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(Message started by: IbdFunk on Sep 11^th, 2009, 11:14am)

Title: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by IbdFunk on Sep 11^th, 2009, 11:14am

I realize i am rebuilding and even though i feel Mcnabb has at least 3 good years ahead of him i am looking to go in another direction with my team. I am looking for early first round draft picks/younger quality rbs and or to upgrade my rc corp with a top 5 wr or something in the effect. Contact me if any one has interest

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by StegRock on Sep 11^th, 2009, 1:09pm

Danny, I could be interested, probably more so later if I find myself at all in contention for a plaque than at the moment (and, yes, unlike you, I highly value and, in any case, aestheticaly enjoy 2nd- or 3rd-Place GBRFL plaques as 2nd or 3rd in the GBRFL is probably better than a championship in almost all other leagues in the world and our plaques really are, to some degree, works of art that are truly aethetically pleasing), but, at any time, if you see a possible deal with me that strikes your fancy (I could see, off the top of my head, some combination of commodities like Nicks, D. Ward, Pennington or Leftwich, and/or my 2012 first-rounder going your way), by all means pop me a message. You have my attention! (Personally, I don't think you'll get anything done knowing how you historically have OVERvalued McNabb, but, if by the grace of God sound reason overtakes you, ;) know that I am interested.)

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by IbdFunk on Sep 11^th, 2009, 4:32pm

Why would anyone want to come in second place? That is like getting the comeback player award! No thanks to that..I like Hakeem nicks, Dereck Ward i have no interest in at all, i am always open and i am not like Joe parsons shopping Henne for adrian peterson and a first rounder

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by StegRock on Sep 12^th, 2009, 5:34pm

You know, Danny, you sound like my cousin Mike, who, it is worth noting, I can't stand, but, in any event, whose house I happened to be at some years ago when Barry Sanders broke the 2000-yard rushing mark. He, jerk that he is, shirked it off remarking that it was not really an accomplishment worth recognizing... because he did not "break the record". If it's not first, what does it matter? He's just one of the rest. Yea, right! [smiley=gimmeabreak.gif] What an a-hole!

Acknowledging excellence more broadly, e.g. in our case awarding those who come in 2nd and 3rd, is indicative of an appreciation of just the experience of participation (in the activities you choose to spend the valuable and ever-fleeting moments of your life doing) as well as those "others" who are responsible for making the competition as great as it is. It's the middle ground between win at all costs and give "purple ribbons" to everybody just for participating regardless of place of finish (like they do in many a public elementary school nowadays). Such bipolar mindsets are what are destorying America. Look, I'm not at all for the latter. But, both the former (1st place or "you're a loser") and the latter (the elimination of competition), degradate the accomplishment of doing a really good job and finishing well, say, 2nd or 3rd or in the top quarter or third or whatever the case may dictate. There is, for sure, some truth that there should be a shear appreciation of just participation in an activity, whatever you do in life. The whole experience shouldn't all just get ruined because you didn't win, causing you to become the proverbial sore loser. That said, within that context of a healthy attitude toward competition, i.e. one that doesn't eschew losing and make for the sore loser but nevertheless recognizes and lauds the winner, the value of competition if you will, should also be appreciated. The middle-ground position which is exemplary of such a healthy attitude is one that recognizes those "others" who excelled and made for the great competition but just fell a little short, yet still ahead of 80% (2nd) or 70% (3rd) of the competition as is the case in the GBRFL. To press the argument here just a step farther, a "1st Place or loser" attitude is very selfish. It becomes, for the winner, all and ONLY about "HIM" (and, on the flip side, funny thing, when "he" loses, i.e. doesn't come in 1st, it becomes all about ALL the factors besides "him"). The irony, though, is that awarding those who finish just behind you gives the victory more context and in that sense props it up even more.

Ultimately, Danny, I, of course, "get" your simple, straightforward hard-ass "win or go home" "philosophy". It's what EITHER prevails OR is being reacted to in America today. The middle ground is to appreciate a job well done even if it fell somewhat short of the top spot. After all, there can only be one #1. It is to, at the very least, (logically) exclude the middle to, then, say that everybody else is just a "loser". [smiley=zenmaster.gif]

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by IbdFunk on Sep 12^th, 2009, 7:49pm

We can agree to disagree. What i get out of this conversation is you are happy being first loser, " coming in second place". I play to win PERIOD, i dont get excited in coming in second place or last, sorry!!

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by Drew Rosenhaus on Sep 12^th, 2009, 10:30pm

And yet you are comfortable with Screech as your avatar.

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by StegRock on Sep 12^th, 2009, 11:22pm

on 09/12/09 at 19:49:18, IbdFunk wrote:

Dear Mrs. 3-Ring Circus, [smiley=clown.gif]

Here we go playing the old copout "agree to disagree" card, to which so many unreflective Americans are relegated, as if it means anything. Here all it means is you're willing to think it through; I'm not. We're not even dialoguing on the same level. I'm not talking about you're "right" or whatever to proceed with such a frame of mind. I'm talking about the entailments of holding such a position, the psychological and social consequences of such a mindset. Entailments, unforeseen consequences, are a touchy subject in America because they require thought(fulness) and a sense of responsibility, neither of which are all too popular among "rights and freedom of speech-intoxicated" Americans. But, I digress. I'm glad such a philosophy "works" for you (on the inside). I take you as its prime example and finest representative (on the outside). ;) With that said, need I remind you of who, besides obviously deriving more overall satisfaction and enjoyment from the hobby (per the respective philosophies in play here), has more championships??? [smiley=hmmmm.gif] ... [smiley=cantcatch.gif]

With Love,
Master 4 Rings [smiley=zenmaster.gif]

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by T-Rave on Sep 12^th, 2009, 11:49pm

Kickin' back, [smiley=palmtree.gif] enjoying watchin the discussion. [smiley=surfing.gif] Keep it coming, fellas! [smiley=boxer.gif] [smiley=firinback.gif]

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by DOLFAN on Sep 13^th, 2009, 12:27am

Feder check your email please, and call me.
I have what you are asking for in an offer.

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by DirkDiggler on Sep 13^th, 2009, 9:20am

on 09/13/09 at 00:27:30, DOLFAN wrote:

Feder check your email please, and call me.
I have what you are asking for in an offer.

If Joe and Danny get a deal done, watch out, because I think the end of the world is near.

(especially after I saw the offer Joe made Stegeman for Farve)

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by IbdFunk on Sep 17^th, 2009, 8:23am

Of course no deal was done, not to worry, there is still a world.

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by StegRock on Sep 17^th, 2009, 11:20am

on 09/17/09 at 08:23:01, IbdFunk wrote:

Of course no deal was done, not to worry, there is still a world.

No deal was done between Danny and Joe, that is... ;)

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by DOLFAN on Sep 17^th, 2009, 11:37pm

Yeah we could not hammer one out.

Mendenhall, Shaun Hill and my 2 first rounders next year was too much for me to give up for Mcnabb, But hey Mark Hahn has 2 forst rounders next year, maybe he will do that deal.

Good lucky Danny.

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by IbdFunk on Sep 18^th, 2009, 8:53am

That was not the deal Joe, dont try to look like the hero on this! It was Mendenhal your 2 first rounders and shawn hill for McNabb and Jamal Charles. By the way nice predictions, it was great with my shitty squad kicking your ass this week!!

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by DOLFAN on Sep 18^th, 2009, 11:20pm

You are correct Danny, I did forget to mention Jamal Charles, but even with that...like it matters...

Oh BTW there is no way with a team like mine that I could look like a hero, except maybe with all the help I gave Trout during the draft of course.

Yeah you kicked my ass Congrats!!! My team sucks right now. You kicked the ass of last year's worst team....would you like a badge...or a chest to pin it on??Besides I'm not so sure that I would be too proud of beating my team, if you are than that is pretty fucking sorry.
Like I said in my predictions you, Trout and I will be fighting for the best waiver picks for most of the season.

Who knows maybe this week my team will rush for more than 100 yds.

Title: Re: I am looking to trade Mcnabb..
Post by Art Vandalay on Sep 19^th, 2009, 12:21pm

Ladies, ladies, there's plenty of piss poor teams to go around. If it makes you feel better, both your teams couldn't beat themselves out of a used condom with the tip cut off. ?.?.?

Let's get some of this energy onto the trash talking thread. I don't think Charles should be garnering all of this attention. Really??? Charles??? :P