Reactions to Hard Knocks

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  1. TheBeef

    TheBeef Commish of FUN!

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    After watching 3 episodes, you can see why the Bengals are what they are and it starts at the top. I will give you 2 examples from the show:

    1. When they cut a player, the "Turk" waits at the door of the facility, catches the player and cuts him right in the hallway. Then he sends him into the locker room to get his stuff. Now compare that to last year with the Cowboys. The "Turk" finds the player and brings him to Jerry Jones office where JJ thanks him for his contribution and then explains the waiver process. It is not that big of deal, but it just shows the class of each franchise and it starts right with the owner.

    2. They filmed some of the negotiations between the team and Andre Smiths agent. The agent is asking for a deal based on the slot he was picked in. Every other team respects the slotting system and they negotiate accordingly, but not the Bengals. The chick who is doing the deal keeps lowballing him. At one point she even says they don't follow the slotting system. Meanwhile, Andre Smith wants a deal based on his slot(and rightfully so), and the Bengals wont pay it. So he may sit out, not because he wants to, but because the Bengals are trying to screw with him. Its clear they are under mandate from Mike Brown to lowball....no class, no class....
     
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    I learned Carson Palmer has OCD. His behavior was disturbing, but entertaining.
     
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    Wish I could watch this, but I don't have HBO.

    Not surprised the Bengals are a horribly run franchise.
     
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    [video=youtube;_51y9vlAIXY]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_51y9vlAIXY[/video]
     
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    Child please!
     
  6. TheBeef

    TheBeef Commish of FUN!

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    There is another scene I forgot about where they are telling Roy Williams how much it cost to rent a TV for his room.....TO RENT A TV FOR HIS ROOM....N-O C-L-A-S-S....the cheapest bullshit organization is sports
     
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    "Kiss a Baby" thing OchoCinco says is funny, I thought they might overdo his camera time but his segments have been entertaining in general.

    But yeah sucks that they are so unprofessional, you need to handle cuts and monetary disputes with more honor than that.
     
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    But he needs to be thinking football 24/7. Watching Dora the Explorer will rot his mind and he wouldnt be able to tackle anyone. Dude was a wuss in the OK. drill
     
  9. Chutney

    Chutney MON-STRAWRRR!!1!

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    I watched all three episodes the other night. Here are my thoughts:

    - Chad Johnson is a quote machine. He's still a diva who doesn't focus enough on his football, but I can at least appreciate his sense of humour.

    - Carson Palmer's also quite funny. Actually the Bengals have quite a few entertaining characters on their roster. I laughed at Tank Johnson talking to that 3rd grader. And the rookie talent show was hilarious (especially the Andre Smith impression).

    - I'll echo Beef's comments on the lack of class in the Bengals franchise. I hate the Cowboys, but there could not be a bigger contrast in that area between the two seasons of this show. I hate the way they cut players, especially that one time where they woke up the dude in the middle of the night to do it. That was just low.

    - I forgot his name, but I'm rooting for that fullback who graduated college with a 4.0 GPA. I also think that the Bengals would be dumb to cut that big DT who's being converted into an O-lineman. He's looked pretty good and that kind of versatility is rare.

    - The Bengals are gonna suck again this year, but they have a nice group of young linebackers.
     
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    mgb Over-Nite Sensation

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    I watched it when Dallas was on it, but don't have HBO now either. Of course I would get it if Dallas was on again. :)
     
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    Did you catch Michael Irvin's reality show 4th and long?

    What happend to Holley . . . is he still a cowboy?
     
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    The fuck...

    are you serious? :lol:
     
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    Nope didn't watch that.

    Irvin is going to be on dancing with the stars so I'll see him on that since my wife is a big fan of the show.
     
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    Lol, the Andre Smith impression in the rookie talent show was amazing.
     
  15. TheBeef

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    I just watched Marvin Lewis drive over the curb because the gate to the parking garage is broken. Just another example of Mike Brown's horrible cheapness....worst imaginable organization the NFL would tolerate.
     
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    OchoCinco's girlfriend is attractive
     
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    Tank Johnson thinks Donnie Walsh invented the West Coast offense
     
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    If they cut him, it will be the best thing for him. He will catch on with a team that gets it.


    After watching this, I feel bad for Marvin Lewis. I even feel bad for Ocho.
     
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    I feel sorry for Jordan. everyone wants his autograph, yet when they get it, they are dissapointed that he isnt Carson.


    Runpee! WOW that will catch on better then Mr. Skin.
     
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    He made Dallas' practice squad.
     

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