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Posted Monday October 26, 2009, About: Why Redskins stuck with Zorn

... and he should fire his lapdog Vinny Cerrato...

Posted Monday October 26, 2009, About: Why Redskins stuck with Zorn

If he wants to build a winning franchise, in this lifetime, Daniel Snyder should read Dan Rooney's autobiography "My 75 years with the NFL and Pittsburgh Steelers and the NFL".

So far, he's done pretty much the opposite of everything in that book. Emulating the best is always a good place to start.

Posted Monday July 06, 2009, About: Giants, Pirates talking trade

The economy must be hitting Bob Nutting hard. I won't be surprised if the Pirates have the lowest payroll in the majors next season...

Posted Thursday June 04, 2009, About: Roethlisberger hurt in practice

You must have missed the part where I said "prospective."

Any 27 year old QB still has a lot to prove. Ben just has less to prove than most - including quite a few older guys (including some guy named McNabb).

Posted Thursday June 04, 2009, About: Roethlisberger hurt in practice

This one is for all of those who claim Roethlisberger is not an "elite" QB:

In the entire history of the NFL, only 10 QB's have won two or more Super Bowls: Bart Starr, Bob Griese, Terry Bradshaw, Roger Staubach, Jim Plunkett, Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, John Elway, Tom Brady, and Ben Roethlisberger.

Of those 10 QB's, ALL have been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, save the exceptions of 1) Plunkett, and 2) Brady and Roethlisberger (who are not yet eligible).

Plunkett finished his career with a rating of 67.5 and just 164 TD's vs. a whopping 198 INT's. Obviously Big Ben is not on track to be Jim Plunkett. Furthermore, considering his destruction of several rookie passing records, his ability to lead 4th quarter comebacks, and the great opportunity he has to continue building has legacy, I would contend that Big Ben is a strong prospective candidate for the Hall of Fame - the realization of which is the very definition of elite.

Looking at things objectively, some of the other guys mentioned (e.g. Rivers, Romo, etc.) have far more to prove before any comparisons become legit.

Posted Thursday June 04, 2009, About: Roethlisberger hurt in practice

Either that, or maybe our ears are obstructed by championship rings ;-)

Posted Thursday June 04, 2009, About: Roethlisberger hurt in practice

There are two languages in the NFL. The one used by Steelers' fans sounds like English, albeit with heavy eastern european influence. The one used by fans of other teams is more simple, consisting of only one word - "waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!"

Posted Wednesday March 25, 2009, About: Wings in no rush to extend Hossa, Franzen

The Wings' clubhouse is definitely a better fit for Hossa. They're a more European-oriented team whereas the Pens have a much heavier Canadian influence (with the exception of Gonchar and Malkin).

I also think that, while Hossa knew he could never become top gun in Pittsburgh, he knew he could do it in Detroit, which he has proven this season. Ego and fear of becoming third banana. Those were his motives.

Posted Thursday February 26, 2009, About: Ravens unsure of signing Lewis

Teams don't sustain a winning tradition by paying top-dollar for 34 year olds with more wear and tear than the Tri-Boro Bridge.

Look at the Steelers and the Patriots over the past 10 years. Now look at the Redskins, Raiders, and the Cowboys.

Lewis is good, but only at the right price.

Posted Friday February 06, 2009, About: Pens to trade Malkin or Staal?

The Pens will never trade Malkin and anyone who thinks they will is a total idiot and in need of a serious clue.

They do need to get someone better to play with Crosby. Satan has not lived up to expectations and is playing like a shell of his former self. When Crosby and Geno play together, they are magic. Staal is their most attractive candidate because of his upside potential and favorable contract. They have too many centers and not enough stud wingmen.

Posted Monday January 19, 2009, About: Source: NFL upset with Steelers music

Folks calling the music "classless" are looking way too hard to be haters on Pittsburgh. McGahee was down for nearly 20 minutes before they got him off the field. That is forever when you have 65,000 people in the freezing cold. What do you want - a 20 minute moment of silence? Be real. Players get injured. That's football. That's life. Nobody wants to see it happen, but every player knows the risks (for which they are paid millions of dollars). Happens all the time in the NFL. As others said - it's not like they played "Stairway to Heaven." Putting a "bounty" on Hines Ward - then taking out his knee - now that really is classless.

Posted Friday December 19, 2008, About: Are Red Sox bluffing Teixeira?

There are only two players in baseball worth the money Teixeira is seeking - and he's not one of them. In the land of the ultra-elite, there are only two players: Albert Pujols and A-Rod.

Posted Saturday November 29, 2008, About: Blowout could be end for Weis

And they claim Notre Dame is a school for smart people... LMAO

What were they thinking? That a pompous blimp like Charlie Weis is God's gift to coaching? Please. THere are highschool coaches who know more about both football and leadership. Good luck Irish. The buyout is made even worse by the huge hit Notre Dame has taken on its endowment this year. Weis is scheduled to make more than every other coach, from Rockne to Willingham combined. What a waste.

Posted Tuesday June 03, 2008, About: Rangers weighing Jagr, Avery offers

I've got a feeling Jagr is still going to demand big money. At least $5mm/yr. He was the leading scorer in the entire playoffs until the Rangers were knocked out! If nobody pays up, he'll probably just go over to Europe and collect his due.

Avery is a turd.

Posted Tuesday June 03, 2008, About: Osgood blows off post-game media

What an incredible series. Even if the Pens don't win the Cup, their performance in Game 5 showed the world that every guy on their team has the heart of a champion. Even Malkin, who clearly looks like he's got a separated shoulder or cracked rib, stepped it up. Still, Game 6 is going to be just as hard. There is no such thing as an easy game against the Wings. Zetterberg, Lidstrom, and Datsyuk are sick.

I agree w/braeden87 - Red Wings fans are infinitely classy than most fans from Philly.

Posted Saturday May 24, 2008, About: Porter: Cheating Patriots got off easy

Outofshape - predictions for the Pens/Wings series? I think it goes at least six games, but should be great to watch no matter what!

Agreed on Cowher/Rooney. They were trying to stay classy and wanted to "Protect the Shield". Pats should keep the trophies. It's too late to change that. But history and the HOF selectors should keep all of this very fresh in their memories when looking at Belichick and Kraft. Brady and Moss deserve to be in no matter what (as much as I hate to say it).

Posted Saturday May 24, 2008, About: Porter: Cheating Patriots got off easy

Notre Dame should seriously consider suing or terminating Charlie Weis. He was arguably hired under false pretenses, with his so called "play-calling genius" more attributable to some illegal video than any innate football wisdom...

Sorry Pats fans - I used to respect your team, but its awfully hard to do now because of Belichick and all of this SpyGate crap.

Posted Saturday May 24, 2008, About: Porter: Cheating Patriots got off easy

In the 2004 AFC Championship Game, the big TD pass from Brady to Deion Branch was the most significant play of the game. If he already new the safety was blitzing because of a stolen signal, the entire outcome of the game was directly altered by cheating.

Just my opinion, but the players should be the ones reading the defense - not some 400lb coach on the sidelines or in the booth...

Posted Thursday May 01, 2008, About: Big Ben: I didn't influence draft

What do you guys think about Special Teams this year? With the 2 LB's taken in 2007 and now Davis in 2008, that should help the kick coverage, no?

Posted Thursday May 01, 2008, About: Jagr's NHL career on the line?

apologies to SteelerDude - my bad

dilla - the Pens still would've been a great team (and maybe taken one Cup), but in the 91-92 playoffs Jagr was a beast, scoring 24pts (11G 13A). Take that away from a team and you'll definitely feel the difference...

Posted Thursday May 01, 2008, About: Alexander interested in Bengals

Hmm - a 30yr old running back, whose entire career was built by a devasting line playing against the worst division in the NFL, now wants to bring his history of injuries, dimished speed, and inability to catch out of the backfield to the Cincinatti Bungles. Should make for good times in the AFC North!