Comments on: THE PESSIMIST: No Need For Pro Bowl Talent?

By: McBuc

McBuc — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:59:37 +0000

A probowler is a probowler…but Mushy’s point is valid. Like Eddie Murphy once said “What have you done for me lately”. One time PR pro-bowler is not the same thing Mushy is talking about. Derek Brooks and Peanut may both be pro-bowlers, but of a different breed. I like Smith’s story too, but Radio is right on this one…and me agreeing with him may be a first. However, no one can take that pro-b owl status away from peanut, but it does not garuntee a job either.

By: Jameson

Jameson — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 02:52:47 +0000

They had no use for a kick returner with fumble-itis. Forget the Pro Bowl.

By: McBuc

McBuc — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:59:06 +0000

That should have been injuries have always been his issue.

By: McBuc

McBuc — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 01:58:16 +0000

Pete…Kregg may show us all something. In juries has always been his issue. He played at GA, and was recruited by most major programs coming out of college. He was one of the top rated prospects coming out of high school. He was injured his sr year and split time with pther backs. One bad thing is, he was also injured in GB. Good thing Gruden gave EG a shot, since he was another undrafted RB from a big program school. Sometimes timing is everything. I will not be shocked if this kid makes something of himself.

By: BamBamBuc

BamBamBuc — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 22:05:55 +0000

Too true, BigMac. I thought for sure he’d be suspended for a LONG time for that hit.

By: BigMacAttack

BigMacAttack — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 21:39:31 +0000

I agree, the whole “Pro-Bowler” term for players is meaningless. Peanut was good Buc. He worked hard and represented the team well. I will miss him, but it was time to move on. When he took the cheap shot from Wesley, you could tell it was bad, and he has not been the same since then. It is a shame that one thoughtless A$$hole could cost someone so dearly in a game. I realize $hit happens but I would have liked to see that SOB prosecuted and/or at least kicked out of the NFL for a year or two. That had to be the most blatant cheap shot I had seen in years. He could have killed Peanut and IMO Wesley started the end of his career with that hit. Dante Wesley is one Sorry Mother F@@ker. I would love to see the same thing happen to him, maybe by a Kenworth.

By: gotbbucs

gotbbucs — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 20:17:16 +0000

first of all, i agree with you pete that pro bowls are meaningless anymore, but if you beleive that then what’s your gripe with the team releasing peanut?

By: Pete Dutcher

Pete Dutcher — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 19:40:42 +0000

@Radio Mushmouth
You are mistaken. ANYONE that has been to a pro bowl is considered a probowler.

You may not agree with it, but that’s how it goes. It doesn’t mean he’s a great player any longers, but once a probowler, always a probowler.

You cannot change the meaning of a word just because it doesn’t suit your opinion.

And, aside from that, the pro bowl is nothing but a popularity contest anymore. Very few actually go because they were the best at their position. So the Pro Bowl is no true testiment to the ability of a player any longer.

By: Radio Mushmouth ( Mr. Credibility )

Radio Mushmouth ( Mr. Credibility ) — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 18:54:05 +0000

You are not a “pro bowler ” just because you’ve been in 1 probowl. You know how many bums have backed into a pro-bowl appearance due to injuries or just flat-out luck??

More than you can count.

There’s a difference between a player who has been to a pro-bowl and a Pro-bowler, IMO. A Pro-bowler is someone like Derrick Brooks , who spend virtually thier whole career thier.

By: Capt.Tim

Capt.Tim — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 17:19:43 +0000

Pete- actually it will be because he is s different type of back. Lumpkin is a power runner. Goal line with Graham, a grinder in the 4th quarter. He, like Huggins, will be a change of pace back

By: Pete Dutcher

Pete Dutcher — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:26:57 +0000

@Radio Mushmouth
- – Trent Dilfer made 1 pro bowl also , does that make him a Pro Bowl Quarterback ??? – -

Well, yes…actually it DOES, lol. Guess what? He’s also a Superbowl Quarterback.

@Capt.Tim
- – This new running back will get alot of carries here… – -
You had better hope he doesn’t, because that would mean either our start is injured, or our other RBs suck out loud.

By: Capt.Tim

Capt.Tim — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 15:56:52 +0000

Oh, ya had ta bring up Nilo Silvan, didn’t ya!! Lol