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NFL: The Imperial Quarterback...

Mr. Scot

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11 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

He worked hard to get where he was in life--an NFL starting QB---and he loved and cherished every minute of it.  I wish they all had that kind of appreciation for their supporters.

I think that's the difference. Most superstars were always superstars. In little league, in middle school, in high school, in college. They were always the best player out there. Everyone wanted to be associated with them and they were always told how great they were. The guys who didn't necessarily have all that and still make it generally have a lot more appreciation for it once they make it.

And then there's the reality that some people are nice guys and some people are just assholes. They would've still been nice guys or assholes whether they were playing in the NFL or delivering your mail. LOL!

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13 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I think that's the difference. Most superstars were always superstars. In little league, in middle school, in high school, in college. They were always the best player out there. Everyone wanted to be associated with them and they were always told how great they were. The guys who didn't necessarily have all that and still make it generally have a lot more appreciation for it once they make it.

And then there's the reality that some people are nice guys and some people are just assholes. They would've still been nice guys or assholes whether they were playing in the NFL or delivering your mail. LOL!

True.  My mailman is an ass.  But then again, my wife is buying groceries from Amazon and she has to bring in boxes with canned goods in them almost every day---and we live atop a hill at the end of rather long driveway.  And then there is the moat and drawbridge....

 

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1 hour ago, Madwolf said:

Can you imagine selling the Franchise down the river trying to surround Rodgers with enough talent to win a Super Bowl, with all of our issues, and hoping that he can keep his stupid mouth shut long enough to keep everyone playing together hard enough to win a Super Bowl?

Yes, and it would actually be pretty easy.  It would be like getting Jordan at the end of his Bulls days, and complaining that he's a bit of a dick to play with.  I actually hope Rodgers and the Packers have a falling out and he gets traded.

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It's pretty easy to say, "eeehhh, I don't mind working with a guy who's a dick" until you're actually stuck working with a guy who's a dick.

Terrell Owens was regularly in the conversation for best receiver in football, but how many teams punted him?

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1 hour ago, bigdavis said:

In your dreams, could you imagine him as a Panther, with the skill players to throw to?

(and I think the writer meant IMPERIOUS.  If you're gonna spout uncommon words, learn how to use 'em right.)

..."Momma, hand me that dictionary..."

The problems are he is premium expensive, is a diva with issues and we won't be ready to take on a FA QB like him for a two year hard push next year. 

I just don't see how those stars align with our schedule of team building. The dream is to draft one so you can build a SB team around them on  that rookie deal. If he was the missing piece on a SB caliber team it would be real tempting for sure. 

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2 hours ago, ladypanther said:

A few years ago my sister worked with kids with cancer.  There was a dying teenager who loved the Packers.  Someone in her office had an in with the team.  Her cousin was on training staff (or something like that).  She asked if he would ask Farve would host the kid...get the kid and parents some tickets.   Answer was that Farvre is an ass not even worth asking him for anything.  The inside guy went to someone else on the team, who agreed and  gave the kid a wonderful experience. ( Was not Make a Wish because the kid had just turned 18)

So...just telling this story because seems like Farve also had a bad rep with some of the people he worked with.  The two..Rogers and Farve may have some things in common.

People may not be a fan of Cam but Cam was a special person and football player. The man is genuinely a great individual. Hard to beat Cam Newton. 

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1 hour ago, Mr. Scot said:

Aaron Rodgers is a lot of things but "overrated" isn't one of them. He is genuinely that good.

Unfortunately for the Packers, he just also happens to be a pain in the ass to work with.

Rodgers is the most overrated QB in the history of football. He is probably the greatest talent as a QB and highly skilled at his position. However, I was never afraid of the guy when we play against the Packers. He would just throw for a bunch of yards, not tear up our defense like a Drew Brees, Peyton Manning or Brady. You would think that Rodgers would have more than 1 SB ring. Rodgers has always had weapons around him. Then Green Bay was able to give him a really good defense for years. It was hilarious to see the football talking heads get so mad about how GB didn’t give Rodgers any weapons during the draft last week. Ask Cam about not having weapons and protection.

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5 minutes ago, MMA said:

People may not be a fan of Cam but Cam was a special person and football player. The man is genuinely a great individual. Hard to beat Cam Newton. 

Cam did a lot in the community and not just when the lights were on him (such as buying food for the homeless after a game).  He seems to genuinely care.  I can't imagine that anyone associated with the team would expect him to flip off a request for a dying child.

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2 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

Cam did a lot in the community and not just when the lights were on him (such as buying food for the homeless after a game).  He seems to genuinely care.  I can't imagine that anyone associated with the team would expect him to flip off a request for a dying child.

I bet that Cam would do something for my old ass if I asked

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