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Old 04-05-2017, 11:15 AM
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no RINGS, no HOF, no GOAT...

having a good TEAM doesn't count anymore.
Old 04-05-2017, 11:58 AM
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For me the championships arent a big part of it, its the season he had. They always had a "good" team on paper but never lived up to expectations. They only won 10+ games 3 times in his career. A career record of 78-49

He was good, maybe even very good, but not HOF great


Old 04-05-2017, 12:01 PM
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The HOF in every sport is so watered down now. Its become a popularity contest
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Old 04-05-2017, 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
HOF?

What did he ever win?
We get it. You hate Romo
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He sucks
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But his stats consistently put him in the top 10 QBs every season he played. That's the only case anyone ever made here for HOF. Stats. Period.

I always thought he was better suited to be a backup QB, but I won't deny his stats. He is the Cowboys all time passing yards and TD record holder.

Again, his stats arguably put him within reach of the HOF.
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I think if you can argue a player CAN be in the HoF, he doesn't necessarily suck. Ack hates players who's name rhymes with homo so I get it. He does have a better passer rating and completion % than Big Ben too. :wink:
Old 04-05-2017, 03:04 PM
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I like Romo, even though fuck the Cowboys.

He is a way better QB then Aikman was, despite "muh SB rings", and is very entertaining to watch. His fake-pivot has made even the likes of JJ Watt look silly.

It's almost a shame that Jerry Jones is in the HOF given the controversies about him, and the thought that Romo won't be. I know about all the things ole Jerreh did for the game, but driving out a HOF caliber coach in Jimmy Johnson is akin to York/Baalke driving out Harbaugh.
Old 04-06-2017, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Costco
I like Romo, even though fuck the Cowboys.

He is a way better QB then Aikman was, despite "muh SB rings", and is very entertaining to watch. His fake-pivot has made even the likes of JJ Watt look silly.

It's almost a shame that Jerry Jones is in the HOF given the controversies about him, and the thought that Romo won't be. I know about all the things ole Jerreh did for the game, but driving out a HOF caliber coach in Jimmy Johnson is akin to York/Baalke driving out Harbaugh.
Aikman had so many more weapons around him the whole time he was QB whereas Romo didn't. Aikman had Emmitt to alleviate the pressure off him. Romo had ... Murray for one year..

So considering what he had around him, what Romo has done is very impressive. Even considering the fact he's made of glass.
Old 04-06-2017, 09:32 AM
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Dez had years where he was top 5 WR. Witten is also a HoFer. It's not like Romo had you at wideout and me at TE.
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Originally Posted by Doom878
I think if you can argue a player CAN be in the HoF, he doesn't necessarily suck. Ack hates players who's name rhymes with homo so I get it. He does have a better passer rating and completion % than Big Ben too. :wink:
I could give 2 shits what his name rhymes with, it's the Hall of Fame, not the Hall of very good stats

Big Ben has won 2 superbowls and been to 2 more, Romo couldn't carry Ben's jock strap if it was in a suitcase with a handle. I'd love to see how many more games/seasons that Ben's stats are spread out compared to Romo's who was constantly hurt and missing entire seasons. Next you'll tell me RG3 is a HOF'er too
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If there was a HoF for INTs, Cutler is a 1st ballot candidate.
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Wow touched a nerve
Old 04-06-2017, 02:13 PM
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Big Ben won a SB by sheer luck, worst performance by any SB-winning QB ever. Yes, even worse than geriatric Peyton
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Originally Posted by Yumcha
If there was a HoF for INTs, Cutler is a 1st ballot candidate.
Farves got the record for the most INT`s, Cutler looses again.
Old 04-07-2017, 06:11 PM
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Cutler. He can't even suck the best.
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Crazy rumors today of both Lynch and Sherman possibly coming to New England
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Dang.
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That's scary...
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That's scary...
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This could all be negotiating tactics for both sides but for Lynch the rumor is he is waiting to see where Sherman lands before making a decision. He wants to play with Sherman again
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Marshawn Lynch Trade to Raiders from Seahawks Reportedly 'Expected' | Bleacher Report
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
That's scary...
Yes it is.
Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
That's scary...
Yes it is.
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ELI MANNING ALLEGEDLY INVOLVED IN SCHEME TO SELL FAKE GAME-WORN MEMORABILIA


Eli Manning Allegedly Involved in Scheme to Sell Fake Game-Worn Memorabilia | Bleacher Report

Eli Manning had a role in the New York Giants' scheme to sell fake game-used memorabilia, Kaja Whitehouse and Bruce Golding of the New York Post reported.

Per court documents, Manning sent an email to equipment manager Joe Skiba that read, "2 helmets that can pass as game used. That is it. Eli."

This came shortly after a request from marketing agent Alan Zucker for two game-used helmets and jerseys.

Manning, Skiba and the Giants were among those named in a lawsuit from three memorabilia collectors.

Another email exchange featured Skiba admitting to the plaintiff that Manning created the fake memorabilia because he "didnt want to give up the real stuff."

Manning and the Giants were first sued over these allegations in 2014. Last March, the plaintiff claimed the Giants gave former player Michael Strahan a bogus jersey he thought was used during Super Bowl XLII.

One fake game-used helmet from Manning is also supposedly in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Sorry for the all-caps. That's how the headline was written.

How long a suspension will Brady get for this scandal?
Old 04-13-2017, 10:15 PM
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Eli can't pass as "game used" lately.....
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Old 04-14-2017, 07:19 PM
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I honestly have no idea what's going to happen with Eli. The NFL just makes shit up as it goes
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Happy schedule release day
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The new schedules out, the new schedules out, the new schedule is out,… Big fucking deal!!!
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Yup the Patriots got their usual 16 preseason games
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^ I don't even want to look at the schedule and speculate wins/losses.
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Yup the Patriots got their usual 16 preseason games
That's what happens when you are the best.
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That's what happens when you are the best at cheating.
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Warren Sapp says Myles Garrett is lazy and doesn't deserve to be #1.


@ the lazy part...
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Warren Sapp beats hookers and doesn't deserve a second for his nonsense
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What's worse is Garrett's agent posted a workout video in response to Sapp, and ALL of the comments side with Sapp.
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AP to the Saints 2yr/$7mill
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2nd year is a team option.



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