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Post by chargerfreak on Aug 18, 2021 7:06:29 GMT -7
I know its the NBA but let me introduce you to Magic Johnson the power forward from point guard... I'm sure there are also a few examples in the NFL I can't think of. Moving from QB to TE when you are in your 30's when you have never played any position other than QB from the time you started playing as a youngster was nothing but a publicity stunt. It was 100% bound to fail. Yes, QB's have moved to TE during college and when they have entered the NFL in their young 20's - never happened when a player has tried switching those positions as he nears retirement age for the position. And for the record: Magic Johnson was a point guard for Michigan State all three years he was there. www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2021-02-17/earvin-magic-johnson-college-basketball-stats-best-moments-quotesNow you have people calling out the race card, others saying he was axed because he is a Christian, others PO'd because they bought his Jacksonville jersey & he is (inevitably) axed after one laughable preseason game, etc., etc., etc. This is a self-own by rookie professional football coach who does not need this distraction as he attempts to prepare a 1-15 team for the upcoming season.
The distraction ended in the first round of cuts.
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Post by joemcrugby on Aug 18, 2021 7:09:30 GMT -7
I know its the NBA but let me introduce you to Magic Johnson the power forward from point guard... I'm sure there are also a few examples in the NFL I can't think of. They didn't switch positions, but retirement comebacks include: Marshawn Lynch Randy Moss Ricky Williams Deion Sanders Reggie White Another memorable NFL retirement comeback with a great quote:
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Post by joemcrugby on Aug 18, 2021 7:10:24 GMT -7
Moving from QB to TE when you are in your 30's when you have never played any position other than QB from the time you started playing as a youngster was nothing but a publicity stunt. It was 100% bound to fail. Yes, QB's have moved to TE during college and when they have entered the NFL in their young 20's - never happened when a player has tried switching those positions as he nears retirement age for the position. And for the record: Magic Johnson was a point guard for Michigan State all three years he was there. www.ncaa.com/news/basketball-men/article/2021-02-17/earvin-magic-johnson-college-basketball-stats-best-moments-quotesNow you have people calling out the race card, others saying he was axed because he is a Christian, others PO'd because they bought his Jacksonville jersey & he is (inevitably) axed after one laughable preseason game, etc., etc., etc. This is a self-own by rookie professional football coach who does not need this distraction as he attempts to prepare a 1-15 team for the upcoming season.
The distraction ended in the first round of cuts. It will be roiling in Duval and Florida for weeks to come.
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Post by chargerfreak on Aug 18, 2021 7:10:54 GMT -7
They didn't switch positions, but retirement comebacks include: Marshawn Lynch Randy Moss Ricky Williams Deion Sanders Reggie White Another memorable NFL retirement comeback with a great quote: HA !!!! Brett Farve was another.
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Post by afboltfan on Aug 18, 2021 9:55:37 GMT -7
I know its the NBA but let me introduce you to Magic Johnson the power forward from point guard... I'm sure there are also a few examples in the NFL I can't think of. They didn't switch positions, but retirement comebacks include: Marshawn Lynch Randy Moss Ricky Williams Deion Sanders Reggie White Speaking of Deion Sanders... Lets include Bo Jackson. Did racism prevent them from playing Football and Baseball? No... Tebow tried to play Baseball, is that situation different? I think we can all call out the BS that is ESPN and their reporting... Does racism exist? Sure... Has racism played a role in sports in the past? absolutely... Does Tebow playing 1 preseason game for the Jags mean anything in regards to race? Laughably no... I hate ESPN.
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Post by chargerfreak on Aug 18, 2021 11:11:16 GMT -7
Seattle Seahawks sign Jamal Adams to 4-year extension with maximum value of $72 million
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Post by joemcrugby on Aug 18, 2021 12:56:25 GMT -7
Another memorable NFL retirement comeback with a great quote: HA !!!! Brett Farve was another. And another where I attended his "graduation ceremony" at Chargers Park with the great Dick Enberg emceeing: the late great Junior Seau ... whose retirement lasted all of three days before evil Billy B swept him off his feet.
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Post by chargerfreak on Aug 18, 2021 12:59:23 GMT -7
HA !!!! Brett Farve was another. And another where I attended his "graduation ceremony" at Chargers Park with the great Dick Enberg emceeing: the late great Junior Seau ... whose retirement lasted all of three days before evil Billy B swept him off his feet. Billy B was on Junior's phone long before 3 days ...............................
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Post by afboltfan on Aug 18, 2021 13:33:32 GMT -7
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Post by chargerfreak on Aug 18, 2021 13:35:12 GMT -7
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Post by sdc on Aug 18, 2021 13:37:00 GMT -7
First take on ESPN tried to turn it into a race thing this morning. "A black player, no matter how popular would never get a tryout at the highest level at a position they have never played before at that age". I know its the NBA but let me introduce you to Magic Johnson the power forward from point guard... I'm sure there are also a few examples in the NFL I can't think of. Apples to Oranges comparison. Much more ambiguity with positions in the NBA. Magic was always a point guard/forward just like Lebron. QB to TE especially after an 8 year hiatus has no NBA comparison.
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Post by chargerfreak on Aug 18, 2021 13:40:54 GMT -7
I know its the NBA but let me introduce you to Magic Johnson the power forward from point guard... I'm sure there are also a few examples in the NFL I can't think of. Apples to Oranges comparison. Much more ambiguity with positions in the NBA. Magic was always a point guard/forward just like Lebron. QB to TE especially after an 8 year hiatus has no NBA comparison. When Kareem got hurt in the Finals, Magic played Center. Played it well too. I thought that was pretty spiffy.
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Post by fouts2herbert on Aug 25, 2021 19:47:23 GMT -7
Denzel perryman traded to raiders by panthers for 2022 6th rounder  the panthers gave him 2mil to sign, so that 6th rounder costs them 2 million bucks |
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Post by fouts2herbert on Aug 25, 2021 19:58:01 GMT -7
I’m not sure why but this perryman trade kind of pisses me off
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Post by ChargingBolts on Aug 26, 2021 2:47:29 GMT -7
I’m not sure why but this perryman trade kind of pisses me off Yup, would of preferred him in NFC. Hard hitter, may injure a Bolt |
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