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[QUOTE=PWNED]true, we were going over this in algebra the other day and i was telling them about the skins contracts and theres a formula they use.[/QUOTE]

How did you solve for "X"?

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[QUOTE=Mattyk72]Well, he is speaking the truth, isn't he?

His statement probably looks worse in print than it really is.[/QUOTE]

yes, which is what I said in an earlier post. But at the same time, it could indicative of his unhappiness. I hope that's not the case, but as i mentioned earlier he did voice some displeasure w/things last year.
He's a good player & he was missed more than we realize once he was hurt. I just hope he's not disgruntled because we're going to demote him to #3 hopefully when we get a wr in fa.

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[QUOTE=TAFKAS]How did you solve for "X"?[/QUOTE]

i dont know, we're gonna work on that today. im home schooled by the way.

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[QUOTE=TheMalcolmConnection]Taken from the WP:

Wide receiver David Patten said the same. Patten signed a five-year,$13.5 million deal with a $3.5 million signing bonus. "They didn't come to me," Patten said. "And I didn't volunteer. Would you volunteer to give your money back?"

Does that not rub anyone else the wrong way?[/QUOTE]

Classless, and your right. Some things are better, not said. your can bet Joe did not like it either

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[QUOTE=PWNED]i dont know, we're gonna work on that today. im home schooled by the way.[/QUOTE]

I see...I was wondering how you were able to post so much during school hours.

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i thought someone might, i just wanted to clear that up before anyone thought i was a degenerate.

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[QUOTE=TheMalcolmConnection]I mean, don't get me wrong, I'm not saying cut Patten, but just something that stuck out.[/QUOTE]


"Some things are better left unsaid"

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I was talking with someone only two days ago about patten. If anyone hasn't noticed he is an ass. I have heard him only say a few things since he came here but once i distinctfully remember him insulting the fans of washington. i am pretty sure that it was when we were booing-either ramsey or brunell- and he said that the fans only boo because they wish they could be on the field. and continued to expand on it saying that the fans shouldn't be booing people who are basically superior to them.

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[url="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/20/AR2005082000100.html"]http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/20/AR2005082000100.html[/url]



well here is part of it. Doesn't sound as bad as i remember it but still insulting the fans. stupid shit like this makes people get a bad perception of you. He played 3 preseason games and insulted the fans and I remember it so it goes to show that you shouldn't make a bad first impression

"He can't worry about [the boos]. [b]Fans don't make the decisions," Patten said. "Half of them come in the stadium because they can't be on the field."[/b]

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I am going to monitor very closely the things Patten says from now on. I too remember him having some dispariging remarks about his ability to play at the end of last season, and having been placed on IR. He sounded then as though he may have had a chip, and for a player who has been here for such a short period of time (and proved nothing) maybe shouldn't have so much to say. I don't think he's the one you seek out to interview for fear of what he may say.

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not a big deal... but he's had at least 3 whiny quotes so far, which is kind of annoying.

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we may be a little sensitive here. it's not exactly what you would expect Bill Clinton to say in his situation. But we didnt hire him for his political savvy. Take it easy boyz, Take it eazy.

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[QUOTE=That Guy]not a big deal... but he's had at least 3 whiny quotes so far, which is kind of annoying.[/QUOTE]

true, i did forget about the ones last year.

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For what it's worth (which I don't think is much, given that it's a newspaper report and all), I have also noticed that Patten has seemed rather pissy. THere are obvious reasons for this: he didn't get the ball thrown his way when he was healthy, they put him on IR very quickly (in his opinion), and now all the talk is of getting a #2 WR as if Patten doesn't even play for the team. He's got a lot of pride as a player, and by all accounts, he's a real pro in practice. And Gibbs has always sung his praises, including saying that we already have good WRs here, etc.

We'll see--my guess is it will be settled on the field. If Patten is really a good #2, it will become obvious in Saunders' offense. If not, then shut your yap, dave!

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[QUOTE=BigSKINBauer][url="http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/20/AR2005082000100.html"]http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/20/AR2005082000100.html[/url]



well here is part of it. Doesn't sound as bad as i remember it but still insulting the fans. stupid shit like this makes people get a bad perception of you. He played 3 preseason games and insulted the fans and I remember it so it goes to show that you should make a bad first impression

"He can't worry about [the boos]. [b]Fans don't make the decisions," Patten said. "Half of them come in the stadium because they can't be on the field."[/b][/QUOTE]

Why should he worry about the boos? The only people he needs to please is the coaches because they know for sure what he needs to do while Sam Sixpack, 3 sheets to the wind, has no clue.

I think his estimate of half is a bit on the low side.

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I know I'm in the minority on the issue, but I don't see what the fuss is all about. It seems a little sensitive to get upset that Patten didn't want to be on IR, joked about not volunteering to give his money back, etc.

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You would think something, seemingly , so trivial wouldn't stir such a response - but I guess that goes to show it's not so trivial.

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This whole thread is over-analyzing and taking out of context alot of his words. I'm sure he was asked by the reporter if he volunteered to give his money back. The added little tid-bit was probably him defending himself for not restructuring, not him attacking the redskins (as I initially interpreted it). Makes sense to me. He's not pulling a lavar or a t.o. here... just explaining himself.

He likes being a redskin. You can't define someone's character by one or two out of context sentence long remarks.

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[QUOTE=Ramseyfan]I know I'm in the minority on the issue, but I don't see what the fuss is all about. It seems a little sensitive to get upset that Patten didn't want to be on IR, joked about not volunteering to give his money back, etc.[/QUOTE]

you are actually very correct about that and im sure malcolm would agree with me.

its hard to take the context of what people say..

i mean im sure its not typically professional courtesy to say "JK" or "LOL" in articles like i do (but maybe they should start)

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[QUOTE=Ramseyfan]I know I'm in the minority on the issue, but I don't see what the fuss is all about. It seems a little sensitive to get upset that Patten didn't want to be on IR, joked about not volunteering to give his money back, etc.[/QUOTE]

I am with you 100%. Lets not be women about this boys. He is a man. Let him joke around a little bit.

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THEN HE SHOULD HAVE ADDED JK TO WHAT HE SAID. And i mean "JK" not "Just kidding."

it would have been pretty funny coming from patten.

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has anyone watched the interview with patten on skins.com ? patten seems like a truly good guy with a level head. he said he completly understands why he was put on IR even though he was able to play at the end of the season.

this whole thread is just silly.

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[QUOTE=wolfeskins]has anyone watched the interview with patten on skins.com ? patten seems like a truly good guy with a level head. he said he completly understands why he was put on IR even though he was able to play at the end of the season.

this whole thread is just silly.[/QUOTE]

Wolf, when I saw the title I thought it was silly too. In fact, I doubt that even Malcolm didn't think it would have 800+ views - but it's turned out to be a good conversation piece.

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I should get credit for this thread!

I brought this up as soon as I read the article (which I also brought to the moderators attention). He had no reason to add any color. He is probably mad because he knows he is going to be an overpriced #3 in about 48 hours.

I didn't like his comments during the playoffs either. He should just shut up since he should be making the league minimum.

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I don't believe I'll get all in a twist over those comments. I am thinking of sending a Thank You note to the players who did restructure. Manners have really taken a beating in the information age and I aim to do something about it.

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I read Patten's quote in the Post earlier today, and while it seemed possibly a little selfish, I'm not too worried about it. If I personally had the privilege of being with the Redskins, I'd restructure to help the team, but if I was on any other team, I can't say I'd volunteer to restructure. It's not like Patten has been a 'Skins fan since he was a kid, so I don't blame his feelings on the matter. From all I've heard about him, he's a real standup kind of guy, so I wouldn't worry too much Malcolm.

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i dont think malcolm is worried judging by his last comment. i know hes a stand up guy and ill just chalk it up to joking around.

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[QUOTE=PWNED]i dont think malcolm is worried judging by his last comment. i know hes a stand up guy and ill just chalk it up to joking around.[/QUOTE]

Are you friends with Malcolm? He seems like an ok guy I suppose

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:lol: :lol:
At first I thought he was saying Malcolm was a stand-up guy (not saying he isn't).

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no, he just seems like he has a good head on his shoulders. im from NM, i think hes from the south.

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[QUOTE=jermus22]:lol: :lol:
At first I thought he was saying Malcolm was a stand-up guy (not saying he isn't).[/QUOTE]

Shoot. I thought the same thing.

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HEY NOW im not kissing malcolms ass. im no brown noser. i just know smart awesome posts when i see them.

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[QUOTE=PWNED]HEY NOW im not kissing malcolms ass. im no brown noser. i just know smart awesome posts when i see them.[/QUOTE]

How much is TMC paying you...I'll double it!

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triple and we have a deal! and if you must know im 14, NOT 15. well im 14 and a half.

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[QUOTE=PWNED]triple and we have a deal! and if you must know im 14, NOT 15. well im 14 and a half.[/QUOTE]

throw some free compliments my way and then we'll see if it's worth paying you triple. I can't imagine it'll be much, TMC may be a nice guy but he's kind of cheap

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um, your screen name is cool? and your sig speaka my language.

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mcphee and pickler made it on idol! sweet. my love interests remain alive.

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[QUOTE=PWNED]mcphee and pickler made it on idol! sweet. my love interests remain alive.[/QUOTE]

Like them older girls eh?

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picklers only 17 year old and when i hit puberty she better watch out!!! ill be a raging molotov cocktail of testosterone!

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Wow I cant believe how bent some are getting over this. Patten is a decent guy.As wolfe said just watch him on redskins.com.He understands team first and has a bit of a sense of humor. He is also a good #2 and gets alot of respect from other teams. I forget where I saw this stat but moss avg per catch and catches per game were much higher w/ patten than w/out.