White Walker Texas Ranger Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Half serious, like most of my posts in the nfl threads. ETA: I also don't think it's inconceivable for a celebrity to go full on in the other direction to escape a certain label. Russell Wilson might be trying to shake off the "boring" label just like Miley Cyrus and Justin Beiber were shaking off the "tween" label. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Been playing the new Madden game for a few hours, some good things and bad things. I almost shut it off immediately when it made me play as the Steelers and listen to Ben Fuckberger 'coach' me, but the new franchise interface is interesting. As is the new catching mechanic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Hanna Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Been playing the new Madden game for a few hours, some good things and bad things. I almost shut it off immediately when it made me play as the Steelers and listen to Ben Fuckberger 'coach' me, but the new franchise interface is interesting. As is the new catching mechanic. I like the drafting, showing the combine results is a great touch. The receiving/pass defending is much better, so is the RB AI intelligence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime L Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I feel confident this kid could step in and instantly be one of the three best players on the Skins roster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arryn Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I feel confident this kid could step in and instantly be one of the three best players on the Skins roster Damned good...kinda Barry Sanders does QBR...but did you ever see Chris Borland's inverted somersault-diving tackle on 4th down to win the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime L Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Damned good...kinda Barry Sanders does QBR...but did you ever see Chris Borland's inverted somersault-diving tackle on 4th down to win the game? You got me curious. This? Troy Polamalu eat your heart out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 You got me curious. This? Troy Polamalu eat your heart out That guy has me so torn. I cry for what could've been, but at the same time applaud his decision. Fuck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I like the drafting, showing the combine results is a great touch. The receiving/pass defending is much better, so is the RB AI intelligence. I was sure I posted that in Videogames, but whatever. I like the RB AI as well, and the way the ball hangs in the air when it's deflected now is great. I've thrown a number of picks because I tried to hit a window but the ball bounced around (extremely realistically) and the DB's hauled it in. I also like the menu music this time around. I don't recognize any of it, and I'm not totally sure what genre it is, but I like it. You got me curious. This? Troy Polamalu eat your heart out That looked like he was trying to roll him up for a pin from the top rope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 I hate to cross thread promote here, but we're looking for more players for our annual NFL Pick' Em League. Sign up, guys! http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php/topic/134082-westeros-pro-football-pick-em/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reny of Storms End Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Martavis Bryant of the Steelers is facing a four game suspension for substance abuse. Really a dumb decision by Bryant, hopefully he learns from this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 And in 49er news, Ahmad Brooks is charged with a misdemeanor sexual battery stemming from the 2014 Ray McDonald case. SCHWEET. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arryn Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 You got me curious. This? Troy Polamalu eat your heart out Yeah, that's the one. And if I've got the story straight, he didn't even play D normally...was the star rb...just went in because it was a crucial situation and boom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arryn Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 And in 49er news, Ahmad Brooks is charged with a misdemeanor sexual battery stemming from the 2014 Ray McDonald case. SCHWEET. Yeah, man...at some point I'm like 'bring it, we need high draft picks' because this shit is relentless. Have read several NFL analysts saying we have literally had the worst offseason in the history of the league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Yeah, man...at some point I'm like 'bring it, we need high draft picks' because this shit is relentless. Have read several NFL analysts saying we have literally had the worst offseason in the history of the league. Outside of say the Baltimore Colts and Cleveland Browns backing up the trucks and hoofing it out of town, I'd have to agree. Absolutely horrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2 0 5 5 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 This Michael Vick outcry is giving me a migraine. This seems to follow him to every city he goes to. Well, now he comes to Pittsburgh and every stay-at-home mom who's got nothing better to do decides to come to practice with clever posters bedazzled in glitter and various-colored markers. Okay, you've expressed your outrage, and got your face on camera with a nice little interview. Now what're you gonna do? Please, give away your season tickets like you threaten. First of all -- I bet you won't. And if you do, thousands of others will gladly take them off your hands. The guy spent two years in prison for what he did and is now a speaker for the humane society. Yeah, he did a shitty thing, but he paid for it. I don't get this crazed notion that he should suffer for the rest of his life because he was involved in a dog fighting ring. The Steelers signed him because he's the best case scenario as a backup QB. If all goes well, he'll sit on the bench all year long. The people who will boo Vick are probably the same people who'll cheer for the woman-beater James Harrison when he gets a sack. But hey, those same people probably bought their kid a Harrison jersey, so shhhh! We'll keep that one under wraps. So if you wanna boo, cry, yell, pout, boycott, or all of the above - go right ahead! The Steelers will be just fine without you. (Insert irrelevant Ben comment at your will) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Outside of say the Baltimore Colts and Cleveland Browns backing up the trucks and hoofing it out of town, I'd have to agree. Absolutely horrific. Are you kidding? Escaping hellholes like Cleveland or Baltimore automatically qualifies your for Best Postseason Award. This Michael Vick outcry is giving me a migraine. This seems to follow him to every city he goes to. Well, now he comes to Pittsburgh and every stay-at-home mom who's got nothing better to do decides to come to practice with clever posters bedazzled in glitter and various-colored markers. Okay, you've expressed your outrage, and got your face on camera with a nice little interview. Now what're you gonna do? Please, give away your season tickets like you threaten. First of all -- I bet you won't. And if you do, thousands of others will gladly take them off your hands. The guy spent two years in prison for what he did and is now a speaker for the humane society. Yeah, he did a shitty thing, but he paid for it. I don't get this crazed notion that he should suffer for the rest of his life because he was involved in a dog fighting ring. The Steelers signed him because he's the best case scenario as a backup QB. If all goes well, he'll sit on the bench all year long. The people who will boo Vick are probably the same people who'll cheer for the woman-beater James Harrison when he gets a sack. But hey, those same people probably bought their kid a Harrison jersey, so shhhh! We'll keep that one under wraps. So if you wanna boo, cry, yell, pout, boycott, or all of the above - go right ahead! The Steelers will be just fine without you. (Insert irrelevant Ben comment at your will) You've expressed this as well as I ever could have. I was actually extremely disappointed to see Vick sign with that club (no personal offense meant). The Steelers got one hell of an insurance policy. I wanted him to go to Arizona or NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhom Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Are you kidding? Escaping hellholes like Cleveland or Baltimore automatically qualifies your for Best Postseason Award. What if you escape from Cleveland to Baltimore? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Are you kidding? Escaping hellholes like Cleveland or Baltimore automatically qualifies your for Best Postseason Award. What if you escape from Cleveland to Baltimore? I meant for the fans of those teams. And Rhom has a point. Baltimore to Indianapolis isn't much to crow about either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
l2 0 5 5 Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 You've expressed this as well as I ever could have. I was actually extremely disappointed to see Vick sign with that club (no personal offense meant). The Steelers got one hell of an insurance policy. I wanted him to go to Arizona or NE. Arizona would be intriguing seeing as Palmer is a health liability. Actually, Ben is sometimes a healthy liability as well. He's always good for an awkward tumble every year since he's an absolute oppy goon (for as athletic as he can be). NFL players always give the obligatory apology after they get busted, but I actually believe Vick is sorry for what he did. It's absolutely childish to still hold that over his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nictarion Posted August 27, 2015 Share Posted August 27, 2015 Arizona would be intriguing seeing as Palmer is a health liability. Actually, Ben is sometimes a healthy liability as well. He's always good for an awkward tumble every year since he's an absolute oppy goon (for as athletic as he can be). NFL players always give the obligatory apology after they get busted, but I actually believe Vick is sorry for what he did. It's absolutely childish to still hold that over his head. No it's not. People can hate who they want. He's lucky he's still in the league. Going to prison has ramifications when it comes to finding employment in most professions. He was given a 2nd chance most people don't get, he can deal with some people booing him, or holding up signs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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