2020 NFL Thread

[bonarae]

Since there still isn't one.... I'll start it for 2020.

Speaking of logos, will you be confused? https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/look-new-los-angeles-rams-logo-reportedly-leaks-and-people-arent-impressed/

[PaladinFan]

The Falcons are expecting to release a new look in April.

I'm hoping that the Birds release an updated "throw back" look to their black/red simpler design of the 80s and 90s. Those jerseys are still widely popular with fans.

I see this in professional sports pretty routinely - a team has their jersey and logo, but if you scan the crowd at a game, most folks are wearing the "old" stuff. Give the fans what they want, not some updated junk. There's very little risk in updating what is already iconic and popular.

[bonarae]

Four teams are suggesting rule changes in onside kick alternatives and extra zebras....

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-rule-changes-proposed-by-four-teams-onside-kicks-alternative-extra-officials-and-more/

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... the NFLPA approved the new CBA, which means there's a new playoff format - 14 teams in all, starting this coming season.

https://fbschedules.com/nfl-playoff-schedule-expanding-to-14-teams-beginning-with-2020-season/

[TheRevSFA]

Texans trade Hopkins to Arizona for...David Johnson.

Idiots.

[OhioHen]

Texans trade Hopkins to Arizona for...David Johnson.

Idiots.

It will be interesting to see how Deshaun Watson fares without a true "number one" receiver.

Russell Wilson does just fine, but Watson is no Russell Wilson.

[Laker]

#Vikings (https://twitter.com/hashtag/Vikings?src=hashtag_click) trading Stefon Diggs and a 7th to Buffalo for a 1st, 5th and 6th rounder in 2020 and a 2021 4th-round pick,

[Laker]

Brady is leaving New England. Will someone pick him up?

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/ETT-kF5X0AAibgp?format=jpg&name=900x900

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

As an original Pats bandwagon fan (from the Bledsoe/Parcells) era due to the Raiders leaving LA) this hurts given all the other nonsense going on right now. I really thought it would work out that he would come back for two more seasons. He definitely has something left in the tank so long as he's able to stay healthy. I do trust BB and the current roster's ability to continue at a playoff level. I rather they roll with Stidham than go for a Rivers or even Newton.

At this point I'm hoping for TB in TB. Arians is a former coach at Temple and their DC Todd Bowles is a Temple alum so it would be easy to root for them from afar like I do with the Eagles. I also have a soft spot in my heart for the Bills since I've been attending games there for years.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Sounds like TB to TB is official!

[Laker]

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter
(https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter)Rams are releasing RB Todd Gurley, per source. Cutting him today spares the Rams from having to pay him an additional $10.5 million due today. Rams spent weeks exploring a trade for him. Now Gurley will be free to sign with any team.

[PaladinFan]

Todd Gurley returns to his old stomping ground on a 1 year deal with the Falcons.

Atlanta, which didn't have a lot of cap room, has made a few impressive moves here early.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... L.A. Rams adopt a new logo that confuses fans and a color scheme too.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rams-unveil-new-logos-for-2020-season-as-team-moves-into-new-stadium/

[OhioHen]

Meanwhile... L.A. Rams adopt a new logo that confuses fans and a color scheme too.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/rams-unveil-new-logos-for-2020-season-as-team-moves-into-new-stadium/

As long as they're going to share a stadium, they may as well share a logo. Saves on how much they have to repaint between games.

[Laker]

Tom Dempsey, the Saints kicker with half a foot who kicked the 63 yard field goal to beat the Lions Nov 8th, 1970, dead of the virus at 73

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tom-dempsey-legendary-nfl-kicker-dead-after-coronavirus-bout-at-age-73

[Bisonoline]

Tom Dempsey, the Saints kicker with half a foot who kicked the 63 yard field goal to beat the Lions Nov 8th, 1970, dead of the virus at 73

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/tom-dempsey-legendary-nfl-kicker-dead-after-coronavirus-bout-at-age-73

Considering he was in the facility for alzheimers Im sure that was the the underlying factor.

[Laker]

Pete Retzlaff dies at 88. His nephews, the Witte boys, grew up in Hector just three miles from me. South Dakota State grad.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVRtrccWoAEbUPy?format=jpg&name=900x900

[bonarae]

The NFL will finally outlaw a Belichick strategy... or will they?

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-competition-committee-adds-two-rule-change-proposals-including-one-to-address-a-bill-belichick-strategy/

[ngineer]

Pete Retzlaff dies at 88. His nephews, the Witte boys, grew up in Hector just three miles from me. South Dakota State grad.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EVRtrccWoAEbUPy?format=jpg&name=900x900

Sorry to see this. He was one of my favorite "Iggles" growing up outside of Philly. He was one of the early prototypes of today's TE. He had great hands and decent size as a blocker.

[MR. CHICKEN]

.......NORM VAN BROCKLIN TA.....TOMMY MCDONALD & PETE RETZLAFF.....THEN HAND IT OFF TA CLARENCE PEAKS.....xhypedx.......BRAWK!

[CHIP72]

Pete Retzlaff was one of the top 3-4 NFL players to have played at South Dakota State, and he was the first SDSU player to really make a significant mark in the league.

[Laker]

Tavaris Jackson, former NFL QB, dies at 36 in car crash in Alabama. I remember him from the Vikings and several other teams.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nfl-tarvaris-jackson-dies-alabama-car-crash

[OhioHen]

Tavaris Jackson, former NFL QB, dies at 36 in car crash in Alabama. I remember him from the Vikings and several other teams.

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/nfl-tarvaris-jackson-dies-alabama-car-crash

Jackson is the answer to the trivia question "Who was the last QB to start a game for the Seahawks other than Russell Wilson?"

[Laker]

List of prohibited garb by NFL draftees for the stay at home draft.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/04/19/the-full-prohibited-apparel-guidelines-for-the-stay-at-home-draft/amp/

[Laker]

Mike Curtis, MLB for the Baltimore Colts- famous for tackling a drunk fan who tried to steal the ball during a game. Dead at 77

https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bs-sp-mike-curtis-obit-20200420-qkt236t42vcinesks5u3tjg47q-story.html?fbclid=IwAR1OwUoa65IXC3brnHnomLlcfWvqli bDuTbpuDWnzmROZ7liPaA3K34Esdg

[Laker]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWfP3AeUcAA-RA0?format=png&name=900x900

[dgtw]

Mike Curtis, MLB for the Baltimore Colts- famous for tackling a drunk fan who tried to steal the ball during a game. Dead at 77

https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/bs-sp-mike-curtis-obit-20200420-qkt236t42vcinesks5u3tjg47q-story.html?fbclid=IwAR1OwUoa65IXC3brnHnomLlcfWvqli bDuTbpuDWnzmROZ7liPaA3K34Esdg

In the video the ball pops out of the guy’s hands and the ref catches it.


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[Laker]

Back in 1974 a season ticket holder who was an attorney sent a letter to the Cleveland Browns, complaining that fans were throwing paper airplanes and that they should make them stop.

Best reply ever.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWzA82EXsAAFmuJ?format=jpg&name=900x900

[MR. CHICKEN]

31516


....NONE UH DUH HERD.....IS CONCERNED.......IGGLES WENT WHIFF QB.....IN 2ND ROUND.....xconfusedx.........DONAVAN MCNABB/JAWS ARE........BRAWK!

[OhioHen]

31516


....NONE UH DUH HERD.....IS CONCERNED.......IGGLES WENT WHIFF QB.....IN 2ND ROUND.....xconfusedx.........DONAVAN MCNABB/JAWS ARE........BRAWK!

Too much injury history for Wentz to not have a "Plan B" in place.

Howie Roseman quoted the experience of the 2012 draft as a factor in the decision. That means RG3 and Cousins both drafted by the Redskins that year and/or the "reach" for Russell Wilson by the Seahawks when they didn't "need" a quarterback. One proved prescient, the other has worked out quite well.

[Bisonator]

Not concerned but I think they would have been better off using that pick on a more glaring need. You can get a backup QB later in the draft or as a FA. If he can make a handful of plays to help them win games than it was a good pick I suppose. Time will tell.

[dgtw]

Back in 1974 a season ticket holder who was an attorney sent a letter to the Cleveland Browns, complaining that fans were throwing paper airplanes and that they should make them stop.

Best reply ever.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EWzA82EXsAAFmuJ?format=jpg&name=900x900

I would rate this one better. In 1976 the attorney general of Alabama was in the process of bringing charges against one of the people responsible for the bombing of a Birmingham church in 1963. A leader of the Klan wrote him a threatening letter which led to the following response from the AG.

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200502/34955b41631710cfcad765e7318fea64.jpg


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[Laker]

Now the NFL is considering playing on Saturdays if college football doesn't start.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/report-nfl-considering-saturday-games-if-college-football-schedule-changes/95-e1eb2c9e-0846-4059-bcc4-fc631797e15f

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... no International Series games this season.

Don Shula RIP as well.

[CHIP72]

Now the NFL is considering playing on Saturdays if college football doesn't start.

https://www.wkyc.com/article/sports/nfl/report-nfl-considering-saturday-games-if-college-football-schedule-changes/95-e1eb2c9e-0846-4059-bcc4-fc631797e15f

As some people on here probably know, the NFL is essentially prohibited from playing on Saturdays (and Friday nights), or more accurately is prohibited from televising its games on Friday nights and Saturdays, between the second Friday in September and second Saturday in December by federal law if regular season high school and/or college football games are played on those days.

It is possible the NFL could still be in violation of the law (i.e. the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961) if some high schools around the U.S. play Saturday, particularly Saturday evening, games in fall 2020. The NFL would not be able to televise their games within a 75 mile radius of the high school game sites.

(Incidentally, the rule was put in place as a trade-off for the NFL's desire to have a national TV contract that represented all of the teams in the league. Before that, a national TV contract representing all of the teams in the league was considered a violation of anti-trust laws. The NFL's long-time blackout rules were/are also tied to the revised law.)

[Laker]

I wonder if the Raiders thought about this. South Korean soccer team apologizes for using sex dolls as fans.

I don't know why, they are dressed better than some fans that I've seen at games.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYS5b6WXQAEJuXZ?format=jpg&name=900x900

[cx500d]

I wonder if the Raiders thought about this. South Korean soccer team apologizes for using sex dolls as fans.

I don't know why, they are dressed better than some fans that I've seen at games.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EYS5b6WXQAEJuXZ?format=jpg&name=900x900

bigred would hit those til his pecker fell off and he duct taped it back on

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

The NFL does not allow joint team practices this year...

https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2020/06/03/nfl-2020-saints-preseason-joint-practices-rams-sean-mcvay/

[Laker]

Canton Hall of Fame game called off.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29363190/cowboys-steelers-hall-fall-game-called-enshrinement-ceremony-postponed

[JayJ79]

Canton Hall of Fame game called off.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29363190/cowboys-steelers-hall-fall-game-called-enshrinement-ceremony-postponed

and the "Hero of Canton" statue was toppled by a protester.
oh wait, that was a different Canton (and a work of fiction), my bad.

[Bisonoline]

Canton Hall of Fame game called off.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/29363190/cowboys-steelers-hall-fall-game-called-enshrinement-ceremony-postponed

One less thing for mob to protest.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

One less thing for mob to protest.


This here.

xnodx

[Laker]

NFL to cut exhibition season in half.

Good- it is an insult to charge season ticket holders full price for a glorified scrimmage.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/report-nfl-to-cut-preseason-schedule-in-half-because-of-covid-19/ar-BB16dYAk?ocid=spartan-ntp-feeds

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Just met Broncos head coach Vic Fangio today as he was golfing at my club. Really down to earth guy that does not look like your typical football coach; he's a little guy!!

[cx500d]

Just met Broncos head coach Vic Fangio today as he was golfing at my club. Really down to earth guy that does not look like your typical football coach; he's a little guy!!
Could you tell if he was heightening?

[OhioHen]

NFL to cut exhibition season in half.

Good- it is an insult to charge season ticket holders full price for a glorified scrimmage.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/report-nfl-to-cut-preseason-schedule-in-half-because-of-covid-19/ar-BB16dYAk?ocid=spartan-ntp-feeds

This will require some reshuffling of the schedule because some teams were home both weeks 2/3 and some were away both weeks.

[Laker]

The Redskins are considering a name change.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcBaiMXUcAAvLuL?format=jpg&name=medium

[cx500d]

The Redskins are considering a name change.


Foreskins is available. It’s either that or Fighting Hawks.

[Laker]

Foreskins is available. It’s either that or Fighting Hawks.

I'm waiting for a music group to call themselves the Four Skins.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Redskins are considering a name change.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EcBaiMXUcAAvLuL?format=jpg&name=medium

I have to think Oklahoma Sooners is next if the Redskins do change. Oklahoma means "red people" and Sooners are the people who chased the "red people" away.

[BisonFan02]

Foreskins is available. It’s either that or Fighting Hawks.

Someone go dig up the suggested list the F'hawkers had to publish. :D

[MR. CHICKEN]

WASHIN'TON MONUMENTS

[cx500d]

WASHIN'TON MONUMENTS
There won't be any monuments left.

[Bisonoline]

WASHIN'TON MONUMENTS

xthumbsupx

[citdog]

Washington Swamp Critters

[Laker]

Excellent article about the Redskins nickname.

https://news.sportslogos.net/2020/07/05/the-history-and-the-controversy-of-the-washington-redskins-name-and-logo/

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/redskins-dwayne-haskins-support-this-name-team-decides-change


If the Washington Redskins change their name this name change would be really cool. Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen would be cool!

[Bisonoline]

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/redskins-dwayne-haskins-support-this-name-team-decides-change


If the Washington Redskins change their name this name change would be really cool. Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen would be cool!

That would be a good replacement if they decide to do so.

[Gil Dobie]

That would be a good replacement if they decide to do so.

Washington Warriors is trending

[bonarae]

Hmm... as early as today we'll find out... xchinscratchx

https://www.sportsbusinessdaily.com/SB-Blogs/Breaking-News/2020/07/Redskins-Name-Change.aspx?utm_source=morning_brew

[POD Knows]

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/redskins-dwayne-haskins-support-this-name-team-decides-change


If the Washington Redskins change their name this name change would be really cool. Honoring the Tuskegee Airmen would be cool!Yep, the Red Tails would be awesome.

[dgtw]

Former owner George Marshall would be spinning in his grave if they named the team after a black group.


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[Laker]

https://i.ibb.co/0ynTG8r/20200714-101616.jpg

[Bisonoline]

https://i.ibb.co/0ynTG8r/20200714-101616.jpg

xlolx

[CHIP72]

Yep, the Red Tails would be awesome.

I personally prefer the Red Foxes. They could put this image on their helmets:

https://domingosaurusrex.files.wordpress.com/2015/08/3055870240_3ebe9c569a_b.jpg?w=300&h=225

[Gil Dobie]

Fans boo the first unity message, and it didn't happen during the national anthem.

Packers vs Vikings on Sunday. Vikes favored by 2.5.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Fans boo the first unity message, and it didn't happen during the national anthem.

Packers vs Vikings on Sunday. Vikes favored by 2.5.



Fans exercising their Constitutional right of freedom of speech. Good for them.

[FUBeAR]

Fans exercising their Constitutional right of freedom of speech. Good for them.
Yeah.... I was thinking... Fans just using their platform to speak (their) truth to power.

Thought we were celebrating that these days. No?

[POD Knows]

Yeah.... I was thinking... Fans just using their platform to speak (their) truth to power.

Thought we were celebrating that these days. No?I don't want to get political on this thread and I didn't watch the game but was the name of this sexual assaulter, Blake, worn on helmets and uniforms? Saw his name on a jersey of an NFL team but it looked photo shopped.

[Gil Dobie]

Yeah.... I was thinking... Fans just using their platform to speak (their) truth to power.

Thought we were celebrating that these days. No?

I guess it's okay for fans but not for players, who knew.

[Bisonoline]

Fans boo the first unity message, and it didn't happen during the national anthem.

Packers vs Vikings on Sunday. Vikes favored by 2.5.

not surprising

[Bisonoline]

I guess it's okay for fans but not for players, who knew.

They can protest all they want when they arent working. People dont go to sporting events to have political bull**** forced down their throats.

[JayJ79]

They can protest all they want when they arent working. People dont go to sporting events to have political bull**** forced down their throats.

striving to end racism isn't any more "political" than "honoring first responders/soldiers/veterans/etc." or playing the "national anthem" in the first place.

[Gil Dobie]

Fans boo the first unity message, and it didn't happen during the national anthem.

Packers vs Vikings on Sunday. Vikes favored by 2.5.

Packers score big, win despite 24 4th quarter points by the home team.

[Bisonoline]

striving to end racism isn't any more "political" than "honoring first responders/soldiers/veterans/etc." or playing the "national anthem" in the first place.


Bull****

[bonarae]

There are 130 (!) possible modern-era nominees for Canton's 2021 batch.

https://www.nfl.com/news/peyton-manning-leads-130-modern-era-nominees-for-pro-football-hall-of-fame-class

[FUBeAR]

Bull****
Televison ratings & attendance figures (although with Covid this metric will be hard to properly assess) will settle this argument for you guys...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/09/15/nfl-week-1-tv-ratings-mixed-brady-brees-soars-cowboys-rams-flops/5808939002/

...eventually.

Personally, I don’t care. Don’t really watch NFL..will catch a bit of a Falcons game, now and again, to give me an excuse to drink a few beers, but I just don’t care about the NFL, and I don’t care much about FBS Football either. It’s all about FCS and a little bit of GA HS Ball for FUBeAR. I’m funny that way, I guess.

[Bisonoline]

Televison ratings & attendance figures (although with Covid this metric will be hard to properly assess) will settle this argument for you guys...

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2020/09/15/nfl-week-1-tv-ratings-mixed-brady-brees-soars-cowboys-rams-flops/5808939002/

...eventually.

Personally, I don’t care. Don’t really watch NFL..will catch a bit of a Falcons game, now and again, to give me an excuse to drink a few beers, but I just don’t care about the NFL, and I don’t care much about FBS Football either. It’s all about FCS and a little bit of GA HS Ball for FUBeAR. I’m funny that way, I guess.

I said nothing about ratings.

[FUBeAR]

I said nothing about ratings.
No, you didn’t. You said, “People dont go to sporting events to have political bull**** forced down their throats.”

I extrapolated that comment to include TV Ratings for 2 reasons...
1) because TV Ratings matter as much as, or maybe more than, game attendance does to the NFL
2) in Covid-restricted times, using an attendance metric (only) to reach a conclusion as to whether or not people want (or are willing to accept) new political statements as part of the ‘package’ they get when they attend is just not feasible or reasonable.

So...you say people don’t want to see your definition of ‘political statements’ & Jay says these (relatively) new statements being made are no more political than things he defines as ‘political” that have long been part of NFL Football.

If you’re right - well if you’ll allow another tweak to use ‘won’t accept’ vs. ‘don’t want’ - then TV ratings over time (this season) will drop & eventually, attendance will, as well.

If he’s (kinda) right, (only “kinda” cuz actually determining the degree of something’s ‘political-ness’ is pretty much impossible) as my sense is he was saying that people will be OK with (or at least accept) it...or maybe he was implying “should accept” which, if he was, opens a whole different can of red wigglers about Jay’s role as the moral compass of NFL fans...then the TV ratings should stay constant or grow.

Personally, as stated, I don’t care. That said, I think you are right.

I don’t think people want to go to an NFL game or watch one on TV and be bombarded with messages about systemic racism OR 2nd Amendment Rights OR immigration reform OR Right-to-Life OR Ethical Treatment of Animals OR rights of Syrian refugees OR Income Inequality or anything else from either side of our great political divide. They really only want to watch Football.

Look, there’s no arguing that Prevention & Treatment of Breast Cancer is a worthy cause, but as a former HS Coach, there wasn’t a week I hated worse than Breast Cancer Awareness Week. My Players spent half of the week thinking about how they were going to be the kid with the most outrageous pink addition to their uniform and 3/4 of the stuff they added ended up on the ground after every play - just a giant poop-show every year. FUBeAR dang near started hating breasts themselves for all of the trouble - just kidding.

But, peeps, we watch sports to be distracted. We don’t want to be distracted from our distractions. I love the Flag, and the National Anthem and I sing it out loud when I’m at games, but the whole time, I’m thinking...“Hurry up...Let’s kick off...I WANT TO SEE FOOTBALL...NOW!!!” A really cool flyover with very loud and very cool jets...different story...but that’s the only thing that she be allowed to delay kickoff.

Get rid of the anthem, get rid of invocations, get rid of all of it... FUBeAR...and really, most people, just want to watch a friggin’ game.... Right?

[OhioHen]

There are 130 (!) possible modern-era nominees for Canton's 2021 batch.

https://www.nfl.com/news/peyton-manning-leads-130-modern-era-nominees-for-pro-football-hall-of-fame-class

Of the 130, about one third have any shot at making the list of 25 semifinalists.

[Laker]

One of my favorite non-Viking players. Back when a blitz was called a "red dog"- Larry Wilson, NFL Hall of Famer, dead at 82.

https://www.nfl.com/news/hall-of-fam...away-at-age-82 (https://www.nfl.com/news/hall-of-fame-safety-larry-wilson-passes-away-at-age-82)

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

striving to end racism isn't any more "political" than "honoring first responders/soldiers/veterans/etc." or playing the "national anthem" in the first place.


Totally not comparable. Keep trying though....xcoffeex

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Bull****


Agree!

That comparison is laughable.

[bonarae]

ICYMI: RIP Gale Sayers.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/five-things-you-may-not-know-about-gale-sayers-the-nfl-legend-who-died-at-age-77/

[Gil Dobie]

Titan's test positive, both Tennessee and Minnesota camps are doing the covid dance this week. Vikings test negative so far.

[Laker]

This should be reposted every Thursday during the NFL season, with the exception of Thanksgiving.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EjQpFZaWsAMnlwT?format=jpg&name=large

[BisonTru]

The Eagles just won their first game and are in sole possession of first place in the NFC East. xrotatehx

[Gil Dobie]

2 catches for former Bison, Darrius Shepherd so far.

[POD Knows]

Was watching the Vikings/Seattle game, Vikes go up and then Seattle goes ahead, this complete freaking idiot, Chris Collinsworth, starts to jizz himself about Ken Norton, DC Seattle, having figured out the Vikes and putting pressure on Cousins and as this commentary is happening, Cousins is shredding the Seahawks and it continues, was this asshole even watching the same game. Collinsworth was literally talking up the Seattle D as Minnesota jammed it down their throats, I am confused, I thought you had to actually be watching the game in order to be a color guy for the game.

[Gil Dobie]

Always good to see the Vikings lose.

[dewey]

Tonight's Vikings loss was what it is like to be a lifetime Vikings fan wrapped up into 1 game.

They will find a way to break your heart any way imaginable.

Really good game though.

Dewey

[POD Knows]

Tonight's Vikings loss was what it is like to be a lifetime Vikings fan wrapped up into 1 game.

They will find a way to break your heart any way imaginable.

Really good game though.

DeweyOMG, I hate the Vikes as much as any normal guy but how brutal was that one, the game was freaking over and they found a way to lose.

[Bisonoline]

OMG, I hate the Vikes as much as any normal guy but how brutal was that one, the game was freaking over and they found a way to lose.

They snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.

[OhioHen]

Was watching the Vikings/Seattle game, Vikes go up and then Seattle goes ahead, this complete freaking idiot, Chris Collinsworth, starts to jizz himself about Ken Norton, DC Seattle, having figured out the Vikes and putting pressure on Cousins and as this commentary is happening, Cousins is shredding the Seahawks and it continues, was this asshole even watching the same game. Collinsworth was literally talking up the Seattle D as Minnesota jammed it down their throats, I am confused, I thought you had to actually be watching the game in order to be a color guy for the game.

I've said for years that Collinsworth has to have some serious dirt on at least one person in a position of significant power at NBC in order to keep his job. He is worse than the average high school radio color commentary. By far the most enjoyable SNF broadcast I have ever watched was on a cruise in October 2018 - ESPN International had the rights to show the video but not the sound. All you heard was crowd noise, PA announcements, and the referee. No Collinsworth made it great!

[POD Knows]

They snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.It is amazing how good they are at that, it is almost an art form at this point in time

[POD Knows]

Wow, really gruesome injury to Dak Prescott yesterday, I hope he can recover, seems like a really good guy and call ball. Best wishes to him.

[BisonTru]

538 has the Eagles at a projected record of 6-9-1 and a 47% chance of winning the division. All the other teams are projected to finish worse. The NY Giants who are 0-5 still have a 5% chance of winning the divisionxlolx.

[dgtw]

The Falcons finally came to their senses and fired Dan Quinn.


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[Gil Dobie]

Battle of Grandpa Bay today. Brady vs Rodgers.

[POD Knows]

Well, tried to watch the Eagles game, Wentz gets a 12 yard sack on the first play of the game and then on 3 and 22 his receiver drops a perfectly thrown bomb from Wentz. The Eagles are a ****ing disaster..

Turned the game off, going to finish watching season 2 of Cobra Kai

[POD Knows]

Is it me or do the Cardinals have "out of this world" team speed, they seem to play a gear that nobody else has.

[JacksFan40]

Is it me or do the Cardinals have "out of this world" team speed, they seem to play a gear that nobody else has.
I’ve noticed that and that the Cowboys will still win the NFC East at 6-10 probably.
Don’t think many realizes how valuable Dak is for them.

[POD Knows]

I’ve noticed that and that the Cowboys will still win the NFC East at 6-10 probably.
Don’t think many realizes how valuable Dak is for them.
The NFC is putrid. Dallas D sucks balls but the division is so bad that 6-10 might get it done

[JacksFan40]

The NFC is putrid. Dallas D sucks balls but the division is so bad that 6-10 might get it done
The Offense has completely regressed as well. Dak was the entire team. Andy Dalton is god awful and Elliot is a fumble machine. If they get Dak back they’d better pay him as much as he wants.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

https://www.foxsports.com/watch/the-herd-with-colin-cowherd/video/1809059907532


Colin Cowherd gets it with Carson.....

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

After watching some of the Eagles/Giants game. Wentz is the team right now. No playmakers. Injuries everywhere.

[Gil Dobie]

Nice comeback win for Wentz last night.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

DiNucci vs. Wentz next week is potentially the first NFL game in a while featuring BOTH FCS alumni starting under center... xhurrayx (not sure if Jimmy G and Wentz have faced each other given their respective injury histories)

[POD Knows]

Meanwhile...

DiNucci vs. Wentz next week is potentially the first NFL game in a while featuring BOTH FCS alumni starting under center... xhurrayx (not sure if Jimmy G and Wentz have faced each other given their respective injury histories)Well, if anybody can make the offenses look good in this game it is the other teams defense. What a train wreck that division is right now.

[bonarae]

Not sure if it's corrobated yet again...

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-did-not-experience-spike-in-preseason-injuries-despite-significant-offseason

[POD Knows]

Wentz and Denucci are both steaming piles of dog**** tonight. Wentz. Three freaking turnovers. Hopeless

[Bisonoline]

Wentz and Denucci are both steaming piles of dog**** tonight. Wentz. Three freaking turnovers. Hopeless

Peterson is a moron.

[Bisonoline]

The NFC is putrid. Dallas D sucks balls but the division is so bad that 6-10 might get it done

Wasnt the eagles in 1st place with one win?

[POD Knows]

Peterson is a moron.
This was the ugliest half of football I have ever seen. This might be the two worst teams in football right now.

[Bisonoline]

This was the ugliest half of football I have ever seen. This might be the two worst teams in football right now.

Hes calling plays they cant execute. His situational awareness sucks. JFC

[POD Knows]

JFC. You need a play on 3rd down. Wentz hits Ward in the hands. Drop. There are no play
makers on the Eagles.

[Bisonoline]

JFC. You need a play on 3rd down. Wentz hits Ward in the hands. Drop. There are no play
makers on the Eagles.

Terrible football

[bonarae]

Do you guys miss the CFL? xchinscratchx

[Gil Dobie]

Do you guys miss the CFL? xchinscratchx

Fun games to attend. Went to several games in Winnipeg, including the Grey Cup. Saw players like Flute, Gastineau, Ferragamo, Ismail.

[OhioHen]

Terrible football

Yet the idiots at NBC and the NFL didn't flex out that game. Either of the Fox games at 4:25 would have been a better choice (and allowed BOTH to be national broadcasts). Since the Seahawks flexed into SNF last week, the Saints and Bears would have been the perfect option.

[POD Knows]

FIRE TOMLIN NOW, THIS IS THE WORST 7-0 TEAM IN THE HISTORY OF THE NFL. THEY SHOULD BE 4-3 AND WILL BE 4-4 AFTER THIS CLOWN SHOW. WHAT A JOKE.

[POD Knows]

Yea, get a PAT blocked Pittsburgh, it isn't coaching or scheming or discipline any of that, it is just a breakdown and a cost of doing business, nothing to see there. I mean stuff happens when you play one of the worst teams in FB, why be focused, it is only one loss.

[POD Knows]

Nice special teams Pittsburgh. But that isn't on the coaching staff against one of the worst teams in the league.

[POD Knows]

Wow, refs keeping the Steelers in the game, must be the awesome Steeler coaching staff. Should have been a PF on an undisciplined Steeler player but it wasn't.

[Laker]

Adam Thielen's tribute to Alex Trebek on his shoes.

https://www.tmz.com/2020/11/16/adam-thielen-alex-trebek-minnesota-vikings-nfl-bears-cleats/

[POD Knows]

Adam Thielen's tribute to Alex Trebek on his shoes.

https://www.tmz.com/2020/11/16/adam-thielen-alex-trebek-minnesota-vikings-nfl-bears-cleats/
Adam Thielen is the best receiver in the NFL, not good enough to play at NDSU (way to go, it wasn't as if NDSU was deep with receivers at the time) goes and plays at Mankato, and a UDFA and lights it up year after year in the NFL. People that often times try to judge talent are clueless as ****.

[Daytripper]

Adam Thielen is the best receiver in the NFL, not good enough to play at NDSU (way to go, it wasn't as if NDSU was deep with receivers at the time) goes and plays at Mankato, and a UDFA and lights it up year after year in the NFL. People that often times try to judge talent are clueless as ****.

Talent evaluators can't judge heart and want-to. I try to draft Thielen to my fantasy teams every single year.

[POD Knows]

Talent evaluators can't judge heart and want-to. I try to draft Thielen to my fantasy teams every single year.Yea, they miss that a lot. I am not a huge fan of Theilen because I hate the Vikings and the stink of them is stuck to him, but he can ball.

[Gil Dobie]

Theilen chose football at Mankato over basketball at Concordia. I think Mankato was the only school to offer him for football. He's also a good guy off the field.

[OhioHen]

2020 NFL playoff picture: Here's how a four-win NFC East team could make history by getting in the postseason

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2020-nfl-playoff-picture-heres-how-a-four-win-nfc-east-team-could-make-history-by-getting-in-the-postseason/

Go Bengals! (a phrase I never thought I'd utter except in the context of Cincinnati beating a team to help the Seahawks)

[ngineer]

Having watched this debacle in PA, it has been cringe-worthy. The one thing about the NFC Least getting a homefield, at least this year, doesn't mean much without the nutty fans. It is hard to recall such a regression of a ballyhooed QB five years into his career. While I concede that Wentz has been impacted by all of the injuries around him, he has not reacted well. Mistakes one shakes their head at in high school games. I would give Hurts a shot at this juncture. "Making" the playoffs from this division is meaningless, so why not see if Hurts is the real deal and how he handles himself under similar condition that Wentz has experienced?

[BisonTru]

Having watched this debacle in PA, it has been cringe-worthy. The one thing about the NFC Least getting a homefield, at least this year, doesn't mean much without the nutty fans. It is hard to recall such a regression of a ballyhooed QB five years into his career. While I concede that Wentz has been impacted by all of the injuries around him, he has not reacted well. Mistakes one shakes their head at in high school games. I would give Hurts a shot at this juncture. "Making" the playoffs from this division is meaningless, so why not see if Hurts is the real deal and how he handles himself under similar condition that Wentz has experienced?

Something is wrong with Wentz. I was one of the first one's on the Wentz Wagon. I've watched him play more than any other player. Hell, I want to be that guy that's still sitting on the bandwagon while every else is abandoning ship saying just you wait. But something really isn't right with him.

The area I fell in love with early on back at NDSU and throughout his whole career was his mental understanding and speed of the game. That's what's missing. They always talk about the game slowing down for QBs as they advance. Well, the game sped up on him, and really that doesn't make sense.

The only explanation I can come up with is he's just taken too many shots to the head. He's just not mentally where he was and where he needs to be.

[OhioHen]

With the Ravens-Steelers game moved to Sunday because of coronavirus, the Thanksgiving NFL slate involves 4 teams with a combined record of 13-27. And to make matters worse, the team with 4 wins just got shut out last week.

Good day to focus on your backyard family game and forget about the TV "action."

[POD Knows]

Wow, was that 4th down fake punt by Dallas stupid, might have been the worst play call I have seen since the Pete Carroll call at the goal line in the Super Bowl against NE.

[dgtw]

With the Ravens-Steelers game moved to Sunday because of coronavirus, the Thanksgiving NFL slate involves 4 teams with a combined record of 13-27. And to make matters worse, the team with 4 wins just got shut out last week.

Good day to focus on your backyard family game and forget about the TV "action."

I couldn’t believe a game between two 3-7 teams had playoff implications.


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[dgtw]

Wow, was that 4th down fake punt by Dallas stupid, might have been the worst play call I have seen since the Pete Carroll call at the goal line in the Super Bowl against NE.

A fake punt on 4th and 10 from your own 20 down by four points with ten minutes left. What could possibly go wrong?


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[Bisonoline]

A fake punt on 4th and 10 from your own 20 down by four points with ten minutes left. What could possibly go wrong?


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Exactly. Saw a lot of stupid **** in that game.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

Something is wrong with Wentz. I was one of the first one's on the Wentz Wagon. I've watched him play more than any other player. Hell, I want to be that guy that's still sitting on the bandwagon while every else is abandoning ship saying just you wait. But something really isn't right with him.

The area I fell in love with early on back at NDSU and throughout his whole career was his mental understanding and speed of the game. That's what's missing. They always talk about the game slowing down for QBs as they advance. Well, the game sped up on him, and really that doesn't make sense.

The only explanation I can come up with is he's just taken too many shots to the head. He's just not mentally where he was and where he needs to be.


IMO: total fail in this explanation

Injuries on the whole offensive side has not be a benefit. To me, he is pressing too hard to make a play. He holds on to the ball too long for that WR to get open or finding the checkdown. Plus the OL has been horrible with the injuries and missed starts. OL needs to be revamped in the offseason. Get Wentz out in space also. Very good on rollouts and boots. Plus let him run some. Take advantage of his running....not great but he is mobile. Cannot have bubblewrap on him and hamstring him. He carried the whole team the last 5 games last year and this year he is trying to carry the team and pressing way too much.

[Bisonoline]

IMO: total fail in this explanation

Injuries on the whole offensive side has not be a benefit. To me, he is pressing too hard to make a play. He holds on to the ball too long for that WR to get open or finding the checkdown. Plus the OL has been horrible with the injuries and missed starts. OL needs to be revamped in the offseason. Get Wentz out in space also. Very good on rollouts and boots. Plus let him run some. Take advantage of his running....not great but he is mobile. Cannot have bubblewrap on him and hamstring him. He carried the whole team the last 5 games last year and this year he is trying to carry the team and pressing way too much.

Bingo. The game speeds up when you are under attack from numerous angles at the same time. Plus as you said hes trying to make something happen without much of a support system..

[BisonTru]

I’ve defended Wentz plenty even against a bunch of bison fans including the poster above me over Stick back in the day.

He’s playing like ****. I don’t care about his line, the running game, his receivers. Those have all sucked at times in the past and I saw past that then and will now. He’s not playing like the same QB we saw the last few years.

[OhioHen]

Wow, was that 4th down fake punt by Dallas stupid, might have been the worst play call I have seen since the Pete Carroll call at the goal line in the Super Bowl against NE.

At least the goal line pass had a CHANCE of being successful (opinion about the WISDOM of the call aside). That fake punt - not so much.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I’ve defended Wentz plenty even against a bunch of bison fans including the poster above me over Stick back in the day.

He’s playing like ****. I don’t care about his line, the running game, his receivers. Those have all sucked at times in the past and I saw past that then and will now. He’s not playing like the same QB we saw the last few years.



Ya, because the cast around him is horrible this year with injuries and he is pressing to try and carry the load.

I don't care who the QB is, if the OL is horrible the QB will look like crap.

[POD Knows]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2021-nfl-mock-draft-jets-jaguars-49ers-and-washington-land-new-franchise-quarterbacks-micah-parsons-slides/?fbclid=IwAR1lybdLifZPlaVUAJN_QWitLfgNaNf-zMJnuIqqPWGHxyI8IxKVmUC6SJk

I know these mock drafts are generally pretty useless but it is nice to see a couple NDSU Bison in the first round.

[POD Knows]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2021-nfl-mock-draft-jets-jaguars-49ers-and-washington-land-new-franchise-quarterbacks-micah-parsons-slides/?fbclid=IwAR1lybdLifZPlaVUAJN_QWitLfgNaNf-zMJnuIqqPWGHxyI8IxKVmUC6SJk

I know these mock drafts are generally pretty useless but it is nice to see a couple NDSU Bison in the first round.Holy ****, I didn't even notice this but neither Trey Lance or Dillion Radunz had their college called out in the deal, are you ****ing kidding me. Beam me the **** up

[BisonTru]

Ya, because the cast around him is horrible this year with injuries and he is pressing to try and carry the load.

I don't care who the QB is, if the OL is horrible the QB will look like crap.

I don’t care about the offensive line. I’ve defended and watched him play great with poor play around him. I don’t think even your most homer eagles fans would argue his WRs are anything beyond garbage. The running game and offensive line have been adequate to poor depending on injuries.

But Wentz isn’t playing at the level he has. Hell Wentz was the MVP a few years ago until he was injured. Go watch some of his past tape after a current game. It’s quite drastic.

I’m about the biggest Wentz fanboy out there. But I can’t sit here and deny the reality he’s not playing well. I hope he turns it around as much as anyone out there, but I’m quite concerned there’s some more going on with him then everyone realizes.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I don’t care about the offensive line. I’ve defended and watched him play great with poor play around him. I don’t think even your most homer eagles fans would argue his WRs are anything beyond garbage. The running game and offensive line have been adequate to poor depending on injuries.

But Wentz isn’t playing at the level he has. Hell Wentz was the MVP a few years ago until he was injured. Go watch some of his past tape after a current game. It’s quite drastic.

I’m about the biggest Wentz fanboy out there. But I can’t sit here and deny the reality he’s not playing well. I hope he turns it around as much as anyone out there, but I’m quite concerned there’s some more going on with him then everyone realizes.


xblahx

OL is where it all starts and they are horrible. CW is pressing to make plays and it shows every game.

[BisonTru]

xblahx

OL is where it all starts and they are horrible. CW is pressing to make plays and it shows every game.

The Oline has some talent when healthy and like I said they have ebbed and flowed from ok to poor depending on health. But I’m not debating the OL.

I disagree with the pressing. Tbh he holds the ball way too long. You watch good QB play like the Wentz of past years they pretty much know where they want to go pre snap and they can make a good pass rush look pointless because the balls out before a DE can get up field.

Some of that you could blame on poor play design and call but just like OL, running game, WRs you can blame all other aspects and somewhat rightfully but if you’re objective and watch the tape Wentz is not playing to the level he has in past years.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

The Oline has some talent when healthy and like I said they have ebbed and flowed from ok to poor depending on health. But I’m not debating the OL.

I disagree with the pressing. Tbh he holds the ball way too long. You watch good QB play like the Wentz of past years they pretty much know where they want to go pre snap and they can make a good pass rush look pointless because the balls out before a DE can get up field.

Some of that you could blame on poor play design and call but just like OL, running game, WRs you can blame all other aspects and somewhat rightfully but if you’re objective and watch the tape Wentz is not playing to the level he has in past years.


Of course he's not. All the reasons I presented are why I think his play this year is so subpar.

Your assertion that it is because of some "head trauma" is nothing close to accurate IMO.

[dgtw]

All three of the Broncos quarterbacks are ineligible for tomorrow’s game due to violating COVID protocol.


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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

All three of the Broncos quarterbacks are ineligible for tomorrow’s game due to violating COVID protocol.


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There's no way they can justify playing the Broncos-Saints game tomorrow after re-scheduling the Steelers-Ravens game twice.

The 49ers appear to be homeless due to Santa Clara's new rules. Players and staff members are testing + all over the place. It really feels like the season is on the brink. I could easily see the league suspending operations for a few weeks. Something has to give....

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

No love for Kupp here on this board? The guy's been the best FCS alumnus WR in the NFL in a long while...

[Bisonoline]

Meanwhile...

No love for Kupp here on this board? The guy's been the best FCS alumnus WR in the NFL in a long while...

Stud!!!!!

[POD Knows]

The play calling by Carolina in the last 4 minutes of the game against the Vikes has been absolutely putrid.

[POD Knows]

What an epic freaking choke by Carolina, complete failure at all levels in the last 4 minutes of that game.

[Hammerhead]

The play calling by Carolina in the last 4 minutes of the game against the Vikes has been absolutely putrid.

It's usually the Vikings making bad decisions and bad plays to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. :)

[Lorne_Malvo]

Over/under on Wentz getting benched tonight?

[POD Knows]

It's usually the Vikings making bad decisions and bad plays to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. :)
LOL. Yea. I felt like I was in bizzarro world.

[POD Knows]

Over/under on Wentz getting benched tonight?
Nobody can QB that train wreck. Couple drops already. No protection. He did under throw a pass to DG but I wouldn’t wish the QB job in Philly on my worst enemy and Hurts get welcomed with a procedure penalty

[POD Knows]

Lockett and Metcalf as receivers. How long would have taken ****ing Jeffries to run that crossing route Lockett just ran.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Eagles are atrocious. The local Philly media want Dougie and Howie paraded to the stake tonight.

[BisonTru]

The Eagles have announced Hurts as the starter. I've recently been critical of Wentz's poor play and I don't disagree with going with Hurts at this point, but Wentz IMO should demand a trade. He won't because that's not who he is, but that would be his best move at this point.

The Eagles are completely ****ed offensively going into next year. Howie has them like 65 million over the cap already. Jeffrey and Jackson almost surely have to get cut and should be as neither has done anything. Ertz is on the down swing although he may want more money. IMO, he could just as well get cut, but most likely won't. Which leaves basically Goedert and Raeger. That's the two best weapons on this offense. Fulgam and Ward are secondary flash players that cannot produce in a spotlight role.

Miles Sanders is alright but not a game changer and the offensive line with Johnson, Kelce, and Brooks while great players they also are some of the most expensive as well. And they still got to figure out how to get two more guys on the line and hopefully keep the big ticket guys healthy which hasn't happened this year.

In conclusion, they are going to have to make massive cuts which will include on the defensive side which I think is good if they could keep it together. But the only way they could add some talent to this offense is through the draft and Howie has been pretty unimpressive at finding offensive talent.

[POD Knows]

The Eagles have announced Hurts as the starter. I've recently been critical of Wentz's poor play and I don't disagree with going with Hurts at this point, but Wentz IMO should demand a trade. He won't because that's not who he is, but that would be his best move at this point.

The Eagles are completely ****ed offensively going into next year. Howie has them like 65 million over the cap already. Jeffrey and Jackson almost surely have to get cut and should be as neither has done anything. Ertz is on the down swing although he may want more money. IMO, he could just as well get cut, but most likely won't. Which leaves basically Goedert and Raeger. That's the two best weapons on this offense. Fulgam and Ward are secondary flash players that cannot produce in a spotlight role.

Miles Sanders is alright but not a game changer and the offensive line with Johnson, Kelce, and Brooks while great players they also are some of the most expensive as well. And they still got to figure out how to get two more guys on the line and hopefully keep the big ticket guys healthy which hasn't happened this year.

In conclusion, they are going to have to make massive cuts which will include on the defensive side which I think is good if they could keep it together. But the only way they could add some talent to this offense is through the draft and Howie has been pretty unimpressive at finding offensive talent.
I plan on following the game with Hurts as QB, if they now come up with a bunch of plays to get him outside the pocket, I am going to ****ing break something. Also, I want somebody here to post a video of a Philly receiver making a catch that is not a routine grab. I watch a lot of football and see a lot of great plays from receivers, I can't remember a single catch by an Eagle that was "great". They don't have playmakers and haven't for quite a while. It is a mess and Wentz shares some of the blame but holy **** what a dumpster fire that place is.

[BisonTru]

I plan on following the game with Hurts as QB, if they now come up with a bunch of plays to get him outside the pocket, I am going to ****ing break something. Also, I want somebody here to post a video of a Philly receiver making a catch that is not a routine grab. I watch a lot of football and see a lot of great plays from receivers, I can't remember a single catch by an Eagle that was "great". They don't have playmakers and haven't for quite a while. It is a mess and Wentz shares some of the blame but holy **** what a dumpster fire that place is.

The Eagles WRs are the worst in the game. Fulgam was cut by the Lions (the 5-7 Lions). He leads the team in catches and yards.

Reagor reminds me of Agholor. Good, but not great and he's got the most potential. They need to hit on a couple WRs in the draft but they also need to hit on some offensive lineman in the draft. If not, I don't care if it's Hurts or Wentz it's going to be a struggle next year.

I don't want to see Wentz for the rest of the season. He should focus on footwork, arm mechanics. Get back to basics. Trying to put together a gameplan with garbage isn't going to do him much good, and honestly even if the Eagles won the NFC East they will get crushed in the playoffs.

[POD Knows]

The Eagles WRs are the worst in the game. Fulgam was cut by the Lions (the 5-7 Lions). He leads the team in catches and yards.

Reagor reminds me of Agholor. Good, but not great and he's got the most potential. They need to hit on a couple WRs in the draft but they also need to hit on some offensive lineman in the draft. If not, I don't care if it's Hurts or Wentz it's going to be a struggle next year.

I don't want to see Wentz for the rest of the season. He should focus on footwork, arm mechanics. Get back to basics. Trying to put together a gameplan with garbage isn't going to do him much good, and honestly even if the Eagles won the NFC East they will get crushed in the playoffs.I think the Eagles are 3rd to last in the league in YAC and their receivers are dog**** and have been for a while. With that O-line, they need somebody like Hurts or Murray or Mahomes to just run around and complete passes on broken plays, or wait, their receivers wouldn't have a clue what to do if something like that happened.

[Bison Fan in NW MN]

I think the Eagles are 3rd to last in the league in YAC and their receivers are dog**** and have been for a while. With that O-line, they need somebody like Hurts or Murray or Mahomes to just run around and complete passes on broken plays, or wait, their receivers wouldn't have a clue what to do if something like that happened.


Carson is mobile but I'm sure the coaching staff has said "no running" which sucks because he can extend plays with his feet. Let him run and move around.

Offensive game plan is crap and Peterson needs to improve significantly or get someone else calling plays.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Hurts plays very well in his first start at the Eagle upset the Saints 24-21. He and Sanders each ran for over 100 yards which is the first time the New Orleans allowed a player(s) to reach the century mark in 56 games. The Eagles defense also played inspired, lights out ball....

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

No love for James Robinson besides Redbird 4th & short has had shouted out here in other threads? The rookie RB has lots of upside left...

[OhioHen]

Meanwhile...

No love for James Robinson besides Redbird 4th & short has had shouted out here in other threads? The rookie RB has lots of upside left...

Fastest undrafted rookie to 1000 yards rushing. Doing it on a bad team is even more impressive.

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Expansion of the regular season to 17 games next season is still planned, indeed.

https://www.nfl.com/news/nfl-plans-to-expand-regular-season-to-17-games-per-team-in-2021

[bonarae]

JC Tretter, NFLPA president, wants to have the league overhaul or even eliminate the offseason program.

https://www.nfl.com/news/nflpa-president-jc-tretter-advocates-for-elimination-of-offseason-program

[bonarae]

Meanwhile... the playoff field is set.

Do you feel relieved that the Cheatriots and the Cheagles are not part of the field?

[Gil Dobie]

Upon further review.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avRHH9uAL4Q

[Laker]

Lions fans- even the Vikings radio announcers said that the roughing the passer call on Cousins on 4th down was the worst call in the history of the sport. Watching the replay I would have to agree that it ranks right up there. Embarrassing- that official shouldn't do a grade school touch game.

[POD Knows]

Lions fans- even the Vikings radio announcers said that the roughing the passer call on Cousins on 4th down was the worst call in the history of the sport. Watching the replay I would have to agree that it ranks right up there. Embarrassing- that official shouldn't do a grade school touch game.The Lions got jobbed over and over again in that game but thankfully, the Vikings win cost them a few spots in the draft I believe. Every cloud has a silver lining.

[Gil Dobie]

https://scontent.ffcm1-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/135847085_903354870405521_4706454798140296131_o.jp g?_nc_cat=108&ccb=2&_nc_sid=8bfeb9&_nc_ohc=-jjoBnd5YvkAX_oqQc5&_nc_ht=scontent.ffcm1-2.fna&oh=d6659d5c8a08ff7368ccd439db717c95&oe=601B37A5

[Gil Dobie]

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[Bisonoline]

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xlolxxlolx

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

First Bills home playoff game in 25 years! If only more fans would be allowed!

Orchard Park is an awesome place for a NFL games. It's definitely up there with Lambeau and Arrowhead in terms of old school, coolness. It's located in a neighborhood (people park in yards) so there's definitely a Lambeau feel to it. There's been rumors for years regarding a new stadium. Honestly, I hope they keep the current facility and give it a legit Lambeau/Arrowhead renovation.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Bills hang on for a 27-24 win! Old Man Rivers kept the Colts fighting but at the end he couldn't get the ball down field. Hopefully the Bills next game is at night. It should be colder next week. Since it's basically all cold weather teams left I'm looking more for ambience. 15 degrees and some feisty lake effect snow bands would be perfect....

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Rams rode Goff's broken thumb and a stout defense to a win over the Seahawks. To fair, Seattle's offense has fallen off a cliff the last 4-6 weeks and there was no 12th man. Something looked off with Wilson down the stretch. Donald's ribs will be a hot topic this week.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Former FCS/FBS QB Taylor Heinicke had a helluva game in a losing effort against Tampa Bay. I have to think tonight's performance will land him a gig next year.

[POD Knows]

The Rams rode Goff's broken thumb and a stout defense to a win over the Seahawks. To fair, Seattle's offense has fallen off a cliff the last 4-6 weeks and there was no 12th man. Something looked off with Wilson down the stretch. Donald's ribs will be a hot topic this week.Just a shout out to an ex-FCS'er, Troy Reeder, LB for the Rams, looked really good yesterday. The guy can play.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

The Bears offense is an embarrassment. How can one part of a team suck for 30+ years?! My goodness. The Saints are hardly lighting it up either...

[POD Knows]

21-0 Cleveland, 1st quarter over Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh might have been the worst team in football during the last 6 games of the year. Lets go Cleveland, kick their ****ing asses.

Signed Ex Steeler Fan POD

PS Fire Tomlin now

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

21-0 Cleveland, 1st quarter over Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh might have been the worst team in football during the last 6 games of the year. Lets go Cleveland, kick their ****ing asses.

Signed Ex Steeler Fan POD

PS Fire Tomlin now

Big Ben is shot. He looks like Eli at the end. Browns have a chance to go up 28-0....

[POD Knows]

Ha Ha, 28- freaking nothing, 1st quarter. Run it up Cleveland.

[dewey]

Oh boy is Cleveland taking Pittsburgh to the woodshed.

48-29 with 246 to go 4th quarter.

Dewey

[POD Knows]

HC at Philly Eagles is out,

[Gil Dobie]

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[Bisonoline]

https://i.imgur.com/VvQFBb6.jpg

[Chalupa Batman]

Baker Mayfield, at 25, is the oldest starting QB in the AFC playoffs this weekend.


Meanwhile, in the NFC:

https://bloximages.newyork1.vip.townnews.com/nola.com/content/tncms/assets/v3/editorial/e/29/e29b74a2-5681-11eb-8150-575cc2282fb1/60006b31671d5.image.jpg?resize=400%2C247

[Gil Dobie]

Go Pack!

Rams will be tough.

https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_8_desktop_mobile/f_auto/packers/nnezpx0couczwatvtoq2.jpg

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Go Bills! Really happy to see that organization back on their feet!

Can the Rams defense hold down the fort effectively enough for their offense to "will" enough points on the scoreboard to win? I doubt it...

[caribbeanhen]

Is Troy Reeder busting heads yet?

[POD Knows]

Is Troy Reeder busting heads yet?Reeder has 11 tackles, Q4 just started

[POD Knows]

Is Troy Reeder busting heads yet?Reeder just clocked a GB RB and caused a fumble but GB recovered it. He is having a really good game.

[Bisonoline]

Go Pack!

Rams will be tough.

https://static.clubs.nfl.com/image/private/t_editorial_landscape_8_desktop_mobile/f_auto/packers/nnezpx0couczwatvtoq2.jpg

GO PACK GO!!!!!! 2.35 left 32-18

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Pack simply too good! Their ability to run and throw overwhelmed the Rams defense.....

[caribbeanhen]

Reeder just clocked a GB RB and caused a fumble but GB recovered it. He is having a really good game.

Good to hear it, he’s had a really good season

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

The Bills are through for the first AFC championship game since 1993. Waiting on Cleveland or KC.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Bills win!! A total team win! It wasn't pretty but it was fairly thorough. Really happy for this organization. While i'm not a hardcore Bills fan I've been going to games there for years and root for them thanks to family ties to CNY/WNY. Same reason I grew up following Syracuse hoops and going to games at the Dome.

[Bisonoline]

Troy Aikman was in Chicago to announce a football game one weekend when he noticed a special telephone near the Bears bench. He asked a nearby player what it was used for and was told it was a hotline to God. Troy asked if he could use it. The player told him, "Sure, but it will cost you $100.00 (http://100.0.0.0/)."



Troy scratched his head, then thought, what the heck. I could use some help picking games. He pulled out his wallet and paid the $100.00 (http://100.0.0.0/). Troy 's picks were perfect that week.



The next week, Troy was in Texas when he noticed that same kind of phone on the Cowboys' bench. He asked what the telephone was for and was told "It's a hotline to God. If you want to use it, it will cost you $500.00."



Recalling last weekend, Troy pulled out his wallet and made the call. Troy 's picks were perfect again that week!



The next weekend Troy was in Green Bay at Lambeau Field when he noticed the same kind of phone by the Packers' bench. He asked Aaron Rodgers "Is that the hotline to God?" Aaron said, "Yes, but it will cost you 35 cents".


Troy looked incredulously at Aaron and said, '"Wait a second, I just paid $100.00 (http://100.0.0.0/) in Chicago and $500.00 in Texas to use the same phone to God. Why does Green Bay only charge 35 cents?"



Aaron looked at Troy and replied, "In Green Bay, it's a local call

[Gil Dobie]

Former Bison playing for a chance to go to the Super Bowl. The real battle isn't Rodgers vs Brady, it's Billy Turner Green Bay vs Joe Haeg Tampa. ;)

[OhioHen]

Former Bison playing for a chance to go to the Super Bowl. The real battle isn't Rodgers vs Brady, it's Billy Turner Green Bay vs Joe Haeg Tampa. ;)

Go Billy Turner Go!

[bonarae]

Meanwhile...

Is a "home" SB for the Bucs in the clouds? We never really expected it to happen... but here we are now, playing for a chance in a "home" SB?

[Gil Dobie]

Green Bay by 3
Kansas City by 6

[Gil Dobie]

Green Bay by 3
Kansas City by 6

Packers are probably going to have to score every possession in the 2nd half, to win this one.

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Tom Brady is going back to the Super Bowl!!

I can't believe GB kicked the FG with a little over 2 minutes. Rodgers once again comes up short....

[POD Knows]

Field goal on 4th down was epically dumb, epic freaking fail, even if you don't yet the TD, the Bucs would be buried in their own end of the field, probably have run the ball. Shocked they kicked the FG, I thought maybe they were gonna do a fake or something.

[Bisonoline]

Field goal on 4th down was epically dumb, epic freaking fail, even if you don't yet the TD, the Bucs would be buried in their own end of the field, probably have run the ball. Shocked they kicked the FG, I thought maybe they were gonna do a fake or something.

Dont understand that one at all. Plus that pass of by Rogers when he could have ran the ball in the end zone. WTF????

[POD Knows]

Dont understand that one at all. Plus that pass of by Rogers when he could have ran the ball in the end zone. WTF????Yea, there was nobody in front of him but they close pretty fast in the NFL, it was a bad series of downs all around.

[Gil Dobie]

If the Packers don't miss the 2 pt conversion earlier, they would have been down by 7 and probably go for it on 4th and goal. Just kick the extra point. Too much thinking can get a team in trouble.

[Bisonoline]

If the Packers don't miss the 2 pt conversion earlier, they would have been down by 7 and probably go for it on 4th and goal. Just kick the extra point. Too much thinking can get a team in trouble.

xnodx yep

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Bills settled for FG's far too often against a superior foe in KC. Helluva a year for the Bills and WNY!!

Brady vs Mahomes it is....

[Laker]

Detroit is dealing QB Matthew Stafford to the Los Angeles Rams in exchange for two future first-round picks, a third-round pick and QB Jared Goff, per sources. Two former No. 1 overall picks trading places in the first blockbuster NFL trade of 2021.

[Laker]

Rams First-Round Picks 2016: Jared Goff2017: No pick (Titans)2018: No pick (Patriots)2019: No pick (Falcons) 2020: No pick (Jaguars) 2021: No pick (Jaguars) 2022: No pick (Lions) 2023: No pick (Lions)

[OhioHen]

The Rams offense just got much more potent with a reliable quarterback. Pair that with their dominating defense and I fear my Seahawks are in for some long days the next couple seasons.

[Gil Dobie]

Rumors of the Colts talking to Philly about a Wentz trade.

[BisonTru]

Rumors of the Colts talking to Philly about a Wentz trade.

The Colts make so much sense. Wentz's old OC and QBC are there. Rumors are that Reich was almost let go in '16 but Wentz advocated for keeping him. The Colts have a ****load of cap room. Plenty to take on Wentz's contract.

Meanwhile Philly is in all sorts of cap trouble. Head coach is gone. Rumors are Ertz (good friend of Wentz) is on the chopping block. The fans seem to want to see him gone. Wentz is rumored to want out, but hasn't stated that publicly.

The only issue is the Colts don't seem to want to give up much and don't seem to want to get into a bidding war.

Rumors that the Bears actually have sent the best offer. The Raiders apparently are also in the mix. Possibly Carr for Wentz.

[Gil Dobie]

Aaron Rodgers gets the consolation prize, MVP. I'm sure he would trade that for a Super Bowl ring.

[Rjones61]

Don't know if this has been stated yet, but I think Tampa Bay lives and dies by their defensive line. They need to create pressure on Mahomes without having to use too many blitz packages.

[Chalupa Batman]

Don't know if this has been stated yet, but I think Tampa Bay lives and dies by their defensive line. They need to create pressure on Mahomes without having to use too many blitz packages.

Mike Remmers is expected to fill in at LT for Eric Fisher today. His last start in the Super Bowl was against the Broncos and Von Miller. To say it did not go well would be an understatement. I think JPP can have a similarly big day.


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[Chalupa Batman]

That was a horrible timeout by KC after the 2nd play of the drive, gifted Tampa Bay 7 points.


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[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

Bucs are up 21-6 at half. KC continues to sleep walk and do stupid things in the first half of playoffs. With that said, the Chiefs have the firepower to get right back into this. A Pats-Falcons comeback 2.0 is not out of the question...

[Go Lehigh TU Owl]

That was a horrible timeout by KC after the 2nd play of the drive, gifted Tampa Bay 7 points.


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Andy Reid's timeout/time management skills have never been a strength.

Temple alum Todd Bowles has produced an excellent defensive game plan so far....

[Chalupa Batman]

Andy Reid's timeout/time management skills have never been a strength.

Temple alum Todd Bowles has produced an excellent defensive game plan so far....

Tampa has to be feeling pretty good. Imagine if they didn’t get stuffed on 4th and goal. Then again Mahomes would be in position to do to Brady what he did to Atlanta


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[OhioHen]

Aaron Rodgers gets the consolation prize, MVP. I'm sure he would trade that for a Super Bowl ring.

Russell Wilson is Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Pretty sure most players will take that honor over MVP any time.

[Gil Dobie]

Russell Wilson is Walter Payton Man of the Year.

Pretty sure most players will take that honor over MVP any time.

Unless of course, there is a bonus written in their contract for being named MVP.

[OhioHen]

Unless of course, there is a bonus written in their contract for being named MVP.

That scenario is precisely why I used the term "most players."

[Gil Dobie]

That scenario is precisely why I used the term "most players."

You would think most players would want to be honored for their volunteer and charity work, but it's also an honor be voted MVP. Just a wild guess, but I would bet the winner of either award, would have rather played and won the game last night.

[caribbeanhen]

I noticed somebody turned the game on for the halftime show, I looked at that guy and had no clue who he was and asked myself ...am I supposed to be entertained by this.... gimme a break

My wife saw my face and she knew I was thinking where the **** is Mick Jagger... haha

[Bisonoline]

I noticed somebody turned the game on for the halftime show, I looked at that guy and had no clue who he was and asked myself ...am I supposed to be entertained by this.... gimme a break

My wife saw my face and she knew I was thinking where the **** in Mick Jagger... haha

The whole show sucked IMO.

[OhioHen]

The whole show sucked IMO.

If by "the whole show sucked" you mean everything after the nice rendition of God Bless America, I agree wholeheartedly.

The Anthem was butchered (AGAIN) and the game was no contest.

[POD Knows]

If by "the whole show sucked" you mean everything after the nice rendition of God Bless America, I agree wholeheartedly.

The Anthem was butchered (AGAIN) and the game was no contest.Yea, the God Bless America deal was really good, Anthem, meh, didn't watch the halftime show but I heard it sucked balls and not in a good way. Somebody took the time to track Mahomes and how many yards he ran scrambling around and it came up to 497 or something.

[Bisonoline]

If by "the whole show sucked" you mean everything after the nice rendition of God Bless America, I agree wholeheartedly.

The Anthem was butchered (AGAIN) and the game was no contest.

The non stop social justice prattle became nauseating.

[Gil Dobie]

The non stop social justice prattle became nauseating.

Hmmm, I never even noticed it.

[Gil Dobie]

So close for a former Bison getting at TD. Hitchens knocks the ball away as Haeg is bringing the ball down.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w3jE6k5ZGr8
https://twitter.com/i/status/1358573383437275138

[Professor Chaos]

If by "the whole show sucked" you mean everything after the nice rendition of God Bless America, I agree wholeheartedly.

The Anthem was butchered (AGAIN) and the game was no contest.
They should just play a recording of Whitney Houston's anthem from the 1991 Super Bowl... it's all down hill from there.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_lCmBvYMRs

[Chalupa Batman]

They should just play a recording of Whitney Houston's anthem from the 1991 Super Bowl... it's all down hill from there.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_lCmBvYMRs

I think she forever ruined the national anthem. Her rendition was perfect and as far as someone can take that song vocally IMO. Most everyone else since then butchers it because either they try and outdo her, or they’re not talented enough to do what she did. Every once in a while we hear a great version like Lady Gaga a few years ago before the Broncos/Panthers super bowl but far too often it’s cringe inducing.


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[POD Knows]

I think she forever ruined the national anthem. Her rendition was perfect and as far as someone can take that song vocally IMO. Most everyone else since then butchers it because either they try and outdo her, or they’re not talented enough to do what she did. Every once in a while we hear a great version like Lady Gaga a few years ago before the Broncos/Panthers super bowl but far too often it’s cringe inducing.


Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYea, the Gaga one was pretty good, I surprised me because I am not really a fan of hers but she can sing. Alicia Keyes did a decent job but yea, Houston set the bar pretty high.

[dgtw]

You would think most players would want to be honored for their volunteer and charity work, but it's also an honor be voted MVP. Just a wild guess, but I would bet the winner of either award, would have rather played and won the game last night.

I follow the Packers on Facebook. They have been crowing about Rodgers’ MVP all week.

Yeah, good for him but he still didn’t make the Super Bowl. But at least he will get to host Jeopardy.


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[Gil Dobie]

I follow the Packers on Facebook. They have been crowing about Rodgers’ MVP all week.

Yeah, good for him but he still didn’t make the Super Bowl. But at least he will get to host Jeopardy.


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My original post said Rodgers would probably rather be in the Super Bowl. Fans will be fans though.

[OhioHen]

The non stop social justice prattle became nauseating.


Hmmm, I never even noticed it.

With all your posts in the Social Justice Thread, you should have been thrilled to see so many "the NFL supports racial equality" messages. The fact that you didn't even notice stresses the point that it was, indeed, "prattle" since it was of such little substance.

[Gil Dobie]

With all your posts in the Social Justice Thread, you should have been thrilled to see so many "the NFL supports racial equality" messages. The fact that you didn't even notice stresses the point that it was, indeed, "prattle" since it was of such little substance.

I think we have a difference of opinion of what social justice is.

[OhioHen]

I think we have a difference of opinion of what social justice is.

Agreed. It appears that racial equality/equal opportunity ISN'T part of your definition. So be it; we'll just have different definitions and that's okay.

[Gil Dobie]

Agreed. It appears that racial equality/equal opportunity ISN'T part of your definition. So be it; we'll just have different definitions and that's okay.

Your definition is all about race, mine is that everyone should be treated with the same respect they deserve, across the board and people that have worked for that should be celebrated, for example Martin Luther King or Sakakawea.

[OhioHen]

Your definition is all about race, mine is that everyone should be treated with the same respect they deserve, across the board and people that have worked for that should be celebrated, for example Martin Luther King or Sakakawea.

I never said it was just about race. I said it appears that YOUR definition doesn't include racial equality based on your not noticing the NFL "message" during Super Bore LV.

I agree that everyone should be treated with the respect they deserve. That's why I have no respect for the BLM organization or for Antifa or for QAnon. It is my opinion that all of those groups have proven that they do not deserve respect. Respect is earned, not given. Failure to respect based on assumptions/prejudices is wrong; failure to respect based on actions is acceptable.

And I believe you mean Sacagawea, although that doesn't change your consistent narrative (unless members of the clans of aboriginal peoples of North America are offended by misspelling of their names).

[POD Knows]

I never said it was just about race. I said it appears that YOUR definition doesn't include racial equality based on your not noticing the NFL "message" during Super Bore LV.

I agree that everyone should be treated with the respect they deserve. That's why I have no respect for the BLM organization or for Antifa or for QAnon. It is my opinion that all of those groups have proven that they do not deserve respect.

And I believe you mean Sacagawea, although that doesn't change the narrative (unless members of the clans of aboriginal peoples of North America are offended by misspelling of their names).
They are going to have to change the name on that big assed lake in ND they named after her.

[Gil Dobie]

I never said it was just about race. I said it appears that YOUR definition doesn't include racial equality based on your not noticing the NFL "message" during Super Bore LV.

I agree that everyone should be treated with the respect they deserve. That's why I have no respect for the BLM organization or for Antifa or for QAnon. It is my opinion that all of those groups have proven that they do not deserve respect. Respect is earned, not given. Failure to respect based on assumptions/prejudices is wrong; failure to respect based on actions is acceptable.

And I believe you mean Sacagawea, although that doesn't change your consistent narrative (unless members of the clans of aboriginal peoples of North America are offended by misspelling of their names).

Sacagawea, Sakakawea or Sacajawea are all correct. Again, you are just looking for something to complain about that isn't even there. And Pod follows suit with his babble.

And you are wrong about my definition, just looking to argue again.

[POD Knows]

Sacagawea, Sakakawea or Sacajawea are all correct. Again, you are just looking for something to complain about that isn't even there. And Pod follows suit with his babble.

And you are wrong about my definition, just looking to argue again.I was ****ing joking, I know about the multiple spellings of the name, take a freaking pill. JFC

[Gil Dobie]

I was ****ing joking, I know about the multiple spellings of the name, take a freaking pill. JFC

I figured you knew, but I just wanted to bust your balls.