SI: The Final Cut

MTK · 09-04-2007, 11:46 PM

Good piece by Ross Tucker

SI.com - Writers - Peter King: First-hand account of what it's like to get cut from an NFL team - Monday September 3, 2007 2:02PM

BrudLee · 09-04-2007, 11:48 PM

Not good. Great.

I'm glad that he had good things to say about the FO. Given his situation, they could have come off badly.

I thought it was good form to delay his cutting until he could get an MRI for his injuries - seems basic, but I wonder if every franchise would do the same.

MTK · 09-04-2007, 11:50 PM

He definitely has a career in writing if he wants, I felt like I was the one getting cut. It must be so depressing to hear that door slam shut on his NFL career. I wish him the best, he seems like a classy guy.

70Chip · 09-04-2007, 11:52 PM

I read this yesterday and I must say that I now believe that Pete Kendall would have gotten the second highest Wunderlich score on the team.

I think that SI might have been a little disappointed that Snyder didn't have horns in the story. He actually came off well.

SmootSmack · 09-05-2007, 12:13 AM

Great piece. I know that his gobigrecruiting.com site has gotten a lot of buzz in recent weeks. He could have a real hit on his hands there.

dmek25 · 09-05-2007, 07:30 AM

good read. and tucker grew up pretty close to me, about 35 minutes away. didnt know that

saden1 · 09-05-2007, 09:28 AM

I thought Gibbs and company sat down with players before releasing them? I know it's a business but you aught to at least give a man a sit down before cutting him.

BrudLee · 09-05-2007, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saden1

I thought Gibbs and company sat down with players before releasing them? I know it's a business but you aught to at least give a man a sit down before cutting him.

He was called in to hear it from the coach. Some franchises don't do that.

MTK · 09-05-2007, 09:45 AM

I think as long as the news comes from your position coach at the very least, it's appropriate.

AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace · 09-05-2007, 09:57 AM

I know some people boycott Dr. Z's columns, but there was a blurb about the column in his mailbag pretty much echoing the positive feedback he's getting on this site.

skinsfan_nn · 09-05-2007, 10:09 AM

Really well done. Nice read, Tucker seems to be a class act. Nice to know some guys just understand when there time is up.

RobH4413 · 09-05-2007, 10:57 AM

Wow, what a rare piece to read. Great writing style, and it makes you really feel for the guy. Like Matty said, he's definitely got a career in writing ahead of him.

Dlyne8r · 09-05-2007, 11:01 AM

A great read and I hope this man goes very far in life. It sounds as if he has a great family that will support him in his endeavors, no matter what they may be. I know that both of my boys, ages 15 and 10, already fear the "turk" in their young football "careers."

09-04-2007, 11:46 PM	#1
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,544	SI: The Final Cut Good piece by Ross Tucker SI.com - Writers - Peter King: First-hand account of what it's like to get cut from an NFL team - Monday September 3, 2007 2:02PM __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-04-2007, 11:48 PM	#2
BrudLee Playmaker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Rehoboth Beach, DE Posts: 3,494	Re: SI: The Final Cut Not good. Great. I'm glad that he had good things to say about the FO. Given his situation, they could have come off badly. I thought it was good form to delay his cutting until he could get an MRI for his injuries - seems basic, but I wonder if every franchise would do the same. __________________ There's nowhere to go but up. Or down. I guess we could stay where we are, too.

09-04-2007, 11:50 PM	#3
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,544	Re: SI: The Final Cut He definitely has a career in writing if he wants, I felt like I was the one getting cut. It must be so depressing to hear that door slam shut on his NFL career. I wish him the best, he seems like a classy guy. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-04-2007, 11:52 PM	#4
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 53 Posts: 3,048	Re: SI: The Final Cut I read this yesterday and I must say that I now believe that Pete Kendall would have gotten the second highest Wunderlich score on the team. I think that SI might have been a little disappointed that Snyder didn't have horns in the story. He actually came off well. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

09-05-2007, 12:13 AM	#5
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: SI: The Final Cut Great piece. I know that his gobigrecruiting.com site has gotten a lot of buzz in recent weeks. He could have a real hit on his hands there. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

09-05-2007, 07:30 AM	#6
dmek25 MVP Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: lancaster,pa Age: 63 Posts: 10,672	Re: SI: The Final Cut good read. and tucker grew up pretty close to me, about 35 minutes away. didnt know that __________________ "It's better to be quiet and thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt." courtesy of 53fan

09-05-2007, 09:28 AM	#7
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: SI: The Final Cut I thought Gibbs and company sat down with players before releasing them? I know it's a business but you aught to at least give a man a sit down before cutting him. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

09-05-2007, 09:45 AM	#9
MTK \m/ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: NY Age: 52 Posts: 99,544	Re: SI: The Final Cut I think as long as the news comes from your position coach at the very least, it's appropriate. __________________ Support The Warpath! \| Warpath Shop

09-05-2007, 09:57 AM	#10
AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace Impact Rookie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Fayetteville, NC Age: 39 Posts: 896	Re: SI: The Final Cut I know some people boycott Dr. Z's columns, but there was a blurb about the column in his mailbag pretty much echoing the positive feedback he's getting on this site.

09-05-2007, 10:09 AM	#11
skinsfan_nn Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Newport News,Virginia Age: 60 Posts: 4,495	Re: SI: The Final Cut Really well done. Nice read, Tucker seems to be a class act. Nice to know some guys just understand when there time is up. __________________ "There's no greater feeling than moving a man from Point A to Point B, against his will." #68 THANKS COACH GIBBS FOR EVERYTHING! YOUR THE MAN AND ALWAYS WILL BE!

09-05-2007, 10:57 AM	#12
RobH4413 Wildcard Bitches Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bethesda, MD Age: 39 Posts: 2,638	Re: SI: The Final Cut Wow, what a rare piece to read. Great writing style, and it makes you really feel for the guy. Like Matty said, he's definitely got a career in writing ahead of him. __________________ This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps!

09-05-2007, 11:01 AM	#13
Dlyne8r Impact Rookie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: W. Central Florida Posts: 581	Re: SI: The Final Cut A great read and I hope this man goes very far in life. It sounds as if he has a great family that will support him in his endeavors, no matter what they may be. I know that both of my boys, ages 15 and 10, already fear the "turk" in their young football "careers."

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