Lenny hating again

MTK · 03-12-2006, 12:29 AM

Will it ever end??

By Len Pasquarelli

• On the subject of Arrington, his situation last week is indicative of how some league owners talk a good game, and then fold when it's time to stand behind their words. The Redskins were aided in their quest to squeeze under the salary cap last week when Arrington elected to forfeit $4.4 million in deferred signing bonus money which was part of his 2003 contract extension. The move raised a lot of eyebrows around the league.

Several NFL teams had claimed that the Redskins could not mathematically get under the salary cap if it was set in the $94 million range, which it initially was (at $94.5 million), and that Washington needed a cap level in the $98 million range to be in compliance with the spending limit. And, presto, suddenly the team gained $4.4 million in cap relief (you do the math on the difference between $98 million and $94 million) when Arrington forfeited the deferred bonus money.

While no one was publicly willing to charge the Redskins with attempting to circumvent the cap, there were plenty of whispers that owner Dan Snyder had conspired to get the money to Arrington by surreptitious means.

Some owners contended they would request that commissioner Paul Tagliabue investigate the Arrington forfeiture in an attempt to ascertain if Snyder has played fast-and-loose with the cap rules, which could merit a fine and possible loss of draft choices. Such charges are difficult to prove, of course, but there have been three cases under the current system in which teams were sanctioned for violating the cap rules. Of course, when push came to shove, the whispered charges against Snyder and the Redskins were just bombast, and no team has officially sought an investigation of the Arrington matter.

steveo395 · 03-12-2006, 12:33 AM

the redskins did nothing wrong, arrington chose to give back the money and leave instead of restructuring

and with all of the other restructures we would have done along with the cuts, we would have gotten under the cap anyway

Dirtbag59 · 03-12-2006, 12:36 AM

Don't worry let him hate. Bultien Board material is always a great motivator.

81forHOF · 03-12-2006, 12:58 AM

what a jerk

That Guy · 03-12-2006, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Will it ever end??

no.

nothing to see here, please move along.

hooskins · 03-12-2006, 01:02 AM

i have said this before, but lenny P really looks like the fat dude from viva la bam...

Dirtbag59 · 03-12-2006, 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hooskins

i have said this before, but lenny P really looks like the fat dude from viva la bam...

LOL. True Dat. But hey at least he changed his pic. His old one use to creep me out.

Subject A: Before

Subject B: After
http://sports.espn.go.com/keyword/se...vbar&rT=sports

hooskins · 03-12-2006, 01:09 AM

Yeah his old one was much worst...I love how this totally killed the thread.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

LOL. True Dat. But hey at least he changed his pic. His old one use to creep me out.

Subject A: Before
[img]http://rds.yahoo.com/S=96062883/K=len+pasquarelli/v=2/SID=e/l=IVI/;_ylt=A9gnMiPZqxNE5KIA8b2jzbkF;_ylu=X3oDMTA4NDgyNW N0BHNlYwNwcm9m/SIG=1298e9na4/EXP=1142226265/*-http%3A//espn.go.com/i/columnists/pasquarelli_len_c.jpg[/img]

Subject B: After
http://sports.espn.go.com/keyword/se...elli&rT=sports

steveo395 · 03-12-2006, 01:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirtbag359

LOL. True Dat. But hey at least he changed his pic. His old one use to creep me out.

Subject A: Before

Subject B: After

i love how he dyed his hair in the second one...what a fag

at least i think he did...i dont know but its pretty screwed up lookin

drew54 · 03-12-2006, 01:16 AM

DON VITO IS THE MAN!!!!!

Speaking of changing Avatars, screw the parrot, I want a Lenny Pastabelly Avatar. TAFKAS make it happen.

FRPLG · 03-12-2006, 01:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

Will it ever end??

By Len Pasquarelli

• On the subject of Arrington, his situation last week is indicative of how some league owners talk a good game, and then fold when it's time to stand behind their words. The Redskins were aided in their quest to squeeze under the salary cap last week when Arrington elected to forfeit $4.4 million in deferred signing bonus money which was part of his 2003 contract extension. The move raised a lot of eyebrows around the league.

Several NFL teams had claimed that the Redskins could not mathematically get under the salary cap if it was set in the $94 million range, which it initially was (at $94.5 million), and that Washington needed a cap level in the $98 million range to be in compliance with the spending limit. And, presto, suddenly the team gained $4.4 million in cap relief (you do the math on the difference between $98 million and $94 million) when Arrington forfeited the deferred bonus money.

While no one was publicly willing to charge the Redskins with attempting to circumvent the cap, there were plenty of whispers that owner Dan Snyder had conspired to get the money to Arrington by surreptitious means.

Some owners contended they would request that commissioner Paul Tagliabue investigate the Arrington forfeiture in an attempt to ascertain if Snyder has played fast-and-loose with the cap rules, which could merit a fine and possible loss of draft choices. Such charges are difficult to prove, of course, but there have been three cases under the current system in which teams were sanctioned for violating the cap rules. Of course, when push came to shove, the whispered charges against Snyder and the Redskins were just bombast, and no team has officially sought an investigation of the Arrington matter.

Jesus. Is this the most backhanded bullsh*t ever. If you take a broad view of the piece you understand it's point is to question the cajones of some team officials in the league. But he spends literally 98% of the piece laying out accusations against Snyder that are basically totally unfounded. A better way (and less biased way) to author this piece is basically say "A lot teams say they are suspicious of the Arrington deal but none has come foward to make any charges." What Pasta did was completely denegrate Snyder and lead readers to believe that it was almost fact that Snyder tried to circumvent the cap all in the name of trying to denegrate the other owners. WTF? This is his most embrarassing piece I have ever seen. He should be ashamed of it.

hooskins · 03-12-2006, 01:20 AM

This thread has motivated me to change my signature.

Dirtbag59 · 03-12-2006, 01:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew54

DON VITO IS THE MAN!!!!!

Speaking of changing Avatars, screw the parrot, I want a Lenny Pastabelly Avatar. TAFKAS make it happen.

I want a Peter King Avatar. Oh wait. Better yet a Petter King avatar of him stuffing his fat face at FedEx Field (as seen on HBO.) Make it happen TAFKAS..... Please

SmootSmack · 03-12-2006, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drew54

DON VITO IS THE MAN!!!!!

Speaking of changing Avatars, screw the parrot, I want a Lenny Pastabelly Avatar. TAFKAS make it happen.

New Avatars are Matty's domain

hooskins · 03-12-2006, 01:22 AM

I second that

03-12-2006, 12:29 AM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,518	Lenny hating again Will it ever end?? By Len Pasquarelli • On the subject of Arrington, his situation last week is indicative of how some league owners talk a good game, and then fold when it's time to stand behind their words. The Redskins were aided in their quest to squeeze under the salary cap last week when Arrington elected to forfeit $4.4 million in deferred signing bonus money which was part of his 2003 contract extension. The move raised a lot of eyebrows around the league. Several NFL teams had claimed that the Redskins could not mathematically get under the salary cap if it was set in the $94 million range, which it initially was (at $94.5 million), and that Washington needed a cap level in the $98 million range to be in compliance with the spending limit. And, presto, suddenly the team gained $4.4 million in cap relief (you do the math on the difference between $98 million and $94 million) when Arrington forfeited the deferred bonus money. While no one was publicly willing to charge the Redskins with attempting to circumvent the cap, there were plenty of whispers that owner Dan Snyder had conspired to get the money to Arrington by surreptitious means. Some owners contended they would request that commissioner Paul Tagliabue investigate the Arrington forfeiture in an attempt to ascertain if Snyder has played fast-and-loose with the cap rules, which could merit a fine and possible loss of draft choices. Such charges are difficult to prove, of course, but there have been three cases under the current system in which teams were sanctioned for violating the cap rules. Of course, when push came to shove, the whispered charges against Snyder and the Redskins were just bombast, and no team has officially sought an investigation of the Arrington matter. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

03-12-2006, 12:33 AM	#2
steveo395 The Starter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,674	Re: Lenny hating again the redskins did nothing wrong, arrington chose to give back the money and leave instead of restructuring and with all of the other restructures we would have done along with the cuts, we would have gotten under the cap anyway

03-12-2006, 12:36 AM	#3
Dirtbag59 Naega jeil jal naga Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Atlanta, Georgia From: Silver Spring, Maryland Age: 39 Posts: 14,750	Re: Lenny hating again Don't worry let him hate. Bultien Board material is always a great motivator. __________________ "It's nice to be important, but its more important to be nice." - Scooter "I feel like Dirtbag has been slowly and methodically trolling the board for a month or so now." - FRPLG

03-12-2006, 12:58 AM	#4
81forHOF Impact Rookie Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mt Holly Springs, PA Age: 52 Posts: 579	Re: Lenny hating again what a jerk __________________ 81 is where he belongs!

03-12-2006, 01:02 AM	#6
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Lenny hating again i have said this before, but lenny P really looks like the fat dude from viva la bam... __________________ Vacancy

03-12-2006, 01:16 AM	#10
drew54 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: IOWA Age: 42 Posts: 1,324	Re: Lenny hating again DON VITO IS THE MAN!!!!! Speaking of changing Avatars, screw the parrot, I want a Lenny Pastabelly Avatar. TAFKAS make it happen. __________________ No pressure, no diamonds.

03-12-2006, 01:20 AM	#12
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Lenny hating again This thread has motivated me to change my signature. __________________ Vacancy

03-12-2006, 01:22 AM	#15
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Lenny hating again I second that __________________ Vacancy

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