OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 ....was living at a Cleveland hotel used by the Browns in 2015 while my late wife underwent transplant surgery at Cleveland Clinic...met a bunch of kids who were invitees, rooks, at voluntaries, etc (vets came in later).....never met a nicer group....everything was "yes sir....no sir"......was really a bummer to see those cut sitting on the curb waiting for their ride....for some, they had other invites...for most, they did not.....their NFL dream was on hold.....
YoloinOhio Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Sarcasm alert! ....was living at a Cleveland hotel used by the Browns in 2015 while my late wife underwent transplant surgery at Cleveland Clinic...met a bunch of kids who were invitees, rooks, at voluntaries, etc (vets came in later).....never met a nicer group....everything was "yes sir....no sir"......was really a bummer to see those cut sitting on the curb waiting for their ride....for some, they had other invites...for most, they did not.....their NFL dream was on hold.....i have a relative in another FO- they refuse to do Hard Knocks unless they agree to not air the cuts on TV. They feel like it's hard enough to cut these kids and then it's broadcast to the world. Hard Knocks won't change though.
3rdand12 Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Damn that was quick. Obviously, these gentlemen are not playoff caliber. I am just starting the thread , and i have already picked the Winner of the Day. Congrats and thank you for the chuckle i got : ) I'll give you $5 or nude pictures for it. I will give you six, and the same nude picture of Blokes ? interested Tee ?
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 i have a relative in another FO- they refuse to do Hard Knocks unless they agree to not air the cuts on TV. They feel like it's hard enough to cut these kids and then it's broadcast to the world. Hard Knocks won't change though. ...the short time I got to know them was a genuine experience.....used to tease them that I expected to "see you azz on TV in the Pro Bowl"......they'd smile from ear to ear saying, "hope so sir".....tough to see their dream shattered......
3rdand12 Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 How many of them were told to "trust the process" as they were being shown out the door? That is The Process. If you aren't ready yet or good enough the system should fairly vet you. And then tell them what they need to improve upon. Then take another look later on and as the season progresses. Injuries happen and plenty of them
3rdand12 Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 ...the short time I got to know them was a genuine experience.....used to tease them that I expected to "see you azz on TV in the Pro Bowl"......they'd smile from ear to ear saying, "hope so sir".....tough to see their dream shattered...... Let us hope good character carries them successful enough and happy life. I do.
Solomon Grundy Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 What am I supposed to do with my Roberson jersey? What size is it?
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 Let us hope good character carries them successful enough and happy life. I do. ...VERY WELL stated friend...if you met these kids, it would reaffirm your wishes for them ...nice touch.......thanks.....
John from Riverside Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 ...VERY WELL stated friend...if you met these kids, it would reaffirm your wishes for them ...nice touch.......thanks..... And remind them that there is always the CFL and Arena Football Leagues My kid is down in Las Vegas at a CFL showcase this month
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 (edited) And remind them that there is always the CFL and Arena Football Leagues My kid is down in Las Vegas at a CFL showcase this month ...and I hope he makes it and fulfills his dream.....always has baffled and irritated me when the "Putz Pundts" railed on a kid for "sucking", yada yada.....1,696 are privileged to make IT and these azzclowns root against a kid trying to fulfill a life long dream?...seriously?.....we are an effed up land today....maybe Jealousy 101 or keyboard cowardice coating thy "pelotas" in brass.... Edited May 11, 2017 by OldTimeAFLGuy
Mark Vader Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 I'm surprised at Corey Washington. I thought every WR on the roster would get a chance. Guess not. He's gone but Dez Lewis is still here.
YoloinOhio Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 I'm surprised at Corey Washington. I thought every WR on the roster would get a chance. Guess not. He's gone but Dez Lewis is still here. this is finally his year! (Posts from every year)
Drunken Pygmy Goat Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 And remind them that there is always the CFL and Arena Football Leagues My kid is down in Las Vegas at a CFL showcase this month I thought the Arena league folded. Either way, good luck to them.
Bill_with_it Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 How many of them were told to "trust the process" as they were being shown out the door?They at least probably werent lied to ala Fred Jackson/Stevie Johnson.
BobbyC81 Posted May 11, 2017 Posted May 11, 2017 I think they were necessary cuts because we were over the allowed roster spots for TC Training camp isn't for another 2.5 months. I guess these 3 did not show well at the veteran minicamp?
BuffAlone Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 (edited) Kinda surprised Philly Brown got the ax so early on in the process. Im guessing he was our insurance policy for slot WR in case we couldnt land one of the top guys in the draft. This reaffirms to me that they see Holmes as WR2 with Zay working the slot at WR3...at least for the early stages of the year. This could be a good group this year😊 Edited May 12, 2017 by BuffAlone
Big C Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Kinda surprised Philly Brown got the ax so early on in the process. Im guessing he was our insurance policy for slot WR in case we couldnt land one of the top guys in the draft. This reaffirms to me that they see Holmes as WR2 with Zay working the slot at WR3...at least for the early stages of the year. This could be a good group this year Philly is still with us. We cut Corey Washington.
BuffAlone Posted May 12, 2017 Posted May 12, 2017 Philly is still with us. We cut Corey Washington. Ahh,yes. Ty, i misread lol
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