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Rob Tornoe's cartoon caption contest

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Rob Tornoe's cartoon caption contest

POSTED: Monday, January 21, 2013, 11:25 AM

It's time once again for you to write the caption to Rob Tornoe's latest sports cartoon. Post your best ideas in the comments. Rob will pick the best and we'll announce the results in a few days.

120 comments
Comments  (120)
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:50 PM, 01/25/2013
    Good news- We just completed the uniform deal with Nike. Bad news- They're not interested in either one of your Jerseys.
    Mike Boryla
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:12 PM, 01/25/2013
    "Why not a reality show? Ron Mexico & Lead Foot."
    BP2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:08 PM, 01/25/2013
    "Plus, I hear the XFL is coming back."
    BP2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:14 PM, 01/25/2013
    Ronnie Bass! Willie Beamen! Who do you think I should give this money to when I replace you both?
    andrewdennis13
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:38 AM, 01/25/2013
    Sorry fellas...looks like I'll be taking this.
    Marc L.
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:18 AM, 01/25/2013
    Who wants to hold the clipboard?
    kyle.cullinan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:11 AM, 01/25/2013
    Pardon me fellas, I'm headed to DC to bribe a congressman out of retirement and back on on our O line.
    Grm1975
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:09 AM, 01/25/2013
    Now if only this bag of cash could buy you about 3 inches...and you... about 3 seconds off your 40 time?
    Grm1975
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:50 PM, 01/24/2013
    Boys, as you know I am a big fan of the Spread and we are going to start with your salaries OK? No Offense.
    davidy
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:10 PM, 01/24/2013
    Ok guys. Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!
    sixer76
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:16 PM, 01/24/2013
    fellas,, I've got good news and bad news.. Which do you want first!!
    James123
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:33 PM, 01/24/2013
    Relax guys, at least one of you will be our backup next season.
    carlygoulianos
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:30 PM, 01/24/2013
    Vick or Nick? We just need more draft picks!
    mflaherty6
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:11 PM, 01/24/2013
    I'll give you this starting QB money if you can name two plays from my spread offense playbook.
    Mullarkey6
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:37 PM, 01/24/2013
    If I only had 6.5 million dollars every time someone said my offense can't work in the NFL.
    jimmy_jam
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:54 PM, 01/24/2013
    9-7, 7-9 either way its not good enough
    eaglem
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:41 PM, 01/24/2013
    The starting QB job is gonna be a real dog fight. No offense Michael.
    PaulGeigert
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:49 PM, 01/24/2013
    Why did I leave Oregon? I needed to put myself in a better position to make more money. Time is yours...
    mcgett17
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:38 AM, 01/24/2013
    Hey, it's an open competion for the starting QB role... just not for either one on you two.
    C-Note
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:42 AM, 01/24/2013
    " I got my money, Good Luck getting yours! "
    Mike Boryla
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:41 AM, 01/24/2013
    Since we can't put Nick's head on your body Mike; I'm reading a 3rd option...
    rayzor76
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:49 AM, 01/24/2013
    I need your arm and your legs....I have this bag of money. Suggestions?
    brettwest75
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:32 AM, 01/24/2013
    Nick, here's the new playbook. Mike, Howie is looking for you.
    Pineapple Betafish
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:07 AM, 01/24/2013
    Name me the best places in town for a single guy to spend all this dough?
    Reality Speaks
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:12 AM, 01/24/2013
    Spread the words boys, your money's no good while I'm in town.
    Homer S
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:10 PM, 01/23/2013
    "Going to Senior Bowl to find a young, mobile QB."
    BP2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:00 PM, 01/23/2013
    So all you gotta do is snap the ball and get pounded by a linebacker on the option read every 20 seconds. Easy money!
    antfort
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:17 PM, 01/23/2013
    "You fellas fleeced Jeffrey, so why can't I?"
    BP2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:07 PM, 01/23/2013
    Don't worry guys, whoever isn't the QB will be the next defensive coordinator.
    flyerphann
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:05 PM, 01/23/2013
    "Practice? Who needs practice? I need a deposit slip."
    BP2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:59 PM, 01/23/2013
    "Which way to SugarHouse?"
    BP2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:06 PM, 01/23/2013
    I got this new idea for the offense. Your gonna laugh but I don't need either of you, just lots of this green stuff to find a new QB.
    bjphilfan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:50 PM, 01/23/2013
    Dam right I got paid upfront - I saw last year's game films.
    Tom from MD
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:31 PM, 01/23/2013
    No sanctions in the NFL, right?
    2ndNlong
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:51 PM, 01/23/2013
    "The cash is for Teo. He knows how to make people disappear."
    BP2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:38 PM, 01/23/2013
    get out of my way punkasses... i'm headed to delilah's
    zwarte piet
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:07 PM, 01/23/2013
    Listen, I don't know what to do either so $20k to the first guy who takes himself out of the equation. Know whadda mean fellas?
    PhilaFish
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:57 PM, 01/23/2013
    You guys know any good offshore banks? Need to stash this before they find me out.
    PhilaFish
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:46 PM, 01/23/2013
    I'm looking for Ryan Nassib.
    ho_bomb
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:08 PM, 01/23/2013
    Okay, here's how this works: You pick a number between seven and nine, and if it's the one I'm thinking about, you not only get the dough, you get to be next year's backup QB as well. Ready?
    DaveCicc
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:44 PM, 01/23/2013
    Part of my deal was to find a way to save 3 million dollars in my first week...funny how things just work out.
    kbreelak
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:44 PM, 01/23/2013
    So which one of you starts the year off injured first?
    ICEInvestigator55
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:01 AM, 01/23/2013
    Fellows,does all NFL GM'S give new coaches a bag of spending money?????. Times yours.
    olddog
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:19 AM, 01/23/2013
    Do you guys know where I can buy a franchise QB?
    NC Eagle Fan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:57 AM, 01/23/2013
    " Hey great to meet you guys.. This is the closest either of you will get to big money or playing starting QB. In my offense we held up signs to signal plays...for you guys look for exit"
    new2vero2
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:26 AM, 01/23/2013
    As you guys know, I run a spread offense. So, we're going to run it with Nick in Kansas City and Vick in Oakland. And yeah, this is a bag of money.
    crawkert
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:46 AM, 01/23/2013
    You boys are sponsored by nike...think they'll just let me keep this dough even though I'm no longer a Duck?
    Reality Speaks
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:07 AM, 01/23/2013
    In my right hand is somebodys walking papers..
    dudley111
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:03 PM, 01/22/2013
    They showed me the money to show you two the door.
    thealphawolf
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:01 PM, 01/22/2013
    I'm going with Pedro.
    thealphawolf
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:58 PM, 01/22/2013
    Here's a few bucks--go find out if Andy left any cheese steak joints in business while I'm at the Senior Bowl scouting your replacement.
    thealphawolf
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:22 PM, 01/22/2013
    The first thing we will need to cover is how to take a sack. In this case, your will be much smaller than mine.
    ChalupaBatman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:00 PM, 01/22/2013
    This bag isn't mine. This one's for Alex Smith.
    eman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:56 PM, 01/22/2013
    Fend for yourselves boys. I got mine.
    watsonmr
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:10 PM, 01/22/2013
    You're the next contestant if the price is right.
    PhillyLifer
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:15 PM, 01/22/2013
    Sorry Guys, this was the Kelley Green I was talking about, not the Uniforms!
    cooperhawk
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:46 PM, 01/22/2013
    I'm going to hide half of this money under Nick's running shoes and the other half under Mike's notes on "how to read defenses". No one will ever find it.
    ANDY-IS-FAT
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:41 PM, 01/22/2013
    I'll be introducing a lot of college schemes to the NFL. My favorite one is coaches get paid, players don't!
    dan78
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:40 PM, 01/22/2013
    Either of you know of a good place to buy some more visors?
    ho_bomb
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:38 PM, 01/22/2013
    This isn't for you, it's for a defensive coordinator.
    ho_bomb
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:31 PM, 01/22/2013
    "Run game!" Geeze, what is it with you people?
    BleedPhilly
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:27 PM, 01/22/2013
    Eenie meenie miney moe...
    BleedPhilly
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:58 PM, 01/22/2013
    I'm starting a pool on who is going to start at QB next season. You guys want in?
    ho_bomb
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:41 PM, 01/22/2013
    "Sorry guys, I'm afraid your contract situations are not looking quite as ducky!"
    WheresMoose
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:37 PM, 01/22/2013
    Mr. Lurie said, "Waste no time in making one of those guys the starting QB." So, here's some money for your tickets out of town.
    crawkert
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:30 PM, 01/22/2013
    Sorry guys, can't talk now. I'm on my way to get a QB!
    Mohave
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:27 AM, 01/22/2013
    It was nice meeting you two. Take care now. Do either of you have Alex Smith's phone number?
    udel96
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:13 AM, 01/22/2013
    See ya boys looking to sack me a Q B NFL's version OF BLACK FRIDAY
    jasinske
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 11:08 AM, 01/22/2013
    I just finished looking at the film, and while it was wildly entertaining, I must say goodbye to both of you.
    drbob1
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:11 AM, 01/22/2013
    Like Cortez, I burned the boats, but not the bus. I'll take care of the fare.
    crawkert
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:05 AM, 01/22/2013
    your on your own guys,time to take care of the real #1
    Gullysflyers
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:57 AM, 01/22/2013
    Ball turnover is bad. Player turnover is good.
    sgstroup
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:39 AM, 01/22/2013
    "Good news Fellas" We've paid a doctor to use both your DNA to make one good quarterback.
    ubetterlisten
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 8:14 AM, 01/22/2013
    Rock, Paper, Scissors, Lizard, Spock... Ready? Go!
    Justin_Writer
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:10 AM, 01/22/2013
    Evony...Ivory living in perfect har-money.
    rockinrob
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:07 AM, 01/22/2013
    Ha...Juan wasn't the only one left holding the bag.
    bodybaggame
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 10:47 PM, 01/21/2013
    Can you guys spell, "Free Agent"?
    SantaoftheSouth
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:34 PM, 01/21/2013
    Someone finally gave me a dollar for everytime someone has said that an NFL Quarterback would get crushed in my system.
    wkd515
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 9:10 PM, 01/21/2013
    Sorry guys I broke the bank and we need to go in a winning direction
    jimk24
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:45 PM, 01/21/2013
    I'm more than Helf-rich now
    neiljohnston
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:42 PM, 01/21/2013
    Always wanted my QB's out of the bag!
    neiljohnston
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 7:39 PM, 01/21/2013
    I want this bag to be bigger, so you're both gone. Need some change?
    neiljohnston
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:58 PM, 01/21/2013
    I can afford you but I can't afford to use you.
    2ndNlong
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:57 PM, 01/21/2013
    Foles go hit the weights, me and mike need to have a talk.
    daphillymann
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:29 PM, 01/21/2013
    I'll deal with the criticism - like water off this duck's back! Quaaack!
    1Dukie
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:17 PM, 01/21/2013
    First, we're gonna play "52 pick-up" like, 125,000 times, OK?
    1Dukie
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 6:04 PM, 01/21/2013
    I can finally pay players above board!
    thegreatkub
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 5:40 PM, 01/21/2013
    First things first guys...with this big contract I can finally afford to buy an entire hat!
    ginomcfad
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:06 PM, 01/21/2013
    The key is to "pretend" it's the NCAA chasing after you.
    1Dukie
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 4:01 PM, 01/21/2013
    After I got paid there doesn't seem to be much left..... I wonder who I'll pick......
    Aaron390
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:50 PM, 01/21/2013
    Actually fellas, a Duck's bill is the largest.
    1Dukie
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:46 PM, 01/21/2013
    I'd tell you where I traded you both but it's all a blur.
    brentrn
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:24 PM, 01/21/2013
    Looking for a young, mobile QB to run my offense. Since neither of you fit that description I need a bigger bag of money to lure one to Philly
    igglefan67
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:16 PM, 01/21/2013
    Who would you gusy choose with the 4th pick...Matt Barkley or Geno Smith?
    jbutter
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 3:15 PM, 01/21/2013
    Do you guys need bus fare for your way out of town?
    jaderunner
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:50 PM, 01/21/2013
    How old is Johnny Manziel??
    bnmorgan23
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:50 PM, 01/21/2013
    How old is Johnny Manziel??
    bnmorgan23
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:43 PM, 01/21/2013
    Ain't no green like Kelly green, right boys?
    1Dukie
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:42 PM, 01/21/2013
    There's only one fair way to judge...who thinks they can qualify for Wing Bowl???
    michele10j
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:31 PM, 01/21/2013
    Boys,I've decided to trade you both to the Raiders and I will play QB next year!
    Eagle_Steve
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:22 PM, 01/21/2013
    Eeny, meeny, miny, moe...Which of these quarterbacks can really throw?
    Hersheysan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:11 PM, 01/21/2013
    Listen men, what I need is someone who is willing to do what it takes to win and not make excuses.
    dave54
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:04 PM, 01/21/2013
    Eeny Meeny Miny Moe, catch an Eagle by the toe, if he hollers let him go, Howie told me to pick the very best one and you are QB!!
    llucas3
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 2:02 PM, 01/21/2013
    Umm...Nick, tell Andy I said hi...Mike, this $3 million, not going to happen....!!!
    mikemc72
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:57 PM, 01/21/2013
    They say that 9 is square, and 7 is past his prime. Me, I just see a couple of odd numbers.
    jonnyrcd
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:47 PM, 01/21/2013
    Alumni will give you $ if you come play for me!
    SFPatriot
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:47 PM, 01/21/2013
    I got my money, where do you boys think you'll be next season?
    KDofNorthWales
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:42 PM, 01/21/2013
    i've watched the film and changed my mind... i'm going to cleveland!
    nyphilliephan
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:41 PM, 01/21/2013
    We were going to spend this on better offensive lineman, but we'll just put our existing O-Line in a better position to succeed.
    Birdslover
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:35 PM, 01/21/2013
    I don't trust a QB shorter then me.
    Sidewinder7
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:18 PM, 01/21/2013
    Jeffrey wants me to give this to a QB who can win in the NFL. Do you two gentlemen happen to know anyone?
    jjs0815
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:12 PM, 01/21/2013
    At least Joe Banner won't "reject" you guys.
    Eagles305
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:54 PM, 01/21/2013
    I don't think Jeffrey has enough money in this bag for both of you...
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:49 PM, 01/21/2013
    OK, guys, 9 7 is 13 right? If you can throw more touchdowns then that we can split this bag of money 1 way.......
    darr032
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:37 PM, 01/21/2013
    Now boys, how much you want for your houses?
    grtm
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:32 PM, 01/21/2013
    Whoever can run the spread and drive a Brink's truck gets to stay.
    Robbo
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:27 PM, 01/21/2013
    Now, if I could only find a way to combine you two...
    majuub125
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:26 PM, 01/21/2013
    Meeting with Lincoln Financial advisor on three.
    Robbo
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 12:23 PM, 01/21/2013
    relax guys,the way our line blocks were going to need 4 quarterbacks!!
    waynerodman
  • 0 like this / 0 don't   •   Posted 1:49 PM, 01/25/2013
    I'd love to help you guys out but this loot is already ear-marked for Genny Cream Ale.


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