The NFL Thread: 2018 Preseason

[Ameriganastan]

17-41. I am in heaven.

[Trollgaard]

17-41. I am in heaven.

Damn, I was wanting the cowboys to beat denver and oakland, and lose to san diego and good ol kc.

[Trollgaard]

As to the poll, its way to early, but as of now I don't think the Seahawks or Giants are going to even make the playoffs. Both teams look like crap.

[Ranoria]

As to the poll, its way to early, but as of now I don't think the Seahawks or Giants are going to even make the playoffs. Both teams look like crap.

I think I have Seattle starting off like 2-4 then going on a tear. Remember, this is a team with a monstrous defense, and the Giants have only played one game. I'd still be all for a first round pick for Joe Thomas. That would benefit all three parties.

[Trollgaard]

As to the poll, its way to early, but as of now I don't think the Seahawks or Giants are going to even make the playoffs. Both teams look like crap.

I think I have Seattle starting off like 2-4 then going on a tear. Remember, this is a team with a monstrous defense, and the Giants have only played one game. I'd still be all for a first round pick for Joe Thomas. That would benefit all three parties.

The Giants weren't good on offense last year either. Odel is their offense. Not a good formula for success. But again, its waaay to early.

[Baltimore-Ravens]

As to the poll, its way to early, but as of now I don't think the Seahawks or Giants are going to even make the playoffs. Both teams look like crap.

Yeah. These polls are useless.

[Ranoria]

As to the poll, its way to early, but as of now I don't think the Seahawks or Giants are going to even make the playoffs. Both teams look like crap.

Yeah. These polls are useless.

There's no way in hell that Seattle won't make playoffs. But I agree. The polls have no merit. They do have a crowd-sourced method of determining the super bowl champs though.

[Kohr]

What's up with Kai Forbath? He's very reliable for field goals, but he's missed three extra points now.

This is a bit random, but this question I raised at the end of last year's season is still completely relevant. He's already missed an extra point in both of our games this year, yet still is perfect in field goals. I think I'd still rather have him than Walsh, but we'll see how long that lasts...

[Thermodolia]

Whoo!! Go Dirty Birds!!

[Arkinesia]

GOD DAMN IT.

We should have shut them out. Oh my god.

Those things are the sign of a great defense, but one helluva dominating win anyway for the Bucs.

My two main takeaways are:

1. Nice to be 1-0
2. Good to see us beat down a team we're supposed to beat down

I'm not really used to this team playing up to its ability but they absolutely did so against the Bears which is appreciable progress.

[Thermodolia]

34-23 Falcons. Not the score I wanted but it's a win nonetheless. And it's great to shut pack down. 3-0 baby!

[Kaboomlandia]

I lost Edelman in the preseason, Woodhead in Week 1, and I might have lost Kelley as well.

Things aren't looking good.

[Baltimore-Ravens]

I lost Edelman in the preseason, Woodhead in Week 1, and I might have lost Kelley as well.

Things aren't looking good.

Maybe regular breakfasts of Kaboom Cereal would have made them stronger.
No?

[Kohr]

34-23 Falcons. Not the score I wanted but it's a win nonetheless. And it's great to shut pack down. 3-0 baby!

Yeah, I'm impressed. You really have the Pack's number. Can we borrow it?

[Ranoria]

Whoo!! Go Dirty Birds!!

Alright, I was wrong. XD Falcons killed em

[Baltimore-Ravens]

Whoo!! Go Dirty Birds!!

Alright, I was wrong. XD Falcons killed em

The Pack still has symptoms of Brett Favre's original Dome-o-phobia disease. Outdoors they are pretty good. Indoors, not so much.

[Ranoria]

Well, as Demarco Murray and the Demarco Train have finally stopped...

Here's my new thing.

[Jagellion]

I wasn't too sad about losing to KC on Sunday. I expected it and KC is a great team. Wentz did amazing considering he had terrible play calling, no rush game and a shitty o line. Not to mention Torrey Smith dropping a few key passes that could've changed how this game turned out. Our front seven looked monstrous, and the secondary was alright, it was the coaches fault for putting anyone but Malcolm Jenkins or Jordan Hicks on Travis Kelce. Kelce was a beast but our tackling was terrible especially against Kelce. We'll DESTROY the Giants next week considering our D Line and their O Line. Eli can't escape and can barely throw anymore, and I think our O Line won't be terrible again.
Best of luck to KC and Andy Reid, unless they play us in the SB. (which won't happen)

[Ranoria]

Just a random thought, my Super Bowl picks for the next few years, and why. This is basically just me being unable to sleep, but here goes.

52: Packers over Raiders
The Raiders offense is EXPLOSIVE, and I think their secondary has taken a major step forward through the draft. Khalil Mack, meanwhile, makes this an elite unit, along with Mario Edwards taking a step forward and Bruce Irvin continuing to produce. This firepower on both sides of the ball leads to an AFC Championship, but Aaron Rodgers does that thing that he does and shreds them while the Packers' defense holds on for dear life, and holds Carr to 27.
Green Bay: 34 Oakland: 27
SBMVP: Aaron Rodgers

53: Seahawks over Steelers
By now, the Seahawks Offensive Line will have improved, hopefully, by some small margin, even if the legion of boom is in it's last couple of dominant years. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh, with the fall of New England, finally manages to break through the AFC gauntlet and take on the 'Hawks. However, it isn't quite enough, with Roethlisberger doing a Manning and falling apart against a vaunted defense.
Seattle: 27 Pittsburgh: 17
SBMVP: Earl Thomas or Russell Wilson

54: Forty Niners over Raiders
Kirk Cousins and a powerhouse defense led by Reuben Foster, Solomon Thomas, Deforest Buckner, and an aging captain in Navarro Bowman carry San Francisco to the Super Bowl, where Derek Carr arrives with his first league MVP award and second conference championship. A somewhat weaker offensive line, however, falters early to a strong San Fransisco front seven, and Reuben Foster dominates throughout, shutting down the run game. Carr nearly leads a comeback in the fourth, scoring 20 points in a span of 13 minutes, but Jack Del Rio's aggressive play calling results in a failed 2 point conversion.
San Francisco: 24 Oakland: 23
SBMVP: Reuben Foster

55: Buccaneers fall to Titans
Two teams with hype centered around no-longer-young quarterbacks come into the stadium, but Jameis Winston is incapable of beating Marcus Mariota. Despite a strong offense on both sides, points are hard to come by until Tennessee pulls ahead in the fourth.
Buccaneers: 17 Titans: 31
SBMVP: Derrick Henry

56: Buccaneers fall to Raiders
In a second straight season, this Tampa Bay squad can't finish the year off with the greatest of prizes. This time, Winston is the defending league MVP, one whom has looked to be a dominant pocket passer, shredding even the best defenses on his path. Unfortunately, his confidence, and gunslinger of an arm, costs Tampa Bay just one possession, and one score, that loses the highest scoring game of the season.
Tampa Bay: 38 Oakland: 45
SBMVP: Gareon Conley or Amari Cooper

I'm going to say it again. The Giants need to trade a 1st rounder for Joe Thomas. They are a team that is in win now mode, so get your pass protection right, that first rounder would be very well spent.

[Trollgaard]

Interesting choices Ranoria....I see you didn't put KC at least going to a superbowl over the next few years.

[Ranoria]

Interesting choices Ranoria....I see you didn't put KC at least going to a superbowl over the next few years.

I love em, but I don't think they're good enough to make the super bowl. If Kareem Hunt and Alex Smith keep up this level of play though, then you never know.

[Thermodolia]

Alright, I was wrong. XD Falcons killed em

The Pack still has symptoms of Brett Favre's original Dome-o-phobia disease. Outdoors they are pretty good. Indoors, not so much.

Dude they had the roof open. Pack just sucks

[Thermodolia]

Just a random thought, my Super Bowl picks for the next few years, and why. This is basically just me being unable to sleep, but here goes.

52: Packers over Raiders
The Raiders offense is EXPLOSIVE, and I think their secondary has taken a major step forward through the draft. Khalil Mack, meanwhile, makes this an elite unit, along with Mario Edwards taking a step forward and Bruce Irvin continuing to produce. This firepower on both sides of the ball leads to an AFC Championship, but Aaron Rodgers does that thing that he does and shreds them while the Packers' defense holds on for dear life, and holds Carr to 27.
Green Bay: 34 Oakland: 27
SBMVP: Aaron Rodgers

53: Seahawks over Steelers
By now, the Seahawks Offensive Line will have improved, hopefully, by some small margin, even if the legion of boom is in it's last couple of dominant years. Meanwhile, Pittsburgh, with the fall of New England, finally manages to break through the AFC gauntlet and take on the 'Hawks. However, it isn't quite enough, with Roethlisberger doing a Manning and falling apart against a vaunted defense.
Seattle: 27 Pittsburgh: 17
SBMVP: Earl Thomas or Russell Wilson

54: Forty Niners over Raiders
Kirk Cousins and a powerhouse defense led by Reuben Foster, Solomon Thomas, Deforest Buckner, and an aging captain in Navarro Bowman carry San Francisco to the Super Bowl, where Derek Carr arrives with his first league MVP award and second conference championship. A somewhat weaker offensive line, however, falters early to a strong San Fransisco front seven, and Reuben Foster dominates throughout, shutting down the run game. Carr nearly leads a comeback in the fourth, scoring 20 points in a span of 13 minutes, but Jack Del Rio's aggressive play calling results in a failed 2 point conversion.
San Francisco: 24 Oakland: 23
SBMVP: Reuben Foster

55: Buccaneers fall to Titans
Two teams with hype centered around no-longer-young quarterbacks come into the stadium, but Jameis Winston is incapable of beating Marcus Mariota. Despite a strong offense on both sides, points are hard to come by until Tennessee pulls ahead in the fourth.
Buccaneers: 17 Titans: 31
SBMVP: Derrick Henry

56: Buccaneers fall to Raiders
In a second straight season, this Tampa Bay squad can't finish the year off with the greatest of prizes. This time, Winston is the defending league MVP, one whom has looked to be a dominant pocket passer, shredding even the best defenses on his path. Unfortunately, his confidence, and gunslinger of an arm, costs Tampa Bay just one possession, and one score, that loses the highest scoring game of the season.
Tampa Bay: 38 Oakland: 45
SBMVP: Gareon Conley or Amari Cooper

I'm going to say it again. The Giants need to trade a 1st rounder for Joe Thomas. They are a team that is in win now mode, so get your pass protection right, that first rounder would be very well spent.

Still holding out for pack I see. We'll beat them again, they ain't going to the super bowl this year

[Baltimore-Ravens]

The Pack still has symptoms of Brett Favre's original Dome-o-phobia disease. Outdoors they are pretty good. Indoors, not so much.

Dude they had the roof open. Pack just sucks

That is like a hole not a roof. It's still is a dome but I see your point. The Pack is just not into these sorts of venues, like since forever.
Anyway, the Falcons had something to do with it too. They are again looking like the best team in the NFC.

[Luminesa]

Dude they had the roof open. Pack just sucks

That is like a hole not a roof. It's still is a dome but I see your point. The Pack is just not into these sorts of venues, like since forever.
Anyway, the Falcons had something to do with it too. They are again looking like the best team in the NFC.

*Screams can be heard from Louisiana.*