King Heffy Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 1 hour ago, runningback33 said: https://www.tsn.ca/talent/nfl/nathan-rourke-facing-uncertain-nfl-future-1.2116053 When Nathan Rourke decided to give up the security of stardom in the Canadian Football League for a trip into the NFL wilderness in late 2022, it was with the understanding that this might require a lot of patience. Has it ever. And with news Monday that the New England Patriots are releasing him before organized team activities (OTAs) have even begun, his future south of the border just got a whole lot murkier. The Canadian pivot’s release hardly comes as a shock. He was one of five quarterbacks on the Patriots roster, in a group led by recent No. 3 overall draft pick Drake Maye of North Carolina. New England also has veteran Jacoby Brissett, a free agent signing with 48 NFL starts on his resume and a guaranteed $6.5 million in salary for this season, plus two other recent draft picks – 2022 fourth rounder Bailey Zappe, who has appeared in 14 games for the team, and 2024 sixth rounder Joe Milton out of the University of Tennessee. It was hard to imagine a situation where there were more obstacles in Rourke’s way than with the Patriots, so getting out of New England might actually be a good thing. Rourke became a Patriot late last season when New England claimed him from Jacksonville because it needed a quarterback to fill out its roster until season’s end. Given the choice of remaining on the Jaguars practice roster or collecting an NFL paycheque, Rourke took the latter, leaving the team he signed with in January of 2023. The highlight of Rourke’s time with the Jaguars was his performance in the preseason. With only three quarterbacks on the roster at camp, Rourke saw plenty of playing time behind former No. 1 overall draft pick Trevor Lawrence and backup C.J. Beathard. Rourke outplayed Beathard, engineering touchdowns on five of the nine drives he completed. But the backup job was never really a competition, and Rourke was released and cleared waivers before joining Jacksonville’s practice squad. As for what comes next, getting released nine days after the draft, where teams had the chance to load up on available quarterback talent with picks and college free agency, doesn’t do Rourke any favours. His first stop will be the waiver wire, where 31 other teams will be able to claim him this week. Rourke cleared waivers at cut down time last September, but there is far more room for teams to add players at this time of year, making a claim a realistic possibility. But should he not be claimed or signed in time for training camp, it would leave him with a dilemma. All indications are that Rourke remains as focused on the NFL as ever and would take whatever opportunity comes his way. But if he’s not going to be in an NFL training camp this summer, that’s a different story. Rourke turns 26 later this month and hasn’t thrown a live pass since the preseason last August. It’s hard to think he’d be willing to sit out another 12 months, waiting for the NFL to call, without turning his attention north. CFL camps open this week, which means teams have built their quarterback depth charts and most of the room under the salary cap has been allocated. It wouldn’t be easy for a team to add him to its roster, but it wouldn’t be impossible either. Under the current CBA, teams are allowed to pay players for marketing, which is an uncapped resource that is also exempt from the salary cap. While the amounts have to be justifiable, based on the player’s status and appeal, no player would have more value for marketing purposes than Rourke, given his nationality and standing as winner of the CFL’s Most Outstanding Canadian award in 2022. So it’s safe to think that all nine CFL teams are having a Nathan Rourke conversation this week, just to consider the possibilities should he come north. The reality for Rourke is that undrafted quarterbacks without NFL playing time on their resumes need a near perfect storm to hit, and the factors involved are mostly well beyond their control. In Jacksonville, that path was easy to see – Lawrence getting hurt and Beathard being lousy. In New England it was about as clear as trying to see through a windshield in a mud storm. And now? Who knows? From the outset, there were always three possibilities when Rourke made his way to the NFL – that he would succeed, that he would fail, or that he would never get the chance to do either. Right now it appears the latter of those may be his destiny. Can definitely see Detroit taking a flyer; they've signed Betts and drafted a guy from UBC this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 Looks like Nathan Rourke will continue his NFL Journey with the NY Giants https://www.tsn.ca/nfl/new-york-giants-claim-victoria-bc-native-nathan-rourke-off-waivers-from-new-england-patriots-1.2116492 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted May 12 Share Posted May 12 The NFL announced this week that the full 2024 schedule will be released at 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted May 13 Share Posted May 13 (edited) NFL Regular Season Kicks Off with Ravens/Chiefs Thursday September 5th 2024 Full Schedule Releases 5pm pacific on Wednesday Edited May 13 by runningback33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted May 14 Share Posted May 14 I didn't really need another reason to dislike the Chiefs, but Harrison Butker has given me one anyway: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-rails-against-pride-month-u-s-president-biden-during-commencement-address/ Quote Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker railed against Pride month along with President Biden’s leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic and his stance on abortion during a commencement address at Benedictine College last weekend. The three-time Super Bowl champion delivered the roughly 20-minute address Saturday at the Catholic private liberal arts school in Atchison, Kansas, which is located about 100 kilometres north of Kansas City. Butker, who has made his conservative Catholic beliefs well known, began his address by attacking what he called “dangerous gender ideologies” in an apparent reference to Pride month, which has been celebrated in June since the Stonewall riots in 1969. He also criticized an article by The Associated Press highlighting a shift toward conservativism in some parts of the Catholic Church. The 28-year-old Butker then took aim at Biden's policies, including his response to COVID-19, which has killed nearly 1.2 million people in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “While COVID might have played a large role throughout your formative years, it is not unique,” he said. “The bad policies and poor leadership have negatively impacted major life issues. Things like abortion, IVF, surrogacy, euthanasia, as well as a growing support for the degenerate cultural values and media all stem from pervasiveness of disorder.” Butker later addressed the women in the audience, arguing that their “most important title” should be that of “homemaker.” “I think it is you, the women, who have had the most diabolic lies told to you," Butker said. “Some of you may go on to lead successful careers in the world, but I would venture to guess that the majority of you are most excited about your marriage and the children you will bring into this world. I can tell you that my beautiful wife Isabelle would be the first to say her life truly started when she started living her vocation as a wife and as a mother.” It's a good thing for Butker that he lives in a state where his archaic opinions are accepted..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the destroyer of worlds Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 On 5/14/2024 at 3:44 PM, RupertKBD said: I didn't really need another reason to dislike the Chiefs, but Harrison Butker has given me one anyway: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-rails-against-pride-month-u-s-president-biden-during-commencement-address/ It's a good thing for Butker that he lives in a state where his archaic opinions are accepted..... Turns out this douches mom has masters in medical physics working for years in the department of radiation oncology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. https://pagesix.com/2024/05/15/entertainment/mom-of-chiefs-player-who-told-women-to-be-homemakers-is-physicist/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 4 minutes ago, the destroyer of worlds said: Turns out this douches mom has masters in medical physics working for years in the department of radiation oncology at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta. https://pagesix.com/2024/05/15/entertainment/mom-of-chiefs-player-who-told-women-to-be-homemakers-is-physicist/ So....apparently the apple fell from the tree, hit a rock, rolled down and embankment and came to a stop in a pile of garbage.... 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Heffy Posted May 16 Share Posted May 16 On 5/14/2024 at 3:44 PM, RupertKBD said: I didn't really need another reason to dislike the Chiefs, but Harrison Butker has given me one anyway: https://www.sportsnet.ca/nfl/article/chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-rails-against-pride-month-u-s-president-biden-during-commencement-address/ It's a good thing for Butker that he lives in a state where his archaic opinions are accepted..... I hope his wife starts truly living and divorces this piece of shit while taking most of his money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the destroyer of worlds Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/2921937 Report: Vikings make Jefferson highest-paid non-QB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkNuk Posted June 3 Share Posted June 3 18 minutes ago, the destroyer of worlds said: https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/2921937 Report: Vikings make Jefferson highest-paid non-QB Meanwhile, the Cowboys still have to negotiate a contract with their star receiver CeeDee Lamb. Who, I'm guessing, is aware of Jefferson's new contract. And then they have to negotiate a contract with starting quarterback Dak Prescott. Jerry is going to have a much lighter wallet after all is said and done. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted June 4 Share Posted June 4 20 hours ago, UnkNuk said: Meanwhile, the Cowboys still have to negotiate a contract with their star receiver CeeDee Lamb. Who, I'm guessing, is aware of Jefferson's new contract. And then they have to negotiate a contract with starting quarterback Dak Prescott. Jerry is going to have a much lighter wallet after all is said and done. I'm betting they wish they had negotiated with Lamb before JJ's contract was done.... Personally, I'm good with it. As a Sooner fan, I want to see Ceedee get paid and as a football fan, anything that hurts Jones and the Cowboys is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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runningback33 Posted June 11 Share Posted June 11 https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40321078/te-marcedes-lewis-re-signs-bears-19th-nfl-season TE Marcedes Lewis re-signs with Bears for 19th NFL season CHICAGO -- Marcedes Lewis' NFL career will continue for a 19th season after he signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears on Monday, the team announced. Lewis, who spent the 2023 season in Chicago, broke a tie last year with Jason Witten and Tony Gonzalez for the most seasons played at the tight end position. He turned 40 on May 19, making him the second-oldest player in the NFL, behind New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 I really don't understand why this guys is paid so much...he lied about his covid shots...retire already. Garafolo gives his thoughts on the drama surrounding Rodgers' minicamp absence NFL Network analyst Mike Garafolo joins Jay Onrait to discuss the drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers' absence from the Jets' mandatory minicamp and how the quarterback will react to it all when he does speak to the media. https://www.tsn.ca/video/garafolo-gives-his-thoughts-on-the-drama-surrounding-rodgers-minicamp-absence~2939166 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 29 minutes ago, Heretic said: I really don't understand why this guys is paid so much...he lied about his covid shots...retire already. Garafolo gives his thoughts on the drama surrounding Rodgers' minicamp absence NFL Network analyst Mike Garafolo joins Jay Onrait to discuss the drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers' absence from the Jets' mandatory minicamp and how the quarterback will react to it all when he does speak to the media. https://www.tsn.ca/video/garafolo-gives-his-thoughts-on-the-drama-surrounding-rodgers-minicamp-absence~2939166 Saw this last night....looks like AR thinks the rules don't apply to him and is challenging Saleh to do something about it....if he dares. Hopefully RS "dares".... 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 Source: Jaguars, QB Trevor Lawrence agree to five-year, $275M deal https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40345163/source-jaguars-qb-trevor-lawrence-agree-five-year-275m-deal The Jacksonville Jaguars and quarterback Trevor Lawrence have agreed to five-year, $275 million extension that includes $200 million guaranteed, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Thursday. Lawrence receives $142 million at signing, the source said. The $55 million average salary in Lawrence's deal ties him with Joe Burrow for the top mark in that category in the NFL. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkNuk Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 14 hours ago, Heretic said: I really don't understand why this guys is paid so much...he lied about his covid shots...retire already. Garafolo gives his thoughts on the drama surrounding Rodgers' minicamp absence NFL Network analyst Mike Garafolo joins Jay Onrait to discuss the drama surrounding Aaron Rodgers' absence from the Jets' mandatory minicamp and how the quarterback will react to it all when he does speak to the media. https://www.tsn.ca/video/garafolo-gives-his-thoughts-on-the-drama-surrounding-rodgers-minicamp-absence~2939166 Any guesses where Rodgers is or what he's doing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 15 hours ago, UnkNuk said: Any guesses where Rodgers is or what he's doing? Working on the RFK presidential campaign? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted June 14 Share Posted June 14 According to TMZ Bill Belichick is dating a 24 year old ex-Cheerleader lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningback33 Posted June 20 Share Posted June 20 Browns' Lonnie Phelps arrested after crashing car into restaurant https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40394402/browns-lonnie-phelps-arrested-crashing-car-restaurant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. living up to hype in minicamp https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40350842/arizona-cardinals-marvin-harrison-jr-minicamp-otas-teammates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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flickyoursedin Posted June 21 Share Posted June 21 The Cowboys have been so bad that Post Malone has gone country to let his sad feelings out ! Buddy can put out multiple country albums just venting about the Cowboys and the Jones’! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnkNuk Posted June 28 Share Posted June 28 If it means a reduction in the price of NFL Sunday ticket (eventually) that's great. But I don't understand how this is an issue. Can't the NFL sell their product for any price they want? NFL ordered to pay $4.7 billion for violating antitrust laws in ‘Sunday Ticket’ case A jury in U.S. District Court ruled Thursday the NFL violated antitrust laws in distributing out-of-market Sunday afternoon games on a premium subscription service and has awarded nearly $4.7 billion in damages. The jury ordered the league to pay $4 billion in damages to the residential class and $96 million in damages to the commercial class. The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package of out-of-market games from the 2011 through 2022 seasons on DirecTV. The lawsuit claimed the league broke antitrust laws by selling its package of Sunday games at an inflated price. The subscribers also say the league restricted competition by offering “Sunday Ticket” only on a satellite provider. https://www.dallasnews.com/sports/cowboys/2024/06/27/nfl-ordered-to-pay-47-billion-for-violating-antitrust-laws-in-sunday-ticket-case/?sailthru_id=62680b6b4f757f64bad573cd&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Cowboys_06282024&utm_term=Cowboys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrefan1 Posted yesterday at 12:31 AM Share Posted yesterday at 12:31 AM If anybody here is looking for a good football series to watch, I recommend "Ballers" with Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. It's an old HBO show that ran for 5 seasons from 2015-2019. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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