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post #3151 of 3167

I can handle buffoonery about the clock, as it's better than the Chiefs recent history of buffoonery on EVERYTHING. Honestly, I have rose-colored glasses on right now. The Chiefs off-season has been stellar so far, and I am chomping at the bit for the "real" season to start. Hope is an amazing thing.

post #3152 of 3167

Hey, I"m a Browns fan. I learned long ago that any coach that follows Romeo Crennel will be a HUGE upgrade. I think the Chiefs will make waves, especially in the division they're in.

post #3153 of 3167

Oh lord I hope so.

post #3154 of 3167

6yr/120 million for Flacco is insane.  If that Denver DB doesnt have a mental error Flacco gets maybe 15-17 mil a year.  Flacco better produce in the reagular season.

post #3155 of 3167

I bet the money men in Baltimore are kicking themselves for not getting a deal in place before the season started.

post #3156 of 3167

I'm wondering how much of it is guaranteed and how much is funny money with NLTBE incentives.

post #3157 of 3167
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I'm wondering how much of it is guaranteed and how much is funny money with NLTBE incentives.

Flacco doesn't really have great regular season numbers so I can't see him wanting incentives as the majority of that contract.  25 td's and 3800 yards are the most he's ever done.  And he's barely at 60% completion percentage for his career.

post #3158 of 3167
Flaco wins in the playoffs which is what matters most and on the road to boot! Can't say the same about Drew Breese, whom I like, like, whose never run a road playoff game. So give him hi$ money$$
post #3159 of 3167

Anybody read this Goodell article on ESPN? A well-researched look at Goodell's reign so far:

 

http://espn.go.com/espn/story/_/page/RogerGoodell/game-rules

 

I was struck by this quote by DeMaurice Smith, which touches on an aspect of the extended season that I haven't thought of before:

 

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"They monetize everything. The 18-game season is a perfect example. It's a revenue-generation idea that benefits the owners on the front end because it creates more revenue. And then it benefits owners on the back end because a longer season means more injuries and fewer of our players would get into a state of vesting where owners would have to pay for their pensions. It is diabolically brilliant. It also happens to be completely inconsistent with health and safety."
post #3160 of 3167
It's certainly the ultimate in hypocrisy if Goodell wants an 18 game season but then is completely changing the rules for "players safety", He wants his cake and wants to eat it too.
post #3161 of 3167

I don't really consider it hypocrisy, as I think the primary thing that is motivating them to move towards player safety in the first place is the avoidance of more lawsuits, negative publicity, and other things that affect their bottom line.  The motivations are always financially based, and Goodell works for the owners.

 

On the public face, they can justify it if they expand the rosters, widen the field, and do other things that are a gesture towards limiting injury.  (And, no surprise, trend towards making the product more exciting and offense-based.)  And the player's union will eventually accept it as long as their slice of the pie is big enough.

 

That may sound like an overly cynical take.  I'm not even sure it's that bad.  Injuries probably will prove to be diminished over time.  The only way fully stand against them is to say you're against people playing violent games for profit.  Full stop.  Otherwise, it's just how much are you willing to accept in order to get whatever you get out of it.

post #3162 of 3167

The 7 Most Dishonest Things Roger Goodell Said To College Students Today

 

I love his attempts at trying to create some sort of nonsensical concussion "epidemic", like it's the fucking flu or something.

 

He wants so badly to be a tough-talking sheriff. but no matter what he does or says, he's just the owners' flunky.

post #3163 of 3167

 

"Sir Ilyn, bring me his head."

post #3164 of 3167

For that all crap Goodell get s from NFL fans at least least he's no Judge Landis,-Racist Batard!!!

post #3165 of 3167

The Jaguars have new uniforms and new helmets. Two-tone helmets without a stripe. We have now reached the seventh circle of hell.

post #3166 of 3167

Those are quite Arena League-y. The article about the uniforms on Yahoo included this gem:

 

 


Anyway, the Jaguars play several staid-uniform teams this season, including the Colts and 49ers. But we've already circled December 1, when they head to Cleveland in the dead of winter to play the Browns. Oh, that game is going to look like the floor of a child's birthday party.
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Those are quite Arena League-y.

 

That's exactly what I said! Ask my friend Aaron!

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