NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Curly1875]

I don't watch much American football, but that last play seems like it'd be the equivalent of being 30 seconds away from winning the World Cup and then walking into your own box and picking up the ball.

[Gatecrasher]

I don't watch much American football, but that last play seems like it'd be the equivalent of being 30 seconds away from winning the World Cup and then walking into your own box and picking up the ball.
It was probably the equivalent of missing an open goal to win the cup.

they have the best RB for that situation and they chose to pass, I have no idea why.

[Sergio sledge]

That is truly the worst thing I've seen in my time as a football fan. Truly truly mystifying.

Me and my friend both pretty much shouted at the tv when Lynch moved away from the backfield, neither of us could believe they weren't giving it to him. What a ridiculous play call! Something that whoever called that play is going to regret for a long time.

[Benny Brazil]

To pick that play, over handing it off to Lynch, of all the running backs in the league. I'd fire whoever was responsible for that.

Thats what I was thinking - unbelievable decision to throw it at that point in time.
Great game really enjoyed it - the last couple of mins of the game made for brilliant viewing

[Haymaker]

YAS! World champions!

Another hard fought win, well played the seahawks. That catch was unreal but finally our defence turned up for a big play.

[hibsbollah]

With 4 hours to reflect, that was a truly great game. For all the talk of Brady vs the LOB, we racked up almost 400 yards of offense. Wilson was incredible second half. And then Brady came back again. The goalline call was the stupidest thing ive seen in 30 years watching the sport, but whos to say if we hand it to the Beast, Lynch doesnt get stopped on the goalline anyway? Well done the Patriots.

I have four hours of work this morning and then im planning on going back to bed for the afternoon. Yawn.

[James.]

14189

Congrats guys!! :greengrin

[Sergio sledge]

Listening to a podcast this morning at work whilst trying to hide my face so I can have a sleep...:greengrin

Apparently Lynch had ran from the 1 yard line 5 times this season, resulting in 1 TD, 2 runs for 0 yards and 2 runs for a loss. It was still the wrong call though....

[Sylar]

Listening to a podcast this morning at work whilst trying to hide my face so I can have a sleep...:greengrin

Apparently Lynch had ran from the 1 yard line 5 times this season, resulting in 1 TD, 2 runs for 0 yards and 2 runs for a loss. It was still the wrong call though....

He was mostly ineffective on short yardage against our run D all night too but his TD earlier came on short yardage.

I agree with Bollah, it's one of the strangest calls I've seen in my time watching the sport though after seeing something similar happen to us against the Giants (with Manningham!) I was glad we weren't punished for insane bad luck again!

Been a long time since I was taken on such a roller coaster ride watching a game and I don't think I managed more than a couple of hours sleep - thankfully I'm working from home but I can see me crashing this afternoon.

[Calvin]

Listening to a podcast this morning at work whilst trying to hide my face so I can have a sleep...:greengrin

Apparently Lynch had ran from the 1 yard line 5 times this season, resulting in 1 TD, 2 runs for 0 yards and 2 runs for a loss. It was still the wrong call though....

I've blasted through both Around the NFL and Ross Tucker so far this morning. Keeping me going a bit!

[DH1875]

Have to agree, crazy call. Even IF your gonna throw it, why not go to the big guy who was working in footlocker :confused:.

[NAE NOOKIE]

I've been a fan of American Football since it first arrived on Channel 4 years & years ago .... I'm a Jets fan :confused:

That's probably the best Superbowl I've seen ........ ended by the dumbest call I have ever seen by a coach, the Seahawks fans must be in meltdown .... WTF was Pete Carroll thinking !!!

Even if he was trying to throw a curve ball by passing when running was the obvious play, at least go for it on 3rd down, to have 3 chances to get the ball to a dynamite running back and not try it once beggars belief.

[Sylar]

Have to agree, crazy call. Even IF your gonna throw it, why not go to the big guy who was working in footlocker :confused:.

:agree: - had they gone to him (he was my candidate for MVP had the Seahawks found a way to win) I reckon it might have been different. Having said that though, the interception wasn't about height - Butler was just quicker off the mark. I'm actually surprised Wilson didn't try and run it himself - that's what I thought was coming when Lynch stepped out of the back field.


I've been a fan of American Football since it first arrived on Channel 4 years & years ago .... I'm a Jets fan :confused:

That's probably the best Superbowl I've seen ........ ended by the dumbest call I have ever seen by a coach, the Seahawks fans must be in meltdown .... WTF was Pete Carroll thinking !!!

You're in good company on here then sadly :greengrin

I know a few Seahawks fans and they're positively sick this morning and I can't blame them. Having said that, I was reeling when Kearse caught that pass as it was like deja vu from the Manningham catch, so I think we were due our own bit of luck.

Only 220 days until we get underway all over again - til then, I'm switching to baseball mode in the faint hope that the Red Sox can make it a great year for Boston sport :greengrin

[DH1875]

14189

Congrats guys!! :greengrin


:no way::no way::no way: :jamboak:

[Gatecrasher]

No long out my bed, what a game last night. It pretty much summed up why I watch the sport.

[Haymaker]

No long out my bed, what a game last night. It pretty much summed up why I watch the sport.

:agree: what a game. Roller coaster of emotions, especially when kearse made that catch.

Malcolm Butler will never have to pay for anything in new England ever again.

[Gatecrasher]

Sorry but this is too good not to post

http://i.imgur.com/MNKOY1M.gif

[Haymaker]

Sorry but this is too good not to post

http://i.imgur.com/MNKOY1M.gif


:thumbsup::thumbsup:

[HibsMax]

Bizarre ending a nail-biting game. That ending, you can't script that. I was like "Not again!!!!!" when Kearse came up with that ball. Very baffling last call of the game but I have to think they thought they could catch us off guard but it didn't work. But as others have said, why not use up your other downs first?

[James.]

:no way::no way::no way: :jamboak:

You need to look at the Lombardi trophy DH!!


:flag:

[hibsbollah]

I know a few Seahawks fans and they're positively sick this morning and I can't blame them.

Only 220 days until we get underway all over again - til then, I'm switching to baseball mode in the faint hope that the Red Sox can make it a great year for Boston sport :greengrin

I go on seahawksnet sometimes and that place is in mental anquish today. Probably like this place was after the 5-1 game. Everyone wants Bevell our OC fired for making the call and for appearing to blame Lockette for not making enough effort on the play in interviews afterwards.

Sherman was class personified at the end. Shaking Bradys hand at the final snap...Compton class :aok:

Cmon the Cubs.

[Sylar]

I go on seahawksnet sometimes and that place is in mental anquish today. Probably like this place was after the 5-1 game. Everyone wants Bevell our OC fired for making the call and for appearing to blame Lockette for not making enough effort on the play in interviews afterwards.

Sherman was class personified at the end. Shaking Bradys hand at the final snap...Compton class :aok:

Cmon the Cubs.

Christ, it's not going to get any better going forward this year then, is it? :greengrin

Having said that, you've made some excellent trades during the off-season - might not be too long til the Cubs become a genuine force that can compete!

[hibsbollah]

Christ, it's not going to get any better going forward this year then, is it? :greengrin

Having said that, you've made some excellent trades during the off-season - might not be too long til the Cubs become a genuine force that can compete!

2015 is the chinese year of the goat, traditionally the Cubs make a run for the pennant on these years apparently (see the Cubs goat curse for more detail :greengrin).

Im only a casual baseball fan really, if the cubs arent playing im not that bothered.

[Calvin]

I go on seahawksnet sometimes and that place is in mental anquish today. Probably like this place was after the 5-1 game. Everyone wants Bevell our OC fired for making the call and for appearing to blame Lockette for not making enough effort on the play in interviews afterwards.

Sherman was class personified at the end. Shaking Bradys hand at the final snap...Compton class :aok:

Cmon the Cubs.

Nearly to a man my staff remarked at how miserable I was looking today. I really don't blame Bevell or Carroll totally now that I've heard their reasoning, although I still disagree with it, but it was a bit off for DB to throw Lockette under the bus.

I'm not a baseball fan so now I have to go back to being interested in Hibs for a few months, could be worse I suppose.

[Sylar]

You need to look at the Lombardi trophy DH!!


:flag:

He probably has no idea what it looks like :greengrin

[Sylar]

2015 is the chinese year of the goat, traditionally the Cubs make a run for the pennant on these years apparently (see the Cubs goat curse for more detail :greengrin).

Im only a casual baseball fan really, if the cubs arent playing im not that bothered.

What, a bit like Aberdeen winning the SPL in the years visited in Back to The Future? :greengrin

[James.]

2015 is the chinese year of the goat, traditionally the Cubs make a run for the pennant on these years apparently (see the Cubs goat curse for more detail :greengrin).

Im only a casual baseball fan really, if the cubs arent playing im not that bothered.

Best farm in all of baseball! A year or two away from making some serious noise :aok:

[Haymaker]

2015 is the chinese year of the goat, traditionally the Cubs make a run for the pennant on these years apparently (see the Cubs goat curse for more detail :greengrin).

Im only a casual baseball fan really, if the cubs arent playing im not that bothered.

Is it not also the year Back to the Future predicted?

[hibsbollah]

Nearly to a man my staff remarked at how miserable I was looking today. I really don't blame Bevell or Carroll totally now that I've heard their reasoning, although I still disagree with it, but it was a bit off for DB to throw Lockette under the bus.

I'm not a baseball fan so now I have to go back to being interested in Hibs for a few months, could be worse I suppose.

I don't know enough to assess who deserves blame, but Bevell seems to be unpopular in general, not just because of Sundays shenanigans. Wilson is a talented quarterback who is constrained by a conservative game plan, is a common complaint. Which is fair comment when we rank last in passing yards season after season. Personally I like watching a running game, but I'm old fashioned like that. As long as we keep winning and getting to superbowls, I think calling for anyone to get sacked is a bit daft.

[DH1875]

I've been a fan of American Football since it first arrived on Channel 4 years & years ago .... I'm a Jets fan

:thumbsup::flag::thumbsup:


You need to look at the Lombardi trophy DH!!


:flag:



My bad :aok:.

[Calvin]

I don't know enough to assess who deserves blame, but Bevell seems to be unpopular in general, not just because of Sundays shenanigans. Wilson is a talented quarterback who is constrained by a conservative game plan, is a common complaint. Which is fair comment when we rank last in passing yards season after season. Personally I like watching a running game, but I'm old fashioned like that. As long as we keep winning and getting to superbowls, I think calling for anyone to get sacked is a bit daft.
I've always thought Bevell was good at playing to the strengths of the squad - he knows we have one of the weakest receiving corps in the league (whatever Doug Baldwin says) and two of the best runners - why would he go any more aggressive? Although maybe if Matthews is the player he looks like he could be then things will change!

[hibsbollah]

I've always thought Bevell was good at playing to the strengths of the squad - he knows we have one of the weakest receiving corps in the league (whatever Doug Baldwin says) and two of the best runners - why would he go any more aggressive? Although maybe if Matthews is the player he looks like he could be then things will change!

Pete says it was his play call anyway...

http://www.seahawks.com/news/articles/article-1/Six-things-we-learned-from-Seahawks-head-coach-Pete-Carroll-on-710-ESPN-Seattle/5d4c831a-e4b5-47a9-9769-137ccd7efdac

If it was me, I wouldn't have owned up to it.

[Haymaker]

Johnny Football is in rehab and Gordon is suspended for a year for booze related issues (apparently).

[HibsMax]

Johnny Football is in rehab and Gordon is suspended for a year for booze related issues (apparently).
I feel a wee bit sorry for him if what he wrote publicly last week is true. I know he is in a program and he has to abide by the rules so this not me making excuses for him, but apparently he had something like 4 drinks on a plane to / from Vegas after the season was over. According to Gordon, his previous infraction was due to him inhaling second hand smoke from a joint. I should read more because he's an amazing talent who has some off-field issues. How deep are those issues? That depends on which side of the story you believe. If he's been banned for a year for having four drinks after the season has ended, I think that is a little harsh.

[hibsbollah]

I've always thought Bevell was good at playing to the strengths of the squad - he knows we have one of the weakest receiving corps in the league (whatever Doug Baldwin says) and two of the best runners - why would he go any more aggressive? Although maybe if Matthews is the player he looks like he could be then things will change!

I think Matthews will be a bit of a one hit wonder. we'll get some free agents and high round draft picks coming in to rotate withBaldwin and Kearse next season.

[lugz]

Now that this season is over, i'm looking to next season...

I'm getting married in June and the Missus has asked that we put our honeymoon back to Sept so we can take in a game while in the states. Obviously i was more than happy to do this, couple of questions...

1) We'll be going to a niners game in Sept (potentially the season opener) will we have any problem getting tics? any advice on getting these?

2) Would i be killed if i was to wear my Eagles jersey to a game not involving the Eagles?:greengrin I will be with the Missus who is a niners fan.

Trying to persuade her to stop over in philly to take in a second game but that's going to take some work!!

Any help is appreciated

[HibsMax]

Now that this season is over, i'm looking to next season...

I'm getting married in June and the Missus has asked that we put our honeymoon back to Sept so we can take in a game while in the states. Obviously i was more than happy to do this, couple of questions...

1) We'll be going to a niners game in Sept (potentially the season opener) will we have any problem getting tics? any advice on getting these?

2) Would i be killed if i was to wear my Eagles jersey to a game not involving the Eagles?:greengrin I will be with the Missus who is a niners fan.

Trying to persuade her to stop over in philly to take in a second game but that's going to take some work!!

Any help is appreciated
1. It varies by team but getting tickets can be tricky when you consider there are only 8 home games per year in the regular season. Go through a reliable source and be prepared to shell out. It's a once-in-lifetime thing so it will be well worth it. You can even contact the team and tell them what you're doing, they might offer to help out (but I wouldn't hold my breath).

2. I doubt you will get killed with an Eagles jersey on in San Fran, they're not really known for being crazy, but you never know who you're going to meet. Not so sure about Raiders fans. Or Eagles fans for that matter. Personally speaking, if I had any doubts and my team wasn't even in the game then I would probably not wear it. I don't have an issue where my gear when my team is actually playing. From my experience it's usually a good, fun time with lots of banter. Get your wife a 9'ers shirt when you're out there and hide behind her. ;)

[lugz]

Cheers for the advice, I'll definitely go through reliable sources for tickets. Might even try the UK49ers club as my missus is a member.

Will probably leave the eagles jersey in the hotel on game day and buy a niners tshirt. Will wear it proudly in Vegas though and no doubt get some banter.

[Sylar]

Now that this season is over, i'm looking to next season...

I'm getting married in June and the Missus has asked that we put our honeymoon back to Sept so we can take in a game while in the states. Obviously i was more than happy to do this, couple of questions...

1) We'll be going to a niners game in Sept (potentially the season opener) will we have any problem getting tics? any advice on getting these?

2) Would i be killed if i was to wear my Eagles jersey to a game not involving the Eagles?:greengrin I will be with the Missus who is a niners fan.

Trying to persuade her to stop over in philly to take in a second game but that's going to take some work!!

Any help is appreciated

I was in San Francisco a few years ago for a conference. I arrived on the Saturday, rocked up to the stadium on the Sunday (it was against the Rams) and got a ticket with absolutely no bother. This was at Candlestick, but I doubt it's made a huge difference their relocation...it was also in early December but they were doing fairly well and still in contention...

2) You should be killed for wearing it but you'll be fine :wink: - I turned up wearing a Patriots baseball cap and ended up chatting away to the 49ers fans sitting next to me - as soon as they notice the accent, they'll want to talk to you out of interest anyway.

[lugz]

I was in San Francisco a few years ago for a conference. I arrived on the Saturday, rocked up to the stadium on the Sunday (it was against the Rams) and got a ticket with absolutely no bother. This was at Candlestick, but I doubt it's made a huge difference their relocation...it was also in early December but they were doing fairly well and still in contention...

2) You should be killed for wearing it but you'll be fine :wink: - I turned up wearing a Patriots baseball cap and ended up chatting away to the 49ers fans sitting next to me - as soon as they notice the accent, they'll want to talk to you out of interest anyway.

Cheers for that, will definitely get tickets one way or another.

Haha I did think that eagles fans aren't the most popular, as u say once they hear the accent I'm sure they'd be welcoming.

[Haymaker]

2) You should be killed for wearing it but you'll be fine :wink: - I turned up wearing a Patriots baseball cap and ended up chatting away to the 49ers fans sitting next to me - as soon as they notice the accent, they'll want to talk to you out of interest anyway.


:agree:

[Sylar]

So as the NFL investigation into 'DeflateGate' continues, it seems only one of the 11 balls deemed to be under was under by 2psi...the rest were 'only a tick or two'...

[hibsbollah]

On nfl.com Judy Battitsta called Revis 'the best cornerback in football' :hilarious

Ehh...maybe four years ago before Sherman got drafted.

[Haymaker]

So as the NFL investigation into 'DeflateGate' continues, it seems only one of the 11 balls deemed to be under was under by 2psi...the rest were 'only a tick or two'...

And the refs didn't note the levels pre game.

[HibsMax]

So as the NFL investigation into 'DeflateGate' continues, it seems only one of the 11 balls deemed to be under was under by 2psi...the rest were 'only a tick or two'...
and the one that was 2 PSI under was the one handed in by the Colts....

[Haymaker]

So... #deflategate just got interesting...

[HibsMax]

So... #deflategate just got interesting...

I thought it got very interesting, and very quiet, when the only significantly under-inflated ball was the one apparently in the possession of the Colts.

I'll still wait for the official findings rather than on bits and pieces being leaked out.

[Sylar]

ESPN's writers are so bad, it's hard to follow fully what they're trying to get at.

So, unless I'm misreading it, McNally tried to pass an unauthorised football onto the officials, which in turn had been passed onto him by an NFL employee...

That's all fair and well but it still doesn't answer when/how the ball was inflated?

[Haymaker]

One nfl ref has been sacked for taking match balls with intent to sell them... before the game!

[HibsMax]

One nfl ref has been sacked for taking match balls with intent to sell them... before the game!
The NFL has rejected that claim and demanded a retraction and apology from ESPN.

[HibsMax]

ESPN's writers are so bad, it's hard to follow fully what they're trying to get at.

So, unless I'm misreading it, McNally tried to pass an unauthorised football onto the officials, which in turn had been passed onto him by an NFL employee...

That's all fair and well but it still doesn't answer when/how the ball was inflated?
I have two issues with this new development re: the kicking ball:
1. There was never any issues reported with the kicking balls.
2. The kicking balls are shared by both teams. Any advantage / disadvantage of an unauthorised kicking ball would affect both teams, unlike the non-kicking balls which are used by one team and one team only.

[Gatecrasher]

AJ hawk is gone! I wonder who will pick him up.

[Sylar]

I see we're being linked with taking Harvin from the Jets!

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000473938/article/percy-harvin-to-the-new-england-patriots-why-not

[DH1875]

AJ hawk is gone! I wonder who will pick him up.


AJ Hawk :not worth:not worth:not worth

[Haymaker]

McCoy to the Bills!

[SmithyHibee]

McCoy to the Bills!

Eagles clearing salary cap space and getting what looked like a good young LB, Bills picking up a big name RB while only shipping away a player that didn't play in their very good defence last year, win win for both by the looks of things!

(As a Giants fan I'm also happy Shady has left the NFC East)

[Sylar]

McCoy to the Bills!

I genuinely think Rex Ryan can build a great team up there in Buffalo - he's a good coach, despite his lack of success in New Jersey.

I'm happy we've secured Gotskowski, as he's the best kicker in the league just now IMO but I'm concerned by a few of the players we've put onto FA. I hope we don't lose McCourty as he's a phenomenal player for us.

[Gatecrasher]

I'm praying Cobb stays.

After that I hope Brian Bulaga, Tramon Williams and Dujan Harris

[lugz]

Well last night was eventful, looks a good trade for both teams. Just goes to show how devalued RBs are now when 2 of the best have/will be allowed to move on.

Chip Kelly better have a master plan because there's so many holes to fill now he's added RB to that list and probably WR when Maclin hits FA.

[hibsbollah]

The Eagles get a young linebacker with one good season behind him but just coming off a cruciate injury, and gives up one of the leagues star RBs in exchange?

The Bills win this trade.

[Haymaker]

Bills also trade for Matt Cassel.

[Haymaker]

Patriots have released Wilfork!

Saves $8.1m in cap space but still!

[HibsMax]

Patriots have released Wilfork!

Saves $8.1m in cap space but still!
I read a story, just after the Superbowl I believe, with surprising predictions. This was one of them. Wow!

[Haymaker]

I read a story, just after the Superbowl I believe, with surprising predictions. This was one of them. Wow!

Hartline to the Patriots?

[HibsMax]

Hartline to the Patriots?
Maybe I'm being unfair but if that happened it wouldn't fill me with much confidence. That said, we do our best with no stars on the team so perhaps....

[Haymaker]

Maurice Jones-Drew has retired.

[DH1875]

Maybe I'm being unfair but if that happened it wouldn't fill me with much confidence. That said, we do our best with no stars on the team so perhaps....

No stars in/on the team :confused:

[Gatecrasher]

Looks like Cobb might be on his way to Oakland, Also Tramon Williams rejected a contract! :boo hoo:

[Sergio sledge]

Well last night was eventful, looks a good trade for both teams. Just goes to show how devalued RBs are now when 2 of the best have/will be allowed to move on.

Chip Kelly better have a master plan because there's so many holes to fill now he's added RB to that list and probably WR when Maclin hits FA.

I don't think we'll let Maclin go to be honest.

Having said that, it seems like Chip Kelly likes to do what Belichick does with receivers and running backs in that he doesn't have any real star names, but good solid players who he can use to plan for game by game depending on who best fits the offensive plan.

It is going to be an interesting free agency and draft, we've got a bit of money to spend now, so should be fun.

[Sergio sledge]

Looks like Cobb might be on his way to Oakland, Also Tramon Williams rejected a contract! :boo hoo:

Daft move if true IMHO, leave a superbowl contender team for an Oakland or Jacksonville for a few million extra for a couple of seasons. Was it £9m per season he rejected at Green Bay?

[DarrenSQH]

Sad to see the Saints release Pierre Thomas. One of my favorite players ever.

[Gatecrasher]

Daft move if true IMHO, leave a superbowl contender team for an Oakland or Jacksonville for a few million extra for a couple of seasons. Was it £9m per season he rejected at Green Bay?

I think the Packers were looking for an $8-9 million per year but he wants $10 million.

[Haymaker]

Reggie Wayne released!

[lugz]

Brandon Marshall to the jets

[HibsMax]

No stars in/on the team :confused:
Right. I mean beyond Brady. We have not had a stud running back or wide receiver since......it's been a while. Yes, we have Gronk and he's a top TE but he's not a deep threat WR.

[Gatecrasher]

Brandon Marshall to the jets
Good move for the Jets, bad for chicago imo.

[hibsbollah]

Brandon Marshall to the jetsWow. That means that the Jets dont like the look of Percy Harvin either. So much talent, but seems to be unpopular wherever he plays. I like Brandon Marshall, good player.

[lugz]

Wow. That means that the Jets dont like the look of Percy Harvin either. So much talent, but seems to be unpopular wherever he plays. I like Brandon Marshall, good player.

I was hoping the eagles would take a shot on him. We need someone who you can just go up and get passes. Looking forward to seeing him at Wembley this year, nfluk are having a great offseason!

[McD]

Brandon Marshall to the jets


Good move for the Jets, bad for chicago imo.


Wow. That means that the Jets dont like the look of Percy Harvin either. So much talent, but seems to be unpopular wherever he plays. I like Brandon Marshall, good player.


I was hoping the eagles would take a shot on him. We need someone who you can just go up and get passes. Looking forward to seeing him at Wembley this year, nfluk are having a great offseason!


Gutted with this, the guy is an excellent WR think we'll like to regret letting him go :bitchy::brickwall

[HibsMax]

No stars in/on the team :confused:


Brandon Marshall to the jets

There is an example of a player I would call a star. I should have been clearer in my original post, I was meaning WRs.



I don't know what plans the Bears have for Alshon Jeffery but from what I saw of him last year, they will be OK (unless they've traded him already!).

[hibsbollah]

http://youtu.be/9pl9vsPsMe0Marshawn Lynch stays for another year.Oh yes:party:

[NOLA]

Sad to see the Saints release Pierre Thomas. One of my favorite players ever.


A bit gutted about that, and with Ingram likely gone too we are definitely going through a transition period

[Sylar]

A bit gutted about that, and with Ingram likely gone too we are definitely going through a transition period

I'm hoping Thomas might end up in New England - a successful pass-catching back who has great numbers...

I was originally a bit worried when I seen 'Marshall to the Jets' until I remembered that it would be still be Geno Smith throwing the ball to him. Trading Cutler for Smith? They must be offering a LOT of money.

Reckon Harvin could end up in New England too as Belichick is a fan.

[Gatecrasher]

Looks like Cobb could be staying after all :thumbsup:

[lugz]

Ingram staying at saints, would have took him in Philly really liked him last season.

Cobb getting 40M over 4 years, Maclin rejected 9M per year...Can't see him being back.

Also Eagles showing strong interest in Gore on short deal.

[Haymaker]

$114m for Suh!

[Sylar]

I see the Jets RB Chris Johnson was shot in Orlando last night.

Thankfully only his arm and he seems to be recovering in hospital...

[lugz]

Looks like eagles will get maxwell, now to go after McCourty!

[NOLA]

delighted the Saints have kept Ingram, prior to his breakout year last season he had been looking like a 1st round pick bust, we finally played a system that played to his strengths and gave him workhorse like carries that he thrives on, still a young guy and hopefully more to come from the former heisman trophy winner :thumbsup: just need to resign one of either Evans or Grubbs now as i wouldnt like to enter the new season with 2 new guards holding the O-line together.

[Haymaker]

Looks like eagles will get maxwell, now to go after McCourty!

Good try. :greengrin

[lugz]

Good try. :greengrin

That's a huge shame, at least he never moved for the money unlike some players *cough* Maclin *cough*

[Sylar]

Delighted McCourty is returning next year. He would have been a huge loss.

Now hopefully for Revis...

[James.]

My boy becomes a free agent!

COME HOME DARRELLE!!!!!

:pray:

[HibsMax]

My boy becomes a free agent!

COME HOME DARRELLE!!!!!

:pray:
He did say that he would take less to stay at New England. It just depends on how low will he go. I sometimes wonder about players who make moves from good teams to not-so-good teams. Some people are driven by success, others by money.

[Haymaker]

He did say that he would take less to stay at New England. It just depends on how low will he go. I sometimes wonder about players who make moves from good teams to not-so-good teams. Some people are driven by success, others by money.

:agree:

[DH1875]

He did say that he would take less to stay at New England. It just depends on how low will he go. I sometimes wonder about players who make moves from good teams to not-so-good teams. Some people are driven by success, others by money.

He said the same stuff before. Agreed with Rex to come back to the Jets only for the gm to poo-poo the deal and he ended up with your lot.

[Gatecrasher]

This has been quite a busy period with a lot of big names changing hands, it's not usually as mad as this is it?

[Sylar]

He said the same stuff before. Agreed with Rex to come back to the Jets only for the gm to poo-poo the deal and he ended up with your lot.

I'm genuinely not intending to be disparaging with this but does that genuinely surprise you?

He's getting toward the latter years of his career and he was never going to win a Superbowl by going to New York.

Rumours are that Cleveland have stepped into the race with a view to him going there.

The more it goes on, the more I think he'll be playing elsewhere next year but his service last season was instrumental.

Looks like Shane Vereen is on his way out too with the Giants interested in him.

Colts look like they've made 2 good signings in Andre Johnson and Frank Gore.

[Haymaker]

Vereen signs with Giants.

Blount kicks off a Twitter store by posting "Arizona here I come!" And he was just going on holiday!

[lugz]

Jimmy Graham to the seahawks. Mind blown.

[Sylar]

Jimmy Graham to the seahawks. Mind blown.

Wow...

[Calvin]

Jimmy Graham to the seahawks. Mind blown.

Amazing stuff. Obviously delighted. Sad to lose Max Unger but can't wait to see what shape our offense takes this year. Wow.

[hibsbollah]

Jimmy Graham to the seahawks. Mind blown.

If you'd have given me my perfect trade for Seattle it would have been this one. We've not had a good TE for years, and that position is key for Russells read option. And he's the best player in the league in his position (sorry Pats fans but he just is). Added to that his name is an analgam of my name and my sons :greengrin and it is daydream stuff.

Its fair on the surface, Unger heads the other way with a first round pick, we get Jimmy and a 4th round pick. Unger is a probowler so it makes sense for both teams. But still, an all pro tight end is worth a lot more than an all pro centre in the modern game. How Schneider pulled this off ill never know.

[KirkyK]

This is my first real NFL free agency and what on earth is going on

[DarrenSQH]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Absolutely Spewing. Feels like when as a kid hibs sold Jackson to celtic after i got his name on my top.

Cant believe Jimmy has gone and to them.

I need time to grieve.

[Haymaker]

I go off line for an hour and all the action happens! Bradford to the Eagles?! Graham (second best TE in the league) to seattle?!

[hibsbollah]

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

Absolutely Spewing. Feels like when as a kid hibs sold Jackson to celtic after i got his name on my top.

Cant believe Jimmy has gone and to them.

I need time to grieve.


:violin::na na:

Actually I sympathise. I like the Saints and im sure there is a plan rebuilding the line to protect whatsisname and building through ghe draft.

[Haymaker]

Harvin released.

[Gatecrasher]

:dizzy:

[Gatecrasher]

This is my first real NFL free agency and what on earth is going on
Some of the decisions are based on the salary cap but this last week of do has been a bit nuts.

[James.]

Shocked to see Graham move to the Seahawks but not as much as Julius Thomas going to Jacksonville. Talk about a step down!!

The Bills looking like serious contenders for Revis!

[hibsbollah]

You can already get Graham replica jerseys on the seahawks website, a couple of hours after the trade.

You've got to love US capitalism :agree:

[Sergio sledge]

Bradford swap for Foles? Chip Kelly certainly isn't shy about making moves, but Bradford is a massive injury risk! Rumours that we (eagles) are speaking to Demarco Murray too.

[NOLA]

when i 1st heard we traded Jimmy to the seahawks i was stunned, now ive had a beer or 2 ive caled down enough to realise we have strengthnd our o-line while picking up another 1st round draft pick, Graham as good as he can be has been battling injuries more and more the past few years, maybe just a natural reaction being such a big boy and being so explosive, not saying id expect him to keep getting injured as hes still a relative young guy and should be in his prime, i think its a win-win trade for both teams

[James.]

Bradford swap for Foles? Chip Kelly certainly isn't shy about making moves, but Bradford is a massive injury risk! Rumours that we (eagles) are speaking to Demarco Murray too.

Do you think Kelly will try and make a move for Marriota in the draft? Sanchez is a decent starter but surely the Eagles are looking longer term.

Packers the latest team mentioned in the Revis situation. I'm giving it til midnight and then I'm off to bed! News can wait til the morning!

[Haymaker]

Revis back to the Jessies. Guess he doesn't want to add to his Super Bowl rings!

[Haymaker]

Nearly got burned by a joke site saying Andrew Luck traded to the Bucs!

[James.]

I'm so happy! My all time favourite player is back where he belongs!

[Sylar]

I'm so happy! My all time favourite player is back where he belongs!

I don't think he was going to go anywhere else really if he wasn't staying with us. Personally, seeing how much you paid, I'm glad we didn't fork out that for him, despite how good a player he clearly is. Definitely a player in Jets green it's going to be difficult to hate going forward. He was integral in our Superbowl win last year. Alongside Skrine, you're looking pretty solid at CB for this coming season and with Decker and Marshall, you have 2 solid receivers. You're building a good looking team now - still think you lack a QB capable of delivering a winning season personally but he's young. With decent weapons around him, perhaps he'll improve.

I'm disappointed with our off-season thus far but after a winning season last year, I never doubted we'd cut some big names and bring in some new talent - it's just the way we operate. We could be doing with picking up a decent CB as with Browner currently out of the picture too, it leaves Kyle Arrington as our main CB, which is a horrifying thought. Having said that, I don't expect us to be genuine contenders next season anyway!

[hibsbollah]

Without a doubt the craziest period of off season trading I can remember.

[Haymaker]

Without a doubt the craziest period of off season trading I can remember.

:agree:

I saw a tweet this morning: "Reckon this all this trading from the jets is just to piss off Rex!" :greengrin

[Sylar]

Jets being linked with Cromartie also returning and are also apparently interested in Ryan Fitzpatrick if the Texans release him.

What a major overhaul they're undertaking!

[James.]

Jets being linked with Cromartie also returning and are also apparently interested in Ryan Fitzpatrick if the Texans release him.

What a major overhaul they're undertaking!

We'll go from the worst secondary in football to possibly the best in the space of a day. Makes sense - an elite defense might just counter our QB woes. I'm happy enough with Fitzpatrick - he's a proven if unspectacular quantity. The AFC East should be a bit more competitive this year. I imagine you will probably still win it but it's good to see the other three teams actively looking to improve.

Ryan Matthews to Philly today. Not exactly Shady McCoy but could be a nice piece of he can stay healthy.

[Sylar]

We'll go from the worst secondary in football to possibly the best in the space of a day. Makes sense - an elite defense might just counter our QB woes. I'm happy enough with Fitzpatrick - he's a proven if unspectacular quantity. The AFC East should be a bit more competitive this year. I imagine you will probably still win it but it's good to see the other three teams actively looking to improve.

Ryan Matthews to Philly today. Not exactly Shady McCoy but could be a nice piece of he can stay healthy.

I think it will be quite competitive but right now, I wouldn't favour us to win it all J.

Our defense has been stripped apart by losing not just Revis but also Browner and Wilfork...Kyle Arrington as our lead secondary is a terrifying thought! Revis and Browner were instrumental in doing what we couldn't in seasons gone past, which was getting our defense off the field in 3rd down situations and reduced giving up huge yardage downfield.

If you keep building the way you have in the past few days, in addition to some of your good acquisitions last year (Decker being a good example), you're going to be in a good spot if not this season, possibly next. Given the receiving options of Decker and Marshall, even a mediocre QB like Smith or a reasonable QB like Fitzpatrick can put up reasonable numbers.

We've signed Brandon Gibson and re-signed Brian Tyms. We're apparently interested in Reggie Bush and Percy Harvin as well as Jabaal Sheard and Ahtyba Rubin...Hardly inspirational off-season work so far but it's the Patriots way!

[DH1875]

I'm genuinely not intending to be disparaging with this but does that genuinely surprise you?



I'm genuinely not trying to be disparaging either but I dont have a clue what your on about :confused:.



Jimmy Graham to the seahawks. Mind blown.

I'm late to the party but wow :shocked:


We'll go from the worst secondary in football to possibly the best in the space of a day. Makes sense - an elite defense might just counter our QB woes. I'm happy enough with Fitzpatrick - he's a proven if unspectacular quantity. The AFC East should be a bit more competitive this year. I imagine you will probably still win it but it's good to see the other three teams actively looking to improve.



:agree::agree::agree: .

[lugz]

DeMarco Murray visiting the eagles today, either we make a good signing or we have bumped up the price considerably for the cowboys to get him back.

[Sergio sledge]

Some Eagles fans aren't happy.... http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-free-agency/0ap3000000478239/Eagles-fans-react-to-offseason-trades

If Bradford, Matthews and (if we get him) DeMarco Murray stay fit, I can see us doing well this season, but that's a huge risk to take IMHO.

[James.]

14520

[Sylar]

Well Saints fans, acquiring Browner might remove some of the anger at losing Graham - a solid CB you've acquired!

Yet another off-season where I struggle to understand our moves and trades - you take the Superbowl winning defensive partnership in Revis and Browner and get rid of not 1 but 2 of them...

[hibsbollah]

Well Saints fans, acquiring Browner might remove some of the anger at losing Graham - a solid CB you've acquired!

Yet another off-season where I struggle to understand our moves and trades - you take the Superbowl winning defensive partnership in Revis and Browner and get rid of not 1 but 2 of them...

I recall during last season' s offseason you were fairly disgusted with your teams (lack of) activity. Then you pulled off tge Revis and Browner trades and won the superbowl :hilarious Plenty of time yet and lots of quality free agents still around.

[Sylar]

I recall during last season' s offseason you were fairly disgusted with your teams (lack of) activity. Then you pulled off tge Revis and Browner trades and won the superbowl :hilarious Plenty of time yet and lots of quality free agents still around.

I'm very much of the 'if it ain't broke...' mantra - we had 2 elite CBs in Revis and Browner and let them go. I get that they were very mercenary in their moves as better money was offered but that secondary was up there with the Seahawks (clearly).

We've made some very small trades thus far which are far from exciting and aren't replacing the areas we're now deficient in.

We certainly won't be winning the Superbowl next season, that's for sure :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Now DeMarco Murray to the Eagles. It gets wilder. I now predict Megatron to the Raiders, Peyton Manning to Jacksonville and the return of Tebow to the Packers.

[hibsbollah]

I'm very much of the 'if it ain't broke...' mantra - we had 2 elite CBs in Revis and Browner and let them go. I get that they were very mercenary in their moves as better money was offered but that secondary was up there with the Seahawks (clearly).

We've made some very small trades thus far which are far from exciting and aren't replacing the areas we're now deficient in.

We certainly won't be winning the Superbowl next season, that's for sure :greengrin

I don't think the Hawks can he considered the top secondary anymore until the three probowlers Sherman Chancellor and Thomas cam prove they are healthy...(it was amazing they even played at the superbowl) and we get a quality cb on the other side from Sherman. This guy from Philly (williams) is the new second cb but I don't know much about him.

[James.]

Cromartie returns to New York :aok:

[lugz]

Chips brewing up another storm, my head hurts!!

[James.]

Colts release Trent Richardson. I'd take a chance on him at the right price. Will be interesting to see where he lands - he's got the talent and proved he could do it in Cleveland.

[lugz]

Murray confirmed on 5 year deal, absolutely buzzing. As long as chip doesn't do something crazy definitely my new jersey to noise people up at Wembley.

[NOLA]

Colts release Trent Richardson. I'd take a chance on him at the right price. Will be interesting to see where he lands - he's got the talent and proved he could do it in Cleveland.


I would too, he was good in Cleveland the 1st year, traded and never seemed to fit in well in Indy, he didn't want to be there and it showed, he wont cost much.

[James.]

I would too, he was good in Cleveland the 1st year, traded and never seemed to fit in well in Indy, he didn't want to be there and it showed, he wont cost much.

Colts fans saying he won't actually leave Indianapolis until next year as he only moves in two yard increments at a time :tee hee: Dallas would make sense now Murray is away.

[Haymaker]

Now DeMarco Murray to the Eagles. It gets wilder. I now predict Megatron to the Raiders, Peyton Manning to Jacksonville and the return of Tebow to the Packers.

:faf:

[Haymaker]

Macfadden to Dallas.

[Sylar]

Macfadden to Dallas.

Surely the Cowgirls fans must be spewing right now! Murray, the most productive RB in the league last year, gone and replaced by Mr Injury himself?

[HibsMax]

Well Saints fans, acquiring Browner might remove some of the anger at losing Graham - a solid CB you've acquired!

Yet another off-season where I struggle to understand our moves and trades - you take the Superbowl winning defensive partnership in Revis and Browner and get rid of not 1 but 2 of them...
I was talking to a guy yesterday and we have to trust. I mean, you can't always buy a team. Perhaps they have some really good talent waiting in the wings?

[Sylar]

I was talking to a guy yesterday and we have to trust. I mean, you can't always buy a team. Perhaps they have some really good talent waiting in the wings?

As bollah pointed out above, every single year I bemoan our activity but every year we take players who very few people have heard off and turn them into successes.

I don't know what the formula is in New England but it does work! I look at the players I've been stunned to see released and find myself questioning, "where are they now" a lot of the time - consider Moss when he left, Welker, Vinateri, Maroney, Ty Law and Asante Samuel...all gone on to do very little.

Whilst I don't think that'll happen with Revis and Browner (they're too good as players), did the Patriots perhaps see something that just wasn't worth the money? Certainly in Revis' case - he'll be 30 at the start of the season so I can understand why we weren't forking out the same money New York offered.

We've acquired a few defensive players since all of this unfolded so at least they're plugging the holes.

[HibsMax]

As bollah pointed out above, every single year I bemoan our activity but every year we take players who very few people have heard off and turn them into successes.

I don't know what the formula is in New England but it does work! I look at the players I've been stunned to see released and find myself questioning, "where are they now" a lot of the time - consider Moss when he left, Welker, Vinateri, Maroney, Ty Law and Asante Samuel...all gone on to do very little.

Whilst I don't think that'll happen with Revis and Browner (they're too good as players), did the Patriots perhaps see something that just wasn't worth the money? Certainly in Revis' case - he'll be 30 at the start of the season so I can understand why we weren't forking out the same money New York offered.

We've acquired a few defensive players since all of this unfolded so at least they're plugging the holes.

I liked Browner but he was / is a penalty machine and I think that is something the BB won't tolerate. You're right about all the players you listed. I would add Richard Seymour to that list as well. We seem to have a knack of getting the best out of (some) players and getting rid of them either at the right time because they decline, or maybe they just don't prosper as well in other teams' systems.

Or maybe we're garbage and we just win because we cheat all the time. ;)

[James.]

I don't know what the formula is in New England but it does work!

Spying on other teams and deflating footballs :wink:

[Sylar]

Spying on other teams and deflating footballs :wink:

:greengrin

You coming down here for the Dolphins game next season J?

[James.]

:greengrin

You coming down here for the Dolphins game next season J?

Afraid not bud, checked the dates and I'm working the Monday - can't pick or choose my holidays unfortunately! :boo hoo:

[hibsbollah]

As bollah pointed out above, every single year I bemoan our activity but every year we take players who very few people have heard off and turn them into successes.

I don't know what the formula is in New England but it does work! I look at the players I've been stunned to see released and find myself questioning, "where are they now" a lot of the time - consider Moss when he left, Welker, Vinateri, Maroney, Ty Law and Asante Samuel...all gone on to do very little.

Whilst I don't think that'll happen with Revis and Browner (they're too good as players), did the Patriots perhaps see something that just wasn't worth the money? Certainly in Revis' case - he'll be 30 at the start of the season so I can understand why we weren't forking out the same money New York offered.

We've acquired a few defensive players since all of this unfolded so at least they're plugging the holes.

Good post. Its the system in New England, not the players that make it work. Its the same in Seattle really, we tend to the same thing every season systematically. Trade away our high draft picks for free agents and get most of our squad from low draft picks who are athletes first, technical players second. We haven't had a first round pick for four years iirc.

[hibsbollah]

Macfadden to Dallas.

Cowboys :hilarious

[Sylar]

We're apparently speaking to Reggie Bush today.

If a fit Reggie Bush arrives in New England next year, I'd be delighted :agree:

[lugz]

Harvin going to the bills.

[hibsbollah]

Harvin going to the bills.

That guy could start a fight in an empty room. Another big name for the Bills though

[DH1875]

Afraid not bud, checked the dates and I'm working the Monday - can't pick or choose my holidays unfortunately! :boo hoo:


You must be gutted. Still reckon you should throw a sickie on the monday though :wink:.

[Haymaker]

You must be gutted. Still reckon you should throw a sickie on the monday though :wink:.

:agree: throw a sickie!

[Haymaker]

Random twitter rumour: Brees to the Jets?!

[Sylar]

You must be gutted. Still reckon you should throw a sickie on the monday though :wink:.

Are you coming down DH? Would be nice to finally meet a few of you and have a beer whilst watching a game.

[DH1875]

Are you coming down DH? Would be nice to finally meet a few of you and have a beer whilst watching a game.


:agree::agree::agree:.

Got the tickets. Still got to arrange travel and accommodation though.

[NOLA]

We sign cj cpiller only to trade away Kenny Stills for a 3rd round pick and danelle ellerbe, gonna be an interesting draft that's us with at least 9 picks, wonder if we might move up from 13 to 2? Hmmmm

[Sylar]

Reggie Bush visiting with us - we're also targeting WR Stevie Johnson apparently.

[hibsbollah]

Reggie Bush visiting with us - we're also targeting WR Stevie Johnson apparently.

Bush is a great fit for you guys, a RB thats a receiving threat out of the backfield.

[NOLA]

spoke to my cousin today on skype, word in louisiana is the reason why we are going more strongly to the run with less emphasis on the pass heavy offense isnt just to make Brees more efficient this year but also to make the team more ready for his successor, been quiet talks now that we fancy drafting the "next aaron rodgers" apparently thats meant to be Marcus Mariota, with the amount of draft picks we have picked up it wouldnt be much of a move from 13 up to 2, id be truly :shocked: if that was to happen though but nothing the Saints have done this offseason has been the norm.

[Sylar]

Bush is a great fit for you guys, a RB thats a receiving threat out of the backfield.

Sadly, he's gone to San Francisco :rolleyes:

[DH1875]

Not sure if anyone is interested but the official Jets shop has 50% off everything at the moment if you use the code JETS NOW :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Not sure if anyone is interested but the official Jets shop has 50% off everything at the moment if you use the code JETS NOW :thumbsup:

Cheers, I need some more toilet paper. :greengrin

[DH1875]

Cheers, I need some more toilet paper. :greengrin


:na na::na na::na na:

[lugz]

Not sure if anyone is interested but the official Jets shop has 50% off everything at the moment if you use the code JETS NOW :thumbsup:

Are you getting anything? I collect the mini helmets and wouldn't mind chipping in for postage to get it for cheap.

[lugz]

Not sure if anyone is interested but the official Jets shop has 50% off everything at the moment if you use the code JETS NOW :thumbsup:

Was just looking and couldn't see international shipping.

[DH1875]

Are you getting anything? I collect the mini helmets and wouldn't mind chipping in for postage to get it for cheap.


Sorry bud, I already placed an order. Was trying to get a cutsomised jersey but they wont post it to the UK :confused:. Ended up getting 4 t-shirts, a baseball cap and a Santonio Holmes jersey for £50 and that includes postage and custom fees. Check out ebay for the helmets. There are always some on there and thats where I got mine (only got Jets one's) I got a New York Titans helmet for a fiver not that long ago lol.

[DH1875]

Was just looking and couldn't see international shipping.

Had a quick look there and seems your right :confused:. Does say its available for shipping but when I try to checkout its not there. Very strange :confused:

[HibsMax]

if only you knew someone in the US who could act as a middle-man.....

[Gatecrasher]

What time is it?


http://youtu.be/LY081VQqMY0

for info http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12494694/tim-tebow-works-philadelphia-eagles

Tramon Williams is now a Brown.

[Haymaker]

Wilfork is now a Texan. :boo hoo:

[hibsbollah]

Wilfork is now a Texan. :boo hoo:

Thats some d line they have down there; JJ Watt, Clowney, Wilfork.

[Haymaker]

Thats some d line they have down there; JJ Watt, Clowney, Wilfork. :agree:

[Sylar]

We sign a TE...quite confusing as it's one position we're quite set at with Gronkowski and Hoomanawanui. He's a good TE, no question but an odd acquisition for me.

Gutted that we didn't bring Wilfork back - arguably the the best and most consistent defensive lineman we've had in the past decade!

Can't help but agree with Rex Ryan's comments yesterday - everyone's improving and we appear to be going the other way at the minute!

Incidentally, I seen a very odd thing when I popped into Tesco earlier - a chap wearing a New England Patriots t-shirt and a Seattle Seahawks baseball cap. Talk about your ultimate glory hunter!

[HibsMax]

We sign a TE...quite confusing as it's one position we're quite set at with Gronkowski and Hoomanawanui. He's a good TE, no question but an odd acquisition for me.

Gutted that we didn't bring Wilfork back - arguably the the best and most consistent defensive lineman we've had in the past decade!

Can't help but agree with Rex Ryan's comments yesterday - everyone's improving and we appear to be going the other way at the minute!

Incidentally, I seen a very odd thing when I popped into Tesco earlier - a chap wearing a New England Patriots t-shirt and a Seattle Seahawks baseball cap. Talk about your ultimate glory hunter!

I think Chandler, at 6'7", will be a good addition. Gronk and Hernandez were a good combo and we've never really had that lately with Gronk's injuries and Hernandez murdering people. Hooman and Wright haven't cemented their spots for me. I was initially surprised with this acquisition but I think it could end up being pretty deadly. Imagine if we were able to make Chandler into a similar threat as Gronk, now teams have two (physically) massive TEs to contain.

You know what we're like, we don't sign stars (often).

[Sylar]

We've signed Tavaris Cadet from the Saints tonight - can't claim to know much of anything about him to be honest.

[hibsbollah]

I've just been catching up on some free agency moves...the Colts did well to get Andre Johnson and Frank Gore, adds more to an already good offense, although they are both getting a bit old.

Did the Raiders really give up a first round pick for Trent Richardson???! I think this is the maddest thing I've ever heard of. I assumed he'd just drop out of the league.

[Haymaker]

I've just been catching up on some free agency moves...the Colts did well to get Andre Johnson and Frank Gore, adds more to an already good offense, although they are both getting a bit old.

Did the Raiders really give up a first round pick for Trent Richardson???! I think this is the maddest thing I've ever heard of. I assumed he'd just drop out of the league.

Raiders being the Raiders!

[NOLA]

I've just been catching up on some free agency moves...the Colts did well to get Andre Johnson and Frank Gore, adds more to an already good offense, although they are both getting a bit old.

Did the Raiders really give up a first round pick for Trent Richardson???! I think this is the maddest thing I've ever heard of. I assumed he'd just drop out of the league.
colts dropped him and he was a free agent so im guessing no picks were involved :wink:

[Gatecrasher]

https://youtu.be/VqTektzzz_g

:greengrin

[James.]

Just saw it on the news :thumbsup:

hopefully he'll bring Watt and Clowney with him next time!

[Gatecrasher]

Just saw it on the news :thumbsup:

hopefully he'll bring Watt and Clowney with him next time!
Mon the Texans!:flag:

[hibsbollah]

colts dropped him and he was a free agent so im guessing no picks were involved :wink:

I knew it was too mad:greengrin

[Sylar]

I see our trick plays against Baltimore last season now result in a 5 yard penalty this coming season :rolleyes:

Sorry but if players report as eligible to the officials, I don't see the problem - the officials perhaps didn't then report it properly but that's their fault, not ours!

These 'trick' plays, so long as they're legal, are the type of plays that give offenses a slight edge and teams need to come up with new plays owing to the fact that their offensive plays are scrutinised in game films.

Additionally laughable is the fact that the New York Yets have filed tampering charges against Robert Kraft for publicly saying that we wanted to keep Revis in New England...how is that tampering?

Woody Johnson speaking publicly about his desire to sign a player who was still under contract in New England at the time WAS an attempt at tampering but I don't see how a rueful comment about a departed player also constitutes.

[Haymaker]

If you can't beat us, change the rules. :agree:

[HibsMax]

I see our trick plays against Baltimore last season now result in a 5 yard penalty this coming season :rolleyes:

Sorry but if players report as eligible to the officials, I don't see the problem - the officials perhaps didn't then report it properly but that's their fault, not ours!

These 'trick' plays, so long as they're legal, are the type of plays that give offenses a slight edge and teams need to come up with new plays owing to the fact that their offensive plays are scrutinised in game films.

Additionally laughable is the fact that the New York Yets have filed tampering charges against Robert Kraft for publicly saying that we wanted to keep Revis in New England...how is that tampering?

Woody Johnson speaking publicly about his desire to sign a player who was still under contract in New England at the time WAS an attempt at tampering but I don't see how a rueful comment about a departed player also constitutes.
Because you're apparently not allowed to talk about players who are under contract with other teams. Bizarre. I assume you can talk about players but you're limited as to what you can say about them. Ridiculous and if the League doesn't recognise this for what it is then all we can do is laugh while we march on towards #5.

[Bristolhibby]

Anyone going to Wembley this year? Got a season ticket, taking my lad to all three games.

Looking forward to the Jets/Dolphins game.

J

[Haymaker]

Anyone going to Wembley this year? Got a season ticket, taking my lad to all three games.

Looking forward to the Jets/Dolphins game.

J

Think a fair few of us are planning on going, I will be searching for tickets later towards the dates as I will have games on Sundays so need to swing a home game and early KOs.

[Haymaker]

Will football season hurry up please? :I'm waiti

[lugz]

Anyone going to Wembley this year? Got a season ticket, taking my lad to all three games.

Looking forward to the Jets/Dolphins game.

J

Got my season ticket, looking forward to the games, see a couple of new teams and lots of new signings.

Seeing the bills and shady at wembley softened the blow of the eagles trading him.

[KirkyK]

Decent number of jerseys half price on the nike website just now if anyone was unaware, get an extra 10% off with the code SP10 too!

Picked myself up my first ever one. White Rodgers, looks braw!

Link for anyone interested:

http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pw/nfl-kits---jerseys-clothing/bgdZ8qlZbhl?ipp=76

[Haymaker]

Ridley to the Jessies?! RAGE.

[Gatecrasher]

Decent number of jerseys half price on the nike website just now if anyone was unaware, get an extra 10% off with the code SP10 too!

Picked myself up my first ever one. White Rodgers, looks braw!

Link for anyone interested:

http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pw/nfl-kits---jerseys-clothing/bgdZ8qlZbhl?ipp=76

I would have got one if it was the home shirt, I already have a White Rodgers even though it's Reebok.

[HibsMax]

Ridley to the Jessies?! RAGE.
Saw this myself and am disappointed. I know he's had his ball security issues but I like him. That said, Jonas Gray really shone in that one game last season; if there is more of that, I'm looking forward to seeing more of him (assuming he gets played, and not dropped).

[DH1875]

Decent number of jerseys half price on the nike website just now if anyone was unaware, get an extra 10% off with the code SP10 too!

Picked myself up my first ever one. White Rodgers, looks braw!

Link for anyone interested:

http://store.nike.com/gb/en_gb/pw/nfl-kits---jerseys-clothing/bgdZ8qlZbhl?ipp=76


They don't have any Jets jerseys :grr:

[NOLA]

They don't have any Jets jerseys :grr:
were you looking to get a geno smith one DH :greengrin

[Haymaker]

They don't have any Jets jerseys :grr:

Well they would surely sell shirts that people actually want?

[DH1875]

were you looking to get a geno smith one DH :greengrin




:doh: Never even entered my head it would be a Geno Smith jersey lol.

[DH1875]

Well they would surely sell shirts that people actually want?

Stands to reason that if they don't have any for the sale, they must have already sold out at full price ;)

[Haymaker]

Stands to reason that if they don't have any for the sale, they must have already sold out at full price ;)

:greengrin

[Haymaker]

Aaron Hernandez found guilty of first degree murder. Will likely serve life without the possibility of parole. Such a waste of talent.

[Sylar]

He'll serve his sentence just 2 miles from Foxborough - hope he can see the lights and hear the roar every gameday and realise how much of a bloody idiot he is.

Had the world at his feet and threw it away for delusions of 'gangsta'. Deserves every ill heading his way and it's a sorry saga that he was associated with us when this happened.

Seems Mr Kraft's testimony was particularly damning against him though.

Horrible excuse of a human being.

[HibsMax]

He'll serve his sentence just 2 miles from Foxborough - hope he can see the lights and hear the roar every gameday and realise how much of a bloody idiot he is.

Had the world at his feet and threw it away for delusions of 'gangsta'. Deserves every ill heading his way and it's a sorry saga that he was associated with us when this happened.

Seems Mr Kraft's testimony was particularly damning against him though.

Horrible excuse of a human being.
I actually think he was a gangsta who couldn't make the transition to professional football player. It shouldn't be necessary the but people who knew him well (the real him) should have taken him aside and told him it's time to hang up his gun belt and concentrate on what was to be a promising career. I'm sure many other players have given up bad habits to be a success. He was either stupid or his ego was so big that he thought he wouldn't get caught.

[Haymaker]

Tebow returns!

[Sylar]

Tebow returns!

Kinda, though his chances of actually coming back and being a regular feature are slim to none - having said that, Mark Sanchez is dreadful, Sam Bradford is an injury risk and their third QB on their depth chart is a rookie...

Has there ever been such an enigma in American Football as Tim Tebow (other than Manti Teo's girlfriend?).

[Haymaker]

Kinda, though his chances of actually coming back and being a regular feature are slim to none - having said that, Mark Sanchez is dreadful, Sam Bradford is an injury risk and their third QB on their depth chart is a rookie...

Has there ever been such an enigma in American Football as Tim Tebow (other than Manti Teo's girlfriend?).

Carrying 5 QBs. Crazy. Reckon he is there for training camp (can run the option offense at least) so good to practice against then cut him before the season.

[Haymaker]

The World Champions open up to the Steelers and end the season at the jets. Afc East Champions again.

[DH1875]

The World Champions open up to the Steelers and end the season at the jets. Afc East Champions again.

Our schedule sucks. Some tough games in there and think its safe to say we are looking at another losing season :(

[Sylar]

We actually end the season against the Dolphins in Miami.

I started last season with a sense of optimism but I think we've lost too many players to contend this year - Rex Ryan was quite correct - I think everyone in the AFC East has strengthened so far except us.

Perhaps just as well as I think we have a testing schedule this year - road trips to Dallas, Indy, Denver and the Giants...our home schedule is pretty friendly but some tough away trips.

Don't fancy our matchups against the Bills much this coming season either incidentally.

What's up with the Sky coverage listings by the way? Presumably they've just not chosen their Sunday games yet? They have all of the Thursday night/Monday night games listed in the schedule but no Sundays.

[Haymaker]

So we do, the list I saw ended with the Jets!

[DarrenSQH]

Good schedule for my Saints this year. Confident of at least 10 wins.

[NOLA]

Draft day later on, looking forward to it as always, i like the drama and the Saints have 2 picks in the 1st so im either cheesing or swearing later tonight :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Lots of calls to the Titans about their #2 pick. See if they trade...

[DarrenSQH]

2 draft picks and the day off work tommorow. Looking forward to this!

Who Dat!

[Haymaker]

Draft day. The day the Jets/raiders/redskins ruin some kids career.

[James.]

Draft day. The day the Jets/raiders/redskins ruin some kids career.

:greengrin Very true!

I'm looking for a pass rusher who will destroy Brady. Imagine adding Leonard Williams to a line already containing Mo Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson. Stuff dreams are made of!!


Some good viewing on SS3 the now :aok:

[hibsbollah]

For the fourth year in a row the Seahawks have no #1 pick. Its almost like the draft doesnt include us! Very interested to see where the man-monster defensive tackle from UW, Danny Shelton ends up.

[Haymaker]

:greengrin Very true!

I'm looking for a pass rusher who will destroy Brady. Imagine adding Leonard Williams to a line already containing Mo Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson. Stuff dreams are made of!!


Some good viewing on SS3 the now :aok:

I hope you do get him. Watching the Jessies ruin another talent and the Patriots win another AFC EAST title on the way to a 5th super bowl will be even sweeter.

:greengrin

[NOLA]

Bucs select Winston 1st overall no surprise there but lets see what happens with the Titans, do they take Mariota or make a blockbuster trade,

[Haymaker]

No surprises so far :greengrin

[NOLA]

Titans select Mariota

[NOLA]

Jags select Dante Fowler jr

[NOLA]

Oakland take Amari Cooper 1st WR to be taken, good pick

[NOLA]

Washington take brandon sherff tackle :confused:

[NOLA]

cant believe Leonard Williams hasnt been picked yet

[James.]

Scherff was a bit of a shock there. Redskins must have been worried about Williams' shoulder. Hopefully this pick is mailed in quickly so I can get to bed :aok:

[James.]

Jets get the best player in the draft. Enjoy all the blitzes next year Patsies - a world of pain coming your way :greengrin

[NOLA]

Jets on the clock, got to be Leonard Williams for me, and it is, great pick for the jets

[Haymaker]

Jets get the best player in the draft. Enjoy all the blitzes next year Patsies - a world of pain coming your way :greengrin

You lot say this every year. Keep looking up at us. :greengrin

[NOLA]

chicago select Kevin White WR

[James.]

You lot say this every year. Keep looking up at us. :greengrin

You do know that the last two first rounders on our defensive line are Pro Bowlers? You've got a year of watching Brady getting knocked around by us to look forward to!

So much you'll be begging to face the Dolphins and Suh for a bit of respite! :na na:

[Haymaker]

chicago select Kevin White WR

Their QB is still Cutler...

[Haymaker]

You do know that the last two first rounders on our defensive line are Pro Bowlers? You've got a year of watching Brady getting knocked around by us to look forward to!

So much you'll be begging to face the Dolphins and Suh for a bit of respite! :na na:

Didn't help you last year... :greengrin

[NOLA]

Failcons take vic beasley :( i wanted the Saints to take him

[NOLA]

Giants take erek flowers tackle, thats the redskins and giants both going for tackles

[James.]

The NFL experts are having a mare. They've not predicted a single pick correctly since Mariota! :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Winston is predicted to earn $20m in his first season. That is apparently 2m lbs of crabs legs.

[NOLA]

no trades yet which is surprising, Rams on the clock, todd gurley RB

[NOLA]

Vikings take Trae Waynes CB

[NOLA]

Cleveland select big boy Danny Shelton NT

[James.]

Shelton gets the quickest fine in NFL history with that bear hug on Goodell. I'm off after this Saints pick. Curious to see what they do post-Graham.

[NOLA]

Saints select ..... Andrus Peat T from stanford not what i was expecting but our o-line really has got stronger which is good.

[NOLA]

miami take devante Parker WR

[NOLA]

Chargers trade up for melvin Gordon RB

[NOLA]

texans take Kevin Johnson CB good pick there

[NOLA]

49rs take Arik Armstead T

[Billychaotic182]

Jets have done well

[NOLA]

Chiefs must take a WR here... and its.. Marcus Peters CB