Official Non NFC North NFL News 2014 (Unofficial Johnny Manziel)

[Guiness]

Graham is the prototype Joker.

The good blocking, pass catcher guy we all grew up with is a generational spot.

It's like the Jim Taylor FB, a victim of the evolution of the NFL to a pass oriented league.

Jason Witten, Heath Miller guys are the last of their kind.

I guess you're right, and it's too bad, really. Witten in particular has always been one of my favorite guys to watch, loved seeing him release off a block, move 5 yards down field, catch a pass and find a seam for 10 more. And 10 years in the NFL, they still haven't found a pair of pants that fit him properly! In that mold was Bubba Franks, even if he (obviously) wasn't as good.

[Guiness]

This ruling could end up helping the other top TE's in the NFL. Graham will likely sign a contract extension large enough to raise the franchise tag dollar amount for TE's.

I actually don't know that Graham is being hurt here unfairly. Last year he was 15th in the NFL in receiving yards. The franchise tag number for a TE is comparable to what the 15th rated wide receiver gets. Of course, Graham scores lots of TD's which also needs to be factored in. But I think it will be. Whether he signs an extension with New Orleans this year or becomes a FA next year, he will probably end up with a contract averaging 10 mil per year which is about where he should be based on production.

Will he get that long term extension though? I can see NO making him play under the tag for a year, or even 2. Especially considering it's the lower of the 2 tags, the non-exclusive one. I think the only way he gets his money is if now that other teams see that he'll get paid as a TE, someone is willing to give up those 2 first rounders, moves in and makes an offer.

[smuggler]

I dont know that hes good enough for 2 first round picks and a mega contract

[Guiness]

I dont know that hes good enough for 2 first round picks and a mega contract

While he's not the most valuable player, he's elite at his position, in his prime, and most importantly, available, which is quite an oddity in this league. Generally see maybe 1 or 2 guys per season in that position.

[pbmax]

Seriously, you kids are taking photos in the bathroom?

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/07/07/manziels-latest-vegas-trip-creates-an-interesting-photo/

[Zool]

He's like a kid out there!

[Patler]

That photo is SO misleading!

There was a tiny kitten just out of view of the camera. It was struggling to breath. Manziel saw it and didn't hesitate. He immediately took out a bill, rolled it into a tiny tube and performed an emergency intubation, saving the kitten's life.

People are just so suspicious...............

[pbmax]

Maybe his drink straw was broken?

[Guiness]

Seriously, you kids are taking photos in the bathroom?

No shortage of speculation over at PFT on why he's rolling up a bill, or more accurately, what reason other than nose candy could it be?

Funniest comment I saw: He obviously is making an antenna for his money phone.
One to make you think:

Has a 1st round draft pick ever been released before their first training camp?

I would stop paying this kid right now.

I believe the most recent answer to that question is Dimitrius Underwood.

[Brandon494]

Trust me no one sniffs cocaine in the open like that in bathroom night clubs anymore...mainly because most of them now have bathroom guys especially in Vegas.

Anyway if he was sniffing something I'm willing to bet it wasn't cocaine and was instead prescription pills like adderall.

[Freak Out]

North Dallas Forty Baby!

[Cheesehead Craig]

It's just origami. He's clearly making a giraffe with a real long neck.

[KYPack]

I guess you're right, and it's too bad, really. Witten in particular has always been one of my favorite guys to watch, loved seeing him release off a block, move 5 yards down field, catch a pass and find a seam for 10 more. And 10 years in the NFL, they still haven't found a pair of pants that fit him properly! In that mold was Bubba Franks, even if he (obviously) wasn't as good.

I miss that 'ol style ball, too.

I've often wondered if you could get a 2 way, in-line style TE, a pair of live RB's and run an old school offense vs some of these current D's.

Some of the younger teams have never seen or played against those kind of offenses.

Run a little 31 power BOB on their asses and see what they do about it.

[bobblehead]

I miss that 'ol style ball, too.

I've often wondered if you could get a 2 way, in-line style TE, a pair of live RB's and run an old school offense vs some of these current D's.

Some of the younger teams have never seen or played against those kind of offenses.

Run a little 31 power BOB on their asses and see what they do about it.

When the Eagles put together the "dream team" and sacked the Rams QB like 4 times in the first quarter a couple years ago, the Rams did it and rushed for 170 yards the rest of the half. Then in a move only Bielema could appreciate decided to pass the ball the entire 3rd quarter.

[Joemailman]

When the Eagles put together the "dream team" and sacked the Rams QB like 4 times in the first quarter a couple years ago, the Rams did it and rushed for 170 yards the rest of the half. Then in a move only Bielema could appreciate decided to pass the ball the entire 3rd quarter.

Are you talking about opening day in 2011? The Rams had 154 rushing yards the entire game. They had 2 3rd quarter possessions and ran the ball 9 times in those possessions, although not very effectively. Perhaps because the Eagles made some defensive adjustments to counter the success the Rams had rushing the ball in the 1st half?