NFL 2011 season

[derspiess]

My brother had one of his full-time guys quit on him yesterday-- turned out to be the dude I helped train to run the sideline video printer.  So Travis asked me last night if I could fill in that role part-time until he found a permanent replacement.  After years of leeching free tickets & other stuff from him I couldn't say no.

So unless he miraculously fills that position today, I'm going to have to go to Cleveland this weekend.  Who Dey  

On the upside, if he hasn't found someone by next week, I get to go to Denver.

[Ed Anger]

[Syt]

I like Karabell's baseball podcast. He's a bit like the Timmay of ESPN.

[Ed Anger]

I like Karabell's baseball podcast. He's a bit like the Timmay of ESPN.

The first part is solid. Which was ruined by saying he is one of them.

[Neil]

My brother had one of his full-time guys quit on him yesterday-- turned out to be the dude I helped train to run the sideline video printer.  So Travis asked me last night if I could fill in that role part-time until he found a permanent replacement.  After years of leeching free tickets & other stuff from him I couldn't say no.

So unless he miraculously fills that position today, I'm going to have to go to Cleveland this weekend.  Who Dey  

On the upside, if he hasn't found someone by next week, I get to go to Denver.

And if QB What's-his-name goes down, you might even get to start in Denver!

It couldn't be worse than Jordan Palmer.

[MadBurgerMaker]

Jacksonville released David Garrard.  Luke McCown is the starter there now.   

[CountDeMoney]

Bet you dollars to donuts the Ravens make a play for Garrard.

[Neil]

Bet you dollars to donuts the Ravens make a play for Garrard.

It seems to be exactly the sort of thing they would do.  Also, it would mean that I have not only the Ravens starter, but also the backup for LFFL.

Still, this is a bad thing, since I've lost my backup QB and had my TE neutered (because McCown is a total scrub).

[Baron von Schtinkenbutt]

Bet you dollars to donuts the Ravens make a play for Garrard.

It seems to be exactly the sort of thing they would do.  Also, it would mean that I have not only the Ravens starter, but also the backup for LFFL.

Still, this is a bad thing, since I've lost my backup QB and had my TE neutered (because McCown is a total scrub).

Gang Green has Garrand in the LFFL.

[Neil]

Bet you dollars to donuts the Ravens make a play for Garrard.

It seems to be exactly the sort of thing they would do.  Also, it would mean that I have not only the Ravens starter, but also the backup for LFFL.

Still, this is a bad thing, since I've lost my backup QB and had my TE neutered (because McCown is a total scrub).

Gang Green has Garrand in the LFFL.

Maybe I got him in another league then?  I wonder who my backup is...

[CountDeMoney]

According to his agent, Tiki Barber supposedly is "flabbergasted" that no NFL  team was interested in giving him a shot to make their team this preseason, even though he's 36 and has been out of the NFL for four years. The fact Barber didn't see this coming in further proof that, despite his intelligence, he's one of the most tone-deaf athletes the NFL has seen.

[Vince]

Bet you dollars to donuts the Ravens make a play for Garrard.

It seems to be exactly the sort of thing they would do.  Also, it would mean that I have not only the Ravens starter, but also the backup for LFFL.

Still, this is a bad thing, since I've lost my backup QB and had my TE neutered (because McCown is a total scrub).

Gang Green has Garrand in the LFFL.

That's going to work out so well for me when Stafford inevitably goes down 

[Grey Fox]

Manning is out. The Streak ends at 227.

[Strix]

Manning is out. The Streak ends at 227.

His attempt at The Streak anyways.

[sbr]

According to an Indy area radio host Manning had another neck surgery on Sunday and is out for the season.

http://img.ibtimes.com/www/articles/20110907/210113_peyton-manning-out-for-season.htm

By IBTimes Staff Reporter | September 7, 2011 4:44 PM EDT

Indianapolis Colts superstar quarterback Peyton Manning had another neck surgery on Sunday and is out for the season, according to an Indianapolis area radio host.

Jake Query, a radio show host for 1260 WNDE, reported on Twitter that two reputable sources told him that Manning underwent a third neck procedure on either Sunday or Monday and is subsequently out for the year.

"A source I consider reliable told me he is out for the season," Query tweeted.

As of 7 p.m. EST, the report had yet to be verified by other mainstream media members.

The news comes hours after the Colts said Manning would miss at least the team's home opener against the Houston Texans on Sept. 11. Recently signed backup Kerry Collins is expected to start on Sunday.

Manning, who hasn't missed a start in 227 consecutive games, was understandably upset about missing the team's highly anticipated opener.

"To say I am disappointed in not being able to play is an understatement," Manning said in a statement. "The best part about football is being out there on the field with my teammates.

"It will be tough not to be out there playing for the organization and our fans. I simply am not healthy enough to play, and I am doing everything I can to get my health back."

The team entered the preseason with high expectations to win the AFC South division, but could struggle if Manning is indeed out for the year. While Manning believes "the team will do fine without me," it is doubtful Collins -- a fine veteran in his own right -- can have quite the impact Manning has had on the offense during his illustrious 14-year career.