The NFL Thread: 2018 Preseason

[Pope Joan]

Again, Peterman picked... nice move Bills, this guy is waaay better than Taylor

QB cotroversy in Tampa Bay?

Bucs are 2-0 with Ryan Fitzmagic starting, 2-6 with Jameis Winston starting. And after Winston's comments after the win against the Jets (saying things like 'imagine if I had been in there), and his incident groping an Uber driver, this is getting ridiculous. And not to forget the fact that FSU payed out almost a million dollars to silence rape allegations against him.

Beating the Jets and beating Jay Buttler are nothing to particularly be proud of

The Buffalo brain trust stinks to high heaven. Taylor's mobility and ball control was covering up for the weaknesses they created by ditching all that talent. Now they are exposed as the jackasses they are.

The O line looked like a sieve.

This experiment proves one thing; the brain trust blew up the team and only Taylor was the glue holding it together.

It reminds me of the pathetic Browns, always swapping QBs without giving them protection. The epitome of that was 2014 when at 7-4 they dumped their QB and didn't win another game. And year after year they have done the same thing.

Sheer genius

[Ameriganastan]

Man, I think Philly is going all the way this year.

[Ranoria]

Man, I think Philly is going all the way this year.

I think New Orleans is the NFC's team.

And I still think that Oakland is about to go on a tear. They got thrashed, yes, but watch, just WATCH them knock off the Pats in the playoffs.

As for Tennessee...their schedule is weak as hell. I don't think they're worthy of being a contender, but going under 11-5 seems unlikely.

Problem? The Jaguars have the same schedule, just flop the high-flying Rams for a Seattle team with no OL and missing Kam Chancellor and Richard Sherman.

So Tennessee will have to win out and hope the Jags drop one or two. Probably comes down to the week 17 matchup, honestly. I'd like to see Mariota show me that he can play NFL quarterback, honestly, because he's been bad all year. If he can't perform against this miserable slate, Rosen might be a legit option, and he might fit Mularkey's mindset better.

[Val Halla]

Everyone making a big deal, that the Cowboys were missing their all pro OT and RB. But the Eagles were missing very good players too, and had to play a lot without a kicker. Yet the Eagles still steamroll. I think maybe people make excuses for the Cowboys failures.

[Baltimore-Ravens]

Everyone making a big deal, that the Cowboys were missing their all pro OT and RB. But the Eagles were missing very good players too, and had to play a lot without a kicker. Yet the Eagles still steamroll. I think maybe people make excuses for the Cowboys failures.

The sacred cow Cowboys, lol. Yes, the NFL must not gore this team. It's a linchpin of league. No criticism allowed. Excuse making and blame shifting is the order of the day.
Avoid damaging the brand at all cost.

There's a couple other NFL teams that get this treatment too. The Packers, The Patriots & The Steelers are the first to come to mind. These are the league's sacred cows. They get scheduling favors ...and on game day the referees even can participate!

[Baltimore-Ravens]

Here's a fun stat....

Baltimore Ravens became the fifth team in the last 30 years to record at least three shutouts in a season.
Three of the previous four -- the 1991 Redskins, 2000 Ravens and 2003 Patriots -- won the Super Bowl. The 2001 49ers lost in the playoffs.

[Fauxia]

Everyone making a big deal, that the Cowboys were missing their all pro OT and RB. But the Eagles were missing very good players too, and had to play a lot without a kicker. Yet the Eagles still steamroll. I think maybe people make excuses for the Cowboys failures.

If that’s how bad they play with injuries, they have no chance at the playoffs.

[Nation of Warfare]

How bout' them Panthers!?

[Luminesa]

Everyone making a big deal, that the Cowboys were missing their all pro OT and RB. But the Eagles were missing very good players too, and had to play a lot without a kicker. Yet the Eagles still steamroll. I think maybe people make excuses for the Cowboys failures.

The sacred cow Cowboys, lol. Yes, the NFL must not gore this team. It's a linchpin of league. No criticism allowed. Excuse making and blame shifting is the order of the day.
Avoid damaging the brand at all cost.

There's a couple other NFL teams that get this treatment too. The Packers, The Patriots & The Steelers are the first to come to mind. These are the league's sacred cows. They get scheduling favors ...and on game day the referees even can participate!

Saints have gone 8-2 and we haven't gotten a single primetime game. Not ONE.

[Kohr]

The sacred cow Cowboys, lol. Yes, the NFL must not gore this team. It's a linchpin of league. No criticism allowed. Excuse making and blame shifting is the order of the day.
Avoid damaging the brand at all cost.

There's a couple other NFL teams that get this treatment too. The Packers, The Patriots & The Steelers are the first to come to mind. These are the league's sacred cows. They get scheduling favors ...and on game day the referees even can participate!

Saints have gone 8-2 and we haven't gotten a single primetime game. Not ONE.

And the Dolphins have had three in a row.

[Pope Joan]

Now today I hear on Fox Sports that the Bills are undecided about who to start at QB next week!

Just spend some more time in the film room, guys. What's wrong with your eyes?

[Ameriganastan]

Bye bye, Mikey.

[Northwest Kalactin]

Go Seattle

[Val Halla]

Now today I hear on Fox Sports that the Bills are undecided about who to start at QB next week!

Just spend some more time in the film room, guys. What's wrong with your eyes?

Fun fact, that was the worst 1st start since 1991. Back when the Oilers were Houston's team and we were on the Browns first legacy of failure. When the Bills had Jim Kelly. Yup.

And yeah, I think there's definitely a bias towards the big names, Packers, Giants, Dolphins. But it's far worse for the Cowboys. Idk if it's cuz of "Murica's team" or Jerry or what, but it's annoying.

[Kractero]

I wish Jeremy Lane went to Houston, fuck him.

[Luminesa]

Now today I hear on Fox Sports that the Bills are undecided about who to start at QB next week!

Just spend some more time in the film room, guys. What's wrong with your eyes?

I think the coach just really wants to tank, for some reason.

[Fauxia]

Now today I hear on Fox Sports that the Bills are undecided about who to start at QB next week!

Just spend some more time in the film room, guys. What's wrong with your eyes?

You’re right! You didn’t see Peterman destroy the Chargers?

[Kractero]

Worst 3rd Down defense in the league.

[Outer Sparta]

Now today I hear on Fox Sports that the Bills are undecided about who to start at QB next week!

Just spend some more time in the film room, guys. What's wrong with your eyes?

I think the coach just really wants to tank, for some reason.

Tank while in the midst of a 5-5 season? I don't get the priorities of the Bills. If you want to tank, tank. If you want to push for a playoff spot, push for a playoff spot.

[Ethel mermania]

Now today I hear on Fox Sports that the Bills are undecided about who to start at QB next week!

Just spend some more time in the film room, guys. What's wrong with your eyes?

If I were the jets I would offer a 3rd round pick for him in theft season.

[Outer Sparta]

Again, Peterman picked... nice move Bills, this guy is waaay better than Taylor


Beating the Jets and beating Jay Buttler are nothing to particularly be proud of

The Buffalo brain trust stinks to high heaven. Taylor's mobility and ball control was covering up for the weaknesses they created by ditching all that talent. Now they are exposed as the jackasses they are.

The O line looked like a sieve.

This experiment proves one thing; the brain trust blew up the team and only Taylor was the glue holding it together.

It reminds me of the pathetic Browns, always swapping QBs without giving them protection. The epitome of that was 2014 when at 7-4 they dumped their QB and didn't win another game. And year after year they have done the same thing.

Sheer genius

At least Tyrod is a capable quarterback. In this day and age, capable is what you need at quarterbacking at the minimum in order to succeed.

[Kohr]

I think the coach just really wants to tank, for some reason.

Tank while in the midst of a 5-5 season? I don't get the priorities of the Bills. If you want to tank, tank. If you want to push for a playoff spot, push for a playoff spot.

Outer Sparta? Haven't seen you here in a while! Ready for our Thanksgiving matchup this week?

[Luminesa]

Tank while in the midst of a 5-5 season? I don't get the priorities of the Bills. If you want to tank, tank. If you want to push for a playoff spot, push for a playoff spot.

Outer Sparta? Haven't seen you here in a while! Ready for our Thanksgiving matchup this week?

Indeed! Good to see you again! :3

[Outer Sparta]

Tank while in the midst of a 5-5 season? I don't get the priorities of the Bills. If you want to tank, tank. If you want to push for a playoff spot, push for a playoff spot.

Outer Sparta? Haven't seen you here in a while! Ready for our Thanksgiving matchup this week?

You bet! Besides, I was gonna go to sleep a while ago but I thought oh, I might just post a thing or two on the forums and thirty minutes later I'm hooked.

Outer Sparta? Haven't seen you here in a while! Ready for our Thanksgiving matchup this week?

Indeed! Good to see you again! :3

Good to see you too!

[Kohr]

All my dreams just came true.