Rocky Landing
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OK, he's a dipsh*t. But, he's OUR dipsh*t. I embrace him. And, one thing's for sure-- he isn't going to be bullying anyone in the locker room. Let's hope he keeps it on the field.
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I had to abstain from this poll.
No one on this list could stay out until 3am, partying and getting laid, and then show up for an early Sunday game and shred an opponent like Broadway Joe Namath. He gets my vote.
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Even if the owners somehow never thought up these ideas themselves (that's the part that is impossible for me to imagine and therefore makes little sense), nothing in the NFL gets done without the owners' say so. The owners expanded the season more than once well before Goodell was commissioner. They expanded the league in the US (and developed NFL Europe) well before Goodell was commissioner.
But hey, if you want to believe that Goodell actually started the conversation about 18 games or expanding overseas, well....I won't stop you.
He doesn't get a vote on these decisions, so it doesn't matter what his true thoughts or suggestions are anyway.
Regardless of who came up with which ideas, the fact is that as commissioner, Roger Goodell is the chief executive of the NFL. You seem to be characterizing him as a mere figurehead (or, as you put it, "punching bag") without responsibilities, or power beyond being the owner's mouthpiece. (As if the owners are of one mind.) This is far from true. Inasmuch as Goodell answers to the owners, the owners do also, in various capacities, answer to him.
And, even if such things as league expansion, playing in London, or lengthening the season were not his ideas (obviously, they weren't), as the chief executive of the NFL, it is his responsibility to facilitate, and execute the league's agenda. That is no wall task, and clearly, in these terms, he has done a great job-- fan opinion notwithstanding. And certainly, there are far more important, albeit less newsworthy, responsibilities such as marketing strategy, and other things related to the NFL's remarkable growth rate that Goodell oversees, and have his ideas, and input all over them. That-- more than being an effective punching bag-- is what makes him valuable to owners.
My issue is that he fines Lynch for not talking to the media, but has no problem ducking public spotlight when its his turn. He's happy to be in front of the camera when things are going well, but when he's under fire, he hides under his desk.
Talking to the media isn't in his contract. But, declining an interview regarding "deflate gate" on Superbowl Sunday, after he had already scheduled an open press conference on the subject is hardly hiding under his desk. Fining players for breach of contract is, in reality, part of his job.
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Again, am I wrong on the problems I've stated? Absolutely not! When the league grew and flourished, it was under the direction of Pete Rozelle, and Paul Tagliabue.
Did you hear people wanting to run them out of office? No. Did you hear the boos reign down last night when Goodell presented the trophy? Damn right you did!
Hey, if you are a Goodell fan, god bless you. I hate the arrogant ass, as do many fans.
If things don't change soon, and some new direction brought in, it won't be long and I will be telling you, "Sorry, but I told you so."
I seem to remember fans calling for Tagliabue to be tarred and feathered for various reasons.
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they were soooooo far off from being right, too. so blinded by their hate
Is this sarcasm? Or did you watch a different game?
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In the words of Clint Eastwood, "deserve's got nothin' to do with it."
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He is a Freaking idiot. Here we have the host network
televising the game and he refuse to go on the air to
represent his league and 32 teams.
This is really just one more reason why this
guy needs to go
This is silly. Why would anybody believe that Goodell would allow the conversation, on Super Bowl Sunday, to be focused on deflated footballs? Were he to agree to such an interview, the owners, and other shareholders (fans notwithstanding), would be far more disturbed. Like it or not, Goodell isn't going anywhere. And, however you feel about him, the man is no idiot.
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Marshawn Vs Gronk on Conan. Funny stuff
That's awesome. How can you hate this guy?
Wearing my Bills Lynch Jersey today! GO BEAST MODE!!
Me too!
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It's a small league. We found out Marrone talked trash on his way out the door, as he picked up a cool million for quitting. What more might the Jets have found out?
Or, maybe after firing a HC/GM duo that famously couldn't get along, they didn't want a power hungry HC who couldn't get along with his GM?
Or, maybe the reality of firing a HC that ALL the players loved, for a HC that players publicly voiced disdain for as he was leaving, set in.
Or, maybe they watched some film of our offense?
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I'm sorry, I just can't root for the Pats. I think if they were playing the Taliban I'd have to root for the Taliban.
My prediction: Patriots* win the Super Bowl. Brady retires. Kraft fires Bellichick. Bellichick gets a job coaching the Taliban.
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We're a dynasty in the offseason.
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Patriots* by 10. Then Brady retires.
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The Patriots* will be at a disadvantage, as they will be playing with balls that are inflated more than they are used to.
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The guy also attended UC Berkeley. He majored in social welfare. The continued assertion by some on these boards that he is merely "dumb" is, itself, dumb.
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The NFL doesn't give a crap about Lynch. Anyone that thinks the league cares how good of a football player he is is misguided. His talent can be replaced easily. The league cares infinitely more about public relations and advertising money.
Bingo
You're both just spinning your wheels at this point. The league is more than happy with the weirdness that comes out of Lynch's mouth. And, the idea that his talent is so pedestrian s just silly. His talent is what makes him a valuable commodity. Believe me, the league cares about that.
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Sorry if this has been posted already. Here is a very compelling article on the statistics for fumbles from 2000 through the present. My economics professor used to say Pictures, Words and Number can tell a compelling story. The story here is the Patriots did the equivalent of winning the lottery with their fumble percentage ever since 2007 when the NFL changed the rules to have the offense use their own footballs.
Get with the program! This was posted somewhere around page 73!!!
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That's just the way it is. We may not care if players do interviews or not but plenty of fans like hearing what players have to say. I know I always listen to Bills player interviews when I can. I'm sure plenty of Seahawks fans would like to hear what Lynch has to really say.
And, Marshawn Lynch doesn't have a lot to say. Why you have such a problem with this is just weird. But, there are plenty of fans-- Marshawn Lynch fans, btw-- who LOVE the fact that he has little to say, and plenty to show. Personally, this makes me a Marshawn Lynch fan.
Why can't you accept this inconsequential difference in style?
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It's no more of an answer than if he said "I'm dumb don't fine me" which would hve been closer to the truth.
He doesn't have anxiety disorder he has rebellious disorder ( which is also a real disorder)
"Oppositional Defiant Disorder is a childhood disorder that is characterized by negative, defiant, disobedient and often hostile behavior toward adults and authority figures primarily. In order to be diagnosed, the behaviors must occur for at least a period of 6 months.
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is characterized by the frequent occurrence of at least four of the following behaviors: losing temper, arguing with adults, actively defying or refusing to comply with the requests or rules of adults, deliberately doing things that will annoy other people, blaming others for his or her own mistakes or misbehavior, being touchy or easily annoyed by others, being angry and resentful, or being spiteful or vindictive.
Negativistic and defiant behaviors are expressed by persistent stubbornness, resistance to directions, and unwillingness to compromise, give in, or negotiate with adults or peers. Defiance may also include deliberate or persistent testing of limits, usually by ignoring orders, arguing, and failing to accept blame for misdeeds."
http://psychcentral.com/disorders/oppositional-defiant-disorder-symptoms/
OK.
Well, now you're both bashing the mentally ill, and cut-and-pasting. Both classless activities, in my opinion. I am sorry to say, that this thread has caused me to lose more respect for you, than for Marshawn Lynch. And, while I'm sure you could not care less, I still will submit that your mission has not been accomplished.
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he should answer the questions
Whether you like it or not, "I'm just here so I don't get fined," is an answer. Apparently, you just don't like the answer, which matters not one whit.
Personally, I'll take his bland schtick of, "I'm all about the game, boss..." over thirty solid minutes of Tom Brady blatantly lying any day of the week.
In fact, I find the answer, "I'm just here so I don't get fined," vastly preferable to such meaningless, hackneyed pablum like, "we're just looking forward to the next game... we need to be more effective controlling the ball... we still have a lot of work to do... blah, blah, blah..."
And, I'll take his subdued touchdown performances to ANY of the pretentious, self-indulgent, childish touchdown dances that just won't go away.
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I'm not sure if this has been posted in another thread, but this is clearly the most definitive piece regarding this issue of Tom Brady's balls.
https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=767092833380843&fref=nf
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If considered a minor violation and no one cares much... Why not? Do you speed back up after passing the officer?
You have the Hawks coaching corners to cheat every play cause the NFL won't call it- how much chutzpah does that take?
What about tampering going on right now?
Or o line coaches teaching how to get away with holding based on the refs position? I remember lots of talk of having to re-learn blocking when they moved the ref during plays a few years back
If this is such a minor violation, and it's routinely ignored by other teams, and tampering with the balls after they have been inspected by the refs is a common practice, then Brady has some seriously inflated balls to stand up at a press conference and lie about it for a solid thirty minutes.
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I was fairly disgusted when we hired Schwarz. The Lions were the dirtiest team in the league with him as HC (and still are, IMO), and he utterly indulged Suh's ugly demeanor. But, I'll admit it: I'm a Schwarz fan after what he did in Buffalo.
The thought of Brady in Buffalo makes me want to wretch. But, as we all know, a team is greater than the sum of its parts. And, as a Bills fan, I'm as loyal as a dog, and as fickle as a barn cat.
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I will, forevermore, only write or refer to the Bellichick era Patriots* with an asterisk attached.
Jerry Rice admits to using stickum
in The Stadium Wall Archives
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Oh, you're going to use Jerry Rice's actions in defense of the Patriots*? I'm shocked!!!
When a player breaks the rules, it is just that: a player breaking the rules. Jerry Rice cheated. That's what it is. When an organization breaks the rules, it is systemic to that organization. And, even if you can prove that every team cheats (you can't), so what? We ALL cheat on our taxes. But, there's still a big damn difference between me and Bernie Madoff.