Lewis, Lasco or Bighill?

WillMacKenzie · 08-27-2017, 08:38 PM

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.

Danno · 08-27-2017, 10:06 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.

Seriously? Are you nuts?

neugey · 08-28-2017, 06:56 AM

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.

Or have the NOLA PD come up with some fake charges that they will later drop once said player is on the practice squad. No I'm not serious but these practice squad rules suck!

WillMacKenzie · 08-28-2017, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

Or have the NOLA PD come up with some fake charges that they will later drop once said player is on the practice squad. No I'm not serious but these practice squad rules suck!

Haha exactly, whatever it takes!

A famous advertiser once said, "If you can't figure out the answer, rewrite the question."

SaintFanInATLHELL · 08-28-2017, 08:12 AM

Originally Posted by neugey

Or have the NOLA PD come up with some fake charges that they will later drop once said player is on the practice squad. No I'm not serious but these practice squad rules suck!

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

neugey · 08-28-2017, 02:42 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.

nola_swammi · 08-28-2017, 05:17 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

If they're on your PS you will have the choice and opportunity to make them active before another team scoop them up

SaintFanInATLHELL · 08-28-2017, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by nola_swammi

If they're on your PS you will have the choice and opportunity to make them active before another team scoop them up

Um, nope. From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Practice_squad:

Practice squad players are free agents; they can be signed to any team's 53-man roster at any time during the season. In other words, NFL teams are free to "poach" other teams' practice squads without compensating the teams, with one exception: a team cannot sign another team's practice squad players if they are playing against each other in the immediate future, a restriction that prevents using the tactic solely to steal game plans.

There's no right of first refusal. Other than the "immediate future" restriction, the only requirement is that a PS player is signed to a 53 man squad. Practice squad players are street free agents that get the opportunity to be paid and to practice with an actual NFL organization. Nothing more.

SFIAH

The Dude · 08-28-2017, 11:26 AM

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, 11:43 AM

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.

08-27-2017, 08:38 PM	#1
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? 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. neugey likes this.

08-27-2017, 10:06 PM	#2
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,747	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. Seriously? Are you nuts? jnormand, Seer1 and dam1953 like this.

08-28-2017, 06:56 AM	#3
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,819 Blog Entries: 13	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. Or have the NOLA PD come up with some fake charges that they will later drop once said player is on the practice squad. No I'm not serious but these practice squad rules suck! WillMacKenzie likes this.

08-28-2017, 07:32 AM	#4
WillMacKenzie 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,627	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? Originally Posted by neugey Or have the NOLA PD come up with some fake charges that they will later drop once said player is on the practice squad. No I'm not serious but these practice squad rules suck! Haha exactly, whatever it takes! A famous advertiser once said, "If you can't figure out the answer, rewrite the question."

08-28-2017, 08:12 AM	#5
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? Originally Posted by neugey Or have the NOLA PD come up with some fake charges that they will later drop once said player is on the practice squad. No I'm not serious but these practice squad rules suck! 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

08-28-2017, 02:42 PM	#6
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,819 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.

08-28-2017, 05:17 PM	#7
nola_swammi 1000 Posts + Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Monroe, La Posts: 2,627	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 If they're on your PS you will have the choice and opportunity to make them active before another team scoop them up

08-28-2017, 05:28 PM	#8
SaintFanInATLHELL The Professor Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Lithonia, GA Posts: 2,781	Re: Lewis, Lasco or Bighill? Originally Posted by nola_swammi If they're on your PS you will have the choice and opportunity to make them active before another team scoop them up Um, nope. From https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Practice_squad: Practice squad players are free agents; they can be signed to any team's 53-man roster at any time during the season. In other words, NFL teams are free to "poach" other teams' practice squads without compensating the teams, with one exception: a team cannot sign another team's practice squad players if they are playing against each other in the immediate future, a restriction that prevents using the tactic solely to steal game plans. There's no right of first refusal. Other than the "immediate future" restriction, the only requirement is that a PS player is signed to a 53 man squad. Practice squad players are street free agents that get the opportunity to be paid and to practice with an actual NFL organization. Nothing more. SFIAH Danno likes this.

08-28-2017, 11:26 AM	#9
The Dude 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 9,055	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, 11:43 AM	#10
jnormand 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: The Free State of Idaho Posts: 5,735	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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