Dagger

Ponder doesn't have injury concerns?he's missed several games due to injury. He's been hurt a few times. Leadership skills, his old coach loved how he handled the huddle.

And yes i forgot that Sanchez is no longer in New Jersey... oops. thats how much he matters anyways.

Also why didn't the Texans trade for Ryan Mallett, because they didn't want to give up picks and felt they could get a good prospect in the draft. Plus from all reports i've seen their coach has been high on Ryan Fitzpatrick for along time.

I just saw JF's press conference - he seems pretty high on Hill tbh.

Realistically, the best they could go for would be Mallett, Ponder or Sanchez. Mallett may be available with how well Garoppolo has done, Ponder wants to fight for his place at the Vikes (lol), and Sanchez is likely going to be expensive after a good preseason.

I think they'll stick with Hill - at least for 2-3 games to evaluate. As long as he doesn't stink, he'll have that job for this season.

I think Ponder is a good choice based on talent and leadership abilities, but he has the same injury concerns as Bradford. Sanchez is likely the third stringer for the Jets, and he's a step down from Hill. Mallett is a stud, and would be a great pick up, but he's got an expiring deal, so you'd have to sign him long term if you gave up alot.

I still think the best they can do, would be Mallett, that kid could be a star if he stays healthy and gets a chance. He's got a rocket arm, he's mobile, and if his accuracy has improved could be a top of the line QB. If i'm Jeff Fisher i call up New England and atleast ask what they want for Mallett.

Skip, is that you?!

Uh? Skip? no this is Dagger.... who's Skip?

Tim Tebow going on a hot streak and winning the playoff game is the same thing as any backup QB who goes on a hotstreak and does the same thing. Between Koy Detmer, AJ Feeley and Jeff Garcia the Eagles did the same thing for many years

Plus Josh McCown wasn't "out of the league" when the Bears came calling. He had been back in the league since 2011 when the 49ers signed him in the offseason and released him early September. The Bears signed him mid to late November, so I guess he was "out of the league" for all of maybe 6 weeks, not 2 seasons like Tebow has been. Plus McCown at least had played some football while out of the NFL, having played for the UFL in 2010.

No team is going to bring in a decidedly average QB like Tebow this close to the start of the season when he hasn't played a game in 2 years

Jeff Garcia was a former starting QB, he doesn't belong in that list.

McCown didn't even make the San Fran practice squad, thats my point, he wasn't "In the league" barely if at all. He hadn't played in a NFL game since 2008 when Chicago signed him or completed a pass since 2007. Then even after they signed him he didn't play at all his second season in Chicago, before "Breaking" out last season.

Tebow, led a playoff push, won a playoff game, then played sparringly for The NY Jets, but he was still on the team getting reps in practice, then he was invited to the Patriots camp, and didn't catch on. The New England Patriots unless they have injury concerns at QB usually carry two active QBs, they didn't Tebow.

That "Decidedly average" QB is a winner, a leader, and a playmaker. He's an attention grabber, the Rams are begging for attention, Jeff Fisher wants to keep his job, the offense needs a leader, Tebow is a great fit in St, Louis,

Fisher has worked with mobile QB's who don't have the best throwing motion with success before,

EDIT: Jake Delhomme, he's a perfect example of why the Rams could and should think about going after Ryan Mallett or another teams Backup who could start. He was a career backup and then finally given a shot, led his team to success and started a Super Bowl.

All this talk about the Rams as a potential playoff team when even fully fit they're the fourth best team in their division

Waaaait a minute. Tim Tebow is a good QB? Despite only have 1 season where he completed more then 50% of his passes...and he only had 8 attempts that season. And getting stomped by the Patriots in theplayoffs and made to look like a fool, and no one taking a flier on him after the Patriots released him last seaon.

Yet Colin Kaepernick, who made it to the Super Bowl in his first season as a starter and the NFC championship game in his second, is "overrated"

Yea ok your talking out your ass and I'm not reading any posts you make in here anymore

What arbitrary silliness. A fully fit Rams squad wipes the floor with Arizona.

Waaaait a minute. Tim Tebow is a good QB? Despite only have 1 season where he completed more then 50% of his passes...and he only had 8 attempts that season. And getting stomped by the Patriots in theplayoffs and made to look like a fool, and no one taking a flier on him after the Patriots released him last seaon.

Yet Colin Kaepernick, who made it to the Super Bowl in his first season as a starter and the NFC championship game in his second, is "overrated"

Yea ok your talking out your ass and I'm not reading any posts you make in here anymore

You know those two things can be true at the same time, right? Like, Kaepernick can be rated too highly, and Tebow can be underappreciated? That's not a direct comparison on their abilities to each other...like, you see that, don't you?

The Rams may be the "fourth" best team in their division, thats a division where every other team won 10 games, so yeah thats no small feat, and with how Bradford was playing before he was hurt, they likely would've made the playoffs with him. That said, The Rams and Cardinals are both playoff threats (well The Rams need a different QB now) and yes they aren't as good as Seattle or San Fran on paper, but that doesn't mean they can't do damage. Hell the year the Giants ended the streak, they were a divisional also-ran and a wildcard winner.

And Kap, is highly overrated. Alex Smith led that same team to the NFC championship and gets no love, Kaepernick is a good player, and he's good, but he got lucky that Jim Harbaugh loved him, because if Harbaugh didn't hate Alex Smith, he'd still be the QB1 in San Fan with Colin as a backup. Kap is good, and he's going to have a good career, but people think he's a top 5 QB, a great elite QB, but he isn't.

Alex Smith was a special teams play away from taking his team to the superbowl, now ask yourself do you consider him an elite QB? Most people don't...

Also, Tebow is a good QB who was never given a chance to prove he deserves to be in the NFL, the one season he got playing time in as a starter, his team made it to the playoffs and he put up 300 yards on a top ranked D and won in OT against the reigning Super Bowl champions.

He didn't catch on in New England, because they already have the best QB of all time, and a good back up QB. They had no room for Tebow, they haven't recently been carrying 3QB's. And in New Jersey he didn't catch on, because his horrible Head Coach didn't know his talent, and didn't even want him. Rex didn't play Tebow, because Rex still thought Sanchez was a star in the making.

They aren't getting Tebow, forget about him. Tim Tebow is out of pro football, now and forever. This is a guy that's so good three separate teams let him go. Tim Tebow is so good, he couldn't beat out Mark fucking Sanchez for a starting job. It is not happening.

And the kid was whoever the hell is #2 on the bench. For as much as a I follow the Rams, and for as crazy as the bastard is, it could've been Jeff George.

That would be 32 year old journeyman QB Shaun Hill.

Also, Tebow was so bad that he had a winning record, made big plays, and won a playoff game in overtime against the defending superbowl champions on a clutch play, against one the better defenses in the league...

Tebow isn't a bad QB. He's a media circus. And most teams apearently don't want that. Now not to get into why he's a circus, but he is. The Rams currently have another player, who is a media circus, who they drafted for that purpose alone. The Rams are attention whores, they leaked a story about selling to Rush Limbaugh knowing that it'd cause a crap ton of controversy. Thats what the Rams want. They want to be talked about in a division which features the highly overrated Colin Kaepernick and the defending champion Seahawks.

The Rams would welcome the media circus that surrounds Tim Tebow.

Also he's "out" of the league, a few years back a guy named Chris Redman was too, the Falcons needed a QB he came out from a car dealership to help them. Kurt Warner was out of the league when he came into the league. Josh McCown was out of the league before he was randomly brought back in, and last year he flourished in his playing time while Cutler was hurt.

Josh McCown, the guy that the hapless Oakland Raiders, Joey Harrington led Detroit Lions, and pre-Kurt Warner Cardinals all liked so much they cut him, and he was out of the league till Chicago came calling.

Tebow has been out 1 season, he's been keeping in shape, it's foolish to think it's impossible he won't comeback. If a team wants him, (he says he's recieved feeler calls) he'll be back. And the Rams are the team for him right now. Tebow could run a similar offense to what Steve "Air" McNair ran for Fisher in TEN. I'm not saying Tebow is as good as McNair, or will be, but with the success of mobile QBs, no reason to think Tebow couldn't replicate his success from his playoff run in Denver.

Even at Hill's age, he doesn't have a lot of miles on him. He's a pretty smart QB, accurate, and scrambles pretty well.

I don't really blame St. Louis for "passing on RG3" because at the time they thought Bradford was their guy, and they got a fucking ransom of draft picks in exchange.

My point is, you don't fucking know what will happen, and to add a little bit of baseball legend Yogi Berra, until it happens. Let whoever the hell the backup is play, and see what the kid can do. They might get a diamond in the rough, or they may crash and burn.

The 32 year old kid.

I Suppose the Kid he could be referring to, could be Austin Davis or Garret Gilbert.

I like Davis, he is definitely a project, but could maybe do some things.

I'm confused as to why you think someone is just going to walk in and be an effective starter in an offense they're completely unfamiliar with. They won't be more effective than Shaun Hill.

Yes, the defense has a ton of talent, but it's still relatively young, which means they can have an off year and not be ruined by it. They still have a lot of holes, so there's no point in wasting a pick to gamble on a backup QB. Maybe it could work, but the Chiefs aren't going to give up Chase Daniels and the Rams probably can't even afford to take on his money, and would be idiots to try. Ryan Mallet, who knows, the Patriots organization is great at making players and coaches look better than they are.

Because as good as a coach as Jeff Fisher may be, he doesn't run the most complex offense, if you brought in Ryan Mallett or someone like that, they'd be able to pick up the offense in a few weeks, it's not that complex. Chase Daniel is out of the question i know that. And KC is right to keep him, since they don't know if they are keeping Alex Smith yet or not, but The Rams can't just give up. Their coach needs a good season to keep his job, Fisher is on a hot seat or atleast a very warm one, they are going to get alot of media attention due to Michael Sam, they need to preform well.

Shaun Hill is decent thats for sure.... But if they could get Mallett a guy who's still young and a good QB they would be better off. Mallett is a better shot at being a good QB then anyone in next years draft, he's the safer pick. You know what you are getting with Ryan Mallett, a semi-mobile, rocket arm QB who has learned from the best QB in NFL History and the best Head Coach in NFL history the past few years. Thats a better gamble then a rookie who may or may not pick up the game.

Also, if they went with Tim Tebow, they'd get alot more press, more leadership and a shot at a major success if they took that gamble. In reality, if they want to win this year, they can... Mallett is the best bet, it's a horrible idea to not even make an attempt at him. WHat does that tell your fans if you just lay down? ticket sales will plummet and the media hype will get people fired.

There's really no point in trading for a backup. They aren't a great team, they need those draft picks, and there isn't a QB who they can trade for that would even get them to the playoffs. Sign someone to fill out the roster, get a high pick and make another run at drafting a franchise QB.

I disagree, they have alot of talent over on the defensive side of the ball, and some on offense. If they get above average QB play they are a legitimate playoff contender. Jeff Fisher may need to win now, and to do so he'll need to make a bold QB move, and he's done so before.

The St. Louis Rams team with Ryan Mallet as their QB1 is a playoff contender for sure. Tebow as QB1 a definite darkhorse team. If they traded for Chase Daniel they'd be a semi-legit playoff threat aswell. They don't need Tom Bradyesqe production at QB, but a good solid QB who won't lose them many games.

They could get Mike Glennon, i doubt Lovie Smith is that high on the young QB, i know he wanted to start some flash in the pan, fluke success story over him.

Cousins is a good drop pack passer, the type that typically florishes under Gruden. RG3 is the wrong QB for that system and it's shown so far. Cousins has flashed promise, and shown an aptitude for the system. I know he's very underrated at QB but look at what Andy Dalton has done for the bengals, Cousins could likely duplicate or surpass that with Djax and Garcon to throw to.

Also to why would they get Orton(St. Louis), Orton has shown good QB play before, and has been a good solid underrated QB, while Shaun Hill has never really been that good(like four games).

In my opinon the Rams have talent all over the board and a good coach, if they can get a decent - good QB they could make a run and nab a wildcard spot. The best fit for them would be to trade for Ryan Mallet. But other good choices which will be overlooked would be trading a late round pick on Christian Ponder from MN, but he has injury history too, grabbing Kyle Orton or even a solid career backup like Tyler Thigpen. Or they could get Chase Daniel except i'm sure KC is holding on to him until they know if Alex Smith is coming back...

If i was Jeff Fisher, i call NE, and if they want way too much for Mallet, then i switch gears and bring in Tim Tebow. I use his leadership and playmaking ability to help out, and rely on a running game, and use a pistol variation like in Washington and ride that defense, hope Arizona and San Fran falter.

UFC 177: Dillashaw vs. Barao II Prediction Sheet

T.J. Dillashaw vs. Renan Barao

Tony Ferguson vs. Danny Castillo

Bethe Correia vs. Shayna Baszler

Yancy Medeiros vs. Justin Edwards

Lorenz Larkin vs. Derek Brunson

Bonus Questions

1) (T)KO / Submission / Decision

2) T.J. Dillashaw / Renan Barao

3) T.J. Dillashaw / Renan Barao

Bradford has got to go down as major bust now hasn't he? Not solely for his ability but looking at the money they gave him, the injuries and the passing on RG3.

Yes and no. He's clearly a bust as the first overall QB, but RG3 isn't much better. By the end of the year RG3 is on the bench and Kirk Cousins shows that he was the steal of that draft.

Bradford is good when he's healthy, but he's never healthy. If i were the Rams, i'd be calling up New England to get my hands on Ryan Mallett, or call up Jacksonville and try to take Chad Henne off of their hands. At the very least call up Tim Tebow or what is Kyle Orton doing?

The Rams were darkhorse contenders this year for sure, but with their three QB options of Garrett Gilbert, Shaun Hill and Austin Davis, they are dead on arrival this season. Davis and Gilbert both could potentially be ok, down the road, but if they want to contend they need a stop gap, or Ryan Mallet.

UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le Prediction Sheet

Michael Bisping vs. Cung Le

Tyron Woodley vs. Dong Hyun Kim

Bonus Questions

1) Finish / Decision

2) Michael Bisping / Cung Le

3) Yes / No

4) Tyron Woodley / Dong Hyun Kim

UFC Fight Night: Henderson vs. dos Anjos Prediction Sheet

Benson Henderson vs. Rafael dos Anjos

Mike Pyle vs. Jordan Mein

Francis Carmont vs. Thales Leites

Bonus Questions

1) Benson Henderson / Rafael dos Anjos

2) Yes / No

The thought of Don Frye playing EWR amuses me.

I'd love to play a split game with him

I'd love to meet him. one of my buddies has met him at some local shows, he was supposedly really cool.

Not that I am, or was, anywhere near the class of wrestler as most MMA fighters, but I was good enough that I could keep from getting too fucked up on the ground, so a dude like Tito Ortiz, Brock, or even Couture, so I'm not too scared there.

So, yeah, Tyson McFighty.

Yeah that Lesnar sure can't do any damage on the ground

I vote Don Frye. I wouldn't even shit in the bathroom stall next to him.

Didn't you see his other post? He trained with Brock Lesnar! I bet he tapped him out all the time.

Also, yeah, noted not good on the ground guy Randy Couture, NCAA Division 1 wrestler, Olympic Alternate on the Greco Roman Wrestling team, black belt in submission wrestling.

Whoa, whoa, whoa. I said that I had some pretty solid wrestling skills, and could keep myself from getting too fucked up on the ground, thus feared a guy with good stand up more.

That other guy, Dagger or whatever, was talking about training with them. I just overestimate my wrestling skills. I was a good high school wrestler, could have been decent in college, though I was an undersized heavyweight.

Sorry, I did confuse you with dagger.

Note i've trained with Lesnar and Cole Konrad, Pat Barry and Chris Tuscherer, never said i could beat them. Lesnar would wreck me, like he did everytime we practiced together. I didn't spar with him or Konrad alot, i was only at The Academy for a limited time before Brock started doing all of his training in Alexandria, MN.

Before that i trained at Team Bison (With Brett Rogers, Sammy Morgan, and Zak Jensen), and Bad Boyz Boxing/MMA with Hollis Huggins.

No... I'm not Don Frye, i wish i was... Dude is a beast.

Also wish i could grow Roy Nelsons mullet.

Dagger vs Gazz, lets make it happen EWB.

i did say i used to compete professionally.

That's why it'll be in a pro wrestling match. Most probably for WRESTLE1.

That i'd probably be interested in, i know next to nothing(ok nothing) about Wrestle1 but before injuries and other circumstances put an end to my career in both MMA and Pro Wrestling, Pro Wrestling was my love. I trained to be a pro wrestler, then i started to do MMA, and then briefly went back to Pro Wrestling before my injuries built up too much.

Dagger vs Gazz, lets make it happen EWB.

i did say i used to compete professionally.

Seeing as how i was a pro, and have trained with Brock Lesnar i'd not put him here for me...

There is no one i'd be afraid to fight, but i think the worst possible match up for me would be Daniel Cormier, hard strikes, and look what he's done to Dan Henderson, Josh Barnett and Frank Mir. I'd be bigger than him, and have the unlikely punchers chance, but as good of a wrestler as i am, he would out wrestle me.

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Robbie Lawler vs. Matt Brown

Anthony Johnson vs. Antonio Rogerio Nogueira

Clay Guida vs. Dennis Bermudez

Josh Thomson vs. Bobby Green

Daron Cruickshank vs. Jorge Masvidal

Kyle Kingsbury vs. Patrick Cummins

Bonus Questions

1) Robbie Lawler / Matt Brown / No Knockdowns

2) Yes / No

3) Josh Thomson / Bobby Green / No Takedowns

IF the same Rumble Johnson who obliterated Phil Davis shows up then Nog is going to be put into a coma. The Main Event is tough to call for me, i love both guys, met both guys, and have trained with Robbie Lawler before, but Brown is on a hot streak. Robbie is by far the better fighter, but Brown is an underrated gamer, tough as nails, and can end fights and take a beating. THat said, i have to go with Robbie Lawler on this one.

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