coseybedaman Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I hope people are kidding that think the Colts actually tanked to get Andrew Luck. So Jim Caldwell intentionally lost his job? Doubtful guys. Im gonna say it had something to do with their 40 year old retired QB who came off the couch to play with a talentless team. Then he was replaced by a man by the name of Curtis Painter who couldnt even win in college let alone the NFL. There are a lot of reasons that team went 2-14, but losing games intentionally was not one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prissythecat Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 The Colts absolutely did that to get Luck. Did you watch the Colts games that year when the wheels fell off because of injuries to Manning and some other key defensive people? They weren't tanking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffOrange Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I hope people are kidding that think the Colts actually tanked to get Andrew Luck. So Jim Caldwell intentionally lost his job? Doubtful guys. Im gonna say it had something to do with their 40 year old retired QB who came off the couch to play with a talentless team. Then he was replaced by a man by the name of Curtis Painter who couldnt even win in college let alone the NFL. There are a lot of reasons that team went 2-14, but losing games intentionally was not one of them. Try reading what you just wrote. They had a 40yr old QB & Curtis Painter when it was apparent well in advance that Peyton's status would be questionable. You're equating tanking with a movie script. No, the coach probably wasn't trying to lose. So what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Did you watch the Colts games that year when the wheels fell off because of injuries to Manning and some other key defensive people? They weren't tanking. had to make it look good, just like any WWE match. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILLS_ROC Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Isn't that exactly what the Colts did? ....yes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 How could the Colts possibly tank when they were built by the greatest GM in history? Are you saying the great Bill Polian built a one person team? This whole idea is stupid on so many levels. No one is tanking in the NFL because there are jobs on the line. Plus if you go half speed in football, you're gonna get injured. I do think the NFL should go to a lottery system. You shouldn't be reward for being terrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CardinalScotts Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 two words : Steve Emtman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 two words : Steve Emtman Two more words: asinine thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobblehead Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 (edited) I did watch. I even saw a WR trip over a yard line Edited August 7, 2013 by bobblehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chimp Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Maybe we'll get lucky and he'll be suspended for "illegal" hits since the NCAA made some stupid new rules. Black eye perhaps? Slide down the board a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Cocktosten Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 You don't have to tank anything, just start EJ from day one. That way the Bills are guaranteed the first pick overall (JC) and they quickly realize how bad EJ will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zazie Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) How could the Colts possibly tank when they were built by the greatest GM in history? Are you saying the great Bill Polian built a one person team? This whole idea is stupid on so many levels. No one is tanking in the NFL because there are jobs on the line. Plus if you go half speed in football, you're gonna get injured. I do think the NFL should go to a lottery system. You shouldn't be reward for being terrible. They absolutely did tank the season on purpose there can be no doubt. They saw the franchise QB in the next draft and went for the replacement of Peyton. Worked, too, last year they were what, 12-4? However, the next Bruce Smith does not equal the next franchise qb locked and loaded. So let us not tank the season. You don't have to tank anything, just start EJ from day one. That way the Bills are guaranteed the first pick overall (JC) and they quickly realize how bad EJ will be. wow, not very nice. you don't think some sort of empirical evidence would be appropriate before stating arbitrarily how bad EJ is? Although, I have to admit, it would br depressing if Geno was great and EJ sucked (and that would be Bills kind of luck). I think we can wait at least a little while before beign so arbitrarily pessimistic. Edited August 8, 2013 by zazie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Like A Mofo Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 It is August 8th. And there are threads about tanking already? Can we at least have some hope going INTO the season before it begins? I am sick of this tanking crap. This team has talent to be successful this year. Not Super Bowl, but 9 wins. No more excuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/15/jadeveon-clowney-viewed-as-a-once-in-a-decade-nfl-prospect/ Clowney is the best defensive prospect to come out of college football in at least the last 10 years, according to a survey of NFL personnel people conducted by Daniel Jeremiah of NFL.com. Jeremiah asked five executives, each with more than 10 years of experience, if Clowney is the best defensive draft prospect in the last 10 years, and all five said he was. The only differences of opinion were about how big the margin between Clowney and everyone else is, and who was the second-best prospect of the last 10 years. One executive said Clowney is the best “hands down,” while another said Clowney is an easy choice with only Ndamukong Suh, drafted by the Lions with the No. 2 overall pick in 2010, even close. One executive said he’d give Clowney a “slight edge” over Mario Williams, drafted by the Texans first overall in 2006, one said Clowney is first in a group of top defensive prospects that also includes Suh, Williams, Darrelle Revis and Von Miller, and one said that while Clowney is not “perfect,” he’s probably the best in the last decade. its a clowney article so im putting it here, but i think the mario comments should be atleast a little perspective on how talented our guy is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 http://profootballta...e-nfl-prospect/ its a clowney article so im putting it here, but i think the mario comments should be atleast a little perspective on how talented our guy is. Yup; the Bills already have the equivalent. Human nature is amazing....that shiny new DE, or house, or car, or woman, always looks so perfect from afar and then becomes so easy to critique once you have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nrod424 Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I can't believe my fellow Bills fans would even talk about tanking the season! Our late fans are rolling in their grave as we discuss this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packerland Bills Fan Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 We have our QB. It is time to start rooting for wining actual games, not draft position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatloaf Sandwich Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 (edited) Bumping this thread even for the clowney article isn't going to go well since everyone will just read the OP statement. ^ already happening. Thanks for the article though. Edited August 15, 2013 by Meatloaf Sandwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoSaint Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Bumping this thread even for the clowney article isn't going to go well since everyone will just read the OP statement. ^ already happening. Thanks for the article though. Yea it wasnt new thread worthy for me and this one atleast discusses clowney as a prospect so I figured its as good as any. Would be derailed by page end anyway even if given a clean slate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted August 15, 2013 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Of course no team is ever going to do this, Except the Colts in 2011. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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