Lewis, Lasco or Bighill?

jnormand · 08-28-2017, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by saintshrimp

All can go

Really? You don't think any of the three are worth keeping?

The Dude · 08-28-2017, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie

I know this is a long shot, but hear me out.

If there are players you don't want anyone else to sign, make them out to be the biggest political distractions you can.

Make them kneel, hold up fists, get belligerent during the anthem -- nobody will touch them, and they'll safely return back to your PS. After all is quiet, they can retire their character flaws.

I actually thought the same thing to myself jokingly. PR nightmare but it is hella clever. Underhanded as hell but hey you gotta do what you gotta do right?
Even funnier is if they all came clean after.

jnormand · 08-28-2017, 12:43 PM

Originally Posted by The Dude

I actually thought the same thing to myself jokingly. PR nightmare but it is hella clever. Underhanded as hell but hey you gotta do what you gotta do right?
Even funnier is if they all came clean after.

It's original, I'll give you that. But it's kind of...idk..gross to think about. Plus the players would be attacked publicly for falsely supporting it. In today's world, that's would make all sorts of news.

I did hear something, not sure if it's true. Related to the whole national anthem thing. I heard Jerry Jones told his players that if they sit or kneel or whatever during the anthem, he'll bench them or kick them off the team.

Anyone know anything about this and if it's true? I think it's awesome.

Rugby Saint II · 08-28-2017, 12:56 PM

That is a tough question. Uhmmmm.........Ask me next week.

K Major · 08-28-2017, 01:06 PM

Originally Posted by jnormand

I did hear something, not sure if it's true. Related to the whole national anthem thing. I heard Jerry Jones told his players that if they sit or kneel or whatever during the anthem, he'll bench them or kick them off the team.

Anyone know anything about this and if it's true? I think it's awesome.

Living up in North Texas, I read and hear far too much of Jerruh but I don't think that applies to the "good players" in Dallas. The idea to say a player like Jason Witten, Tyron Smith, Dez etc would get cut if kneeled for the N/A would be absurd. A fine or half game suspension...maybe. Hell, Jerruh would "take a knee" if he thought it would lead his team to another Super Bowl.

God Bless America.

WillMacKenzie · 08-28-2017, 01:07 PM

Yeah, I'm saying it jokingly -- just that there are ways to get your players if you really want to get creative.

You'd be using the ridiculous ESPN talking heads to your advantage. The players would know it's just for staying on this roster, would feel like they're beating the NFL at their own game. And your media perception would be great, cause you're giving your players their "platform." Then again, the consequences would probably be catastrophic!

Not saying I condone mixing politics with football(I actually hate that) -- it just all depends on how bad you want your guys!

jnormand · 08-28-2017, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by K Major

Living up in North Texas, I read and hear far too much of Jerruh but I don't think that applies to the "good players" in Dallas. The idea to say a player like Jason Witten, Tyron Smith, Dez etc would get cut if kneeled for the N/A would be absurd. A fine or half game suspension...maybe. Hell, Jerruh would "take a knee" if he thought it would lead his team to another Super Bowl.

God Bless America.

So he really said that huh? Well, good for him. I really don't like the guy much, but if he really said that to his players, I respect that.

Danno · 08-28-2017, 02:34 PM

So you think a player will be OK with not signing an NFL contract at about $450,000 per year just for a chance to stay on the Saints practice squad, in addition to agreeing to do something underhanded?

neugey · 08-28-2017, 03:42 PM

Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL

How exactly do the PS rules suck? Players have to be cut to make the PS. Since they are cut, they are no longer the organization's players. They are free agents.

The final 5-7 cuts for every team are difficult. And most of those players either end up on a PS, or possibly are signed to another organization. But they are no longer Saints players no matter where they end up as any organzation can sign any PS player off any team to their 53.

SFIAH

MLB does it much better with its minor-league option years. You have 3 or so years where you can retain the younger/newer player's rights and move them between majors/minors without waiving them. I think the NFL organizations that find diamonds in the rough should be rewarded for their scouting, not screwed over because they don't have a spot for them at the time because of reasons out of their control (injuries). Compared to MLB and NBA, these rules stink. You shouldn't be able to snipe another team's up-and-comer just because that team didn't have room for them.

The Dude · 08-28-2017, 05:07 PM

Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie

Yeah, I'm saying it jokingly -- just that there are ways to get your players if you really want to get creative.

You'd be using the ridiculous ESPN talking heads to your advantage. The players would know it's just for staying on this roster, would feel like they're beating the NFL at their own game. And your media perception would be great, cause you're giving your players their "platform." Then again, the consequences would probably be catastrophic!

Not saying I condone mixing politics with football(I actually hate that) -- it just all depends on how bad you want your guys!

Yea. Prescott could walk to mid field, drop his pants, squat, and leave a steamy turd then wipe his ass with the American flag and Jerry would lick it clean if he thought he could get a SB out of it.

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The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,048	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? Originally Posted by WillMacKenzie I know this is a long shot, but hear me out. If there are players you don't want anyone else to sign, make them out to be the biggest political distractions you can. Make them kneel, hold up fists, get belligerent during the anthem -- nobody will touch them, and they'll safely return back to your PS. After all is quiet, they can retire their character flaws. I actually thought the same thing to myself jokingly. PR nightmare but it is hella clever. Underhanded as hell but hey you gotta do what you gotta do right? Even funnier is if they all came clean after. WillMacKenzie likes this.
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08-28-2017, 12:43 PM	#33
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? Originally Posted by The Dude I actually thought the same thing to myself jokingly. PR nightmare but it is hella clever. Underhanded as hell but hey you gotta do what you gotta do right? Even funnier is if they all came clean after. It's original, I'll give you that. But it's kind of...idk..gross to think about. Plus the players would be attacked publicly for falsely supporting it. In today's world, that's would make all sorts of news. I did hear something, not sure if it's true. Related to the whole national anthem thing. I heard Jerry Jones told his players that if they sit or kneel or whatever during the anthem, he'll bench them or kick them off the team. Anyone know anything about this and if it's true? I think it's awesome.

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K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,619 Blog Entries: 3	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? Originally Posted by jnormand I did hear something, not sure if it's true. Related to the whole national anthem thing. I heard Jerry Jones told his players that if they sit or kneel or whatever during the anthem, he'll bench them or kick them off the team. Anyone know anything about this and if it's true? I think it's awesome. Living up in North Texas, I read and hear far too much of Jerruh but I don't think that applies to the "good players" in Dallas. The idea to say a player like Jason Witten, Tyron Smith, Dez etc would get cut if kneeled for the N/A would be absurd. A fine or half game suspension...maybe. Hell, Jerruh would "take a knee" if he thought it would lead his team to another Super Bowl. God Bless America. jnormand likes this.

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WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? Yeah, I'm saying it jokingly -- just that there are ways to get your players if you really want to get creative. You'd be using the ridiculous ESPN talking heads to your advantage. The players would know it's just for staying on this roster, would feel like they're beating the NFL at their own game. And your media perception would be great, cause you're giving your players their "platform." Then again, the consequences would probably be catastrophic! Not saying I condone mixing politics with football(I actually hate that) -- it just all depends on how bad you want your guys!

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jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,662	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? Originally Posted by K Major Living up in North Texas, I read and hear far too much of Jerruh but I don't think that applies to the "good players" in Dallas. The idea to say a player like Jason Witten, Tyron Smith, Dez etc would get cut if kneeled for the N/A would be absurd. A fine or half game suspension...maybe. Hell, Jerruh would "take a knee" if he thought it would lead his team to another Super Bowl. God Bless America. So he really said that huh? Well, good for him. I really don't like the guy much, but if he really said that to his players, I respect that. K Major likes this.

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Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,720	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? So you think a player will be OK with not signing an NFL contract at about $450,000 per year just for a chance to stay on the Saints practice squad, in addition to agreeing to do something underhanded?

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neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,697 Blog Entries: 13	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? Originally Posted by SaintFanInATLHELL How exactly do the PS rules suck? Players have to be cut to make the PS. Since they are cut, they are no longer the organization's players. They are free agents. The final 5-7 cuts for every team are difficult. And most of those players either end up on a PS, or possibly are signed to another organization. But they are no longer Saints players no matter where they end up as any organzation can sign any PS player off any team to their 53. SFIAH MLB does it much better with its minor-league option years. You have 3 or so years where you can retain the younger/newer player's rights and move them between majors/minors without waiving them. I think the NFL organizations that find diamonds in the rough should be rewarded for their scouting, not screwed over because they don't have a spot for them at the time because of reasons out of their control (injuries). Compared to MLB and NBA, these rules stink. You shouldn't be able to snipe another team's up-and-comer just because that team didn't have room for them.

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