-2018, 10:16 AM	#467
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Saints and Ravens each suffering from under-the-radar O-Line injuries. Betting the under would be a sneaky good play.

10-20-2018, 04:12 PM	#468
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	No line might just mean they throw a bunch of times though

10-21-2018, 05:25 PM	#469
Atocep Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Puyallup, WA	Welcome back to earth Mr. Beathard.

10-22-2018, 10:43 AM	#471
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Former Panther WR Rae Carruth released from prison at age 44 today. I'm sure someone will sign him now: Former Carolina Panthers WR Rae Carruth released from prison __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

10-22-2018, 11:17 AM	#472
Mizzou B-ball fan General Manager Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO	Went to the Chiefs game last night. The rest of the AFC teams better hope that the Chiefs stumble along the way this year, because this team is basically unstoppable at home. The starting lineup introduction for Mahomes is just insane. I went to the season opener as well. Both times, you hear 'And the QB, out of Texas Tech, #15............' and then nothing but crowd noise. Didn't hear his name either time. Also, I think the defense criticisms are a bit much. The first half of the schedule was really tough. They have one of the easiest schedules in the league going forward. In addition, the defense has been playing a lot of soft defense with some of the big leads they've had. I think you'll see some improvement, especially with points scored.

10-22-2018, 11:34 AM	#473
albionmoonlight Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: North Carolina	Sometimes, after a long day at work I will come home and play Madden on rookie mode so I can just run and throw all over the field and veg out and not have to worry about being challenged. The Chiefs' offense right now looks like when I do that.

10-22-2018, 03:28 PM	#474
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Oakland Raiders to trade Amari Cooper to Dallas Cowboys What a dumpster fire of an organization they have been

10-22-2018, 03:51 PM	#475
Honolulu_Blue Hockey Boy Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Royal Oak, MI	While I am not sure what's going on the Amari Cooper, he hasn't been all that productive the last couple of years. A first round pick seems like a lot for him. It's sort of like when the Cowboys traded a first round pick to the Lions for WR Roy Williams. That said, this Gruden thing has been a dumpster fire, as was expected. Then again, our man has a 10-year contract, so I guess he is allowed to think long term. The 10 Year Plan has begun! __________________ *Steve Yzerman*: 1,755 points in 1,514 regular season games. 185 points in 196 postseason games. A First-Team All-Star, Conn Smythe Trophy winner, Selke Trophy winner, Masterton Trophy winner, member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Olympic gold medallist, and a three-time Stanley Cup Champion. Longest serving captain of one team in the history of the NHL (19 seasons).

10-22-2018, 03:57 PM	#476
kingfc22 Head Coach Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Morgan Hill, CA	Gruden prefers an empty cupboard challenge. __________________ Fan of SF Giants, 49ers, Sharks, Arsenal

10-22-2018, 04:16 PM	#477
Thomkal Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Surfside Beach,SC USA	Seems way too much for the likes of Cooper. Meanwhile rumors are out that Patrick Peterson has requested a trade before the trade deadline. Can't say as I blame him really given the current state of the team, but would hurt to lose him __________________ Coastal Carolina Baseball-2016 National Champion! 10/17/20-Coastal Football ranked in Top 25 for first time!

10-22-2018, 04:22 PM	#478
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	A completely Cowboys trade to make. At least they did give up slightly less for Cooper than williams, so progress?

10-22-2018, 05:19 PM	#480
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	I hate the internet. Currently fighting with a guy on twitter who thinks this move puts the cowboys on par with the rams.

10-22-2018, 05:52 PM	#483
miked College Starter Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: The Dirty	I fail to see how this is a bad deal for Oak. They stink, and somebody is willing to vastly overpaid for a guy who has not produced and is just getting older. __________________ Commish of the United Baseball League (OOTP 6.5)

10-22-2018, 08:25 PM	#485
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Booger and this MNF crew is horrific. Booger just said Barkley has to learn to take the 3 or 4 yard gains and not always look for the homerun. What a dumb statement. Barkley is one of very few guys who can take it to the house every touch he gets. He should always be looking for the HR.

10-22-2018, 09:09 PM	#486
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	He also said that Janoris Jenkins and Eli Apple are the weak spots in the defense. Edit: Of course, right when I post that, Jenkins bites and gives up a TD... Last edited by sabotai : 10-22-2018 at 09:11 PM.

10-22-2018, 10:54 PM	#488
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Wtf. How do you go for 2?

10-22-2018, 10:56 PM	#489
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	I like the move if you think your chances of making it are iver 50%. OBJ just needs to catch the ball.

10-22-2018, 11:05 PM	#491
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Now going for the FG here is a terrible move. Go for the first down and ice it

10-22-2018, 11:06 PM	#492
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	With all the kicking issues the Chargers, Vikings, Browns, have had how do the Falcons sign this guy off the street?

10-22-2018, 11:12 PM	#493
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Field goal was definitely a hold my beer moment. 2 point conversation rate is about 47% or something

10-22-2018, 11:13 PM	#494
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Hilarious clock mismanagement there. Wonder how many people just lost their fantasy leagues with that OBJ touchdown or the Barkley two pointer.

10-22-2018, 11:46 PM	#496
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	#Raiders have made 13 first-round picks since 2004. The only 2 of those players to make a Pro Bowl are Khalil Mack and Amari Cooper — Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) October 23, 2018 __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-23-2018, 07:15 AM	#499
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	#Football Raiders QB Derek Carr reportedly has a "fractured relationship" with teammates, due in part to the perception that he cried after being injured https://t.co/dSvPc50wYe — ProFootballTalk (@ProFootballTalk) October 23, 2018 __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

10-23-2018, 07:17 AM	#500
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	The only thing left to do is trade Carr to the Cowboys... for 3 1st round picks. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."