The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V3

Itssoeasy · 01-01-2021 04:18PM

Realt Dearg Sec wrote: »

Of all the serious contenders remaining that would be the one a neutral would be most excited about. Would be amazing given the lack of success they've had for the last few decades.

I’m the same because I'd hate for the four Super Bowls in a row to be the main thing people remember of them. I know they were only competitive in one of the four but still. I know I support an NFC and old NFL team in the eagles(who won’t be in the playoffs) but because I’ve read up and watched anything and everything in the history of American football, I have a fondness for the old AFL which became the AFC and that includes the bills.

D9Male · 02-01-2021 01:05AM

I love McDermott, the Bills and really appreciate the story. That said, I find myself rooting against them most games as I really believed Allen was a bust. I hate being so chronically wrong.

Itssoeasy · 02-01-2021 02:12PM

The Cleveland browns have been notified there is a positive Covid test and are doing contact tracing. They play the Steelers tomorrow.

The_Honeybadger · 02-01-2021 02:34PM

Itssoeasy wrote: »

The Cleveland browns have been notified there is a positive Covid test and are doing contact tracing. They play the Steelers tomorrow.

It’s a member of their coaching staff apparently. Hopefully game is ok to go ahead, big playoff implications for the Browns. They need a win for their first playoff appearance in 17 years!

Itssoeasy · 02-01-2021 04:48PM

The saints now won’t have any of the RBs available for tomorrow due to Covid.

brinty · 03-01-2021 10:08AM

Kellen Moore signs a three year extension in Dallas. Very surprised by that. Boise State job was his for the taking.

ArmaniJeanss · 03-01-2021 01:03PM

Tony Romo out for the final week - he was down for the Cardinals Rams game. Boomer subbing in.
Hopefully back for the playoffs.
https://eu.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2021/01/02/tony-romo-miss-sunday-broadcast-covid-protocols/4115640001/

brinty · 04-01-2021 02:37PM

Black Monday firings

General Mangers

Head Coaches

Adam Gase - Jets
Doug Marrone - Jaguars

Offensive coordinator

Defensive coordinator

Add as news comes in folks

Saleh and Bienemey interviewing for the Falcons job
John Schneider interviewing for Lions GM role

Paleface · 04-01-2021 02:54PM

brinty wrote: »

John Schneider interviewing for Lions GM role

He's not. The story is that they are interested in him.

the baby bull elephant · 04-01-2021 03:38PM

Salah, Bienemy and Bevell all interviewing for Lions HC this week.

Rick Smith, Scott Pioli, Marvin Lewis, louis Riddick and Thomas Dimitrioff have already interviewed for GM during the season along with three internal candidates. Also have confirmed upcoming interviews with Terry Fontenet (Saints) and Brad Holmes (Rams).

Itssoeasy · 04-01-2021 03:51PM

I see that Sam darnold is saying he didn’t play consistently enough to save Adam gases job. Now okay he didn’t play great but why is he going out of his way to put more blame on himself then his former head coach who was a walking disaster ? Adam gase did far more damage to Sam darnold because he’s not a good head coach and that’s reflected in former players saying so.

Christy42 · 04-01-2021 04:10PM

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I see that Sam darnold is saying he didn’t play consistently enough to save Adam gases job. Now okay he didn’t play great but why is he going out of his way to put more blame on himself then his former head coach who was a walking disaster ? Adam gase did far more damage to Sam darnold because he’s not a good head coach and that’s reflected in former players saying so.

Enough people will be fighting for Darnold. He can look humble and willing to get better for any new potential coach. He is definitely not guaranteed a job in the future (not all his fault but still his problem). Probably helps endear him to a new coach that he won't throw them under a bus while everyone else can put forward the case that he is better than Gase showed.

04-01-2021 04:15PM

Aaron Rodgers touchdown passes - 48
JK Scott punts - 46

And Davante Adams caught more touchdown passes (18) than Mason Crosby had field goal attempts (16).

The_Kew_Tour · 04-01-2021 04:22PM

madalig12 wrote: »

Maybe ive gone mad but im tempted to back the Bills to win it all. Very good D and potent O.

I hope they go on to do it myself. Very strong all round side

brinty · 04-01-2021 04:23PM

brinty wrote: »

Black Monday firings

General Mangers

Head Coaches

Adam Gase - Jets
Doug Marrone - Jaguars

Offensive coordinator

Defensive coordinator

Jim Schwartz - Dirt Birds - Retiring

Add as news comes in folks

Saleh and Bienemey interviewing for the Falcons job
Saleh, Bienemey and Bevell interviewing for the Lions job
John Schneider potential candidate for Lions GM role

Updated

hots · 04-01-2021 04:29PM

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I see that Sam darnold is saying he didn’t play consistently enough to save Adam gases job. Now okay he didn’t play great but why is he going out of his way to put more blame on himself then his former head coach who was a walking disaster ? Adam gase did far more damage to Sam darnold because he’s not a good head coach and that’s reflected in former players saying so.

He's very 'nice' in general and is probably all-in on that line now, if he came out today and said Gase was muck it would look strange. Being seen as a company man willing to take responsibility suits him more.

Akesh · 04-01-2021 04:33PM

There are 5 teams I think can do it: Chiefs, Packers, Bills, Saints and maybe Bucs. The rest I don't really fancy at all. Can't believe Seattle are 13/1.

Titans - Ravens and Bills - Colts are the picks from the Wildcard round IMO.

Outside bet would be the Colts but I just don't see it happening for them. Would be nice for Rivers to get a ring.

Steelers Browns should be interesting considering the Browns struggled to get past Steelers 2nd string.

ELM327 · 04-01-2021 04:43PM

as a pats/TB fan I'm hoping the bucs win it all.

brinty · 04-01-2021 04:48PM

brinty wrote: »

Black Monday firings

General Mangers

Head Coaches

Adam Gase - Jets
Doug Marrone - Jaguars
Anthony Lynn - Chargers

Lions, Falcons and Texans currently with Interim head coaches

Offensive coordinators

Defenisve coordinators
Jim Schwartz - Dirt Birds - Retiring

Add as news comes in folks

Saleh and Bienemey interviewing for the Falcons job
Saleh, Bienemey and Bevell interviewing for the Lions job
John Schneider potential candidate for Lions GM role

Updated

paulie21 · 04-01-2021 05:46PM

Anthony Lynn was a mild surprise, team were playing hard and Herbert seemed to have a good relationship with him. Had the most 1 score losses over last 2 seasons probably done him in

brinty · 04-01-2021 05:48PM

paulie21 wrote: »

Anthony Lynn was a mild surprise, team were playing hard and Herbert seemed to have a good relationship with him. Had the most 1 score losses over last 2 seasons probably done him in

Tom Herman had the same thing over a 4 year period at Texas. If GM doesn't think Lynn can get it done then its time to move on like the Longhorns did at the weekend.

Foxtrol · 04-01-2021 05:57PM

paulie21 wrote: »

Anthony Lynn was a mild surprise, team were playing hard and Herbert seemed to have a good relationship with him. Had the most 1 score losses over last 2 seasons probably done him in

I really like Lynn but he played more than his part in a few of those tight losses.

What really did him in I'd say was how he dealt with Herbert initially. First holding him back, then saying that they weren't going to stick with him, and then focusing on the run so much.

I'm not sure where Lynn goes from here though, quite a step back to go from HC back to RB coach, he doesn't really have a skillset for OC. He can possibly sit around and wait for a call from a franchise that is looking for a 'safe' pick at HC.

Jolly Red Giant · 04-01-2021 09:39PM

Big news out of Denver - John Elway is moving 'up' and Denver will hire a new GM.

'Russell me up another drink' is retiring (thank f*ck and only 10 years too late)

Looks like Elway is lining up an ownership move - the Ellis Trust will have to appoint Brittney Bowlen as owner or sell the team in the next 12 months (and Brittney Bowlen will not be sanctioned by the other owners).

Word is that the Broncos are lining up Adam Peters 49ers VP of Player Personnel as the new GM - Peters spent 8 years with the Broncos as director of college scouting before joining the 49ers 3 years ago.

BonnieSituation · 04-01-2021 10:28PM

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Big news out of Denver - John Elway is moving 'up' and Denver will hire a new GM.

'Russell me up another drink' is retiring (thank f*ck and only 10 years too late)

Looks like Elway is lining up an ownership move - the Ellis Trust will have to appoint Brittney Bowlen as owner or sell the team in the next 12 months (and Brittney Bowlen will not be sanctioned by the other owners).

Word is that the Broncos are lining up Adam Peters 49ers VP of Player Personnel as the new GM - Peters spent 8 years with the Broncos as director of college scouting before joining the 49ers 3 years ago.

When those nortifiations came through from the NFL and the Athletic I yelped! Thank Christ!

Foxtrol · 04-01-2021 10:33PM

Jolly Red Giant wrote: »

Big news out of Denver - John Elway is moving 'up' and Denver will hire a new GM.

'Russell me up another drink' is retiring (thank f*ck and only 10 years too late)

Looks like Elway is lining up an ownership move - the Ellis Trust will have to appoint Brittney Bowlen as owner or sell the team in the next 12 months (and Brittney Bowlen will not be sanctioned by the other owners).

Word is that the Broncos are lining up Adam Peters 49ers VP of Player Personnel as the new GM - Peters spent 8 years with the Broncos as director of college scouting before joining the 49ers 3 years ago.

Elway getting out of that role was long overdue but hard to know whether it is an actual change or just smoke and mirrors for the fans. Many 49ers fans have actually been hoping for Lynch to make a similar move upwards and put Peters in as GM.

Like we've discussed when it came to the Broncos wanting to sign Shanahan, I'm not sure how attractive they are with Elway still hanging around and likely sticking his oar in on every decision, if not still straight up making them. Aside from title it doesn't seem like too much of an improvement on his current job and even a step down when it comes to the quality of coaching and recent organisation performance.

Now the Panthers have apparently requested an interview with Peters, who has previously worked with Rhule. Their owner has shown he will move mountains to get their guy and do everything to support them. Peters to Broncos might happen but I don't think it is as easy as Broncos saying they want it and it happening.

Foxtrol · 05-01-2021 04:25PM

Good infographic of the open HC jobs and what a coach will have to play with cap an picks.

When you take into account the team it looks like the Chargers are the most attractive option, with the minor downside being signing up to compete with Mahomes for the foreseeable future and a weak fan base.

Jags seemed like a great spot if the GM is good but the quote from Khan yesterday that he is keeping full roster control means you may struggle to have any say.

Somewhat under the radar good spot could be Falcons once they aren't expecting instant success. The owner seems great, they have an early draft pick to either get a top QB or flip for picks, and a decent core of players to build from.

https://twitter.com/RealTannenbaum/status/1346178134140452866?s=20

boccy23 · 05-01-2021 04:27PM

HC Kevin Stefanski will not be coaching this weekend due to Covid-19 infection. First playoff game in 18 years and then this.

Itssoeasy · 05-01-2021 11:07PM

The 15 modern finalists for the 2021 pro football hall of fame(the 2020 class didn’t get an induction ceremony but still are in I think) are being announced.

Itssoeasy · 05-01-2021 11:41PM

Right so the fifteen modern day finalists are listed below but on the selection day before the super bowl the fifteen get reduced to 10 and then five for enshrinement. You’d have to think Peyton manning and Charles woodson are locks.

peyton manning(first year),
reggie Wayne,
Calvin Johnson(first year),
Tory holt,
Charles Woodson(first year),
John lynch,
ronde barber,
Leroy butler,
Jared Allen(first year),
Richard Seymour,
clay Mathews,
Sam mills,
Zach Thomas,
Alan faneca,
Tony Boselli,
Bill Nunn(contributor).

Jolly Red Giant · 06-01-2021 12:10AM

Foxtrol wrote: »

Elway getting out of that role was long overdue but hard to know whether it is an actual change or just smoke and mirrors for the fans. Many 49ers fans have actually been hoping for Lynch to make a similar move upwards and put Peters in as GM.

Apparently the 49ers have already doubled the salary Peters was on in an effort to hang onto him

Can't see Lynch moving anywhere though - he has proven to be decent at the job.

Foxtrol wrote: »

Like we've discussed when it came to the Broncos wanting to sign Shanahan, I'm not sure how attractive they are with Elway still hanging around and likely sticking his oar in on every decision, if not still straight up making them. Aside from title it doesn't seem like too much of an improvement on his current job and even a step down when it comes to the quality of coaching and recent organisation performance.

That is a good question - and Elway has repeatedly stressed in several interviews that the GM will have total control over the roster and the hiring and firing of coaches.

I suspect that this move could have more to do with Elway positioning for the expected ownership change this year.

Foxtrol wrote: »

Now the Panthers have apparently requested an interview with Peters, who has previously worked with Rhule. Their owner has shown he will move mountains to get their guy and do everything to support them. Peters to Broncos might happen but I don't think it is as easy as Broncos saying they want it and it happening.

Peters is one of the top candidates available and will likely have multiple job offers.

The Broncos have already scheduled an interview with Champ Kelly of the Bears (who is also due to interview with the Panthers).

One thing the Broncos have going for them with both Peters and Kelly is that they each previously spent 8/9 years working for the Broncos (as did the other prominently touted candidate John Spytek of the Bucs who worked under Elway for 3 years).

The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V3

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