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Jul 31, 2008 Babyeating-Sisterfuckers, Kickoff, Owen Daniels is a big ol' Pimp, RB free-for-all, Vince Young can't read this post
No link yet, but… A Fox 26 rumor has it that four running backs will be visiting camp today–-Tony Temple (Missouri), Calvin Dawson (UL-Lafayette), J.D. Washington (Denzel’s kid, out of Morehouse), and the aforementioned Mike Bell (Arizona, by way of the Denver Broncos). Of these, Bell is the known quantity, of course. Washington has spent two years on the Rams’ practice squad. I know nothing of Dawson. Temple, however, is the one who intrigues me. Maybe it was just the ineptness of the Razorback coaching staff, but Temple took Arkansas’ Ess Eee See Speed and shoved it up their asses, dismantling the Hog defense in the Cotton Bowl. Regardless, Chris Brown should probably go ahead and pack his bags…or, you know, have someone else do it, since his back is so bad. (h/t Eric)
Brilliant. I hate linking to PFT, but I’ve seen this other places as well. Apparently, the Baby-Eating Sister-Fuckers are bringing in Byron Leftwich to work out. They don’t plan on signing him, but they want to see how he’d fit in the offense, should Radio and Vodka Collins both get injured. Because, clearly, a guy who passes like Vince and runs like Kerry is going to be fantastic. (Eric)
Sticking with the BESFs. It seems Jevon Kearse missed his second straight practice yesterday, this time with knee pain. He left the morning practice because his foot got stepped on. Dear Tman, please tell me again how Kearse is going to be an amazing quarterback destroying force this year. I love a good tall tale. (Yup, Eric)
Finally. Caption time.
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:13 am
Brining in Byron Leftwich? That sounds most unpleasant.
If I remember correctly, Bell had some initial success in the Denver system, but then disappeared - don’t remember why.
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:16 am
Fixed.
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The Broncos wanted Bell to play FB and he wanted them to get fucked. It wasn’t a real pleasant relationship in 2007.
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:19 am
Dunta: “why the fuck is David Carr wearing #81 now?”
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:24 am
Mark Berman, Fox 26, is the Houston sports mgr. for the station. Still nothing to link on the “rumor”.
The Tennessean has the same story but, with a few differences and updates.
http://www.tennessean.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080731/SPORTS01/807310348
Plus, our former dog fighting, pregnant girlfriend choking, IR roster spot player appers to be Leftwichs target!?
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:26 am
Vodka Collins might be my favorite yet.
I LOL’d and I’m not ashamed to admit it.
Thanxxx.
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:29 am
I should say, “the Tennessean has same story that PFT had but”, as I liked what Florio had to say about VY and it was late/early on the link. Tennesaean added Mathis and not his dogs or pregnant girlfriend being choked like a rag doll.
Also, “appers” should read, appears…
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:30 am
@Eric: Gracias. Thanks for clearing it all up.
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:32 am
@grungedave: I was going to go with:
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:40 am
For one COLD ASS DAY in Dallas, Tony Temple was the greatest player (and possibly human being) that ever lived. Man, being there in person sucked. Glad the Reggie Herring Era was a one-game shot. Ouch.
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July 31st, 2008 at 10:46 am
@bigwood25: I threw in the Cotton Bowl reference just because I knew you’d mention how much it sucked.
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July 31st, 2008 at 11:00 am
beef, you never heard the name “Vodka Collins” before? Ever since he left Carolina/New Orleans - I thought that was his real name!
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July 31st, 2008 at 11:02 am
@grungedave: Yeah, I can’t take credit for that one. Though I did coin Drunky McRacist for him.
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July 31st, 2008 at 11:34 am
@grungedave: Maybe I had, but for some reason, it just hit me in the giggle spot today. Also, I’m old and retarded, so there’s a good chance I forgot and it’s new to me all over again.
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July 31st, 2008 at 12:12 pm
ESPiN Kulharsky has some good takes and quotes:
http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/trainingcamp08/columns/story?columnist=kuharsky_paul&id=3512379
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July 31st, 2008 at 12:39 pm
More comedy relief:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/07312008/sports/giants/carr_trouble_122317.htm
Especially the last part (most of the article is recycled):
Despite his pedigree, Carr is no lock. This version is skinnier, has shaved off almost all his hair and certainly has been humbled. His offensive coordinator in Houston, Chris Palmer, is the Giants quarterback coach, which is a big plus. The question is whether the pummeling Carr has taken has turned him into a shell-shocked, jittery quarterback.
Asked to sum up his mentality with the protection-challenged Texans, Carr said “Survival, man, I was just trying to get back to my kids.”
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July 31st, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Missed it but, pancakes had it in this mornings “Texans Notes” about the four visiting RB:
http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/sports/fb/texansfront/5916633.html
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July 31st, 2008 at 12:57 pm
Mike Bell is a Texan, apparently. That was quick.
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July 31st, 2008 at 1:00 pm
WHOA - Brandon Harrison cut! I did not see that coming. I had him making the team.
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July 31st, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Is it possible that Harrison beat Will & Kevin to Rhonda?
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July 31st, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Inconthievable!
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July 31st, 2008 at 2:09 pm
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July 31st, 2008 at 2:34 pm
Well Since Pancakes had Harrison as the most impressive safety in camp it is a bit of a surprise that he was cut so quick but I gues it just proves that McDonalds has no Fucking Idea who is and isn’t making this team
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July 31st, 2008 at 3:10 pm
Pancakes two days ago:
“I’m going to watch closely second-year safety Brandon Harrison, who had an exceptional practice. He’s 6-2, 227 and can run. He went to Stanford, so we know he’s smart. What an advantage it would be for him to earn playing time, perhaps even a starting job at some point, and give the secondary size and speed at free safety.”
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July 31st, 2008 at 3:24 pm
I thought I’d read that. Maybe he was talking about the other Brandon. Mitchell, is it? How’s he doing?
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July 31st, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Owen Daniels takes a break from practice to “spoon” with a midget(not pictured)
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July 31st, 2008 at 5:55 pm
…and now it seems the Comicle fucked up. Brandon MITCHELL was cut. WOW, that’s bad even for the Chronicle.
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July 31st, 2008 at 6:18 pm
Yeah, I heard about Kearse, but it’s nothing too serious and he’ll be ready for opening day. The guy we gave up for him -Antwan Odom-is already out for the season.
I don’t have a problem with them bringing in Leftwich either, as it would be a lateral move if he beat out Vodka for the spot.
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July 31st, 2008 at 6:21 pm
@DiehardChris: Wow Seriously it’s just like when the browns signed SETH MCKINNEY but the Comical reported that it was EX-TEXAN STEVE (who as far as I know still has no job). They don’t even check to see if they were wrong, it’s shameful. OH and it appears we are not allowed to question the almighty Chronicle writers either from MANfull:
” Are you sure he is signed? I read he wasn’t scheduled to tryout until tomorrow.
(Yes. I wouldn’t write it if I wasn’t. It was in the Chronicle today and yesterday that he was trying out.)”
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July 31st, 2008 at 7:39 pm
@Tman: Dude, Fatty was a step down from Joey Harrington. Y’all brought him in for the same reason we signed Quinn Gray for a couple weeks. He tells you some tips about the Jag’s offense and you put him on speed-dial in case of emergency. There’s no shame in a little football covert-ops.
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August 1st, 2008 at 3:01 pm
@James:
MANfull: I think she also replied to one of the posters that Miitchell had really done a good job and passed Harrison….I say I think it was her because that comment is nowhere to be found anywhere anymore, but I KNOW I read it.
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August 1st, 2008 at 6:50 pm
@Papabear: I remember reading that same thing. I was gonna post about it, but then I got all paranoid because it wasn’t there anymore, and didn’t post at all.