Around the League...Training Camp Style!

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by calia

You're right. I am full of shame.

Dammit, he used the correct of you're.

Originally Posted by Mattyk

Some guys aren't cut out for media gigs and typically it shows through pretty clearly in how they handle the media as coaches.

Shanahan is just a bore and has never shown much TV personality. He's easily agitated and goes on the defensive more often than not. Personally I can't see him becoming a successful TV type.

[JPPT1974]

Well don't be full of shame, you made an honest mistake. We all do!

[calia]

You're very kind. It only makes me like the guy more. And I do recall him playing in B&G.

[CrustyRedskin]

Jim Irsay handing out $100 bills. I wish someone would have told him to shove it up his a$$.

[Dirtbag59]

Ravens fans give Ray Rice a standing ovation - The Washington Post

Just to put this in perspective. When attending Braves games in 2000 I witnessed first hand another controversial figure that would frequently receive standing ovations.


Hint: It was this guy


Stay classy Baltimore.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by Dirtbag59

Ravens fans give Ray Rice a standing ovation - The Washington Post

Just to put this in perspective. When attending Braves games in 2000 I witnessed first hand another controversial figure that would frequently receive standing ovations.


Hint: It was this guy


Stay classy Baltimore.

Is it surprising? People still worship Joe Paterno as sad as it is.

[donofriose]

Arizona Cardinals sign Patrick Peterson to five-year contract extension - ESPN

Peterson is now the highest paid corner in the game.

[budw38]

Cowboys Rookie DE , Lawrence out 8-12 weeks Cowboys DE DeMarcus Lawrence out at least 8-12 weeks with fractured foot | wfaa.com Dallas - Fort Worth

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by donofriose

Arizona Cardinals sign Patrick Peterson to five-year contract extension - ESPN

Peterson is now the highest paid corner in the game.

Big money, but he earned it last season. And I'll say it: Patrick Peterson is the best corner in the game. At least until Revis Island returns this year.



Re: Lawrence injury

Wow, 8-12 weeks is a long time for a defense that will now be relying on Melton and Selvie to provide a pass rush. Perhaps Spencer will get healthy and be able to provide some pressure. But that pass rush won't be intimidating, to say the least.

In other Cowboys news: Tyron Smith, Cowboys strike eight-year, $98M deal - NFL.com

[SirLK26]

Originally Posted by calia

On a lighter note, Andre Reed is quickly rising on my list of former non-Redskin NFL players I really like:

Andre Reed is a HOF potty mouth and we love it | Trending Buffalo

Hilarious re: Manziel

“Who the f*ck is Johnny Manziel?” Reed asked. “LeBron ain’t your guy! You’re not ‘Johnny Football.’ You’re ‘Johnny Rookie B*tch.’ ”

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by SirLK26

In other Cowboys news: Tyron Smith, Cowboys strike eight-year, $98M deal - NFL.com

God damn. Imagine what Trent is going to sign for. SMH


Also, no way I would have paid PP that type of money. Waaaaaaaay too much money. These teams are just paying for egos. I wouldn't have paid anything over what Sherman was getting and even then it's too much for my liking.

[Dirtbag59]

Originally Posted by calia

Andre Reed is a HOF potty mouth and we love it | Trending Buffalo

Hilarious re: Manziel

Stuff Manziel has done for Cleveland

1. Given LeBron a reason to sign with the Cavs...you know because they're bff's

2. Provided Stimulus for Cleveland Nightlife in wake of the LeBron Recession.
/EndList

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

God damn. Imagine what Trent is going to sign for. SMH


Also, no way I would have paid PP that type of money. Waaaaaaaay too much money. These teams are just paying for egos. I wouldn't have paid anything over what Sherman was getting and even then it's too much for my liking.

Not to mention that Peterson is a little overrated. Here is what they said about Peterson on pro football focus.

Patrick Peterson, Arizona Cardinals,
The hype for Peterson has been mostly of his own doing of late, as his social media "feud" with his fellow cornerbacks has made headlines.

Similar to Green, Peterson has all the physical talent in the world and uses it well for the most part, but he hasn't done it on a weekly basis like some of league's other top cornerbacks. Overall, Peterson ranked 15th among cornerbacks with a plus-5.9 coverage grade, but he did so while tracking the opposition's top wide receiver 55 percent of the time.

His assignment may be more difficult than some of the league's other corners, but he has yet to perform at a level that puts him into the top echelon at the position. He surrendered seven touchdowns into his coverage -- tying for third most in the league -- while his 1.00 yards/cover snap tied for 15th. Using interception numbers to judge a cornerback may be even worse than using tackles for a linebacker, but Peterson got his hands on only nine passes (three intercepted, six passes defensed), a number you would expect to be a little higher for a top cornerback that was targeted 90 times.

Another similarity to Green is Peterson's week-to-week consistency issues, as he finished seven games with negative coverage grades, including a disastrous Week 15 performance that saw him surrender nine catches on 10 targets for 146 yards, most of which came at the hands of Tennessee Titans wide receiver Kendall Wright. While we're certainly not going to hold one game against a player, these are the types of performances that must be avoided if Peterson is going to take the next step to rank among the best cornerbacks in the league. Until then, he's a very good player who takes on assignments of above-average difficulty on a weekly basis.

[TheMalcolmConnection]

Dallas is always in cap hell yet can constantly hand out huge contracts? They lost a ton on D this year and I think that's just the beginning. Chickens coming home to roost over the next 1-3 years.

Dez will want a contract soon, by that time, either Romo is gone or way too old to be effective. Just once, I want another team besides us to be the doormat for a decade or so.

[ethat001]

Yeah $100 million dollars is scary money, reminds me of AH.. However, IF he performs well and stays healthy for the next 10 years, I suspect it would be a good deal for them. The cap number and average contracts for LTs will likely continue to rise, so renewing a contract in his prime 4-5 years from now would have been more than that, etc.

However, (1) will he continue to be good enough, (2) will he stay healthy