NFL/NCAA (American Football)

[NOLA]

I see Big Ben is shecduled to play with broken ribs? I fractured (broke) a rib last year and it was the worst pain I’ve encountered before. Took me an hour to manoeuvre out of bed [emoji2955] couldn’t bend forwards backwards turn to the side, I sneezed and fk I thought I was going to die I laughed and same thing, so to hear he is expected to play is dubious to me even with heavy painkillers


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[hibsbollah]

I see Big Ben is shecduled to play with broken ribs? I fractured (broke) a rib last year and it was the worst pain I’ve encountered before. Took me an hour to manoeuvre out of bed [emoji2955] couldn’t bend forwards backwards turn to the side, I sneezed and fk I thought I was going to die I laughed and same thing, so to hear he is expected to play is dubious to me even with heavy painkillers


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Interesting.ive just had keyhole surgery on my knee (standard post cruciate op that lots of athletes go through) and I'm shocked at how painful it's been! Players put up with more pain than we think.

Brady driving into the red zone. Seahawks in OT against the whiners.

[hibsbollah]

Omg how is that pass interference. Shocking in the hawks game.

Steelers win. Pat's wont be seeds.

[Haymaker]

Penalties penalties penalties.

[hibsbollah]

Losing to the 49ers. It should never happen
:rolleyes:

[Sylar]

Pitiful. Utterly, utterly pitiful.

[hibsbollah]

Penalties penalties penalties.

I just checked, you guys are the least penalised team in the league! Chiefs the most.

[Haymaker]

I just checked, you guys are the least penalised team in the league! Chiefs the most.

Last night we were trying our best to catch up!

[hibsbollah]

Last night we were trying our best to catch up!

You're still unbeaten at home, and you finish with two home games. And you generally do well in January:greengrin

[Haymaker]

You're still unbeaten at home, and you finish with two home games. And you generally do well in January:greengrin

While true we were undisciplined and wasteful last night. Our D gives up too many bull**** yards. Still, who knows.

[Sylar]

While true we were undisciplined and wasteful last night. Our D gives up too many bull**** yards. Still, who knows.

If we even reach the Superbowl, I'll turn up to an NFL game next year in a Jets top :agree:

[hibsbollah]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2018/dec/22/lebron-james-nfl-team-owners-have-slave-mentality

LeBron on race and the NFL.

[Haymaker]

Well that result was never in doubt.

[StevieT]

Are there any streams where I can watch these games?

[hibsbollah]

Wild card games

Chargers at Ravens
Colts at Texans

Seahawks at Cowboys
Eagles at Bears

Colts and Eagles sneak into the playoffs. Steelers Vikings and Titans eliminated in the final week.

[Sylar]

Wild card games

Chargers at Ravens
Colts at Texans

Seahawks at Cowboys
Eagles at Bears

Colts and Eagles sneak into the playoffs. Steelers Vikings and Titans eliminated in the final week.

Quite how we've acquired a first round bye is beyond me!

Not sure who I currently fancy for the Superbowl. Chiefs vs Rams perhaps? Or maybe the Bears?

[hibsbollah]

Quite how we've acquired a first round bye is beyond me!

Not sure who I currently fancy for the Superbowl. Chiefs vs Rams perhaps? Or maybe the Bears?

The playoffs are so hard to call. As ever. The top NFC teams look stronger to me again, although there's been more depth to the AFC this season.

[Haymaker]

Quite how we've acquired a first round bye is beyond me!


We're going to win it after all my moaning about our D. Typical.

[hibsbollah]

Quite how we've acquired a first round bye is beyond me!

Not sure who I currently fancy for the Superbowl. Chiefs vs Rams perhaps? Or maybe the Bears?

What Mahomes has done is just ridiculous, it looks like he could redefine the position. But can you trust their defense? The Bears are the opposite, great D questions on offense, Trubisky is obviously talented but is he good enough?

[Pretty Boy]

Adam Gase sacked by the Dolphins with Tannehill expected to be released from his contract.

If there's ever an upside to a blow out against the Bills this is it.

[nellio]

Vance sacked by Denver too thankfully.

[McD]

Selfishly hoping Vic Fangio stays with the Bears :greengrin

[Haymaker]

AB to be traded?

[Sylar]

AB to be traded?

Yes please!

[Haymaker]

Yes please!

I can definitely see him doing a year in NE.

[hibsbollah]

Dallas 24 Seattle 22
Indianapolis 21 Houston 7

Seattle's season over, but making the playoffs an achievement in a rebuilding year. The kicker getting injured and being unable to continue in the 2nd quarter didn't help, not often you see that.

The Colts...I just didn't see this coming. They look good.

[Sylar]

Baltimore are hideous.

Jackson needs to come out - he’s abysmal today.

[StevesFamau5]

Baltimore are hideous.

Jackson needs to come out - he’s abysmal today.


I don't understand why they wouldn't change it up... Honestly he is such a good player but today it's shocking. Even the O line have given up on the game. Flacco should be back in, run a no huddle and give yourself a chance.

Worse still... The damn Cowboys are still in it 😭😭

[Lancs Harp]

One day the Lions will win this.

[hibsbollah]

Incredible finish as the Eagles knock out the Bears! I don't like that 'icing the kicker' thing; the coach shouldn't be able to call a timeout unless the clock is actually ticking down at the time.

[JeMeSouviens]

Incredible finish as the Eagles knock out the Bears! I don't like that 'icing the kicker' thing; the coach shouldn't be able to call a timeout unless the clock is actually ticking down at the time.

The reaction of the Bear mascot under the posts is brilliant. :greengrin

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/american-football/46777465

[Sergio sledge]

Incredible finish as the Eagles knock out the Bears! I don't like that 'icing the kicker' thing; the coach shouldn't be able to call a timeout unless the clock is actually ticking down at the time.

Obviously I'm delighted that Pederson called the timeout, his first kick was good. In that situation there would have been no time to drive down the field anyway, so he may as well have used up the last timeout. There's some statistical analysis of the success rate of icing the kicker here: https://mixpanel.com/blog/2016/11/22/nfl-data-icing-the-kicker/ and given the kick was 45 yards or thereabouts, it gave us a 12% higher chance he would miss the kick I think.

[hibsbollah]

Obviously I'm delighted that Pederson called the timeout, his first kick was good. In that situation there would have been no time to drive down the field anyway, so he may as well have used up the last timeout. There's some statistical analysis of the success rate of icing the kicker here: https://mixpanel.com/blog/2016/11/22/nfl-data-icing-the-kicker/ and given the kick was 45 yards or thereabouts, it gave us a 12% higher chance he would miss the kick I think.

Good stat. I love that sort of analysis.

I don't like it, but it's obviously become part of the game now and if it had got the Seahawks through their matchup with Dallas I wouldn't be complaining.

Out of the teams left, I'd like to see the Eagles win it.

[StevesFamau5]

Good stat. I love that sort of analysis.

I don't like it, but it's obviously become part of the game now and if it had got the Seahawks through their matchup with Dallas I wouldn't be complaining.

Out of the teams left, I'd like to see the Eagles win it.

Anyone but Dallas... I would love to see an Eagles v Chiefs match up as Paddy Mahomes has been brilliant all year.

The worst matchup... Pats V Dallas 🤮🤮

[McD]

Gutted to see the Bears go out, but it was such close and balanced game, and really engrossing. Think it was written in the stars for that kick to hit the upright, although it seems an eagle defender got a hand on it so well done to him, terrific play.

i dont think either team made any real big mistakes (apart from arguably the final kick :greengrin), just different players from both sides coming up with good execution, on both sides of the ball.

Hopefully we’ll go again next year, good luck to the eagles for the rest of the playoffs 😊

[StevesFamau5]

Anyone else watching the CFP National Championship? I fancy a Clemson win in a shot out.

[Haymaker]

Anyone else watching the CFP National Championship? I fancy a Clemson win in a shot out.

I am until I pass out

[Haymaker]

Two turnovers by Bama so far!

[Haymaker]

Everything going Clemson's way so far...

[Haymaker]

And THAT'S how you blitz a QB

[Haymaker]

This is awesome.

[Sylar]

Anyone but Dallas... I would love to see an Eagles v Chiefs match up as Paddy Mahomes has been brilliant all year.

The worst matchup... Pats V Dallas 🤮🤮

I'd like to see that, just to see what the viewing figures ended up looking like :greengrin

But you've no fear. Our defense aren't good enough to get anywhere near the big dance this year. We MIGHT sneak by the Chargers (if we can find a way to deal with their fast rushing defensive line), but the thought of our defense against the Chiefs in Kansas City doesn't fill me with warm, fuzzy feelings.

Chiefs vs Saints for me.

[Haymaker]

I'd like to see that, just to see what the viewing figures ended up looking like :greengrin



The seethe would be unbelievable

[StevesFamau5]

I'd like to see that, just to see what the viewing figures ended up looking like :greengrin

But you've no fear. Our defense aren't good enough to get anywhere near the big dance this year. We MIGHT sneak by the Chargers (if we can find a way to deal with their fast rushing defensive line), but the thought of our defense against the Chiefs in Kansas City doesn't fill me with warm, fuzzy feelings.

Chiefs vs Saints for me.

I agree, Chiefs V Saints as well... Would be a great advert for offensive football. Not something the old guard like but hey ho. Football is meant to be entertaining.

[StevesFamau5]

This is awesome.

Saw the score this morning :shocked::shocked::shocked:

Can't wait to watch the game back tonight! :thumbsup:

Love seeing Bama get horsed, the ass kissing from most pundits is just unbearable at times. I like Coach Corso et al but sometimes it's like nobody else is ever as good as Bama regardless of who they play.

[Gatecrasher]

Great seeing Bama get destroyed. I really enjoyed that.

P. S nae luck bears :tee hee:

[Haymaker]

Great seeing Bama get destroyed. I really enjoyed that.



It really was great. They, and Sabin, have this stupid aura like they're the best team since the world began. Now they're awesome, no doubt, but the brown nosing is
ridiculous.

Bit like Guardiola TBH.

[Haymaker]

Love seeing Bama get horsed, the ass kissing from most pundits is just unbearable at times. I like Coach Corso et al but sometimes it's like nobody else is ever as good as Bama regardless of who they play.

:agree:

[Gatecrasher]

That Clemson QB is a FRESHMAN! I remember him coming on for his first game (it was on TV here) and he threw a TD right away.

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[Haymaker]

That Clemson QB is a FRESHMAN! I remember him coming on for his first game (it was on TV here) and he threw a TD right away.

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A true freshman as well.

[Sergio sledge]

Great to see Bama getting humped, it wasn't even like they were struggling offensively, the first half interceptions killed them and the Clemson D absolutely dominated them in the red zone. It was great to see the fake field goal that Saban called fail, that was the moment I knew it was done, they were panicking. It must have hurt Alabama when Clemson removed most of their starters mid way through the 4th quarter and still managed to run the clock out for the last 5 mins.

[StevesFamau5]

Great to see Bama getting humped, it wasn't even like they were struggling offensively, the first half interceptions killed them and the Clemson D absolutely dominated them in the red zone. It was great to see the fake field goal that Saban called fail, that was the moment I knew it was done, they were panicking. It must have hurt Alabama when Clemson removed most of their starters mid way through the 4th quarter and still managed to run the clock out for the last 5 mins.

Absolutely agree, this wasn't just a beating it was a humiliation for Bama. Before the game it felt like everyone was sure Bama would win.

They were convinced that Clemson having 3 starters out including Dexter Lawrence would be the end of them. But that D line were immense. And the fake field goal was hilarious.

Next year has the potential to be a great season. LSU and Georgia will be taking bama all the way. Texas, Penn State and Notre Dame are always good to watch. And out west I like Oregon to come good.

Yay Football 🏈

[hibsbollah]

Colts at Chiefs about to kick off, 9 inches of snow in KC.
Eagles Saints later on.

[Sylar]

Colts at Chiefs about to kick off, 9 inches of snow in KC.
Eagles Saints later on.

Can't see past a Chiefs win here - absolutely no chance I'll be awake for the late game, but hoping for a Saints win!

[Sylar]

So, so easy for the Chiefs - Mahomes with 3 zipped passes (aided by a penalty) and then Williams strolls into the End Zone.

This could be a hammering.

[hibsbollah]

I topped all the favourites this weekend. Chiefs Pats Eagles Saints.

[StevesFamau5]

Can't see past a Chiefs win here - absolutely no chance I'll be awake for the late game, but hoping for a Saints win!

Isn't it the Rams V Cowgirls later? Philly play tomorrow... I think.

Looks like the Colts 1-0 shirts are a.... 1 off.. Thank you I'll be here all week.

[DH1875]

Can't see past a Chiefs win here - absolutely no chance I'll be awake for the late game, but hoping for a Saints win!


Is the Saints game not tomorrow? Not that I'll be up watching that one either :greengrin:confused:.

[Sylar]

Is the Saints game not tomorrow? Not that I'll be up watching that one either :greengrin:confused:.

It was indeed. Blame Bollah - I hadn't checked the NFC schedule for this week. I only knew we were tomorrow early, meaning the Chiefs were yesterday early.

Blowout win for Kansas City and a comfortable progression for LA.

Chargers and Saints progress tonight for me, unless the snow has continued falling in New England...

[Pretty Boy]

It's being reported Patriots linebackers coach (and defensive playcaller) is set to be named the new Dolphins HC. Any of our resident Pats fans got any thoughts on him?

[Scottie]

It was indeed. Blame Bollah - I hadn't checked the NFC schedule for this week. I only knew we were tomorrow early, meaning the Chiefs were yesterday early.

Blowout win for Kansas City and a comfortable progression for LA.

Chargers and Saints progress tonight for me, unless the snow has continued falling in New England...
The Ram's were outstanding last night. Hoping for an Eagles win tonight to set up home field for the Rams next weekend.

[Haymaker]

It's being reported Patriots linebackers coach (and defensive playcaller) is set to be named the new Dolphins HC. Any of our resident Pats fans got any thoughts on him?

Well considering how one dimensional our D has looked all season I wouldn't get too excited

[hibsbollah]

Nice to see the Cowboys home for the winter, my bad I got the rams and saints confused.

Patriots playing January ball. 28-7 lead.

[Sylar]

It's being reported Patriots linebackers coach (and defensive playcaller) is set to be named the new Dolphins HC. Any of our resident Pats fans got any thoughts on him?

A better acquisition than Patricia was for Detroit. Knows his schemes and has superb ability, especially when dialling up blitzes.

Cold weather has definitely been our friend here. We look sensational on both sides of the football.

[Haymaker]

Well considering how one dimensional our D has looked all season I wouldn't get too excited

After today's performance I would be excited.

[Sergio sledge]

It was indeed. Blame Bollah - I hadn't checked the NFC schedule for this week. I only knew we were tomorrow early, meaning the Chiefs were yesterday early.

Blowout win for Kansas City and a comfortable progression for LA.

Chargers and Saints progress tonight for me, unless the snow has continued falling in New England...

Honestly, I don't know why you are so negative about your chances EVERY season? Every year you say you're going to struggle but yet again you're cruising into the AFC championship....

[Haymaker]

Honestly, I don't know why you are so negative about your chances EVERY season? Every year you say you're going to struggle but yet again you're cruising into the AFC championship....

I'm usually a very excited a positive Patriots fan but all season our D has given up stupid yards, stupid penalties.

But playoff patriots are a different animal.

[Sylar]

Honestly, I don't know why you are so negative about your chances EVERY season? Every year you say you're going to struggle but yet again you're cruising into the AFC championship....

I watch us enough to see our deficiencies?

Our secondary has been garbage all season but it appears to have turned a corner in recent weeks.

We’re masters at conceding big yardage plays when we find ourselves in 2nd or 3rd and long situations. Primarily because our safety’s are both pretty hopeless.

I remember the days before we skooshed so many games. For us old-school NE fans, pessimism is engrained!

[NOLA]

Worried about the Saints tonight there not at it


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[Sergio sledge]

I watch us enough to see our deficiencies?

Our secondary has been garbage all season but it appears to have turned a corner in recent weeks.

We’re masters at conceding big yardage plays when we find ourselves in 2nd or 3rd and long situations. Primarily because our safety’s are both pretty hopeless.

I remember the days before we skooshed so many games. For us old-school NE fans, pessimism is engrained!

Yeah I guess if you aren't one of the 90% of Pat's fans who started following them since the millennium then I can sort of understand it more... :greengrin

You always seem to start poorly and then turn it on in time for the playoffs. Brady just interviewed and sounds angry, exactly how you want him IMHO, they think everyone thinks they are rubbish.

Should be a cracker next week.

What a start for the Eagles! BD Nick is running the game again, need to get another score on this drive as the saints will come back firing!

[Sergio sledge]

That's a rubbish call. There's no way the eagles recovered that and fumbled it. Thankfully they can review it.

[NOLA]

Eagles are winning tonight I’m calling it [emoji24]


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[hibsbollah]

Eagles are winning tonight I’m calling it [emoji24]


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You can't run the ball so far. Every playoff game so far the team runs the ball best wins. Not looking good.

[Sergio sledge]

Eagles are winning tonight I’m calling it [emoji24]


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You are looking ominously good offensively now, Eagles need a huge response.

And we've done nothing on offense since the 1st quarter. Superdome sound levels are incredible!

[Haymaker]

Well... I'm feeling very comfortable now Eli and Foles are out...

[Sergio sledge]

Game over. No way we're stopping the Saints getting a 1st down now.

[NOLA]

Called it a bit early lol though tbf Jeffrey should have caught that ball at the end


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[Scottie]

Here we go then. Whats everyones thoughts ?

Rams / Chiefs both win for me tonight. GO RAMS :greengrin

[Haymaker]

Rams and Patriots

[Haymaker]

Saints should be 21-0 up

[NOLA]

I’m taking Rams and Chiefs I think that’s the game everyone wants in the super bowl this year


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[hibsbollah]

Suh starting to have an impact, 13-10 saints now.

[Scottie]

Suh starting to have an impact, 13-10 saints now.
:agree: Two big sacks. Suh and Donald have been immense of late. Fascinating game so far.

[Scottie]

See you in Atlanta boys and girls. Go Rams :thumbsup::aok:

[Sergio sledge]

See you in Atlanta boys and girls. Go Rams :thumbsup::aok:

I wanted the Rams to win, but that was a horrible no-call on the pass interference when the saints were in the red-zone. If that had been called the saints probably would have run the clock down and taken a chip shot field goal to win the game. I don't know how the refs missed that!

[Scottie]

I wanted the Rams to win, but that was a horrible no-call on the pass interference when the saints were in the red-zone. If that had been called the saints probably would have run the clock down and taken a chip shot field goal to win the game. I don't know how the refs missed that!
Dreadful call by the officials and that was the game there as you say. If I was a Saint's fan I would be spewing.

[Sergio sledge]

Dreadful call by the officials and that was the game there as you say. If I was a Saint's fan I would be spewing.

https://twitter.com/SInow/status/1087153987248422913?s=19

:greengrin

Now we have a game at Arrowhead too!

[Sergio sledge]

Great game! Depressingly familiar outcome... Brady just needs to retire already and give someone else a chance of winning something!

[Haymaker]

Rams and Patriots

....

[Sylar]

Great game! Depressingly familiar outcome... Brady just needs to retire already and give someone else a chance of winning something!

Win in two weeks time, and I wouldn't at all be surprised to see Brady, Gronk and Belichick retire, with McDaniels stepping up to Head Coach.

Utterly stunning win last night. What a superb game of football. On coffee number 3 already.

[Sergio sledge]

Win in two weeks time, and I wouldn't at all be surprised to see Brady, Gronk and Belichick retire, with McDaniels stepping up to Head Coach.

Utterly stunning win last night. What a superb game of football. On coffee number 3 already.

Gronk is surely finished no matter what happens, but Brady talks like he wants to keep going forever! I'm not sure I'll last all day at work today...

Even though I don't like the Patriots it was an incredible game, unbelievable comeback by the chiefs to tie it up after getting the ball back with 39 seconds to play, all decided on the coin toss, if the chiefs had one that then I think they'd have scored and won.


On another note, Tony Romo is a great commentator, he was calling the Patriots plays all game, particularly in overtime, he knew exactly what Brady was changing the plays to and called it almost every time.

[hibsbollah]

Win in two weeks time, and I wouldn't at all be surprised to see Brady, Gronk and Belichick retire, with McDaniels stepping up to Head Coach.

Utterly stunning win last night. What a superb game of football. On coffee number 3 already.

Even I'm on the GOAT bandwagon now. Montana was a genius but Brady just keeps winning.

[Sylar]

Gronk is surely finished no matter what happens, but Brady talks like he wants to keep going forever! I'm not sure I'll last all day at work today...

Even though I don't like the Patriots it was an incredible game, unbelievable comeback by the chiefs to tie it up after getting the ball back with 39 seconds to play, all decided on the coin toss, if the chiefs had one that then I think they'd have scored and won.


On another note, Tony Romo is a great commentator, he was calling the Patriots plays all game, particularly in overtime, he knew exactly what Brady was changing the plays to and called it almost every time.

I really like Romo as a commentator. I genuinely think he'll go on to be one of the best commentators in the game. His insights, his wit and his love for the game are exceptional, and he doesn't have any biases.

I think Brady and Belichick want that one more. Gronk will put it all on the line in two weeks time and I think he'll retire as one of the greatest TEs to play the game afterward.

I do think change is on the horizon in New England regardless of what happens in 2 weeks time, but I reckon GOAT and GOAT will want to go out on the ultimate high.

[hibsbollah]

Wembley games 2019

Carolina Panthers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• Chicago Bears at Oakland Raiders
• Cincinnati Bengals at Los Angeles Rams
• Houston Texans at Jacksonville Jaguars

Bears Raiders will be in demand. Lots of fans from the 1980s.

[McD]

I really like Romo as a commentator. I genuinely think he'll go on to be one of the best commentators in the game. His insights, his wit and his love for the game are exceptional, and he doesn't have any biases.

I think Brady and Belichick want that one more. Gronk will put it all on the line in two weeks time and I think he'll retire as one of the greatest TEs to play the game afterward.

I do think change is on the horizon in New England regardless of what happens in 2 weeks time, but I reckon GOAT and GOAT will want to go out on the ultimate high.


Always like listening to Romo, calls the plays before they happen, but also explains why they’ve happened. He’s down to earth, enthusiastic, articulate, and keen to share insights with the viewers that aren’t always apparent.

when you consider what the equivalent is for Scottish football, Andy Walker, Steven Thomson, Neil ‘cliche’ McCann, it makes you weep

[Gatecrasher]

I agree Tony Romo is excellent to listen to, and as above i have seen more than a few occasions where he has predicted what would happen before it did. then explains why so well that we all understand.

[Haymaker]

That Rams CB is writing the Patriots pregame speech.

[Gatecrasher]

What’s the predictions then? I think the rams will win.

[coldingham hibs]

What’s the predictions then? I think the rams will win.

Hopefully the Patriots or I lose a few quid 😬

[hibsbollah]

Only an idiot confidently bets against the Patriots.
So I've done so:greengrin

Rams by 13-18 points at 5/1 and Robert Woods MVP at 50/1.

[Sylar]

Genuinely too close to call I think - if Gurley is fully fit, they're a pretty fearsome team.

Having said that, our defense beautifully shut down Mahomes et al, and we did a great job keeping Gordon quiet in the Chargers game.

I reckon Brady et al are seriously fire up for this and I think this will be a final hurrah for a few players.

Patriots by 3-7.

(First time I've backed us for a while - cue a blowout win for LA :greengrin).

[uk3doorsdown]

Can't see past Tom and Bill tbh, lost last year, hurting for more. Rams are lucky to be in the game. Could be a shoot out.

[Haymaker]

:hyper so close

[Scottie]

Can't see past Tom and Bill tbh, lost last year, hurting for more. Rams are lucky to be in the game. Could be a shoot out.:blah: Best team in the NFL this season imo. Don't let that one call cloud your judgement though :aok:


:hyper so closeCan't wait mate its nearly here :woohoo:

[LustForLeith]

Does anyone know if any bookies do a bet builder type bet? I know you can request one through social media but I wanted to try and build my own?

I’m thinking if for instance under -0.( in the first quarter, over 52 points in the game, Rams +2

[LustForLeith]

Also, how feasible is it to get to the SuperBowl? Anyone been before?

[DH1875]

Also, how feasible is it to get to the SuperBowl? Anyone been before?

Anything is possible if you've got the money :greengrin.

Think Sylar and maybe Greenlake have been to the SuperBowl but they'd need to tell you about that.

[DH1875]

So what's everyone doing tonight? Looks like I'm in the house on my own for this one. Is the forum busy when the games on, can't remember (need someone to talk too lol).


I find myself strangely confused by this one. Hate the Patsies and never want them to win but also hate the Rams as their part of everything I hate about American sports (teams moving from state to state is just wrong).

[David_D]

I will be up for this hopefully. Got a bet on Aaron Donald to be MVP. Fancy the Rams but anything is possible if Brady plays to his best.

[hibsbollah]

I will be up for this hopefully. Got a bet on Aaron Donald to be MVP. Fancy the Rams but anything is possible if Brady plays to his best.

The problem you've got there is linemen don't win superbowl MVP. Not for thirty years! He is an amazing player, reminds me a lot of JJ Watt about three seasons ago who dominates the middle. With Suh next to him the o line can't double up on him so he's doubly dangerous.

[Haymaker]

Also, how feasible is it to get to the SuperBowl? Anyone been before?

It's expensive, really expensive. Not just the tickets, hotels are 3 night minimum and $7500 a night apparently.

Was hoping to go with the local billionaire but he didn't offer which is a shame. $1m he's paying to be on the 50 yard line in the box.

[Haymaker]

So what's everyone doing tonight? Looks like I'm in the house on my own for this one. Is the forum busy when the games on, can't remember (need someone to talk too lol).


I find myself strangely confused by this one. Hate the Patsies and never want them to win but also hate the Rams as their part of everything I hate about American sports (teams moving from state to state is just wrong).

I'll be here DH but expect my posts to get a bit messy... 4 hours until I start boozing!!

[David_D]

The problem you've got there is linemen don't win superbowl MVP. Not for thirty years! He is an amazing player, reminds me a lot of JJ Watt about three seasons ago who dominates the middle. With Suh next to him the o line can't double up on him so he's doubly dangerous.

I agree it’s highly unlikely. Just a feeling I have had for about a week. So thought why not.

[hibsbollah]

I agree it’s highly unlikely. Just a feeling I have had for about a week. So thought why not.

Good luck:aok:
It's a chance of course, I just have a feeling the skill positions will dominate tonight. Sony Michel might be a good bet but I've gone for Rams WR Robert Woods.

[DH1875]

I find myself strangely confused by this one. Hate the Patsies and never want them to win but also hate the Rams as their part of everything I hate about American sports (teams moving from state to state is just wrong).

Think America agrees with me. Patsie fans supposed to be outnumbering the Rams by 5 to 1 in the stadium lol. Any other team and the neutrals would be against them.

[DH1875]

Rams getting boo'd lol.

Have the Rams got blokes in their cheerleading squad or am I imagining things :confused:

[hibsbollah]

Gladys Kaepernick doing the anthem.

[hibsbollah]

I am almost old enough to be the Rams' head coach's dad
:loser:

[DH1875]

And we are off and running.

[Scottie]

Let's go Rams

[DH1875]

Interception :greengrin

[hibsbollah]

Interception :greengrin

Brady looks deflated

[DH1875]

Brady looks deflated

:thumbsup:

[DH1875]

Patsies miss FG lol.

[Haymaker]

So far, this has been very weird

[vein]

Does anyone know if any bookies do a bet builder type bet? I know you can request one through social media but I wanted to try and build my own?

I’m thinking if for instance under -0.( in the first quarter, over 52 points in the game, Rams +2

Hope you managed to place this one mate!

[hibsbollah]

Disagree with Romo.
The rams defensive backfield is causing the pressure on Brady, not the d line itself. Coverage sack and lots of pressure where Brady just doesn't see an open receiver. That #26 is having a great game so far

[DH1875]

FG Patsies, 3-0 up.

[hibsbollah]

Time for Goff to show up.

[DH1875]

Shocking stuff by the Rams O so far.

[DH1875]

Patsies going for it on 4th down :confused:

[hibsbollah]

That 7 yard slant to Edelman IS so boring to watch but hard to stop.

[DH1875]

3-0 Patsies HT. What a crap game thats been. Maroon 5 anyone :rolleyes:.

[DH1875]

That 7 yard slant to Edelman IS so boring to watch but hard to stop.


Got more yards than the entire Rams O so far lol.

[Haymaker]

Maroon 5.

Just won a cooler though in the half time raffle.

[-Jonesy-]

Awful halftime show for an awful first half

[hfc rd]

Both teams have been poor offensively.

Patriots are there for the taking but the Rams have been dreadful. Goff hasn’t been in the game at all.

Now the awful Maroon 5 🙄

[DH1875]

Awful halftime show for an awful first half


Has to be the worst halftime show in the history of halftime shows. Total tripe :agree:

[BroxburnHibee]

Bet the TV execs are loving this.

P**h first half. P**h half time show :greengrin

[-Jonesy-]

Has to be the worst halftime show in the history of halftime shows. Total tripe :agree:

That was gash, that Adam Levine has zero charisma, looks like he couldn’t really be bawed

[DH1875]

2 first downs the whole first half for the Rams. Lets see what they do here. **** me, should have been an interception.

[hibsbollah]

Just give it to Gurley and Anderson.

[hibsbollah]

They're not dealing with Edelman. MVP.

[Haymaker]

Edelman is going to Disneyland if we win this

[hibsbollah]

Edelman is going to Disneyland if we win this

11 réceptions now. I wonder what the SB record is

[hibsbollah]

Goff hasnt turned up 0/8 on 3rd. Embarrassing

[BroxburnHibee]

As bad as the Rams have been. 3-0?

[DH1875]

Goff hasnt turned up 0/8 on 3rd. Embarrassing


82 total yards :rolleyes:

[Haymaker]

11 réceptions now. I wonder what the SB record is

He must have it by now

[hibsbollah]

Goff far too late on that pass, should've been a TD. Good play by the safety though

[Haymaker]

High tower has been awesome.

[DH1875]

Goff far too late on that pass, should've been a TD. Good play by the safety though


Fantastic play from the defender there.

[DH1875]

3-3.

[hibsbollah]

Fantastic play from the defender there.

The receiver was wide open, Goff needs to be awake earlier.

[hfc rd]

This game is like watching Mourinho play Mourinho with both teams somehow being away from home.

[hibsbollah]

My bad, Edelman has ten.

[Haymaker]

:hyper LETS ****ING GO

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[hibsbollah]

Michel MVP now?

[hibsbollah]

Game over.

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Haymaker]

Yas!!!!!

[Sergio sledge]

While Edelman was great and clearly the MVP, it sticks in the throat a bit that a drugs cheat can come back after a 4 game ban and win Superbowl MVP in the same season.

Yes, I am bitter about the pats winning.... :greengrin

[Haymaker]

:hyper

[Gatecrasher]

Fell asleep after the first quarter. Not seen much else but didn't look like a classic.

[hibsbollah]

Fell asleep after the first quarter. Not seen much else but didn't look like a classic.

I stayed up and am now paying the price:greengrin
It was interesting to see a defensive game like that can still take place these days. A real tactical masterclass from both defensive units. The difference was the Rams not having a slot guy like Edelman. (CooperKupp injured).

[Gatecrasher]

I stayed up and am now paying the price:greengrin
It was interesting to see a defensive game like that can still take place these days. A real tactical masterclass from both defensive units. The difference was the Rams not having a slot guy like Edelman. (CooperKupp injured).
yeah i like a defensive game but it sounded a bit frustrating, i read that Goff was 0/8 on 1st downs at one point. I'm just basing my opinions on the fact that most people are talking about being disappointed not to see Spongebob more than the actual game :hilarious

[Sylar]

I took today off of work as i knew id be knackered this morning.

I disagree that it wasn’t a classic: defensive masterclasses by both sides and although we didn’t score much, i thought our offense kept trudging along. Edelman is without a doubt my favourite player. He’s an absolute beast.

To answer the earlier question about getting to go to this game, I cannot even guess how expensive it would be now. I went to 2001 with a family member who’s a ST holder at Gilette and a successful businessman in Rhode Island with the connections to get us to the game. I was bloody lucky.

[Haymaker]

My hangover is incredible

[Sylar]

My hangover is incredible

I went and climbed a hill to blow the cobwebs away this afternoon. Feel brand new now! :greengrin

[Haymaker]

I went and climbed a hill to blow the cobwebs away this afternoon. Feel brand new now! :greengrin

I'm not sure I can leave the house, too far to move.

[DH1875]

I took today off of work as i knew id be knackered this morning.

I disagree that it wasn’t a classic: defensive masterclasses by both sides and although we didn’t score much, i thought our offense kept trudging along. Edelman is without a doubt my favourite player. He’s an absolute beast.

To answer the earlier question about getting to go to this game, I cannot even guess how expensive it would be now. I went to 2001 with a family member who’s a ST holder at Gilette and a successful businessman in Rhode Island with the connections to get us to the game. I was bloody lucky.

I think there were a few empty seats in the stadium last night. Not sure if that was down to pricing or not. Apparently the prices for food and drink were ridiculously cheap in the stadium as well.

[Haymaker]

Man to have been in Boston today

[Sylar]

I think there were a few empty seats in the stadium last night. Not sure if that was down to pricing or not. Apparently the prices for food and drink were ridiculously cheap in the stadium as well.

Yeah, the Falcons seem to have put some good family friendly pricing in place, and I think the concessions maintained the same structure for the Superbowl. $5 for a hot dog and a drink!

[Haymaker]

Yeah, the Falcons seem to have put some good family friendly pricing in place, and I think the concessions maintained the same structure for the Superbowl. $5 for a hot dog and a drink!

Yes the owner refused to raise the prices from normal. Good chap. I imagine they sell more at lower prices so probably don't lose out much!

[nellio]

Roll on the Draft now.

Broncos are in 10th, can see them perhaps trading up to try get a QB.

[Haymaker]

Roll on the Draft now.

Broncos are in 10th, can see them perhaps trading up to try get a QB.

Our fantasy draft? :hyper

[Haymaker]

So what started as a wind up has ended in a full blown competition... Me and the boys from the pub have AAF teams, we've all ordered team shirts, we've booked the pub for the championship game and there's money on it all...

And my team lost the opening game :faf:

[Sergio sledge]

Memphis Express Vs Birmingham Iron is streaming on YouTube right now if anyone is interested! Great to have something to fill the football void, I've got friends in Memphis and have visited a couple of times so Memphis may have to be my AAF team...

[Haymaker]

My local is now holding the AAF Championship Game party...

This is getting out of hand...

[hibsbollah]

Flacco to the Broncos is an interesting trade.

[nellio]

Flacco to the Broncos is an interesting trade.

Very. No idea what were planning. We already have a stop gap qb on good money with Keenum so we have to be looking to trade him.

[hibsbollah]

Kraft :faf:

[Haymaker]

Kraft :faf:

He's a naughty boy

[hibsbollah]

He's a naughty boy

Daft Shafting from Kraft

[Haymaker]

Daft Shafting from Kraft

We all want a happy ending...

[Haymaker]

300 pound and runs a 40 in 4.83...

[nellio]

Anyone going to NFL live in April?

[fordie2]

Anyone going to NFL live in April?

Forgot the tickets were going on sale this morning, think its sold out now

[StevesFamau5]

Forgot the tickets were going on sale this morning, think its sold out now

Just tired and defo sold out.. Absolutely gutted :grr::grr:

Hoping some nice soul has a spare at some point.

[nellio]

Broncos news!

Darian Stewart released and Keenum traded to the skins for a 6th founder so straight salary dump.

[Haymaker]

AB to the Bills?! THE Bills?!

[Sylar]

AB to the Bills?! THE Bills?!

That'll command some decent draft picks in return.

Steelers building for the future and obviously don't see continued value in AB. He'll be a bust in Buffalo unless they also bring in a QB that can get the ball in his general area.

[Haymaker]

That'll command some decent draft picks in return.

Steelers building for the future and obviously don't see continued value in AB. He'll be a bust in Buffalo unless they also bring in a QB that can get the ball in his general area.

Well AB himself has said no to the story but it was announced as possible by a load of good sources...

[nellio]

AB not happening. Bills are out.

[Haymaker]

AB to the Raiders

[hibsbollah]

I know he's not young anymore, but a 2nd and a 5th round pick for the best WR in the league?? I don't understand what the Steelers are doing here, just doesn't seem like they got value.

[Sylar]

I know he's not young anymore, but a 2nd and a 5th round pick for the best WR in the league?? I don't understand what the Steelers are doing here, just doesn't seem like they got value.

I can only assume he's become a totally disruptive presence in the locker room and they want shot of him.

I agree though - seems a pretty small price to pay for someone that still has significant quality about him.

Carr to Brown. Much better than whoever would have been throwing to him in Buffalo.

[hibsbollah]

I can only assume he's become a totally disruptive presence in the locker room and they want shot of him.

I agree though - seems a pretty small price to pay for someone that still has significant quality about him.

Carr to Brown. Much better than whoever would have been throwing to him in Buffalo.

I like lots of their players, Carrs very underrated, they have a good OLine, AB now, Beast mode if he stays fit. The problem is they're coached by an overpaid TV pundit. And their best defender is at the Bears. (Now there's a team that I think will challenge this season)

[StevesFamau5]

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2019/03/11/philadelphia-eagles-desean-jackson-trade-reports/

Oh damn..... Business just picked up in Philly. Happy birds fan tonight

[Sylar]

The Detroit Patriots are making moves early in free agency!

Amendola signs on a 1 year deal and Trey Flowers is rumoured to be heading to join them too.

[hibsbollah]

The Detroit Patriots are making moves early in free agency!

Amendola signs on a 1 year deal and Trey Flowers is rumoured to be heading to join them too.

Nick Foles to the Jags, finally ending the Bortles era in Jacksonville (how the bejeezus he's lasted so long as a starter anywhere??!) And Honey Badger to the Chiefs are the two transactions that caught my eye.

[Haymaker]

We might have to break sweat on our way to 7

[McD]

Bears creating cap space, surely a move coming? You don’t create space unless you’re planning on using it.

seen Bell getting linked heavily on twitter, albeit mostly just speculation

[Haymaker]

Bell to the Ravens looking likely.

[Haymaker]

Giants trade OBJ to the browns.

What. The. ****.

[Sergio sledge]

Giants trade OBJ to the browns.

What. The. ****.

Crazy stuff! It looks like the Giants are lining up a move to get a replacement QB for Eli, maybe even use their picks this year to trade up in the draft.

[Haymaker]

Crazy stuff! It looks like the Giants are lining up a move to get a replacement QB for Eli, maybe even use their picks this year to trade up in the draft.

All well and good going for Ohio States QB but they've still not got an offensive line and one less star to throw too!

[Haymaker]

Bell to the Jets...

[StevesFamau5]

Browns fans must be loving life right now. Baker to OBJ, theoretically a deadly match up.

[hibsbollah]

Browns fans must be loving life right now. Baker to OBJ, theoretically a deadly match up.

:eek:
OBJ to the Browns?!!!
Bell to the Jets??!!!

This free agency is mental.

[Sylar]

Dee Ford also moves to the 49ers from the Chiefs, Cordarelle Patterson heads to Chicago from New England...

The Lions, Raiders, Bears and 49ers have all made some pretty good moves thus far.

I'm not so sure Bell is a decent acquisition for the Jets to be honest, but time will tell. It's a lot of money for an aging RB in a pretty stacked market.

It kinda feels like we're being slowly gutted - Flowers gone, Rowe gone, Brown gone, Patterson gone and a lot of big players still sitting in Free Agency (Hogan, Gotskowski, McCourty, Shelton, Hill, Dorrsett, Brown, Allan...).

Not to worry though - we've put a hold on suspended Josh Gordon :confused:

I give us a D- so far.

[hibsbollah]

Dee Ford also moves to the 49ers from the Chiefs, Cordarelle Patterson heads to Chicago from New England...

The Lions, Raiders, Bears and 49ers have all made some pretty good moves thus far.

I'm not so sure Bell is a decent acquisition for the Jets to be honest, but time will tell. It's a lot of money for an aging RB in a pretty stacked market.

It kinda feels like we're being slowly gutted - Flowers gone, Rowe gone, Brown gone, Patterson gone and a lot of big players still sitting in Free Agency (Hogan, Gotskowski, McCourty, Shelton, Hill, Dorrsett, Brown, Allan...).

Not to worry though - we've put a hold on suspended Josh Gordon :confused:

I give us a D- so far.

The fashion has been to go for young hungry cheap RBs in recent years, so yeah, big bucks for Bell certainly bucks the trend.

[NOLA]

Gratz to John Dorsey he’s made a real difference to Cleveland since joining, a strong D a good young QB 2 running backs with a lot of talent and now Landry and Beckham [emoji122]


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[hibsbollah]

Earl Thomas to the Ravens.

[Haymaker]

Oh dear... Tyreek Hill being investigated for battery on a juvenile.

[Haymaker]

And just like that... He's gone. Thank you Gronk!

[Sylar]

That's a bit of a hammer blow. It's not just his pass-catching abilities, he's one of the most proficient blockers we've had on our offense.

Surprised he waited until FA was over to announce this - I just hope the Patriots organisation were made aware of it well beforehand, so they had opportunity to try and find a replacement.

One of the best TEs I've had the pleasure of watching play the game - but a total meathead.

[Sergio sledge]

I had missed that the Eagles have traded a 2020 6th round pick for Jordan Howard from the Bears. Excellent trade in my book, this is a guy who has more rushing yards in his 3 seasons in the league than every other running back apart from Gurley and Elliot (Most likely Bell as well if he hadn't sat out last season). Ok his production has declined from his rookie season, but when Trubisky came in teams were able to focus on stopping the run as they didn't think Trubisky's passing was up to scratch. He's still on his rookie deal as well so should be pretty cheap.

A good run game was one of our major issues last season with Ajayi injured, this should help Wentz and free up more space for Jeffrey, Jackson and Ertz.

[hibsbollah]

I had missed that the Eagles have traded a 2020 6th round pick for Jordan Howard from the Bears. Excellent trade in my book, this is a guy who has more rushing yards in his 3 seasons in the league than every other running back apart from Gurley and Elliot (Most likely Bell as well if he hadn't sat out last season). Ok his production has declined from his rookie season, but when Trubisky came in teams were able to focus on stopping the run as they didn't think Trubisky's passing was up to scratch. He's still on his rookie deal as well so should be pretty cheap.

A good run game was one of our major issues last season with Ajayi injured, this should help Wentz and free up more space for Jeffrey, Jackson and Ertz.

It is a good trade for the Eagles.

[Haymaker]

The AAF is dead

[StevesFamau5]

I had missed that the Eagles have traded a 2020 6th round pick for Jordan Howard from the Bears. Excellent trade in my book, this is a guy who has more rushing yards in his 3 seasons in the league than every other running back apart from Gurley and Elliot (Most likely Bell as well if he hadn't sat out last season). Ok his production has declined from his rookie season, but when Trubisky came in teams were able to focus on stopping the run as they didn't think Trubisky's passing was up to scratch. He's still on his rookie deal as well so should be pretty cheap.

A good run game was one of our major issues last season with Ajayi injured, this should help Wentz and free up more space for Jeffrey, Jackson and Ertz.

Really liking how the offence is shaping up, my only concern is Wentz's health. He has had two injuries in the last two years all be it one very bad and one not as bad...

Still reckon we will be in with a shout this year.

[Sergio sledge]

Really liking how the offence is shaping up, my only concern is Wentz's health. He has had two injuries in the last two years all be it one very bad and one not as bad...

Still reckon we will be in with a shout this year.

Here's hoping! No Foles playoff magic this year which I'm pretty sad about!

[NOLA]

Liking the new Jets uniforms and the Green helmet looks fresh [emoji106]


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[DH1875]

Liking the new Jets uniforms and the Green helmet looks fresh [emoji106]


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Me no likey :bitchy:.

[Haymaker]

Demarius Thomas to the Patriots.

[hibsbollah]

Russell got paid.

[nellio]

Demarius Thomas to the Patriots.

Will do well with TB12 throwing at him. Very good receiver on his day.

[Calvin]

So this year’s trip has been booked.

Fly into Pittsburgh on Friday 13th. Seahawks @ Steelers on Sunday 15th.
Drive over to Columbus OH and pop into work for a couple of days.
Fly down to Jacksonville on Wednesday the 18th, see Titans @ Jags on TNF.
Fly up to Seattle on Friday 20th, Saints @ Seahawks on Sunday 22nd.
Home on the 23rd.

Can’t wait.

[DH1875]

So this year’s trip has been booked.

Fly into Pittsburgh on Friday 13th. Seahawks @ Steelers on Sunday 15th.
Drive over to Columbus OH and pop into work for a couple of days.
Fly down to Jacksonville on Wednesday the 18th, see Titans @ Jags on TNF.
Fly up to Seattle on Friday 20th, Saints @ Seahawks on Sunday 22nd.
Home on the 23rd.

Can’t wait.

I'm confused. You work in Columbus :confused:

[Calvin]

I'm confused. You work in Columbus :confused:

My job has a site in Columbus... so of sorts.

[Sylar]

My job has a site in Columbus... so of sorts.

Do you get to fly Brew airways? 😁

[Calvin]

Do you get to fly Brew airways? 😁
I wish! Although I am staying in the Beer Hotel which I am very much looking forward to!

[NOLA]

St louis Cardinals on the clock [emoji354]


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[Haymaker]

Well that was an interesting draft. Gnats took Daniel Jones at 6?!

[hibsbollah]

Rosen traded from Arizona to Miami. That could be a very good move by the Dolphins.

[Pretty Boy]

Rosen traded from Arizona to Miami. That could be a very good move by the Dolphins.

It's a no brainer really. He's not costing a huge amount and is potentially high reward for us. We currently have 12 picks for next year and huge cap space so if it doesn't work out there's potential to trade up for a QB next year in what looks a great class.

Michael Deiter from Wisconsin as our 3rd round pick looks a shrewd bit of business as well.

[Haymaker]

Being reported the Giants may fire the GM after the draft

[hibsbollah]

It's a no brainer really. He's not costing a huge amount and is potentially high reward for us. We currently have 12 picks for next year and huge cap space so if it doesn't work out there's potential to trade up for a QB next year in what looks a great class.

Michael Deiter from Wisconsin as our 3rd round pick looks a shrewd bit of business as well.

I watched him twice last season and I like him a lot. Real natural action and doesn't seem to have any weaknesses. He gets a bad press but hes still very young and he was surrounded by rubbish in Arizona, i think he'll be a success.

[Sylar]

Pleased with our draft so far - Jarrett Stidham from Auburn is a fabulous pick for the future :agree:

I was kinda hoping Arcega-Whiteside may have ended up in New England, but alas. He's a great addition to the Eagles.

[McD]

Being reported the Giants may fire the GM after the draft


Wouldn’t blame them. Everywhere I’ve been reading draft and NFL analysis has been slating him, for a number of poor decisions in a number of ways.

[Haymaker]

World Champions being presented with their Championship rings tonight.

[StevesFamau5]

51 days until College Football is back :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

9 weeks until regular season NFL :agree:

It cannot come quick enough, I mean the CFL is filling a void but it's not nearly as good :rolleyes:

[NOLA]

Josh Norman spending his offseason jumping over bulls in Pamplona [emoji54] bet the redskins are loving that [emoji85]


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[Haymaker]

Football is back!!!

[Ryan91]

Football is back!!!

Eh, I'd say it's still 4 weeks away, what we have right now is "Pretend" Football

I will say that of all the preseason games, the 4th game is generally the most interesting one for me, none of the established "starters" play, it's solely for the "roster bubble" guys to make a case to stay on the team as backups or special teams guys

[Haymaker]

Eh, I'd say it's still 4 weeks away, what we have right now is "Pretend" Football

I will say that of all the preseason games, the 4th game is generally the most interesting one for me, none of the established "starters" play, it's solely for the "roster bubble" guys to make a case to stay on the team as backups or special teams guys

I'll take preseason football, I'm starved of football!

[hibsbollah]

18 game season?

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/07/nfl-18-game-season-schedule

Good article, if only for the first known written use of the word 'wackadoodle'.

[Sylar]

18 game season?

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/aug/07/nfl-18-game-season-schedule

Good article, if only for the first known written use of the word 'wackadoodle'.

I'm not sure I see the hatred toward the idea.

We all rue the fact that the season is quite so short, but appreciate the physical limitations the players experience over the course of a season. We all also realise that squads might be large, but the elite players see most game time - this would allow fringe/new players an opportunity to get some gametime and make a name for themselves. A chance to shine immediately as a rookie, rather than waiting for a breakthrough or someone to retire.

So long as the clubs had the option to chose which players were rested when, and not simply a "all of the elite players must be rested in the last 3 games of the season". It forces clubs to be tactical with their players.

Sure, it's a cash move, but it increases the number of games for the fans to enjoy without risking the players any further. I like the idea.

[hibsbollah]

I'm not sure I see the hatred toward the idea.

We all rue the fact that the season is quite so short, but appreciate the physical limitations the players experience over the course of a season. We all also realise that squads might be large, but the elite players see most game time - this would allow fringe/new players an opportunity to get some gametime and make a name for themselves. A chance to shine immediately as a rookie, rather than waiting for a breakthrough or someone to retire.

So long as the clubs had the option to chose which players were rested when, and not simply a "all of the elite players must be rested in the last 3 games of the season". It forces clubs to be tactical with their players.

Sure, it's a cash move, but it increases the number of games for the fans to enjoy without risking the players any further. I like the idea.

You support a team. They are neck in neck in a wildcard race with two weeks left in an 18 week season. But your star QB has played his regulated 16 games so the rules say you have to bench him in favour of your untested rookie? And the same situation is happening at maybe the Wide Receiver or defensive end position, and your opponents star players maybe by chance (by suspension, injury etc) have already missed their two games and are therefore ready to batter your team in the crucial week 18, playoff deciding clash?

Ridiculous. Leave the season alone.