Jesse Palmer and the NFL - Update - Page 3

Anemic Dog · 01-22-2006, 05:38 PM

Another note on ol' Jesse.

Apparently, he auditioned for Fox Sports during a late-season game, and was impressive enough as an announcer that he might hang up the spikes forever and go to work for them next season.

No word yet on whether he'll be required to give a rose to his sideline reporter.

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MsFroggy · 01-22-2006, 06:28 PM

Seeing how this thread was resurrected from the dead, and I didn't touch it during it's first showing, I might as well tell you that I know exactly zero things about football. So all that starting business made no sense to me, but I'm happy to report I googled it

.

I would not willingly read about football, but your recap was hilarious and made me appreciate the enourmous problem our society faces today with out of work quarterbacks. It's easy to see now why Jesse felt the need to be employed as The Bachelor; it does sound better than holding some clipboard, dressed up in tights wearing shoulderpads (which went out of fashion with the 80s).

I wish him continued good luck in finding a job as a clipboard holder!!

fireflyer · 01-22-2006, 11:56 PM

Huge thanks, Anemic Dog, for all the updates about Palmer. It's always tough to find a job when the employment options are that thin. It's great to hear about a contestant who is still sincerely pursuing their original career instead of modeling/acting.

If Jesse veers into commentating, then good for him -- it's a natural evolution. I can't remember Jesse much, so dunno if I loved him or hated him, but I can't fault him for being willing to try.

Anemic Dog · 09-02-2006, 02:26 AM

Well, ol' Jesse gave it another run this season, but he didn't get a rose from the San Francisco '49ers, who auditioned him for the clipboard quarterback role. He was released a couple of days ago.

My guess is that this marks the end of his playing career, unless the Giants, who are less than enamoured with Elisabeth Hasselbeck's hubby this year, want a new #3 quarterback. Star Jones-Whatever is unavailable.

wildredsea · 09-19-2006, 06:34 AM

i feel for him and i dont know why...lol
enough that life is like a fishbowl...and somewhere someone told Jesse this would be good for his career...no where to hide now
the trainwreck that is the bachelor still draws me in...in how many seasons..how many successes? Byron and Mary...thats it?

MissThing · 09-19-2006, 06:39 AM

Trista and Ryan, and (maybe) Charlie and Sarah Brice. It depends, too, on what counts as making a success - it's possible that some consider Meredith and Ian in that category.

Cornedbeef · 09-19-2006, 09:13 AM

The link is at http:WWW.CFL.ca

Monday, September 11, 2006 - 08:40PM

MONTREAL (CP) - Quarterback Jesse Palmer is looking to kick-start his pro football career back on native soil.

Palmer, 27, of Ottawa, signed a practice-roster contract with the Montreal Alouettes and worked out with his new team Monday, about two weeks after getting cut by the NFL's San Francisco 49ers.

"I knew at some point I'd come back," Palmer said. "The timing's good.

"I'm just focused on learning. It'll be a difficult transition. I've got a lot to learn. I can make all the throws. I have all the intangibles. I didn't expect to show up the first day and play. It's good to have so much space (on the field). It was great to get out and throw the ball with the white stripes, like when I was a kid."

The Alouettes, who also signed receivers Ashlan Davis and Mark Simmons plus return specialist Javarus Dudley to practice-roster deals, now have 10 days to determine if and where Palmer fits into their roster.

On Monday, CFL teams were able to boost their boost their practice rosters from seven players to 12 for a 30-day period to evaluate players cut by NFL teams without affecting players presently on CFL rosters.

"I didn't feel like I could wait and hope for an injury (in the NFL)," Palmer said. "I believe it's productive to come to Canada and learn.

"I'm excited to start my career in Canada. I don't feel like I had a real opportunity to play in the NFL. It happens. I certainly hope I play for the Als one day, but I have a lot of work ahead. I want to be the best player I can be and test myself.

"I haven't closed the book on the NFL, but I'm also not looking that far ahead."

Life on the practice roster is neither glamorous nor profitable. Practice-roster players never dress for games and earn about $500 a week. That's a far cry from the $585,000 US Palmer would've earned in the NFL this year as a six-year veteran.

Als general manager Jim Popp said recently that Palmer would have to spend the 2006 season learning Montreal's offence and would have "little chance to play right away" given the presence of veteran starter Anthony Calvillo.

The last Canadian quarterback to spend time on a CFL roster was Tom Denison, who began the 2004 season in training camp with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before being released and catching on with the Calgary Stampeders. Denison was released by the Stampeders after then coach-GM Matt Dunigan was fired and a new ownership group took control.

The six-foot-one, 200-pound Denison enjoyed a banner college career, twice winning the Hec Crighton Trophy as Canadian university football's top player. The native of Beamsville, Ont., became just the second person to win consecutive Hec Crighton awards. Saint Mary's Huskies quarterback Chris Flynn won three straight from 1988 through 1990.

But Canadian-born quarterbacks in the CFL have been a rarity. The last one to start a game was Hamilton native Larry Jusdanis in 1995 with the Tiger-Cats although Giulio Carvatta, of Toronto, served as a kicker and backup quarterback with the B.C. Lions from 1991 to 1998.

The six-foot-two, 225-pound Palmer, a native of Nepean, Ont., spent the last five seasons in the NFL and became the first Canadian-trained quarterback to start a game there in 2003.

He was probably better known for his appearance on the reality TV show "The Bachelor."

Palmer played in eight games with the New York Giants between 2001 and 2004 and after they cut him in 2005, he joined San Francisco. The 49ers re-signed Palmer in March but let him go again in camp.

It was then Palmer began musing about playing in the CFL, where the Alouettes held his rights after drafting him 15th overall in 2001.

"I remember my first (CFL) experience was in 1985, watching the (Ottawa) Rough Riders," he said. "J.C. Watts was the quarterback.

"This is the brand of ball I watched and the style of game I fell in love with . . . the style I grew up with. It's really good to be back."

Palmer's father, Bill, is part of one of three groups looking to bring a CFL expansion franchise back to Ottawa next season.

"At some point it would be nice to go back and play for Ottawa," Palmer said. "My father (and his group) may not get a team."

BuckeyeGal · 12-05-2006, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Anemic Dog

Another note on ol' Jesse.

Apparently, he auditioned for Fox Sports during a late-season game, and was impressive enough as an announcer that he might hang up the spikes forever and go to work for them next season.

No word yet on whether he'll be required to give a rose to his sideline reporter.

Well he got the job with Fox Sports. This past Sunday I was decorating the house for Christmas and had the Pittsburgh Steelers game on. I kept hearing this announcers voice and thinking I knew that voice from somewhere..well it was Jesse.

Don't think he is doing any high profile games, as this was the other games at 4pm that wasn't the Cowboys versus the Giants. I can't even remember who the Steelers were playing.

dlejhunt · 12-06-2006, 12:58 PM

Last week? two weeks ago? my husband was watching the 49ers game and Jesse was one of the color commentators. My immediate reaction, of course, was "eww", but my husband thought that Jesse did a good job. The newspaper here also gave him a positive review.

Zinnia · 10-02-2007, 09:41 PM

Jesse Palmer has retired from football.

ESPN has hired Jesse to be an on-air analyst for College Football Live. He will also be on ESPN2.

01-22-2006, 05:38 PM	#21
Anemic Dog Anachronism before Noon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: From Here to Eternity Posts: 1,000	Another note on ol' Jesse. Apparently, he auditioned for Fox Sports during a late-season game, and was impressive enough as an announcer that he might hang up the spikes forever and go to work for them next season. No word yet on whether he'll be required to give a rose to his sideline reporter. __________________ *Passing over to the Dark Side*

09-02-2006, 02:26 AM	#24
Anemic Dog Anachronism before Noon Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: From Here to Eternity Posts: 1,000	Well, ol' Jesse gave it another run this season, but he didn't get a rose from the San Francisco '49ers, who auditioned him for the clipboard quarterback role. He was released a couple of days ago. My guess is that this marks the end of his playing career, unless the Giants, who are less than enamoured with Elisabeth Hasselbeck's hubby this year, want a new #3 quarterback. Star Jones-Whatever is unavailable. __________________ *Passing over to the Dark Side*

09-19-2006, 06:39 AM	#26
MissThing Shoveling the ocean Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Camp Quicherbichen Posts: 3,501	Trista and Ryan, and (maybe) Charlie and Sarah Brice. It depends, too, on what counts as making a success - it's possible that some consider Meredith and Ian in that category. __________________ Papi on being tested for steroids: "All they are going to find is a lot of rice and beans." I cater to the Regs!

10-02-2007, 09:41 PM	#30
Zinnia ABC Cheats Viewers! Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,764	Re: Jesse Palmer and the NFL - Update Jesse Palmer has retired from football. ESPN has hired Jesse to be an on-air analyst for College Football Live. He will also be on ESPN2. __________________ Is it too much to ask for some *reality* in reality TV?

01-22-2006, 06:28 PM	#22
MsFroggy peace Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,862	Seeing how this thread was resurrected from the dead, and I didn't touch it during it's first showing, I might as well tell you that I know exactly zero things about football. So all that starting business made no sense to me, but I'm happy to report I googled it . I would not willingly read about football, but your recap was hilarious and made me appreciate the enourmous problem our society faces today with out of work quarterbacks. It's easy to see now why Jesse felt the need to be employed as The Bachelor; it does sound better than holding some clipboard, dressed up in tights wearing shoulderpads (which went out of fashion with the 80s). I wish him continued good luck in finding a job as a clipboard holder!!

01-22-2006, 11:56 PM	#23
fireflyer from sky to fire Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,177	Huge thanks, Anemic Dog, for all the updates about Palmer. It's always tough to find a job when the employment options are that thin. It's great to hear about a contestant who is still sincerely pursuing their original career instead of modeling/acting. If Jesse veers into commentating, then good for him -- it's a natural evolution. I can't remember Jesse much, so dunno if I loved him or hated him, but I can't fault him for being willing to try.

09-19-2006, 06:34 AM	#25
wildredsea FORT Regular Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 53	i feel for him and i dont know why...lol enough that life is like a fishbowl...and somewhere someone told Jesse this would be good for his career...no where to hide now the trainwreck that is the bachelor still draws me in...in how many seasons..how many successes? Byron and Mary...thats it?

09-19-2006, 09:13 AM	#27
Cornedbeef FORT Fogey Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: The Twilight Zone Posts: 1,652	The link is at http:WWW.CFL.ca Monday, September 11, 2006 - 08:40PM MONTREAL (CP) - Quarterback Jesse Palmer is looking to kick-start his pro football career back on native soil. Palmer, 27, of Ottawa, signed a practice-roster contract with the Montreal Alouettes and worked out with his new team Monday, about two weeks after getting cut by the NFL's San Francisco 49ers. "I knew at some point I'd come back," Palmer said. "The timing's good. "I'm just focused on learning. It'll be a difficult transition. I've got a lot to learn. I can make all the throws. I have all the intangibles. I didn't expect to show up the first day and play. It's good to have so much space (on the field). It was great to get out and throw the ball with the white stripes, like when I was a kid." The Alouettes, who also signed receivers Ashlan Davis and Mark Simmons plus return specialist Javarus Dudley to practice-roster deals, now have 10 days to determine if and where Palmer fits into their roster. On Monday, CFL teams were able to boost their boost their practice rosters from seven players to 12 for a 30-day period to evaluate players cut by NFL teams without affecting players presently on CFL rosters. "I didn't feel like I could wait and hope for an injury (in the NFL)," Palmer said. "I believe it's productive to come to Canada and learn. "I'm excited to start my career in Canada. I don't feel like I had a real opportunity to play in the NFL. It happens. I certainly hope I play for the Als one day, but I have a lot of work ahead. I want to be the best player I can be and test myself. "I haven't closed the book on the NFL, but I'm also not looking that far ahead." Life on the practice roster is neither glamorous nor profitable. Practice-roster players never dress for games and earn about $500 a week. That's a far cry from the $585,000 US Palmer would've earned in the NFL this year as a six-year veteran. Als general manager Jim Popp said recently that Palmer would have to spend the 2006 season learning Montreal's offence and would have "little chance to play right away" given the presence of veteran starter Anthony Calvillo. The last Canadian quarterback to spend time on a CFL roster was Tom Denison, who began the 2004 season in training camp with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers before being released and catching on with the Calgary Stampeders. Denison was released by the Stampeders after then coach-GM Matt Dunigan was fired and a new ownership group took control. The six-foot-one, 200-pound Denison enjoyed a banner college career, twice winning the Hec Crighton Trophy as Canadian university football's top player. The native of Beamsville, Ont., became just the second person to win consecutive Hec Crighton awards. Saint Mary's Huskies quarterback Chris Flynn won three straight from 1988 through 1990. But Canadian-born quarterbacks in the CFL have been a rarity. The last one to start a game was Hamilton native Larry Jusdanis in 1995 with the Tiger-Cats although Giulio Carvatta, of Toronto, served as a kicker and backup quarterback with the B.C. Lions from 1991 to 1998. The six-foot-two, 225-pound Palmer, a native of Nepean, Ont., spent the last five seasons in the NFL and became the first Canadian-trained quarterback to start a game there in 2003. He was probably better known for his appearance on the reality TV show "The Bachelor." Palmer played in eight games with the New York Giants between 2001 and 2004 and after they cut him in 2005, he joined San Francisco. The 49ers re-signed Palmer in March but let him go again in camp. It was then Palmer began musing about playing in the CFL, where the Alouettes held his rights after drafting him 15th overall in 2001. "I remember my first (CFL) experience was in 1985, watching the (Ottawa) Rough Riders," he said. "J.C. Watts was the quarterback. "This is the brand of ball I watched and the style of game I fell in love with . . . the style I grew up with. It's really good to be back." Palmer's father, Bill, is part of one of three groups looking to bring a CFL expansion franchise back to Ottawa next season. "At some point it would be nice to go back and play for Ottawa," Palmer said. "My father (and his group) may not get a team."

12-06-2006, 12:58 PM	#29
dlejhunt Sacre bleu! Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 171	Last week? two weeks ago? my husband was watching the 49ers game and Jesse was one of the color commentators. My immediate reaction, of course, was "eww", but my husband thought that Jesse did a good job. The newspaper here also gave him a positive review.