http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/ Discussion for NFL, CFL, and Arena League Action... en Sun, 19 May 2013 10:51:08 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/images/misc/rss.png http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/ http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89502-Rolando-McClain-quot-Retires-quot&goto=newpost Wed, 15 May 2013 23:18:18 GMT Ravens' Rolando McClain retires

Updated: May 15, 2013, 3:58 PM ET
By Jamison Hensley | ESPN.com

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Troubled LB Rolando McClain Retires

ESPN.com AFC North blogger Jamison Hensley reacts to the news that Ravens LB Rolando McClain has retired at the age of 23.Tags: Rolando McClain, Oakland Raiders, Baltimore Ravens, Jamison Hensley, Retire


Middle linebacker Rolando McClain is retiring from the NFL at the age of 23, less than a month after signing a one-year contract with the Baltimore Ravens, general manager Ozzie Newsome announced Wednesday.
Hensley: McClain Quit

Rolando McClain can say he's retiring, but when a 23-year-old walks away, it's quitting, Jamison Hensley writes. Blog


McClain was signed on April 12 as the potential replacement for Ray Lewis but was arrested 10 days later in his hometown of Decatur, Ala., for disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. This was the third arrest in 11 months for the former first-round pick by the Oakland Raiders.
He was previously charged in a 2011 shooting, and police arrested him in January on charges of having his car windows tinted too darkly and trying to lie about his identity. McClain was sentenced to jail on an assault charge after the shooting, but prosecutors later dismissed the case.
A city judge dismissed the January charge against McClain of trying to lie about his identity. He pleaded guilty to the window tint violation and paid a $182 fine. He is scheduled for July 9 court date for his latest arrest. The Ravens had been noncommittal about McClain's future with the team.
"Rolando let me know that he plans to retire from the NFL," Newsome said. "We have placed him on the Reserve/Retired list."
McClain's spot on the team seemed to be in jeopardy after the Ravens moved up in the second round to draft Arthur Brown.
The eighth overall pick of the 2010 draft, McClain finishes his NFL career with 274 tackles (195 solo), 6.5 sacks, one interception, one forced fumble and 23 passes defended in 41 career games with Oakland.
]]> Pro Football twinkie13 http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89502-Rolando-McClain-quot-Retires-quot http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89384-2013-season-win-totals&goto=newpost Sat, 11 May 2013 20:17:01 GMT *Cantor Win Totals:* San Francisco 49ers 11 over-125 Denver Broncos 11 over-120 New England Patriots 11 over-115 Cantor Win Totals:
San Francisco 49ers 11 over-125


Denver Broncos 11 over-120


New England Patriots 11 over-115


Green Bay Packers 10½ under-120


Houston Texans 10½ under-120


Seattle Seahawks 10 over-120


Atlanta Falcons 10 over-115


Pittsburgh Steelers 9½ over-110


New York Giants 9 over-120


New Orleans Saints 9 over-115


Baltimore Ravens 9 over-110


Chicago Bears 8½ over-120


Cincinnati Bengals 8½ over-120


Dallas Cowboys 8½ over-110


Indianapolis Colts 8½ over-110


Washington Redskins 8 over-110


Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7½ over-115


Detroit Lions 7½ over-110


San Diego Chargers 7½ over-110


Minnesota Vikings 7 over-120


Philadelphia Eagles 7 over-120


Carolina Panthers 7 under-120


Miami Dolphins 6½ over-120


Tennessee Titans 6½ over-120


Kansas City Chiefs 6½ over-110


St. Louis Rams 6½ over-110


New York Jets 6½ under-115


Buffalo Bills 6½ under-120


Cleveland Browns 5½ over-110


Oakland Raiders 5½ over-110


Arizona Cardinals 5½ under-120


Jacksonville Jaguars 5 over-120 ]]> Pro Football VANGIO http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89384-2013-season-win-totals http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89161-Week-1-lines&goto=newpost Sun, 05 May 2013 13:01:09 GMT Ravens at Broncos(-8,49.5) Patriots at Bills(+7,53) Titans at Steelers (-6.5,43.5) Falcons at Saints(-3,54) Bucs at Jets (+2.5,41) Ravens at Broncos(-8,49.5)

Patriots at Bills(+7,53)

Titans at Steelers (-6.5,43.5)

Falcons at Saints(-3,54)

Bucs at Jets (+2.5,41)

Chiefs at Jaguars(+3,40.5)

Bengals at Bears(-3.5,45.5)

Dolphins at Browns(+1,41.5)

Seahawks at Panthers(+3,45.5)

Vikings at Lions(-3.5, 47)

Raiders at Colts(-7, 49)

Cardinals at Rams (-6, 40.5)

Packers at 49ers (-4.5, 50.5)

Giants at Cowboys(-3, 49)

Eagles at Redskins (-4.5, 51)

Texans at Chargers (-3.5, 47) ]]> Pro Football MusicCityGambler http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89161-Week-1-lines http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89016-Eagles-Undrafted-Free-Agent-admits-to-signing-in-the-6th-round&goto=newpost Wed, 01 May 2013 02:58:34 GMT they don't make him smart down at LSU do they....

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-during-draft/

“I actually took myself off the draft board during the draft,” Shepard told WNXX radio, via LouisianaDaily.com. “Teams started calling me probably in the middle of the sixth round asking me ‘Is it true that you’ve signed with a team already?’ and I actually got it out of the way before the draft was over, because that was the perfect fit for me.”
The host asked for clarification, and Shepard gave it.
“I signed with them before the draft was over,” Shepard said, explaining that after he fell through round five he decided to focus on the Eagles. Shepard believes he’ll play receiver, running back, and Wildcat quarterback in Philly’s offense, and that he’ll return kicks and punts and play gunner on the punt team. ]]> Pro Football guaranteeed http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89016-Eagles-Undrafted-Free-Agent-admits-to-signing-in-the-6th-round http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89009-Justin-Blackmon&goto=newpost Tue, 30 Apr 2013 23:01:19 GMT Justin Blackmon's latest violation of the NFL's substance-abuse policy will cost him money -- maybe lots of it.
The league suspended Blackmon on Tuesday for the first four games of the 2013 season for his second violation in less than a year. He will not get paid for the four-week hiatus. Maybe more importantly, the suspension triggers language in his contract that voids future guarantees.
Now, the Jaguars could cut him without having to pay about $10 million that remains on a four-year, $18.5 million contract.
"It's very disappointing," general manager Dave Caldwell said on a conference call with reporters. "We understand that this isn't all going to be an upward trend and we're going to have setbacks. To be honest with you, things like this are frustrating because it's an avoidable situation. That's what's real concerning and frustrating. At the end of the day, we're going to have 53 players on our team on opening day and we're just moving forward and we're not slowing down."
Blackmon's 2012 Rookie Ranks

Jaguars receiver Justin Blackmon led all NFL rookies last season in targets, receptions, yards and touchdown receptions.

Category	Number	Rank
Targets	128	1st
Rec.	64	T-1st
Yards	865	1st
Rec. TD	5	T-2nd
-- ESPN Stats & Information

It's Blackmon's third substance-related incident in less than three years. He was arrested on a misdemeanor DUI charge in Texas in 2010 after officers caught him speeding on a suburban Dallas highway. The charge was later reduced to an underage alcohol possession charge. A little more than a month after the Jaguars traded up to select the former Oklahoma State star with the fifth overall pick in last year's draft, he was arrested during a traffic stop in Stillwater, Okla., after a breath test allegedly showed his blood alcohol content to be three times the legal limit.
That arrest landed him the NFL's substance-abuse program.
It's unclear what caused his second violation, but it could have been a failed drug test.
"He realizes he's at a crossroad, not only in his career but in his life," Caldwell said. "We do not anticipate his level of accountability to be any different than anybody else in this franchise, including myself."
Blackmon vowed last June that getting in trouble is "not who I'm going to be."
He found himself apologizing again Tuesday.
"I've made a mistake and I have no excuse," he said in a statement. "I am truly sorry and disappointed in myself for putting the Jaguars in this situation, and I look forward to putting this behind me and maturing and growing as a person. I will have a productive training camp and preseason with my team, and during the suspension, I will work hard to stay in top football shape and be ready to help the Jaguars when I return.
"I have chosen to be accountable for my poor decision, and I sincerely apologize to my teammates, coaches, the front office and Jaguars fans for the impact of my mistake on the team."
Blackmon, who caught 64 passes for 865 yards and five touchdowns as a rookie, will miss games against Kansas City, Oakland, Seattle and Indianapolis. He will be eligible to return to practice Monday, Sept. 30. He will be allowed to attend meetings and be inside the facility during the suspension, but can't practice or play.
"We are here to help and support him," Caldwell said. "There's only so much we can do under the CBA in terms of helping a player. At some point in time, these players have to help themselves and take care of themselves."
Caldwell declined to say when the Jaguars learned about Blackmon's suspension or the possibility of it.
The Jaguars seemingly had an indication before the draft. They selected former South Carolina receiver/punt returner Ace Sanders in the fourth round and former Michigan quarterback Denard Robinson in the fifth. Robinson will be used at running back and slot receiver.
Jacksonville also has Mohamed Massaquoi, Jordan Shipley, Taylor Price and others vying for the starting spot opposite Cecil Shorts III.
"We know that we're not going to have 53 angelic players," Caldwell said. "But there's no excuse for not doing the right thing. These guys were young guys in college; now they're professionals, they're a reflection of the Jacksonville Jaguars and our community here and we don't take this thing lightly." ]]> Pro Football crawdads http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?89009-Justin-Blackmon http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88958-Where-does-Tebow-land&goto=newpost Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:59:59 GMT I still don't get why if you're Jacksonville you don't just bring this guy in for at least camp. I mean it's automatic interest in your team which you desperately need, but whatever.

Here's the interesting thing, the more I think about this, the more I'm fine with the Browns bringing him to camp just for the hell of it. He probably doesn't win the job, but while I never would have brought him to Philly, with the Browns I'm sort of like, 'why not?'

That said, it almost certainly won't happen. I'm thinking Chicago, maybe. ]]> Pro Football Joe Public http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88958-Where-does-Tebow-land http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88873-Do-you-think-Sanchez-is-a-starter-in-this-league&goto=newpost Sat, 27 Apr 2013 14:17:39 GMT First off, look at that dog shit roster the Jets put together for Mark. Even Santonio Holmes was washed up. They have no running backs, the OL is... First off, look at that dog shit roster the Jets put together for Mark. Even Santonio Holmes was washed up. They have no running backs, the OL is average. Their rb's are non existent. I think Sanchez can play in this league and win games and he proved that his first few years. What do you guys think? ]]> Pro Football crawdads http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88873-Do-you-think-Sanchez-is-a-starter-in-this-league http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88837-Mcshay-vs-Kiper&goto=newpost Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:41:00 GMT Anyone have the results on how they did predicting the first round...I have a bet on Mcshay but not sure who won as the bet is still pending Anyone have the results on how they did predicting the first round...I have a bet on Mcshay but not sure who won as the bet is still pending ]]> Pro Football YesSir http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88837-Mcshay-vs-Kiper http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88788-Christmas-Eve-in-April!&goto=newpost Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:56:09 GMT The draft is finally here. It seems like it took forever. Maybe because my Lambs, er Rams have 2 picks in round 1.
I'm mocked out to put it mildly but I wanted to share some overall thoughts and what my team might do.
First off, will the lower echelon teams trade away their top pick to gather more from teams like the Niners? Expect the Niners to make some big noise tomorrow. Are the Niners eyeballing my #1 guy Dion Jordan? Harbaugh loves speed on offense so is he willing to move up for a 5'9" playmaker in Tavon Austin? I don't see it. The Niners are the only team who are 1-2 players away from winning it all this year. I expect them to make 1 big splash tomorrow to move up and to also collect picks for next year by trading out.


Here's what I want the Rams to do. Draft the 2 most explosive offensive players available on offense in the 1st round. Wanna make a good defense great? Make your offense good and that's what the Rams need to do. Any combination of Austin, Hopkins, Allen to Hunter to Lacy (The next Jerome Bettis behind a good line) would upgrade this anemic offense.




cant wait guys! ]]> Pro Football wiseplayer http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88788-Christmas-Eve-in-April! http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88729-For-all-you-draft-dorks&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:47:54 GMT I wouldn't start it, but if you have some free time this shit is crazy addicting:

http://www.first-pick.com/NFL/DraftGame.aspx ]]> Pro Football JumpOnBoard http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88729-For-all-you-draft-dorks http://www.cappingthegame.com/forum/showthread.php?88715-6th-Annual-2013-NFL-Draft-Contest-100-00-Cash-Prize&goto=newpost Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:47:50 GMT Image: http://cdn2.sbnation.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/11789963/20130130_jla_al2_093.0_standard_352.0.jpg Image:...







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