2012 NFL Offseason thread - Page 38

spleen1015 · 08-09-2012, 09:28 PM

Manning was perfect. The rest of the team sucked.

Peyton Manning is God. It is time you guys understand that.

I mean it.

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-09-2012, 09:55 PM

I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no gods before Me. Laser rocket arm.

bhlloy · 08-09-2012, 10:21 PM

Not sure if this is just a local market thing but seems like 3 out of every 4 ads on ESPN right now is a foreclosure referral service. When did NFL fans become ten times as likely to be behind on their mortgage? If I'm watching Sportscenter at this time I don't see any of this shit. Paging JiMGA...

cuervo72 · 08-09-2012, 10:32 PM

Not digging the collars on these Nike uniforms.

Julio Riddols · 08-09-2012, 10:46 PM

RGIII is going to be a great QB. He's even good off the field. Really excited to see him in action this year. QB Foles looked really impressive for Philly.

JonInMiddleGA · 08-09-2012, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bhlloy

Not sure if this is just a local market thing but seems like 3 out of every 4 ads on ESPN right now is a foreclosure referral service. When did NFL fans become ten times as likely to be behind on their mortgage? If I'm watching Sportscenter at this time I don't see any of this shit. Paging JiMGA...

That sounds like your local breaks. Possible that it's national & they simply sunk their money into a high dollar buy trying to make a splash, but just off hand I'd guess it's local.

stevew · 08-09-2012, 11:42 PM

Is there any easy way to tell a local buy, other than obvious ones(shit production value, local area code)

JonInMiddleGA · 08-10-2012, 01:08 AM

A note from the Falcons exhibition opener against the Ravens
Second-year man Akeem Dent, slated to replace Curtis Lofton at middle linebacker, left the game with a concussion with 9:38 left in the second quarter. He was covering a punt when he was injured.

Is it really a good idea to have your brand new starting MLB, where your ranks are already particularly thin, covering punts in the exhibition opener? Or is that as dumb as I think it is?

JonInMiddleGA · 08-10-2012, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevew

Is there any easy way to tell a local buy, other than obvious ones(shit production value, local area code)

You hit the obvious already, could probably add "regional advertiser" to the list (i.e. something like a regional grocery chain that is unlikely to bite off on a full national buy & pay for wasted audience). Absent the obvious, the next best way to pick them out might be spot placement. Typically cable breaks are either network or local, with a few that are split. If a spot has an obvious local advertiser immediately before & after, it's almost certainly a local spot as well.

Another tip is something you're seeing on other cable networks frequently during the same week or month (especially if the audience on the other networks seems very different). It's pretty common for the local system to bundle a whole bunch of stuff together, spread it across a dozen networks at a time. Keep seeing that same spot over & over no matter what you're watching (and in places that don't seem to have much rhyme or reason) and odds are that's a local buy.

bhlloy · 08-10-2012, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonInMiddleGA

A note from the Falcons exhibition opener against the Ravens
Second-year man Akeem Dent, slated to replace Curtis Lofton at middle linebacker, left the game with a concussion with 9:38 left in the second quarter. He was covering a punt when he was injured.

Is it really a good idea to have your brand new starting MLB, where your ranks are already particularly thin, covering punts in the exhibition opener? Or is that as dumb as I think it is?

I'll take "as dumb as you think it is" for 200. You probably don't want your starting MLB covering punts in the regular season if you can help it, let alone in the second quarter of the first preseason game

In other significant injury news Mr Glass (aka Ryan Mathews) broke his clavicle and is out at least six weeks. More brilliance from AJ Smith - let the well liked and valuable backup walk and commit to a starter who can't stay on the field for more than 10 plays at a time. He makes personnel decisions like I pick checkout lines at the supermarket. Just a stunning history of being flat out wrong.

bhlloy · 08-10-2012, 08:47 PM

Quentin Coples looking really good in preseason. Absolutely dominating the last couple of series for the Jets

Also Eric Smith just got hurt covering a punt. So I guess maybe I'm way off on having starters doing special teams duty in preseason. Just seems strange to me - with so many guys trying to make the team why would you put your vets anywhere near those high risk situations

Ksyrup · 08-10-2012, 08:48 PM

So yeah... Bengals are on NFLN, so it's blacked out in Lexington. Except the game's not on locally. Fuck black out rules.

Julio Riddols · 08-10-2012, 09:07 PM

Aside from 3 possible nightmare injuries for Cinci early in the game, they have looked excellent so far. Even Gradkowski managed to move the team some. Nice blocked punt right before halftime as well. I'm happy with what I have seen thus far.

JPhillips · 08-10-2012, 09:17 PM

3? I know Wharton and Mays, who is three?

Grover · 08-10-2012, 09:51 PM

Defense has been out-fucking-standing.

Grover · 08-10-2012, 09:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JPhillips

3? I know Wharton and Mays, who is three?

Maulauga I think.

JonInMiddleGA · 08-10-2012, 10:09 PM

Pre-season special teams play & (potential) starters don't mix.

Atlanta Falcons: Bradie Ewing out for season | Atlanta Falcons

Julio Riddols · 08-10-2012, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grover

Maulauga I think.

And Dunlap. Maualuga, Dunlap and Wharton all went down in the first 5 or 6 minutes it seemed like, all grabbing knees.

Ksyrup · 08-11-2012, 09:13 AM

An LSU fan posted this on another forum. I lol'd.

Jarrett Lee : 15/22 235yards 1TD vs the Packers
Jordan Jefferson: 140 customers served at Taco Bell

Julio Riddols · 08-11-2012, 12:34 PM

Lee and Tannehill both played real well.

mckerney · 08-11-2012, 12:59 PM

Ponder managed to complete nearly half his passes, so that's solid improvement right there.

Grover · 08-11-2012, 06:24 PM

PFT is reporting that the Bengals have told players that Travelle Wharton is out for the season after his knee injury last night.

stevew · 08-11-2012, 07:26 PM

In a league where RB's are largely interchangeable, the Panthers just gave Stewart 35M

Julio Riddols · 08-11-2012, 07:27 PM

Kuechly looks like a beast.

Grover · 08-11-2012, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Kuechly looks like a beast.

I wanted him to drop to us so bad.

Julio Riddols · 08-11-2012, 07:46 PM

Starting to think the Panthers might have a defense this year.

tucker rocky · 08-11-2012, 09:59 PM

Chad Johnson arrested

Johnson was arrested Saturday night for domestic violence, according to Davie Police Department captain Dale Engle.

According to a source the incident took place in a vehicle.

Johnson allegedly head-butted his new wife, Evelyn Lazado, during an argument.

Julio Riddols · 08-11-2012, 10:16 PM

Have to say I wouldn't expect that from Chad.. The details should be interesting. I guess this could be expected when he decided to marry a "Basketball Wife".

Suburban Rhythm · 08-11-2012, 10:20 PM

Guess he needs to remain relevant somehow

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Davie police spokesman said fight between Chad Johnson and his wife started over a receipt for a box of condoms

Julio Riddols · 08-11-2012, 11:46 PM

Russell Wilson looked like a veteran on his first drive. Poise and precision. Very impressive.

RedKingGold · 08-11-2012, 11:51 PM

As a 49er's fan, I'd only be worried about the Seahawks if Russell was their starting QB.

Scoobz0202 · 08-12-2012, 12:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Have to say I wouldn't expect that from Chad.. The details should be interesting. I guess this could be expected when he decided to marry a "Basketball Wife".

Yea, this is disappointing. I'm not a Bengals fan, but was obviously being near Cincinnati I like other local people were exposed to him a lot. And in even more so with Twitter and what not. Big fan of Chad Johnson. This is disappointing, but obviously we don't know these athletes personally. God damn it, Johnson.

Young Drachma · 08-12-2012, 12:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Julio Riddols

Russell Wilson looked like a veteran on his first drive. Poise and precision. Very impressive.

Yeah, watching his QB camp with Gruden, I was sold on that guy. Knowledgable, humble and a winner. I hope he manages to have a good career.

As for Chad Johnson...I'm sure he'll be tweeting his side of the story before long. Or she'll call off the dogs, realizing that he's not nearly as useful if he gets released. In any case...

Chad Johnson Arrested for Domestic Violence | TMZ.com

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According to our sources, the fight started when Lozada found a receipt for condoms in the center of the couple's Maserati and confronted Johnson about it. A verbal argument ensued.

We're told at some point during the argument, Johnson head-butted Lozada. According to reports, Johnson told police he butted heads with Lozada by accident.

Johnson is reportedly still in custody and wil have to go before a judge before he can be released.

Johnson and Lozada were married last month in Miami after Johnson proposed in November 2010 with a massive 10-carat diamond ring.

8:45PM PT Johnson is still at the Davie, FL police station, but will eventually be transferred to a county jail facility. Authorities tell us he will remain in custody tonight, and since there are no bond judges scheduled to work on Sunday ... it's entirely possible Chad will be cooling off behind bars until Monday morning.

Izulde · 08-12-2012, 12:46 AM

stevew · 08-12-2012, 12:56 AM

Chad seems much more like a giant goofy kid than an abuser of women.

stevew · 08-12-2012, 01:02 AM

I also don't understand shocking up with the chick who spent ill of Antoine Walker's money. Of all the beautiful women he could marry, she's like a 5-6/10 at the most.

Dutch · 08-12-2012, 07:37 AM

Bucs QB Josh Freeman transformed himself with a pretty serious weight loss program this off-season. Dropped 25 pounds (with probably about 2 or 3 lbs from his mini-curl/fro).

Get to see him in action Friday night at RJS. Thank God for footballl season!

JPhillips · 08-12-2012, 08:06 AM

Without football I'm afraid CJ is going to fall apart.

miami_fan · 08-12-2012, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Cloud

Yeah, watching his QB camp with Gruden, I was sold on that guy. Knowledgable, humble and a winner. I hope he manages to have a good career.

As for Chad Johnson...I'm sure he'll be tweeting his side of the story before long. Or she'll call off the dogs, realizing that he's not nearly as useful if he gets released. In any case...

Chad Johnson Arrested for Domestic Violence | TMZ.com

Well he did say if he could not make it in football anymore, he was going to porn.

Logan · 08-12-2012, 10:50 AM

At the end of the latest Hard Knocks, a coached asked Johnson what he was going to do on his off day. He said "I'm gonna get arrested". His coach replied, "Call me, I'll come get you."

M GO BLUE!!! · 08-12-2012, 11:15 AM

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Davie police Capt. Dale Engle said the argument, which occurred in the front of the couple's home, started when Lozada confronted Johnson about a receipt she had found for a box of condoms.

Reminds me of the Chris Rock "Where is the other condom?" joke. LOL

BillJasper · 08-12-2012, 12:06 PM

I wish they had never brought the Chad Johnson sideshow to Miami.

Bigsmooth · 08-12-2012, 12:59 PM

First look at Andrew Luck coming up at 10:30. Pretty sure it's Live, on NFLN.

Lathum · 08-12-2012, 01:46 PM

Luck!!

Bigsmooth · 08-12-2012, 01:47 PM

.....and his first pass is a 63 yard TD. Although it was a slip screen that Donald Brown took 62 yards to the house. Brown is a fast mofo. Also, haha Rams...you suck.

Easy Mac · 08-12-2012, 02:01 PM

Incompletion? Bum.

Julio Riddols · 08-12-2012, 02:21 PM

Wasn't too impressed with the first TD pass, but that second TD pass and the drive preceding it were outstanding. Some really good stuff there, although it was against the Rams.

Julio Riddols · 08-12-2012, 02:36 PM

Wow, man.

stevew · 08-12-2012, 08:38 PM

Ocho cut

Dr. Sak · 08-12-2012, 10:04 PM

I've been curious to ask the opinion of you guys on the replacement refs...what do you all think? I know I can tell the difference not only in the calls but in the flow of the games...but I am a ref and watch the game different.

I just got back from my clinic today, and for those who don't know, my boss is a NFL referee. Let me tell you that they are laughing all the way to the bank after watching week 1 and this is doing nothing but strengthening their position with the NFL. There have been more mistakes in this week than most of the year combined.

I do personally know one of the replacement refs and he is a great guy who knows he would've never made the NFL but thought of this as his one shot at glory. In a way I feel really bad for them because of the pressure they are under, the immense speed of the game, the new rules, and having to cram years of training into months. And all these guys and gals know that once the lockout is over, they will be doing nothing but High School ball because all of the college assigners won't hire them back.

But for the most part these are guys who work FCS college and high school. I know there has been all this hype with the first female ref, but now that it's come out that she was involved in gambling (2007 World Series of Poker) the NFL is now scrambling to cover their tracks there. There is NO WAY she would have been allowed to do this had they known this beforehand.

So what do you all think?

08-09-2012, 09:28 PM	#1851
spleen1015 Coordinator Join Date: Sep 2003	Manning was perfect. The rest of the team sucked. Peyton Manning is God. It is time you guys understand that. I mean it. __________________ Why choose failure when success is an option?

08-09-2012, 10:32 PM	#1854
cuervo72 Head Coach Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Maryland	Not digging the collars on these Nike uniforms. __________________ null

08-09-2012, 10:46 PM	#1855
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	RGIII is going to be a great QB. He's even good off the field. Really excited to see him in action this year. QB Foles looked really impressive for Philly. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

08-10-2012, 01:08 AM	#1858
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	A note from the Falcons exhibition opener against the Ravens Second-year man Akeem Dent, slated to replace Curtis Lofton at middle linebacker, left the game with a concussion with 9:38 left in the second quarter. He was covering a punt when he was injured. Is it really a good idea to have your brand new starting MLB, where your ranks are already particularly thin, covering punts in the exhibition opener? Or is that as dumb as I think it is? __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-10-2012, 08:48 PM	#1862
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	So yeah... Bengals are on NFLN, so it's blacked out in Lexington. Except the game's not on locally. Fuck black out rules. __________________ 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."

08-09-2012, 09:55 PM	#1852
M GO BLUE!!! Pro Starter Join Date: Sep 2005	I am the Lord thy God. Thou shalt have no gods before Me. Laser rocket arm.

08-09-2012, 10:21 PM	#1853
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Not sure if this is just a local market thing but seems like 3 out of every 4 ads on ESPN right now is a foreclosure referral service. When did NFL fans become ten times as likely to be behind on their mortgage? If I'm watching Sportscenter at this time I don't see any of this shit. Paging JiMGA...

08-09-2012, 11:42 PM	#1857
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Is there any easy way to tell a local buy, other than obvious ones(shit production value, local area code)

08-10-2012, 08:47 PM	#1861
bhlloy Coordinator Join Date: Nov 2003	Quentin Coples looking really good in preseason. Absolutely dominating the last couple of series for the Jets Also Eric Smith just got hurt covering a punt. So I guess maybe I'm way off on having starters doing special teams duty in preseason. Just seems strange to me - with so many guys trying to make the team why would you put your vets anywhere near those high risk situations

08-10-2012, 09:07 PM	#1863
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	Aside from 3 possible nightmare injuries for Cinci early in the game, they have looked excellent so far. Even Gradkowski managed to move the team some. Nice blocked punt right before halftime as well. I'm happy with what I have seen thus far. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

08-10-2012, 09:17 PM	#1864
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	3? I know Wharton and Mays, who is three? __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

08-10-2012, 09:51 PM	#1865
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	Defense has been out-fucking-standing. __________________ Come On You Irons! West Ham United \| Philadelphia Flyers \| Cincinnati Bengals \| Kansas City Royals FOFC Greatest Band Draft Runner Up FOFC Movie Remake Draft Winner FOFC Movie Comedy Draft Winner

08-10-2012, 10:09 PM	#1867
JonInMiddleGA Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Behind Enemy Lines in Athens, GA	Pre-season special teams play & (potential) starters don't mix. Atlanta Falcons: Bradie Ewing out for season \| Atlanta Falcons __________________ "I lit another cigarette. Unless I specifically inform you to the contrary, I am always lighting another cigarette." - from a novel by Martin Amis

08-11-2012, 09:13 AM	#1869
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	An LSU fan posted this on another forum. I lol'd. Jarrett Lee : 15/22 235yards 1TD vs the Packers Jordan Jefferson: 140 customers served at Taco Bell __________________ 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."

08-11-2012, 12:34 PM	#1870
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	Lee and Tannehill both played real well. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

08-11-2012, 12:59 PM	#1871
mckerney Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000	Ponder managed to complete nearly half his passes, so that's solid improvement right there. Last edited by mckerney : 08-11-2012 at 08:03 PM.

08-11-2012, 06:24 PM	#1872
Grover Pro Starter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lisboa, ME	PFT is reporting that the Bengals have told players that Travelle Wharton is out for the season after his knee injury last night. __________________ Come On You Irons! West Ham United \| Philadelphia Flyers \| Cincinnati Bengals \| Kansas City Royals FOFC Greatest Band Draft Runner Up FOFC Movie Remake Draft Winner FOFC Movie Comedy Draft Winner

08-11-2012, 07:26 PM	#1873
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	In a league where RB's are largely interchangeable, the Panthers just gave Stewart 35M

08-11-2012, 07:27 PM	#1874
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	Kuechly looks like a beast. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

08-11-2012, 07:46 PM	#1876
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	Starting to think the Panthers might have a defense this year. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

08-11-2012, 09:59 PM	#1877
tucker rocky Pro Rookie Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Of no particular interest	Chad Johnson arrested Johnson was arrested Saturday night for domestic violence, according to Davie Police Department captain Dale Engle. According to a source the incident took place in a vehicle. Johnson allegedly head-butted his new wife, Evelyn Lazado, during an argument. Last edited by tucker rocky : 08-11-2012 at 10:01 PM.

08-11-2012, 10:16 PM	#1878
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	Have to say I wouldn't expect that from Chad.. The details should be interesting. I guess this could be expected when he decided to marry a "Basketball Wife". __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA Last edited by Julio Riddols : 08-11-2012 at 10:27 PM.

08-11-2012, 11:46 PM	#1880
Julio Riddols College Prospect Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Bryson Shitty, NC	Russell Wilson looked like a veteran on his first drive. Poise and precision. Very impressive. __________________ Recklessly enthused, stubbornly amused. FUCK EA

08-11-2012, 11:51 PM	#1881
RedKingGold College Starter Join Date: Oct 2002	As a 49er's fan, I'd only be worried about the Seahawks if Russell was their starting QB.

08-12-2012, 12:46 AM	#1884
Izulde Head Coach Join Date: Sep 2004	__________________ 2006 Golden Scribe Nominee 2006 Golden Scribe Winner Best Non-Sport Dynasty: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty) Rookie Writer of the Year Dynasty of the Year: May Our Reign Be Green and Golden (CK Dynasty)

08-12-2012, 12:56 AM	#1885
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	Chad seems much more like a giant goofy kid than an abuser of women.

08-12-2012, 01:02 AM	#1886
stevew Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: the yo'	I also don't understand shocking up with the chick who spent ill of Antoine Walker's money. Of all the beautiful women he could marry, she's like a 5-6/10 at the most.

08-12-2012, 07:37 AM	#1887
Dutch "Dutch" Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Tampa, FL	Bucs QB Josh Freeman transformed himself with a pretty serious weight loss program this off-season. Dropped 25 pounds (with probably about 2 or 3 lbs from his mini-curl/fro). Get to see him in action Friday night at RJS. Thank God for footballl season!

08-12-2012, 08:06 AM	#1888
JPhillips Hall Of Famer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Newburgh, NY	Without football I'm afraid CJ is going to fall apart. __________________ To love someone is to strive to accept that person exactly the way he or she is, right here and now.. - Mr. Rogers

08-12-2012, 10:50 AM	#1890
Logan Head Coach Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: NYC	At the end of the latest Hard Knocks, a coached asked Johnson what he was going to do on his off day. He said "I'm gonna get arrested". His coach replied, "Call me, I'll come get you."

08-12-2012, 12:06 PM	#1892
BillJasper Pro Starter Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Northern Kentucky	I wish they had never brought the Chad Johnson sideshow to Miami. __________________ The Confederacy lost, it is time to dismantle it.

08-12-2012, 12:59 PM	#1893
Bigsmooth College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2006	First look at Andrew Luck coming up at 10:30. Pretty sure it's Live, on NFLN.

08-12-2012, 01:46 PM	#1894
Lathum Favored Bitch #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: homeless in NJ	Luck!!

08-12-2012, 01:47 PM	#1895
Bigsmooth College Prospect Join Date: Dec 2006	.....and his first pass is a 63 yard TD. Although it was a slip screen that Donald Brown took 62 yards to the house. Brown is a fast mofo. Also, haha Rams...you suck.

08-12-2012, 02:01 PM	#1896
Easy Mac Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Here	Incompletion? Bum.