2013-03-14, 01:35 | Link #6621 |
Zettai Ryouiki Lover
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: The Bay Area
|
It all comes down to money. These moves completely gut our defense, but they open all kinds of new possibilities not just for this year but for the years ahead. That is the reality of the rebuilding process we're going through. At least our Offense is mostly intact though, Moore and Streater will probably both be above 1,000 yards next year because of this, and Criner will get real playing time. (Though I imagine The Raiders bringing back Hagan for insurance when Ford gets injured)
|
2013-03-15, 03:39 | Link #6622 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: California
|
Yesterday, the NFL Competition Committee proposed 6 rule changes and 3 bylaw changes.
Among the proposed 6 rule changes was the eliminate of the Brady rule, infamous 'tuck' rule. All I could think is, "Really ? Now ? After 12 years, do you guys finally realize that it was stupid rule!" Spoiler for All six rule changes:
Spoiler for All 3 bylaw changes:
__________________
|
2013-03-15, 22:32 | Link #6627 |
Emperor of the Expected
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Florida
|
Well, not really new news but regarding Mike Wallace. I really don't think he should be getting paid that much, love his ability that he is a deep target, but too much money there. 65 million for 5 years, 30 million guaranteed. I like the dude's skills, but he is no Calvin Johnson nor Larry Fitzgerald.
|
2013-03-16, 05:15 | Link #6628 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: California
|
^ Agreed, I see a possible restructuring of his contract in the future.
Quote:
EDIT: The Broncos asked the league office today if it would honor the verbal agreement on a restructured contract the team negotiated with Dumervil. The league rejected the request. Most likely because it would have angered the other 31 teams. Also it was recently reported via Twitter, that Elvis Dumervil and his agent are parting ways, according to sources close to the situation.
__________________
Last edited by sky black swordman; 2013-03-16 at 17:06. |
|
2013-03-17, 06:15 | Link #6629 | |
Keep Pounding and Destroy
|
Quote:
|
|
2013-03-17, 16:18 | Link #6630 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: California
|
^ Yep!
According to multiple sources, owners are expected to approve the proposal to get rid of the "tuck rule"(the Brady rule) this week. From 0:19 - 0:29, this is the way that game should have ended.
__________________
Last edited by sky black swordman; 2013-03-18 at 01:32. |
2013-03-20, 18:38 | Link #6633 | ||
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: California
|
Today, the NFL owners have apporved all six proposed rule changes.
Quote:
Quote:
The general manager of the Redskins, Bruce Allen, who was a Raiders executive at the time of the famed tuck-rule playoff game in New England said later Wednesday that he and the Redskins abstained both as a tribute to Davis and because he felt the tuck rule itself was not the problem on the Brady play.
__________________
|
||
2013-03-22, 10:37 | Link #6637 |
Emperor of the Expected
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: Florida
|
This year's draft is so random. It is hardly predictable except the first pick which is almost everyone is saying Kansas would choose Luke Joeckel. It was said Jarvis Jones would be at the top 3 or 5 pick this year, but many draft board puts him in the after 5 and the 10s. Is Jarvis Jones medical condition something that is very risky?
|
2013-03-22, 16:58 | Link #6638 | |
Hiding Under Your Bed
Join Date: May 2008
|
Quote:
The Patriots are rather famous for their philosophy towards preferring to let a player go a year early, rather than a year late, with an iron-discipline with the pocket book, so it's hardly surprising, despite all the sensationalist news, that Welker was let go. Most people I know always thought Welker was leaving, and Brady making his contract cap-happy didn't change those opinions. I suspect that on just about any other team, a deal would have been made. But, again, the Patriots have their reputation. While that philosophy has seemingly worked well, as I'd say they're one of-if not the most-stable franchises in the league over the last 10 years, I can't help but wonder if their division is skewing the verdict one should reach on that philosophy. ie: Would that philosophy have worked if they were in a division that didn't have the Jets, Dolphins, and Bills? The cynic in me says...probably not. I think in many other divisions, you can't afford to play it safe with the pocket book, and you have to approach the game as a series of ups and downs. The Patriots, obviously, want to try to win it all while maintaining a straight line. I'm more of a believer in going all in, then playing it safe for long term stability, but I don't run the Pats. Or any NFL team.
__________________
|
|
2013-03-23, 04:40 | Link #6639 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: California
|
Punt Shane Lechler signs with the Houston Texans, a 3 year contract worth 5.5 million dollars and 1 million dollar bonus.
EDIT: Elvis Dumervil signs with the Baltimore Ravens, a five-year deal worth up to $35 million, including $8.5 million in year one.
__________________
Last edited by sky black swordman; 2013-03-24 at 17:50. |
2013-03-26, 18:03 | Link #6640 | |
Mama there goes that man!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: UK
|
Quote:
I just love how it's become vogue to bash the Ravens for the lazy national media. No one wins the league in March or April. With that said, I can't wait for the draft.
__________________
|
|
Tags |
american football, sports |
|
|