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[Vrede too]

I hate him a little less this evening.

The kid in remission and his family are on Ellen right now, expensive gifts likely to follow.
Edit: Roughly $30K in cash, gift certificate and toys.

[Vrede too]

Cry kAaron cry.

Aaron Rodgers 'Didn't Expect' Negative Response to Vaccination Statements, Is 'Very Unhappy': Source

NFL fines Packers $300K, Aaron Rodgers $15K for COVID-19 protocol violations

Kaaron is taking all of the heat, but it looks like the Packers had a huge role in enabling him.

... Any further protocol violations could result in increased discipline for the Packers, including a loss of draft picks.

That would hurt.

... The NFL bristled at one claim in particular made by Rodgers, who said a league doctor had told him it is impossible for a vaccinated person to contract COVID-19. The league released a statement hours after the interview asserting none of its doctors had spoken with Rodgers at all, much less told him such an obviously wrong piece of information.

Rodgers would later make a repeat appearance on Tuesday, saying he took "full responsibility" for comments perceived to be misleading and shrugging off any further criticism.

It's not a matter of perceptions of "misleading". He lied, repeatedly, and his weasel words aren't taking "full responsibility" for anything.

[GoCubsGo]

Fuck kAaron Rodgers.

[Vrede too]

Report: Scapula fracture to sideline Panthers QB Sam Darnold

That takes a lot of force to crack a scapula. Maybe the rest during a likely failed season is a good thing.

... The Panthers intend to start backup quarterback P.J. Walker in his absence, according to the report.

Experience without high expectations.

... Carolina will face the 8-1 Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Ouch.

[Ulysses]

Geez, I thought you had posted the entire skit. I thought - that's cool, I haven't seen that for a long time. So I put on my earbuds, turn on my sound, click start and get only one 2-second "Da Bears"? Ripoff!

LOL, well I *could* have posted the entire skit, but felt pretty sure someone would complain about it, so I searched for this very brief version.

Would you like me to repost with the full skit?

[Ulysses]

https://sports.yahoo.com/report-scapula ... 42060.html

Once upon a time I broke my scapula (shoulder blade). Rib, toe, finger, collarbone, too. Plus it fractured my bike helmet. I figure the helmet broke the collarbone. The ER docs seemed sort of surprised I was still alive.

The guy who hit me went on later to kill two other motorcyclists.

Here, but for...

[Vrede too]

Geez, I thought you had posted the entire skit. I thought - that's cool, I haven't seen that for a long time. So I put on my earbuds, turn on my sound, click start and get only one 2-second "Da Bears"? Ripoff!

LOL, well I *could* have posted the entire skit, but felt pretty sure someone would complain about it, so I searched for this very brief version....

When has anyone complained about the length of a video you posted, ever? Personally, I don't open any of them, especially the whiny signature spam vids.

[O Really]

Would you like me to repost with the full skit?

That would be good, thanks. There are several, as they brought it back several times. The original one, however, is best.

[Ulysses]

Would you like me to repost with the full skit?

That would be good, thanks. There are several, as they brought it back several times. The original one, however, is best.

OK, you axed!

[Ulysses]

Even earlier...

[O Really]

So the NoFunLeague's fine to Rodgers amounts to less than two hours pay - IF he worked full time all year and made only the minimum of his salary. He isn't going to notice or miss the fine. As to $300K for the league? Just rolled into general expense and nobody feels any effect. Preferential treatment for high flying Green Bay, or just an indication the NFL isn't going to take violations seriously? Would the lowly Jags get the same treatment?

[GoCubsGo]

So the NoFunLeague's fine to Rodgers amounts to less than two hours pay - IF he worked full time all year and made only the minimum of his salary. He isn't going to notice or miss the fine. As to $300K for the league? Just rolled into general expense and nobody feels any effect. Preferential treatment for high flying Green Bay, or just an indication the NFL isn't going to take violations seriously? Would the lowly Jags get the same treatment?

It's not the dollar amount, it's the wink wink "symbolism of the league takes this seriously ".

The reality of the symbolism is he's a star and we really don't want to touch him and we've got a great matchup this Sunday of Rodgers vs. Wilson don't miss it!

[O Really]

Yeah, but it's hard to be even symbolic when the "fine" is one tenth of one percent of the Packers annual payroll.

[Vrede too]

Yeah, but it's hard to be even symbolic when the "fine" is one tenth of one percent of the Packers annual payroll.

Was Kaaron Rodgers docked for missing a game? A 1/17 pay cut would hurt a little bit.


Go Ravens 6-2 (favored by 7.5), peck the hell out of those @Dolphins 2-7.

[O Really]

Dunno about the pay docking. I'd doubt it, but be in favor of it. They aren't paying players for a game that is forfeited because of covid. The KC game wasn't forfeited, but a good argument could be made that Rodgers' refusal to get the vax did likely cost them the win.

[Vrede too]

Dunno about the pay docking. I'd doubt it, but be in favor of it. They aren't paying players for a game that is forfeited because of covid. The KC game wasn't forfeited, but a good argument could be made that Rodgers' refusal to get the vax did likely cost them the win.

Win or lose IMO if you're not available because of your own stupidity you don't get paid, just like the rest of the working world.


NFL betting: A look at midseason awards odds, including Tom Brady's MVP push

GO:
MVP - Lamar Jackson (Baltimore)
Defensive player of the year - Myles Garrett (Cleveland) or T.J. Watt (Pittsburgh)
Offensive player of the year - Cooper Kupp (LAR) or Deebo Samuel (SF)
Offensive Rookie of the Year - Justin Fields (as if, Bears)
Defensive Rookie of the Year - Azeez Ojulari (NYG)

[Vrede too]

Report: Scapula fracture to sideline Panthers QB Sam Darnold

That takes a lot of force to crack a scapula. Maybe the rest during a likely failed season is a good thing.

... The Panthers intend to start backup quarterback P.J. Walker in his absence, according to the report.

Experience without high expectations.

... Carolina will face the 8-1 Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Ouch.

Oh wait . . .

Reunited: Panthers, (now vaccinated) QB Cam Newton agree to terms following Sam Darnold injury

... Now that the Panthers have officially signed Newton, that sets up a fascinating matchup in Week 11 when they face the Washington Football Team. Washington is now coached by Ron Rivera, who was the head coach of the Panthers during Newton's entire tenure.

It's not likely that Newton starts Sunday when the Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals, since the timeline is so tight. Carolina does have a starter lined up: P.J. Walker. The 26-year-old Walker has made just one other start in his NFL career, a 20-0 win against the Detroit Lions last season in which he threw two interceptions. The Panthers also signed Matt Barkley on Tuesday, a career backup QB who has thrown 11 touchdowns and 22(!) interceptions over his seven-year career.

I didn't see that coming, but maybe I should have.

[GoCubsGo]

Report: Scapula fracture to sideline Panthers QB Sam Darnold

That takes a lot of force to crack a scapula. Maybe the rest during a likely failed season is a good thing.

... The Panthers intend to start backup quarterback P.J. Walker in his absence, according to the report.

Experience without high expectations.

... Carolina will face the 8-1 Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Ouch.

Oh wait . . .

Reunited: Panthers, (now vaccinated) QB Cam Newton agree to terms following Sam Darnold injury

... Now that the Panthers have officially signed Newton, that sets up a fascinating matchup in Week 11 when they face the Washington Football Team. Washington is now coached by Ron Rivera, who was the head coach of the Panthers during Newton's entire tenure.

It's not likely that Newton starts Sunday when the Panthers take on the Arizona Cardinals, since the timeline is so tight. Carolina does have a starter lined up: P.J. Walker. The 26-year-old Walker has made just one other start in his NFL career, a 20-0 win against the Detroit Lions last season in which he threw two interceptions. The Panthers also signed Matt Barkley on Tuesday, a career backup QB who has thrown 11 touchdowns and 22(!) interceptions over his seven-year career.

I didn't see that coming, but maybe I should have.

Wish the Panthers and Cam great success!

I'll be cheering for them.

[Vrede too]

... Go Ravens 6-2 (favored by 7.5), peck the hell out of those @Dolphins 2-7.

Seriously?

[GoCubsGo]

... Go Ravens 6-2 (favored by 7.5), peck the hell out of those @Dolphins 2-7.

Seriously?

It's a weird NFL season.