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Old Dec 4, 2018 | 02:18 PM
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Ya I think the link is broken. Its just an Instagram video from the Patriots of TB1K rushing achievement. Probably something no one here wants to see anyway lol

instagram.com/p/Bq7aA5qBpp5/
Found it.


Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:03 PM
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"Ex-Seattle Seahawks' Brandon Browner Gets 8 Years In Prison In Attempted Murder Case"
Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Joneill44
Yikes

"Ex-Seattle Seahawks' Brandon Browner Gets 8 Years In Prison In Attempted Murder Case"
He'll have a better chance of being signed than Kaep after he's released from prison to an NFL roster.
Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:20 PM
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Bills release some WRs today.

https://billswire.usatoday.com/2018/...-andre-holmes/
Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:24 PM
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He'll have a better chance of being signed than Kaep after he's released from prison to an NFL roster.
How much is Kaep PR team paying you
Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Joneill44
How much is Kaep PR team paying you


I just find it hella-crazy that teams will have no problems signing criminals but a guy who dares to kneel for an anthem gets completely shafted...it's just insanity.

Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:35 PM
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I just find it hella-crazy that teams will have no problems signing criminals but a guy who dares to kneel for an anthem gets completely shafted...it's just insanity.
Mark Sanchez is a starting QB on an NFL team as of 12/4/2018.

/case closed

Old Dec 4, 2018 | 03:38 PM
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Not much argument there. One of the big radio guys had a interesting theory.

The NFL only cares about their bottom line (shocker). Kaep kneeing did have a negative impact on their bottom line.

Players like Greg Hardy and other woman beaters are bad PR (mostly from woman groups) but don't really impact the bottom like too much
Old Dec 5, 2018 | 07:13 AM
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I picked up Samuels since Conner is out. Hoping he's just as good
Old Dec 5, 2018 | 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Joneill44
Ya I think the link is broken. Its just an Instagram video from the Patriots of TB1K rushing achievement with some funny music. Probably something no one here wants to see anyway lol

instagram.com/p/Bq7aA5qBpp5/
I was going to be a smart ass and say its probably some TB12 meme but decided to not beat a dead horse. I was correct!
Old Dec 5, 2018 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Joneill44
Not much argument there. One of the big radio guys had a interesting theory.

The NFL only cares about their bottom line (shocker). Kaep kneeing did have a negative impact on their bottom line.

Players like Greg Hardy and other woman beaters are bad PR (mostly from woman groups) but don't really impact the bottom like too much
They are not totally wrong IMO. It's sad. But the NFL has a decent amount of women who support and follow the game. Maybe another distinction here is Kaep kneeling turned into an NFL-wide movement. These incidents of violence against women get press for a time nationally, then get relegated to the local markets for coverage I would expect. Then they go away. If there was something in the NFL's face week after week, maybe it would be different. Doubt the players will kneel for that though.

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I picked up Samuels since Conner is out. Hoping he's just as good
I did too, which probably grinds against all the owners of playoff teams since i'm out. But our consolation bracket is competitive because the winner gets #1 pick next year. So I'm playing. And you know, screw those guys.

Old Dec 5, 2018 | 12:16 PM
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Shanahan got a flag for unsportsmanlike conduct. You could clearly see him mouth "Fuck you" to the ref, then the yellow flag come up immediately after that

I respected Wilson a lot, and the incident is kinda funny when you think about it. But pretty shameful and unexpected of him


Incident in question

Old Dec 5, 2018 | 12:44 PM
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Thought he was cussing at Thielen or was that a diff play?
Old Dec 5, 2018 | 01:05 PM
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Belichick cussed at Thielen. Though yes, he pretty clearly said "fuck you" as well

49ers played the Seahawks last Sunday
Old Dec 5, 2018 | 01:29 PM
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I believe the correct quote from Belichick was "shut the fuck up," that is in reaction to Thielen saying "that's bullshit," when belicheck threw the challenge flag. Patrick Chung was on the ground injured and Thielen didn't think he was actually hurt..............
Old Dec 5, 2018 | 02:13 PM
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Ya that was great. Then Thielen dropped the easiest pass of his life on the next play. It was beautiful
Old Dec 5, 2018 | 02:14 PM
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From Schefter

"Broncos’ WR Emmanuel Sanders was running routes against air for the QBs to get throws in. Uncovered, on a short route, Sanders went down. It looked like he knew right away. He took his helmet off immediately, rolled it away from him and trainers checked his left ankle/lower leg"
Old Dec 5, 2018 | 02:16 PM
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Ya that was great. Then Thielen dropped the easiest pass of his life on the next play. It was beautiful
Yup - Pats were able to keep him in check for the most part.
Old Dec 9, 2018 | 09:25 PM
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I don't know if they'll win but the Bears are playing legit football and the play calling is very entertaining (they just scored on the tackle eligible). Also Kenyan Drake and Mia on that last play - you don't see the Patriots that unprepared very often. And WTF Steelers? Oakland? I'm only really bitter because a better fantasy day was expected .
Old Dec 9, 2018 | 10:29 PM
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What a statement game by the Bears D.





If they can sort out Mitch...this team has a chance in to make some noise in the playoffs.
Old Dec 9, 2018 | 10:41 PM
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What a statement game by the Bears D.





If they can sort out Mitch...this team has a chance in to make some noise in the playoffs.
He'll be fine. The D just neutered a top offense.
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 08:44 AM
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That Dolphins play to win the game against the cheaters was great, why the hell Gronk was out there playing D I will never know, but I liked seeing him get juked out of his shoes

And the Steelers lost to a 2-10 team
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 08:50 AM
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Damn it. I could've went to that game. What a play by the Fins. University of Miami had a similar fluky play against Duke on a kickoff return a few years ago. Maybe it's the weather

Old Dec 10, 2018 | 08:58 AM
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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
That Dolphins play to win the game against the cheaters was great, why the hell Gronk was out there playing D I will never know, but I liked seeing him get juked out of his shoes

And the Steelers lost to a 2-10 team
As for Gronk - announcers were leaning toward the fact the Pats had their, "stop a hail mary" package on the field which you'd want Gronk out there to fight for a jump ball. The perplexing thing was Miami was way too far away for a hail mary so it didn't make sense to have that personnel group on the field. They caught the Pats in the wrong setup.
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
That Dolphins play to win the game against the cheaters was great, why the hell Gronk was out there playing D I will never know, but I liked seeing him get juked out of his shoes

And the Steelers lost to a 2-10 team
They were saying Gronk was out to knock the ball down, not chase down people. Pretty entertaining to see!

What a bullshit call on the fumble on the opening kickoff return for Dallas/Philly. What is a fumble recovery these days? Pretty sure the Eagles were all piled on the ball and came out of the scrum with it but still didn't get the ball?

Healthy win for the Packers but people saying they still have a shot for the playoffs are smoking something. Need a miracle if they do!
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 09:46 AM
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That feeling when you win a playoff game and you still have players tonight to pad the win.
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 10:36 AM
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I get that Gronk was out there for hands, but he got exposed quick when it turned to a running play
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 11:23 AM
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That feeling when you win a playoff game and you still have players tonight to pad the win.
Also that feeling when you win in spite of actually benching Amari Cooper. Won't make that mistake twice.
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
That Dolphins play to win the game against the cheaters was great, why the hell Gronk was out there playing D I will never know, but I liked seeing him get juked out of his shoes

And the Steelers lost to a 2-10 team
Billy thought there was a Hail Merry toss and Gronk was there for his hands for the possible INT and etc.

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But...given that Billy did NOT know it was NOT going to be a Heil Merry, well, it means the Pats were not cheatin' hard enough.
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 02:59 PM
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Kittle would have made that tackle
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 07:28 PM
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Kittle would have made that tackle
Kittle was too busy winning me my fantasy game
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Dang - we ought to wear the green uniforms all the time. Defense showed up to play today.
Old Dec 10, 2018 | 10:32 PM
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Thank-you, Seattle!
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Damnit Dalvin Cook you can't score all year but then you do in garbage time the one time I need you to not score. /
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Damnit Dalvin Cook you can't score all year but then you do in garbage time the one time I need you to not score. /
Remember, fantasy football hates you.
Old Dec 11, 2018 | 11:08 AM
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Dang - we ought to wear the green uniforms all the time. Defense showed up to play today.
I had to crank down the brightness on my TV, holy crap those are bright.

Unrelated but you guys should have kept Tom Cable
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^ I'm wondering how much longer we'll have our head coach. His deal runs though 2019, but that doesn't mean something might change sooner than later.



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