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Merkin Baller

Ledbetterman10 said:

There's talk that his vax status cost him his job, but I'm not buying it. Belichick said yesterday that had nothing to do with Cam being released. Now, of course Belichick WOULD say that either way, but I'm inclined to believe him. Cam is washed. I don't know what Belichick saw in him in the first place, but as a former league MVP, with no one else really available, I understand why they gave him a shot. But he failed. Smart move to move on to the rookie. 

I don't think it was the only reason. 

I also don't believe it played no factor at all in the decision. 

mrussel1

Ledbetterman10 said:

There's talk that his vax status cost him his job, but I'm not buying it. Belichick said yesterday that had nothing to do with Cam being released. Now, of course Belichick WOULD say that either way, but I'm inclined to believe him. Cam is washed. I don't know what Belichick saw in him in the first place, but as a former league MVP, with no one else really available, I understand why they gave him a shot. But he failed. Smart move to move on to the rookie. 

Well remember it's against the CBA agreement to cut someone based on that.  So Bill's smarter than Urban and didn't speak the truth.  

Ledbetterman10

mrussel1 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

There's talk that his vax status cost him his job, but I'm not buying it. Belichick said yesterday that had nothing to do with Cam being released. Now, of course Belichick WOULD say that either way, but I'm inclined to believe him. Cam is washed. I don't know what Belichick saw in him in the first place, but as a former league MVP, with no one else really available, I understand why they gave him a shot. But he failed. Smart move to move on to the rookie. 

Well remember it's against the CBA agreement to cut someone based on that.  So Bill's smarter than Urban and didn't speak the truth.  

Yeah but we all know Belichick is willing to part with anyone that he feels is no use to him anymore. Often times, sooner than others would. Lawyer Milloy, Willie McGinest, Wes Welker, even Tom Brady. All of those guys had way more left in the tank at the time of their release than Cam Newtown does. 

tempo_n_groove

Ledbetterman10 said:

mrussel1 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

There's talk that his vax status cost him his job, but I'm not buying it. Belichick said yesterday that had nothing to do with Cam being released. Now, of course Belichick WOULD say that either way, but I'm inclined to believe him. Cam is washed. I don't know what Belichick saw in him in the first place, but as a former league MVP, with no one else really available, I understand why they gave him a shot. But he failed. Smart move to move on to the rookie. 

Well remember it's against the CBA agreement to cut someone based on that.  So Bill's smarter than Urban and didn't speak the truth.  

Yeah but we all know Belichick is willing to part with anyone that he feels is no use to him anymore. Often times, sooner than others would. Lawyer Milloy, Willie McGinest, Wes Welker, even Tom Brady. All of those guys had way more left in the tank at the time of their release than Cam Newtown does. 

He did that betting on the future though and not getting stuck in bad contracts.

mrussel1

Ledbetterman10 said:

mrussel1 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

There's talk that his vax status cost him his job, but I'm not buying it. Belichick said yesterday that had nothing to do with Cam being released. Now, of course Belichick WOULD say that either way, but I'm inclined to believe him. Cam is washed. I don't know what Belichick saw in him in the first place, but as a former league MVP, with no one else really available, I understand why they gave him a shot. But he failed. Smart move to move on to the rookie. 

Well remember it's against the CBA agreement to cut someone based on that.  So Bill's smarter than Urban and didn't speak the truth.  

Yeah but we all know Belichick is willing to part with anyone that he feels is no use to him anymore. Often times, sooner than others would. Lawyer Milloy, Willie McGinest, Wes Welker, even Tom Brady. All of those guys had way more left in the tank at the time of their release than Cam Newtown does. 

Right, I'm just saying I bet his lack of vax status did play a part, but BB is smart enough not to say it.  Also having Cam as a #2 would be very distracting.  He thinks he's the guy.  Better to cut ties for a few reasons. 

Jumb0

Ledbetterman10 said:

There's talk that his vax status cost him his job, but I'm not buying it. Belichick said yesterday that had nothing to do with Cam being released. Now, of course Belichick WOULD say that either way, but I'm inclined to believe him. Cam is washed. I don't know what Belichick saw in him in the first place, but as a former league MVP, with no one else really available, I understand why they gave him a shot. But he failed. Smart move to move on to the rookie. 

Bill also said "I don't know" when asked if the days Cam was out benefited Mac Jones. 

You are going to get zero insight from a Bill Belichick press conference. He's also smart enough to not say "yes, we cut him because he isn't vaxxed"

Ledbetterman10

Jumb0 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

There's talk that his vax status cost him his job, but I'm not buying it. Belichick said yesterday that had nothing to do with Cam being released. Now, of course Belichick WOULD say that either way, but I'm inclined to believe him. Cam is washed. I don't know what Belichick saw in him in the first place, but as a former league MVP, with no one else really available, I understand why they gave him a shot. But he failed. Smart move to move on to the rookie. 

Bill also said "I don't know" when asked if the days Cam was out benefited Mac Jones. 

You are going to get zero insight from a Bill Belichick press conference. He's also smart enough to not say "yes, we cut him because he isn't vaxxed"

Well even the dumbest coach would be smart enough to say that. 

Cam blows. Not being vaxxed doesn't help matters. But we're talking Bill Belichick. If Cam could help the team, he'd be on the team regardless of vaccine status. 

pjhawks

Ledbetterman10 said:

Jumb0 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

There's talk that his vax status cost him his job, but I'm not buying it. Belichick said yesterday that had nothing to do with Cam being released. Now, of course Belichick WOULD say that either way, but I'm inclined to believe him. Cam is washed. I don't know what Belichick saw in him in the first place, but as a former league MVP, with no one else really available, I understand why they gave him a shot. But he failed. Smart move to move on to the rookie. 

Bill also said "I don't know" when asked if the days Cam was out benefited Mac Jones. 

You are going to get zero insight from a Bill Belichick press conference. He's also smart enough to not say "yes, we cut him because he isn't vaxxed"

Well even the dumbest coach would be smart enough to say that. 

Cam blows. Not being vaxxed doesn't help matters. But we're talking Bill Belichick. If Cam could help the team, he'd be on the team regardless of vaccine status. 

Urban Meyer is being investigated by league for saying a player being unvaccinated played a part in him getting cut.  Urban might be the dumbest but that is what you get when you hire a college guy to coach in the pros.

mickeyrat

except what he said was its a consideration. not that its the reason.

mrussel1

mickeyrat said:

except what he said was its a consideration. not that its the reason.

Yes but Urban walked into that one.  He needs to be smarter and understand the CBA. 

F Me In The Brain

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

except what he said was its a consideration. not that its the reason.

Yes but Urban walked into that one.  He needs to be smarter and understand the CBA. 

Following the rules has never been a strength for Urban.

Being a great coach is a strength.  Being a redass coach, as well, lol. 

Am interested to see how he does down there.  I expect he will do well if his body can hold up to the NFL grind.

mrussel1

F Me In The Brain said:

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

except what he said was its a consideration. not that its the reason.

Yes but Urban walked into that one.  He needs to be smarter and understand the CBA. 

Following the rules has never been a strength for Urban.

Being a great coach is a strength.  Being a redass coach, as well, lol. 

Am interested to see how he does down there.  I expect he will do well if his body can hold up to the NFL grind.

I don't think he will do well.  First, few college coaches have been successful, and I can't think of one since Jimmy Johnson.  I won't count Barry because he just took over a juggernaut. Second, Urban has health issues, and I think the stress and pressure of the NFL will eat him up.  Maybe not this year, because it's a honeymoon year, but eventually the pressure will bring him down.  Third, I'm not convinced his system will work in the NFL.  He relies so much on the read option, the quick slants and the belief that his receiver will beat the D to the spot.  I'm just not sure that will work out.  Spurrier had that system that was all about the pre-snap read, throw to the spot and it did not work in the least in the NFL.  

FTR - I'm a Buckeye so I'm rooting for Urban, I just don't think it's going to work.

F Me In The Brain

mrussel1 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

except what he said was its a consideration. not that its the reason.

Yes but Urban walked into that one.  He needs to be smarter and understand the CBA. 

Following the rules has never been a strength for Urban.

Being a great coach is a strength.  Being a redass coach, as well, lol. 

Am interested to see how he does down there.  I expect he will do well if his body can hold up to the NFL grind.

I don't think he will do well.  First, few college coaches have been successful, and I can't think of one since Jimmy Johnson.  I won't count Barry because he just took over a juggernaut. Second, Urban has health issues, and I think the stress and pressure of the NFL will eat him up.  Maybe not this year, because it's a honeymoon year, but eventually the pressure will bring him down.  Third, I'm not convinced his system will work in the NFL.  He relies so much on the read option, the quick slants and the belief that his receiver will beat the D to the spot.  I'm just not sure that will work out.  Spurrier had that system that was all about the pre-snap read, throw to the spot and it did not work in the least in the NFL.  

FTR - I'm a Buckeye so I'm rooting for Urban, I just don't think it's going to work.



The Pete did it in Seattle.
I'm a huge PC fan and you would never tell he is the oldest coach in the NFL.

mrussel1

F Me In The Brain said:

mrussel1 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

except what he said was its a consideration. not that its the reason.

Yes but Urban walked into that one.  He needs to be smarter and understand the CBA. 

Following the rules has never been a strength for Urban.

Being a great coach is a strength.  Being a redass coach, as well, lol. 

Am interested to see how he does down there.  I expect he will do well if his body can hold up to the NFL grind.

I don't think he will do well.  First, few college coaches have been successful, and I can't think of one since Jimmy Johnson.  I won't count Barry because he just took over a juggernaut. Second, Urban has health issues, and I think the stress and pressure of the NFL will eat him up.  Maybe not this year, because it's a honeymoon year, but eventually the pressure will bring him down.  Third, I'm not convinced his system will work in the NFL.  He relies so much on the read option, the quick slants and the belief that his receiver will beat the D to the spot.  I'm just not sure that will work out.  Spurrier had that system that was all about the pre-snap read, throw to the spot and it did not work in the least in the NFL.  

FTR - I'm a Buckeye so I'm rooting for Urban, I just don't think it's going to work.



The Pete did it in Seattle.
I'm a huge PC fan and you would never tell he is the oldest coach in the NFL.

Ah!  Pete.  Of course.  Total miss on my part.  

So Pete, Barry,  Jimmy and Paul Brown.  Anyone else?

And I love PC too. Great coach and seems to be all around good guy. 

F Me In The Brain

mrussel1 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

mrussel1 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

except what he said was its a consideration. not that its the reason.

Yes but Urban walked into that one.  He needs to be smarter and understand the CBA. 

Following the rules has never been a strength for Urban.

Being a great coach is a strength.  Being a redass coach, as well, lol. 

Am interested to see how he does down there.  I expect he will do well if his body can hold up to the NFL grind.

I don't think he will do well.  First, few college coaches have been successful, and I can't think of one since Jimmy Johnson.  I won't count Barry because he just took over a juggernaut. Second, Urban has health issues, and I think the stress and pressure of the NFL will eat him up.  Maybe not this year, because it's a honeymoon year, but eventually the pressure will bring him down.  Third, I'm not convinced his system will work in the NFL.  He relies so much on the read option, the quick slants and the belief that his receiver will beat the D to the spot.  I'm just not sure that will work out.  Spurrier had that system that was all about the pre-snap read, throw to the spot and it did not work in the least in the NFL.  

FTR - I'm a Buckeye so I'm rooting for Urban, I just don't think it's going to work.



The Pete did it in Seattle.
I'm a huge PC fan and you would never tell he is the oldest coach in the NFL.

Ah!  Pete.  Of course.  Total miss on my part.  

So Pete, Barry,  Jimmy and Paul Brown.  Anyone else?

And I love PC too. Great coach and seems to be all around good guy. 

Super guy.  Did so much under the radar in LA.  One of my favorite people in sports.

Got a bum deal with the Bush parents taking $$ thing.

Oh well, he did fine.

Poncier

mrussel1 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

mrussel1 said:

F Me In The Brain said:

mrussel1 said:

mickeyrat said:

except what he said was its a consideration. not that its the reason.

Yes but Urban walked into that one.  He needs to be smarter and understand the CBA. 

Following the rules has never been a strength for Urban.

Being a great coach is a strength.  Being a redass coach, as well, lol. 

Am interested to see how he does down there.  I expect he will do well if his body can hold up to the NFL grind.

I don't think he will do well.  First, few college coaches have been successful, and I can't think of one since Jimmy Johnson.  I won't count Barry because he just took over a juggernaut. Second, Urban has health issues, and I think the stress and pressure of the NFL will eat him up.  Maybe not this year, because it's a honeymoon year, but eventually the pressure will bring him down.  Third, I'm not convinced his system will work in the NFL.  He relies so much on the read option, the quick slants and the belief that his receiver will beat the D to the spot.  I'm just not sure that will work out.  Spurrier had that system that was all about the pre-snap read, throw to the spot and it did not work in the least in the NFL.  

FTR - I'm a Buckeye so I'm rooting for Urban, I just don't think it's going to work.



The Pete did it in Seattle.
I'm a huge PC fan and you would never tell he is the oldest coach in the NFL.

Ah!  Pete.  Of course.  Total miss on my part.  

So Pete, Barry,  Jimmy and Paul Brown.  Anyone else?

And I love PC too. Great coach and seems to be all around good guy. 

But Pete was an NFL HC prior to going to USC, so he's a bit of a different category than Johnson or Meyer.

Merkin Baller

This is a bummer, apparently David Patten died. Guy was a stud for the Pats in 2001.

Poncier

Yeah motorcycle accident. 47 years old. What a shame.
RIP champ.

pjhawks

Ok saw this on SportsCenter and never realized this but it is possible for an NFL team to score just 1 point.   Apparently a safety during a failed 2-point conversion gives the defense 1 point.  Of course the offense would have to lose 98 or more yards on the play for it to be a safety, but it is possible.   They had a story on these guys who track final scores that have never occurred in the NFL before. It happened like 10 times last year.  I found it interesting.

The Juggler

The excitement is finally building within me for football now. Really looking forward to watching Dallas get their ass kicked tonight! Let's go!