Jabrill Peppers to wear #22
During the slow news month of June, I figured this may be of note for a few MGoBloggers who are interested in obtaining a Jabrill Peppers jersey (as I am).
Jabrill will be flying around for the Brownies in #22.
http://www.dawgsbynature.com/2017/6/12/15785396/jabrill-peppers-changes…
Also noteworthy -- the browns just traded starting LB Demario Davis to the jets for a Safety, Calvin Pryor. Will Peppers be playing a position similar to Viper in the NFL? The Browns Defensive Coordinator seems really excited for Jabrill and his versatility, and this trade may be indicative that Jabrill will be playing a LB/S hybrid as opposed to strictly safety. Hue Jackson has also hinted he may see some snaps on offense as well, and we all know the Browns need some playmakers there.
Can't wait to see him in the NFL.
I hope no one went out and bought a 27 jersey..
— JP (@JabrillPeppers) June 12, 2017
You may be able to exchange your jersey for his updated number, depending on where you purchased it!
At least I held off on the #1 jersey
This has probably come up on the board before, but what is the worst color scheme in pro sports? Browns have to be up there.
Green Bay is ugly, along with Jacksonville when they put gold in their uni's.
Which is a shame, because their vintage uniforms were goregous...
Then again, those vintage uniforms are technically property of the Ravens franchise, so maybe that's why they don't suck. Unlike the New Browns. Who've kinda sucked at everything for the entirety of their existence.
Cleveland kept the Browns name, colors, and history. Those uniforms are not property of the Ravens.
Like 95% of the city, I loved the old uniforms and saw zero reason to change them. I absolutely hate the eye sores that we wear now.
...Warren Moon is the best QB in Houston Texans history.
You said the Ravens technically own the old Browns uniforms. I told you that, no, they don't.
The Ravens were officially treated as an expansion team even though they retained the roster and contracts.
It was seen by everyone that Modell completely fucked us over so we were thrown a bone.
...get the same thing when the Colts left? Or Houston when the Oilers left? Or Oakland when the Raiders left?
The NFL did feel bad for the city of Cleveland and threw us a bone. PDgoblue is 100% correct in saying we retained the colors, the records, basically everything except the players who went on to win the 1999 Super Bowl as the Baltimore Ravens.
Cliff notes version. Cleveland ranked in the top 10 in attendance when Modell left in easily the shittiest stadium in the league at that time. He (Modell) owned it and was making a ton of money cause he also leased it to the Indians. When the Indians build Jacobs Field he lost that revenue source so suddenly Municipal Stadium wasnt as profitable for him as it once was. And the terrible Andre Moon contract damn near drove him into personal bancrupcy and he was forced to take out loans to cover payroll.
When Baltimore offered him 40MM cash to move the team he took it. Ironically 40MM was the exact amount he would need to have on hand to cover the inheritance tax in effect at the time. Art wanted the team to go to David (his oldest) and for him to not have to sell it like the Robbies had to the Dolphins to pay the death tax so he took the money from Baltimore and moved the team.
He never asked the city for a new stadium and the fans here supported the team until the bitter end. The NFL knew all this so when the Browns left they allowed the city to retain everything associated with the team except the players. It was a very different situation than the teams you listed and the NFL treated the exit differently because of it.
The truth would be saying that he bent the Indians over a barrel and didn't use any lube.
in what both of you are saying. Technically, the city still oned Municipal Stadium, but they leased it to Modell for $1 a year, with the agreement being that Modell would pay for Stadium maintenance.
because Art Modell was a poor businessman and a terrible owner, and the record should always reflect as such.
Once The Jake and Gund Arena were built, Art felt it was his turn. As the owner of the city's NFL franchise, he had been asked many times over the years for financial assistance (renovating Stouffers, Playhouse Square, etc). He was jealous that the Indians and the Cavs got new homes before the Browns did. Supposedly, the city offered the Browns the chance to be part of Gateway, but had he done so, the City would no longer have allowed him such a sweetheart deal on the Stadium lease. Art declined, because he made a major miscalculation. He somehow didnt realize the impact that the Indians leaving would have on his bottom line. Not only in lost rent from the Indians, but in lost season ticket and loge fees for the Browns, as many businesses decided to pony up for Luxury boxes at the Jake rather than Municipal. Also, Art owned "StadiumCorp" who provided the concessions for all events at Municiapl. Losing 81 home games was a big deal, from that aspect
Many people forget that in November of 1995, the voters of Cuyahoga county passed a ballot that would have put $175 million into repairing Municipal. Earlier that season, Art told the public he wouldnt make any decisions until the fate of that bill was determined. The city of Baltimore didnt want to be used as leverage, so they told Art his offer had a clock attached, and he had to make his choice before the November elections.
The Browns were #2 in nationwide ratings, and #4 in home attendance. They were one of the most universally popular teams in the NFL, and somehow Art Modell was unable to turn a profit, even though he had what amounted to a free stadium to play in for 30 years. When he wanted to sign Andre Rison (against Belichicks wishes) he had to use his wifes credit to secure the loan. Modell was tapped out, because he was a poor businessman, and his only real source of income was the Browns 9and, to a lesser extent, Municipal Stadium).
Art could've gotten in on Gateway. Art could've stayed in Cleveland and the County would have paid to renovate his stadium. He didnt do so because he was broke. He was broke because of his poor business acumen. Because he was broke, he felt he had no choice, and had to take the quick influx of cash offered by the city of Baltimore. He moved the team out of greed, and no other reason.
Also, I find it, shall we say, shady that Al lerner was originally part of a group who tried to win one of the 1995 expansion bids for Baltimore. Thise went to JAX and CAR. Then, all of a sudden, Al Lerner was one of the players in Baltimore rolling out the red carpet for Modell. next thing you know, Al Lerner's group "won" the right to be the new ownership of the Browns. The NFL is as crooked a Quasimodo's back.
It was a very unique deal, but it's exactly what happened. The Ravens are simply the Ravens, they started in 1996, and have no historical affiliation with the Cleveland Browns franchise.
Falcon alum checking in!
CLE Clothing Co. has t-shirts that say that. I want one.
You're a grown man.
relax
If you are really from/ live in the Bronx, you would know that 90% of Mets, Giants, Jets, Yanks fans wear jerseys to games. Hell, if I go to my local bar on gameday, half of the dudes have jerseys on.
It's even moreso in certain hockey cities, like Calgary. So many people in those seats are wearing sweaters/jerseys. There is nothing wrong with it.
You know this country is going down the crapper when we're looking to Calgary for fashion advice.
There is a difference IMO between a general team jersey and a player-specific one, but I still stand by my opinion that wearing a jersey with another person's name on the back isn't a choice I'd agree with. But clearly, this has struck a nerve with people who are pro-jersey wearers.
Really? NINETY percent?
I mean, yes. Those are true statements. Still seems weird to me. I don't know how other people also doing something I think is weird validates your point.
You mean out at the Mall or at a restaurant, or at a game with that player? Is it better for someone to buy a jersey and put their own name on the back, or the name of the player wearing the number? What about adult family members of the player?
what about adults who still play videogames?
I'm 35, just moved to a new house, and dying to get my fucking Xbox set up. It's in a box somewhere...
Where's your new fictional location at?
Fillory.
Still in Manhattan. Love it here.
Not a single person believes you. You're an old troll from Buttfuck, Ohio. It's okay to admit it.
Unfortunately, the box came apart in the move, so it's an Xbox ex-box...
Not your best effort Magnus.
I laughed.
Asking because I've had this conversation with friends over the years ..
Guys who wear jerseys -- to games or out in public. What about jerseys wholly unrelated to the game? Like the guy in the Bengals jersey at Mile Hi for a Broncos v Chiefs game?
Adults who play video games like Madden (or otherwise) but who think jerseys are for kids? What about jerseys with the individual's name on it, as if they were actually a player on the team.
Or, as was just posted, the guy who tucks the polo into his pleated khakis and tells folks to SIT DOWN all game long...?
is the Bengals guy you described. I once saw a guy wearing a Jacksonville Jaguars hat with a Giants Plaxico Burress jersey.
I was at Reds/Astros game in Cincy.
We had a drinking game based on it. First to spot it got to make the other one drink. Same if you saw husband/wife or boyfriend/girlfriend wearing matching jerseys.
Seriously, bro. Why not answer? You've told us so much. You're an Aussie living in NYC, man. Tell us more about your sweet fake life!
people all day and are definitely still living in your mom's basement. You are like Chazz Reinhold, except not cool.
Nice projection!
Nice projection!
That's the level of cutting edge wit I'd expect from someone with you avatar and sig.
I mean, video games are entertainment. It's like saying "look at these people who go to see movies about comic book characters" or "television shows based on books" or "plays based on children's books." The more apt analogy would be people wearing jerseys with the names of their favorite e-sport player on the back.
I'm not saying you shouldn't go to a game and cheer, or buy a shirt or hat with your team's logo on it. It's just people buying a jersey with a particular guy's name on it that seems a little weird to me. But as with anything, you liking something and me not doesn't invalidate your enjoyment.
Gotcha.
And I think it's weird for a grown man to play video games. I played through college and bought a Playstation right after because I was broke and had no money to go out at night, but then pawned it when I was about 24yrs old and haven't thought about it since. My 10yr old likes video games, though. He has an Xbox at both our places and a MICHIGAN jersey with his last name and choice of number on it.
I actually think 10-year-olds with jerseys and their names on them are the perfect demo for jerseys. It's a good age because you care irrationally about sports in the purest sense, you aren't a jaded, cynical asshole like older people, and you can play games and role-play the sport unironically.
And I did a similar thing with video games where I had them in HS, then really none in college save for a house N64, then a barely-played XBox 360 in law school, then nothing again until a couple years ago, right before I had kids. Now I have a couple systems but barely play them, though my hope is my kids will enjoy them as they get older.