The NFL Thread: 2018 Preseason

[Idzequitch]

With Sam Darnold locked in as their starter and the carrier of all their hopes, the Jets have traded Teddy Bridgewater to New Orleans, along with a sixth round draft pick. The Saints gave the Jets a third round draft pick in return.

[Baltimore-Ravens]

The Packers Trade backup Quarterback Brett Hundley to Seahawks for a sixth rounder.

[Idzequitch]

The Packers Trade backup Quarterback Brett Hundley to Seahawks for a sixth rounder.

Backup QB's are a hot commodity right now.

[Jerzylvania]

The Packers Trade backup Quarterback Brett Hundley to Seahawks for a sixth rounder.

Backup QB's are a hot commodity right now.

Speaking of trades, we may have the best kicker in anybody's camp since Justin Tucker showed up here in 2012. Norwegian Kaare Vedvik who has a 48 yard punt avg on 14 punts AND kicks 59 yard fg and 75 in practice. Yikes. He won't make it through waivers and some NFL front offices of kicking needy teams know it. Meanwhile backup QB RG III is probably gonna stick around here.

[Greater vakolicci haven]

With Sam Darnold locked in as their starter and the carrier of all their hopes, the Jets have traded Teddy Bridgewater to New Orleans, along with a sixth round draft pick. The Saints gave the Jets a third round draft pick in return.

That's a rather risky move, and may also mean that that guy whose name I've completely forgotten who also plays special teams for the saints will be unlikely to be number 2 qb.

[Jerzylvania]

With Sam Darnold locked in as their starter and the carrier of all their hopes, the Jets have traded Teddy Bridgewater to New Orleans, along with a sixth round draft pick. The Saints gave the Jets a third round draft pick in return.

That's a rather risky move, and may also mean that that guy whose name I've completely forgotten who also plays special teams for the saints will be unlikely to be number 2 qb.

Special teams are always where back up QBs play until they are needed. NOT.

[Ranoria]

With Sam Darnold locked in as their starter and the carrier of all their hopes, the Jets have traded Teddy Bridgewater to New Orleans, along with a sixth round draft pick. The Saints gave the Jets a third round draft pick in return.

That's a rather risky move, and may also mean that that guy whose name I've completely forgotten who also plays special teams for the saints will be unlikely to be number 2 qb.

For a third rounder? Good move imo. Potentially a dude who can take over for Brees.

Also Aaron Rodgers just got paid. 134 mil (over 4 years). He’ll receive 80 million by March. Insane.

[Idzequitch]

With Sam Darnold locked in as their starter and the carrier of all their hopes, the Jets have traded Teddy Bridgewater to New Orleans, along with a sixth round draft pick. The Saints gave the Jets a third round draft pick in return.

That's a rather risky move, and may also mean that that guy whose name I've completely forgotten who also plays special teams for the saints will be unlikely to be number 2 qb.

Not terribly risky. The Jets still have Darnold, and, if the need should arise, Josh McCown. There was no real need for them to keep all three. The Saints get a big upgrade at the backup spot too. Works out for both teams, really.

[Jerzylvania]

That's a rather risky move, and may also mean that that guy whose name I've completely forgotten who also plays special teams for the saints will be unlikely to be number 2 qb.

Not terribly risky. The Jets still have Darnold, and, if the need should arise, Josh McCown. There was no real need for them to keep all three. The Saints get a big upgrade at the backup spot too. Works out for both teams, really.

McCown must be close to 40 now and he's not Tom Brady. In fact, I expect Brady to begin his inevitable career death spiral with clear bouts of diminishing athleticism this season.

[Idzequitch]

Not terribly risky. The Jets still have Darnold, and, if the need should arise, Josh McCown. There was no real need for them to keep all three. The Saints get a big upgrade at the backup spot too. Works out for both teams, really.

McCown must be close to 40 now and he's not Tom Brady. In fact, I expect Brady to begin his inevitable career death spiral with clear bouts of diminishing athleticism this season.

One can always hope so. But people have been predicting that for the past 5 seasons. I'm not going to assume that's the case until I see it happening.

[Jerzylvania]

McCown must be close to 40 now and he's not Tom Brady. In fact, I expect Brady to begin his inevitable career death spiral with clear bouts of diminishing athleticism this season.

One can always hope so. But people have been predicting that for the past 5 seasons. I'm not going to assume that's the case until I see it happening.

Idz, I said it begins. It doesn't happen all at once. Although it could with a tough injury. Nevertheless, the man is human and he's in a league with guys 15-20 years younger. Too many of them move much faster than he does. It's inevitable, but sure, I'd game plan for the usual Brady if that's what you meant.

[Ameriganastan]

Teddy is bayou bound.

[Ranoria]

One can always hope so. But people have been predicting that for the past 5 seasons. I'm not going to assume that's the case until I see it happening.

Idz, I said it begins. It doesn't happen all at once. Although it could with a tough injury. Nevertheless, the man is human and he's in a league with guys 15-20 years younger. Too many of them move much faster than he does. It's inevitable, but sure, I'd game plan for the usual Brady if that's what you meant.

I disagree, it can happen all at once. Just look at the GOAT.

[Luminesa]

Teddy is bayou bound.

AWWWWWWWWW YEAH!!!

[Luminesa]

That's a rather risky move, and may also mean that that guy whose name I've completely forgotten who also plays special teams for the saints will be unlikely to be number 2 qb.

Not terribly risky. The Jets still have Darnold, and, if the need should arise, Josh McCown. There was no real need for them to keep all three. The Saints get a big upgrade at the backup spot too. Works out for both teams, really.

I mean the fact first of all that the Jets were dumb enough to give him away. God forbid Teddy pops his knee again we’ll have a good backup this year, and maybe for years to come.

[Ranoria]

Not terribly risky. The Jets still have Darnold, and, if the need should arise, Josh McCown. There was no real need for them to keep all three. The Saints get a big upgrade at the backup spot too. Works out for both teams, really.

I mean the fact first of all that the Jets were dumb enough to give him away. God forbid Teddy pops his knee again we’ll have a good backup this year, and maybe for years to come.

The Jets already have a decent backup in McCown, even if Teddy was their best Q(which he was). Darnold is their future, and they’re not a “win-now” team by any stretch of the imagination. It’s a good move for both teams imo.

[Idzequitch]

Idz, I said it begins. It doesn't happen all at once. Although it could with a tough injury. Nevertheless, the man is human and he's in a league with guys 15-20 years younger. Too many of them move much faster than he does. It's inevitable, but sure, I'd game plan for the usual Brady if that's what you meant.

I disagree, it can happen all at once. Just look at the GOAT.

We were already discussing the GOAT. It leaves a bad taste in my mouth calling him that, but it's exactly what he is.

[Idzequitch]

Not terribly risky. The Jets still have Darnold, and, if the need should arise, Josh McCown. There was no real need for them to keep all three. The Saints get a big upgrade at the backup spot too. Works out for both teams, really.

I mean the fact first of all that the Jets were dumb enough to give him away. God forbid Teddy pops his knee again we’ll have a good backup this year, and maybe for years to come.

With the Jets being as invested as they are in Darnold, it didn't make sense to keep him around. The Jets got decent value for a guy they don't need, and the Saints got a vast improvement in their backup QB. Also potentially a guy who could take over if Drew retires soon.

[Ameriganastan]

I mean the fact first of all that the Jets were dumb enough to give him away. God forbid Teddy pops his knee again we’ll have a good backup this year, and maybe for years to come.

With the Jets being as invested as they are in Darnold, it didn't make sense to keep him around. The Jets got decent value for a guy they don't need, and the Saints got a vast improvement in their backup QB. Also potentially a guy who could take over if Drew retires soon.

Drew Brees retire. That's funny. He'll probably still try playing when he's old and in a wheelchair.

[Idzequitch]

With the Jets being as invested as they are in Darnold, it didn't make sense to keep him around. The Jets got decent value for a guy they don't need, and the Saints got a vast improvement in their backup QB. Also potentially a guy who could take over if Drew retires soon.

Drew Brees retire. That's funny. He'll probably still try playing when he's old and in a wheelchair.

Brady's doing it, so why not give it a shot?

[Ranoria]

Khalil Mack to the Jets is a very possible scenario. Jets and Raiders are having serious discussions. This is the NFL's new team building. You've got a talented young Q that you're hardly paying anything? Go get some free agents and take advantage of your cap space. Mack is an all-pro level player for shit's sake. If Darnold lives up to the hype (I'm saying if he goes somewhere around the area of 3,600, 25, 12), and Mack does what he normally does, this team could take the league by storm. And then next year? If Darnold is good? They build up the OL, grab a decent LB and WR, and they're taking the AFC East in 2019.

[Idzequitch]

Khalil Mack to the Jets is a very possible scenario. Jets and Raiders are having serious discussions. This is the NFL's new team building. You've got a talented young Q that you're hardly paying anything? Go get some free agents and take advantage of your cap space. Mack is an all-pro level player for shit's sake. If Darnold lives up to the hype (I'm saying if he goes somewhere around the area of 3,600, 25, 12), and Mack does what he normally does, this team could take the league by storm. And then next year? If Darnold is good? They build up the OL, grab a decent LB and WR, and they're taking the AFC East in 2019.

"hardly paying anything"

If only I was in a position where I could consider multiple millions of dollars hardly anything

I know it's a business, and he's not making tons by comparison to others. Just wanted to lend a bit of perspective here.

[Ranoria]

Khalil Mack to the Jets is a very possible scenario. Jets and Raiders are having serious discussions. This is the NFL's new team building. You've got a talented young Q that you're hardly paying anything? Go get some free agents and take advantage of your cap space. Mack is an all-pro level player for shit's sake. If Darnold lives up to the hype (I'm saying if he goes somewhere around the area of 3,600, 25, 12), and Mack does what he normally does, this team could take the league by storm. And then next year? If Darnold is good? They build up the OL, grab a decent LB and WR, and they're taking the AFC East in 2019.

"hardly paying anything"

If only I was in a position where I could consider multiple millions of dollars hardly anything

I know it's a business, and he's not making tons by comparison to others. Just wanted to lend a bit of perspective here.

Dude, I ain't makin shit either, but we're talking NFL lol.

Personally tho, I'd see about going for Shaq Barrett/Shane Ray, preferably the latter, if I were them. They've both got potential, and before Ray got hurt, everyone was penciling him in for 10+ sacks.

[Shazbotdom]

Tomorrow

19:00 Hours Central Time

Shaz and his wife will be in the Dome, screaming "Who Dat" as the Saints beat the snot out of Rams.




WHO DAT! WHO DAT! WHO DAT SAY DEY GONNA BEAT DEM SAINTS!

[Kohr]

Teddy is bayou bound.

AWWWWWWWWW YEAH!!!

You like him a lot, right? I hope he finds success wherever he plays... as long as that place isn’t Green Bay.