Augie Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 ...I believe that is EXACTLY what I said.............. That's exactly how I took it. I don't see it as being about anybody's number of posts. We all had post #1 at some point. It's more about when people charge in and act like jerks. It's not always what you say, but often more about how you say it. We're not all going to agree on everything (how boring would THAT be?), but how people disagree will determine how they are treated and the reaction they will get. I have had people say "hey, it's a message board! What do you expect?" Answer: civil intelligent discussion and maybe a few laughs. If you can't pull that off, maybe the problem is in the mirror. P.S. - Yes, I agree the mods do a great job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 That's exactly how I took it. I don't see it as being about anybody's number of posts. We all had post #1 at some point. It's more about when people charge in and act like jerks. It's not always what you say, but often more about how you say it. We're not all going to agree on everything (how boring would THAT be?), but how people disagree will determine how they are treated and the reaction they will get. I have had people say "hey, it's a message board! What do you expect?" Answer: civil intelligent discussion and maybe a few laughs. If you can't pull that off, maybe the problem is in the mirror. P.S. - Yes, I agree the mods do a great job. ....good post bud...hope you enjoy the 4th with your gang............. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 That's exactly how I took it. I don't see it as being about anybody's number of posts. We all had post #1 at some point. It's more about when people charge in and act like jerks. It's not always what you say, but often more about how you say it. We're not all going to agree on everything (how boring would THAT be?), but how people disagree will determine how they are treated and the reaction they will get. I have had people say "hey, it's a message board! What do you expect?" Answer: civil intelligent discussion and maybe a few laughs. If you can't pull that off, maybe the problem is in the mirror. P.S. - Yes, I agree the mods do a great job. Very well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 ...great to see a rekindling of the noob/BBMB'er crap resurface after MODS did a helluva job to quash it so FOOTBALL could be discussed.....hate it when a turd escapes "the Net"........... griping about it like this does nothing. that's totally a newb move. why ya gotta be a newb, newb? all ya gotta do is his the report button. that puts up a bat signal. simon comes in, slaps us vets around, we apologize and life goes on. learn from a veteran - bitching only fans the flames. report the posts you don't like, show us where the bad guys hurt your feelings. thats how you win. That's exactly how I took it. I don't see it as being about anybody's number of posts. We all had post #1 at some point. It's more about when people charge in and act like jerks. It's not always what you say, but often more about how you say it. We're not all going to agree on everything (how boring would THAT be?), but how people disagree will determine how they are treated and the reaction they will get. I have had people say "hey, it's a message board! What do you expect?" Answer: civil intelligent discussion and maybe a few laughs. If you can't pull that off, maybe the problem is in the mirror. P.S. - Yes, I agree the mods do a great job. i can't stress this enough, all of the american mods do a tremendous job here. i appreciate them all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 griping about it like this does nothing. that's totally a newb move. why ya gotta be a newb, newb? all ya gotta do is his the report button. that puts up a bat signal. simon comes in, slaps us vets around, we apologize and life goes on. learn from a veteran - bitching only fans the flames. report the posts you don't like, show us where the bad guys hurt your feelings. thats how you win. ....VERY well stated......does newb or BBMB refugee really make a rat's azz bit of difference?...could care less about your origin, race, creed, color or sexual orientation.....plenty of head banging JUST ABOUT FOOTBALL without petty distractions...CONTRIBUTIONS to discussions is all that matters to me, especially when opinions differ and a logical debate ensues.... .Jesus, let's get back on track...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 ....VERY well stated......does newb or BBMB refugee really make a rat's azz bit of difference?...could care less about your origin, race, creed, color or sexual orientation.....plenty of head banging JUST ABOUT FOOTBALL without petty distractions...CONTRIBUTIONS to discussions is all that matters to me, especially when opinions differ and a logical debate ensues.... .Jesus, let's get back on track...... are you coming on to me?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 are you coming on to me?! That's a no-no in the Terms of Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 are you coming on to me?! .....dial 1-800-DOC-RUTH.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 .....dial 1-800-DOC-RUTH.......... That's a no-no in the Terms of Service. That's a no-no in the Terms of Service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 griping about it like this does nothing. that's totally a newb move. why ya gotta be a newb, newb? all ya gotta do is his the report button. that puts up a bat signal. simon comes in, slaps us vets around, we apologize and life goes on. learn from a veteran - bitching only fans the flames. report the posts you don't like, show us where the bad guys hurt your feelings. thats how you win. i can't stress this enough, all of the american mods do a tremendous job here. i appreciate them all! CBF is going to get you whacked! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Boo Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Check out his list of greatest corners of all time: http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000815951/gil-brandts-greatest-nfl-cornerbacks-of-all-time What's Malcolm Butler doing on that list ahead of some hall of famers? Malcolm Butler at 20, Ty Law at 18. Good God... I've never understood why Gil is still relevant. He's been off the mark for a decade or more now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Malcolm Butler at 20, Ty Law at 18. Good God... I've never understood why Gil is still relevant. He's been off the mark for a decade or more now. Lil Antoine #25. :lol: Good on the Vikings for sure. I'm not sure if I can name 25 better CBs for the Bills, but I think I could get close. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) I understand that this is just one persons opinion but you would think that someone who is compensated for his sports acumen have a little something called "knowledge". Here's his list of the 45 greatest LB's. http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000816217/gil-brandts-greatest-nfl-linebackers-of-alltime Scroll down to #23 where you will find our beloved Biscuit. I have no problem with the ranking as it seems about right but see if you notice the discrepancy listed. Also in his list of 45 greatest WR's of all time he omits HOF'er Andre Reed. I realize that I'm a Bills homer but I honestly can't think of 15-20 WR's before I get to Reed. Thoughts? Discuss. No issue with any of the lists. Sorry dude i love Reed too but cant argue with the list he put up. Pretty strong 32 there. Although he does have a strong Cowboy bias and it shows up in lists like these and him talking about them as well. Edited July 4, 2017 by MAJBobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 ...great to see a rekindling of the noob/BBMB'er crap resurface after MODS did a helluva job to quash it so FOOTBALL could be discussed.....hate it when a turd escapes "the Net"........... I'm guessing you didn't start this thread on page 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajgoff1286 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 He had Malcolm Butler in his best ever Corners of all time. Dude's been playing for 3 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Has anyone considered that these lists are something he probably slapped together off the top of his head to meet a weekly requirement and generate clicks? Lists are a sure fire way to get clicks. We the people cannot get enough of them. List-icle is a term in the common lexicon now. The best part of any all time list is the debate and controversy that follows. You don't get a 5 minute spot on ESPN for putting together a list that everyone agrees with. Maybe, just maybe the supposed snubs and controversy is by design. Or maybe its just off season filler and if you ask Brant again tomorrow, you'll get a different list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Marv Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Ha, I just mentioned this. Gil is a dinosaur that should not be taken seriously. This guy actually ranked Rod Smith over Andre Reed as an all-time WR, and don't even get me started on his constant reaching into the past for old players that have no business being compared to Andre or any premier WRs from the past three or four decades... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 Ha, I just mentioned this. Gil is a dinosaur that should not be taken seriously. This guy actually ranked Rod Smith over Andre Reed as an all-time WR, and don't even get me started on his constant reaching into the past for old players that have no business being compared to Andre or any premier WRs from the past three or four decades... That's the one that got me the most. No way Rod Smith should be on the list over Andre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Marv Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 he's an amazing talent and mind for the nfl. i'd bet if you asked him next thursday this list again there would be shakeup. a lot of this stuff is debatable and could depend on any variable of the day. today most would rank adrian peterson as better than oj simpson, but 20 years ago i doubt anyone would. today half asked would rank michael strahan over reggie white today some would rank luke keuchly over ray lewis. today i know at least one person who'd rank rob johnson over cam newton. its all about where you stand but would anybody really rank Mac Speedie over Andre Reed, other than some old analyst trying to prove his extensive historical knowledge of football? because that's what Gil Brandt did. stats, career, ability - there's no comparison He had Malcolm Butler in his best ever Corners of all time. Dude's been playing for 3 years.... Ezekiel Elliot in his top RBs too... top RBs of all time. Ezekiel Elliott. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 but would anybody really rank Mac Speedie over Andre Reed, other than some old analyst trying to prove his extensive historical knowledge of football? because that's what Gil Brandt did. stats, career, ability - there's no comparison Ezekiel Elliot in his top RBs too... top RBs of all time. Ezekiel Elliott. maybe because gil brandt can actually say that he has seen both? maybe because gil brandt is one of few who can truly qualify the talents against another? andre reed was very good, very very good. but is he top 20 wr's of all time? i don't konw about that. top 40, probably. top 50, definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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