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I am not. Any old topic to start a thread, eh Skooby ?

Didn't see this posted yet: Comcast and NFL

I hope it is player acquisition related and not 'TO does McIntyre'.

Thanx, bb. He is checking out his market value. I think it will be nice to have him if it is in the $2-2.5 MM/year range.

Bumping this thread. Did I miss any news about Pisa or has there been none for the past 2 days ?

Saw Star Trek and Angels & Demons this weekend: Star Trek: I am not a trekkie but a fan of the original series. Post-Cloverfield I was very skeptical of any JJ Abrams movie so went in expecting little. I was far and away impressed with this movie. Well handled story-line, good acting and special effects. In short, the movie did everything well - thrilled, entertained and kept me engaged. A&D: Very disappointing movie. Ron Howard attempts to answer critics of The Da Vinci Code by simplifying the plot and adding more action. What results, however, is a movie with a lot of plot holes. In addition, the movie is lifeless, un-engaging and also devoid of any fun. It just feels like a big chase with people running around trying to do something. The actors also turn in some of their most emotionless performances. Tom Hanks and Ewan McGregor are way better than this. While Da Vinci Code did not make for a good movie-going experience, at least it stayed true to the source material and for that it was mildly engaging. in A&D, the soul is missing. I recommend giving it a pass.

I don't know guys, she looks a tad too un-feminine. I prefer the likes of Sharapova. Having said that, I would do either

I think the suspension should stand - I am not sure how many games is the 'right number' but at some point he needs to get more than a slap on the wrist to help him stay out of trouble in the future

Budget ? Size ? Key features you need ? Performance/utility/reliability ?

Does that make you a twit ?

I also wonder how Derek Fine fits into the TE picture. In the games last year, Fine was not used all the time but looked like he could become an adequate TE. So it will be interesting to see the Nelson vs Fine competition. Hopefully, one of them takes firm charge of the TE spot and becomes a difference maker we have been so sorely lacking over the past several years.

Schobel ? Aaron Schobel ?

Not a confirmation per se, but a mention of 4 years is here EDIT: Source probably is Tim Graham

Your so right. Me to.

Kinda ironic considering his username

The title of the post is your responsibility. The dates in the article indicate Byrd will miss mini-camp but not training camp, which is what the title of your post is.

afcfan1

Have to come to Skooby's defense here. I don't understand why people are hating on him (in this thread anyway). He pointed out something curious and that is it. Could be a typo but so be it. He did not say we signed him or claim any inside sources. If anything, it points to ESPN's stupidity than anything else.

While I don't particularly enjoy re-hashing the same discussion over and over again, the question raised by the OP is legitimate and should be on several people's mind. First of all, this may be his make or break year. Eli Manning blossomed in his 4th year but I don't believe we have that luxury. The reason is that we have beefed up our lines in this year's draft and do not expect them to be dominating this year. So next year will be when we make a serious run at going deep in the playoffs. Trent has to show significant progress this year to show that he is capable of taking the team to the next level. Results so far have been mixed and this year there should be no excuses. Unless ofcourse our OL is a sieve and he gets bashed out of his mind due to lack of adequate protection. Secondly, questioning our players ability does not make one any less of a fan than someone who supports them without analysis. Lastly, we are all behind him - the skeptics and fanboys alike. Wondering what the team does should he fail does not imply I do not support him.

All I know is that we need more Cow Bell.

Aside from her opinions on same-sex marriage, I found it interesting that "The Miss California Organization has confirmed it paid for Prejean's breast implants six weeks before the Miss USA pageant." I guess I was too naive in believing that participants at such competitions are supposed to be all-natural. Not only that, but this organization actually paid for her implants ! I read somewhere else that the organization says it did that to ensure her self-image is enhanced before the event. I truly truly dislike this propagation of the idea that a shapely body is a prime enhancer of self-confidence.

If you are a female, I concur. Have to fill up dem cabaret clubs.