Tebow for Alex Smith straight up! A perfect trade!
But hey, this is perfect for SF. They get rid of a loudmouthed, obnoxious pain-in-the-butt coach with a tendency to alienate his players and replace him with . . . wait, what was I saying again?
A Jets-Colts preview of sorts with NSFW-ish aspects.
I suggest reading the first story linked in the second graf and then returning to the matter at hand.
Since when did Bud Adams become a reasonable man? That is not the owner I know.
I know Fisher is still on the hot seat somewhat, but it is relief to be done with VY. We (Titans fans in general) were always waiting for him to take the next step as a QB and leader. It just never happened, but I do see VY continuing to start for somebody. Maybe Jacksonville. On the serious side, I could see him going to the west coast. Several teams are desperate for at least something at the QB position, and VY has always seemed to do good against the lesser half the league.
Now we get to wait and see about our coaching staff and who the next QB will be.
Luck is staying in college.
Smart kid. Stupid labor crap.
PFT: Andrew Luck to stay at Stanford
The hits just keep on comin' for Carolina, don't they?
I'm calling it now. Vince Young is going to be a Raider.
Luck is staying in college.
Smart kid. Stupid labor crap.
I totally did not just thrust my hands into the air and yell, "YESSSSSS!!!!!!" And yes, I am a bastard.
Hey, Carolina fans, don't feel bad. There's a pretty good chance you'll have the first overall pick next year as well.
Luck is staying in college.
Smart kid. Stupid labor crap.
Yeah might as well play in college in case the NFL doesn't play.
Hey it just scrolled across ESPN that McDaniels is not interested in the 49ers job. Whew.
I would probably still come out if I were Andrew Luck. A work stoppage could slow things down, but once things start up again, I'm still getting paid. A delay won't hurt my stock. Only having anything short of a stud senior season can hurt my income. And with Harbaugh leaving, things at Stanford could get worse even if I'm still just as good as I have been.
Injury would worry me a lot more than work stoppage.
Hey, Carolina fans, don't feel bad. There's a pretty good chance you'll have the first overall pick next year as well.
Win.
Hey it just scrolled across ESPN that McDaniels is not interested in the 49ers job. Whew. :D
They should fight harder for Harbaugh. I think the effect of head coaches on NFL teams is somewhat overrated (funny how winning coaches tend to be the ones with the best personnel), but Harbaugh would be great for the 49er fanbase. He's been here in California since 2004 (Raiders QB coach, then U of San Diego coach and then Stanford). I think it would help re-energize a fanbase that has been pretty dour with its last few coaches.
Hey it just scrolled across ESPN that McDaniels is not interested in the 49ers job. Whew. :D
Yeah, I purposely didn't post about that ... er, I mean I heard about that on my way home from work and couldn't post it.
I would probably still come out if I were Andrew Luck. A work stoppage could slow things down, but once things start up again, I'm still getting paid. A delay won't hurt my stock. Only having anything short of a stud senior season can hurt my income. And with Harbaugh leaving, things at Stanford could get worse even if I'm still just as good as I have been.
Injury would worry me a lot more than work stoppage.
Maybe he really wants that Communication degree.
(Btw, I have no idea what he's studying.)
Stele wrote:Hey it just scrolled across ESPN that McDaniels is not interested in the 49ers job. Whew. :D
Yeah, I purposely didn't post about that ... er, I mean I heard about that on my way home from work and couldn't post it.
*Legion* wrote:I would probably still come out if I were Andrew Luck. A work stoppage could slow things down, but once things start up again, I'm still getting paid. A delay won't hurt my stock. Only having anything short of a stud senior season can hurt my income. And with Harbaugh leaving, things at Stanford could get worse even if I'm still just as good as I have been.
Injury would worry me a lot more than work stoppage.
Maybe he really wants that Communication degree.
(Btw, I have no idea what he's studying.)
Architectual Design. Not exactly basket-weaving.
It's not like his family is desperate for money; they're quite well-off. Also, he's assumably confident enough that he believes he'll succeed regardless of when he comes out. He likes college, and it's his last chance to even vaguely be a kid. I always like seeing people make this decision, just because he's clearly doing what he wants.
Have seen lots of talk tonight about Gabbert possibly being the first pick. I watched that guy in the Insight Bowl. He started off just phenomenal, hitting everyone in stride, making every throw perfectly. He was AMAZING. Then Iowa started bringing some heat on defense, and the moment Gabbert had to move? He was utterly terrible. His passes sailed, he missed open receivers, and he even threw a game killing TAINT to an Iowa CB who was standing five yards in front of him, just a gentle little toss (it was literally one of the singly worst throws I've seen in my entire life, and I lived through the Gruden Bucs QB years and young Bruce Gradkowski).
I went from being really impressed by Gabbert to being convinced he's going to suck, all in about three quarters. The worst-case scenario for Panthers fans is that they draft somebody like Gabbert or Mallet who have loads of question marks, and then get the first overall pick and actually have to pass Luck next year.
I totally did not just thrust my hands into the air and yell, "YESSSSSS!!!!!!" And yes, I am a bastard.
Hey, Carolina fans, don't feel bad. There's a pretty good chance you'll have the first overall pick next year as well.
Yes, you're a bastard.
And if there's a labor stoppage, Carolina will still have the first pick in '12.. Stew on that all spring, why doncha.
Jay Glazer says that the 'Fins are keeping Sparano. As a certain pointy-ear hobgoblin might say, "Fascinating."
He must feel so happy and secure in his job.
Have seen lots of talk tonight about Gabbert possibly being the first pick. I watched that guy in the Insight Bowl. He started off just phenomenal, hitting everyone in stride, making every throw perfectly. He was AMAZING. Then Iowa started bringing some heat on defense, and the moment Gabbert had to move? He was utterly terrible. His passes sailed, he missed open receivers, and he even threw a game killing TAINT to an Iowa CB who was standing five yards in front of him, just a gentle little toss (it was literally one of the singly worst throws I've seen in my entire life, and I lived through the Gruden Bucs QB years and young Bruce Gradkowski).
I went from being really impressed by Gabbert to being convinced he's going to suck, all in about three quarters. The worst-case scenario for Panthers fans is that they draft somebody like Gabbert or Mallet who have loads of question marks, and then get the first overall pick and actually have to pass Luck next year.
In his defense, people from Iowa are awesome.
I'm all excited about the playoff games this weekend, and I come here to find talk of labor negotiations, coaching changes, and the draft. C'mon people!! It's 1 day to the playoffs!!!
My very tentative picks so far (including over/under since my pool uses it)
Saints at the Seahawks: I would love to see the huge underdog upset the big guys... but I just don't see it happening here. I think the Saints get a big lead early and sit on it all game. Saints and the under (44.5).
Jets at the Colts: I had the hardest time picking this game. Both are very good teams with issues lately. In the end I think Manning's problems continue and the Jets pull out the surprise win, but both teams struggle. Jets and the under (44.5).
Ravens at the Chiefs: Didn't put all that much thought into this one. Ravens and Over (41.5). Educated guess.
Packers at the Eagles: As an Eagles fan I consider this one a toss-up. I think after Tuesday's poor showing the other week, the fans are going to come back in force for the first playoff game. Home field helps provide the victory. I picked Eagles and Over (46.5).
Wow, the Chiefs only beat one team with a winning record ... the Chargers in week 1. I didn't realize how much SOS helped them. People talked about the Bucs all season about their SOS, but I don't recall as much about the Chiefs ... clearly, because otherwise I wouldn't be surprised.
Wow, the Chiefs only beat one team with a winning record ... the Chargers in week 1. I didn't realize how much SOS helped them. People talked about the Bucs all season about their SOS, but I don't recall as much about the Chiefs ... clearly, because otherwise I wouldn't be surprised.
Yep, that's why I was still predicting a 9-7 finish when the were 6-2. But they really had Indy beat, but Bowe had yet to break out. he dropped what would have been the go-ahead TD. Earlier, Haley passes up on an an easy FG, and called a pass when the Chiefs were running the ball down Indy's throats. That was the kind of stuff that did stop happening.
But I would not completely count them out at home. Baltimore may shut the Chiefs down, but I like the match-up for the Chiefs defense, too. I think Jolly Bill's prediction of the over is the real mistake. I think the game will come down to some big plays and turnovers. But don't they all?
I'm not so sure Baltimore is a lock either. They're playing in Arrowhead and Flacco just isn't the same on the road.
Of course, I want Baltimore to win, so going in with some pessimism is probably healthy.
Wow, the Chiefs only beat one team with a winning record ... the Chargers in week 1. I didn't realize how much SOS helped them. People talked about the Bucs all season about their SOS, but I don't recall as much about the Chiefs ... clearly, because otherwise I wouldn't be surprised.
Both got to play the NFC West. No surprise that NO and Atl got +11 wins either.
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