Sherman’s March From the SEA - Richard Sherman Speculation Thread
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I don't expect he's going to sign very quickly. I think he's going to take his time and shop himself around.
Asked Richard Sherman what he’s looking for in his next team: “Looking for a great fit. A team that has a great QB. Looking for somewhere I will be comfortable.” Who fits that description?
At least the first non-New England response wasn’t San Francisco (though I realize they have a good QB and one of his old defensive coaches).
A dark horse team could be Houston - he spoke glowingly about Watson.
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My first thought was the Saints, but that all depends on how Brees' new deal is structured (assuming Brees re-signs, of course).
"Somewhere I will be comfortable" is interesting - wonder if that points towards some of the ex-Seattle spots like Atlanta (Dan Quinn) or San Diego (Gus Bradley) or Dallas (Kris Richard).
If I had to guess teams most likely to sign him I'm going to go with in no order: New England, Seattle, San Fransisco, LA Chargers, Houston, Denver, Dallas.
Foxboro would be great, but first and foremost anywhere but Pittsburgh. I don't think they have the cap room though. Saints and Green Bay honesty makes the most sense
Pittsburgh is over the cap.
GB has similar room as the Pats did prior to the Bennett cut.
After witnessing first hand what a piece of shit this guy is, I want no part of rooting for him. I hope he signs elsewhere.
I'm also skeptical of what he has left in the tank. He's recovering from a pretty nasty injury and he spent a lot of late nights gambling and getting drunk. I'm no doctor, but that doesn't seem like the best way to recover at his age, but what do I know.
I'm also skeptical of what he has left in the tank. He's recovering from a pretty nasty injury and he spent a lot of late nights gambling and getting drunk. I'm no doctor, but that doesn't seem like the best way to recover at his age, but what do I know.
With Gilmore on the books, would Belichick really devote the money it would take to have 2 premium FAs back there at CB?
Related question, why would Sherman consider a Revis-in-2014 style prove-it deal? He has a ring and very little to prove, and deservedly expects top dollar. Is coming back from a ruptured Achilles tendon that severe a blow to his market value?
Related question, why would Sherman consider a Revis-in-2014 style prove-it deal? He has a ring and very little to prove, and deservedly expects top dollar. Is coming back from a ruptured Achilles tendon that severe a blow to his market value?
Sure. He did with Revis and Browner, no? Or were the numbers lower than what we are talking here? My memory is fuzzy but I seem to recall it wasn't inexpensive.
I play poker regularly at a casino here in Seattle and half of the poker room was dedicated to Sherman with a craps table and baccarat table. During the season he would be in there at least 3 times per week with his posse getting obliterated, blasting music and acting like thugs. He would threaten the dealers when he would lose and there were multiple incidents where they had to shut down the room (one where his uncle threw a glass against the wall behind the dealers and smashed glass all over them). Sherman never once reigned in his behavior nor accepted responsibility for the actions of his crew.
Clearly, he's waiting to see where Nick Foles ends up before making a decision.
Not sure if it’s relevent in Sherman’s case or not, but a new surgical technique for the Achilles called “mini open” has a great success rate on getting NFL players back on the field.
http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/23351/new-advances-in-achilles-treatment-encouraging-for-sidney-jones-nfl-players
http://www.espn.com/blog/philadelphia-eagles/post/_/id/23351/new-advances-in-achilles-treatment-encouraging-for-sidney-jones-nfl-players
I don't think Richard Sherman, who is a very outspoken player regarding political and other social issues, will come to New England. The QB/HC/Owner all support the president and require the players to fall in line and keep their mouths shut, which I don't think Sherman is willing to do in this point of his career. Add in the Malcolm Butler screwjob and the reports of a terrible lockerroom enviroment last year, I think some star players will shy away from here.
Richard Sherman to San Fran.
Richard Sherman to San Fran.
Might be more accurate to say that the article declares “Richard Sherman is not a thug and anyone who claims otherwise is a racist.” Frankly, I’ll trust a first hand account from a member here a hell of a lot more than an article full of platitudes from a writer with an agenda.
Sherman is one of the best corners of all time and he went to Stanford. It doesn’t naturally follow that he’s not a dick.
The issue isn't whether or not he's a dick. It's the usage of a word that is basically a dog-whistle shaped like letters.
I didn't realize "acting like a thug" was a controversial statement, I'm claiming ignorance on that one. I thought thug was a racially agnostic term.
Also, I was trying to make the distinction between acting like one and actually calling him one. Is that the issue? I truly don't know here.
Also, I was trying to make the distinction between acting like one and actually calling him one. Is that the issue? I truly don't know here.
The article I responded to talks about people calling Sherman a thug based on an interview he gave. And in that context, the writer is correct to defend Sherman. The problem I have is that this has absolutely nothing to do with the observations that were shared here.
Personally, I would not have used that term because of the loaded connotations that you mentioned. (This is why I called him a dick.). At the same time, the behavior that was witnessed fits the writer's definition of what a "thug" is. So I'm not sure what people are getting up in arms about.
Personally, I would not have used that term because of the loaded connotations that you mentioned. (This is why I called him a dick.). At the same time, the behavior that was witnessed fits the writer's definition of what a "thug" is. So I'm not sure what people are getting up in arms about.
No one is up in arms. But the term "thug" should be am obvious dog whistle at this point.
Well, as I've always figured, my ignorance knows no bounds.
From reading the article posted above, I assume the word "thug" is now how us white-folk racially insult black people, instead of using the other word?
I 100% honestly never knew that and also have never heard the term "dog-whistle" either, but from the limited google research, lasting a total of 18 seconds, this is what I came up with:
Sorry, totally off-topic here, but I really don't know these things.
When it comes to empathy, we're all lifetime learners.
But yeah, 'thug' is barely even coded these days: it's a favorite of Fox News. E.g. you'd rarely hear it used it to describe white people breaking things after winning the Super Bowl, but almost always when talking about 'looting' during protests.
Thanks...now back on topic
I'm not a huge football guy, but I would think the Patriots want Sherman from 2015, not the 2018 version.
And even less now, because he sounds like he's an even bigger dick in real life than he is on the football field, plus the injury recovery.
I'm not a huge football guy, but I would think the Patriots want Sherman from 2015, not the 2018 version.
And even less now, because he sounds like he's an even bigger dick in real life than he is on the football field, plus the injury recovery.
You should ask yourself whether you really think I was using that term as a "dog whistle" on this site of all places. I think you're jumping the gun a bit brah.
Apologies if I offended anyone, but be careful calling people out unnecessarily for something that could be construed as nefarious. I don't think I deserve that insinuation.
A ton of Pats players kneeled for the anthem in the game after Trump made it an issue and it was handled in New England with a whole lot more grace than in many other NFL cities. Not to mention the number of Pats players who skipped the White House, including Brady. I don’t think there is any evidence the Pats would try to muzzle Sherman regarding political or social issues he felt strongly about. Basically the rules he would have to abide by is don’t talk shit about an upcoming opponent and don’t give away anything gameplan wise. I’m not saying he’s definitely coming here by any stretch but this post is absurd.
Browner was on a nominal 3-year deal with no signing bonus and heavy incentives each year. He earned $3.9M in 2014, the Pats didn't pick up his $2M option for 2015, and he then left.
If Sherman signed for us for anything under $10M I'm pretty sure we'd all spit out our coffees reading about it and then go polish things in our individual shrines to Belichick. So on those terms? Sure. But with Gilmore at $14M AAV, and what I'd expect it to require to get Sherman's services, that'd be a hell of a lot of commitment.
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Indeed, it’s not about the things themselves but about professionalism and distractions. Take care of football, let nothing interfere with football, and they’re fine.
Belichick will actually let players get away with murder as long as it doesn’t interfere with practice.
Pretty sure that for a three-time murderer and four-time killer, thug would be a term of endearment.
The Revis blueprint did work out pretty well for Revis and the Pats. Not so much for the Jets. It’s a realistic possibility, particularly if teams are hesitant to give him a big contract coming off a significant injury.
I’m here for this.
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Young_Thug
