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Post by ChargingBolts on Apr 4, 2019 7:46:08 GMT -7
Kyle announced on Twitter he is calling it a career, perhaps he saw the Seau 30 for 30 promo?
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Post by topcat on Apr 4, 2019 8:13:46 GMT -7
Emanuel's replacement is already on the roster: Thomas Davis...
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Post by sdc on Apr 4, 2019 8:16:32 GMT -7
Emanuel was a free agent that they Chargers expressed no interest in retaining.
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Post by topcat on Apr 4, 2019 8:31:49 GMT -7
Emanuel was a free agent that they Chargers AND OTHER TEAMS expressed no interest in SIGNING (retaining). There...fixed it for 'ya!
(Though reportedly, the Raiders showed interest in Emanuel...I wouldn't be surprised if they signed him, pumped him for playbook info, then cut him loose in TC or preseason...)
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Post by ChargingBolts on Apr 4, 2019 8:35:15 GMT -7
Ah, I didn't know he was a f.a., okay then, no loss at all  |
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Post by joemcrugby on Apr 4, 2019 8:42:16 GMT -7
The chosen one is retiring!
Who will take over the chosen one’s jersey number? 🤷♂️
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Post by totallybolted on Apr 4, 2019 8:43:15 GMT -7
No compassion. No thanks. No concern.
He is just a piece of trash.
Incredible. SMH
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Post by headtrip on Apr 4, 2019 8:50:27 GMT -7
All the best to KE. Dude stunk though, we needed new blood at LB whether he came back or not.
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Post by topcat on Apr 4, 2019 8:54:13 GMT -7
No compassion. No thanks. No concern. He is just a piece of trash. Incredible. SMH Kyle, we would like to thank you for your years of service to the Bolts. Good luck in your future endeavors!
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Post by topcat on Apr 4, 2019 8:58:54 GMT -7
All the best to KE. Dude stunk though, we needed new blood at LB whether he came back or not. I would say Emanuel was a good edge-setter on running downs, but his lack of coverage skills made him one-dimensional. And nowadays, more and more, teams are looking for LB-Safety hybrids who are 3-down players, who can tackle AND cover...hence the Bolts signing Davis, who even in his advanced age still has some gas left in the tank...
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Post by joemcrugby on Apr 4, 2019 9:01:36 GMT -7
No compassion. No thanks. No concern. He is just a piece of trash. Incredible. SMH Kyle gave everything he could on the field of play and maximized his physical assets. He played hard, was a good team man in the locker room and an asset in the community. I wish him all the best in his retirement and have no worries about him being a success now that he has stepped off of the playing field. 🍺 |
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Post by ChargingBolts on Apr 4, 2019 9:11:29 GMT -7
No compassion. No thanks. No concern. He is just a piece of trash. Incredible. SMH Compassion for a guy who's made millions of dollars to play a game and getting to retire at 27? No concern for me other than I'm concerned for the team to win a SuperBowl.
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Post by headtrip on Apr 4, 2019 9:28:17 GMT -7
All the best to KE. Dude stunk though, we needed new blood at LB whether he came back or not. I would say Emanuel was a good edge-setter on running downs, but his lack of coverage skills made him one-dimensional. And nowadays, more and more, teams are looking for LB-Safety hybrids who are 3-down players, who can tackle AND cover...hence the Bolts signing Davis, who even in his advanced age still has some gas left in the tank... He was a liability when playing football. |
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Post by joemcrugby on Apr 4, 2019 9:38:03 GMT -7
Emmanuel is not set for life upon retiring upon the expiration of his rookie 5th round pick four year deal.
Not counting the taxes deducted and the agent’s take, Kyle got a $210,000 signing bonus while his first three seasons’ salaries were near the NFL minimum. Only in the last season of his contract did he earn more than $1 million ($1.9 million).
Having said that, I have zero concern that he will be one of the 30ish percent of NFL players who are broke within three years of their retirement (voluntary like Kyle or forced like so many).
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Post by Chargeroo on Apr 4, 2019 9:48:31 GMT -7
I can't believe all the nasty comments.
Those who say he was useless, get this - the Bolts used a second round pick last season to draft a replacement for Emanuel but Emanuel retained his position as the starter. Was he a great LB? No, but he was good enough to be a starter for the years he was on the team. In fact, he filled in surprisingly well at a position he had never played before (MLB) after Perryman was injured last year.
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