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The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V2

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    #4202
    adrian522
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    How does this happen? (If True)

    http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2016/9/14/12924368/espn-john-clayton-rams-hc-jeff-fisher-extension


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    #4203
    JaMarcusHustle
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,719 ✭✭✭JaMarcusHustle


    He surely has some incriminating photos of Les Snead and Stan Kroenke.


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    #4204
    Adamcp898
    Registered Users Posts: 5,469 ✭✭✭Adamcp898


    adrian522 wrote: »
    How does this happen? (If True)

    http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2016/9/14/12924368/espn-john-clayton-rams-hc-jeff-fisher-extension

    Hilarious that they know it's going to be so badly received that they're trying to bury it as a footnote at the bottom of a more positive press release. Expect it at 4.50 pm on a Friday in that case. :pac:


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    #4205
    ScummyMan
    Registered Users Posts: 7,671 ✭✭✭ScummyMan


    adrian522 wrote: »
    How does this happen? (If True)

    http://www.turfshowtimes.com/2016/9/14/12924368/espn-john-clayton-rams-hc-jeff-fisher-extension

    Probably gonna get $7-9 million a year


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    #4206
    Realt Dearg Sec
    Registered Users Posts: 10,831 ✭✭✭✭Realt Dearg Sec


    Reading the comments below it, it sounds like their fans have long since given up even speculating about why he is allowed keep his job. One theory they put forward is that StanK doesn't care about wins, only about money, and he has increased the team's value by moving etc. But that doesn't quite add up, a winning team is worth vastly more than a losing one. I dunno. Hilarious though, the NFL never disappoints.


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    #4207
    jack presley
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,687 ✭✭✭✭jack presley


    https://twitter.com/andrewbrandt/status/775773258746650624


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    #4208
    DDC1990
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    ScummyMan wrote:
    Probably gonna get $7-9 million a year

    Brilliant! So subtle! :D


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    #4209
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users Posts: 39,622 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    MODERN-ERA NOMINEES FOR THE
    PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASS OF 2017

    *Finalist in 2016; Underline indicates first year of eligibility (Players and coaches must have last played coached at least five full seasons to be eligible for nomination. Therefore, any individual who last played or coached in 2011 are eligible for the first time in 2017).

    BY POSITION

    QUARTERBACKS (7)
    Drew Bledsoe, Randall Cunningham, Doug Flutie, Donovan McNabb, Steve McNair, Phil Simms, *Kurt Warner


    RUNNING BACKS (13)

    Shaun Alexander, Ottis Anderson, Tiki Barber, Larry Centers, Roger Craig, *Terrell Davis, Eddie George, *Edgerrin James, Daryl Johnston, Eric Metcalf (also WR/PR/KR), LaDainian Tomlinson, Herschel Walker (also KR), Ricky Watters


    WIDE RECEIVERS (10)
    Isaac Bruce, Henry Ellard (also PR), Torry Holt, Chad Johnson, Derrick Mason (also KR/PR), *Terrell Owens, Sterling Sharpe, Jimmy Smith, Rod Smith, Hines Ward


    TIGHT END (1)
    Mark Bavaro


    OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (14)

    Tony Boselli (T), Ray Donaldson (C), *Alan Faneca (G), Jay Hilgenberg (C), Chris Hinton (G/T), Kent Hull (C), *Joe Jacoby (T), Mike Kenn (T), Olin Kreutz (C), Jim Lachey (T), Kevin Mawae (C/G), Tom Nalen (C), Nate Newton (G), Steve Wisniewski (G)


    DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (5)

    Leslie O’Neal (DE), Simeon Rice (DE), Fred Smerlas (NT), Jason Taylor (DE), Bryant Young (DT)


    LINEBACKERS (11)

    Carl Banks, Cornelius Bennett, Tedy Bruschi, Seth Joyner, Levon Kirkland, Clay Matthews, Willie McGinest (also DE), Karl Mecklenburg, Sam Mills, Joey Porter, Zach Thomas


    DEFENSIVE BACKS (16)

    Eric Allen (CB), *Steve Atwater (S), Joey Browner (S), LeRoy Butler (S), Brian Dawkins (SS), Rodney Harrison (S), Ty Law (CB), Albert Lewis (CB), *John Lynch (S), Frank Minnifield (CB), Bob Sanders (SS), Darren Sharper (FS), Dennis Smith (SS), Troy Vincent (S), Everson Walls (CB), Darren Woodson (S)


    KICKERS/PUNTER (4)

    *Morten Andersen (K), Gary Anderson (K), Sean Landeta (P), Nick Lowery (K)


    SPECIAL TEAMS (2)

    Brian Mitchell (KR/PR also RB), Steve Tasker (ST also WR)


    COACHES (11)
    *Don Coryell, Bill Cowher, Tom Flores, Mike Holmgren, Jimmy Johnson, Chuck Knox, Buddy Parker, Richie Petitbon, Dan Reeves, Clark Shaughnessy, Dick Vermeil
    The 94 modern players eligible for enshrinement were annonced last night and the list is above. A maximum of five from that list will be elected the night of the NFL honours ceremony next year before the Super Bowl.


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    #4210
    paulie21
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    Thought TD was already in for some reason. Would love to see Bruschi get in


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    #4211
    ScummyMan
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    I'd be willing to wager Darren Sharper won't be getting in any time soon :pac:


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    #4212
    Knex*
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    Carl Banks was fantastic for the Giants. His name is overshadowed by LT and Howard Cross, both of whom are in the Hall, but he was an outstanding linebacker in his day.

    Extremely knowledgable about the game too. Does a fair bit of work on the Giants channel breaking down the x's and o's.


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    #4213
    nerd69
    Registered Users Posts: 9,670 ✭✭✭nerd69


    Brian mother****ing Dawkins hope weapon x gets in first ballot


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    #4214
    nerd69
    Registered Users Posts: 9,670 ✭✭✭nerd69


    Brian mother****ing Dawkins hope weapon x gets in first ballot


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    #4215
    Foxtrol
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    $750 million in public funding for a Raiders Stadium in Vegas has been passed by a Nevada oversight committee. Think there's one step before it is fully approved.


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    #4216
    jack presley
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    Foxtrol wrote: »
    $750 million in public funding for a Raiders Stadium in Vegas has been passed by a Nevada oversight committee. Think there's one step before it is fully approved.

    Yeah, still needs approval by the Governor and legislature.


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    #4217
    Itssoeasy
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    ScummyMan wrote: »
    I'd be willing to wager Darren Sharper won't be getting in any time soon :pac:
    He's lucky he's still eligible although the halls policy on off the field issues not to be considered keeps him there for now. Yeah he's never ever getting in whenever he gets out.

    The NFL PR department will see to that unofficially anyway.


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    #4218
    Itssoeasy
    Registered Users Posts: 39,622 ✭✭✭✭Itssoeasy


    jack presley wrote: »
    Foxtrol wrote: »
    $750 million in public funding for a Raiders Stadium in Vegas has been passed by a Nevada oversight committee. Think there's one step before it is fully approved.

    Yeah, still needs approval by the Governor and legislature.
    Id say roger and the league aren't happy despite public money being used.


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    #4219
    helimachoptor
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    Foxtrol wrote: »
    $750 million in public funding for a Raiders Stadium in Vegas has been passed by a Nevada oversight committee. Think there's one step before it is fully approved.

    That is massive, Oakland are going to have to pony up. Davis is not going to turn that down


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    #4220
    nerd69
    Registered Users Posts: 9,670 ✭✭✭nerd69


    There is no way this actually happens is there? Vegas would be a nightmare for any team from a or lerapective (although perhaps the raiders would embrace that more than most given there past)


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    #4221
    Foxtrol
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    Itssoeasy wrote: »
    Id say roger and the league aren't happy despite public money being used.

    Why would you say that? It's not that dissimilar market in size than Oakland and is currently untapped. It'll be a much nicer venue then their current home. Bring a lot more tourist exposure (expanding the game) along with the general novelty factor. It's actually a shorter drive for any LA based fans to travel to the game too.

    I don't see why they'd be displeased


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    #4222
    Itssoeasy
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    helimachoptor wrote: »
    That is massive, Oakland are going to have to pony up. Davis is not going to turn that down

    Do Oakland or more specifically alameda county have the bobs to match that ? I'd say the As are rubbing their hands with glee. They might finally have the palacial coliseum to themselves.


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    #4223
    Itssoeasy
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    Foxtrol wrote: »
    Why would you say that? It's not that dissimilar market in size than Oakland and is currently untapped. It'll be a much nicer venue then their current home. Bring a lot more tourist exposure (expanding the game) along with the general novelty factor. It's actually a shorter drive for any LA based fans to travel to the game too.

    I don't see why they'd be displeased

    One word. Gambling.


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    #4224
    Beefy78
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    Vegas and the Raiders are a perfect fit.


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    #4225
    Itssoeasy
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    Beefy78 wrote: »
    Vegas and the Raiders are a perfect fit.

    They might be a perfect fit but I just feel given that I've heard NFL media employees on podcast tip toe around the "place in the desert" and not name Las Vegas. And they are league employees. That's why I don't think the league will be happy. I could be wrong but in private I get the feeling they ain't pleased with it.


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #4227
    jack presley
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    Patww79 wrote: »
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    Well the good news is that was probably the last game he's going to call. He only did that game because the regular MNF crew were in Washington and I don't think there are any more doubleheaders on Monday night. This is the last year of his contract and it's rumoured that he won't be renewed.


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    OldMrBrennan83
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    #4229
    helimachoptor
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    Itssoeasy wrote: »
    Do Oakland or more specifically alameda county have the bobs to match that ? I'd say the As are rubbing their hands with glee. They might finally have the palacial coliseum to themselves.

    I dont think so, just taking a look at their budget for 2017.

    Their operating budget is 3 billion which covers running the county

    The Capital Expenditure budget is a 5 year program, its a bit confusing but it looks like its 1.2 billion over 5 years

    So unless they can petition for additional funds from California.. they aint got the money


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    #4230
    jack presley
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    helimachoptor wrote: »
    I dont think so, just taking a look at their budget for 2017.

    Their operating budget is 3 billion which covers running the county

    The Capital Expenditure budget is a 5 year program, its a bit confusing but it looks like its 1.2 billion over 5 years

    So unless they can petition for additional funds from California.. they aint got the money

    Isn't California still broke?


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    #4231
    helimachoptor
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    jack presley wrote: »
    Isn't California still broke?

    yeah but they've been broke for years, but then so is america, they just remortgage their debt.. people loan them more money and the cycle continues


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