BuckinDayton wrote: Not proud of it, but I use the word 'retarded'. Around friends or people that I know it won't offend. And I certainly don't mean anything by it. It's more a habit than malicious. He caught himself, and knew he screwed up.

If Flacco wins the SB, he'll have won as many as Brees. And his playoff record, especially on the road, is very impressive.

Do I think he's as good as the QB's mentioned? Probably not. But you could make the case that he's earned the contract. Especially if he wins on Sunday.

TrinidadJames wrote: Who cares if he uses the word retarded? Let's not continue to pussify America. Grow a set he isn't making fun of anyone.

Thenationalchampions wrote: 1) He thinks he's worth $20 mil/yr, and has claimed in the past to be in the same class as Brees, Brady, Manning. uh no. not even close even if he wins it.

2) He says its "retarded" to have a Super Bowl in cold weather.  Does he realize New York is hosting a SB in a couple years w/o a dome?  Does he realize other cold weather cities would love to host a SB?

“Yeah, I think it’s retarded. I probably shouldn’t say that. I think it’s stupid. If you want a Super Bowl, put a retractable dome on your stadium. Then you can get one. Other than that I don’t really like the idea. I don’t think people would react very well to it, or be glad to play anybody in that kind of weather.”

I wonder what the people in Baltimore think about this.  Personally, I think it sucks.  He plays football in cold weather anyway -is he worried about the half time show?  What the hell does he care? 

3) He used the word "retarded," while being interviewed.  Not a good decision for a quarterback who thinks he's in the same class as Manning.  I realize he caught himself afterwards and apologized, so give him credit for that; but I highly doubt Brady, Brees, or Manning ever make that mistake in Super Bowl week.  duh.

That said, go Niners.  Can't have Ray Lewis or Flucko winning this.

e3jr8 wrote: I find it kind of ironic that the term retarded, which so many people now bitch about, was once considered the politically correct way to refer to those who are mentally challenged. 20 years from now people will be offended by the term "mentally challenged" and will think of something else that they'll expect everyone to use.

Sorry, the whole political correctness thing really bothers me.

ryecatcher773 wrote: You probably aren't old enough to remember when 'colored' was the politically correct term for African Americans.... and actually, being born in the early 70s, I'm not either; but in the neighborhood that I grew up in and the one I now currently live in, the older folks use that term, and it sounds harsh.

PC is an ever-changing landscape.

e3jr8 wrote: I find it kind of ironic that the term retarded, which so many people now bitch about, was once considered the politically correct way to refer to those who are mentally challenged. 20 years from now people will be offended by the term "mentally challenged" and will think of something else that they'll expect everyone to use.

Sorry, the whole political correctness thing really bothers me.

MrMojoLane wrote: Yeah, I agree. The guy's a retard.

mrgibbite wrote:

MrMojoLane wrote: Yeah, I agree. The guy's a retard.

Yeah, my guess is he is light years ahead of you two. Not to mention he is millions of dollars ahead. Who would not ask for that kind of money. I am not a JF fan but what he is doing is smart like a fox.

I think you meant to say "too" instead of two. I am sorry that you are so upset. I will remember to call you people mentally challenged from now on.