Ongoing NFL Discussion Thread IV

by GSC Fri 13 Sep 2013 - 16:21

First topic message reminder :

PFFs team of week 1 if anyone cares

QB: Carson Palmer
RB: LeSean McCoy
FB: Colin Mooney
TE: Julius Thomas
WR: Anquan Boldin, Danny Amendola
T: Brandon Albert, Austin Howard
G: Evan Mathis, Marshal Yanda
C; Jason Kelce

DL: JJ Watt, Jurell Casey, Gerald McCoy
Edge Rushers: Robert Quinn, Cam Wake
ILB: Derrick Johnson, DeAndre Levy
CB: Chris Harris, Cary Williams
S: Eric Berry, Ryan Mundy

by Lowlandbrit Wed 23 Oct 2013 - 20:56

You couldn't make this stuff up: Freeman apparerently picked up a concussion on Monday, Christian Ponder is back under center for the Vikings.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Wed 23 Oct 2013 - 21:45

In other injury news, Cincy loses Leon Hall for the year, big blow that.

NYG loses it's centre Baas to IR.

Doug Martin might not be done for the season

by twelve283 Wed 23 Oct 2013 - 23:05

Olly wrote:In other injury news, Cincy loses Leon Hall for the year, big blow that.

NYG loses it's centre Baas to IR.

Doug Martin might not be done for the season

From what I've read I'd be surprised if he's back this season unless it's a very minor tear with low risk of re-injury and responds well to rehab. In any case it's a multiple week thing (supposedly it could be up to 6).

No doubt Finley is done for the season (at least).

Seems like a high number of injuries this week.

by BamBam Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 12:00

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 1m
St. Louis called Brett Favre, asking if the 44-year-old QB if he would be willing to play. Favre declined. More to story on ESPN all day.

LOL laughing

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 13:50

You'd think the Rams would ask Kurt Warner first really

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 14:18

Atlanta vs Detroit
Miami vs Oakland
Dallas vs Jacksonville

are your Wembley games next year. They are some pretty decent games there, some real stars coming over. Megatron vs Julio potentially

by BamBam Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 14:21

Yup, good set of teams there .. surprised Detroit gave up a home game though!

Wonder if I can meet a Cowgirl Whistle

by sodhat Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 14:23

Might get a season ticket to all three of those if it's possible. A least Oakland and Atlanta's games anyway.

by BamBam Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 14:24

Oh wait, just realised Atlanta are the home team. Ignore me

by sodhat Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 14:28

Check out the new section on the NFL shop!

http://www.nflshop.com/Jerseys_Retired_Players_Gear/pg/1/ps/96/so/newest_items?ab=bm-nflcms-JerseysPg-Banner-RetiredPlayers

by mikeygnfl Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 15:36

The Lions vs Falcons should be a competitive game and the Dolphins and Cowboys are likely to have big support.

Interesting to see that have gone for two conference games next year which hasn't been the case previously.

I was half expecting the Oakland and Jacksonville games. Didn't think the Raiders would want to lose home games vs the Cardinals and particularly the 49ers (even if the NFL and police may have want to shift the later).

I will probably look at going to the Dolphins vs Raiders game.

I'm going this Sunday to see the 49ers.

by BamBam Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 15:56

Yep, I'm there this Sunday too, finally got the money to go after graduating and by luck its the 49ers too!

by mikeygnfl Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 16:22

It will be my fourth NFL game (third international series game). I saw the 49ers vs the Dolphins when I was 8 at the old Wembley. Went to the 49ers game vs the Cowboys a few years back and got free corporate seats last year.

Does anyone know if any events are on because I'm travelling down Saturday and stopping in London for the weekend.

by mikeygnfl Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 16:27

Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-

Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).

I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.

by sodhat Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 16:32

mikeygnfl wrote:It will be my fourth NFL game (third international series game). I saw the 49ers vs the Dolphins when I was 8 at the old Wembley. Went to the 49ers game vs the Cowboys a few years back and got free corporate seats last year.

Does anyone know if any events are on because I'm travelling down Saturday and stopping in London for the weekend.

There will be a fan rally in Trafalgar Square on the Saturday: http://www.nfluk.com/tickets-events/fan-rally-0

And on the day there will be a tailgate from 11am. It's essentially food, merchandise and various appearances by people until before the game!

by TM Moot Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 16:33

mikeygnfl wrote:Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-
Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).
I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.

(tried to do it in a spoiler, but couldn't get it to work Erm

)

Spoiler:

by mikeygnfl Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 16:44

TM Moot wrote:
mikeygnfl wrote:Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-
Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).
I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.
(tried to do it in a spoiler, but couldn't get it to work )

Spoiler:

That's 5 out of 6.

by sodhat Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 16:48

Were the Browns not technically an expansion team after they came back in 1999?

by **Pr4wn** Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 16:50

I've sorter the spoilers, please change your post mikey :-)

by mikeygnfl Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 17:00

sodhat wrote:Were the Browns not technically an expansion team after they came back in 1999?

Spoiler:

by CFCNick Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 18:34

mikeygnfl wrote:Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-

Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).

I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.

Spoiler:

Pretty easy.

Without looking it up can anyone name the original name and current name of the 12 NFL teams that started life in a different city and/or different name?

Not counting the Ravens.

EDITED

it's actually 12 not 10

by GSC Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 19:26

Spoiler:

by NYJ Thu 24 Oct 2013 - 23:34

CFCNick wrote:
mikeygnfl wrote:Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-

Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).

I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.
Spoiler:

Pretty easy.

Without looking it up can anyone name the original name and current name of the 12 NFL teams that started life in a different city and/or different name?

Not counting the Ravens.

EDITED

it's actually 12 not 10

Spoiler:

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 1:18

Rich Eisen ‏@richeisen
No NFL team has currently gone longer without being over .500 than the Panthers -- 70 straight games. That can end tonight.

Sheesh that's brutal

by CFCNick Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 1:24

NYJ wrote:
CFCNick wrote:
mikeygnfl wrote:Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-

Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).

I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.
Spoiler:

Pretty easy.

Without looking it up can anyone name the original name and current name of the 12 NFL teams that started life in a different city and/or different name?

Not counting the Ravens.

EDITED

it's actually 12 not 10
Spoiler:

Spoiler:

by mikeygnfl Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 1:43

Spoiler:

by GSC Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 7:55

The end for Dominik and Schiano is fast approaching.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 8:39

Cam was throwing some lasers in that 1st half I saw, really seems to be hitting some form.

I still don't understand how a defence with that amount of ability on it, can be that bad. The use of zone coverage is bemusing, Carolina just shredded it all night long

by sodhat Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 9:14

I think Cam shat his pants:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-thursday-night-football/0ap2000000269206/Cannon-scares-Mooch

by GSC Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 9:15

Outside of McCoy and David it's a pretty ordinary group up front. Letting Bennett walk looks worse by the week.

If its a choice between a great front and a great secondary, it's the front everytime

by CFCNick Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 10:13

mikeygnfl wrote:
Spoiler:

Spoiler:

There's actually 12. I left one team out but as people have answered I've realised there's 13 not 12.

by **Pr4wn** Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 10:36

That was the first game I didn't bother watching in four years. We suck and the coaches are just awful.

On the bright side, Glennon looked pretty good but he has nobody other than Jackson to throw to.

by GSC Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 10:47

Who'd you want as HC?

I was high on zimmer last year

by GSC Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 11:14

I'm unsure as to whether the revival of the panthers is down to good form or playing the Rams, Vikings and Bucs

by GSC Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 11:16

I guess we'll find out with the 49ers and Patriots coming up.

You do have to say looking at their schedule that 4-3 is a disappointment

by **Pr4wn** Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 12:27

Their defensive line is one of the best in football, I know that much.

I'm not sure who I'd want, really. Zimmer would be good I think, Lovie Smith maybe?

by sodhat Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 12:28

Jon Gruden? Whistle

by **Pr4wn** Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 14:55

He belongs in the commentary box. He'd love all of our players too much anyway.

by TM Moot Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 16:57

damn Cam, scores heavily in the week i faced him in both the East and the Keeper... mad

by Bull Fri 25 Oct 2013 - 18:43

You ripped me off. Let me have Cam back Sad

by Leedscowboys Sat 26 Oct 2013 - 18:23

Pr4wn wrote:Their defensive line is one of the best in football, I know that much.

I'm not sure who I'd want, really. Zimmer would be good I think, Lovie Smith maybe?

What about Cowie, I keep hearing he wants to get back into coaching. I would say the Bucs need to move quick as I am sure the Giants will be looking.

by **Pr4wn** Sat 26 Oct 2013 - 19:09

I'd take cherries over Schiano...

by GSC Sat 26 Oct 2013 - 19:33

I doubt Coughlins in danger just yet. 2 rings buys you a certain amount of leeway

by Leedscowboys Sat 26 Oct 2013 - 20:33

GSC wrote:I doubt Coughlins in danger just yet. 2 rings buys you a certain amount of leeway

You would think but at 1-6, I would say his seat his hot, if they are 2-10 3-9 by end of November, I reckon they ask him to step down so they don't have to sack him.

by NYJ Sat 26 Oct 2013 - 21:05

Giants front office is one of the best in the NFL and I'm sure they will have no hesitation in punting Coughlin because it's patently clear he is no longer the right man for the job.

by GSC Sat 26 Oct 2013 - 21:09

The Giants demise is more to do with lack of ability than coaching. Though Gilbride has needed punting for a while

Reese should be ahead in biting the bullet before Coughlin, he really hasn't provided Coughlin with a great deal. Still, 2 rings gives both the chance to prove they can reverse the rut

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 27 Oct 2013 - 14:30

Amendola fit to play today, Talib they don't think will suit up.

Need to beat Miami today

by CFCNick Sun 27 Oct 2013 - 15:25

GSC wrote:The Giants demise is more to do with lack of ability than coaching. Though Gilbride has needed punting for a while

Reese should be ahead in biting the bullet before Coughlin, he really hasn't provided Coughlin with a great deal. Still, 2 rings gives both the chance to prove they can reverse the rut

Gilbride had his job saved by the o-line and some crazy plays Eli, Cruz, Nicks and even Manningham. Now things aren't clicking and he has no clue what to call or what to change.

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 27 Oct 2013 - 16:48

Games start at 5 today, not 6, clocks ain't changed in US of A yet

by **Good Golly I'm Olly** Sun 27 Oct 2013 - 16:50

Ne-yo is atrocious

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