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Jason P wrote:

London is a pipe dream by Roger Goodell. That team would be at such a disadvantage it wouldn't be funny. They would have to overpay has-been free agents to come play for them. And London is a very expensive city to live in.

Toronto and L.A. seem like the obvious spots for expansion. The Norfolk, Virginia area may be the only other spot that could support an NFL team in NA. I think Vancouver is too stoned to have the attention span to watch live NFL games.

THe whole London thing is such a load of shit. Every time Goodell talks about it, I want to puke. Like you said, that team would be at a giant disadvantage with all the travel. It's ridiculous that they are even having regular season games in London.

SatansFuton wrote:

Would anybody even be interested? I know the English in general don't give two shits about American Football, but is there even a niche market or enough expatriates to make it work? One game a year might pull in some novelty attendance, but seasons? I don't know. NFL Europe didn't work, and it's worth pointing out that the first of the teams to fold was the London Monarchs.

The first London game I remember was Dallas playing there early 90's. I remember Aikman trying to keep a straight face answering some of the questions from the media, who were basically there for the novelty of it and knew nothing about football. He seemed especially amused when a reporter asked him if he was "the thrower".

On top of all the logistical and competitive nightmares this would create, there isn't even interest. Sure, maybe they sell out a game or 2 per year. But to support a team all year?? Highly doubt it. I just wish all this talk about go away. It's beyond ridiculous and just makes me hate Goodell more and more.

Too much orange to look at when you watch the browns and the Bengals play each other, lol

Saw a bit of Jason Garrett's post-game press conference on the news. He looked like his head was about to explode.

Sooooo, who is the best left tackle in college this year? Taylor Lewan at UM? Hopes he likes playing in Pittsburgh next year. Been a long time since we had a top 5 pick.

The Waiting Trophy Man wrote:

I love all the sexual innuendos you hear from Al Michaels and Chris Collinsworth. My favourite was from Al Michaels, talking about Tom Brady, when he said "he pulled out too soon," lol

Yeah it is getting as bad as the old MNF booth used to be.
We played a drinking game in college called 'Dickdorf' --- anytime Dan Dierdorf said something stupid (what we called a 'Dickdorf') you had to drink. There was a LOT of drinking going on.
Now it should be that you drink anytime Al & Chris say something that they think is clever and got by most of the audience. This could include the innuendos, the snarky comments about people/teams they dont like and of course the Al Michaels mainstay of gambling references. He is the only announcer who consistently can be counted on to point out spread busts, over/under hits or near misses and things like that.
On Super Bowl calls he nuts all over himself trying to work in the many different prop bets and pool totals.

I like Al & Chris, but they do find themselves very smart/amusing.
Wow, did I hate it when Dierdorf was calling MNF games. Worst announcer ever.

MayDay10 wrote:

I agree. I cant stand Dierdorf.

I hate the whole macho football act (which is why I didnt care for Madden as well). Dierdorf is also a complete dumbass.



Good Bills game yesterday

I would buy NFL Sunday Ticket if they offered an option to sync the local radio broadcast with the video. That's how I used to watch and listen to games before Janet Jackson's wardrobe malfunction.

Jason P wrote:

After watching the Jaguars play 60 minutes of football yesterday, I can see no reason on why they would not sign Tim Tebow before noon today. It can't get any worse.

Who would you want as your QB if forced to choose ... Blain Gabbert or Tim Tebow?

You must work for ESPN. I can see many reasons. Mainly that he's no good and isn't a good fit. Replacing a shitty QB with another shitty QB isn't going to do anything, Tebow would just be a gimmick for attendance. Tebow needs protection to play his game (though his game has pretty much been figured out), like he had in Denver, and the Jaguars have none. They need to fix their O-line before they go replacing their quarterback. Bringing in Tebow just means a more recognizable name is going to get his ass kicked.

SatansFuton wrote:

Jason P wrote:

After watching the Jaguars play 60 minutes of football yesterday, I can see no reason on why they would not sign Tim Tebow before noon today. It can't get any worse.

Who would you want as your QB if forced to choose ... Blain Gabbert or Tim Tebow?

You must work for ESPN. I can see many reasons. Mainly that he's no good and isn't a good fit. Replacing a shitty QB with another shitty QB isn't going to do anything, Tebow would just be a gimmick for attendance. Tebow needs protection to play his game (though his game has pretty much been figured out), like he had in Denver, and the Jaguars have none. They need to fix their O-line before they go replacing their quarterback. Bringing in Tebow just means a more recognizable name is going to get his ass kicked.

I do tend to talk out of my ass alot. Maybe there is a future for me at EPSN. At the very least, I could take a leak in the NFL Sunday crew's coffee pot and set Skip Bayless' car on fire.

Tebow's record: 9 - 7 Gabberts record: 5-21

They are averaging 7 points a game and have not scored a 1st half TD in 1,573 quarters.

I would estimate that 20% of the Jaguar's stadiums seats were covered in sponsered tarps. And I bet they still had a local black-out.

The O-line isn't getting fixed this year. Throw the fans a bone and release The Tebow!

Jason P wrote:

SatansFuton wrote:

Jason P wrote:

After watching the Jaguars play 60 minutes of football yesterday, I can see no reason on why they would not sign Tim Tebow before noon today. It can't get any worse.

Who would you want as your QB if forced to choose ... Blain Gabbert or Tim Tebow?

You must work for ESPN. I can see many reasons. Mainly that he's no good and isn't a good fit. Replacing a shitty QB with another shitty QB isn't going to do anything, Tebow would just be a gimmick for attendance. Tebow needs protection to play his game (though his game has pretty much been figured out), like he had in Denver, and the Jaguars have none. They need to fix their O-line before they go replacing their quarterback. Bringing in Tebow just means a more recognizable name is going to get his ass kicked.

I do tend to talk out of my ass alot. Maybe there is a future for me at EPSN. At the very least, I could take a leak in the NFL Sunday crew's coffee pot and set Skip Bayless' car on fire.

Tebow's record: 9 - 7 Gabberts record: 5-21

They are averaging 7 points a game and have not scored a 1st half TD in 1,573 quarters.

I would estimate that 20% of the Jaguar's stadiums seats were covered in sponsered tarps. And I bet they still had a local black-out.

The O-line isn't getting fixed this year. Throw the fans a bone and release The Tebow!

I think they'd be better serving the fans by trying to seriously rebuild that team from the ground up, instead of inviting the Tebow circus to town. Face it, the guy BLOWS. If he had any promise what-so-ever a team would have picked him up by now just for jersey revenue. Jerry would have him backing up Romo just for the media attention and because he's drawn to famous names like a moth to flame. But he won't even go there. Tebow's just a pointless person to have on your roster. He had a lucky run with a good team, defense and kickers won most of those games. As Jesus said on SNL, "Matt Prater, I pray to you brother". He did contribute some, he confused some defenses, but a good QB could have taken that team places Tebow couldn't. You can't put it all on your defense and kicker. Against KC the defense held them to 7 points, but Tebow couldn't even get them a single score. They only got a field goal and lost 7-3 to the Chiefs, when they were still shitty. The defenses of the teams they did beat couldn't really figure him out at first, until Denver got to New England and they put on the "How to shut down Tebow clinic". And Rex wouldn't even put him in over Butt Fumble McGee, that should tell you how bad he is.

Just because it's fun to watch.