NFL Thread v2: The 2020 NFL Season!

[Shazbotdom]

He retired under contract and so the patriots still have his rights I assume.

Exactly. Same as the Seahawks trading Marshawn Lynch to be Raiders.

Gronk will go down Week 3 with an injury that will sideline him for the season.


There, I said it.

[Oxes Republic]

Exactly. Same as the Seahawks trading Marshawn Lynch to be Raiders.

Gronk will go down Week 3 with an injury that will sideline him for the season.


There, I said it.

Luckily Bellichick has already started the cloning process. His copy should be shipped to Tampa by week 5

[Ko-oren]

Draft comes ever closer, plenty of rumours of trades though. Nobody knows what's real anymore with every front office locked away in quarantine. Some rumours about my Lions trading back as well. Cincinnati sounds really locked in to #1, though.

#BooTheCommish still going strong too I see

[Zurkerx]

Ah the Draft, the Eagles better take a WR or a Corner: we need one though with the abundance of WRs, we should be able to get a few.

[Ameriganastan]

I still don't care. We all know they'll do like every other league and cancel the season like a bunch of wimps. So I have zero investment in it this year.

[Ko-oren]

We've got too many gaps for this draft to fill. I just want a competent defence at this point

[Saint Ryvern]

I want the Packers to nab a WR in the first round. Depending on the wide outs available they make take an inside linebacker, which wouldn't be too bad (depending on the player, of course). This is a deep draft for pass-catching talent, something we desperately need.

[Outer Sparta]

We've got too many gaps for this draft to fill. I just want a competent defence at this point

Tell me about it... having a good defense would be a first time.

[Ranoria]

I want the Packers to nab a WR in the first round. Depending on the wide outs available they make take an inside linebacker, which wouldn't be too bad (depending on the player, of course). This is a deep draft for pass-catching talent, something we desperately need.

I'm strongly against taking wideouts in the 1st unless you've got a freak like Julio or DK Metcalf available, and I haven't seen that in this class. You can get a ton of value from skill position players form round 3 and down if you're good at your job.

The Pack...I don't even know. They seem solid on pass rushers, I would probably go safety and a wideout in the 2-3 round, ILB or OL in the first. In the end, Rodgers is always going to elevate his pass catchers, but the first round just isn't the place to grab them.

Corey Davis, John Ross, Kevin White, Kelvin Benjamin(who, honestly, was such a freak coming out that I probably would have drafted him), Mike Williams(who's probably the best of the 2017 group of 1st round wideouts), none of them have done anything. It's about as bust-prone of a position as a Q. If they really want one, grab that freak out of Colorado in the 2-3 round. Besides that, unless you're the Giants with Bobby Hart and Erek Flowers, its very hard to miss on an OL.

[The Two Jerseys]

I want the Packers to nab a WR in the first round. Depending on the wide outs available they make take an inside linebacker, which wouldn't be too bad (depending on the player, of course). This is a deep draft for pass-catching talent, something we desperately need.

Word. The receiver corps has practically gone to shit since we won the Super Bowl.

[Saint Ryvern]

I want the Packers to nab a WR in the first round. Depending on the wide outs available they make take an inside linebacker, which wouldn't be too bad (depending on the player, of course). This is a deep draft for pass-catching talent, something we desperately need.

I'm strongly against taking wideouts in the 1st unless you've got a freak like Julio or DK Metcalf available, and I haven't seen that in this class. You can get a ton of value from skill position players form round 3 and down if you're good at your job.

The Pack...I don't even know. They seem solid on pass rushers, I would probably go safety and a wideout in the 2-3 round, ILB or OL in the first. In the end, Rodgers is always going to elevate his pass catchers, but the first round just isn't the place to grab them.

Corey Davis, John Ross, Kevin White, Kelvin Benjamin(who, honestly, was such a freak coming out that I probably would have drafted him), Mike Williams(who's probably the best of the 2017 group of 1st round wideouts), none of them have done anything. It's about as bust-prone of a position as a Q. If they really want one, grab that freak out of Colorado in the 2-3 round. Besides that, unless you're the Giants with Bobby Hart and Erek Flowers, its very hard to miss on an OL.

What are you talking about? This draft is full of top-tier wide out talent (and it's hard to classify Metcalf in that category, he was super raw coming out of college; he landed in the perfect place). Jeudy, Lamb, Ruggs...those guys are all exceptional athletes and players that will be taken in the teens. Outside of those three you have some great options like Jefferson, Higgins, Mims, and more. A lot of those guys will go in the first round and deserve it. The Packers need someone who can make plays once the ball is in their hands too.

Yes, Rodgers will get the ball to people, but we lack dynamic play making after the catch outside of Davante Adams. Lazard isn't going to cut it as a number two receiver next year; our offense needs more depth at those positions. I think they're going to aim for someone in the first, maybe even taking an additional person later on in the draft.

If you're going to credit Rodgers with elevating the scrubs (those not named "Davante Adams") on the team right now, you have to give similar credence to the idea that he'll prevent any pick from being a straight-up bust too. Though his righteous wrath over dropped passes and slightly-misrun routes will shake any rookie to their core.

[Tombradyonia]

Draft comes ever closer, plenty of rumours of trades though. Nobody knows what's real anymore with every front office locked away in quarantine. Some rumours about my Lions trading back as well. Cincinnati sounds really locked in to #1, though.

#BooTheCommish still going strong too I see

*BOO*

As for Gronk, he made it clear he wanted to play and didn't want to play for anyone else but TB12.
So essentially, we upgraded a 7th rounder to a 4th rounder in exchange for a player whom wouldn't have been on our roster anyway, plus Tampa Bay isn't on our schedule... unless its the SB

Also, anyone else think 2020 season will be shortened?

[Greater vakolicci haven]

Draft comes ever closer, plenty of rumours of trades though. Nobody knows what's real anymore with every front office locked away in quarantine. Some rumours about my Lions trading back as well. Cincinnati sounds really locked in to #1, though.

#BooTheCommish still going strong too I see

*BOO*

As for Gronk, he made it clear he wanted to play and didn't want to play for anyone else but TB12.
So essentially, we upgraded a 7th rounder to a 4th rounder in exchange for a player whom wouldn't have been on our roster anyway, plus Tampa Bay isn't on our schedule... unless its the SB

Also, anyone else think 2020 season will be shortened?

We've a while to go until the start of the nfl, to early to make that prediction yet.

[Ko-oren]

We've got too many gaps for this draft to fill. I just want a competent defence at this point

Tell me about it... having a good defense would be a first time.

2014 was the year. And it can happen again. As much flak as Patricia and Quinn get, there are steps. The Lions are 32nd in the league in offseason arrests and several other disciplinary categories. The culture seems good. We do need some results this year though.

As for shortening the season: the Bundesliga in Germany sounds like it's starting up again, without fans, but nothing's set in stone yet. A sudden surge in cases could postpone it further. Luckily for the NFL, it has the MLB to follow. If the MLB can make something work over the summer, there's a chance everything can go ahead as scheduled.

[Ranoria]

~snip~

'Freak,' I didn't particularly say incredibly productive, and there's a huge difference. 6'3", running a 4.33, in that range, yeah, you draft in the first round. Metcalf is a beast. Corey Davis? I think the dude had multiple 1,200 yard seasons and 10+ td seasons. He's a low end number 2.

And the fact that this draft is so talent heavy in the WR area means that its even better to wait on depth. If you can get a stud somewhere else in the first round, and then a very good WR later, that's better than drafting what very potentially ends up being a bust in the first round. Rodgers, yes, can elevate any of them, but if you're not significantly improving, then why spend the 1st round pick?

Again, I'd say OL or ILB. WR just isn't a good value pick in round 1, and that offensive line has deteriorated over the years. then grab a wideout later.

[Saint Ryvern]

~snip~

'Freak,' I didn't particularly say incredibly productive, and there's a huge difference. 6'3", running a 4.33, in that range, yeah, you draft in the first round. Metcalf is a beast. Corey Davis? I think the dude had multiple 1,200 yard seasons and 10+ td seasons. He's a low end number 2.

And the fact that this draft is so talent heavy in the WR area means that its even better to wait on depth. If you can get a stud somewhere else in the first round, and then a very good WR later, that's better than drafting what very potentially ends up being a bust in the first round. Rodgers, yes, can elevate any of them, but if you're not significantly improving, then why spend the 1st round pick?

Again, I'd say OL or ILB. WR just isn't a good value pick in round 1, and that offensive line has deteriorated over the years. then grab a wideout later.

A lot of teams need WR help though, so if we wait too long than the good supply is going to be drained by the second or third round. When its an in-demand position you need to pounce a bit.

It's hard to say what the Packers do. We added to the OL, LB core, and WR crew in free agency, though none of those were huge signings. I think it'll be a WR; I'm hoping Mims or Aiyuk, but there's a few LBs that wouldn't leave me disappointed. I doubt it'll be OL. That's another deep position this draft. It's worth waiting when that position is deep, you know.

[Jerzylvania]

Draft comes ever closer, plenty of rumours of trades though. Nobody knows what's real anymore with every front office locked away in quarantine. Some rumours about my Lions trading back as well. Cincinnati sounds really locked in to #1, though.

#BooTheCommish still going strong too I see

*BOO*

As for Gronk, he made it clear he wanted to play and didn't want to play for anyone else but TB12.
So essentially, we upgraded a 7th rounder to a 4th rounder in exchange for a player whom wouldn't have been on our roster anyway, plus Tampa Bay isn't on our schedule... unless its the SB

Also, anyone else think 2020 season will be shortened?

Yes. Season starts on time then shortened. This should be a choice in the poll. The NFL can't avoid this 2020 clusterfuck either.

[Ranoria]

'Freak,' I didn't particularly say incredibly productive, and there's a huge difference. 6'3", running a 4.33, in that range, yeah, you draft in the first round. Metcalf is a beast. Corey Davis? I think the dude had multiple 1,200 yard seasons and 10+ td seasons. He's a low end number 2.

And the fact that this draft is so talent heavy in the WR area means that its even better to wait on depth. If you can get a stud somewhere else in the first round, and then a very good WR later, that's better than drafting what very potentially ends up being a bust in the first round. Rodgers, yes, can elevate any of them, but if you're not significantly improving, then why spend the 1st round pick?

Again, I'd say OL or ILB. WR just isn't a good value pick in round 1, and that offensive line has deteriorated over the years. then grab a wideout later.

A lot of teams need WR help though, so if we wait too long than the good supply is going to be drained by the second or third round. When its an in-demand position you need to pounce a bit.

It's hard to say what the Packers do. We added to the OL, LB core, and WR crew in free agency, though none of those were huge signings. I think it'll be a WR; I'm hoping Mims or Aiyuk, but there's a few LBs that wouldn't leave me disappointed. I doubt it'll be OL. That's another deep position this draft. It's worth waiting when that position is deep, you know.

If there's one singular position that more teams need than any other, it's the offensive line. The entire league is suffering from a lack of talent in those positions. If they're going to jump on something because it's 'in demand,' that's the one. You're really contradicting yourself with that last couple of lines.

And again, even if there were only a few quality wideouts in this draft, I still wouldn't draft one in the first round, bar a freak like one of the ones I mentioned before. Henry Ruggs can run a 4.27, but hasn't consistently produced (despite an abnormally high amount of passing with Tua at Alabama). Maybe Ceedee Lamb, if I was really sold on him. Granted, I'm sure 3-4 will be off the board, but I don't think its a particularly good idea.

[Ranoria]

*BOO*

As for Gronk, he made it clear he wanted to play and didn't want to play for anyone else but TB12.
So essentially, we upgraded a 7th rounder to a 4th rounder in exchange for a player whom wouldn't have been on our roster anyway, plus Tampa Bay isn't on our schedule... unless its the SB

Also, anyone else think 2020 season will be shortened?

Yes. Season starts on time then shortened. This should be a choice in the poll. The NFL can't avoid this 2020 clusterfuck either.

Why would it be shortened if it started on time? I'm not going to go into COVID because we'd get off topic quick, but quarantine is ending in a lot of states, and there's no foreseeable reason that the season would be shortened if they were able to start on time.

[Saint Ryvern]

A lot of teams need WR help though, so if we wait too long than the good supply is going to be drained by the second or third round. When its an in-demand position you need to pounce a bit.

It's hard to say what the Packers do. We added to the OL, LB core, and WR crew in free agency, though none of those were huge signings. I think it'll be a WR; I'm hoping Mims or Aiyuk, but there's a few LBs that wouldn't leave me disappointed. I doubt it'll be OL. That's another deep position this draft. It's worth waiting when that position is deep, you know.

If there's one singular position that more teams need than any other, it's the offensive line. The entire league is suffering from a lack of talent in those positions. If they're going to jump on something because it's 'in demand,' that's the one. You're really contradicting yourself with that last couple of lines.

And again, even if there were only a few quality wideouts in this draft, I still wouldn't draft one in the first round, bar a freak like one of the ones I mentioned before. Henry Ruggs can run a 4.27, but hasn't consistently produced (despite an abnormally high amount of passing with Tua at Alabama). Maybe Ceedee Lamb, if I was really sold on him. Granted, I'm sure 3-4 will be off the board, but I don't think its a particularly good idea.

I was mocking your stance with the last few lines. We’ll see what happens tonight.

[Jerzylvania]

Yes. Season starts on time then shortened. This should be a choice in the poll. The NFL can't avoid this 2020 clusterfuck either.

Why would it be shortened if it started on time? I'm not going to go into COVID because we'd get off topic quick, but quarantine is ending in a lot of states, and there's no foreseeable reason that the season would be shortened if they were able to start on time.

What did the trusted Dr. Fauci and the head of CDC Dr.Redfield sy at yesterday's WH briefing? Second spike possibly worse than first. I trust them more than a morally/ethically bankrupt politician. There's no medical or scientific reason to think this virus is going away soon. Or even ever. This is no time to play Polyanna.

[Shazbotdom]

I just hope that the Saints get a good pick at the #24 Spot.

[Shazbotdom]

#boothecommish

[Oxes Republic]

Patriots drafting Jacob Eason calling it now. In the first round

[Oxes Republic]

Honestly this was very well done by the NFL. Keeping people safe and making it a fundraiser. Rare Win.


Watch it go to chaos immediatley as the Bengals draft Steve Montez, QB New Mexico