Seriously. That aside, 49ers cheated to some Super Bowls, Denver cheated to some Super Bowls and so did the Patroits. Problem is Jerry had to chastise someone else. Ah, before we interview 5,000 players about what they thought the deflation netted the Patriots, could we at least determine the Patriots deflated footballs? I want to hear what Chris Carter says about this. If Pats fans were so confident that the Patriots didnt do anything wrong, then they would have let this go long ago and moved on with their lives, instead of continuing to harp on it. Those are the guys I have to beat. Patriot honks: Goodell destroyed ALL evidence of SpyGate. He and the team got caught and paid with unprecedented fines. Only reason they are reacting is because the Patriots beat the Steelers and defeated the Eagles in the Super Bowl.. and it was before Spygate. Nothing about the team is tainted in my opinion. Apparently only the Hawks play withput cheating. Well, theres 3 more Super Bowl titles that come with an asterisk. Neither Rice, nor any player, should try to lessen their culpability by saying EVERYone else did it or that ALL players did it.. Even if every single team in the NFL cheated in one way or another, it wouldnt change the fact that Goodells relationship with Kraft almost assures that the Patriots will never be punished. And, ESPN started putting stuff out before facts were in. Beyond that I really dont care if the NFL wants to make the game more exciting stay out of it and let them play thats what makes it more interesting. All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Well, no asterisk on being runner up in Dancing With The Stars! The Patriots are cheaters. Hailed as the greatest wide receiver in the history of National Football League, Jerry Lee Rice is a retired professional football player with an estimated net worth of $55 million in 2012. Jerry Rice - Hall of Fame | Raiders.com Then Hank Strams toupee. Get over it and continue to enjoy the Brady/William era while you still can. Since Jerry didnt believe it was cheating, its not. Now everyone has an opinion on the NFL. Ask Warren Sapp. His first of four seasons with 100 catches came in 1990 when he had an even 100 receptions to lead the NFL in that category. After all, Jerry was his favorite receiver. My dad was a hard man. Rice started at wide receiver. He also rushed six times and scored one touchdown on the ground. Every day the Pro Football Hall of Famer, best known for his 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, worked to prove that players from small schools and Historically Black Colleges and. to think this guy is considered great by some! They figured these guys from San Francisco coming in here werent going to be able to handle this cold weather. Seriously? No big deal and not even closely related to getting an unfair advantage in inclement weather by deflating the football. Starting new without cheaters and no championships. jerry rice total career drops Everyone was using stick em or looking for an advantage back when until it was made illegal, and even then its not like stickem is any different that the sticky gloves they have now a days. Wait a minute .. Jerry Rice ADMITS to using a banned substance stickum says that everybody did it, and says that it didnt really give him an advantage. How this doesent tarnish legacies related to those great? 49er teams is beyond me? But he did know all of the players on the 49ers. We merely enjoy pointing to the hypocrisy of all the mouth-breathing loser who keep chanting asterisk with regards to the Pats, but want to wave away Brad Johnson admitting he bribed ball boys to deflate footballs before his SuperBowl win, or Rice admitting he cheated with stickum, or Don Shulas cheating via tampering with the Dolphins (which ended up costing the Dolphins a first round pick, same punishment as Spygate, hmmmm. lets see, the Patriots did NOT tape practices. I love you, mom. Everyone in the world takes a little shortcut here and there, but apparently the message board trolls are the measurement of morality in society. [1st] Most Games, Career 29 Lucky man to turn than into a great coaching job greater than Walsh, Shula, Landry, Lombardi and all of them together. The facts are now supporting a case against the Colts for making this up, not against the Patriots for actually doing anything. So the kids are alright! How many dropped passes did Jerry Rice have in his career? Kraft just gave Belicheck a pet CHEETAH for winning his 4th SB with the pats. The NFL is trying to please everyone for money. Rice joined the 49ers in 1985 and as a rookie just did what the rest of the league was doing. Heres a revelation for you. Youre stupid if you dont, frankly. Now Rice, ESPN, and the others who jumped to conclusions, and called people out, now have egg on their face. Deal with it. If Rice got caught while doing it he wouldve been fined or suspended. Every player knew nothing was finer than to be a 49er, and some was willing to take pay cuts to play there. This is just like SpygateThey got caught and all Patriot fans can say iseverybody else is doing it. Your QB has admitted to cheating! Jerry has had a lot of time. Cheated rings are useless, now that every one knows about it. What did Joe Montana know and when did he know it. to me patriots are best team in NFL history, Hypocrite!!!!!!? The relationship with Kraft is that Kraft is his boss, just like every other owner. Apparently only the Hawks play withput cheating. Hitting 30 barely slowed Jerry Rice. [1st] Most Yards Receiving, Career 495 The pillars of game integrity Ray Lewis and Jerry Rice. Pass Receiving Yardage Titles: 1986, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, NFC Statistical Championships [2nd] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Game 4 (at Tampa Bay, Nov. 14, 1994) Feb 7, 2015 10:41 AM Lets see. [1st] Most Yards Receiving, Career 589 Everybody else cheats too! its not to justify the actions of Spygate, but rather to say, Why are you self-righteously piling on the Pats when every other team/player is also pushing to the edge of the rules too? Honore de Balzac. 2004 XXXVIII New England* Did Taylor make the game winning catch vs Cincinnati in the SB with stickum ?? . In 1986, Rice recorded a season that began perhaps the finest stretch by any receiver in NFL history. SUPER BOWL XLIX So all former players and especially Jerry right now just please shut up. OHHHH the ball ITSELF is now sticky and thus easier to grip for the QB! Rice started at wide receiver. After a confounding 26-17 loss in Dallas on Oct. 17, when Michael Irvin anointed himself king of the wideouts, Rice demanded the football and was instantly obliged. Who cares what the rest of the nation thinks about you or your dirty franchise? if EVERYONE did it ,its not cheating I may be alone, but does it really matter. Although Jerry Rice was included in the Player's Ink insert set in 1998, the 1999 SP edition has a more classic look. Rice, who was drafted by the 49ers four years after stickum became an illegal substance, enhanced the gloves with stickum. Also, when I read comments by people about taped practices, SB walkthroughs, etc. New England then played Miami in the final game of the season, setting up a rematch in the first-round of the playoffs the following weekend. It just makes all the winning better knowing that theyre going to bed crying every season, dreaming their team could be even a fraction as good as the pats.. Behind every great fortune, there is a crime They are either illegal or they are not. Thank you. To be honest, at this point in time, whether footballs are being deflated (still not proven,) rubbing down footballs, or applying stickum to their gloves, it seems to me the only way to not be cheating is if you take a football out of the box, and play with it with no gloves on. He said he inflated the ball as much as possible before the refs checked it, hoping they would certify the ball as being in game condition. The Patriots have a long history of getting good performances from other teams cast-offs. Nonetheless, there will be a chorus of idiots who will say it is a cover-up and the Patriots are habitual line-steppers. No doubt Cris Carter will take advantage of this to try to get some recognition. The league didnt bother to enforce it. He played in eight conference championships and four Super Bowls. You like San Diego and Seattle, no wonder youre sore. If we go to such great lengths to get one game right, then any evidence of cheating must be punished. Dont know when those came out but I used the golf version in the 80s. And since sideline taping was not illegal before 2007 it was by definition not cheating. Theres nothing wrong with using stickum. Dwight Clark and Freddy Soloman, they were true professionals and took me under their wing. it would not have even came up if Jerry hadnt run his mouth about Tom Brady..shame on you Jerry Rice not only for running your mouth about the Pats but for being a cheater..no wonder he thinks the Pats cheated..this guy just went from being a great athlete to being a clown in my book. Whatever happened to Belichick as a kid that caused him to turn into Belicheat! Jerry Rice's G.O.A.T Career Highlights | NFL Legends - YouTube Hes an admitted cheater. ==================================== #decreaseinPSI People complain that Pats fans say Everybody does it as some kind of justification, but thats not true. If Rice was using it you know John Taylor and Dwight Clark were. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Funniest post in this thread! If the Colts footballs were properly inflated AFTER that game them they must of been overinflated before that game. Wow, his former teammates must be angry that he has accused them of cheating. . Just like he did after every game, Eddie has greeted players like Joe Montana, Steve Young, Fred Dean and me in Canton, Ohio. Why Jerry Rice Is NOT the Greatest Wide Receiver in NFL History All teams sign castoffs of their division opponents all preseason and season long. Bet some of that stickum got on the ball for Joe to grip. Before Joe Montana or Steve Young, there was Willie Totten, my quarterback at Mississippi State Valley University. ____________________________ Lol the Pats didnt let the air out of any balls, the Colts deflated the single ball that was significantly under minimum pressure. It was somewhere around 27 or 30 degrees below zero. Id be willing to bet there were plenty of receivers who used stickum to no avail! Regardless it seems like some fans cant grasp the logic that a 2007 game 1 violation of a 2006 rule does not constitute cheating in 2001-2004. 1,549 receptions, 22,895 yards, 208 touchdownsyou can go through the ranks of the different positions, there isnt anybody that is anywhere near Jerry Rice, in ability and what hes done on the football field. He had 1,549 catches for 22,895 yards and scored 208 touchdowns. 2006 XL Pittsburgh That came out as a false story. [1st] Most Consecutive Games, 100 or More Yards Receiving 4 (Oct. 29, 1995 to Nov. 20, 1995) The Patriots SBs are in fact tainted whenever and wherever they cheated. I wish you were here, dad. To my management team, thank you for all those hats you wear and keeping me together all these years. 2nd of all, every receiver used a little bit of stickum in the 80s. For the fifth-straight year, and 10th overall, Rice not only was selected to the Pro Bowl but also the All-Pro First-Team. Having worn both I can tell you the UA gloves or Nike Vapor Jets of today grip much better. [Tied for 1st] Most Points, Game 18 (vs. Denver, Super Bowl XXIV; vs. San Diego, Super Bowl XXIX) [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games Scoring Touchdown 13 (1986-1987) there are so many teams violated the rules . Please explain how this has anything to do with the Deflatriots letting the air out of balls or taping their opponents. Playing for the new USC Trojans head coach Lincoln Riley during the 2022 season, Rice Jr., was behind Mario Williams and Jordan Addison on the depth chart, but he still was able to haul in over 600 yards on 38 receptions in his first season. What they did (and admitted to) was tape signals from the sidelines. NFL 100: At No. 3, Jerry Rice and the rookie season that launched a Lastly, he puts an asterisk next to Tom Bradys four Super Bowl wins. It helped his grip. Add SF, Falcons, Saints, Browns, etc. The list goes on. Here are the top 10 players of all time by total touchdowns scored from scrimmage. I bet some of that stickem got and the ball and gave Joe a nice grip. [3rd] Most Yards Receiving, Season 1,503 (1993) Eddie would say, I'll give you guys everything you want. They admitted guilt and moved on. [1st] Most Pass Receiving Yards Gained, Career 22,895 Should have never opened his mouth about the great New England Patriots. I had never been on an airplane until I was drafted by the 49ers. And I honestly dont think the integrity of the game is hurt. If everyone was doing it THERE IS NO ADVANTAGE. Mark Brunell? Even though my job was to make sure that my dad had bricks and everything worked out smoothly, I took pride in it. 2003 XXXVII Tampa Bay* He also had one rush for 10 yards. Pats fans are in such denial that they resort to calling those of us who are on the side of the truth, haters., Attention All Haters Here is the FACTUAL TRUTH. Glue helps you hold onto the football, and holding onto the football got Jerry Rice into the Hall of Fame. I doubt it could be any stickier than gloves are today. HAHA! Goodell is a former employee of the New York Jets. It make it fun to watch. He owns virtually every significant receiving mark. Now youre a hypocrite of the highest order. Thank you. Their relationship is inherently part of the job. I was also part of the Oakland Raiders, a team I admired that also went to the Super Bowl. 2 years ago Brady had near impossible comeback games against New Orleans, Denver and Cleveland. Gone are the glory days when we were oblivious to these subtle nuances of the game. Karma is real. Step away from the computer Jerry, Joe Montana was overheard saying. No evidence of anything IS the evidence. #6: UNFAIR ADVANTAGE was given to he Seahawks via two weeks of false reporting by the NFL, news media and general public believing the reported errors and misinformation. My hands got me here.. He had eight receptions for 123 yard and one touchdown. - Clients: Salesforce, FICO, UiPath, Tableau, Amplitude & Ciena. [1st] Most Consecutive Game with a Pass Reception 28 Its just not the big deal that some imagine it to be. NOBODY in the NFL cheats. And draft picks,.we want draft picks forfeited. They have the Best Owner, Best Coach and Greatest QB of all time .deal with it ! There were no shortcuts. Geez. - And I left Crawford, Mississippi for a long, stomach-churning flight to SanFrancisco. Now all of the top receivers will speak out about how they never had to use stickum. I'm so looking forward to seeing you make your mark in this world. Like somebody said earlier, all teams cheat but when the Patriots get accused of anything, SELF RIGHTEOUS people like you act like their own team has never done anything wrong! If the NFL banned gloves, wed see completion percentages drop from 60% to 50%. This stuff goes on all the time in sports and only a fraction of those involved get caught and probably even less than that get exposed to the public. Funniest post in this thread! evilglazers666 regarding Patriots signing of Keith Byars years ago. While I will not call Jerry Rice a cheater, he is arrogant and a hypocrite. Ray Lewis returns from a torn triceps injury using PEDS to win a SB and youre bragging about doing things right? - Developed press releases, bylines, interview briefing docs, media pitches, and other social media copy content. Regardless, its now clear that the greatest receiver of all time cheated and its hard not to wonder whether Rice discovered the glove-stickum combo at some point during a rocky rookie season that featured nearly enough drops to get him benched. Has Bellichek done that? No wide receiver in NFL history played more than Rices 20 seasons. I didn't want to let my father down. The most memorable pre-NFL draft workouts ever: Coaches, scouts, execs make their picks [1st] Most Games, 100 or More Yards Receiving, Career 76 Scared about surviving the flight, excited like I am now because I knew I was joining a great team that had already won two Super Bowls. I cant believe he would actually admit that. Rice is still the GOAT. No big deal and not even closely related to getting an unfair advantage in inclement weather by deflating the football. [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games With Receiving Touchdown 4 (1988-1989), Pro Bowl Records This has been such an unbelievable week. 1990 Player of the Year (SN) This isnt surprising, and personally I dont think it really diminishes anything. This is coming from a Green Bay fan whose team doesnt suck, nor did they lose to the Patriots. Rice was just being honest- anyone calling him a cheater is like saying Tom brady cheated if he gets called for a delay of game and you dont understand football. History followed. 2012 XLVI New York Giants 1 draft pick, Jerry Rice admits to cheating, says everyone did it, Report: Derek Carr wants $35 million per year, Mike McCarthy: Kellen Moore wants to light the scoreboard up, I want to run the damn ball, The Raiders are the betting favorites to land Aaron Rodgers, ESPN reiterates report that Lamar Jackson wants a fully-guaranteed deal, Arrest warrant issued for Jalen Carter for reckless driving, racing, Aaron Rodgers says hell make a decision soon enough, Competition Committee begins to explore the quarterback push play, Players say Chiefs discourage them from reporting injuries, have NFLs worst training staff, Report: Jalen Carter was present at teammates fatal crash, misled police about it. [1st] Most Pass Receptions, Career 1,549 He owns virtually every significant receiving mark. July 3, 2022July 3, 2022. seattle children's hospital psychiatry and behavioral medicine unit alan decker covid your honor 10 athletes who took a stand against social inequality. Putting extra air into the ball before the ref inspects the ball is different than altering the ball after the ball has been inspected. New Patient Forms; 80 Hottest Jerry Rice Football Cards on eBay - Sports Collectors Daily The one thing Ive learned over the last 3 weeks Of all the crybabies, whiners and finger pointers, Bills fans are the worst. Rice is just like Clemens, 354 wins, with most of the 154 inflated by PED while most normal person falters with age. Dont let actual facts get in the way of your whiny, emotional response about the mean ol Pats though. SMH. Middle school science. Please tell. This is in addition to the films that each team does from the designated film location. Shouldnt you be on national TV weeping about this? You are a fan of a team that has a culture of cheating and seem to have accepted it. revelation123 says: Face it, the Patriots have been out playing teams for 15 years, mostly because of Tom Brady. Besides, it isnt cheating to sign another teams former player and get info from him. [Tied for 3rd] Most Receiving Touchdowns, Season 17 (1989), Super Bowl Records You're going to go a day early to the East Coast. NBA: flops occur, but the real controversy is the legitness of the draft lottery. Jerry Rice played 20 seasons for the 49ers, Raiders and Seahawks. On November 4, 2010, Rice was chosen by NFL Network's NFL Films production The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players as the number one greatest player in NFL history. The league didnt bother to enforce it. 2005 Timeless Treasures JOHNNY BENCH Auto Bat Relic With Original Box 1/25 1/1. Rice started at wide receiver. Not some deflated football or game tape. Better hands than Rice as we all know, and didnt have to use stickem. Or no to tinted visors on the helmets. He loved football, loved his players even more, and he wanted to win. Howard Cosell used to call him bad hands Jerry Rice. Scoring Titles: 1987 Gloves totally disallow their use from the NFL. 1994 XXVIII Dallas Joe Montana tampered with his football: Jerry Rice used stickum. Others will surely follow. No shocker. We were playing the Raiders on Monday Night Football and he scored three touchdowns that night to break the record. As a Patriots fan I could care less about what people think of my team or Rice using stickem. So are they liars as well as cheaters? Very bad day for your legacy. Jerry Rice is the current record-holder for most receiving yards in a career with 22,895 and has a mind-blowing lead of 5,403 yards over the 2nd-place receiver, Larry Fitzgerald. revelation123 says: Feb 7, 2015 7:38 PM. I hope the players today respect the game, respect the men whose shoulders they are standing on. Filming team signals is legal, but dont that fact change the way you think about the Patriots or Spygate. During the game, linebacker Ted Johnson intercepted Dan Marinos slant pass and returned it for a touchdown as part of a 17-3 victory. In front of 57,000 fans in a Monday night game at Candlestick, Rice dropped three more passes. Hypocrite. As a Patriots fan, I think Belichick felt that way about videotaping signals and still feels that way. Not a single molecule of fear. Nyimas NurAlysha - Public Relations Associate - RICE | LinkedIn Just play by the rules. Even better, Pats fans are now laughing even harder at all of you who have clung to your cheater and spygate narratives so bitterly. Rodgers never admitted to cheating. . The moral for ANY story concerning ANYTHING is that ESPN is terrible. Jerry Rice is the NFL's career receptions leader with 1,549 As it stands, Larry Fitzgerald has the most receptions among active leaders. Emmitt Smith (175) No. Some of us though are not too fond of cheating and like games to be decided of who is better rather than who can get away with more. #3: NFL Rules seek to prevent unfair advantage in a game Rule 17 was not broken/violated in the AFC championship since it was PROVEN beyond a shadow of a doubt on national TV that ALL the footballs on both teams had zero impact on the outcome of the game. So in other words, Mr. Rice.you are A FRAUD! _____________________. Jerry Rice | American Football Wiki | Fandom Indeed, Rice at one point in 1985 ditched his glove and went back to catching footballs bare-handed. We have no fear. Rice gave a glimpse of what was to come when he averaged 18.9 yards per catch on 49 receptions for 927 yards and 3 TDs as a rookie. Theres a lot of fear out there in Patriots land being masked by ego and bravado. He had five receptions for 77 yards and one touchdown. What the hell people?? [1st] Most Seasons, 1,000 or More Yards Receiving 14 One ball was in the Colts possession.