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The Rams release Chris long and Laurinitis.
Heath Miller retires along with Jared Allen
Heath Miller retires along with Jared Allen
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As Don said common sense thought Miller would be around a couple more years. CAN't believe He's already been in the league 11 years though! I remember when he was coming out of Virginia, they advertised him as most complete TE in draft and they were right .
It will be interesting to see where Long and Laurinaitis end up. They are instant plug and play type guys. Could help out playoff contenders right away.
It will be interesting to see where Long and Laurinaitis end up. They are instant plug and play type guys. Could help out playoff contenders right away.
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Miller was a big target for Ben when he was a young qb. As the years passed Miller became less and less involved in the offense. What they say is true. A TE is a young qb's best friend.
I am surprised the Rams released Laurinitis. I hope he and Long end up in a white friendly roster without a black quarterback. Suddenly the Patriots seem like a good fit. It's possible Howie encourages Chris to consider the Raiders as a destination since they are definitely looking for D line help.
I am surprised the Rams released Laurinitis. I hope he and Long end up in a white friendly roster without a black quarterback. Suddenly the Patriots seem like a good fit. It's possible Howie encourages Chris to consider the Raiders as a destination since they are definitely looking for D line help.
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This is probably a pipe dream but I would love to see the Pats sign Long, Laurinitis and Weddle. They all fill immediate needs and would bolster the defense.
Weddle wants to sign with a contender so New England should be at the top of his list. It's hard to believe the Patriots wouldn't want him, but it could depend on their salary cap situation as he won't be a cheap sign.
It's still hard to believe Laurinitis was cut, especially this early in the offseason. Really crappy way to treat him, but not nearly as bad as Weddle was treated by San Diego after being the mainstay of their defense for so many years. If Laurinitis isn't signed elsewhere as a starter that would be even more surprising, but as always this is the Caste NFL we're talking about.
It's still hard to believe Laurinitis was cut, especially this early in the offseason. Really crappy way to treat him, but not nearly as bad as Weddle was treated by San Diego after being the mainstay of their defense for so many years. If Laurinitis isn't signed elsewhere as a starter that would be even more surprising, but as always this is the Caste NFL we're talking about.
Weenieworld continues its campaign against James Laurinaitis:
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Saints hope to bring in free agent MLB James Laurinaitis for a visit next week. Rapoport reports the interest is strong for Laurinaitis, who was released by the Rams last week. If true, it is unlikely the veteran signs on his first visit. Laurinaitis has not missed a start since being drafted by the Rams in the second round of the 2009 draft, but he has been a liability the last several seasons. Unless he is willing to take a cut-rate deal, the cap-strapped Saints should look elsewhere.
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reports the Saints hope to bring in free agent MLB James Laurinaitis for a visit next week. Rapoport reports the interest is strong for Laurinaitis, who was released by the Rams last week. If true, it is unlikely the veteran signs on his first visit. Laurinaitis has not missed a start since being drafted by the Rams in the second round of the 2009 draft, but he has been a liability the last several seasons. Unless he is willing to take a cut-rate deal, the cap-strapped Saints should look elsewhere.
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Saw on Twitter a few days ago that Dallas is interested in him as well. Don't know how reliable that is though? I think he's got a few good years left in him anxious to see where he ends up .
Laurinaitis admittedly had an off-year in '15, but he's still only 29 and had always been a tackling machine previously, as his stats show: http://www.nfl.com/player/jameslaurinaitis/79850/profile
For him to end up a backup somewhere would be an outrage, but unfortunately it wouldn't be surprising.
For him to end up a backup somewhere would be an outrage, but unfortunately it wouldn't be surprising.
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Here's some additional info concerning the Laurinaitis - Saints get together next week:
http://www.sunherald.com/sports/nfl/new-orleans-saints/brian-allee-walsh/article63377302.html
Their first acquisition could come as early as Tuesday when free agent linebacker James Laurinaitis is scheduled to visit New Orleans. He is eligible to sign early because of his outright release by St. Louis on Feb. 29. His release freed up nearly $6 million in cap space.
Laurinaitis, 29, could play strongside linebacker in Dennis Allen's 4-3 defense or play inside in a 3-4 scheme.
Though not missing a start since being selected in the second round of the 2009 draft by the St. Louis Rams, Laurinaitis has played hurt the past two seasons and produced below expectations.
"Laurinaitis still has some tread left on his tires," a St. Louis-based source said. "He's not the fastest guy, and not a thumper. But he's smart, productive, durable. He played this past year basically with one arm due to an elbow injury. He was slowed by a nagging foot injury much of 2014. But he hasn't missed a start his entire career. He rarely misses a snap."
Laurinaitis is represented by super agent Tom Condon, who also happens to represent Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the owner of the NFL's No. 1 cap hit of $30 million.
We have been led to believe by all parties -- Saints GM Mickey Loomis, coach Sean Payton and even No. 9 himself -- that a more-cap-friendly deal will be worked out in the foreseeable future that features a lower base salary and a hefty signing bonus pro-rated over the course of the new contract.
Read more here: http://www.sunherald.com/sports/nfl...llee-walsh/article63377302.html#storylink=cpy
http://www.sunherald.com/sports/nfl/new-orleans-saints/brian-allee-walsh/article63377302.html
Their first acquisition could come as early as Tuesday when free agent linebacker James Laurinaitis is scheduled to visit New Orleans. He is eligible to sign early because of his outright release by St. Louis on Feb. 29. His release freed up nearly $6 million in cap space.
Laurinaitis, 29, could play strongside linebacker in Dennis Allen's 4-3 defense or play inside in a 3-4 scheme.
Though not missing a start since being selected in the second round of the 2009 draft by the St. Louis Rams, Laurinaitis has played hurt the past two seasons and produced below expectations.
"Laurinaitis still has some tread left on his tires," a St. Louis-based source said. "He's not the fastest guy, and not a thumper. But he's smart, productive, durable. He played this past year basically with one arm due to an elbow injury. He was slowed by a nagging foot injury much of 2014. But he hasn't missed a start his entire career. He rarely misses a snap."
Laurinaitis is represented by super agent Tom Condon, who also happens to represent Saints quarterback Drew Brees, the owner of the NFL's No. 1 cap hit of $30 million.
We have been led to believe by all parties -- Saints GM Mickey Loomis, coach Sean Payton and even No. 9 himself -- that a more-cap-friendly deal will be worked out in the foreseeable future that features a lower base salary and a hefty signing bonus pro-rated over the course of the new contract.
Read more here: http://www.sunherald.com/sports/nfl...llee-walsh/article63377302.html#storylink=cpy
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"Not the fastest guy and not a thumper." Aka he's a white guy.
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The Eagles re-signed Bradford to a somewhat puzzling deal 2 yrs/36 million - it will be interesting to see if they draft a QB to groom and let Bradford play out his contract
Cousins was franchised by the Redskins
Rishard Mathews (who?!) apparently wants to be no less than a number 2 WR. I found that laughable.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...doesnt-want-to-be-lower-than-a-no-2-receiver/
Cousins was franchised by the Redskins
Rishard Mathews (who?!) apparently wants to be no less than a number 2 WR. I found that laughable.
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.co...doesnt-want-to-be-lower-than-a-no-2-receiver/
Just imagine what a pos this boy must have been to get lambasted so severely by a White writer. I remember Butler being half-decent at times but often coasting and avoiding contact even before San Diego foolishly gave him the big contract:
The Union-Tribune San Diego believes the "lasting image" of free agent ILB Donald Butler in San Diego will be "that of a thief." Normally positive and always professional reporter Kevin Acee built on his Thursday Twitter criticism in a blog post. Acee says he finds it "(difficult to understand) how a man with any pride could even have shown up at Chargers Park the past year or so with as much as Butler stole from the team." Acee is convinced Butler "lost interest" after getting his contract extension, and believes there were games "after which his uniform might have actually been clean." Acee also believes Butler may have attempted a turnaround in 2015, but that it was already too late. If Acee has noticed these things, you can be certain other front offices have, as well.
The Union-Tribune San Diego believes the "lasting image" of free agent ILB Donald Butler in San Diego will be "that of a thief." Normally positive and always professional reporter Kevin Acee built on his Thursday Twitter criticism in a blog post. Acee says he finds it "(difficult to understand) how a man with any pride could even have shown up at Chargers Park the past year or so with as much as Butler stole from the team." Acee is convinced Butler "lost interest" after getting his contract extension, and believes there were games "after which his uniform might have actually been clean." Acee also believes Butler may have attempted a turnaround in 2015, but that it was already too late. If Acee has noticed these things, you can be certain other front offices have, as well.
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Even after his coming out party in the playoffs the Packers still won't let Janis shed the racial apprenticeship:
http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-p...f-receiver-jeff-janis-can-take-that-next-step
http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-p...f-receiver-jeff-janis-can-take-that-next-step
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In order to develop you have to play. White players with potential are often not given an opportunity to play and develop, unlike black players, who are given every opportunity to play and develop.
Janis has shown enough to be given a major role in the upcoming season. He's produced when given the opportunity.
The Packers have problems at wide receiver. If Janis is not given a fair shot this year it will be due to anti-white racism.
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Logan Mankins is retiring - one of the best guards of the past 10 years
The redskins officially cut the gremlin lol
The redskins officially cut the gremlin lol
Regarding DeMarco Murray being traded to Tennessee, he averaged a lousy 3.64 yards per carry last year with Philly, the exact same as Antonio Andrews, the undrafted scrub the Titans ended up using at RB after their other running backs were either injured or sucked, including Bishop Sankey and David Cobb. Sankey was the first running back drafted in 2014, while Cobb was drafted in 2015 and both appear to be busts.
During the recent Combine I heard the same whining from various NFL Network "analysts" about how weak the quarterback position is in the NFL, while they never say the same about any other position. As we've discussed, this is actually a golden era for quarterbacks -- in addition to the just retired Peyton Manning, there's Eli Manning, Carson Palmer, Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Tony Romo, Andy Dalton, Matt Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck, Blake Bortles, Alex Smith, Ryan Tannehill, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Derek Carr, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, and Kirk Cousins, along with Russell Wilson and Cam Newton. It's an embarrassment of riches.
By contrast, running back is very weak. Few really good ones and a lot of mediocre and terrible ones, and a ridiculous number of injury prone ones. Many defensive backfields are a joke. There's no shortage of woefully over-rated o-line sumos and useless defensive linemen.
The positions Whites are "allowed" to play -- quarterback, offensive line, tight end, linebacker and kicker -- are the most talent-laden positions in the league. The black talent pool is becoming weaker by the year, which makes the Caste System ever more obvious to those who can see and think for themselves.
During the recent Combine I heard the same whining from various NFL Network "analysts" about how weak the quarterback position is in the NFL, while they never say the same about any other position. As we've discussed, this is actually a golden era for quarterbacks -- in addition to the just retired Peyton Manning, there's Eli Manning, Carson Palmer, Matt Ryan, Joe Flacco, Tony Romo, Andy Dalton, Matt Stafford, Aaron Rodgers, Andrew Luck, Blake Bortles, Alex Smith, Ryan Tannehill, Drew Brees, Tom Brady, Derek Carr, Ben Roethlisberger, Philip Rivers, and Kirk Cousins, along with Russell Wilson and Cam Newton. It's an embarrassment of riches.
By contrast, running back is very weak. Few really good ones and a lot of mediocre and terrible ones, and a ridiculous number of injury prone ones. Many defensive backfields are a joke. There's no shortage of woefully over-rated o-line sumos and useless defensive linemen.
The positions Whites are "allowed" to play -- quarterback, offensive line, tight end, linebacker and kicker -- are the most talent-laden positions in the league. The black talent pool is becoming weaker by the year, which makes the Caste System ever more obvious to those who can see and think for themselves.
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The Colts have resigned their black TE to an absurd contract - 4 years 29.4 million dollars. He had 16 catches last year.
Let's hope the Colts do a little better in the draft.
Great post Don. The NFL is full of mediocre run of the mill black running backs.
Let's hope the Colts do a little better in the draft.
Great post Don. The NFL is full of mediocre run of the mill black running backs.
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In Dolphins news, it looks like we've traded for Kiko Alonso pending a physical. Hopefully a sign of things to come for the Fins. The Miami DWF's are beside themselves panning the move.
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I hope so as well.
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Calvin "Megatron" Johnson quietly retired from the Lions today. A great receiver he was also a pretty good guy from all accounts. I would be surprised to see his name on the police blotter in the future. Johnson like Barry Sanders before him, has retired very early (he's 30 yrs. old) and while lots of people are grumping it's because the Lions always suck I think it also has something to do with being physically beat up and filthy rich. It's actually refreshing to see a guy willing to walk away from the fame and money. I wish him the best.
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In the bizarro world of the NFL free agency - a ton of overhyped, underproducing black players continue to get hype. For some bizarre reason Adam Jones is being "coveted" by several teams - he is a 33 year old nickel corner/malcontent. The last time he was on the field he was a ring leader in the Bengals defensive collapse vs. the Crawfords in the Playoffs. Yet teams seem willing to welcome these idiots behavior to their team.
Not that it's really a consolation but I feel this draft has a lot of good white olinemen so I am a little more interested than usual in the movement of offensive linemen in free agency.
Not that it's really a consolation but I feel this draft has a lot of good white olinemen so I am a little more interested than usual in the movement of offensive linemen in free agency.
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I have to ask was Fleener's blocking really that bad that he could not supplant afleet Dwayne Allen? I am surprised Luck didn't campaign for his college TE.
I think Fleener would do well as a compliment to Gronk in New England.
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Kiko Alonso is a good move for the Dolphins. Buffalo will regret trading him. I know injuries hurt him last year, but I think he will come back and have a good year barring injury.
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I hear Carolina is after Eric Weddle. I hope he doesn't sign with Carolina!
After his SB choke and debacle who in their right mind can think sCam can win a SB? FA's stay away!
After his SB choke and debacle who in their right mind can think sCam can win a SB? FA's stay away!
Jax signs DE Malik Jackson to a 6-year $90 mil deal with $42 million guaranteed. He becomes one of the highest paid defensive players ever.
Jackson never stood out to me as particularly good, so I checked his stats. He has a total of 14 sacks in three years as a starter, and has yet to exceed 45 combined tackles (solos and assists) in a season. He played in a 3-4 with Denver, which holds down tackles and sacks for most ends not named J. J. Watt, but still. . . Jackson's far from a superstar.
But he did make a splashy play in the Super Bowl against Carolina, and that's often all it takes for a black player to gain instant stardom and riches. Recall when Cowboys CB Larry Brown made two interceptions against Neil O'Donnell in Super Bowl 30 and was quickly signed to a mega-deal even though he had done little before that game and even less after.
Jackson never stood out to me as particularly good, so I checked his stats. He has a total of 14 sacks in three years as a starter, and has yet to exceed 45 combined tackles (solos and assists) in a season. He played in a 3-4 with Denver, which holds down tackles and sacks for most ends not named J. J. Watt, but still. . . Jackson's far from a superstar.
But he did make a splashy play in the Super Bowl against Carolina, and that's often all it takes for a black player to gain instant stardom and riches. Recall when Cowboys CB Larry Brown made two interceptions against Neil O'Donnell in Super Bowl 30 and was quickly signed to a mega-deal even though he had done little before that game and even less after.