The 2012 NFL thread

Finnforest wrote: I've noticed the tendency to sympathize with Moss and for the life of me don't understand it.  Arrogant, cocky, lazy, puts forth no extra effort to make a play.  He doesn't set a good example for younger players, he bitches and moans constantly (at least he did in MN).   Why feel bad for a guy like that?  Would you want to work with a guy like that?  Have a co-worker who acts like that?  I actually don't think he's even close to the best.  He has some natural talent but his attitude has diminished what he could have been.  I think he could have been great had he pushed himself throughout his career.

Oh and totally I get why someone would hate him. IDK man, not like I love him just...I'm neutral and all you say is fair but dude, he's a receiver the cockiest, laziest sonsofbitches there are. I think it was Ron Jaworski (IDK I forget) that defended him saying most receivers take plays off, often a lot of times. And as for bitching and moaning dude... I wish it wasn't so but look at 90% of players
I guess I just don't see why he seems singled out, especially with people I'd say are far worse. I dont see what warrants it. Must be because of his good career.

Regardless he's not the best ever, for sure. Hell TO is ahead of him with yards and Moss just is ahead with TDs despite playing 2 full seasons more. Not that I'm really a huge fan of those stats, but its still something. And a little more accurate than passing stats.



Edited by JJLehto - February 04 2013 at 19:28

^^

Exactly.

I've noticed the tendency to sympathize with Moss and for the life of me don't understand it.  Arrogant, cocky, lazy, puts forth no extra effort to make a play.  He doesn't set a good example for younger players, he bitches and moans constantly (at least he did in MN).   Why feel bad for a guy like that?  Would you want to work with a guy like that?  Have a co-worker who acts like that? 

I actually don't think he's even close to the best.  He has some natural talent but his attitude has diminished what he could have been.  I think he could have been great had he pushed himself throughout his career. 

Yeah, we all knew he was an ass but he couldn't even lose gracefully to his brother?
Sheesh.

To be fair, Randy Moss is probably one of the best receivers ever, THE best?? Obviously a little silly but what can ya expect? Few people will say, yeah I'm a top 10, maybe 5 but man I aint the best. Kudos to whoever does but that'll be a rare day I do feel a little bad for him, actually
Far as I know, not really a bad guy...maybe lazy and cocky but esp at his position...it's not that terrible. He has been a great receiver, played on several great teams and has now fallen just short of 2 super bowls. I kinda like a veteran to finally get one (unless I hate them).

Also several people on the radio this morning echoed the point I made last night: it was a very physical game, and the refs let them play. Holding on both sides, lots of rough play, and few calls.
The irony we moan about they "over officiate" and how the game has lost its way...MoM is the biggest wanter of the "good ol days" yet when we had that game people gripe   And still it was't terribly defensive when you think about it. 
I am naturally excluding MoM since he only sees the bad calls that benefits the Ravens...but a lot of people seem peeved. Do you want the 70s or not people!?


Edited by JJLehto - February 04 2013 at 16:50

rushfan4 wrote:

And damn....look at that pinky bend!

manofmystery wrote: VW clearly had the best commercial

I don't recall a vw commercial off the top of my head. Description?

HolyMoly wrote: Padraic wrote: Wanted to nominate Chris Culliver for anti-MVP. Then you mean LVP.

Wanted to nominate Chris Culliver for anti-MVP.

Interesting comments from Ray Rice after the game. But there might be some validity to it, especially since it looks like the Steelers might need to start re-building their defense.