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FightingWombat
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Great information guys. Keep it coming...Seriously. I always dread the two weeks between the conf. championships and the super bowl. Its two non-stop weeks of 
. Play the game already.At least we've got some entertainment during the long two weeks.....Mitchell stepped up?.....Tough not to do when Owens is on the bench and Pinkston's the other WR. If he'd just stick to the bowties and Frohawks he'll be fine. Talking smack like he's more than a #3 WR for most teams and of course he'll get called out. 
RAIDERNATION.
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Remember Harrison's reply to reporters about Mitchell's comments? "He just needs to concentrate on getting better... etc." Does anyone know if the reporters he said that to are, in fact, the ones who told him about Freddie's comments at that very moment, or had he already heard about them? I ask because if Harrison had time to think about it for awhile, this would have been a WAY better retort:
Reporters: "Rodney, Freddie Mitchell says he's got something for you on game day."
Harrison: "Who? Freddie WHO? Seriously... I've never heard of him. Who is he?"
Reporters: "Rodney, Freddie Mitchell says he's got something for you on game day."
Harrison: "Who? Freddie WHO? Seriously... I've never heard of him. Who is he?"
Sonny:I can't believe you missed Mitchell's get up last week - the cornrow mohawk and a guy dragging aroung what looks like a wrestling championship belt - "The People's Champion".I figure guy with belt beats guy who's hurt without belt. Sometimes with the belt itself or another foreign object. 
Bojang0301
Omar4Heisman
At this point Steve Smith has every right to talk. He has been there, he is better then Mitchell and he is completly right. Even if Freddie wins the superbowl I would still back Smith's words unless Freddie is the savour somehow.
I think F.Mitchell is pretty darn funny. Thats what he is..funny. he makes a joke and everyone is all up in arms about it. Who cares, its about time the players enjoyed themselves and had a laugh. Heaven forbid a NFL player ever comes out and says yes I think we will win this Sunday against <whoever>. Could you imagine it!!! Who would do that!!Wait aren't most of these guys in their twenties and milionaires?
falconeyed
Footballguy
From where I'm sitting, FredEx and Stevie S. have the same odds of getting a ring.The part where FredEx currently has a better chance of getting a ring than himWhat belt?And what part of Smith's comments are untrue?I don't know. Until I see Smith in a ring, I've got to go with the guy who's currently holding the belt.
RAIDERNATION.
Footballguy
Let's assume for a minute that Smith was fully healthy, and he had the SAME knowledge of Philly's offense that Mitchell has. Think Reid would prefer Smith over Mitchell? Me too.
Iwannabeacowboybaby!
Footballguy
Whether Smith is correct in what he's saying or not, it's not his place right now to say those types of things. Freddie Mitchell is the guy in the SB. He and his team has earned the right to play and be put into the media spotlight this season, not Steve Smith.If anyone fron NE wants to say those types of things, they are the ones that should do it. Not a guy who only had half Freddie's catches. Not a very classy move on Steve Smith's part IMO.
houndirish
Footballguy
Is being in the right spot when his teammate coughs the ball up into the end zone for a gimme touchdown really an example of "making a play"?What about fumbling out of the endzone for a turnover?The only thing I am defending is FredEx's allowance to speak. Let him speak all he wants. As far as I am concerned, as an Eagles fan, is that as a WR3 enetering the season, when the team needed him most, FredEx has stepped up. You cant deny that when give the opportunity FredEx has made plays in the playoffs. FredEx hasnt started talking smack since the playoffs. He has performed, and in my book, he can talk smack until he doesnt back it up.Look, Freida brought this upon herself. So Steve Smith couldn't hold back what many others were also thinking. So what? He probably should have kept quiet, but a reporter asked, and he answered.Dont think I am calling fredEx the butter on the Eagles bread. I am simply stating there are 30 other teams full of WRs that would love to be in FredEx's shoes even riding the pine.SSmith, whom I think is a great NFL receiver, needs to keep his mouth shut while on the golf course. Let Freddie decide his own fate.The part where FredEx currently has a better chance of getting a ring than himWhat belt?And what part of Smith's comments are untrue?I don't know. Until I see Smith in a ring, I've got to go with the guy who's currently holding the belt.Uh yeah, whatever. Mitchell sucks...and realizing you're about to have some reliance on the guy should scare you, deeply.
He sucks. What a horrible first round pick. And what a total moron. Go on, be proud.
The difference here is that Smith really does have ground to speak on...and Freida doesn't. Smith was an integral part of Carolina's offensive success. He has been an over-achiever....Mitchell has been an under-achiever. She did little to get her team there...and she has been nothing but a disappointment since being drafted in the first round. Smith simply stated that, when asked. And he's right.
JAA, you've been vocal in your support of TO, and his mouth...largely because you think he mostly speaks the truth. Okay then, but don't be a hypocrite when another player speaks the truth...just because he isn't on "your" team.
FredEx is a Legend in His Own Mind .. and history has usually dealt cruelly with these sorts of characters. I'm looking forward to Freddie's lunchdate with humble pie.
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JAA
Footballguy
From where I'm sitting, FredEx and Stevie S. have the same odds of getting a ring.The part where FredEx currently has a better chance of getting a ring than himWhat belt?And what part of Smith's comments are untrue?I don't know. Until I see Smith in a ring, I've got to go with the guy who's currently holding the belt.
Bankerguy
Footballguy
Freddy Mitchell is a loser.....plain and simple.Yap ..... Yap ..... Yap ........I remember like 3 years ago my wife was into those dating shows on TLC. I think was called "a dating story". The very first time I see this show who is on it.........that's right PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER FREDDIE MITCHELL......lmao.Can he not get a date???They set up with a nice girl, but who wasn't hot or had anything really going for her. I guess the "People's Champ" needed some help.Freddie= Small time.....wanna be.
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Family Matters
Footballguy
Are you serious? You are suggesting that Freddie si better or even as good Smith? Now when it come to bumping the gums Freddie has an edge. At catching the ball, no way.
The Matador
Footballguy
Are we talking about the same Freddie Mitchell who played caddie to Todd Pinkston all year?
Carter_Can_Fly
Footballguy
I think you are mistaken...... Not that I am a Freddie Mitchel fan however, in two playoff games he has 7 catches for 85 yds and a touchdown. That is hardly worth calling someone out and saying they are riding their team to the superbowl. I mean granted Freddie makes a fool of himself with his actions he has done more in the playoffs than many of the great recievers have done in the NFL this year. Freddie should thank his team for getting this far however he should not be penalized for playing on a good team. It seems to me Steve Smith should worry about his recovery and next season as Muhammed did a wonderful job without him there this year. In fact, Steve might be number 2 there next year. I think Friday_Frenzy you are jealous that the Eagles are in the superbowl while your team had another dismil playoff run. Do you have a close friend who likes the Eagles or something>?>>
Tong Po
Footballguy
Is being in the right spot when his teammate coughs the ball up into the end zone for a gimme touchdown really an example of "making a play"?
What about fumbling out of the endzone for a turnover?
FredEx is a Legend in His Own Mind .. and history has usually dealt cruelly with these sorts of characters. I'm looking forward to Freddie's lunchdate with humble pie.
i think being there to grab that fumble is EXACTLY the definition of "making a play". mitchell could have very easily just jogged through that play... since he wasn't involved. but he hustled over to where the action was... and was rewarded on a fortuitous bounce. if freddy doesn't hustle over there, it's a turnover.
the fumble out of the endzone was just an example of a player trying to do too much. happens all the time in the NFL. i think most coaches would take a guy who will fight for every yard over a guy who runs out of bounds any day of the week. and didn't freddy catch an important TD early in that game? the guy almost accounted for 3 TDs in that game.
i'm not expecting much out of mitchell in the superbowl. he has shown, however, he's capable of making a big play if called upon. bottom line... he's contributed to the eagles being in the superbowl. if he wants to put himself in the spotlight, that's his business... its certainly not steve smith or any other NFL player who isn't playing sunday.
What about fumbling out of the endzone for a turnover?
FredEx is a Legend in His Own Mind .. and history has usually dealt cruelly with these sorts of characters. I'm looking forward to Freddie's lunchdate with humble pie.
i think being there to grab that fumble is EXACTLY the definition of "making a play". mitchell could have very easily just jogged through that play... since he wasn't involved. but he hustled over to where the action was... and was rewarded on a fortuitous bounce. if freddy doesn't hustle over there, it's a turnover.
the fumble out of the endzone was just an example of a player trying to do too much. happens all the time in the NFL. i think most coaches would take a guy who will fight for every yard over a guy who runs out of bounds any day of the week. and didn't freddy catch an important TD early in that game? the guy almost accounted for 3 TDs in that game.
i'm not expecting much out of mitchell in the superbowl. he has shown, however, he's capable of making a big play if called upon. bottom line... he's contributed to the eagles being in the superbowl. if he wants to put himself in the spotlight, that's his business... its certainly not steve smith or any other NFL player who isn't playing sunday.
Tatonka
Footballguy
I hate freddie mitchell...BUT...isnt steve smith the piece of #### that put one of his own fellow wrs in the hospital because he decided to beat the piss out of a rookie during a receivers meeting? yeah.. he is that guy.. broke a kids jaw and put a team mate in the hospital.. he is a real class act and someone that has earned the right to talk crap..they are both total pieces of trash and i am glad that neither one is on my favorite team...i cant wait to see how much fredex makes this offseason on his FA contract.. which will be his last in the nfl, no doubt.
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RAIDERNATION.
Footballguy
I'm curious.... were you sitting in on that meeting? Is there nothing another human being can say to you which would cause you to fly off the handle? If your answer is "yes", then please accept my apology.
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I only made it that far... Excuse me, I need to fetch a rag to clean the Coke off the keyboard.
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I think Smiths comments are pretty funny, but I am alarmed at how close the NFL is getting to the WWF. We hear more and more trash talk between games and see more and more players trying to be the center of attention instead of their team. The NFL and media are doing their part to ensure that we all have numerous camera angles and show whatever stupid thing is done or said over and over to hype the good guy bad guy thing. How far are we away from having players stand screaming into a microphone all week long prior to the games. One can dress up like a pirate and another can have a big snake around his neck with a chick in a thong beside him. Perhaps an occasional chair will be brought out on to the field to hit someone over the head. The NFL is losing class quickly and the owners need to figure out what image they wish to sell.
-OZ-
Footballguy
Seriously?Being in the right spot at the right time is part luck, part hustle, and catching the ball was a heads up play. His hands deserved the praise
I don't much like FredEx, but Smith has one year of success, hardly the guy I want speaking out here. There's at least a handful of WRs in the league whose opinions I'd respect here, but Smith isn't one of them.Freddie is enjoying his 15 minutes of fame, if we take what he says as a joke, it's fairly funny. Smith is just embarrasing himself.FWIW, neither really has shown enough to call a HOFer out, or a guy playing in the Super Bowl. I truly expect Rodney to teach Freddie some manners on the field, but Smith needs to get his head on straight too.Family Matters
Footballguy
is my guess.
Tong Po
Footballguy
so i guess in your mind... i receiver has to go up and snag a ball with one hand, off-balanced, in the snow, ala ronald curry... for you to consider it "making a play".i'm not trying to suggest that freddy mitchell is the next jerry rice. i'm just saying the guy HAS made a couple big plays for the eagles... particularly in the playoffs. more importantly, steve smith was probably home playing madden while freddy was making that heads up fumble recovery... so he can go pound sand. mitchell's got a big mouth... but he managed to keep it closed while other teams got interviewed during past superbowls. so what's smith's problem? sounds like he still hasn't quite accepted being a later draft pick. but oh well.. thems the breaks.
Tatonka
Footballguy
We are not talking about sitting in a bar having a beer.steve smith beat the piss out of his own team mate while in the middle of a team meeting and put the kid in the hospital with a broken face... he had to be disciplined by the team and was lucky that the team did a good enough job of sweeping it under the carpet that the kid didnt press criminal charges...
but to answer your question..
if i am sitting in a meeting at the office.. no.. there is NOTHING that someone could say to me to beat the piss out of them.. it is called being a professional.. I dont beat the piss out of coworkers..
and i will take it a step further..
i play hockey.. i have been the captain of my hockey team for 6 years.
there is nothing that one of my team mates could say to me to physically attack them.. could they say enough to have me boot them off the team? yeah, sure.. but i a grown man with a wife and a child, and i would not risk criminal prosecution because some idiot can not control his mouth...
both of these examples are assuming that the kid said something to steve smith that was so horrible.. so worst case scenario.. the more likely scenario is that a rookie made a smart ### remark during a receivers meeting and steve smith had to lay down the law to look like a bad ### and broke a kids jaw in the process..
either way.. steve smith is a ##### that i would not want on my team.
MonkeyButt
Footballguy
Just curious, but how many questions did the People's Champ field from reporters during past Superbowls in which he managed to keep his mouth shut? Must be easy to keep your mouth shut when there is nobody asking questions.
Look, Freddy made some funny comments. (Perhaps not smart, but they were funny. Plus walking around with a title belt is priceless.) Up to this point, Freddy's career in the NFL is a joke. If he wants to add to his NFL 'achievments' by being known as a league comedian, fine. But all of his supporters do not need to jump on anybody that dares to point out that Freddy's NFL career has been a joke up to this point.Once Freddy starts putting up the numbers he may be seen as a talented jerk in the Moss and TO class. Until then, Freddy will only be seen as a clown. But if all Freddy is worried about is getting his name in the papers, it might be easier for him going this route instead of having to produce on the field.
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Footballguy
So YOU TWO are the guys who would try to "reason things out" if someone called your mother a whore.
The Man Who Met Andy Griffith
Footballguy
Is there any evidence that that's what was said?He's a very talented receiver, but the little fella has some serious anger management issues. He is another Ron Artest in my book.So YOU TWO are the guys who would try to "reason things out" if someone called your mother a whore.
RAIDERNATION.
Footballguy
I have no idea what was said. But neither does anyone on this board. I'm simply taking issue with the assertion that "nothing" is worth fighting over. That's totalIs there any evidence that that's what was said?He's a very talented receiver, but the little fella has some serious anger management issues. He is another Ron Artest in my book.So YOU TWO are the guys who would try to "reason things out" if someone called your mother a whore.
I don't care if a guy is twice your size and you KNOW you're gonna get the #### kicked out of you. At a certain point, you will not permit yourself to be disrespected.That's all I'm sayin.
RAIDERNATION.
Footballguy
Sorry. I must have missed the part where Smith was cut by the Panthers.At work? Where I was being paid millions of dollars? Yes. You?So YOU TWO are the guys who would try to "reason things out" if someone called your mother a whore.
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Footballguy
And just to clarify, it's okay for someone to say anything they want about you, your mother, your family, et al., just as long as you're getting paid handsomely? Is that about right? Nice standards.At work? Where I was being paid millions of dollars? Yes. You?So YOU TWO are the guys who would try to "reason things out" if someone called your mother a whore.
Tatonka
Footballguy
did i say that i would "reason things out"?i just said i wouldnt turn the guys face into hamburger..So YOU TWO are the guys who would try to "reason things out" if someone called your mother a whore.
On top of that.. i am sure that lots of rookies run around calling the mothers of vets "whores".. i am sure that is how most of them try and make the team.
Tatonka
Footballguy
at work.. yeah.. i would let a kid run his mouth.. and handle it later.. but regardless.. there is no way the kid said something like that..I have no idea what was said. But neither does anyone on this board. I'm simply taking issue with the assertion that "nothing" is worth fighting over. That's totalIs there any evidence that that's what was said?He's a very talented receiver, but the little fella has some serious anger management issues. He is another Ron Artest in my book.So YOU TWO are the guys who would try to "reason things out" if someone called your mother a whore.
That's all I'm sayin.
so i want to get this straight.. your saying that its ok to put a coworker in the hospital if they say something that you take as "disrespectful"?
H.K.
Footballguy
Actually, I don't believe anything was said to Smith when he submarined his teammate. IIRC all the Panther WR's were watching films, Smith missed a block or made a bad effort on a play and the other WR laughed when the coaches replayed it and chewed him out, so Smith flipped. Not sure if there were any events prior to then that would lead to Smith having such a short fuse with the other individual though...
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RAIDERNATION.
Footballguy
This is a question which is impossible to answer. It all depends on the severity of what was said. Where the inflammatory comments occurred is inconsequential to me. I think you're getting too hung up on the fact that the person doing the disrespecting is a coworker. Because he works with me, that gives him the license to say anything he pleases? Help me understand.
