The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V2

Beefy78

Hococop wrote: »

The Texans have released Matt McGloin and signed veteran journeyman Josh Johnson,

The man hasn't had a proper start since 2011 yet Texans said he kappernick hasn't played in a while haha, also apologies from bringing back up the kap issue

Johnson was horrific in preseason for the Giants. There was a gulf in quality between him and Geno Smith.

Realt Dearg Sec

Beefy78 wrote: »

Hococop wrote: »

The Texans have released Matt McGloin and signed veteran journeyman Josh Johnson,

The man hasn't had a proper start since 2011 yet Texans said he kappernick hasn't played in a while haha, also apologies from bringing back up the kap issue

Johnson was horrific in preseason for the Giants. There was a gulf in quality between him and Geno Smith.

There's an ugly sentence if ever I read one.

TOss Sweep

Got to Love Fournette's apology



Disclaimer : Probably not his real apology

ScummyMan

Marty B cut from Green Bay. Failure to disclose an injury.

brinty

TOss Sweep wrote: »

Got to Love Fournette's apology



Disclaimer : Probably not his real apology

Almost cost me a fantasy game this weekend
Th eleast he owes me is an apology
A huge fantasy week might do it Leonard

helimachoptor

Colts have released Vontae Davis, come on Jrob, sign him up

TOss Sweep

helimachoptor wrote: »

Colts have released Vontae Davis, come on Jrob, sign him up

Isnt he done for the season anyways? Think I read he is going in for surgery for his groin

helimachoptor

TOss Sweep wrote: »

Isnt he done for the season anyways? Think I read he is going in for surgery for his groin

Yep, i think he said he was benched because of his groin, which he feels he wasnt getting help with, so he said he needed surgery and they released him.

Colts. Dumpster. Fire.

Billy86

TOss Sweep wrote: »

Isnt he done for the season anyways? Think I read he is going in for surgery for his groin

He didn't get the dreaded football in the groin did he?

For a team that's building for the future that could be an awesome signing.

jack presley

And we're back......

https://twitter.com/andrewbrandt/status/928723354521161728


For how long this time?

jack presley

I'm looking forward to this.

http://awfulannouncing.com/nbc/nbc-use-skycam-shot-primary-viewing-angle-upcoming-thursday-night-football-game.html

I enjoyed the sky cam in the fog game at NE recently

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jack presley wrote: »

I'm looking forward to this.

http://awfulannouncing.com/nbc/nbc-use-skycam-shot-primary-viewing-angle-upcoming-thursday-night-football-game.html

I enjoyed the sky cam in the fog game at NE recently

The article makes a fair point that if it doesn't work out then they don't have to do it again but if they do then great. But I kind of figure it's likely to appeal to some and not to others, but with things like the red button these days, there's no particular reason why viewers shouldn't be able to choose one view or the other in future. Personally I'd like an angle where I can see what receivers and the secondary are doing further up the field before the pass, I often feel like a lot of the interesting stuff in a given play only becomes visible on the replay, when you get to see the coverage and routes, whereas on the live action you're just seeing the QB with no real idea of what he's taking in further downfield.

brinty

Zeke appeal upheld
He serves the six game ban effective immediately

jack presley

Martellus Bennett's gone back to the Patriots.

Hazys

brinty wrote: »

Zeke appeal upheld
He serves the six game ban effective immediately

Alfred Morris Fantasy scramble pickup

TOss Sweep

Hazys wrote: »

Alfred Morris Fantasy scramble pickup

I would be shocked if he is a still a FA

brinty

Hazys wrote: »

Alfred Morris Rod Smith Fantasy scramble pickup

FYP

Just saying folks.....

Thank me in time

Knex*

https://twitter.com/gbellseattle/status/928859224146264064

You can't fault the competitor in him.

This site has the full post game interview. He chokes up at the end, which is rough to see. https://www.pscp.tv/Seahawks/1djGXMyWqyyJZ?t=4m38s

Christy42

Knex. wrote: »

https://twitter.com/gbellseattle/status/928859224146264064

You can't fault the competitor in him.

This site has the full post game interview. He chokes up at the end, which is rough to see. https://www.pscp.tv/Seahawks/1djGXMyWqyyJZ?t=4m38s

You can't. Their competitiveness is really a double edged sword at times. He would not be as good as he is without that competitive spirit but you have to figure it would have healed quicker had he started resting earlier in the season.

kmart6

Sherman kinda called it.....

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kmart6 wrote: »

Sherman kinda called it.....

"I guess this is what happens when you have people in suits who have never played the game at this level dictating the schedule. I’d like to put Roger Goodell in pads for a late game on a Sunday, in December, in Green Bay, on the frozen tundra — then see what time he gets to the office on Monday morning, knowing that he would have to suit up again on Thursday."

I think we'd all pay good money to see that.

OldMrBrennan83

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Foxtrol

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"I guess this is what happens when you have people in suits who have never played the game at this level dictating the schedule. I’d like to put Roger Goodell in pads for a late game on a Sunday, in December, in Green Bay, on the frozen tundra — then see what time he gets to the office on Monday morning, knowing that he would have to suit up again on Thursday."

I think we'd all pay good money to see that.

As I said in the Week 10 thread, the players are paid good money to play on Thursdays. The rights alone are worth something like $275 million a season and you can be sure that the CBA took account of that regarding the salary cap. If players want Thursdays gone they'll have to concede somewhere else.

A partial work around could be that teams play Thursdays when coming off bye weeks however even if you spread out bye weeks a bit more than currently (reducing their benefits) you'd still have weeks where there wouldnt be TNF.

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Foxtrol wrote: »

As I said in the Week 10 thread, the players are paid good money to play on Thursdays. The rights alone are worth something like $275 million a season and you can be sure that the CBA took account of that regarding the salary cap. If players want Thursdays gone they'll have to concede somewhere else.

A partial work around could be that teams play Thursdays when coming off bye weeks however even if you spread out bye weeks a bit more than currently (reducing their benefits) you'd still have weeks where there wouldnt be TNF.

I don't think you'll find anywhere in my post where I disagree with any of that. I just said I'd like to see Roger Goodell getting his ass handed to him in Green Bay in winter.

But anyway I'm pretty sure Sherman says he has no particular problem with the idea of Thursday night football, that every players knows what they're signing up for. He just notes, correctly, that all of the stuff Goodell says about the league's commitment to player safety is undermined by insisting on playing games four days apart. Both things can't be true at the same time.

raze_them_all_

introduce 2 bye weeks, you play thursday, you get a bye. Heals bodies, keeps players healthier long run. Simple solution

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raze_them_all_ wrote: »

introduce 2 bye weeks, you play thursday, you get a bye. Heals bodies, keeps players healthier long run. Simple solution

They could shorten the stupid preseason while they're at it.

mikemac2

Hazys wrote: »

Alfred Morris Fantasy scramble pickup

That was done a few weeks ago

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mikemac2 wrote: »

That was done a few weeks ago

I have him in a dynasty league and I'm still not sure I'll play him, it's not like he'll get all of Elliott's reps, would expect him to be in a rotation.

raze_them_all_

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

They could shorten the stupid preseason while they're at it.

They could indeed but give double bye weeks, IT wouldnt have to add anymore weeks to the season, just lesson the amount of sunday games.

You play thursday, bang 12 days to recover. Keeps player safety issue in check, Helps rest tired bodies, would make the league healthier over all which is a good thing