http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/patriots-heartlessly-release-tiquan-underwood-eve-super-bowl-004651704.html


Such a dick move. I can't imagine how devastated that guy has to be. I guess I can kinda understand where they are coming from doing it, but still, you can't do that to a guy.

2/5/2012 12:17:11 AM

he still gets a ring

2/5/2012 5:01:52 AM

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"Patriots heartlessly release Tiquan Underwood on the eve of Super Bowl XLVI"

Fair, balanced, and un-biased reporting from the good folks at Yahoo Sports!

2/5/2012 8:32:00 AM

^that is a blog post, not a report

2/5/2012 8:52:11 AM

It's a business. Who cares? It's probably why they are about to win their fourth super bowl in 12 years.

2/5/2012 8:54:34 AM

It's a business with a very public face and a de facto American holiday celebrated once a year.

2/5/2012 8:57:56 AM

there's a Super Bowl thread

2/5/2012 9:08:33 AM

from his wiki

Quote :

"On August 29, 2011, Underwood signed with the New England Patriots. On September 3, five days after signing with Patriots, Underwood was cut. On November 8, 2011, Underwood was signed to the 53 man roster to boost a beleaguered kick return squad. He was released on November 12[5] and re-signed on November 23, 2011. On February 4, 2012, the night before Super Bowl XLVI, Underwood was released."

wonder if Yahoo did stories the other times this no-name got signed and released by the Pats

[Edited on February 5, 2012 at 9:51 AM. Reason : .]

2/5/2012 9:49:46 AM

ibtl

2/5/2012 9:56:01 AM

cut a shitty WR, bring up a defensive end from the practice squad, activate Ochocinco

sounds like a smart football move, especially with Gronk at 75%

2/5/2012 10:49:33 AM

^

2/5/2012 10:51:48 AM

i want the giants to win now, because of this story. no bullshit.

2/5/2012 11:14:01 AM

this is a story for wives and girlfriends to whine about

2/5/2012 12:32:32 PM

this is a story for idiots who don't understand how business/sports works

2/5/2012 12:50:44 PM

"Every time I call it a game, you say it's a business. Every time I say it's a business, you call it a game!" -John Matuszak

2/5/2012 12:53:04 PM

Quote :

"this is a story for wives and girlfriends to whine about"

2/5/2012 12:55:14 PM

Quote :

"i want the giants to win now, because of this story. no bullshit."

2/5/2012 1:57:19 PM

It would have been funnier if they cut ochocinco

2/5/2012 1:59:33 PM

There's not a rule against this. Therefore, it's perfectly acceptable and should be encouraged when appropriate and justified. The other thing to consider is that the exact terms of this are just the NFL machinations at work; if this were the Stanley Cup Final, he'd be a healthy scratch, wouldn't play, and wouldn't be paid, but he also wouldn't be "cut."

We're not talking about a factory worker who's being thrown out the day before Christmas to avoid giving him the $300 that'll feed his family for the holidays. We're talking about a guy who gets paid $25,000 a game to stand on the sideline and is being replaced by a more appropriate player.

2/5/2012 4:17:14 PM

Why haven't the giants signed him yet?

2/5/2012 4:18:24 PM

i imagine he'll be back on NE's practice squad next season

2/5/2012 4:41:50 PM

man this game would be worth watching if Underwood was out there

2/5/2012 8:01:26 PM

Curse of the Underwood?

2/5/2012 10:55:43 PM

Quote :

"if this were the Stanley Cup Final"

no one would give a shit because its fucking hockey

2/7/2012 9:27:44 AM

^ aha

2/7/2012 9:38:44 AM

Should have just cut Gronkowski and his ”hurt” ankle.

2/7/2012 11:22:31 AM