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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Gen. Andrew Luck welcomes reinforcements to the Colts' spring bivouac <a href="http://t.co/1wJ44JFr79">http://t.co/1wJ44JFr79</a> <a href="http://t.co/Iqj9Pq9519">pic.twitter.com/Iqj9Pq9519</a></p>— SB Nation NFL (@SBNationNFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/SBNationNFL/status/576476623022641152">March 13, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Dearest Abigail,

The sunshine has finally blessed us with its life-giving warmth. Bloodroot and pansy have begun to awaken from their seasonal slumber, and the men are most joyous at the looming arrival of the spring. Esprit de corps in our winter quarters was further lifted by the announcement of reinforcements arriving soon.

Messrs. Grigson and Irsay brought us the news one afternoon past. We are told that we should soon have the chance to welcome properly our arriving comrades to our bivouac within a fortnight.

These new lads are veterans themselves. Lt. Herremans, Cpt. Johnson and Sgt. Gore rode in numerous campaigns prior to their arrival here. Why, Gore himself once saw action in the granddaddy of all skirmishes, albeit came out on the losing side to a group from the border states headed by Old One Eyebrow, a fellow I myself have tangled with on occasion.

I do believe Gore's former outfit, one from the recently established gold camps in California, fell into a bit of turmoil in the wake of that, hastening his own departure. 'Tis for our gain. I think he could teach our lads a thing or two about pushing onward after being poked up in the fields of New England.

It is Johnson that I most look forward to having under my command. Though aged, he is an able adjunct and quite something to see in his gas-pipes, oh my!

A number of these fellows are acquaintances from time spent campaigning in the swamps of Florida. I've heard tell of some that consider dragoons from an outfit called "The U" to be Sunday soldiers at best preoccupied with the fancy gals, and a few men have worried that these new adds might turn copperhead on us, but I can assure you that when the hornets are flying they earn their sawbucks with the best of them.

Welcoming such experienced fighters into the wagon should provide a nice elixir to wounds suffered at the hands of the foul brigands from Foxborough.

Some have questioned the acquisition of aging replacements. Pish posh! I'd rather have a few savvy veterans over a skirmish line full of Irishmen any day.

Our mental state was further improved following the dispatch of Trent Richardson. The men have never forgiven him for taking a French leave.

I am well all around, putting some meat back onto these bones following the long winter. I've trimmed back the bird nest on my chin in favor of nothing more than a moustache. A few of Irsay's nobs from back East and visiting from the continent assure me that this is now the preferred style for fine gentlemen. Perhaps a door knocker might adorn my visage upon our next meeting, an event I most look forward to.

The spring muster is coming soon. It shall be a camp meeting for the ages! I will take a leave prior to those days so that we might lay together under the sun somewhere. Until that day, I promise to think of you often.

Yours in flesh and spirit,

Gen. Andrew Luck

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Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4598487)

Trent Richardson filed a grievance against the Colts regarding the $3.1 million he was set to make for next season and triggers in his clause. According to him, the Colts purposely misled him about the status of his contract while also finding ways to get his money voided for next season.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12...anapolis-colts

Hey may or may not have an actual case. He signed the contract, and should have known what the terms were before he did. All the other things he talks about to try and justify why he shouldn't have been suspended ignore the fact that we don't know what he was actually like in the locker room. If he and Grigson had strong disagreements about his role on the team, he could have been acting like a pariah in the locker room, constantly mouthing discontent over his position. Kind of like that guy everyone works with who always talks crap about people who get promotions over him, or who complains about the boss and then doesn't understand why his performance reviews are bad when he's constantly mouthing everyone and underperforming.

That's just kind of what I see in this situation. The players-only meeting a couple months before the end of the season was one where Reggie claimed they were calling out some people on whether or not their hearts were in it. And shortly after, Richardson lost his starting position for good.

Hmm. I don't mind the McFadden signing for Dallas. I'd still like to see them see if they can get a good RB relatively early in the draft but I'm interested in seeing what McFadden can do outside of Oakland and behind an offensive line that's gonna give him every opportunity to live up to his potential. If he does, he's gonna be great and they'll have successfully replaced Murray for half the price. If he doesn't, they didn't invest too much in him anyway.

I think Dallas fully intends on getting a true starter still. The DMac move is good for them. Decent-ish upside with little risk involved.

DMac was a good signing as a back who will get a third to half the carries for the team. Will allow for a young RB to not take every carry.

Mike Wallace traded to Vikings

9ers get Reggie Bush. Not exactly inspiring confidence but not the worst grab.

<font color=goldenrod>Ron Parker back to Kansas City, Darian Stewart to Denver

Shit, Giants have absolutely whiffed on the safety position this offseason. Better hope Stevie Brown can turn back the clock to 2012.</font>

9ers getting some life back into them. Big fan of Reggie Bush.

I was most afraid that they would sign Deangelo Williams. That bullet got dodged, at least.

If the Giants didn't get Shane Vereen, they'd be all over DeAngelo Williams

Tim Tebow working out for the Eagles today.

Tebow's music could hit in Philly, what could this mean King?!

jesus christ (literally ha ha ha)

Texans signed Vince Wilfork

They aren't signing Tebow. He's already left town.

<font color=goldenrod>Niners lose another one. Chris Borland retires at 24 due to concussion worries...was a 3rd round pick last year.</font>

Also led the team in tackles last year.

WTF/lol Niners.

I think cases like Borland's are going to be a lot more common in the coming years. Must've been a tough decision but good on him for looking out for his health

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Originally Posted by McLegend (Post 4599547)

They aren't signing Tebow. He's already left town.

I would've sent Chip Kelly money telling him he's doing the Lord's work if he got Tebow in there also.

Bringing in Tebow on 3:16... Chip Kelly trollin'

Raiders sign Trent Richardson. He'll compete for the starting RB spot with Latavius Murray.

Typical Raiders move.

Awful signing. $3.9M for 2 years.

It's like they just don't want Latavius Murray to succeed

Hope Murray lands that starting spot. Picked him up late last year in fantasy and he had a breakout game against the Chiefs before he got hurt.

Love how the Raiders have become cartoonish parodies of themselves.

Love how the Niners have become cartoonish parodies of a football team.

That's adorable. Your team is finally relevant and you are lashing out. Look at you go.

Some of this niner's business won't be as bad as it seems but losing Borland made it far worse. He was one of the things to look forward to. As it stands, offense MIGHT come together but defense is going to have some gaping holes unless they are properly addressed in the draft

DaveWadding, did you know that the Arizona Cardinals are the only NFC west team not to win a Superbowl? Let's talk about this at length. Minimum 9 paragraphs

The last over/under total I saw still had 49ers at 8.5 over/under for wins... not exactly lighting up the league but Vegas isn't predicting a total dumpster fire either

I have a feeling that they will struggle to get 8 wins. Hope I'm wrong.

Colt McCoy re-signs with the Redskins on a 1-year deal. So that's him, Robert Griffin the Third, and Kirk Cousins all competing for the starting QB spot. Another fun offseason in D.C.

Chargers sign Stevie Johnson to a 3-year deal.

<font color=goldenrod>Vernon Davis retires</font>

<font color=goldenrod>Okay just kidding on that one.

Seriously though I don't think the Niners will be totally awful. I don't see them being a playoff team but it's not like they're on the clock with the top pick in 2016.</font>

Niners get the shaft because they are in the same division with Seattle and Arizona. St. Louis is not a scrub team either.

Love Colt McCoy for some reason. Hope he does well.

According to SBNation, Eagles considering signing Tim Tebow if they manage to trade Matt Barkley away. Would get around a late round draft pick as the basis for the trade.

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