The NFL Thread: 2018 Preseason

[Baltimore-Ravens]

Momma said there'd be days like this.

She also told you not to go to that party, 'cause that's not the way to have fun.

*Cue angry Steelers and Ravens fans tackling each other in Dave and Buster's behind me.*

She said life's like a box of chocolates too. Cheap chocolates too.

Bears beat Steelers in OT 23-17. Chicago ran for 222 yards, Steelers 70 yards.

[Tombradya]

Hernandez had advanced CTE.

Football, not just the NFL, took a massive hit today with these findings. This is a tragedy of epic proportions.

However, this knowledge is also power to all people to make better decisions in using their heads, both figuratively and literally.

As for the NFL, they will probably hide behind a bunch of high priced lawyers and their double talk.

Football as it is today won't exist by 2030, probably even sooner. Every week, every month we learn more about stuff like CTE and one day the dam will break.

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

Just like how Boxing's still alive, Football will stand perfectly fine in 2030.

[Tombradya]

Just like how Boxing's still alive, Football will stand perfectly fine in 2030.

Football will exist, just not the way it is today.

And we stole one today, Lumi thanks for letting us have Cooks

[United Kingdom of Poland]

Denver, Pittsburgh and New England should all be ashamed for terrible performance today......

in denvers defense, the Bills offense and defense are using different definitions of tanking.

[Thermodolia]

Fuck yeah!!! Undefeated!!! Go dirty birds!!!

[Baltimore-Ravens]

Football, not just the NFL, took a massive hit today with these findings. This is a tragedy of epic proportions.

However, this knowledge is also power to all people to make better decisions in using their heads, both figuratively and literally.

As for the NFL, they will probably hide behind a bunch of high priced lawyers and their double talk.

Football as it is today won't exist by 2030, probably even sooner. Every week, every month we learn more about stuff like CTE and one day the dam will break.

I definitely think so.
For one thing, what financial institution is gonna want to insure these people?
This question will be on their application forms... "Do you play organized football?"

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

All contending teams that played on 1:00 p.m. game looked terribly today. Steelers and Broncos looked dreadful, while Patriots and Falcons required last minute stands to barely get by. 'Tis may be the week of unfortunate upsets and very-close-ones after all.

Just like how Boxing's still alive, Football will stand perfectly fine in 2030.

Football will exist, just not the way it is today.

No shit it'll alter. But I don't think football, in popularity or appeal, will decline in nature.

Denver, Pittsburgh and New England should all be ashamed for terrible performance today......

in denvers defense, the Bills offense and defense are using different definitions of tanking.

That's not what I was referring to.

Denver got a couple of terrible calls against them, and shot themselves on foot many times with costly interceptions and that fourth down fake punt attempt, which costed at least 13 points to say the least. Siemian had a terrible night only a week after lighting Cowboys' up, making some decisions that made 0 sense that led to those INTs. Reffing was terrible, but so did Denver's offence and I ain't fucking defending them on that. It's not about Buffalo doing well, but Denver just about using dozens of ways to fuck up that game.

Broncos should be ashamed for doing terribly against Buffalo today. Sometimes happens though, so they'll have to move and carry on.

[Tombradya]

Football as it is today won't exist by 2030, probably even sooner. Every week, every month we learn more about stuff like CTE and one day the dam will break.

I definitely think so.
For one thing, what financial institution is gonna want to insure these people?
This question will be on their application forms... "Do you play organized football?"

They'll be asked to sign waivers. Some will, some won't. At any rate, the pool of players will decline somewhat in size, which might have an effect on the overall talent level. In the last years there have been some players in their prime suddenly retiring, that rate could well increase somewhat.

[The Royal Kingdom of Quebec]

I definitely think so.
For one thing, what financial institution is gonna want to insure these people?
This question will be on their application forms... "Do you play organized football?"

They'll be asked to sign waivers. Some will, some won't. At any rate, the pool of players will decline somewhat in size, which might have an effect on the overall talent level. In the last years there have been some players in their prime suddenly retiring, that rate could well increase somewhat.

I think the decline in pool of players is good for the health of the sport, more on amateur side of things than pro. Would help balance out intercollegiate athletics better in my eyes.

[Arkinesia]

Flatter than the flattest pancake run over buy a steamroller. Ryan Mallet at least averts shutout. Flacco's job may be on the line versus Pittsburgh next week at home.

I mean, I didn't watch the game, but what the hell happened to that 10 turnover defense? They just let Blake Bortles throw 4 TDs against them

Blake Bortles shouldn't be able to throw four touchdowns in an offense-only practice, how the hell did he do it against an actual team?

[Luminesa]

She also told you not to go to that party, 'cause that's not the way to have fun.

*Cue angry Steelers and Ravens fans tackling each other in Dave and Buster's behind me.*

She said life's like a box of chocolates too. Cheap chocolates too.

Bears beat Steelers in OT 23-17. Chicago ran for 222 yards, Steelers 70 yards.

FLIP IT NO. STEELERS. YOU WERE SUPPOSED TO MAKE THEM 0-3.

[Baltimore-Ravens]

I definitely think so.
For one thing, what financial institution is gonna want to insure these people?
This question will be on their application forms... "Do you play organized football?"

They'll be asked to sign waivers. Some will, some won't. At any rate, the pool of players will decline somewhat in size, which might have an effect on the overall talent level. In the last years there have been some players in their prime suddenly retiring, that rate could well increase somewhat.

Yeah. It's basically a car wreck in slow motion. Tobacco went through it. Then they just went all out trying to sell cigs in Asia and Africa. One fhing for sure, the NFL won't go done without a big fight just like the tobacco companies.

[Baltimore-Ravens]

I mean, I didn't watch the game, but what the hell happened to that 10 turnover defense? They just let Blake Bortles throw 4 TDs against them

Blake Bortles shouldn't be able to throw four touchdowns in an offense-only practice, how the hell did he do it against an actual team?

Asleep at the wheel.

Mind telling me what happened to Tampa Bay today?

[Luminesa]

Blake Bortles shouldn't be able to throw four touchdowns in an offense-only practice, how the hell did he do it against an actual team?

Asleep at the wheel.

Mind telling me what happened to Tampa Bay today?

Also fell asleep at the wheel.

[Tombradya]

Asleep at the wheel.

Mind telling me what happened to Tampa Bay today?

Also fell asleep at the wheel.

So did our D. Fortunately Brady and Cooks were awake, just enough.

[Tombradya]

Hmmm.... an Aaron Rodgers pass that went for minus 7 yards

Bengals doing well in first quarter against Packers, despite some BS calls against them.

[Thermodolia]

Also fell asleep at the wheel.

So did our D. Fortunately Brady and Cooks were awake, just enough.

Ours fell asleep at the last moment. Also Ryan seemed to have trouble with interceptions

[Luminesa]

Also fell asleep at the wheel.

So did our D. Fortunately Brady and Cooks were awake, just enough.

*Brady downs Redbull before the game.*
*Is out of Redbull for everyone else.*
*Gets a funnel and a bag of jellybeans and pours it down Cooks' throat.*
*Instand Wind-Up Toy Wide Receiver.*

[Luminesa]

So did our D. Fortunately Brady and Cooks were awake, just enough.

Ours fell asleep at the last moment. Also Ryan seemed to have trouble with interceptions

Trufant was awake but thought he had been traded to the Lions, it seems.

[Luminesa]

I'm cheering for the Pack but the bunny-hop that Bernard did into the endzone was kinda funny.

[Maineiacs]

Blake Bortles shouldn't be able to throw four touchdowns in an offense-only practice, how the hell did he do it against an actual team?

Asleep at the wheel.

Mind telling me what happened to Tampa Bay today?

Case Keenum redeemed himself with a career day against the Bucs, but I'd still rather have Bradford back. Nonetheless...


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv0XGMCeU-I

[Luminesa]

Holy flip Rodgers is OFF.

[Baltimore-Ravens]

Screw these NFL games in England. Too many time zones. They aren't even on the NFL network. Streaming it on Yahoo!? ...my ass! Fuck this fish & chips bullshit.
BTW, West coast teams will really be sleeping through it there, like the AZ Cardinals. Is this the NATIONAL Football League or the International Football League?
Anything for a lousy fucking buck pound or peso, right Goodell? Bastard.

[Tombradya]

Screw these NFL games in England. Too many time zones. They aren't even on the NFL network. Streaming it on Yahoo!? ...my ass! Fuck this fish & chips bullshit.
BTW, West coast teams will really be sleeping through it there, like the AZ Cardinals. Is this the NATIONAL Football League or the International Football League?
Anything for a lousy fucking buck pound or peso, right Goodell? Bastard.

Good... let the hatred for Goodell flow through you