AnonFalcFan Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 This is a pretty interesting article about Pat Schiller, a rookie undrafted free agent from Northern Illinois. Whereas "Hard Knocks" provides more of a general overview of how a team operates, this piece provides more depth about one player's obstacles to living his dream of being an NFL player. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/11/25/magazine/the-hard-life-of-an-nfl-long-shot.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird310 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Great stuff bro, just read the whole thing, thanks for sharing it ........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Whew .. got to page 6.I will finish reading this later when I am in bed. Its a pretty good read. I love this.“O.K., don’t laugh,” he said. “But when I’m listening to this, I imagine myself running through a primeval forest somewhere with just a loincloth on and a huge hunting knife in my mouth. I’m really looking to kill something.”D-BLOCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abe Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Longest read ever but still a nice look into the mind of a bubble player with everything on the line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kayoh Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Been saying since preseason that this kid is our answer at MLB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B_Lo_Touchdowns Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 His uncle SUCKS as a reporter. Is this an article or a movie script. Longest interview ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonFalcFan Posted November 22, 2012 Author Share Posted November 22, 2012 His uncle SUCKS as a reporter. Is this an article or a movie script. Longest interview ever.It's a little long, but that's the trade-off I'll take for the amazing amount of depth in this article. It's hard to tell a story in a page or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tribal Chief Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 He looks cooler with his shades on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 It's a little long, but that's the trade-off I'll take for the amazing amount of depth in this article. It's hard to tell a story in a page or two.Yea , I HAD to come back and finish. The wife called and broke it up the first time. I really like what I read.Even if I make it,” he said, “the average career is what, three or four years tops. But if I get hurt now, I’m gone. It’s nothing personal. If I’m injured, I’m dead weight. I’m stealing their money. Do you know how many linebackers there are sitting home right now that want my job? Hundreds. I mean, let’s get real. As much as Coach Smith or Coach Pires might like me, it would be: ‘Hey, it’s been a fun ride. You’re a good kid. But see ya, Schiller!’ ” Wise young man. I really hope Schiller works out. I feel like I know him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane#7 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Great read...Made me miss Lofa, I hope D Block interviews him on D Block about being a rook and getting an article in the NY Times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAFalconFan Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Keep grinding Pat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FalconFanForLife Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Man that was an awesome story. Thanks for posting it for us to share. I got totally into it, and just loved getting some insight into the lifestyles of these guys. Man I know it is tough in the NFL, but you really have no idea until you read an article that can delve that deeply into the challenges a player faces trying to play in the NFL.It really puts a personal face on a game that has no mercy on the people who play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Man that was an awesome story. Thanks for posting it for us to share. I got totally into it, and just loved getting some insight into the lifestyles of these guys. Man I know it is tough in the NFL, but you really have no idea until you read an article that can delve that deeply into the challenges a player faces trying to play in the NFL.It really puts a personal face on a game that has no mercy on the people who play it.Exactly!To all Falcon fans , you need to read this. That is the faceless , nameless , voiceless , kid in the back of D-Block. Such a cool story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBourneMurkedU Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 (edited) LOL @ complaining about length. It's obvious who doesn't read books in this thread. It's the length that makes it a good story because it paints a picture the entire time. That's the point. Edited November 22, 2012 by JBourneMurkedU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescbr Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 thanks....that was a fantastic readI am rooting for him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kane#7 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 LOL @ complaining about length. It's obvious who doesn't read books in this thread. It's the length that makes it a good story because it paints a picture the entire time. That's the point.Lol yer after reading ASoIaF there are descriptions of food longer than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProFalconFan Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 LOL @ complaining about length. It's obvious who doesn't read books in this thread. It's the length that makes it a good story because it paints a picture the entire time. That's the point.The length and the detail really is what makes it. It could have been simply one of this ten question and answer interviews and it would have 'sucked' as the one poster stated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftermath Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 hope he gets a shot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HASHBROWN3 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Well done. Its a crazy business... Good luck Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des-pool Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 This kid is the Anti Ray Edwards.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des-pool Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 I hope he doesn't get plucked from our practice squad because of this article.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyDirty Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 His uncle SUCKS as a reporter. Is this an article or a movie script. Longest interview ever.Brevity is not always- in fact, it is rarely- a sign of significant insight. If I was writing about a nephew I cared about-I'd want to man up and put some blood down. It just may take a few pages. Tired of the "preteen" girl text shorthand that passes for thought and analysis these days. Props to the writer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuggle'2 Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Brevity is not always- in fact, it is rarely- a sign of significant insight. If I was writing about a nephew I cared about-I'd want to man up and put some blood down. It just may take a few pages. Tired of the "preteen" girl text shorthand that passes for thought and analysis these days. Props to the writer.How about some irony.LMAO 2Cool Bro! lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xFalconLord Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Great article. I am telling you right now that Dent has done very little to lock in his roster spot. I hope Schiller gets an opportunity to show what he can do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOVAFalconFan Posted November 22, 2012 Share Posted November 22, 2012 Great article. I am telling you right now that Dent has done very little to lock in his roster spot. I hope Schiller gets an opportunity to show what he can do.I don't know how big Dent is but 234 seems light for a Mike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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