jvan1973 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 This is the funniest post I've ever read. His only positive is he improves the team? What was Grigson thinking?!journalistic gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 This is the funniest post I've ever read. His only positive is he improves the team? What was Grigson thinking?! That doesn't mean he will... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Wow, this thread... really? Rule #1 about FA. Teams overpay, that's how they land the talent they want. We all knew that if that cap money just sat it would be long upcoming season. It's not like any of us are singing the checks anyway.3 million, 5 million.. whatever.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - quoting removed post Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - quoting removed post Bleacher report gets tons of views but I wouldn't print one of their articles to wipe with. The Gazette isn't Bleacher Report. Frankly, I'm getting tired of arguing this. Honestly, it isn't really anyone's business. Link to comment
will426 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 you guys pay too much attention to the money when deals can always be reconstructed "oh he's unproven" when you're sitting on the computer thinking you're an nfl scout if he doesn't show up in the season then you criticize as of now better to just hush and see what's going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jskinnz Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 That doesn't mean he will... When digging yourself into a hole, stop digging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzer40 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 This is the funniest post I've ever read. His only positive is he improves the team? What was Grigson thinking?! I know we've had our disagreements in the last few days but if I had any likes left I would definitely give you one here. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzer40 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Please link to any article you wrote for the Montreal Gazzette. Have to admit, I'm very curious to see one too. Link to comment
Warhorse Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 "We're not moving fast enough in FA.....Irsay and Grigs are gonna miss out!" Auuuugh!!!!! "We gave that FA way to much money!" Auggghh!!!!! For what it's worth, teams dont get young FA that are (currently) starters for good financial deals. K? They can on occasion find a role or rotational player that becomes a starter. If you don't like the team spending that kind of money on an unproven starter, my suggestion would be to stop advocating for FA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueblood Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument It's barely over 5 mil for crying out loud. This forum is getting comical with the feeding frenzy of whiny complaintents. One person says something bad and here come the sharks. This is a good signing and will help our D. I can't wait till nI Iext season when all these guys pan out and all the whiners are here acting like they knew it all along. Good grief!!! funny, you seem to be whining and complaining more then anyone I've seen, how about you stop wasting your time telling everyone they're not a gm and acting like you know everything. Link to comment
jvan1973 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Have to admit, I'm very curious to see one too.me three Link to comment
wig Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument The Gazette isn't Bleacher Report. Frankly, I'm getting tired of arguing this. Honestly, it isn't really anyone's business.If it isn't anyone's business why do you have it in your sig and try bragging about writing for them? You brought it up, not us.I know we've had our disagreements in the last few days but if I had any likes left I would definitely give you one here. +1We're both opinionated, sometimes we'll be on the same side of the fence and sometimes the opposite. Link to comment
Balzer40 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument funny, you seem to be whining and complaining more then anyone I've seen, how about you stop wasting your time telling everyone they're not a gm and acting like you know everything. I think you'll find many that will disagree with you, but whatever makes the pain go away for ya. Link to comment
Jason_ Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument The Gazette isn't Bleacher Report. Frankly, I'm getting tired of arguing this. Honestly, it isn't really anyone's business. Well it kind of is when you use the fact that you're a "journalist" to act like your opinion, scouting abilities, salary cap wisdom, talent evaluation etc are all superior to anyone else's. I'm not saying that you do that on purpose, but it definitely comes across that way in your posts. ;) Also, just out of curiosity and since it hasn't been asked yet....are you actually a sports writer or do you perhaps write for one of the other sections of the Gazette? Business? Politics? Science perhaps? Link to comment
TKnight24 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Board: Sign someone now Grigson!!!!!!*Grigson signs someone*Board: Whaaaaaaaaaaa Grigson why you give him so much money?!?Lol. Every other thread these past 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal shot Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal shot Well it kind of is when you use the fact that you're a "journalist" to act like your opinion, scouting abilities, salary cap wisdom, talent evaluation etc are all superior to anyone else's. I'm not saying that you do that on purpose, but it definitely comes across that way in your posts. ;)Also, just out of curiosity and since it hasn't been asked yet....are you actually a sports writer or do you perhaps write for one of the other sections of the Gazette? Business? Politics? Science perhaps?obituaries? Link to comment
wig Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 "We're not moving fast enough in FA.....Irsay and Grigs are gonna miss out!" Auuuugh!!!!! "We gave that FA way to much money!" Auggghh!!!!! For what it's worth, teams dont get young FA that are (currently) starters for good financial deals. K? They can on occasion find a role or rotational player that becomes a starter. If you don't like the team spending that kind of money on an unproven starter, my suggestion would be to stop advocating for FA.That's the thing that irks me. An hour into FA the sky was falling and we were getting 'killed.' I am very happy with this off season but since these aren't the guys that Andy wanted they're no good and overpaid. Please. But, this is the same guy that said we should draft Matthieu with a top ten pick before the season started, so what can you do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Well it kind of is when you use the fact that you're a "journalist" to act like your opinion, scouting abilities, salary cap wisdom, talent evaluation etc are all superior to anyone else's. I'm not saying that you do that on purpose, but it definitely comes across that way in your posts. ;) Also, just out of curiosity and since it hasn't been asked yet....are you actually a sports writer or do you perhaps write for one of the other sections of the Gazette? Business? Politics? Science perhaps? Sports writer... newspaper column only now. I contribute my thoughts to the business section, but it isn't anything. Now, I am officially done talking about my Gazette journalism thingy. It rubs people the wrong way and I don't necessarily like talking about my personal life. Link to comment
wig Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 RJF was only a 7.8 ranking according to Andy and we gave him 8.3 money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzer40 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument obituaries? Link to comment
Ihh61691 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument obituaries?Mercy! S/N, I like this signing. But I liked every signing we've made so far so I guess that makes me stupid. Go Colts. Link to comment
William Harrington Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 He signed with the colts tweeted by irsay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvan1973 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Mercy!S/N, I like this signing. But I liked every signing we've made so far so I guess that makes me stupid.Go Colts.me too. i think the fo has done a great job. I'm dumb Link to comment
Superman Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I'm not knocking the guy. I think he has the potential to help this defense out. Was it really worth giving a contract that puts in the top 8 for biggest on the team? I don't think so. We're not even sure if he's starting.I kind of agree that Walden, RJF and maybe even Toler and Cherilus got a little more than was necessary. This market is less expensive than I expected it to be, with Avril, Smith, Williams, etc., all signing for less than they were reportedly looking for. But there's a difference between overpaying by tens of millions, and overpaying by a couple million. Guys like Kelvin Hayden were grossly overpaid, and it hurt the team. We're not talking about massive contracts that are going to weigh the team down if they don't pan out. I think some Colts fans are a little unfamiliar with the cost of being players in free agency. Most of these contracts are going to be a little bloated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonMcG Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 When I said his FA class, I meant the people playing the same position. Obviously I wasn't comparing him to Wallace or Goldson. Okay... give me the other guys in his position and what they got paid. Are they scheme fits? Just my opinion for the salary number. Didn't think people would take that too harshly. Good journalistic behavior involves avoiding the arbitrary. DE is a big need, I never said it wasn't. You said you wouldn't have signed him because it wasn't a need, how else would that be interpreted? I did a lot of studying on this guy (like a journalist should), and I know this guy extremely well. I don't know what you mean when you expect more from me. I did what a journalist should do here. You say that about every single player who has ever been brought up here, frankly I don't believe you watch all this film you claim to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 What we all want to know is... Why does the chair on the left have such high arm rests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trueblueblood Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument I think you'll find many that will disagree with you, but whatever makes the pain go away for ya.On the contrary, sir, i think think many people agree with me... Considering how many likes i got for that post. And pain? What pain? LOL Link to comment
jvan1973 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Sports writer... newspaper column only now.I contribute my thoughts to the business section, but it isn't anything.Now, I am officially done talking about my Gazette journalism thingy. It rubs people the wrong way and I don't necessarily like talking about my personal life.thingy is a term i hear journalists use all the time Link to comment
AntonMcG Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Okay... give me the other guys in his position and what they got paid. Are they scheme fits? Good journalistic behavior involves avoiding the arbitrary. You said you wouldn't have signed him because it wasn't a need, how else would that be interpreted? Apologies.. you didn't put it like that as such, but you said you wouldn't spend that money based on need at DE, but the money is there to be spent, and that was arguably our biggest need, so point remains. You say that about every single player who has ever been brought up here, frankly I don't believe you watch all this film you claim to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzer40 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument On the contrary, sir, i think think many people agree with me... Considering how many likes i got for that post. And pain? What pain? LOL Really??? you want to go by likes...OK, the comment you quoted me that I made now has 28 and counting likes. Yours, on the other hand has ZERO. Your math needs a little work too. Update - 29 Link to comment
BrentMc11 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 I kind of agree that Walden, RJF and maybe even Toler and Cherilus got a little more than was necessary. This market is less expensive than I expected it to be, with Avril, Smith, Williams, etc., all signing for less than they were reportedly looking for.But there's a difference between overpaying by tens of millions, and overpaying by a couple million. Guys like Kelvin Hayden were grossly overpaid, and it hurt the team. We're not talking about massive contracts that are going to weigh the team down if they don't pan out.I think some Colts fans are a little unfamiliar with the cost of being players in free agency. Most of these contracts are going to be a little bloated.Good post Superman..... We do not know where each is in terms of front or back load...minimum guarantee vs. max....We just see the numbers...I was a little disturbed by the guarantees on Cherilus...until I know more details, I am excited about this 48+ hours of activity. We are a better football team, and we are not done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntonMcG Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument On the contrary, sir, i think think many people agree with me... Considering how many likes i got for that post. And pain? What pain? LOL Balzer is without doubt one of the more knowledgeable people on this forum... he is one of the few who don't throw out opinions without solid basis. So I am afraid I must disagree. Link to comment
jvan1973 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Really??? you want to go by likes...OK, the comment you quoted me that I made now has 28 and counting likes. Yours, on the other hand has ZERO. Your math needs a little work too.Update - 29would have been thirty, but I'm all out Link to comment
trueblueblood Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Really??? you want to go by likes...OK, the comment you quoted me that I made now has 28 and counting likes. Yours, on the other hand has ZERO. Your math needs a little work too.Update - 29You mad bro? Link to comment
Balzer40 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Balzer is without doubt one of the more knowledgeable people on this forum... he is one of the few who don't throw out opinions without solid basis. So I am afraid I must disagree. Thank you Anton. +1 Link to comment
trueblueblood Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Balzer is without doubt one of the more knowledgeable people on this forum... he is one of the few who don't throw out opinions without solid basis. So I am afraid I must disagree.There's a difference between being knowledgeable and just being a snob, I'm pretty knowledgeable too, i just don't go out of my way to belittle other posters Link to comment
HarassedOffTheSite Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Only problem with the above I see is a lack of pass rush... Mathis is our only true passrusher. Nah, we still have whatshisface Hughes and the new guy Killeen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balzer40 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument would have been thirty, but I'm all out Thats ok. I don't really care about them that much although it's nice to be appreciated. I found it comical that trueblueblood thought they were liking his post though. Link to comment
Balzer40 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument You mad bro? No, not at all, but at least get your facts straight. If you don't even realize how the like feature works then how can we take your football knowledge seriously?There's a difference between being knowledgeable and just being a snob, I'm pretty knowledgeable too, i just don't go out of my way to belittle other posters But it's alright for you to belittle something you have very little knowledge about??? Link to comment
HarassedOffTheSite Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 · Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument Hidden by Nadine, March 16, 2013 - personal argument funny, you seem to be whining and complaining more then anyone I've seen, how about you stop wasting your time telling everyone they're not a gm and acting like you know everything. Bro, do you get along with anyone? Relax already. Gyolly. Link to comment
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