Author Topic: Official NFL Offseason Thread of NFC West Dominance (Read 72297 times)

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #600 on:** December 16, 2012, 02:43:55 AM »

mmm, deliciousness

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/espn-suspends-rob-parker-network-ethics-ever-change-230103541--nfl.html

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In the end, whether Rob Parker is fired from the network or not, it's up to ESPN to decide where it wants to go from here. Does ESPN simply replace Parker with another idiot to serve its desire for ethically challenged programming, or will this serve as a wake-up call to the fact that when you put people like Skip Bayless and Stephen A. Smith in charge of a sandbox and let them run roughshod all they want, you're going to get this kind of garbage over and over again?

Pardon me guys, I'm gonna need a cigarette

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #601 on:** December 16, 2012, 03:03:58 AM »

It's worth noting that First Read is not just the most popular show on ESPN, it's one of the most popular podcasts in the US - and that's largely due to the show performing so well amongst black people. Given that, I wouldn't be surprised if Rob Parker gets fired; this shit has caused a firestorm. ESPN has always ran ridiculous stories about race (remember that WHAT IF VICK WAS WHITE shit?) but Parker took things out of the ridiculous/awkward territory into quite offensive, racist shit.

Parker got kicked out of Detroit after multiple suspensions and reprimands for doing and saying dumb shit. I really hope he gets fired here and it virtually ends his career. I may not like Stephen A overall, but I at least like hearing his opinion every now and then. Likewise while I don't like Skip, who doesn't enjoy watching his Tebow nonsense rise and fall. Parker has no redeeming qualities.

Mandark · « **Reply #602 on:** December 16, 2012, 03:58:58 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on December 16, 2012, 03:03:58 AM

It's worth noting that First Read is not just the most popular show on ESPN, it's one of the most popular podcasts in the US - and that's largely due to the show performing so well amongst black people.

I don't think that's true.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #603 on:** December 16, 2012, 04:18:38 AM »

"Largely" goes too far perhaps, but the show is doing very well among the younger male demographics, and black male viewers are definitely helping to drive that.

I've been scouring the internet for Stephen A's response to Parker; nearly every clip posted so far just features about 5 seconds of Stephen A. Here's most of the segment. Disclaimer: might want to skip the first two and a half minutes or so, due to the uploader making some rather ridiculous comments

Honestly Stephen A's position is rather eye rollingly annoying as well. RG3 isn't doing anything to "appease the masses," he's acting exactly like he has acted since his early Baylor days; that's just who he is and how he was raised. I applaud RG3 for refusing to be placed in the "black quarterback" box.

Mandark · « **Reply #604 on:** December 16, 2012, 04:25:42 AM »

I meant about it being the most popular show. I know it's doing better than it used to, but I think PTI's still the biggest sports yelling show they've got on.

Remember when some local NAACP chapter head said Donovan McNabb needed to run the ball more rather than acting like a white QB? I know most of sports journalism is just people projecting their own narratives and cultural biases onto athletic competition (TEBOW!), but c'mon.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #605 on:** December 16, 2012, 04:18:45 PM »

Adrian Peterson is having one of the greatest seasons ever. Amazing

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #606 on:** December 16, 2012, 04:21:28 PM »

if someone would tell me he might beat the single season rushing record after an ACL injury, I'd spit in their face

bachikarn · « **Reply #607 on:** December 16, 2012, 04:28:30 PM »

russell wilson is pretty sick

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #608 on:** December 16, 2012, 04:33:18 PM »

Like I said, anything can happen in the playoffs. Tight game between me and Awesomeo right now.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #609 on:** December 16, 2012, 04:42:42 PM »

steelers fucking suck

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #610 on:** December 16, 2012, 05:23:09 PM »

Seems like Russel Wilson respec'd out of Cornball Brotha into Real Brotha for +12 agility

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #611 on:** December 16, 2012, 05:58:53 PM »

holy shit at this play by big ben

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #612 on:** December 16, 2012, 06:08:44 PM »

Awesome-O 90.45 vs. Gundam 88.35

OHMANOHMANOHMAN

edit: EARL THOMAS MY MAN!!

90.65 vs 100.65

[fingers crossed]

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #613 on:** December 16, 2012, 06:21:51 PM »

fuck Jamaal Charles

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #614 on:** December 16, 2012, 06:59:26 PM »

explain your team, maurice

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #615 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:09:02 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on December 16, 2012, 05:58:53 PM

holy shit at this play by big ben

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Cowboys defensive line =

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #616 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:11:51 PM »

Seattle is awesome. Keep this going guys!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #617 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:20:48 PM »

No fucking way.

I'm up 5 on Awesome-O, but now Dallas is mounting a comeback with Murray.

Shit.

$:-\$

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #618 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:24:34 PM »

they're about to punt, you may be okay

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #619 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:26:21 PM »

107.55 - 103.45

GO STEELERS

Hitler Stole My Potato · « **Reply #620 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:29:29 PM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on December 16, 2012, 07:11:51 PM

Seattle is awesome. Keep this going guys!

In Wilson we trust.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #621 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:34:04 PM »

fuck this gay earth

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #622 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:42:01 PM »

Quote from: AWESOM-O on December 16, 2012, 07:32:33 PM

So if I had just started Romo, I would have won. Damn.

GG Gundam.

Overtime, man. You've still got a chance.

I can't watch this anymore. Urgh.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #623 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:43:59 PM »

the ineptitude of these two teams I swear

whoever gets in the playoffs is gonna get offed fairly easily in the first round

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #624 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:48:22 PM »

Oh fuck this shit. Why couldn't the D just run it in?

Field goal, phew.

Great game, Awesome-O. You fought hard, I really didn't think I'd pull this off.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #625 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:49:33 PM »

FUCK THIS FUCKING GAY EARTH

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #626 on:** December 16, 2012, 07:51:23 PM »

Tom Brady decides my opponent next week. Oh man.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #627 on:** December 16, 2012, 08:27:52 PM »

It's not going to be me. Fucking Jamaal Charles. Ten more points and I'd probably be a lock

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #628 on:** December 16, 2012, 09:00:51 PM »

This game is so sloppy.

Every team should have a domed stadium, paid for by taxpayers.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #629 on:** December 16, 2012, 09:16:03 PM »

Dallas, ah yeah. That game was good.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #630 on:** December 16, 2012, 09:55:43 PM »

welp, I survived the first quarter. Alas, Brady just needs one TD to fuck me

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #631 on:** December 16, 2012, 10:30:14 PM »

third quarter, still alive. I won't get my hopes up though. Fuck, just a couple more points may have saved me

Groogrux · « **Reply #632 on:** December 16, 2012, 10:42:33 PM »

Fucking Patriots...

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #633 on:** December 16, 2012, 10:44:10 PM »

Bloody hell, PD could pull this out.

Groogrux · « **Reply #634 on:** December 16, 2012, 10:44:49 PM »

Kaepernick (sp?) is my other quarterback...

Groogrux · « **Reply #635 on:** December 16, 2012, 10:52:36 PM »

Groogrux · « **Reply #636 on:** December 16, 2012, 10:54:29 PM »

Yay!!!!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #637 on:** December 16, 2012, 11:20:59 PM »

Get ready, username from a DMB album, giant robot is coming for you.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #638 on:** December 16, 2012, 11:23:33 PM »

Bah gg bro

Victor Cruz and Jamaal Charles fucked me.

Groogrux · « **Reply #639 on:** December 16, 2012, 11:28:06 PM »

Hey man, you almost had me. I picked up Detroit's defense thinking they would seal it for me and they almost put a nail in my coffin. GG

I have learned from my mistakes this week and am ready to take on your oversized mech warrior, Gundam!

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #640 on:** December 16, 2012, 11:42:57 PM »

Lord Brady

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #641 on:** December 16, 2012, 11:45:04 PM »

great tackling there.

Groogrux · « **Reply #642 on:** December 17, 2012, 12:21:39 AM »

Brady saved me.

etiolate · « **Reply #643 on:** December 17, 2012, 03:11:04 AM »

Niners! Turned Brady into Bledsoe.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #644 on:** December 17, 2012, 09:39:34 AM »

That fucking 49ers game got me hammered.hungover as shit today. :'(

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #645 on:** December 17, 2012, 09:44:06 AM »

...still can't buy into the Falcons for some reason

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #646 on:** December 17, 2012, 11:05:13 PM »

Allegedly there's a MNF game going on, but it's just the Jets and Titans, so not really

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #647 on:** December 17, 2012, 11:52:03 PM »

I really see no logical reason for Sanchez to be back in NY next year. That should be the final straw

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #648 on:** December 17, 2012, 11:52:47 PM »

One of the ugliest games I have seen I awhile and I watch most of the browns games.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #649 on:** December 18, 2012, 12:01:13 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on December 17, 2012, 11:52:03 PM

I really see no logical reason for Sanchez to be back in NY next year. That should be the final straw

Obviously, but on the flipside there's no reason to go to Tebow either. I know Woody Johnson is in love with Tebow, if he tries to make Rex and the coaches go to him next year... well, the Jets could have a new coach

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #650 on:** December 18, 2012, 12:08:43 AM »

As a Lions fan I can't even laugh. Wow...

hopefully Rex survives another year, Lions suck next year so we can fire Schwartz, and hire Rex

etiolate · « **Reply #651 on:** December 18, 2012, 12:54:30 AM »

I just realized the Lions lost to the Cardinals. Explain.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #652 on:** December 18, 2012, 02:33:57 PM »

This is a team that could have easily been 8-8 or worse last year if not for other teams imploding and allowing us to make miracle come backs. This is also a team that went into the off season with blatant holes in the secondary and did NOTHING to address it. We drafted an o-lineman in the first round that doesn't even start, and a WR in the second round that blew out his ACL in college, and blew out the other ACL this season - so he's probably not going to be much of anything in the future.

Two years ago we drafted a WR who is now about to be kicked off the team for insubordination. Before that we drafted Jahvid Best, who probably won't play another game in the NFL due to concussions. We have wasted multiple drafts. We continue to draft offensive players, yet this year our offense sucks outside of vanity yards that don't fucking matter. Here's what we should do

1. Fire our GM. He has wasted too many drafts, it's time to go
2. Fire O and D coordinators
3. Trade Suh. I'd rather get a ton of draft picks than have to pay him what he'll certainly want
4. Draft: secondary and linebackers. I hate Notre Dame but Manti Te'o is legit. Draft him if he's there.
5. FIND a WR. You don't need to draft WRs in this league. It shouldn't be hard for one to play well next to Megatron
6. And for god sakes, fix Stafford's mechanics. This side arm bullshit needs to stop. He looks hurt

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #653 on:** December 18, 2012, 03:00:18 PM »

don't fire douche schwartz?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #654 on:** December 18, 2012, 03:42:49 PM »

I wish we could, especially now that it's pretty obvious Rex Ryan will be fired...but the problem is that Schwartz signed a contract extension during the off season and we STILL don't know any details about it; I'm serious, the year amount hasn't been revealed.

So he'll certainly be back, and I think Mayhew (GM) will be back too. This is the same fucking organization that kept Matt Millen forever, and even gave him a contract extension after the entire sports community assumed he was going to get fired. We're fucked.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #655 on:** December 18, 2012, 03:44:02 PM »

I'd fire Schwartz. He's already shown he can't coach players to stop bullshit on the field and keep them from getting into bullshit off the field. While the Falcons are paper tigers that will undoubtedly fold in the playoffs, I sometimes forget how nice it's been since the whole Vick thing to not have to worry about our players doing stupid shit and getting tossed in jail. Dmitroff and Smith run a pretty good organization in that respect.

edit: wtf @ the Scwartz contract thing.

Lions

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #656 on:** December 18, 2012, 03:51:54 PM »

I can't think of another organization that has given a coach a contract extension and not revealed any details. I don't care how much money he's getting, how LONG is the fucking contract?

I wish snesfreak posted here. Tampa Bay had a good year, stunk the next...and cleaned house. They have problems this year but are at least moving in the right direction. Why can't we do that? Because the ENTIRE organization is bad

Brehvolution · « **Reply #657 on:** December 19, 2012, 10:11:09 AM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on December 18, 2012, 12:08:43 AM

As a Lions fan I can't even laugh. Wow...

hopefully Rex survives another year, Lions suck next year so we can fire Schwartz, and hire Rex

He will

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ToxicAdam · « **Reply #658 on:** December 19, 2012, 11:39:51 AM »

I'm a big fan of continuity in the NFL. It doesn't make sense to me to have a coaching revolving door every 2-4 years. The only way you can get out of that deathspiral is to get extremely lucky in the draft.

This isn't a particularly great off-season to be coach hunting either. There are going to be a ton of jobs for guys in the NFL and college. If you are not a premier franchise, it's best to find a coach that is competent and stick with him for 6-7 years instead (ala the Bengals).

Groogrux · « **Reply #659 on:** December 19, 2012, 11:18:35 PM »

Well, Gundam and I have both set what it looks like to be our final line-ups for the championship. I realize that he has me beat in projected points, but I'm not willing to change my line-up anymore. The players I have are as close to a "sure thing" as I have. Last week, I almost lost because I put a bunch of players in that I hadn't used before because their projected points looked really good...

Here's for hoping!

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