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Post by sonstuds on Jul 30, 2007 10:53:33 GMT -5
Pacman Jones is the greatest man in the history of life.
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Post by Smash on Jul 30, 2007 12:48:00 GMT -5
Jags sign Tim Cooch. I retract every statement I said about not wanting Culpepper.
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Post by timebombversion420 on Jul 30, 2007 13:36:11 GMT -5
I honestly hope the Falcons sign Culpepper they freakin need him if something happens to Vick ...Vicks future wasnt for certain in ATL...before all of the dog fighting stuff happened an now our back up is Harrington ole brother....please sign Culpepper
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Post by Jean-Ralphio on Jul 30, 2007 16:15:55 GMT -5
NFL apology Colt comfort for Hobbs By John Tomase / Patriots Notebook Boston Herald Sports Writer Saturday, July 28, 2007 - Updated: 10:18 AM EST
FOXBORO - Ellis Hobbs [stats] has insisted since the AFC title game loss to the Colts that he was improperly flagged for pass interference in the end zone.
The league not only agrees with him, it let him know it.
Hobbs received a letter during the offseason apologizing for the blown call, which led to the touchdown that tied the game at 21 in the third quarter.
“It’s a little late for that now,” Hobbs said with a sigh.
The penalty came on second-and-7 from the Patriots [team stats] 19. Colts quarterback Peyton Manning targeted a streaking Reggie Wayne down the sideline, but Hobbs stayed with him stride for stride, cutting short his pursuit to avoid the contact that would have resulted in a penalty. He watched Wayne’s eyes, slightly turned his head and leaped while the ball descended. It hit him in the left arm and Hobbs was immediately flagged by referee Bill Carollo.
TV analyst Phil Simms labeled it face-guarding - the act of not turning to look for the ball - which is no longer illegal. The play is only a penalty if Hobbs makes contact with the receiver, which he was careful not to do.
Manning then hit former Patriots defensive lineman Dan Klecko with a 1-yard score, and the two-point conversion tied the game.
Hobbs has insisted ever since that the call should not have been made, a point he made forcefully after the game.
“I’ll say it publicly - that wasn’t pass interference,” Hobbs said. “I didn’t touch the guy. The ball hit me in the back of the arm. He put his hands up and I’m just trying to play through his hands. I didn’t look back, but I didn’t touch him. You make the call. Watch that replay and tell me if it’s pass interference.”
It’s little consolation now, but Hobbs was right.
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Post by I am CANADIAN on Jul 30, 2007 16:32:15 GMT -5
i remember going crazy about that call during the game. theres really no point for an apology.
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Post by T R W on Jul 30, 2007 22:44:16 GMT -5
I honestly hope the Falcons sign Culpepper they freakin need him if something happens to Vick ...Vicks future wasnt for certain in ATL...before all of the dog fighting stuff happened an now our back up is Harrington ole brother....please sign Culpepper \You mean before something happens like being barred from training camp, and having a court date in the middle of the season? Vick will not play this year, at all. ANd will never play for the Falcons again.
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Post by I am CANADIAN on Jul 30, 2007 23:27:47 GMT -5
culpepper is reportedly in contract negotiations with the oakland raiders.
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Post by layzie on Jul 30, 2007 23:36:37 GMT -5
from the vick thread, cause it's relevant... yeah i still dont know which jet's jersey i should get this year...i only have home martin and white ty law (which is badass btw) any suggestions, emotions aside, as a football fan?
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Post by ThugSuperstar on Jul 30, 2007 23:39:30 GMT -5
The NFL actually apologizing to Hobbs is just absolutely ridiculous. Mistakes are made by officiating on a regular basis, yet they feel the need to apologize 5 months after the Super Bowl? If it wasn't the Patriots, I guarantee that the NFL wouldn't have even mentioned anything. I guess it's just impossible for the Pats to lose a playoff game without there being 1,000 conspiracy theories as to why they lost.
Anyway, Frank Gore is out a month with a broken hand...I guess the good news to take from it is that it isn't his shoulder or knee acting up.
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Post by immortal on Jul 31, 2007 20:03:00 GMT -5
Culpepper, Oakland complete 1-year deal as Russell remains unsigned
NAPA, Calif. -- Free-agent quarterback Daunte Culpepper signed a one-year contract with Oakland on Tuesday, giving the Raiders a backup plan for top draft pick JaMarcus Russell.
Culpepper, 30, worked out in the afternoon before a gathering of Raiders scouts and coaches. The workout was private and Culpepper left without speaking to reporters, but Raiders coach Lane Kiffin announced the signing shortly after the Raiders completed practice.
Culpepper began 2006 as Miami's starter but had trouble with his mobility and was sacked 21 times in the first four games. The Dolphins shut him down and eventually placed him on injured reserve. When they acquired Trent Green in a trade with Kansas City this offseason, Culpepper became expendable.
The Dolphins tried unsuccessfully to trade Culpepper a year after acquiring him from Minnesota. When Miami could find no takers, the former Pro Bowl quarterback was released on July 17. Culpepper met with Tampa Bay two days later but did not receive a contract offer from the Bucs.
Kiffin has acknowledged that the Raiders wanted Culpepper partially due to the situation with Russell. The No. 1 pick has yet to sign a contract with Oakland and negotiations between the two sides slowed over the weekend.
lol.
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Post by T R W on Jul 31, 2007 22:01:31 GMT -5
raiders should trade russel to atlanta.
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Post by Kliquid on Aug 1, 2007 9:53:21 GMT -5
raiders should trade russel to atlanta. The only thing Atlanta has that Oakland would want would be a guaranteed top-3 pick in next year's draft.
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Post by nascar on Aug 2, 2007 12:10:25 GMT -5
The NFL actually apologizing to Hobbs is just absolutely ridiculous. Mistakes are made by officiating on a regular basis, yet they feel the need to apologize 5 months after the Super Bowl? If it wasn't the Patriots, I guarantee that the NFL wouldn't have even mentioned anything. I guess it's just impossible for the Pats to lose a playoff game without there being 1,000 conspiracy theories as to why they lost. AMEN !!!
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Post by comebackkid on Aug 2, 2007 14:12:16 GMT -5
Culpepper is still better than anything we have had since Gannon
Sorry WOJC that includes Andrew aswell
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Post by sonstuds on Aug 2, 2007 14:15:57 GMT -5
Culpepper is still better than anything we have had since Gannon Sorry WOJC that includes Andrew aswell Josh McCown > Daunte Culpepper
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Post by katphishjake on Aug 2, 2007 15:55:40 GMT -5
The NFL actually apologizing to Hobbs is just absolutely ridiculous. Mistakes are made by officiating on a regular basis, yet they feel the need to apologize 5 months after the Super Bowl? If it wasn't the Patriots, I guarantee that the NFL wouldn't have even mentioned anything. I guess it's just impossible for the Pats to lose a playoff game without there being 1,000 conspiracy theories as to why they lost. i dont necessarily like the Patriots, but please, shut the hell up.
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Post by Kliquid on Aug 2, 2007 16:46:08 GMT -5
The Patriots lost in the playoffs because they fell apart in the 2nd half. Not because an official made a bad call. Sure, that was certainly a big call; but that kind of thing is going to happen -- the Patriots shouldn't have let them back in the game in the first place.
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Post by Happy Pizza on Aug 2, 2007 16:52:13 GMT -5
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Post by comebackkid on Aug 2, 2007 17:19:39 GMT -5
I'm still awaiting an apology for that pass and tuck crap call between the Pats/Raiders...
I'm still very bitter over that...
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Post by robby.blade on Aug 2, 2007 19:13:42 GMT -5
jags are takin it this year...i can dream cant i?
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