The press just loves us

[DBroncos4life]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7984163/

[Garcia Bronco]

"Rice tarnishing image by playing in ’05"

Anybody who utters this statement is a retard and should be boycott.

His name is Michael Ventre

[RaiderH8r]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7984163/
Imagine my surprise when another moron decides to pontificate on Rice's age. If the guy can play and contribute who are we to decide his life for him. These journalists need to get out more. I've gone from meh, to luke warm, to I want Jerry Rice in there to shove it up this dumb sports writer's ass, on this issue. Seriously, Rice has been good with the media, he's a class guy, he doesn't do dumb sh!t and the same guys who were on his jock his whole career are now using him as a punching bag. What douche bags. Meanwhile Double Homicide Lewis and 8-ball Jamaal are getting rave reviews. One newspaper even pointed out that jail did 8-ball good because he got to work out more....never mind he was participating in a friggin coke deal....I'm nauseated.

PS. Not knocking you dude, I hope it doesn't come off that way. Just Mr. Insignificant MSNBC sportswriter.

[MT-Tdawg]

What? The press hates us? Wow...when did this happen?

[ZachKC]

Every fanbase thinks the press hates their team.

[MT-Tdawg]

Every fanbase thinks the press hates their team.

EVERY fanbase? No way. There are a ton of franchises that the MAJORITY of the press just loves, and that can change from year to year to a point. The Ravens for example this year, wtf?

[Arkie]

Every fanbase thinks the press hates their team.

The Press loved Denver in '97 and KC in 2003.

[Master___Pain]

The Press loved Denver in '97 and KC in 2003.

And this time last year the media was falling over themselves annointing KC the team to beat becasue of 13-3 and Gunther. Dick Vermeil does not seem to take the heat that Shanny does.

Shanny should cry more.

[RaiderH8r]

Every fanbase thinks the press hates their team.
Baltimore absolutely creams over the Ravens...

But you're partly right, most fanbases think that the press hates their team, we just happen to be right. ;D

[Taco John]

Screw them... I can't wait to see Rice play a role on this team... Even if it's on the sidelines, the guy is invaluable. The guy is a flat out champion and his presence will make a difference on this team.

[Hotrod]

Every fanbase thinks the press hates their team.

In your case I thing the press just hates the locals/fanbase :~ohyah!:

[watermock]

I agree. It's hard to say how much he will contribute, but the simple fact he loves the game into his 40's has to be infectious. Noone has given Rice a roster spot, but given the fact Shanahan is a loyal person, I bet he sticks. He might sit inactive, or he might give 5-10 plays, who knows. The guy is a legend. And it doesn't make out recieving corp old. That's just media bullshiat. Lelie, Watts and Putz are all young. So is Jackson. If someone goes down, it's going to be nice to pull the old Yoda off the pine.

I must be missing something, because I don't wear homer glasses, but the media has us eating dirt this year. Yeah, our home schedule is rough, but man, most of the division has hard schedules. This facination with Oakland is particuliarly amusing. They have a reject QB, a reject Coach, a backup RB, a Cancer WR, and no defense and they get ranked 4th in a power ranking? On what? Didn't they draft near the top again? Oh wait, they didn't have a first rounder! I'm telling you, Moss isn't going to change his stripes just because he put on the silver and black. He is very overrated.

[ZachKC]

EVERY fanbase? No way. There are a ton of franchises that the MAJORITY of the press just loves, and that can change from year to year to a point. The Ravens for example this year, wtf?
I guarentee their fanbase would think the press hates them...seriously.

[ZachKC]

Baltimore absolutely creams over the Ravens...

But you're partly right, most fanbases think that the press hates their team, we just happen to be right. ;D
I am referring to national media more so.

[Arkie]

We should demote Rod to the #3 WR, and kick Rice off the team. We need to send a clear message to the other guys. NO BREATHING HEAVY AT MINI CAMP!

[Kaylore]

You know, the worst thing about this is that its completely unoriginal. There is almost zero creativity in the sports writing, and it seems that they all try to out-do each other with the same takes only louder and more abnoxious.

[Hogan11]

Imagine my surprise when another moron decides to pontificate on Rice's age. If the guy can play and contribute who are we to decide his life for him. These journalists need to get out more. I've gone from meh, to luke warm, to I want Jerry Rice in there to shove it up this dumb sports writer's ass, on this issue. Seriously, Rice has been good with the media, he's a class guy, he doesn't do dumb sh!t and the same guys who were on his jock his whole career are now using him as a punching bag. What douche bags.

It is amazing how they absolutely adored Rice for so long and now are turning on him for nothing more than his age. That article was one of the most savage wastes of time I ever read.

I still don't like Rice at all (probably never will) and him putting on the Broncos jersey changes nothing as far as that goes.....but if he can help the team at all, then so be it. Not that he needs to, but hopefully he'll have this article pinned up somewhere for motivational purposes.....I actually wanna read more garbage like it if it'll result in Rice having one of his best seasons in years.

[ZachKC]

You know, the worst thing about this is that its completely unoriginal. There is almost zero creativity in the sports writing, and it seems that they all try to out-do each other with the same takes only louder and more abnoxious.
I can't believe I am doing this but...in defense of sports writing...

This is a pure opinion piece and you know what they say about opinions. Everyone as a member of this board should know that. ROFL!

Its pretty tough to blaze a new trail. You can only take what they give you as far as information and its a pretty saturated game with a lot of knowledgable people. I remember on CP a guy was complaining because a sports writer was writing stuff he had seen on CP. I was like hmm... do you think there is anything that could be written about the Chiefs; some angle that has not been said on CP? Same things goes for the Broncos and OM. It seems like they use what they get if they go any further its just based on hunches or stuff they cant prove and prob shouldn't print if they are true their craft as journalists.



IMO.

[Kaylore]

I can't believe I am doing this but...in defense of sports writing...

This is a pure opinion piece and you know what they say about opinions. Everyone as a member of this board should know that. ROFL!

Its pretty tough to blaze a new trail. You can only take what they give you as far as information and its a pretty saturated game with a lot of knowledgable people. I remember on CP a guy was complaining because a sports writer was writing stuff he had seen on CP. I was like hmm... do you think there is anything that could be written about the Chiefs; some angle that has not been said on CP? Same things goes for the Broncos and OM. It seems like they use what they get if they go any further its just based on hunches or stuff they cant prove and prob shouldn't print if they are true their craft as journalists.



IMO.

...Ok, but hitting on the same points concerning the Chief's as a team (probobly defensive aquisitions) is one thing, but beating to death the "Jerry Rice needs to retire" isn't even really news. It's some guy's opinon on what another guy should do with his career. Think about how stupid that is, especially for a national audience. You make small comments concerning stuff like that, not an entire column, half of which is total fiction.

[ZachKC]

...Ok, but hitting on the same points concerning the Chief's as a team (probobly defensive aquisitions) is one thing, but beating to death the "Jerry Rice needs to retire" isn't even really news. It's some guy's opinon on what another guy should do with his career. Think about how stupid that is, especially for a national audience. You make small comments concerning stuff like that, not an entire column, half of which is total fiction.
I guess, I usually dont read stuff of this nature but I imagine the average NFL fan would give it a read just because he doesn't hear Rice smack on a football BB all the time. Stuff like this is written all the time...


As Mark Cuban says with his business ideas... "If I am right then I get all the credit. But if I am wrong you can call me a dumbass." ROFL!

And lets be honest if Rice was a Chief this would have been posted and laughed at because its ripping on a Chiefs player.

[Kaylore]

And lets be honest if Rice was a Chief this would have been posted and laughed at because its ripping on a Chiefs player.
Well of course. Maybe it would have been a little less worthless of an article then. Though, you guys did get FredEx. :clown:

[ZachKC]

Well of course. Maybe it would have been a little less worthless of an article then. Though, you guys did get FredEx. :clown:
Indeed, it will be interesting to see how that pans out. Kind of strange.

[Kaylore]

Indeed, it will be interesting to see how that pans out. Kind of strange.
There's pros and cons to both. Rice is a known commodity, but unfortunately that commodity is very old and slow. Mitchell sucks, but is still young, so at least he could get better, even though he won't. Still, you guys do well with mediocre receivers (excluding Tony G. and Priest) so who knows?

[ZachKC]

There's pros and cons to both. Rice is a known commodity, but unfortunately that commodity is very old and slow. Mitchell sucks, but is still young, so at least he could get better, even though he won't. Still, you guys do well with mediocre receivers (excluding Tony G. and Priest) so who knows?
We always make things happen with our passing game, I am not too worried. I am really excited for our young guy Sammie Parker. I don't think either team needs Rice or Mitchell but it will be interesting to see how they pan out and what roles they play.

[Bronx33]

This writer will look extremely stupid by mid season and it still won't matter if he's right everybody including bronco fans are expecting rice to fail, and by the way who the heck is Michael Ventre ? and could he hold rices jock strap?

[gunns]

We always make things happen with our passing game, I am not too worried. I am really excited for our young guy Sammie Parker. I don't think either team needs Rice or Mitchell but it will be interesting to see how they pan out and what roles they play.

Does Trents abundance of sacks last year concern you?

[ZachKC]

Does Trents abundance of sacks last year concern you?
Seeing our offensive production? Nope. Trent and the offense had a rough start and evened out last year to do well again.

But just looking at the numbers and seeing them play I have no concern on the offense.

[rbackfactory80]

I could not read through the first paragraph of this piece of trash article. Real funny, not!!!!!!

[Jason in LA]

This isn't just an opinion piece, it's a hatchet job. The guy totally insulted Rice. Who does this guy think he is? He's a nobody, so he's going to attack a big name just to make a name for himself. Notice that the rating for his article is very low. The guy is a loser.

[Cito Pelon]

This isn't just an opinion piece, it's a hatchet job. The guy totally insulted Rice. Who does this guy think he is? He's a nobody, so he's going to attack a big name just to make a name for himself. Notice that the rating for his article is very low. The guy is a loser.

With all due respect, Rice I've seen quoted twice in the past 2 weeks saying he's not in good enough condition to play in Denver, the altitude is kicking his ass.

I love the Broncs. It makes my winter to see the Broncs win another playoff game. The Broncs are in the top five in the NFL since the merger in playoff wins, Conference Championships, and League Championships.

But, by God, if a player on the roster doesn't have the wind to play every down at 5280, then he shouldn't be onn the roster.

The Broncs didn't get to the top five in playoff wins by mamby-pambying guys that don't have the wind to play at 5280.

I've seen in the last few years that the Broncs don't put an emphasis on conditioning - insisting on being able to do wind-sprints at 5280 all day long - and I think that's a huge mistake.

[Rocket 7]

Who gives a flying F about what the press thinks!! I don't

[ZachKC]

Who gives a flying F about what the press thinks!! I don't
The Orange Mane.

[DBroncos4life]

Who gives a flying F about what the press thinks!! I don't


wow! thanks for taking the time to add that post in this thread. :saywhat:

[crazyhorse]

Given the nature of this thread, I thought it appropriate to help you folks keep perspective about Rice.

I took these quotes form various threads. Of course, none of the threads were from this off season. They were submitted when Rice was a Raider.

He isn't any more relevant than Jerry Rice.

Actually a bunch of Raven fans here at work are wishing they would go after Rice. Imagine having that bad of receivers on your team.

Shame , just like in Boxing . Hanging on too long ...... I hate Rice for so many reasons , but I hate to see him end his career this way .....


To hell with Rice....He's on the Raiders now, he was on the 49ers teams of the 80's...a team that I couldn't stand and couldn't wait to see fall apart for sooo many reasons that Taco doesn't have enough bandwidth for me to list them all....I despise him and have no sympathy for Rice whatsoever.

Trade him to AZ...Emmitt isn't helping their gate much, maybe Rice will.

Jerry Rice needs to bow out gracefully. I don't think he can "redux" his career a second time.

I like the guy, he's an all time HOF player, but at 42 he has to be gracious and hang them up before he is a Joe Namath. I don't have a problem with him doing a farewell tour, but next year should be his last.

What an embarassment Rice has become... I've never seen two Pros tarnish their legacy any more than Rice and Brown this past year...

This guy has always ben a stat guy. You can picture him running for the stat sheet after every game. Win's and losses don't matter, as long as his records are safe. I bet he plays till marvin harrison gets a major injury.

THAT"S gonna leave a mark!!

[ZachKC]

Haha, wow...

[DBroncos4life]

Given the nature of this thread, I thought it appropriate to help you folks keep perspective about Rice.

I took these quotes form various threads. Of course, none of the threads were from this off season. Thye were submitted when Rice was a Raider.





Did you save those or did you take the time to go looking for them???













THAT"S gonna leave a mark!!

[ZachKC]

Search isnt tough to use...

[DBroncos4life]

Search isnt tough to use...


Awesome that he would take the time to do so. :pity:

[ZachKC]

Awesome that he would take the time to do so. :pity:
I think my main point was you overestimate the time it would take to do such a thing. And lets be honest...

That post was damn funny.

[Bronx33]

[QUOTE=crazyhorse]Given the nature of this thread, I thought it appropriate to help you folks keep perspective about Rice.

I took these quotes form various threads. Of course, none of the threads were from this off season. Thye were submitted when Rice was a Raider.


Quote:
Originally Posted by watermock
He isn't any more relevant than Jerry Rice.
Quote:
Originally Posted by RustDragon
Actually a bunch of Raven fans here at work are wishing they would go after Rice. Imagine having that bad of receivers on your team.
Quote:
Originally Posted by §Pide®
Shame , just like in Boxing . Hanging on too long ...... I hate Rice for so many reasons , but I hate to see him end his career this way .....

Quote:
Originally Posted by Hogan11
To hell with Rice....He's on the Raiders now, he was on the 49ers teams of the 80's...a team that I couldn't stand and couldn't wait to see fall apart for sooo many reasons that Taco doesn't have enough bandwidth for me to list them all....I despise him and have no sympathy for Rice whatsoever.

Trade him to AZ...Emmitt isn't helping their gate much, maybe Rice will.
Quote:
Originally Posted by watermock
Jerry Rice needs to bow out gracefully. I don't think he can "redux" his career a second time.

I like the guy, he's an all time HOF player, but at 42 he has to be gracious and hang them up before he is a Joe Namath. I don't have a problem with him doing a farewell tour, but next year should be his last.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Taco John
What an embarassment Rice has become... I've never seen two Pros tarnish their legacy any more than Rice and Brown this past year...
Quote:
Originally Posted by SJ Bronco
This guy has always ben a stat guy. You can picture him running for the stat sheet after every game. Win's and losses don't matter, as long as his records are safe. I bet he plays till marvin harrison gets a major injury.















What? people just saying what they thought about rice has what relevance?going and hunting those down is rather odd but hey keep on keepin on.

[ZachKC]

I took these quotes form various threads. Of course, none of the threads were from this off season. Thye were submitted when Rice was a Raider.

Are you kidding? You really don't understand why that is funny do you...

Let me help you out. If you talk **** on a player when he is on another team and say he is no good then you suck his dick when he becomes a Bronco than you look foolish.

[Bronx33]

I think my main point was you overestimate the time it would take to do such a thing. And lets be honest...

That post was damn funny.


It was average to weak at best.........

[ZachKC]

It was average to weak at best.........
Says the Orange Mane's captain of hilarity. Sorry its not from your inbox.

[Bronx33]

Says the Orange Mane's captain of hilarity. Sorry its not from your inbox.


D*** BOY my threads really bother you or what? it was just my fu**** opinion crazys post wasn't to humorous deal with it dude and quit getting so butt hurt.

[ZachKC]

D*** BOY my threads really bother you or what? it was just my ****** opinion crazys post wasn't to humorous deal with it dude and quit getting so butt hurt.
Heh, the only one that seems angry here is you. I just think you have never been funny...nothing more and nothing less.

I would prob be frustrated if people had to explain everything to me as well. Good luck with that bud.

[ZachKC]

D*** BOY
What is this?

[Bronx33]

What is this?


Use your kansascity imagination.....

[ZachKC]

I live in Springtown.

[Bronx33]

I live in Springtown.


Ok use your springtown imagination then.......

[ZachKC]

Springfield is the birth place of Cashew Chicken

[Bronx33]

Springfield is the birth place of Cashew Chicken


Do you live close to the simpsons?

[ZachKC]

Do you live close to the simpsons?
Sorry to dissapoint.

[Cito Pelon]

I'm looking forward to a pretty good season.

There's a good possibility the Broncs can put together a good season. The team has to play hard and the coaching staff has to be on the beam, but that's what is expceted from the Broncs.

Time will tell if Shanny has put together a staff and roster that can challenge for a Conference Championship. The team has floundered for the past few years, had the worst streak for a Bronco team since the 60's.

Shanny, Bowlen and the coaching staff have a lot to prove for the next 3-4 years. They need to stand up and uphold the strong Bronco tradition.

Six consecutive years without a playoff win, without even competing in a playoff game is ugly. That hasn't happened since the 60's to the Broncs.

The pressure is on Shanny & Co. I was doing ok on what they had done in the off-season until I heard they went bowling because it was too hot to practice.

Well, maybe the rules have cahnged since Korey Stringer died (God rest his soul). But bowling? I f you want to have a competition for a football team, make it a windsprint competition, a squat competion, a sled competiition.

[Rocket 7]

wow! thanks for taking the time to add that post in this thread. :saywhat:
This coming from the same person who thought it was necessary to start a thread to say he was getting his computer fixed and will be back on Tuesday WTF

[ZachKC]

This coming from the same person who thought it was nessasary to start a thread to say he was getting his computer fixed and will be back on Tuesday WTF
Ha. He got you there DB.

[Breck Bronc]

This coming from the same person who thought it was nessasary to start a thread to say he was getting his computer fixed and will be back on Tuesday WTF :militia:

[Bronx33]

Ha. He got you there DB.


Zach your like the little dog behind the bigdog and when your not around DU fills in........

[DBroncos4life]

This coming from the same person who thought it was necessary to start a thread to say he was getting his computer fixed and will be back on Tuesday WTF


oh the pain! :) I was just saying hi and letting people know that I didn't off myself for NU's choke job.

[Rocket 7]

oh the pain! :) I was just saying hi and letting people know that I didn't off myself for NU's choke job.
The sarcasm ...it's just too much

[DBroncos4life]

The sarcasm ...it's just too much


:-[

[Bronx33]

This coming from the same person who thought it was necessary to start a thread to say he was getting his computer fixed and will be back on Tuesday WTF


Da** WTF? a person telling friends he will be gone for a bit and you treat him like garbage for it........holycr*p you can't even let you guard down around friends.

[DBroncos4life]

Da** WTF? a person telling friends he will be gone for a bit and you treat him like garbage for it........holycr*p you can't even let you guard down around friends.



Its ok cup, I'm bent out of shape about him not liking me. :blossom:


That blossom smile kicks ass.

[Cito Pelon]

Always nice to see you children have a good time.

TJ, any chance you can start a board for the little ones?

[Bronx33]

Always nice to see you children have a good time.

TJ, any chance you can start a board for the little ones?




:unamused: it's my therory that someone always has to say something even if the timing is off.

[crazyhorse]

:unamused: it's my therory that someone always has to say something even if the timing is off.

Are you trying to say, you don't know when to shut up?

[Bronx33]

Are you trying to say, you don't know when to shut up?

No thats what you were saying with that last post you dug out of the archives.....

[DBroncos4life]

Seems to me everyone took too many tuff pills today.

[Bronx33]

Seems to me everyone took too many tuff pills today.


I'am on my 4th can of tough, pills take to long.

[DB-Freak]

This thread rocks.

[Bronx33]

This thread rocks.



Agreed! we all can't agree and it's my philosophy issues can be worked out with level headed banter.