NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Haymaker]

Wish they would stop showing that!

[Gatecrasher]

SF ball anyway

[McKenzie]

Feel sick after that, don't think he'll be playing football for a while

[Gatecrasher]

Another turnover!

[Haymaker]

Wow. Terrible pick there.

[McKenzie]

Easy interception, awful throw.

[Sylar]

Looked like the Lawrence Taylor tackle on Joe Theismann!

[Gatecrasher]

4th & 2 after the break, interesting couple of minutes coming up :thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

Game over! :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Oh what an ending!

[Gatecrasher]

OMG that interview :greengrin

[Haymaker]

OMG that interview :greengrin

He wasnt happy at Crabtree!

[Gatecrasher]

No he wasn't, I can imagine that being all over YouTube already.
that was a brilliant few hours, Super Bowl next!

[Haymaker]

No he wasn't, I can imagine that being all over YouTube already.
that was a brilliant few hours, Super Bowl next!

**** the pro bowl, I want the Super Bowl NOW! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I love Richard Sherman :greengrin

Could have gone either way, but we're in the Superbowl for the second time in our history. Delighted.

[Sylar]

Good win for Seattle but it should have been the 49ers, had the refs called a consistent game. Not seen any interview with Harbaugh yet but I can imagine he's livid at some of those 'calls'.

Having said that, I wanted the Seahawks to win so I wasn't hugely upset.

With nothing against them going forward though, I hope the Broncos win the Superbowl and piss all over Sherman in the process.

'The greatest there ever was' - give yourself peace son.

[hibsbollah]

'The greatest there ever was' - give yourself peace son.

"The lion does not waste his time talking about sheep" was my favourite :aok:
He keeps proving it on the field though. He's redefined the position IMO and dominates in a way even Revis didn't. Plus hes funny.

[Sylar]

"The lion does not waste his time talking about sheep" was my favourite :aok:
He keeps proving it on the field though. He's redefined the position IMO and dominates in a way even Revis didn't. Plus hes funny.

It'll be interesting to see how he matches up against Demariyus Thomas (I assume that's who he'll be covering) with Manning throwing in his direction. With no disrespect to Crabtree or Kaepernick, last night was hardly a demanding test for him.

I've no arguments Sherman is a great CB but 'the best there ever was'? That's some level of arrogance, on a par with Randy Moss declaring himself to be the best WR in NFL history :rolleyes:

[hibsbollah]

It'll be interesting to see how he matches up against Demariyus Thomas (I assume that's who he'll be covering) with Manning throwing in his direction. With no disrespect to Crabtree or Kaepernick, last night was hardly a demanding test for him.

I've no arguments Sherman is a great CB but 'the best there ever was'? That's some level of arrogance, on a par with Randy Moss declaring himself to be the best WR in NFL history :rolleyes:

Did he actually say he was the best EVER? I cant find any link to that. He said postmatch that he was the best corner in the league, and thats a pretty unanimous opinion amongst all the pundits. His stats (qb rating of <45 passing to his side, league leader in interceptions) back it up. Best ever is a bit steep, he needs to prove it over a longer career.

It all depends if you like him I guess. And if youre a A Seattle fan helps :greengrin And you also have to factor in he has history with Crabtree, who is a bellend by all accounts) and being an intelligent Stanford graduate (straight outta Compton as well) has issues with not getting drafted by his ex coach Harbaugh.

[Gatecrasher]

I think his interview has a lot to do with the fact that the 49ers are a bunch of gob*****s they were probably winding up the Seattle D all game and he just so happened to make a huge play about a minute before being interviewed. See how they were winding up Carolina and to some extent the packers D's as well.

[hibsbollah]

I think his interview has a lot to do with the fact that the 49ers are a bunch of gob*****s they were probably winding up the Seattle D all game and he just so happened to make a huge play about a minute before being interviewed. See how they were winding up Carolina and to some extent the packers D's as well.

That too :agree:

[Haymaker]

With both colorado and washington legalising marijuana... Is this years Super Bowl the first Smokeabowl?

I'll get me coat.

[Sylar]

With both colorado and washington legalising marijuana... Is this years Super Bowl the first Smokeabowl?

I'll get me coat.

http://dailysnark.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/cdzc.jpg

Superbowl ball design :agree:

[NOLA]

last years superbowl the neutrals cheered on Baltimore and this year i feel the neutrals will side with Denver, the Broncos just get on with it while the seahawks rub alot of folk the wrong way, personally im rooting for Denver as the more attacking team while seattle are built to win ugly.

[James.]

AFC East Winner: New England
AFC North Winner: Pittsburgh
AFC South Winner: Houston
AFC West Winner: Denver


Wild cards: Baltimore, Indianapolis


NFC East Winner: Dallas
NFC North Winner: Chicago
NFC South Winner: Atlanta
NFC West Winner: Seattle


Wild cards: New York, Detroit


Superbowl: Denver over Seattle


MVP: Megatron


Rookie of the Year: Zach Sudfeld


First Round Pick 2014: Oakland

Bow down to my superior NFL knowledge folks! :greengrin


Just ignore the Texans, Giants and Sudfeld predictions though!

[Sylar]

Always fun :greengrin

AFC East Winner: New England
AFC Central Winner: Pittsburgh
AFC South Winner: Houston
AFC West Winner: Denver

Wild cards: Indianapolis, Cincinnati

NFC East Winner: NY Giants
NFC Central Winner: Green Bay
NFC South Winner: Atlanta
NFC West Winner: San Francisco

Wild cards: Washington, Seattle

Superbowl: Atlanta beats Denver

MVP: Adrian Peterson (Minnesota)
Rookie of the Year: Montee Ball
First Round Pick 2014: New York Jets

Jesus wept :hilarious

[NOLA]

May have missed this in the thread but did anyone see jameis winston in his first game for FSU 25-27 passing with four passing TD and one running.


Looked quite good but I think it is too early to say much!

Youngest Heisman trophy winner :wink:

[NOLA]

heres mine.

AFC East Winner: new england
AFC Central Winner: Cincinnati
AFC South Winner: Indianapolis
AFC West Winner: Denver

Wild cards: Houston, baltimore

NFC East Winner: Dallas
NFC Central Winner: Green Bay
NFC South Winner: Atlanta
NFC West Winner: San Francisco

Wild cards: Seattle, New Orleans

Superbowl: Green bay bts Cincinnati

MVP: Dez Bryant Dallas
Rookie of the Year: Giovani Bernard cincinnati
First Round Pick 2014: jacksonville.[/QUOTE]

got the AFC picks right anyway :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Surprising that Denver hasnt played a top 5 defense yet this season. They played the Chiefs twice when that team was in freefall and had lost its best players to injury.

[Sylar]

I didn't realise Marshawn Lynch had trademarked 'Beast Mode' and gains royalties (which are donated to charitable causes) every time it's used.

Matt Kemp from the L.A. Dodgers also uses the expression and approached Lynch with $100k to enable him to use it but Lynch refused (which is fair enough IMO).

[hibsbollah]

I didn't realise Marshawn Lynch had trademarked 'Beast Mode' and gains royalties (which are donated to charitable causes) every time it's used.

Matt Kemp from the L.A. Dodgers also uses the expression and approached Lynch with $100k to enable him to use it but Lynch refused (which is fair enough IMO).

Johnny Manzeil is next, apparently he wants to trademark 'Johnny Football'. Daft, but it sells tshirts apparently :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Bit snowy in NYC at the moment.

[Sylar]

So apparently there was nothing wrong with Welker's hit on Talib despite all and sundry coming out and slamming him for it.

Protection of the players only extends so far I see.

[Haymaker]

So apparently there was nothing wrong with Welker's hit on Talib despite all and sundry coming out and slamming him for it.

Protection of the players only extends so far I see.


Without sounding like a Celtc fan... Yes. It does.

[hibsbollah]

Some interesting MVP odds;

Manning unbackable at 6/5
Sherman unbackable at 25/1(for a corner?!)
Welker 20/1 could be the toughest receiver for Seattles big DBS to cover.
Harvin 20/1 bound to see a lot of the ball, will be a factor on kick returns too.
Michael Bennett 100/1 wow this looks generous. Could get a few sacks and on fire in the postseason.

Byron Maxwell, our cornerback who isn't Richard Sherman :greengrin could have a big day if he's targeted by Manning.


On the other hand the last ten MVPs have all gone to offensive players :dunno:

www.nj.Com/super-bowl

[Haymaker]

Not long now!

[NOLA]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbzuVa08Y3A

wee motivational speech from coach payton :)

[Haymaker]

Getting my bag packed, flying to NYC in a few hours! :thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Getting my bag packed, flying to NYC in a few hours! :thumbsup:

You're not going to the Superbowl though, are you?!

Atmosphere in NYC should be good this week - tailgate snowball fight party :greengrin

[Haymaker]

You're not going to the Superbowl though, are you?!

Atmosphere in NYC should be good this week - tailgate snowball fight party :greengrin

Not at $3,000 a ticket no! :greengrin

Staying on 42nd street Manhattan so heading up to the tailgate party on Broadway/Times Square on Saturday and Sunday! Watching the game on Bleeker street with some old work friends.

[Sylar]

Not at $3,000 a ticket no! :greengrin

Staying on 42nd street Manhattan so heading up to the tailgate party on Broadway/Times Square on Saturday and Sunday! Watching the game on Bleeker street with some old work friends.

Wow. We were $1200 a ticket when we went (2002) and that was ridiculous!

Hope you have a blast - I'll be watching it from my bed, on my laptop :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Wow. We were $1200 a ticket when we went (2002) and that was ridiculous!

Hope you have a blast - I'll be watching it from my bed, on my laptop :greengrin

That was the cheapest I could find. Still, shall be a fun weekend :greengrin

[Sergio sledge]

The guy I watch NFL with up here got offered a free ticket by one of his friends (who's involved in getting the London NFL games organised) if he could get himself to New York. Couldn't believe it when he said no because he just got married and doesn't want to upset his new wife by spending £1000 going over on his own to watch it! What an idiot..... :greengrin

[Haymaker]

You're kidding Sergio?! How could he turn it down?!

[Sergio sledge]

You're kidding Sergio?! How could he turn it down?!

I really don't know, but I suspect it had something to do with they guy saying that he could get him a ticket for next year instead! Still cant believe he turned it down though! Going to have to try to convince him to get two tickets next year so I can go too!

[Haymaker]

Right Gents and Jessies. I am off to NYC, let's hope for a cracking Super Bowl. :agree:

[hibsbollah]

Well I decided on both Seattle corners (Sherman at 28/1 and Byron Maxwell at a ludicrous 200/1) and Moreno at 20/1 (I have a feeling the broncos might be able to run the ball against us).

I have monday off work, beer in the fridge and pizza delivery planned :greengrin Can't wait.

[lugz]

Can't wait for tomorrow night, I'm warming up by going to the varsity trophy match at meggetland between Edinburgh and Napier uni's. Anyone else going along? £4 entry k.o 2:30

[Future17]

Does the Super Bowl not get its own thread? :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Don't really know how this will go. I think Seattle have a decent chance but they will need to play better than they did against San Francisco .

[Calvin]

I don't know if I was more nervous yesterday morning before I got married or if I'm more nervous now.

I'm still confident though, Peyton's interceptions tonight will cost them the game.

[Gatecrasher]

I don't know if I was more nervous yesterday morning before I got married or if I'm more nervous now.

I'm still confident though, Peyton's interceptions tonight will cost them the game.
Congrats!
Fingers crossed for seattle

[hibsbollah]

I don't know if I was more nervous yesterday morning before I got married or if I'm more nervous now.

I'm still confident though, Peyton's interceptions tonight will cost them the game.

Congratulations Calvin :aok:

i just hope we can do it tonight.

[Gatecrasher]

I was going to watch this fox pre game show on Sky but it's non stop adverts so I'll switch to top gear just now.

[Gatecrasher]

What do you guys think about the London franchise? The guys on sky seem to keep pushing for this.

[hibsbollah]

I cant stand the C4 'talking to the brits like idiots' schtick. Apparently the free safety position is 'like a sweeper' :rolleyes:

[Gatecrasher]

I cant stand the C4 'talking to the brits like idiots' schtick. Apparently the free safety position is 'like a sweeper' :rolleyes:
Lol! I like that guy on sky who coached in college, Jeff? He goes quite deep into the tactical stuff.

[NOLA]

Come on Broncos :kbacker:

[Sylar]

I don't know if I was more nervous yesterday morning before I got married or if I'm more nervous now.

I'm still confident though, Peyton's interceptions tonight will cost them the game.

Congratulations sir! Great experience, isn't it?

Regards to the London Franchise, I'd go and watch them and probably support them but not to the detriment of New England :agree:

Fancy Denver will win this tonight - their defense has gotten hot at the right time and their offensive weapons are ridiculous*

21-18

*I hope I'm wrong - go Hawks!

[Sylar]

My ears!!!! MY EARS!!!! :rolleyes:

[Gatecrasher]

Safety!

[NYHibby]

I cant stand the C4 'talking to the brits like idiots' schtick. Apparently the free safety position is 'like a sweeper' :rolleyes:

I think they are doing better than the BBC did the last couple of years.

[Holmesdale Hibs]

This may have been said somewhere in the last 177 pages, but Peyton Manning looks a bit like Leigh Griffiths.

[Sylar]

I reckon that could be overturned and given as a 1st down - ball looks over the marker before Wilson goes out to me!

[hibsbollah]

What a start. Insane. 5-0 Hawks but that looked a first down to me.

[Gatecrasher]

I reckon that could be overturned and given as a 1st down - ball looks over the marker before Wilson goes out to me!
It looked over to me as well, but they didn't think so. Seattle started well but it will be interesting to see how their D do.

[hibsbollah]

It looked over to me as well, but they didn't think so. Seattle started well but it will be interesting to see how their D do.

Three n out :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

This may have been said somewhere in the last 177 pages, but Peyton Manning looks a bit like Leigh Griffiths.
maybe if Leigh was on steroids :greengrin


Three n out :greengrin
Boom!
have you noticed they keep advertising skittles?

the broncos are doing well against Lynch though

[hibsbollah]

Theyve stuffed the middle against Marshawn so far, no doubt. But his game is wearing em down and often gets his big yards later in the game.

[hibsbollah]

Great defensive play there to break the catch up. 8-0.

[Gatecrasher]

Wow! I can't help but feel Seattle need to start scoring TDS though.

[Sylar]

Peyton Manning doing what he does best in the post-season so far...such a great impersonator of Tony Romo :greengrin

Strip fumble followed by an INT for Denver and they remain scoreless :thumbsup:

[Holmesdale Hibs]

Wow! I can't help but feel Seattle need to start scoring TDS though.

Agree. Denver will get going at some point so need to take advantage of the momentum they have. That's a huge pass interference call

[hibsbollah]

Percy is a big factor. Two reverses and two fake reverses already.

TD!!!
Im excited

[Gatecrasher]

****IN HELL!!!! I'm speechless!

[Sylar]

Interception number 2 and a runback TD for Seattle :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

What an outstanding team this is.

[hibsbollah]

Only halfway there.

Its great though, isnt it?! :greengrin

[NOLA]

game over, great for seahawks poor for neutrals.

[Gatecrasher]

game over, great for seahawks poor for neutrals.
I don't think so, Denver could turn this around. They are starting to get the ball moving, a lot will depend if Seattle can hold them to a FG here.

[Sylar]

Seattle are hosing all over Denver here. Shut out FFS! :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Oh god, here comes Bruno Mars :rolleyes:

[hibsbollah]

game over, great for seahawks poor for neutrals.

No way. This is Denver, most productive offense in history. Its not over yet.

[Gatecrasher]

No way. This is Denver, most productive offense in history. Its not over yet.
You nervous?

[hibsbollah]

You nervous?

I really am :agree:

First two possessions will be key. We get the ball first, if we score, its over. If Denver scores third quarter, its game on. They have so many weapons you cant write them off.

[FromTheCapital]

Peyton Manning needs to pick up his game big time if the Broncos are going to have any chance at all.
Great game so far for the Seahawks but not so much for neutrals, hopefully the Broncos can make a game of it.

[hibsbollah]

Yes!!!!!

[Gatecrasher]

I really am :agree:

First two possessions will be key. We get the ball first, if we score, its over. If Denver scores third quarter, its game on. They have so many weapons you cant write them off.
TD!

[Sylar]

Stunning. Absolutely stunning from Seattle.

Wow.

[Sergio sledge]

Really is game over now! Lucky for Russel Wilson, he must be tired after performing the halftime show as well as playing QB....

[hibsbollah]

TD!

Does a kick return count as a possession? ;-)

I cant believe this :flag:

Almost intercepted by Sherman. Id forgotten he was playing.

[Ryan91]

Surely that's it now?

[Gatecrasher]

Really is game over now! Lucky for Russel Wilson, he must be tired after performing the halftime show as well as playing QB....
:greengrin

Does a kick return count as a possession? ;-)

I cant believe this :flag:
It's crazy, I thought it would be a close game with Denver shading it but Seattle have really impressed. Harvin really showing his worth.

[FromTheCapital]

Seahawks have been excellent but the game's been over for a while, really disappointing Superbowl in my opinion.

[Gatecrasher]

Another TO, I'm calling it now likes!

[hibsbollah]

Another TO, I'm calling it now likes!

Ive waited thirty years to see us win a superbowl. Anything is possible now, surely. Hibs scottish cup win? :greengrin

Kearse TD. Undrafted local kid from the university of washington. Amazing. 36-0.

[Gatecrasher]

Ive waited thirty years to see us win a superbowl. Anything is possible now, surely. Hibs scottish cup win? :greengrin

Kearse TD. Undrafted local kid from the university of washington. Amazing. 36-0.
Game on?:greengrin
Nope!

[hibsbollah]

42-8. Amazing. Time for bed!

[Gatecrasher]

42-8. Amazing. Time for bed!
No way your away yo bed, your team is about to be presented the trophey.

[DH1875]

Hello peeps, all I've got to say is WOW :faint:.


What do you guys think about the London franchise? The guys on sky seem to keep pushing for this.


Who cares. What goods a London franchise to me? Am I gonna travel to see them play every second week, NO. Might as well be a Berlin, Barcelona or any other European city as far as I'm concerned. Money it would cost to follow a London team would always be better spent on a week in NYC following the gang green. I'm not the most patriotic Scots man, far from it but the thought of following team London or team England totally baffles me. There's no way they'd get 80k for a home game every week.

[Calvin]

Unbelievable. Literally unbelievable. Best weekend ever.

[Gatecrasher]

And that's it! Well done Seattle!

[DH1875]

42-8. Amazing. Time for bed!


:greengrin:faf::aok:. I know I've been biting my tongue the last couple of months and that in my last post I said all I'd be saying is WOW but, hope you've got the day off tomorrow and have enjoyed your night :aok:. Waited a life time for our moment of glory and will no doubt have to wait another for it to come so enjoy it you lucky ~*~****^^&%$$£. Time for ESPN Seattle Radio or some sort of other local station. Bed, my ass :wink:.

[Sylar]

:greengrin:faf::aok:. I know I've been biting my tongue the last couple of months and that in my last post I said all I'd be saying is WOW but, hope you've got the day off tomorrow and have enjoyed your night :aok:. Waited a life time for our moment of glory and will no doubt have to wait another for it to come so enjoy it you lucky ~*~****^^&%$$£. Time for ESPN Seattle Radio or some sort of other local station. Bed, my ass :wink:.

Where have you been all year? I feel like I'm due 4 months of abuse :greengrin

Stunning, simply stunning from Seattle...

I didn't last until the 4th quarter but watched the end of the game highlights this morning. Pleased as punch for you guys and absolutely delighted we fell last weekend against Denver - I bet Denver/Peyton are feeling roughly the same way New England felt after our 16-0 season came apart against the NY Giants.

Now, can we please put the myth of Manning being 'the best ever' to bed? :thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

Now, can we please put the myth of Manning being 'the best ever' to bed? :thumbsup:

:agree: The Manning 'best ever' debate was ludicrous and he wouldnt have been the best ever even if they'd won last night. It's all about how you perform in the big games and he's come up short again and again. That first play last night with the botched snap safety set the tone for the whole game. What went on there? Surely the snap count routine with your center is just basics? Every down he looked almost scared, looking desperately at our defense movement and responding to our tempo. His % completion stats and total yards will always be impressive but I have a feeling he'll be remembered as 'nearly great'.

As good as we were, (and we were very good :greengrin ) the Broncos let themselves down last night, especially with some of their tackling. For a 13-3 team to be so poor was a bit disappointing. Beating the 49ers two weeks ago felt like the real superbowl, really.

Still sweet though :aok:

[Gatecrasher]

Seattle were brilliant last night! I love watching a defence like that bring it. They interviewed Richard Sherman on NFL network after the game and he came across really well.

[hibsbollah]

Seattle were brilliant last night! I love watching a defence like that bring it. They interviewed Richard Sherman on NFL network after the game and he came across really well.

The Daily Mail's bizarre take on last night was that Sherman somehow
played badly, Manning 'targetted him' (nonsense) and even seems to intimate that he exaggerated his injury :rolleyes:

If they don't take the trouble to understand the sport they shouldnt even bother covering it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2550772/eattle-Seahawks-cornerback-Richard-Sherman-roared-Super-Bowl-like-lion-bowed-whimper-injury.html

[Gatecrasher]

The Daily Mail's bizarre take on last night was that Sherman somehow
played badly, Manning 'targetted him' (nonsense) and even seems to intimate that he exaggerated his injury :rolleyes:

If they don't take the trouble to understand the sport they shouldnt even bother covering it.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2550772/eattle-Seahawks-cornerback-Richard-Sherman-roared-Super-Bowl-like-lion-bowed-whimper-injury.html
He said on his interview last night he felt his ankle go but tried to play through it but it got worse.

[Haymaker]

What a game!

[Haymaker]

Michael Sam has come out and will probably be the first openly gay NFL player.

His draft ranking on CBS sports dropped from 90 to 160.

[hibsbollah]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000325827/article/ted-wells-releases-miami-dolphins-misconduct-report?akmobile=android&akcarrier=other

Despite all the denials and character assassination, it sounds like the Dolphins were right to suspend Incognito and there was a culture of extreme bullying in Miami. It'd be great to see another team pick up Johnathon Martin.

[NOLA]

Combine starts in 2 days, interested to see how Manziel ( is it manzeal,manzeaell or manzil :greengrin ) gets on, from all the chat last year he wasnt seen as a good fit for the NFL game but he has progressed nicely, Blake Bortles seems to have rocketed to the forefront of scouts attention mainly down to his "size" as a prototypical QB, which is surely a load of pish nowadays seeing as how both Brees and Wilson are able to extend plays, while Teddy Bridgewater is being downed on for seeming too frail to make it in the rough and tumble, considering hes still young im sure he can add a few pounds of weight :agree: the QB im more interested in seeing is Derek Carr, he's my dark horse to be the 1st QB taken by either Jacksonville or Cleveland.

[Haymaker]

Johnny Football isnt throwing at the combine... Interesting.

[Sylar]

I'm probably strange for an NFL fan but the Combine and even the Draft are 2 things I really can't get excited about.

[hibsbollah]

I'm probably strange for an NFL fan but the Combine and even the Draft are 2 things I really can't get excited about.

The best thing about the draft is checking out some of the ridiculous names. The superbly monikered safety from Alabama, Haha Clinton Dix (well he wasnt going to be Ivy League, was he?) is predicted to go in the first round.

[NOLA]

I'm probably strange for an NFL fan but the Combine and even the Draft are 2 things I really can't get excited about.
harder for a pats fan as you generally draft late in the 1st round so dont get 1 of the marquee draft picks, doesnt seem to harm your team every year though :wink:

[Haymaker]

harder for a pats fan as you generally draft late in the 1st round so dont get 1 of the marquee draft picks, doesnt seem to harm your team every year though :wink:

Good coaching, a team philosophy and hard work makes up for it.

[Gatecrasher]

The best thing about the draft is checking out some of the ridiculous names. The superbly monikered safety from Alabama, Haha Clinton Dix (well he wasnt going to be Ivy League, was he?) is predicted to go in the first round.

Haha is his nickname, I can't remember his real name. He is a beast though I hope the Packers are thinking about taking him, we need a good safety.

[DH1875]

Where have you been all year? I feel like I'm due 4 months of abuse :greengrin



Not on here any where as much as I used to be and even then its just for a quick look. The trash talking days on here are behind me. Wasn't appreciated by everyone and taken the wrong way by some. Will be back for the draft though (fantasy football :greengrin).

[Sylar]

Not on here any where as much as I used to be and even then its just for a quick look. The trash talking days on here are behind me. Wasn't appreciated by everyone and taken the wrong way by some. Will be back for the draft though (fantasy football :greengrin).

Well, I for one missed it. Nowhere near as much fun when civility replaces banter.

My first thought after the Michigan vs Ohio State game was the torrent of abuse I was going to get on here! :greengrin

Hope all is well mate :aok:

[Haymaker]

Not on here any where as much as I used to be and even then its just for a quick look. The trash talking days on here are behind me. Wasn't appreciated by everyone and taken the wrong way by some. Will be back for the draft though (fantasy football :greengrin).


I miss it pal, bring on the new season! :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Free agency starts later today, some big rumours flying around!

Bucs to release Revis
Ron Mexico to the Bills
Steve Smith to the Patriots

Could be a very interesting few weeks.

[hibsbollah]

Talib to the Redskins is a big one too. Has Jimmy Graham signed yet? He'd be the biggest catch of all imo.

[Sylar]

Talib to the Redskins is a big one too. Has Jimmy Graham signed yet? He'd be the biggest catch of all imo.

If we lose Aqib Talib, my criticisms of yet more awful off-season trades continue, though Sports Illustrated report he's close to signing a new deal with us.

Without a doubt our best defensive player last year.

[Haymaker]

Edelman has been offered a 3 year deal by the Pats.

Cant lose Talib, need him + a couple others to shore up our D!

Pats in for Revis?

[NOLA]

Edelman has been offered a 3 year deal by the Pats.

Cant lose Talib, need him + a couple others to shore up our D!

Pats in for Revis?
if they dont want to pay Talib top dollar theres no way they make a move for Revis IMO

[Haymaker]

if they dont want to pay Talib top dollar theres no way they make a move for Revis IMO

My thoughts too. We've offered a deal to Talib though.

Wesley Woodyard is visiting NE.

[James.]

Edelman has been offered a 3 year deal by the Pats.

Cant lose Talib, need him + a couple others to shore up our D!

Pats in for Revis?


Revis (my all time favourite player) at The Patriots is a horrible thought :boo hoo:

[Haymaker]

Spikes gone from NE.
Dallas release Ware.

[Haymaker]

Jaguars trade Blaine Gabbert to SF for a 6th round pick. He'll earn $1m more the CK!

[Calvin]

Really hoping that we don't lose Golden Tate! He's visiting the Lions.

Michael Bennett re-signing was a great piece of business though.

[Haymaker]

Saints sign Byrd from Bills on a 6 year, $54m contract!

[NOLA]

Saints sign Byrd from Bills on a 6 year, $54m contract!
pretty shocked by that, chuffed but shocked all the same :greengrin there was me thinking we were clearing cap space for Grahams contract and we go out and nab a top drawer safety to pair with the impressive rookie Kenny Vaccaro, im away for a lie down :shocked:

[Haymaker]

Yeah mate, huge signing! Could be a sign grahams is away? Must be taking up a lot of cap space.

I know NE dont have that much room on our cap but not sure on yours.

[Haymaker]

Talib to the Broncos. Done deal.

6year, $57m, $26m gtd! Incredible!

[Sylar]

Talib to the Broncos. Done deal.

6year, $57m, $26m gtd! Incredible!

I'm officially disgusted by us once again.

Every year it increasingly looks like Kraft et al are no longer interested in winning anything.

We'll no doubt replace him with some unknown rookie or ageing journeyman who'll spend most of the season injured.

[hibsbollah]

pretty shocked by that, chuffed but shocked all the same :greengrin there was me thinking we were clearing cap space for Grahams contract and we go out and nab a top drawer safety to pair with the impressive rookie Kenny Vaccaro, im away for a lie down :shocked:

Whenever I saw you guys play, Vaccaro looked outstanding for a rookie, so you've got a potentially dominant pair of safeties now, maybe almost as good as Seattles? Quite some money getting shelled out for defensive backs; just shows how important they are in the modern game. Which makes the Patriots move even more surprising. Revis to the Patriots?

[Sylar]

Whenever I saw you guys play, Vaccaro looked outstanding for a rookie, so you've got a potentially dominant pair of safeties now, maybe almost as good as Seattles? Quite some money getting shelled out for defensive backs; just shows how important they are in the modern game. Which makes the Patriots move even more surprising. Revis to the Patriots?

Sadly, it doesn't. We've had this irritating habit for years now of moving our best players on for very little return. Moss, Maroney, Green-Ellis, Welker, Talib are the ones that instantly spring to mind.

Just as well Gronkowski's been injured for so long or undoubtedly he'd be playing elsewhere right now too.

[hibsbollah]

Sadly, it doesn't. We've had this irritating habit for years now of moving our best players on for very little return. Moss, Maroney, Green-Ellis, Welker, Talib are the ones that instantly spring to mind.

Just as well Gronkowski's been injured for so long or undoubtedly he'd be playing elsewhere right now too.

Why is this happening tssf? Do you think Bellichick and Brady are victims of their own success in that Kraft believes he can get production even out of average players?

[Sylar]

Why is this happening tssf? Do you think Bellichick and Brady are victims of their own success in that Kraft believes he can get production even out of average players?

I've no idea 'bollah. At first, it made sense as a strategy for the future, where we traded some big names away for very good draft picks but looking back now, we've not drafted particularly well and it all seems redundant.

[Haymaker]

Patriots can get Revis for a 5th round pick before 4pm ET.

[Sylar]

Julian Edelmen also set to try the open market :rolleyes:

It's almost as if we don't WANT to try and win anything.

[Haymaker]

Julian Edelmen also set to try the open market :rolleyes:

It's almost as if we don't WANT to try and win anything.

We've resigned Hoomanu-whatever though!

[Haymaker]

Ware to Denver, $30m 3 year deal. $20m gtd!

Still have Peyton to choke in the Playoffs!

[Haymaker]

Revis released! Patriots release a DT to free up cap space...

Weedon released by Browns.

[hibsbollah]

I'm gutted to lose Golden Tate to Detroit. Such a tough competitor. We seem to be gambling that Percy Harvin can stay healthy for once in his career...

[Haymaker]

I'm gutted to lose Golden Tate to Detroit. Such a tough competitor. We seem to be gambling that Percy Harvin can stay healthy for once in his career...

Dont need either of them mate! Your D will score all the points. :greengrin

[NOLA]

Yeah mate, huge signing! Could be a sign grahams is away? Must be taking up a lot of cap space.

I know NE dont have that much room on our cap but not sure on yours.
after the Byrd signing we are right on the bubble again although Darren Sproles leaving gives us around 3.5m to play with lol, id imagine we wont be signing anyone else in FA and keeping the cash for the draft picks :agree: maybe Robert Kraft should spend less time with his playgirl girlfriend, im sure its affecting his mind some what :wink: she is a looker though, however distateful it is coming after his wifes death, i think he should keepit in the troosers from now on :greengrin his kids must be cringing inside.

[Haymaker]

Revis (my all time favourite player) at The Patriots is a horrible thought :boo hoo:

... Oh dear

:greengrin

[NOLA]

Revis signs for the pats! this is going down as a special free agency year, Demarcus Ware signs for the Broncos aswell! love to know how denver had so much available cap space to get Ware + Talib on top of what there paying manning,welker,miller,Thomas, looks like they are all in to win while manning can still throw it, shame for them seattle aint going anywhere soon, seems to my mind wasted money, what do i know :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Decker to the Jets!

[hibsbollah]

Happier now TSSF? :greengrin

[Sylar]

Happier now TSSF? :greengrin

Gums have stopped bumping ever so slightly :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Gums have stopped bumping ever so slightly :greengrin

Much happier myself. Still need a WR or two.

[Sergio sledge]

Sproles to the Eagles.... Sproles and McCoy is some backfield, although not brilliant for any fantasy owners!

[Haymaker]

Wilfork has asked to be released. Gutting.

[NOLA]

Sproles to the Eagles.... Sproles and McCoy is some backfield, although not brilliant for any fantasy owners!
nice pick up from the eagles, adds another threat to your already dangerous backfield :agree:

[hibsbollah]

Patriots pick up our old CB Brandon Browner, a big physical outstanding player, had a couple of bans for pills but quite a coup and could make a sensational double act with Revis.

[Gatecrasher]

Packers sign Peppers from the bears :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Patriots pick up our old CB Brandon Browner, a big physical outstanding player, had a couple of bans for pills but quite a coup and could make a sensational double act with Revis.

Aye but we might have lpst Wilfork which means teams can just run instead of throw!

[hibsbollah]

Aye but we might have lpst Wilfork which means teams can just run instead of throw!

Browners a monster, honestly. Id rather have a big physical corner than a big physical defensive tackle in the modern game, good acquisition by you guys imo :aok:

[Haymaker]

Browners a monster, honestly. Id rather have a big physical corner than a big physical defensive tackle in the modern game, good acquisition by you guys imo :aok:

He is a great signing no question but losing our NT is a huge loss for us too. Still, I guess that is the beauty of the game, you cant spend all the money to have ALL the top players. :agree:

[Haymaker]

Revis, Browner and LaFell, not bad! :thumbsup:

Wilfork leaving seems to have gone quiet too... :cb


DeSean Jackson on the move?

[Haymaker]

Sanchez released... Ron Mexico signs!

[Eyrie]

Sanchez released... Ron Mexico signs!

Nowhere near the playmaker he used to be, but a reformed character off the field by all accounts.

[NOLA]

Michael Vick signs a 1 year deal with the Jets, interesting move, they havnt signed him to hold the clipboard thats for sure.

[hibsbollah]

Michael Vick signs a 1 year deal with the Jets, interesting move, they havnt signed him to hold the clipboard thats for sure.

He'll be used as Geno's 'mentor' I would think. I just noticed the jets picked up probably our worst player, offensive lineman Brent 'false start' Giacomini, who seemed to get penalised three times a game. Good luck with that :greengrin

[James.]

He'll be used as Geno's 'mentor' I would think. I just noticed the jets picked up probably our worst player, offensive lineman Brent 'false start' Giacomini, who seemed to get penalised three times a game. Good luck with that :greengrin

I was actually fairly happy with this. Is he really that bad? :confused: Austin Howard was demanding silly money to stay and the general consensus is that this is one of Izdik's shrewder moves this off season.

I'm not really that happy with Vick. I'd rather have had someone like Fitzpatrick as a back up to Geno, one poor game and our fans will be calling for Vick to start - a bit like the Sanchez/Tebow situation. Decker is a great pick up though, we still need another quality wideout, hopefully through the draft rather than DeSean Jackson. An expereinced cornerback is a must too, I like Milliner but he's not proven enough to be the teams top option in the backfield.

[hibsbollah]

I was actually fairly happy with this. Is he really that bad? :confused: Austin Howard was demanding silly money to stay and the general consensus is that this is one of Izdik's shrewder moves this off season.

I'm not really that happy with Vick. I'd rather have had someone like Fitzpatrick as a back up to Geno, one poor game and our fans will be calling for Vick to start - a bit like the Sanchez/Tebow situation. Decker is a great pick up though, we still need another quality wideout, hopefully through the draft rather than DeSean Jackson. An expereinced cornerback is a must too, I like Milliner but he's not proven enough to be the teams top option in the backfield.

I'm afraid Giacomini is honking, sorry :greengrin Russell Wilson actually seems to play better when he's facing a heavy rush, which is lucky, but Giacomini never seemed to stand up to his rusher. Plus he's always jumping offsides. It may be that he's just a cover and you're looking to draft a guy at right tackle I suppose.

[Sylar]

I was actually fairly happy with this. Is he really that bad? :confused: Austin Howard was demanding silly money to stay and the general consensus is that this is one of Izdik's shrewder moves this off season.

I'm not really that happy with Vick. I'd rather have had someone like Fitzpatrick as a back up to Geno, one poor game and our fans will be calling for Vick to start - a bit like the Sanchez/Tebow situation. Decker is a great pick up though, we still need another quality wideout, hopefully through the draft rather than DeSean Jackson. An expereinced cornerback is a must too, I like Milliner but he's not proven enough to be the teams top option in the backfield.

Decker is a quality WR but you still need someone capable of getting the ball to him :greengrin

I see Sanchez has landed in Philadelphia - strange move by them and surely as nothing other than back up as Foles is clearly the better QB.

[Haymaker]

Sanchez passes his medical in philly.

It wasnt intercepted so that's a good start.

[Sylar]

Big Vince is going nowhere! New 3 year deal.

Very happy with that.

[Haymaker]

Big Vince is going nowhere! New 3 year deal.

Very happy with that.

Very, very happy here! We're building a mean D hopefully!

Desean Jackson released due to gang problems?

[Gatecrasher]

Just finished watching the express, a film about Ernie Davis. That guy went through a lot! Sad ending for him though. I would recommend if you haven't seen it.

[DarrenSQH]

Champ Bailey to the Saints could be a good one if he stays healthy.

Cant wait to see Byrd play for us.

[NOLA]

Jets draft day blunders, some of the fan reactions are hilarious, trying to find other teams blunders but youtube only seems to have jets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZxNeFLuY98

[James.]

Jets draft day blunders, some of the fan reactions are hilarious, trying to find other teams blunders but youtube only seems to have jets
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZxNeFLuY98

Are there no Jonathan Sullivan videos out there to keep you entertained?

Looking forward to the 8th - huge draft for us with so many picks, hoping we can get a good CB in the first.

[NOLA]

Are there no Jonathan Sullivan videos out there to keep you entertained?

Looking forward to the 8th - huge draft for us with so many picks, hoping we can get a good CB in the first.

sullivan lol what a beezer he turned out to be :aok:

[James.]

Jets sign CJ2K - over 1000 rushing yards the past six years, even last year with injuries and a terrible offensive line in Tennessee. Good get for us! Rumour was we were interested in Sidney Rice too but I see he's now resigned for Seattle.

[hibsbollah]

Jets sign CJ2K - over 1000 rushing yards the past six years, even last year with injuries and a terrible offensive line in Tennessee. Good get for us! Rumour was we were interested in Sidney Rice too but I see he's now resigned for Seattle.

Good news :aok: we overpaid for Rice last time but he's one of the good guys by all accounts. Love the story of him just dropping in on a fan in Switzerland to play Madden when he was abroad getting surgery :hilarious

[Haymaker]

One of my best pals is getting married near Boston in September, hoping the Red Sox and Patriots are at home that week!

[Haymaker]

Raiders trade Pryor to Seattle.

[DarrenSQH]

Raiders trade Pryor to Seattle.

Wilson now the 3rd highest paid QB in Seattle. lol

[Haymaker]

Wilson now the 3rd highest paid QB in Seattle. lol


Yeah, ridiculous really! He can't renegotiate until next season can he?

[hibsbollah]

Yeah, ridiculous really! He can't renegotiate until next season can he?

Thats why we're staying way under the salary cap; we have to start paying big bucks shortly to Wilson, Earl Thomas and Sherman, who we signed for relative peanuts.

Not much risk in the Pryor trade, a 7th round pick isn't much to give up even if he never gets on the field.

[Haymaker]

Always thought Pryor would make it as a pro.

If Wilson et al win another SB this year then the $1.2m spent on Wilson these past two years will be amazing!

[Haymaker]

Pats start away to Miami and Min. Only two games on Mon/thurs football.

Jessies open to Raiders and Packers.

Seahawks open v the Packers

[DarrenSQH]

We start away to the Falcons and then away to the Browns. Vikings week 3 back in the Dome.

Looking to try to get back over this year to watch either Pack @ Saints or Ravens @ Saints in the superdome. Looks more expensive for flights and hotels compared to last year though.

[Haymaker]

My mate has only gone and booked his wedding on a Sunday! AND the Pats are at home to the Bears!

[Haymaker]

Only 18 more sundays without Football!

[Haymaker]

Earl Thomas got the big deal at Seattle!

[Haymaker]

Sherman on $57m 4 year deal!

[hibsbollah]

Sherman on $57m 4 year deal!

Delighted. He's the man.:cb

I don't know if anyone has been keeping an eye on the draft and who you want your team to go for? I'd love us to pick up this local kid, a big TE in the Jimmy Graham mold.

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/nfl-draft-scout/24389304/uw-te-seferianjenkins-leaving-for-nfl-sankey-undecided

[James.]

Looking forward to tomorrow! A WR or CB wouldn't go amiss!

[Haymaker]

Not sure on the draft, reckon Texans will tak J Clowney first and hope to pick up a qb later. Lot of decent qbs but how many teams looking?

Pats wise I reckon we are going for some DBs first, maybe a WR.

[NOLA]

the player id love the Saints to draft is Odell Beckam Jr :pray: but i reckon he will be long gone by the time we're on the clock, the inside chatter is we are taking Marcus Martin a Centre seeing as we dont have any right now and hes the no.1 rated centre, we also need a CB so Stanley Jean-Baptiste or Keith McGill could be in play + we could do with another DE - maybe Dee Ford from auburn who reckons he will be a better player long term than Clowney :wink:

[Haymaker]

Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) has:
Jets to take Odell Beckham Jr
Pack to take DE Ra'Shede Hageman
Saints to take C Marcus Martin
Patriots to take DE Dominique Easley
Seattle to take CB Bradley Roby.

Who knows though!

[hibsbollah]

Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) has:
Jets to take Odell Beckham Jr
Pack to take DE Ra'Shede Hageman
Saints to take C Marcus Martin
Patriots to take DE Dominique Easley
Seattle to take CB Bradley Roby.

Who knows though!

I'd be amazed if we draft Roby at CB, hes only 5'10" and we like 'em big. I could watch that Clowney hit on that Michigan RB all day :greengrin Unbelievable power.

[Haymaker]

I'd be amazed if we draft Roby at CB, hes only 5'10" and we like 'em big. I could watch that Clowney hit on that Michigan RB all day :greengrin Unbelievable power.

I love how people get paid to predict the draft and then it can all be wrong!

[hibsbollah]

I love how people get paid to predict the draft and then it can all be wrong!

I could be wrong of course! But its Pete Carrolls way; draft the biggest and tallest wrs and corners available and the fastest defensive linemen, even if theyre undersized. You'd think the dude would know that...

[Haymaker]

I could be wrong of course! But its Pete Carrolls way; draft the biggest and tallest wrs and corners available and the fastest defensive linemen, even if theyre undersized. You'd think the dude would know that...

Apparently Roby has the "tools" to play your D.

How did the draft become such a huge, over the top event?!

[NOLA]

talk of Manzeal going to the cowboys is crazy considering the contract they gave romo but then i forgot jerry jones is the GM as well as owner, "Johnny Football" going to "Americas team" has jerry jones written all over it, sounds less crazy more i think about it :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

Do the players know who's going to draft them or do they not have a clue until it's announced?

[NOLA]

Do the players know who's going to draft them or do they not have a clue until it's announced?
think they find out a couple of minutes before the pick is announced on the floor

[Gatecrasher]

think they find out a couple of minutes before the pick is announced on the floor
That's crazy imagine not knowing where you going to be living in a few weeks time.

[Haymaker]

think they find out a couple of minutes before the pick is announced on the floor

I reckon they have a fair idea. Especially the top picks.

Manziel wont drop to Dallas. He'll be taken by 7.

[Haymaker]

The Commish booooooed whilst opening the draft.

[Haymaker]

#1 Clowney to texans.
#2 Robinson to Rams.
#3 Bortles to Jags.
Bills trade up to 4 from Browns...
#4 Sammy Watkins to Bills.
#5 Khalil Mack to Raiders
#6 Jake Matthews to Falcons
#7 Mike Evans to Bucs
Vikings trade to Browns...
#8 Justin Gilbert to Browns

[Haymaker]

#9 Antony Barr to Vikings
#10 Eric Ebron to Lions
#11 Taylor Lewan to Titans
#12 Odell Beckham Jr to Gnats
#13 Aaron Donald to Rams
#14 Kyle Taylor to Bears
#15 Ryan Shazier to Steeler
#16 Zach Martin to Cowgirls

[Haymaker]

#17 CJ Mosley to Ravens
#18 Calvin Pryor to the Jessies
#19 Ja'Wuan James to the Dolphins
Saints move up to 20...
#20 Brandin Cooks to Saints

[James.]

If I was a Bills or Raiders fan I'd be over the moon! I'm pleased we went with someone for the backfield. Loved the reaction for the Dolphins pick too!

Browns to get Manzeil at 26 after passing on him at 4??

[Haymaker]

#21 Haha Clinton Dix to Packers
Cleveland trade up..
#22 Johnny Manziel to Cleveland

[Haymaker]

I've been drinking ever time they have mentioned or shown Johnny Football. So excuse me if my spelling goes as a drink per 20secs is not good.

[Haymaker]

#23 Dee Ford to Chiefs
#24 Darqueze Dennard to Bengals
#25 Jason Verrett to Chargers
#26 Marcus Smith to the Eagles
#27 Deoune Bucannon to the Cards
#28 Kelvin Benjamin to Panthers
#29 Dominique Easley to the New England Patriots
#30

[hibsbollah]

That was an anti climax; we traded away our pick! Packers did well to get the Haha man as low down as 21.

[Gatecrasher]

Happy with HAHA the guys a beast!
Surprised Manziel went so low but I suppose there are question marks over his ability to step up.

[SmithyHibee]

Slightly disappointed with the Giants pick, Ebron would have been good as a redzone target which is more of what we need, still Reese and Coughlin both seemed high on Beckham so we'll see how he is!

[DarrenSQH]

I like the Cooks pick.

I think everyone knew we needed a WR.

[Haymaker]

While Easley looks a talent he has had a few ACL injuries already... Not good!

[NOLA]

I like the Cooks pick.

I think everyone knew we needed a WR.

Think we will use him in the "darren sproles" role myself, pretty happy with this pick

[hibsbollah]

49ers get WR Steve Johnson from Buffalo. Very good player.

[NOLA]

happy with our 2nd pick too, i wanted Jean-Baptiste or McGill at Cornerback we got Baptiste, a big rangy corner to team up up with Keenan Lewis and Champ Bailey to help teach him the pro game, just need a Centre now, hopefully Marcus Martin or Travis Swanson from Arkansas

[Sylar]

Our second pick...a QB???

Starting to think of the future by the looks of it. We've drafted QBs before but never this high.

[Gatecrasher]

I like our 2nd pick he seems like one of those awkward receivers that can catch anything even near him.

[hibsbollah]

On paper our draft picks don't look that special, certainly the pundits don't rate them.

On the other hand, I remember year before last we were graded as one of the worst teams in the draft. The first three players we drafted that the pundits hated? Two of our current best players on defence Bruce Irvin in round one, Bobby Wagner in round two and ... Russell Wilson in round three:greengrin

Its all guesswork really.

[Haymaker]

Our second pick...a QB???

Starting to think of the future by the looks of it. We've drafted QBs before but never this high.

Is he any good though?

[James.]

Watching Day Three on the NFL Network. Haven't a clue who any of these guys are but still entertaining.

[Gatecrasher]

Watching Day Three on the NFL Network. Haven't a clue who any of these guys are but still entertaining.
I'm watching it as well I know some of them. It's interesting stuff :agree:

[James.]

I'm watching it as well I know some of them. It's interesting stuff :agree:

Next Jet pick in and I had to google Furman College. Never heard of it :greengrin

Like the scouting report on this Dakota Dozier - "Likes to throw players and knock them down"

Interestingly enough these are the two things I enjoy seeing happen to Tom Brady - pity he's a guard.

[Gatecrasher]

Next Jet pick in and I had to google Furman College. Never heard of it :greengrin

Like the scouting report on this Dakota Dozier - "Likes to throw players and knock them down"

Interestingly enough these are the two things I enjoy seeing happen to Tom Brady - pity he's a guard.
I fell asleep for a little while, it's been a long day..... Jets and Pack coming up!


they are going on about the QB's at the moment there are some decent names there.
murray
McCarron
Boyd
Mettenburger (sp?)

[James.]

I fell asleep for a little while, it's been a long day..... Jets and Pack coming up!


they are going on about the QB's at the moment there are some decent names there.
murray
McCarron
Boyd
Mettenburger (sp?)

The LSU QB is still there. I'm surprised they haven't mentioned Michael Sam yet, possibly the first openly gay player in the NFL.

[Gatecrasher]

The LSU QB is still there. I'm surprised they haven't mentioned Michael Sam yet, possibly the first openly gay player in the NFL.
They talked about him earlier, there are 2 or 3 players with similar prospects.
it always go to adverts when GB are up. It's a bit like waiting on the SPL news on SSN

[James.]

They talked about him earlier, there are 2 or 3 players with similar prospects.
it always go to adverts when GB are up. It's a bit like waiting on the SPL news on SSN


Seems like that with the Jets too. We've got 4 picks this round. I think I'll give the 7th a miss though!

[Gatecrasher]

Ooh Tajh Boyd to the Jets.

[Gatecrasher]

Sam goes to the Rams.

[Haymaker]

Sam goes to the Rams.

Good for him. Hope he does well.

[Sylar]

Jeremy Gallon is a good acquisition for us. Again, another small, 'slot' type receiver but his numbers last year at Michigan were quite scary (particularly given how poor we were at times).

Can't claim to know much about any of the rest of our picks...

[hibsbollah]

I just read that 31% of NFL players were undrafted as rookies. Surprisingly high.

[Gatecrasher]

Good for him. Hope he does well.
I've been reading some comments regarding the draft and a few are saying the Rams are a bad fit due to the amount of competition for places and some seem to think he might get cut.

[hibsbollah]

I've been reading some comments regarding the draft and a few are saying the Rams are a bad fit due to the amount of competition for places and some seem to think he might get cut.

Ive heard this chat 'the Rams have the best front four in the league' but dont see the evidence for it. Robert Quinn gets a lot of sacks but they have a below avg D against the run and pass and finished bottom of the division, so I think theyre a bit overrated. Sam could break in to that team IMO.

[Gatecrasher]

Ive heard this chat 'the Rams have the best front four in the league' but dont see the evidence for it. Robert Quinn gets a lot of sacks but they have a below avg D against the run and pass and finished bottom of the division, so I think theyre a bit overrated. Sam could break in to that team IMO.
I don't know enough about him to form an opinion, a lot of people have been quoting his combine stats saying he's small and slow for a pass rusher. He might go on to do well but there seems to be a bit of scepticism about his ability.

[hibsbollah]

I don't know enough about him to form an opinion, a lot of people have been quoting his combine stats saying he's small and slow for a pass rusher. He might go on to do well but there seems to be a bit of scepticism about his ability.

Me neither :greengrin I just feel like the Rams get too much media love when they're a poor team.

[Haymaker]

120 days to go guys! When's our draft? :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

120 days to go guys! When's our draft? :greengrin
Towards the end of July, gotta scout the new talent :wink:

[Haymaker]

Towards the end of July, gotta scout the new talent :wink:


:thumbsup:

[Sylar]

Towards the end of July, gotta scout the new talent :wink:

I can't see me being overly active in my research this year for players, as it hasn't paid off the past 2 :greengrin

Besides, this pesky NFL Fantasy draft coincides with the baseball season and we'll still be playing/training :wink:

[Gatecrasher]

I can't see me being overly active in my research this year for players, as it hasn't paid off the past 2 :greengrin

Besides, this pesky NFL Fantasy draft coincides with the baseball season and we'll still be playing/training :wink:
I'll put you on auto draft, kicker, kicker, D, D. Let's see where the MLB gets you then :greengrin

I saw this interview with Richard Sherman http://youtu.be/Va29YFkchXo really interesting.

[Haymaker]

Nothing is more important than the hibs.net nfl fantasy draft Scott! :greengrin

[James.]

Nothing is more important than the hibs.net nfl fantasy draft Scott! :greengrin

He's just getting his excuses in early this year! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I'll put you on auto draft, kicker, kicker, D, D. Let's see where the MLB gets you then :greengrin

I saw this interview with Richard Sherman http://youtu.be/Va29YFkchXo really interesting.

Its a good watch :agree: it shows his approach as a gambler as opposed to a shutdown type corner like Revis. I wonder if Hibs players show the same dedication to studying game film of the opposition all day :rolleyes:

[Gatecrasher]

Its a good watch :agree: it shows his approach as a gambler as opposed to a shutdown type corner like Revis. I wonder if Hibs players show the same dedication to studying game film of the opposition all day :rolleyes:

That part when he's talking about making the Receiver look open so the QB throws to him, that takes balls. I always thought it was good awareness that makes a player follow one player then change after the ball is thrown but to think it was pre planned to make the QB do that blew my mind how much effort these guys put into their position.