UFL's Mountain Lions to Sign Daunte Culpepper
by Sean Yuille on May 18, 2010 1:31 PM EDT
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PrintI could have been really cruel and tried to play some mind games with you guys with this headline since it involves the UFL's Sacramento Mountain Lions, but I decided against it. It would have just been too mean to even pretend that Daunte Culpepper was on his way back to the Lions. That era just conjures up too many awful memories considering Culpepper lost every game he started with Detroit. Actually, when you consider that, it should come as no surprise that Culpepper is about to sign with a UFL team, according to Adam Schefter.
Quarterback Daunte Culpepper is on the verge of going from the NFL's Detroit Lions to the UFL's Sacramento Mountain Lions.
Culpepper and the Mountain Lions are putting the finishing touches on a deal that will make him one of the league's marquee names, according to sources familiar with the talks.
Culpepper will be one of the first, but not the last, big-name players to jump from the NFL to the UFL this offseason, according to sources.
The coach of the Mountain Lions is Dennis Green, who coached Culpepper in Minnesota. After Green's tenure in Arizona and Culpepper's in Detroit, one definitely could argue that both are now in a league much better suited for them.
I personally can't speak on Green's time in Arizona since I'm not a Cardinals fan, but with Culpepper I definitely think this is the right level for him. Yes, he once was a Pro Bowl quarterback, but that was a long time ago. Most recently in the NFL he showed very little ability as a quarterback and no ability to win games. Obviously it didn't help that he played for the Lions during that time, but then again, Matthew Stafford managed to win two games last year with that same team. That's still not great, but it is two more wins than what Culpepper managed to do with the Lions.
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Come on, Sean, play the headline trick :-)
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“Lions sign Daunte Culpepper”
It reminds me of last year, when the majority of fans really, really wanted to draft Aaron Curry at #1, and just a week and a half before the draft, I saw headlines somewhere saying “Lions sign Curry”
…wide receiver Ronald Curry, that is.
Hey that's a timeout, I can play right? yeah, get me--get the F-- Help me up...I can throw the ball if you need me to throw the ball...
I was going to do a fanpost with that headline, but Sean let the cat out of the bag here first
Another link:
http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/The-good-news-and-bad-news-of-Daunte-Culpepper-s?urn=nfl,242129
The Lions are still 0-for-Culpepper. What a waste of our time. Good riddance.
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At leat Culpecker is getting a chance to play
Thank God it’s not with Detroit again. He should do well in the UFL as the talent is not as high and his skill set has eroded.
"A child of five would understand this. Send someone to fetch a child of five." ~Groucho Marx
Dante use to be a very good QB
USE TO being the key..Even Joey did more for us than culpepper HELL Kitna looked like a pro bowler compared to him.
Louis Delmas is gonna lay the MAC down on your candyass
Follett and Suh IN YO FACE!!!
Well...ok
Since I currently live in Sacramento (for the time being – thank god) I will keep all of you feverish Culpepper fans updated on the latest!
The beer's on me!
Much appreciated!
"Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind." - Pride Leader, Sean Yuille, wielder of the Ban Hammer.
2010 Wests Tigers : Current record - 4-2 : Current Position - 7th : Last game - Defeated by Canterbury Bulldogs 24 - 4
by Hyperion Ecta on May 18, 2010 6:42 PM EDT up reply actions
well he is
back with Dennis, the only coach that he “flourished” under. Se la vi Daunte, thanks for your service.
Good luck Daunte
You sucked with us, and I think you knew you sucked, but you kept a positive attitude and didn’t become a cancer to the team. Thanks for that much, at least.
by WestsideLionsFan on May 18, 2010 7:14 PM EDT reply actions
At least this will give him a chance to play everyday & maybe get himself some form of a career
Well at least a better ending, career derailed by Knee-injury.
PIZZA?!?
I don't quite know what the level of talent in the UFL
But I think he can successful.
"Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind." - Pride Leader, Sean Yuille, wielder of the Ban Hammer.
2010 Wests Tigers : Current record - 4-2 : Current Position - 7th : Last game - Defeated by Canterbury Bulldogs 24 - 4
He should easily be one of the best QBs in that league, if not the best
If that helps to put the level of talent in perspective. The guys who are stars in the UFL are usually practice squad guys in the NFL at best, with a few exceptions.
by WestsideLionsFan on May 18, 2010 11:44 PM EDT up reply actions
The Sacramento team was the California Redwoods last season...
they played in San Francisco. I went to one game. What a waste of my time. It was just hard to get up and be excited about the play on the field. If they could work it out so that the NFL practise squad players played in this league. I would watch it. Stamper, Young or whoever, played. I would be excited to watch the games.
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
They could expand the practise squad size...
Each team could have a couple of " franchise or untouchable " players that are safe from other teams. The players could practise a couple of days with their parent club. Then go practise a couple days with their UFL team. Make the four teams regional. A east team, a west team, a midwest team, and a southern team. I think guys like Calloway and Ihekwoaba would benefit from this. And it could be another way for the NFL to expand their brand in cities that dont have a NFL team.
if the shoe fits...get another one just like it - George Carlin
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