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Shellshock
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GTR
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A 2015 first rounder (20th overall) A 2016 first rounder (would have been 13th overall) A 2015 second rounder (47th overall) Any quarterback on the roster Any defensive player on the roster lmao | ||
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JimmiC
Canada22817 Posts
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Shellshock
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y0su
Finland7871 Posts
An Open Letter to Our Team Men, Right now, this moment is an incredibly difficult time for our Team and our Family. One of our Brothers, Tray Walker, is fighting for his life. I know we are showering him, and covering he and his family, with Prayer and hope. That was the kind of phone call you never want get as a coach, as a parent, as a brother, as a friend. This shook me and all of us. Like some of you, I haven’t been able to rest since hearing the news late last night. As I focused about Tray this morning, some thoughts came to mind that I wanted to share. What would I say to my own son, if I had a son, in a situation like this? You guys are that important to me. This is what I would be saying to you in the team meeting room if we were together today: There is a lot going on out there and you are going to be involved in tough and difficult situations. You are making and will continue to make important choices pretty much every day. That’s okay. That’s our reality. It can even be very good to be put in different circumstances. To make it right, you are going to have to grow up fast. Probably faster than many of your friends and family. Please remember to… Lead in your home. Take care of Your Family and Yourself every single day. Think about who you are and where you are going, and what you stand for. Look after one another. Only then can you be your most effective on the job and in every area of your life. Please consider your actions and choices. There are always consequences. Choose who you allow to advise you. Consider the quality of the council you take. Put yourself in positions to succeed. Turn away from unnecessary and risky behavior. Take care of your physical well-being. Live a healthy lifestyle. Pursue those things that make you better. Rest well. Eat well. Laugh with those who you love and love you. Fulfill your obligations effectively. Be your own best friend. Do not be an enemy onto yourself. Turn away from trouble and harm. Walk away from foolish behavior. Ignore silly and unwise advice – You’ll know it when you see it. Get to know those people in your life who manage to walk free from the weight of self-created obstacles. Get close to those who have gone where you want to go, and have accomplished what you want to accomplish. Grow Spiritually. Think about what and who you want to become. I am asking you to consider what is at stake in your life. Consider what your thoughts, actions and choices mean to those around you. Live your life fully and with purpose. Have fun and share your happiness. Find Your Faith, and allow God to Grow Your Faith. Let’s look out for one another. Be a great brother and friend. Inquire. Listen. Ask. Investigate. Reach out. Be There. Take a Step. Go For It. Remember, We are Brothers in Arms. And, again, take care of each other. John - John Harbaugh | ||
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JumboJohnson
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cLutZ
United States19574 Posts
On March 19 2016 14:16 JumboJohnson wrote: What happened? Motorcycling. | ||
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ShloobeR
Korea (South)3820 Posts
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JimmiC
Canada22817 Posts
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DarkPlasmaBall
United States45614 Posts
NFL To Georgia: No Super Bowl For You If You Sign Anti-Gay Bill ~ http://occupydemocrats.com/2016/03/18/nfl-georgia-no-super-bowl-sign-anti-gay-bill/ Republican legislators in Georgia recently passed its own version of a “religious freedom” anti-gay discrimination bill that protects the rights of bigoted Christians to discriminate against and refuse to serve LGBTQ Americans. Awaiting the signature of Governor Nathan Deal (R), the bill would exempt pastors from performing same sex marriages, would allow for “faith based organizations” to reject holding events for people or groups they “object” to, and would allow the firing of LGBTQ employees on the basis of their sexuality. In response to this, the National Football League has warned that they won’t site a Super Bowl championship game in Atlanta until the bill is repealed. The warning came wrapped in the legalese doublespeak typical of NFL press releases, this one from spokesman Brian McCarthy: “NFL policies emphasize tolerance and inclusiveness, and prohibit discrimination based on age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other improper standard. Whether the laws and regulations of a state and local community are consistent with these policies would be one of many factors NFL owners may use to evaluate potential Super Bowl host sites.” The owner of the Atlanta Falcons football team, Arthur Blank, also issued a strong condemnation of the bill: “One of my bedrock values is ‘Include Everyone’ and it’s a principle we embrace and strive to live each and every day with my family and our associates, a vast majority of which live and work in Georgia. I strongly believe a diverse, inclusive and welcoming Georgia is critical to our citizens and the millions of visitors coming to enjoy all that our great state has to offer. House Bill 757 undermines these principles and would have long-lasting negative impact on our state and the people of Georgia.” Over 300 different businesses and corporations – including Coca-Cola and Delta Airlines – have also signed a petition denouncing the Georgia legislature and demanding the Governor not sign it. The Super Bowl is a huge source of revenue for the host city and a boon for the state as hundreds of thousands of fans travel to watch the big game. The first bill of this kind provoked a nation-wide uproar last summer when Governor Mike Pence of Indiana signed his “religious freedom bill” into law. The ensuing business boycott cost the state some $60 million dollars. It is quite astonishing to witness how much punishment that Republican legislators will inflict on their own citizens and economies in pursuit of their rigid and obsolete ideologies. The displeasure of a corporate monolith like the National Football League is not a threat to be taken lightly. Coming so soon after the prominent featuring of gay rights and Black Lives Matter at Super Bowl 50, it is clear that the bastion of American masculinity has felt the winds of change and are adapting their positions to embrace a new fan base and a new America. Why does the Republican Party insist on dragging us back into the mire of ignorance and discrimination? | ||
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KingofdaHipHop
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cLutZ
United States19574 Posts
On March 20 2016 15:56 KingofdaHipHop wrote: you know you're fucked up when the NFL is playing the moral high ground. Lol wut? They always preen about having the moral high ground, Its just that they often momentously fail. | ||
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Shellshock
United States97276 Posts
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JimmiC
Canada22817 Posts
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zev318
Canada4306 Posts
On March 19 2016 10:57 y0su wrote: RIP https://twitter.com/Ravens/status/710963427540410368 - John Harbaugh always surprises me how paid athletes can be so irresponsible with their health sometimes. you're a pro athlete, getting paid a good amount of money to take care of yourself and hopefully set up your family for success financially. and you choose to not to put off some potentially dangerous hobbies. on top of that, not to wear a helmet, no headlights on your bike and dress in dark clothes at night. | ||
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andrewlt
United States7702 Posts
On March 23 2016 01:55 zev318 wrote: always surprises me how paid athletes can be so irresponsible with their health sometimes. you're a pro athlete, getting paid a good amount of money to take care of yourself and hopefully set up your family for success financially. and you choose to not to put off some potentially dangerous hobbies. on top of that, not to wear a helmet, no headlights on your bike and dress in dark clothes at night. Because it takes a certain mentality to play in the NFL. People who care about their health would opt for some 9-5 job rather than play football. | ||
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giftdgecko
United States2126 Posts
Personally I think the change to touchbacks is so NFL. People focus on injuries on kickoffs, move the kickoff up to increase touchbacks and reduce collisions... Couple years pass... Change yardline to incentivize higher kicks outside the endzone to make the field longer, which results in more collisions... Let Jerry Jones argue against science... Profit | ||
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JimmiC
Canada22817 Posts
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andrewlt
United States7702 Posts
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JimmyJRaynor
Canada17467 Posts
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/15056955/nfl-concussion-studies-based-underreported-head-injury-numbers Here is an NHL team's text book method of playing guys with head injuries. "we can't figure out what is wrong .. he has some symptoms indicating concussion but its definitely a neck injury. there are some issues with his upper neck. its really a very complex and fluid situation at this time. the medical staff is confused by this case. anything is possible". when a guy has a headache just claim its "upper neck pain".  The NFL needs to start doing this. Outright lying won't work any longer. | ||
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