Rob's House

Two questions: 1. Why should we consider this his rookie season? 2. So if he were to start all year and look like Ryan Leaf down the stretch, why would you give him another season as the unquestioned starter?

Rumor has it he's gotten caught up in the wild Macungie night life.

Yeah, we're men. We order a Dominoes steak and cheese pizza and watch football cuz that's what manly guys like.

Unconditionally?

It really is tathteless.

My wife watches it so I've had some exposure to it. I thought the first season was a fairly interesting mystery drama, but like most concept shows, it has since become more of a night time soap opera. That chick is really hot though.

On a semi-related note, my water heater just broke.

Too thoon?

I was thinking this too. Jerry just secured his legacy amongst the sportswriters. When he kicks he'll be remembered as a hero for signing Michael Tham. Of course, I'm sure Huffpo's pissed that he stole their storyline.

The part you're standing by is the part that made the post retarded.

Hence the pronunciation: Man-well. That's how I've been saying it.

Be careful what you wish for. It's on.

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/patriots-qb-tom-brady-gives-the-perfect-answer-to-retirement-question-214222058.html I've hated Tom Brady, the football player, with the scorching fury of the fires of hell since 2007. I hate the Patriots' owner, coach, and whole organization for all their snotty arrogance and Tom Brady exemplifies it. But his answer to this question really makes me respect him a lot more. The way in which he expresses himself, while not always gracious, is a lot more honest than most other players, particularly QBs, and there's something very refreshing about it. There's something a little more real about a guy that is okay with being a little full of himself, a guy who has an underlying insecurity that gives him a constant chip on his shoulder, and who expresses his emotion in spite of himself, as opposed to guys who pretend to be humble. Don't get me wrong, Peyton Manning's humble demeanor is classy and commendable, but Is it real? Do you really feel his fire? I still hate him b/c he's a Pat, but as Tommy Tough guy becomes the old guy trying to hang on, I'm sure my hatred will fade and a part of me will pull for the guy just like I eventually did all the guys I grew up hating. For now though, I'd rather see him start sucking sooner than later.

I was all about Carr (toss up between him and Manziel). I can handle him going before we picked in the second. If he'd made it to our second pick and we passed it'd be Russell Wilson all over again.

I always find it strange how all the black folks I know who work toward improving their situation are exempted from this dilemma.

Somewhere a cowboy is sitting with his head in his hands thinking "This is like Brokeback Mountain all over again."

If we go to the playoffs I won't care. But if EJ busts, and we miss a franchise QB with that pick, Watkins better be the next Jerry Rice

I don't like the options. I'd give him the first 4 games almost unconditionally. After that, he'd have to play pretty decently. I'd allow for some growing pains, but I wouldn't throw away the season just to keep testing the EJ experiment.

The Bills picked him. It's an interesting case study in cognitive bias. Before the draft virtually no one supported trading next year's first to move up. After the move most fans inexplicably did a 180 and decided that the move was not only acceptable; it was !@#$ing brilliant. Now people defend a move they'd ridicule if someone else did it, not because they think it was a good move, but because they want it to be a good move.

They keep throwing out that line that he's the only player w/ at least 2.5 sacks who didn't make a practice squad, but how many practice squad players have their own media entourage? How many coaches spend half their pressers answering questions about a practice squad player. I'd suggest the author chat with Eric Wood. Then look up Tebow and see how many second year QBs with winning records as starters, and a playoff win w/ 300+ passing yds are out of the league two years later. That is if I though the writer had any interest in discovering the truth of the matter, rather than pushing an agenda.

No doubt. It irks me because they say everyone should put his sexuality aside and treat him how you would another football player, then they do and advocate the exact opposite.

This guy should try to get a gig with the New Republic, or some other third rate political rag where he can talk about sexual politics. I regret clicking on the link. The guy's a moron.

We're watching ESPN go the way of MTV.

If I were the new owner I'd have two girls at the same time. And I think if I were the owner of the Bills I could hook that up.

His sexual orientation is the reason he's the only non-QB on the front page with a "should we get him" thread.