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Originally Posted by Doom878
I'm scarred. I'm missing Stephen Jackson and my Defense on a bye. TO and Boldin are hurt and out for a few weeks.
Pick up Iron Head Heyward for S. Jackson, he's making a comeback.
I'd offer some suggestions, but you need to provide more detail, or were you just whining
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Jake Delhomme vs Tampa Bay or Eli Manning vs SF?
I'm thinking Jake would be a better start cuz i'd think that the giants would be running it a lot. and doesn't Jake Delhomme have a lot of success against Tampa Bay?
I'm thinking Jake would be a better start cuz i'd think that the giants would be running it a lot. and doesn't Jake Delhomme have a lot of success against Tampa Bay?
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Eli didn't have the greatest game even though they shut down Washington. The D might let up this week and they'll be forced to pass. I'm sure Tampa will be pretty pissed from losing to San Fran.
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Originally Posted by andyjl
Jake Delhomme vs Tampa Bay or Eli Manning vs SF?
I'm thinking Jake would be a better start cuz i'd think that the giants would be running it a lot. and doesn't Jake Delhomme have a lot of success against Tampa Bay?
I'm thinking Jake would be a better start cuz i'd think that the giants would be running it a lot. and doesn't Jake Delhomme have a lot of success against Tampa Bay?
I take every opportunity to start anyone playing the Niners, TB sucks, they havent beat anyone good all year. Eli will fair much better against SF
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Originally Posted by peacefrog
S-tivo....youre playing Sellers??? Did I miss something, did Portis get hit by a bus? I think you look fine outside of RB 2.
I'm weak on RB but I have no other options. All season I was running 2 RBs and 3 WRs and just killing each week but now 2 of my WRs aren't playing.
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
I'm weak on RB but I have no other options. All season I was running 2 RBs and 3 WRs and just killing each week but now 2 of my WRs aren't playing.
Can you not pick up another player
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Originally Posted by mrsteve
Nope. The top 2 RBs available are D. McAllister and M. Pittman. Both of whom are injured.
A WR there' Taylor T, MIN and Battle A, SF
A WR there' Taylor T, MIN and Battle A, SF
Man that sux, sounds like you have been doing ok though and can afford a loss. So youre league can start any combination of backs and recievers? In mine I have to start 2 rbs and 3 wr's. I would go out and grab a WR who will at least play. Sellers may not get any carries. How about Courtney Roby WR-Ten or Bryant Johnson WR-AZ. Injuries to Boldin and Calico should open them up to some catches.
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Originally Posted by Doom878
Why don't you start Tennessee Defense instead of Pitt? I think they have more overall points and Cleveland is weak. Is Ruben Droughns even playing since he got the DUI?
Meh......GB is the stinky. I picked up Cinci's defense last week just to start them against INT-Brett, and the didnt disappoint with 5 picks. I say steel-curtain all the way, and yes it looks like Droughns is playing from what I have read.
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Originally Posted by zeroday
^^ tough sell. he cant be reformed and he isnt worth the money he thinks he is. andy ried learned that the hard way.
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He seems to want to go to Atlanta, where he would play with a much less acurate passer and catch alot less balls....... he doesnt know what he wants!
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Terrell Owens was suspended by the Philadelphia Eagles on Saturday for conduct detrimental to the team, a catch-all sanction that team officials imposed after deliberating much of Friday over how to address the latest flap involving their loquacious wide receiver.
Hoge: Bridge 'completely' burned
Merril Hoge
I'll be shocked if we ever see Terrell Owens in an Eagles uniform again. He's going to have to be traded because he's completely burned the bridge with this team and his teammates.
When the Eagles and coach Andy Reid allowed Owens to come back after a chaotic offseason spent bashing the organization and players, they set themselves up for this to happen. I said then that the organization was going to have to deal with the T.O. mess eventually, and now Philadelphia is dealing with him. This team should've put its foot down earlier and made sure this didn't happen again by either trading him or suspending him for a couple of games.
Instead, the Eagles sent him home, let him off with a lazy apology and showed him that he was more important than the team. That was a mistake, but it's good to see that they've rectified it, albeit too late.
If the Eagles are smart, they'll try to get a power running back for Owens. Unfortunately for them, if the Randy Moss trade is any barometer, the market for a talented but troublesome receiver may be limited.
-- Merril Hoge
Owens, who blasted the organization on Thursday for not publicly recognizing his 100th career touchdown catch two weeks ago, will miss the Eagles' key Sunday night game against the Washington Redskins.
It is uncertain when -- or if -- he will return to the team.
Under terms of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, a player can be suspended for a maximum of four games for conduct detrimental to his team. It remained unclear if the Eagles have fined Owens; a team source declined to address any financial element of the disciplinary action. A fine would cost Owens $191,176 for every game he misses, based on his salary of $3.25 million for this season.
It is not certain if Owens, who was suspended for a week during training camp, will appeal the latest sanction by Eagles officials. Agent Drew Rosenhaus did not immediately return messages Saturday afternoon.
Rookie Reggie Brown, a second-round draft choice, is expected to replace Owens in the starting lineup when Philadelphia (4-3) meets Washington (4-3) in Sunday night's important NFC East game (ESPN, 8:30 ET).
Critical of quarterback Donovan McNabb and the organization during an interview Thursday with ESPN.com, Owens issued a private apology Friday to teammates, followed by a public apology in which he read a terse statement. One team source said Saturday, though, that Owens' apologies failed to fully comply with all of the conditions that team officials, including coach Andy Reid, had stipulated.
Even after his apology, team officials told ESPN.com on Friday afternoon and reiterated later in the evening that the situation with Owens was still under review and hinted that a suspension remained a possibility. Said one team official at the time: "All options remain on the table."
TO SPEAKS OUT
Excerpts from Graham Bensinger's exclusive interview with Terrell Owens for ESPN.com:
Owens talks about ...
• How Donovan McNabb's struggles have affected the Eagles ESPN Motion
• Playing hurt in the Super Bowl and a secret waiver ESPN Motion
• Interview transcript
Owens was upset that the organization did not publicly recognize his 100th career touchdown catch Oct. 23 at home against the Chargers.
"That right there just shows you the type of class and integrity that they claim not to be," Owens, who became the sixth receiver in NFL history to reach the milestone, told ESPN.com. "They claim to be first class and the best organization. It's an embarrassment. It just shows a lack of class they have. My publicist talked to the head PR guy, and they made an excuse they didn't recognize that was coming up. But that was a blatant lie. Had it been somebody else, they probably would have popped fireworks around the stadium."
Owens, who is unhappy with his contract, also told ESPN.com he wants to remain in Philadelphia but doesn't think that will happen.
The Eagles spent considerable time Friday speaking with league officials and clarifying through the NFL Management Council various options. Owens was unavailable to the media after his public apology, but he did make his weekly appearance on a Miami radio station.
"Hey, if I am [suspended], I am," he said. "That would be a discredit to the team and obviously it would hurt the team. It would be a sad situation."
The suspension culminated another week of unrest with Owens. Early in the week, he apprised Philadelphia officials that he had sprained his ankle in last Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, and might require some time off. One day later, he was back at practice and seemingly prepared to play against the Redskins, at least before the latest incendiary incident.
In seven games this season, Owens has 47 catches for 763 yards and six touchdowns.
This is the second time Owens has been suspended during his controversial 10-year career. While a 49er in 2000, he was suspended one game by San Francisco coach Steve Mariucci following his touchdown celebrations on the Cowboys' star logo at the center of Texas Stadium.
Hoge: Bridge 'completely' burned
Merril Hoge
I'll be shocked if we ever see Terrell Owens in an Eagles uniform again. He's going to have to be traded because he's completely burned the bridge with this team and his teammates.
When the Eagles and coach Andy Reid allowed Owens to come back after a chaotic offseason spent bashing the organization and players, they set themselves up for this to happen. I said then that the organization was going to have to deal with the T.O. mess eventually, and now Philadelphia is dealing with him. This team should've put its foot down earlier and made sure this didn't happen again by either trading him or suspending him for a couple of games.
Instead, the Eagles sent him home, let him off with a lazy apology and showed him that he was more important than the team. That was a mistake, but it's good to see that they've rectified it, albeit too late.
If the Eagles are smart, they'll try to get a power running back for Owens. Unfortunately for them, if the Randy Moss trade is any barometer, the market for a talented but troublesome receiver may be limited.
-- Merril Hoge
Owens, who blasted the organization on Thursday for not publicly recognizing his 100th career touchdown catch two weeks ago, will miss the Eagles' key Sunday night game against the Washington Redskins.
It is uncertain when -- or if -- he will return to the team.
Under terms of the NFL's collective bargaining agreement, a player can be suspended for a maximum of four games for conduct detrimental to his team. It remained unclear if the Eagles have fined Owens; a team source declined to address any financial element of the disciplinary action. A fine would cost Owens $191,176 for every game he misses, based on his salary of $3.25 million for this season.
It is not certain if Owens, who was suspended for a week during training camp, will appeal the latest sanction by Eagles officials. Agent Drew Rosenhaus did not immediately return messages Saturday afternoon.
Rookie Reggie Brown, a second-round draft choice, is expected to replace Owens in the starting lineup when Philadelphia (4-3) meets Washington (4-3) in Sunday night's important NFC East game (ESPN, 8:30 ET).
Critical of quarterback Donovan McNabb and the organization during an interview Thursday with ESPN.com, Owens issued a private apology Friday to teammates, followed by a public apology in which he read a terse statement. One team source said Saturday, though, that Owens' apologies failed to fully comply with all of the conditions that team officials, including coach Andy Reid, had stipulated.
Even after his apology, team officials told ESPN.com on Friday afternoon and reiterated later in the evening that the situation with Owens was still under review and hinted that a suspension remained a possibility. Said one team official at the time: "All options remain on the table."
TO SPEAKS OUT
Excerpts from Graham Bensinger's exclusive interview with Terrell Owens for ESPN.com:
Owens talks about ...
• How Donovan McNabb's struggles have affected the Eagles ESPN Motion
• Playing hurt in the Super Bowl and a secret waiver ESPN Motion
• Interview transcript
Owens was upset that the organization did not publicly recognize his 100th career touchdown catch Oct. 23 at home against the Chargers.
"That right there just shows you the type of class and integrity that they claim not to be," Owens, who became the sixth receiver in NFL history to reach the milestone, told ESPN.com. "They claim to be first class and the best organization. It's an embarrassment. It just shows a lack of class they have. My publicist talked to the head PR guy, and they made an excuse they didn't recognize that was coming up. But that was a blatant lie. Had it been somebody else, they probably would have popped fireworks around the stadium."
Owens, who is unhappy with his contract, also told ESPN.com he wants to remain in Philadelphia but doesn't think that will happen.
The Eagles spent considerable time Friday speaking with league officials and clarifying through the NFL Management Council various options. Owens was unavailable to the media after his public apology, but he did make his weekly appearance on a Miami radio station.
"Hey, if I am [suspended], I am," he said. "That would be a discredit to the team and obviously it would hurt the team. It would be a sad situation."
The suspension culminated another week of unrest with Owens. Early in the week, he apprised Philadelphia officials that he had sprained his ankle in last Sunday's loss to the Denver Broncos, and might require some time off. One day later, he was back at practice and seemingly prepared to play against the Redskins, at least before the latest incendiary incident.
In seven games this season, Owens has 47 catches for 763 yards and six touchdowns.
This is the second time Owens has been suspended during his controversial 10-year career. While a 49er in 2000, he was suspended one game by San Francisco coach Steve Mariucci following his touchdown celebrations on the Cowboys' star logo at the center of Texas Stadium.
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What is wrong with that guy. I just don't get it.
All that talent and no brains. Well, he got what he deserved...still will NEVER understand why WRs are the biggest drama queens in sports. It's like they have this need above all other positions in sports to have require constant attention/adoration. Makes me wonder if WRs by default were abused as kids or something...
All that talent and no brains. Well, he got what he deserved...still will NEVER understand why WRs are the biggest drama queens in sports. It's like they have this need above all other positions in sports to have require constant attention/adoration. Makes me wonder if WRs by default were abused as kids or something...
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I hope they never trade him (which is what he wants, so he can get a new contract), which will cause him to keep mouthing off. This way they can conitue to suspend him rendering him useless. If he is not on the field then his ego will be useless. Maybe someday he will grow up, but I doubt it.
Two is an asshole and all I got for him is
Two is an asshole and all I got for him is
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Originally Posted by I'm Batman
I hope they never trade him (which is what he wants, so he can get a new contract), which will cause him to keep mouthing off. This way they can conitue to suspend him rendering him useless. If he is not on the field then his ego will be useless. Maybe someday he will grow up, but I doubt it.
Two is an asshole and all I got for him is
Two is an asshole and all I got for him is
He doesn't want to get traded. He just wants to get paid this year, rather than hoping for the phantom roster bonus.
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Originally Posted by Yumchah
What is wrong with that guy. I just don't get it.
All that talent and no brains. Well, he got what he deserved...still will NEVER understand why WRs are the biggest drama queens in sports. It's like they have this need above all other positions in sports to have require constant attention/adoration. Makes me wonder if WRs by default were abused as kids or something...
All that talent and no brains. Well, he got what he deserved...still will NEVER understand why WRs are the biggest drama queens in sports. It's like they have this need above all other positions in sports to have require constant attention/adoration. Makes me wonder if WRs by default were abused as kids or something...
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I cant see any team wanting to pick him up for next season if he gets cut. he DEFINATLY wont get even half of what hes getting paid right now... i would love to see him, as one of the best recivers in the league, talk his way out of the NFL. kind of like Sprewell did...
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Originally Posted by TLover
I think T.O. will get the Keyshawn treatment. The question now is, who's willing to take him?
#398
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Originally Posted by Sdog2012
He seems to want to go to Atlanta, where he would play with a much less acurate passer and catch alot less balls....... he doesnt know what he wants!
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Originally Posted by goose25
So long as this asshat has talent, and he does, he'll find some team in the League who'll give him another chance. Hell, some teams would sign Hannibal Lecter if he ran a 4.3 40, and was willing to go across the middle of the field. No matter that he would kill half of the special teams each week and serve them up to the offensive line with with fava beans and a nice chianti!!!