Ongoing NFL Discussion Thread Part 3

[Derbyblue]

First topic message reminder :

Eagles traded Dion Lewis to Cleveland for Emmanuel Acho. Decent backup Lewis, just not as good as Brown.

Basically depth for depth, though I did think we were fine at RB with Richardson, Hardesty and Ogbonnaya but Acho wouldn't have fit the new 3-4 scheme so can't really complain about the deal too much and maybe one of those back ups gets sent off in a trade somewhere during the draft.

[cherriesfna]

DA BEARS ARE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL !

   

[sodhat]

DA BEARS ARE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL !

   

It's not the most outlandish thing I've ever seen on here.

If they sort their line out, and keep Cutler healthy they are capable.

Strong defense, solid WRs, two very good backs that bring different skillsets.

[BamBam]

DA BEARS ARE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL !

   

It's not the most outlandish thing I've ever seen on here.

If they sort their line out, and keep Cutler healthy they are capable.

Strong defense, solid WRs, two very good backs that bring different skillsets.

Fair points.

But you don't honestly expect cherries to accept that the Super Bowl is going to be anything other than Seattle vs Seahawks do you??

[cherriesfna]

There are at least 5 better teams in the NFC than them

[GSC]

Eric Wright was traded to the 49ers

Cant wait for him to suddenly be considered good

[Colan (niner)]

I'm just confused now, we have too many corners already. From what I remember about Wright he is a bit like Talib in that there is no inbetween ground, either really good or truly awful

[Colan (niner)]

ah okay, he is only on one year deal worth 1.5 mil and no guanteed money, i forgot he restructured. Just competition then i guess

[Colan (niner)]

I can see someone from niners getting cut or traded now. Culliver, Brown, Rogers, Asomougha,  and young Morris all in plans and to add Wright is excessive. Just saw what analysts have been saying on twitter, apparently an under acheiver who has tons of potential(he's 27?). Apparently best in man under coverage and so 49ers ideal fit but we'll see. Hopefully with a better pass rush, he won't have time to make as many mistakes. SF native too so hopefully a hometown hero!

[sodhat]

There are at least 5 better teams in the NFC than them

I imagine we all thought there were a lot of better teams in the AFC than the Ravens last year.

I don't want to look like I'm backing the Bears though. It's just not a ridiculous thought that they could have a good year.

I mean, he hasn't said something ridiculous like "the Seahawks will go a full week without any PED suspensions".

[cherriesfna]

There are at least 5 better teams in the NFC than them

I imagine we all thought there were a lot of better teams in the AFC than the Ravens last year.

I don't want to look like I'm backing the Bears though. It's just not a ridiculous thought that they could have a good year.

I mean, he hasn't said something ridiculous like "the Seahawks will go a full week without any PED suspensions".

We've gone like over a month now  

[Bull]

Believe in the bears Sodz..believe!

though i think the squad looks quite good to be fair and hoping for another cracking year for Marshall!

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter
Broncos LB Von Miller is facing 4-game suspension for violating NFL policy, per ESPN sources. Case currently in appeals process.

[Guest]

Adam Shefter through twitter

@AdamSchefter: Broncos LB Von Miller is facing 4-game suspension for violating NFL policy, per ESPN sources. Case currently in appeals process.

[Thomond]

Wondering what he has done. Think the Broncos are comfortable enough that they can make the playoffs without him for a stretch but may loose seedings.

Also I might be able to give you guys soem insight into Bucs camp in a few weeks for anyone interested!

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

I think we all would be Thomond!

Will quite a loss for those 4 games, especially with no Dumervil now

[GSC]

They play us week 4. That's 1 win already

[Thomond]

The Broncos won't be that badly off without him they are a damn good team. They have 2 games they can definitely win without him in the first 4 (Raiders/Eagles) and I would back them to beat the Giants without him too.

[NYJ]

Von Miller about it on twitter:

https://twitter.com/MillerLite40/status/359384617507229696

Seeing reports abt 4 game susp. I know I did nothing wrong. I'm sure this'll be resolved fairly. Disapp. Broncos have 2 open camp like this.

[GSC]

Never know. You might get it overturned on a technicality like Sherman.

Apparently was weed and amphetamines from his rookie year. Remember seeing something about the NFL holding off during Tebowmania, so kinda makes sense.

[GSC]

And Eric Wright failed his medical, reverts to the Bucs before being released.

His short stint as an elite CB in the minds of some is over.

[Number-25]

Robert Griffin III cleared by the medics to start training camp this week. To be eased back in.

Hold your breath Redskins Nation.....

[cherriesfna]

Random fact

QBs selected in round 2 of the 2011 draft have 5 combined play-offs starts compared to a combined 0 play-off starts from thoses selected in round 1 ( joe Webb started for the Vikings)

[GSC]

QBs in round 2 play on stacked teams

[CFCNick]

2 of those starts are Andy Dalton.

[Pr4wn]

Peyton Hillis signs a one year deal in Tampa. Solid move.

[GSC]

He sucks. Should retire and look at his madden cover with pride

[sodhat]

He's not that bad, GSC. Kansas wasn't really the best place for him. As a fullback and receiver out of the backfield he could be a nice compliment to Doug Martin.

[Pr4wn]

It's only a one year deal on very low money. We'll worth a punt in my opinion.

[Number-25]

Only thing about RBs is though, once they go into decline, they seem to stay in decline. Bucs have nothing to lose and everything to gain here though so worth a punt.

[Thomond]

I did a video analysis piece on him for another site (will link if people want to see it). A lot of things stood out. You need very good blocking for him to be productive. The Browns actually run him outside the tackles a fair bit, their offensive line was able to get him to the second level and after that not many defensive backs will want to tackle him, they tend to either not tackle him or make a "business decision". He has better vision and more uses then LeGarette Blount did. I would say in some ways it's an upgrade over him.

[Pr4wn]

What do you think of the Mike Williams extension Thomond?

[mikeygnfl]

Has anyone heard anything on the 2013 UK tv rights yet? I am presuming Sky and Channel 4 will run as usual but haven't seen anything on the Monday night games yet. Hoping it is not on BT Sport.

[mikeygnfl]

Matt Ryan signs a new five-year deal worth $103.75 million with $59 million guaranteed.

[crazy_dave23]

Has anyone heard anything on the 2013 UK tv rights yet? I am presuming Sky and Channel 4 will run as usual but haven't seen anything on the Monday night games yet. Hoping it is not on BT Sport.

Sky's deal last year was for multiple seasons.

Not sure about C4.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Pretty sure C4 had another year on their deal.

Don't think I could go without Carlson for a season

[cherriesfna]

Frak Poopie five knuckle shuffle Frak Poopie shot Frak Kumquat

[CFCNick]

Who let cherries get on the internet without taking his medication?

[sodhat]

At least most of that was spelled right.

I guess he's still upset at Matt Ryan besting the Seahawks last year.

[CFCNick]

Or maybe he just woke in a cold sweat, shaking in the realisation Sherman was on PEDs.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Gotta be something to do with Harvin getting injured?!

[Take it to the house]

If it turns out that Harvin will be out for the season, a big well done to Spielman again! Now if only he hadn't allowed Winfield the chance to go, and he would have had pretty much the perfect offseason

[sodhat]

Vikings looking good this year I think. Maybe you live or die on Ponder's play, but if he gets it together I can see you challenging for the playoffs. Tough division though.

[Take it to the house]

He did get it together at the end of last year with inferior receivers, so that hopefully bodes well for this year. Having Greg Jennings to throw to should help!

[Thomond]

What do you think of the Mike Williams extension Thomond?

Delighted with it and while it's only camp seems to be showing while even if the offense as a whole reportedly struggled today (I'm happy and annoyed at the same time!). The money is okay, Dominik has done quite a few questionable things during his tenure some iffy contracts to average players and poor drafting but he is a wizard with the cap not an area I would worry about.

Mike is probably in between a number 2 and a number 1 wideout right now, give him a couple of years working with VJax and against the likes of Revis and he might become the number 1 we hope.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Aaron Berry out for the season

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Also for the tweeters amongst us, Mike Tomlin is on there now

[NYJ]

Aaron Berry out for the season

4th on the depth chart at best so no real loss. Even then I'd rather have Ellis Lankster and Isaiah Trufant ahead of him.

[crazy_dave23]

Ryan Swope has retired before evening starting his career... concussions strike again

[Colan (niner)]

Maclin may have injury like A.D. Really hope not as solid player. If true, I'm even more confident Eagles will be the bottom dwellers of that division. Already expected 8-8 at best but if he's out, 6 wins would be good

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Dennis Pitta also went down injured today

Dropping like flies

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