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

Itssoeasy wrote: »

I don’t know how many here listen to the around the nfl podcast. But I’m sure those that do were aware that one of the people on it Chris wesseling had battled cancer and beat it once but it came back. Well unfortunately he died yesterday it was announced within the last half hour.

Very sad news.

Jesus. I listen to it on and off, not as much any more as I spend less time in the car and gym now, which is where I mostly listened to podcasts. I did catch an episode a few weeks back when Chris was on and it sounded like he was terribly ill, was slurring his words etc but I still didn’t realise he was this close to the end.

That’s so sad, he only got married a few years back and they had a kid last year if I remember correctly. RIP

The_Honeybadger wrote: »

Jesus. I listen to it on and off, not as much any more as I spend less time in the car and gym now, which is where I mostly listened to podcasts. I did catch an episode a few weeks back when Chris was on and it sounded like he was terribly ill, was slurring his words etc but I still didn’t realise he was this close to the end.

That’s so sad, he only got married a few years back and they had a kid last year if I remember correctly. RIP

Well I used to listen to every episode but more recently I’d kept listening to the Sunday night show. I knew he’d been unwell and like the first time his voice was very hoarse but I didn’t want to think about but it was getting longer and longer without him being on. Yes he did get married and he had a son. I don’t anyone listening knew.

el Fenomeno wrote: »

We'll also hear about Tyreek Hill's amazing season, and Eric Bienemy being one of the hottest HC candidates in the league....with not a word about their own indiscretions!

Granted, NFL broadcasts would be even longer if we had to hear about every player and coaches rap sheets....

I don't get why Hunt was let go by the Chiefs when they are perfectly happy to have Hill around. Hunt would have been a great help to this team but they were (rightly) quick to get rid of him. Not so for Hill. I guess talent and position has something to do with it.

el Fenomeno wrote: »

I haven't listened this the championship weekend, were the guys supposed to be going to the Super Bowl this year? Or are they too low down the pecking order given the year that's in it?

Well no the last few years(pre covid) they’d go to the city it was in and do a podcast from the stadium. They weren’t there this year because of Covid but I was presuming they’d do a post super bowl podcast like other years. But as I said I’d be surprised if they do one this year.

The_Honeybadger wrote: »

I don’t think anybody would begrudge them a few days off after this. It’s terrible. Show won’t be the same without him.

Absolutely. I think given how close they all were I doubt they’d be able to focus enough to do. It’s one think to do the podcast without him when he was sick with the hope he’d come back but this is different. No it won’t be as he was an encyclopaedia of football.

Looking at Neil Reynolds twitter, it looks like they were going to be in Tampa (I assume they have already travelled) and were due to be doing some spots on Sky during the broadcast too. I imagine those spots probably won't be happening now.

Christy42 wrote: »

I don't get why Hunt was let go by the Chiefs when they are perfectly happy to have Hill around. Hunt would have been a great help to this team but they were (rightly) quick to get rid of him. Not so for Hill. I guess talent and position has something to do with it.

I think you are spot on. Hill got a pass from the Chiefs because of his talent and his value to the team. They would not have won last year without him so I doubt the Chiefs regret the decision. They also probably knew their fans would look the other way.

Hunt lied to the team iirc, I think he was asked about the incident before the video emerged and denied it happened. He may have been cut either way but I remember the team making a point of the lie at the time.

I’m all for second chances but Hill should not be in the league at this point if the NFL are serious about player conduct. He is a complete scumbag

Aaron Rodgers won the MVP award last night at the NFL honours. Justin Herbert won offensive rookie of the year awards. Chase young won defensive rookie of the year award. Kevin stefanski won coach of the year. Russell Wilson won the Walter Peyton man of the year. Alex smith in a shock to nobody won comeback player of the year. Aaron Donald and derick Henry won defensive and offensive players of the year respectively.

And in the hall of fame I know Charles Woodson and John lynch got in because there’s video showing the moment they found out. Im assuming peyton manning got in I just haven’t seen it yet.

Shedite27 wrote: »

CLass of 2021:

Peyton Manning
Charles Woodson
Calvin Johnson
Drew Pearson
Alan Faneca
Bill Nunn
John Lynch
Tom Flores

How was drew Pearson not already in is my question. Nice to see Calvin Johnson get. He had a hall of fame career in spite of playing for the lions.

Good to see woods on in. Was the ultimate ball hawk and prifessional

https://twitter.com/nfl/status/1358432800026882050?s=21

Fr Tod Umptious wrote: »

Wow
I went the whole weekend completely unaware that Cris Wessling had died.
I watched the game on Sky and saw the other three from the podcast do their bit,
I was completelyy oblivious to his passing.
It's only when I saw the tribute podcast today rather than the Superbowl review show that I realized.

He had been on in a very limited capacity on the Sunday night shows this year, just about 20 mins a show, and you could really hear the way his voice was that he was not well.

He'll be missed on the show, none of the stand ins struck me as being on a part with him.

Very sad.

I was shocked there was a podcast. They mentioned the result of the game and that was it. The podcast itself was great. Colleen Wolfe did a superb impromptu tribute on nfl network prior to the game.

Shedite27 wrote: »

The first segment of the Sky Sports broadcast on Sunday was talking about Wess. They had the 3 guys from the Podcast on talking about him. They were all getting teary so went to an adbreak and when they came back it was onto the game. Nice tribute, and a good way to do it without it clouding over the whole show.

Rich Eissen said some nice words on the pregame show on NFL Network too
https://www.nfl.com/videos/rich-eisen-pays-tribute-to-the-late-nfl-writer-podcaster-chris-wesseling

RIP Wess. Only found out late on Sunday myself, really heartbreaking news. I think all of us long time listeners were invested in Wess, especially since he beat it the first time. It was inspiring to watch someone who had been through what he had and then relish every second of life thereafter. His marriage and starting a family and the way he was able to talk about it without ever sounding sanctimonious. An extraordinary football mind and wealth of knowledge. Even if you didn't agree with him you had to respect his opinion because you knew he had done the work to back it up. Huge respect to the other guys on the pod too and the way they supported him and dealt with it on a week to week basis, can't imagine how hard it was watching their friend decline while fighting something so hard.

He will be sadly sadly missed. F**k cancer.