I think the working theory there is that the League had reps who looked at the video and, given the leaks about it well before its release, that he would have been briefed on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggler
Better question that never gets answered: Did they know they DIDN'T want to see it or was it some kind of general see no evil stance (why go looking for trouble)?
The latest is that law enforcement sent the NFL the evidence in April including all the video. They better not have. Can you imagine, you get arrested for battery and you're employer calls the police and says "could you shoot me a copy of the evidence you have against our guy" and they fucking do it?
The official claiming to have sent the video is not releasing his name, so if it happened it likely was not an approved action. Not sure what the NFL would do if they received the video under those circumstances.Quote:
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Roger hasn't been heard from in so long he's on milk cartons wondering where he is. Anybody still think he's going to keep his job?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheesehead Craig
I heard they moved Goodell's desk to Dick Cheney's old "secure undisclosed location."
He was safe until sponsors got upset. Piss off various activists, no problem. Piss off Budweiser, big problem.
Goodell may make it to the end of the investigation so they can clear house of him plus whoever saw the Rice video at once, instead of taking the publicity hit twice.
True but it's not completely one-sided. The sponsors are acting because they're afraid their own images will get tarnished. Or, more concretely, out of fear that if a group of activists decided to mount a boycott in response to the scandal de jour, the sponsor might become one of its targets. (Much easier to boycott Budweiser or Marriott than the Vikings, especially in a year when the team's won-loss record is already causing fans to think about abandoning ship!)Quote:
Originally Posted by MadScientist
It's all about shaking your money maker. If ever anyone wonders what might be the reason the league acts as it does, the answer is that it's about protecting the brand.
Come on Fritz, shake that money maker!Quote:
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Vikings add another former Packer.
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Vikings add Charles Johnson to fill Adrian Peterson’s roster spot
Posted by Michael David Smith on September 20, 2014, 2:05 PM EDT
The Vikings have added a player to the roster to fill the spot vacated by putting Adrian Peterson on the exempt/commissioner’s permission list that most people had never heard of until this crazy week in the NFL.
That player is receiver Charles Johnson, who was signed off the Browns’ practice squad.
Johnson was initially a seventh-round pick of the Packers last year and didn’t make Green Bay’s 53-man roster but did make the practice squad. The Browns then signed Johnson away from the Packers’ practice squad and put him on the active roster, although he didn’t play in any regular-season games.
Vikings offensive coordinator Norv Turner was the Browns’ offensive coordinator last year, so Johnson arrives already knowing Turner’s offense.
ESPN has a very good story up on the whole Ray Rice case and video. Pretty damning. There is a section in the story where they lay out how the "independent" investigation appears to be anything but. All these guys are connected. What a joke.
http://espn.go.com/espn/otl/story/_/...er-goodell-nfl
Just noticed it was already linked in the Rice thread. Sorry.
Matt Cassel out for the year. Bridgewater to start. I haven't seen him play. Is he a read-option guy?
No. He's mobile, but more like a Russel Wilson type for mobility. Will move to throw. More of a pocket passer from what I've heard/seen.Quote:
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Scott Wells finds another way to miss some time - a tick bite!
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-wells-to-icu/
So the D is in for a rough time on Thursday, eh?Quote:
Originally Posted by Cheesehead Craig
Yes, I think so. I predict a game in which the Packers go off the field at halftime, behind the Vikings, with the fans booing lustily.
I just get that sense. Why Fat Mike can't seem to get his teams really ready is something I'm puzzled by.
Career underachiever Jayrone Elliot is on an NFL roster but not overachiever Michael Sam?
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Ok...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyrion Lannister
Not sure how a UDFA that clawed his way onto the team is an underachiever. Sam? No one seems to bring up the gay thing much any more, and when all was said and done he doesn't seem to have caused much in the way of problems in St-Louis, he just doesn't seem to be drawing any interest.
According to a JSO article, Elliot didn't take things seriously until his senior year in college. Seems like an underachiever to me.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guiness
I honestly believe that if Sam had stayed in the closet, he would be on an NFL roster right now. He was SEC DOY and showed plenty of potentials in the pre-season.
A guy like Elliot had 3 sacks in a game against a backup tackle and he made the team. Well, Sam had multiple sacks in the preseason, too.
I don't think so Re:Sam... He lacks ideal size, underperformed at the combine. Compare to Jackson Jeffcoat. Jeffcoat was arguably better in college and did better at the combine with more preferrable size. Sam is a classic case of a fringe talent that would need to rely on incredible technique to survive in the league, but has no viable way of acquiring it due to the climate of the league (roster sizes, no d-league).
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Possibly another win for Ted by staying put.
Colledge awards and a dollar will get you a cup of coffee. Some guys don't translate well to the NFL, and he seems to be one of them. Do you really think St-Louis and Dallas both cut him despite the fact he could contribute.Quote:
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Sam reminds me of Jamal Reynolds.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tyrion Lannister
I didn't know Reynolds was gay. :cnf:Quote:
Originally Posted by ThunderDan
im looking at this low hanging fruit and I think I'll pass.........Quote:
Originally Posted by esoxx
Sam was the most scrutinized 7th rounder ever in TC, and he performed. It's not like he looked lost and played like shit, ala Ricky Elmore. Sam posses the skills to be an NFL player.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggler
St. Louis supposedly had too many good defensive lineman on their team. Well, they're dead last in the league in sacks with 4. Not saying sacks are everything; Dallas only has 6 and they're 6-1. But the Rams defensive line play has been very fucking inconsistent. They could've used Sam.Quote:
Originally Posted by Guiness
As for Dallas, I hope the football gods punish them for releasing Sam.
Sam never did anyhing against starters, man. That said, I will settle for any excuse for the Cowboys to be punished. :)
You know, this seems to me a good comparison. Very good college players who were very light and used speed, but couldn't really play in the NFL.Quote:
Originally Posted by ThunderDan
I wonder what Jamaal Reynolds is doing these days. Selling insurance, maybe, in a partnership he has with Justin Harrell?
Seattle coming apart at the seams...
@mortreport: SEA has grown tired of Marshawn Lynch's act and will part ways with him after season...
Hahahahahhahahhaha!Quote:
Originally Posted by denverYooper
What is Marshawn Lynch's "act"?
Stand-up? Dramatic monologues?
He does reproductions of Jackson Pollack with Skittles.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fritz
Bears have grown tired of Jay Cutler's act and will part ways with him at halftime.
Bears fans are going to be homicidal after this debacle.Quote:
Originally Posted by smuggler
Here's your answer:Quote:
Originally Posted by Fritz
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Reynolds lives in Tallahassee. He owns a rental properties firm and also purchases foreclosed properties to refurbish and sell them.
"It's fun to see a place torn down and then fix it up," Reynolds said. "You have to have a vision for it. I'm the vision guy. I enjoy the demolition work and do some myself. I get to relieve a little stress now that I don't play football."
Demolition Man!