2009 NFL Off Season Thread - Page 11 - Calgarypuck Forums - The Unofficial Calgary Flames Fan Community

burn_baby_burn · 02-24-2009, 08:34 AM

Good story on the next Derrick Thomas (I can pray can't I?).

http://www.kansascity.com/sports/chi...y/1048303.html

Bobblehead · 02-24-2009, 03:16 PM

Marvin Harrison has been released from the Colts.

Apparently Sage Rosenfels is now the Vikings saviour at QB.

Pagal4321 · 02-24-2009, 03:58 PM

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Apparently Sage Rosenfels is now the Vikings saviour at QB.

Don't like this move at all.

burn_baby_burn · 02-24-2009, 04:01 PM

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Don't like this move at all.

He isn't bad. With the exception of the Colts game last season when he tried to become a human highlight reel resulting in two unnecessary fumbles.

Pagal4321 · 02-24-2009, 04:28 PM

But he isn't exactly a world beater either.

I can't beleive this team hasn't addressed it's QB of the future situation. I swear if they stick with Tarvaris, my head might explode.

burn_baby_burn · 02-25-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Pagal4321

But he isn't exactly a world beater either.

I can't beleive this team hasn't addressed it's QB of the future situation. I swear if they stick with Tarvaris, my head might explode.

You would know more about what is going on with the Vikings than I would. To me it sounds like the Vikings think their time is now. As a result they don't have the patience to draft and develop a young QB. They are probably under the assumption that a reliable veteran starter is what they need to plug into the offense right now to try and get to the Super Bowl. I watched the Chiefs do this for 20 years under Carl Peterson.

Pagal4321 · 02-25-2009, 10:26 AM

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You would know more about what is going on with the Vikings than I would. To me it sounds like the Vikings think their time is now. As a result they don't have the patience to draft and develop a young QB. They are probably under the assumption that a reliable veteran starter is what they need to plug into the offense right now to try and get to the Super Bowl. I watched the Chiefs do this for 20 years under Carl Peterson.

Well I wish they realized this before the Tarvaris Jackson experiment. And I'm not saying I don't like Tarvaris, but just the process that the team went through to get him, pissed me off a whole lot.

They traded 2 third round picks to move UP in the 2nd round to take a guy who was projected to go in Round 4-7.

One of many reaches by the current "Triangle of Authority".....Ryan Cook being another one.

habernac · 02-25-2009, 10:33 AM

John Elway rules. That is all.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3930609

Sainters7 · 02-25-2009, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by habernac

John Elway rules. That is all.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3930609

I dont blame him for jumping to ESPN at all, considering they offered him his own show as well as a column, but damn do I ever miss Rick Reilly on the back page of my weekly SI. I grew up on that guy. Hell I remember getting my Swimsuit Edition back in the day and the first thing I'd do is flip to the back page to read his column. Best sportswriter ever.

Displaced Flames fan · 02-25-2009, 12:37 PM

Well, that'll make Browning a little nicer place to visit. Thanks for sharing Habby.

habernac · 02-25-2009, 01:23 PM

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Well, that'll make Browning a little nicer place to visit. Thanks for sharing Habby.

The guys that know the good their celeb can do are the best. It sucks that there seems to be an exclamation point on bad behaviours when great stuff like this is usually reserved for page 12 of the sports section.

I certainly have had a much easier life than the young man in this article has had, but I remember what it was like to meet some of my sports heroes. You remember it forever. For some of us lucky people, it happens multiple times.

82 or 83, I'm in Edmonton watching Montreal play the Oilers. It's warmup, so I'm down by the glass watching up close. Gilbert Delorme skates up and hands me a puck (remember how low the glass used to be?). I still have the puck and will forever be a fan.

Feb 1986, Dad wins tickets to a banquet. The entire Oiler team is there. Some behemoth named McSorely is sitting right beside me. We eat and talk hockey, how friggin cool is that? Dad gets Gretzky to pose with the Stanley Cup and myself. Then, he stands and talks to us for 20 whole minutes!!!! I was a stuttering fool, I couldn't believe my good fortune. the greatest player in the game talking to me and my Dad!

Fall of 1987, the Montreal old timers hit Thickwood arena in Ft McMurray. My Dad is lucky enough to get to lace 'em up against Guy Lafleur. He sneaks me into the dressing room area and I get to meet my favourite player of all time. A vice grip handshake and a beaming smile, man... I was floating.

I can't imagine the effect these guys have on the thousands of sick children they visit, etc. Amazing, amazing people. I hope they know how we feel when they go even just a little out of their way.

Displaced Flames fan · 02-25-2009, 01:31 PM

I can tell you that Russ Francis is a very nice guy. You may appreicate that as a Pats fan.

rubecube · 02-25-2009, 01:58 PM

Cool story. I met Jarome Iginla at banquet dinner when I was about 10 or 11. This was a good 12 years ago so Jarome was not the premiere superstar that he is today but I still remember being absolutely thrilled. I asked him about the upcoming game against the Blackhawks and he answered like he was genuinely interested in talking to me. It made my year.

Bobblehead · 02-25-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by habernac

John Elway rules. That is all.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/story?id=3930609

Great story.

Papi34 · 02-25-2009, 03:43 PM

so apparently Lavernius Coles got released by the JEts

Pagal4321 · 02-25-2009, 04:16 PM

And will get paid $6 million by the Jets, unless he finds another job....

transplant99 · 02-25-2009, 05:05 PM

Derrick Brooks has been released by the Bucs as well...drafted in 94 and has never missed a single game. unreal.

Also a bunch of other big names.

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Mark Dominik and Raheem Morris decided the Buccaneers needed a direction. And for the first time since the 1994 season, that direction won’t involve LB Derrick Brooks.
Brooks, the defensive captain and face of the Tampa Bay franchise, was released Wednesday, as were RB Warrick Dunn, LB Cato June and WRs Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard.

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The St. Louis Rams have released wide receiver Drew Bennett and backup quarterback Trent Green, the team confirmed Wednesday.

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The Chiefs announced on their Web site that they terminated the contracts of linebacker Donnie Edwards, quarterback Damon Huard and cornerback Patrick Surtain. None of the three played much during the 2-14 season of 2008, and all were expected to be gone soon.

rubecube · 02-26-2009, 01:53 PM

Holy crap! The Eagles have $48 million in cap space this year. Too bad the FA market is so slim. I'd love to see them bring in Haynesworth but they don't really need him.

Displaced Flames fan · 02-26-2009, 04:31 PM

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Holy crap! The Eagles have $48 million in cap space this year. Too bad the FA market is so slim. I'd love to see them bring in Haynesworth but they don't really need him.

I can't see Houshmanzadeh winding up anywhere but Philly.

rubecube · 02-26-2009, 05:19 PM

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I can't see Houshmanzadeh winding up anywhere but Philly.

I actually would prefer if he didn't. I don't think he's the elite receiver a lot of people make him out to be. I'd rather a trade for Boldin. That being said, they do have enough cap space to take the chance.

EDIT: I could see him ending up in a lot of different places. Packers, Giants, Jets, Ravens, Eagles, Cardinals (if they trade Q), Niners, Raiders, Dolphins, Bucs, Jags, Titans, could all use big receivers.

I could also see him heading to San Diego.