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chocobo-selecta t1_j8esv70 wrote

Reply to comment by JaXm in [Rapoport] Sources: Raiders QB Derek Carr has informed the team he won’t accept a trade to the Saints or any other team. The team is expected to release him and he’ll be a top free agent. by BCLetsRide69

No, because ultimately the player controls their destiny. If the player chooses to stay at their current team, then the only other option is to release them on a free and pay a huge fee. Not really any chance of a contract dispute as the player has the leverage, and the team only has no power.

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spanctimony t1_j8erxky wrote

Reply to comment by AcidSugar1414 in James Bradberry: "I pulled on his jersey. They called it. I was hoping they would let it ride." by EatSleepJeep

You must not be a native speaker of English, so I’ll be kind.

My use of the word “wild” is analogous (similar) to “crazy” or “notable” or “interesting”.

I was saying “it’s interesting and slightly crazy that…”, sub that in for “wild” and see if that makes any more sense.

“It’s interesting and slightly crazy that we had one of if not the best actual games in the Super Bowl, but we had possibly the worst halftime show and commentator performance in history.”

The pronoun “it” does not refer to the Super Bowl.

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JaXm t1_j8eqnwo wrote

Reply to comment by chocobo-selecta in [Rapoport] Sources: Raiders QB Derek Carr has informed the team he won’t accept a trade to the Saints or any other team. The team is expected to release him and he’ll be a top free agent. by BCLetsRide69

That all makes sense. And this has been fun to discuss and learn. Though I messed up the wording of my last question, which I meant to ask as, what does the team gain by trying to trade him, despite the no-trade clause? Aren't they just opening themselves up to some kind of contract dispute?

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AgentIndiana t1_j8epyuo wrote

Reply to comment by Danalmour in Czech Republic international Jakub Jankto announces he's gay. by PrincessBananas85

While I understand the sentiment and it should not be a newsworthy issue in an ideal world, we still live in a world where a lot of people face stigma for being lgbtq. Having roll models who are out can make a world of difference to young lgbtq people as well as help break down stereotypes and normalize out gay people to people who may still hold prejudices.

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tommmey t1_j8eoscq wrote

Reply to comment by Citizen_Snips29 in James Bradberry: "I pulled on his jersey. They called it. I was hoping they would let it ride." by EatSleepJeep

Eh, it was the softest tug of the jersey for not even half a second that had zero effect on the play in the biggest moment of the season. Soft touches like this happen on almost every single play and almost never get called. Refs have the ability to exercise discretion and absolutely messed it up on that play

If you think the refs were right to call that, you probably also think someone who gets fined for going 61 in a 60 had it coming

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