NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[Gatecrasher]

TD Pats, you have to respect the resilience.

[hibsbollah]

There's been some poor open field tackling from both teams.

[Gatecrasher]

Diving *******, good no call.

[GreenLake]

TD Pats, you have to respect the resilience.

And acknowledge a freakishly fortunate interception along with a stupid foul to keep the drive going.

[Ricky Bobby]

Massive play call

[Ricky Bobby]

TD wow

[hibsbollah]

Crazy. Crazy call. But it worked,!

[GreenLake]

They did the same play the Cheatriots tried but executed it.

[Gatecrasher]

TD wow


Crazy. Crazy call. But it worked,!
Mental stuff, I’m loving this so far :agree:

[-Jonesy-]

Hi chaps, long time NFL fan first time poster here. Just wanted to pop in and say hello sports fans. like most others here I'm hoping the birds stuff it up the pats.
Have to say this has been as entertaining a first half of a superbowl I've seen in a good while. Hope the second is just as good if not better.

[Gatecrasher]

Hi chaps, long time NFL fan first time poster here. Just wanted to pop in and say hello sports fans. like most others here I'm hoping the birds stuff it up the pats.
Have to say this has been as entertaining a first half of a superbowl I've seen in a good while. Hope the second is just as good if not better.
Do you follow a team or just general interest?

[Ricky Bobby]

Great first half. Had everything.

[hibsbollah]

Hi chaps, long time NFL fan first time poster here. Just wanted to pop in and say hello sports fans. like most others here I'm hoping the birds stuff it up the pats.
Have to say this has been as entertaining a first half of a superbowl I've seen in a good while. Hope the second is just as good if not better.

Welcome :aok:

[-Jonesy-]

Do you follow a team or just general interest?

I've been a 49ers fan since I was a wee boy in the early 90s back in the Jerry Rice days. I don't catch as much regular season games as I used to as it's been pretty painful following SF the last few years but I never miss the big one!!
I understand why it's not big in the UK but I think American football is a great sport and always has the potential to explode into something amazing

[-Jonesy-]

Half decent halftime show I suppose, Springsteen still my favourite

[Gatecrasher]

I've been a 49ers fan since I was a wee boy in the early 90s back in the Jerry Rice days. I don't catch as much regular season games as I used to as it's been pretty painful following SF the last few years but I never miss the big one!!
I understand why it's not big in the UK but I think American football is a great sport and always has the potential to explode into something amazing
Yeah, I think it’s great but I totally understand it’s not for everyone but it’s good to see it’s getting more popular in the uk and Europe.

[hibsbollah]

I didn't notice Gronkowski was playing. 22-19.

[GreenLake]

Tom Brady has an eye for a nice ride.

20155

20156

[hibsbollah]

No punts yet. My mistake, just the one.

[-Jonesy-]

Tom Brady has an eye for a nice ride.

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Gisele_Bundchen2.jpg/1200px-Gisele_Bundchen2.jpg

[GreenLake]

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/45/Gisele_Bundchen2.jpg/1200px-Gisele_Bundchen2.jpg

:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[hibsbollah]

I think that's a good call. But it will be argued over ad infinitum. 29-19.

[HibernianJK]

Think that’s a very good call.

[GreenLake]

I think that's a good call. But it will be argued over ad infinitum. 29-19.

If it isn't a good call it's a really wonderful and long awaited Karma call.

[Haymaker]

Chris Hogan. 4 years Lax. 1 year football. Catching passes in a super bowl.

I won a football in the half time draw too :greengrin

[GreenLake]

Chris Hogan. 4 years Lax. 1 year football. Catching passes in a super bowl.

I won a football in the half time draw too :greengrin

Did he work for the TSA?

[Gatecrasher]

6 point game one of those missed kicks could easily come into play.

ouch

https://youtu.be/cqg5oc20nxk

[Ricky Bobby]

Brady to the Gronk. Who knew.

[Haymaker]

Did he work for the TSA?

:faf:

[Sergio sledge]

May as well go to bed now. We just can't make a stop... I said we were weren't good against the pass, Brady is ripping us to pieces.

[hibsbollah]

There's just no defense now.

[hibsbollah]

Season over for us. Gutted!

Foles isn't the worst backup in the league, he's better than a couple of the starters just now, but he's not Carson Wentz who has been playing at MVP level and just set the Eagles single season TD record with 3 games left to play.

Can't see us beating any of the NFC teams in the playoffs with Foles at QB.

Hey Sergio, dont count your chickens... :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

May as well go to bed now. We just can't make a stop... I said we were weren't good against the pass, Brady is ripping us to pieces.

Still a bit to go yet!

Just got the 1st down!

Imo the Eagle need to play this smart and not score too early because we all know what will happen. They need to keep the clock running and get in FG range while killing as much time as possible.

[hibsbollah]

Eagles go for it on 4th in their own half... Get it. He's gambling...

[Sergio sledge]

Still a bit to go yet!

Just got the 1st down!

Imo the Eagle need to play this smart and not score too early because we all know what will happen. They need to keep the clock running and get in FG range while killing as much time as possible.

Yeah but we can't stop them at all. If they have any more than 1 minute left when they get the ball back that's the game.

[-Jonesy-]

Still a bit to go yet!

Just got the 1st down!

Imo the Eagle need to play this smart and not score too early because we all know what will happen. They need to keep the clock running and get in FG range while killing as much time as possible.

If they can get it between the posts that is!

[Gatecrasher]

The ground can't cause a fumble?
He made a 'football' move

[GreenLake]

That was a try but not a touchdown. Sadly

[-Jonesy-]

TD for me, he's running it in and gets it over IMO

[HibernianJK]

I’m my opinion the catch was complete and he was a runner. He’s made about 3 steps before jumping for the end zone.

[Gatecrasher]

TD for me, he's running it in and gets it over IMO

Exactly, he jumped into the end zone after running 3 steps.

[-Jonesy-]

TD!!!

[GreenLake]

TD for me, he's running it in and gets it over IMO

Me too but it's the Patriots.


Edit : Yes!!!!! Sporting justice

[Sergio sledge]

That's the right call... But then I would say that! :greengrin

[-Jonesy-]

Set up for some finish, for all the patriots hate, they compete in some pretty special superbowls

[Sergio sledge]

Make a stop. Please make a stop!!

[HibernianJK]

That’s PI for me on the 2 point conversion. Two hand shove never turned to face the ball.

[hibsbollah]

I’m my opinion the catch was complete and he was a runner. He’s made about 3 steps before jumping for the end zone.

Correct. But they need to simplify the rule.

[GreenLake]

US commentators are honking biased for the Prats.

[-Jonesy-]

Wow!!!!!!

[Sergio sledge]

Yaaaaaaasssssss!

[Gatecrasher]

omg!

[-Jonesy-]

Brady's fluffed it

[GreenLake]

Interception!!!!! Sack too

[Sergio sledge]

Yaaaaaaasssssss!!!

[hibsbollah]

Hahaha Robert krafts face

[GreenLake]

Shady Brady is looking worried, but I wouldn't count him out. He must be the best ever sportsman to resort to cheating.

[Ricky Bobby]

One more 1st down

[-Jonesy-]

Shady Brady is looking worried, but I wouldn't count him out. He must be the best ever sportsman to resort to cheating.

Tiger woods? Or are we talking strictly in competition?

[GreenLake]

Hahaha Robert krafts face

He looks like Medusa with a failed face lift.

[GreenLake]

Tiger woods? Or are we talking strictly in competition?

I guess you mean humping hot chicks two at a time definition of cheating and not deflating footballs.:wink:

[Gatecrasher]

They are still going to give Brady 80 odd seconds if they can't get first down.

[-Jonesy-]

I guess you mean humping hot chicks two at a time definition of cheating and not deflating footballs.

Think it was more than two but yeah that's what I was going for
:greengrin

[-Jonesy-]

OT coming?

[GreenLake]

Think it was more than two but yeah that's what I was going for
:greengrin

I meant two at a time. :greengrin

[Sergio sledge]

Yaaaaaaasssssss! Jake elliot! Now make another stop!

[-Jonesy-]

Needless trick play

[Gatecrasher]

I'd be about throwing up with nerves right now if I was an Eagles fan. Not quite Scottish cup territory though.

Poor special teams from Pats.

Finally getting pressure

[-Jonesy-]

Here we go!!!

[GreenLake]

Robert Crafty and Tom Shady looking down the barrel of defeat.

[-Jonesy-]

Of course they make the 1st down

[Sergio sledge]

I Can't watch this....

[GreenLake]

Who will bet that the Patriots won't score a touchdown and a 2 point play?

If any team can do that it's them.

[-Jonesy-]

Nice

[Sergio sledge]

E.a.g.l.e.s eagles!!!! World champions!

[Gatecrasher]

Eagles win!!!!

[Sergio sledge]

Yaaaaaaasssssss!

[hibsbollah]

Congratulations Sergio!!

[GreenLake]

Good result for NFL, sport, fairness and integrity.

[-Jonesy-]

Fully deserved, great first half, bottled it a bit after HT, great strength of character to pull out what was needed to take it home

[Gatecrasher]

What a game. A lot of fun to watch, went down to the last play, top players performing while all on the line.

Well done philly, you deserve it.

Sorry Pats fans but you guys have had your fair share :greengrin

[Sergio sledge]

Brady runs off the field without congratulating Foles. What a twat.

[Sergio sledge]

The Eagles have won the superbowl!

[Gatecrasher]

Brady runs off the field without congratulating Foles. What a twat.

I didn't notice that but if he did that's shocking, he's had more than his share of success I'm sure he can't grudge someone else winning something. I'm sure the only thing Foles is worried about is getting his hands on the trophy.

[-Jonesy-]

Brady runs off the field without congratulating Foles. What a twat.

Greatest **** of all time

[David_D]

What an outstanding game. Delighted the Eagles won. Agree about Brady, showed a massive lack of respect for Nick Foles.

[Haymaker]

What a great game. Congratulations Philly, well deserved, best team all season and lost their main guy.

[GreenLake]

Brady runs off the field without congratulating Foles. What a twat.

I can't decide anything until the whole footage is seen. Not good if so. He should be equal to that if not above it. He should at least nod a hat tip to the play he failed to execute that foles did in scoring.

[Gatecrasher]

Needed more pitch invasion.

[Gatecrasher]

Looking at the statistics,it looked more like a College game :thumbsup:

[Sergio sledge]

What a mental game! We stopped them twice in the game, both at exactly the right time! I was majorly wrong about Foles, what a player! Got into a shootout with Brady and came out on top! The only player in Superbowl history to throw a TD and catch a TD in the same game!

I can't see me getting much sleep before work at 8am!

[Haymaker]

What a mental game! We stopped them twice in the game, both at exactly the right time! I was majorly wrong about Foles, what a player! Got into a shootout with Brady and came out on top! The only player in Superbowl history to throw a TD and catch a TD in the same game!

I can't see me getting much sleep before work at 8am!

Enjoy it mate.

[MileHighBees]

Congratulations to the NE Patriots
... for matching the Broncos record of 5 Superbowl loses :not worth

PS Well done Eagles, great win :top marks

[Haymaker]

Congratulations to the NE Patriots
... for matching the Broncos record of 5 Superbowl loses :not worth

PS Well done Eagles, great win :top marks

Matched it... With 5 wins too.

[MileHighBees]

Matched it... With 5 wins too.

Yeah, fair enough, we've only got 3.
But, as far as i know, we didn't illegally spy on other teams or deflate balls to win any of them :na na:

PS I live in Colorado therefore it is a legal requirement that I :-
(a) Love the Broncos
(b) Hate the Raiders
(c) Hate the Patriots
(d) Love Southpark

https://youtu.be/15WcQneNLy4

[Sylar]

Well done Philly! Well deserving of the win, and it's actually nice to see a new team win it for a change (even if a number of their fans chose to celebrate it by torching their own city...).

Enjoy it chaps - I'm pleased some of our forum get the chance to celebrate it for the first time. Despite all the derision aimed at Foles, he was very composed and excellent last night. Wentz did a superb job getting them into position, and I've nothing but praise for the Philadelphia coaching staff and Foles for being able to maintain that momentum.

I've said for a few weeks now I didn't think we were good enough to win it, and yet they kept finding ways to surprise me. Feels like that could be our last appearance for a while, as NE is going to be a changing organisation in this off-season. I feel both Patricia (thank goodness) and Josh McDaniels will depart for head coaching roles elsewhere, and we have a few players at the end of a contract who won't be renewed. A genuine chance next year for a more competitive AFC East, and hopefully AFC in general, as it always felt like a weaker conference this year.

[nellio]

Yeah, fair enough, we've only got 3.
But, as far as i know, we didn't illegally spy on other teams or deflate balls to win any of them :na na:

PS I live in Colorado therefore it is a legal requirement that I :-
(a) Love the Broncos
(b) Hate the Raiders
(c) Hate the Patriots
(d) Love Southpark

https://youtu.be/15WcQneNLy4

Good to see another Broncos fan. What do you think we will do in off season? Cousins? Mayfield? Both? One and draft O line again?

[Sergio sledge]

I'm struggling to get any work done today, not because I'm tired, I'm still wired after the game!

Nick Foles put together a playoff run for the ages, imagine coming in as a backup and winning superbowl MVP, the stuff dreams are made of. How on earth did we win despite conceding over 600 yards? The fourth down conversions at the end of the first half for Foles TD was an incredible play and an absolutely amazing play call from Pederson. The defence made 1 play all game and did it at absolutely the best time!

What happened with Malcolm Butler, got to think he could have helped slow our offense down a little?

[Sylar]

I'm struggling to get any work done today, not because I'm tired, I'm still wired after the game!

Nick Foles put together a playoff run for the ages, imagine coming in as a backup and winning superbowl MVP, the stuff dreams are made of. How on earth did we win despite conceding over 600 yards? The fourth down conversions at the end of the first half for Foles TD was an incredible play and an absolutely amazing play call from Pederson. The defence made 1 play all game and did it at absolutely the best time!

What happened with Malcolm Butler, got to think he could have helped slow our offense down a little?

Is that because you've torched your workplace to the ground? :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I'm struggling to get any work done today, not because I'm tired, I'm still wired after the game!

Nick Foles put together a playoff run for the ages, imagine coming in as a backup and winning superbowl MVP, the stuff dreams are made of. How on earth did we win despite conceding over 600 yards? The fourth down conversions at the end of the first half for Foles TD was an incredible play and an absolutely amazing play call from Pederson. The defence made 1 play all game and did it at absolutely the best time!

What happened with Malcolm Butler, got to think he could have helped slow our offense down a little?

It was an absolutely ridiculous game. There wasn't enough defense for me, but the Foles story is amazing... He looks completely poised at all times. And some gutsy play calling.

[Sergio sledge]

Is that because you've torched your workplace to the ground? :greengrin

That's later on, once I've gotten down off the top of the lamppost.... :greengrin

[McD]

US commentators are honking biased for the Prats.


:agree:

Said this during the game

[McD]

Well done Philly! Well deserving of the win, and it's actually nice to see a new team win it for a change (even if a number of their fans chose to celebrate it by torching their own city...).

Enjoy it chaps - I'm pleased some of our forum get the chance to celebrate it for the first time. Despite all the derision aimed at Foles, he was very composed and excellent last night. Wentz did a superb job getting them into position, and I've nothing but praise for the Philadelphia coaching staff and Foles for being able to maintain that momentum.

I've said for a few weeks now I didn't think we were good enough to win it, and yet they kept finding ways to surprise me. Feels like that could be our last appearance for a while, as NE is going to be a changing organisation in this off-season. I feel both Patricia (thank goodness) and Josh McDaniels will depart for head coaching roles elsewhere, and we have a few players at the end of a contract who won't be renewed. A genuine chance next year for a more competitive AFC East, and hopefully AFC in general, as it always felt like a weaker conference this year.


a very classy post :aok:

[Haymaker]

Yeah, fair enough, we've only got 3.
But, as far as i know, we didn't illegally spy on other teams or deflate balls to win any of them :na na:


*yawn*

[Haymaker]

Well done Philly! Well deserving of the win, and it's actually nice to see a new team win it for a change (even if a number of their fans chose to celebrate it by torching their own city...).

Enjoy it chaps - I'm pleased some of our forum get the chance to celebrate it for the first time. Despite all the derision aimed at Foles, he was very composed and excellent last night. Wentz did a superb job getting them into position, and I've nothing but praise for the Philadelphia coaching staff and Foles for being able to maintain that momentum.

I've said for a few weeks now I didn't think we were good enough to win it, and yet they kept finding ways to surprise me. Feels like that could be our last appearance for a while, as NE is going to be a changing organisation in this off-season. I feel both Patricia (thank goodness) and Josh McDaniels will depart for head coaching roles elsewhere, and we have a few players at the end of a contract who won't be renewed. A genuine chance next year for a more competitive AFC East, and hopefully AFC in general, as it always felt like a weaker conference this year.

Will be interesting to see what happens this off season and who comes into those coaching roles. Overall a very good season and a phenomenal game to end it.

[Haymaker]

It was an absolutely ridiculous game. There wasn't enough defense for me, but the Foles story is amazing... He looks completely poised at all times. And some gutsy play calling.

I said after the NFC championship game that he is the big winner, he's off to get paid by someone! Well done to him.

[Sylar]

Will be interesting to see what happens this off season and who comes into those coaching roles. Overall a very good season and a phenomenal game to end it.

Gronkowski has apparently said he's considering his retirement in the off-season.

That would be a monumental blow to us. I understand he's been hampered with injuries throughout his career, but he's a big player for us (in more ways than one).

[Sergio sledge]

Gronkowski has apparently said he's considering his retirement in the off-season.

That would be a monumental blow to us. I understand he's been hampered with injuries throughout his career, but he's a big player for us (in more ways than one).

Unless the concussions are building up for him surely he wouldn't retire. Would be a massive blow to the Pats if he did, he's virtually unstoppable.

[Sylar]

Unless the concussions are building up for him surely he wouldn't retire. Would be a massive blow to the Pats if he did, he's virtually unstoppable.

I'm not sure if it's possibly an emotional reaction to last night, the injuries he's endured in recent years, or a combination of both.

With CTE being well in focus just now, and him having suffered his 2nd concussion in 2 years, I dare say he'll be mindful (no pun intended, at all) of what that might mean later in life.

He's also had major surgery on his arm, his knee and his back in recent years.

I really hope he doesn't, but he's made a mint playing football and will be one of the most successful footballers of a generation.

[Haymaker]

Unless the concussions are building up for him surely he wouldn't retire. Would be a massive blow to the Pats if he did, he's virtually unstoppable.

Wouldn't surprise me if he does retire, a lot more football players are retiring earlier than expected. He's been in what 4 super bowls? He's got two rings, a ton of money and he'll probably be on tv a lot after he retires... But he'd be a huge miss for the team.

[MileHighBees]

Good to see another Broncos fan. What do you think we will do in off season? Cousins? Mayfield? Both? One and draft O line again?

http://www.9news.com/article/sports/kirk-cousins-would-love-it-if-denver-was-interested/73-513927729

Certainly appears that Kirk Cousins is the Broncos top target but plenty of other teams will want him too.
Looks like he'll be in a position to demand a rather hefty pay check wherever he goes.
Without better protection it won't really matter who plays QB though, so the rest of the offense also clearly needs improvement.
Elway is going to be very busy trying to find the right players to bring in.
He already made the huge decision to keep Vance Joseph as head coach which was quite a surprise.
He (Joseph) really needs to step up after looking way out of his depth at times last season.
Both of them will be under massive pressure to turn things around quickly.
I'm not especially optimistic but we'll see what happens.

[Sylar]

Matt Patricia announced as the new Lions head coach.

Had a good run in New England, but our defense has consistently been the worst part of our team.

Not sure he'll work out in Detroit, but I wish him well.

[Haymaker]

Matt Patricia announced as the new Lions head coach.

Had a good run in New England, but our defense has consistently been the worst part of our team.

Not sure he'll work out in Detroit, but I wish him well.

I'm more bothered about losing McDaniels.

[Sylar]

I'm more bothered about losing McDaniels.

He's now been confirmed as joining the Colts as their head coach.

A new chapter beginning in New England!

[hibsbollah]

He's now been confirmed as joining the Colts as their head coach.

A new chapter beginning in New England!

Kapernick from free agency and Rex Ryan in a palace coup overthrowing Belichik:agree:

[Haymaker]

Kapernick from free agency and Rex Ryan in a palace coup overthrowing Belichik:agree:

:faf:

[Sergio sledge]

How about this as an epic fail... Mike Lombardi said this in August 2017 just before the start of the season... https://youtu.be/0D8eYo4_Js8

[Calvin]

I'm more bothered about losing McDaniels.
I wouldn't worry too much about it mate.

What a shambles that turned out to be.

[NOLA]

McDaniels stiffs the colts on the altar and stays at the pats as OC one more year lol [emoji38] he musta been promised the HC job in 2019 🤷🏻*♂️


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[Haymaker]

I wouldn't worry too much about it mate.

What a shambles that turned out to be.

Didn't the Colts already announce it before the Super Bowl?

He's got the nod from BB.

[Calvin]

Didn't the Colts already announce it before the Super Bowl?

He's got the nod from BB.

They announced it after the super bowl! Plenty of deleted tweets from their account!

[Haymaker]

They announced it after the super bowl! Plenty of deleted tweets from their account!

I thought it was in the bag before hand. Still, the Colts look as bad as the SFA right now!

[EH54]

Will be interesting to see what happens with Nick Foles surely He can't stay at Philadelphia as backup QB. After this.

Not sure how available he will be and what the cost could be but I would be more than happy if We traded a 3rd round pick for him but I cant see why that would even be considered by the Eagles.

[Sergio sledge]

Will be interesting to see what happens with Nick Foles surely He can't stay at Philadelphia as backup QB. After this.

Not sure how available he will be and what the cost could be but I would be more than happy if We traded a 3rd round pick for him but I cant see why that would even be considered by the Eagles.

We're not even sure if Wentz will be ready for the start of next season so unless we get a ridiculous offer I can't see us trading, we're not going to get much better a backup based on his last few games and it would allow us to avoid rushing Wentz back and potentially ruining him like the Redskins did to RG3.

[Sylar]

Genuinely stunned McDaniels is staying in New England.

I suspect that he probably has been given some nod about succession to BB - it's the only thing I can think of!

I'm just pleased Patricia didn't turn around do similar. I'm truly glad to see the back of him.

[hibsbollah]

Genuinely stunned McDaniels is staying in New England.

I suspect that he probably has been given some nod about succession to BB - it's the only thing I can think of!

I'm just pleased Patricia didn't turn around do similar. I'm truly glad to see the back of him.

He is the most piratey looking man I've ever seen. Next stop, Buccaneers?
:tumble:

[Haymaker]

We're not even sure if Wentz will be ready for the start of next season so unless we get a ridiculous offer I can't see us trading, we're not going to get much better a backup based on his last few games and it would allow us to avoid rushing Wentz back and potentially ruining him like the Redskins did to RG3.

You'll keep him until the trade deadline at least. After that, Foles is getting paid either in Philly or elsewhere.

[Haymaker]

What happens though if Foles goes 6-0 before Wentz is healthy? That's going to be a tough decision.

[hibsbollah]

What happens though if Foles goes 6-0 before Wentz is healthy? That's going to be a tough decision.

I think they'll keep both of them. Something like 40% of starting qbs got injured at some point this season so everyone needs a good back up. Unless there's a salary cap problem...

[EH54]

I think they'll keep both of them. Something like 40% of starting qbs got injured at some point this season so everyone needs a good back up. Unless there's a salary cap problem...

They are both starting QBs now neither will be happy as back up, look at Jimmy Garoppolo it will be extremely hard to keep them both happy

[McD]

What happens though if Foles goes 6-0 before Wentz is healthy? That's going to be a tough decision.


I think they'll keep both of them. Something like 40% of starting qbs got injured at some point this season so everyone needs a good back up. Unless there's a salary cap problem...


They are both starting QBs now neither will be happy as back up, look at Jimmy Garoppolo it will be extremely hard to keep them both happy


All good points. I think, if Foles kicks off the season in that kind of form, they’ll ease wentz back in gently, whilst looking to get Foles on a lucrative long deal, then trade Foles for a big haul of picks/players. As said, 2 qb’s wanting to start isn’t going to work, wentz’s age is the attractive factor (assuming he returns to full health). Foles will be hot property.

They could also, very quietly, engage with Foles to see which teams he’d want to go to, as a thanks for his efforts in getting to and winning the super bowl.

[Sylar]

Pats trade an ageing Brady for a first round pick. Patriots trade that first round pick for Foles.

Foles marches New England to a Superbowl win against the Eagles next season :greengrin

It's unlikely any of the above happen, but if it does, this post is getting dragged up and I'll demand praise for having a wild imagination :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Pats trade an ageing Brady for a first round pick. Patriots trade that first round pick for Foles.

Foles marches New England to a Superbowl win against the Eagles next season :greengrin

It's unlikely any of the above happen, but if it does, this post is getting dragged up and I'll demand praise for having a wild imagination :greengrin

:faf:

I think the mcdaniels pull out was orchestrated to get the Colts to get the guy from the eagles thus ****ing over both The Eagles for the super bowl and the Colts for deflategate. :agree:

[NOLA]

I’m watching coach snoop on Netflix good viewing


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[Haymaker]

Not Football but who's the St. John's basketball fan on here? Ayrshire or bollah? They just took down (at 11-13) #1 Villanova at 22-1. Cracking game.

[hibsbollah]

Not Football but who's the St. John's basketball fan on here? Ayrshire or bollah? They just took down (at 11-13) #1 Villanova at 22-1. Cracking game.

No me.

[EH54]

Jimmy Garoppolo signs record deal with 49ers highest paid QB that's some amount of money likes for a relatively unproven QB not saying it won't be a great deal mind you always thought he would head back to NE after Brady since he only signed a short deal..

[Sergio sledge]

http://deadsp.in/ebmWsTt

Everything about this is amazing! :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

http://deadsp.in/ebmWsTt

Everything about this is amazing! :greengrin

:faf:

[Haymaker]

**** I hate Sundays without football.

[nellio]

Colts may well have dodged a bullet with McDaniels. At Denver he was absolutely awful. Might have improved a bit now but horrendously bad in Denver.

[Sylar]

Colts may well have dodged a bullet with McDaniels. At Denver he was absolutely awful. Might have improved a bit now but horrendously bad in Denver.

My concern is that he's stayed in New England because he's been promised some shot at head coaching very soon (I don't see Belichick sticking around much longer now).

I absolutely do not want him as head coach in New England - I think he'd be a disaster.

[nellio]

My concern is that he's stayed in New England because he's been promised some shot at head coaching very soon (I don't see Belichick sticking around much longer now).

I absolutely do not want him as head coach in New England - I think he'd be a disaster.

In that case I hope BB stands down and Brady and Gronk retire ASAP :greengrin

[McD]

My concern is that he's stayed in New England because he's been promised some shot at head coaching very soon (I don't see Belichick sticking around much longer now).

I absolutely do not want him as head coach in New England - I think he'd be a disaster.


I think you're correct, he’s likely to suffer the the usual ‘post legendary lol my term coach’ performance drop off that has happened elsewhere (Alex Ferguson, Phil Jackson, Brian clough, etc). He’s likely to have either no brady or ‘falling off a cliff’ Brady, which would probably be worse than no brady.

[DH1875]

I think you're correct, he’s likely to suffer the the usual ‘post legendary lol my term coach’ performance drop off that has happened elsewhere (Alex Ferguson, Phil Jackson, Brian clough, etc). He’s likely to have either no brady or ‘falling off a cliff’ Brady, which would probably be worse than no brady.

Can't wait :greengrin

[Sylar]

Can't wait :greengrin

You don't need to wait - you want to see a **** team, you can look much closer to home :greengrin

[Gatecrasher]

I have been looking at GB new DC now that's Capers is gone, that guy has a pretty decent record. If he can get the Defence being at least average then with Rodgers and the run game looking half decent there might be a play off run next year. Its all down to recruiting well enough in the off-season now.

[Sergio sledge]

I have been looking at GB new DC now that's Capers is gone, that guy has a pretty decent record. If he can get the Defence being at least average then with Rodgers and the run game looking half decent there might be a play off run next year. Its all down to recruiting well enough in the off-season now.

You've got a bit of cap space to play with at least. We're projected to be $10m over the salary cap in 2018....

I'm hoping some of the SUPERBOWL CHAMPIONS decide to restructure their contracts and stay with the Eagles to try to make another run next season rather than having to try to trade some of them away. Although we really could do with strengthening the defence against the pass, we were shredded at times last season.

[McD]

Can't wait :greengrin


:greengrin Hahaha



my team are pish, so not sure if that means I shouldn’t laugh, or laugh away :greengrin

[DH1875]

You don't need to wait - you want to see a **** team, you can look much closer to home :greengrin

At least we could be **** together :greengrin. Makes a difference watching football knowing your ***** and your not gonna win much, if anything whilst your main rivals dominate. Would say it takes some getting used to but then you are UofM so should be used to it by now :wink:.

[Haymaker]

Sundays are so boring without football

[Sylar]

At least we could be **** together :greengrin. Makes a difference watching football knowing your ***** and your not gonna win much, if anything whilst your main rivals dominate. Would say it takes some getting used to but then you are UofM so should be used to it by now :wink:.

I definitely don't know how to pick college teams - I'll also be following the Stanford Cardinals next year (seeing as they now pay my salary, it only seems fair) - I'm not anticipating having much to cheer about there either!

[Pretty Boy]

Jarvis Landry agrees to the franchise tag so looks like he's on his way out of Miami. Bears apparently keen with the Dolphins trading up to 8th from 11.

Bringing in Robert Quinn from the Rams looks a good early bit of business. It's the hope that kills though.....

[Haymaker]

Griffin absolutely smashed the combine.

[nellio]

I'm really looking forward to the draft this year. In fact I've booked the Friday off work so I can watch it. Really interested in the Broncos pick as I've not seen us have such as high pick for a number of years. Will we get Cousins and then draft another QB? Will we go for a running back?

My 2nd team is the giants and they have the 2nd pick I think!! So who will they pick. A QB to sit behind ELI.

Browns have 2 high picks will they take another QB at 1?

[EH54]

I'm really looking forward to the draft this year. In fact I've booked the Friday off work so I can watch it. Really interested in the Broncos pick as I've not seen us have such as high pick for a number of years. Will we get Cousins and then draft another QB? Will we go for a running back?

My 2nd team is the giants and they have the 2nd pick I think!! So who will they pick. A QB to sit behind ELI.

Browns have 2 high picks will they take another QB at 1?

Cousins will go to the vikings, I think Barkley will go at 1 if not Giants will pick him up I think that's if the Jets don't make a play to trade up going to be an exciting draft that's for sure all is going to depend on the FA

[nellio]

The rumours do seem to suggest its a shoot out between the Jet and the Vikings now which is bad news for Denver. The Jets can offer massive massive money but not much in terms of a team there where as the Vikings have a great team and can pay him as well. New stadum to play in etc as well.

Wouldn't be surprised if the Browns take Barclay first then take a QB at 4.

[Sergio sledge]

The rumours do seem to suggest its a shoot out between the Jet and the Vikings now which is bad news for Denver. The Jets can offer massive massive money but not much in terms of a team there where as the Vikings have a great team and can pay him as well. New stadum to play in etc as well.

Wouldn't be surprised if the Browns take Barclay first then take a QB at 4.

Out of all the teams that are in the hunt you've got to say the Vikings are the best prospect if he wants to actually win things. Great defence and some really good weapons on offence.

[hibsbollah]

Jarvis Landry agrees to the franchise tag so looks like he's on his way out of Miami. Bears apparently keen with the Dolphins trading up to 8th from 11.

Bringing in Robert Quinn from the Rams looks a good early bit of business. It's the hope that kills though.....

That Quinn guy always used to slay our offensive line when he played against us in division games. Dominant player, especially scary with Suh next to him I would think.

[EH54]

As a Jets fan I'm tied, I would love us to sign cousins but not sure about the money that's being branded. If Cousins goes to Vikings which I think he will he would be daft not too especially when they are able to offer him good money too. Then I would like to see us take a gamble on someone like Bridgewater and maybe take a QB at 6 would mean more cap space to fill the gaps and hopefully build something. Its the first draft i have payed some attention too though and it seems to be an exciting draft / FA for the Jets this year.

[hibsbollah]

As a Jets fan I'm tied, I would love us to sign cousins but not sure about the money that's being branded. If Cousins goes to Vikings which I think he will he would be daft not too especially when they are able to offer him good money too. Then I would like to see us take a gamble on someone like Bridgewater and maybe take a QB at 6 would mean more cap space to fill the gaps and hopefully build something. Its the first draft i have payed some attention too though and it seems to be an exciting draft / FA for the Jets this year.

The only gamble with Teddy Bridgewater is the old injury, otherwise he's an excellent QB and will make you better.

[Gatecrasher]

What's the Jets guy visiting the Packers like? Sorry don't have his name - Wilkerson

[EH54]

What's the Jets guy visiting the Packers like? Sorry don't have his name - Wilkerson

I liked Mo but he was a wage theif for the past two years got a massive salary from the jets and in jambo terms became dug ***** I have no doubt if he was to go to Green bay he will be a success though normally happens with the jets

[Haymaker]

Richard Sherman leaving the Seahawks...

[lugz]

Michael Bennett joins the world champions.

[Sylar]

Richard Sherman leaving the Seahawks...

We're screaming out for a CB, but I hope we steer clear of Sherman.

[Haymaker]

We're screaming out for a CB, but I hope we steer clear of Sherman.

Apparently Talib is on his way back...

[hibsbollah]

Really gutted about Sherm and Bennett. Still, the rebuild is on...

[EH54]

I would love to see Jets go for someone like Allen Robinson Although we would have no chance getting him when SF etc are after him, Unless maybe we signed Cousins, Sammy Watkins another. Although we really need to sort out our O-Line, Some really good players coming up on FA though.

[Sylar]

Apparently Talib is on his way back...

I don't like that much more...

[Haymaker]

I don't like that much more...

Talib is an absolute Cockwomble of a man but he can play. I'd be quite happy with Sherman though, why wouldn't you want him?

[Sylar]

Talib is an absolute Cockwomble of a man but he can play. I'd be quite happy with Sherman though, why wouldn't you want him?

He's just suffered a pretty difficult-to-come-back-from injury, and he also fits into the 'mouthy cockwomble' category for me.

No doubt he's a brilliant CB, but I like being able to call him a dick without having to backtrack :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

He's just suffered a pretty difficult-to-come-back-from injury, and he also fits into the 'mouthy cockwomble' category for me.

No doubt he's a brilliant CB, but I like being able to call him a dick without having to backtrack :greengrin

He's a class individual all-round. Not many make it from Compton to top of their class at Stanford. Very intelligent off the field.

[Haymaker]

He's just suffered a pretty difficult-to-come-back-from injury, and he also fits into the 'mouthy cockwomble' category for me.

No doubt he's a brilliant CB, but I like being able to call him a dick without having to backtrack :greengrin

:greengrin

I forgot he got injured.

EDIT: It won't be Talib... He's off to the Rams

[NOLA]

Rams trade for Talib [emoji102] tell you what the Rams mean business this year! What a difference to the whole franchise when you have a head coach everyone believes in! Rams must be clear favourites for the NFC West now. 49rs building Seahawks rebuilding the D and Arizona 🤷🏻*♂️


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[Sylar]

He's a class individual all-round. Not many make it from Compton to top of their class at Stanford. Very intelligent off the field.

I've no arguments that he's a very intelligent young man. His mouth gets him in trouble with his own team, the media and opposition players alike though - his threat to ruin an ESPN journalist's career for example, because he didn't like a line of questioning.

I've no idea what his major was, but I currently work for (and teach at) Stanford, and it might be easier to get to the top of a class than you think :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

I've no arguments that he's a very intelligent young man. His mouth gets him in trouble with his own team, the media and opposition players alike though - his threat to ruin an ESPN journalist's career for example, because he didn't like a line of questioning.

I've no idea what his major was, but I currently work for (and teach at) Stanford, and it might be easier to get to the top of a class than you think :greengrin

It was business, which as we know isn't a real academic subject so you may have a point :greengrin. Personally I love him

[Sylar]

Rams trade for Talib [emoji102] tell you what the Rams mean business this year! What a difference to the whole franchise when you have a head coach everyone believes in! Rams must be clear favourites for the NFC West now. 49rs building Seahawks rebuilding the D and Arizona 🤷🏻*♂️


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Rule out the 49ers at your peril.

If they recruit well and build on last year, they're my dark horses for a Superbowl berth this year.

[nellio]

Rule out the 49ers at your peril.

If they recruit well and build on last year, they're my dark horses for a Superbowl berth this year.

Not surprised we traded Talib. Fifth round pick as well so not a great pick to get back was hoping we would get about a 3rd rounder but gets him off the wage bill and Roby is a great CB so no issues filling the gap. Will need to get a new 3rd CB now though, will probably get one in the draft or free agency.

[Haymaker]

Currently sat with Darnell Davis, DE for Rutgers. Just did his pro day at the Jets centre. He's huge.

EDIT: apparently been invited to visit the Giants too.

[Sergio sledge]

Browns trade for Jarvis Landry from Miami. With two picks in the first 4 at the draft and a decent defense they have a chance to be pretty exciting this season. Draft Saquon Barkley at 1 and Sam Darnold at 4 with Landry and Josh Gordon as WR's, not too shabby.

[Haymaker]

Browns trade for Jarvis Landry from Miami. With two picks in the first 4 at the draft and a decent defense they have a chance to be pretty exciting this season. Draft Saquon Barkley at 1 and Sam Darnold at 4 with Landry and Josh Gordon as WR's, not too shabby.

The browns should, in theory, be a great team in the next couple years.

But it is the browns so...

[nellio]

Brown's also acquire Tyrod from the bill's and Demeryus Randall from the packers.

[Haymaker]

He's just suffered a pretty difficult-to-come-back-from injury, and he also fits into the 'mouthy cockwomble' category for me.

No doubt he's a brilliant CB, but I like being able to call him a dick without having to backtrack :greengrin

Well we don't have to worry about that now

[hibsbollah]

Well we don't have to worry about that now

The Whiners? That's extremely hard to take.
In other news, picking up Danny Shelton is good business for you. I watched him in a college game, he's HUGE.

[Sylar]

I never thought he'd end up in San Francisco. He has been a leading receiver for the 49ers for years I guess, so it makes sense :greengrin

Last thing I noticed was that he was supposed to be visiting the Lions - he's definitely made a sensible move I reckon, and it'll be a familiar geography for him. Detroit would be a genuine shock to the system...

I genuinely believe San Fran will be the real deal this year. The NFC West looks like it will indeed be a tasty division.

Delighted we've acquired Shelton - does make me wonder about some of our possible free agents right enough. Think Dion Lewis will probably end up going to the highest bidder, so hoping we bring in another RB.

[Pretty Boy]

Suh released by the Dolphins. Lose your 2 best players in 2 days and try to sell it to the fans as 'culture change'.

If you thought the Browns were bad this year.....

[EH54]

Bills making plays up the draft they are desperate for a QB Like many. I can see them doing a trade on draft day as well. What used to be an exciting year full of optimism around FA and draft I'm now not so confident

[Haymaker]

Amendola moving to the Dolphins...

[hibsbollah]

Lots of receivers on the move, Watkins to the Chiefs, Paul Richardson to the Redskins, Amendola to the Fish.

[MileHighBees]

The rumours do seem to suggest its a shoot out between the Jet and the Vikings now which is bad news for Denver. The Jets can offer massive massive money but not much in terms of a team there where as the Vikings have a great team and can pay him as well. New stadum to play in etc as well.

Wouldn't be surprised if the Browns take Barclay first then take a QB at 4.

Case Keenum expected to sign with Denver Broncos

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000920793/article/case-keenum-expected-to-sign-with-denver-broncos

http://www.9news.com/article/sports/broncos-to-land-keenum-for-2-years-36-million/73-528035552

[McD]

Allen Robinson and trey burton looking like going to the Bears :thumbsup:

[Haymaker]

Will be interesting to hear what my local fish fan says about DA going there. He was raging about him all season because he "cheats to gain yards" and is a "disgrace to the sport".

[Gatecrasher]

Packers release Nelson
Noooooooooooo

[hibsbollah]

Why all these big name receivers moving on? Free agency so busy already!

[Sylar]

Absolutely fuming we’ve let Amendola go. I’ve had enough of us releasing great WRs.

[Gatecrasher]

Jimmy Graham to Green Bay, does he still it Seahawks fans?

[EH54]

Looking like McCowan and Bridgewater for the jets and draft best available QB in draft no doubt Unfortunately Cap money means nothing when nobody wants to come to the jets

[hibsbollah]

Jimmy Graham to Green Bay, does he still it Seahawks fans?

Short answer is Yes, but he became just a red zone specialist with us, albeit a very good one, whereas he was just unstoppable all over the field with the Saints. If he gets used properly he will be a game changer.

[hibsbollah]

Absolutely fuming we’ve let Amendola go. I’ve had enough of us releasing great WRs.

You know nothing, my favourite player has just left to our biggest rivals :faf: (think Brady to the Jets).

[Gatecrasher]

Short answer is Yes, but he became just a red zone specialist with us, albeit a very good one, whereas he was just unstoppable all over the field with the Saints. If he gets used properly he will be a game changer.

Sounds good, a little bit extra help, even if it's just in the red zone is welcome.

[Sylar]

You know nothing, my favourite player has just left to our biggest rivals :faf: (think Brady to the Jets).

Amendola is one of my favourites, and while the dolphins aren’t quite as heinous as the Jersey Boys, it’s not far off.

We’re being linked with Suh apparently. Jesus ****ing Christ.

[hibsbollah]

Amendola is one of my favourites, and while the dolphins aren’t quite as heinous as the Jersey Boys, it’s not far off.

We’re being linked with Suh apparently. Jesus ****ing Christ.

I'd take Suh in Seattle, he's a monster. Not sure he'd be good for our league high penalty count though.

[Haymaker]

The only person going to miss Amendola more than me is Ryan Tannehill. :agree:

[hibsbollah]

The only person going to miss Amendola more than me is Ryan Tannehill. :agree:

:faf:

[NOLA]

The Jets and Browns can afford Suh but I’m gonna pick Houston. [emoji85]


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[Haymaker]

Jimmy Graham to the Packers

[DarrenSQH]

The 24 hours Drew was a free agent was scary. Glad hes back as a team friendly contract. Someone offered him 60 million all guaranteed over 2 years but he took 27 guaranteed over 2 years to stay.

Giving Cousins that big a contract is madness however by the vikings.

[Gatecrasher]

I thought that was crazy as well, I think he is a decent enough QB not THAT good.

[Pretty Boy]

The only person going to miss Amendola more than me is Ryan Tannehill. :agree:

Ha.

The Dolphins had dinner with Baker Mayfield last night and are meeting Josh Allen again this week.

Gase has said Tannehill will be his starter next year but if we do draft a QB in the 1st round I think it's a pretty clear message there's a plan to move him on sooner rather than later.

[Sylar]

Looking like McCowan and Bridgewater for the jets and draft best available QB in draft no doubt Unfortunately Cap money means nothing when nobody wants to come to the jets

Bridgewater will be a good acquisition, but the organisation will need to give him some weapons!

What's happening with Robbie Anderson? He was arrested during the off-season - is he likely to return to playing next season? He looked a quality young receiver last season, but his off-field behaviour makes him look like a bit of a zoomer.

[EH54]

@Sylar (http://www.hibs.net/member.php?6184-Sylar)

I personally think Bridgewater is a good signing don't quite understand the 10m for McCowan though. Think that's what is bothering me I would have liked to have seen us move for someone like Allen Robinson, Sammy Watkins although not convinced they would have wanted to come here anyway. Still time hopefully we keep improving its not been a bad F/A for us so far.

No sure what is happening with him going by forums etc though the Jets fans aren't happy Looks like the signing of Crowell has taking some heat of him though as fans are equally not happy with him either apparently tweeted a picture last year of someone cutting the neck of a police officer, The jets seem to have the problem every off season.

[EH54]

@Pretty Boy (http://www.hibs.net/member.php?4399-Pretty-Boy)

Unless the Finns are looking to make plays in the draft then i cant see either of them falling at 11

[Sergio sledge]

Is it just me or has free agency and the trading been mental this year? Loads of moves, some pretty surprising ones and plenty of players getting paid way more than they should be! The draft is going to be interesting, I felt sure the Browns would take Barkley no.1 but they've signed Carlos Hyde so they'll take a QB at no.1 now you'd expect. Could see some frantic trading to move up in the draft for teams that need a franchise QB though, Bills, Broncos, Jets and Cardinals could all still be wanting to draft a QB despite giving some crazy money out to the free agent QB's going around.

The World Champs strengthen the defensive line by signing Haloti Ngata from the Lions.

[hibsbollah]

Is it just me or has free agency and the trading been mental this year? Loads of moves, some pretty surprising ones and plenty of players getting paid way more than they should be! The draft is going to be interesting, I felt sure the Browns would take Barkley no.1 but they've signed Carlos Hyde so they'll take a QB at no.1 now you'd expect. Could see some frantic trading to move up in the draft for teams that need a franchise QB though, Bills, Broncos, Jets and Cardinals could all still be wanting to draft a QB despite giving some crazy money out to the free agent QB's going around.

The World Champs strengthen the defensive line by signing Haloti Ngata from the Lions.

Youve also picked up Michael Bennett from us, who is a sack machine and also very political, so get used to reading lots of online abuse directed at him from Trump supporters while being an Eagle.

[Pretty Boy]

Dolphins sign Josh Sitton, looks a good acquisition on paper.

[Haymaker]

I can't keep up with this season's trades... Is it me or has it been crazy?

[Sylar]

Nelson lands in Oakland.

I really don't understand what we're doing in New England this year...Jason McCourty isn't appeasing the players we've lost, and those we're losing out on that we've been linked with.

[EH54]

Could make the AFC East next year exciting but for as long as NE have Belichick and Brady anything is possible.

[nellio]

Mad free agency. In a way I'm glad we (Denver) didn't sign cousins because that is mental money. All guaranteed as well which absolutely cripples the rest of your roster.

Not sure what Elway is playing at though because we got rid of Tabib to open up cap space and there's talk that we opened up even more cap space by getting Von to restructure his contract. What are they making all this cap room for? Suh? Matthieu? Who knows!!

[hibsbollah]

I remember noting Barkevicious Mingo at the draft a few years back because of his excellent name. But can Pats fans tell me if our new linebacker is any good?

[Haymaker]

I remember noting Barkevicious Mingo at the draft a few years back because of his excellent name. But can Pats fans tell me if our new linebacker is any good?

He was ok. Great name though.

[EH54]

Jets being aggressive which good to see trading up was always going to be expensive but if it means we get our franchise QB then so be it.

[GreenLake]

I had a visit to the LASED Experience Center which is just down the road from my house. The guy in charge of the stadium project is Chris Hibbs and I told him about Hibernian FC and ordered him our home jersey with McGregor 24 on the back. He was also in charge of the LAFC stadium project, but the new Rams/Chargers stadium is going to be a much bigger deal. I also told him my wife is a Spurs fan and won't want Rams tickets.

http://www.chargers.com/video/2018/03/13/inside-design-and-details-lased

[EH54]

Since I'm new to posting on this section, Have had a look back but only so much I can read can anyone just recap on who they follow? and why you picked them?

I picked the Jets because a program i watched at the time King of Queens and was at a time I only watched SBs so didn't have a team yet. Was a bonus they played in Green & White

[hibsbollah]

Since I'm new to posting on this section, Have had a look back but only so much I can read can anyone just recap on who they follow? and why you picked them?

I picked the Jets because a program i watched at the time King of Queens and was at a time I only watched SBs so didn't have a team yet. Was a bonus they played in Green & White

Seahawks. Thanks to Channel Four back in 1983 or thereabouts. I also have extended family in that neck if the woods.

[David_D]

I started following the jets as was in New York when the draft was on and the Jets picking Sanchez (butt fumble) was everywhere. Again helped they played in Green and White.

[Gatecrasher]

Green Bay Packers - Was new to the NFL after watching the Cardinals v Steelers Super Bowl in 2009? was looking for a team to follow and the Pack were a pretty unique team.

[McD]

Chicago Bears - the team my dad has followed for over 30 years, and Chicago has a lot of personal connections for me :greengrin

[Pretty Boy]

Miami Dolphins - My cousin followed them in the 80s and 90s when they were good. He saw Dan Marino, I've seen Daunte Culpepper, Chad Henne, Cleo Lemon and Jay ****ing Cutler.

[Sylar]

New England Patriots - started following them back in the Pete Carroll era, as I was living up in Rhode Island during this time and they were our nearest team. We were also absolutely dreadful, but the generations of family we have that lived in that area were all big New England/Boston sport fans. I definitely feel lucky to have witnessed the transition to te Belichick/Brady era, and I actually find myself looking forward to what lies in store in the next few years as that comes to an end.

[Haymaker]

New England Patriots. Had a friend who lived in Boston in the late 90s and kinda loosely followed all the Boston teams since. Started following NFL proper around 2000 so it's been all good :greengrin

Except now I live in Jets territory. See a few of their players in town as their facility is up the road.

[Sergio sledge]

The World Champion Philadelphia Eagles! My aunt and uncle went on a tour of the east coast of America when I was about 10 and brought me back an eagles tracksuit, I've followed them as best I could since then.

[DarrenSQH]

New Orleans Saints- Love an underdog and you couldnt really be worse than when i started watching in 2005.

Been over to 5 games, got friends there now and love the city.

[Calvin]

Seattle Seahawks. I started watching football around 2010/11 and that was when the Seahawks won their division with a losing record (7-9) then went on to have the Beast Quake game v the Saints in the playoffs. I liked the glorious failure of winning the division with a losing record.

Mainly though, my favourite TV show is Frasier and that is set in Seattle so that's why I started looking out for them. Unfortunately, they got very good very quickly after that (I mean we took Thomas and Chancellor both in the 2010 draft) so looked like a total glory hunter.

[WeeRussell]

Dolphins - some things are just meant to be :greengrin

[nellio]

Denver Broncos.

In the late 90's I picked up an American football game in the N64 because the graphics looked amazing. Quaterback club. I always ended up playing as John Elway because he was the best QB on the game and by default the Denver Broncos.

I started recording the games when they were on channel 4 and channel 5 watching the names I saw on the N64 in real life. Ed McCaffrey, Shannon Shapre, John Elway etc.

Ordered my first Broncos jersey in 2000. Terrell Davis running back!!

Have a soft spot for the Giants as well as sent to a giants game when I was in NYC and bought a OBJ jersey whilst I was there.

[Pretty Boy]

Dolphins sign Osweiler.

[DH1875]

Flash Gordon :flag:.

I'm another product of channel fours coverage in the early 80s. Watched it every Sunday as a kid and didn't really have a set team that I followed to start with. Loved Boomer Esiason for some reason though and seem to remember writing some sort of school report about Cincinatti, Boomer and the Bengals so guess they were my first team and I still like to see them do well and look out for their results. Was just a kid at the time though so had no real connection to them and towards the end of the 80s my uncle went on holiday to Toronto and my mum got him to bring me back a load of NFL stuff. Turns out he brought me back a load of Jets stuff including my first ever football jersey but pride of place went to my new school bag which no one had anything like. From then on its been the Jets even though we've sucked for most of it. Still, at least they play in green and white and I get to wear my Jets jersey to Hibs games. Why any Hibs fan would want to wear the red, white and blue of some other teams is beyond me :crazy:.

[hibsbollah]

Flash Gordon :flag:.

I'm another product of channel fours coverage in the early 80s. Watched it every Sunday as a kid and didn't really have a set team that I followed to start with. Loved Boomer Esiason for some reason though and seem to remember writing some sort of school report about Cincinatti, Boomer and the Bengals so guess they were my first team and I still like to see them do well and look out for their results. Was just a kid at the time though so had no real connection to them and towards the end of the 80s my uncle went on holiday to Toronto and my mum got him to bring me back a load of NFL stuff. Turns out he brought me back a load of Jets stuff including my first ever football jersey but pride of place went to my new school bag which no one had anything like. From then on its been the Jets even though we've sucked for most of it. Still, at least they play in green and white and I get to wear my Jets jersey to Hibs games. Why any Hibs fan would want to wear the red, white and blue of some other teams is beyond me :crazy:.

I remember watching Boomer. I thought he was cool because he was left handed, and also always seem to throw beautiful tight spirals.

[Haymaker]

Why any Hibs fan would want to wear the red, white and blue of some other teams is beyond me :crazy:.

:greengrin

[hibsbollah]

The Nfl are doing their annual'**** around with the rulebook' thing. Ten new minor changes, the biggest one being Pass interference will be a straight 15 yard pen instead of being marked at the point of the infraction, which I think is a good call. This one confused me though ' If there is a turnover, a team may win an overtime game, even though it scores on its second possession'. I don't even know what this means :dunno:

[NOLA]

New Orleans Saints -
I had family living in New Orleans and they came over one xmas with Saints sweaters and a Hat for me. They were pretty garbage most of the time and our best player was our Hall of Fame inductee kicker Morten Andersen lol [emoji23] followed them religiously since and sadly today was owner Tom Bensons funeral. Hopefully we go all the way to the Super Bowl this season which happens to be in Atlanta and win it again for him 🕺🏻

[GreenLake]

Had Cowboys relatives and witnessed this live on TV in 1983 (http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos/0ap3000000613865/Tony-Dorsett-s-99-yard-TD-run-I-This-Day-in-NFL-History) while in the US but I never really got into football until I went to see my first game last year. Now I go to see my local team the Chargers and will back the Rams too.

[EH54]

@DH1875 (http://www.hibs.net/member.php?19960-DH1875)

You the guy who sits in the east with the Jets Jersey on think he has Hibernian on the back of his, See him with jets stuff on all the time few away games too.

[nellio]

Some talk about OBJ getting traded.

Hearing form a giants friend of mine that they are sick of his playboy antis and general attitude.

Last year of his rookie deal and is asking for 20 mill a year before he will play again.

Should they move him on? Pay him? Who knows, an amazing talent but you would get some sweet trade deals and also would mean you aren't paying mega money for him. Other side of the coin is that there aren't many #1 WR available at the moment to replace him. Not that play to his level anyway.

[GreenLake]

Chris Hibbs the Chief Revenue Officer for the new NFL LA Stadium (Rams/Chargers) and the LAFC MLS Stadium wearing a McGregor 24 Hibs jersey. If anyone knows about building stadiums it's this guy and I am hopeful he might sketch out a plan for one or two of our unfilled corners! :greengrin


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I am going to pick out seats for the new stadium on Thursday. The license fee is going to be breathtaking but it helps to know that the people behind this huge project are the very best in their field.

I would like to see a bio of the equivalent person in charge of the Tiny new stand project. :greengrin

[Sylar]

For the second time this off-season, we're being linked with Johnny Manziel...though I'll be ****ed if I know why!

[hibsbollah]

For the second time this off-season, we're being linked with Johnny Manziel...though I'll be ****ed if I know why!

It'll be Tebow next.

[Haymaker]

It'll be Tebow next.

:hyper