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NFL Football 2008: Fuck the Steelers
Elki
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The best deal seems to be the Patriots giving Moss a three-year, $27 million contract.
The Falcons gave Michael Turner a six-year, $35 million deal, and Cut Dunn.
The Jets signed Alan Faneca and Damien Woody to five-year contracts for $40 million and $26 million, respectively. Now they have four 1st rounders on the O-line.
The Vikings made Bernard Berrian, who has 13 touchdowns, and never had a 1,000 yards season the 4th highest paid receiver in the league with a six-year, $42 million contract.
You want more? Well, I spent two fucking hours writing an OP and then Firefox crashed, so kiss my ass.
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The Falcons gave Michael Turner a six-year, $35 million deal, and Cut Dunn.
The Jets signed Alan Faneca and Damien Woody to five-year contracts for $40 million and $26 million, respectively. Now they have four 1st rounders on the O-line.
The Vikings made Bernard Berrian, who has 13 touchdowns, and never had a 1,000 yards season the 4th highest paid receiver in the league with a six-year, $42 million contract.
You want more? Well, I spent two fucking hours writing an OP and then Firefox crashed, so kiss my ass.
Rare:
- gangsta babies
- Zero...Cows?
- Statistical Anomaly
- PA 2006 Champs
- Cool Boyz
- Soul Crushers
- ChooChoo Bears
- Papaya Fructoses
- Double Deuces
- Banana Grabbers
- zomg sharks you guys
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How about the draft, huh? Probably one of the worst QB drafts in years, but ESPN is still hyping the shit out of Matt Ryan (who threw 19 picks his senior year). Miami's still desperately trying to get a decent deal to get out of the first pick because they know he's not worth that pick, and Darren McFadden could drop to #4 with the Raiders (who resigned Justin Fargas after a fantastic year) or more likely the #6 pick with the Jets because the other teams have solid running backs as it is (Ronnie Brown in Miami, Stephen Jackson in St. Louis, Atlanta needs a QB, Larry Johnson in KC). That combined with the Jets' big-time O-line changes could mean a huge rookie year for him, even bigger than Adrian Peterson because he probably won't get injured in his first year like Peterson is prone to do.
What this draft is loaded with is defense, running backs, and offensive linemen. If Miami stays at #1, they'll probably pick up Chris Long (of Howie fame), who looks like one of the best, most complete defensive ends in a long time. #2 for the Rams will either be Jake Long or Glenn Dorsey. For some reason I still think they'll have faith in Orlando Pace and pick up Glenn Dorsey. #3 will probably be Matt Ryan. Personally, I think they should wait until the second round and pick up Joe Flacco (4200yds, 23TD, 5INT last season and the strongest arm in the draft), but after the PR disaster of Mike Vick they don't have many options.
The Browns, Vikings, and 49ers are also competing for the Dan Snyder offseason award.
Vikes spent big money on Bernard Berrian and Madieu Williams, the Browns traded for DTs Corey Williams and Shaun Rogers, and signed Donte Stallworth to a big deal in addition to re-signing Derek Anderson to a big deal.
Cleveland now has no draft picks until round 4 by the way.
The 9ers completley overpaid Justin Smith, they also signed washed up Rams reciever THE REVEREND Issac Bruce.
My Jags have been busy, Jerry Porter left skidmarks in his rush to get out of Oakland and into Florida as he signed a deal to become Garrard's #1 target. They also signed Drayton Florence to give them a potent nickel package. Jacksonville trades away a 6th rounder for former top 10 pick Troy Williamson, a project with world class speed and worse hands than captain hook. They also send Marcus Stroud to the Bills for a 3rd and a 5th.
Ernest Wilford and Justin Smiley sign with Miami, Lance Briggs re-signs with Chicago, Todd Collins stays in Washington, Billy Volek in San Diego, Cleo Lemon becomes the backup in Jacksonville. Antawn Odom signs with Cincinatti, Travis LaBoy with Arizona. The Titans also lost Jordan Gross to St. Louis, although they did sign Alge Crumpler.
FINALLY! Hallelujah!
We can now move on. Thank god.
Wow, I get to work for the worst organization in sports, AND I get to live in the metro Detroit area? SIGN ME UP!
Hey at least you get the support of an unwavering and classy fanbase.
And yet Barry Sanders, from everything I've heard, still lives in the metro Detroit area.
Pretty much playing for the Raiders is fine if you just want to slack off. I'd love to make a ton of money and have no one really expect me to do anything special.
'Malkor, why'd you stop running after the linebacker when your QB fumbled the ball in the 4th quarter?'
'Goddamnit I play for the Raiders.
Jets are out of their damn mind. coughSeanGilbertcough
Jenkins reportedly finished last year at 390 lbs.
Lions got Leigh Bodden from the Browns, one of the most underrated CBs in the league.
Giants coach Tom Coughlin is going to get a 4 year/$21 million extention.
Rams paid 6/36 to snag LG Jason Bell out of Tennessee after injuries devestated their line last year. They also paid $14M to KICKER Josh Brown following the retirement of Jeff Wilkins.
Bears traded QB Brian Griese to Tampa Bay for a conditional 6th rounder, leaving Kyle Orton and The SexCannon as the only QBs on the roster.
Steelers signed RB Mewelde Moore (Vikings) to a 3/5 deal. Moore instantly becomes the Steelers' best receiving back and likely will get 3rd down duty.
Saints signed DE Bobby McCray (Jags) to a 5/20 deal. They desparately need a pass rush to help out their secondary. They also improved that secondary by signing CB Randall Gay (Pats) to a 4/18 deal.
Combine winners:
Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn. Ran a 4.57, meaning opens the possibility of him moving to OLB in a 3-4. Probably moved himself up from the 1st to 2nd round.
James Hardy, WR, Indiana. One of those "best player you've never heard of types," the 6-6, 220-lb Hardy was drawing comparisons to Plaxico Burress all over the RCA Dome. He ran 4.47, excellent for his size, and reportedly has a 42" vertical.
Aquib Talib, CB, Kansas. The 6-2, 205-lb CB continued the tear he started in the Orange Bowl, posting a very solid 4.47 and a superb 38" vertical. Solidly established as the #1 big CB in the draft.
Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois. Ran a 4.45 while putting up 26 reps in the bench press, displaying a great combination of speed and power.
Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina. His 4.24 tied the all-time best at a combine, and is faster than the best time attributed to Deion Sanders (though still slower than Bo Jackson). Johnson is no track star - he led Conference USA with 3,005 all purpose yards - and likely cemented himself as a 2nd round pick.
Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St. The 6-2, 216-lb WR turned in a 4.40 time and didn't drop a pass in any drill.
Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii. By far the most accurate QB at the combine, Brennan was putting the ball in the perfect spot nearly every time. His arm strength is still a major concern, but in a short-medium passing game his accuracy would be a great fit. Strange how much easier passing is when there aren't 3 Georgia Bulldogs in your face as soon as you hit your plant foot.
Losers:
Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan. Coming in a reputation as a deep threat, he ran a terrible 4.59 and cost himself any shot at the 1st round.
Mike Hart, RB, Michigan. Ran a 4.67, and finished 2nd to last with a 28" vert. A great, tough kid, but the draft is too deep at RB for him to warrant a high pick with those numbers.
John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame. For a receiving TE who was projected by some as a 1st rounder, 4.89 is awful. His 4.28 in the 20 yard shuttle was the slowest among TEs.
Ali Highsmith, LB, LSU. He reportedly had 4.6 speed, which is good for a LB. He ran a 4.96, which is poor for a DE.
Mike Mayock, Analyst, NFL Network. I don't know what this guy is thinking. He has Sedrick Ellis as the #1 DT above Glenn Dorsey. He has Mendenhall as the #1 RB above McFadden. He has Early Doucet as the #2 WR above DeSean Jackson and Malcom Kelly.
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Lemon, Collins, and Volek were (sadly) the best out there and they have all already been taken.
At this point you're looking at David Carr, Byron Leftwich, Quin Gray...
The Lions signed an agreement when their franchise was formed to never succeed. They're contractually obligated. Also, come on. The Pirates are the worst organization in sports. At least the Lions still sell out games.
I could be wrong, I wouldn't be surprised if they did trade him before draft day, since it really doesn't make fiscal sense to keep him.
Mock Draft time:
2. St. Louis - Glenn Dorsey, DT
3. Atlanta - Matt Ryan, QB
4. Oakland Raiders - Sedrick Ellis, DT
5. Kansas City - Jake Long, OT
6. New York Jets - Darren McFadden, RB
7. New England - Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB
8. Baltimore - Ryan Clady, OT
9. Cincinnati - Philip Merling, DE
10. New Orleans - Keith Rivers, LB
11. Buffalo - DeSean Jackson, WR
12. Denver - Dan Connor, LB
13. Carolina - Jonathan Stewart, RB
14. Chicago - Jeff Otah, OT
15. Detroit - Leodis McKelvin, DB
16. Arizona - Aqib Talib, DB
17. Minnesota - Derrick Harvey, DE
18. Houston - Chris Williams, OT
19. Philadelphia - Malcolm Kelly, WR
20. Tampa Bay - Kentawn Balmer, DT
21. Washington - Quentin Groves, DE
22. Dallas - Felix Jones, RB
23. Pittsburgh - Brandon Albert, OG
24. Tennessee - Limas Sweed, WR
25. Seattle - Rashard Mendenhall, RB
26. Jacksonville - Calais Campbell, DE
27. San Diego - Kenny Phillips, DB
28. Dallas - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, DB
29. San Francisco - Devin Thomas, WR
30. Green Bay - Sam Baker, OT
31.
32. New York - Reggie Smith, DB
That's pretty much how I see things falling into place. Outside of Atlanta, I think most teams (particularly Miami, Chicago, and Baltimore) can be patient enough to just wait until the second or third round to make a run at the QB position.
I only looked at the 5th pick.
But it's still perfect.
Every fights a food fight when you're a cannibal.
The Raiders have given 16 mil over 3 years to Kwame Harris. The worst offensive lineman in the history of football.
It also looks like they are in talks with Javon Walker.
Jevon Kearse is visiting the Titans and may head to Minnesota next.
The best thing the Bengals did this month was back out of that DeWayne Robertson trade.
6 years 55 million, 16 guaranteed.
For a receiver on one leg.
He could play for the Lions!
Insane. Javon was a fantasy risk two seasons ago but now I wouldn't dream of drafting him. I want to suck at my job so bad someone throws money at me!
Rich Gannon shit a golden brick 18 weeks in a row and then fell and broke his fucking face at Qualcomm Stadium in January.
Could we have another Spygate on our hands?
And aside from that, teams have been stealing signals since forever. The only difference in the Spygate was that the Pats were using videotape and Mangini called them on it.