2007 NFL Thread

[Fran]

I need the Colts D to do well for my other FF league. But I need the Colts offense to suck. So here's hoping to a Jags win won by defense and special teams :up:

[BlackLantern]

FF...I had a moment of silence yesterday for the Rams.....I see no practical reason why they are so atrocious....

[CrypticOne]

I don't think the Jags will beat them but they'll put up a good fight.

[Fran]

Well, a Colts win with Defense and Special Teams pulling through would be fine.

[NewYorkSpider]

Pro Bowl before the Super Bowl?:huh:

[Ben Urich]

Ronnie Brown out for the season with an ACL tear.

And BOOM goes the fantasy team. :down

[Mister J]

And with the first pick of the 2008 NFL Draft, the Miami Dolphins select...

[The Apocalypse]

Ronnie Brown out for the season with an ACL tear.

And BOOM goes the fantasy team. :down

Wow, never liked the guy but that's horrible. He was having a good year too.

I think the Jags will upset the Colts tonight with the Jags WR's coming up big. Everyone excepts them to run all over the Colts. As long as they don't throw it anywhere near Bob Sanders they'll do fine.

[Cmill216]

As long as they don't throw it anywhere near Bob Sanders they'll do fine.

You do realize Bob Sanders is fast enough to cover the entirety of the field at any given second, right?

[BlackLantern]

You do realize Bob Sanders is fast enough to cover the entirety of the field at any given second, right?

I read somewhere that Bob Sanders can will the ball into his hands....

[Cmill216]

I read somewhere that Bob Sanders can will the ball into his hands....

To my knowledge, though, he doesn't use that ability very often. That's what I love about Bob Sanders. He knows he has these talents beyond mortal men, and yet he goes out of his way to hold himself back in order to make the game as competitive as possible.

[The Apocalypse]

You do realize Bob Sanders is fast enough to cover the entirety of the field at any given second, right?

:wow: I guess that's right.

[Excel]

Colts: 34
Jaguars: 24

[NewYorkSpider]

Jags - 23
Colts - 20

[BlackLantern]

Everyone is so wet to see the Colts lose......doesn't matter to me either way, but why are people so quick to deride a teams success? What happened to the days of respect for one's opponent?

[rdh007]

To my knowledge, though, he doesn't use that ability very often. That's what I love about Bob Sanders. He knows he has these talents beyond mortal men, and yet he goes out of his way to hold himself back in order to make the game as competitive as possible.
Evidently you didn't get the memo about his plan to cure a sick child's cancer at halftime, thereby foregoing the need for that costly SCHIP plan? Who needs to provide health care for kids when Bob Sanders can cure them all?

On topic, Tom Brady has put my ff team on his back and is carrying them to the promised land.

[Jerry!]

Black Lantern- Because this thread is transformed into Colts Network pretty much on a daily basis.

[Alex The Great]

if the colts lose then alot of the hype on the COLTS_PATS game is out the indow IMO

[BlackLantern]

Evidently you didn't get the memo about his plan to cure a sick child's cancer at halftime, thereby foregoing the need for that costly SCHIP plan? Who needs to provide health care for kids when Bob Sanders can cure them all?

Sources indicate that Tom Brady has now become unable to control his bladder due to the Patriots upcoming meeting with Bob Sanders and the Colts......Brady could not be reached for comment.

[BlackLantern]

Bironas made my FF team happy this week...and Cutler as well

[BlackLantern]

if the colts lose then alot of the hype on the COLTS_PATS game is out the indow IMO

I don't think so, here in the Northeast....Pats/Colts is a big deal

[Fran]

if the colts lose then alot of the hype on the COLTS_PATS game is out the indow IMO

:dry: Not really.

[Alex The Great]

:dry: Not really.
well........kind of

[Cmill216]

Everyone is so wet to see the Colts lose......doesn't matter to me either way, but why are people so quick to deride a teams success? What happened to the days of respect for one's opponent?

HAVE YOU SEEN THEIR SCHEDULE??? NOTHING BUT CUPCAKES!! They haven't played a single 5-1 team. They've played teams with pirate mascots and bull mascots. PIRATES! :confused:

It's ridiculous! Of course they're 5-0! CUPCAKES! :whatever:

[LegendaryCaleb]

http://www.priceless.com/us/personal/en/extras/peptalks/index.html
im havin wayyy too much fun with this

[BlackLantern]

HAVE YOU SEEN THEIR SCHEDULE??? NOTHING BUT CUPCAKES!! They haven't played a single 5-1 team. They've played teams with pirate mascots and bull mascots. PIRATES! :confused:

It's ridiculous! Of course they're 5-0! CUPCAKES! :whatever:

Wins are still wins, like I said earlier this isnt college...strength of schedule is a NON FACTOR......its not like beating in Houston is a half win because they suck...its still a WIN.....

[Cmill216]

Picked off by who?

That's right kids.....THE GODDAMN BOB SANDERS!!!!!!

[BlackLantern]

Bob Sanders has once again made the football his property.....

[Immortalfire]

I saw that pass that Bob Sanders intercepted...oh yeah babe!!

[bored]

And half the participants of this thread are vindicated for another week.

[Cmill216]

A 4th Down stop by who?

That's right, kids. THE GODDAMN BOB SANDERS!!!

[bored]

*le sigh* I'll call Stephen Colbert and tell him we've found his running-mate.

[BlackLantern]

Colbert / Sanders 08.....wow

[SurfDUI]

COLTS
Skins
Lions

win


:o
I'd like to thank the rest of the little brothers who tried to hang in the 2007 NFL AFC South Division race.
Good luck next year:up:

[Cmill216]

Bob's terrific game tonight on Monday Night is coming at just the right time. This will help the sales for his big album release next week:

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/71/thebobalbumxc1.jpg

[NewYorkSpider]

[Tony Kornheiser] Bob Sanders is greater than Chuck Norris and Jack Bauer [Tony Kornheiser]

[Ben Urich]

Bob Sanders has a Batman nightlight :cmad:

[Excel]

Colts: 34
Jaguars: 24

:up:

[Cmill216]

:up:

:huh:

[rdh007]

Sources indicate that Tom Brady has now become unable to control his bladder due to the Patriots upcoming meeting with Bob Sanders and the Colts......Brady could not be reached for comment.
Too true. The hoodie tried to tape Sanders, but Bob used his mind to control the camera and the only thing available on the tape was this picture:
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/71/thebobalbumxc1.jpg

[FaT_tONle]

:up:

Wow... game went final already eh?

[BlackLantern]

Too true. The hoodie tried to tape Sanders, but Bob used his mind to control the camera and the only thing available on the tape was this picture:
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/71/thebobalbumxc1.jpg

that is a gaze that makes men fear and women swoon....

[BlackLantern]

big sack/safety by freeney....

[Matt]

So the Colts are winning and probably will win. Time to turn on Memphis Slim logic.

[Memphis Slim/Celldog]The Colts aren't really as good as their record shows! They have had a cake walk schedule and even though they beat a nearly undefeated team, that just shows how weak the division really is[/Memphis Slim/Celldog]

[rdh007]

Colts vs. Leonidas and the Spartans?

[Cmill216]

that is a gaze that makes men fear and women swoon....

The tracklisting is even more impressive:

TRACKS FROM THE BOB ALBUM:
1.) "Introduction to Seduction" - 1:22
2.) "This Is How I Do" feat. T-Pain - 3:34
3.) "Best Football Player Alive" - 4:55
4.) "I'm Better Than The Beatles" feat. Paul McCartney - 5:46
5.) "Make It Rain....Inside A Dome" feat. Lil Wayne - 2:59
6.) "21 Problems" - 5:07
7.) "I'll Kill Your Puppies" - 2:00
8.) "Children Are Our Future" feat. Britney Spears - 4:05
9.) "The S***" feat. Tupac - 4:22
10.) "Revolution 21" - 9:35
11.) "Skit #1" - :55
12.) "Bob Sanders That Ho" - 3:50
13.) "Skit #2" - 2:04
14.) "George Bush Doesn't Like Great People" - 3:07
15.) "Best Football Player Alive (Remix)" feat. Dallas Clark - 4:10

[Memphis Slim]

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[Matt]

Is a picture of that size really necessary?

Anyhow Celldog, why is it the Jags are not just an overrated team in a weak divison like the Cowboys and why is it the Pats haven't had a weak schedule like the Patriots?

[Memphis Slim]

Too true. The hoodie tried to tape Sanders, but Bob used his mind to control the camera and the only thing available on the tape was this picture:
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/71/thebobalbumxc1.jpg
I'LL BUY TWO OF THESE!! :woot:

YOU TAKE VISA??????

[Memphis Slim]

Pro Bowl before the Super Bowl?:huh:


THAT'S JUST STUPID!

No way would I want my best players goofin' around and getting hurt in a Pro Bowl, before the biggest game of their lives!

[Cmill216]

THAT'S JUST STUPID!

No way would I want my best players goofin' around and getting hurt in a Pro Bowl, before the biggest game of their lives!

Supposedly, players who would be participating in the Super Bowl would be kept out of the Pro Bowl.

[Matt]

I love watching Tony Dungy's press conferences. Always a classy guy :up:

[Memphis Slim]

Is a picture of that size really necessary?

Anyhow Celldog, why is it the Jags are not just an overrated team in a weak divison like the Cowboys and why is it the Pats haven't had a weak schedule like the Patriots?


VERY NECESSARY!!!!!!!!! :woot:

Nope. The Jags are really good. They won at Denver, KC & Houston .....all of those teams have winning records. The Collts are just better. But it wasn't easy like it's been for the Pats.

[Memphis Slim]

I love watching Tony Dungy's press conferences. Always a classy guy :up:


Yes he is.


Del Rio looks like a heavy drinker on the sidelines........

[Matt]

VERY NECESSARY!!!!!!!!! :woot:

Nope. The Jags are really good. They won at Denver, KC & Houston .....all of those teams have winning records. The Collts are just better. But it wasn't easy like it's been for the Pats.

But Dallas' winning record means nothing :huh:

You're a walking pile of hypocrisy.

Oh, and might I add the Jags' starting QB got injured.

[Memphis Slim]

Supposedly, players who would be participating in the Super Bowl would be kept out of the Pro Bowl.


But that's not fair to them!! :cmad: Why are they doing this???

They're even talking a Super Bowl in London!!!!

[Memphis Slim]

But Dallas' winning record means nothing :huh:

You're a walking pile of hypocrisy.

Oh, and might I add the Jags' starting QB got injured.



I said Dallas was a good team! The ONLY one the Pats have had so far. Go back and read!!!!! You can't trip me up, son! We've had more good teams that weve had to battle. AND WE'RE STILL ON TOP!!!!! :woot:

By the way...........Gerrard was out because ........

THE COLT D PUT HIM OUT!!!!!!!!!! :woot:

[Showtime]

VERY NECESSARY!!!!!!!!! :woot:

Nope. The Jags are really good. They won at Denver, KC & Houston .....all of those teams have winning records. The Collts are just better. But it wasn't easy like it's been for the Pats.

The reason it's easy for the Patriots is because they are so good. It's tough to be so good.

[Memphis Slim]

[Tony Kornheiser] Bob Sanders is greater than Chuck Norris and Jack Bauer [Tony Kornheiser]



Bob is even driving the team bus.

[Memphis Slim]

The reason it's easy for the Patriots is because they are so good. It's tough to be so good.


Bills
Jets
Phins
Browns
Bengals

Pop Warner

[Showtime]

Gotta love Bob. Great game by the Colts tonight. Enjoyable to watch them beat another team.

[Showtime]

Bills
Jets
Phins
Browns
Bengals

Pop Warner

Uh huh. Its the kiss of death not to respect your opponents. I hope the Colts don't think like you. Luckily I have respect for the Colts and so do the Patriots.

[Memphis Slim]

Gotta love Bob. Great game by the Colts tonight. Enjoyable to watch them beat another team.


On that we agree! :woot:

[Advanced Dark]

Colts almost impressed me but Jags starting QB was replaced by rookie so who knows. They're definately better than everyone but the Pats right now.

[Darren Daring]

and that only almost impresses you?

[Advanced Dark]

Patriots have impressed me big time. I guess because I didn't expect the pats to be THIS good. It's record breaking and really amazing. Colts and Manning are 6-0 and yeah they won 29-7 but it seemed closer.

[Darren Daring]

And that still only almost impresses you?

[Silver Knight]

Will the Jags make the playoffs?

I say no..

[cyborg ninja 14]

*Joins the chorus*

All hail Bob Sanders...

[Advanced Dark]

Will the Jags make the playoffs?

I say no..

No way.

[cookiva]

Matt Jones for Jax QB!!!!

[cookiva]

Bills
Jets
Phins
Browns
Bengals

Pop Warner


I dare you to go to LT and tell him that SD is a Pop Warner team. I double dippity dare you.

[BlackLantern]

i think the AFC east is an easy division to get through....the jets and dolphins are awful.....buffalo will be lucky to win 6 games....

[StorminNorman]

Buffalo honestly is no less awful that the Jets and Dol....than the Jets.

[Cmill216]

Minus the Pats, the AFC East is the anus of the NFL.

[StorminNorman]

My avatar is far more sexy, and your statement is incredibly correct.

Though, ironically, the Patriots coach is in fact an *******.

[cyborg ninja 14]

Minus the Pats, the AFC East is the anus of the NFL.

Let's see we got Fins (Cleo Lemon!), Bills (Trent Edwards!) and Jets (Eventually Kellen Clemens!). Yup, it's gonna be a while.

[Cmill216]

My avatar is far more sexy

There's nothing sexier than Rupert Penry Jones staring into the camera with a "Don't f*** with me" expression on his face.

It's almost as sexy as Bob Sanders on Sundays...and now Mondays.

[cyborg ninja 14]

There's nothing sexier than Rupert Penry Jones staring into the camera with a "Don't f*** with me" expression on his face.

It's almost as sexy as Bob Sanders on Sundays...and now Mondays.

Don't forget the NFL Network schedual, and occasional Saturday broadcasts

[Cmill216]

Don't forget the NFL Network schedual, and occasional Saturday broadcasts

Oh, man. You're right.

Damn. That's almost too much sexy for me to handle. :(

[SurfDUI]

http://assets.espn.go.com/media/apphoto/8ca71636-d0fb-410e-8f5f-a5cf303f14e9.jpg (http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/photos?photoId=1716925&gameId=271022030)

"Wait, wait, hold the hell on!! We've only got a few ass beatings left before playoffs, NFC you'll get your turn":cmad:

"Oh yea, Apple...Apple...Apple"

[Memphis Slim]

Minus the Pats, the AFC East is the anus of the NFL.


EXACTLY!!

[Memphis Slim]

Colts almost impressed me but Jags starting QB was replaced by rookie so who knows. They're definately better than everyone but the Pats right now.


If Gerrard was not going to play, you'd have that excuse.

But he did play. He got whacked by the Colt buzz saw!! So there's reason he's not in there. Don't sugar coat it.

[Memphis Slim]

i think the AFC east is an easy division to get through....the jets and dolphins are awful.....buffalo will be lucky to win 6 games....


Colts are lifting heavier weights and finding ways to win.

[Darthphere]

Let's see we got Fins (Cleo Lemon!), Bills (Trent Edwards!) and Jets (Eventually Kellen Clemens!). Yup, it's gonna be a while.

Cleo Lemon will not be here next season, and I fully expect to see Beck start a game towards the end of this season.

[Excel]

Randy Moss is on pace to break Jerry Rice's 20 year old recieveing touch down mark of 22 in season. He also has caught a touchdown in 6 of the first 7 games; inclduing 4 games with 2 touhdowns.

[Memphis Slim]

:woot:

A little reminder that this team won't relinquish top spot easily

Bob Kravitz is a columnist for The Indianapolis Star.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Good morning, America. Remember the Colts?
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Right, the Indianapolis Colts. They're the ones with the gaudy diamond-and-blue-sapphire rings, the defending Super Bowl champions. If you ask them nicely, they'll even let you look at the Lombardi Trophy, just as long as you keep your grimy paws off it.
The Colts didn't just push around the Jacksonville Jaguars on Monday night, reasserting both physical and mental dominance over the perpetual AFC South wannabe's in a 29-7 beatdown, they also made a statement. And it was loud enough to be heard above the din being created by the Pats Bandwagon and the Tom Brady Hallelujah Chorus.
We're still here.
They're still here, sitting at 6-0, unbeaten just like the 7-0 Patriots and playing better football than they played most of last season. They're running the ball better. They're passing the ball better. They're better, far better, defending the run and the pass. And they're as good as ever on third-down conversions.
So here comes the Colts-Pats talk. One week early.
"All the stuff about the Patriots, it's OK, all that talk is for the fans,'' Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney said. "Trust me, I know the Patriots are concerned about their next opponents (Washington at home) and so are we (Sunday at Carolina).''
Listen, the Patriots love is understandable. They've been ridiculously good -- even without much of a running game. Brady deserves all the encomiums, showing what he can do when surrounded, for the first time in his storied career, with excellent receivers. Randy Moss has been the best offseason acquisition in the NFL.
Unless the Patriots get upset by the Redskins (they won't) or the Colts fall in Carolina (they won't), the Game of the Century So Far will happen Nov. 4 at the RCA Dome, Colts and Patriots, and the joint might just come down before the wrecking ball comes.
First things first, though:
Some of us (blush) thought Jacksonville would come out Monday pounding the run, and would continue pounding away at the Colts' defense. Remember 375? Nobody could have imagined the Jags would go for 375 yards rushing again -- 175 seemed like a reasonable expectation -- but 117 yards and just 45 in the first half?
Are you kidding?
This should have been a shutout. Take away the long kickoff return by Maurice Jones-Drew, and Jacksonville might never have sniffed the end zone.
Give the Colts massive credit, of course. Bob Sanders, as you may have noticed, makes a mountain of difference. Ed Johnson and Raheem Brock were stout in the middle. Freeney, who always knows where the cameras are, made big-time noise, burying the Jags' backup quarterback, Quinn Gray, for a safety. Kelvin Hayden had an interception.
Some of it, though, I feel compelled to drop at the feet of the Jags' coaching staff. What were they thinking Monday night? The Jags have historically shown they can run on the Colts; shown they can run on everybody, averaging more than 150 yards rushing this season. So how do they attack the Colts' defense in a game being billed as the franchise's biggest in years?
By passing, of course. Lots of passing. The Jags ran just 10 times in the first half.
When the Jags had a massive fourth-and-1 at the Colts' 49 late in the second quarter, instead of playing a power game, they ran a reverse with Jones-Drew, who was quickly erased by Sanders.
It was even more curious in the second half. After a Jones-Drew kick return set up the Jags at the Colts 40 -- ah, special teams -- they ran 10 straight times and scored a touchdown.
So, on their next possession, standing at their 4-yard-line after Colts punter Hunter Smith pinned them, the Jags had their backup quarterback throw twice. Second time, he was consumed by Freeney. Safety.
At least Jags coach Jack Del Rio looks good in a suit.
You could never tell that the Jaguars have been the Colts' staunchest opponent this side of the Patriots.
Since the 2002 formation of the AFC South, the Colts came into the game with a 7-3 mark against the Jags. That doesn't sound like much until you consider the Colts have lost just six AFC South games during that period. In the 10 games against Jacksonville, the margin of victory has been an average of 1.3 points.
The truth Monday was, these teams didn't belong on the same field. On the occasion of the Jags' biggest game in Del Rio's five-year tenure, a night when the perpetually whiny Jaguars stood poised to show they belonged in the Colts' league, we found out again that the Colts (and the Patriots) are clearly in a league of their own.
The Colts simply executed the Jags into submission. They ran. They threw, mostly to Reggie Wayne. They swarmed and they tackled.
That was impressive, what the Patriots did to the hopeless, hapless Miami Dolphins on Sunday.
And that was pretty awe-inspiring, what the Colts did to the Jaguars on Monday night, on the road, on national TV.
Nov. 4 cannot arrive soon enough.
I say we petition the league to cancel next week's games and give us two full weeks to turn up the hype.
Good morning, America. Remember the Colts?

[Fran]

...who? :huh:

[Showtime]

Randy Moss is on pace to break Jerry Rice's 20 year old recieveing touch down mark of 22 in season. He also has caught a touchdown in 6 of the first 7 games; inclduing 4 games with 2 touhdowns.

Didn't you get the memo, the league has decided it doesnt' count because Memphis Slim says the Patriots are playing fluff teams. :huh:

[Silver Knight]

Chad Johnsom might get traded.

Where could he wind up?

[Showtime]

Patriots.

[Memphis Slim]

Didn't you get the memo, the league has decided it doesnt' count because Memphis Slim says the Patriots are playing fluff teams. :huh:
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HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Silver Knight]

Patriots.
Seriously..

Jets? Browns? Titans?

[Memphis Slim]

Chad Johnsom might get traded.

Where could he wind up?


Where did you hear that??

[Silver Knight]

Realgm.com.

[Memphis Slim]

If it's true.......Ocho Stinko should go to the NFC.

Eli Manning needs a deep threat with Toomer.

Favre could use another guy with Donald Driver.

The Cowboys could use him on the other side of T.O.

[BlackLantern]

The Giants would have to give up too much to get Chad Johnson....

[Showtime]

Seriously..

Jets? Browns? Titans?

Agronauts.

[Memphis Slim]

Is Chad on trade block?
Volatile receiver says it wouldn't surprise him
By Kevin Goheen
Post staff reporter

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Chad Johnson's emotional outbursts have sometimes made
him appear to be a selfish player, a charge
that the receiver denies.
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Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson could dodge the raindrops falling outside Paul Brown Stadium Monday afternoon. He couldn't dodge the questions concerning reports from two different national media outlets, including the NFL's own media arm, that he could be on the trading block next offseason.
Johnson has become the lightning rod for all that is negative with the Bengals. When asked if he had heard the trade rumors and if they bothered him, Johnson smiled wryly as he walked from the locker room to his car without answering.
Asked about the interpretation of his body language, Johnson began to open up.
"There is always truth in something. Always. There's always truth to something," said Johnson.
But how much truth is there to this something?
"That's the key," the receiver said.
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on the network's Sunday morning NFL pre-game show that a prominent member of the Bengals organization said the front office has a decision to make on Johnson's future this coming offseason. The anonymous source allegedly told Mortensen that the club was afraid to discipline the four-time Pro Bowl receiver for some of his on-field antics for fear that Johnson would shut down. Johnson is second in the NFL with 680 receiving yards on 39 receptions. He gained 102 yards on three catches in Sunday's 38-31 victory against the New York Jets.
The NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that Johnson is attempting to work his way out of town in the offseason.
Head coach Marvin Lewis did not confirm or deny the reports. He did say that no one from ESPN had spoken to him about the subject of trading Johnson.
"Did that come from anyone here?" answered Lewis when asked about the report on Monday at his press conference. "Is there a source inside this organization? Not the last time I checked. I don't think there are any sources inside this organization."
Lewis has been the "one voice" of the organization when it comes to speaking about personnel moves since taking over in 2003. The front office, including team president Mike Brown, has had limited public comments in the last five seasons.
Trades in the NFL are a rarity compared to the market in Major League Baseball. The NFL's salary cap structure makes it more difficult to make deal. When a team trades a player, while it becomes free of the player's salary responsibility, any guaranteed money - such as signing bonuses - that could be pro-rated over the life of the contract must be assumed in one year.
Many deals that are made involve players who are in the final years of their contract. That's not the case in Johnson's situation.
Johnson still had four years remaining on his deal when he signed what amounted to a six-year extension in April 2006 that was worth $35.5 million and runs through the 2011 season. The Bengals hold an option for that final season. Johnson was to be paid $16 million in bonus money and base salaries between last season and this one. His salary cap hit for this season is $7.515 million.
Johnson is making a base salary of $2.5 million this season. His base salaries rise to $3 million in 2008, $4.5 million in 2009, $5 million in 2010 and $6 million in 2011. If the Bengals choose not to exercise the option in that final season they would owe Johnson $3.5 million.
Johnson has made a name for himself by leading the AFC in receiving yards the last four seasons and for his touchdown celebrations. He has three touchdowns this season but hasn't celebrated since scoring twice at Cleveland on Sept. 16. Johnson has drawn the attention of TV cameras a couple of times this season for confrontations he's had with quarterback Carson Palmer.
Both Johnson and Palmer have downplayed their arguments as nothing more than competitors in the heat of battle but Johnson has been the subject of several stories the past couple of weeks that have alleged many of the troubles the Bengals have faced while starting the season 2-4 stem from a lack of maturity and selfishness. Johnson, right or wrong, has become the symbol of those criticisms.
"Some of the things that are being said are just so ridiculous," said Johnson. "I'm probably out of the norm of what a receiver should be. I am completely out of the norm. You all know that. I'm the only person that plays and talks and does the things he does but at the same time I'm very, very, very productive at what I do. Because I'm out of the norm I guess I'm an easy target for it.
"I cannot perform at a high level and not be Chad. It's impossible. It's impossible. I cannot and I will not change. Perception is not reality. For those who've been here for the longest you know what you see on the field is not me off."
Johnson took particular exception with a column written in Sunday's Cincinnati Enquirer by Paul Daugherty. Daugherty questioned whether Johnson being with the Bengals was a good thing for the long haul. Daugherty authored a book on Johnson titled "Chad: I Can't Be Stopped" in 2006.
"You would think that someone who actually had a year to deal with me and write my book, for one, going home and spending time with my grandma, understanding my background, understanding where I came from, knowing the ins and outs and all the struggles I've been through to get to this point, and to write what he wrote (Sunday), you've got to be kidding me," said Johnson.
"Everything I've done has always been positive, it's always been fun," said Johnson. "It's never been a "me, me, me" thing. It's how Chad plays the game. We knew that before Chad got here. I've been playing it the same way the past four years. I celebrate. I have fun with it. It is a dirty business. And to get the business side of it off my mind, I go out and have fun with it like I'm a little kid. That's all it is. It's the NFL. But I'm playing like it's the back yard. And I'm wrong because I'm not the norm?"
Johnson said he would not be shocked if he were to be traded in the offseason, not because he expects to be but rather because of the business aspect of the NFL. He said he is happy to be in Cincinnati and that his relationship with Lewis is a good one even though Lewis frowns upon some of the antics as unnecessary.
Johnson is already the franchise's all-time leading receiver in terms of yards with 7,605 in his seven seasons. He is 25 receptions from equaling Carl Pickens' franchise record and has caught at least one pass in 82 straight games, second only to Pickens' streak of 93 consecutive games.
"He is a team player," said Lewis on Monday. "He set out this year to block better. I'm very happy with that. And he's seen the ball get spread out more and he's had no issue with that. He knows that in order for him to have the success he's having, we need to be able to do other things correctly."

[Silver Knight]

I can see him on the browns and titans.

[Memphis Slim]

The Giants would have to give up too much to get Chad Johnson....


They have money in NY.

[BlackLantern]

They have money in NY.

I'm sure Cincy would want a player or two....

[kane9321]

i'd take chad on the 49ers,we need recievers

[Memphis Slim]

i'd take chad on the 49ers,we need recievers

The Niners aren't that close to getting to the ring.

Those other teams I mentioned are very close.

[KALEL114]

We'll take him. We have an extra 1st round pick thanks to Cleveland. Could imagine the TD celebrations with TO and 85 collaborating?

[Silver Knight]

I would like to see him in at the 49's also.

[BlackLantern]

We'll take him. We have an extra 1st round pick thanks to Cleveland. Could imagine the TD celebrations with TO and 85 collaborating?

you can't co-celebrate anymore.....you get 15 yards for that as a taunting penalty......

[KALEL114]

Unfortunatly, do you think they care?

[Memphis Slim]

I would like to see him in at the 49's also.


I think stinko would rather be with a winner...

[BlackLantern]

Unfortunatly, do you think they care?

no but I dont think the coach would appreciate a 15 yard whack every time one of them scores a TD...

[Immortalfire]

That's why Johnson may underperform at times, too concerned with how he's going to celebrate a touchdown that he is with actually scoring it.

[Advanced Dark]

In case it hasn't been posted yet...new power rankings:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/powerranking?season=2007&week=8

I still think AFC South division race is NOT over by any means. Colts still have some tough division games ahead not to mention they play the pats.

[Dark Donnie]

Is Chad on trade block?
Volatile receiver says it wouldn't surprise him
By Kevin Goheen
Post staff reporter

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Chad Johnson's emotional outbursts have sometimes made
him appear to be a selfish player, a charge
that the receiver denies.
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Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson could dodge the raindrops falling outside Paul Brown Stadium Monday afternoon. He couldn't dodge the questions concerning reports from two different national media outlets, including the NFL's own media arm, that he could be on the trading block next offseason.
Johnson has become the lightning rod for all that is negative with the Bengals. When asked if he had heard the trade rumors and if they bothered him, Johnson smiled wryly as he walked from the locker room to his car without answering.
Asked about the interpretation of his body language, Johnson began to open up.
"There is always truth in something. Always. There's always truth to something," said Johnson.
But how much truth is there to this something?
"That's the key," the receiver said.
ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported on the network's Sunday morning NFL pre-game show that a prominent member of the Bengals organization said the front office has a decision to make on Johnson's future this coming offseason. The anonymous source allegedly told Mortensen that the club was afraid to discipline the four-time Pro Bowl receiver for some of his on-field antics for fear that Johnson would shut down. Johnson is second in the NFL with 680 receiving yards on 39 receptions. He gained 102 yards on three catches in Sunday's 38-31 victory against the New York Jets.
The NFL Network's Adam Schefter reported Sunday that Johnson is attempting to work his way out of town in the offseason.
Head coach Marvin Lewis did not confirm or deny the reports. He did say that no one from ESPN had spoken to him about the subject of trading Johnson.
"Did that come from anyone here?" answered Lewis when asked about the report on Monday at his press conference. "Is there a source inside this organization? Not the last time I checked. I don't think there are any sources inside this organization."
Lewis has been the "one voice" of the organization when it comes to speaking about personnel moves since taking over in 2003. The front office, including team president Mike Brown, has had limited public comments in the last five seasons.
Trades in the NFL are a rarity compared to the market in Major League Baseball. The NFL's salary cap structure makes it more difficult to make deal. When a team trades a player, while it becomes free of the player's salary responsibility, any guaranteed money - such as signing bonuses - that could be pro-rated over the life of the contract must be assumed in one year.
Many deals that are made involve players who are in the final years of their contract. That's not the case in Johnson's situation.
Johnson still had four years remaining on his deal when he signed what amounted to a six-year extension in April 2006 that was worth $35.5 million and runs through the 2011 season. The Bengals hold an option for that final season. Johnson was to be paid $16 million in bonus money and base salaries between last season and this one. His salary cap hit for this season is $7.515 million.
Johnson is making a base salary of $2.5 million this season. His base salaries rise to $3 million in 2008, $4.5 million in 2009, $5 million in 2010 and $6 million in 2011. If the Bengals choose not to exercise the option in that final season they would owe Johnson $3.5 million.
Johnson has made a name for himself by leading the AFC in receiving yards the last four seasons and for his touchdown celebrations. He has three touchdowns this season but hasn't celebrated since scoring twice at Cleveland on Sept. 16. Johnson has drawn the attention of TV cameras a couple of times this season for confrontations he's had with quarterback Carson Palmer.
Both Johnson and Palmer have downplayed their arguments as nothing more than competitors in the heat of battle but Johnson has been the subject of several stories the past couple of weeks that have alleged many of the troubles the Bengals have faced while starting the season 2-4 stem from a lack of maturity and selfishness. Johnson, right or wrong, has become the symbol of those criticisms.
"Some of the things that are being said are just so ridiculous," said Johnson. "I'm probably out of the norm of what a receiver should be. I am completely out of the norm. You all know that. I'm the only person that plays and talks and does the things he does but at the same time I'm very, very, very productive at what I do. Because I'm out of the norm I guess I'm an easy target for it.
"I cannot perform at a high level and not be Chad. It's impossible. It's impossible. I cannot and I will not change. Perception is not reality. For those who've been here for the longest you know what you see on the field is not me off."
Johnson took particular exception with a column written in Sunday's Cincinnati Enquirer by Paul Daugherty. Daugherty questioned whether Johnson being with the Bengals was a good thing for the long haul. Daugherty authored a book on Johnson titled "Chad: I Can't Be Stopped" in 2006.
"You would think that someone who actually had a year to deal with me and write my book, for one, going home and spending time with my grandma, understanding my background, understanding where I came from, knowing the ins and outs and all the struggles I've been through to get to this point, and to write what he wrote (Sunday), you've got to be kidding me," said Johnson.
"Everything I've done has always been positive, it's always been fun," said Johnson. "It's never been a "me, me, me" thing. It's how Chad plays the game. We knew that before Chad got here. I've been playing it the same way the past four years. I celebrate. I have fun with it. It is a dirty business. And to get the business side of it off my mind, I go out and have fun with it like I'm a little kid. That's all it is. It's the NFL. But I'm playing like it's the back yard. And I'm wrong because I'm not the norm?"
Johnson said he would not be shocked if he were to be traded in the offseason, not because he expects to be but rather because of the business aspect of the NFL. He said he is happy to be in Cincinnati and that his relationship with Lewis is a good one even though Lewis frowns upon some of the antics as unnecessary.
Johnson is already the franchise's all-time leading receiver in terms of yards with 7,605 in his seven seasons. He is 25 receptions from equaling Carl Pickens' franchise record and has caught at least one pass in 82 straight games, second only to Pickens' streak of 93 consecutive games.
"He is a team player," said Lewis on Monday. "He set out this year to block better. I'm very happy with that. And he's seen the ball get spread out more and he's had no issue with that. He knows that in order for him to have the success he's having, we need to be able to do other things correctly."

Get Him Eagles

[Silver Knight]

Whats the point? Mcnabb is washed up.

[Kaleb]

Cant see him going anywhere tbh, but if I had to pick a few teams that would take him then

1.Vikings ( worst wr group in the league)
2.Redksins ( Santana Moss has only had one good season there)
3.Jaguars ( all those wr they drafted seem to be busts)

[LegendaryCaleb]

i wouldnt mind seeing chad johnson go to the vikings if holcomb or somebody else is QB
holy cow....my 2,000 post

[Dark Donnie]

Whats the point? Mcnabb is washed up.

McNabb isn't washed up, he's still less then a year back from Major Knee Surgery...give him some time...see Carson Palmer, Edge, etc.

[Excel]

McNabb is doing fine; how can you possibly say someone whose best wide out is...kevin curtis...is washed up? QB's need someone to throw to; period. McNabb aint throwing pics left and right; that tells you hes still got the accuracy and brains. Get someone to catch it and you have a pro bowl caliber Q.B. and dangerous team.

Like Wilbon said on PTI; He aint failing the Eagles; Reid aint failing the Eagles; the front office is.

They McNabb; Westbrook; and whome?

Like it or not they needed T.O. and they didnt even resign Stallworth; what a mess.

If they were smart they would trade for SANTONIO HOLMES and make him their main man along with Kevin Curtis. Those and Westbrook in the backfield give McNabb 2 solid options and great one in the flats. Ocho Cinco would be a quick fix BUT he would get the balls so much he might not have a t.o style explosion.

[Dark Donnie]

They really need a deep threat....they should have drafted Santonio Holmes when they had the chance but didn't :(

[Matt]

Johnson is being used as a scape goat for Cincinatti's losing record, however, if he just learned to keep his mouth shut from time to time, he wouldn't be in this situation.

[Kaleb]

Cinci's main problem is their GM and the scouting department. Matt is right Chad is being used as a scape goat, if the bengals had a decent enough scouting department to do evaluations on all the players they intend to draft they wouldnt be having so many charater issues like they are having now.

[BlackLantern]

I think a tough part of it is attracting players to Cincinnati.....

[Kaleb]

I feel sorry for Carson Palmer.

[Dark Donnie]

Cinci's main problem is their GM and the scouting department. Matt is right Chad is being used as a scape goat, if the bengals had a decent enough scouting department to do evaluations on all the players they intend to draft they wouldnt be having so many charater issues like they are having now.

There great at evaluating talent(based on where they drafted Housh, and CJ), but as you said they can't judge character well at all....once or twice these types slip though but not on a consistant basis like in Cincy.

[Excel]

Johnson aint done ****; thats how the team is.

the problem is their freaking defense.

[SurfDUI]

I still think AFC South division race is NOT over by any means.

Titans fans are so out there-yall gots ta chill:whatever: , how bout leaving it at being competitive, YOU will NOT beat the leader and you still ain't ahead of Jax, I like J. Fisher too, but The South, however good the comp, is still owned by the best and this year it ain't even as close...relax

Colts still have some tough division games ahead not to mention they

Yea, tough division games @ HOME, Rob Buroinis (sp) whatevea!
He's becoming one of the best Titans on the team.

[SurfDUI]

I would like to see him in at the 49's also.

I think that would work, 49'ers are still well under the cap

[StorminNorman]

Johnson is one of the best players in the NFL. The Bengals would be fools to trade them.

[BlackLantern]

Bironas.....best kicker ever.....on my fantasy team.....

[Kaleb]

Yellow Flags--Rick Gosselin, Dallas Morning News


This was a factoid in the Rick Gosselin column for today, Inside the 40. Pretty interesting:


"Yellow flags
The last referee the Baltimore Ravens want to see walk onto the field is [b]Terry McAulay. In fact, he's the last referee any road team wants to see. McAulay and his crew have worked seven games this season and slapped the road team with 10 or more penalties in four of them. That's twice as many as any other crew. In fact, four officiating crews have not assessed 10 penalties on any team anywhere this season, home or road – the crews of Jerome Boger, Pete Morelli, John Parry and Jeff Triplette. McAulay has been assigned two Baltimore road games and has flagged the Ravens for double figures in penalties in both – a pair of Baltimore losses. The McAulay crew penalized Baltimore 11 times for 91 yards in a season-opening loss at Cincinnati and 10 times for 86 yards in last week's setback at Buffalo. The McAulay crew also worked the NFL's high-penalty game of the season – 15 for 132 yards against the Eagles at the Giants. Overall, McAulay has penalized the road team 61 times for 502 yards this season compared to only 35 penalties for 285 yards against the home teams."



I think thats bullcrap

[Jerry!]

I remember that goal line flag in that Ravens-Bengal games. That cost me 1st place in a pick em' I was in.

[FaT_tONle]

I don't think I have ever seen a year where there were a select few ELITE teams with everyone else just simply stinking up the joint... it reminds me of the early nineties with the Cowboys and 49ers... I think the Pats and Colts are the new Cowboys/49ers... heck... maybe even the Cowboys will end up losing four straight Superbowl games to AFC teams the way these things go. The only X-factors I can see in the AFC are the CHargers really... and I'd have to give it to the G-Men in the NFC... but its not quite a Bermuda triangle in either conference... but the NFC will be fun to watch. But untill San Diego proves to be legit... the AFC will be a snooze fest up until the AFC championship game.

[FaT_tONle]

Double

[NewYorkSpider]

Patriots (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Patriots-Broncos-in-Edmonton-next-season-?urn=nfl,49998) and Broncos in Edmonton next season?

[BlackLantern]

If ricky williams wants back in the NFL...then The Hammer aka roger goodell(sp?) needs to make one condition......if ricky gets busted for weed again, he is out of the NFL for good....

[Jerry!]

The Hammer..pfft.

[Advanced Dark]

Titans have #1 Rushing Defense in League now. :) THey're allowing less than 60 yards rushing per game this year.

[Advanced Dark]

Titans fans are so out there-yall gots ta chill:whatever: , how bout leaving it at being competitive, YOU will NOT beat the leader and you still ain't ahead of Jax, I like J. Fisher too, but The South, however good the comp, is still owned by the best and this year it ain't even as close...relax



Yea, tough division games @ HOME, Rob Buroinis (sp) whatevea!
He's becoming one of the best Titans on the team.

Uh yeah we are ahead of Jax being we beat them in Jacksonville already and have a better divisional record. :)

[Fran]

But you can't make that many touchdowns, just 8 field goals.

[Mister J]

Why did the Falcons release Grady Jackson?

[Kaleb]

Why did the Falcons release Grady Jackson?

thats a very good question :wow:

[Kaleb]

FALCONS WHACK JACKSON

The Atlanta Falcons unexpectedly cut veteran defensive tackle Grady Jackson on Tuesday. The move came without comment from coach Bobby Petrino or G.M. Rich McKay, and it was announced in a one-sentence item on the team's web site.

The decision was made in the same year that Jackson filed -- and that the team settled -- an invasion of privacy and defamation lawsuit, which alleged that team officials shared in 2006 information with other franchises about his medical condition in an effort to drive down the market for his services.

The settlement included an extension of Jackson's contract, and Jackson possibly will pursue a grievance that seeks recovery of the full remaining value of the deal, arguing that the decision was influenced by a desire to retaliate against him for the fact that he filed suit. He also could pursue a new lawsuit claiming retaliation, but his individual rights in this regard likely will be overcome by the grievance procedures found in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Jackson meanwhile is free to shop himself elsewhere, if/when he clears waivers. And despite any rumors (accurate or incorrect) regarding his health or his weight or his desire to play, the fact remains that big men with big butts and big bellies who can clog the line as well as they clog commodes will be able to find a job.

[Mister J]

That's a quality D Tackle. He'll catch on somewhere.

My natural tendencies would lead me to say that I hope he signs with the Dolphins, but seriously, what would be the ****ing point? :(

[Fran]

Rams :mad:

[Kaleb]

DT isnt a problem for the rams anymore.

[Advanced Dark]

But you can't make that many touchdowns, just 8 field goals.

Vince Young was out, the Texans have a strong defense, and hey...we won. :)

[SurfDUI]

http://www.sny.tv/images/2006/09/28/S9wjTLpV.jpg

Congrats to the Pro Bowler & World Champion #93 !!!

AFC Defensive Player of the week:cmad:

[Kaleb]

http://www.sny.tv/images/2006/09/28/S9wjTLpV.jpg

Congrats to the Pro Bowler & World Champion #93 !!!

AFC Defensive Player of the week:cmad: what did he do ?

[Memphis Slim]

What he always does......

[Advanced Dark]

Colts will lose 3 of there next 6 games. Count on it.

[BlackLantern]

Colts will lose 3 of there next 6 games. Count on it.

I don't see that happening....I really dont care what happens in the AFC, but the Colts are winning games quite handily and I don't see anyone (maybe NE) stopping that anytime soon...

[cyborg ninja 14]

It probably will never happen, but Chad Johnson getting traded to Dallas would make for some high comedy in terms of T.O.

[Advanced Dark]

I don't see that happening....I really dont care what happens in the AFC, but the Colts are winning games quite handily and I don't see anyone (maybe NE) stopping that anytime soon...

San Diego will stomp them too.

[BlackLantern]

San Diego will stomp them too.

SD has not been meeting expectations though.....not saying they are bad, but they aren't playing like most people feel they should be...

[Advanced Dark]

I think Pats will beat them, San Diego will beat them, and the Titans will beat them in Indy. Titans came damn close last time in Indy. Titans defense can get to Peyton. It was a close game earlier this year and last year both games were decided by a point or two.

Colts will be a 12-4 team. Pats could go undefeated. We'll see.

[The_Mystery]

http://www.sny.tv/images/2006/09/28/S9wjTLpV.jpg

Congrats to the Pro Bowler & World Champion #93 !!!

AFC Defensive Player of the week:cmad:


Please, someone, if the Patriots win vs. Indy, post 150 pictures a day, like this guy does the Colts.

[Advanced Dark]

Please, someone, if the Patriots win vs. Indy, post 150 pictures a day, like this guy does the Colts.

Why wait?

[Advanced Dark]

http://images.usatoday.com/sports/gallery/2004nflplayoffs/greensack.jpg http://photos.signonsandiego.com/gallery1.5/albums/051218colts/KCindy238525x512.jpg
http://www.post-gazette.com/images3/20060116pd_manning_hit_fbnPJ_230.jpghttp://images.usatoday.com/sports/football/_photos/2006-11-15-manning.jpghttp://www.ctremblay.com/newsimages/2005-01-16-17-45-09-pm.jpg

[cyborg ninja 14]

http://brightcove.vo.llnwd.net/d2/unsecured/media/307708721/307708721_433145586_6952a22bc3086593e2aa75432ad29e 6dd111d37c.jpg
Weird:dry:

[The_Mystery]

Please, someone, if the Patriots win vs. Indy, post 150 pictures a day of the PATRIOTS, like this guy does the Colts.

Fixed :)

[Advanced Dark]

http://espn.starwave.com/media/nfl/2001/1129/photo/s_peyton_i.jpg

[cyborg ninja 14]

http://fourredstars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/bears-attacking-peyton-manning.jpg:wow:

[BlackLantern]

http://fourredstars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/bears-attacking-peyton-manning.jpg:wow:

Godless Killing Machines......

[Advanced Dark]

You know he's liking this...

http://cache.viewimages.com/xc/51740745.jpg?v=1&c=ViewImages&k=2&d=17A4AD9FDB9CF1939847EC77F5F8D1CE8D40EB4217A3AD7E A40A659CEC4C8CB6

[Memphis Slim]

I think Pats will beat them, San Diego will beat them, and the Titans will beat them in Indy. Titans came damn close last time in Indy. Titans defense can get to Peyton. It was a close game earlier this year and last year both games were decided by a point or two.

Colts will be a 12-4 team. Pats could go undefeated. We'll see.


Wow. :dry:

[rdh007]

Colts 12-4? Only if Bob Sanders wishes it in his infinite wisdom.

[Memphis Slim]

http://espn.starwave.com/media/nfl/2001/1129/photo/s_peyton_i.jpg
http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2007/02/peyton-manning.jpg

[Memphis Slim]

http://fourredstars.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/02/bears-attacking-peyton-manning.jpg:wow:

http://hoosierlawyer.typepad.com/hoosier_daddy/images/bear_hunting.jpg:woot:

[Excel]

Manning is nasty; but he isnt nearly as photogenic as Brady.

[Memphis Slim]

http://images.usatoday.com/sports/gallery/2004nflplayoffs/greensack.jpg

http://www.mlive.com/cgi-bin/prxy/weblog_photos/nph-cache.cgi/cache=3000;/mtlogs/mlive_thebenchwarmer/images/peyton.jpg:woot:

[Fran]

Stop posting those stupid-ass Manning pictures.

[Memphis Slim]

Manning is nasty; but he isnt nearly as photogenic as Brady.


Few of the truly great ones are "NOT" photogenic.......


http://www.raidersonline.org/images/kenstabler.jpg
Stabler
http://msnbcmedia4.msn.com/j/msnbc/Components/Photos/060811/060811_favre_vmed7p.widec.jpghttp://www2.jsonline.com/packer/image/sbxxxii/elway6125.jpg
http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/hof/mug1182.jpg
:woot:

[rdh007]

Elway looked so much like a horse, it was ironic.

[Memphis Slim]

Anyway Brady looks like one of the Osmonds! LOL

http://assets.espn.go.com/media/nfl/2003/1019/photo/a_brady_il.jpghttp://www.sportsblah.com/uploaded_images/Tom%20Brady%20with%20Trophy-740206.jpg

http://raincoaster.files.wordpress.com/2007/05/donny-osmond.jpg

[Memphis Slim]

Elway looked so much like a horse, it was ironic.


He was quite "toothy".

http://www2.jsonline.com/packer/image/sbxxxii/elway6125.jpghttp://www.acad.carleton.edu/curricular/BIOL/classes/bio302/Pages/horseTeeth.jpg

[Dodger]

Stabler and bradshaw...ok Ill give you that.

Whats wrong with Favre and Elway? I'd hit that. if i was a girl....or gay.

[Kelly]

Favre, yes.....Elway looks like a horse....

edit: lol, I see I'm not the only one who thinks this way....

[LegendaryCaleb]

Stabler and bradshaw...ok Ill give you that.

Whats wrong with Favre and Elway? I'd hit that. if i was a girl....or gay.
:dry:

[Memphis Slim]

Stabler and bradshaw...ok Ill give you that.

Whats wrong with Favre and Elway? I'd hit that. if i was a girl....or gay.


http://www.acad.carleton.edu/curricular/BIOL/classes/bio302/Pages/horseTeeth.jpg Elway

http://www.webspawner.com/users/hillbillyhotrodders/Hillbilly.jpg
Favre :woot:

[Advanced Dark]

Stop posting those stupid-ass Manning pictures.

It's called "scorched forum".

[Advanced Dark]

LOS ANGELES--Patriots quarterback Tom Brady stormed out of the ESPY awards Thursday night after being mercilessly taunted by Colts quarterback Peyton Manning, who won two ESPY’s for his performance during the 2004 season. Witnesses said Manning waved the prized statuette in Brady’s face until the Super Bowl MVP could take no more. Afterward, Manning was unapologetic.
“Hey, to the victors go the spoils, baby. If he won it, he would’ve been doing the same thing,” said Manning, still clutching his two ESPY’s. “Yea I’ve had to sit around the past few seasons and watch him win three Super Bowls, but now I’ve finally got my vindication. Take that, Mr. Super Bowl MVP. Now who’s laughing?”
Manning won ESPY awards for best NFL player and best record breaking performance. Brady, on the other hand, won nothing.
“All I ever hear about is how great Tom Brady is,” Manning said. “It’s Tom Brady this and Tom Brady that. But you know what? Who’s walking out of here with 2 ESPY’s? That’s right. It’s me, Peyton Manning. Look at this thing. Isn’t it gorgeous? It’s the most prestigious award a person can win, next to an MTV movie award or a Krispy Kreme employee of the month merit badge.”
When reached for comment, Brady confessed to being jealous of Manning’s awards. Though he has won back-to-back Super Bowls, the coveted “NFL Player of the Year” award remains elusive.
“It’s just so upsetting. It…it hurts, OK?” Brady said. “I don’t understand why I’m not good enough to take home this award. Doesn’t ESPN like me? You don’t understand how bad I wanted to hear Matthew Perry--who was my favorite Friend, by the way—say the words ‘And the winner is…Tom Brady.’ It would’ve been the highlight of my career. This is the kind of thing you dream about when you’re a little kid -- standing in front of a bunch of celebrities and receiving an illegitimate award.”
Brady said he had a great time at the party before the ESPY’s, but the after-party was “torture.”
“Hanging out at the Playboy mansion before the show was great,” he said. “I met P-Diddy, Jessica Simpson, and the guys from Entourage. Then after the show there was another party thrown by ESPN and I had to hang around while Peyton was flaunting his ESPY’s. Then he started posing with them and doing this celebratory dance and the whole time he was looking right at me. I guess I should just be happy he only won the two awards. If he had taken home the Under Armour Undeniable Performance Award I would’ve jumped off a bridge.”
The ESPY’s were created 13 years ago as a way to pay tribute to the athletes and teams who excelled during the past year. The show has grown into a star-studded extravaganza that attracts the best and brightest from the worlds of sports and entertainment.
Maura Mandt, producer of the 2005 ESPY’s, says that for many athletes, winning an ESPY is more important than winning championships.
“The ESPY awards are so much more than just some cheezy, league sponsored trophy that crowns you a ‘champion’ or a ‘winner,’” said Mandt. “We have famous people, we have musical performances, and we have tons of memorable moments. Our host this year, Matt Perry, actually dropped his pants in front of the whole audience. Can you believe that? Those are the kind of wacky, unscripted antics that make the ESPY awards so special. Of course it stopped being funny when he masturbated on the podium, but that’s why we’re on a four-day tape delay.”
Tom Brady is well aware of the importance of the ESPY’s and he’s resolved to take the trophy home next year.
“I hate myself for not winning the ESPY this year, and I hate Peyton Manning for taking it from me,” said Brady. “But this kind of thing only strengthens my resolve. I am a man on a mission now. The past few years, I admit, I just haven’t been focused. But this has been a real wake up call for me. Next year—mark my words—I will be standing at that podium, tears in my eyes, clutching that ESPY above my head for everyone to see. Then all those Super Bowl championships will finally pay off.”


A class act.

[The Evolutionist]

A class act.

90% sure that's from the Onion...

[StorminNorman]

A class act.

I can't decide if you are playing the role of an idiot, or truly are one.

Please, please, please tell me you know thats a parody of Onion-like proportions?

[The Evolutionist]

Nevermind, it's from here (http://www.thebrushback.com/manningtaunts_full.htm)


Copyright 2005, The Brushback - Do not reprint without permission. This article is satire and is not intended as actual news.

[BlackLantern]

i thought satire was supposed to be funny. I personally think the Onion is probably the most unfunny thing to exist.

[SurfDUI]

OMG!:csad:
Is the SURFER to blame for what's happend to this thread?
It used to be about the GAME MAN, not 8th grade creative writing class.
I don't speak to all of you, but the friendless posters that frequent here know who they are, the lonley malcontents that swoon when people fall to injury, the disalusional fans that wish they had more than one star.

Maybe it's the competition in the NFL, It's been on the down this year, Not even the lowly NFC has any real representation, (except for my favorite player in the Confrence. Dallas Cowboy Marion Barber:cmad:
Man that brotha hits fools in the mouth instead of a stiff arm!!)

The Champions of the free world are just that, and are due their accolades. Any team in the union that makes a stand, do I not show support? Yea, it's a rhetorical question dbags.

Lets keep it movin folks, talk to me about your lowly teams, I'm here to listen.

Go COLTS

[Advanced Dark]

I can't decide if you are playing the role of an idiot, or truly are one.

Please, please, please tell me you know thats a parody of Onion-like proportions?

No just seeing what idiots are out there.

[vindrow]

http://img524.imageshack.us/img524/6286/poster89457067rf6sj7.jpg


:woot: :woot: :woot: :oldrazz:

[bored]

I'd just like to announce this: I love everyones, just not as much as I love the Chiefs. Oh why must it be their bye week?

[Silver Knight]

Whats the deal with the Chargers game this week?

[Dodger]

Favre, yes.....Elway looks like a horse....

edit: lol, I see I'm not the only one who thinks this way....
lol :D
:dry:

This kind of humor never translates well on the internet.

[vindrow]

Whats the deal with the Chargers game this week?


Well, from the looks of things and from what I have read and heard it looks like they will either play their game in Arizona..if not there then there is the possibility of playing in Texas.

[Silver Knight]

Do both of those teams have byes?

[SurfDUI]

http://www.raidersonline.org/images/kenstabler.jpg
Stabler

http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/hof/mug1182.jpg


Man, Kenny Stabler was before my time, but I thought he always had white hair!

And T.B. too-My ONLY recolection of him ain't in no uniform. Never the less I dig ole 'Terra'

http://www.circle12.com/terry/NEW/fox3%20copy.jpg

[SurfDUI]

:woot: The Pam Anderson-Jane Russell Theory
http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=951 (http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=951)

http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Images/AndersonPam.jpg

[vindrow]

Do both of those teams have byes?


Nope, Chargers are coming off their bye and the Texans have their bye on week 10.

[Silver Knight]

Yes but the Chargers have a game this week. Was it supposed to be a home game?

[vindrow]

Yes but the Chargers have a game this week. Was it supposed to be a home game?



Yeah, this is a home game for the Chargers.

[BlackLantern]

i dont see why they just dont move the game to Houston.....Texans dont share their stadium...

[Dark Donnie]

There Stadium is being used I believe...thats what I thought I read

[kane9321]

alright..the 49ers will have alex smith starting...thank god

[Immortalfire]

http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Images/AndersonPam.jpg :heart:

I'm sorry, did you say something else Surf?

[bored]

alright..the 49ers will have alex smith starting...thank god

I never thought I'd see the day...

[Advanced Dark]

:woot: The Pam Anderson-Jane Russell Theory
http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=951 (http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Article.php?Page=951)

http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/Images/AndersonPam.jpg

Can you imagine the diseases inside of her. :(

http://www.drpbody.com/images/germs.gif

[BlackLantern]

Pam is like Mr. Burns at this point, she has all the diseases and they all cancel each other out......she is invincible

[Kaleb]

Athlete Holds Press Conference To Deny Charges That He’s Straight


Faced with mounting rumors and innuendo that he is heterosexual, Dallas Cowboys linebacker Matt Wilson held a press conference today to put those allegations to rest and assert that he is most definitely homosexual.

“Look, I’m not straight. I never have been straight, okay?” said Wilson. “I’m as gay as can be. I’m super-gay. I just wanted to let it me known so all of the rumors out there can stop.”

The linebacker has recently been spotted out with various women and even impregnated a Dallas woman during the offseason.



“People try to read into things where there isn’t anything,” said Wilson. “My agent is a woman, and I have friends who are women. It’s sad I can’t go out to dinner with them without everyone assuming I’m straight. And, yes, I got a woman pregnant. But I was very, very drunk. And she was the muscular, she-male type. And I did her from behind. It was a complete mistake on my part, because I am totally, 100-percent gay.”

Wilson said the allegations of heterosexuality were trying to impact his personal life and affect his relationships with teammates.

“It’s a shame Matt was forced into doing this – his sexuality shouldn’t matter to anyone – but I’m glad he has cleared everything up,” said quarterback Tony Romo. “I always assumed he was gay, but this confirms it. I will continue asking him for fashion advice.”

Wide receiver Terrell Owens also welcomed his teammate’s announcement.

“I’m not going to lie. We all had heard the rumors, too,” said Owens. “I was starting to fear my Gaydar was off. I had always known that if it walks like a duck and quacks like a duck, then it’s a duck. But then I was hearing that Matt wasn’t a duck – that he was a ... what’s a really manly animal? ... a bear. Well, no. Not a bear. He actually is a bear. But, anyway, you know what I mean. And I’m glad to hear it. Hopefully he’ll be receptive to my foot taps in the bathroom.”

sportspickle.com

[kane9321]

she-male type?

[Silver Knight]

Hold up. I thought Smith was done for the season?

[Kaleb]

No he got a second opinion.

[Silver Knight]

So he is playing this week?

[StorminNorman]

Lets Talk London With: Channing Crowder

Gregarious Dolphins linebacker Channing Crowder confessed today he didn't know until Tuesday that people spoke English in London.

Crowder, a former Florida Gator and Atlanta native, apparently isn't sure where the plane is headed when it takes off this afternoon for Sunday's game against the New York Giants in Wembley Stadium.

"I couldn't find London on a map if they didn't have the names of the countries," Crowder said. "I swear to God. I don't know what nothing is. I know Italy looks like a boot. I learned that.

"I know (Washington Redskins linebacker) London Fletcher. We did a football camp together. So I know him. That's the closest thing I know to London. He's black, so I'm sure he's not from London. I'm sure that's a coincidental name."


He's an alumni of UF :woot:

[BlackLantern]

He's an alumni of UF :woot:

Yay for maps....maybe he should get together with Miss Teen South Carolina and they could get maps for the US Americans.....

[Cmill216]

I'm pretty sure he was joking.

[Mister J]

I'm really not sure he was.

I'd like to say that its such shortcomings that keep us winless, but that's just unnecessarily trying to mitigate the situation. :(

[SurfDUI]

http://k53.pbase.com/o6/93/690993/1/71800400.MqnkSxVk.ColtCheerleaders_35.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/jetphoto/colt_cheerleaders)

[SurfDUI]

http://i.pbase.com/o6/93/690993/1/71800408.wbwyT18M.ColtCheerleaders_39.jpg (http://www.pbase.com/jetphoto/colt_cheerleaders)

[Excel]

Larry Fitzgerald done knocked up a Raiders cheerleader whose suing his ass of ****t

[Cmill216]

Larry Fitzgerald done knocked up a Raiders cheerleader whose suing his ass of ****t

You go, Larry!

Travis Henry that ho.

[Byrd Man]

You go, Larry!

Travis Henry that ho.

He's still got 8 mo hoes to go before he reaches the level of that bro Travis Henry....that being said, way to go Larry Fitz. The man always finds the endzone in every activity.

[Darthphere]

Uuuuuuuuuuuu!

[NewYorkSpider]

The Rumor Mill. First NFL canadien team may be the Toronto (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Could-they-soon-be-called-the-Toronto-Vikings-?urn=nfl,50807).......?

[NewYorkSpider]

I get the London game and the London game only.http://www.superherohype.com/forums/images/smilies/icon13.gif

[Mister J]

God Save the Queen!

[BlackLantern]

its BS...why did the Giants have to play this game??? Miami isnt good for crap, but the Giants have other things to be concerned with....why couldnt they send Dallas...?

[Mister J]

Oh, stop your complaining. I doubt anyone wanted their team playing in London. Just be glad it isn't a divisional or conference game.

[BlackLantern]

it still sucks.....damn Limeys wont appreciate it anyway....They seem to be the type that woulld go to the game just to boo and whistle american football

[Mister J]

It sucked since it was announced. It'll suck infinitely worse if they send the Super Bowl over there.

The crowd does seem fairly lively though (at least now). Plus, seeing the fans wearing jerseys of teams that aren't playing is trippy.

[Kelly]

I just don't see them ever sending the super bowl to another country....call me crazy....but I just don't see it.

[BlackLantern]

I think Goodell said that to get more American cities to vie for the super bowl. I'd like to see the super bowl in a cold weather city...like soldier field or lambeau

[Mister J]

Do you really want a modern incarnation of the Ice Bowl?

[Silver Knight]

^^Finally someone said it!
How come the games havent started yet?

[BlackLantern]

yes I do.....what real football fan woulldnt??? The biggest game of the year played in the Tundra of Lambeau Field....it would be awesome...

[Kelly]

It would definitely be retro...lol


Some of my best memories with family watching SMU games, the Cotton Bowl, Texas/OU games was us freezing our asses off......great memories. Hot Chocolate, blankets everywhere, I miss those days...

[Excel]

Super Bowl overseas is dumb; but i kind of like the idea of over seas games. Yuod think theyd give them exciting teams though; the (HUGE) crowd is defiently into it.

[Mister J]

They sent two teams from cities that have some international recognition. Probably the best way to go at first.

I wouldn't want a marquee game over there though. There's a big adjustment to altering your regular routine and getting acclimated to playing that big of a 'road' game. It's not fair to either team as it is, but it'd be even worse if the matchup affected playoff implications or positioning. They should try to guard against that as much as possible.

[Matt]

Heins Ward is having a great game!

[Jerry!]

Do you really want a modern incarnation of the Ice Bowl?

I wouldn't mind it. The whole game of football is meant to be played whether rain, sleet or snow. Why ignore that on the biggest game? Because some teams play in domes? **** them, not the NFL's problem some teams are afraid to play in the conditions.

And I think its about time Griese's helmet communications "malfunctions" again. Ron Turner is just not getting the job done.

[Immortalfire]

What thriller going on between the Titans and Raiders.. :dry:

[Mister J]

I rather see the biggest game of the year played in as best conditions as possible, with both teams being not being hindered by anything but the opposition. If it happens to rain in Miami or be windy in Phoenix or whatever, then so be it, but intentionally introducing the elements into the game doesn't make much sense to me. I want to see who's best straight up; not who did the best in adapting to ****ty conditions. For the regular season and playoff games leading up to it, that's fine; that's just home field advantage. The Super Bowl should be different.

[Jerry!]

Why? Its not different in playoff games, so if its in a place like Chicago, Green Bay or New England or any other cold city team, its going to be the best team that adapts to the conditions and thats not always the home team. Hey, if you can't get up for the Superbowl and adapt, you don't deserve to win.

[bullets]

Why? Its not different in playoff games, so if its in a place like Chicago, Green Bay or New England or any other cold city team, its going to be the best team that adapts to the conditions and thats not always the home team. Hey, if you can't get up for the Superbowl and adapt, you don't deserve to win.


well that patriots are known to adapt but i remember one game last year they were hindered by a slippery field and tom brady slipped three times

[Jerry!]

The point is its part of the game and its taken out of the final game. Its just another example of the continuing pussification of the NFL.

[Silver Knight]

How bout them Lions!!

[Jerry!]

Looks like the Bears will have to make another 4th quarter comeback where they will only open up the offense in the final minute. Griese should just start calling his own plays like he had too in the last game where he made the game winning drive.

[04nbod]

it still sucks.....damn Limeys wont appreciate it anyway....They seem to be the type that woulld go to the game just to boo and whistle american football

I'm watching it now on sky sports. It sucks! there is like 2 minutes of sport and 5 minutes of commentary afterwards. What's with all the armour as well? I want some blood dammit! And see that pitch- they better not be messing up the football pitch:cmad:
One game here won't matter anyway. Unless there is a significant successful team from england or successful british players it will never catch on

[Cmill216]

Too bad the Brits couldn't get a better game. What a suck fest.

[enterthemadness]

Carolina blew a 7-0 lead and is now losing 31-7 by the Colts. :dry::csad: and I should have started King (TE for Panthers) very good game, even though he has a fumble lost.

[Jerry!]

A 7 point lead, and that was in the first quarter, is hardly anything against a team like the Colts.

[Cmill216]

A 7 point lead, and that was in the first quarter, is hardly anything against a team like the Colts.

Was about to say the same thing.

You can't "blow" a 7 point lead. It's only a touchdown.

[Mister J]

Dammit Feely! :cmad: