Around the NFL 2013 Offseason (Episode 99)

Peyton Manning asks Denver Broncos fans for quiet - NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000235051/article/peyton-manning-asks-denver-broncos-fans-for-quiet)

I was looking at overthecap, and the Raiders cap spending this year is about 69 million but their dead cap money is 50 million. That is absolutely crazy outta whack

Is this the only week in the whole NFL season where all 32 teams play on the same day and time?

Does anyone know if the referees use this game as a weeding out game, in other words since this is the most refs needed at any point during the season does the league use this preseason game specifically as a make or break game for setting season lineups?

I was looking at overthecap, and the Raiders cap spending this year is about 69 million but their dead cap money is 50 million. That is absolutely crazy outta whack

It's insane how much they're paying for players no longer on their roster, or even playing football any more. 38% of their salary cap is going to players not playing. They're fielding a team with $78 million and everyone else (except for us, F...Mara) can spend up to $123 million.

Rolonda McClain is costing them $11million against the cap alone.

The team has no talent and no money.

Interesting article though...they'll be in good shape next year...like us! The new coach has cleaned house, returning only 10 of 22 starters from last year. Some notable departures: Richard Seymour, Carson Palmer, Tommy Kelly, Michael Huff, Matt Shaughnessy, Desmond Bryant, Phillip Wheeler, Dave Tollefson, Shane Lechler and Darrius Heyward-Bey.



Raiders take major dead money now for major cap space in 2014 - Silver And Black Pride (http://www.silverandblackpride.com/2013/4/6/4191688/oakland-raiders-take-major-dead-money-now-for-major-cap-space-in-2014)

Next offseason is going to be the Bruce Allen and the Ghost of Al Davis show...big spending. Look how well we've done with the $36 million cap hit. We built a Super Bowl contender at that huge disadvantage and next year we'll have $18 million extra to spend over the past two years. We're going to really solidify this team. We'll be able to afford some of the top FAs.

Good point on the Jets by Ross Tucker:

Ross Tucker ‏@RossTuckerNFL 29m
It was "important" for Sanchez to play in 4Q w/ 2nd string but not for Geno to get a series or two w/ starters tonight?

Jones: I have the brain of a 40-year-old (http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/399110-jones-i-have-the-brain-of-a-40-year-old)

but the football instincts of 2 year old

Introducing the "knucklepunt".

Antawn Randel El would be in trouble.

Y! SPORTS (http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/san-francisco-49ers-punter-andy-lee-hopes-unleash-163113236.html)


Good job blowing your SECRET weapon, Andy. You should never have said a word...just do it in a crucial situation, preferably not November 25.

I saw we put Santana back for punts against SF. He can catch anything.

Jones: I have the brain of a 40-year-old (http://www.fannation.com/truth_and_rumors/view/399110-jones-i-have-the-brain-of-a-40-year-old)

but the football instincts of 2 year old

And the looks of the crypt keeper

Wow. Talk about no respect. Our backfield of Morris, Young & Helu rated as 19th in the league.

Ray Rice-Bernard Pierce duo headlines list of NFL's best backfields | Audibles - SI.com (http://nfl.si.com/2013/08/28/best-nfl-backfields-adrian-peterson-ray-rice/?sct=nfl_t12_a1)



:laughing2 :laughing-

That's pretty much all you can do with a list like that.

According to ESPN, the NFL and players have settled on the concussion lawsuits for 765 million. Thats not all for the players, some will go to medical research.

An article from NFL.com

NFL, ex-players reach settlement agreement in concussion suit - NFL.com (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000235494/article/settlement-reached-in-nfl-concussion-lawsuit)