Super Bowl LI

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 1:46 pm

What part of "I'm not going to argue this with you" don't you understand?

rshetts2 · Post by **rshetts2** » Tue Dec 13, 2016 3:23 pm

El Guapo wrote:
rshetts2 wrote:I would be shocked if Harbaugh left Michigan for the pros. He already made that move, took the 9er's almost all the way and that didnt work out, mostly due to conflicts on control. He has exactly what he wants at Michigan, why leave? I think he will be Michigan's version of Nick Saban. They will throw buckets of money at him and he will stay put.
I wouldn't be shocked (in fact, I think it's reasonably likely) for Harbaugh to go back to the NFL eventually, though it's a little soon for him to do so now. He hasn't been at Michigan for long and hasn't won any titles yet, so it would be bit of a stain on his reputation / legacy to jump ship now.

The opportunity to fuck with the 49ers regularly has to be awfully tempting, though. God, dumping Harbaugh has to be one of the Top 10 dumbest moves for a franchise in recent pro sports history.

Absolutely, he may down the road want to make a run at a SB ring but the situation would have to be a good one and well, the Rams aint that. Plus he still has, as you said, things to prove at Michigan.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:07 pm

stessier wrote:I've always liked Sally Jenkins. It's about the Steelers/Giants game.

So why is there no outcry about this? Ben is clearly a cheater - he has effected the integrity of the game. Why are people okay with this??? Why is their opponent??

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:08 pm

stessier wrote:
stessier wrote:I've always liked Sally Jenkins. It's about the Steelers/Giants game.
So why is there no outcry about this? Ben is clearly a cheater - he has effected the integrity of the game. Why are people okay with this??? Why is their opponent??

Good question. Must be because Brady killed pro football.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:16 pm

Would explain the lower ratings.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 5:17 pm

In related news, Walt Anderson (he who was tasked with measuring the PSI in the locker room during half time of what became Deflategate) is schedule to ref the game between DEN/NE this weekend. Temps are predicted to be a high of 25F and low of 2F. It's a 4:25 EST kickoff. What could go wrong?

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Wed Dec 14, 2016 9:35 pm

Von Miller breaks Tom Brady in half.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Thu Dec 15, 2016 10:25 am

pr0ner wrote:Von Miller breaks Tom Brady in half.

Hopefully not as I need him for my FF team.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 10:47 am

Patriots are awarded Michael Floyd who was cut by the Cardinals after a DUI earlier in the week.

This is an interesting rental. He's a FA after the season and the Pats are down to 4 (really 3 as Matthew Slater is known for his Special Teams play) healthy WRs. If he a fast learner, he could help in the playoffs.

Not sure how Amendola feels about it as Floyd is making $1.2 million for the next 3 games while Amendola has earned $1.5 million for the whole season. I'd assume it doesn't bother him at all, but who knows?

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:05 am

May 16, 2016

Amendola was scheduled to earn $5 million in base salary and count $6.8 million on the salary cap, which made it unlikely that he would remain with the club unless the sides revisited the deal. He was also scheduled to earn a base salary of $6 million in 2017.

Amendola's restructured contract is for a maximum value of $7.35 million over two years, with an additional $750,000 in incentives and roster bonuses, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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This is the second straight year that Amendola has adjusted his contract to stay with the team. Last year, he reduced his base salary from $4 million to $1.5 million.

Seems like he has bigger priorities than his payday.

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:08 am

stessier wrote:s.
Not sure how Amendola feels about it as Floyd is making $1.2 million for the next 3 games while Amendola has earned $1.5 million for the whole season. I'd assume it doesn't bother him at all, but who knows?

But Amendola usually only plays about three games a season, so it's more or less the same.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:09 am

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:13 am

Ralph-Wiggum wrote:
stessier wrote:s.
Not sure how Amendola feels about it as Floyd is making $1.2 million for the next 3 games while Amendola has earned $1.5 million for the whole season. I'd assume it doesn't bother him at all, but who knows?
But Amendola usually only plays about three games a season, so it's more or less the same.

Is that really the view from those outside the fans? He's a very useful contributor to the offense coming up with important catches in most games. He's seen his playing time dip a bit with the emergence of Mitchell, but he's still on the field for around 1/3 of the offensive plays. He's a steal at that price.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 11:30 am

stessier wrote:
Ralph-Wiggum wrote:
stessier wrote:s.
Not sure how Amendola feels about it as Floyd is making $1.2 million for the next 3 games while Amendola has earned $1.5 million for the whole season. I'd assume it doesn't bother him at all, but who knows?
But Amendola usually only plays about three games a season, so it's more or less the same.
Is that really the view from those outside the fans? He's a very useful contributor to the offense coming up with important catches in most games. He's seen his playing time dip a bit with the emergence of Mitchell, but he's still on the field for around 1/3 of the offensive plays. He's a steal at that price.

I believe he was simply making a joke regarding how often Amendola is injured.

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 12:09 pm

Remus West wrote: I believe he was simply making a joke regarding how often Amendola is injured.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 2:06 pm

Except he's not injured that often.

He's played in 12, 16, 14, and 12 games as a Patriot. That's pretty good.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 2:28 pm

It's almost as if someone exaggerated something in order to generate a comedic effect!

naednek · Post by **naednek** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:16 pm

Isgrimnur wrote:It's almost as if someone exaggerated something in order to generate a comedic effect!

Patriot Fans have a deflated sense of humor...

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Fri Dec 16, 2016 4:22 pm

naednek wrote:
Isgrimnur wrote:It's almost as if someone exaggerated something in order to generate a comedic effect!
Patriot Fans have a deflated sense of humor...

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 2:09 pm

I try not to be the guy who bitches about reffing but come on now. And why Caldwell didn't call for a replay is beyond me.

mori · Post by **mori** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 4:17 pm

Way to go Vikes, make the Colts look like a Superbowl team.

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:20 pm

Chicago might not have won (how could they have let Nelson get behind them??? That's the only way they don't get to OT!), but Moore didn't look half bad.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 5:39 pm

Ralph-Wiggum wrote:how could they have let Nelson get behind them???

This cost the Lions (potentially depending on what happens if they go to OT) and my FF team. Ugh.

WYBaugh · Post by **WYBaugh** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:42 pm

Got my Christmas present early...Gus Bradley fired (finally)

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Sun Dec 18, 2016 8:55 pm

Like...cover Brandin Cooks. Jesus.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 5:55 am

The Patriots played a very controlled game against the Broncos. Once they got the lead, it was all about not making a mistake. Locking up a first round bye was a nice early Christmas present.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 4:18 pm

If the Super Bowl ends up being New England vs. Dallas, I suppose I can spend the day at the movie theater.

Octavious · Post by **Octavious** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 4:29 pm

Wow I would have a hard time watching that game. Watching the media hump Brady's leg for a week AND watching also the Cowboys...

Giants are coming on pretty strong so I wouldn't count them out. Eli morphs into someone else when the playoffs start.

Arcanis · Post by **Arcanis** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 5:52 pm

RunningMn9 wrote:Like...cover Brandin Cooks. Jesus.

No that's ok I'm alright with them choosing not to cover him. Some how the Saints have not been mathematically eliminated from the playoffs. It only requires winning out and 2 teams imploding so hard a black hole is formed, very possible considering this is the NFC South.

Arcanis · Post by **Arcanis** » Mon Dec 19, 2016 5:54 pm

Octavious wrote:Wow I would have a hard time watching that game. Watching the media hump Brady's leg for a week AND watching also the Cowboys... Giants are coming on pretty strong so I wouldn't count them out. Eli morphs into someone else when the playoffs start.

I think Eli and Payton swap bodies for the playoffs. It always seemed Payton could carry a team for the season but never the playoffs and Eli could kill playoff hopes all year, but if they made it he would win it for them.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Tue Dec 20, 2016 1:29 am

Jeff V · Post by **Jeff V** » Tue Dec 20, 2016 2:07 pm

Arcanis wrote:
Octavious wrote:Wow I would have a hard time watching that game. Watching the media hump Brady's leg for a week AND watching also the Cowboys... Giants are coming on pretty strong so I wouldn't count them out. Eli morphs into someone else when the playoffs start.
I think Eli and Payton swap bodies for the playoffs. It always seemed Payton could carry a team for the season but never the playoffs and Eli could kill playoff hopes all year, but if they made it he would win it for them.

I thought they each won 2 Super Bowls?

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Wed Dec 21, 2016 5:00 pm

There is video from the Michael Floyd DUI arrest. Honestly, it's not bad considering we already know it was a DUI. The guy woke up and had no clue what was going on - not surprising given a BAC of 0.217. They stopped him because he sat through two light cycles and was asleep at an intersection.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Thu Dec 22, 2016 8:40 pm

The Jets/Pats is being shown on local tv on this weekend - whoooo-hooo! I was going to have to miss the game to go to my kids' Christmas concert, but now I can just tape it and watch it after everyone goes to bed that night. BEST CHRISTMAS EVE EVER!!! (assuming they win).

Octavious · Post by **Octavious** » Thu Dec 22, 2016 9:46 pm

I take back anything remotely nice about Eli. Great start sigh.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Thu Dec 22, 2016 10:10 pm

Go Giants defense. Now don't fuck it up Eli.

Remus West · Post by **Remus West** » Fri Dec 23, 2016 10:01 am

$iljanus wrote:Go Giants defense. Now don't fuck it up Eli.

Ask and you shall not receive I guess.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Sat Dec 24, 2016 8:31 pm

Looks for all the world like Carr broke his ankle today.

Goddammit.

EDIT: yep, broken fibula. Fuck fuck fuck.

gameoverman · Post by **gameoverman** » Sat Dec 24, 2016 9:02 pm

I'm so mad right now. The Raiders were a bold team this year and the Super Bowl was in their sights. This is worse than the security guard spanking his monkey during a game.

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Sat Dec 24, 2016 10:11 pm

Terrible. Mariota also broke his leg, which ends the Titans' chances. But Oakland had the best shot in the AFC of taking down NE.