Paintrain's all encompassing 'discuss all things offseason' thread (Version 2.0)

[irish]

Originally Posted by tshile

I'm in no way a snyder fan/defender/supporter/etc, but that's hardly unique to him.

The NFL has successfully made itself a bully to local, state, and in a sense even the federal government. All these new stadiums are being financed by governments. If I recall, even JKC had FedEx paid for by PG County; the redskins just have a 30 year lease on the stadium.

Definitely not unique to DS.

If memory serves JKC built Fed Ex with his own money which is why he called it JKC Stadium and why DS changed the name as fast as he could. JKC did have PGC and the State of MD pay for road improvements and upgrades near the stadium but not the stadium itself.

[tshile]

Originally Posted by irish

Definitely not unique to DS.

If memory serves JKC built Fed Ex with his own money which is why he called it JKC Stadium and why DS changed the name as fast as he could. JKC did have PGC and the State of MD pay for road improvements and upgrades near the stadium but not the stadium itself.

Hmmm.... that sounds more like what I remember hearing now that I think of it.

[Giantone]

Originally Posted by irish

Definitely not unique to DS.

If memory serves JKC built Fed Ex with his own money which is why he called it JKC Stadium and why DS changed the name as fast as he could. JKC did have PGC and the State of MD pay for road improvements and upgrades near the stadium but not the stadium itself.

JKC (the Skins) also built the rec center just outside the stadium .

[SFREDSKIN]

Colin Kaepernick, 49ers reach six-year deal extension - NFL.com

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Colin Kaepernick, 49ers reach six-year deal extension - NFL.com

That's a lot of money but SF had to pay him.

[Chico23231]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Colin Kaepernick, 49ers reach six-year deal extension - NFL.com

Don't think he is worth it. Needs to play better

[NYCskinfan82]

Originally Posted by Chico23231

Don't think he is worth it. Needs to play better

Agree 100%.

[Lotus]

Kaep got elite money for being a game manager with legs who plays on a stacked team.

[NC_Skins]

Originally Posted by SFREDSKIN

Colin Kaepernick, 49ers reach six-year deal extension - NFL.com

Really really sad when mediocre QBs continue to get this kind of money. Flaaco, Cutler, and now Kaep.

[donofriose]

Originally Posted by NC_Skins

Really really sad when mediocre QBs continue to get this kind of money. Flaaco, Cutler, and now Kaep.

Crazy how there is a new thought process where even if your QB just shows potential, you have to pay him 60 mil guaranteed.

Also interesting that the last 2 super bowl winners didn't really pay their QB's that much and somehow still won it all.

Teams are too afraid now of losing a QB, even though its been obvious that you don't need a great one to win a super bowl, just one that is "clutch".

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by irish

Definitely not unique to DS.

If memory serves JKC built Fed Ex with his own money which is why he called it JKC Stadium and why DS changed the name as fast as he could. JKC did have PGC and the State of MD pay for road improvements and upgrades near the stadium but not the stadium itself.

Kind of off topic, but I wonder why Cooke was in such a rush to build a new stadium if he knew he wasn't going to keep the team in his family. Perhaps he knew it would sell for more, getting more for his foundation.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Kind of off topic, but I wonder why Cooke was in such a rush to build a new stadium if he knew he wasn't going to keep the team in his family. Perhaps he knew it would sell for more, getting more for his foundation.

He tried for over a decade to get a new stadium built, I wouldn't say he rushed