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JB said:
"I wasn't stringing anyone along. I wasn't holding anyone hostage," Rodgers told "The Pat McAfee Show" in an appearance April 17. "I was honest from the jump about where I was at mentally and some of the constraints I have in my life right now that warrant my attention.
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You either play by Rodgers' rules or you don't...should be fun watching how Tomlin and Rodgers vibe, especially if mid-season rolls around and it looks like Tomlin’s staring down his first losing season. Could get awkward fast.
 
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KoolAid Sipper said:
You either play by Rodgers' rules or you don't...should be fun watching how Tomlin and Rodgers vibe, especially if mid-season rolls around and it looks like Tomlin’s staring down his first losing season. Could get awkward fast.
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No way this happens at the Steelers, and I'm positive they've talked about it. I don't see how "I run my own offense, not your offense" and "I only play with friends, so sign all these guys" happens in Pittsburgh.
 
paycheck71 said:
No way this happens at the Steelers, and I'm positive they've talked about it. I don't see how "I run my own offense, not your offense" and "I only play with friends, so sign all these guys" happens in Pittsburgh.
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Desperate times and all that…

Tomlin hasn’t had a playoff win since 2016. Rodgers has 4 MVPs but only one Superbowl and his legacy has taken a hit since leaving GB. Lets see how this plays out!
 
steelbtexan said:
The Carr family has never had a burning desire to play football/win. It's just a well paying job to them.
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Derek Carr's most recent shoulder injury in week 14 that ended his season last year, the one that led to his retirement from the NFL, was the finding of several labral tears as well as very significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff in his right shoulder. When the rotator cuff tissue is severely degenerated like in Carr's case, repair might be extremely complex to impossible (like trying to repair wet toilet paper), and alternative options like tendon transfers or reverse shoulder replacement which might be considered and would not allow for return to QB play at an acceptable NFL level.

With return to play, especially at an acceptable level being very unlikely, Carr has probably made the right decision. Derek Carr is not his brother............his decision to retire was essentially made for him.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Derek Carr's most recent shoulder injury in week 14 that ended his season last year, the one that led to his retirement from the NFL, was the finding of several labral tears as well as very significant degenerative changes to his rotator cuff in his right shoulder. When the rotator cuff tissue is severely degenerated like in Carr's case, repair might be extremely complex to impossible (like trying to repair wet toilet paper), and alternative options like tendon transfers or reverse shoulder replacement which might be considered and would not allow for return to QB play at an acceptable NFL level.

With return to play, especially at an acceptable level being very unlikely, Carr has probab
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CloakNNNdagger said:
ly made the right decision. Derek Carr is not his brother............his decision to retire was essentially made for him.
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Love you Doc, but Roger Carr's kids are Roger Carr's kid's.
 
NFL, NFLPA continue to hide ruling from collusion grievance
By Mike Florio
Published June 7, 2025 08:56 AM

The NFL benefits from an endless stream of bright, shiny objects.

Even in the offseason, there’s always something to distract fans and media from taking a closer look at something the powers-that-be are trying to hide. As it relates to a significant collusion grievance that resulted in a 61-page written ruling from an arbitrator, both the NFL and the NFL Players Association continue to conceal the document.

The grievance focused on the refusal to give fully-guaranteed contracts to specific veteran quarterbacks — with primary focus on Lamar Jackson, Russell Wilson, and Kyler Murray. The arbitrator found, we’re told, that the NFL encouraged teams not to give those players fully-guaranteed contracts. However, the evidence presented regarding the impact of this approach on the three quarterbacks at the heart of the case wasn’t strong enough to trigger damages.

So it was a mixed result. The NFLPA won, to the extent that evidence of collusion was found. The NFL won, to the extent that no money was awarded to any of the players.

But neither side felt sufficiently good about the outcome to disclose it. The NFL danced around it in January. The NFLPA has
said nothing about it, either.

If this dispute had played out in court, the ruling would be a matter of public record. The NFL and NFLPA have created a private system for resolving disputes. And while the arbitrators who handle such matters typically insist on confidentiality while the cases are pending, there’s nothing that prevents either the league or the union from publishing the ruling.

From the Super Bowl to the Scouting Combine to free agency to the draft to OTAs, it’s been easy to forget about the 61-page collusion grievance ruling. A ruling that apparently contains something they don’t want us to see.

So what can it be? It could be (and we’re not saying it is) that the evidence in the case includes some frank and candid internal communications that one side doesn’t want to see the light of day — and that the other side has gone along with that. It also could be that the two sides were at one point actively negotiating redactions to the 61-page order to ensure that such frank and candid internal communications would not be communicated externally.

Whatever the explanation, there’s an important document that the NFL and the NFLPA are hiding from everyone. Despite the private nature of the arbitration agreement, pro football is an inherently public entity. It has millions of customers. It finagles billions in taxpayer money. It has a federal antitrust exemption that results in significantly more valuable TV rights.

The NFL should be expected to release this document. The union should be, too. But with no one pressuring them to do it, they can jointly continue to hide behind the various bright, shiny objects that will continue to keep us properly distracted.
 
CloakNNNdagger said:
Like serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer and his religious committed family man brother David Dahmer.....both coming from their father Lionel Dahmer? Inviting someone for dinner had seriously different meaning for each of the brothers. :ok:
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Jeffrey Dahmer also ordered a burger at a fast food chain once and was heard saying “this doesn’t taste like Five Guys”.
 
Hell of a Rodgers-favored structured contract!

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Aaron Rodgers’s one-year deal is worth up to $19.5 million
Published June 7, 2025 01:52 PM

The numbers are in. And, to no surprise, quarterback Aaron Rodgers won’t be playing for only $10 million this year.

Even though he said he would.

Via Adam Schefter of ESPN.com, it’s a one-year deal with a maximum value of $19.5 million. The base amount is $13.65 million, with $10 million guaranteed.

And, of course, only $10 million is guaranteed so Mr. Yeah I’ve Been Immunized can claim he said he’d play for $10 million, and he’s playing for $10 million.

He’s not. He’s playing for $13.65 million plus incentives. The full base amount is guaranteed as a practical matter. As of Week 1, any non-guaranteed salary becomes fully guaranteed under the labor deal. Which means that the only way he gets only $10 million is if he’s cut before Week 1.

Which will not happen.

The deal has $5.85 million in playtime and team performance incentives. Without having the specifics (and we’ll eventually get them), it’s hard to know how easy or hard it is to get to $19.5 million.

Still, the deal makes him the second lowest paid starting quarterback on a non-rookie deal. Only Giants quarterback Russell Wilson is making less.

Technically, Wilson could make more. But he’d have to hit all of his incentives, which include the Giants going 17-0.

We’d be willing to bet $19.5 million that the Steelers won’t need to go 17-0 to get Rodgers to $19.5 million.
 
Colts announce new ownership structure
By Josh Alper
Published June 9, 2025 01:47 PM

The Colts have announced a new ownership structure in the wake of the death of team owner Jim Irsay last month.

Irsay’s three daughters were all serving as vice-chairs of the team before their father died and all three will now have new roles while also holding the title of owners of the club.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon will succeed her father as the team’s chief executive officer. That position means that Irsay-Gordon will be serving as the principal owner of the team.

Casey Foyt will have an executive vice president title and Kalen Jackson will be the chief brand officer. Jackson will also serve as the president of the Indianapolis Colts Foundation.
 
KoolAid Sipper said:
www.nbcsports.com

Carlie Irsay-Gordon explains her habit of wearing a headset during games

In the days since Carlie Irsay-Gordon has become the principal owner of the Colts, many have pointed out that she has a habit of wearing a headset during games.
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LOL...she ain't playin!
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I respect the fact that they are showing the passion to understand and learn so they can make their team better. I don’t like the fact that it’s the Colts.

And based on what we have seen from Hannah I am kind of concerned when a woman steps in and takes charge of a team. If they have similar success Watch Out! There are three of them! Hopefully it will be more like when Janice took over.
 
Bengals 1st round pick Shemar Stewart skips last day of minicamp.

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Bengals are gonna bengal.

Cincinnati Bengals first-round rookie Shemar Stewart skipped the final day of mandatory minicamp after sounding off on his lingering contract dispute earlier this week.

The Texas A&M edge is one of four first-round draft picks unsigned and is not subject to fines for missing Thursday's session. The crux of the dispute is the Bengals' desire to set a new precedent with first-round rookie contracts, which would allow the club to void future guarantees.
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TheRealJoker V2 said:
1 year/4 million. Could reach 6 million with incentives. Way cheaper than I expected. This type of move typically works out for the Ravens:

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The Pack couldn't trade him. And now he gets pennies on the dollar from the Ravens. What the hell is wrong with this guy? He's not a $30 million corner like Sting. But he's not a $6 million CB, either. A career 83 passing rating against. I don't get why the league is so down on Alexander.
 
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QB Sanders cited twice this month for speeding

Shedeur Sanders, who was stopped for an alleged speeding violation Tuesday, also was cited for speeding earlier this month, according to court records.
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Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' speeding citation for driving 101 mph this week wasn't the first time he was cited for speeding in Ohio this month.

According to a Medina [Ohio] Municipal Court record that was filed June 6, Sanders was pulled over by the Ohio State Patrol earlier this month. In that alleged violation, which took place June 5 in Brunswick Hills, Ohio, the Ohio State Patrol told WJW-TV that Sanders was stopped for driving 91 mph in a 65 mph zone.
 
JB said:
www.espn.com

QB Sanders cited twice this month for speeding

Shedeur Sanders, who was stopped for an alleged speeding violation Tuesday, also was cited for speeding earlier this month, according to court records.
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Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders' speeding citation for driving 101 mph this week wasn't the first time he was cited for speeding in Ohio this month.

According to a Medina [Ohio] Municipal Court record that was filed June 6, Sanders was pulled over by the Ohio State Patrol earlier this month. In that alleged violation, which took place June 5 in Brunswick Hills, Ohio, the Ohio State Patrol told WJW-TV that Sanders was stopped for driving 91 mph in a 65 mph zone.
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Needs his license suspended.
 
DBCooper said:
Still making putrid wages for what they do for the team.
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Sounds like they'll be getting $1,600/game. That's a good chunk for a game.

the practice time probably offsets that though, especially when you consider they're only getting paid for home games & probably practice those weeks as well.

I wonder if the pay for the other events they do also increased.
 
thunderkyss said:
Sounds like they'll be getting $1,600/game. That's a good chunk for a game.

the practice time probably offsets that though, especially when you consider they're only getting paid for home games & probably practice those weeks as well.

I wonder if the pay for the other events they do also increased.
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I did some math lol

They put in about 40 hours a month rehearsing and then say 2 game days is 20 hours, that’s 60 hours a month

Let’s say the season is 5 months (it’s the cowboys) = 60 x 5 = 300 hours put in a year

$1600 x 10 home games = $16000

Divided by 300 hours = $53 an hour

Ok not as bad as I thought

Still think a bunch of billionaires operating a multibillion dollar revenue business could spring for more for their cheerleaders.

Let’s says there’s 40 in the group and support group for cheerleading:

That’s only $640,000 a year for all
 
DBCooper said:
I did some math lol

They put in about 40 hours a month rehearsing and then say 2 game days is 20 hours, that’s 60 hours a month

Let’s say the season is 5 months (it’s the cowboys) = 60 x 5 = 300 hours put in a year

$1600 x 10 home games = $16000

Divided by 300 hours = $53 an hour

Ok not as bad as I thought

Still think a bunch of billionaires operating a multibillion dollar revenue business could spring for more for their cheerleaders.

Let’s says there’s 40 in the group and support group for cheerleading:

That’s only $640,000 a year for all
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I mentioned as much to my wife. She still didn't like it saying they should get more of a revenue sharing deal like the players.

In a perfect world we'd all get revenue sharing deals.
 
TheRealJoker V2 said:
Needs his license suspended.
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TheRealJoker V2 said:
Are you trying to say rich young millionaires don’t follow the rules?!
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JB said:
That wouldn't stop him from driving and playing the fool
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It's obvious that Sanders does not take his poor judgements seriously in any way. An arrogant response (watch the video). Immature and privileged, a terrible combination. Couldn't be a better fit for Haslam's Browns or a better substitute for Watson.

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