Big Blue Huddle

Quote from: Ed Vette on May 16, 2024, 04:56:53 PMAnother testimonial blow job that the rich elites do for each other. I've attended many of those in a former life. I actually don't hate this man like you all do. I may check it out.

Hi Ed.

I can't speak for the others, but the word hate was not spoken, at least, in my vernacular regarding the man.

As I mentioned, the "A Football Life" episode on him was actually a very good summary of his life, accomplishments and story of purchasing the Cowboys and, with his friend, Jimmy Johnson, building them into a champion. It talked about his leaving Texas Stadium for Arlington and the business deals he made which were progressive and made his franchise rich in a hurry. It also discussed his philanthropy within the D/FW region, Texas and other places. Finally, he wants to stay at the forefront of the NFL in innovative and creative business and marketing that will further the Cowboys brand. Those are all valid objectives of a businessman which he is.

But, as I stated before, I don't have any interest to delve further than that into his persona. That's about it.

Peace!

Quote from: Trench on May 16, 2024, 05:16:24 PMI'd love to watch the episode about Mr Mara. Does anyone have the link?

The link I provided to the Giants' 100th anniversary celebration is the initial and only announcement made so far.

Once the airing date is mentioned, I'm sure the Giants page will update with all the details. I'll be sure to make mention of it here as well.

Peace!

As I get older, I've come to appreciate the comedy warehouse this board becomes over the most interesting of topics.

Maybe the Giants should have sweetened the pot by advertising "One Free Medium Pepsi" for every fan dressed in their very best 1920s garb. So, gentlemen, get out your fedora, top 🎩 and pocket watches. Ladies, get out your parasol, 👒  , girdle and Victorian-era dress so everyone, not just the Giants, will look 100 years out of place. Maybe the spirit of Jim Thorpe will enter the Giants' huddle and the magic from a century ago will fire a light under this team in the season to come.

Yes, folks, they had Pepsi in 1925.

Peace!

And, if Jones plays this season and gets hurt, which seems likely given his history, playing style and current physical standing (coming off an ACL and 2 prior neck injuries)...

Jones has an injury clause that guarantees $23 million (of his $30 million salary) next season, should New York attempt to cut him while he can't pass a physical.

Quote from: Bob In PA on Today at 08:09:14 AMDayne: Well, they took a big gamble on Jones and the best we can hope for is they were correct to do so. Bob

I feel like they've made the wrong decisions on Jones every time they had to make one. It's like the "which hand is it in?" game.

- Exercise his 5th year option? Nope, wrong answer.
- New $160 million contract with $92 guaranteed? Nope, wrong answer.
- He'll show he's worth the deal and can be a next-level QB? Nope, wrong answer.

We keep getting snake bit by the Ghosts of Gettleman.

Jordan Martinook and Endy Chavez will walk together forever.

Quote from: Ed Vette on May 16, 2024, 04:58:45 PMReally, why?

   

Ed, if the Giants win both games they wear these unis, I'm getting you one! 

Quote from: WheresDayne on Today at 07:24:35 AMMiddling is exactly where we don't want to be.  Good teams always have a chance and bad teams get the draft capital needed to get better.  Jones is not only not our answer at QB but he is possibly the worst problem we have on the team...just good enough to make us middling, very expensive and an injury waiting to happen (and if that happens, we're on the hook for an injury clause)   

Dayne: Well, they took a big gamble on Jones and the best we can hope for is they were correct to do so. Bob

Middling is exactly where we don't want to be.  Good teams always have a chance and bad teams get the draft capital needed to get better.  Jones is not only not our answer at QB but he is possibly the worst problem we have on the team...just good enough to make us middling, very expensive and an injury waiting to happen (and if that happens, we're on the hook for an injury clause)   

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