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An Oakland RaiderAnd who the heck is Menelik Watson?
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An Oakland RaiderAnd who the heck is Menelik Watson?
That's my point btw, if you didn't catch on.....some no name player on a s**t team earning minimum NFL salary, doing something like that is extraordinary. While many multi-millionaire vets whinge and do nothing and/or smoke and shoot and rape their way thru a career.And who the heck is Menelik Watson?
IndeedThat's my point btw, if you didn't catch on.....some no name player on a s**t team earning minimum NFL salary, doing something like that is extraordinary. While many multi-millionaire vets whinge and do nothing and/or smoke and shoot and rape their way thru a career.
I can imagine Manning continuing to build a financial portfolio unlike any other player, and buying a team, perhaps the Titans, when he's like 55, and becoming a formidable NFL identity in the annals of pro-football.LOL, can you imagine Manning shooting and raping people, oh God
Remember our debate royals1922 about whether teams tank for draft picks....
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NFL morning after: Playing hard, with nothing to play for
Posted by Michael David Smith on December 22, 2014, 6:11 AM EST
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I admire the upset pulled off by Washington this weekend. I respect the way the Bears and Jets played in hard-fought losses. And I’m amazed by what the Texans did to the Ravens.
But the most surprising result might have been that the Raiders — considered the worst team in the league for most of the season — pulled off a big upset and ended the Bills’ playoff hopes. That game was a fitting end for Sunday afternoon in the NFL, as this was a weekend that reminded us that even when we, the fans, say there’s “nothing to play for,” football players have a funny way of deciding for themselves that they have something to play for.
It happens every year, so perhaps I shouldn’t be surprised, but I’m always impressed by the teams that seemingly have every reason to pack it in and give up on their seasons, and instead put forth a spirited effort.
Washington has looked like a disaster for most of this season, but on Saturday, in a game the Eagles desperately needed to win, it was Washington that won a hard-fought, back-and-forth battle. And Houston seemed like it was even more of a disaster, down to fourth-string quarterback Case Keenum. But the Texans, whose playoff hopes are slim, put their quarterback issushowed a lot of heart. Everyone thought the Bears had quit on this season, and yet Jimmy Clausen, starting after Jay Cutler’s benching, looked pretty good as Chicago gave Detroit a tough four quarters of play. Then there were the Jets, whose coach, Rex Ryan, is sure to be fired a week from now. They did everything they could to give Ryan a win over the rival Patriots before coming up just short.
By Week 16, when the playoffs are within reach, we have a tendency to write off those teams who have been eliminated from playoff contention. But we shouldn’t. There are a whole lot of players still playing hard, even if we don’t think they have anything to play for. The Jimmy Clausens and the Case Keenums of the world don’t get a lot of credit, but they were some of my favorite players on the field on Sunday.
Here are my other thoughts on this weekend’s action:
J.J. Watt for B.F.P. J.J. Watt won’t win the Most Valuable Player award, mostly because when people think about what constitutes “valuable” they almost always think of a quarterback, or maybe a running back — and they almost always think of a player on a playoff team. But I propose another award, the Best Football Player award, or BFP. If we gave an award for the best player in football, is there any doubt that Watt would win it? In Sunday’s win over the Ravens, Watt had seven solo tackles, one sack, three tackles for loss and four quarterback hits. There’s no better football player than J.J. Watt.
What I said to you on page 15 or whatever was validated. The Falcons came out and actually thrashed the Saints. The Jets and Bears almost beat better opposition, snubbing their noses at a higher pick for a chance to beat up their divisional rivals on the field, Washington, the Raiders and Texans hurt their opponents playoff chances, and in Oakland's case, caused them to drop down the draft order. Bucs let me down.So you are relying on the raiders to prove your point. Good luck on that.
Browns should trade for himNever thought I'd say this but Jimmy Clausen looked better than quite a few other QBs today.
Browns should trade for him
In gridiron any tanking would be more at a personnel level not playing level as in gridiron given the amount of players, their contractual positions and their competitive spirit, it is a little harder to tank than on the nba.What I said to you on page 15 or whatever was validated. The Falcons came out and actually thrashed the Saints. The Jets and Bears almost beat better opposition, snubbing their noses at a higher pick for a chance to beat up their divisional rivals on the field, Washington, the Raiders and Texans hurt their opponents playoff chances, and in Oakland's case, caused them to drop down the draft order. Bucs let me down.
Players care more about what they can do on the field itself, directly involved in playing spoiler, winning games because they havent felt that feeling much all year, want to go out with a bang, fighting for their roster spots next season, bonuses that kick in with statistical goals reached, etc.
Doesn't he allreadyLord Elway will own the Broncos one day
Executive Vice President of Football OperationsDoesn't he allready
I don't think you understand -- Peyton Manning is Denver's QB. He chokes, or plays sub-par in the post-season. Unless you can run the ball and defend like demons, then your team's window will close in January for another 4+ years.
Btw Big Jim 11
What a man, what a man, what a mighty good man.....
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ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports Philip Rivers has a bulging disk in his back, and offseason back surgery "may be (an) option."
Rivers has been playing through significant pain for more than a month. It's been borne out in his on-field play, although Rivers was still able to rally back for a Saturday night win over San Francisco in a gutty and highly impressive performance. Rivers is not in danger of missing the Chargers' Week 17 game at Kansas City. San Diego remains squarely in the playoff hunt. For as long as he's been in the league, Rivers has been one of the toughest players in football. He's even played through a torn ACL before.
Which teams haven't fought out the season?