Burgundy Army: Missed the offseason?

GTripp0012 · 07-31-2006, 04:03 AM

Slept through the offseason? Allow them to catch you up.

This article took a lot of work and research, but I'm proud and honored to present to you my recap of the offseason, through the eyes of online sportswriters.

This piece is meant to be comical to a degree, and to make light of some of the interesting stuff sportswriters say when groupthink takes charge. Understand that my tone is one of sarcasm at many points in the article, and of honesty in others. It's not an easy read by any means. It's also a bit controversial, because to do this, I have to put myself on a pedestal and mock people who have been covering the NFL longer than I have been living.

But it's generally in good fun, and Pete Prisco for one deserves it. Be sure to check out any of the links for more information.

Enjoy and discuss. Training camp is upon us ladies and gentlemen!

BigSKINBauer · 07-31-2006, 04:16 AM

I don't read stuff from racist porn adicts that like faces on boobies. But beause its Gtripp i will read it but not right just now. Its late and my eyes hurt but it looks and sounds like it will be some good stuff. I'll look forward to reading it when i wake up tomorrow.

dmek25 · 07-31-2006, 07:57 AM

good read and welcome back. how was porn land and is ron jeremy really cool?

ArtMonkDrillz · 07-31-2006, 11:36 AM

GTripp writes something controversial? WHAT?

hooskins · 07-31-2006, 11:46 AM

Good read, another point you can bring up is how the contracts are structured, in respond to the "overpaying" argument. Also a bit about the Salisbury deal would be nice, and how Gibbs called him out lol. But good read.

TheInspector · 07-31-2006, 11:50 AM

Good stuff. Well done on the article.

That Guy · 07-31-2006, 08:49 PM

i kinda wish it was more about the offseason and less about bashing prisco every single sentence. (who cares what he thinks anyways). It just makes his opinion seem more important than anyone else's.

he was right about the 20 rookies comment though. without a new cba, we would have had to go that route. Everyone keeps quoting it out of context though.

gibbsisgod · 07-31-2006, 10:11 PM

good job GTripp!! i can tell you put a good deal of thought and time into that peice.

and i too think DR. Z is an ass. his arguement of 'everybody else is saying it so it must be fact' is something a idiot would say. he doesnt try to back up his picks with logical arguements but chooses to go along with the majority(many of who are as ignorant as he is).

07-31-2006, 04:03 AM	#1
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 36 Posts: 15,994	Burgundy Army: Missed the offseason? Slept through the offseason? Allow them to catch you up. This article took a lot of work and research, but I'm proud and honored to present to you my recap of the offseason, through the eyes of online sportswriters. This piece is meant to be comical to a degree, and to make light of some of the interesting stuff sportswriters say when groupthink takes charge. Understand that my tone is one of sarcasm at many points in the article, and of honesty in others. It's not an easy read by any means. It's also a bit controversial, because to do this, I have to put myself on a pedestal and mock people who have been covering the NFL longer than I have been living. But it's generally in good fun, and Pete Prisco for one deserves it. Be sure to check out any of the links for more information. Enjoy and discuss. Training camp is upon us ladies and gentlemen!

07-31-2006, 04:16 AM	#2
BigSKINBauer Pro Bowl Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Washington, DC Age: 36 Posts: 5,688	Re: Burgundy Army: Missed the offseason? I don't read stuff from racist porn adicts that like faces on boobies. But beause its Gtripp i will read it but not right just now. Its late and my eyes hurt but it looks and sounds like it will be some good stuff. I'll look forward to reading it when i wake up tomorrow.

07-31-2006, 07:57 AM	#3
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: Burgundy Army: Missed the offseason? good read and welcome back. how was porn land and is ron jeremy really cool? __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

07-31-2006, 11:36 AM	#4
ArtMonkDrillz Franchise Player Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ellicott City, MD Age: 42 Posts: 8,029	Re: Burgundy Army: Missed the offseason? GTripp writes something controversial? WHAT? __________________ "Yeah, well, you know, that's just, like, your opinion, man." The Dude

07-31-2006, 11:46 AM	#5
hooskins Most Interesting Man in the World Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chantilly, VA Age: 37 Posts: 8,606	Re: Burgundy Army: Missed the offseason? Good read, another point you can bring up is how the contracts are structured, in respond to the "overpaying" argument. Also a bit about the Salisbury deal would be nice, and how Gibbs called him out lol. But good read. __________________ Vacancy

07-31-2006, 11:50 AM	#6
TheInspector Special Teams Join Date: May 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 194	Re: Burgundy Army: Missed the offseason? Good stuff. Well done on the article. __________________ "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing." -Vince Lombardi

07-31-2006, 08:49 PM	#7
That Guy Living Legend Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: VA Age: 42 Posts: 17,553	Re: Burgundy Army: Missed the offseason? i kinda wish it was more about the offseason and less about bashing prisco every single sentence. (who cares what he thinks anyways). It just makes his opinion seem more important than anyone else's. he was right about the 20 rookies comment though. without a new cba, we would have had to go that route. Everyone keeps quoting it out of context though.

07-31-2006, 10:11 PM	#8
gibbsisgod Playmaker Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: 129 W 81st street Age: 45 Posts: 3,503	Re: Burgundy Army: Missed the offseason? good job GTripp!! i can tell you put a good deal of thought and time into that peice. and i too think DR. Z is an ass. his arguement of 'everybody else is saying it so it must be fact' is something a idiot would say. he doesnt try to back up his picks with logical arguements but chooses to go along with the majority(many of who are as ignorant as he is).

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