The NFL Thread

[Gotham Cronie]

Eagles season on the line this week, we lose this one and we are done for. Gotham Cronie, where you at boy ? Fly Eagles Fly!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just watch this every Sunday instead and skip this season

 

[Romali_rotti]

Just watch this every Sunday instead and skip this season

I watch the Philly special atleast 3 or 4 times a month .. Aussie kid Jordan Mailata making his debut at LT for us, really want this kid to do well, he is a mamooth of a human being, quite possibly the biggest player physically in the NFL and he is only 20......

Lets hope we get a full season

 

[Romali_rotti]

GC,

Bruhhhhh, we seem to have a PLAYER in Josh Sweat.. I am very very excited seeing this kid play, after years and years of mediocre play from DE, we seem to have someone legit...

 

[Romali_rotti]

And a Pick SIX!!!!!!!!!!!, We win the game, finally good to see us on our first win of the season. FLy EAGLES FLY..

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Good game and good win. Doug Pederson gets so much disrespect. Carson had been playing poor, but media and fans were acting like he was the only reason they were losing. That being said...next two weeks are Pittsburgh & Baltimore. Howie needs to go!

 

[CricVet]

Niners with the ALL the injuries still played pretty well and should have won but for the atrocious Mullens - he played an ugly game with a fumble and gimme interceptions. Brandon Aiyuk will be a star receiver though. Niners will have to get some guys back soon. Garoppolo is set to be back.

As competitive as NFC west is, Niners will have to avoid so many turnovers to even find a wild card spot if there is gonna be a full NFL season this year. As of now, they are the worst of the lot in the division considering the injury list which says something about this division.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Good game and good win. Doug Pederson gets so much disrespect. Carson had been playing poor, but media and fans were acting like he was the only reason they were losing. That being said...next two weeks are Pittsburgh & Baltimore. Howie needs to go!

Did you watch the whole game ? I didnt see it, only followed it on NFL.com commentary. How did Mailata look ?

 

[Romali_rotti]

Niners with the ALL the injuries still played pretty well and should have won but for the atrocious Mullens - he played an ugly game with a fumble and gimme interceptions. Brandon Aiyuk will be a star receiver though. Niners will have to get some guys back soon. Garoppolo is set to be back.

As competitive as NFC west is, Niners will have to avoid so many turnovers to even find a wild card spot if there is gonna be a full NFL season this year. As of now, they are the worst of the lot in the division considering the injury list which says something about this division.

Kittle is a beast. Best TE in the league slightly better than Kelce and a lot better than Ertz... Best 49er TE has over taken Brent Jones imo..

 

[Gotham Cronie]

How did Mailata look ?

Better than Peters has

 

[MenInG]

Quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw two touchdown-passes as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the New England Patriots 26-10 to maintain their unbeaten run.

The Patriots were without Cam Newton, who was one of two players to test positive for coronavirus, causing the match to be delayed 24 hours to Monday.

 

[CricVet]

Kittle is a beast. Best TE in the league slightly better than Kelce and a lot better than Ertz... Best 49er TE has over taken Brent Jones imo..

Kittle, if remained injury free, should end up as top 3 TE ever. This guy is a beast and 49ers should add a franchise player tag to him. This guy can do perhaps everything in the book except throwing a ball which I have not witnessed.

To me, Kittle is number 1 followed by Vernon Davis. Brent Jones was great in those old days when athletes were generally not as good as today.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Kittle, if remained injury free, should end up as top 3 TE ever. This guy is a beast and 49ers should add a franchise player tag to him. This guy can do perhaps everything in the book except throwing a ball which I have not witnessed.

To me, Kittle is number 1 followed by Vernon Davis. Brent Jones was great in those old days when athletes were generally not as good as today.

No need to Tag Kittle, he has been signed long term, I believe he is now the highest paid TE in the league and rightfully so.

 

[Firebat]

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore tests positive for coronavirus

New England Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore has tested positive for COVID-19 on the back of Monday night's rescheduled clash with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The 2019 Defensive Player of the Year's case follows on from that of quarterback Cam Newton, whose positive test over the weekend forced the Patriots-Chiefs game to be moved from Sunday to Monday.

Practice squad defensive lineman Bill Murray also tested positive following the game, with the Patriots having cancelled Wednesday's practice.

NFL Network's Tom Pelissero was the first to break the news of Gilmore's test, while ESPN's Dianna Russini reported that all Chiefs tests returned negative.

New England had only travelled to Kansas City on the morning of the game and took two separate planes, including one for those that had been in close contact with Newton.

The Patriots, who lost 26-10 to the Super Bowl champions, are due to host the Denver Broncos on Sunday, however it remains to be seen whether that game will be impacted.

Meanwhile in Tennessee, a further two Titans players have tested positive for COVID-19, following on from last week's outbreak that saw the team's matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers shifted to later in the season.

Two new cases mean the organisation will not re-open its facility on Wednesday, despite having initially looked set to return to practice thanks to two successive days of negatives tests on Monday and Tuesday.

https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...tephon-gilmore-tests-positive-for-coronavirus

 

[MenInG]

The Tennessee Titans have confirmed a 23rd positive coronavirus test and their game against the Buffalo Bills is one of two moved by the NFL.

The Titans have had 13 players and 10 staff test positive since 24 September.

Their match against the Bills has been put back from Sunday to Tuesday and could be rescheduled again if there are more positive Covid-19 cases.

The Denver Broncos against the New England Patriots has been moved a day, from Sunday to Monday.

"These scheduling decisions were made to ensure the health and safety of players, coaches and game day personnel and in consultation with medical experts," said an NFL statement.

Patriots cornerback Stephon Gilmore's positive coronavirus test was confirmed on Wednesday, while quarterback Cam Newton and defensive lineman Bill Murray are also isolating after contracting the virus.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/54474583

 

[Romali_rotti]

Just saw the Dak Prescott injury, feel terrible for the young man. Obviously I am not Cowboy fan being an die hard Eagles fan, however man, I feel so bad for Dak... Praying for your recovery and hoping to see you back on field soon.


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[Firebat]

Ryan Tannehill has gone from 'Clark Kent to Superman' since joining Tennessee Titans, says Mike Florio

Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill has gone from 'Clark Kent to Superman', according to Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, as he led his team to a 4-0 start on the season.

Tannehill completed 21 of 28 passes for 195 yards and three touchdowns (rushing for another score) in the Titans' 42-16 win over the Buffalo Bills on Tuesday night.

Drafted by the Miami Dolphins with the No 8 pick of the 2012 draft, Tannehill was traded to the Titans in 2018 and has been hugely impressive since taking over as starter midway through last season.

"The narrative around Ryan Tannehill has been so baked into the DNA of the football fan, that we resist what is before our very eyes: and that is a guy who is becoming, or has become an elite quarterback," said Florio.

"He looks different. There's something about him; maybe he has just filled out after eight years in the NFL, but his neck is thick and jaw is more protruding.

"It's like he went from being Clark Kent to Superman at some point over the last eight years.

"It cuts against the trend in the NFL in recent years where you expect the guy to figure it out right away and, if you don't, you're thrown to the curb.

"This is a guy who was a receiver at Texas A&M and played quarterback for only one year before the Joe Philbin-led Dolphins made him a top-10 draft pick in 2012.

"He was starting to come into his own in 2016 with Adam Gase, until he took a low hit from Calais Campbell. And it's amazing to think the Dolphins had to pay part of his salary to unload him onto the Titans."

Read more: https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...nce-joining-tennessee-titans-says-mike-florio

 

[Firebat]

San Francisco 49ers and New England Patriots with points to prove in Sunday night clash

The San Francisco 49ers head to New England on Sunday in a matchup that would have been marked on many people's calendars preseason.

Two of the greatest franchises in NFL history - one with a record-equalling six Super Bowl titles to their name, the other with five and having reached a seventh back in February.

But, both teams have somewhat stumbled out of the gates this season, with the Patriots losing two straight to slip back to 2-3 and San Francisco, at 3-3, seemingly still nursing a hangover from that 31-20 defeat to the Chiefs down in Miami earlier this year.

Read more: https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...ts-with-points-to-prove-in-sunday-night-clash

 

[Firebat]

Odell Beckham Jr: Cleveland Browns star out for season with ACL injury

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr is expected to miss the rest of the season after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear.

Beckham Jr, 27, was injured in the first quarter of the Browns' victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday.

The club said an MRI scan on Monday had confirmed an ACL tear in his left knee.

Reports suggest the injury is likely to require surgery in early November and will keep Beckham Jr out of action for between six to nine months.

"I am probably going to beat myself up about that one for a long time," said Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield.

"He is a guy who fights for this team, and in doing that, he got hurt. Prayers and hopes for the best. That one sucks."

The Browns are currently third in the AFC North after five wins and two losses this season.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/54686971

 

[Romali_rotti]

GC,

Trade deadline a week away..

I am hearing WR Michael Thomas could be available.

We should go for it imo, Thomas and Fulgham will be the best WR combination in the NFL for the coming years..

Please Please Please Howie, pull this trade off and I will forgive him for all the boneheaded things he has done for the last few years....

Fly Eagles Fly, lets go Birds

 

[Firebat]

Chicago Bears are the 'weakest 5-2 team I've ever seen', Jeff Reinebold tells Inside The Huddle

Jeff Reinebold, speaking on the latest episode of Inside The Huddle, has described the "talent-deficient" Chicago Bears as "the weakest 5-2 team I have ever seen".

The Bears lost 24-10 to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, with their offense, which has managed to put up 30 points only once this season, again struggling.

Chicago are ranked 29th in the NFL in total offense, 27th in scoring and 25th in passing, while their rushing attack is bottom of the pile. It has been the strength of their defense which has propelled the team to a 5-2 record and into playoff contention.

"They're right where you expect them to be, in my opinion," Sky Sports NFL expert Reinebold said on the latest episode of Inside The Huddle, which you can listen to as a podcast in the player above.

"[Head coach] Matt Nagy is under fire for his play calling right now - should he give up play-calling duties or not? - but here's the bottom line, they are talent-deficient on offense.

"Start with the offensive line, they were horrendous last year; now they're just bad - so there is improvement there, horrendous to bad!

"They do not have a running game at all. Their best running back is [receiver] Cordarrelle Patterson. They've got two threats outside, Allen Robinson and Darnell Mooney, who has been a real pleasant surprise - that kid has a bright future.

"The Bears are who we thought they were. This is historic with the Bears; on the 1985 Super Bowl team, it was Jim McMahon and Walter Payton, but they won that Super Bowl because of defence. When they got back to the Super Bowl, under Lovie Smith [in 2006], they did so because of defence.

"The Bears, since forever, have been deficient on offense. For me, don't hang it on Nagy, put it on the general manager who is responsible for getting you players because, right now, they are not good enough.

"They are the weakest 5-2 team I have ever seen."

https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...r-seen-jeff-reinebold-tells-inside-the-huddle

 

[Firebat]

Lamar Jackson must 'show something' as Baltimore Ravens face Pittsburgh Steelers

Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens face the Pittsburgh Steelers in an AFC North divisional rivalry matchup on Sunday, and Good Morning Football's Peter Schrager says he wants to see the 2019 NFL MVP put on a show.

In comparison to the gaudy numbers he put up last season, Jackson has had a relatively quiet start to 2020, with 1,135 yards passing, 10 TDs, two interceptions through six games, to go with 346 yards and two scores on the ground.

The Ravens' record is 5-1, one game behind the unbeaten 6-0 Steelers, with a Week Three defeat to the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs the only blemish.

However, that defeat was Jackson's third of his career against the Chiefs, while he is yet to win a playoff game after tasting defeat in his first two, leading to accusations he comes up short in the big games.

"We are fickle as a sports media and, as we head into this game, I'm not thinking of Lamar as the best quarterback in football, I don't know if he's top five, even top 10 this year," Schrager said on Good Morning Football.

"When we list the best quarterbacks of 2020, his name oddly has not been in the conversation this year. It has been Mahomes, Brady, Rodgers, Wilson, Tannehill, even Justin Herbert and Kyler Murray have been getting a mention.

"Lamar Jackson has the chance this weekend to shut everyone up, to silence everyone and reassert himself in that conversation.

"They have not played teams of the Steelers' calibre in their wins, and Lamar has not put on the dazzling highlight reel.

"It's one of these games where the bright lights are on; we saw him lose to the Chargers in a playoff game, to the Titans in a playoff game, and to the Chiefs the last three times he's played them.

"He has never faced Big Ben [Roethlisberger], and there's a lot of heat now surrounding the Steelers - undefeated - and so if Lamar can step up, and show that I'm still an MVP candidate, I'm still that guy, it will go a long way.

"I think Lamar needs to show us something; if you lay an egg here, you've now had the Chiefs in prime time and this one with a big audience, it would suddenly be, 'can Lamar beat good teams?'

"It is indisputable that last year, when he stepped onto a football field, he dominated every single game. We haven't seen him do that yet this year - I want to see him dunk on the Steelers.

"Lamar is a great quarterback, but is he the best player in the NFL? That is what he was last year, so if he's the best in the NFL, I think he needs to show everyone around the league that he can win a game of this magnitude.

"I want to see him come out against the best defence in the NFL and will this team to a victory."

https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...-as-baltimore-ravens-face-pittsburgh-steelers

 

[Firebat]

Dalvin Cook has monster day for Minnesota Vikings and Joe Burrow inspires Cincinnati Bengals to upset win

Brian Flores outcoached Sean McVay once again, a Lamar Jackson interception proved costly, Joe Burrow continued his remarkable ascent and Dalvin Cook erupted against the Green Bay Packers; here's a look at what we learned in Week Eight...

Los Angeles Rams 17-28 Miami Dolphins

Are the Dolphins the best team in the AFC East? I think they might be (*ducks for cover*). On current form, they certainly are. We're learning more about this Miami outfit every week, one of those things being just how talented a head coach Brian Flores is. Having foiled Sean McVay and Jared Goff while calling the defensive plays for the New England Patriots at Super Bowl LIII, Flores used that as a blueprint on Sunday to frustrate the Rams quarterback, who threw the ball 61 times.

A blitz-heavy approach ultimately tested Goff and the Rams to go and beat him, to which they had no answer. All eyes had been on Tua Tagovailoa at the start of the day ahead of his first NFL start. By the end of it the attention was on a Dolphins defense that forced four first-half turnovers. Andrew Van Ginkel recovered the fumble from Emmanuel Ogbah's strip sack for a 78-yard touchdown return, Shaq Lawson's strip sack teed up Myles Gaskins' one-yard rushing score and Christian Wilkins and Eric Rowe both came up with interceptions. This is a good team. Cameron Hogwood

Up Next - Rams BYE WEE; Dolphins @ Cardinals (Sunday, 9.25pm)

New England Patriots 21-24 Buffalo Bills
For a very short period earlier this season, it looked like Cam Newton was going to be an effortless replacement for Tom Brady and the Patriots would continue to be the Patriots, but on Sunday Newton underlined that he may soon be a problem for New England.

Having stayed competitive throughout against the Bills, they were trailing by three with just over four minutes in hand, starting on their own 21-yard. Ideal Brady territory to win the game. 11 plays later they are within field goal range to level the game, back in the redzone with a chance to win it.

Newton tried to make the gain on the ground himself, but instead saw the ball punched out of his grasp as the Bills recovered to win the game. The Patriots have now lost four successive games during a season for the first time since 2002, sit behind Buffalo and Miami in the AFC East and may mischievously be starting to think about what QB prospect they most desire in the Draft. Paul Prenderville

Up Next - Patriots @ Jets (Tuesday, 1.15am), Bills v Seahawks (Sunday, 6pm)

Los Angeles Chargers 30-31 Denver Broncos

It may have taken three-and-a-half quarters but when the Denver Broncos offense finally woke up they did so in a big way. Phillip Lindsay sprang loose for a 55-yard touchdown run with six minutes left in the third quarter and that became the spark that ignited the offense.

It's been a tough season for quarterback Drew Lock, who suffered a rotator cuff injury just two games into the season and struggled against the Kansas City Chiefs last week in his second game back. But his play late on - including leading the Broncos on a 14-play, 81-yard drive for the game-winning touchdown as time expired - is exactly what Vic Fangio and John Elway were hoping they would get when they drafted him last year.

The Chargers meanwhile have major concerns on defense as they blew a 16-point+ lead for a record fourth straight game. Learn to see out games and this team has the personnel to reach the playoffs. Sonny Cohen

Up Next - Chargers v Raiders (Sunday, 9.05pm), Broncos @ Falcons (Sunday, 6pm)

Read more: https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...rrow-inspires-cincinnati-bengals-to-upset-win

 

[QalandarFan]

Big game for us against the Saints today whoever wins this game tonight will more than likely win the NFC South.

 

[QalandarFan]

GC,

Trade deadline a week away..

I am hearing WR Michael Thomas could be available.

We should go for it imo, Thomas and Fulgham will be the best WR combination in the NFL for the coming years..

Please Please Please Howie, pull this trade off and I will forgive him for all the boneheaded things he has done for the last few years....

Fly Eagles Fly, lets go Birds

Those trade rumors were bogus, especially in the middle of the season you don't trade someone who's getting paid that type of money because that leaves your team with wayy to much dead money. In this case it would have left the Saints with about 20mil in dead cap and they are already 100mil over the cap space for next year.

Sometimes you just gotta do a little logical thinking with these trade rumors, and it becomes very obvious, that most of them are just that rumors to stir up something to talk about on all those football talk shows on ESPN/FOX/NBC etc.

 

[Firebat]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers 3-38 New Orleans Saints: Tom Brady suffers heaviest defeat

Tom Brady suffered the worst loss of his career as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers lost 38-3 to the New Orleans Saints.

Brady, 43, a six-time Super Bowl winner at the New England Patriots, also saw rival quarterback Drew Brees overtake his record of most touchdown passes.

The Buccaneers move to a 6-3 record, while the 6-2 Saints top the NFC South.

"Tonight was a great night, special, exceptional. We've been playing each other for 22 years now so there is a lot of respect there," said Brees.

"He [Brady] had all his weapons on field too. So I thought it would be one of those games."

Brees, who won the Super Bowl with the Saints in 2009, threw touchdown passes to four different receivers - Tre'Quan Smith, Adam Trautman, Emmanuel Sanders and Josh Hill - with Alvin Kamara also scoring for the Saints.

Three of those touchdowns came before Brady even registered a first down. He threw three interceptions, completed 22 of 38 passes and Tampa Bay rushed the ball just five times, the lowest total in league history.

In comparison, Brees completed 26 of 32 passes for 222 yards and 12 different receivers caught passes on the night.

Brees, 41, now has 564 career touchdown passes while Brady sits at 561.

"We can't waste a win. We wanted to spread the ball around," said Brees. "The offence was able to possess the ball, run the ball well, and throw the ball well."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/54870290

 

[Gotham Cronie]

GC,

Trade deadline a week away..

I am hearing WR Michael Thomas could be available.

We should go for it imo, Thomas and Fulgham will be the best WR combination in the NFL for the coming years..

Please Please Please Howie, pull this trade off and I will forgive him for all the boneheaded things he has done for the last few years....

Fly Eagles Fly, lets go Birds

No thanks. Philly needs all the draft picks it can get. This roster badly needs an overhaul.

 

[QalandarFan]

Looking forward to Tom Brady bouncing back after an embarrassing performance last Sunday night.

Hoping my Pats can somehow find a way to beat the Ravens, but with the Ravens defense, our weak offense, the Ravens excellent run game, and us sporting one of the worst fronts 7s ever it's going to be very hard, not a good match up for us, just as the 9ers weren't.

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Eagles upcoming schedule &#55358;&#56611;

At Browns (6-3)
Seahawks (6-2)
At Packers (7-2)
Saints (6-2)
At Cardinals (5-3)

Then Dallas & Washington to finish the season. They're totally getting into the playoffs with a 5-10-1 record.

 

[Firebat]

Warren Moon: NFL diversity incentives 'a step forward', says Hall of Fame quarterback

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon has described planned changes to the NFL's Rooney Rule as "a step in the right direction", adding that "there hasn't been enough progress" since the rule was first introduced in 2003.

The Rooney Rule requires NFL teams to interview ethnic-minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs. But, in 2020, the NFL has only three full-time African-American head coaches, the same number as in 2003 when the rule was adopted.

NFL owners met last week and approved a proposal which incentivises the development of minority coaches and executives, which will see teams rewarded with a third-round compensatory draft pick in back-to-back drafts if another team hires a member of their staff to a higher role - subject to approval from the NFL Players Association.

Former Houston Oilers quarterback Moon, himself a trailblazer in the NFL as the first African-American QB to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, believes the NFL's new proposal needs to be just the start of a wider review into the Rooney Rule system.

"They understand the Rooney Rule hasn't worked the way it was supposed to," Moon told Sky Sports. "Something has to change because there hasn't been enough progress.

"I think there was up to eight African American coaches at one time maybe back in 2007.

"I see what the NFL is trying to do, they're trying to incentivise these teams to give them opportunities to get draft picks so they will hire more African-American head coaches and I understand that part of it, but I think the whole system has to change somehow.

"I think one way of doing it is we have to get more minorities in leadership and ownership positions, because when you're an owner now you can pretty much make the choices you want to make and can hire the people you want to hire.

"If we can get more African Americans in ownership and then we can start to make some of the decisions about general managers, about presidents and head coaches, I think those numbers will rise.

"I like what the NFL is trying to do, incentivising teams to create more opportunities for African-Americans because we should have more opportunities."

https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...-a-step-forward-says-hall-of-fame-quarterback

 

[Romali_rotti]

Eagles upcoming schedule ��

At Browns (6-3)
Seahawks (6-2)
At Packers (7-2)
Saints (6-2)
At Cardinals (5-3)

Then Dallas & Washington to finish the season. They're totally getting into the playoffs with a 5-10-1 record.

Can we please lose out, so we have a shot at taking Trevor Lawrence??????

 

[Gotham Cronie]

Can we please lose out, so we have a shot at taking Trevor Lawrence??????

Too many bad teams in the NFL this year. They have no chance, even if they did.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Too many bad teams in the NFL this year. They have no chance, even if they did.

How if we package Carson and Fletcher Cox with picks ? Surely Tlaw would be in striking range then.

 

[Gotham Cronie]

How if we package Carson and Fletcher Cox with picks ? Surely Tlaw would be in striking range then.

I doubt a regressing injury-prone QB along with an aging DT with an expensive contracted would convince a team to pass over a franchise quarterback.

 

[Firebat]

Lamar Jackson and Baltimore Ravens offence must evolve says Vince Young

Former NFL quarterback Vince Young, speaking on the latest episode of Inside The Huddle, says it's time for Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens offence to evolve.

Jackson was named the 2019 league MVP after throwing a league-leading 36 touchdown passes, while also rushing for over 1,000 yards and seven scores. But defences seem to have caught up to the Ravens, with Jackson recently saying opposing teams are even calling out their plays.

The Ravens (6-3) have already lost more games than they did the whole of last season, while they own the league's 22nd-ranked offence and 31st-best passing attack.

Young, a dual-threat quarterback much in the same mould of Jackson during his time in the NFL, feels the blame shouldn't be laid solely at his door, but that the third-year QB needs to take more on his plate as they look to open up the passing game.

"I don't think it's all on Lamar," Young said on the latest episode of Inside The Huddle, which you can listen to as a podcast in the player above.

"He could do a better job, but overall he's still passing the ball pretty good - especially last week [in defeat to the New England Patriots], with the type of weather they played in, he made some good throws.

"It's time for them to put more on his plate, and for him to ask for more on his plate because he wants to show his maturity that he is an elite quarterback and is the MVP QB.

"And they have Dez Bryant. I don't see what is wrong with bringing him up and letting him play. Right now, [Marquise] 'Hollywood' Brown is not making the plays that he used to.

https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...st-evolve-vince-young-tells-inside-the-huddle

 

[Romali_rotti]

[MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION]

Hey dude, I recall you telling me you grew up a bit around New Jersey ? unless I heard wrong, do you follow football >? if so, your team ?

 

[JaDed]

It was easy not to follow this sport in Chicago but heck its so difficult not to do the same in Dallas, cowboys is everything here inspite of Stars rching NHL final

 

[Romali_rotti]

It was easy not to follow this sport in Chicago but heck its so difficult not to do the same in Dallas, cowboys is everything here inspite of Stars rching NHL final

Chicago and Dallas are nothing, try Philly, its like Sachin Tendulkar for India. If Tendulkar does not play well, most of India loses motivation to do anything, same thing for Eagles in Philly.

 

[Slog]

[MENTION=138463]Slog[/MENTION]

Hey dude, I recall you telling me you grew up a bit around New Jersey ? unless I heard wrong, do you follow football >? if so, your team ?

Actually I was around Philly in teen years (later NYC) but the team i followed were the Steelers. However to be honest over the last few years Ive kinda stopped following NFL. Like I still know what’s going on generally but the passion isn’t there. Do you still follow the eagles passionately? I know a guy who ‘retired’ from following NFL once the eagles finally won the Super bowl since he claims his life as a fan is complete now

 

[Slog]

It was easy not to follow this sport in Chicago but heck its so difficult not to do the same in Dallas, cowboys is everything here inspite of Stars rching NHL final &#55357;&#56849;

You should visit Denver on game day (pre Covid) . I’ve not been in a city in my life as obsessed with a sports team (Broncos) as the people in Denver were.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Actually I was around Philly in teen years (later NYC) but the team i followed were the Steelers. However to be honest over the last few years Ive kinda stopped following NFL. Like I still know what’s going on generally but the passion isn’t there. Do you still follow the eagles passionately? I know a guy who ‘retired’ from following NFL once the eagles finally won the Super bowl since he claims his life as a fan is complete now

A Steelers fan huh, since I am a Pensylvania guy also, I have a soft spot for the Steelers from time to time. There used to be a time I pretended to not like the Steelers purely because of jealousy due to all your trophies ..

My passion for the Eagles have gone down quite a bit, I was bleeding green die hard from 87-2004. Thing have calmed down for me. It's interesting because I asked myself the same question: what would happen to the way I feel about the Eagles if they win the superbowl and the answer is I still good them but not as passionately. Probably because the Dallas and Giants rivalry with the Eagles have died down and NFC East is no longer the great division it once was.

We had in a few run ins in the past but I do consider you a top poster and since you are sort of a Pennsylvania guy also I got a soft spot.

 

[Firebat]

Denver Broncos: Practice squad receiver Kendall Hinton plays quarterback in defeat by New Orleans Saints

The Denver Broncos lost 31-3 to the New Orleans Saints as practice squad receiver Kendall Hinton was called up to fill in at quarterback.

All four of the Broncos' quarterbacks were absent after Jeff Driskel tested positive for Covid-19 on Thursday.

Team-mates Drew Lock, Brett Rypien and Blake Bortles are now in isolation after all being deemed "high-risk" close contacts.

Hinton, 23, previously played quarterback in college.

An undrafted player who has been on the team's practice squad since last month, he made his NFL debut on less than a day's notice and made 1-for-9 in passing for 13 yards as well as two interceptions.

"I can easily say this has been the most eventful 24 hours of my life," said Hinton. "But when I got the call it was pure excitement, of course there was nerves and disbelief."

He added that he had only had time to learn 20-30 plays before the game.

"Coming in I knew that I had no idea what the state of the game was like. I am familiar with our concepts but it's a lot different from quarterback," he said.

"We knew it would be a tough situation but it was a challenge I was willing to take."

Meanwhile, Covid-19 restrictions are forcing the San Francisco 49ers to temporarily relocate.

Santa Clara County, where the 49ers' stadium and training facilities are based, has issued a declaration to help curb the spread of coronavirus which includes a three-week ban on "all recreational activities that involve physical contact".

The 49ers said they were "working with the NFL and our partners on operational plans" to address the ban.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/55120088

 

[Firebat]

Kansas City Chiefs offence is 'like a cheat code', says Jay Ajayi

Former Super Bowl-winning running back with the Philadelphia Eagles, Jay Ajayi, believes the Kansas City Chiefs could be set to win back-to-back titles, describing their offence as "ridiculous" and "like a cheat code".

Kansas City are 9-1 on the season, with their quarterback Patrick Mahomes throwing for 462 yards and three touchdowns in their latest win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday - 359 of those yards coming in a staggering first-half display.

Ajayi, joining NFL Overtime (Tuesdays, 9pm, Sky Sports NFL), added that Mahomes is playing "like he's from outer space".

"Kansas City, what they're doing is ridiculous," said Mahomes. "They're like a cheat code with how they're playing.

"They won the Super Bowl last year and it doesn't seem like there has been any drop off.

"Mahomes is playing like he's from outer space. It's crazy; the Chiefs, they have it and you can just tell they know what needs to be done week in, week out.

"They've been flying under the radar, but they're 9-1 and so they're the frontrunner almost. They've just got to keep it up.

"The defence is definitely something the Chiefs need to worry about - focus on fixing the minor details. They're still getting turnovers and takeaways but they've got to stop the points that are being put up on the board.

"If they just clean up that stuff, I think there might be another Super Bowl coming back to Kansas City."

https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...s-offence-is-like-a-cheat-code-says-jay-ajayi

 

[Romali_rotti]

And the Jalen Hurts Era is slowly starting in Philly

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@GC, we need to draft Jamar Chase, Trade Carson to the Colts

 

[Gotham Cronie]

And the Jalen Hurts Era is slowly starting in Philly

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@GC, we need to draft Jamar Chase, Trade Carson to the Colts

Not sure if Jalen Hurts is the answer. QBs in the 2nd round and later are historically bad. I can't give Howie the benefit of the doubt when judging talent. It boils my blood to see Justin Jefferson breaking all these records when every fan was screaming at the TV to take him on draft night.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Not sure if Jalen Hurts is the answer. QBs in the 2nd round and later are historically bad. I can't give Howie the benefit of the doubt when judging talent. It boils my blood to see Justin Jefferson breaking all these records when every fan was screaming at the TV to take him on draft night.

Yes you are right, we do not know if Hurts is the answer, but I am more confident Carson is not. Jefferson is turning into a bigger heart break than not getting Metcalf, however we can fix all that by losing out and drafting Chase.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Jalen Hurts takes down the number 1 side in the NFC, the Saints:

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Dilly Dilly --- Philly Philly

, proud of you my boi, may you have a long career in the NFL....

 

[Firebat]

Pittsburgh Steelers 'concerning' after back-to-back defeats, says Jeff Reinebold

Jeff Reinebold says there are "concerns in Pittsburgh" after the Steelers suffered back-to-back defeats following an unbeaten 11-0 start to the season.

Following Pittsburgh's 26-15 defeat to the Buffalo Bills that knocked them out of the No 1 seed in the AFC, Reinebold said that the team's lack of run game and their schedule for the final three weeks of the season are worrying.

The Steelers own the league's second-worst rushing attack, averaging just 89.1 yards per game, while they end the season on the road to division opponents Cincinnati Bengals (2-10-1) and Cleveland Browns (9-4) either side of a home game against the Indianapolis Colts (9-4).

"The thing that would be concerning to me, if I was a Steelers fan - look at their schedule going forward. This team has a chance of losing four of their last five games," Reinebold told NFL Overtime (Tuesdays, 9pm)

"They are going to be a playoff team, but they have a tough schedule down the stretch.

"[Running back] James Conner came back on Sunday, Maurkice Pouncey was back again playing center and yet they still didn't run the ball as well as they will need to in the playoffs.

"There are concerns in Pittsburgh. That defence too, it's starting to get beat up a little bit."

https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/...fter-back-to-back-defeats-says-jeff-reinebold

 

[Firebat]

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins fined for Covid-19 breach

Washington quarterback Dwayne Haskins has been fined $40,000 (£29,400) and removed as a captain after being filmed at a party without wearing a mask.

The fine is thought to be the largest in the NFL for breaking Covid-19 protocols and more than half of 23-year-old Haskins' weekly salary.

Haskins said Sunday's party - after his team lost to Seattle Seahawks - was for his girlfriend's birthday.

"My actions were immature and unacceptable," he said.

"I put my team-mates, coaches and staff members at risk and let the fans and the organisation down. I take full responsibility and accountability for that.

"Being a quarterback in this league comes with a big responsibility and leadership, and I failed to live up to those standards with my actions.

"I fully understand the mistakes that I've made and the circumstances that come with it, and I'm OK with that because I deserved it."

Haskins is still allowed to take part in practice for Washington, who are preparing to play the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

But to be allowed to participate, he must have two coronavirus tests every day and wear a mask under his helmet that includes a face shield.

Washington head coach Ron Rivera confirmed Haskins will start this weekend's match if fellow quarterback Alex Smith is not fit to play.

Last Sunday saw Haskins make his first start since early October because of Smith's calf injury. Haskins completed 38 of 55 passes - for 295 yards with one touchdown and two interceptions - in the 20-15 home defeat by Seattle.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/55436105

 

[Firebat]

Tom Brady inspires Tampa Bay Buccaneers into play-offs for first time since 2007

Quarterback Tom Brady helped the Tampa Bay Buccaneers secure a first NFL play-off spot since 2007 by throwing four first-half touchdown passes in a win over the Detroit Lions.

The 43-year-old, who sat out the second half, threw for 348 yards and completed 22 of 27 passes as his side won 47-7.

It was Brady's 300th regular-season NFL appearance and came in Detroit, where he made his NFL debut.

"Guys were making plays for me all over the field," he said.

"When we do play the way we're capable of playing, we're tough to beat. We have to learn to do it more consistently."

Brady is in his first season with the Buccaneers after leaving the New England Patriots, for whom he won a record six Super Bowls.

Already certain of a place in the play-offs are defending Super Bowl champions the Kansas City Chiefs, plus the Green Bay Packers, the New Orleans Saints, the Seattle Seahawks, the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills.

Elsewhere, the Miami Dolphins boosted their own play-off hopes with a dramatic 26-25 victory at the Las Vegas Raiders.

Jason Sanders kicked a 44-yard field goal with one second remaining to win the game for the Dolphins, who will secure a play-off spot if they beat the Bills in their final regular-season fixture on 3 January.

Sanders' kick came just 18 seconds after the Raiders had seemingly won the game with a field goal by Daniel Carlson.

However, on first and 10 on his own 25, Ryan Fitzpatrick found a wide-open Mack Hollins for a 34-yard reception with Raiders defensive end Arden Key being penalised an additional 15 yards for grabbing Fitzpatrick's facemask.

Meanwhile, the Arizona Cardinals' 20-12 loss to the San Francisco 49ers means the Chicago Bears can pip them to a play-off spot if they win their final two regular season games.

The Bears travel to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday before hosting the Packers next week.

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/55441890

 

[Romali_rotti]

FIRE JIM SHWARTZ, GC you watching this ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? My blood is boiling, this is killing me...

Come on Eagles,, WAKE UP.


LETS GO JALEN HURTS, LETS GO D, D PLEASE WAKE UPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP

 

[MenInG]

The Cleveland Browns have secured a play-off spot for the first time since 2002 with a 24-22 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on the final day of the regular season.

Nick Chubb and Jarvis Landry each ran for a touchdown and Baker Mayfield threw for another.

It ended the NFL's longest active post-season drought.

The Green Bay Packers clinched the top seed in the NFC Conference while the Tennessee Titans won the AFC South.

The Baltimore Ravens, the Indianapolis Colts, the Los Angeles Rams and the Chicago Bears also qualified for the play-offs, which start on Saturday.

Washington took the final play-off spot with a 20-14 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles to win the NFC East division despite a 7-9 record.

They are just the third NFL team to reach the play-offs with a losing record (excluding the strike-shortened 1982 season). The Carolina Panthers were the last to do so in 2014, following the Seattle Seahawks in 2010 - both went on to win their play-off openers.

The Bears lost 35-16 to Green Bay to finish 8-8 but still qualified for the wildcard round because of the Arizona Cardinals' 18-7 defeat by the Rams.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Soon to be a Philadelphia Eagle:

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Fly Eagles Fly

 

[Firebat]

New York Jets, Jacksonville Jaguars & Los Angeles Chargers sack head coaches

Three NFL head coaches - including the New York Jets' Adam Gase - have lost their jobs as teams look to rebuild at the end of the regular season.

The Jacksonville Jaguars dismissed Doug Marrone - who led them to 2017's AFC Championship game - while the Los Angeles Chargers fired Anthony Lynn.

Gase was sacked after a 2-14 season which started with 13 straight defeats.

Marrone oversaw one win in 16 games, the worst record in 2020, and Lynn went after another losing campaign.

It is 'Black Monday' in the NFL, the day when teams who missed out on the post-season tend to change head coaches and general managers as they rebuild for the 2021 season.

On Gase's dismissal, Jets chief executive Christopher Johnson said: "While my sincere intentions are to have stability in our organisation - especially in our leadership positions - it is clear the best decision for the Jets is to move in a different direction."

Whoever is appointed by the Jaguars would be taking charge of the team with the first overall pick in the 2021 NFL draft.

Jaguars owner Shahid Khan, who is also searching for a new general manager, said: "I'll always appreciate Doug's passion, grit and class, and I'm confident he will enjoy success in the next chapter of his career.

"The quest begins to find a head coach who shares my ambition for the Jacksonville Jaguars and our fans, whose loyalty and faith are overdue to be rewarded."

Lynn's exit came after 5-11 and 7-9 records in 2019 and 2020, and Chargers owner Dean Spanos said: "This is a results-driven business and, simply put, the results of the past two years have fallen short of expectations."

Meanwhile, John Elway has stepped down as Denver Broncos general manager after a decade in the role but will remain as president of football operations.

Former quarterback Elway led the Broncos to back-to-back Super Bowl titles in 1998 and 1999 and oversaw the team that won the 2016 title.

The Broncos missed the playoffs this season after finishing with a 5-11 record, though Vic Fangio was retained as head coach.

"I have made the decision to step up into an elevated role and hire a general manager to lead our personnel and football staff," said Elway.

"I will be there to support our GM and Vic, providing my perspective, helping with the big decisions and being a sounding board whenever needed."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/55534765

 

[MenInG]

Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers held off a spirited display by Washington quarterback Taylor Heinicke to advance to the Divisional Round of the NFL play-offs with a 31-23 victory.

Brady joined the Bucs this season after ending his long association with the New England Patriots, which delivered him a record six Super Bowl rings, and has responded by leading Tampa Bay to the franchise's first play-off win since winning the Super Bowl in the 2002 season.

The 43-year-old Brady, who threw for 381 yards and two touchdowns, was made to sweat before securing victory in this NFC wildcard contest, as Heinicke - starting ahead of the injured Alex Smith - kept the Bucs honest by throwing for 306 yards with a touchdown as well as diving for a superb score after a scampering run.

That reduced the Bucs' lead to two points late in the third quarter, but Leonard Fournette's touchdown run and Ryan Succop's field goal gave Tampa Bay a 12-point cushion.

There was still time for a late Washington rally as Heinicke produced a superb march downfield before finding Steven Sims in the endzone, but Tampa Bay held on, kicking another field goal to add late gloss.

It was nevertheless fairytale stuff for 27-year-old Heinicke, who was finishing a degree in engineering when he was signed by Washington to their practice squad on 8 December, and only made the active roster on 19 December.

But it it was not enough to deny Brady a 31st career play-off triumph and a meeting with either the Los Angeles Rams or the New Orleans Saints in the next round.

The game was the final part of a triple-header of wildcard contests on Saturday, which also brought wins for the Rams and the Buffalo Bills.

"If you could win 100-0, it's going to be the same result in the end," Brady said. "It's good to win and advance."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/55603380

 

[nextover666666]

Bills win agaisnt colts was a little lucky
Colts missed their chances bills are solid team no doubt but dont think they will go to the superbowl

That being said todays game should be nice
Steelers vs browns
Titans vs ravens which is toss up imo

 

[Rayyman]

Bills win agaisnt colts was a little lucky
Colts missed their chances bills are solid team no doubt but dont think they will go to the superbowl

That being said todays game should be nice
Steelers vs browns
Titans vs ravens which is toss up imo

I got the Saints winning this year.

 

[Romali_rotti]

I cant believe Doug Pederson has been fired, absolutely heartbreaking. He deserved better, the only superbowl winning coach of my Eagles.. Screw you ROSEMAN & WENTZ, rott in HELL

@ GC

 

[Bigboii]

Buffalo is going crazy rn
There are these big car rallies going around the city cheering up bills
Have never met people so crazy for an NFL in my life
Genuine psychos

I hope they don't win super bowl they'll put the whole city on fire

 

[The Viper]

 

[Bigboii]

Buffalo is going crazy rn
There are these big car rallies going around the city cheering up bills
Have never met people so crazy for an NFL in my life
Genuine psychos

I hope they don't win super bowl they'll put the whole city on fire

Bills lost thank God

Now it's young vs old guard
Brady vs Patrick

Super bowl is going to be fun

 

[Firebat]

Vincent Jackson: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers player found dead

Former San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been found dead in Florida.

The 38-year-old, who announced his retirement in 2018, was found at a hotel complex in Brandon.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating the death.

"My heart aches for the many loved ones Vincent Jackson leaves behind, from his wife and children to the Buccaneers nation that adored him," said sheriff Chad Chronister.

"Mr Jackson was a devoted man who put his family and community above everything else."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/56078300

 

[sweep_shot]

Vincent Jackson: Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers and San Diego Chargers player found dead

Former San Diego Chargers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers wide receiver Vincent Jackson has been found dead in Florida.

The 38-year-old, who announced his retirement in 2018, was found at a hotel complex in Brandon.

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating the death.

"My heart aches for the many loved ones Vincent Jackson leaves behind, from his wife and children to the Buccaneers nation that adored him," said sheriff Chad Chronister.

"Mr Jackson was a devoted man who put his family and community above everything else."

Jackson's family reported him missing on 10 February. Two days later the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office located him at his hotel and spoke with him. After assessing his well-being, a missing persons report was cancelled.

The local medical examiner's office has not yet confirmed the cause of death but a statement said Jackson's body showed "no sign of trauma".

Jackson spent seven seasons with the Chargers from 2005, joining the Buccaneers in 2012 and playing for them for five seasons. He scored 57 touchdowns during his career.

"We are shocked and saddened to hear the terrible news regarding the loss of Vincent Jackson," the Tampa Bay Buccaneers said in a statement.

"Vincent was a consummate professional who took a great deal of pride in his performance on and off the football field.

"Vincent was a dedicated father, husband, businessman and philanthropist, who made a deep impact on our community through his unyielding advocacy for military families, supported by the Jackson In Action 83 Foundation."

Source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/56078300.

 

[Romali_rotti]

RIP VJax, wishing a speedy recovery for his loved ones.

 

[Romali_rotti]

Wentz is out in Philly, here comes the Jalen Hurts ERA.

Looks like Black QBs will once again start to rule Philadelphia. FLY EAGLES FLY, lets go team...

 

[Romali_rotti]

Goodbye to Djax, one of the most exciting and greatest Eagle I have ever seen in midnight green. Thanks for all the memories.

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[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

Cannot stand the Eagles after their behaviour vs my vikes!

This season, hoping to trade back from #14 and recoup the 2nd rounder that was wasted ngakoue



Seriously hoping that Danielle Hinter is back, alongside Pierce, the D line willbe back.

We can never solve our O-Line lol.

On a positive, thanks to Philly for taking Raegor instead of Jefferson!

 

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

Cut:
Rudolph
Stephen

Restructure:
Reiff
Hunter

And go and get a bloody guard!! No less than Thuney!

 

[Romali_rotti]

Cut:
Rudolph
Stephen

Restructure:
Reiff
Hunter

And go and get a bloody guard!! No less than Thuney!

We have a fire sale going in Philly.

a 3rd pick will get you RG Brandon Brooks, Vikes should trade for him imo.

 

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

We have a fire sale going in Philly.

a 3rd pick will get you RG Brandon Brooks, Vikes should trade for him imo.

I would offer a 4th. Philly are well over on the cap....... even with restructures.

Kelce?

Dillard has been a flop,i thought he would be immense as a LT.

Fire the guy that passed on JJET!! How can you pick Raegor above him?!

 

[Romali_rotti]

I would offer a 4th. Philly are well over on the cap....... even with restructures.

Yeap, we are in trouble cap wise, however it is one thing EVIL Howie Roseman is good for, so I am confident we will come on top here.

Kelce?

Yep, Kelce is available, so is DT Fletcher Cox, RG Brandon Brooks, RT Lane Johnson (probably the best RT when healthy in the league), CB Big play Slay just about every veteran.

Dillard has been a flop,i thought he would be immense as a LT.

Dillard did fine when he was left at LT, however the problem was when Eagles experimented with him by moving to RT.. He got destroyed as a RT, and he made a comment: Playing RT for me is like learning to write with your right hand all of a sudden when you are left handed. That comment didnt go down well with the management, it showed he was not willing to adapt.

The Australian kid Jordan Mialata played very well when he replaced Dillard when Dillard tore his bicep. Jordan was the top 10 LT from week 11 onwards and he is a monster at 6-8 350 pounds and very very quick on his feet for a big man.

Moral of the story, Dillard is available for a trade and he has potential if you leave him at LT

Fire the guy that passed on JJET!! How can you pick Raegor above him?!

What a heart break, JJ sitting on our lap and we took Reagor . Reagor showed flashes but JJ would not have had the stats he had with you guys if was playing Philly, as we were a mess last season.. Fingers crossed Reagor will fulfil his potential with our new coaching staff..Reagor is all about speed he was drafted to replace DJAX

..Bold..

 

[Romali_rotti]

Eagles have traded their 6th Overall pick in the 2021 draft to Miami

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No More JaMar Chase

 

[Waqar's inswinging yorker]

Good deal for you guys though @romaliroti.

You guys got Ant on a bargain deal....


We've just bought Mac back and am hopeful of P2 getting back to form.


Still need a DE, Safety, 2xlineman.

Hopeful of a trade for Brown from the ravens, bookends sorted for next decade with O'Neil

 

[Romali_rotti]

Good deal for you guys though @romaliroti.

We shall see, really wanted JaMar Chase or Kyle Pitts, damn all that excitement now just vanished.

You guys got Ant on a bargain deal....

Heard good things about him, hope he pans out, our SS Rodney McLeod that will pair up with Anthony is on the wrong side of 30 and coming of an ACL, so not sure how AH will pan out, but hoping for the best.




Hopeful of a trade for Brown from the ravens, bookends sorted for next decade with O'Neil

You can still trade for Brandon Brooks from us, I think he will stabilize your Oline, he is healthy and strong as hell, the guy gave up 1 sack on 719 snaps, that's god mode man.

bold..

 

[MenInG]

NFL teams will play an additional game in the 2021 campaign, the first time in 44 years a change has been made to the regular season.

The extra game will be between teams that finished in the same place from a corresponding division in 2021.

NFL owners also approved the reduction of the number of pre-season games from four to three.

"This is a monumental moment in NFL history," NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said.

The changes had been expected since the NFL and the National Football League Players Association approved the latest collective bargaining agreement in March 2020.

AFC teams will host this year's games before the conferences alternate.

"One of the benefits of each team playing 17 regular-season games is the ability for us to continue to grow our game around the world," Goodell added.

However, the alteration to the structure has not been met with widespread approval.

New Orleans Saints running-back Alvin Kamara last week tweeted that the new format was "dumb as hell".

Green Bay Packers safety Adrian Amos, Philadelphia Eagles cornerback Darius Slay and Saints defensive end Cameron Jordan also expressed their concerns.

The 2021 NFL season is scheduled to begin on Thursday, 9 September and end on Sunday, 9 January. Super Bowl LVI will take place on 13 February at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

 

[MenInG]

In a week where the future of quarterback Aaron Rodgers was thrust into the spotlight, it seemed only too fitting that the Green Bay Packers would turn to his namesake Amari Rodgers as their eagerly-awaited wide receiver pickup at the 2021 NFL Draft.

Green Bay acquired the No. 85 overall pick from the Tennessee Titans in exchange for the No. 92 and No. 135 selections to move up and make Clemson's Rodgers their fourth-highest drafted receiver since Aaron Rodgers was named starter in 2008.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Minnesota Vikings and Houston Texans were among those to cast an eye towards the future as all three selected quarterbacks, the Chicago Bears recruited immediate protection for Justin Fields, the New York Jets supplied Zach Wilson with a new weapon, and the Denver Broncos claimed one of the top running backs on the board.

Having officially unveiled quarterback Trevor Lawrence as the No. 1 overall pick on day one, the Jacksonville Jaguars opened Friday night by taking Georgia cornerback Tyson Campbell with the first pick of round two, during which they also welcomed Stanford offensive tackle Walker Little (No. 45) and Syracuse safety Andre Cisco (No. 65).

With the third pick of the evening, the Denver Broncos sought a replacement for Phillip Lindsay and a new backfield partner for Melvin Gordon by snapping up North Carolina's bruising running back Javonte Williams.

Two of the nastiest offensive linemen on the board fell shortly after as the Philadelphia Eagles invested the 37th overall selection in Alabama's interior bulldozer Landon Dickerson, before the Bears snapped up Oklahoma State tackle Teven Jenkins at No 39.

The Miami Dolphins and Cincinnati Bengals also made sure to strengthen the protection for their young quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Joe Burrow by clinching Notre Dame tackle Liam Eichenberg and Clemson guard Jackson Carman at No. 42 and No. 46 overall, respectively.

Defensive tackle Christian Barmore became the latest member of Alabama's National Championship-winning side to fall when the New England Patriots traded up to secure his services at No. 38, before Florida State cornerback Asante Samuel Jr., son of the former two-time Super Bowl champion, was made a Los Angeles Charger at No. 47.

After trading back for the first time in nine Drafts on Thursday, New York Giants general manager Dave Gettleman evidently got a taste for it as he moved back to No. 50 to lock in Georgia edge rusher Azeez Ojulari.

Notre Dame linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, who many touted as an early first-rounder, finally found a suitor in the Cleveland Browns at No. 52 in one of the potential steals of the night, and the Pittsburgh Steelers made Penn State's Pat Freiermuth the second tight end off the board at No. 55.

Among other notable moves, the Bengals added Texas pass rusher Joseph Ossai at No. 69, the San Francisco 49ers grabbed Ohio State running back Trey Sermon at No. 88, and the Tennessee Titans rounded off the top 100 with intelligent Washington safety Elijah Molden.

Receivers fly
Joe Douglas and the Jets showed no hesitation in arming No 2 pick Wilson with another target as they turned to gifted Ole Miss technician Elijah Moore at 34th overall, before the Arizona Cardinals recruited Purdue's explosive do-it-all Rondale Moore with the 49th pick.

The Seattle Seahawks evidenced their need to speed with the No. 56 selection by complementing DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett with Western Michigan's chunk-play merchant D'Wayne Eskridge, who interestingly played at cornerback in 2019, and the Los Angeles Rams followed a similar route immediately after by turning to the services of Louisville's Tutu Atwell.

Panthers second-year head coach Matt Rhule ended a run of eight straight defensive Draft picks dating back to 2020 when Carolina responded to the offseason loss of Curtis Samuel by introducing the versatility of LSU's rangy Terrace Marshall late in the second round.

Tennessee's Josh Palmer was next off the board when he landed with the Los Angeles Chargers at 77th overall in the third round, followed by Dyami Brown to Washington at 82nd overall, with many having projected the North Carolina deep-threat as a round two talent.

Then came the Packers' big moment, general manager Brian Gutekunst trading up to take Clemson's Rodgers, a day after it was reported his reigning MVP quarterback did not wish to return to Green Bay this offseason.

There was still time for two more, Michigan's Nico Collins heading to the Houston Texans and Auburn's speedster Anthony Schwartz, who ran an unofficial 4.26 40-yard dash at his Pro Day, joining up with the Cleveland Browns.

Three more QBs fall
Quarterbacks had dominated round one as three were taken in the first three picks, before the Bears traded up for Fields and the Patriots put their faith in Alabama's Mac Jones. It raised the question heading into Friday: who would be next?

The Super Bowl champion Bucs provided an answer with the final pick of round two when they selected Florida's Kyle Trask, who finished the 2020 season 301 of 437 passing for 4,283 yards, 43 touchdowns and eight interceptions while throwing to the likes of Kyle Pitts. His job? Proving himself as an eventual successor to Tom Brady.

A flicker of uncertainty loomed over the future of Kirk Cousins upon the second pick of the third round in light of the Minnesota Vikings making the call to Texas A&M quarterback Kellen Mond. He marked the first of four third-round picks for the Vikings, followed by North Carolina linebacker Chazz Surratt (No. 78), Ohio State guard Wyatt Davis (No. 86) and Pittsburgh defensive end Patrick Jones II (No. 90).

Mond recorded 2,282 yards passing for 19 touchdowns and three interceptions in 10 games in 2020, as well as 294 rushing yards for four scores from 74 carries.

The Houston Texans also got in on the act with the next pick, welcoming Stanford signal-caller Davis Mills, who played just 13 games in college.

Round Two selections:

No. 33 - Tyson Campbell, CB (Georgia) - Jacksonville Jaguars

No. 34 - Elijah Moore, WR (Ole Miss) - New York Jets

No. 35 - Javonte Williams, RB (North Carolina) - Denver Broncos (trade with Atlanta Falcons)

No. 36 - Jevon Holland, S (Oregon) - Miami Dolphins

No. 37 - Landon Dickerson, OG (Alabama) - Philadelphia Eagles

No. 38 - Christian Barmore, DT (Alabama) - New England Patriots (trade with Cincinnati Bengals)

No. 39 - Teven Jenkins, OT (Oklahoma St.) - Chicago Bears (trade with Carolina Panthers)

No. 40 - Richie Grant, S (UCF) - Atlanta Falcons

No. 41 - Levi Onwuzurike, DT (Washington) - Detroit Lions

No. 42 - Liam Eichenberg, OT (Notre Dame) - Miami Dolphins (trade with New York Giants)

No. 43 - Trevon Moehrig, S (TCU) - Las Vegas Raiders (trade with San Francisco 49ers)

No. 44 - Kelvin Joseph, CB (Kentucky) - Dallas Cowboys

No. 45 - Walker Little, OT (Stanford) - Jacksonville Jaguars

No. 46 - Jackson Carman, OT (Clemson) - Cincinnati Bengals

No. 47 - Asante Samuel Jr., CB (Florida St.) - Los Angeles Chargers

No. 48 - Aaron Banks, OG (Notre Dame) - San Francisco 49ers

No. 49 - Rondale Moore, WR (Purdue) - Arizona Cardinals

No. 50 - Azeez Ojulari, EDGE (Georgia) - New York Giants

No. 51 - Samuel Cosmi, OT (Texas) - Washington Football Team

No. 52 - Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB (Notre Dame) - Cleveland Browns (trade with Carolina Panthers)

No. 53 - Dillon Radunz, OT (North Dakota St.) - Tennessee Titans

No. 54 -Dayo Odeyingbo, DE (Vanderbilt) - Indianapolis Colts

No. 55 - Pat Freiermuth, TE (Penn St.) - Pittsburgh Steelers

No. 56 -D'Wayne Eskridge, WR (Western Michigan) - Seattle Seahawks

No. 57 - Tutu Atwell, WR (Louisville) - Los Angeles Rams

No. 58 - Nick Bolton, LB (Missouri) - Kansas City Chiefs

No. 59 - Terrace Marshall Jr., (LSU) - Carolina Panthers

No. 60 - Pete Werner, LB (Ohio St.) - New Orleans Saints

No. 61 - Carlos Basham Jr., EDGE (Wake Forest) - Buffalo Bills

No. 62 - Josh Myers, C (Ohio St.) - Green Bay Packers

No. 63 - Creed Humphrey, C (Oklahoma) - Kansas City Chiefs

No. 64 - Kyle Trask, QB (Florida) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Round Three selections:

No. 65 - Andre Cisco, S (Syracuse) - Jacksonville Jaguars

No. 66 - Kellen Mond, QB (Texas A&M) - Minnesota Vikings

No. 67 - Davis Mills, QB (Stanford) - Houston Texans

No. 68 - Jalen Mayfield, OT (Michigan) - Atlanta Falcons

No. 69 - Joseph Ossai, EDGE (Texas) - Cincinnati Bengals

No. 70 - Brady Christensen, OT (BYU) - Carolina Panthers (trade with Philadelphia Eagles)

No. 71 - Aaron Robinson, CB (UCF) - New York Giants

No. 72 - Alim McNeil, DT (NC State) - Detroit Lions

No. 73 - Milton Williams, DT (Louisiana Tech) - Philadelphia Eagles

No. 74 - Benjamin St-Juste, CB (Minnesota) - Washington Football Team

No. 75 - Osa Odighizuwa, DT (UCLA) - Dallas Cowboys

No. 76 - Paulson Adebo, CB (Stanford) - New Orleans Saints (trade with Denver Broncos)

No. 77 - Josh Palmer, WR (Tennessee) - Los Angeles Chargers

No. 78 - Chazz Surratt, LB (North Carolina) - Minnesota Vikings

No. 79 - Malcolm Koonce, LB (Buffalo) - Las Vegas Raiders

No. 80 - Divine Deablo, S (Virginia Tech) -Oakland Raiders

No. 81 - Hunter Long, TE (Boston College) - Miami Dolphins

No. 82 - Dyami Brown, WR (North Carolina) - Washington Football Team

No. 83 - Tommy Tremble, TE (Notre Dame) - Carolina Panthers

No. 84 - Chauncey Golston, DE (Iowa) - Dallas Cowboys

No. 85 - Amari Rodgers, WR (Clemson) - Green Bay Packers (trade with Tennessee Titans)

No. 86 - Wyatt Davis, OG (Ohio St.) - Minnesota Vikings

No. 87 - Kendrick Green, OG (Illinois) - Pittsburgh Steelers

No. 88 - Trey Sermon, RB (Ohio St.) - San Francisco 49ers (trade with Los Angeles Rams)

No. 89 - Nico Collins, WR (Michigan) - Houston Texans (trade with Carolina Panthers)

No. 90 - Patrick Jones, EDGE (Pitt) - Minnesota Vikings

No. 91 - Anthony Schwartz, WR (Auburn) - Cleveland Browns

No. 92 - Monty Rice, LB (Georgia) - Tennessee Titans

No. 93 - Spencer Brown, OT (Northern Iowa) - Buffalo Bills

No. 94 - Ben Cleveland, OG (Georgia) - Baltimore Ravens

No. 95 - Robert Hainsey, OG (Notre Dame) - Tampa Bay Buccaneers

No. 96 - Ronnie Perkins, EDGE (Oklahoma) - New England Patriots

No. 97 - Tre' McKitty, TE (Georgia) - Los Angeles Chargers

No. 98 - Quinn Meinerz, OG (Wisconsin-Whitewater) - Denver Broncos

No. 99 - Nashon Wright, CB (Oregon St.) - Dallas Cowboys

No. 100 - Elijah Molden, CB (Washington) - Tennessee Titans

No. 101 - Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB (Syracuse) - Detroit Lions

No. 102 - Ambry Thomas, CB (Michigan ) - San Francisco 49ers

No. 103 - Ernest Jones, LB (South Carolina) - Los Angeles Rams

No. 104 - Brandon Stephens, CB (Southern Methodist) - Baltimore Ravens

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With all that is happening in the world currently, I didnt even watch the draft. For what its worth, Eagles got their guy...

 

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Former quarterback Tim Tebow is set to return to the NFL after signing with the Jacksonville Jaguars on a one-year deal - as a tight end.

Tebow, 33, previously played three seasons in the NFL with the Denver Broncos and the New York Jets nearly a decade ago.

He then switched careers in 2016 to play Minor League Baseball with the New York Mets, before retiring in February.

"I know it will be a challenge, but it is a challenge I embrace," Tebow said.

"I want to thank the Jaguars for the opportunity to compete and earn the chance to be part of this team," he added.

"I am dedicated to taking the direction of our coaching staff and learning from my team-mates. I appreciate everyone's support as I embark on this new journey."

Tebow, who was a first-round pick in 2010, will be led by his former Florida college coach Urban Meyer and will join Jaguars' 90-player roster.

During his time in the NFL, Tebow also had stints with the Philadelphia Eagles and the New England Patriots, but was never selected for their regular-season roster.

The NFL 2021 season is due to begin in September.

BBC

 

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NFL to investigate claims coach told he was 'not the right minority' in job interview

The NFL will launch an investigation after assistant coach Eugene Chung said he was told he was "not the right minority" during a job interview with a team.

Chung, who is Korean-American, made the claim last week during a webinar with the Boston Globe.

The NFL said: "That comment is completely inappropriate and contrary to league values."

Chung, 51, did not get the job he was interviewing for.

"I was like, 'Wait a minute. The last time I checked, when I looked in the mirror and brushed my teeth, I was a minority,'" said Chung, who did not identify the team or individual who made the comment.

He told the Boson Globe that he hopes to become the NFL's first Asian-American head coach.

NFL franchises must follow the 'Rooney Rule' that states teams must interview at least one black, Asian or minority ethnic candidate for each head coach and general manager vacancy.

"We will review the matter," the NFL said in a statement.

It added: "The NFL and its clubs are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all personnel in a manner that is consistent with our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion."

Chung, who played for the New England Patriots, Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts between 1992 and 1997, has previously coached with the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles.

"It was said to me, 'Well, you're really not a minority,'" Chung told the Boston Globe. "It was absolutely mind-blowing to me that, in 2021, something like that is actually a narrative."

https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/57235844

 

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The NFL and NFL Players Association have agreed to set a salary-cap ceiling of $208.2m for 2022, according to multiple reports on Wednesday.

 

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Last season's NFL MVP Aaron Rodgers looks set to play for the Green Bay Packers in 2021 after reporting for the start of training camp.

Rodgers, 37, missed a mandatory minicamp in June after reportedly saying he wants to leave having become disgruntled with team management.

But the veteran quarterback arrived back at Lambeau Field on Tuesday.

He has three years left on his contract and, according to the NFL website, a reworked deal is near completion.

According to ESPN, both parties have agreed to void the final year of Rodgers' contract for 2023 and accepted terms that would allow the three-time MVP to leave after the 2021 season, if he wished.

Aaron Rodgers: Why is the NFL's MVP unhappy?
Rodgers has spent his entire 16-year career with the Packers, helping them win the Super Bowl at the end of the 2010 season.

But that is his only Super Bowl appearance, with Green Bay going within one win of the NFL showpiece in four of the last seven seasons.

Rodgers looked in relaxed mood as he returned from his extended break with long hair, wearing sunglasses, flip-flops and a t-shirt featuring The Office star Brian Baumgartner.

BBC