I haven't seen a recent post or read any feedback from @-X- anytime before of after the NFL draft?


Does he normally go on vacation this time of year?



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Tom Brady lands on cover of Madden 18
Posted by Mike Florio on May 12, 2017



The greatest video game of all time (but for NFL2K5) has landed the greatest quarterback of all time.

Tom Brady will appear on the cover of Madden 18, dubbed the G.O.A.T. edition. The cover image has Brady emitting a primal scream, which in recent years has become one of his trademark moves.

The choice is an odd one, and not simply because (as noted by ESPN.com) Brady is the oldest player to ever grace the cover of a game that fewer and fewer people buy in a case that actually has a cover on it. Superstar players typically have not appeared on the cover of the game because the player often wants much more than Electronic Arts is willing to pay. As to Brady, the most intriguing aspect of the arrangement becomes how much he’ll receive from a game that millions would buy even if Blaine Gabbert were on the cover.

As those who enjoy the Madden game know, even if the game is purchased as a direct download a loop of clips of digitized #Tommy will play each time the game loads. So just as you’ve spent the last eight months seeing a sneering Rob Gronkowski and the 12 before that watching Odell Beckham Jr. dance, Brady will be a regular presence on your TV screen from August 2017 to August 18.

Then there’s the issue of the curse. As the Patriots go for Super Bowl No. 6, Brady is stepping into the crosshairs of the notion that the man who shows up on the cover of the Madden game suffers injury or hardship.

“I suppose there’s been some reality to that curse over the years,” Brady said, via ESPN.com. “Hopefully I can break it. That would be pretty cool.”

It would be the opposite of cool if the curse claims Brady. That would make the Madden curse the greatest of all time, too.

rom left to right: Safety John Johnson, tight end Gerald Everett and wide receiver Cooper Kupp were all drafted by the Rams in 2017. (Photo by Getty Images, Illustration by Mark Rojas/SCNG)


Rams rookie coach Sean McVay will get his first chance to work with his rookie players this weekend in Thousand Oaks.

The Rams will hold an abbreviated camp for recently drafted and signed players, with two practices on Friday and one on Saturday. It’s a chance for prospects to learn the Rams’ new systems and impress coaches in advance of training camp.

As many as 51 players are expected to participate, including the eight players the Rams drafted last month: tight end Gerald Everett, receivers Cooper Kupp and Josh Reynolds, fullback Sam Rogers, defensive lineman Tanzel Smart, linebackers Samson Ebukam and Ejuan Price and defensive back John Johnson.

Also compelling are the stories of the undrafted players who will try to earn roster or practice-squad spots in the fall, and another spot might have opened up Thursday when the Rams waived quarterback Aaron Murray, who had been expected to be third string behind Jared Goff and Sean Mannion.

The Rams are expected to have three quarterbacks in camp: Matt Davis (Southern Methodist), Bryan Scott (Occidental) and Dylan Thompson, who was in training camp with the Rams last year. Scott, a product of Palos Verdes High, participated in USC’s Pro Day in March.


Three other players with local ties are expected at camp: running back Justin Davis (USC), tight end Travis Wilson (San Clemente High, then Utah) and defensive back Ishmael Adams (Oaks Christian High, then UCLA), all of whom have joined the Rams as undrafted free agents.

The offensive linemen in camp also could make an impact, particularly Jake Eldrenkamp (Washington), Anthony McMeans (New Mexico State) and Jon Toth (Kentucky).

The Rams recently signed veteran John Sullivan to be their center, but Sullivan has a history of injury issues and the Rams have only untested center Demetrius Rhaney as a backup. Toth and McMeans were college centers, and the Rams are expected to have Eldrenkamp also work at center during camp.

After the rookie mini-camp, the Rams will return to the practice field in the last week of May for the start of the third and final phase of their offseason workouts. A veteran mini-camp will take place in mid-June.

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Rams Rookies Arrive for Minicamp

Myles Simmons

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This weekend, the Rams will host over 40 first-year and tryout players for their annual rookie minicamp. The players arrived at LAX from all over the country on Thursday before heading up to the team facility at Thousand Oaks to get situated. After getting fitted for a helmet and finding their locker for the first time, therams.com caught up with a few of the rookies for their first impressions. Here are some of their best quotes.

TE GERALD EVERETT

Now that you’re in L.A. and at the facility, has it started to feel like you’re an NFL player? Definitely, man. It’s a surreal feeling right now. The draft’s over with, so just ready to get Day 1 under my belt, like I said. And just see the rest of the tight ends, and the rest of the offense, and the team as a whole. Just see how I fit in with the rest of the guys, and develop that chemistry. I see that they just finished up with Phase I, so a lot of guys aren’t here right now. But it just feels good to be here.

We just saw you talking with Tyler Higbee, what does it mean to you to start getting that partnership established? It means the world, just understanding what coach McVay likes to do with the tight ends, and understanding what he did with Jordan [Reed in Washington]. I just want to see what Tyler and I can do — the combination.


WR COOPER KUPP

How excited are you to be a Ram? I can’t tell you how excited I am. I can’t express it in words to just be able to play this game for a little longer. And anytime you get the opportunity to do what you love, you’ve got to be excited about that.

With a lot of time between the draft and minicamp, what’s been going through your mind? It’s just been to get here. You get drafted, you’re ready to go. You end up having to wait two weeks before you can strap back up and get out on the field. So it’s been nice getting settled, getting used to the area. There are great people here. I’ve loved the last couple weeks in this area, so I’m ready to go now.

WR JOSH REYNOLDS

From when you were drafted to now, what’s been fueling you to get ready? Just getting better. It doesn’t take too much to fuel me. I love football and I love the game, so that’s pretty easy to get hyped up for what you love.

Having visited with the Rams in the pre-draft process, what did it mean for this team to draft you? Oh man. From my visit — after my visit, I was hoping the Rams would take me. So coach ‘Yarbs’ [WRs coach Eric Yarber] is a great guy. I like the energy he brings and all that. So it’s going to be fun in the meting rooms.

LB SAMSON EBUKAM

How exciting is it for you to be here as a Ram? It’s sort of really starting to sink in. Yes they did call my name, but just being here now, I feel like I’m ready to go. It feels good to be out here and out the house in Portland — it’s Cali, man. You can’t go wrong with that.

How do you feel about Wade Phillips being your defensive coordinator? I mean, that’s an OG, man. I’m kind of intimidated by him a little bit. But I’m excited about it. He knows exactly what he’s talking about. Whatever he says, I’m going to soak it in and do exactly what he needs me to do, because that’s what it takes to win. You’ve got to be able to trust your coach, and the coach has to be able to trust the athlete. So that’s what I’m trying to do.

DL TANZEL SMART

What’s this experience like for you, arriving for minicamp? Oh, it’s a blessing. I’m just excited. They picked me to come to work, and that’s all I’m about is work. And I’m just excited man, I can’t explain.

What was it like to get to know DL coach Bill Johnson in the pre-draft process? It’s real good. I love him. He’s an excellent coach. And I’m a big D-line guy, so all the D-line coaches and all the past players I’ve talked to, they really love him. They’ve said I’m going to be excited.

FB SAM ROGERS

What was it like to put your helmet on for the first time? It’s a dream come true. Like I said, it’s a blessing to be here. And I’m just honored to be part of this organization and I can’t wait to get to work tomorrow. So I’ll be really excited.

How tough was it to wait to get started after being drafted? Yeah, it is tough. In the plane ride over here, just antsy to get things going. And then the drive over here, you hit the whole L.A. traffic — got a taste of that. But it was good, I can’t wait to get going.

In considering Josh Gordon and his getting busted for marijuana use, it has always seemed crazy to me that an athlete is given such a golden opportunity to become a millionaire before age 30 and they choose to risk it for weed. It's here where those that see nothing wrong with marijuana say something like "marijuana is a victimless crime and it's legal in some states...the NFL cares more about marijuana use than beating his wife." So from these comments, I guess they are saying that players that smoke weed are protesting an inane rule/law....which seems crazy to me, since they only have to do it for about 3 years (average length of an NFL career).

Let me ask you....this is a an old Twilight Zone episode which was interesting to me, IF a millionaire offered you one-million dollars to not speak a word for a year, would you do it? (That was the premise of that episode)
Hell, I would...
So if you were an athlete and had been asked to not smoke weed (with the added emphasis being that it's still illegal under federal law) for the length of an NFL career for millions, would you do it? If both behaviors are inane (talking and weed usage), but you gain big money for not doing it as a condition of employment, would you?

As one commentator put it, "Sure, once defensive backs get to decide what is and isn't pass interference."
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Count Hall of Fame Dolphins quarterback Bob Griese as among those who are mystified about all the fuss over the inflation level of NFL footballs, as it relates to the guys who throw them for a living.

I spoke with Griese last month for a retrospective I did on the 1967 draft, and at one point in the interview he came out staunchly in favor of letting quarterbacks manipulate the air pressure in balls to their liking. Are you listening, Roger Goodell and Tom Brady?

“You know all this business about Deflategate and all that other stuff, what’s wrong with taking a little bit of air out of the ball and still making it legal?’’ Griese said. “It’s a passing league any way. You want quarterbacks to be able to throw the ball in December when it gets colder and the ball gets slick, which it does, or in the rain when it gets slippery.

“Why not take a little air out of the ball? Lower the amount of air you can have in the ball, and if some quarterbacks like it harder, then you can pump it up a little. Change the degrees of error a little bit. It’s just a comfort level thing. The balls back when I played were a lot different than they are today, and I had small hands, so it was really a problem for me at times.’’

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Griese’s view is quite a bit different from that of his old coach, Don Shula, who calls Bill Belichick “Beli-cheat” and who said in comparing his Dolphins to the Patriots, “Always done the right way. We didn’t deflate any balls.”

But while Shula may not agree, Griese raises an interesting point: Why is it in the NFL’s interests to force quarterbacks to use footballs that they think are too hard or too soft? If a quarterback thinks he’ll play better with a football that has a little more air or a little less air, the NFL should let him do so.

That was quick, must believe in Mannion...

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Cardinals cut Daryl Washington
Posted by Michael David Smith on May 11, 2017

Former Pro Bowl linebacker Daryl Washington, age 30, is now a free agent.

The Cardinals announced today that they have released Washington, shortly after he received a conditional reinstatement from an indefinite substance-abuse suspension. The team said Washington met with team president Michael Bidwill, General Manager Steve Keim and coach Bruce Arians this week.

It remains to be seen whether any team will be interested in acquiring Washington, who still has to do some work within the league’s substance-abuse program before he can be reinstated in full.

Washington had an excellent season in 2012 and played well again in 2013, although he missed four games because of a substance-abuse suspension and was also arrested for assault that year. After the 2013 season he pled guilty to the assault, failed another drug test and has been suspended since.

The 30-year-old Washington may still be able to help some team’s defense, if teams think they can count on him off the field. That’s a big “if.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/05/11/daryl-washington-prepares-for-his-next-nfl-chapter/

Daryl Washington prepares for his next NFL chapter
Posted by Mike Florio on May 11, 2017

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Linebacker Daryl Washington has become a free agent. As he launches the next chapter of his NFL career, he has expressed appreciation to the only team for which he has played.

“I want to thank the Cardinals organization, especially Mr. Bidwell and Steve Keim for drafting and believing in me, and their continued support,” Washington said in a statement provided to PFT. “We’ve had some really positive and productive discussions this week, and at the end of the day we mutually agreed it was best for both sides to get a fresh start. I’m in the best shape of my life, and very much look forward to the next opportunity, where I will again play at an All-Pro level and help my team make a championship run.”

The Cardinals decided to release Washington after discussions with the player and negotiations with his representatives did not result in an agreement between the two sides. Per a source with knowledge of the situation, the Cardinals had interest in keeping Washington, but his anticipated role in light of the additions the team has made (including most recently the decision to select linebacker Haason Reddick with the 13th pick in the draft) prevented the two sides from identifying an arrangement that was suitable for the team and the player.

Washington instantly becomes a free agent, available to sign with any team. Although he’s now 30, Washington has only four seasons of NFL wear and tear, two of which resulted in Pro Bowl and All-Pro recognition. In a league of 32 teams that are constantly looking to improve, it’s hard to imagine Washington not getting a fair chance to show what he can still do, whatever that may specifically be.

Guess we'll have to wai a year before we inundated with more posts on how he will be our savior.

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Jared Goff 'exceeding expectations' in McVay's offense

Kevin Patra
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Wyche: Les Snead says Goff now understanding NFL defenses much better
At this time a year ago Jared Goff was a lost puppy.

During his rookie minicamp, the Los Angeles Rams' No. 1 overall pick struggled to understand verbiage of the play, move the offense in and out of the huddle, and get the play off on schedule
Battling the leap from college to the NFL, Goff struggled mightily in preseason action and began the year behind Case Keenum. When he was finally put on the field in regular season, Goff was a one-read quarterback fighting to control his own offense, let alone read the defense.

Flash forward to this offseason and Goff has apparently made big strides.

NFL Network's Steve Wyche reported on Tuesday's Up To The Minute Live that Rams GM Les Snead told him Goff returned this spring with a better grasp of what's expected of him as an NFL starter.

"The one thing (Snead) likes about Goff is Goff understood he had to understand the language and the alignments of the scheme," Wyche said. "So when they came up for their minicamp right before the draft, he said Goff was right on point. He said after the minicamp, coaches said (Goff) exceeded expectations. And to quote Snead, 'Last year he was a blank slate, now that is no longer the case. He understands what NFL offenses want, and more importantly, he understands what NFL defenses want to do.'"

The Rams' paint-by-numbers offense was the butt of league-wide jokes in 2016. Some of that had to do with the former coaching staff, some with an atrocious offensive line, some with a lack of playmakers, some with Todd Gurley's struggles, and some with Goff's difficulties making the transition.

With Sean McVay taking over, upgrades on the offensive line through free agency, and adding pass-catching targets in the draft, some of those problems should be in the past. Goff's leap in Year 2 could be the biggest boon of all.

According to Snead's assessment, Goff is on his way to putting the rookie struggles to bed and becoming the player L.A. believed it was mortgaging the future to obtain

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Strictly gated community. Talk about expansions, this is huge for this developer yet not so much for the nearby neighborhoods. I can see good, but I can see bad. After this stadium is built Inglewood is going to be a different place.

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Cardinals to sign Blaine Gabbert
Posted by Michael David Smith on May 10, 2017

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Carson Palmer is getting a new backup.

Blaine Gabbert is expected to sign a one-year, minimum salary contract with the Cardinals, according to multiple reports.

The Jaguars thought Gabbert was going to be their franchise quarterback when they selected him with the 10th overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft. Instead, he had three disappointing years in Jacksonville followed by three in San Francisco. Now he’ll compete with Drew Stanton and Zac Dysert for a spot backing up Palmer in Arizona.

The 27-year-old Gabbert started five games for the 49ers last season, recording five touchdown passes and six interceptions.

Off Topic. Sorry guys!

My wife and I just closed on our first house! We are going to be homeowners tomorrow!

Can't wait to cheer our Rams on from the new crib!

Go Rams!

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Good grief.

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FOX hires Tony Gonzalez
Posted by Mike Florio on May 10, 2017

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After future Hall of Fame tight end Tony Gonzalez left CBS, he said he hoped to find a broadcasting job in the Los Angeles area. He has.

Via SportsBusiness Daily, FOX has hired Gonzalez. He’ll appear on FOX NFL Kickoff, the pre-pregame show that airs from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. ET.

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Gonzalez spent three seasons with CBS. Phil Simms crash landed in the seat after being booted from the broadcast booth for Tony Romo.

In theory, Gonzalez could eventually graduate to the official pregame show, depending on when/if more tenured members of the desk like Terry Bradshaw and Jimmy Johnson decide to move on. Likewise, Michael Strahan eventually could decide to ditch the cross-country travel in light of his position at Good Morning America.

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Sage Rosenfels column: Why there's hope for Jared Goff in 2017
Sage Rosenfels 1d ago

Sage Rosenfels is a former 12-year NFL quarterback who writes, does radio, and podcasts about the NFL and college football.

We are less than two weeks removed from one of the most exciting NFL drafts in recent memory. All 32 teams feel they have upgraded their roster with exciting young talent who will make an immediate impact, as well as others who will develop into important pieces in the future.

The draft is one of the NFL’s best hype machines, as it gives hope to each team - even the Browns - that their future is bright. After the lights are dimmed and the draft stage is deconstructed, it’s time for the players and coaches to get to work.

Some of the players drafted will be immediate NFL stars, while others will soon be out of the league, even first-rounders. Of all the positions, quarterbacks have been the trickiest players to scout. Quarterbacks taken in the first round are a huge gamble - some have immediate success while others never come close to being worth their high-pick status.

On occasion, great quarterbacks are afterthoughts who become NFL stars (like Tom Brady and Kurt Warner). Drafting a quarterback high is a huge risk that can change an organization, for better or worse, for years to come.

Jared Goff is one year removed from being the first overall selection in the 2016 NFL Draft. Before and after the selection, he was complimented by nearly every analyst as a future NFL star who would lead the Los Angeles Rams for the next decade.

A lot has changed in the last year for Goff. The organization fired Jeff Fisher and replaced him with the youngest head coach in NFL history, Sean McVay. Goff’s rookie year was memorable for all of the wrong reasons, as poor play from both him and his team as a whole resulted in the coaching overhaul.

This is what happens every year in the NFL. Young men who are only a few months removed from playing college football are expected to make huge impacts on struggling franchises, many of which haven’t won consistently for decades. Every year, many of these players don’t live up to the hype, as the honeymoon period of the draft quickly disappears.

Goff knows this all too well. Every rookie has hopes that they will come into the league and shine immediately. Some, like Dak Prescott, excel right out of the gate by landing in a perfect situation. Others, like Goff, end up on teams that even Brady wouldn’t be able to fix.

This is why McVay was hired. He and fellow first-year coach Kyle Shanahan are two young minds who view offensive football differently. McVay and Shanahan worked together in Washington and both are responsible for developing Kirk Cousins, who went from a fourth-round draft pick to a $25-million franchise player in just a few seasons.

Both McVay and Shanahan view offensive football from one angle, the quarterback. Everything they do, even the running game, is with the quarterback’s success in mind. The pass-protection, route combinations, personnel decisions, and play-calling are done to put their quarterback in the best position to succeed.

With Goff having a less-than-mediocre rookie year, this is undoubtedly one of the reasons McVay was hired. The Los Angeles Rams' ownership bet on Goff one year ago. Now they are betting on McVay to maximize their young quarterback’s talents.

I spoke to McVay about Goff last week regarding the first few months of their relationship. Though they have had only one minicamp, I could feel the genuine excitement in McVays’ voice regarding his signal-caller. When analyzing quarterbacks, McVay has a certain set of criteria he uses to make a decision on their abilities.

First, is the quarterback a pure passer? To succeed in the NFL as a QB, you must be able to make all the throws with accuracy. After studying Goff’s film and going through the Rams’ first minicamp, McVay is convinced that Goff’s arm isn’t a concern.

“He can make every throw in this offense and I was particularly excited to see him push the ball down the field, even when he had the pocket collapsing around him,” said McVay. The second part of his response should not be overlooked.

The combine and private workouts can give a false impression as to the real throwing conditions for a quarterback. Rarely in the NFL, especially on deeper throws, does a quarterback have a clean pocket. The ability to create velocity, while still being accurate, without being able to step into the throw is an important aspect of the position. Goff has this subtle but valuable asset.

Secondly, McVay said Goff showed he will stand in the pocket and deliver a throw while defensive linemen and linebackers are breaking down the protection. The courage it takes to do this separates the “combine” quarterbacks from those who actually succeed at the highest level.

No quarterback likes getting hit. A young quarterback who stands in the pocket the extra split second to make a throw, knowing he will endure physical pain, gains a tremendous amount of respect from the players and coaches on his team.

Many of the quarterbacks who are drafted high, and then fail, don’t have the courage to take the punishment necessary to play the position. Look through the lists of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and you won’t find one that didn’t take a beating during their career.

A QB who can deal with pain is a necessity for a team to win on a consistent basis. The importance of making a throw must overshadow the pain of bruised ribs, especially for a young quarterback who must earn respect from the veterans on his team.

McVay was also encouraged by Goff’s ability to take what they had been working on in the classroom and transfer it to the field. Every NFL offense is unique. Plays which look the same on paper in different offenses many times have small details that can vastly affect the outcome.

The NFL is a game of inches, and these details are more important for a quarterback than any other position. “I am encouraged by Jared’s ability to absorb our information and bring it to the field,” stated McVay. “He is absorbing a lot of information and he seems to easily understand, communicate, and execute the new offense.”

Over the next few months, Goff and his teammates must continue to learn these fine details in meetings and then bring them to the practice field. After one minicamp, Goff has shown he can do this with ease.

Lastly, their are various ways to excel as an NFL starting quarterback. Some, like Aaron Rodgers, are talented enough to execute a play just like it was designed, as well as make magic happen when something has broken down. Others, such as Michael Vick, excel more at off-scheduled plays rather than simply executing the offense.

Then there are the Cousins types who don’t have the “playmaking” talent of some other QBs, but are masters at quickly progressing through their reads to find the open receiver. The quarterbacks who can sort through all of the information presented to him - from the play called, to the defense before and after the snap - and consistently find the open receiver are playing at a higher mental level than those who just make plays. In the long run, these “executors” are what coaches look for.

Fortunately for the Rams, Goff has shown he can be a mix of both executor and playmaker. Though he won’t be compared to Rodgers any time soon, he has shown signs of both positive traits. The Rams' offense, just like Washington’s and San Fran’s, values execution over simply “making plays.”

By the way, McVay and Shanahan have designed the concepts in their running and passing attack to play off each other, so having a quarterback who can efficiently run this type of attack is invaluable.

This is why both Cousins and reigning MVP Matt Ryan have excelled recently. On the other hand, anybody who watched Goff play at Cal saw his ability to make plays with his feet. He isn’t a runner, but he does have enough athletic ability to extend plays and find an open receiver downfield.

According to McVay, Goff has a lot of the same characteristics as Cousins and Ryan. He can make the same throws, shows the level of toughness required, absorbs and translates information easily, and has a yearning to be coached. This has me looking forward to Goff’s second season.

Coaching and offensive style have a huge influence on a quarterback's ability to succeed. Based off Goff’s physical and mental talents, Rams fans should be excited for the future of their team.

After my initial analysis of the situation in L.A., I firmly believe we will see a very different Goff in 2017 and beyond. While the early feedback is based off non-contact practices, all signs point to a solid relationship between quarterback and coach.

The Rams may have improved their team significantly this offseason and it may have nothing to do with the over-hyped draft. A quarterback in the right offense can improve a team much more than any player (or players) added to an NFL roster. For the Rams, only time will tell

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http://www.sfgate.com/raiders/article/Raiderettes-get-1-25-mil-in-settlement-11136363.php

Raiderettes get $1.25 mil in settlement
By Vic Tafur


Oakland Raiderette Lacy T. is a plaintiff in a lawsuit accusing the Oakland Raiders of violating wage laws in paying their cheerleaders, photographed at her lawyers office in Oakland, CA
Photo: Michael Short, The Chronicle

The Raiderettes had reason to cheer Wednesday, as the the proceeds from a $1.25 million settlement was distributed to nearly 100 women who worked as cheerleaders for the Oakland Raiders

The lawsuit, the first filed on behalf of cheerleaders in the NFL, claimed the Raiders failed to pay their cheerleading squad minimum wage for the hours they worked, failed to pay overtime, and failed to reimburse thousands of dollars of incurred expenses from 2010-14.


Photo: Carlos Avila Gonzalez, The Chronicle

“Our clients have now been paid the equivalent of minimum wage for all of the hours they worked and have been reimbursed for their out-of-pocket expenses,” attorney Sharon Vinick said in a statement from Levy Vinick Burrell Hyams LLP, the attorneys for the class members. “It is important to note that paying these women minimum wage doesn’t represent the value that these hard-working women bring to the Game Day Experience,”

Women who danced as Raiderettes for multiple seasons will receive over $20,000.


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The class action suit was brought by Raiderettes Lacy T. and Sarah G., whose identities are protected. There were then similar lawsuits filed by members of other NFL dance squads, and teams have adjusted their pay practices.

“I never dreamed that my decision to find a lawyer and file a lawsuit would lead to the kind of sweeping changes we have seen for the women of the NFL,” Lacy T. said in the statement from her lawyers. “It’s pretty breathtaking. But as a mom, it makes me proud to know I’ve stood up for myself, other women, and my daughters.”

2017 Offensive Rookie of the Year - Odds to Win

Leonard Fournette +450
Christian McCaffrey +550
DeShaun Watson +550
Dalvin Cook +700
Corey Davis +800
Mike Williams +1200
Joe Mixon +1200

Jamaal Williams +1400
DeShone Kizer +1400
John Ross +1400
Mitch Trubisky +1600
Kareem Hunt +1600
O.J. Howard +2000
Patrick Mahomes +2000
Curtis Samuel +2500
Evan Engram +2500
Zay Jones +2500
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2017 NFL Win Total Over/Unders

Patriots 12
Steelers 10.5
Seahawks 10.5
Packers 10
Raiders 10

Falcons 9.5
Cowboys 9.5
Ravens 9
Colts 9
Chiefs 9
Giants 9

Panthers 8.5
Bengals 8.5
Broncos 8.5
Texans 8.5
Vikings 8.5
Buccaneers 8.5
Titans 8.5

Cardinals 8
Lions 8
Saints 8
Eagles 8
Chargers 7.5
Dolphins 7.5
Washington 7.5

Bills 6
Jaguars 6
Bears 5.5
Rams 5.5
Jets 5
Browns 4.5
49ers 4.5
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NFL WEEK 1 ODDS 2017

SEP 7/2017
Kansas City Chiefs +7
New England Patriots

SEP 10/2017
Atlanta Falcons
Chicago Bears +6

Philadelphia Eagles +2.5
Washington Redskins

Pittsburgh Steelers
Cleveland Browns +8.5

Baltimore Ravens +1.5
Cincinnati Bengals

Arizona Cardinals +3
Detroit Lions

Tampa Bay Buccaneers +2.5
Miami Dolphins

New York Jets +5.5
Buffalo Bills

Oakland Raiders
Tennessee Titans +1

Jacksonville Jaguars +4
Houston Texans

Indianapolis Colts
Los Angeles Rams +3

Seattle Seahawks +3
Green Bay Packers

Carolina Panthers
San Francisco 49ers +4

New York Giants +5.5
Dallas Cowboys

SEP 11/2017
New Orleans Saints +3.5
Minnesota Vikings

San Diego Chargers +3.5
Denver Broncos
http://www.oddsshark.com/nfl/odds
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2018 Super Bowl LII Futures Odds

Patriots (4 to 1)
Cowboys (11 to 1)
Falcons (12 to 1)
Packers (12 to 1)
Seahawks (12 to 1)
Broncos (15 to 1)
Texans (15 to 1)
Steelers (18 to 1)
Giants (20 to 1)
Raiders (20 to 1)
Chiefs (25 to 1)
Panthers (30 to 1)
Colts (30 to 1)
Vikings (30 to 1)
Cardinals (35 to 1)
Ravens (40 to 1)
Buccaneers (40 to 1)

Dolphins (50 to 1)
Eagles (50 to 1)
Titans (50 to 1)
Redskins (60 to 1)
Bengals (70 to 1)
Lions (70 to 1)
Saints (70 to 1)
Bills (80 to 1)
Chargers (80 to 1)
Jaguars (100 to 1)
Bears (125 to 1)
Rams (150 to 1)
Jets (150 to 1)
Browns (300 to 1)
49ers (300 to 1)
http://www.footballlocks.com/nfl_futures_super_bowl_sorted_by_odds.shtml
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2018 College Football Championship Winner

Alabama +300
Ohio State +550
USC +700
Florida State +750
Oklahoma +1200
Michigan +1200
Penn State +1200
LSU +2000
Georgia +2000
Clemson +2200

Louisville +2200
Auburn +2200
Texas +2800
Washington U +3300
Notre Dame +4000
Florida +4000
Oklahoma State +5000
Virginia Tech +5000
Wisconsin +5000

Tennessee +6600
Miami Florida +6600
Kansas State +6600
UCLA +6600
Virginia +6600
Oregon +7500
TCU +7500
Texas A&M +10000
Michigan State +10000
Colorado +10000
Mississippi +10000
NC State +10000
Nebraska +10000
https://sports.bovada.lv/football/nfl-season-props

I can only imagine what @flv has up his sleeve for some of these future odds

Who will be the Rams Rookie of the year! I think it will be between Kupp and Everett! With Kupp Winning the Honors!