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i fell asleep watching the re-air of the game on nfl network. i'll have to catch hard knocks tonight, i was really excited to see this episode too - just too tired last night

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[quote=los panda;726828]i fell asleep watching the re-air of the game on nfl network. i'll have to catch hard knocks tonight, i was really excited to see this episode too - just too tired last night[/quote]

Great post. Truly, a great addition to the conversation.

[QUOTE=Manusky91;726835]Great post. Truly, a great addition to the conversation.[/QUOTE]

And this is any better??

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[quote=skinsfan69;726823]I fell off my couch at that scene. Hall doesn't seem to be well liked around the league. lol.[/quote]

Safe to say Hall got the last laugh with the INT

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Last year, I was kinda rooting for the Jets to finally overtake the Patriots in that division because I hate New England (the team, not the region).

This show is making me hate the Jets now.

But then again, when they seem to go out of the way to bring in people like Cromartie and Holmes, to add to a team with malcontents like Revis...led by a man like Rex Ryan, it seems to say a lot about the organization from the top and all the way down. It's like they're trying to out-thug the Bengals and Cowboys.

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[quote=Buster;726845]Last year, I was kinda rooting for the Jets to finally overtake the Patriots in that division because I hate New England (the team, not the region).

[B]This show is making me hate the Jets now[/B].[/quote]

Opposite for me, I think they're an interesting bunch. I really don't care how they do W/L wise, but they make for good TV. My favorite Hard Knocks season to date.

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[quote=SmootSmack;726764]Mangold to Haynesworth: You're looking spry out there with all that conditioning[/quote]

I went back a couple times to try to figure out what AH said in response. I think it was something to the effect of "yeah, they're killing me" I think.

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Seems that show likes to film the teams with the most bad personalities...which is good strategically for an entertainment perspective on HBO.

Twice with the Cowboys, the Bengals, the Ravens (they had a bad image with Ray Lewis at one point), Chiefs with LJ...

Who's next? I think the Raiders are due...the Patriots would probably fit their template. Vikings would be interesting with the Favre perspective.

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[quote=Manusky91;726848]I went back a couple times to try to figure out what AH said in response. I think it was something to the effect of "yeah, they're killing me" I think.[/quote]

Haha...poor baby.

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[quote=Buster;726850]Seems that show likes to film the teams with the most bad personalities...which is good strategically for an entertainment perspective on HBO.

Twice with the Cowboys, the Bengals, the Ravens (they had a bad image with Ray Lewis at one point), Chiefs with LJ...

Who's next? I think the Raiders are due...the Patriots would probably fit their template. Vikings would be interesting with the Favre perspective.[/quote]

The Jets seem to have a solid group if you ask me. Who are their bad personalities? Looking at their roster they don't seem different than any other team.

No way the Patriots do it with how tight lipped Belicheat is on things.

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^ Yeah, that's a given. He can tape others...we can't tape him.

Besides, that show would blow his "Tom Brady is on injury report again this week" game.

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I wouldn't rule out the Skins for next year.

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[quote=Mattyk;726856]The Jets seem to have a solid group if you ask me. Who are their bad personalities? Looking at their roster they don't seem different than any other team.

[B]No way the Patriots do it with how tight lipped Belicheat is on things.[/quote][/B]


LOL! I was thinking that too. I could see them agreeing but not letting the cameras past the parking lot, thta make for some exciting episodes.

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[quote=skinsfan69;726824]I gotta say I really like Rex Ryan. But something about their GM rubs me the wrong way.[/quote]

Rex Ryan is entertaining, Tenenbaum comes across as non-genuine, like he doesn't give a shit about the player unless he's a star.

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[quote=Buster;726845]Last year, I was kinda rooting for the Jets to finally overtake the Patriots in that division because I hate New England (the team, not the region).

This show is making me hate the Jets now.

But then again, when they seem to go out of the way to bring in people like Cromartie and Holmes, to add to a team with malcontents like Revis...led by a man like Rex Ryan, it seems to say a lot about the organization from the top and all the way down. It's like they're trying to out-thug the Bengals and Cowboys.[/quote]

Cromartie has got a lot of babies which is his problem, but I don't think he's got in any off the field trouble. Holmes smokes weed. Big deal. It's the NFL. Every team has some guys with issues. Bringing in Larry Johnson after he's had a few runs in w/ putting his hands on women doesn't look too good either. And we've got the biggest malcontent in the NFL. If we had signed Holmes would it have bothered you? Knowing what I know now I think we should've tried.

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[quote=SFREDSKIN;726869]Rex Ryan is entertaining, Tenenbaum comes across as non-genuine, like he doesn't give a shit about the player unless he's a star.[/quote]


Why does Tenenbaum have RR pillows in his office? Anybody?

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[quote=Mattyk;726861]I wouldn't rule out the Skins for next year.[/quote]

Shahanan said he was offered it both with the Broncos and Redskins, and said no both times.

Billick said the reason he had the Ravens do it, and suspects other teams do it, was to show people all the hard work they have to go through and that they're not just a bunch of uneducated thugs smashing into each other (after seeing Cromartie struggled to remember his kids' names, that idea may have backfired for the Jets)

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[quote=mredskins;726877]Why does Tenenbaum have RR pillows in his office? Anybody?[/quote]

I think it's Rex Ryan's special seat (wide ass contour)in his office.

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[quote=Mattyk;726856]The Jets seem to have a solid group if you ask me. Who are their bad personalities? Looking at their roster they don't seem different than any other team.

No way the Patriots do it with how tight lipped Belicheat is on things.[/quote]


I love Kris Jenkins....what a beast. All these guys are pretty solid guys who love what they do and work hard.

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i'm sorry for my "great" post earlier in the thread. i was trying to express that i enjoy the show very much, and couldn't wait to see our skins on it.

i would not want the redskins to ever "host" this show. they show too much as far as behind the scenes.

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Recorded this weeks episode of Hard Knocks and just finished watching it.

It is a good inside look into the players and some of the back ground info, but since I do not praticularly like the team on this years version, i have not watched.

After watching this episode, it just reminded me why I don't watch. If the Skins ever make it on, I will, but until then i will not watch this show.

BTW Jason Taylor, learn how to get to the damn stadium on your own. Following GPS blindly and not at least having some type of idea as to what you are doing is pretty dumb.

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;727071]Recorded this weeks episode of Hard Knocks and just finished watching it.

It is a good inside look into the players and some of the back ground info, but since I do not praticularly like the team on this years version, i have not watched.

After watching this episode, it just reminded me why I don't watch. If the Skins ever make it on, I will, but until then i will not watch this show.

[B]BTW Jason Taylor, learn how to get to the damn stadium on your own. Following GPS blindly and not at least having some type of idea as to what you are doing is pretty dumb.[/quote][/B]

[B]I don't understand why he just doesn't go with the rest of the team. Is he some type of prima donna or something? [/B]

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[quote=skinsfan69;727077][/B]

[B]I don't understand why he just doesn't go with the rest of the team. Is he some type of prima donna or something? [/B][/quote]

If you had a Maserati would you settle for public transportation. lol


[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;727071]
BTW Jason Taylor, learn how to get to the damn stadium on your own. Following GPS blindly and not at least having some type of idea as to what you are doing is pretty dumb.[/quote]

Still it did seem kind of bad. I could have sworn it was telling him to turn left on the freeway.


[quote=SFREDSKIN;726869]Rex Ryan is entertaining, Tenenbaum comes across as non-genuine, like he doesn't give a shit about the player unless he's a star.[/quote]

He looks to me like a glorified AD/gym teacher working at a High School. The Revis thing drove me nuts. Laverneous we need to get rid of your $800k strategy so we can put that money aside to sign Mevis. Sorry but $800k is chump change in the NFL, especially in an uncapped year.

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[quote=skinsfan69;727077][/B]

[B]I don't understand why he just doesn't go with the rest of the team. Is he some type of prima donna or something? [/B][/quote]

You're just figuring this out? I mean c'mon look at this [URL="http://thegoddessblogs.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/jason_taylor-3597.jpg"]douche[/URL]

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[quote=Dirtbag359;727079]If you had a Maserati would you settle for public transportation. lol




[B]Still it did seem kind of bad. I could have sworn it was telling him to turn left on the freeway.[/B]




He looks to me like a glorified AD/gym teacher working at a High School. The Revis thing drove me nuts. Laverneous we need to get rid of your $800k strategy so we can put that money aside to sign Mevis. Sorry but $800k is chump change in the NFL, especially in an uncapped year.[/quote]


I know that GPSs tell yo to do some dumb stuff sometimes, but my point is if you are going to drive yourself. (love that car BTW) Learn how to do it with out the assist of your car. GPS is nice but I mean come on man, you are like 36-37 years old. Learn how to get there before you even get on the road.

Jason- there are these things out there called maps. They have lines on them that represent roads. You find the roads you need to go to to get to your destination. They are very easy to understand. :soapbox:

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Ever driven around NY? Not easy if you're not familiar with the area.

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[quote=Mattyk;727131]Ever driven around NY? Not easy if you're not familiar with the area.[/quote]

What about New Jersey? If he's in New York I would have to assume that he's lost, especially considering that team HQ and the stadium are located in Jersey :D

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Got me there, I was thinking of when he was late getting out to Hofstra

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Yeah Matty the Giants stadium is right off the Jersey Turnpike. There are only like 22 exits off the turnpike in Jersey.

If you are starting a new job, would you not find out exactly where your office was before you head in?

Even if you didn't and were late the first time, would you not get your bearings by the second time you went in?

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[quote=Mattyk;727143]Got me there, I was thinking of when he was late getting out to Hofstra[/quote]


I thought he was living in NYC(i think) but you are right they practice in FlorhemPark NJ very close to Livingston, Madison and Morristown NJ,he needs to hit the Lincon Tunnel and then take the NJTP to RT #78 west.

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[quote=Giantone;727539]I thought he was living in NYC(i think) but you are right they practice in FlorhemPark NJ very close to Livingston, Madison and Morristown NJ,he needs to hit the Lincon Tunnel and then take the NJTP to RT #78 west.[/quote]

Good opportunity to ask you something (Matty as well). If you're from New York how do you decide which football team to root for? Is it usually as simple as who's doing better when you start watching football or is there some sort of territory thing? My friend thought it was something along the lines of people from Jersey rooting for the Jets and people from New York rooting for the Giants. Better yet why are you a Giants fan instead of a Jets fan?

Baseball seems a little simpler since the Yanks and Mets have different stadiums located in different parts of the city.

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Giants have always been the main draw, the Jets have always been the kid brother. Sort of like the Yankees/Mets. I don't think you can draw any hard conclusions as far as geographic areas. You find Giants/Jets fans everywhere around the city and Long Island. Upstate is still mostly Giants, Jets 2nd, some Bills, some Patriots.

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[quote=Dirtbag359;727540]Good opportunity to ask you something (Matty as well). If you're from New York how do you decide which football team to root for? Is it usually as simple as who's doing better when you start watching football or is there some sort of territory thing? My friend thought it was something along the lines of people from Jersey rooting for the Jets and people from New York rooting for the Giants. Better yet why are you a Giants fan instead of a Jets fan?

.[/quote]

With me anyway I was born a Blue blood (get it...)my dad raised us Giants Fans it's all we knew.My Dad has had seats for the Giants since 1949 and the Polo grounds in Brooklyn ,generaly most Giants are like myself long time family of fans 2nd and third generation of fans where as a jet fan ...when they first came into the league were fair weather fans and couldn't get to see a Giant game so they jumed on board the Jet fan base.The jet fan base is alot younger then the Giants or at least it was until this new stadium,people like my family were forced out by PSL's....less real fans and more corperate people, hope that helps.:food-smil

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[quote=Mattyk;727131]Ever driven around NY? Not easy if you're not familiar with the area.[/quote]


LOL.....even if you are...it still sucks!

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Good episode last night. I wish they would have given a little more detail regarding what made the Revis deal turn around suddenly, because they made it look like it was a dead deal when Ryan stormed out of the room all ticked off.

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Yeah, I watched last night to, just because of the interest in the Revis deal, but they did not get into the way the deal went down much at all.

I also thought that it was reported that Rex went down there with Jets management but they did not cover that at all either. From the way it was reported it seemed as though that they went down and made the deal, but in watching the show the deal was actually done over the phone.

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God this was a great season of Hard Knocks

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Anyone else think that Mike Tannenbaum always seems so awkward and nervous when cutting guys? I know it's not an easy thing to do but he just seems to make it worse.

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Yes, and also so full of sh*t when cuttin them.

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[quote=artmonkforhallofamein07;730172]Yes, and also so full of sh*t when cuttin them.[/quote]


So true I liked how the TE was like I am coming for you (if he ends up another team).

We were doing here in the office as joke, role-playing, we thought the funniest thing is they always cut the guy before he even gets to sit down. Shit if you cut me before I sit down, I am not sitting I am like see ya.