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[rsot]

Thanks for clarifying - I had understood that

[Sandy D]

Originally Posted by rsot

I remember that signing - what a bogus plan that was.

But - correct me if I'm wrong - if a player doesnt play in NFL, he doesn't get paid right? Unlike other major leagues...or am I incorrect?

That changed many years ago when Kjana Carter signed a huge bonus and the nuts in the Cincinnati bengals office did not add the wording to his contract that if he did not play, got injured and could not fulfill his contract that he would only get a certain amount.

They of course did their yearly thing with all those other number 1 picks and picked the wrong player with Carter.

He got hurt right away, never was an impact and never played again.

They paid him his bonus money, his contract money etc and he hardly played an NFL game.

This changed a lot of contracts as players were getting paid for nothing.

Hainesworth was in my opinion washed up and having major issues before they signed him and they did not see it coming?

[An0nym0u$]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

Hainesworth was in my opinion washed up and having major issues before they signed him and they did not see it coming?

No, no one did. Washington signed him in 2009. The year prior, he was the NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 2008, and was an All Pro in 2007. His years in Tennessee were great. He was widely considered the best DT in the sport by 2008. But then came that contract.

I'm a Giants fan and I remember when they signed him. I thought, oh no, the Redskins will have a really good on defense.

Unfortunately (and great for the Giants), once Hainesworth got his massive contract, he stopped giving his effort. He came to camp out of shape and overweight. The joke was, he got his big contract and ate his way out of the NFL...kinda like Jamarcus Russell did.

[Sandy D]

Sad to see so many talented players who do this.

Russell was an amazing college player and I thought would be a very good QB in the NFL.

Head was not on right but had the ability for sure.

[An0nym0u$]

Yeah, he was nice coming out of college. One thing that is impossible to judge is desire.

I read somewhere that Jamarcus was weighing over 300lbs.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by An0nym0u$

Yeah, he was nice coming out of college. One thing that is impossible to judge is desire.

I read somewhere that Jamarcus was weighing over 300lbs.

Read that too - quite a shame about Jamarcus - little blurb in August I remember about him trying to get a spot on the roster

[Sandy D]

How many guys have had huge bonuses handed to them only to waste away like this?

[rsot]

Another epic fail by the Cowboys....Romo was playing but they had a chance with 2 minutes left...loser interception

[rsot]

Baltimore is out too - that was bit surprising

[Sandy D]

If the Cowboys continue to go with Romo they wont ever make it anywhere worth messing with.

Waste of time and money.

[vogeltron]

Originally Posted by rsot

But if it was a Chiefs vs Chargers AFC Championship game - I'ma hold you on that prediction

Since the Chargers squeaked in. RSOT you can now hold me to my prediction.

[rsot]

Originally Posted by vogeltron

Since the Chargers squeaked in. RSOT you can now hold me to my prediction.

You're right squeaked...well, you're almost right - let`s see what the playoff wildcard games bring about

[vogeltron]

Originally Posted by rsot

You're right squeaked...well, you're almost right - let`s see what the playoff wildcard games bring about

No 5 seed has never played a 6 seed in the Conference Championship game. The Chiefs are solid. The Chargers are BIPLOAR as I have said before. You just hope the week you play them they aren't on their game.

Chargers got blown out vs the horrible Raiders, yet basically dominated the Broncos at home a few weeks ago. They also dominated the Colts and some the Chiefs at times. The AFC is more up for grabs than the NFC.

49ers I think will dominate the Packers. The Packers D has been gone away the past few seasons. Rodgers will have have to carry the team. I think have a shoot out like that classic Warner Cards/Rodgers Packers game in 2010 or whatever year it was. Where neither team I think punted.

Will also be interesting to the the Saints play the Eagles. Especially outside. Neither team has any kind of defense at all.

It is quite an interesting paradigm. Because the NFC with the Seahawks, 49ers and Panthers all have heavy duty defenses. The AFC has been pretty much outscore the rest of the teams if you can. KC held it together for the first few weeks then folded defensively.

I love the playoffs. Anything can happen. Going to be an exciting weekend.

Chargers are my team not to make the Superbowl but to knock out some teams. Have some big upsets.

[Sandy D]

Still only two teams stand out.

Chiefs and Seahawks appears to be moving up with Denver and San Fran they they get beat.

Finally some coaches get axed that needed it.

[rsot]

Love the playoffs too - the Saints vs Eagles will be interesting - 49ers should advance.

[Sandy D]

College football is so much more fun to follow.

The games today proved it.


When little known UCF beats Baylor who was considered on the the best teams in the country like they did it tells you something about how exciting college football can be.

Some really good games coming up and the Auburn v Fla St is going to be a must see.

[rsot]

Those college football games and bowls were fun, so true Sandy. I say the UCF beating Baylor and my friend was saying how big it is.

[rsot]

Oklahoma dominating Alabama so far...3rd...

[Sandy D]

Oklahoma is better then most people thought.

[rsot]

Yes I am checking the ending now since I was tired and didnt see the last quarter

[Sandy D]

Ohio St and Clemson could turn out to be a good one also.

[An0nym0u$]

Originally Posted by Sandy D

Oklahoma is better then most people thought.

I love how this 'Bama fan goes Jimmy SupaFly Snuka all over this Oklahoma fan...

Bama fan goes crazy on OU student - YouTube

Bama fan goes crazy on OU student - YouTube