Comments on: Report: Brees, Manning, Jackson soften stances after backlash

By: bjb2865

bjb2865 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:30:08 +0000

I tell ya…Im beginning to think that some of these guys in the NFL…namely the ones in this lawsuit are some spoiled brats who think just because they have some big names and they are on ESPN daily,that they can just demand and get what they want. I dont care who you are…you’re not better than the NFL as a whole. Just ask Brett Favre. Guys already make more money than they could ever spend. Enough already with this BS. Is Chris Kluwe the only one whos going to speak out?

By: 3xapple

3xapple — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 13:51:16 +0000

Gee, maybe everyone should consider the source? this toolbag from the Globe was the only person writing this as fact, was refuted by Tom condon, who called this all “a fabrication” and now he’s given himself an out and all you Manning-haters are eating right out of his hand. Well, I guess he DID have is “unnamed source” to stand behind. I have an “unnamed source” that says anyone who believes this crap without seeing it verified is as big a fool as the J/O writing it.

By: txhc

txhc — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:54:38 +0000

Again, I like how Mankins isn’t named in this. He’s going to single handedly derail this and get blacklisted from the league.

By: DC Sports Radio

DC Sports Radio — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:09:40 +0000

Manning talking to Skins and Cowboys????!!??

http://dcsportsradio.com/2011/07/19/could-manning-be-a-redskin-or-cowboy/

By: twmp420

twmp420 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:07:11 +0000

That’s it…blanket party Kessler.

He is the last hold out.

Or if he had balls D Smith should tell him to shut up.

By: southcakpanther

southcakpanther — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:56:07 +0000

pffft Brees

yay punters!

As for Peyton, correct me if I’m wrong, but this makes two kickers that have called out Peyton Manning. Vander-what’s his face and Kluwe?

By: bandwagondan

bandwagondan — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:48:49 +0000

This is just gonna make free agent negotiations more time-efficient.

By: mrf47

mrf47 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:37:25 +0000

They should ask for the special consideration that Jeffrey Kessler kiss their a** before signing.

By: melikefootball

melikefootball — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:21:34 +0000

Will be hard to watch Manning and Brees without inside wanting them to loose. In their position their GREED is unexceptable. Lets now not make excuses for them.

By: doe22us

doe22us — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:58:28 +0000

do they still have their dumb 1 hand fingers up..

By: andyreidisfat

andyreidisfat — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:51:13 +0000

While i do think there should be limits on the franchise tag, I do not understand why these players think they deserve some kind of advantage over the rest of the league.

What these players should going for is that teams can only place the tag on a player for one year at a time. Meaning if they tag Manning this season they can’t tag him the next year. I think that is a fair deal. Of course IMO teams should also get two franchise tags, so what do I know !?

By: imjinbrdgr

imjinbrdgr — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:19:30 +0000

I hate people who think they deserve special consideration. I’d love to ask one of these prim a dona a holes face to face just waht they think makes them better than there union brothers.

By: gbfanforever

gbfanforever — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:19:12 +0000

Come on! They’re football players, not politicians. They don’t know the finer points of saying all sorts of sensible, reasonable sounding things while trying to stuff even more dough into the pockets of a few folks who already have more money than they know what to do with.

By: nflconspiracytheoristdeluxe

nflconspiracytheoristdeluxe — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:18:54 +0000

Likin’ that last line, Mike. Well said.

By: madenatewell

madenatewell — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:17:49 +0000

I think it’s silly that Peyton is even on this board, the guy has been in the spotlight of the “highest paid player ever” treatment by Bill Polian since the dawn of time.

Plus, although Brady and Manning are exemptions, think about the rest, with a franchise tag they make more than they would otherwise and they’re still playing pro ball…I’ll use Julius Peppers for example…in ’08 the Panthers were 11-5 and lost in the playoffs, remember that? They tagged him for ’09 and he complained all year instead of helping his team try to get back to where they were. Which proves if winning a championship really matters to these players, how much does the logo on the side matter?

By: CKL

CKL — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:17:47 +0000

Sad if they’ve done it due to backlash instead of because it’s ummm….douchey.

By: upperdecker19

upperdecker19 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:17:36 +0000

They clearly fear the wrath of the Kluwe twitter account

By: hobartbaker

hobartbaker — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:17:13 +0000

After hiring an expert to read the lumps on Potato’s Head, then consulting the giant detail map of the Dark Continent on the side of Bree’s face, the plaintiffs finally realized which way was up.

By: warmachine2112

warmachine2112 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:17:00 +0000

Note to the NBA: Observe the douchery that Kessler has pulled for the past few months. This is what you can expect to contend with.

What a nozzle.

By: kenny1960

kenny1960 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:16:49 +0000

These guys better back off or they will be sleeping with the fishes !! Just kidding . But I would not want to be the guy who holds things up for the other 1900 guys .

By: capslockkey

capslockkey — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:15:59 +0000

I guess having their names forever linked to saving football from a work stoppage and 10 years of labor peace isn’t a good enough “prize” for them?

By: raidaz20

raidaz20 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:08:01 +0000

Last minute push to keep NFL locked out,what a bunch of a holes.

By: giraffesturbation

giraffesturbation — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:07:52 +0000

“As to Patriots guard Logan Mankins, it’s unclear whether he has relented. (It’s also unclear whether he wants to be a free agent or some other concession, but it has been reported that he does.)”

“It has been reported…” or “We reported that it was reported that Mankins’ agent is reportedly seeking a concession?” Which is it? I mean, if you’re going to crucify the guy, you should have something more solid than a report of a rumor of a suspicion. Stop trying to make your own news.

By: deadeye

deadeye — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:07:02 +0000

Correction, I meant Brees instead of Brady.

By: crabboil

crabboil — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:06:09 +0000

Was this ever really an issue?

By: deadeye

deadeye — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:05:51 +0000

Indeed, Brady and Manning come off looking like turds in this story. Are they really concerned that they haven’t earned enough money thusfar in their careers?

By: sdisme

sdisme — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:04:35 +0000

Isn’t some settlement with the named litigants required.

I guess it could be a penny.

By: thetooloftools

thetooloftools — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:04:15 +0000

They should be exempt.
This is a new CBA.
WTF?

By: poweredtoast

poweredtoast — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:02:57 +0000

How about for once you report all the facts and leave out your ridiculous slants? How about telling everyone WHY the players are asking for exemption – just like the players who previously put their names on the line in prior debates?

Instead, you want to report only what you can to demonize the players; I wish they would hold you liable.

By: nfl25

nfl25 — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:01:05 +0000

well how nice of them. all they want is football guys. all for the love of the game

why are they not mentioning osi yumenyura? he said he wont sign off on a deal unless his situation gets resolved. not sure what his situation is cuz he is under contract. also not sure if he even has the power to stop a deal, but on espn they mentioned it yesterday