San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Well, like patt Williams, no one expects these guys to last to 37-38. It just doesn't happen. Hard to justify dollars to a guy that age. Good point. The expectations of decline. Eli underthrew Nicks and then overthrows Cruz.
BringBackFergy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 Ton of bricks on that hit I like the direct snap...Freddie would thrive on it I think.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Ton of bricks on that hit I like the direct snap...Freddie would thrive on it I think. BTW, Brad Smith looked real nice running the ball. Why don't they use him as a back more? They could hand off to him or send him into the pattern.
RkFast Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Dear nfl: Please follow the Redskins lead and learn to tackle again. Thank you.
BringBackFergy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 BTW, Brad Smith looked real nice running the ball. Why don't they use him as a back more? They could hand off to him or send him into the pattern. Nice idea. Dear nfl: Please follow the Redskins lead and learn to tackle again. Thank you. Yeah right? Skins are hittin hard and legal
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Looks like Fletcher's having trouble moving to his left. Must be his right ankle?
NoSaint Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Good point. The expectations of decline. Eli underthrew Nicks and then overthrows Cruz. What many forget is... Pat was the oldest D player in the league when he finished up and fletcher is one month younger than ronde barber, the current oldest. Both at very physical positions. Ill give both credit for amazing careers from that standpoint (both great players otherwise too).
RkFast Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Wrap the player, head up, bring him down. Nine of that missile-like spearing with the skins. Very impressed.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 What many forget is... Pat was the oldest D player in the league when he finished up and fletcher is one month younger than ronde barber, the current oldest. Both at very physical positions. Ill give both credit for amazing careers from that standpoint (both great players otherwise too). Speaking of which, the old Bears, Urlacher, Briggs, and Tillman were all having incredible seasons at advanced ages but all three are now battling through injuries. It's an unforgiving sport. I like RG3 but he takes way too many hits. As much as he's very different in important ways than Vick, he'll still shorten his career if he doesn't learn to play a more mental game.
NoSaint Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Speaking of which, the old Bears, Urlacher, Briggs, and Tillman were all having incredible seasons at advanced ages but all three are now battling through injuries. It's an unforgiving sport. It is. I can't imagine 200+ games at LB. ray Lewis also hurt of course
BringBackFergy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 Speaking of which, the old Bears, Urlacher, Briggs, and Tillman were all having incredible seasons at advanced ages but all three are now battling through injuries. It's an unforgiving sport. I like RG3 but he takes way too many hits. As much as he's very different in important ways than Vick, he'll still shorten his career if he doesn't learn to play a more mental game. Especially LB I suppose..getting crushed by FB's and O Linemen
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 It is. I can't imagine 200+ games at LB. ray Lewis also hurt of course Especially LB I suppose..getting crushed by FB's and O Linemen These players are using some "super anti-inflammatory" right now and there's talk that the league's trying to get it banned. Pain is an essential part of the survival feedback loop. When you block out that pain for decades, it's bound to have some long term effects.
NoSaint Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Especially LB I suppose..getting crushed by FB's and O Linemen Especially an undersized guy like fletcher. Then pat being 350+ LBs it's amazing his legs/back held out that long.
CardinalScotts Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 He was a game time decision. Apparently this is his 236th consecutive game. Fletcher has never played behind a good defensive line. If he had, he'd be even more respected. the Ram super bowl D line was good Kevin Carter...Grant Winstrom...DeMarco Farr...Jeff Zgonina .....just saying
NoSaint Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 These players are using some "super anti-inflammatory" right now and there's talk that the league's trying to get it banned. Pain is an essential part of the survival feedback loop. When you block out that pain for decades, it's bound to have some long term effects. I know there have been some lawsuits with regards to team administered pain killers.... With concussions it's been under the radar but very disappointing to hear about. Essentially players lining up daily for stuff that jboyst probably wouldn't use on his cows but getting told it was 100% safe - take a shot suck it up and play.
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 the Ram super bowl D line was good Kevin Carter...Grant Winstrom...DeMarco Farr...Jeff Zgonina .....just saying True. That anti-inflammatory is marketed as Toradol I think. I know there have been some lawsuits with regards to team administered pain killers.... With concussions it's been under the radar but very disappointing to hear about. Essentially players lining up daily for stuff that jboyst probably wouldn't use on his cows but getting told it was 100% safe - take a shot suck it up and play. Well it's one of those ironic situations again where the league wants to ban it but the players don't want it banned. Some of the players are saying that they can't play without it.
NoSaint Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 True. That anti-inflammatory is marketed as Toradol I think. Your definitely right - that's the name. I remember now that I see it. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/06/sports/football/nfl-sued-by-ex-players-over-painkiller-toradol.html Article on the lawsuits
BringBackFergy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 Especially an undersized guy like fletcher. Then pat being 350+ LBs it's amazing his legs/back held out that long. Gonna have some degenerative condition in his golden years Haslett got a bum rap in New Orleans...I think he calls a good game as DC. A head coach? Not sure, but I always liked #55
San Jose Bills Fan Posted December 4, 2012 Posted December 4, 2012 Your definitely right - that's the name. I remember now that I see it. http://www.nytimes.c...er-toradol.html Article on the lawsuits Thanks. I read a different story where players insisted on getting administered the stuff. I think it's gonna be the next big issue after the concussion stuff. This crowd has Eli a bit jittery and distracted.
BringBackFergy Posted December 4, 2012 Author Posted December 4, 2012 He does seem a little unsettled...
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