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  1. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Results may vary, but they were at least overpaying for guys who have had success (if not quite the level most of us would equate with the value of their contracts) in the NFL already, and not pinning hopes on a rookie who hasn't played a down of regular season football yet. So while I agree...
  2. Merrith

    The Night Of

    Totally noticed this and thought it was awesome.
  3. Merrith

    The Night Of

    Honestly I think Turturro physically makes more sense for the role. While the other two might be stronger on screen presences, Turturro has a bit more of the every man look with a bit of frailty thrown in to sell it. I'm trying to picture the other 2 in the closing argument scene and with the...
  4. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    I think the running game was hurt a whole lot more by having backup QB's in that teams didn't have to fear. I think even with Dez a big part of his success is not having a backup QB in that teams don't have to fear. See all of our posts prior that point out that to think Prescott is going to...
  5. Merrith

    MMA Thread

    Wish we had the shot from the one camera flash virtually at the moment of the punch.
  6. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    It all depends how real Prescott is I suppose. As good as Zeke looks, if there still is a major problem at QB without Romo, I don't see the rushing attack carrying everything. Without Romo last year, Dallas managed to score MORE than 20 points only 3 times (and never 30 or more). In each of...
  7. Merrith

    The Night Of

    7/10, all about John Turturro for me. Dude is just a great character actor. Agreed though that it didn't seem like there was a main character. I felt like it could have been a lot better but there were some pretty good episodes.
  8. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    No romo and predicting 30+ for the Cowboys is extremely bold. Not saying it can't happen, but I would have to say all things being equal it's unlikely.
  9. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Shit, I kind of prefer people picking against the Skins. No repeat champs in the NFC East. Just doesn't happen.
  10. Merrith

    Sports Entertainment

    Holy fuck.
  11. Merrith

    Sports Entertainment

    Yeah, I don't follow wrestling much anymore, but Miz is essentially some random dude who got cast on the Real World and somehow through charisma, hard work, and a little luck has turned himself into a mainstay in the WWE, made himself a convincing (if not exactly fear inspiring) heel WWE champ...
  12. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    I guess we can debate on when his "peak" was, but I disagree. I think it was higher than pure game manager at it's peak. Hell he has a higher average yards passing/game for his career in the playoffs than Joe Flacco, Tony Romo, or Eli Manning does. Overall I'd agree his game has fallen to...
  13. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Was pretty clear. His passing game (when it wasn't the complete dogshit it is now) never got as much credit as it should have back then, the focus was always shifted a little too much towards his running game.
  14. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    He wants out of San Fran. Don't think this is the best way about doing it, but I still think he wants out and he's going to do what he can to get out. Pretty amazing he can go from absolutely single-handedly destroying Green Bay in the playoffs and being one missed PI call on 4th and goal from...
  15. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    I can buy this as far as comparing him to the average black American, absolutely. I do think he's dealt with extra criticism (I mean, aside from all of the legit criticism his play over the last couple years has completely deserved) due to his background and image as a black QB. I just could...
  16. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    I do find the focus on the millions Kaepernick makes as a reason for why he can't complain to be amusing. I guess you only get praised for bitching about the country if you're an old, white BILLIONaire?
  17. Merrith

    Vice Principals

    That scene with Goggins singing while watching the police question his neighbor is pure gold
  18. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Only thing legit in the preseason are the injuries.
  19. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Romo going to Romo. I'm sure this will lead to a Dak Prescott OROY season.
  20. Merrith

    NHL 2016-17 Season

    The bigger question was whether they'd be long term icons, and many people had doubts (and were proven right). They may still be special up there, but around the league as a whole they're merely above average to very good players now (although without much help). Also there's a big difference...
  21. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Grain of salt, Cousins and the offense looked rusty as shit against Buffalo's starting D. Torched the backups for 3 TD passes in the 2nd quarter, but far from a finished product overall. Still, plenty of reasons for optimism. Reed doing his usual job pretty much always getting open, and...
  22. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    As good as Shazier is, I don't see him being able to stop Reed completely all by himself. Will be curious to see how often he's matched up on him, though.
  23. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    This is pretty bold a whole 3 preseason games into his career.
  24. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Old news is old. Not sure how far back Uber goes, he probably just didn't know.
  25. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Pats trade Stork to Skins for a conditional 7th. I mean...it's basically for nothing at a position we obviously don't like all our options at, but the reason they're letting him go is they're worried he'll get another concussion if he takes a turn too fast in his car.
  26. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    It's weird hearing someone legit worried about our receiving core. I just wish Doctson would get healthy and start to get some reps so he can really learn on the fly from Garcon/Jackson (more so Garcon given their styles). If Cousins can avoid turnovers, our passing game should do pretty well...
  27. Merrith

    MMA Thread

    Which I think everyone agrees with. Or give it up and move up to 155. I can kind of understand Conor's way of thinking that for all the time he spent chasing Aldo he finally got him after such a long wait and dropped his ass in 13 seconds, so rushing back to do that again isn't at the top of...
  28. Merrith

    MMA Thread

    Dana is dumb as shit if he completely shuts the door on Conor/Nate 3. He should go defend the FW belt now, but in the future they should meet up at 155.
  29. Merrith

    MMA Thread

    But damned if the dude can't take punishment. Conor gave him made props in the post event presser. Said he's one tough motherfucker and just kept coming and coming.
  30. Merrith

    NHL 2016-17 Season

    "blaming" might be the wrong word. But to say it's on the Sedins for not waiving their NTC is silly. They were given NTC, it's their right to exercise them or not. The responsible party for giving them NTC was management, however you want to qualify it. They are responsible. That's why a...
  31. Merrith

    MMA Thread

    You knew if it went to the scorecards and was in any way close people would cry "fix" just knowing that everyone wins if Conor wins and they go to a trilogy. None of them have any legit arguments why Conor didn't actually win the fight, though.
  32. Merrith

    MMA Thread

    Dana is right to demand that Conor either defends the FW belt at this point next or vacate it. He was going for the dual belts, then had Diaz slide in last minute, and lost. The rematch made sense (though it would have made more sense at 200), but at this point he can't hold up the FW division...
  33. Merrith

    NHL 2016-17 Season

    And who gave them NTC's? Management.
  34. Merrith

    NHL 2016-17 Season

    You will. In a Game 7. After being up 3 games to 2.
  35. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    For all the RG3 side drama, there still is talent there. Didn't look horrible tonight. But he's in Cleveland so even the tiniest chance things could go well is pretty much gone.
  36. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    I hate to say this, but as far as career accomplishments go, Mcnabb still has Romo. Their numbers are comparable enough (especially given the difference when their peak years were), and Mcnabb's playoff success (hell, just having a winning record for his career in the playoffs) outshines Romo...
  37. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    This. Always cracks me up the amount of hot takes coming out of 1st preseason games.
  38. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Rams looking to extend Fisher and GM. It's a bold strategy Cotton, lets see if it pays off for them.
  39. Merrith

    lol Ravvenn

    $100 in a 12 hour shift as a server is not good. Although would be important to know how busy that IHOP is and if she's getting 12 hour shifts on good money days or not.
  40. Merrith

    NFL 2016 - <whatever Tony is doing>

    Eagles confirmed rebuilding year...I'm not taking 5-11 out of play yet.