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

BonnieSituation · 12-12-2018 7:52pm

Itssoeasy wrote: »

It looks like Carson wentz won't play on Sunday night against the Rams in LA. It's funny that last season he was injured against the Rams in LA and now he won't play because of back soreness.

Hopefully 2017 late season Foles makes an appearance.

Itssoeasy · 12-12-2018 8:43pm

BonnieSituation wrote: »

Hopefully 2017 late season Foles makes an appearance.

Well the eagles might as well throw caution to the wind.

Hococop · 13-12-2018 9:11pm

Apparently Wentz has been complaining of back soreness since October, medical staff don't see anything major, apparently got it checked outside of the medial team and has a fractured vertebrae, first things first fire the medical staff how can you mess this up that badly,

Apparently it's not a major injury (which sounds crazy) apparently a few months recovery time and it's ok again hopefully he is 100% for us for next season

Oat23 · 13-12-2018 9:22pm

Hococop wrote: »

Apparently Wentz has been complaining of back soreness since October, medical staff don't see anything major, apparently got it checked outside of the medial team and has a fractured vertebrae, first things first fire the medical staff how can you mess this up that badly,

Apparently it's not a major injury (which sounds crazy) apparently a few months recovery time and it's ok again hopefully he is 100% for us for next season

The tweet from a radio guy in Philly that I read made it sound like the Eagles staff knew about the fracture but didn't tell the player. Is that not accurate then? Tweet is a few hours old now.

Either way they should all be replaced.

https://twitter.com/jasonmyrt/status/1073255492171038720?s=19

Oat23 · 13-12-2018 9:26pm

Best tweet of the season goes to the Chargers.

On TV this morning, Stephen A Smith made a fool of himself as you can see in the tweet below.

https://twitter.com/DP_NFL/status/1073237342369013761?s=19

And the Chargers response:

https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/1073284578666672128?s=19

Itssoeasy · 13-12-2018 10:55pm

Hococop wrote: »

Apparently Wentz has been complaining of back soreness since October, medical staff don't see anything major, apparently got it checked outside of the medial team and has a fractured vertebrae, first things first fire the medical staff how can you mess this up that badly,

Apparently it's not a major injury (which sounds crazy) apparently a few months recovery time and it's ok again hopefully he is 100% for us for next season

If the medical staff knew about it and left the starting QB of the franchise and future of the same franchise play for any length of time and didn't tell anyone including the player himself then Howie roseman should fire all of them before the owner gets to them. I actually hope it's not that as bad as it sounds hococop as that's bad on so many levels. So it was checked out by an outside medical staff and they picked it up ? Sweet Jesus and the orphans.

bruschi · 14-12-2018 11:45am

Oat23 wrote: »

Best tweet of the season goes to the Chargers.

On TV this morning, Stephen A Smith made a fool of himself as you can see in the tweet below.

https://twitter.com/DP_NFL/status/1073237342369013761?s=19

And the Chargers response:

https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/1073284578666672128?s=19

Love Bruschis reaction.

brinty · 14-12-2018 11:45am

bruschi wrote:

Love my reaction.

Fyp sir

Knex* · 14-12-2018 1:30pm

https://twitter.com/Chargers/status/1073436014012579841

Oat23 · 15-12-2018 7:10am

bruschi wrote: »

Love Bruschis reaction.

Big Pussy Bonpensiero · 19-12-2018 8:05pm

Cam Newton to miss the rest of the season now they're out of playoff contention. Not surprising really when he's apparently been struggling through with a shoulder injury the past few weeks. The game against the Saints it was very evident, with him throwing a fair share of wobblers.

Pro-Bowl roster also released:

AFC PRO BOWL ROSTER BY POSITION

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: DeAndre Hopkins*, Houston Texans; Tyreek Hill*, Kansas City Chiefs; Antonio Brown, Pittsburgh Steelers; Keenan Allen, Los Angeles Chargers

Tackle: Taylor Lewan*, Tennessee Titans; Alejandro Villanueva*, Pittsburgh Steelers; Eric Fisher, Kansas City Chiefs

Guard: David DeCastro*, Pittsburgh Steelers; Marshal Yanda*, Baltimore Ravens; Quenton Nelson, Indianapolis Colts

Center: Maurkice Pouncey*, Pittsburgh Steelers; Mike Pouncey, Los Angeles Chargers

Tight end: Travis Kelce*, Kansas City Chiefs; Eric Ebron, Indianapolis Colts

Quarterback: Patrick Mahomes*, Kansas City Chiefs; Philip Rivers, Los Angeles Chargers; Tom Brady, New England Patriots

Running back: James Conner*, Pittsburgh Steelers; Melvin Gordon, Los Angeles Chargers; Phillip Lindsay, Denver Broncos

Fullback: Anthony Sherman*, Kansas City Chiefs

DEFENSE

Defensive end: J.J. Watt*, Houston Texans; Myles Garrett*, Cleveland Browns; Melvin Ingram, Los Angeles Chargers

Interior lineman: Geno Atkins*, Cincinnati Bengals; Jurrell Casey*, Tennessee Titans; Cameron Heyward, Pittsburgh Steelers

Outside linebacker: Von Miller*, Denver Broncos; Jadeveon Clowney*, Houston Texans; Dee Ford, Kansas City Chiefs

Inside linebacker: C.J. Mosley*, Baltimore Ravens; Benardrick McKinney, Houston Texans

Cornerback: Xavien Howard*, Miami Dolphins; Jalen Ramsey*, Jacksonville Jaguars; Stephon Gilmore, New England Patriots; Denzel Ward, Cleveland Browns

Free safety: Derwin James*, Los Angeles Chargers; Eric Weddle, Baltimore Ravens

Strong safety: Jamal Adams*, New York Jets

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker: Jason Myers*, New York Jets

Long snapper: To be named by coach.

Punter: Brett Kern*, Tennessee Titans

Return specialist: Andre Roberts*, New York Jets

Special teamer: Adrian Phillips*, Los Angeles Chargers

NFC PRO BOWL ROSTER BY POSITION

OFFENSE

Wide receiver: Julio Jones*, Atlanta Falcons; Michael Thomas*, New Orleans Saints; Adam Thielen, Minnesota Vikings; Davante Adams, Green Bay Packers

Tackle: Tyron Smith*, Dallas Cowboys; Terron Armstead*, New Orleans Saints; Trent Williams, Washington Redskins

Guard: Zack Martin*, Dallas Cowboys; Brandon Brooks*, Philadelphia Eagles; Trai Turner, Carolina Panthers

Center: Alex Mack*, Atlanta Falcons; Max Unger, New Orleans Saints

Tight end: Zach Ertz*, Philadelphia Eagles; George Kittle, San Francisco 49ers

Quarterback: Drew Brees*, New Orleans Saints; Jared Goff, Los Angeles Rams; Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay Packers

Running back: Todd Gurley*, Los Angeles Rams; Saquon Barkley, New York Giants; Ezekiel Elliott, Dallas Cowboys

Fullback: Kyle Juszczyk*, San Francisco 49ers

DEFENSE

Defensive end: Cameron Jordan*, New Orleans Saints; DeMarcus Lawrence*, Dallas Cowboys; Danielle Hunter, Minnesota Vikings

Interior lineman: Aaron Donald*, Los Angeles Rams; Fletcher Cox*, Philadelphia Eagles; Akiem Hicks, Chicago Bears

Outside linebacker: Khalil Mack*, Chicago Bears; Ryan Kerrigan*, Washington Redskins; Anthony Barr, Minnesota Vikings

Inside linebacker: Luke Kuechly*, Carolina Panthers; Bobby Wagner, Seattle Seahawks

Cornerback: Kyle Fuller*, Chicago Bears; Patrick Peterson*, Arizona Cardinals; Darius Slay, Detroit Lions; Byron Jones, Dallas Cowboys

Free safety: Eddie Jackson*, Chicago Bears; Harrison Smith, Minnesota Vikings

Strong safety: Landon Collins*, New York Giants

SPECIAL TEAMS

Kicker: Aldrick Rosas*, New York Giants

Long snapper: To be named by coach

Punter: Michael Dickson*, Seattle Seahawks

Return specialist: Tarik Cohen*, Chicago Bears

Special teamer: Cory Littleton*, Los Angeles Rams

* indicates starter.

Ridiculous it's so important for HOF yet fan-voted, but that's old news. Anyways, a few notable omissions, none more so than Chris Jones. Joke he wasn't picked but that's the pro-bowl for ya.
Also think Rodgers and Brady are both very lucky to get selected. Thought Luck in particular was hard done by, and also felt Wilson should've been the 3rd choice for the NFC.

OOnegative · 19-12-2018 8:15pm

Leighton Vander Esch a glaring omission on the NFC roster, thought TJ Watt was worth a pick on the AFC but i’m probably being bias saying that.

Itssoeasy · 19-12-2018 8:18pm

Ah the pro bowl rosters.The rosters that every player on a team in the playoffs will spend until January trying to not play in. I wonder how long it will take to get to the 20th alternate ?

adrian522 · 19-12-2018 9:30pm

Wilson should be QB2 on the NFC behind Brees by any measure. Rodgers and Brady both there on reputation only.

jack presley · 19-12-2018 9:39pm

adrian522 wrote: »

Rodgers and Brady both there on reputation only.

Aren't most of the players?

Speaking from a Redskins fan's point of view, Trent Williams has been playing injured most of the year and as a result is having probably his worst season but he's made the team. No way that's based on this year's performances.

eagle eye · 19-12-2018 10:05pm

Melvin Gordon, when was the last time he played?

Deco99 · 20-12-2018 12:30am

Darius Leonard most glaring omission by a long shot. Melvin Gordon has been great but has missed 3 games which charter won all 3. Who picks this team?

Paully D · 20-12-2018 3:02pm

Why do people still even bother to both talk about and debate selections for the Pro Bowl? It’s nothing more than a popularity contest. The biggest waste of time in all of sport.

Billy86 · 20-12-2018 3:05pm

A young or breakout player (especially if not a high first round type) making the Pro Bowl is about the only time it's really of much note in terms of merit.

boccy23 · 20-12-2018 3:07pm

Paully D wrote: »

Why do people still even bother to both talk about and debate selections for the Pro Bowl? It’s nothing more than a popularity contest. The biggest waste of time in all of sport.

True but there are bonus based on it and despite what we think, it seems to affect HOF voting. Easier to make a case for an 8-time Pro Bowler.

Paully D · 20-12-2018 4:23pm

https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/1075761886954749953?s=21

That went about as well as expected then. Shame as he’s such an exciting player to watch.

D9Male · 20-12-2018 4:46pm

Holy jaysus. The guy is a loose cannon clearly. I hope he is able to sort himself out.

Foxtrol · 20-12-2018 4:56pm

Was worth a gamble for the Patriots but at this stage it is clear why other teams didn't compete for him, especially those teams with WR needs that also had coaches with experience with him.

Realt Dearg Sec · 20-12-2018 5:01pm

He played pretty well for them all the same, for a very low pick. Pats can feel they got value on the deal, hopefully he can get the help he needs.

raze_them_all_ · 20-12-2018 5:37pm

Paully D wrote: »

https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/1075761886954749953?s=21

That went about as well as expected then. Shame as he’s such an exciting player to watch.

The cock end. The week of fantasy finals

20-12-2018 7:20pm

Paully D wrote: »

https://twitter.com/tompelissero/status/1075761886954749953?s=21

That went about as well as expected then. Shame as he’s such an exciting player to watch.

Is there any issue now that sees someone put their hands up and say "my fault" without tacking on "but mental health issues"...

Paully D · 22-12-2018 2:04am

Ravens are going to extend Harbaugh. Surprised at that before the playoff picture emerges. It would make a lot more sense to make a decision in a couple of weeks’ time.

https://twitter.com/ravens/status/1076266629921755136?s=21

Ivefoundgod · 22-12-2018 12:51pm

Paully D wrote: »

Ravens are going to extend Harbaugh. Surprised at that before the playoff picture emerges. It would make a lot more sense to make a decision in a couple of weeks’ time.

https://twitter.com/ravens/status/1076266629921755136?s=21

Delighted we're keeping him. Didn't understand the talk of him losing his job earlier in the year, he's clearly one of the better coaches in the NFL and unless we were going to replace him with Lincoln Riley or someone similar we'd have been worse off. Like what he's doing with Lamar and our defense is consistently excellent.

Having said that we do need to start drafting better. We've had a number of bad picks over the last few years (Perriman the obvious example) while hitting on the mid round picks less often than before.

Itssoeasy · 24-12-2018 10:06pm

I didn't want to start a new thread but lads merry Christmas and New Year to all on this forum that covers the NFL in such a good way.

Itssoeasy · 24-12-2018 10:07pm

I didn't want to start a new thread but lads merry Christmas and New Year to all on this forum that covers the NFL in such a good way.

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

Comments