Doc Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 It pretty much did, though. The guy came back and did pretty damn good, yeah but that was after two or three years of recovery and getting back to that point. It was a great story and tells you just how good and strong he was to come back but it really cost him millions. Actually he did little after returning to the NFL, 4 years later, with the Dols. Played a season, had a little over 100 yards, and was out of the NFL after that. The injury effectively ended his career. And it was interesting to see teammates being able to tackle each other. On highlights, since I missed the game.
papazoid Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 jairus byrd @jairusbyrd 1h I'm ok, thanks everyone https://twitter.com/jairusbyrd that's his message to the 31 other teams.... if the Bills Franchise Tag him, then he is waiting til 100% healthy.
PastaJoe Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I'd rather they go to Hawaii and have a version of the old Superstars competition; track and field events, weightlifting, obstacle course, outrigger canoe, passing accuracy.
papazoid Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) WHEN WAS THE LAST PRO BOWL HEADLINE: "Defense ruled the day", which is not something we've seen out of recent Pro Bowls. The defensive lines dominated from the start. Drew Brees was hit twice on the first drive, including a blindside sack from Gerald McCoy. On the other side, Newton was sacked four times in the second quarter alone; obviously Ron Rivera didn't ask his D-linemen to go easy on his franchise quarterback. The teams combined for nine sacks. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000318206/article/team-rice-defeats-team-sanders-in-nfl-pro-bowl NFLPA president: Roger Goodell was close to canceling Pro Bowl The Pro Bowl is Sunday night, but commissioner Roger Goodell was considering doing away with the game, according NFL Players Association president Domonique Foxworth. Roger was very serious about potentially canceling the Pro Bowl, because apparently it's very expensive and isn't of a ton of value to them, Foxworth told USA Today this week. To be honest with you, I was completely comfortable with eliminating it until I talked to the players, and they said they loved it and they want to be there. http://tracking.si.c...bowl/?eref=sihp Edited January 27, 2014 by papazoid
26CornerBlitz Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Didn't watch one down of the Pro Bowl. It's a total non-event from my perspective.
zow2 Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 You bet the players love it. Who wouldn't want an all expenses paid trip to Hawaii for your whole family? I give the league credit for trying to make changes, and the players credit for playing hard last night. They obviously don't want this nice reward to be taken off the table. The D players were definitely hitting. The QB's were not wearing a red practice jerseys, they were hit too. Next year they should have Team Kelly vs Team Marino.
papazoid Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) this is the first Pro Bowl I watched in over 5 years. I thought is was very entertaining and worth keeping if played like that. I especially enjoyed some big hits by guys from the same regular season teams. one of the KC's LB's, I think it was Derrick Johnson just lit up Jamaal Charles. Cleveland Browns safety TJ Ward sent WR Josh Gordon flipping in the air. JJ Watt playing next to Super Mario, Ndamakingkong Suh and Greg Hardy were UNBLOCKABLE. the DB's were all playing man to man. between the two teams there were 9 sacks and 6 interceptions....the defense got the message. Edited January 27, 2014 by papazoid
YoloinOhio Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I watched some of it... this was the first weekend without real football in so long, I found myself watching both the Senior Bowl on Sat and some of the Pro Bowl just to get my fix. It was crazy watching the AFC and NFC guys play together. I actually found it oddly fascinating.
Dorkington Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I would have liked to watch the game, but I had no idea when it was on, or what channel. It didn't even make the news on ESPN.
Beebes Bubble Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 This was one of the better Pro Bowls. If the NFL is serious about wanting to maintain competitiveness of the game, however, they should take out a 1 week injury insurance policy for each player who attends (practices and pre-game activities need to be included). Players could really let it rip then, in a showcase of the best vs the best. Insured long term security = higher quality product on the field.
YoloinOhio Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I would have liked to watch the game, but I had no idea when it was on, or what channel. It didn't even make the news on ESPN. I had to look for it.. it was on NBC. They actually had Michaels and Collinsworth, so that made it better. It was a close game at the end - Rice's team won it within the final 2 minutes. They would have tied with an extra point - went for 2 and won it. MD got 2 sacks? Not bad... CBF Dareus looked unblockable - but then again I am sure the OLineman were not trying very hard! Mario had a sack as well.
papazoid Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 (edited) Goodell salutes players for Pro Bowl improvements: 'You have to admit it was very competitive' Goodell told ESPN Radio's Mike & Mike in the Morning. 'Exciting. Fun. I think the players played much harder.' Goodell liked the changes, as suggested by NFLPA president Domonique Foxworth. 'I believe it was a very, very positive step,' Goodell said. 'I salute the players.' http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/01/27/goodell-salutes-players-for-pro-bowl-improvements/ Edited January 27, 2014 by papazoid
sodbuster Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 between the two teams there were 9 sacks and 6 interceptions....the defense got the message. I don't think it is that they got the message. they were just allowed to play for once.
TheMadCap Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 I think the drafting of players, no matter how contrived and silly it may seem, might have actually fired some guys up. "you picked me last? You picked THAT guy instead of me". "Ill show you"...
Dorkington Posted January 27, 2014 Posted January 27, 2014 Just saw the highlights, looked like a great game. I might have to find a download of it.
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