Mattmc1973 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 John Elway did the same thing to the Baltimore Colts. Do you hate him also? Yeah, I think that's bullshit. It's a priviledge to get to play a game for a living and make millions doing it, and to dictate who you get drafted by is ridiculous. If everyone did that, it'd ruin the draft system, if every team had to worry that their #1 pick was going to refuse to play for them, and then to have to work trades to get players willing to trade for them, it would be a total clusterfuck every year. What made Manning so special that he thought he could do that? Well, it worked for him I guess. I just love that the Chargers wound up being a good team, and they not only got Rivers, but also got a pick that they used on Shawn Merriman the next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levee Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Yeah, I think that's bullshit. It's a priviledge to get to play a game for a living and make millions doing it, and to dictate who you get drafted by is ridiculous. If everyone did that, it'd ruin the draft system, if every team had to worry that their #1 pick was going to refuse to play for them, and then to have to work trades to get players willing to trade for them, it would be a total clusterfuck every year. What made Manning so special that he thought he could do that? Well, it worked for him I guess. I just love that the Chargers wound up being a good team, and they not only got Rivers, but also got a pick that they used on Shawn Merriman the next year. It worked for Elway also. It did not however work for Baltimore. They got screwed and ended up leaving town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 DAMMIT, I HATE ELI MANNING!!!! His whole "I'll refuse to play for the Chargers if they draft me" bullshit made me want to puke... Yeah, sittin' out was a little picky but i'm not going to hammer a home boy having said that, I will say that getting Drew Brees and Reggie Bush to come down here to Live and Work in our wrecked city showed a lot of class on their part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmc1973 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 I will say that getting Drew Brees and Reggie Bush to come down here to Live and Work in our wrecked city showed a lot of class on their part. Exactly. I mean, who wants to go play for a bad team? But that's the point...bad teams get high draft picks so that they can try to no longer be a bad team. It generally works, unless you're the Lions. Hence why the Chargers, the team that wanted him, are now a good team in spite of his crybaby act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Exactly. I mean, who wants to go play for a bad team? But that's the point...bad teams get high draft picks so that they can try to no longer be a bad team. It generally works, unless you're the Lions. Hence why the Chargers, the team that wanted him, are now a good team in spite of his crybaby act. I feel ya, I think the Lions and The Saints are 2 of only a few teams left not to get to the super bowl yet. Even the G#%*%#D Falcons have made it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myledzep Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Any predictions on todays games? I 'm predicting that the Chargers and Giants may or may not get off of their team buses. The Chargers should've stayed on the bus!! Well, it's hard to be competitive when your 3 offensive stars are suffering various injuries yet they still managed to get in the red zone 4 times for a total of 12 points. I'm surprised Rivers played...I thought he was more banged up than LT & Gates. But props to him for playing today though you could see he wasn't 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myledzep Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 New England is beatable. They have escaped many times now when they could well have lost. The Giants had them the last time. They have a shot. At least it wont be the worst super bowl ever. I give that to the Pittsburgh/Seattle game that I couldnt even watch. And Ive wathced every one since 1968 (number 3). True they may be beatable but they have yet to be beaten. I shouldn't be too negative....Giants will be competitive...at least I hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myledzep Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Patroits are already 14 point favorites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Patroits are already 14 point favorites. I'll take those points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepyep Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hi all, I feel ya, I think the Lions and The Saints are 2 of only a few teams left not to get to the super bowl yet. Even the G#%*%#D Falcons have made it The Falcons , the Cleveland Browns,Texans,Saints,Jags and how about the Cardnals,have not made it to the Super Bowl,.....have they? Good games today! KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the Octagon Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Tom Coughlin was pissed when the NY kicker missed that 2nd kick with 4 seconds left. I was surprised he didn't shank the OT one, I would have crumbled under the pressure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dzldoc Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hi all, The Falcons , the Cleveland Browns,Texans,Saints,Jags and how about the Cardnals,have not made it to the Super Bowl,.....have they? Good games today! KB Falcons went but lost Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pb Derigable Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 For The Love of GSH. Please don't let the Patriots win, as much as i hate the fucking "Fins". I hate New York and Boston is near New York. I know Boston hates New York, but still. I think the East Coast is Overated. Hopefully we'll get a good game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirchzep27 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Giants. What a great game, they deserved it too, with some calls going against them, like the holding call/would be touchdown. Apparently the 3rd coldest nfl game ever, so great that tynes got that third field goal attempt!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zepyep Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Hi all, Falcons went but lost Thanks Dzldoc! Forgot that,..... KB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmc1973 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 For The Love of GSH. Please don't let the Patriots win, as much as i hate the fucking "Fins". I hate New York and Boston is near New York. I know Boston hates New York, but still. I think the East Coast is Overated. Hopefully we'll get a good game. So you don't want the Pats to win because you hate New York, and Boston is near New York? You do know that the New York Giants will also be playing, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Man, it really is a treat when your team is repeatedly the road underdog and pulls together game after game. Most Giants fans just wanted to see them advance past the first round. 30 yards on the ground and only one big play for the Packers last night, in their favreable elements... This will be an epic Super Bowl - not the blowout everyone is anticipating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 I really like his "Wildflowers" album, but I doubt he'll do any of those songs. Probably "Runnin' down a Dream", though... Paul McCartney was great, when he did the halftime show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Haftime is too short. Need more time to piss, get more beer, put out the wings, play a few old records and games of pool. Superbowl is the best day of the year!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigstickbonzo Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 As much as I like seeing records made, (back-to-back Manning Super Bowls), as an Eagles fan, its a worse feeling having the gay Giants in the Super Bowl than anything. I hope the Pats destroy those fuck heads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myledzep Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 Man, it really is a treat when your team is repeatedly the road underdog and pulls together game after game. Most Giants fans just wanted to see them advance past the first round. 30 yards on the ground and only one big play for the Packers last night, in their favreable elements... This will be an epic Super Bowl - not the blowout everyone is anticipating! We can only hope. They played a good game the last weekend of the season. Hope this game is just as epic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted January 22, 2008 Share Posted January 22, 2008 The Eagles messed up, letting Spags go to the Giants. There'll be little gaiety in Philly for quite some time, I think... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattmc1973 Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 anyone have the NFL Network on their cable? I'm watching Super Bowl XX (1986, Bears vs Pats) in its entirety. Leading up to the Super Bowl, they are showing entire Super Bowl broadcasts in their entirety. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myledzep Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 anyone have the NFL Network on their cable? I'm watching Super Bowl XX (1986, Bears vs Pats) in its entirety. Leading up to the Super Bowl, they are showing entire Super Bowl broadcasts in their entirety. No!! My $%^#&* cable provider Time Warner does not carry it. My old one did though and it was only $5 a month which is well worth it to this football fan. I hope TW and NFL come to some type of agreement in the near future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmie ray Posted January 24, 2008 Share Posted January 24, 2008 I can't believe that with all we're paying for cable/satellite, and the hundreds of channels (of crap) available, that some still are willing to pay more for sporting events or movie channels. I could see paying more for obscure viewing that is for certain tastes only, but it's getting like a fancy restuarant where everything is a-la-carte... As long as we keep buying into it, they will keep taking advantage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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