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[TZT]

I am so turned off by the NFL right now.  Normally I would be reading about it on a daily basis.  I just care at this time.

[BuckeyeLakerCub]

I care about what's happening with the labor situation, because this is going to impact the upcoming MLB and NBA talks.

[TZT]

MLB needs a salary cap.

[Shal]

TZT, on 07 May 2011 - 06:55 AM, said:

MLB needs a salary cap.

Don`t tell that to the Yankees and the Redsox.

[Shal]

I`m hearing negotiations are going on with 5 teams to go to L.A. Rams, Jags, Chargers, Vikings, Raiders. I would love to see any of these teams go to L.A. except for the gangstas (Raiders). I don`t see the Spanos giving up any ownership on the Chargers.

[TZT]

Shal, on 10 June 2011 - 04:53 PM, said:

I`m hearing negotiations are going on with 5 teams to go to L.A. Rams, Jags, Chargers, Vikings, Raiders. I would love to see any of these teams go to L.A. except for the gangstas (Raiders). I don`t see the Spanos giving up any ownership on the Chargers.

It will be either the Rams, Jags or Vikes.  Bolts will eventually get their stadium downtown.

[Bryon]

Give me back my Rams.

[Derelict]

New England Patriots fans were undoubtedly excited when they learned wide receiver Chad Ochocinco had been traded to their team for nothing but a pair of late-round picks. The first thought in the mind of Florida Gators fans? “How much is he going to pay tight end Aaron Hernandez for No. 85?”

Though he wore No. 81 throughout college, Hernandez was forced to don No. 85 during his rookie season because his number was already taken by another veteran. With No. 81 becoming available once again due and No. 85 in need by another player, Hernandez had a tough decision to make.

As it turns out, he did not ask Ochocinco for a dime and instead extended his hand (and the jersey number) as a welcome gift for the six-time Pro Bowl receiver.

“We’re playing at a high level, so all of us have a decent amount of money. I definitely should have [asked for some], but I didn’t,” Hernandez said with a laugh, according to ESPNBoston.com. “It was just a welcome to the team. [...] I thought he may look better and play better in 85, because that’s his last name. So why not give it to him?”

Ochocinco joked that all he had to offer Hernandez anyway was the use of his Toyota Prius on the weekends and some McDonald’s coupons. “It was Mr. Hernandez’s way of greeting me here,” he said. “I just shook his hand and said, ‘Thank you.’”

Though some may be disappointed that Hernandez did not cash in when given the opportunity, Florida fans will be happy to see him wearing his new old number while tearing up the field in New England.

“I had a chance to get my college number back, and he obviously wanted 85,” Hernandez said. “It wasn’t a problem. So I thought he deserved it and should get it.”

[TZT]

DENVER -- There is all kinds of rumor talk among NFL insiders Monday about Tim Tebow's future with the Denver Broncos.

The first round draft choice in 2010 and college football superstar quarterback has a lot of questions surrounding his ability to make it as an NFL quarterback.

Mike Freeman of CBS Sports.com writes Monday: "The consensus in speaking with a handful of team personnel executives when it comes to one Tim Tebow is this: A trade could happen, but it's becoming increasingly likely the Broncos will keep or cut Tebow because the trade interest is dwindling rapidly."

[Derelict]

Florida Gators in the NFL: Preseason 2/4

With the 2011 NFL preseason officially underway, a number of Florida Gators participated in Week 2 action, some of whom had an impact on their team’s performance. I have checked and re-checked the box scores to bring you a summary of what these Gators accomplished during the second exhibition week of the 2011 campaign.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK
TE AARON HERNANDEZ, New England Patriots: Three receptions for 42 yards, touchdown (long: 16)

VETERANS
LB MIKE PETERSON, Atlanta Falcons: Tackle
LB ANDRA DAVIS, Buffalo Bills: Three solo tackles, pass defense
WR DAVID NELSON, Buffalo Bills: Played as a reserve
OL JASON WATKINS, Buffalo Bills: Played as a reserve
FS MAJOR WRIGHT, Chicago Bears: Four solo tackles
WR ANDRE CALDWELL, Cincinnati Bengals: Two receptions for a team-high 50 yards (long: 39, targets: 4)
S REGGIE NELSON, Cincinnati Bengals: Solo tackle for loss, pass defense
CB JOE HADEN, Cleveland Browns: Three solo tackles, pass defense
OT PHIL TRAUTWEIN, Cleveland Browns: Played as a reserve
DE DERRICK HARVEY, Denver Broncos: Solo tackle
QB TIM TEBOW, Denver Broncos: 1/2 for 10 yards, rush for seven yards
DL JEREMY MINCEY, Jacksonville Jaguars: Team-high three solo tackles
LB BRANDON SILER, Kansas City Chiefs: Three tackles (two solo)
DT GERARD WARREN, New England Patriots: Solo tackle for loss
DE ALEX BROWN, New Orleans Saints: Two tackles (one solo)
G COOPER CARLISLE, Oakland Raiders: – Started at right guard
DE JARVIS MOSS, Oakland Raiders: Two solo tackles, sack
WR RILEY COOPER, Philadelphia Eagles: Reception for 16 yards (targets: 3)
C MAURKICE POUNCEY, Pittsburgh Steelers: Started at center
DE RAY MCDONALD, San Francisco 49ers: Two tackles (one solo for loss)
FB EARNEST GRAHAM, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Two receptions for 12 yards (long: 7, targets: 3)
WR JABAR GAFFNEY, Washington Redskins: Reception for 19 yards (targets: 2)
QB REX GROSSMAN, Washington Redskins: 7/12 for 88 yards and an interception

DRAFTED ROOKIES
C MIKE POUNCEY, Miami Dolphins: Started at center
OT MARCUS GILBERT, Pittsburgh Steelers: Played as a reserve
SS AHMAD BLACK, Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DNP (high-ankle sprain)
OG MAURICE HURT, Washington Redskins: Played as a reserve

UNDRAFTED ROOKIES
LB DUKE LEMMENS, Arizona Cardinals: Played as a reserve
LB BRANDON HICKS, Buffalo Bills: Tackle
DE JUSTIN TRATTOU, New York Giants: Three tackles (two solo)
P CHAS HENRY, Philadelphia Eagles: Punt for 53 yards

INJURED – DID NOT PLAY
DE CARLOS DUNLAP, Cincinnati Bengals: Knee
DT MARCUS THOMAS, Denver Broncos: Pectoral
WR PERCY HARVIN, Minnesota Vikings Ribs
LB JERMAINE CUNNINGHAM, New England Patriots: Undisclosed
LB BRANDON SPIKES, New England Patriots: Undisclosed (ankle)
WR LOUIS MURPHY, Oakland Raiders: Hamstring

[Derelict]

Dolphins' ''Gator Day'' draws ire of University of Miami fans

Sometimes an idea comes along that may seem good on paper, but not as good once put into motion. That could describe the outcry from Miami Dolphins fans over a new promotion announced during Saturday's Dolphins game.

Dolphins CEO Mike Dee appeared on our sister station CBS4 in the broadcast booth to talk football. During the conversation, Dee announced a special "Gator Day" at Sun Life Stadium. It seemed innocuous, but the reason behind Gator Day has some fans steamed.

Gator Day will reunite some members of the 2009 Florida Gators national championship team on the field they won the title on. It's also the home field of the University of Miami Hurricanes football team.

To put that in perspective, imagine if the University of Alabama held a get-together for Auburn players in two years to celebrate the 2010 Auburn national championship.

The Gator Day experience will include a pre-game tailgate celebration, a ticket for the game, and a post-game photo opportunity with former UF players and current NFL players.

So who are the Dolphins playing for Gator Day? It's the Denver Broncos, currently the team employing 2009 National Championship quarterback Tim Tebow. The Dolphins will also have former Gator Mike Pouncey on the field, but if Tebow enters the game, who will the fans cheer for?

In essence, the Dolphins are desperate to try to sell tickets after two poor seasons, so they will risk alienating University of Miami fans and Florida State fans by having Gator Day.

http://www.wtsp.com/...aws-ire-of-fans

[EvenSteven]

The Ravens had the game in hand against the Pats but effed it up.  Now we gotta see Mr. Personality AKA The Hoodie, AKA The Cheater, AKA Bill Bellichik again in the super bowl.