I was thinking this very thing. Kind of hoping the Texans can land someone pretty decent, though not expecting it. Losing a leader like Cushing really stings, I don't want the run D to suffer anymore than it has.
Fock that Coniving biotch! Damn liar! Fine and suspend his ass! Why is he trying to justify himself? Damn scrub!
Has this been posted? Another angle on the USA Today report. http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/10/report-league-looking-into-slauson-hit-on-cushing/
I'm sure someone will create a thread but... <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>The league is hitting Jets OL Matt Slauson with a $10k fine for his peel back shot on Brian Cushing.</p>— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/status/256511766681501696" data-datetime="2012-10-11T21:49:05+00:00">October 11, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Texanshave said its an illegal shot and apparently nfl agrees. 10k for Slauson, which is standard fine for peel back block</p>— Jay Glazer (@JayGlazer) <a href="https://twitter.com/JayGlazer/status/256512645123960832" data-datetime="2012-10-11T21:52:35+00:00">October 11, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Jets G Matt Slauson appealing the $10,000 fine the league hit him and @<a href="https://twitter.com/jayglazer">jayglazer</a> reported on.</p>— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) <a href="https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/256512903161708544" data-datetime="2012-10-11T21:53:36+00:00">October 11, 2012</a></blockquote> <script src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
As long as the NFL uses fines to punish players for some dirty hits, any attempt to convince the public they care about player injuries and health is nothing more than a bad joke. Anyone who follows pro sports knows that the only thing that gets a player's attention is a suspension. To me, a 10k fine is actually worse than the NFL doing nothing at all. What an insult. The minimum penalty for a dirty hit should be a one game suspension.
Has this been posted? http://www.houstontexans.com/news/a...ing-team/95259832-888d-4e01-b832-a2dd184d18ba Seriously, we are lucky to have these guys on our team. Just awesome high character players.
I can't say he has the same love of the game that Peterson has, but I'll bet he has the same competitive fire and a greater love of the gym than Peterson. He'll be 100% by the 2013 season opener.
Maybe Im just not that aware of how much AP loves the game...but imo, I never saw him as anyone that stood out with respect to others.
Is AP well-known for how much he loves the game?? I haven't ever seen him be overly demonstrative on or off the field in regards to football in general, but I also haven't paid much attention to it either. I just know that Cushing is notoriously passionate about football, ever since his days in New Jersey.
My impression is AD is highly passionate about football. He recently said he wants to play well into his 30s.