Jay_Fixit Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 He was tired of being associated with a grown man who calls himself Booger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 Just now, Jay_Fixit said: He was tired of being associated with a grown man who calls himself Booger. Off topic, but Booger’s son Anthony is a really good young RB prospect at Maryland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LABILLBACKER Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Fan in Chicago said: I agree, YOLO. He is no Tony Romo ( in the booth) and I'm sure he realized it early on. He struggled in the booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, K-9 said: I stand corrected. It’s a shame he needs the money so much that he can’t muster up the integrity to turn it down. He retired for a reason. He’s lost it. But if Jones is too stupid, who am I to disagree. You’re right. Pro athletes are the least egotistical professionals outside of bee keepers and librarians. I doubt it was a money grab. He was making 4-5m I bet for the MNF gig. There are very few pro athletes anywhere that give it up until they are forced to, and personally I don't blame them for playing as long as they can. If the team doesn't think they are worth it, they cut them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Kelly the Dog said: Crappy Tight End? No. If that was the case he would have picked up by the Bills already. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K-9 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Kelly the Dog said: I doubt it was a money grab. He was making 4-5m I bet for the MNF gig. There are very few pro athletes anywhere that give it up until they are forced to, and personally I don't blame them for playing as long as they can. If the team doesn't think they are worth it, they cut them. Will Jerry have the stones to cut him? It is ironic that he will be one of those few pro athletes who did gave it up voluntarily and on his own terms only to be forced to a year or so later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, YoloinOhio said: https://twitter.com/mikegarafolo/status/1101179365356900353?s=21 Thank goodness he won’t be on MNF anymore yeah, he wasn't very good on MNF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Buftex said: Was he really that bad on MNF? I think that got exaggerated a bit. The MNF broadcast, in general, has declined, but to me, Witten was just another mediocre ex-jock, maybe trying a little too hard at times...but he was hardly the worst. Yes, he was really that bad. He may be on par with some of the D teams on Sunday afternoon, but he should never be allowed in the booth for a prime time game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Formerly Allan in MD said: What's selfish about it? Just wondering if he is coming back because he thinks he still has it. Maybe his mind is in the right place, but his body may not be. Therefore, I just wonder if he'd be taking reps from a young player who needs to develop and convincing the staff that he is still a productive player, although nobody will really know till after TC. I mean, don't get me wrong, he was great. But I think to myself if Jimbo would have retired and came back after a year, would that have been taking reps from another QB? Especially knowing that it was just for one year. I think the team would have felt a sense of loyalty, but that would have halted the development of "the next man up". Not saying that is the case, or there is/was better options for either team, but just wonder if he's holding on past his prime, at the overall detriment to his club 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: $5 mil can light a hell of a fire inside you! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBrownBear Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I don't understand why people are bagging on Witten's decision. Yeah, he lost a step later in his career, but he still put up catch totals of 73/64/77/69/63 in his last five years. It wasn't like there was a precipitous drop-off in production during his final season. He's had a full year to rest his body and he's still 2 years younger than Antonio Gates who is still in the league. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cba fan Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 This has to be a "The Onion" inspired story. Right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Goat Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 10 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: Just wondering if he is coming back because he thinks he still has it. Maybe his mind is in the right place, but his body may not be. Therefore, I just wonder if he'd be taking reps from a young player who needs to develop and convincing the staff that he is still a productive player, although nobody will really know till after TC. I mean, don't get me wrong, he was great. But I think to myself if Jimbo would have retired and came back after a year, would that have been taking reps from another QB? Especially knowing that it was just for one year. I think the team would have felt a sense of loyalty, but that would have halted the development of "the next man up". Not saying that is the case, or there is/was better options for either team, but just wonder if he's holding on past his prime, at the overall detriment to his club This is a fair, well-thought-out post. I think he'll be fine as long as Dallas doesn't use him as the focal point of their offense, as they seemed to do for so many years. No way he can withstand that. The 2018 version of Antonio Gates looked like it belonged on a buffet line, not a football field. Still, I recall a couple of big plays by the big man. That said, he -- and that type of production -- ain't worth no $5 mil, imho. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly the Dog Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 16 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: $5 mil can light a hell of a fire inside you! Chances are that he is losing money to play. The rumors were he was offered 4-4.5m for the MNF gig, and Schefter reported the Cowboys deal is 3.5 (which I assume has 1.5 in incentives as I have also seen the 5m number. But Schefter is usually very accurate on this kind of stuff. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/04/30/report-espn-offering-jason-witten-4-4-5-million-per-year/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 He signed a 4 year 30 million new deal 2 years ago and quit after 1 year of the deal. Now he's crawling back to Jerry for 5 million--for a single season. He doesn't seem too bright. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Kelly the Dog said: Jones reportedly had been begging him and is the one that made the $5m offer. Witten had turned it down before but just accepted. Jones had to want him back before he could choose to do so. Jerr-uh gonna Jerr-uh... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 So he decided since he sucks at broadcasting he wants to squeeze a little more money before he becomes totally unemployed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoHuddleKelly12 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) Well, this is one surefire way to deflect attention away from his broadcasting skills and breaking the Pro Bowl trophy...well played Mr. Witten, well played! Edited February 28, 2019 by NoHuddleKelly12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExWNYer Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Thank you, (Monday Night) Football gods. My ears and my sanity are eternally grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 (edited) EMaybe this is a reaction to his yearly performance review of his broadcasting role? Edited February 28, 2019 by Over 29 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Jackson Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 This is just bad IMO. I HATE when people unretire. Make a decision and stick with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLFan Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 2 hours ago, Mr. WEO said: He signed a 4 year 30 million new deal 2 years ago and quit after 1 year of the deal. Now he's crawling back to Jerry for 5 million--for a single season. He doesn't seem too bright. Anyone who had the misfortune of listening to him last year on MNF could confirm he is not very bright. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsSB2020 Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I'm gonna miss him on MNF to be honest. He had that so bad he's good quality about him. Pure comedy. I think this is a meh move. I doubt he'll have a huge impact one way or the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 I respect the man for realizing it was time to call it a career, hang it up, and walk away from the booth before he really started to embarrass himself. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 13 minutes ago, FLFan said: Anyone who had the misfortune of listening to him last year on MNF could confirm he is not very bright. Honestly, his deficits were magnified because to was MNF. But he's orders of magnitude better than JAGs like Solomon Wilocts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 If Gates can be a shell of him former self at age 38. I don't see why Witten can't do the same at age 37 as Prescott missed Witten last year. Still can block, knows how to get open, and has strong hands even if he isn't as athletic. I really don't see the downside to this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) Mercy kill. Edited March 1, 2019 by stony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solomon Grundy Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 7 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: https://twitter.com/mikegarafolo/status/1101179365356900353?s=21 Thank goodness he won’t be on MNF anymore As long as he doesn't bring everyone's favorite, on air, ex Cowboys QB with him, who cares!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 5 hours ago, TheBrownBear said: I don't understand why people are bagging on Witten's decision. Yeah, he lost a step later in his career, but he still put up catch totals of 73/64/77/69/63 in his last five years. It wasn't like there was a precipitous drop-off in production during his final season. He's had a full year to rest his body and he's still 2 years younger than Antonio Gates who is still in the league. His production has dropped in half since 2012, at least yard wise. Will be interesting to see how a year off effects him, good or bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 2 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: This is just bad IMO. I HATE when people unretire. Make a decision and stick with it. In general, yes. But in this case, it is an opportunity to upgrade the MNF booth and simultaneously hurt the Cowboys. Win-win 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dopey Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, wppete said: Makes no sense. Who cares, he's not in the booth anymore. That's a win for me. Comeback player of the year?!?!? Edited March 1, 2019 by Dopey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
formerlyofCtown Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 7 hours ago, Kelly the Dog said: Jones reportedly had been begging him and is the one that made the $5m offer. Witten had turned it down before but just accepted. Jones had to want him back before he could choose to do so. Maybe Jason Garret will sign as the backup QB and they can finally get a real coach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 3 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: This is just bad IMO. I HATE when people unretire. Make a decision and stick with it. I keep thinking Dirk Nowitski is going to do it and announce he’s playing another year after his retirement tour. I don’t think Wade will though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boca BIlls Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 25 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: I keep thinking Dirk Nowitski is going to do it and announce he’s playing another year after his retirement tour. I don’t think Wade will though. Dirk never said he was retiring. Doc the dumbass is the one who started that stupid crap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 That was nice of Jerry to bail out Witten. He makes a smooth exit out of the booth and retires again this summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted March 1, 2019 Author Share Posted March 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Boca BIlls said: Dirk never said he was retiring. Doc the dumbass is the one who started that stupid crap. Oh i thought he did ... seemed like common knowledge. Oops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykidsdad Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Amen. Get him out of the MNF booth! I think the Cowboys got sick of his commentary, too, and decided to do the whole world a favor! Thank you Cowboys! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 There really aren't a lot of good tight ends (although the draft seems to have some good ones). The Cowboys really missed having Witten on the field. Even old, he's probably better than their other options. They'll probably draft another TE in case Witten doesn't work out. And Witten really was terrible in the booth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Bills Fan Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Laughing at all you "experts" saying he needs the money or he's washed up. His last year was 63 rec 560 yards 5 td's. That's better than our $8 million TE that we just cut. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frankish Reich Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Four pages in, and nobody's said it, so I guess it's on me to do it: even as a shell of his former self, he would've been far and away the best TE on the Bills last year. Yes, if I were Beane I would've signed him for $5 million for one year in a second. And from the Cowboys' perspective: what? You'd rather have taken a flyer on Charles Clay? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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