NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Haymaker]

Cyrus Jones seems incapable of returning Punts at the pro level, yet he was pretty good at that during his college career, needs to sit the rest of the way and get his head right.

Aside from that, Pats won and are in the driving seat for HFA, next up, Denver

Cyrus Jones! Never receive a punt again!

[Haymaker]

Ravens Jags
Saints Fish
Vikings browns
Cardinals Rams

Can't say I'd be excited about those next season at Wembley. Luckily I can pop to the Patriots Jets game at MetLife :greengrin

[lugz]

Ravens Jags
Saints Fish
Vikings browns
Cardinals Rams

Can't say I'd be excited about those next season at Wembley. Luckily I can pop to the Patriots Jets game at MetLife :greengrin

I'm going to the rams cardinals and that'll be it. Quite a bit of talent on show and the only chance people will get to see HoFer Larry fitzgerald before he retires.

[Sylar]

Yeah, none of those fixtures get my juices flowing either. It doesn't NEED to be the Patriots to interest me, those games just don't excite me.

I'm going to Notre Dame vs Navy in South Bend next year and then Michigan vs Ohio State in Ann Arbor the following weekend, so that'll keep me happy! :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Thursday night football on Saturday?

Surely just Saturday night football?!

[Hibbie_Cameron]

Thursday night football on Saturday?

Surely just Saturday night football?!

Who cares what day it is, this game is wonderful:greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Alqays good to beat the jessies but even better to blow them away like that.

Matt Moore stepped up to the plate big time and we are right in the play off hunt now. Whatever else happens we are guaranteed a 1st winning season since 2008 which I could never have imagined when we were 1-4 and needing OT to beat Cleveland.

[Pretty Boy]

Oh and in a rare move I'll be cheering on the Pats tonight @ Denver. Meaningful football in December is complicated.

[hibsbollah]

Oh and in a rare move I'll be cheering on the Pats tonight @ Denver. Meaningful football in December is complicated.

If the Broncos win tonight you could very conceivably still steal the division from New England! Especially with that week 17 decider being in Florida.

Go fish indeed.

[Haymaker]

If the Broncos win tonight you could very conceivably still steal the division from New England! Especially with that week 17 decider being in Florida.

Go fish indeed.

Calm down Bollah.

[Haymaker]

Alqays good to beat the jessies but even better to blow them away like that.

Matt Moore stepped up to the plate big time and we are right in the play off hunt now. Whatever else happens we are guaranteed a 1st winning season since 2008 which I could never have imagined when we were 1-4 and needing OT to beat Cleveland.

Always thought MM was a decent QB, showed it the season he played for you 5 years back. And again last night. But of rust early doors but got rid of that!

[Haymaker]

Jags scored their first kick off return for 9 years!

[Haymaker]

If the Broncos win tonight you could very conceivably still steal the division from New England! Especially with that week 17 decider being in Florida.

Go fish indeed.

:faf:

:greengrin

[nellio]

Really feel for the Denver D at the moment. They are holding teams to pretty small amounts of points then the offence is totally incapable of scoring which is a mystery as Siemien has actually looked pretty decent and Sanders and Demeryus are good wideouts. Problem looks to be the O line where Seimien has no time at all to make plays and we are just 3 and out constantly. Cant see us making the playoffs this year which after a Superbowl season is V disappointing.

At least my 2nd team the giants are doing better!!

[hibsbollah]

:faf:

:greengrin

I did say 'if' :greengrin

In my next terrible bit of tipsterism, the Ravens are playing well and could be due a wee run in the playoffs. Tough final two tough divisional games on the road to finish though.

[Haymaker]

To be fair Nellio, you could be describing Hibs there! Tight D but can't score enough! :greengrin

[Haymaker]

I did say 'if' :greengrin

In my next terrible bit of tipsterism, the Ravens are playing well and could be due a wee run in the playoffs. Tough final two tough divisional games on the road to finish though.

:greengrin

[nellio]

To be fair Nellio, you could be describing Hibs there! Tight D but can't score enough! :greengrin

:thumbsup:

[Gatecrasher]

REMEMBER - games are this saturday not sunday

[Sylar]

REMEMBER - games are this saturday not sunday

Apart from the Ravens vs Steelers, who play on Christmas Day (9:30).

[hibsbollah]

Apart from the Ravens vs Steelers, who play on Christmas Day (9:30).

That's going to be a belter :agree: Two teams who hate each other, both on good form, playing for the division with no other games at the same time.

[DH1875]

Merry Christmas guys, have a good one :aok:

[Haymaker]

Merry Christmas guys, have a good one :aok:

Indeed! Merry Chrimbo!

[Sylar]

Currently downed by this norovirus *******, but cheers New England for giving me one hell of a Christmas Eve smile!

Merry Christmas a'body! :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

:faf:

[hibsbollah]

Tyler Lockets injury tonight absolutely horrific viewing. The network seem to want to show it again and again too, lovely.

Injuries ruining our season.

[Sylar]

Was genuinely saddened to see Derek Carr broke his leg. He's been great for that raiders team and as much as I want first seed and home field advantage, id rather not be given an advantage like that ahead of next week.

[hibsbollah]

Was genuinely saddened to see Derek Carr broke his leg. He's been great for that raiders team and as much as I want first seed and home field advantage, id rather not be given an advantage like that ahead of next week.

I'm a fan of his, not just because he's my fantasy QB. Tough competitor in the mould of Jim McMahon with a really classy action and strong arm. Hopefully he'll come back as strong next season.

[hibsbollah]

Peculiar end of the season in the AFC, which is basically over a week early. Ravens Titans Broncos all blow it and let the Dolphins stroll into the wild card. It looks like the Pats to lose with the Chiefs and Steelers look the only realistic challengers as the Raiders and Texans both going into the playoffs with replacement QBs.

[Pretty Boy]

Delighted we are in the pay offs. Will likely be a doormat team this year but good experience for the youngesters and guys like Cam Wake deserve a shot.

[Haymaker]

Peculiar end of the season in the AFC, which is basically over a week early. Ravens Titans Broncos all blow it and let the Dolphins stroll into the wild card. It looks like the Pats to lose with the Chiefs and Steelers look the only realistic challengers as the Raiders and Texans both going into the playoffs with replacement QBs.

Been a while since dolphins fans have had January football to support! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Been a while since dolphins fans have had January football to support! :greengrin

I'll be cheering on the Dolphins in the minor conference playoffs, but whoever progresses will be easy meat for the NFC :greengrin :

[Haymaker]

I'll be cheering on the Dolphins in the minor conference playoffs, but whoever progresses will be easy meat for the NFC :greengrin :

We'll see about that :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Still early but 17-0. Are Miami actually a playoff team?

[Haymaker]

Home field advantage. Lovely

[nellio]

Gary Kubiack has resigned due to health reasons.

Not sure who I would like to see in. Kyle Shannahan is in the frame and is being interviewed. No sure about Shanahan as no real head coaching experience. Going to be an interesting offseason to be a Broncos fan with new HC required and also interesting to see what that QB situation will be. Also will Wade Phillips be kept on as DC?

[hibsbollah]

Playoff Prediction Deathmatch anyone?
Wildcard weekend is clearly going to be:

Seahawks beat Lions
Steelers beat Dolphins
Packers beat Giants
Raiders beat Texans.

[nellio]

Playoff Prediction Deathmatch anyone?
Wildcard weekend is clearly going to be:

Seahawks beat Lions
Steelers beat Dolphins
Packers beat Giants
Raiders beat Texans.

I agree with all of those. I think packers G men will be tight and so will raiders and Texans

[Haymaker]

I ain't happy until the gnats are out of the playoffs

[Pretty Boy]

Playoff Prediction Deathmatch anyone?
Wildcard weekend is clearly going to be:

Seahawks beat Lions
Steelers beat Dolphins
Packers beat Giants
Raiders beat Texans.

Seahawks
Dolphins :faf:
Packers
Raiders

[hibsbollah]

Raiders looking hapless helpless and hopeless.

[HibernianJK]

Raiders looking hapless helpless and hopeless.

They look completely lost without Carr. Granted they've picked up a couple of OL however Carr is the lifeblood of that team.

[hibsbollah]

They look completely lost without Carr. Granted they've picked up a couple of OL however Carr is the lifeblood of that team.

I think I could do better than this Connor Cook guy

[HibernianJK]

I think I could do better than this Connor Cook guy

Should be the final nail in the coffin after that woeful INT.

[hibsbollah]

Should be the final nail in the coffin after that woeful INT.

It raises an interesting point about backups, actually. Maybe teams should invest less on superstar salaries and more in a solid squad of 45, especially considering the slew of injuries that are happening. I'd bet that the Pats and Seahawk's wouldn't have won the number of games they have without Garropolo and Thomas Rawls stepping in to famous teammates' shoes. That Cook guy should never have been out there yesterday.

[Haymaker]

Good point Bollah. Is it me or has there been a huge increase in the number of injuries recently? Seems every team is suffering another big injury every week plus loads of little ones.

[hibsbollah]

Good point Bollah. Is it me or has there been a huge increase in the number of injuries recently? Seems every team is suffering another big injury every week plus loads of little ones.

It does seem so. Maybe it's counterintuitive, and the increasing harshness of the rules to make the game less violent means players are artificially holding back from collisions and hence are more likely to get injured? We've all heard coaches in football, rugby, gridiron saying the easiest way to get injured is to try and avoid collisions?.
Go back to the old days when they just beat each other up, I say :greengrin

[Haymaker]

It does seem so. Maybe it's counterintuitive, and the increasing harshness of the rules to make the game less violent means players are artificially holding back from collisions and hence are more likely to get injured? We've all heard coaches in football, rugby, gridiron saying the easiest way to get injured is to try and avoid collisions?.
Go back to the old days when they just beat each other up, I say :greengrin

I still say that, if you go in less than 100% you'll get injured.

[Pretty Boy]

Roast in the oven, beers in the fridge, Marino shirt on and living room to myself all set to watch Miami play some play off football.

Hopefully it won't seem such a novelty this time next year.

[Haymaker]

Roast in the oven, beers in the fridge, Marino shirt on and living room to myself all set to watch Miami play some play off football.

Hopefully it won't seem such a novelty this time next year.

Enjoy, you won't see it again for a while. :greengrin

[HibernianJK]

I've got a feeling this could be over pretty quickly for Miami.

[Pretty Boy]

This is utterly awful. Giving away so many cheap yards. I'd like to see the rankings for 3rd down conversions against because we must be right up there as one of the worst.

[hibsbollah]

Total domination from the Steelers so far.

[Pretty Boy]

Total domination from the Steelers so far.

220 yards against in the 1st quarter. Secondary is garbage, easy to see why we are ranked 29th in the league for rush defence.

Even allowing for 4 injured starters the ease the Steelers are running through us with is shocking.

[Pretty Boy]

Oh good we're down to our 3rd string QB who hasn't thrown a pass in over a year.

[Pretty Boy]

1st & goal with a chance to almost unbelievably make it a 1 score game and Laremy Tunsil falls asleep and Matt Moore seems to think he is going to get the same time as he would get throwing a ball about with his mates on a beach.

[HibernianJK]

The Steelers are a horribly dirty football team.

Although watching this it's really hard to see how Miami is a play off team.

[Pretty Boy]

The Steelers are a horribly dirty football team.

Although watching this it's really hard to see how Miami is a play off team.

I think it comes down to what Bollah said above about depth. When all the starters are fit Miami are a decent football team, lose a few and the problems are obvious.

[HibernianJK]

I think it comes down to what Bollah said above about depth. When all the starters are fit Miami are a decent football team, lose a few and the problems are obvious.

Your probably right. I thought Moore was starting to get into his stride before the first fumble. I view him as a better option than Tannehill. Doubtful he's going to be a franchise QB though.

[Pretty Boy]

Your probably right. I thought Moore was starting to get into his stride before the first fumble. I view him as a better option than Tannehill. Doubtful he's going to be a franchise QB though.

Pouncey, Jones and Maxwell have been big misses, especially Maxwell today.

I've been a critic of Tannehill but I really thought he was getting into stride prior to his injury. Hopefully with a bit continuity going into next season we see what he really has to offer. Make or break season for him.

[Haymaker]

Looks like the gnats are out... We can breathe easy Patriots fans!

[hibsbollah]

Ooft. I'm glad we're not playing the Packers next. Rodgers looks close to unplayable.

[Sylar]

No doubt, he looked outstanding last night, but the Giants helped in making him look spectacular - they, like all the teams who ended up losing their Wild Card games, looked awful!

Seattle @ Atlanta
Green Bay @ Dallas

Houston @ New England
Pittsburgh @ Kansas City

I think both home teams in the AFC win pretty easily, but the NFC matches are going to be really hard to call!

[hibsbollah]

No doubt, he looked outstanding last night, but the Giants helped in making him look spectacular - they, like all the teams who ended up losing their Wild Card games, looked awful!

Seattle @ Atlanta
Green Bay @ Dallas

Houston @ New England
Pittsburgh @ Kansas City

I think both home teams in the AFC win pretty easily, but the NFC matches are going to be really hard to call!

I went 3-1 in my wildcard predictions.
Confident that the Pack will surprise Dallas and win in a high scoring game. The Patriots are way too strong for Houston, could get messy. Seattle Atlanta and Pittsburgh Kansas are hard to call, Im going for the Seahawks and Steelers to progress.

[Sergio sledge]

Seattle @ Atlanta
Green Bay @ Dallas

Houston @ New England
Pittsburgh @ Kansas City

I think if Big Ben is at 100%, Pittsburgh will win against the Chiefs. LeVeon Bell looks unstoppable just now and KC has a poor run defense.

Pats will win easily.

Being an Eagles fan I'm hoping Green Bay thrash Dallas.

I think Atlanta will have too much for Seattle, although it is a very very close call.

[HibernianJK]

Really looking forward to the 2 NFC games should be two excellent match ups.

[Sergio sledge]

Atlanta really do look like the real deal. Absolutely ripping the seahawks defence apart just now.

[Haymaker]

Atlanta really do look like the real deal. Absolutely ripping the seahawks defence apart just now.

Yep.

[HibernianJK]

This whole 'complete the process of the catch when you fall to the ground' rule is nonsense. If you catch it you catch it.

If the role stays however, why, when there's a rushing TD, the rusher does not need to maintain possession of the football through this process? I have seen a number of rushing TD where the rusher loses the ball after the ball has crossed the plane.

[Sergio sledge]

The ball has to be under control when it crosses the plane into the endzone. The rules mean that the football is not under control in a catch until a 'football move' has been made. There's a bit of dubiety what that means, but in the case of a catch if the catcher goes straight to the ground the football move is going to the ground so it has to be in control all the way through. When a runner puts the ball across the plane it is in control when it crosses so that counts. They have already made their football move, so the play is dead as soon as the ball crosses the plane.

That's my understanding of it anyway, could be totally wrong... :greengrin

[HibernianJK]

The ball has to be under control when it crosses the plane into the endzone. The rules mean that the football is not under control in a catch until a 'football move' has been made. There's a bit of dubiety what that means, but in the case of a catch if the catcher goes straight to the ground the football move is going to the ground so it has to be in control all the way through. When a runner puts the ball across the plane it is in control when it crosses so that counts. They have already made their football move, so the play is dead as soon as the ball crosses the plane.

That's my understanding of it anyway, could be totally wrong... :greengrin

Fair enough. I just think if a rusher rushes reaches then the ball crosses the plane but when the ball hits the ground the rusher loses possession it should follow the same rule as the pass completion.

[Haymaker]

What I understand is... Patriots 7 up.

[Haymaker]

Made that a lot harder than needed but... 6th straight championship game.

[McD]

Made that a lot harder than needed but... 6th straight championship game.


I said during the first quarter the game had 30odd - 10 written all over it.

[hibsbollah]

Hawks season over. The policy of not investing in the Offensive line has to be reviewed for next season. It'll be interesting to see if the Falcons can keep that level of performance going forward.

[Haymaker]

I said during the first quarter the game had 30odd - 10 written all over it.

If we hadn't gifted them points it would have been a bigger gap.

[Sergio sledge]

Wow, looking very much like game over already. If it is Green Bay vs Atlanta next week that is going to be some shootout!

[HibernianJK]

What a game that was. Ice cool from Crosby.

[lugz]

So glad the cowboys are out, now I can enjoy the rest of the playoffs.

[hibsbollah]

Well done Sergio, called all 4 results correctly.

For both championship games I see the away team causing an upset, Packers and Steelers to progress to the superbowl.

[Sylar]

Well done Sergio, called all 4 results correctly.

For both championship games I see the away team causing an upset, Packers and Steelers to progress to the superbowl.

Given your track record thus far, I'm happy you're going against us :agree:

Play at our best level and we should be too much for Pittsburgh, but we'll need to play better than we did against Houston.

I fancy Green Bay will beat Atlanta, and I hope we'll be joining them in the Superbowl. However, both NFC teams are red hot, and I'm not sure either us or Pittsburgh will have enough for them.

[Sergio sledge]

So glad the cowboys are out, now I can enjoy the rest of the playoffs.

:agree:

I'm going for an Atlanta vs Steelers Superbowl.

Packers v Falcons will be a shootout, but I think that the Falcons better run game will mean they will squeeze past the Packers. It almost is too close to call though. I'm rooting for the Falcons so that I can say I went to see them in their superbowl season...

Steelers v Pats will be another close game and I fancy the Steelers to just edge it even though the Pats have had a better season. It all depends which Steelers team turn up as they have been ridiculously inconsistent this season. On their day they are a match for anyone both on offense and defense.

Looking forward to both games, they should both be cracking.

[hibsbollah]

Given your track record thus far, I'm happy you're going against us :agree:

Play at our best level and we should be too much for Pittsburgh, but we'll need to play better than we did against Houston.

I fancy Green Bay will beat Atlanta, and I hope we'll be joining them in the Superbowl. However, both NFC teams are red hot, and I'm not sure either us or Pittsburgh will have enough for them.

Oi! I'm 6-2 in the playoffs! My preseason tip of Arizona didn't go so well but Pittsburgh is still in it. Your Patriots are just so consistent season to season, I do think you've been a bit lucky not having to deal with a really good team coming through in the AFC East at any point in the last ten years, but you can only beat what's in front of you and it's been an amazing run of success. Only a fool would bet against you. Hence I'm doing so :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Patriots v Packers final. Which will be awkward as Her Indoors is a packers fan...

[Sergio sledge]

https://i.kinja-img.com/gawker-media/image/upload/mqty63hsli43ewmwydlk.jpg

:greengrin

[lugz]

So Beast Mode has been spotted in Paisley doing wheelies on a skittles BMX and nearly hitting a bus.

I have no idea why he's over here or why he's playing chicken with a bus but it is extremely funny.

[hibsbollah]

So Beast Mode has been spotted in Paisley doing wheelies on a skittles BMX and nearly hitting a bus.

I have no idea why he's over here or why he's playing chicken with a bus but it is extremely funny.

Legend.

[HibernianJK]

So Beast Mode has been spotted in Paisley doing wheelies on a skittles BMX and nearly hitting a bus.

I have no idea why he's over here or why he's playing chicken with a bus but it is extremely funny.

If it was a local from Paisley he wouldn't be a legend he would be an idiot, which on this occasion, is exactly what Marshawn Lynch is.

[Pretty Boy]

Thoughts on the Raiders submitting an application to move to Vegas?

[Haymaker]

Thoughts on the Raiders submitting an application to move to Vegas?

It's surprising as LV always resisted having a pro sports team as it would distract people from the casinos etc.

I guess the city of Oakland can afford a new stadium?

[McD]

It's surprising as LV always resisted having a pro sports team as it would distract people from the casinos etc.

I guess the city of Oakland can afford a new stadium?


Feels like the Raiders are determined to move, not convinced that LV was a preferred destination, just an option, that has been pushed Higher in the pile when the Rams got the first crack at LA.

Not it sure if LV will fully embrace a pro team, may get more 'out of city' visitors taking in a game proportionately than most other teams.

Have to have a wee bit sympathy for football fans in St Louis, San Diego and Oakland, their teams' owners have shat on them imo.

[Sylar]

Woody Johnson, owner of the team that cannot win, is going to help America 'win again', by being appointed ambassador to the UK....

[Sergio sledge]

Feels like the Raiders are determined to move, not convinced that LV was a preferred destination, just an option, that has been pushed Higher in the pile when the Rams got the first crack at LA.

Not it sure if LV will fully embrace a pro team, may get more 'out of city' visitors taking in a game proportionately than most other teams.

Have to have a wee bit sympathy for football fans in St Louis, San Diego and Oakland, their teams' owners have shat on them imo.

Oakland sports fans are some of the most passionate around IMHO and one of the things about the Raiders is that the brand always seemed to mesh with the people of Oakland.

Golden State Warriors are also moving out of Oakland, ok it is just across the water into San Francisco, but it is still a move away from their traditional fan base.

The owner is going to pay a $650m relocation fee to go to a smaller market. Why doesn't he just use that money to build a stadium, it might not be as flashy as the new Falcons stadium, but it would be a good stadium and would show some loyalty to the Raiders fans.

[McD]

Oakland sports fans are some of the most passionate around IMHO and one of the things about the Raiders is that the brand always seemed to mesh with the people of Oakland.

Golden State Warriors are also moving out of Oakland, ok it is just across the water into San Francisco, but it is still a move away from their traditional fan base.

The owner is going to pay a $650m relocation fee to go to a smaller market. Why doesn't he just use that money to build a stadium, it might not be as flashy as the new Falcons stadium, but it would be a good stadium and would show some loyalty to the Raiders fans.




With you you all the way on your last point mate :aok:

[Sylar]

Oakland sports fans are some of the most passionate around IMHO and one of the things about the Raiders is that the brand always seemed to mesh with the people of Oakland.

Golden State Warriors are also moving out of Oakland, ok it is just across the water into San Francisco, but it is still a move away from their traditional fan base.

The owner is going to pay a $650m relocation fee to go to a smaller market. Why doesn't he just use that money to build a stadium, it might not be as flashy as the new Falcons stadium, but it would be a good stadium and would show some loyalty to the Raiders fans.

Can he, bearing in mind the Athletics also use the same stadium?

[Haymaker]

Here we go! Championship Sunday! :hyper

[Sylar]

Here we go! Championship Sunday! :hyper

I'll need to settle for highlights tomorrow. Utter nonsense we're the late game again! It's 2 east coast teams FFS! :rolleyes:

[Haymaker]

I'll need to settle for highlights tomorrow. Utter nonsense we're the late game again! It's 2 east coast teams FFS! :rolleyes:

I'll be up watching! :hyper

[Sylar]

Packers in danger of getting blown out here. Falcons look superb!

[Sylar]

Game over at HT??

Packers 0-24 Falcons.

[Sergio sledge]

Game over at HT??

Packers 0-24 Falcons.

Facing Aaron Rodgers anything is possible, but this would be something miraculous to turn this around. The Falcons look unstoppable on offence.

[Sergio sledge]

And as I type, Julio Jones goes 73 yards for a TD, got to be game over!

[Sylar]

Playing like this, the Falcons will equally destroy Pittsburgh or New England. They've been phenomenal on both sides of the football.

[HibernianJK]

Atlanta have been superb the Packers just cannot stop them moving the ball.

[Haymaker]

So... it's the Falcons...

[Sergio sledge]

The injury to LeVeon Bell hasn't helped, but the Pats are just too good for the Steelers.

Falcons V Patriots superbowl it is. Based on tonight, I can't see past the Falcons to be honest but it is the Patriots and they usually find a way to win.... Best scoring offense in the NFL vs the best scoring defense. Should be quite a game!

[Haymaker]

:hyper :hyper :hyper

[DarrenSQH]

Really hope The Pats win this superbowl.

Cant stand the thought of Atlanta getting one.

[Sylar]

We had a few ineffective possessions in the Red Zone that could have made that a much more comfortable margin in the end. Chris Hogan was like a man possessed last night! Our defense looks so solid against both the run and the pass, and it should be a good game in Houston, as Atlanta were clinical again last night!

We're two very different sides: they're a powerful offensive unit, but they rely on the same options a lot of the time - I reckon if you can keep Sanu and Jones quiet, and get good pressure on Ryan, they're there to be beaten. We have such a diverse suite of weapons at our disposal in Edelman, Amendola, Bennett, Hogan, Mitchell, White, Blount, Lewis...if our defense can do what they've done all season (even though we've not faced a team as good as the Falcons yet), we'll have a great shot.

I'd utterly love to see us win another one, no doubt about it (it would be such a massive **** you to Goodell), but I wouldn't grudge the Falcons their first after the season they've had. Would be a great way for them to open their new stadium, by concomitantly unveiling their first banner.

[Sergio sledge]

We had a few ineffective possessions in the Red Zone that could have made that a much more comfortable margin in the end. Chris Hogan was like a man possessed last night! Our defense looks so solid against both the run and the pass, and it should be a good game in Houston, as Atlanta were clinical again last night!

We're two very different sides: they're a powerful offensive unit, but they rely on the same options a lot of the time - I reckon if you can keep Sanu and Jones quiet, and get good pressure on Ryan, they're there to be beaten. We have such a diverse suite of weapons at our disposal in Edelman, Amendola, Bennett, Hogan, Mitchell, White, Blount, Lewis...if our defense can do what they've done all season (even though we've not faced a team as good as the Falcons yet), we'll have a great shot.

I'd utterly love to see us win another one, no doubt about it (it would be such a massive **** you to Goodell), but I wouldn't grudge the Falcons their first after the season they've had. Would be a great way for them to open their new stadium, by concomitantly unveiling their first banner.

Matt Ryan has used 8 different receivers in each of their last two games. They have two excellent RB's and a couple of good options at TE.

Jones, Sanu, Gabriel, Freeman, Coleman, Robinson, Hooper, Toilolo, Tamme and Hardy all have more than 200 receiving yards in the regular season.

Keeping Jones and Sanu quiet is good in theory, but when they have been kept quiet this season in the same game (not happened often), either Freeman, Gabriel or Coleman has gone and picked up the slack in receiving yards.

It is going to be a cracking game, the big difference between the teams will be the Patriots previous experience. There's no way of knowing how the Falcons will react to the biggest game of them all.

[nellio]

Really hope the Falcons win it. Been V V impressed with them in the few months.

Also dislike the Patriots and would like to see a new name on the trophy too.

[Haymaker]

Also dislike the Patriots and would like to see a new name on the trophy too.

I refer you to my avatar nellio :greengrin

[lugz]

I want and think the Falcons will win it but for some reason I'm too bothered if the pats win it this year.
How's your luck Eric Rowe, sitting 4th/5th on the depth chart at the eagles when he gets a call to say he's been traded to NE, now he's played 40% of snaps and is one win away from a SB ring.

[hibsbollah]

Also dislike the Patriots and would like to see a new name on the trophy too.

You're only human after all :agree:

[Haymaker]

You're only human after all :agree:

I also refer you to my avatar 'bollah. :greengrin

[nellio]

I refer you to my avatar nellio :greengrin

Very good :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Very good :greengrin

I'll be adding one with a 5th ring on Monday morning... :greengrin

[DarrenSQH]

Row 9 wembley tickets bought for October.

Looking forward to see us destroy the phins.

[Pretty Boy]

Got a couple of bets on for Sunday. Falcons to win the 1st quarter at 29/20 (Patriots haven't scored a point in the 1st quarter in 6 Superbowl appearances with Belichick and Brady).

And also Patriots -3 at 20/21.

[hibsbollah]

Got a couple of bets on for Sunday. Falcons to win the 1st quarter at 29/20 (Patriots haven't scored a point in the 1st quarter in 6 Superbowl appearances with Belichick and Brady).

And also Patriots -3 at 20/21.

I like crazy outlandish bets at the superbowl. I usually go for a blowout margin of victory (30 points or so, there have been a lot of big wins in superbowl history with one team just choking under the pressure), and the winning QB as MVP is always a good banker as well.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Sylar]

I actually had a dream about the game last night...hopefully it wasn't a premonition!

[lugz]

T.O & Brian Dawkins miss out on HoF but Jason Taylor gets in.....ok then

[Haymaker]

Tonight's the night!! :hyper :hyper

[Pretty Boy]

Looking forward to a good day of football. Heading to the Edinburgh Varsity match at Meggetland between Edinburgh Uni and Napier followed by a few pints then round to my mates for hot dogs, nachos, beer and the Superbowl.

Work should be fun tomorrow.

[hibsbollah]

Looking forward to a good day of football. Heading to the Edinburgh Varsity match at Meggetland between Edinburgh Uni and Napier followed by a few pints then round to my mates for hot dogs, nachos, beer and the Superbowl.

Work should be fun tomorrow.

After consulting Vegas, my predictions are:
Patriots by 20, Brady MVP, Bollah asleep by mid way through the 3rd quarter, Mondays work performance erratic as a result.

[Sylar]

I genuinely reckon the Falcons will emerge winners tonight. Atlanta by 10 for me!

[McD]

I thin it
l be a (reasonably) high scoring game, and pretty tight, possibly even coming down to whoever has the last possession of the ball getting a score to win it.

[Pretty Boy]

I genuinely reckon the Falcons will emerge winners tonight. Atlanta by 10 for me!

As a team I think the Falcons are marginally better. However the Patriots know how to win (that's not even a dig btw) and I can see them winning by a TD or 2 tonight.

[Jay]

My boys in Hard Rock watching it. They did a good deal with food, drinks and snacks as well as the game.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[hibsbollah]

Shock. Brady in interview there and actually doesn't sound like a dick.

[Pretty Boy]

Strange for the Falcons to defer the coin toss.

[McD]

Enjoy the game everyone! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Strange for the Falcons to defer the coin toss.

Seahawks did it a few years back. But the Falcons aren't known as having a strong d so surprising....

[hibsbollah]

Oh dear :faf:

Terrible game in truth.

[Sergio sledge]

Falcons shouldn't lose from here, surely!

[Haymaker]

Well... I wasn't expecting this

[GreenLake]

Well... I wasn't expecting this

You must be feeling a bit deflated. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

You must be feeling a bit deflated. :greengrin

Not really, we still made the super bowl.

[Haymaker]

Completely deserved by Atlanta. Absolutely flawless from them and very poor from us.

[GreenLake]

What!

[Haymaker]

Completely deserved by Atlanta. Absolutely flawless from them and very poor from us.

Or not

[Swedish hibee]

Omg 🙈🙈🙈

[GreenLake]

What happens in overtime?

[Sergio sledge]

Incredible comeback! Wow!

[GreenLake]

Greatest comeback I ever saw.

[Haymaker]

Boom, Haymakers curse came good again!!

[GreenLake]

Boom, Haymakers curse came good again!!

Amazing comeback, well done. Now lets get back to sport with a global interest. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Amazing comeback, well done. Now lets get back to sport with a global interest. :greengrin

After I chin a **** load of beer!!

[Haymaker]

That comeback... No question, Brady is the GOAT.

[Ryan91]

How? Just how? How did he do it, how did the Pats do it, how did Atlanta choke it away in such spectacular fashion?

I'll leave that until tomorrow, when I've rested and I'm not running on sheer adrenaline

[Haymaker]

How? Just how? How did he do it, how did the Pats do it, how did Atlanta choke it away in such spectacular fashion?

I'll leave that until tomorrow, when I've rested and I'm not running on sheer adrenaline

I'll leave it until Tuesday, I'm off partying!

[Haymaker]

Dear Lord. What a game. I am still completely confused and shocked by that last quarter.

[Haymaker]

Oh dear :faf:

Terrible game in truth.

Best. Game. Ever. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Falcons shouldn't lose from here, surely!

Well...

[GreenLake]

Best. Game. Ever. :greengrin

You have also made the achievement of "second to five" after the Broncos were "first to five".

[Haymaker]

You have also made the achievement of "second to five" after the Broncos were "first to five".

Were they? Pretty sure Pittsburgh would have been first, seeing as they have 6?

[GreenLake]

Were they? Pretty sure Pittsburgh would have been first, seeing as they have 6?

Really? I just remember the Cowgirls winning a 5th but I don't watch much throwball. So you are not even 2nd to five!

I need to google Super Bowl "winningest" teams. :greengrin


And f*** the Penguins.

[Haymaker]

Really? I just remember the Cowgirls winning a 5th but I don't watch much throwball. So you are not even 2nd to five!

I need to google Super Bowl "winningest" teams. :greengrin


And f*** the Penguins.

And the Broncos only have 3 titles?

[hibsbollah]

That comeback... No question, Brady is the GOAT.

I remember thinking the same thing after a superbowl (xx I?) in the late 80s when Montana had a ridiculous comeback against the bengals. 'That's it, he must be considered better than Unitas now'. Last year of course the US sports media was telling us it was Peyton Manning :faf:

[Sergio sledge]

Well...

I said that at 21-0, it got worse than that for the pats.

I still can't believe it, before the game I was rooting for the Falcons but thought the pats would edge a close one, but the way that panned out was unbelievable! The Falcons just fell apart in the fourth quarter and the pats suddenly turned it on! Edelmans catch was ridiculous! What were the Falcons thinking calling pass plays in field goal range with 4 mins left, they lost 25yards and the chance at a field goal to take that game to 2 scores. Brady was immense in the 4th quarter!

[hibsbollah]

I said that at 21-0, it got worse than that for the pats.

I still can't believe it, before the game I was rooting for the Falcons but thought the pats would edge a close one, but the way that panned out was unbelievable! The Falcons just fell apart in the fourth quarter and the pats suddenly turned it on! Edelmans catch was ridiculous! What were the Falcons thinking calling pass plays in field goal range with 4 mins left, they lost 25yards and the chance at a field goal to take that game to 2 scores. Brady was immense in the 4th quarter!

Some of the play calling was ridiculous. Just be conservative when you have a lead Ffs!

[Sylar]

I am so tired this morning...

But holy **** was that worth it! Was dejected at half-time, and even more so when we went -25, but if you trust anyone to turn that around, it's Tom Brady!

Utterly elated and running on a combination of coffee and adrenaline! :thumbsup:

[Just Jimmy]

Football 101. Up 25 with 4 mins left.

Run, run, run. Kick. Go home with the lombardi.

Dan quinn blew it.

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[Pretty Boy]

Went to sleep at the end of the 3rd quarter because 'this is over'.

Smart move....

[Sergio sledge]

Football 101. Up 25 with 4 mins left.

Run, run, run. Kick. Go home with the lombardi.

Dan quinn blew it.

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I can kind of understand their thinking, they've not played like that all season and it has worked well. BUT, they have to play the situation in this case, the Patriots were on a crazy comeback and had pulled things back to within 1 score. As you say, all they needed was three runs and a field goal, they didn't even have to make any yards after a ridiculous catch from Julio Jones. Run the ball, run the clock down, kick the field goal and go two scores up and that probably ends it.

It's on a par with the Seahawks call to pass the ball instead of give it to Beast Mode at the end of the Superbowl two years ago.

The booing for Goodell was good to hear though....

[hibsbollah]

Football 101. Up 25 with 4 mins left.

Run, run, run. Kick. Go home with the lombardi.

Dan quinn blew it.

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:agree: :agree:I think some coaches (certainly the case with Darrel Bevell in 2014) just get overexcited. Keep it on the ground and grind it out.

[DH1875]

Just woke up, still can't believe it :grr::grr::grr:. Was giving it large all night and then that happens lol. Had a great night though and at least I didn't end up on here in what would have ended up in me making a fool of myself (again) :greengrin.

[DarrenSQH]

Amazing game. As a saints fan the first 3 quarters were horrible to watch. Couldnt have wanted the falcons to blow it any better than that.

[Haymaker]

:hyper it wasn't a dream!

[Haymaker]

What is it with Patriots Super Bowl games and outrageous catches?

[Haymaker]

Falcons have fired their DC and DL coach.

[nellio]

In a way after the superbowl I'm glad Shanahan went to SF and not Denver. Some of that playcalling in the 4th was shocking. When they were in FG range with the ball they should have just ran it a few times and run the clock down or force NE to use timeouts, them kick a FG from a good distance. Instead they tried to pass it twice lost a ton of yardage that put them out of FG range and didn't get much time off the clock.

[hibsbollah]

In a way after the superbowl I'm glad Shanahan went to SF and not Denver. Some of that playcalling in the 4th was shocking. When they were in FG range with the ball they should have just ran it a few times and run the clock down or force NE to use timeouts, them kick a FG from a good distance. Instead they tried to pass it twice lost a ton of yardage that put them out of FG range and didn't get much time off the clock.

:agree: The Patriots really should have two championships taken off them. Atlanta and Seattle may as well have handed two of those rings right over. And that's before we talk about the tuck rule season.

Luckiest sporting franchise ever:fishin:

[Haymaker]

:agree: The Patriots really should have two championships taken off them. Atlanta and Seattle may as well have handed two of those rings right over. And that's before we talk about the tuck rule season.

Luckiest sporting franchise ever:fishin:


I refer you to my avatar.

That needs updating :greengrin

[Sergio sledge]

http://deadspin.com/no-one-is-happy-for-the-patriots-1792040600 :greengrin

Edit: for anyone of a nervous disposition, there may be a couple of naughty words in this article.... :greengrin

[Haymaker]

http://deadspin.com/no-one-is-happy-for-the-patriots-1792040600 :greengrin

Edit: for anyone of a nervous disposition, there may be a couple of naughty words in this article.... :greengrin

Someone's touchy. :greengrin

[Sylar]

This is the worst week of the year, because we're the furthest Sunday away from any NFL football.

Still, Spring Training is merely days away! :thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

From us uncut

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are notoriously friendly with Donald Trump, with Brady throwing his support behind the billionaire real estate mogul early on in the Republican primary, and Belichick even writing a letter of support to Trump prior to Election Day. Nazi ****lord Richard Spencer also announced his support for New England during the Super Bowl, citing Brady and Belichick’s affinity for Trump and the whiteness of the Patriots’ roster.

Chris Long announces he's boycotting white house visit..

[Haymaker]

From us uncut

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady and head coach Bill Belichick are notoriously friendly with Donald Trump, with Brady throwing his support behind the billionaire real estate mogul early on in the Republican primary, and Belichick even writing a letter of support to Trump prior to Election Day. Nazi ****lord Richard Spencer also announced his support for New England during the Super Bowl, citing Brady and Belichick’s affinity for Trump and the whiteness of the Patriots’ roster.

Chris Long announces he's boycotting white house visit..

Really 'blollah?

[hibsbollah]

Really 'blollah?

http://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/celebrities-who-support-donald-trump/

The GOAT loves the goat. To be fair, I'm sure the Pats have as representative a cross section of opinion as any sports franchise. Six players including Long aren't going to the white house. But it's good to fish:greengrin

[DH1875]

Really 'blollah?

Shouldn't laugh but :tee hee::tee hee::tee hee:

[hibsbollah]

Shouldn't laugh but :tee hee::tee hee::tee hee:

I assumed it was a typo:greengrin

[Haymaker]

I assumed it was a typo:greengrin

I was pished, so excuse the typo.

My point was/is why bring politics to this thread?

We're here to talk football, not politics. Save that for the holy ground.

[DH1875]

I was pished, so excuse the typo.

My point was/is why bring politics to this thread?

We're here to talk football, not politics. Save that for the holy ground.

:violin::violin::violin:

[Haymaker]

:violin::violin::violin:

:hyper :hyper :hyper

[GreenLake]

This is the worst week of the year, because we're the furthest Sunday away from any NFL football.

Still, Spring Training is merely days away! :thumbsup:

Yeah, and the LA Chargers will be churning the turf at the Stubhub Center and it will be like watching Hearts rather than the LA Galaxy next season. Hopefully the rental money will bring us an upgrade to the Champion's Lounge at least.

[Sylar]

Yeah, and the LA Chargers will be churning the turf at the Stubhub Center and it will be like watching Hearts rather than the LA Galaxy next season. Hopefully the rental money will bring us an upgrade to the Champion's Lounge at least.

I was referring to the MLB Spring Training :greengrin

Besides, the Chargers won't train on the actual field, and look at Wembley - they manage to keep that looking pristine during the busy period when both England and the NFL are being played on it.

[hibsbollah]

I was pished, so excuse the typo.

My point was/is why bring politics to this thread?

We're here to talk football, not politics. Save that for the holy ground.

:giruy2:
Who's touchy? :faf:

[Haymaker]

:giruy2:
Who's touchy? :faf:

Not touchy, just keep the politics to the Holy Ground.

[hibsbollah]

Not touchy, just keep the politics to the Holy Ground.

:confused: he's a Patriots player, hence its relevant. Report the posts and see what the mods think if it really bothers you.

[Haymaker]

:confused: he's a Patriots player, hence its relevant. Report the posts and see what the mods think if it really bothers you.

Not reporting the posts mate, just think that the politics needs left off the thread.

Anyway, let's just get back to talking about football. :agree:

[Haymaker]

Yeah, and the LA Chargers will be churning the turf at the Stubhub Center and it will be like watching Hearts rather than the LA Galaxy next season. Hopefully the rental money will bring us an upgrade to the Champion's Lounge at least.

The chargers are playing at the stubhub? Not big enough surely?

[GreenLake]

I was referring to the MLB Spring Training :greengrin

Besides, the Chargers won't train on the actual field, and look at Wembley - they manage to keep that looking pristine during the busy period when both England and the NFL are being played on it.

I keep showing how little I know about American Sports despite living here for 15 years. MLB is the one I know least about.

There are precedents for pitch damage at the StubHub and the grass has been replaced often (http://www.latimes.com/sports/soccer/la-sp-galaxy-chargers-stubhub-center-20170112-story.html). It won't be for long though and hopefully we will get some stadium upgrades to match the new facilities at LAFC's coming up next season.

[GreenLake]

The chargers are playing at the stubhub? Not big enough surely?

I was thinking the same. Why not the Rose Bowl? StubHub only holds about 27,000 but there is also a grass berm which kind of adds to the atmosphere if they sell general access there and people sit on the grass slope. Should be quite a good atmosphere when packed with enthusiastic fans.

I think the Chargers are trying to give San Diego diehards an easier journey. In rush hour it would take a lot longer to drive to Pasadena than Carson.

Plus the LA Galaxy Champion's Lounge and American Express Lounge are superb for hospitality. The catering is top notch and provided by the same group that does the Lexus Club and San Manuel Club at the Staples Center.

[Haymaker]

I was thinking the same. Why not the Rose Bowl? StubHub only holds about 27,000 but there is also a grass berm which kind of adds to the atmosphere if they sell general access there and people sit on the grass slope. Should be quite a good atmosphere when packed with enthusiastic fans.

I think the Chargers are trying to give San Diego diehards an easier journey. In rush hour it would take a lot longer to drive to Pasadena than Carson.

Plus the LA Galaxy Champion's Lounge and American Express Lounge are superb for hospitality. The catering is top notch and provided by the same group that does the Lexus Club and San Manuel Club at the Staples Center.

Fair play, I suppose it's only 8 games!

[GreenLake]

Fair play, I suppose it's only 8 games!

Plus preseason friendlies and playoffs.

[Haymaker]

Plus preseason friendlies and playoffs.

Optimistic about playoffs! :greengrin

[GreenLake]

Optimistic about playoffs! :greengrin

Not the Lakers this year but the Kings can do well as number 8 seeds as New Jersey found out in 2012.

Just watched "Invincible" with Mark Wahlberg about the true story of Vince Papale. They probably still do tryouts at NFL teams and there are a few near you. Imagine being the first Hibby to win the Super Bowl. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Not the Lakers this year but the Kings can do well as number 8 seeds as New Jersey found out in 2012.

Just watched "Invincible" with Mark Wahlberg about the true story of Vince Papale. They probably still do tryouts at NFL teams and there are a few near you. Imagine being the first Hibby to win the Super Bowl. :greengrin

The Jets do it every year, FP is 5 minute drive for me. My mates Sam and Charlie tried out as kickers the other year, did quite well but the amount out college kids who can kick 60yards plus now means no one is getting them off the streets.

[Sergio sledge]

Giants have released Victor Cruz. I know he has not had a great few years with injuries but I think he'd be worth a look for the Eagles, our receivers are pretty rubbish.

[Haymaker]

Giants have released Victor Cruz. I know he has not had a great few years with injuries but I think he'd be worth a look for the Eagles, our receivers are pretty rubbish.

:agree: just needs to stay injury free.

[nellio]

Giants have released Victor Cruz. I know he has not had a great few years with injuries but I think he'd be worth a look for the Eagles, our receivers are pretty rubbish.

They've released Jennings as well. He's a decent running back someone will take him no problem.

[Haymaker]

They've released Jennings as well. He's a decent running back someone will take him no problem.

I expect the Gnats to release a few others, rebuild the teams running and pass game until a decent QB is available in the draft to replace Eli with.

[McD]

Giants have released Victor Cruz. I know he has not had a great few years with injuries but I think he'd be worth a look for the Eagles, our receivers are pretty rubbish.

:agree:

I'd take him at the Bears too

[hibsbollah]

:agree:

I'd take him at the Bears too

You guys would take anyone with a pulse though... Jay Cutler going cheap :greengrin

[Sylar]

I expect the Gnats to release a few others, rebuild the teams running and pass game until a decent QB is available in the draft to replace Eli with.

I don't understand why Eli gets such a bad rep - he's a very competent QB that's afflicted by a shockingly bad receiving corps around about him. Give him some weapons and he'd be excellent.

Hard to believe a 2x Superbowl winner still isn't considered an elite QB by some!

[Haymaker]

I don't understand why Eli gets such a bad rep - he's a very competent QB that's afflicted by a shockingly bad receiving corps around about him. Give him some weapons and he'd be excellent.

Hard to believe a 2x Superbowl winner still isn't considered an elite QB by some!

It's more that he isn't getting younger for me so look to build to the future when a franchise QB comes available, they'll play under a top QB until then. Younger, cheaper, hungrier players might work for them too.

[hibsbollah]

I don't understand why Eli gets such a bad rep - he's a very competent QB that's afflicted by a shockingly bad receiving corps around about him. Give him some weapons and he'd be excellent.

Hard to believe a 2x Superbowl winner still isn't considered an elite QB by some!

Interceptions, I think. I haven't got the stats to hand but he has a tendency to force a pass when it's not really there iirc (although there's others on here who watch the giants with more attention than me I admit). He has got Beckham, as well, I wish the Seahawks had a player like that out wide.

[Haymaker]

Interceptions, I think. I haven't got the stats to hand but he has a tendency to force a pass when it's not really there iirc (although there's others on here who watch the giants with more attention than me I admit). He has got Beckham, as well, I wish the Seahawks had a player like that out wide.

I think everyone does!

[Sergio sledge]

If anyone is desperately missing football then why not watch the Nebraska Danger at the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles in the Indoor Football League... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fCSLk31S-o

Interestingly you can download an app and call plays in real time for the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles, I quite fancy a shot of that to be honest!

In other news, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4231680/Johnny-Manziel-invited-join-football-Spring-League.html ((sorry for the link)) Johnny Football has been invited to join the Spring League. Hopefully those games will be available to watch somewhere, could be quite an interesting experiment. (sorry for the link to the daily mail...)

[hibsbollah]

http://www.nfl.com/photoessays/0ap3000000785849/ranking-the-biggest-collapses-in-nfl-history

Fun article here, I remember most of these games. They neglected one of the worst live on Channel 4 in either 83 or '84. Seahawks at New England in Foxboro, in the days when the Patriots were rubbish and their QB was a baldy dude called Steve Grogan. The Seahawks went 23-0 up at halftime, Tony Eason came on for the Patriots second half, and Seattle ended up conceding 38 second half points to lose 38-23! (and these were the days before offense-friendly rule changes.)

[Haymaker]

If anyone is desperately missing football then why not watch the Nebraska Danger at the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles in the Indoor Football League... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fCSLk31S-o

Interestingly you can download an app and call plays in real time for the Salt Lake Screaming Eagles, I quite fancy a shot of that to be honest!

In other news, http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4231680/Johnny-Manziel-invited-join-football-Spring-League.html (http://(sorry for the link)) Johnny Football has been invited to join the Spring League. Hopefully those games will be available to watch somewhere, could be quite an interesting experiment. (sorry for the link to the daily mail...)


How does that app work? Must be quite a few people giving it a go at once, mass confusion! Which will be funny to watch actually.

[nellio]

Victor Cruz visiting the panthers. Interesting, the could do with another quality wide out.

[Sergio sledge]

How does that app work? Must be quite a few people giving it a go at once, mass confusion! Which will be funny to watch actually.

I reckon it must be a vote so the highest voted wins. There's a game on at 10pm on Sunday, quite tempted....

[Haymaker]

I reckon it must be a vote so the highest voted wins. There's a game on at 10pm on Sunday, quite tempted....


So am I... :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Victor Cruz visiting the panthers. Interesting, the could do with another quality wide out.

Very good signing for Carolina if they can afford him - I imagine he will want big $$

[Sergio sledge]

So am I... :greengrin

I've downloaded the app... I'm all set for fantasy football in real life. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

I've downloaded the app... I'm all set for fantasy football in real life. :greengrin


I'll be voting for a Hail Mary every play :greengrin

[Sergio sledge]

I'll be voting for a Hail Mary every play :greengrin

:greengrin and blitz's on every defensive play! https://youtu.be/i8vXroMMGdM?t=112

[Haymaker]

:greengrin and blitz's on every defensive play! https://youtu.be/i8vXroMMGdM?t=112

To quote Coach Yoast: "We blitz all night!"

[Sergio sledge]

To quote Coach Yoast: "We blitz all night!"

I'm struggling to follow the game at the same time as picking plays... My picks have gained 20yards so far :greengrin

Orange plays are pass plays, blue are run plays.

[Haymaker]

$68m for Antonio Brown.

[hibsbollah]

$68m for Antonio Brown.

Hes very worth it. some player.

Theres a lot of talent in free agency this year, You could build a championship team around the likes of Hightower, Kirk Cousins, Desean Jackson, Calais Campbell,Terrelle Pryor.

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#tab=rankings

[Haymaker]

Hes very worth it. some player.

Theres a lot of talent in free agency this year, You could build a championship team around the likes of Hightower, Kirk Cousins, Desean Jackson, Calais Campbell,Terrelle Pryor.

http://www.nfl.com/freeagency#tab=rankings


Bloody hell, that's a lot of free talent!

[nellio]

Bell gets the Steelers franchise tag. Not much of a surprise there!

[Haymaker]

Still think Hightower will re-sign with the Champions but I think Bennett is a One and Done. Over 30 and apparently a very talented TE draft class this year. Still, he did his job, won his ring and everyone is happy.

[Haymaker]

AP is hitting the market too...

Jamaal Charles too!

[GreenLake]

I was offered LA Chargers season tickets by my LA Galaxy rep if I extend my contract by 2 years to 2019. I already signed till 2021 so I told her to hand them over. I have good seats in row F section 109 but no VIP hospitality. There may be a chance I can get a nudge into better seats due to my Staples season tickets with AEG, who own StubHub Center, but I am not certain. I took them because so many people asked me if I could get them and it will be nice to sell tickets at face value to friends plus see the odd game myself. There are only 8 home games a season.

In 2 years time they will move to Inglewood and the new stadium sharing with the Rams. Having good seasons now means first dibs for seats there. Who will get 2021 Los Angeles Super Bowl tickets though? Rams or Chargers season ticket holders?

[Haymaker]

I was offered LA Chargers season tickets by my LA Galaxy rep if I extend my contract by 2 years to 2019. I already signed till 2021 so I told her to hand them over. I have good seats in row F section 109 but no VIP hospitality. There may be a chance I can get a nudge into better seats due to my Staples season tickets with AEG, who own StubHub Center, but I am not certain. I took them because so many people asked me if I could get them and it will be nice to sell tickets at face value to friends plus see the odd game myself. There are only 8 home games a season.

In 2 years time they will move to Inglewood and the new stadium sharing with the Rams. Having good seasons now means first dibs for seats there. Who will get 2021 Los Angeles Super Bowl tickets though? Rams or Chargers season ticket holders?


I'll fly over and we'll go to a game. Not been to the west coast yet.

[Haymaker]

Patriots say they "don't plan" to trade Garropollo. Which to me sounds like "Best up what you're thinking it will take before you even call us."

[GreenLake]

I'll fly over and we'll go to a game. Not been to the west coast yet.

I don't think the Patriots are coming next season and they are not playing the Rams here either. I schedules online (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-los-angeles-chargers-football-schedule.php) but I don't know if it is a reliable source.

You could fit an NBA or NHL game in as well to make up for suffering the Cleveland Browns or Buffalo Bills. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

I don't think the Patriots are coming next season and they are not playing the Rams here either. I schedules online (http://www.fbschedules.com/nfl-17/2017-los-angeles-chargers-football-schedule.php) but I don't know if it is a reliable source.

You could fit an NBA or NHL game in as well to make up for suffering the Cleveland Browns or Buffalo Bills. :greengrin

I'll pop over and see the chargers anyway if a ticket is going!

[GreenLake]

I'll pop over and see the chargers anyway if a ticket is going!

You deserve one for the way you gracefully posted during the Super Bowl - at least up until you won it.

Last night at the Lakers v Hornets I got a picture with Magic Johnson who was dining with some USC Trojans in the Lexus Club. I also got a photo with the Leishman Rose Bowl Trophy and a few Trojan players who will hopefully become NFL stars. Jeanie Buss was there too and I have to say she is really cute but I was too shy to ask for a selfie.

[Haymaker]

You deserve one for the way you gracefully posted during the Super Bowl - at least up until you won it.

Last night at the Lakers v Hornets I got a picture with Magic Johnson who was dining with some USC Trojans in the Lexus Club. I also got a photo with the Leishman Rose Bowl Trophy and a few Trojan players who will hopefully become NFL stars. Jeanie Buss was there too and I have to say she is really cute but I was too shy to ask for a selfie.

Well were awful until the 4th. I can be excused for getting excited over the ending. :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Chris Long is one and done in NE as well.

[Haymaker]

Nfl look to ban the leaping field goal block. Surprise!

[hibsbollah]

Nfl look to ban the leaping field goal block. Surprise!

FFS. Outstanding bit of exciting athleticism, the leagues response? try to ban it.

[McD]

FFS. Outstanding bit of exciting athleticism, the leagues response? try to ban it.


The No Fun League showing their usual standard of stunning poise and customer awareness again

[Sylar]

Suppose all leaps/flips made by RBs/WRs over defenders will now result in 15 yard penalties too, huh?

Absolutely ludicrous decision - might as well just take the defense out of the equation for PATs if that's how we're going to approach efforts to block them.

And as for that tackling thing? Yeah, that's dangerous - let's try playing with flags...

If Cleveland had done this in the third quarter of a regular season game, we wouldn't even be discussing it!

[nellio]

Bad decision. What's the point even defending it if that's the case now.

[DH1875]

I'll fly over and we'll go to a game. Not been to the west coast yet.

ROAD TRIP :party::party:.................................... .................................................. .............................:drunk:.


You deserve one for the way you gracefully posted during the Super Bowl - at least up until you won it.

Haymaker=graceful=patsies=Superbowl=WTF are you smoking :confused:. Saying Haymaker is graceful when it comes down to the patsies is like saying hibsbollah knows duck all about politics and hates a good debate/argument on the subject :wink:.

[GreenLake]

ROAD TRIP :party::party:.................................... .................................................. .............................:drunk:.



Haymaker=graceful=patsies=Superbowl=WTF are you smoking :confused:. Saying Haymaker is graceful when it comes down to the patsies is like saying hibsbollah knows duck all about politics and hates a good debate/argument on the subject :wink:.

:greengrin

[hibsbollah]

ROAD TRIP :party::party:.................................... .................................................. .............................:drunk:.



Haymaker=graceful=patsies=Superbowl=WTF are you smoking :confused:. Saying Haymaker is graceful when it comes down to the patsies is like saying hibsbollah knows duck all about politics and hates a good debate/argument on the subject :wink:.

But that's true :dunno:

:greengrin

[Haymaker]

ROAD TRIP :party::party:.................................... .................................................. .............................:drunk:.



Haymaker=graceful=patsies=Superbowl=WTF are you smoking :confused:. Saying Haymaker is graceful when it comes down to the patsies is like saying hibsbollah knows duck all about politics and hates a good debate/argument on the subject :wink:.

:greengrin

[Haymaker]

Brandon Marshall to the Giants.

[Haymaker]

Kenny Stills at the Dolphins. 4 year guarantee $8m.

EDIT: $20m guarantee!!

[Haymaker]

Butler for Brandon Cooks?!

[Sergio sledge]

Alshon Jeffrey to the Eagles apparently, pleased with that!