NFL 2012

[Trippy]

Nope.

[Paelos]

SF would be a great fit. Much better than the shitpile in Tennessee.

[sickrubik]

Sorry, Cards out of the running.

ESPN’s Suzy Kolber reports that the Arizona Cardinals have decided to pay quarterback Kevin Kolb’s $7 million offseason roster bonus. The decision formally removes Arizona from the Peyton Manning sweepstakes.

[Rasix]

UGGGGGGGGG. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.  Kolb is so bad.

[Nevermore]

i gotta say I'm pretty pleased so far with what the Bucs have done. Adding the 5th selection in the draft to the FA signings and hopefully they won't melt down and just flat our quit next year.

As a Rutgers Alumni, Schiano sucks.  Great recruiter, terrible game-day coach.

As one of the few Bulls fans here, I can't stand Schiano either.  I'm almost hoping the team goes winless this year to get him out as fast as possible.

Edit: I think Kolb and Cassel is the reason for Miami's 'lowball' offer to Flynn.

[K9]

They think Seattle likes Tavaris Jackson that much?

[Tannhauser]

Peyton to the Titans I say. 

• Titans just signed Steve Hutchinson (G) to bolster their O-Line and he is friends with Peyton.
  
• Titans have one of the best RB's in Chris Johnson (who got his 'fuck you' money last season and skated admittedly).
  
• Titans have an above average offense with Washington (1k+ receiver), Hawkins (solid 4th year receiver), and Stevens (outstanding TE blocker.)
• Tennesse loves Peyton way more than they love even the QB who got us the National Championship in '98, Tee Martin. Would generate a lot of excitement for a state that only sees Big Orange (UT college football).
  
• Bud Adams has extended his unnatural life on the blood of puppies and the hope of winning a Super Bowl; Peyton is his last chance.
  I expect a "Shut up and take my money!" offer.

[Ingmar]

He has to play against Eli this year if he signs with the Niners, too.

[Sauced]

I think what he is saying is that it is okay to clobber the woman if you are married to her.  Because then she's your property and stuff. 

Nah, I was joking.  I'm in denial, since I really don't like rooting for scumbags.

Doubtful that the Bears can pay for Wimbley, but it would be great if they could get a pass rusher before the draft.  They could go into it without needing a savior.

[HaemishM]

I still maintain Manning's best chance to win a Super Bowl this year is the 49ers. God, that team would be just nut-crushingly difficult to beat if he's even remotely close to what he was before. The Cardinals are goddamn idiots not to sell Kevin Kolb's blood to pay for Manning. Good luck with the guy who couldn't supplant a dog killer.

[01101010]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/03/18/flynn-picks-the-seahawks/related/

And the maniacal laughter shall commence...

[Paelos]

Man you know you are a terrible franchise when you're getting outgunned by the Seachickens.

[Cyrrex]

I still maintain Manning's best chance to win a Super Bowl this year is the 49ers. God, that team would be just nut-crushingly difficult to beat if he's even remotely close to what he was before. The Cardinals are goddamn idiots not to sell Kevin Kolb's blood to pay for Manning. Good luck with the guy who couldn't supplant a dog killer.

I think I said as much a couple pages ago, and still agree with this.  They also just added Mario Manningham, so that is another offensive weapon.  Really, if Peyton is in shape, they would be absolute monsters.

And Flynn to the Seahawks.  Yay?  God, I hope he pans out.

[Cyrrex]

It is worth mentioning that Alex Smith is talking to the Dolphins.  He might be feeling a little bit spurned, and Miami needs to do something.  If he signs with Miami and then Peyton ends up NOT signing with San Fran...then there is a reasonably good chance we could all see a pretty significant regression for the Niners next season.  The potential pendulum swing here is actually quite vast.  They have had really good defense and running games before.  The biggest changes last year were in the coaching staff and the QB play.  What would happen if the QB play disappears again?  Back to 7-9, suckas.

[01101010]

How Miami went from having all these potentials to virtually nothing in the matter of a month is staggering, though I'd suspect mostly media created. But still... astounding. And the 49ers... sheesh. At least Miami has a starting QB, no matter how mediocre Moore is. I think Manning goes to Tenn. If that is the case, Hasselbeck should be available.

And good to see the Browns are yet again dormant. I so enjoy these 5-11 seasons... 

[Cyrrex]

How Miami went from having all these potentials to virtually nothing in the matter of a month is staggering, though I'd suspect mostly media created. But still... astounding. And the 49ers... sheesh. At least Miami has a starting QB, no matter how mediocre Moore is. I think Manning goes to Tenn. If that is the case, Hasselbeck should be available.

And good to see the Browns are yet again dormant. I so enjoy these 5-11 seasons... 

5-11?  Pretty optimistic...

You might be right about him going to Tennessee, but I think it would be a damn mistake on his part.  I mean, that is a weak division, but he would still be fighting against Houston for the division.  If he went to the Niners though?  Pretty much guaranteed to make the playoffs, and a team that is instantly MUCH better than the team that went 13-3 the year before.  Seems like a no brainer to me, but it really depends on what his true motivations are.  At the end of the day, it wouldn't surprise me at all for even a good guy like Peyton Manning to go after the money.  They all fucking seem to.

[shiznitz]

You say that like it makes no sense. He has his Hall of Fame career.  If you don't go for the money now, then when? 

[K9]

He's already set for life; he needs a salary that's not offensive at a team that can give him his second ring. I suspect the ring matters more than the money to him at this point.

[Cyrrex]

He's already set for life; he needs a salary that's not offensive at a team that can give him his second ring. I suspect the ring matters more than the money to him at this point.

Yeah, I would like to think so.  I'd like to think that is how I would act.

But it all to often ends up coming down to the money.

[MuffinMan]

But it all to often ends up coming down to the money.

This. You're thinking with a non-rich brain, no rich person is ever set for life.

[Cyrrex]

But it all to often ends up coming down to the money.

This. You're thinking with a non-rich brain, no rich person is ever set for life.

Yep, exactly that.

[sickrubik]

Given all this PM crap, both my Broncos and Niners are going to be in a huge lurch if they lose out on Manning. Right now, the Broncos have 1 QB on their roster, Tebow, and there's talk that he's going to demand a trade no matter how this Manning thing pans out. Now with Smith talking to teams, it looks like the Niners could easily end up in that same boat. There's a good chance either Broncos or Niners starting QB could be Matt Hasselbeck.

[HaemishM]

Tebow demanding a trade? I would LOVE to see that shit, because the market for him is exactly fuckall. MAYBE Jacksonville goes in because their owner loves him, but really? The Broncos would be lucky to get a 3rd rounder for him. And really, leaving the Broncos would bring a startling quick end to his career as a starting QB.

Flynn signs with the Seahawks? Congrats on getting a real goddamn QB for a change. Who knows, he might have been a product of being a championship caliber team, or he might just be Hasselbeck 2.0. But he'll be a goddamn huge improvement over Tavaris Jackson. Seattle has a running game, some nice young wideouts. They probably need an O line, but in that division, I could easily see Flynn getting them in contention.

Oh Dolphins. Is there anything you can't fuck up? First you trade Brandon Marshall, then you lose out on Peyton Manning AND Matt Flynn and now you're courting Alex Smith? This is your fallback plan? I've been a cheerleader for Smith in the past, but I do not think he can go into a situation like Miami has and be good enough to push that franchise into the playoffs, especially without a #1 wideout or a bruiser back like Gore. Matt Moore may well be the best QB they can get. Oh and they signed David Garrard, so at least they'll have some playoff experience. They have failed to get anybody this offseason, and traded away their best player. Philbin is not a miracle worker, and I feel bad for him, because he's going to be terrible with this group of players.

Even if they don't sign Manning, I don't see the Niners regressing that bad. Sure, they might only win 10-11 games, but in that division, their biggest challenger is likely to be Seattle. And it isn't like Smith has been known to be a big-time QB. His biggest positive last year was cutting down on the number of INT's. He won them a few games, but I don't think it was anything that required a great quarterback, just not a bad one.

[shiznitz]

His biggest positive last year was cutting down on the number of INT's. He won them a few games, but I don't think it was anything that required a great quarterback, just not a bad one.

I think you nailed that.

[sickrubik]

Broncos land Manning!

And as expected, Tebow to be dealt.

And of course, I just had to:

[K9]

Confirmed; so now we just have to see where all the pieces land.

[HaemishM]

Well fuck. I really wanted to see him in San Fran.

Buh-bye Tebow time. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

[sickrubik]

I am hoping the Numerology Nuts get a hold of the Manning/Broncos thing. Peyton being #18 (6x3 or 666). I will love all of this that much more.

[MrHat]

Well fuck. I really wanted to see him in San Fran.

Buh-bye Tebow time. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

In better news, Demaryius Thomas just skyrocketed on my fantasy meter.

[Paelos]

Well fuck. I really wanted to see him in San Fran.

Buh-bye Tebow time. Don't let the door hit you in the ass on the way out.

I'd take Tebow right now on the Cowboys as a backup for Romo.

[K9]

I doubt he wants to be a backup though; if he was content to be a backup then there'd be no shortage of great teams eager to have him. As a starter though...

[sickrubik]

I don't know if he has that choice. He may have to be a backup, unless Miami or Jax takes him.

[Paelos]

I don't know if he has that choice. He may have to be a backup, unless Miami or Jax takes him.

He won't, because he's going to be traded.

[sickrubik]

If they find a dancing partner. I don't think the market looks that good for him now, and I think he might be just straight up cut when push comes to shove.

[Trippy]

The Niners would take him He could be the second coming of Steve Young