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Damn, the power of the Internet

March 1st, 2009 | NFL

Ok, I posted some info on TJ that has pissed some folks off from Cincinnati to Minneapolis.  I’m even getting emails from people asking “who the hell am I, where am I getting my info?”  I find it pretty funny.  There are many reports out there right now.  Some say TJ is in Minny touring the facility this morning(which he is), some say he is heading west(which he will be later today).  We will see very soon.  Let me clarify my earlier report.  If Minny lets TJ leave, it’s a done deal.  This is very similar to the Bart Scott situation where the Jets had him close to a deal, and then reports surfaced that he gave the Ravens one last shot to get him.  Like I said in my “West won out” post, anything can happen before that pen hits the contract.  So don’t be mad at me for reporting what I hear.  People, remember, this is the Internet, land of rumors and false statements.  Maybe the Vikings will catch wind of this story and lock their doors and not let TJ leave without getting a deal done?  Who knows.  But if you hear reports that TJ has left the building, know his free agent tour is heading to its final stop.

8 Responses to Damn, the power of the Internet

Adam

March 1st, 2009 at 1:41 pm

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Haha, like you said, it’s the internet, these postings are reaching a lot of folks. Even the unstable ones.

Damon

March 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm

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Are you John Thornton? I know Thornton runs the site but is it actually Thornton writing the blog? If so, are you texting Housh while he’s in Minnesota?

Ken

March 1st, 2009 at 1:49 pm

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So is it pretty safe to say Cincinnati is out of it?

Casey

March 1st, 2009 at 1:50 pm

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John,

The vultures are pouncing on you. Any reason as to why T.J. will choose Seattle if Minny lets him leave? Is it about the money, the best deal? He does have the West Coast connection (Juco, and College ball). Also, in Seattle, he would have a chance to be the number one guy. Of course, he would probably get the same treatment in Minny.

Correct me if my assumption is wrong, but doesn’t the QB make the WR? Hasselbeck “could” return to form in Seattle, but Minnesota has little at QB. What’s more important: a ring with a quality QB, or to just be paid and be the top receiver on crappy team?

lee

March 1st, 2009 at 1:52 pm

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Vikes need him bad, it’ll give them a legit WR core for Sage to work with.

Babylonian

March 1st, 2009 at 1:55 pm

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What about you JT? Any rumors surrounding your future? Im starting one now. “The Bengals will re-sign DT John Thornton” There.

Patmo

March 1st, 2009 at 2:27 pm

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You said that it was “likely” that TJ was going to the ‘hawks. You didn’t say it was written in stone.

JT

March 1st, 2009 at 2:33 pm

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Nothing is ever written in stone until the deal is signed.

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