2016 NFL Offseason

[New Jerzylvania]

Bortles is superior to Flacco.

Well, no. But I will grant that Bortles has exceeded my expectations this season.

Marcus Mariota will leave him in the dust in their division by 2017.

[Bhikkustan]

I almost believe you...

Too bad the Quagmires don't get to play in Arizona this year. I think they'd be beaten by 4 TDs.
Look at Ravens 2005 and then Ravens 2006. That is what Ravens 2015 and 2016 will become. Bad season followed by great season. Stick with the program Bhikk!

That sounds a whole lot better.

[Librica (Ancient)]

Bortles is superior to Flacco.

Yeah, like Carthage was to Rome. You are always full of the same old shit, Lib.

Eh honestly based on the information we have I'd argue that Carthage would have won the punic wars had Rome not had massive man power support from numerous allies. Rome by itself was pale by comparison to Carthage at the time of the first war.

[Bythyrona]

Yeah, like Carthage was to Rome. You are always full of the same old shit, Lib.

Eh honestly based on the information we have I'd argue that Carthage would have won the punic wars had Rome not had massive man power support from numerous allies. Rome by itself was pale by comparison to Carthage at the time of the first war.

"pale by comparison"

That's why the First Punic War resulted in expulsion of the Carthaginians from Sicilia, then? Or are you referring to the fact that Rome had a comparatively small naval fleet... but yet managed to obtain victory over the naval superpower of that area and time? Rome itself was no laughing matter and had no reason, up until that point, to have a navy comparable to that of its neighbor to the west. And, regardless of the initial state of the war, the fact is that Rome adapted quickly enough to win.

And you know, Scipio Africanus, the only general at that time better than Hannibal.

And ultimately, we can see that Rome and Italia still stand, while Carthage was burned and its fields salted. Despite the embarrassment of Rome during the Second Punic War, it still defeated Carthage. Again.

[Luminesa]

Yeah, like Carthage was to Rome. You are always full of the same old shit, Lib.

Eh honestly based on the information we have I'd argue that Carthage would have won the punic wars had Rome not had massive man power support from numerous allies. Rome by itself was pale by comparison to Carthage at the time of the first war.

http://www.thedrawplay.com/comic/300/

[Keyboard Warriors]

Eh honestly based on the information we have I'd argue that Carthage would have won the punic wars had Rome not had massive man power support from numerous allies. Rome by itself was pale by comparison to Carthage at the time of the first war.

"pale by comparison"

That's why the First Punic War resulted in expulsion of the Carthaginians from Sicilia, then? Or are you referring to the fact that Rome had a comparatively small naval fleet... but yet managed to obtain victory over the naval superpower of that area and time? Rome itself was no laughing matter and had no reason, up until that point, to have a navy comparable to that of its neighbor to the west. And, regardless of the initial state of the war, the fact is that Rome adapted quickly enough to win.

And you know, Scipio Africanus, the only general at that time better than Hannibal.

And ultimately, we can see that Rome and Italia still stand, while Carthage was burned and its fields salted. Despite the embarrassment of Rome during the Second Punic War, it still defeated Carthage. Again.

This aside, Joe Flacco is showing some terrible decision making this year and the Ravens are trash.

[Schiltzberg]

Man even a little league team could beat the cubs.

Lol, the Cubs had 97 wins this season, and were the runners-up for the National League championship.

[Arkinesia]

Fire Lovie Smith. That's the prescription for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

When you're 4-1 and blow a 24-0 lead, that's one thing.

When you're 2-3, coming off a 2-14 season, and blow a 24-0 lead, you should be immediately fired.

I get that the Glazers have fucked themselves and still owe Schiano money, but seriously, the coach is the problem, all possibilities have been exhausted. Lovie must go.

[Bythyrona]

Fire Lovie Smith. That's the prescription for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

When you're 4-1 and blow a 24-0 lead, that's one thing.

When you're 2-3, coming off a 2-14 season, and blow a 24-0 lead, you should be immediately fired.

I get that the Glazers have fucked themselves and still owe Schiano money, but seriously, the coach is the problem, all possibilities have been exhausted. Lovie must go.

I think you have those two mixed up, honestly.

[United Dependencies]

Panthers continue to roll.

Keep Pounding!

[New Jerzylvania]

"pale by comparison"

That's why the First Punic War resulted in expulsion of the Carthaginians from Sicilia, then? Or are you referring to the fact that Rome had a comparatively small naval fleet... but yet managed to obtain victory over the naval superpower of that area and time? Rome itself was no laughing matter and had no reason, up until that point, to have a navy comparable to that of its neighbor to the west. And, regardless of the initial state of the war, the fact is that Rome adapted quickly enough to win.

And you know, Scipio Africanus, the only general at that time better than Hannibal.

And ultimately, we can see that Rome and Italia still stand, while Carthage was burned and its fields salted. Despite the embarrassment of Rome during the Second Punic War, it still defeated Carthage. Again.

This aside, Joe Flacco is showing some terrible decision making this year and the Ravens are trash.

...the best 1-6 team possibly in league history. But their season is trashed.

As for the Punic wars, looks like Librica got served by Bythrona quite nicely. My compliments and heartfelt thanks!

[New Jerzylvania]

Man even a little league team could beat the cubs.

Lol, the Cubs had 97 wins this season, and were the runners-up for the National League championship.

They should hold their heads high, which is more than i can say for Librica at this moment. Maybe somebody can toss him a shovel to dig himself out. I would, but I lent mine to the NFL referees on MNF out of pity.

[Tiami]

Last night was the biggest loss the Ravens suffered this season in terms of points scored and points allowed.

[New Jerzylvania]

Last night was the biggest loss the Ravens suffered this season in terms of points scored and points allowed.

You mean the margin of victory? Yes, 8 points.

But if you mean net points allowed, 37 points yielded to the Raiders in a 37-33 loss week 2.... the horrid nightmares have finally ended about that game!
However, we are still working the Browns game through the subconscious process.

Chargers at home, finally, home next week. BTW, where is the Chargers home? Or the Rams and Raiders? I hear the Edmonton Eskimos may be next to apply for residency in LA.

[Luminesa]

Panthers continue to roll.

Keep Pounding!

Saints are gonna pound ya'll, next time!

[Idzequitch]

After the completely botched debacle with Cam Heyward the NFL continues to find the most idiotic ways to fine the Steelers. Apparently, it's fine for Cam Heyward to have an anti-cancer message on his eyeblack, but God forbid that he honor his late father. Also, never mind the fact that the Bengals Devon Still wore eyeblack honoring his ailing daughter and was never given any flak about it. This is effing ridiculous. And if that's not enough...

Now more fines are incoming. DeAngelo Williams has been fined for wearing eyeblack with the message "Find the Cure." Egad, how is that any effing different than the NFL approved "Tackle Cancer" that they gave Heyward? It's the same effing message, but phrased differently! His eyeblack didn't even mention his mother, who the NFL is so firmly against him honoring on the field. Did I already mention "Leah Strong" and Devon Still? I did? Case in point. But wait! There's more!

Cornerback William Gay is now being fined for wearing purple cleats. That's right, he's losing thousands of dollars because his shoes were the wrong color. And why was he wearing purple cleats? To raise awareness of the single largest problem in the NFL! You heard it here first, folks, the NFL does have a bigger problem than that imbecile Goodell. It's called domestic violence. You may have noticed that dozens of NFL players get fined or suspended for participating in it each year. You know. Something that's actually worth punishing, but is often overlooked or under-punished by the league. Purple is to domestic violence what pink is to breast cancer. But in a shocking turn of events, the NFL seems to be fine with domestic violence. Don't you dare raise awareness for that. That shit keeps them in the headlines. You may also notice that Gay's mother was killed in an act of domestic violence, and in addition to raising DV awareness, he also wore the cleats in her memory. He's even done this before, without fines, but the NFL had so much fun fining Heyward, that they just decided to keep lining their pockets with more useless fines.

Guess what NFL? You're sending an effing message. But it's not the one you think you're sending. I'm hearing that you're glad that your players' parents died in tragic ways. I'm hearing that these players' stories don't matter. I'm hearing that self-expression is forbidden, unless Goodell grants you special permission, or just chooses to turn a blind eye. I'm hearing that your effing breast cancer awareness games are just a publicity stunt, because you're obviously not interested in actually helping these people. I'm hearing that you're not actually interested in stopping domestic violence, a position confirmed by your treatment of players like Greg Hardy. Just effing fire Roger Goodell already. He's not the whole problem, but getting rid of him is the first step to recovering the greatness that the NFL once had. Done ranting now.

[The Ben Boys]

The NFL wants to nip it in the bud, because they don't want political statements to be made on the field. Granted, these aren't political statements, but they're trying to head it off in an incredibly mismanaged and inconsistent way.

Serious NFL, it freaking cancer. Make up your minds.

[Idzequitch]

The NFL wants to nip it in the bud, because they don't want political statements to be made on the field. Granted, these aren't political statements, but they're trying to head it off in an incredibly mismanaged and inconsistent way.

Serious NFL, it freaking cancer. Make up your minds.

If they don't want it there, fine. I disagree, but I'm sure there are other ways they can honor these people, but the inconsistency is maddening. Either allow it or don't. Don't selectively choose who gets punished and who doesn't. Especially since the current situation is making it look like the NFL is more willing to punish members of the Steelers than members of other teams. Make up your mind is right.

[Luminesa]

After the completely botched debacle with Cam Heyward the NFL continues to find the most idiotic ways to fine the Steelers. Apparently, it's fine for Cam Heyward to have an anti-cancer message on his eyeblack, but God forbid that he honor his late father. Also, never mind the fact that the Bengals Devon Still wore eyeblack honoring his ailing daughter and was never given any flak about it. This is effing ridiculous. And if that's not enough...

Now more fines are incoming. DeAngelo Williams has been fined for wearing eyeblack with the message "Find the Cure." Egad, how is that any effing different than the NFL approved "Tackle Cancer" that they gave Heyward? It's the same effing message, but phrased differently! His eyeblack didn't even mention his mother, who the NFL is so firmly against him honoring on the field. Did I already mention "Leah Strong" and Devon Still? I did? Case in point. But wait! There's more!

Cornerback William Gay is now being fined for wearing purple cleats. That's right, he's losing thousands of dollars because his shoes were the wrong color. And why was he wearing purple cleats? To raise awareness of the single largest problem in the NFL! You heard it here first, folks, the NFL does have a bigger problem than that imbecile Goodell. It's called domestic violence. You may have noticed that dozens of NFL players get fined or suspended for participating in it each year. You know. Something that's actually worth punishing, but is often overlooked or under-punished by the league. Purple is to domestic violence what pink is to breast cancer. But in a shocking turn of events, the NFL seems to be fine with domestic violence. Don't you dare raise awareness for that. That shit keeps them in the headlines. You may also notice that Gay's mother was killed in an act of domestic violence, and in addition to raising DV awareness, he also wore the cleats in her memory. He's even done this before, without fines, but the NFL had so much fun fining Heyward, that they just decided to keep lining their pockets with more useless fines.

Guess what NFL? You're sending an effing message. But it's not the one you think you're sending. I'm hearing that you're glad that your players' parents died in tragic ways. I'm hearing that these players' stories don't matter. I'm hearing that self-expression is forbidden, unless Goodell grants you special permission, or just chooses to turn a blind eye. I'm hearing that your effing breast cancer awareness games are just a publicity stunt, because you're obviously not interested in actually helping these people. I'm hearing that you're not actually interested in stopping domestic violence, a position confirmed by your treatment of players like Greg Hardy. Just effing fire Roger Goodell already. He's not the whole problem, but getting rid of him is the first step to recovering the greatness that the NFL once had. Done ranting now.

Well needed rant, my friend. Well needed.
I was thinking the same thing. I want to punch something. "Uniform violations". THIS ISN'T A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL!!! THIS IS FOOTBALL!

That's cruel, giving them uniform violations for honoring their loved ones. I even remember when a group of Saints players all wore Christmas socks and got fined for it. And Pierre Thomas handing a game ball with a bow to a sweet old lady in the stands, who was probably ecstatic to get it? 15K for "using the ball as a prop". What the actual flip?

I'm serious. Let's start a petition, get 50,000 signatures. A Declaration of Absolute Exasperation.
We'll get 50,000 signatures and have him fired. He's a soulless individual who has absolutely no care for anyone else in the world. He doesn't care for these boys, for these players, for their health and their loved ones and any cause beyond filling his already-overstuffed pockets. No wonder Pope Benedict once said that excessive wealth is the Eighth Deadly Sin...we've seen what kind of monster money made Goodell. So yeah, fire the jerkwad.

*Mic drop.*

[New Jerzylvania]

If they don't want it there, fine. I disagree, but I'm sure there are other ways they can honor these people, but the inconsistency is maddening. Either allow it or don't. Don't selectively choose who gets punished and who doesn't. Especially since the current situation is making it look like the NFL is more willing to punish members of the Steelers than members of other teams. Make up your mind is right.

This crossed my mind after seeing the "resource officer" toss that HS girl upside down in her desk/chair then toss her across the room. Was that a kind of violence against women (a minor, actually)? Was it on the level as disturbing as the Ray Rice video? Thought about this awhile today. I think it was, and when I hear the victim shaming of some of these South Carolinians involved, like the cop's lawyer, I wanna puke. IMO, the NFL might wanna let Gay wear the damn purple cleats the rest of the season and give him a raise. Maybe have the Carolina Panthers do it too. Goodell and the NFL brass are such assholes too. Ya know, this whole damn thing is so fucked up, it's just about doing what your told by some immoral/unethical asshole, whether it's some scumbag resource cop or god damned Roger fucking Goodell.

*urge to puke coming on again*

[Outer Sparta]

After the completely botched debacle with Cam Heyward the NFL continues to find the most idiotic ways to fine the Steelers. Apparently, it's fine for Cam Heyward to have an anti-cancer message on his eyeblack, but God forbid that he honor his late father. Also, never mind the fact that the Bengals Devon Still wore eyeblack honoring his ailing daughter and was never given any flak about it. This is effing ridiculous. And if that's not enough...

Now more fines are incoming. DeAngelo Williams has been fined for wearing eyeblack with the message "Find the Cure." Egad, how is that any effing different than the NFL approved "Tackle Cancer" that they gave Heyward? It's the same effing message, but phrased differently! His eyeblack didn't even mention his mother, who the NFL is so firmly against him honoring on the field. Did I already mention "Leah Strong" and Devon Still? I did? Case in point. But wait! There's more!

Cornerback William Gay is now being fined for wearing purple cleats. That's right, he's losing thousands of dollars because his shoes were the wrong color. And why was he wearing purple cleats? To raise awareness of the single largest problem in the NFL! You heard it here first, folks, the NFL does have a bigger problem than that imbecile Goodell. It's called domestic violence. You may have noticed that dozens of NFL players get fined or suspended for participating in it each year. You know. Something that's actually worth punishing, but is often overlooked or under-punished by the league. Purple is to domestic violence what pink is to breast cancer. But in a shocking turn of events, the NFL seems to be fine with domestic violence. Don't you dare raise awareness for that. That shit keeps them in the headlines. You may also notice that Gay's mother was killed in an act of domestic violence, and in addition to raising DV awareness, he also wore the cleats in her memory. He's even done this before, without fines, but the NFL had so much fun fining Heyward, that they just decided to keep lining their pockets with more useless fines.

Guess what NFL? You're sending an effing message. But it's not the one you think you're sending. I'm hearing that you're glad that your players' parents died in tragic ways. I'm hearing that these players' stories don't matter. I'm hearing that self-expression is forbidden, unless Goodell grants you special permission, or just chooses to turn a blind eye. I'm hearing that your effing breast cancer awareness games are just a publicity stunt, because you're obviously not interested in actually helping these people. I'm hearing that you're not actually interested in stopping domestic violence, a position confirmed by your treatment of players like Greg Hardy. Just effing fire Roger Goodell already. He's not the whole problem, but getting rid of him is the first step to recovering the greatness that the NFL once had. Done ranting now.

Well needed rant, my friend. Well needed.
I was thinking the same thing. I want to punch something. "Uniform violations". THIS ISN'T A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL!!! THIS IS FOOTBALL!

That's cruel, giving them uniform violations for honoring their loved ones. I even remember when a group of Saints players all wore Christmas socks and got fined for it. And Pierre Thomas handing a game ball with a bow to a sweet old lady in the stands, who was probably ecstatic to get it? 15K for "using the ball as a prop". What the actual flip?

I'm serious. Let's start a petition, get 50,000 signatures. A Declaration of Absolute Exasperation.
We'll get 50,000 signatures and have him fired. He's a soulless individual who has absolutely no care for anyone else in the world. He doesn't care for these boys, for these players, for their health and their loved ones and any cause beyond filling his already-overstuffed pockets. No wonder Pope Benedict once said that excessive wealth is the Eighth Deadly Sin...we've seen what kind of monster money made Goodell. So yeah, fire the jerkwad.

*Mic drop.*

Fire Goodell. Fire Goodell. JUST PLEASE EFFING FIRE GOODELL! Hey Luminea, would you like to be Commissioner? You can ban Goodell from the sport. Here. The keys to the office are yours.

[Luminesa]

Well needed rant, my friend. Well needed.
I was thinking the same thing. I want to punch something. "Uniform violations". THIS ISN'T A PRIVATE HIGH SCHOOL!!! THIS IS FOOTBALL!

That's cruel, giving them uniform violations for honoring their loved ones. I even remember when a group of Saints players all wore Christmas socks and got fined for it. And Pierre Thomas handing a game ball with a bow to a sweet old lady in the stands, who was probably ecstatic to get it? 15K for "using the ball as a prop". What the actual flip?

I'm serious. Let's start a petition, get 50,000 signatures. A Declaration of Absolute Exasperation.
We'll get 50,000 signatures and have him fired. He's a soulless individual who has absolutely no care for anyone else in the world. He doesn't care for these boys, for these players, for their health and their loved ones and any cause beyond filling his already-overstuffed pockets. No wonder Pope Benedict once said that excessive wealth is the Eighth Deadly Sin...we've seen what kind of monster money made Goodell. So yeah, fire the jerkwad.

*Mic drop.*

Fire Goodell. Fire Goodell. JUST PLEASE EFFING FIRE GOODELL! Hey Luminea, would you like to be Commissioner? You can ban Goodell from the sport. Here. The keys to the office are yours.

Funny, I was just talking about that at the dinner table!

GIVE THEM TO ME!!!

[Luminesa]

If they don't want it there, fine. I disagree, but I'm sure there are other ways they can honor these people, but the inconsistency is maddening. Either allow it or don't. Don't selectively choose who gets punished and who doesn't. Especially since the current situation is making it look like the NFL is more willing to punish members of the Steelers than members of other teams. Make up your mind is right.

This crossed my mind after seeing the "resource officer" toss that HS girl upside down in her desk/chair then toss her across the room. Was that a kind of violence against women (a minor, actually)? Was it on the level as disturbing as the Ray Rice video? Thought about this awhile today. I think it was, and when I hear the victim shaming of some of these South Carolinians involved, like the cop's lawyer, I wanna puke. IMO, the NFL might wanna let Gay wear the damn purple cleats the rest of the season and give him a raise. Maybe have the Carolina Panthers do it too. Goodell and the NFL brass are such assholes too. Ya know, this whole damn thing is so fucked up, it's just about doing what your told by some immoral/unethical asshole, whether it's some scumbag resource cop or god damned Roger fucking Goodell.

*urge to puke coming on again*

*Hands him a Tums.*

[Kathmandue]

I support the Chiefs. They suck but whatever.

[New Jerzylvania]

This crossed my mind after seeing the "resource officer" toss that HS girl upside down in her desk/chair then toss her across the room. Was that a kind of violence against women (a minor, actually)? Was it on the level as disturbing as the Ray Rice video? Thought about this awhile today. I think it was, and when I hear the victim shaming of some of these South Carolinians involved, like the cop's lawyer, I wanna puke. IMO, the NFL might wanna let Gay wear the damn purple cleats the rest of the season and give him a raise. Maybe have the Carolina Panthers do it too. Goodell and the NFL brass are such assholes too. Ya know, this whole damn thing is so fucked up, it's just about doing what your told by some immoral/unethical asshole, whether it's some scumbag resource cop or god damned Roger fucking Goodell.

*urge to puke coming on again*

*Hands him a Tums.*

One of the gummy ones please. Cherry flavor.