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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 12:03 pm

They would be going to the stadium and betting. I don't think they would have an issue with attendance, but the people there would be more interested in gambling on the game and the team would essentially be worthless.

Campbell in Oakland.


There is no way the NFL would allow gambling on a team that was in Vegas. The idea of the city getting a team is a rather long shot, but if they did I am sure they would not be able to bet on them, just like UNLV games.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 11:16 am

I don't think he is Top 5 either, but he is pretty darn good. Just ask fans of the Browns, Cardinals, or Lions how they would feel about going 136-110, making the playoffs 6 times and going to a Super Bowl; I would think they would be happy. It is like the Philly fans who disliked McNabb; I can't wait until they figure out that not only is the grass not always greener, but sometimes it is a lot worse. I have been preparing my hexes against the Eagles for this year, I really hope they fall apart so people will realize how good McNabb is/was (to be fair I have a serious man-crush on Dnonvan). I already curse the Titans for what they did to McNair so they can't really get anymore hate from me whatever they do with Fisher.

I hope that replacement QB they got for them dose horrible. I was really glad when he was traded to the Redskins, maybe fan there will treat him with the respect he deserves(no offense to Eagle fans)
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 7:04 pm

I hope that replacement QB they got for them dose horrible. I was really glad when he was traded to the Redskins, maybe fan there will treat him with the respect he deserves(no offense to Eagle fans)

Most Eagle fans are vicious. They cheered when Michael Irvin got injured, they throw snowballs with rocks in them, and they boo their own QB. I truly wish the eagals the worst this season and another season sweep by the Cowboys is in the making. As is a sweep by the Redskins and Giants.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 2:03 pm

I hope that replacement QB they got for them dose horrible. I was really glad when he was traded to the Redskins, maybe fan there will treat him with the respect he deserves(no offense to Eagle fans)


Yes you would hate to offend fans who threw batteries at opposing players, cheered when Michael Irvin suffered a major spinal injury and booed both the best 3rd baseman to play the game (Mike Schmidt) AND Santa Claus. ;)
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 4:33 pm

Most Eagle fans are vicious. They cheered when Michael Irvin got injured, they throw snowballs with rocks in them, and they boo their own QB. I truly wish the eagals the worst this season and another season sweep by the Cowboys is in the making. As is a sweep by the Redskins and Giants.

Yeah ya know, one thing Philly fans and even this guy on NFL network said he's a flawed QB because he has never won a SuperBowl. From what I remember in that super bowl McNabb threw 2 interceptions and 1 was the receivers fault where he turned and went the other way as McNabb passed. One INT isn't so bad but if you look at the stats McNabb threw for more yards then Brady did as well as get more TD's Defence was the problem, they couldn't stop the run very well and couldn't force a turnover. And besides it was the Patriots..... McNabb isn't a flawed QB, he just on a flawed team.

Yes you would hate to offend fans who threw batteries at opposing players, cheered when Michael Irvin suffered a major spinal injury and booed both the best 3rd baseman to play the game (Mike Schmidt) AND Santa Claus. ;)

hell yeah, they threw snowballs at Santa, what do you think they'll do to me? J/k But not all Philly fans are bad, some liked McNabb and are probably upset he's gone. I just don't like the ones that want to case him out of town.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 9:54 pm

Yeah ya know, one thing Philly fans and even this guy on NFL network said he's a flawed QB because he has never won a SuperBowl. From what I remember in that super bowl McNabb threw 2 interceptions and 1 was the receivers fault where he turned and went the other way as McNabb passed. One INT isn't so bad but if you look at the stats McNabb threw for more yards then Brady did as well as get more TD's Defence was the problem, they couldn't stop the run very well and couldn't force a turnover. And besides it was the Patriots..... McNabb isn't a flawed QB, he just on a flawed team.


McNabb is just as flawed an Dan Marino. I would take that.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 5:03 pm

McNabb is just as flawed an Dan Marino. I would take that.

That is giving McNabb too much credit. I'm not a McNabb basher at all, in fact, I think that he is an above average QB that will never win a suberbowl. I have a play that I remember against the Cowboys, where McNabb runs around for a good 15 seconds and evades about 5 defenders before tossing a bomb... I'll find it on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wk0FTF0-eo
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 2:00 pm

That is giving McNabb too much credit. I'm not a McNabb basher at all, in fact, I think that he is an above average QB that will never win a suberbowl. I have a play that I remember against the Cowboys, where McNabb runs around for a good 15 seconds and evades about 5 defenders before tossing a bomb... I'll find it on: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3wk0FTF0-eo


I was being sarcastic about comparing him to Marino; who ever thought Trent Dilfer woudl be a Super Bowl winning QB? McNabb has more than enough talent to win a Super Bowl if he is on a good team.

That play was great, I remember watching that game while I was eating dinner, the now ex-wife got mad when I jumped up from the table after that throw. :lol:
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 4:23 pm

A team in Las Vegas would end up kind of like Miami teams, only worse. There's too much to do, nobody wants to go sit in a stadium for a few hours when they could be hittin up other fun things. Marlins? Tiny fan base. Heat? A little bigger, but only when they were winning. Dolphins? I don't know...

Yup the Marlins and Heat have been successful the past decade or so and still they never sell out a game.

It is like the Philly fans who disliked McNabb; I can't wait until they figure out that not only is the grass not always greener, but sometimes it is a lot worse. I have been preparing my hexes against the Eagles for this year, I really hope they fall apart so people will realize how good McNabb is/was (to be fair I have a serious man-crush on Dnonvan). I already curse the Titans for what they did to McNair so they can't really get anymore hate from me whatever they do with Fisher.



I hope that replacement QB they got for them dose horrible. I was really glad when he was traded to the Redskins, maybe fan there will treat him with the respect he deserves(no offense to Eagle fans)


Well I live in south Jersey so you basically have three teams to choose from (Eagles Jets, and Giants) but it is mostly a Philly sports area.There are some people who are plain stupid and glad to see the best player in franchise history go.They argue "he could not win the big one" but there real problem was and is they have no D and the O-line svcks.There are still plenty of fans who realize what a mistake this was.Corn Kolb could still be there in a few years or they could get another QB to replace McNabb in the future.

But oh well I am happy the Skins have really fixed up the team this year.Jason Campbell could of been good but that would require an amazing team around him.Shannaha also did a good job of getting a few more picks and strengthening the C and RT positions.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 7:31 pm

Well I live in south Jersey so you basically have three teams to choose from (Eagles Jets, and Giants) but it is mostly a Philly sports area.There are some people who are plain stupid and glad to see the best player in franchise history go.They argue "he could not win the big one" but there real problem was and is they have no D and the O-line svcks.There are still plenty of fans who realize what a mistake this was.Corn Kolb could still be there in a few years or they could get another QB to replace McNabb in the future.

But oh well I am happy the Skins have really fixed up the team this year.Jason Campbell could of been good but that would require an amazing team around him.Shannaha also did a good job of getting a few more picks and strengthening the C and RT positions.

yeah the "good fans" are the ones I don't want to offend (I don't know if there are any here or not) but I'm really hoping the Skins do well, and believe me...that hurts saying, the Cowboys are like my second team, they were my dads fav team until the Ravens came around and I like em (the Jets also)

So how about Ben being suspended for 6 games? I didn't think it would be that much I thought 4 but reduced to 2 on good behavior. I think he'll only be gone 4 games, I think he'll do what is need to get back sooner then 6. People around here are all Steeler fans, even tho its West Virginia were probably closer to Pittsburgh then some Steeler fan in Pennsylvania are, and people in my class were complaining about Ben back during the playoffs before all this even happen. If they didn't like Ben then, I don't know what there saying about him now.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 10:22 am

well the 'boys lost MLB Bobby Carpenter for some OT from the *shudder* Rams
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 5:37 pm

Well looks like the Super Bowl will be in New Jersey.Yes I said New Jersey stupid New York tries to steal everything form us. :stare:
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 11:31 am

yeah, now that NJ is getting one every team will want one, if they can get one in NJ then why can't a place like Baltimore or new England get one?
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 8:47 pm

yeah, now that NJ is getting one every team will want one, if they can get one in NJ then why can't a place like Baltimore or new England get one?

Fine be me spread the love.I get the whole cold weather does not make for neutral ground if you have a warm weather team but oh well no other pro sport does this.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 3:40 pm

Fine be me spread the love.I get the whole cold weather does not make for neutral ground if you have a warm weather team but oh well no other pro sport does this.

They have January playoff games in the north country, so I think the teams will handle it okay. The big whiners are the corporate sponsors who want their guests to be able to watch the game in shirtsleeves. :shakehead:
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Post » Wed May 26, 2010 12:52 am

YAY! We got Miles back for another year.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 6:39 pm

So what do you guys think about whats going on with Albert Haynesworth? It's pretty bad when you get called Selfish by your own teammates.....
I'm loving the Ravens Pre-Season right now :) We got Boldin, Ken Hamlin, Stallworth. And some great Draft picks, I can't wait to see how Cody and Ngata on the D-line together.

Oh and have you guys been watching on NFL Network or NFL.com the 32 in 32?
So far it's:
Rams
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Raiders
Chiefs
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 9:00 am

So what do you guys think about whats going on with Albert Haynesworth? It's pretty bad when you get called Selfish by your own teammates.....

He is a slob.A one season wonder who got big headed after the money.He was overpaid in the first place.His argument is management said he would not have to play the 3-4, while that is true most of the management is gone.He has some talent in that he can stuff the run up the middle but he can't get in for the sacks.I know no other team is dieing for an overpaid cry baby so they will be stuck with him.I do have faith in Shanahan though too deal with it properly.


Other wise I think the Skins can pull out about a .500 season.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 4:17 pm

He is a slob.A one season wonder who got big headed after the money.He was overpaid in the first place.His argument is management said he would not have to play the 3-4, while that is true most of the management is gone.He has some talent in that he can stuff the run up the middle but he can't get in for the sacks.I know no other team is dieing for an overpaid cry baby so they will be stuck with him.I do have faith in Shanahan though too deal with it properly.


Other wise I think the Skins can pull out about a .500 season.

I don't understand why Haynesworth wouldn't want to go 3-4, the teams like the Steelers, Ravens, Packers and Jets all use the 3-4 and they all have the best defenses in football but I guess to Albert it doesn't matter if it's good for the team if it's not good for him :nope:
But like you said Shanahan can deal with it properly.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 7:05 pm

I don't understand why Haynesworth wouldn't want to go 3-4, the teams like the Steelers, Ravens, Packers and Jets all use the 3-4 and they all have the best defenses in football but I guess to Albert it doesn't matter if it's good for the team if it's not good for him :nope:
But like you said Shanahan can deal with it properly.


Damn right. Shanahan is the [censored].

I miss him...... :cold:

I'll definitely be a Redskins from now until he is no longer your coach.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 9:05 pm

Dallas cowboys beat the Kitties
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 5:34 pm

I don't understand why Haynesworth wouldn't want to go 3-4, the teams like the Steelers, Ravens, Packers and Jets all use the 3-4 and they all have the best defenses in football but I guess to Albert it doesn't matter if it's good for the team if it's not good for him :nope:
But like you said Shanahan can deal with it properly.

I think the reason he does not want to go to 3-4 is because he knows he can't be successful with it.He really is not all that good and in Tenn. he played the 4-3 ,if I am not mistaken,where he had plenty of support from top notch linemen.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 12:12 pm

I think the reason he does not want to go to 3-4 is because he knows he can't be successful with it.He really is not all that good and in Tenn. he played the 4-3 ,if I am not mistaken,where he had plenty of support from top notch linemen.

Titans are one of the few teams that do well in the 4-3. The vikings is also one of them.
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 4:58 pm

Ochocinco + Ochouno + Nueve = Superbowl !!!!
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Post » Tue May 25, 2010 6:49 pm

Ochocinco + Ochouno + Nueve = Superbowl !!!!

Bah thats a good one.
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