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We've released pending FA DeVier Posey to pursue an NFL opportunity. Thank you for everything, @DPo8! #ArgosFootball #CFL

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NFL says Rooney Rule allows Ravens to promote Eric DeCosta without interviews
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 2, 2018, 11:55 PM EST

The Ravens have announced that General Manager Ozzie Newsome will step aside after the 2018 season, and the team’s longtime No. 2 personnel man Eric DeCosta will take Newsome’s place. The Ravens will not conduct any interviews, which might sound like a violation of the Rooney Rule.

But the league tells PFT that the Ravens are permitted, under the Rooney Rule, to promote DeCosta without first interviewing a minority candidate.

According to the NFL, part of the Rooney Rule stipulates that teams can make a promotion of a personnel executive to the top job without conducting any interviews, if the executive has already been labeled as the G.M. in waiting.

So although the Rooney Rule is advertised as requiring every team to interview a minority candidate for every vacancy for head coaches or general managers, the case of the Ravens hiring DeCosta is an exception.

The NFL has faced scrutiny in recent months after the Browns hired a new G.M. and the Raiders hired a new head coach, and in both cases the teams appeared to conduct interviews with minority candidates solely to satisfy the requirements of the Rooney Rule, and not because they were genuinely considering those candidates for the job. In the case of the Ravens moving from Newsome to DeCosta, there will be no need for such interviews.
 

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Could Nate Solder walk away from football after Super Bowl LII?
New England Patriots left tackle could opt to spend more time with 2-year-old son over making fortune
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By ERIC EDHOLM
Published: Jan. 31, 2018 — 4:19 p.m.Updated: Jan. 31, 2018 — 4:19 p.m.
New England Patriots left tackle Nate Solder has shown tremendous poise through adversity. (USA Today Sports)

BLOOMINGTON, Minn. — Nate Solder's New England Patriots teammates admire his strength through what has been a trying few years.

Yes, the Patriots have won two of the past three Super Bowls and are going for their third title in a four-year span on Sunday against the Philadelphia Eagles. Solder, who turns 30 in April, is the Patriots' highest-priorty free agent, and if he doesn't re-sign there will be a long line of other teams who will be waiting to roll out the red carpet for the top-shelf left tackle who has ably protected Tom Brady's blind side for most of the past seven seasons.

But Solder and his family had their lives indellibly changed when his 2-year-old son, Hudson, was diagnosed with a rare form of kidney cancer at only 3 months old in 2015. The year prior Solder himself was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He and his wife, Lexi, have spent most of the past few years questioning everything but fighting back with everything they have.

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Dr Doom....HOF....heck yeah!!!! Still remember (I think...LOL) the hit he put on the Redskins Billy Kilmer during a Pre Season game when he scrambled up field and was going towards the sideline when Brazile's forearm crashed across his helmet and literally knocked him silly.
 
kiwitexansfan said:
Bring him home Brian!!

I had really high hopes for Posey.
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Unfortunately, Posey's greatest highlights were when he was carted off the field during his 3 injury-plague seasons with the Texans. When he did manage to find himself on the field, he never learned to run his routes properly............dog house material (only 22 total receptions).

When you look at his stats with the Toronto Argonauts in 2016 and 2017, in 2016 he accounted for a handful of receptions. His 2017 stats look pretty good..........until you realize that this is the CFL, with WRs having significant extra pasture to roam in.......and much less need for good route running to stack up stats. That's not to even mention that the CFL has less downs (3), making it an extremely weighted passing league.

Receiving Stats
Year Team Rec Yds Avg Lg TD
2016 TOR 13 161 12.4 28 0
2017 TOR 52 744 14.3 79 7
 
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Colts’ LB Edwin Jackson was killed this morning by a drunk driver while standing in the emergency shoulder by the side of I-70. The driver veered onto the shoulder, and after hitting Jackon got out of his vehicle and tried to run away down an exit ramp, but was apprehended by the police. He had no driver's license.

Also killed was an Uber driver standing next to Jackson. The company confirmed Sunday evening that the investigators believe he pulled to the side of the road and got out of the car to assist Jackson, 26, who became ill. Since this accident occurred at 4:00 a.m., Jackson was probably sick after drinking too much.

Prayers to the family.......RIP
 
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The drunk driver who hit and killed Colts LB Edwin Jackson an dhis Uber driver is now revealed to be an illegal alien who was previously deported in both 2007 and 2009. His BAC was 3 times the maximum!
 
The Panthers have suspended interim General Manager Marty Hurney with pay after his ex-wife’s allegations of harassment, the Charlotte Observer reports.
 
Bob Lamonte represents Chris Ballard and Josh McDaniels
February 6, 2018, 10:20 PM EST

As if his involvement in the representation of former Raiders coach Jack Del Rio and current Raiders coach John Gruden wasn’t awkward enough, agent Bob Lamonte has found an even more awkward situation for himself.

Lamonte represents both Colts G.M. Chris Ballard and not-Colts coach Josh McDaniels.

While it’s not an ideal look for McDaniels to agree to terms and then back out before signing a contract, Lamonte is the one who will have the bigger problem going forward. His credibility instantly has been undermined, making it hard for future teams to trust Lamonte during the month of January, when he promises to deliver a client whose team currently is still playing in the postseason.

Complicating matters for Lamonte is the fact that the cold feet of one client has created a potential hot seat for another. Already, there’s talk in league circles that Ballard will fire Lamonte.

Conflicts of interest run rampant when it comes the agents who represent NFL coaches and players. For those who are lawyers, rules of professional conduct create bright lines and/or duties to disclose potentially competing priorities. For non-lawyers who serve as agents, there’s no independent oversight when it comes to problems of this nature.

Lamonte’s recent misadventures suggest that maybe there should be.
 
Didn't Belichick back out of coaching the Jets after he was handed the job...?

McDaniels appears to be taking lessons from his mentor
LoL
 
ObsiWan said:
Didn't Belichick back out of coaching the Jets after he was handed the job...?

McDaniels appears to be taking lessons from his mentor
LoL
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Belichick signed and had a press conference as the Jets new HC. Next day was a press conference where he scrawled "I resign" on a napkin and then read that to the reporters.

History says it would have been in the Jets interest to sue him and enjoin him from coaching any other team.
 
Heard on sports talk radio this morning some news about the Malcolm Butler thing. Reporter form the Boston Globe said his benching was NOT a discipline thing. If not, then what? He didn't know but he did say for sure that it wasn't discipline.
 
austins23 said:
Heard on sports talk radio this morning some news about the Malcolm Butler thing. Reporter form the Boston Globe said his benching was NOT a discipline thing. If not, then what? He didn't know but he did say for sure that it wasn't discipline.
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What else could it have been? Injury perhaps, but he was active and played ST's

Weall know about the accuracy of "reporters in the know"
 
JB said:
What else could it have been? Injury perhaps, but he was active and played ST's

Weall know about the accuracy of "reporters in the know"
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An article from Peter King, MMQB....some interesting things in the piece. Maybe Belichick is just an ass. Or maybe Butler really screwed the pooch. I doubt anyone will ever know the exact truth. But the owner didn't know it was going to happen.....

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/02/07/m...wl-52-new-england-patriots-owner-robert-kraft

Sunday night, like so many fans in New England, Kraft was looking for answers after his team’s loss to the Eagles, with a single question on the agenda: What in the name of Nick Foles happened to Malcolm Butler?

That is just how deep a secret the benching of Malcolm Butler was—the owner of the team didn’t know.

Full disclosure: I’ve heard conflicting things from different people, but little that could be confirmed. Butler arrived late to Minneapolis, which the team attributed to an illness, and word is that he wasn’t pleased with what would’ve been different role in the Super Bowl. Instead, he wound up with no role at all, outside of the single snap he took on the punt return team (which was the second snap he’d taken on special teams all year). What’s clear? The relationship between Butler and the Patriots has long since run its course.

And as for blowing curfew—which Butler denied in a statement released on Tuesday—if that was the case precedent suggests that the punishment would have been even more severe. Twice, Belichick has sent players home during Super Bowl week for that offense. Yet, Butler dressed for the game, and even got out there to hold up a gunner on special teams. But he didn’t play where the Patriots needed him—and needed him badly—which explains why he was caught before the national anthem, and why he was standing all alone smack in the middle of the bench area for much of the game.
 
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Garoppolo’s deal reportedly comes with $74 million guaranteed, the third-most in NFL history behind Stafford’s $92 million guaranteed and Colts quarterback Andrew Luck’s $87 million guaranteed.
 
Julius Peppers yesterday underwent right shoulder surgery to repair his torn labrum. He was dealing with this injury throughout last season, intermittently wearing a shoulder brace, but missing only 2 games........while racking up 11 sacks. At age 38 after this surgery which will require a prolonged rehab, and not being under contract in 2018, I wonder if he may choose to go out on top and not continue his career (and spend more time in what is described as a very happy marriage.....a melded family with 3 young children).
 
It will be interesting what the team roster contracts will look like after 2021 season. Will Watt, Clowney, and Hopkins be gone or on way out door? Kareem Jackson, Cushing, Lamar Miller and Jeff Allen will be gone. Will Andre Hal, Will Fuller, Mercilus, Cunningham and perhaps McKinney be in midst of then high dollar contracts? Will team have young players at or ready to start in key spots like offensive tackles and guards? Corners and OLB? Of veteran free agents I want only Solder should be exiting. The new GM should be looking at this also.
 
So after 4 seasons? Won't be more than a handful still on the team. Hopefully Watson at the core. Hopkins a 30 yr old probably. Miller is lucky if he is here for 2018. Clowney & JJ - nope. Mercilus a 31 yr old probably not. KJac & Cushing out of the league.
 
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Willie McGinest: Josh McDaniels told me he’s “absolutely not” guaranteed to succeed Belichick
Posted by Michael David Smith on February 10, 2018, 9:14 AM EST


Josh McDaniels spurned the Colts’ head coaching job to remain the Patriots’ offensive coordinator despite having no assurance that he’ll become the head coach of the Patriots some day.

Former Patriot Willie McGinest said on NFL Network that he spoke to McDaniels about it after McDaniels decided to remain in New England, and McDaniels told him there is “absolutely not” any type of guarantee that McDaniels will be the heir apparent to Bill Belichick.

McGinest added that there is also “no handshake deal” between McDaniels and Patriots owner Robert Kraft. McDaniels insisted to McGinest that it’s simply about preferring to remain in New England with people he trusts, including Belichick and Kraft, and not about being promised that Belichick will hand the reins over.

“At some point Belichick may retire but it’s not gonna be in the contract and you’re not gonna tell him when he’s gonna retire,” McGinest said of the potential succession plans.

McGinest did indicate that McDaniels has been told he’ll have job security in New England, but that might be just as an assistant and never as the head coach.

“He wanted stability,” McGinest said. “The best place for him, where he wanted to be, where he wanted to stay, was in New England.”
 
Two members of 1993 Oilers were gay; teammates knew, didn’t care
By Brian T. Smith on December 26, 2013 at 10:43 AM


At least two key members of the tumultuous 1993 Houston Oilers team were gay, former teammates have told the Houston Chronicle.

Not only did the team know about the situation, but players accepted their gay teammates and did not outcast them.

“Listen, those guys that we’re talking about were unbelievable teammates. And if you wanted to go to war with someone, you would get those guys first. Because I have never seen tougher guys than those guys,” said Pro Bowl linebacker Lamar Lathon, who starred at the University of Houston. “And everybody in the locker room, the consensus knew or had an idea that things were not exactly right. But guess what? When they strapped the pads on and got on the field, man, we were going to war with these guys because they were unbelievable.”

In April, NBA center Jason Collins became the first active athlete in any of the four major pro sports to declare he was gay. Collins is a free agent and hasn’t played for a team since the 2013-14 season began. No NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL athlete has ever publicly declared being gay while playing for a team.

A recent NFL Network documentary showed the ’93 Oilers – who started 1-4, won 11 straight but were bounced in their first playoff game – as the most dysfunctional pro football team ever to take the field.

Players supported that general theme during interviews with the Chronicle. But they also insisted the ’93 Oilers were much more of an inclusive family than most have ever given them credit for.

“I really enjoyed playing on that team, to be honest with you,” five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Ray Childress said.

To prove how united they were in the face of constant adversity, players confirmed a rumor hinted at during the peak of a turmoil-filled era defined by The Choke and The Punch.

“Everybody knew certain guys (were gay). Everybody speculated and people used to see these two guys come in by themselves. They’d leave at lunchtime and then come back,” Bubba McDowell said.

McDowell echoed Lathon’s thoughts, saying the gay players were highly valued on the field and showering with them in the locker room was “no big deal.”
 
austins23 said:
An article from Peter King, MMQB....some interesting things in the piece. Maybe Belichick is just an ass. Or maybe Butler really screwed the pooch. I doubt anyone will ever know the exact truth. But the owner didn't know it was going to happen.....

https://www.si.com/nfl/2018/02/07/m...wl-52-new-england-patriots-owner-robert-kraft

Sunday night, like so many fans in New England, Kraft was looking for answers after his team’s loss to the Eagles, with a single question on the agenda: What in the name of Nick Foles happened to Malcolm Butler?

That is just how deep a secret the benching of Malcolm Butler was—the owner of the team didn’t know.

Full disclosure: I’ve heard conflicting things from different people, but little that could be confirmed. Butler arrived late to Minneapolis, which the team attributed to an illness, and word is that he wasn’t pleased with what would’ve been different role in the Super Bowl. Instead, he wound up with no role at all, outside of the single snap he took on the punt return team (which was the second snap he’d taken on special teams all year). What’s clear? The relationship between Butler and the Patriots has long since run its course.

And as for blowing curfew—which Butler denied in a statement released on Tuesday—if that was the case precedent suggests that the punishment would have been even more severe. Twice, Belichick has sent players home during Super Bowl week for that offense. Yet, Butler dressed for the game, and even got out there to hold up a gunner on special teams. But he didn’t play where the Patriots needed him—and needed him badly—which explains why he was caught before the national anthem, and why he was standing all alone smack in the middle of the bench area for much of the game.
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What I heard was that the guy who replaced Butler was better at going up against the taller WRs the Eagles have; i.e., "a football reason".
But that simple, straightforward answer probably won't scratch the itch for some of y'all
 
ObsiWan said:
What I heard was that the guy who replaced Butler was better at going up against the taller WRs the Eagles have; i.e., "a football reason".
But that simple, straightforward answer probably won't scratch the itch for some of y'all
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I haven't heard this at all... do you remember where you did?
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Two members of 1993 Oilers were gay; teammates knew, didn’t care
By Brian T. Smith on December 26, 2013 at 10:43 AM


At least two key members of the tumultuous 1993 Houston Oilers team were gay, former teammates have told the Houston Chronicle.

Not only did the team know about the situation, but players accepted their gay teammates and did not outcast them.

“Listen, those guys that we’re talking about were unbelievable teammates. And if you wanted to go to war with someone, you would get those guys first. Because I have never seen tougher guys than those guys,” said Pro Bowl linebacker Lamar Lathon, who starred at the University of Houston. “And everybody in the locker room, the consensus knew or had an idea that things were not exactly right. But guess what? When they strapped the pads on and got on the field, man, we were going to war with these guys because they were unbelievable.”

In April, NBA center Jason Collins became the first active athlete in any of the four major pro sports to declare he was gay. Collins is a free agent and hasn’t played for a team since the 2013-14 season began. No NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL athlete has ever publicly declared being gay while playing for a team.

A recent NFL Network documentary showed the ’93 Oilers – who started 1-4, won 11 straight but were bounced in their first playoff game – as the most dysfunctional pro football team ever to take the field.

Players supported that general theme during interviews with the Chronicle. But they also insisted the ’93 Oilers were much more of an inclusive family than most have ever given them credit for.

“I really enjoyed playing on that team, to be honest with you,” five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Ray Childress said.

To prove how united they were in the face of constant adversity, players confirmed a rumor hinted at during the peak of a turmoil-filled era defined by The Choke and The Punch.

“Everybody knew certain guys (were gay). Everybody speculated and people used to see these two guys come in by themselves. They’d leave at lunchtime and then come back,” Bubba McDowell said.

McDowell echoed Lathon’s thoughts, saying the gay players were highly valued on the field and showering with them in the locker room was “no big deal.”
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Jeff Alm and who?
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Two members of 1993 Oilers were gay; teammates knew, didn’t care
By Brian T. Smith on December 26, 2013 at 10:43 AM


At least two key members of the tumultuous 1993 Houston Oilers team were gay, former teammates have told the Houston Chronicle.

Not only did the team know about the situation, but players accepted their gay teammates and did not outcast them.

“Listen, those guys that we’re talking about were unbelievable teammates. And if you wanted to go to war with someone, you would get those guys first. Because I have never seen tougher guys than those guys,” said Pro Bowl linebacker Lamar Lathon, who starred at the University of Houston. “And everybody in the locker room, the consensus knew or had an idea that things were not exactly right. But guess what? When they strapped the pads on and got on the field, man, we were going to war with these guys because they were unbelievable.”

In April, NBA center Jason Collins became the first active athlete in any of the four major pro sports to declare he was gay. Collins is a free agent and hasn’t played for a team since the 2013-14 season began. No NFL, NBA, MLB or NHL athlete has ever publicly declared being gay while playing for a team.

A recent NFL Network documentary showed the ’93 Oilers – who started 1-4, won 11 straight but were bounced in their first playoff game – as the most dysfunctional pro football team ever to take the field.

Players supported that general theme during interviews with the Chronicle. But they also insisted the ’93 Oilers were much more of an inclusive family than most have ever given them credit for.

“I really enjoyed playing on that team, to be honest with you,” five-time Pro Bowl defensive end Ray Childress said.

To prove how united they were in the face of constant adversity, players confirmed a rumor hinted at during the peak of a turmoil-filled era defined by The Choke and The Punch.

“Everybody knew certain guys (were gay). Everybody speculated and people used to see these two guys come in by themselves. They’d leave at lunchtime and then come back,” Bubba McDowell said.

McDowell echoed Lathon’s thoughts, saying the gay players were highly valued on the field and showering with them in the locker room was “no big deal.”
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Is this a 2013 article like it says, or am I misreading this?
 
JB said:
I haven't heard this at all... do you remember where you did?
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It was during the actual game broadcast. One of the announcers - not sure which one - said it.
At the time they were breaking down that leaping catch that Jeffreys made over that CB. Talking about how playing the taller CB (over Butler) didn't help stop that TD catch.
Of course, he was, like all these other theories, just speculating on the "football for reasons" quote that Belichick gave.
 
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Is this a 2013 article like it says, or am I misreading this?
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You're correct, I didn't catch that. For some odd reason, it was an article that was linked on a new Chronicle article page I was reading. Don't understand why it would be relisted this late. But you did not misread anything.
 
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