Annual Around the NFL Thread

[Mr. Scot]

Every year around training camp time, we've had a "catch all" thread for NFL news of general interest.

So here's this year's version, starting with an old friend...

 

Another formerly coveted draft prospect...

 

A surprising retirement, and a hit to the Colts O-Line...

 

The Browns making a change on their line...

 

And an item not technically in the NFL, but huge news nonetheless...

Meyer has reportedly been placed on paid leave, pending investigation.

[Cary Kollins]

Clay Travis, the wannabe rush Limbaugh of skip baylesses.

[LinvilleGorge]

Jordan Matthews has been a big disappointment. I really liked him coming out of Vandy.

[Mr. Scot]

11 minutes ago, Cary Kollins said:

Clay Travis, the wannabe rush Limbaugh of skip baylesses.

Not really familiar with him.  Used his tweet because it had the most complete explanation of why Meyer was being suspended.

It's being reported all over though, including by Rapoport.

Gonna be real interesting to see whether Meyer survives this. I'd probably bet that he won't.

[4Corners]

Meyer will be coaching the Tar Heels next season once Fedora is fired. 

[Mr. Scot]

At least based on what I've read, Meyer didn't do anything himself. And that'll probably be the argument people use to defend him.

He did reportedly cover up someone else's domestic violence incidents though. And frankly, that's inexcusable.

You don't let a woman be victimized for the sake of winning football games.

[Mr. Scot]

Well, this oughtta be fun.

Joel Bitonio doesn't really wanna move to left tackle.

[4Corners]

6 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

At least based on what I've read, Meyer didn't do anything himself. And that'll probably be the argument people use to defend him.

He did reportedly cover up someone else's domestic violence incidents though. And frankly, that's inexcusable.

You don't let a woman be victimized for the sake of winning football games.

Word on the street is that Rasheed Suliamon was kicked off Duke’s b-ball team a few years ago after being a sexual predator and having numerous sexual assault allegations disappear and covered up from Coach K. To this day, no one really knows the reason why Suliamon was kicked off the team. 

Meyer is a shithead, egotistical coach who probably doesn’t have an ounce of integrity or honesty in his body. Look at the crime syndicate teams he had at Florida. Meyer is cut from the same cloth as K, Saban, Calipari, they are all about winning and will do whatever it takes and screw over anybody in their way. 

If this is isolated incident, Meyer better come clean and beg for forgiveness and make a huge donation to a charity. I’ve seen how these NCAA scandals sometimes play out and spiral out of control, especially when fueled by the media - kudos to Ohio State for getting out in front of it. 

[Mr. Scot]

1 minute ago, 4Corners said:

Word on the street is that Rasheed Suliamon was kicked off Duke’s b-ball team a few years ago after being a sexual predator and having numerous sexual assault allegations disappear and covered up from Coach K. To this day, no one really knows the reason why Suliamon was kicked off the team. 

Meyer is a shithead, egotistical coach who probably doesn’t have an ounce of integrity or honesty in his body. Look at the crime syndicate teams he has at Florida. Meyer is cut from the same cloth as K, Saban, Calipari, they are all about winning and will do whatever it takes and screw over anybody in their way. 

If this is isolated incident, Meyer better come clean and beg for forgiveness and make a huge donation to a charity. I’ve seen how these NCAA scandals sometimes play out and spiral out of control, especially when fueled by the media - kudos to Ohio State for getting out in front of it. 

I'm not sure he can survive even if it is isolated. Not in the #metoo era.

And frankly, he probably shouldn't.

 

[LinvilleGorge]

5 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Well, this oughtta be fun.

Joel Bitonio doesn't really wanna move to left tackle.

Translation: I just signed a six year contract at elite OG salary levels, not LT salary levels. Bitonio signed for 6 years/$52M as an OG. Taylor Lewan just signed for 5 years/$80M as a LT. If he moves and plays well, expect a contract showdown next offseason.

[4Corners]

2 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I'm not sure he can survive even if it is isolated. Not in the #metoo era.

And frankly, he probably shouldn't.

 

Ohio State whacked Jim Tressel for lying, so it wouldn’t be the first time they fired a very successful coach. Tressel actually broke NCAA rules though which I don’t think Meyer has to this point.

like I said though I have seen how these NCAA “scandals” can spiral out of control. Especially with social media and click hungry reporters. This could be the tip of the iceberg and you never know what other info could leak out. Ohio State is doing the right thing and getting out in front of it, being proactive unlike some of the other big ten schools have handled stuff like Michigan State and Penn State. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

25 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Well, this oughtta be fun.

Joel Bitonio doesn't really wanna move to left tackle.

With all the talent the Browns added this offseason everyone seems to forget that the Joe Thomas retirement left a massive hole on their 0-line that has not been addressed. 

[Moo Daeng]

1 hour ago, 4Corners said:

Meyer will be coaching the Tar Heels next season once Fedora is fired. 

Continuing the trend of corruption 

[Mr. Scot]

Meanwhile in Cleveland...

Josh Gordon to skip the first part of training camp