Jake Long Speaks

Been saying that since he signed there...he wanted out of here, simple as that...

Is he saying why?

My guess would be... Jeff Fisher. Guys just want to play for Fisher. He's a great coach.

He nonos likey us..confirmed.

Been saying it since last year..

What eva. He isnt worth the price tag.

does anyone with a PFF account know how he graded out this preseason?

Playing for Jeff Fisher is a reason, but playing in a man-blocking scheme was probably another big thing.

I have spoken.
Who the f*** cares?

"NJFINSFAN1 wrote:

http://www.foxsportsflorida.com/nfl/miami-dolphins/story/Jake-Long-says-Dolphins-had-little-chanc?blockID=933235

I know people were down on the Fins and Ireland for letting him leave Miami after he visited the Rams, well, Jake has spoken.

Ireland flat out said he offered Jake competitive money (some surmised even more money) than the rams. When asked why he let JL go, Ireland said he didn't. Jake wanted to be gone. If anyone thinks Ireland let Jake Long walk they just weren't paying attention.

Jake is extremely sensitive.

I'm glad he's gone, without animosity. Earning a living based on money usually makes for a miserable human being. I doubt any difference in cash impacts Jakes life and who wants an employee who really doesn't want to be there. He gave an honest answer and I'm sure some people will rip him for it.

I don't think he liked playing for Philbin and I think Philbin had a little bit of a problem with the locker room last year, I think they turned on him. Philbin seems to have a very cold and emotionally detached personality that could grate on people.

"Serpico Jones wrote:

I don't think he liked playing for Philbin and I think Philbin had a little bit of a problem with the locker room last year, I think they turned on him. Philbin seems to have a very cold and emotionally detached personality that could grate on people.

If they want a hug they should buy a teddy bear. How should Philbin react? His job is to get everything out of his players with the goal of a SB. That is the payoff, not being their friend. Ask the hoodie, he is like a vampire of football. He sucks everything out of the players and tosses them aside when done, somewhere in there winning a few championships and creating a winning organization.

"Larryfinfan wrote:

Been saying that since he signed there...he wanted out of here, simple as that...

Honestly can you blame the guy? Wanted a fresh start and Jeff Fischer is a known commodity, which Philbin wasn't at that time, as is their QB, not that I necessarily expect them to fare better than us, but in Jake's mind at that time I can certainly understand his reasoning. He made a fortune in his first 4 years here, and got a very decent contract with the Rams I'm sure, so it likely wasn't about money at all.

Honestly I think I prefer Martin only from a cost viewpoint and in NO way equate him to Jake, but Jake has had some health issues and Martin could fare very well in addition to being young blood. I wish Jake well.

And hope this finally puts to rest the vitriol that flew around here against Ireland for supposedly letting Jake go.

"Serpico Jones wrote:

I don't think he liked playing for Philbin and I think Philbin had a little bit of a problem with the locker room last year, I think they turned on him. Philbin seems to have a very cold and emotionally detached personality that could grate on people.

I'd be surprised if that had anything to do with it. I'm not sure what he's done that's struck you as "cold".

It's his choice, I've got no problem with it. I wonder how he'll feel when Miami is winning and St. Louis isn't?

This is worse than when Lebron screwed Cleveland over, screw you Jake I'm going outside right now and burning your jersey! You Michigan alum are classless douchbag's.

I hate you.

"Fin-Omenal wrote:

This is worse than when Lebron screwed Cleveland over, screw you Jake I'm going outside right now and burning your jersey! You Michigan alum are classless douchbag's.

I hate you.

Gooooood

Let the hate flow through you

Join the darkside.

Just like Drew Brees said he "chose the Saints over the Dolphins." Uh, no, Drew...the Fins were stupid enough to not offer you a contract. I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case here too. What else is he gonna say? "No, I didn't wanna be a Ram, but hell, the money was better..."

"Rick 1966 wrote:

Just like Drew Brees said he "chose the Saints over the Dolphins." Uh, no, Drew...the Fins were stupid enough to not offer you a contract. I wouldn't be surprised if that's the case here too. What else is he gonna say? "No, I didn't wanna be a Ram, but hell, the money was better..."

yea I don't think he would have chosen StL if we had offered more money.

and we offered Brees a contract, it was just a lowball offer since our dumb ass doctors told Saban that he would never fully recover from his injury.

"anlgp wrote:

Gooooood

Let the hate flow through you

Join the darkside.

Emperor Palpatine?

Maybe Jake hates the sun?

No one should be lamenting over Long after watching his play last season and this preseason.

"cuchulainn wrote:

Emperor Palpatine?

No, I lack the odd looking head and cloak