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[quote=NC_Skins;880196]Not sure if that's real beyond the "logo" part being changed on the uniforms. Don't think I've seen anything official about any uniform changes. In fact, the guy in the article below he's heard info from a 2nd hand source. In other words, totally rumor and nothing confirmed.


[url=http://www.pigskinbuzz.com/new-carolina-panthers-uniforms-set-to-debut-in-201-1814]New Carolina Panthers Uniforms Set To Debut In 2012 | Pigskin Buzz[/url]


I think a black helmet would be sweet, but they should incorporate the grey as well.

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Wow, thats pretty sharp!

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[quote=NC_Skins;880196]Not sure if that's real beyond the "logo" part being changed on the uniforms. Don't think I've seen anything official about any uniform changes. In fact, the guy in the article below he's heard info from a 2nd hand source. In other words, totally rumor and nothing confirmed.


[url=http://www.pigskinbuzz.com/new-carolina-panthers-uniforms-set-to-debut-in-201-1814]New Carolina Panthers Uniforms Set To Debut In 2012 | Pigskin Buzz[/url]


I think a black helmet would be sweet, but they should incorporate the grey as well.

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I'm glad I'm not a Panthers fan. That would be hard to root for.

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[quote=Lotus;880210]I'm glad I'm not a Panthers fan. That would be hard to root for.[/quote]

NFL is the new college. Yeck.

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[quote=Lotus;880210]I'm glad I'm not a Panthers fan. That would be hard to root for.[/quote]

If you saw what I wrote, I don't think it's legit. I think it's made up stuff and the uniforms aren't being changed outside of the logo. Nothing official has been made from the Panthers besides the new logo.

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[url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/writers/don_banks/01/30/super.bowl.xlvi.london.fletcher/index.html?eref=sihp&sct=hp_wr_a4]Redskins' London Fletcher breaks down Giants-Patriots Super Bowl XLVI matchup - Don Banks - SI.com[/url]

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[quote=redskin29633;880124]Living down here in the Carolinas, we get force fed the Cam Newton diet on local sports shows. I really hope the Redskins punish them in DC this fall. That game ranks right up there with Dallas for me![/quote]

Me too. I actually hate the Panthers more. Their "fans" disappear in non-playoff seasons but were everywhere during the Super Bowl season.

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This is pretty interesting on how the Super Bowl teams got their players and where they spent their money.

[url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d82673db0/article/giants-patriots-prove-you-get-what-you-pay-for?module=HP11_content_stream]NFL.com news: Giants, Patriots prove you get what you pay for[/url]

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[quote=mooby;880062]:laughing2

I wish the NFL would make the Pro Bowl more interesting. All the other leagues try to make the all star game more creative, why can't the NFL?[/quote]

Because football is a violent game and the players in the Pro Bowl are not going to play it violently since it means NOTHING.

Watch the game from last weekend. Look at the pass coverage and the tackling on running plays. Look at the "pass-rush" presented by the defensive linemen - - nominally the best in the league.

The Pro Bowl is flag football without the flags. Hard to make that a compelling contest...

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[quote=sportscurmudgeon;880398]Because football is a violent game and the players in the Pro Bowl are not going to play it violently since it means NOTHING.

Watch the game from last weekend. Look at the pass coverage and the tackling on running plays. Look at the "pass-rush" presented by the defensive linemen - - nominally the best in the league.

The Pro Bowl is flag football without the flags. Hard to make that a compelling contest...[/quote]

Then let the NFL get U2 to play, not the Pineapple Players or whoever it was. If football isn't the show, make up for it with something else. A 2-bit band with a 2-bit game is just...2-bit.

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[quote=Lotus;880410]Then let the NFL get U2 to play, not the Pineapple Players or whoever it was. If football isn't the show, make up for it with something else. A 2-bit band with a 2-bit game is just...2-bit.[/quote]

Agree completely; the Pro Bowl is a 2-bit extravaganza...

However, for a reason I cannot begin to explain, this year's Pro Bowl drew a big TV audience.

Beats the s[p]it out of me...

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[url=http://www.nfl.com/superbowl/story/09000d5d82673373/article/patriots-ochocinco-finally-hits-big-stage-but-as-bit-player?module=HP11_cp]NFL.com news: Patriots' Ochocinco finally hits big stage, but as bit player[/url]

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Eli Manning last year.


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Eli Manning this year.

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[quote=sportscurmudgeon;880398]Because football is a violent game and the players in the Pro Bowl are not going to play it violently since it means NOTHING.

Watch the game from last weekend. Look at the pass coverage and the tackling on running plays. Look at the "pass-rush" presented by the defensive linemen - - nominally the best in the league.

The Pro Bowl is flag football without the flags. Hard to make that a compelling contest...[/quote]

They could ease up on some of the rules. No I don't mean letting a db tackle a receiver before the ball gets there, but allow creativity on offense and defense. Let them run a 6 wideout, 3 o-linemen, 2 qb scheme if they want to. Allow them to stack 4 receivers on one side of the field. They should encourage creativity instead of stifling it by making the defense play a 4-3 at all times, and mandating one tight end on the field for every offensive play. Everybody knows defense is going to be lax in the game anyways, let them have fun with it.

The way it is right now is a joke. And bring back the skills contest, but replace the dumb skills events with fun abnormal things that test them athletically. I can't wait to see the ratings for the Pro Bowl this year, because I know the NFL put the PB before the SB specifically to encourage ratings. If the ratings are bad that'll at least give me encouragement that the NFL will try to figure out new innovative ways to make the game more fun again.

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[quote=sportscurmudgeon;880421]Agree completely; the Pro Bowl is a 2-bit extravaganza...

[B]However, for a reason I cannot begin to explain, this year's Pro Bowl drew a big TV audience[/B].

Beats the s[p]it out of me...[/quote]

Well, there goes my hope that things will change. As long as it gets good ratings the NFL doesn't care.

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[quote=NC_Skins;880537]Eli Manning last year.


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Eli Manning this year.

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That was fantastic

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[url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204652904577193323852963452.html?mod=e2tw]An Illustrated Guide to Devin Thomas - WSJ.com[/url]

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[quote=SmootSmack;880547][url=http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204652904577193323852963452.html?mod=e2tw]An Illustrated Guide to Devin Thomas - WSJ.com[/url][/quote]

I can't believe I'm reading Devin Thomas stories at the Super Bowl. :vomit:

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"Tom Brady was drafted as a catcher by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB draft."

[url=http://www.nesn.com/2010/05/tom-brady-was-drafted-by-the-montreal-expos-and-31-other-things-you-might-not-know.html]Tom Brady Was Drafted by the Montreal Expos, and 31 Other Things You Might Not Know - Boston's Biggest Sports Legend - NESN.com[/url]

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[quote=CrazyCanuck;880574]"Tom Brady was drafted as a catcher by the Montreal Expos in the 18th round of the 1995 MLB draft."

[url=http://www.nesn.com/2010/05/tom-brady-was-drafted-by-the-montreal-expos-and-31-other-things-you-might-not-know.html]Tom Brady Was Drafted by the Montreal Expos, and 31 Other Things You Might Not Know - Boston's Biggest Sports Legend - NESN.com[/url][/quote]

You're saying he could have been a Washington National today?!!

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[quote=CrazyCanuck;880572]I can't believe I'm reading Devin Thomas stories at the Super Bowl. :vomit:[/quote]

Seriously. What has he actually done besides recover those fumbles?

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[quote=TheMalcolmConnection;880576]Seriously. What has he actually done besides recover those fumbles?[/quote]

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:laughing-

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Oh shit! I forgot about the adult onesie too!!

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[quote=SmootSmack;880575]You're saying he could have been a Washington National today?!![/quote]

Basically... :(

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[quote=SmootSmack;880544]That was fantastic[/quote]


lol yes

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[url=http://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/sfl-dan-marino-super-bowl-rose-20120130,0,1209487.story?track=rss]Dan Marino on not winning Super Bowl: 'I think about that, even today' - South Florida Sun-Sentinel.com[/url]

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[quote=sportscurmudgeon;880421]Agree completely; the Pro Bowl is a 2-bit extravaganza...

However, for a reason I cannot begin to explain, this year's Pro Bowl drew a big TV audience.

Beats the s[p]it out of me...[/quote]

I watched until Cam Newton finally made me sick with his (non) performance!:vomit:

I watched because, by this point, I am starved for some football and figured the Pro Bowl was better than most of the other TV alternatives. I suspect that many NFL fans feel the same way. Just have to get every morsel of football before the season runs out!

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Anyone else find it funny that two of our WRs played on the 2007 18-0 Pats?

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[quote=EARTHQUAKE2689;880795]Anyone else find it funny that two of our WRs played on the 2007 18-0 Pats?[/quote]

I find it funny Albert Haynesworth used to be on this year's Patriots team. Mike "racist" Shanahan did Fatal Bert a favor, but his fat lazy ass just didn't care to see it.

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[quote=SirClintonPortis;880804]I find it funny Albert Haynesworth used to be on this year's Patriots team. Mike "racist" Shanahan did [B]Fatal Bert[/B] a favor, but his fat lazy ass just didn't care to see it.[/quote]

Why does this lame nickname reminds me of the Seinfeld episode where George trying to make people call him T-Bone.

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got nothing on the porkchop express

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[quote=los panda;880822]got nothing on the porkchop express[/quote]

The truck? LOL.

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jack never drives faster than he can see, and besides...

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[url=http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7524660/aaron-rodgers-green-bay-packers-says-nfc-pro-bowlers-embarrassed]Aaron Rodgers of Green Bay Packers says NFC Pro Bowlers 'embarrassed themselves' - ESPN[/url]


[quote]"I'll be honest with you," Rodgers said on ESPN 540 in Milwaukee. "I was a little bit disappointed. I felt like some of the guys on the NFC side embarrassed themselves."

The AFC routed the NFC 59-41 in a game that drew boos at Aloha Stadium for its lack of early intensity. Rodgers, who started and played the first quarter for the NFC, didn't name specific players.

"I was just surprised that some of the guys either didn't want to play or when they were in there didn't put any effort into it," Rodgers said.[/quote]

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They should make it winners take all. Losers get nothing. Then see how hard they play.

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I don't even bother to watch the PB and thats sad considering I never miss any Skins games and we are never any good.

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It should've been negotiated in the CBA that guys playing in the Pro Bowl are assured "security" in case of injuries. Then you'd have a game.

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[quote=SmootSmack;880575]You're saying he could have been a Washington National today?!![/quote]

What a liar. During some documentary he turned on the water works when reflecting on his draft day saying "Now I don't have to sell insurance!" #YOULIE!

[url=http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-04-13/tom-brady-confesses-that-selling-insurance-was-plan-b]Tom Brady confesses that selling insurance was Plan B - NFL - Sporting News[/url]

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[url=http://espn.go.com/new-york/story/_/id/7523084/super-bowl-2012-tom-brady-not-great-think]Super Bowl 2012 -- Tom Brady not as great as you might think - ESPN New York[/url]

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super bowl monday should to be a federal holiday