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Howlin Wolf · 09-12-2008, 11:26 PM

well here's what Whitlock wrote. It sure don't sound like he's just kiddin' and shit -

"You need Jeff George.

Don’t laugh. Pick the newspaper back up. Keep reading. You didn’t listen to me last week, and what happened?

You need Jeff George. Yes, that Jeff George, the No. 1 pick in the 1990 draft, the guy who tongue-lashed June Jones in Atlanta, had one great season in Oakland and Minnesota before falling victim to Marty Schottenheimer’s wrath in Washington.

Yes, I know Jeff George hasn’t thrown a pass in an actual NFL game since 2001 and hasn’t been on a roster since Lovie Smith and the Bears let him go at the end of the 2005 season.

You do realize that Todd Collins went six years without starting an NFL game before leading Washington to three victories last season? You realize Todd Collins was never as good as Jeff George?

You realize even at age 40 and having lived in football exile for three years, Jeff George still has one of the five best arms in the game? Oh, he can still wing it with the best of them. He’s in great shape. He’s ready to go right now.

Bill, I’m not crazy. Yes, I’m in the tank for Jeff George. We grew up together on the east side of Indianapolis, and we take loyalty very, very seriously.

He’s not perfect. He mishandled his career and talent. But the dude is 40 now and still wants to play. He can get the ball to Randy Moss and stretch a defense.

Matt Cassel can’t carry you for a full season. You need a veteran backup who can fill in when Cassel struggles or carry the load for a game or two.

Bill, do you remember the 1981 and 1982 Miami Dolphins, the teams quarterbacked by WoodStrock — David Woodley and Don Strock? Woodley was the young kid who started most of the games, and Strock was the cagey veteran who would come off the bench and spark the offense.

Don Shula platooned his quarterbacks to the playoffs one season and the Super Bowl the next. You can do the same thing with Cassel and George. They can hold it down at quarterback until Tom “Dan Marino” Brady returns to save the franchise.

Bill, don’t be as foolish as Carl Peterson. He ignored me 10 years ago when I told him Jeff George would lead the Chiefs to the Super Bowl. Have the Chiefs been to the Super Bowl? Coincidence? Only if you believe Brady getting injured was a coincidence last weekend."

now, if this is actually some kind of comedic genius, I can't see it.

09-12-2008, 11:26 PM	#81
Howlin Wolf Starter Join Date: Sep 2008 Casino cash: $10004900	well here's what Whitlock wrote. It sure don't sound like he's just kiddin' and shit - "You need Jeff George. Don’t laugh. Pick the newspaper back up. Keep reading. You didn’t listen to me last week, and what happened? You need Jeff George. Yes, that Jeff George, the No. 1 pick in the 1990 draft, the guy who tongue-lashed June Jones in Atlanta, had one great season in Oakland and Minnesota before falling victim to Marty Schottenheimer’s wrath in Washington. Yes, I know Jeff George hasn’t thrown a pass in an actual NFL game since 2001 and hasn’t been on a roster since Lovie Smith and the Bears let him go at the end of the 2005 season. You do realize that Todd Collins went six years without starting an NFL game before leading Washington to three victories last season? You realize Todd Collins was never as good as Jeff George? You realize even at age 40 and having lived in football exile for three years, Jeff George still has one of the five best arms in the game? Oh, he can still wing it with the best of them. He’s in great shape. He’s ready to go right now. Bill, I’m not crazy. Yes, I’m in the tank for Jeff George. We grew up together on the east side of Indianapolis, and we take loyalty very, very seriously. He’s not perfect. He mishandled his career and talent. But the dude is 40 now and still wants to play. He can get the ball to Randy Moss and stretch a defense. Matt Cassel can’t carry you for a full season. You need a veteran backup who can fill in when Cassel struggles or carry the load for a game or two. Bill, do you remember the 1981 and 1982 Miami Dolphins, the teams quarterbacked by WoodStrock — David Woodley and Don Strock? Woodley was the young kid who started most of the games, and Strock was the cagey veteran who would come off the bench and spark the offense. Don Shula platooned his quarterbacks to the playoffs one season and the Super Bowl the next. You can do the same thing with Cassel and George. They can hold it down at quarterback until Tom “Dan Marino” Brady returns to save the franchise. Bill, don’t be as foolish as Carl Peterson. He ignored me 10 years ago when I told him Jeff George would lead the Chiefs to the Super Bowl. Have the Chiefs been to the Super Bowl? Coincidence? Only if you believe Brady getting injured was a coincidence last weekend." now, if this is actually some kind of comedic genius, I can't see it.
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