Written on July 2, 2008 – 7:53 am | by chanceblack |
Sup everybody? This season is shaping up to be a barnstormer. We have big names on the free agent market that don’t have a team, players still acting stupid, Commish wants to cut rookie pay, and players reaction to the Commish ideas. So lets see what’s really going on shall we?
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Foxboro Ma.: Willie Andrews was released by the Patriots. He was arrest on Monday for assualting his girlfriend by allegedly putting a gun to her head. Andrews was a 2nd year defensive back used alot on special teams and third down max cover passing plays. This would have been his 3rd season with the Pats. I don’t get it…….. what is the deal? You are on the best team in the NFL and have a chance to get something most of us will never have, and you’re on one of the most popular teams as well and you know that Roger Goodell is holding players and teams to a new standard. I don’t think Andrews will be back in the NFL. It’s a shame the Pats felt he had a lot of talent too.
2). Well the Commish can’t say he is not trying. Roger Goodell is looking for a way to cut the rookie salary. He believes that the rookies coming into the NFL should not be getting paid more than the veterans and have not played yet. My partner in crime H30 really has the right idea. yea I said it H30 is right!!!!!!! the rookies should get a guaranteed contract or a base salary something like the NBA rookie salary. Both the players and the owners would be happy about this. It’s the union and Gene “I’m a Idiot” Upshaw that don’t like it. Look at it this way……1) the rookies will be in camp early no more hold outs. 2) the Rooks will have to prove themselves at the NFL level, so if you get a Ryan Leaf type bust the team does’nt suffer that much of a hit having to let him go. 3) The Coaches and GM’s will have enough money to fill their rosters with the best available players. 4) The Vets can actually get paid for their job on the field not what the 1st round pick got at his postion. 5) The Owners will be saving money so they can build State of the Art stadiums for their fans. 6) the most important reason is the ticket prices can go down and fill up some of these venues and more fans will come to games if ticket prices are reasonable. GENE IT’S CALLED BALANCE!!!!!!!!!!! you have a the number 1 product in the USA if you want to remain number 1 you need balance.
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Saline Mich. Let the Kevin Jones sweepstakes begin. Jones held a workout for the Dolphins,Packers,Steelers,Lions,Browns,Buccaneers Saturday to show he is healthy 5 months after Knee surgery. Jones did cuts,sprints and shuttle runs for all the team reps in the hope that someone will give him a chance to make a roster. Travis Henry, Shaun Alexander, Ron Dayne and Cedric Benson are still on the market.
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Atlanta Ga: Even though Joe Horn wants to be traded, there seems to be no interest in the WR. Horn made himself a household name with the Chiefs and Saints. He came to Atlanta to help make the Falcons relavent. After the departure of Coach Bobby Petrino, Horn has been put to the 3rd WR spot. Horns agents has been cleared to guage what teams are out there, sadly no offers have come across the table.
CBLACK OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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