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ChrisPozz · Post #601 » by **ChrisPozz** » Mon Jul 18, 2016 3:50 pm

Why Jimmy Graham's patellar tendon injury has such an uncertain recovery

http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/20692/why-jimmy-grahams-patellar-tendon-injury-has-such-an-uncertain-recovery

"A study just published in June of this year in the American Journal of Sports Medicine looked at orthopedic procedures on over 550 NFL athletes," Bell said. "And of all the different surgeries that these guys have, those who fared the worst when it comes to rate of return to play and performance metrics like yards gained and touchdowns scored, [it was] patellar tendon repair.

"And their careers were shortened overall significantly. It's not to say that one individual can't come back and be phenomenal, but it's telling you that the odds are against them in terms of returning to form."

CrimsonCrew · Post #602 » by **CrimsonCrew** » Tue Jul 19, 2016 8:15 pm

ChrisPozz wrote:Why Jimmy Graham's patellar tendon injury has such an uncertain recovery

http://espn.go.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/20692/why-jimmy-grahams-patellar-tendon-injury-has-such-an-uncertain-recovery

"A study just published in June of this year in the American Journal of Sports Medicine looked at orthopedic procedures on over 550 NFL athletes," Bell said. "And of all the different surgeries that these guys have, those who fared the worst when it comes to rate of return to play and performance metrics like yards gained and touchdowns scored, [it was] patellar tendon repair.

"And their careers were shortened overall significantly. It's not to say that one individual can't come back and be phenomenal, but it's telling you that the odds are against them in terms of returning to form."

I certainly don't wish ill on the guy, but it wouldn't break my heart if he can't return to form.

ChrisPozz · Post #603 » by **ChrisPozz** » Wed Jul 20, 2016 8:42 pm

NFL rumors: Latest off-season news on free agency, trades, more

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/07/20/rumors-news-free-agency-contracts-trades-training-camp

• Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe could be a trade candidate, reports Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com. He was a second-round pick by Philadelphia last year.

Sign me up.

CrimsonCrew · Post #604 » by **CrimsonCrew** » Wed Jul 20, 2016 10:08 pm

ChrisPozz wrote:NFL rumors: Latest off-season news on free agency, trades, more

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/07/20/rumors-news-free-agency-contracts-trades-training-camp

• Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe could be a trade candidate, reports Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com. He was a second-round pick by Philadelphia last year.

Sign me up.

That's a surprise. I would have liked him over Tartt in 2015. I'd certainly inquire if they're dangling him.

ChrisPozz · Post #605 » by **ChrisPozz** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:51 pm

ChrisPozz wrote:NFL rumors: Latest off-season news on free agency, trades, more

http://www.si.com/nfl/2016/07/20/rumors-news-free-agency-contracts-trades-training-camp

• Eagles cornerback Eric Rowe could be a trade candidate, reports Eliot Shorr-Parks of NJ.com. He was a second-round pick by Philadelphia last year.

Sign me up.

Jimmy Kempski:

The Eagles are not trading Eric Rowe.

ChrisPozz · Post #606 » by **ChrisPozz** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 6:52 pm

The Eagles are no longer 'bigger people'

http://www.phillyvoice.com/eagles-are-no-longer-bigger-people/

Post #607 » by **CalamityX12** » Thu Jul 21, 2016 7:19 pm

Damn, i would've like Rowe for sure...

ChrisPozz · Post #608 » by **ChrisPozz** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:50 pm

Tom Pelissero:

NFL and NFLPA just announced agreement to enforce concussion protocol and discipline teams for violations: fines, lost draft picks on table.

Tom Pelissero:

Union was furious over #Rams not being disciplined for Case Keenum deal last year. Commissioner "retains absolute discretion" over penalties

ChrisPozz · Post #609 » by **ChrisPozz** » Mon Jul 25, 2016 8:51 pm

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE AND NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE PLAYERS ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE NEW POLICY TO ENFORCE CONCUSSION PROTOCOL

https://nflcommunications.com/Pages/NATIONAL-FOOTBALL-LEAGUE-AND-NATIONAL-FOOTBALL-LEAGUE-PLAYERS-ASSOCIATION-ANNOUNCE-NEW-POLICY-TO--ENFORCE-CONCUSSION-PROTOC.aspx

Post #610 » by **CalamityX12** » Tue Jul 26, 2016 7:01 pm

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17147263/detroit-lions-sign-wr-anquan-boldin-1-year-deal

Good Luck Q

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #611 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 3:05 am

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #612 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 3:08 am

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #613 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 3:10 am

Anquan Boldin - WR - Lions

Lions agreed to terms with WR Anquan Boldin on a one-year contract.

Boldin visited the Lions last month. Boldin still had plenty left in the tank for the pathetic 49ers last season, catching 69 passes in 14 games as he dealt with bottom-three quarterback play. Still, going on 36, he's headed to the Lions as a No. 3 receiver. He'll cut into Golden Tate, Marvin Jones, and Eric Ebron's targets, but shouldn't destroy their fantasy value. As a standalone option, Boldin probably won't be more than a WR5. It's a big addition for a Lions team moving on from Calvin Johnson, but not a major fantasy event.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Jul 26 - 1:45 PM

Bingo_AlphaMan · Post #614 » by **Bingo_AlphaMan** » Wed Jul 27, 2016 3:13 am

He's probably more of a headache to deal with off the field than Aldon Smith:

Randy Gregory - DL - Cowboys

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports suspended Cowboys RE Randy Gregory has again violated the league's substance-abuse policy, and is facing a longer suspension.

ESPN's Ed Werder reported earlier Tuesday that Gregory was headed to drug treatment instead of Cowboys camp. Now we know why. It's a sadly unsurprising development for a player who entered the league with lots of questions about his off-the-field habits. It's probably best assumed that he won't see the field in 2016, which is devastating news for the Cowboys' wafer-thin front seven. Owner Jerry Jones could be getting awful tempted to give free agent Greg Hardy a call.
Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter

Jul 26 - 1:55 PM

Randy Gregory - DL - Cowboys

NFL.com's Ian Rapoport reports Cowboys RE Randy Gregory's new suspension is for 10 games "at least," and that there's concern he "may not play again."

It's unclear if that's 10 games on top of Gregory's current four-game ban, or 10 games overall. Gregory's substance-abuse struggles were known before he was even drafted, so it's fair to wonder if he's headed down a Manziel-ian path. The Cowboys shouldn't be counting on any snaps from Gregory this season.
Source: Ian Rapoport on Twitter

Jul 26 - 2:38 PM

NinerSickness · Post #615 » by **NinerSickness** » Thu Jul 28, 2016 9:00 am

Rams released Nick Foles.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000677136/article/rams-cut-quarterback-nick-foles-after-release-request

Pretty sad the Rams released a QB who's better than anyone on the Niners by a significant margin.

CrimsonCrew · Post #616 » by **CrimsonCrew** » Thu Jul 28, 2016 4:00 pm

NinerSickness wrote:Rams released Nick Foles.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000677136/article/rams-cut-quarterback-nick-foles-after-release-request

Pretty sad the Rams released a QB who's better than anyone on the Niners by a significant margin.

I don't think we can say that until we've seen Gabbert and/or Kap in Kelly's offense. Foles had one great year, then fell off rapidly. And when he was away from Kelly, he was a disaster. Kelly has tended to have a pretty dramatic impact on his QBs' play, bumping both Foles and Sanchez way above their numbers when not under him. Bradford put up better raw numbers in 2013 than in 2015, but he also had the good fortune of playing against the 31st, 29th, 26th and 23rd passing Ds (by opponent rating) in his seven starts.

CrimsonCrew · Post #617 » by **CrimsonCrew** » Thu Jul 28, 2016 5:42 pm

I just don't have the words, so I'll let this article speak for me:

http://ninerswire.usatoday.com/2016/07/28/russell-wilsons-new-poster-is-impossibly-terrible-and-hilarious/

ChrisPozz · Post #618 » by **ChrisPozz** » Tue Aug 2, 2016 5:15 pm

Ian Rapoport:

#Bengals CB William Jackson, who tore his pec, is seeking a second opinion to see if he's out for the season or will be on IR/to return.

ChrisPozz · Post #619 » by **ChrisPozz** » Tue Aug 2, 2016 7:08 pm

Ian Rapoport:

Source: The #AZCardinals are finalizing a a long-term extension with Tyrann Mathieu. They've agreed in principle.

The #AZCardinals and Tyrann Mathieu have reached an agreement on a 5-year deal, source said. It's worth roughly $12M per year. Huge.

ChrisPozz · Post #620 » by **ChrisPozz** » Tue Aug 2, 2016 7:16 pm

Adam Schefter:

Cardinals and S Tyrann "Honey Badger" Mathieu reached agreement on 5-year, $62.5 million agreement that includes $40M gtd, per sources.

Top 10 Highest $ average/year in the NFL

Mathieu - 12.5M/year
Eric Berry (franchise tag)
Harrison Smith - 10.25M
Earl Thomas - 10M
Devin McCourty - 9.5M
Jairus Byrd - 9M
Malcolm Jenkins - 8.75M
Tashaun Gipson - 7.2M
Reshad Jones - 7.003M
Kam Chancellor - 7M
Rodney McLeod - 7M