Conker Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 (edited) So for those who watched, what you think of day 1 XFL? Personally enjoyed it, kickoff rule and the pat stuff are very different, love hearing the coaches calling the plays,playing standard wasn't too bad, heres hoping day 2 action is as good and..... https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-02-06-christian-activist-wants-to-sue-nfl-for-867-trillion-over-halftime-show/ Edited February 9, 2020 by Conker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 Guess he's never watched a Super Bowl halftime show before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taterman Posted February 9, 2020 Share Posted February 9, 2020 13 hours ago, Conker said: So for those who watched, what you think of day 1 XFL? Personally enjoyed it, kickoff rule and the pat stuff are very different, love hearing the coaches calling the plays,playing standard wasn't too bad, heres hoping day 2 action is as good and..... https://www.iheart.com/content/2020-02-06-christian-activist-wants-to-sue-nfl-for-867-trillion-over-halftime-show/ I liked it a lot! Any football is good football to me, but the fact that the XFL is basically just a B-League NFL with altered rules, a billionaire backing it, and it's televised on (some) local channels, is a huge huge win for me. Go Defenders! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 Well that was a short suspension for Myles Garrett https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28685713/nfl-reinstates-browns-myles-garrett-suspension Reallly sends a strong message.....? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majob Posted February 12, 2020 Share Posted February 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Conker said: Well that was a short suspension for Myles Garrett https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28685713/nfl-reinstates-browns-myles-garrett-suspension Reallly sends a strong message..... As I said earlier there was no way the players union would let the suspension be indefinite and nor would Browns ownership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acasser Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 8 hours ago, Conker said: Well that was a short suspension for Myles Garrett https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28685713/nfl-reinstates-browns-myles-garrett-suspension Reallly sends a strong message..... If he transgresses again anytime soon, the banhammer will come down upon him. This suspension was short, the next one might be forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 So Early this Thursday morning USA , it was reported thenlions were trying to trade Matthew Stafford , though the Lions call the news false https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/13/bob-quinn-calls-matthew-stafford-trade-talk-report-false/ @majob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majob Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Conker said: So Early this Thursday morning USA , it was reported thenlions were trying to trade Matthew Stafford , though the Lions call the news false https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/13/bob-quinn-calls-matthew-stafford-trade-talk-report-false/ @majob It's true but the FO probably doesn't want it to be big news just yet. Stafford has one more year on his contract before the Lions can trade him and he won't count on the cap and it's an open secret that they're likely to choose a successor in the draft. Stafford has been with team ten years, got a big money contract and performed worse after he got paid. His time with the franchise is over and Quinn and Patricia are looking for a solution to save their own skins. Honestly though, Stafford isn't the problem with the team, far from it, but he's definitely about to take the fall Edited February 13, 2020 by majob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acasser Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 $32 million in dead money if the Lions trade Matthew Stafford (or cut him prior to June 1st). Which is an increase of $10.7 million over his cap figure if he plays for them this year. (These numbers courtesy of OverTheCap, thank you very much.) So unless Detroit is getting back some very good stuff in a Stafford trade, I don't see the sense for them to do so. It would cost them cap, and it probably costs their Head Coach his job and maybe the GM as well. But what the hell do I know? I root for a team that's every bit as dysfunctional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PerryToxteth Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 On 2/12/2020 at 1:40 PM, majob said: As I said earlier there was no way the players union would let the suspension be indefinite and nor would Browns ownership. Absolutely right. 'Indefinite' was the NFL's assurance he wasn't coming back for the playoffs, on the miniscule chance the Browns actually qualified. Suspension wasn't going beyond this season as you have a first-time offender and Rudolph didn't get hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidnightDragon Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001102112/article/myles-garrett-reiterates-mason-rudolph-called-him-slur He was asked immediately after the game if Rudolph said anything and he said no. Later he changed his story. Still think it's total bullshit, but even if it wasn't, still doesn't excuse what he did...and I think he got off way too easily. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidmarkgn Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 (edited) Two weeks into the XFL and it's not bad (it's also not something that needs a thread right now). I like the kickoff rule and hearing the reviews is cool, sideline interviews gotta go though, shoving a mic in the players' faces during a game doesn't work and hearing "I just gotta play better" over and over during a game gets old real quick. Also hoping that in the future it'll be more young players who were just on the cusp of making it into the NFL and have something to prove and less former NFL players who are trying to have one last hurrah. Edited February 17, 2020 by skidmarkgn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majob Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 Yeah I'd say the XFL is far and away better than the AAF, those guys looked like they didn't even practice. I've likened the XFL to slightly above average college football, which is pretty good in and of itself. I definitely prefer their PAT scheme though, kicks are so boring and almost always automatic, making the team work a bit for that extra point makes things more interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted February 18, 2020 Share Posted February 18, 2020 5 hours ago, majob said: Yeah I'd say the XFL is far and away better than the AAF, those guys looked like they didn't even practice. I've likened the XFL to slightly above average college football, which is pretty good in and of itself. I definitely prefer their PAT scheme though, kicks are so boring and almost always automatic, making the team work a bit for that extra point makes things more interesting. Yeah it’s definitely better then AAF and I love the kickoff rule tbh, more exciting then a normal touchback, I just hope the product continues to stay strong as do the crowds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 Greg Olson is going to the Seahawks https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28731618/source-ex-panthers-te-greg-olsen-joining-seahawks-1-year-deal thoughts @skidmarkgn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidmarkgn Posted February 19, 2020 Share Posted February 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Conker said: Greg Olson is going to the Seahawks https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28731618/source-ex-panthers-te-greg-olsen-joining-seahawks-1-year-deal thoughts @skidmarkgn You know, as much as Seattle and Carolina have played each other over the years you'd think I might now anything about Olson, lol. I guess he could bring a leadership to the room that could help and I know Seattle's swimming in cap space this year (pretty sure I heard they were at about 60 million). Add to that Willson is all but gone and letting Dickson go will save around $3 million against the cap, essentially taking Olson down to $4 million for the year and I guess it's alright. Not great but whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted March 9, 2020 Share Posted March 9, 2020 Josh Norman is reuniting with his former DC , now head coach of the Bills https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/nfl-free-agency-2020-bills-sign-josh-norman-to-one-year-contract-per-report/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidmarkgn Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 So, sounds like if there is an NFL season this year there's going to be a #7 seed in the playoffs now huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zio_Sam87 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 1 minute ago, skidmarkgn said: So, sounds like if there is an NFL season this year there's going to be a #7 seed in the playoffs now huh? And now the #1 seed will be extremely important. I wonder which division will be the first to bring all four teams on january football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 So yeah the CBA passed, I don’t mind playing more games but I hate how we are gonna have more playoff teams and only 1 seed gets a bye, so for all you that hate .500 or worse teams making the playoffs, you might see that happening more now . So how long till season goes to 18 games instead of 17 ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majob Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) I personally don't like the season extension, 16 games was a sweet spot and the playoff system had its flaws but it was pretty fair. Now we're going to have more tired teams, worse performances, and another shot for a bad team to be in the playoffs where they don't belong. As for there possibly being a season, they're fortunate enough that nothing officially happens until August and they're possibly hoping the pandemic is done by then but I find that very unlikely. Detroit just had several cases and I know several NFL teams are shutting down training facilities. I wouldn't bank on there being a season this year, either that or a shortened one. Edited March 16, 2020 by majob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidmarkgn Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 Texans... why? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zio_Sam87 Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 9 hours ago, majob said: I personally don't like the season extension, 16 games was a sweet spot and the playoff system had its flaws but it was pretty fair. Now we're going to have more tired teams, worse performances, and another shot for a bad team to be in the playoffs where they don't belong. As for there possibly being a season, they're fortunate enough that nothing officially happens until August and they're possibly hoping the pandemic is done by then but I find that very unlikely. Detroit just had several cases and I know several NFL teams are shutting down training facilities. I wouldn't bank on there being a season this year, either that or a shortened one. 11 hours ago, Conker said: So yeah the CBA passed, I don’t mind playing more games but I hate how we are gonna have more playoff teams and only 1 seed gets a bye, so for all you that hate .500 or worse teams making the playoffs, you might see that happening more now . So how long till season goes to 18 games instead of 17 8-8 Steelers and 9-7 Rams... It's matter of time and the 7th seed will be a sub .500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djb5f Posted March 16, 2020 Share Posted March 16, 2020 16 game schedule was great, perfect for rotation of who you play and equal 8 home games, 8 away (well, for those who don’t play a game in London). 14 playoff teams is dumb but it is for $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conker Posted March 17, 2020 Share Posted March 17, 2020 The Houston Texans are absolutely crazy https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/28911551/cardinals-get-deandre-hopkins-ship-rb-david-johnson-texans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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