Comments on: Even in defeat, De Smith rolls out the rhetoric http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:44:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: hoopsdoc http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1069111 Tue, 17 May 2011 22:54:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1069111 The real question is- what does Drew Magary think?

]]> By: backindasaddle http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068951 Tue, 17 May 2011 21:22:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068951 DeMaurice Smith initially struck me as somebody who is impressed with himself and needs to feed his own ego. Now I can see with every time he opens his mouth he confirms my initial perception.

]]> By: govtminion http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068410 Tue, 17 May 2011 16:42:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068410 Ugh… both sides of this are just disgusting me at this point.

]]> By: bayouboy2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068328 Tue, 17 May 2011 15:48:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068328 To “goawayeverybody”…….WTF??!! what kind of idiotic post is that? Wait, are you really De Mo Smith posting on here? Sure sounds like the same kind of dribble he spouts off.

]]> By: gregjennings85 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068323 Tue, 17 May 2011 15:44:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068323 MF is so far from objective in his “coverage” it’s not even funny.

]]> By: bigbeefyd http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068190 Tue, 17 May 2011 14:54:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068190 goawayeverybody says:
May 17, 2011 12:41 AM
Why are Republicans such braindead morons?

Wow, way to elevate the debate, you brain dead moron.

]]> By: bensstinkyfingers http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068177 Tue, 17 May 2011 14:49:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068177 This guy is way too arrogant for his own good. Rumor has it he yells his own name while pleasuring himself to a 8 x 10 picture of himself all while wearing only a fedora and a matching gold feather boa. Someone told me De played the lead or did the voice overs in that Pootietang movie that came out a few years back? Anyways can’t wait to see some football this year.

]]> By: ocgunslinger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068164 Tue, 17 May 2011 14:44:49 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068164 wigwam101 says: May 17, 2011 2:10 AM

“De lives in his own little world. He is God and everyone else he created to serve him.”

“What do you expect? The guy worked under Eric Holder in the Justice Department.”

If the above 2nd statement is true this explains not only a lot but everything. WTF.

]]> By: olskool711 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068154 Tue, 17 May 2011 14:40:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068154 One thing that jumps out at me, I have never seen a clean, easy to read and understand breakdown (outline) of the final offer the owners proposed.

I wish Sports Illustrated, or someone would break it down, and publish it.

I can only speculate, but I suspect that productive players would continue to make single and double digit millions. I suspect the big difference is probably where they won’t be making significant gains in their salaries as they did in this past agreement. (The one that everybody concedes was very favorable to the union and players.)

Just because I, as a public school teacher, had to take a paycut this year, doesn’t mean that players should. But, are we even talking about them taking an actual paycut?

Are we?

Are there any facts out there about the owners beginning proposal? The starting point of negoitiations.

I realize they do not want the owners taking care of the retirees. They would rather control the crumbs that are tossed out.

As I said a few weeks ago, although it was not well received, until the time that the players take what the owners proposed, and start negoitiating from there, nothing real is going to happen.

I believe that is reality.

]]> By: vadog http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068119 Tue, 17 May 2011 14:29:52 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068119 In keeping with the Mob theme:

The Family (Players) will come to realize that Consigliere DeSmith has out lived his usefulness. Nuttin’ personal…just business.

]]> By: olskool711 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068099 Tue, 17 May 2011 14:22:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068099 “Even though I think the owners are being greedy b@stards. This smith guy is real tool and will single handily turn the fans against the players.”

Quick Question:

Should the Green Bay Packers organization make as much money as their overrated, underperforming, second string middle linebacker?

…Just a thought

]]> By: giboxer5 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068043 Tue, 17 May 2011 13:58:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068043 Call it a hunch, but I don’t think DeMo is going to be employed by the NFLPA when, and if, it comes back into existence. This country loves putting people in positions of power no matter how far over their head it may be.. as proven once again. Take whatever deal the owners are offering, because the next one will be significantly lower, and should be. Way to leverage yourselves into NOTHING. Thank god ownership still carries at least SOME power within their own businesses..

]]> By: xsammy34x http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068023 Tue, 17 May 2011 13:49:26 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068023 Yeah this guy is pure legal-ese…he’s not for players rights…but making a name for himself…wearing a pricey suit…mob war?…really?…have the owners been sending him players ears and fingers and putting horse heads in his bed?…DeDork…

]]> By: GG Eden http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1068003 Tue, 17 May 2011 13:35:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1068003 If only that other guy won out as the NFLPA Director originally instead of Smith, the one who proposed that idea of shares. Sorry, forgot his name.

]]> By: theguy57 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067989 Tue, 17 May 2011 13:16:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067989 D Smith is such a poor negotiatitor. He is going to make a deal when the players have lost leverage. That’s smart. He could have worked toward a deal when the players looked poised to win these court rulings and got soem things done. Now the the league can’t stand him. The fans can’t stand him and I would bet he has lost a ton of players. The players have been sitting back thinking that the have this thinged locked up and now it looks like it is going to start swinging the other way.

]]> By: runtheball http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067968 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:53:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067968 I hope Deplayers sh@tcan this clown after the new CBA is reached. All of his hyperbole is the reason for this mess.

]]> By: whodeykid58 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067959 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:43:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067959 When are the players going to realize that this guy is joke. One of the reason that I am leaning towards the owners is becuase of him. It’s like all he wants to do is drag this out and make his mark in football history. In the words of Michael ‘Squints’ Palledorous from The Sandlot De Smith is a “L 7 Weenie”

]]> By: dspyank2k11 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067955 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:41:16 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067955 DeSmith remindes me of Phillip from this past season of Survivor

]]> By: dspyank2k11 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067951 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:40:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067951 This guy is sooo pompous.

]]> By: thegonz13 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067949 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:39:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067949 The players should ask for a gag order on this bozo.

]]> By: commoncents http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067932 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:24:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067932 I am most happy about this ruling because, for the first time ever, this writer is finally saying the things his readers have been saying about de Smith for months. Way to come around mike!!

]]> By: vincespowersweep http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067927 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:19:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067927 De Smith is the kind of guy that makes it easy to understand why so many people don’t like or don’t trust lawyers. Wake up players. This guy is leading you into oblivion.

]]> By: hank10 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067924 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:18:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067924 Is being delusional a prerequisite before becoming involved in any pro sports league?

]]> By: rcastagna http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067912 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:07:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067912 Is it just me, or is this a$$hat Smith starting to sound less like someone interested in resolving this matter and more like the esteemed revs. Jackass and Simpleton?

Just saying…

]]> By: brutus9448 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067911 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:05:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067911 I’m glad I don’t play in the NFL. Having a guy like this do my negotiating. ouch.

]]> By: truvikingfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067906 Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067906 Normally, I would have a comment about Smith, but with the exception of a few….See all of the above.

]]> By: 4sacroc http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067903 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:59:32 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067903 This guy has risen to his preferred level of incompetence.

]]> By: brownsbigshot http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067878 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:29:20 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067878 De Smith makes me want to eat a plate full of glass. That way, I don’t have to see his nasty face or hear the load of BS that spews from his mouth every time he speaks.

]]> By: marinomanx13 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067871 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:23:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067871 And yet, still not the best spin master I’ve heard.

If DeMaurice Smith spent even 5 minutes with Dave Spadaro, he’d feel like the honest, up front man alive.

]]> By: scudbot http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/05/16/even-in-defeat-de-smith-rolls-out-the-rhetoric/#comment-1067870 Tue, 17 May 2011 11:23:12 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=131113#comment-1067870 D. Smith is a graduate of the Howard Dean Institute of Diplomacy and Public Relations.

]]>