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#1181 Re: The Garden » Nfl Draft - Free Agency » 764 weeks ago

Manning signed with Broncos.

Smith should get more money from Niners now.

Rumor is that Miami (or Jacksonville) could trade for Tebow.  He's not better than Matt Moore.  They might as well just stick with Moore and draft Tannehill.  I don't really see a team trading up to 7 (or 6) to get him.

misterID here's an interesting Tannehill article:

http://mattwaldmanrsp.com/2012/03/12/wh … -prospect/


Regarding Fisher and the Dolphins, shouldn't you be blaming Ross?  He's the one that refused to give Fisher personnel control.  He's the one that has chosen to stick with Ireland.

Titans are bringing in Kameron Wimbley and Mark Anderson for visits.  They have to sign one of those guys.

Flynn actually got a lot less money than I'd thought he would.

Bills look interesting but still I'm not a big believer in Fitzpatrick.  Anyone else hoping that Manning totally bombs out in Denver?

#1182 Re: The Garden » Nfl Draft - Free Agency » 765 weeks ago

misterID wrote:

Welp, it looks like the Titans are real players for Manning. Bud Adams is rumored to have offered an executive position after he retires (think John Elway) with the gig.

It's either going to be:

The Bronco's
The Cardinals
The Titans

I'm 99% percent sure that he's signing with the Titans.  They just brought in the doctor a few hours ago to examine him.  I've been keeping tabs of this online and this shit is getting insane.  In between fans checking in on flightaware to see when/where Bud Adams plane is leaving and now Manning gets a call from the governor of Tennessee asking him to join the Titans.

I just don't think he can say no.  His wife (and Eli's as well) is from Tennessee,  and they just hired one of Polian's sons, and they're offering him a post career front office position.  Add to that the state loves him and that insane old man has offered him a gazillion dollars.

This has got to be one of the better stealth campaigns to woo a free agent I've ever seen.  Either that or they're just good at shifting to plan B. 

On to the qb shuffle, assuming Hasselbeck gets dumped, he probably ends up in CLE.

Loser of the Flynn race probably drafts Tannehill. 

So the Dolphins had good reason to dump Marshall--he allegedly struck a woman in the face in NY.

They can still grab Michael Floyd with #8 if they want.  Dolphins resigned Soleai and signed Richard Marshall of Arizona.

Law firm (aka Ben Jarvis Ellis Green) was meeting with the Bengals.  I was kinda hoping they'd draft Richardson from Alabama.

#1183 Re: The Garden » The Wrestling thread » 765 weeks ago

Axlin12 wrote:

As for Austin performing a match, Austin for the last few years has said on several occasions that he believes he as Two More Years in him FULL-TIME, meaning matches on PPV's, matches on Raw, and so forth.


Austin has also said that if he does come back, he prefers to do it that way, and not with one-off matches here and there, but with the quality of good writing, and SOLELY for the purpose of taking bumps and giving a push to someone new to pass the torch.

When asked, who?

Austin said the only guy backstage he'd consider is... CM Punk. McMahon has yet to call.


As for my opinion, it'd be pretty cool to see Austin come back and do a two year feud with Punk, resulting in a Wrestlemania match, and possibly a rematch. The Rock & Cena could also get involved.

My feelings on it are mixed. Austin is very unique in that his injuries caused his legend and quality of matches to remain top-notch. In other words, he went out while in his prime, just just before the decline was coming, and he knew it.

Do you bring him back to the novelty of it and giving a push to Punk, and deal with a less mobile Austin, while Austin is still of age and in shape enough to do it. Or to you leave his legacy alone, and let it lie?

I gotta give them a pass here on not developing a CM Punk vs Austin feud.  They got the Rock vs Cena this year and HHH-Undertaker on the top of the card.  Adding on CM Punk-Austin on this year's card would be overkill.  Better to save it for next year. 

He could always do the HBK thing where he shows up for a few months before taking a break.

#1184 Re: The Garden » Nfl Draft - Free Agency » 765 weeks ago

Garcon signed with Skins for 8 million a year.  Apparently, Winston is visiting Miami.  Makes sense as he was a "U" guy.

Vincent Jackson about to sign with TB for a big amount.

Skins also about to sign Josh Morgan, former 49er.

Brandon Carr to visit Dallas.  I can't see Jerry not opening up the wallet for him considering he just dumped Terrence Newman.

Rams hosting a bunch of former Titans.

#1185 Re: The Garden » The Wrestling thread » 765 weeks ago

The weird thing is that they've actually started signing more actual wrestlers instead of guys who look good and can be trained.  I'm going to give some props to HHH for this development.

I think you're also underestimating how boring the WWE wrestling style can be at times.  I guess they just need to find the right mix of workrate and personality.

It would be better if they let some of the wrestlers cut loose on the promos instead of scripting it beforehand.

#1186 Re: The Garden » Nfl Draft - Free Agency » 765 weeks ago

Yeah, they traded two second rounders for him.  With the WR class weakened by Colston and Stevie Johnson resigning with their teams, I'd figure they at least get a 2 out of another team.  I don't think they'd get a first rounder as he has too many off field issues.

Either they go after another WR (cough VJax), rebuild from the ground up or are supremely confident that they are going to get Manning.  Otherwise the move makes little sense.

Great move by the Bears getting him on the cheap like that.  I think this does take them a bit out of the Mario Williams chase though as Marshall has a cap figure of 9 million.  Better move would be to go for Eric Winston who got released yesterday by the Texans.

Moss gets to face the Rams twice a year and stick it to Fisher for benching him in Tennessee.

Mario Williams is visiting BUF tonight.  Can't see him immediately signing there without visiting other teams (TEN, SEA, JAX, ATL and others).  Meachem is also visiting Buffalo.

Pierre Garcon in negotiations with Redskins (and Rams).  This will turn out well.  Or not.

#1187 Re: The Sunset Strip » Most Recent Movie You've Seen » 765 weeks ago

Shallow Grave (1993)  Loved it.  I think this is probably classified as a psychological thriller although I did see some elements of horror and comedy in it.  I don't really know how Boyle went from making this (and Trainspotting) to garbage like Slumdog Millionaire.

#1188 Re: The Garden » Nfl Draft - Free Agency » 765 weeks ago

Useful link on cap status of all 32 teams:

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 … -march-11/


Teams of note (or teams that GNRevo members cheer for):

Bills:  $30.8 million under.
Titans:  $28.1 million under.
Bears:  $22.6 million under.
49ers:  $21.8 million under.
Patriots:  $16.2 million under.
Ravens:  $14.45 million under.
Dolphins:  $11.8 million under.
Steelers:  $10.5 million under.
Eagles:  $9.6 million under.
Vikings:  $7.9 million under.
Cowboys:  $4.7 million under.
Giants:  $3.8 million over.
Lions:  $11.5 million over.


I could have swore the Vikings had a lot more cash available.  Cowboys can easily gain more room by dumping Terrence Newman.  Lions need to sign Calvin Johnson and bring down his 22 million cap number.

Also Randy Moss is supposed to be working out for the 49ers this week.

#1189 Re: The Garden » Nfl Draft - Free Agency » 765 weeks ago

http://www.tennessean.com/article/20120 … img|Sports

Tennessee Titans owner Bud Adams wants to sign Peyton Manning

Written by
Jim Wyatt
The Tennessean

   
Titans owner Bud Adams wants Peyton Manning, and says he is prepared to make a competitive offer to get him.

The issue, of course, is whether the four-time NFL Most Valuable Player wants the Titans.

Adams told The Tennessean on Sunday he has contacted Manning’s agent, Tom Condon, and is pushing for the quarterback to visit the Titans.

“He is the man I want. Period,” Adams said by phone from Houston. “And the people that work for me understand that. They know who I want. I want Mr. Manning with the Titans and I will be disappointed if it doesn’t happen.”

Titans General Manager Ruston Webster, Chief Operating Officer Mike Reinfeldt and Coach Mike Munchak could not be reached for comment on Sunday. Indications are they don’t share the owner’s passion to acquire the former University of Tennessee star, but they also understand this is a unique situation involving one of the greatest players of all-time and a living legend in the state.

Last month Webster said the Titans were happy with their current quarterbacks — Matt Hasselbeck and Jake Locker — when asked if the team might have interest in Manning.

The Colts released Manning on Wednesday and he has since visited two teams. After spending 6 hours with the Broncos in Denver on Friday, he flew to Arizona and met with the Cardinals for 6½ hours on Sunday. Several other teams have also expressed interest in Manning, who reportedly turned down invitations to visit the Seahawks and Chiefs.

Adams, who founded the then-Houston Oilers in 1959, stressed that the chance to acquire Manning is a special opportunity for a franchise yet to win a Super Bowl.

“I hope to be one of the teams he looks at,” the 89-year-old Adams said. “Since he went to school in Tennessee I think Tennessee is where he should be. I think he could play for two or three years. I think he’s the guy that could come in and turn this around for us.

“That’s why I am so anxious to get him to come visit with us and I want him on my team. I could sit down with him and show him what (we’d be willing to pay). If he would come (meet) with me he would be happy with what he’d get.”

It’s unclear what kind of contract Manning is seeking, but the Titans began the offseason around $30 million under the salary cap. The Broncos are about $50 million under the cap.

As for concerns about the 35-year-old Manning’s health — he is recovering from neck procedures and a weakened throwing arm — Adams was unwavering.

“I’m not worried about it,” he said. “We’ll see the doctors but they say it looks like he’ll be able to play.”

Condon could not be reached for comment on Sunday. Adams said the agent told him Manning hadn’t decided if he would visit the Titans.

“He is all for having him come see me,” Adams said. “He just wants to make sure my people in Tennessee want the same thing too — Ruston and Mike and Mike. I am 650 miles away (in Houston), but (they) will do what I say to do because that’s the guy I want and I am going to make the decision. … I think I will be able to work it out myself as far as the money angle goes.”

This isn’t the first time Adams has gotten involved in a quarterback decision.

In 2006, he made it known he wanted the Titans to draft Texas superstar Vince Young, while GM Floyd Reese and Coach Jeff Fisher wanted Southern Cal’s Matt Leinart.

Adams later ordered Young into the lineup when the Titans struggled behind veteran Kerry Collins. The Titans released Young in 2010.

Hasselbeck, who led the Titans to a 9-7 record last season, has two years left on his contract, and Locker, the eighth overall pick last year, was impressive in limited action last season. Attempts to reach the two quarterbacks on Sunday were unsuccessful.

Adams said he’s been satisfied with Hasselbeck and Locker, and acknowledged Locker is the future at the position.

“But I want Manning. I’d love to see him in Titan blue after watching him so many years with the Colts,” Adams said. “I will be upset because if I didn’t get him. I want him. I am ready to do what it takes to get him aboard and I think he’d be the guy to get us into the playoffs.”

Adams also said he would speak to Manning about eventually taking a role in the front office.

“I want him to be with me the rest of his working period of his life, even when he doesn’t want to play anymore,” Adams said. “I want him to come to work for us as long as he lives.”

Can't say I saw this coming AT ALL.  The GM of the Titans stated a few weeks ago that they had no interest in Manning.  I guess someone forgot to tell Bud Adams that.  There is a trainwreck quailty to Bud Adams' ownership of the Titans/Oilers that makes it almost fascinating to observe.  The guy is CHEAP but he is also somewhat insane.  You know all that shit I said about Jeff Fisher a year ago, well I take it back.  The guy might be an overrated coach but as a PR guy/face of franchise who had to deal with Bud on a weekly basis he gets an A from me.  He made the franchise seem normal and stable.

#1190 Re: The Garden » The Wrestling thread » 765 weeks ago

You guys write better scenarios/angles than the shit the WWE puts out.  Anyone not suprised that the Taker-HHH match/angle is probably being planned extensively by both wrestlers and not by WWE "creative"?

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