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[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Speaking of A-Holes (SCP's going to love this) DM5 responds to Bernard Hopkins (the aforementioned A-hole) comments, that quite frankly are almost beyond belief, through everyones favorite agent Fletcher Smith.

Donovan McNabb: Bernard Hopkins' barbs 'are dangerous and irresponsible' - ESPN


Seriously say what you want about McNabb and his passive aggressive nature but I don't think anyone is going to side with Hopkins on this one.

I agree with the agent's premises. It is a disturbing trend in the "black culture", for lack of a better term.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SirClintonPortis

I agree with the agent's premises. It is a disturbing trend in the "black culture", for lack of a better term.

Yeah I know right? It gives a whole new meaning to black on black crime.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

All I know is Darrell Green was HELLA annoying during the whole HOF induction process after he was elected.

His ego is straight up outrageous.

Great football player. Great community contributions guy.

Crazy full of himself.

Funny thing is a while back my friend and I were talking about how "nice guys finish last" to which I believe is completely untrue. If anything I feel that nice guys get the most chances especially in sports.

Basically I said that if you're a talented jerk people will look for any reason to drop you once you loose the talented part while nice people will typically be cut some slack during slumps. Case in point T.O and Randy Moss. Teams love them when things are going right but once things start to get rough they're dropped instantly.

Guys like Kurt Warner and BMW on the other hand get chances for as long as they're able to show up. Obviously part of it has to do with their talent/potential talent but I seriously believe that if Warner and BMW were viewed as divas, teams wouldn't have even gone near them.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Shadowbyte

LMFAO at the fact that more people chose Alex Smith over VY.

Well that's because when the thread started I hadn't really mentioned the Skins' interest in Young...just wait until I tell them they're once again considering Matt Leinart (don't worry, it's not likely to happen)

But anyhow, at the time Alex Smith was probably the more likely option to just be released. And Young was probably a trade. Now it appears that Harbaugh may actually be genuine about bringing Smith back, while Young is halfway here (at no trade cost to us)

[Dirtbag59]

Source: McNabb wristband story not true | Off the Record (OTR)

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Well that's because when the thread started I hadn't really mentioned the Skins' interest in Young...just wait until I tell them they're once again considering Matt Leinart (don't worry, it's not likely to happen)

But anyhow, at the time Alex Smith was probably the more likely option to just be released. And Young was probably a trade. Now it appears that Harbaugh may actually be genuine about bringing Smith back, while Young is halfway here (at no trade cost to us)

Actually in looking at it again Alex Smith over Vince Young, assuming he was even available would be a big mistake. Maybe not LMFAO but certainly LMAO.

For starters the accuracy of both is a push with a slight edge to Young. Both guys seem to be barely 60% throwers. Smith is mobile but Young is probably only behind Vick and Newton when it comes to mobility. Young's arm is elite while Smith has more of a "well he can make all the throws" type arm.

Smith has the edge in book smarts (40 on the Wonderlic) but it doesn't seemed to have helped him much in the NFL. Both QB's have vented in the media about being benched but Young's benching was worse prompting him to take a leave of absence.

[Dirtbag59]

In other news the Skins better draft a QB before 2014/2015
2010 Signing Day to deliver weakest quarterback class in years - Stewart Mandel - SI.com

[Ruhskins]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

In other news the Skins better draft a QB before 2014/2015
2010 Signing Day to deliver weakest quarterback class in years - Stewart Mandel - SI.com

There goes the whole "next year's QB class will be better" argument for 2014-2015.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by Ruhskins

There goes the whole "next year's QB class will be better" argument for 2014-2015.

I know right? Now I have only 3 or 4 more years of Rookie QB martyrdom/advocacy. It's alright though Beck is going to win us a couple of Super Bowls so we'll just repeat the process with Andy Dalton when we trade for him with some random camp body that we'll be able to resign. Of course our QB situation will still be shaky with Beck retiring to do missionary work so we'll bring in Locker to compete with Dalton.

[Longtimefan]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

There are a lot of exaggerations in this story about McNabb and about Snyder. Being made a much bigger deal than it needs to be. But I guess that's what happens with this lockout.

As for Green, I guess maybe I'll dig up some old posts

I took the liberty to have a little fun with it we good

[MTK]

Originally Posted by wilsowilso

All I know is Darrell Green was HELLA annoying during the whole HOF induction process after he was elected.

His ego is straight up outrageous.

Great football player. Great community contributions guy.

Crazy full of himself.

Yup, and if you watch the America's Game about the '87 Skins, he practically breaks his arm trying to pat himself on the back time after time. The thing with him is he puts on the smile and manages to not come off like a total cocky bastard. He's got that subtle ego I guess you could say.

He's definitely one of my all time favorite players and there's no doubt he's a true Hall of Famer for what he did on the field. As to whether he's a Hall of Famer off the field... reviews are mixed at best.

I think when T.O. said "I love me some me", DG could totally relate.

[SBXVII]

Ya never know people I guess (D.Green). All I can say is during his early yrs he seemed out going and polite. Always giving interviews. Always signing autographs. I'll say it again, I think something happened after Gibbs and after Turner or late Turner. I think DG learned that people were taking items he signed and were selling them on E-Bay or somewhere and he got all upset. See DG comes from an era when players gave up their rights to their names on merchandise so the only extra money the players got came from commercial deals and signing autographs. Here he is signing autographs and not getting paid for it and the public goes out and sells the signature on e-bay. He got all upset if I recall correctly and refused to sign anything after.

I don't know him personally, never met him face to face, but I really don't recall any of the other players bad mouthing him either.

[SBXVII]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Source: McNabb wristband story not true | Off the Record (OTR)

Well, OTR spoke to a source close to McNabb who replied “no,” when we asked if there was any truth to this story.

LOL, all I can tell you is that I have a source close to MS who said "yes" when asked if there was any truth to the story. Honestly I don't but you can see how this works. To me it's a rumor. I'm not saying it's 100% true but I'm not discrediting it and saying it's 100% false. Sounds like today is damage control day.

“I find it amazing,” the source continued. “Only Donovan can be accused of being an Uncle Tom and 48 hours later be classified as defiant.”

WTF? I was always under the impression the term "Uncle Tom" was a racial slur to mean any black person who agrees with the white society or goes against black american ideals (if I'm saying it right). What has McNabb done or said for him to be called an "Uncle Tom"?

We asked if Donovan was going to publicly defend himself on this topic and the source didn’t think he would.
“No,” the source said. “Donovan will stick with his policy of handling this kind of talk in house.”

Thats one good thing about McNabb, he likes to keep personal business between him and management.... unless he's one the radio.

We still don’t know who would stand to benefit from the wristband story getting out. The Redskins would be stupid to let something like that get out because it would hurt McNabb’s trade value. Is it possible that Shanahan made it up and that’s why Snyder was just now hearing about it? Was Shanahan trying to cover for his son Kyle yet again?

Bingo. Covering for Kyle? I'm confused. KS had a really good offense while with Houston, but their defense was horrid costing them a lot of games. I can't speak for the rest of you but for me, it appeared MS's running scheme was not working so they relied heavily on KS's passing attack. First year under new scheme, combined with no running game I like to think KS did pretty well. Atleast a lot better then Zorn. I don't see any reason to cover for him and yes we would have a lot less trade value if the story got out.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by SBXVII

Ya never know people I guess (D.Green). All I can say is during his early yrs he seemed out going and polite. Always giving interviews. Always signing autographs. I'll say it again, I think something happened after Gibbs and after Turner or late Turner. I think DG learned that people were taking items he signed and were selling them on E-Bay or somewhere and he got all upset. See DG comes from an era when players gave up their rights to their names on merchandise so the only extra money the players got came from commercial deals and signing autographs. Here he is signing autographs and not getting paid for it and the public goes out and sells the signature on e-bay. He got all upset if I recall correctly and refused to sign anything after.

I don't know him personally, never met him face to face, but I really don't recall any of the other players bad mouthing him either.

I think it's rare that you'll ever find a pro cornerback who doesn't have super-confident borderline-cocky personality. It's almost a requirement for the position given that even good" ones can give up a backbreaker once in a while.

[SirClintonPortis]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Source: McNabb wristband story not true | Off the Record (OTR)

Jeff McLane reports McNabb didn't wear on in Philly. The excuse by McNabb deserves a chuckle.

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... Wristband and asked Don why he didn't wear one and he said it was because he sweated too much and the band would sop with his sweat and

... that affected his throwing even though qbs wear em on the arm opposite their throwing arms. Well, just thought I'd toss that out there.