Chiefs Bishop and Leach

ChiefsCountry · 06-17-2013, 01:20 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

Florio did a great deal of bullshit posting early on, but he has rock solid sources now and has for the last 3 years.

Helps having NBC's resources behind it now.

Sorter · 06-17-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Helps having NBC's resources behind it now.

That too.

When did that happen anyways?

**DaneMcCloud** · 06-17-2013, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Sorter

That too.

When did that happen anyways?

2009.

Unlike ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, NBC had zero sports presence on the internet.

Going into business with Florio was a brilliant move on everyone's part.

**The Bad Guy** · 06-17-2013, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

2009.

Unlike ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, NBC had zero sports presence on the internet.

Going into business with Florio was a brilliant move on everyone's part.

Them and Rotoworld, which is probably the website I frequent the most each day.

ChiefsCountry · 06-17-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

2009.

Unlike ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, NBC had zero sports presence on the internet.

Going into business with Florio was a brilliant move on everyone's part.

Speaking of Fox Sports, what is the word in Hollywood how the industry folks think Fox Sports 1 is going to turn out?

**The Bad Guy** · 06-17-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Speaking of Fox Sports, what is the word in Hollywood how the industry folks think Fox Sports 1 is going to turn out?

I don't have the Hollywood edge, but they've hired some great writers to start.

There's going to be a ton of options in the football journalism game now. Peter King is creating his own mini-empire, Fox Sports 1, ESPN, NFL.com.

It's a completely saturated market.

ChiefsCountry · 06-17-2013, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I don't have the Hollywood edge, but they've hired some great writers to start.

They also have the live sports content along with already being in a lot of homes already - taking over SPEED. I believed they also hired the SportsCenter crew from Canada to do their version of SportsCenter.

**FRCDFED** · 06-17-2013, 01:31 PM

Vonta Leach expected to make decision in next 2 weeks

By Chris Fuhrmeister on Jun 17 2013, 2:37p

Stay connected with SB Nation Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports

The free agent fullback is being courted by several NFL teams.

Free agent fullback Vonta Leach, who was released by the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens last week, will make a decision on his new team within the next two weeks, per Tony Castleberry of the Daily Reflector.

The Ravens attempted to trade Leach, but they were unable to find a business partner. Considering his age -- he'll turn 32 in November -- and his $4.33 million cap hit in 2013, Baltimore decided to cut ties with the three-time Pro Bowler. Seven teams are reportedly interested in Leach, including the Texans, Dolphins, Chiefs, Giants and Browns, and it's possible he could return to Baltimore at a reduced rate.

Leach has visited with the Dolphins, and Houston, where he played from 2006-10, is supposedly his top choice.

While the nine-year veteran hasn't put up much in the way of rushing numbers -- he's carried just 24 times for 70 yards and three touchdowns in his career -- he has been a solid lead blocker and safety-valve receiver in Baltimore. Leach has 112 catches for 749 yards and four scores.

Sorter · 06-17-2013, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

2009.

Unlike ESPN, Fox Sports and CBS, NBC had zero sports presence on the internet.

Going into business with Florio was a brilliant move on everyone's part.

Wow.

That's ****ing amazing. I love PFT's links to other articles simply because they typically get one for each team in a 48 hour period.

**The Bad Guy** · 06-17-2013, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsCountry

Helps having NBC's resources behind it now.

It does, but he had those sources before NBC or they never would have jumped on board.

06-17-2013, 01:31 PM	#8
FRCDFED Line'em up Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: somewhere out there Casino cash: $8966297	Vonta Leach expected to make decision in next 2 weeks By Chris Fuhrmeister on Jun 17 2013, 2:37p Stay connected with SB Nation Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports The free agent fullback is being courted by several NFL teams. Free agent fullback Vonta Leach, who was released by the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens last week, will make a decision on his new team within the next two weeks, per Tony Castleberry of the Daily Reflector. The Ravens attempted to trade Leach, but they were unable to find a business partner. Considering his age -- he'll turn 32 in November -- and his $4.33 million cap hit in 2013, Baltimore decided to cut ties with the three-time Pro Bowler. Seven teams are reportedly interested in Leach, including the Texans, Dolphins, Chiefs, Giants and Browns, and it's possible he could return to Baltimore at a reduced rate. Leach has visited with the Dolphins, and Houston, where he played from 2006-10, is supposedly his top choice. While the nine-year veteran hasn't put up much in the way of rushing numbers -- he's carried just 24 times for 70 yards and three touchdowns in his career -- he has been a solid lead blocker and safety-valve receiver in Baltimore. Leach has 112 catches for 749 yards and four scores.
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