NFL 2010: Because it's never to f'ing early

[sbr]

But sbr as they said, his shitty talent is still good enough to compete for #1 slot on the Ravens

True, and 900K for a #1 WR is a bargain. 

[Strix]

Seems to be a lot of cabbage for an aging, mediocre player who has been away from the game for a year.

Hush....someone the Steeler's corners can cover. If you talk to loud they might realize it's Donte and not John (even at 58 he could probably put up better numbers than Donte).

[Ed Anger]

Donte might bring his car onto the field. Lets see Steelers corners cover that.

[Strix]

Donte might bring his car onto the field. Lets see Steelers corners cover that.

Ben tried once. The season ended badly. 

[Sophie Scholl]

 

[katmai]

Patriots fan favorite Tatupu dies

Mosi Tatupu, one of the most popular players in New England Patriots history known for his inspired special teams play, has died.

By MARK PRATT

Associated Press Writer
BOSTON —

Mosi Tatupu, one of the most popular players in New England Patriots history known for his inspired special teams play, has died.

Tatupu died Tuesday at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro, hospital spokeswoman Ashley O'Brien said. He was 54. The hospital could not disclose a cause of death.

The Plainville Fire Department responded to Tatupu's home on Tuesday and took him to the hospital, Lt. Richard Ball said.

"I know that I share a heavy heart today with Patriots fans everywhere who have learned of Mosi Tatupu's passing," team owner Robert Kraft said in a statement.

"He was a dominant special teams player and a punishing rusher who loved the Patriots as much as the fans did," he said.

Tatupu was chosen by the Patriots in the eighth round of the 1978 draft out of Southern California and played 13 of his 14 NFL seasons with the team, wrapping up his career with the Los Angeles Rams in 1991.

The bruising 227-pound fullback rushed for 2,415 yards and 18 touchdowns, including a career best 578 yards in 1983. He thrived on snowy and icy fields, running for 128 yards on a snow-covered field in a win over New Orleans that season.

While never a superstar, Tatupu was beloved by Patriots fans for his play on kickoff and punt teams and even had his own cheering section known as "Mosi's Mooses." He was selected to the 1986 Pro Bowl as a special teams player.

"As a teammate, he was one of the best," former Patriots quarterback Steve Grogan said. "He was one of those guys that made life fun whether it was in the locker room or on the practice fields. He had a smile that radiated."

Tatupu was selected to New England's 50th anniversary team last season.

After his retirement as a player, Tatupu was the head coach at King Philip Regional High School in Wrentham, where he coached his son Lofa, now a linebacker with the Seattle Seahawks.

He also served as an assistant at Curry College in Milton from 2002-2007, coaching running backs and special teams.

"Mosi was a vital part of the success of our program," said Vinnie Eruzione, athletic director at the Division III school. "There was no better guy."

Tatupu was born in Pago Pago, American Samoa, and was a high school football star in Hawaii. His Hawaii high school career rushing record of 3,367 yards stood for 17 years, according to the Hawaii Sports Hall of Fame Web site.

[Neil]

I like to think that seeing what's become of his beloved franchise is what killed him.

[sbr]

Chargers released LaDanian Tomlinson

Eagles release Brian Westbrook

Neither is shocking, but it is always a bit surprising to see such good players released.

[CountDeMoney]

Chargers released LaDanian Tomlinson

Eagles release Brian Westbrook

Neither is shocking, but it is always a bit surprising to see such good players released.

My predictions--
Tomlinson: New England
Westbrook: Washington


And RIP, Mosi.  May your Polynesian locks flow as you race down the sideline to bust the wedge and hit Jesus for no gain in heaven.

[Neil]

Westbrook: Washington

No shit.  Everybody's seen him take the head hits, which means that he's the idiotic choice that the Redskins would love to make.

And RIP, Mosi.  May your Polynesian locks flow as you race down the sideline to bust the wedge and hit Jesus for no gain in heaven.

Are they allowed to use the wedge in heaven?

[CountDeMoney]

Are they allowed to use the wedge in heaven?

Yes.  And they don't have chicken calls on "defenseless" receivers.  That's why it's heaven.

[sbr]

Chargers released LaDanian Tomlinson

Eagles release Brian Westbrook

Neither is shocking, but it is always a bit surprising to see such good players released.

My predictions--
Tomlinson: New England
Westbrook: Washington


And RIP, Mosi.  May your Polynesian locks flow as you race down the sideline to bust the wedge and hit Jesus for no gain in heaven.

I saw an article where Brees said he would love to play with Tomlinson again; if the Saints let Bush go they could likely afford him.

[MadBurgerMaker]

Dunta Robinson will be a free agent.

[Alcibiades]

I think Bush is a sure keep for the Saints.  He's on the upswing now after a rocky first few seasons and if the Saints play it right he should be the face of the franchise for a long  time.

[sbr]

I think Bush is a sure keep for the Saints.  He's on the upswing now after a rocky first few seasons and if the Saints play it right he should be the face of the franchise for a long  time.

I can't be arsed to find the specifics at the moment, but I am pretty sure Bush has a HUGE salary bump/bonus this year.  Before the playoffs there was serious talk about whether the Saints would keep him.  His playoff performance was probably enough to make it a moot point though.