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That's VEGAS BABY!!

 

That's one helluva palace.

 

Larry Fitzgerald returning to play for the Cardinals in '17 season

Larry Fitzgerald has finally made a decision on his future with the Arizona Cardinals.

The wideout told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport he's returning to play for the 2017 season. Fitzgerald said he's feeling "back to normal" physically.

"Some things that were killing me late in the year are feeling back to normal for me. That's a relief. Also, my fire and desire to win and compete vs. the best still burns," Fitzgerald told Rapoport. He had 107 catches and 1,023 yards in 2016 which lead the league in catches and finished 20th in total yards.

With Fitzgerald set to return, the big question for the Cardinals is if quarterback Carson Palmer will be back. Fitzgerald's decision could be a good sign that Palmer will return too. Those who know them well say the two are tied at the hip, Rapoport added.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/c...announces-retirement-joining-barstool-sports/

A lot of money left on the table here for a punter. i guess he knows whats best for him? good luck...

 

Vegas can do anything it wants. Buy anything it wants. Money is no object in that town. If they want an NFL team, all they have to do is get out the check book. The only question is how badly are the Raiders (little al davis) going to screw this deal up. At this point ,,, let them rot in Oakland !!!

 

Vegas already put out a lot of money for them (even if it comes from tax money essentially coming from out of state tourists. Vegas as a city (and Nevada) won't put out any more. Now the Raiders need to take a loan (and have it approved by the league) or find another backer.

 

Eric Berry: I'm not going to play under franchise tag

Eric Berry wants to stay in Kansas City. The Chiefs want Eric Berry to stay in Kansas City. But the All-Pro safety doesn't want to play on the franchise tag again.

Speaking Thursday on NFL Network's Super Bowl Live, Berry definitively rejected the notion he'd acquiesce to the tag again.

"I'm definitely not going to play under the franchise tag this year," Berry said. "I want to end my career in Kansas City. I want to play there. I love the city, I love the vibe, I love my teammates. I really look at them more than teammates. We've been through a lot and they supported me a lot. And the organization. But I don't feel comfortable playing under the franchise tag this year."
Berry played 2016 under the $10.8 million franchise tag, but because he and the Chiefs couldn't come to a long-term deal he didn't report to camp until Aug. 28. If tagged again he could sit out even longer.

The 28-year-old wants the security that comes with a long-term deal, not the short-term tag money, which would be worth roughly $13 million in 2017.
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I dont blame him... I wouldnt play for no stinking $13M either. *CRAZY*

 

The Atlanta Falcons have largely avoided injury issues this postseason, but Dwight Freeney's status will be something to monitor as the team finalizes its Super Bowl LI preparations.

Freeney sat out Thursday's practice with what was listed by the team as a calf injury. However, a source informed of the situation told NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport that the veteran defensive end's injury isn't considered serious.

"Dwight's played with [minor injuries] this year," coach Dan Quinn told Peter King following Thursday's practice.

 

who is they? the town doesnt own the team, owners do and 1 backed out, so they need to find a new one fast.

 

The Raiders do not need an owner; they already have one. They can easily find backers to complete the funding for a football stadium with glitz appropriate for a Vegas setting. Goldman Sachs is willing & able.
The problem is that Mark Davis is not wealthy - by NFL owner standard. GS wants someone else in the ownership group in case we hit economic turbulence.

They'll find a way to get this done.

Actually the owner that pulled out was not going to make it a layup that the NFL would approved the relocation because he had direct ties to casinos (gambling is still something the NFL is in denial over). In that sense, this may be a pothole, but actually make it easier for the Raiders to get there; it's just going to take more time.

 

good pts Dan, but the backers better have deep pockets for a $1.9 billion dollar stadium. jeez.

 

The new stadium in Minnesota cost nearly $1B... so i would think Vegas could pull something off a bit bigger. A Billion aint nuttin' these days, lol.

 

Will - can i borrow $5000? haha

 

How funny would it be to see Mark Davis on "SHARK TANK " !!!!!

Hi Sharks. My name is Mark and I would like 350 million dollars so my team can play rent free in an NFL stadium. Who's with me ?????

 

According to Bleacher Report, Colin Kaepernick is opting out of his contract.

 

And I've heard that Mark Davis (like his dad) doesn't really want to pay rent. Which brings up my next question. How much does it cost to rent/lease an NFL stadium for a day ?????

 

It goes way too deep to discuss on a thread, so here is a link to what the city gets from owning Browns Stadium and leasing it to the Browns.

http://www.cleveland.com/cityhall/index.ssf/2013/11/firstenergy_stadium_lease_diss.html

It states in the article that Cleveland gets more than just about any other franchise lease, so I don't think it should really be an issue with Davis and Las Vegas...but he is a bit eccentric.

There is a lot more than just renting the facility for a day though...

 

A quarter of a million a year ?? I thought it would be more. The city gets all the parking money and an 8% tax on ticket sales. The Browns get all the gate, consessions, advertising and naming rights.

The problem seems to be the cost of all the maintenance and improvements and who pays for that over a 30 year lease. I know that was the Rams big bitch about their stadium in St Louis. Who pays for the improvements.

 

Anyone have any information on this bill in Illinois that has a provision written into it that would end all workers comp for professional athletes when they reach the age of 35? Sounds like, if an athlete is hurt while playing for a professional franchise in Illinois, workers comp benefits that normally would pay progressive issues will be cut off when they reach the age of 35.

DeMaurice Smith has made a statement:

"I will tell you from the bottom of my heart that this union will tell every potential free agent player, if this bill passes, to not come to the Bears. Because, think about it, if you're a free agent player and you have an opportunity to go play somewhere else where you can get lifetime medical for the injury you're going to have, isn't it a smarter financial decision to go to a team where a bill like this hasn't passed?"


This could really hurt the Bears significantly. I don't have the link, but it is on Bleacher Report and goes on to say the owners of the Bears are a proponent of the bill...

Geesh...talk about shooting your franchise in the foot...

 

It'll never pass. Even if it did, someone is going to challenge it in court and win. Age discrimination ????