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Title: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on August 08, 2015, 06:35:08 PM
Hey, might as well start this thread off with a brawl that took place in a joint practice session between the Houston Texans and the team from Washington.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13400390/washington-redskins-houston-texans-brawl-joint-practice (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13400390/washington-redskins-houston-texans-brawl-joint-practice)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on August 11, 2015, 12:22:30 AM
Redskins lol
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on August 11, 2015, 02:59:13 PM
Breaking: Geno Smith's jaw. J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS

http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/08/11/jets-geno-smith-broken-jaw-fight-ik-enemkpali (http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/08/11/jets-geno-smith-broken-jaw-fight-ik-enemkpali)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on August 12, 2015, 12:13:11 AM
J-E-T-S  you ready for the Pillsbury throwboy?

https://twitter.com/JaredLorenzen22/status/631240058268299264

http://kentucky.247sports.com/Bolt/Lorenzen-throws-his-hat-in-the-ring-for-Jets-QB-job-38687016
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on August 13, 2015, 10:11:34 PM
I know it's just preseason, and it's against the Jets...but Ameer Abdullah has got some great acceleration.

https://vine.co/v/edxDdWt1Apr (https://vine.co/v/edxDdWt1Apr)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on August 14, 2015, 09:07:53 PM
yeah i didnt get him in my work fantasy league... I was hoping too :(
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on August 18, 2015, 03:30:15 PM
Eli Manning wants to become the NFL's highest paid player with next contract. Hahahahahahahahahahahahaha what? No, this isn't an Onion or Sportspickle article.

http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/13461312/eli-manning-wants-become-nfl-highest-paid-player-next-contract-report (http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/13461312/eli-manning-wants-become-nfl-highest-paid-player-next-contract-report)

STFU Eli, you're not even the most talented QB in your own damn family.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on August 18, 2015, 09:55:51 PM
(http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/318298/26420452/1438050008443/NFL+15+DirecTV+Manning+Small.png)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on August 23, 2015, 10:50:08 AM
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13477898/robert-griffin-iii-washington-redskins-leaves-game-early-due-injury (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13477898/robert-griffin-iii-washington-redskins-leaves-game-early-due-injury)

The Lions first string D owned RGIII (and they were without Haloti Ngata and a couple of others). Guy can't even make it out of the preseason without getting hurt.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on August 23, 2015, 06:49:12 PM
More injury news, with a really big impact on the Pack and the Steelers. Rodgers primary target Jordy Nelson is most likely done for the year, and All-Pro Steelers Center Maurkice Pouncey will need ankle surgery.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13495603/jordy-nelson-green-bay-packers-injures-knee-preseason-game (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13495603/jordy-nelson-green-bay-packers-injures-knee-preseason-game)

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13495504/maurkice-pouncey-pittsburgh-steelers-likely-needs-ankle-surgery (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13495504/maurkice-pouncey-pittsburgh-steelers-likely-needs-ankle-surgery)

The league needs to pull a TUFF and limit preseason games to two.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on August 25, 2015, 01:06:21 AM
2 preseason games I think is right for the NFL unless they do the first 2 games all scrubs to try to give them a shot at the game.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on August 29, 2015, 10:07:38 AM
Hey, the Lions welcomed former Tide RB T.J. Yeldon to the NFL last night.  :P

https://vine.co/v/eIZw3Lx5PtP (https://vine.co/v/eIZw3Lx5PtP)

And no way in hell was that a TD like they ruled it...kid got stuffed and fumbled the ball.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on August 30, 2015, 06:35:44 PM
Hey, Seahawks DE Frank Clark (Michigan) punched someone again...at least it wasn't his girlfriend this time.

http://deadspin.com/frank-clark-keeps-punching-people-and-this-time-its-phi-1727572674 (http://deadspin.com/frank-clark-keeps-punching-people-and-this-time-its-phi-1727572674)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on August 31, 2015, 12:47:44 AM
Lol norm
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on September 13, 2015, 09:41:43 PM
Why is this guys still in the league?

https://vine.co/v/eFI6HZVx3im
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on September 14, 2015, 09:43:34 AM
That dude needs to go.

Glad to see the Lions have fallen back to SOL (Same ol' Lions) status.

The only reason Tony Romo (NOT ELITE) gets credited for another 4th quarter comeback is because Eli Manning (also NOT ELITE) made a boneheaded idiot play late in the 4th. Whatever, the perfect outcome for that game would've been both teams losing. And kicked out of the league.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: thaima1shu on September 14, 2015, 04:40:36 PM
I did not have a good time watching football yesterday morning. That is all.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on September 14, 2015, 05:38:23 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on September 14, 2015, 09:43:34 AM
The Giants kicked out of the league.

FIFY :)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on September 16, 2015, 11:16:09 PM
Quote from: rollntider on September 14, 2015, 05:38:23 PM
Quote from: TheNorm on September 14, 2015, 09:43:34 AM
The Giants kicked out of the league...and the Dallas Cowboys launched into an active volcano.

FIFY :)

Fixed it again. :D
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on September 16, 2015, 11:20:44 PM
So let's take a look at Roger Goodell logic once again:

-Tom Brady has a "general awareness" of footballs being tampered with (but no proof): 4 Games.
-Adam Jones slams Amari Cooper's head into helmet on camera: $35000 fine.

And to top that off, Adam Jones can't guarantee it won't happen again. Lol wtf??? How the hell is this assclown still in the league??

http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/19034/bengals-adam-jones-pacman-sundays-every-other-day (http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/19034/bengals-adam-jones-pacman-sundays-every-other-day)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on September 18, 2015, 10:27:45 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on September 16, 2015, 11:20:44 PM
So let's take a look at Roger Goodell logic once again:

-Tom Brady has a "general awareness" of footballs being tampered with (but no proof): 4 Games.
-Adam Jones slams Amari Cooper's head into helmet on camera: $35000 fine.

And to top that off, Adam Jones can't guarantee it won't happen again. Lol wtf??? How the hell is this assclown still in the league??

http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/19034/bengals-adam-jones-pacman-sundays-every-other-day (http://espn.go.com/blog/cincinnati-bengals/post/_/id/19034/bengals-adam-jones-pacman-sundays-every-other-day)

Yeah. Goodell is a idiot. Suh can't not stomp players on the ground.  With the issue of player safety you'd think players like pac man Suh and Ray would get stiff penties
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on September 21, 2015, 12:27:44 AM
Just adds to my diminished interest in pro football. I rarely truly enjoy a game anymore.
During the Dallas game, the blocked punt where the punter was about to have a shot at the tackle but was obviously legally blocked but alas say NFL stool pigeon, the QB (punter in this case) must be protected at all times.
Really? Is that why you tools made the rule that if the QB/punter was not actively in the play, he cannot be touched?
And even more disheartening is the fact that after hearing that Goodell ass kissing drivel, the logical question in the minds of 99% of the world would be something along the lines of....so, nobody on the planet can touch him and he can make the tackle unhindered, right?
Noooo, eveyone has to dangle on his sack saying yep youre right and youre God. Thanks for illuminating us norhings.
I really hate this league.
Thank God for college football
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on September 21, 2015, 11:11:12 PM
Once again, I see the Lions have fallen back to giving their fans misery early in the season-at least it gets it out of the way now instead of the rare instance of last season when the heartbreak came in January at the hands of a screw job in Dallas. Karma's a bitch though...what the hell is a Brandon Weeden?  :D

If the Jets help drop the Colts to 0-2 tonight, will they blame underinflated balls again?
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on October 07, 2015, 10:29:42 AM
So a few months ago when the NFL's schedule came out for this season, I saw that the Lions were scheduled to play in Seattle. Partly as a joke, I posted a message on thai's FB page asking if he knew anyone that had an extra ticket or two for the game. Turns out that he did have a ticket and it no longer was a joke.

Fast forward to this past Monday night (wow, a Monday Night Football game no less!), and I'm sitting in CenturyLink Field with a fellow BSBer.  :) I've always heard how loud that place can get on tv, and I can now say that reputation is earned: television doesn't do justice just how loud that place can get when the defense takes the field.

As for the game, I was a realist: I fully expected the Lions to get beatdown in a tough road venue. But the defense came to play...and right around mid 4th quarter after the defense forced a fumble for a TD to make it 13-10, it was somehow still a game even though the offense for the Lions still hadn't shown up. Late 4th quarter though, the Lions offense started moving the chains...and moving. Still had no hopes of winning this game, but hey, it was getting exciting! Right about the time I started getting hope was when Calvin Johnson caught the ball around the Seahawks 5 yard line and moving toward the endzone...and well, you know the rest. As a Lions fan, I've seen the team lose a lot of games in a bunch of ways and I thought I'd seen it all...but nope, the NFL's best receiver fumbling the ball inches from the goal line was a new one.

Now a lot of people are bitching about the missed call in the endzone (I'm sure all 2-4 of you still here saw it on the news), and yeah the NFL screwed up (again). But Calvin and the Lions said it best: protect the football and this isn't an issue. In all likelihood at that stage of the game, it more than likely saved me from witnessing the Lions losing in the typical last second comeback anyway (which I have seen before, so yay, no reruns).

Had a blast at the stadium anyway though, and in Seattle for my less than 48 hour stay! Thanks thaima1shu for the ticket and the opportunity to check out a game there.  :woot:
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on October 07, 2015, 11:17:50 AM
You need to post pics here :) I did see one or two on facebook though. Did not realize it was a BSB connection.

Glad you had fun.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: thaima1shu on October 07, 2015, 12:08:20 PM
Crap I just realized we never took a photo together Norm! Haha.

It was awesome having you come out here man. Glad you were able to make it and that you had fun!
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on October 29, 2015, 01:14:07 AM
Thats awesome guys!
I need to meet more bsb folk.

Norm, a "Brandon Weeden" is a guy who doesnt throw enough picks for Jerry Jones, per his own words, hence the benching.
I know you were being comical, but I ran with it to segue into the fact of how much I despise Jerry Jones.
So much so that i have not only begun to ditance myself from the nfl, but also emotionally detach from the Cowboys.
Dont get me wrong, I still pull for them. Them being the ones that deserve it...Garett, Marinelli, Romo, Witten, Lee, etc...but the franchise can be lit on fire as far as Im concerned.
The things he says, the things he does, the ethics and morals he lacks....he is so out of touch, its undeniable.
I think Trump is more sane than JJ.
This guys probably going to easily live another ten years, then, we will have another lifetime in which to deal with his crappy kid. Theres no end in sight....ever!
I know this can be viewed as, I support the team not the mgmt kinda thing and it is....but, its deeper than that. I cant explain it
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on November 03, 2015, 04:14:09 PM
So apparently Lions HC Jim Caldwell thinks that the Detroit media is by far the most negative he's ever run into, even referring to them as the "dungeon of doom".  ::)

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/03/detroit-lions-jim-caldwell-media/75102758/

Funny dude, I don't remember you complaining about the media here when you had the team 11-5 and in the playoffs last year. You can blame the media for some things, but I don't buy this bullshit for a second. This fanbase is passionate because they care, and always have. But trying to pin some of the negativity on the media for the way the fans are reacting of late? No. This fanbase is currently pretty negative because this is the same shit we've seen almost every year I've been alive, and the organization is absolutely clueless on how to fix it (again).

Long after this website is dead and gone, then resurrected decades later by bigbaldbenjr or tider jr for TUFF TNG, the Lions are still going to be stuck below mediocrity and clueless.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on November 15, 2015, 05:28:42 PM
So of course win #2 in a lost Lions season comes in a place they haven't won at since December 15, 1991. For the record, I was wrapping up my first (and rather forgettable) semester as a freshman at the University of Michigan.  8)

http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/15/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers/75834946/ (http://www.freep.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2015/11/15/detroit-lions-green-bay-packers/75834946/)

FYI, the #1 song that weekend in 1991 was "Black or White" by Michael Jackson, and "Hook" with Robin Williams was the #1 movie in America.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on November 15, 2015, 07:33:08 PM
https://twitter.com/TheCauldron/status/666011549883047937
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on November 16, 2015, 12:40:32 AM
This catch thing irritates me so much among other things.
Sincerely and without jest, i think you could toss probably 30% of the rulebook and improve the game.
I just fel oike with all the technology available, the league feels like it has to create a scientific hi tech league ehich is killing the enjoyment factor.
Look, we all know what the fuck a catch is...when a guy makes a grab, gets two feet down, gets trucked by a defender running 20mph....its just so stupid to hear the league lackey ref say, see the ball move in his hand about 1cm? By definition thats not a catch....
Fuck you.
Simplify it.
And for the love of god, train your refs for continuity!!!!!!
And just food for thought...
If I tossed a toddler at you and he didnt hit the ground, would you say you caught him?
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on November 26, 2015, 07:35:23 PM
And Romo is out. I did not think we would beat Carolina, but I did not feel right about Romo being back so soon.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on November 30, 2015, 03:32:26 AM
I think he should retire. He still has a little game left but he needs to consider his future, plus the fact this team wont contend for a title for some time
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on November 30, 2015, 04:11:32 PM
yep might be time to hang up the cleats
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on December 02, 2015, 07:05:00 PM
Can't wait to see what washed up/hasbeen/never was we will get to fill his shoes again.
Maybe JJ will trade a few first rounders for Johnny "College" Football
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on December 04, 2015, 01:05:13 PM
When the Browns/Ravens game on Monday night ended the way it did, most people were saying "only Cleveland". Most Lions fans, however, were thinking "watch our team somehow top that".

Sure enough...I think a friend of mine said it best: being a Lions fan is like watching Titanic every week and rooting for the ship.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on December 05, 2015, 02:26:48 AM
I think Id still prefer watching the Lions, or anyone else lose over watching Titanic
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on December 16, 2015, 12:13:49 PM
Fantasy lineup input:
QB Bortles v Atl
RB McCoy v Was
RB Martin v StL
WR Cobb v Oak
WR Snead v Det
TE Olsen v NYG
W/T Hurns v Atl
K Crosby v Oak
Def Seattle v Cle

Bench
QB Cousins v Buf
RB Woodhead v Mia
WR Aiken v KC
WR Matthews v SD
WR Shorts v Ind
TE Miller v Den

Im wanting to replace Snead with Aiken but how do I wedge in Matthews, or should I?


Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on December 16, 2015, 10:38:33 PM
Quote from: Crewe on December 16, 2015, 12:13:49 PM
Fantasy lineup input:
QB Bortles v Atl
RB McCoy v Was
RB Martin v StL
WR Cobb v Oak
WR Snead v Det
TE Olsen v NYG
W/T Hurns v Atl
K Crosby v Oak
Def Seattle v Cle

Bench
QB Cousins v Buf
RB Woodhead v Mia
WR Aiken v KC
WR Matthews v SD
WR Shorts v Ind
TE Miller v Den

Im wanting to replace Snead with Aiken but how do I wedge in Matthews, or should I?

I don't know man, KC is on a roll right now and Snead vs. a Lions D that is Jekyll & Hyde...tough call. I'd play anyone against the Lions but then again I'm probably not the best person to ask for fantasy advice this season lol.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on December 17, 2015, 03:29:21 AM
True on KC but they have been giving up 20 plus the last few weeks sans the two times vs SD who put up a total of six lol
My logic is, KC gets out to a good lead and Bal has to throw...but lets shelve that for now and leave Snead in v Det.
Im really liking Matthews v SD so perhaps thats my answer?
I guess the question is how much faith would I have in Schaubber getting Aiken the ball.
3 TD in 6 games isnt lighting it up, but he did toss 300 up on Miami last week...along with his trademark pick six but hes not my qb so... Lol
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on December 22, 2015, 12:15:53 AM
So Cousins went off for over 30 on Buffalo and Woodhead lit up KC for just as much.
Now seriously, who saw that coming? Granted, I really considered Cousins, but went with Bortles and there was only an 8 pt difference...that I can live with. But who wouldve started Woodhead over McCoy? Especially since Danny boy hadnt put up over 5 points in three weeks and SD sucks.
About a 30 point differential there and guess what....lost by just over one point.
Do you honestly know anyone that that would happen to other than me?
I thought not...
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on December 27, 2015, 04:08:50 PM
Oh joy, we get to hear about the 72 Dolphins and their annoying celebration for another year.  ::)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on December 27, 2015, 05:15:57 PM
Lol

So uhh, any RedZone subscribers?
I like the format obviously but the announcer is such a tool.
I bet this guy is tied up n a corner all week not allowed to utter a word because he simply can not
SHUT
THE
FUCK
UP!!

Unnecessary harangue at every single opportunity, drives me insane.
95% of the shit he says, I can see on the screen and the other 5% I already know.
And their precious little double and triple box which is almost never needed yet he acts as if it should be this orgasmic feature.
Egotistical prick.

I actually pause gameday at noon for about a half hour so I can ff through his nonsense.

Ok, I feel better
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 03, 2016, 04:43:11 PM
I'm impressed at Rex Ryan's ability to keep the Jets out of the playoffs year after year.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 04, 2016, 10:34:19 AM
...and damn the 49ers organization is stupid...but at least it gives us all an opportunity to see tweets like this.

https://twitter.com/CoachJim4UM/status/683860131285741568
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: thaima1shu on January 04, 2016, 12:03:31 PM
Now that Harbaugh is no longer in the Pac-12/NFC West, he is quickly becoming one of my favorite characters in sports. So great.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 04, 2016, 05:20:16 PM
I pull for SF to fail at every turn because they benched Alex Smith after he recovered from injury and despite an undefeated record in favor of the flashy dual threat PR win, Kaep.
With that, I now root against KC because, Texans aaaand because, 93 Oilers lol
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 05, 2016, 12:07:08 AM
Rams, Chargers, and Raiders file for relocation to Los Angeles...I honestly don't know enough about why any of these teams want to move or why they'd want to move to LA (hasn't this been done and failed before?), but whatever.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000617813/article/rams-chargers-raiders-apply-for-la-relocation (http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000617813/article/rams-chargers-raiders-apply-for-la-relocation)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 05, 2016, 12:31:33 AM
How many times has LA failed with one team? Now 3 want to go? Lol
Theres nowhere for the Rams to go. They would have to stay in the west. Texas would be a good spot, but no city here will want them, or if so, have the resources to facilitate such a challenge. Oklahoma would be good, but, same obstacles.
Since Oakland has already moved back and forth and nobody cares about the Rams, let SD move and eveybody else just shut up and play.
Id make a great commish, right? 😎
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 06, 2016, 10:56:24 PM
You know, fans of most NFL teams get to see their teams eventually compete and maybe perhaps even win a Super Bowl or two. As a Lions fan, I envy that because the Lions organization tends to squeeze the love and passion out of fans and players alike - especially some of the most talented players to ever play the game.

And now it's beginning to look like I'll get to witness that again...seeing this cross the news wire today gave me the same feeling I had back in 1999 when Barry Sanders unexpectedly quit: oh no.  :-\

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14515724/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-says-evaluating-future (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14515724/calvin-johnson-detroit-lions-says-evaluating-future)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 07, 2016, 12:33:39 AM
Ehh, you know Im in Houston right? Collectively, the most agonizing sports town, ever. Yea, I know, the Cubs, but, they had the Hawks and Bulls. The Lions, of course, but, The Pistons and Wings for Christmas sakes.
Oilers, and now, Texans? I think you me and the Cubs will just have to accept the fact it aint happening lol
Sorry to see CJ go, and that whole Barry Sanders thing is just mind blowing to me. How can you not build a team with that guy?
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 07, 2016, 10:30:57 AM
Quote from: Crewe on January 07, 2016, 12:33:39 AM
Ehh, you know Im in Houston right? Collectively, the most agonizing sports town, ever. Yea, I know, the Cubs, but, they had the Hawks and Bulls. The Lions, of course, but, The Pistons and Wings for Christmas sakes.
Oilers, and now, Texans? I think you me and the Cubs will just have to accept the fact it aint happening lol
Sorry to see CJ go, and that whole Barry Sanders thing is just mind blowing to me. How can you not build a team with that guy?

Might save most agonizing sports town for another debate, but I'll also add that I think Cleveland may have us both beat.
And speaking of Cleveland, I just think the Lions have a penchant for matching the Browns in sheer ineptitude. Lions usually missed more often than not on draft targets, and on the ones they did hit they'd usually follow that up by not paying up for them and letting them escape as free agents (Chris Spielman, Jerry Ball, etc). Even Barry held out a few times IIRC, but the organization had no problems opening up the purse strings for Scott f'ing Mitchell of all people.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 07, 2016, 10:38:48 AM
I think you may be right, I might have to concede Cleveland. But only the Rockets keep us out of that conversation, unless we count teams prior to NFL in which case I think the Lions have us beat, right? Lol
Didnt Millen take a WR in the first round several years in a row? That was painful.
As for the Browns, I truly had hopes for them when they drafted McCoy because I thought, and still do think, that he can be aserviceable successful QB. Rob Ryan, overvalued as he is, had the defense playing well and they had an offensive weapon or two, but, down the drain they went per the norm, no offense. ;-)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 07, 2016, 11:06:56 PM
That he did, for the most part. After picking Joey Harrington in 2002, he went Charles Rogers in 2003, Roy Williams in 2004, and then for some stupid reason Mike Williams in 2005 (passing up some guys like DeMarcus Ware, Shawn Merriman, Derrick Johnson...and the Lions didn't exactly have a franchise QB then either so they also passed on some guy named Aaron Rodgers). Probably the only one Matt Millen didn't screw up on was Calvin Johnson in 2007-thankfully the Raiders picked JaMarcus Russell in the 1 spot.

And speaking of the Texans...aren't they in the playoffs? Lol

I personally don't feel too bad for Cleveland simply for the fact that it still is ohio so...  :D
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 07, 2016, 11:28:07 PM
What an awful era.
Yea, Texans are in, and honestly, it is impressive when you consider it was done with four QB's, of which, only Hoyer is average. And let me say this...we knew...the Texans knew Fitz wasnt the guy, but, if you werent going to play your rookie, why get rid of Fitz for Hoyer who clearly usnt the guy? I mean yea, playoffs and all, but hello, no QB. So you wont get far, and now, youve wasted 2 years of progressing your young talent for band aids.
I just dont get it.....
I will add that our rook, Savage did get hurt eventually, but that wasnt until well after the circus.

Cleveland....there was a russian comedian in the 80's who played on his coming to america culture shock.
He said he noticed everyone in the US made fun of cleveland. Tevery country makes fun of that one city...in soviet union, we made fun of cleveland.

😎
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 10, 2016, 05:14:11 AM
So Hoyer, yea, nicely done in true Houston fashion lol
I was thinking we might have a chance at escaping with a win, but, not to be. Despite a horrid first half, and even 3rd quarter, we were only down 13 and 7 was from the opening kickoff so the defense did their job despite what the score says.
This is precisely why I hate these mediocre team playoff runs. No chance at going deep into the tournament. You have a band aid at QB...you know hes not your long term guy. You put our rook on IR despite him being healthy in week 8 and now, here you sit about 22nd in the first round with Rick the dick Smith drafting for you. This is now at least tjree seasons wasted of drafting and grooming a QB. But hey, congrats on making the playoffs.

As for the cincy pitt game...wow! Lol
Ill start with the announcing. Simms and Nancy are the worst behind only Joe Buck.
Big Ben sacked by Burfict, probably the cleanest hit in this game but they have to sensationalize because you know, his history. And can we please drop the referee input from carey, et al.... We know, you are going to suck the leagues ass and dictate what the announcers need to say. Honestly, just no integrity, anywhere.
The hit on AB....heres my problem. Consistency!! Or lack of it. There was a play not five or so minutes before that where cincy got robbed of a hit on bernard, and of course, the nfl team never once mentioned the ubiquitos football move. Simply because it didnt fit the narrative this time.
Horrible officiating. Zero consistency, zero control, utter chaos and the fans didnt help.
Cheering an injured guy is bad enough but throwing debris?
The whole pacman debacle....so many issues. The refs are right there!! Porter is amidst the Bengals, probably not being kind would be a safe assumption, letting this situation build and jones barely brushes Porter, and they flag that? To win the game? Utterly dispucable. Yea, he was wrong. Yes hes a hot headed tool who even Jerry Jones had sense enough to cur, but for the refs to decide that game like that, specially when letting so mucj other shit go? Unbelievable.
Cant wait to hear the polished pr bullshit on this one.
I seriously want the NFL to implode, seriously.

I felt bad for McCarron but not for the rest of the team.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 10, 2016, 04:34:00 PM
Laces out Dan!
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 10, 2016, 09:00:50 PM
Quote from: Crewe on January 10, 2016, 04:34:00 PM
Laces out Dan!

https://twitter.com/DATDUDE269/status/686303006531260416
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 10, 2016, 09:45:01 PM
Quote from: Crewe on January 07, 2016, 11:28:07 PM


Cleveland....there was a russian comedian in the 80's who played on his coming to america culture shock.
He said he noticed everyone in the US made fun of cleveland. Tevery country makes fun of that one city...in soviet union, we made fun of cleveland.

😎

Heh, Yakov Smirnoff! That dude used to crack me up on a regular basis.

Probably the only bad thing about the end of that Steelers/Bengals finish is that just about everyone forgot about the circus catch Bryant made in the third.


As for Green Bay and the Washington team with the shitty name? As a matter of fact, Kirk Cousins, I do like that. Did you? Hahahahahaha f*ck Washington.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: thaima1shu on January 11, 2016, 12:05:08 PM
I feel bad for Blair Walsh, but at the same time...thanks dude!
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 11, 2016, 12:16:26 PM
After the Texans and Vikes games I dreaded the onslaught of death threats to those guys. I just dont get people
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 12, 2016, 10:54:40 PM
Rams back to LA...again. Possibly the Chargers too.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14558668/st-louis-rams-relocate-los-angeles (http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14558668/st-louis-rams-relocate-los-angeles)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 13, 2016, 11:10:56 AM
Sheesh
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 17, 2016, 11:42:18 PM
Put everything on Carolina, because I said last week, anyone but Carolina! Need any furher evidence?

I want Arizona to win it all the most but Palmer is making bad throws and bad decisions and at this stage, he isnt going to get away with it like he has been.
Peyton is the sentimental fav but Denver is mistake prone and that defense just seems too pourous to be called the number one defense.
NE is 3rd for me and of course Panthers are last. So, if Car doesnt win it all, NE will, but money says Carolina.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on January 18, 2016, 01:21:23 AM
yeah Carolina looks like the team this year... ugh
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 18, 2016, 08:38:45 AM
My hope is for a Patriots win with Tom Brady as MVP, so that the Commish has to present the trophy to them. I think that would also be a great time for Brady to ask Goodell his thoughts on BOFA.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 19, 2016, 03:23:35 PM
Id accept that over a Carolina win, but I would really really rather not  ;)
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 27, 2016, 10:54:14 PM
God, Imma have to live with Cam, SB champ aren't I?
I'm seriously considering throwing money on Carolina just so they won't win.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on January 28, 2016, 11:10:11 PM
Quote from: Crewe on January 27, 2016, 10:54:14 PM
God, Imma have to live with Cam, SB champ aren't I?
I'm seriously considering throwing money on Carolina just so they won't win.

LOL... I dont like either team in the super bowl, so I really dont care.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on January 28, 2016, 11:10:25 PM
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2016/01/28/steelers-legend-mean-joe-greene-and-coke-kid-reunited-nearly-40-years-after-iconic-super-bowl-commercial/
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on January 29, 2016, 01:05:30 AM
Quote from: rollntider on January 28, 2016, 11:10:11 PM
Quote from: Crewe on January 27, 2016, 10:54:14 PM
God, Imma have to live with Cam, SB champ aren't I?
I'm seriously considering throwing money on Carolina just so they won't win.

LOL... I dont like either team in the super bowl, so I really dont care.

Im the sentimental sap rooting for Manning, but if it weren't for him...I wouldn't have much vested, except whatever I dump on Carolina lol

Ole mean Joe looks like he could still put a hurting on a QB!
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on January 29, 2016, 05:28:47 PM
Don't really have a rooting interest in the Super Bowl, although I wouldn't mind seeing the ol' forefive-head end his career on top. Don't think it'll happen but I've been wrong before.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on February 01, 2016, 08:00:38 PM
Good ole 5 head LOL
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 02, 2016, 01:28:57 AM
Yea, I don't see it happening either, dammit.
I truly think Cam will gash this defense by scrambling and that's what will knock them out.
As for Manning, I think you will see a defensive game against on par with what Seattle did, with similar results.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 08, 2016, 02:37:17 AM
I thought with 3 minutes left, Carolina would pull it out. Drive down score, Denver would most certainly go 3 and out as they hadn't run for more than three yards in forever..punt, score again, tied.
That plus my other thoughts in this thread show you what I know lol
But I can say I am happy Ware got a ring, well deserved. Happy for Wade too, especially with his ties to my city. Kubes, glad to see him get validation after the way he was run out of Houston. Of course Manning, and even Elway.
I enjoyed seeing Kubiak hand the trophy over to Miller...Aggie to Aggie!

I will also say that I truly enjoyed the Carolina defense (Harper for one) get testy when Sanders was about to do his first down animation. Happened a few times. They clearly showed they are poor sports who can dish out and not take it. That was a highlight for me.
Cam is a petulant little bitch. I was really indifferent to him at game time, but man, did that change.
Glad to see him take it on the chin.
it's hard to think they won't be back here again though. Panthers are really a good team, but then again, the Marino thing is always looming too.
I thought Rivera was classy and respectful and exemplifies everything Cam needs to learn. He really looks like a sour little rich kid who didn't get his way.

Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on February 08, 2016, 09:39:06 AM
Meh, I'm not gonna blast Cam for that. Probably should've handled things a little better but he'll learn.

https://twitter.com/JohnOKorn/status/696700002622636032

I think this might've been the perfect game for the concussion era in the NFL, because no one's going to remember it in three weeks. Great defensive game (Von Miller, wow).

My Super Bowl MVPs:

1. Von Miller
2. Beyonce
3. Bruno Mars
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on February 08, 2016, 11:13:30 AM
https://twitter.com/MoneyLynch/status/696525541826924546

Sure looks like Beast Mode has called it a career. Bummer, gonna miss that guy.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 08, 2016, 01:40:00 PM
Yea he will learn, but that doesn't change the fact. Look at Wilson, Manning, even Kaep at their Super bowl losses. Be a pro. I don't mind a Bellicheckian presser, hell I even enjoy it but thats not what happened here.
I hate it for other reasons too. Mainly, it provides sympathy to sports reporters. Listen to em; those clowns can't even form a coherent question, and I enjoy seeing them abused with direct answers to their silly questions. To me, many so called sports journalists are only a step above TMZ paps.
All that said, I know Cam is a gifted athlete and I know he probably does great things for the community, but he was just a poor sport all day yesterday, as were a few defensive players for Carolina.

On a side note, Denvers offense performed about how I thought they would, and Carolina was bad, but the turnovers killed them. that drive in the third when Cam finally ran, I thought to myself, yep, now they get it goin, and they did, until the miscues.
Carolina defense played well, I mean how many times did Denver just have to get a few yards, especially in the red zone, and get stuffed?
But that Denver D? Sheebus, I didn't think they were that great. Having had Wade in Houston and Dallas, the thing that always hurt his teams were the man to man coverages, because sooner or later you were going to figure out how to block a blitz or two and then all it takes is one or two big connections and I thought thats what would happen to the Broncos this playoff season, but again, what do I know? lol

I know everyone hated this game and hates defensive battles because the NFL has groomed everyone for a Brady and Rogers air attack, but to me, the defense wins championships adage is still the thing you need to implement to win. the great teams have great defenses. I know, Im an old school boring traditionalist, but theres little more satisfying than a defense punching an offensive juggernaut right in the mouth. If I was a Denver fan, this win would be so satisfying because their offense was just bad and you can say the defense single-handedly won that game. Who else could you say that about?

Edit to add; not for nothing, but I really tire of the pomp and circumstance of the Super Bowl. Halftime shows that are extended to a half an hour, pimping halftime at 6 minutes into the game? Pimping pimping pimping ever freakin thing??? Breaking at a every single opportunity, longer breaks for their precious commercials? Turning a game into a 4 hour plus ad fest? it is one of the most disgusting events of pandering in existence.
And, one could make the argument it infringes on the integrity of the game that Gooddell cherishes at his own peril. Delaying the game to gain a few bucks....geez.
Again, I know Im the get off my lawn guy here, but certainly I can't be the only one? Really?
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on February 08, 2016, 03:01:56 PM
Be a pro like Manning? Like the time he stormed off the field after losing to the Saints?

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Peyton-Manning-storms-off-Super-Bowl-field-Is-h?urn=nfl,218314

I don't have a problem with these types of reactions, to me it shows they are human and reacted in a way that highlights them losing probably the biggest game of their lives up to that point. I don't think it helped Cam either that the interview rooms for both teams was divided by just a curtain, so Cam can hear just how jubilant the Broncos are...yeah, at that point I'd probably flip my shit too. He wasn't disrespectful in any way, and I think he was being an adult here: if you're in a situation where you just might say or do something that you know you'll regret later (and I'm sure the media and his critics would *love* that), isn't the best thing to do is get up and leave?

I don't mind the defensive battles either, it wins championships...but I'll disagree with you on that Denver defense, I thought they were that great especially that front 7. For the most part Cam really had no room to breathe, and Von Miller and Demarcus Ware had a lot to do with that.

And I guess I don't mind the spectacle of the Super Bowl either. Telling us halftime was almost here six minutes into the game was a bit much, although I place that more at the feet of CBS. 
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 08, 2016, 04:37:33 PM
Was that really a slight to Brees though? he purposely walk off to avoid him? I don't think so, but I guess we can example each other all day.
I will agree that the post game presser area was a horrendous set up and I find it hard to believe there wasn't a more suitable area available.
I disagree on the adult aspect and as for when you might say something you regret, that can apply to any time a mic is in your face, even happy times, so I don't buy that at all.

My intention wasn't to insult Denvers D, but I seriously thought that Cam would scramble right through them. You didn't think that was more than likely? I agree there was nowhere to go and what really impressed me was how they shut down his lanes. There were several plays where it looked as if Cam was ready to hightail it forward through the pocket, but one of the rushers held his block, closing the lane instead of following his rush momentum to chase the sack. That was impressive every time I saw it. Ware and Miller were a nightmare, and after he did so much for Dallas, with nothing to show for it, I was really glad to see him get a ring. And as an Aggie follower, same for Miller.

Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on February 08, 2016, 10:21:03 PM
the reason I have issue with Cam and his butthurt.


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2015/11/15/cam-newton-if-you-dont-like-my-dancing-dont-let-me-score/

Yeah and many many more. I hear Auburn/Cam fans "But he gives footballs to kids" yeah after a PR dept. told him to do something like that, because the media is turning on him.
"there was noise in the background and he couldn't hear"
"There was dirt in his eyes"
"Those Broncos were mean to him"



Fact is Cam was a douche canoe at Florida, and Auburn.
http://espn.go.com/college-football/news/story?id=5783051

here are QBs post game press conference after losing and arent butt hurt bitches.
http://q13fox.com/2015/02/01/video-russell-wilson-on-heartbreaking-super-bowl-loss/


http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-network-total-access/0ap2000000135754/Kaepernick-We-ll-be-back

Didnt walk off, none were happy but answered the questions and were respectful and werent butt hurt bitches.

Not a Manning fan, my hate for UT is as strong as my hate for the Barn.

Cam ran his mouth, did not deliver, now runs off with his tail tucked because there was noise in the press conference.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on February 08, 2016, 10:25:43 PM
https://twitter.com/SportsCenter/status/696454910037065728
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: TheNorm on February 08, 2016, 11:11:48 PM
Oh my god, the videos must mean he's an absolute douche nozzle. Let's crucify the guy for having real emotions.  ::)

https://twitter.com/TODAYshow/status/696691009527263232

Yep, seems like the actions of a total douche canoe.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on February 09, 2016, 12:50:26 AM
Again, dude talked shit participated in commercials talking about hurt feelings, then has hurt feelings and walks off the stage.

Dude is a good QB. He is also a prick. People react to pricks this way.
I don't dislike Cam because he is black, or even played at Auburn (I think the world of Bo Jackson)
Bo is the opposite of Cam.

Hypocritical of Cam post Band aids for hurt feelings commercials then to have the hurt feelings.He is not a college or High School kid, he is a multi millionaire pro athlete that wants to throw rocks and then hide.


Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on February 09, 2016, 12:51:45 AM
Quote from: TheNorm on February 08, 2016, 11:13:30 AM
https://twitter.com/MoneyLynch/status/696525541826924546

Sure looks like Beast Mode has called it a career. Bummer, gonna miss that guy.

agreed
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on February 09, 2016, 12:53:54 AM
Now that we beat each other up with Cam...


http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/broncos/2016/02/08/eli-manning-face-reaction-super-bowl-peyton/80019286/

THe Eli reaction was just weird...
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: thaima1shu on February 09, 2016, 12:39:33 PM
Knew Marshawn would be retiring but man it still sucks to see. He was a big, big reason for turning this Seahawks franchise around. He'll always be a legend around here.
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: rollntider on February 09, 2016, 12:45:25 PM
http://nyg.247sports.com/Bolt/Eli-Manning-explains-his-Super-Bowl-face-43590962

Eli explains his reactions
Title: Re: 2015 NFL Season Thread
Post by: Crewe on February 09, 2016, 03:27:17 PM
Eli lol
I don't know what it is, but something tells me he's actually got a fun sense of humor.

Not piling on Cam here, but just saw this... loved the guy who followed up with, I guess that wasn't a job for Superman lol