SeoulSoxFan said:
Living in the NY area, I listen to a lot of Boomer & Carton. And I find them amusing, but not often serious.
The reason I do not believe Carton is because I can state with a near 100% certainty that the "NFL source" doesn't exist.
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Living in the NY area, I listen to a lot of Boomer & Carton. And I find them amusing, but not often serious.
The reason I do not believe Carton is because I can state with a near 100% certainty that the "NFL source" doesn't exist.
It's fun knowing things. When you do - and some click-baiting moron says something antagonistic - you can grin, shake your head and say, "That's hilarious."
Ordway just said it's the lead story on the main Yahoo page, beating out Pope Francis and Boehner's resignation.
tims4wins said:
It's like the media can make up entire articles on the internet and nobody will question whether it is the truth or not!
ipol said:
Wait a minute.... what do you know?
LogansDad said:
Just the things that people in this thread who do this sort of thing for a living have been telling us. (I think you were joking but just in case you weren't.)
I think it's easy, and probably correct, to believe that Carton has no source. Although he referred to him as "extraordinarily connected".Average Reds said:
But, say that he actually does. And this guy told Carton this story. Shouldn't Carton be a little upset? Or annoyed? Why not out this guy? Especially since an NFL spokesman has come out and said it's highly unlikely. It's not Carton is a respected journalist or anything. From "there's no doubt" to "highly unlikely". Clown show indeed.
Because Carton doesn't care. That people are actually linking to his show and discussing him is what counts in his mind.CantKeepmedown said:
CantKeepmedown said:
If Carton had a source, that person would be the one who feels burned. Because the source was just made to look like a moron with no actual knowledge of what is going on.
This is how you know that he actually has no source.
SoxVindaloo said:
Here's the truth about Esiason. He thinks that NE fans who listen to him on WEEI or 98.5 don't know that sports radio exists in the NYC market.
I've heard him gush on about how much respect he has for Brady and BB on Boston stations, then come right back very next morning on B&C show egging on the rabid Jets fanbase, starting with Carton.
It's been a while since I tuned him out -- he's very two-faced when it comes to what he says about the Patriots, depending on which radio station he happens to appear on.
E5 Yaz said:
This is where I am. "Extraordinary" could mean anything, but most likely a player in the DFG. Carton can puff up credentials of his source, but I do think he actually exists and they did meet/have dinner, whatever.
As far as the "well-connected source" looking like an idiot, that description fits a ton of people. Not out of norm for this clown show.
You would think that some of these suited egomaniacs would want to get their names out there. It's probably a good idea to avoid getting indigestion over any of these ESPNFL stories where the "source" is desperate for the cloak of anonymity. And when Volin is calling your anti-Pats story hogwash, you are way out there.
SeoulSoxFan said:
It's not about the station, it's about the environment.
When Boomer is on CBS or being interviewed by another station, he's there as Boomer Esiason, former NFL player and current analyst. He plays it straight and gives you his honest opinion.
When he's with Carton, they are playing roles. Boomer is the straight man, but the show is not a serious one and if the next time they break news it will be the first time. (With the exception of when Boomer went off on the Mets' player who took paternity leave and had to backtrack.)
Nothing said on Boomer & Carton can be taken at face value. I'm having a hard time understanding how this is even remotely controversial.
SeoulSoxFan said:
We've seen this all through this process. Consider Scheffer's appearances on Boston radio -- and how little of what he said there made it into his reporting on ESPN. And Scheffer's been as objective as anyone with this story
bankshot1 said:
The days that the Court will have oral argument and the members of the panels that will sit on those days have probably already been set up for the next year to 18 months. Then after a briefing schedule is set, and after all sides have filed their briefs (appellant(NFL)/ then 30 days for appellee/ then appellant is permitted to file a reply.) Then a date for oral argument will be chosen, and the panel sitting that day, will hear the case. The parties themselves will not know hwo is on their panel until roughly a week before oral argument.
Here's the sitting calendar through January:
http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/clerk/calendars/term_sittings.html
Cue the "Brady shoulda' taken a deal!! Now he's gonna be out for the playoffs!!!!" hysterics.edmunddantes said:
lexrageorge said:
Sounds like this theory was right. Some idiot with the NFL heard hallway gossip that the NFL and Brady were going to file a motion seeking an "expedited" appeals process and assumed that that meant the decision would come this season.
Changing the subject to something more upbeat: Mike & Mike & Cris Carter discussing Brady's performance on the field
Starts at the 13:30 mark
http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=13736970
Starts at the 13:30 mark
http://espn.go.com/espnradio/play?id=13736970
Can't wait for all the media folks who were brow beating Tom into dropping his appeal so 'we could all just get on with it' do the same here. I'm sure it will be treated equally.
Thx for sharing. This is so good it probably belongs in "The Nation's Tears" thread.E5 Yaz said:
Relax.
Brady will have no involvement in oral arguments.
There is no chance of any suspension looking in before 2016.
It is in everyone's interest to have a decision by 2016 opener if possible. This schedule accommodates that, or at least makes it more likely.
Brady will have no involvement in oral arguments.
There is no chance of any suspension looking in before 2016.
It is in everyone's interest to have a decision by 2016 opener if possible. This schedule accommodates that, or at least makes it more likely.
They were including the 3 playoff games. So two this year, plus 3 playoffs plus the last 11 games of the regular season.DrewDawg said:
Gotcha. Okay, that makes sense.
Here's some cool Brady stats--since halftime of the AFC title game:
completed 72.3% of his passes for 1,213 yards, 13 TD, 2 INT and a 117.5 rating.
Pro-rated to 16 games: 72.2% completions, 5,542 yards, 60 TD, 9 INT, 117.5 rating
http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/content/60-td-passes-tom-bradys-superhuman-statistical-response-to-deflategate/34434/
And from facebook:
Here's some cool Brady stats--since halftime of the AFC title game:
completed 72.3% of his passes for 1,213 yards, 13 TD, 2 INT and a 117.5 rating.
Pro-rated to 16 games: 72.2% completions, 5,542 yards, 60 TD, 9 INT, 117.5 rating
http://www.coldhardfootballfacts.com/content/60-td-passes-tom-bradys-superhuman-statistical-response-to-deflategate/34434/
And from facebook:
If there are 100 wins and Brady has 15 of them, how did they come up with 13%. Should be 15%.
edit - Brady wasn't in the 100-386 record, so it was 15 out of 115. Sorry, I was wrong.
edit - Brady wasn't in the 100-386 record, so it was 15 out of 115. Sorry, I was wrong.
Yes, this is the place. I'm not sure why you care that a New York Jet is hoppin' aboard the hate wagon, though.
Edit: general stupidity
Edit: general stupidity
OK, fair points. Personally, I've lost the capacity to get pissed off that someone from a different team or fan base is ready or willing to bust the balls of my team or fan base. Is Revis a douche bottle? Why, yes he is. Do I care? 'Fraid not.
And I don't mean that to be discussion stifling. It's liberating, honestly, as the hate flows away ........
And I don't mean that to be discussion stifling. It's liberating, honestly, as the hate flows away ........
