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  Who's gonna be watching the AAF starting this weekend?
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  I agree, and I think I sort of envisioned that happening a couple seasons down the road like the NFL and AFL merger. I understand why it wouldnt start that way..the money behind the XFL seems to be people that dont really work and play well with others at times. The AAF really seemed to have promise, but the guy with the money never seemed as emotionally invested as he was financially. Unfortunate situation.
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  So.. XFL anyone?
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  With the AAF gone, our eyes turn to the XFL. I hated the idea of the first one.. Im too old school. But the new one seems to be more serious and with Jim Zorn on board they are making clever moves. Hope they have a better plan!
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  NFL Announces New Rule Changes for 2019
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  The number of challenges still is in play so you can't challenge every bad call. Basically it's a reaction to the NFC Championship game... and see how pitiful the Rams played that the NFL probably wished it could have gotten Saints vs. Pats.
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  Good bye Gronk.
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  Never was a big fan. Probably because he seems the type I don’t get along well with in real life. And man I think people don’t consider his injuries enough when evaluating him. But no doubting how much he changed the game and titled the table for the Patriots. And his coach sure knew how to use him. Oh.. and Jeremy Macklin retired today too. Thanks for the highlight reels guys. Except the ones against the Seahawks. And Gronk has some painful ones. Gonna hurt most in Fantasy football because even when Gronk would miss 4-8 games a year someone would take him in the first round. Will miss that.
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  The Browns...so... umm..are they good now?
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  They have a lot of pieces but I don't think their defense will match their offense. They should be a fun team to watch with OBJ, Mayfield and Chubb.
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  Antonio Brown...hmm
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  So.. traded for a 3rd and a 5th.... but also got a huge new contract.. The Steelers also take a 21 million dollar cap hit. How bad did they want to get rid of him.. wow. Huge cap hit and peanuts in value really all things considered. Dangerous precedent as well for them.. and for the league with that huge extension. Probably saved us 5 million a year signing Lockett last year!
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  Superbowl Commericals
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  That one started great, but they went overboard, which advertisers during the Super Bowl are wont to do. Bud Light/Game of Thrones was my favorite. Jason Bateman in the elevator was also good. Outside of that, not a very memorable Super Bowl for commercials IMO.
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  Superbowl 53; Patriots vs. Rams
  • Hawks Cast  

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  Meh... I would have given the ball to Sony Michel. He punished the Rams more when it counted and ended up scoring. He was more clutch than Edelman (who had a great game but his production didn't amount to the same results).
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  Vikings Fire Offensive Coordinator
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  So...Shanahan is safe, John Lynch is updating his resume? lol
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  DE/LB Bruce Irvin cut by the Raiders
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  ATL is his home town and he gets to pick the best place for him; it was between Seattle and Atlanta. Good for Bruce and good luck with the Falcons.
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  NFL Trading Deadline
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  I think that's a rough take; the Seahawks invested in Tate and he wanted to returned. The Lions got everything they payed for with him. His contract looks like a bargain 4+ years later.
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  WR Amari Cooper traded to Dallas for a 1st Round Pick
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  Oakland will now have three 1st-round picks in 2019. They will spend them all on the two fastest players in the draft and Usain Bolt.
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  If 1 Player From Each Team Had To Be Traded....
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  Seahawks biggest needs are DE/LB Passrusher, WR and TE in my mind. I'm comfortable with the roster as designed; trying to keep a level head about going from Thomas to anyone at FS.
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  Cards want to trade Bucannon?
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  Is he a good open-field tackler? That's something our young secondary and Coleman were having trouble with today.
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  S Eric Reid signs 1-year deal with the Carolina Panthers
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  Panthers.com: CHARLOTTE – The Panthers have signed free agent safety Eric Reid to a one-year contract. Reid, 6-1 and 215 pounds, played the first five seasons of his NFL career with the San Francisco 49ers after being selected by the team in the first round (18th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft. “Eric has been a starting safety in the NFL and has played at a high level throughout his career,” general manager Marty Hurney said. “After we put (safety) Da’Norris Searcy on injured reserve, Ron (Rivera) and I discussed our options, and Eric was at the top of our list. He is a physical safety with good ball skills and play-making ability.” No news if he will still keep his collusion case against the NFL.
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  Believe in Something
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  I wrote about Kaepernick in the Parley about his suit against the NFL. It's a great commercial and a great message: Youtube Video Also love the appearance by Shaqueem Griffin in the video.
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  Green Bay QB Aaron Rodgers signs new Extension
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  James Jones (former GB WR) and NFL Network Analyst writes: BREAKING The #Packers and 2-Time MVP QB @AaronRodgers12 have agreed to terms on a 4-year extension worth $33.5 million in new money...plus incentives per year...He gets over $100 million in guarantees. Your move Seahawks and Wilson.
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  Watching the Oakland Raiders preseason game (sort of)
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  The only one that occasionally bugs me is Zorn... not usually..but when its on some nobody.... Caleb Scott.. come on. The 90 man rosters do make it hard..but its still weird to see a new Brown running around with Tim Browns number.. Im sure it must have given some older times a second of confusion.
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  Marshawn talks about his two Superbowls
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  Interesting.. I suspect there is a BIT of historical revisionism going on here but its interesting to hear Lynch talk about it. Also interesting to hear him bring up the audible option..which I think is telling. A lot of people have obviously questioned the play call (very interesting to hear him say the WRs and even Wilson questioned it).. but I dont think so many people have said Wilson should have just audibled out of it. Really do think, with years of hindsight..for whatever reason..that Superbowl really did destroy the Seahawks team as it was. It was one mistake ..but it was a mistake that stopped some hyper competitive people from accomplishing a life goal..and maybe there is no coming back from that.
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  NFL and NFL release joint statement putting new anthem policy on-hold
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  I am so glad that the NFL (and the Dolphins) look like complete assholes because of this. There are so many better ways to have handled respected what players are protesting and still finding a way to make both points. This policy was written back in May and already it's crapped itself. Not surprised when you a get a bunch of out-of-touch rich guys to come up with a policy that is designed to shut people up. Probably the worse thing they could have done going into the off-season.
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  Titan's DL Jurrell Casey Protesting Against Racial Injustice
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  Deadspin.com Titans defensive lineman Jurrell Casey regularly demonstrated during the national anthem before games last season, and even though NFL owners have crafted an absurd policy designed to ensure that everyone “shows respect for the flag and the Anthem” (which was never the issue), the Pro Bowler says he plans to continue protesting, in his words, “the way that the justice system treats minorities.” Casey, who’s in London to promote his team’s game against the Chargers this season, spoke with CNN about how a potential fine is no meaningful deterrent. “I’m going to take a fine this year, why not?” Casey said. “I’m going to protest during the flag. That’s what I’m going to say now.” Under the NFL’s flag-respect regulations, players can stay in the locker room during anthems, but teams will be fined if players show insufficient respect for the flag on the field. Teams can then decide whether or not to pass those fines on to players. It will be a really interesting NFL season and it's entirely on the NFL based on how they approached it this off-season. I'm glad the players are standing up.
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  Kellen Winslow II
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  The guy always seemed liked a self absorbed douche canoe. But he was much, much worse. And it's not like he suddenly got there. Once they look for similar pattern crimes whom knows what they will find. Nightmare. Wonder what happened.
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  NFL Anthem Policy
  • Hawks Cast  

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  A few years ago I was in China having lunch with a friend and friends of that friend. One young man Esther abruptly asked me why the US interferes with Chinese domestic affairs. I missed the cue words and asked what he meant. He was referring to Taiwan. As he started to lecture me I interrupted him. I told him Taiwan is a democracy. If China really wanted Taiwan to be part of it then it was easy: make a country they want to be part and they will join. People who hate the anthem protests.. people who pour so much energy into fighting them.. if everyone put the same energy into making the US the country EVERYONE could feel proud of them maybe there wouldn't be protests. Instead the last thing I read before I visited this board was an article on how a Milwaukee Bucks player was tasered.. literally for no reason. The video is released and even the cops admit the player didn't resist arrest. Whether it's color or not , there are some serious, serious issues in America that have been building for a long time. And they are getting worse. Why shouldn't people be out there protesting? Better yet why aren't MORE PEOPLE protesting? Trump is about to roll back most rules thst came into affect after the 2008 financial crisis-- most people don't even know what that was all about. The wonder is that so many people are still given to chest pounding hyper nationalism instead of a dispassionate dedication to the IDEALS of the country.
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  Supreme Court Rules that Sports Gambling Bans are Unconstitutional
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  I'm guessing Las Vegas money couldn't buy the Supreme Court....like it did Congress. As soon as States can find the best way to make money from sports betting, they will allow it. Washington already allows Lotto, allows horse racing betting. What's the difference between betting on a horse or a fighter, or a .... At times we forget how strong the Tribal Casinos lobby is in WA. If the Tribes want it, it'll happen.
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  Confidential Meeting Between Owners and Players about Protests
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  pretty interesting stuff