Comments on: Michael Irvin would trade it all for 19-0

By: leaguemvp

leaguemvp — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:43:46 +0000

Everette probably had it coming.

By: Richm2256

Richm2256 — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 19:16:15 +0000

“The 90s Cowboys are the only team to win three Super Bowls in four years.”
Ummm, you want to re-think that one, Einstein?

By: Francis Delauretis

Francis Delauretis — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 18:09:10 +0000

it’s a great sound bite, but seriously, when people talk about the 84 Bears that went 18-1, it’s about how quickly it unraveled after that great season, what irvin did in dallas is nothing to sneeze at, they had a great thing going, and seeing the competitor he was on the football field, it’s hard to imagine he would feel that way, not to mention talking about giving his HOF bust up as well, those dolphin teams of the 70′s are not looked at in the same light as the packers of the 60′s the steelers of the 70′s the 49ers of the 80′s and the cowboys of the 90′s

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 17:29:48 +0000

@The Genius …
That’s just it, genius. He isn’t just one of 43 champions. His team–sorry Tony Brown80–is one of only two to win three Super Bowls in a four-year period. The Dolphins went undefeated in 1972–and frankly, I don’t think it’s THAT big a deal that they only went 17-0 compared to 19-0. The important thing is they ran the table. But what team did the NFL select as the Team of the Decade? The Steelers–the only team to win four Super Bowls in a six-year period.
When people talk of the great football dynasties, they don’t even mention that Dolphins team. They mention the 60s Packers, the 70s Steelers, the 90s Cowboys, and the 00s Patriots. (I omitted the 80s 49ers because their championships were spread over a longer period and there were huge personnel changes between their first and fourth SB-winning teams whereas the other squads were working with almost the same starting lineups).
Of ALL the teams to have played the game, he was fortunate enough to be part of a three-Super Bowl Dynasty. Would he be in the Hall without that team? I doubt it–especially considering the problems he had during his playing days.
And that team had to play SERIOUS opponents. One reason the Saints and Colts are 13-0 is because there is so much mediocrity in the league right now. You put those Cowboys in this league and they probably would run the table. I’m not taking anything away from the Saints and Colts. I’m just saying they might run the table without ever becoming the kind of dynastic team Irvin was blessed to play for.
So yes, I stand by the assessment that he’s a foolish, ungrateful man not to realize what he had and how special it was.

By: Terry

Terry — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:52:28 +0000

He must be smoking crack again!

By: The Genius

The Genius — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:36:36 +0000

What a bunch of dumb comments to what could have been a pretty interesting discussion. I think Irvin is showing a great perspective on history and the ramifications of going undefeated.
What would you rather be, one of 43 Superbowl Champion teams, or the only team to go 19-0?
Is it really Irvin that is the idiot here?

By: efangule

efangule — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 16:07:12 +0000

A) who cares what this druggie washied up cheating player says. Why does he continue to get jobs? He’s almost as bad as Emmit Smith!
B) Deb had it right.. Cowboys are the only team to legitimately win 3 Superbowls in 4 years. Cheating doesn’t count Pats fans… Cheating doesn’t count.

By: SofaKingWeToddDid

SofaKingWeToddDid — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:59:20 +0000

So he would trade the Super Bowl wins for a 19-0 season? But to go 19-0 you have to win a Super Bowl. So does that mean he would trade a 19-0 season to go 18-0? What a tool.

By: troy brown80

troy brown80 — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:48:13 +0000

pats won 3 in 4 years early this decade
micheal irvings still a moron

By: john pileggi

john pileggi — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:44:05 +0000

Why does anyone employ Irvin in any job that requires brains? He was an incredible player, but he is not too bright. This just confirms it. By the way, why bother printing his quote? Who cares?

By: Deb

Deb — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:31:01 +0000

Perhaps past drug use or too many concussions have caught up with him. Or maybe he fell on his head during his strange little stint on “Dancing With the Stars.”
The 90s Cowboys are the only team to win three Super Bowls in four years. Had Jones’s ego not run amok and chased Johnson out of town, they would have won at least four SBs. He played with some of the finest NFL athletes of the time and that team helped propel him to the Hall. Yet he’d trade all that for ONE season?
What a foolish, ungrateful man.

By: bearsrule

bearsrule — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:19:44 +0000

Decision making like that is why you’d never leave him in charge of anything………anything.

By: GoBears84

GoBears84 — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:19:22 +0000

hahhahaha tyrone irvin ass

By: Route36West

Route36West — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:11:46 +0000

He said the same thing in 07 when the Patriots were going for the undefeated record. Except for the Hall of Fame bust part.

By: Stone

Stone — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:09:59 +0000

Michael Irvin is an idiot. Or maybe he has picked up the crack pipe again.

By: lamename

lamename — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:08:03 +0000

I call BS. Clearly, he doesn’t appreciate the fact that he’s won a superbowl because he has three. Utter lack of perspective.

By: chunky soupy sales

chunky soupy sales — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:07:31 +0000

cocaine is a hell of a drug.

By: troll_aikman8

troll_aikman8 — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:03:27 +0000

Jamarcus Russell said he would give up carbs for 4hrs for a win against an AFC West opponent.

By: pudgalvin

pudgalvin — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:01:48 +0000

Allegedly

By: Bird Man

Bird Man — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:00:31 +0000

What a dick comment at the end there. And I don’t even like Irvin.

By: EskinSux

EskinSux — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 15:00:16 +0000

Would he trade in the hookers ,weed and blow as well?

By: Profootballtalk Rocks

Profootballtalk Rocks — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:53:20 +0000

Florio that McIver line had me in tears. Keep up the nasty sarcasm & candor!

By: KingJoe!

KingJoe! — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:53:09 +0000

Ok folks, yes you cant escape Tiger even here. Irvin did plenty of bad things in his life and he seems to be doing pretty darn well these days. At this point Tiger’s only fault is he loved the ladies, I get it. Hate to see his children have to have their lives disrupted, but Tiger really is still pretty clean. So if Irvin can come back, Tiger should have no problem.

By: Fan_Of_ Four

Fan_Of_ Four — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:52:56 +0000

Would he give up the hookers and blow ? I didn’t think so.

By: rcpecook

rcpecook — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:50:23 +0000

Hindsight is 20/20 you criminal!

By: Akshun

Akshun — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:48:51 +0000

Michael Irvin is a moron.. why in the world does he keep getting coverage??? Please go interview the rest of the thousands of ex NFL players as well and let me get everyone of their views too while you’re at it..

By: danj0306

danj0306 — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:42:18 +0000

He said the same thing when the Pats were doin it 2 years ago. Just another sound byte. Way to make the same statement twice to make a headline Irvin.

By: Fike Mlorio

Fike Mlorio — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:41:55 +0000

and he would trade it all for a bag of crack too

By: Why Isn't Jackson Starting?

Why Isn't Jackson Starting? — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:40:13 +0000

1 Super Bowl > 3 Super Bowls?
Interesting take.