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Sylar

19-03-2012, 04:18 PM

Surely the best thing would be Tebow to learn from Manning?

That would have been my instinct. Tebow has some of the hallmarks of a great QB, but needs to learn some of the mechanics and improve on those areas.

It would have been an ideal setup for the Broncos in the long-run if they could have Manning to teach TT, in preparation of him stepping up with Peyton ultimately retires in the next 2 years or so.

Maybe they know, having had a decent season just gone, that Tebow wouldn't be content playing second fiddle? I wonder what the Denver faithful think of this.

hibsbollah

19-03-2012, 05:11 PM

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7709195/barring-snag-peyton-manning-picks-denver-broncos-sources-say

Can't say I understand this one...

Very short term thinking by Denver.

Elway supposedly never warmed to Tebow, not a good fit for the west coast offense. Personally i think Tebow will break league records somewhere in a long career (no, not for interceptions) :greengrin

Gatecrasher

19-03-2012, 05:13 PM

That would have been my instinct. Tebow has some of the hallmarks of a great QB, but needs to learn some of the mechanics and improve on those areas.

It would have been an ideal setup for the Broncos in the long-run if they could have Manning to teach TT, in preparation of him stepping up with Peyton ultimately retires in the next 2 years or so.

Maybe they know, having had a decent season just gone, that Tebow wouldn't be content playing second fiddle? I wonder what the Denver faithful think of this.

I cant help but feel Denver screwed him a bit as they wanted the whole Tebow Mania gone from their door step, He got them into the play offs from an unlikely position!

Haymaker

19-03-2012, 05:53 PM

Surely the best thing would be Tebow to learn from Manning?

However manning didnt do a great job teaching his understudies at Indy.

Elway never liked tebow and while Tebow mania was probably good for the Broncos I get the feeling tebows... Other aspects may have annoyed the organisation.

Imo Tebow is crap. He has some great attributes but for a former gator, college legend, his basics are shocking. I don't think he can learn these at his age well enough to be a top qb.

NOLA

19-03-2012, 10:10 PM

just dont see where Tebow could go, jaguars just signed Henne to compete wih gabbert, Miami need a Qb but he doesnt tick their boxes, Browns run a different offense, wherever he goes it will be as a back-up methinks.

NOLA

20-03-2012, 09:24 PM

so Manning signs a 5year deal worth $96 million, though structured so as to be 5 1 year rolling contract which is smart when you consider he might be one good hit from retirement, good luck to him i say, easy division to win :greengrin

Sergio sledge

21-03-2012, 04:23 PM

Jets offer 4th and 6th round pick for Tebow and a 7th round pick.

Interesting.

Gatecrasher

21-03-2012, 04:26 PM

the Saints coach just been suspended for a full year

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7718136/sean-payton-new-orleans-saints-banned-one-year-bounties

Sylar

21-03-2012, 04:27 PM

Jets offer 4th and 6th round pick for Tebow and a 7th round pick.

Interesting.

Had to do a double take when I heard this:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/03/report-jets-acquire-tim-tebow-from-broncos-for-fourth-round-draft-pick/1#.T2oPYhGqCEI

How do we feel about this Jessies?

James.

21-03-2012, 05:32 PM

Had to do a double take when I heard this:

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2012/03/report-jets-acquire-tim-tebow-from-broncos-for-fourth-round-draft-pick/1#.T2oPYhGqCEI

How do we feel about this Jessies?

I would imagine God is feeling quite conflicted on this considering he hates the Jets.

Personally I don't rate him as a QB but he could be useful in the wildcat a la Brad Smith.

Sylar

21-03-2012, 06:19 PM

I certainly didn't view it as a quality addition to support an already far-from-brilliant Sanchez. Surely acquiring a promising QB in the draft would have been more prudent?

I'm also amazed Tebow is going to be content to not play every week, having voiced his frustrations at not starting at the start of last season - or is he really confident that he'll dispose Sanchez?

Sylar

21-03-2012, 06:30 PM

The Patriots quite regularly make trades and moves which confuse the hell out of me and this off-season is no different.

BenJarvus Green-Ellis has been released and has agreed a three year deal with the Cincinnati Bengals (who are also in talks with raiders RB Mike Bush).

I just don't get our trades at time - he was excellent for us last season and I don't understand us trading him out. No idea what we're getting in return yet.

Haymaker

21-03-2012, 08:06 PM

Tebow trade has been voided. Apparently Denver paid advances to him and want that money from nyj.

Shocked at the benjarvis trade... Maybe he wanted big money? Is there a top RB coming in the draft?

Sylar

21-03-2012, 08:48 PM

Tebow trade has been voided. Apparently Denver paid advances to him and want that money from nyj.

Shocked at the benjarvis trade... Maybe he wanted big money? Is there a top RB coming in the draft?

I can't understand it - but then, I felt the same way when we traded Maroney and Green-Ellis really stepped up.

We've already signed some highly promising rookies in previous drafts who are more than capable of stepping up, particularly Stevan Ridley. We might also go after some of the free agent RB's available: Mike Bush, Cedric Benson and Justin Forsett are all available right now and would add some prowess.

I'm not overly fussed, as our clearly area to improve is on the other side of the field. We have players who can fill the hole of BJGE, but the holes in the defense are a clear priority.

I'm just glad he never went to the Jets, who were also apparently interested in him.

Haymaker

21-03-2012, 09:24 PM

Definitely our D needs addressing, maybe we will trade for Tebow and stick him at RB! (joke)

I was shocked at maroney going too but he didn't really light it up and hasn't since either...

In BB we trust.

NOLA

21-03-2012, 10:01 PM

bit shocked that sean payton is suspended for a year, id imagine pete carmichael moving up to head coach as he stepped in for a few games last season when payton was injured or they could ask spags to do it but he just joined recently, at least they have an experienced QB in Brees to manage the offence on the field, expect the Saints to play with a Millwall mentality this season :greengrin "noone likes us, we dont care" :whistle:,

Haymaker

22-03-2012, 10:52 AM

Jets have ironed out the details and Tebow is a jet. Named as back up to Sanchez.

DH1875

23-03-2012, 06:43 PM

James.

23-03-2012, 08:51 PM

Have to say that while I'm surprised and we have more pressing needs I don't see it as being a bad thing. He's right up Sparano's street and IF it lights a candle under Sanchez **** who knows. A 4th and 6th round pick ain't really that much of a gamble to be fair.

Guess the big worry is that if Sanchez has a poor couple of games on the bounce then there will be a clamour for Tebow and he should be nowhere near a starting job.

DH1875

25-03-2012, 09:14 AM

Guess the big worry is that if Sanchez has a poor couple of games on the bounce then there will be a clamour for Tebow and he should be nowhere near a starting job. I won't even give it that long. First bad HALF from Sanchez and you'll hear the Tebow cry. Like I said, he is right up Sparano's street and if you believe the game plan for the season it could actually work to our advantage. The problem with that though is we have other areas of the team that really need strengthened and IF we are going back to basics and the ground and pound game, Greene isn't the answer as our main RB.

Gatecrasher

26-03-2012, 11:55 AM

Packers have signed Saturday and Muir from the Colts. I know of Saturday but I dont know much about Muir.

hibsbollah

26-03-2012, 03:33 PM

I just noticed the Bears picked up running back Michael Bush from the raiders as well as Marshall at WR. Theyve got to be the winners of free agency.

Sylar

26-03-2012, 04:00 PM

Was hoping we'd have made a move for Bush to replace BJGE, but alas.

Looks like it might be that bit easier to get NFL merchandise next season, as New Era UK have announced an expansion to their online store! Great news!

Haymaker

30-03-2012, 05:54 PM

Patriots resign branch and sign two full backs. Done recognise the names, one from Denver and one from Dallas.

Gatecrasher

02-04-2012, 11:28 AM

apparently the new nike kits get unveiled tomorrow. I wonder if it will be Oregon Ducks style :greengrin

Sylar

03-04-2012, 03:10 PM

Still waiting, but they should be announced soon - apparently the Seahawk's uniform is "Seriously ugly" according to one of the ESPN journalists...

Gatecrasher

03-04-2012, 04:26 PM

they are here

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150631018171263&set=a.10150631017956263.383036.68680511262&type=1&theater

Gatecrasher

03-04-2012, 04:29 PM

http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150631017956263.383036.68680511262&type=3

Haymaker

03-04-2012, 05:51 PM

Not much change for most of us.

I'm a bit disappointed. Wasn't expect huge change but they seem the same just with a Nike tick

hibsbollah

03-04-2012, 10:02 PM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/04/03/nike.nfl/

Us Seahawks fans have the biggest change; back to deep blue after that metallic blue thing. i like it :greengrin

Calvin

07-04-2012, 02:59 PM

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2012/football/nfl/04/03/nike.nfl/

Us Seahawks fans have the biggest change; back to deep blue after that metallic blue thing. i like it :greengrin
I really do like it. Scunnered that I got an old top just the other month!

Gatecrasher

07-04-2012, 03:39 PM

I really do like it. Scunnered that I got an old top just the other month!
Unlike Hibs (who change every year) the new top will be used for a few years if the last contract was anything to go by

Calvin

07-04-2012, 03:57 PM

Unlike Hibs (who change every year) the new top will be used for a few years if the last contract was anything to go by
Yeah I figured that. I was hoping that it would be easier (and cheaper) to get merchandise this year in the UK due to the New Era expansion that TSSF mentioned earlier; but I went into their flagship store on Thursday and all I could get in the way of Seahawks merch was quite a tasteless snapback. I could never pull that look off!

Gatecrasher

07-04-2012, 04:16 PM

Yeah I figured that. I was hoping that it would be easier (and cheaper) to get merchandise this year in the UK due to the New Era expansion that TSSF mentioned earlier; but I went into their flagship store on Thursday and all I could get in the way of Seahawks merch was quite a tasteless snapback. I could never pull that look off!

The ESPN America store has a decent choice.

hibsbollah

07-04-2012, 04:26 PM

The ESPN America store has a decent choice.

Will look quality with #15 Flynn on the back :flag:

Gatecrasher

09-04-2012, 07:41 PM

When is the draft?

Calvin

09-04-2012, 07:54 PM

When is the draft?
Two weeks on Thursday, the 26th I think.

Gatecrasher

09-04-2012, 07:58 PM

Two weeks on Thursday, the 26th I think.

Thanks, a few interesting choices to look out for. I cant wait for the new season already :boo hoo:

Sylar

18-04-2012, 08:51 AM

Schedules are announced:

Patriots

9th September: @ Tennessee
16th September: Arizona
23rd September: @ Baltimore
30th September: @ Buffalo
7th October: Denver
14th October: @ Seattle
21st October: NY Jets
28th October: @ St Louis Rams (London)
4th November: BYE WEEK
11th November: Buffalo
18th November: Indianapolis
22nd November: @ NY Jets
2nd December: @ Miami
10th December: Houston
16th December: San Francisco
23rd December: @ Jacksonville
30th December: Miami

Pretty tough schedule to be honest - away to Baltimore and Buffalo back to back, followed by the Jets before jetting out to London. Indianapolis, NY Jets and Miami back to back is also tricky indeed! Glad to see no Detroit, Green Bay, Pittsburgh, New Orleans or NY Giants right enough :agree:

NY Jets

9th September: Buffalo
16th September: @ Pittsburgh
23rd September: @ Miami
30th September: San Francisco
8th October: Houston
14th October: Indianapolis
21st October: @ New England
8th October: Miami
4th November: BYE WEEK
11th November: @ Seattle
18th November: @ St Louis
22nd November: New England
2nd December: Arizona
9th December: @ Jacksonville
17th December: @ Tennessee
23rd December: San Diego
30th December: @ Buffalo

Green Bay

9th September: San Francisco
13th September: Chicago
24th September: @ Seattle
30th September: New Orleans
7th October: @ Indianapolis
14th October: @ Houston
21st October: @ St Louis
28th October: Jacksonville
4th November: Arizona
11th November: BYE WEEK
18th November: @ Detroit
25th November: @ NY Giants
2nd December: Minnesota
9th December: Detroit
16th December: @ Chicago
23rd December: Tennessee
30th December: @ Minnesota

hibsbollah

18-04-2012, 06:17 PM

A good year to be slumped in front of an American TV at Thanksgiving (long way off i know). Jets v Pats and Redskins v Cowboys.

Anyone know WHY Dallas and Detroit always play on Tgiving day?

Sylar

18-04-2012, 09:06 PM

A good year to be slumped in front of an American TV at Thanksgiving (long way off i know). Jets v Pats and Redskins v Cowboys.

Anyone know WHY Dallas and Detroit always play on Tgiving day?

I only had a brief glance at the fixture lists earlier and didn't quite realise this was a Thanksgiving day game! Result :thumbsup:

The tradition isn't particularly interesting behind Detroit and Dallas - pretty sure both initially started it up as a gimmick to try and draw in more fans, over the holidays.

The Thanksgiving football "tradition" is actually owed to the College Football calendar, and in particular, Yale, Princeton and Michigan, who always played on the holiday date.

James.

18-04-2012, 09:30 PM

I expect Tebow and the Jets to be 5-1 heading to Foxborough for our first meeting with the Brady Bunch :greengrin

With the Cup Final, Pacers in the playoffs, Mets killing it early on and Islanders finished I'm beginning to forget what the disappointment feels like :greengrin

Haymaker

19-04-2012, 12:23 PM

I expect the pats to be 6-0 before destroying Tebow and the jessies!

Sylar

19-04-2012, 05:16 PM

I expect the pats to be 6-0 before destroying Tebow and the jessies!

Hah! I wish I shared your enthusiasm - fixtures haven't been overly kind to us to start off with - away to Baltimore and Buffalo back to back is a difficult ask!

Haymaker

19-04-2012, 05:27 PM

Hah! I wish I shared your enthusiasm - fixtures haven't been overly kind to us to start off with - away to Baltimore and Buffalo back to back is a difficult ask!

True, it is tough but we can do it. Gotta be positive and all that!

hibsbollah

19-04-2012, 05:42 PM

Tough start for Peyton Manning...Broncos start against The Steelers, best pass defence.in the league last year. Bound to be the TV game.

Gatecrasher

20-04-2012, 09:17 AM

Looks like a pretty tough season for Green Bay and i think they will need to get the Defense sorted as there are a lot of strong teams in the Schedule.

Calvin

26-04-2012, 10:31 AM

Are we looking forward to tonight? Who are you hoping to draft?

hibsbollah

26-04-2012, 11:17 AM

Are we looking forward to tonight? Who are you hoping to draft?

Id be happy if the Seahawks get that offensive lineman DeCastro, who is supposed to be very good. With the first two superstars already spoken for, it could be a bit of an underwhelming draft for big stories. Who takesa risk on WR-turned QB Tannehill could be interesting...

Gatecrasher

26-04-2012, 11:30 AM

Is there anywhere where i can look at draft predictions?

hibsbollah

26-04-2012, 11:44 AM

Is there anywhere where i can look at draft predictions?

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings

Gatecrasher

26-04-2012, 11:52 AM

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings
Thanks, i could only seem to ind top 10's.

Calvin

26-04-2012, 01:06 PM

Id be happy if the Seahawks get that offensive lineman DeCastro, who is supposed to be very good. With the first two superstars already spoken for, it could be a bit of an underwhelming draft for big stories. Who takesa risk on WR-turned QB Tannehill could be interesting...
I'd like to see the Seahawks take Melvin Ingram if he's still available.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/mock-drafts is quite good for mocks too.

hibsbollah

26-04-2012, 02:27 PM

I'd like to see the Seahawks take Melvin Ingram if he's still available.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/mock-drafts is quite good for mocks too.

I dont follow college football enough to judge players that well , but if we're going for a DE id much rather have Whitney Merciless. The coolest name out there, surely :greengrin

Calvin

26-04-2012, 04:01 PM

I dont follow college football enough to judge players that well , but if we're going for a DE id much rather have Whitney Merciless. The coolest name out there, surely :greengrin
Nor I, just been trying to read up on the options quite a bit this year. Merciless is a great name, but Whitney? For a guy? Give me a break!

hibsbollah

26-04-2012, 04:48 PM

Merciless...would look great on a replica shirt :aok:

Haymaker

26-04-2012, 05:28 PM

Nor I, just been trying to read up on the options quite a bit this year. Merciless is a great name, but Whitney? For a guy? Give me a break!

Obviously his parents had to limit the awesomeness of his name.

hibsbollah

26-04-2012, 06:24 PM

I'd like to see the Seahawks take Melvin Ingram if he's still available.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2012/mock-drafts is quite good for mocks too.

NFL reporting Pats asking Seahawks to trade away their number 12 pick. Tom Brady in exchange please :aok:

Calvin

27-04-2012, 01:30 AM

NFL reporting Pats asking Seahawks to trade away their number 12 pick. Tom Brady in exchange please :aok:
Ended up at 15 and drafted Bruce Irvin to mass consternation. Waste.

Haymaker

27-04-2012, 02:14 AM

Pats take Chandler Jones, #21 after trading #27 and #93

Haymaker

27-04-2012, 02:28 AM

Trading up to #25 for Dont'a Hightower!

hibsbollah

27-04-2012, 06:02 AM

Ended up at 15 and drafted Bruce Irvin to mass consternation. Waste.

Wow. That came out of nowhere. Nice story though.

http://www.williamsondailynews.com/view/full_story/18363002/article-Bruce-Irvin-a-rag-to-riches-story

DH1875

27-04-2012, 04:19 PM

hibsbollah

27-04-2012, 06:06 PM

The Texans got Mercilus. Im your baby tonite, Whitney.

:tumble:

Sylar

28-04-2012, 02:06 PM

Wouldn't have been my choice and think it's a bit of a gamble by Rex. He's supposed to have run the rule on him 1 to 1 though so hopefully Rex knows what he's doing.

Did you guys see that this year is the last year of the pro bowl.

No real surprise - the real "allstars" of the NFL tend to miss the game, as they play in the Superbowl the following week and don't want to risk injury. It also (unlike the MLB Allstar game) doesn't mean anything and it's hard to play at 100% when you're not playing for anything. Now if they were to introduce an NCAA Probowl setup, to assist with draftings, I'd be happy to see it.

Quite unimpressed with our draft picks in all honesty. Who the **** is Tavon Wilson?! Can't understand that one, but I'm happy enough with both Hightower and Bequette, who was outstanding with Arkansas last year :agree:

DH1875

28-04-2012, 03:44 PM

That's more like it. Couldn't see us drafting a WR but it's exactly what we need :thumbsup:. Not too fused either way with Davis though.

Sylar

29-04-2012, 10:28 PM

Wee bit puzzled by Nate Ebner and Tavon Wilson, but happy enough with our picks, particularly Hightower, Chandler and Jeremy Ebert, who is a flying machine. I seen him in the Michigan vs Northwestern game last year and he was blisteringly quick, particularly on KO and punt returns.

A little bit apprehensive about Alfonso Dennard, as he's allegedly experienced some "issues with the law". Time will tell I guess.

Haymaker

30-04-2012, 06:52 AM

I don't know about you guys, I know we differ in teams but....

Isn't this thread a nice haven from all the ***** on the MB?

Gatecrasher

30-04-2012, 08:04 AM

I don't know about you guys, I know we differ in teams but....

Isn't this thread a nice haven from all the ***** on the MB?

Too right, i just wish the season was on :greengrin. I'm not sure what to think about the Packers Draft picks. I think the have went for the right area's i just dont know a lot about the guys they picked.

DH1875

30-04-2012, 10:45 AM

I don't know about you guys, I know we differ in teams but....

Isn't this thread a nice haven from all the ***** on the MB?

That's it, we're sh*t and going down. PF doesn't have a clue and forget about the final. PATG fans don't deserve a ticket for said final but then, if they don't go to the Dunfermline game their no Hibs fans :blah::blah:.

:devil: :na na:.

Who's all got a ticket for the final :duck:.

easty

30-04-2012, 02:33 PM

I'm far from a huge NFL fan, I stay up and watch the Superbowl every year but thats the extent of it. But saw this today...

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2136250/Lauren-Tannehill-Twitter-star-Miami-Dolphins-quarterback-Ryans-wife-steals-NFL-draft.html

Hiya!! I like her.:greengrin

Considering the tens of thousands of 'hibs fans' who only ever bother to see us when we're in cup finals, I suppose I am a pretty big NFL fan just watching the Superbowl?

hibsbollah

30-04-2012, 04:45 PM

I don't know about you guys, I know we differ in teams but....

Isn't this thread a nice haven from all the ***** on the MB?

Very true.

A friend of mine from California has been going to Easter Road this.season. He likes going to games (he likes following perennial losers, hes a Clippers fan), but even he cant quite understand the miserable self-loathing thats on display at Hibs games. I guess american sports fans have a more philosophical attitude to losing, which is at odds with the national stereotype. I doubt there is a comparably aggresive and miserable American version of hibs.net.

Anyway, Pete Carroll GTF! Our draft just wasnt Seahawk Class :grr:

Haymaker

30-04-2012, 05:31 PM

That's it, we're sh*t and going down. PF doesn't have a clue and forget about the final. PATG fans don't deserve a ticket for said final but then, if they don't go to the Dunfermline game their no Hibs fans :blah::blah:.

:devil: :na na:.

Who's all got a ticket for the final :duck:.

You had to spoil it!

But then, if there were relegation from the NFL then the Jets would be going down, no tickets for finals coz they never get there!

:wink:

James.

30-04-2012, 05:59 PM

Very true.

A friend of mine from California has been going to Easter Road this.season. He likes going to games (he likes following perennial losers, hes a Clippers fan), but even he cant quite understand the miserable self-loathing thats on display at Hibs games. I guess american sports fans have a more philosophical attitude to losing, which is at odds with the national stereotype. I doubt there is a comparably aggresive and miserable American version of hibs.net.

Anyway, Pete Carroll GTF! Our draft just wasnt Seahawk Class :grr:

I guess one the best things about North American sports is the whole draft system meaning you always have a chance at getting better despite losing - even the Clippers are on the up these days :agree:

Can't say I'm very knowledgable about college football so couldn't really say how I feel about our draft picks. However I'd rather have tried to get a tackle to replace Hunter.

hibsbollah

01-05-2012, 04:59 PM

I guess one the best things about North American sports is the whole draft system meaning you always have a chance at getting better despite losing - even the Clippers are on the up these days :agree:

.

:agree: Its one of the great incongruities in world.sport that the Americans as a society pride themselves on winning at all costs and a dog eat dog, only the strong survive mentality, but as a sporting nation they do everything they can through the draft system and salary control to create equality and a level playing field. The NFL, NBA and MLB bigwigs might not appreciate the description, but its almost a socialist utopia :greengrin

Haymaker

02-05-2012, 07:59 PM

Junior seau, former chargers LB has been found dead with a gunshot wound. Possible suicide...

Great player, sad end.

DH1875

02-05-2012, 08:14 PM

You had to spoil it!

But then, if there were relegation from the NFL then the Jets would be going down, no tickets for finals coz they never get there!

:wink:

Bloody glory hunters :whistle:.

Seriously though, if anyone going to the final fancies meeting up in Glasgow for a pint before the game then drop me a PM. Don't fancy hanging about on my own and don't know anybody who's going :boo hoo:.

Sylar

02-05-2012, 08:27 PM

Junior seau, former chargers LB has been found dead with a gunshot wound. Possible suicide...

Great player, sad end.

Absolutely stunned by this - was a Patriot in 2006 and was an impressive member of our team.

Genuinely quite saddened by this news :boo hoo:

hibsbollah

02-05-2012, 09:18 PM

Junior seau, former chargers LB has been found dead with a gunshot wound. Possible suicide...

Great player, sad end.

Remember him well, outstanding passrusher and alround intimidator for San Diego.

DarrenSQH

02-05-2012, 09:25 PM

Haymaker

04-05-2012, 01:40 PM

Bloody glory hunters :whistle:.

Seriously though, if anyone going to the final fancies meeting up in Glasgow for a pint before the game then drop me a PM. Don't fancy hanging about on my own and don't know anybody who's going :boo hoo:.

If I get a ticket I will mate.

DH1875

04-05-2012, 05:19 PM

Shocked at the news about Seau. Always thought he was a good player.

On another note I think the NFL has went over the top with the saints punishment. Whole season for vilma. The NFL is clearly trying to destroy the team.

Have the Saints got the superbowl this year? Read something that in the last 10 years no host city has made the play-offs :hmmm:.
I've got a Vilma jersey. It's from when he was playing for a good team though :greengrin.

If I get a ticket I will mate.

:aok:

DarrenSQH

04-05-2012, 06:02 PM

Have the Saints got the superbowl this year? Read something that in the last 10 years no host city has made the play-offs :hmmm:.
I've got a Vilma jersey. It's from when he was playing for a good team though :greengrin.

:aok:

Yes the superbowl is in new orleans. Roger goodell really is about as popular in New Orleans at the moment as Craig whyte would be at ibrox, i think he might need to up his security when he visits for the superbowl if the saints have a bad season as it will pretty much be down to his over the top punishment of the team.

I still think we make the playoffs though. Our offence is just too good with Drew Brees and Jimmy Graham to miss out.

Sorry about your team btw. As much as I love Tebows spirit, I can't see him being the QB that the jets need. The new York media will slaughter him.

Haymaker

05-05-2012, 03:40 AM

Has drew brees signed up yet? Thought he was out of contract...?

DarrenSQH

05-05-2012, 06:56 AM

Has drew brees signed up yet? Thought he was out of contract...?

He was franchised. Although hasent signed it yet.

The more cynical saints fans think he hasent signed yet as this season sean Payton is allowed no contact with NFL employees but until drew signs the contract he can speak to the coach as much as he likes.

DH1875

05-05-2012, 01:38 PM

Sorry about your team btw. As much as I love Tebows spirit, I can't see him being the QB that the jets need. The new York media will slaughter him.

Just what I need, more pity on here :take that. He's (Tebow) NO gonna be our starting QB. We've signed him to play special teams, he's gonna make a great punt protector :wink:, kick holder as well as run our wild card. Sanchez is the worry. First bad game he has, watch the New York media turn and want Tebow in. The fun time is gonna be when we've got the both of them on the field at the same time :tee hee:.

SmithyHibee

06-05-2012, 06:42 AM

Just what I need, more pity on here :take that. He's (Tebow) NO gonna be our starting QB. We've signed him to play special teams, he's gonna make a great punt protector :wink:, kick holder as well as run our wild card. Sanchez is the worry. First bad game he has, watch the New York media turn and want Tebow in. The fun time is gonna be when we've got the both of them on the field at the same time :tee hee:.

What do you think of the Coples pick in the draft? Everyone was tipping him as falling stock because he was a bit quieter last season, seems a really good athlete though and it's all positives coming out of the rookie camp! (This is coming from a Giants fan)

DH1875

06-05-2012, 04:57 PM

What do you think of the Coples pick in the draft? Everyone was tipping him as falling stock because he was a bit quieter last season, seems a really good athlete though and it's all positives coming out of the rookie camp! (This is coming from a Giants fan)

Read the thread :na na:.

To be honest he wouldn't have been my pick but hopefully Rex knows what he's doing. As long as he doesn't turn out like Gholston (Great college ball player) I'm not fused. Stephen Hill though, he's gonna be a superstar :thumbsup:.

Haymaker

10-05-2012, 09:06 PM

Patriots sign up 7 rookies and vetern RB joesph addai for camps.

Sylar

10-05-2012, 09:11 PM

Delighted we've signed Addai - he used to inflict a lot of damage when we faced up against Indy and I'm sure he'd be a solid addition to our running game, particularly after releasing BJGE. Also delighted we've secured Brandon Bolden. Had an outstanding season just gone with Mississippi and will be a good prospect if he can navigate camp.

DH1875

14-05-2012, 08:56 PM

Seriously though, if anyone going to the final fancies meeting up in Glasgow for a pint before the game then drop me a PM. Don't fancy hanging about on my own and don't know anybody who's going :boo hoo:.

C'mon guy's. Going by the main board it looks like a few of you have got a ticket.

In other news. I tried to get a Tebow jersey for Saturday but could only find one. Was all set to buy it until the guy said it's a Reebok jersey. Thought to myself, no chance, that has to be a fake so told the guy to bolt. After doing some investigating it turns out that Reebok have indeed brought out Tebow jersey's. Cheeky ****s and totally out of order if you ask me.

Gatecrasher

14-05-2012, 09:36 PM

C'mon guy's. Going by the main board it looks like a few of you have got a ticket.

In other news. I tried to get a Tebow jersey for Saturday but could only find one. Was all set to buy it until the guy said it's a Reebok jersey. Thought to myself, no chance, that has to be a fake so told the guy to bolt. After doing some investigating it turns out that Reebok have indeed brought out Tebow jersey's. Cheeky ****s and totally out of order if you ask me.

I'm getting a supporters bus through, from what i hear We'll be in Kingswood bowling club, about 5 mins from hampdenhttp://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581392_388859241144560_100000614636458_1251872_673 253724_n.jpglub

DH1875

15-05-2012, 11:01 AM

I'm getting a supporters bus through, from what i hear We'll be in Kingswood bowling club, about 5 mins from hampdenhttp://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/581392_388859241144560_100000614636458_1251872_673 253724_n.jpglub

Is that the one just down from Kings Park station? If I can't find a drinking partner I'm coming to get ya :rotflmao:.

:cheers:.

Sylar

15-05-2012, 11:17 AM

DH1875

15-05-2012, 11:58 AM

My folks were over the US there and I'd asked them to pick me up a Patriots jersey, but due to the changeover to Nike, there's been a delay in shipping out the new stock, so no luck.

Guess this means an exorbitant shipping charge. Really wish there was somewhere in the UK which would import and distribute, thus absorbing the shipping charge!

Can you not get family or friends to post you one out? I don't mind paying the charges if there reasonable. What gets me are the taxes. So much so that I don't buy anything anymore unless it's a gift :wink:.

Gatecrasher

15-05-2012, 07:56 PM

Is that the one just down from Kings Park station? If I can't find a drinking partner I'm coming to get ya :rotflmao:.

:cheers:.
No got a clue mate :greengrin

on another note, the expansion of Lambeau looking good http://a5.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc7/294951_10150845823345073_71671905072_9996491_18719 22928_n.jpg

http://www.packers.com/media-center/photo-gallery/Lambeau-Field-video-board-installation-progressing/b37136a9-99c8-4d55-aae5-59ce748018a9#start <- More here

Sylar

15-05-2012, 09:51 PM

Gatecrasher

16-05-2012, 11:40 AM

Interesting that they're adding in a huge HD screen. Perhaps a quicker and more open avenue for everyone to see video replay of marginal calls?

It's a stadium I'd love to visit one day actually - chance of getting tickets are next to none mind you, but even to see it in the off season would be cool.

I was having a look at stadium capacities the other day and was extremely proud to note that we (Michigan) have the 3rd largest stadium in the world!

Ohio State aren't far behind actually DH, with 7600 less seats - I genuinely didn't realise the horseshoe was as big as that!

And asking a favour of the family we have in New England is more hassle than it's worth! They've already told me they've bought me a Red Sox shirt for coming over in October and I'd hate to look ungrateful by asking them to get something else too.

I have seen a few pictures of the supports bars and complex within Lambeau and it looks amazing. I'm not sure the exact reason behind the HD Screen i thought they just thought the older ones looked a bit small and dated compared to some of the other ones in the league in a keeping up with the jones's kind of way.

I noticed the Michigan being 3rd biggest on wiki a few months ago and just assumed you knew :greengrin. There are some stadiums that i knew were big but not THAT big, such as Penn St and Texas A&M

Just_Jimmy

16-05-2012, 12:39 PM

My folks were over the US there and I'd asked them to pick me up a Patriots jersey, but due to the changeover to Nike, there's been a delay in shipping out the new stock, so no luck.

Guess this means an exorbitant shipping charge. Really wish there was somewhere in the UK which would import and distribute, thus absorbing the shipping charge!

Scott,

http://www.ukamericansportsstore.co.uk/national-football-league/new-york-giants/cat_39.html?page=1

Use this link, obviously it's saved in my favourites for the Giants but you basically can pick any team and any merchadise and they bring it in for you. I found it on the NFL Uk forums.

Jimmy

DH1875

16-05-2012, 01:22 PM

Interesting that they're adding in a huge HD screen. Perhaps a quicker and more open avenue for everyone to see video replay of marginal calls?

It's a stadium I'd love to visit one day actually - chance of getting tickets are next to none mind you, but even to see it in the off season would be cool.

I was having a look at stadium capacities the other day and was extremely proud to note that we (Michigan) have the 3rd largest stadium in the world!

Ohio State aren't far behind actually DH, with 7600 less seats - I genuinely didn't realise the horseshoe was as big as that!

And asking a favour of the family we have in New England is more hassle than it's worth! They've already told me they've bought me a Red Sox shirt for coming over in October and I'd hate to look ungrateful by asking them to get something else too.

I always knew the size of the horseshoe although a lady did say to me once, it's not the size that matters. It's what you do with it that counts :wink:.

As for your family, I ment can you no buy the jersey and get it sent to their address instead of over here? That way you can get them to send it as a gift and therefore avoid any taxes etc.... Also for everyone else reading, if you can't get a gift you might be able to get it second hand or under the value of $30 and you don't pay taxes :thumbsup:. You just got to find a nice man who'll tick the right boxes for you :greengrin.
You'll have no problem getting a Pats jersey over here in any case. It'll just be limited to 2 or 3 players.

Remember guy's. If your still looking for a cup final ticket the club are selling some at 6pm online. Hope anyone no got one gets lucky.

Sylar

16-05-2012, 01:42 PM

Scott,

http://www.ukamericansportsstore.co.uk/national-football-league/new-york-giants/cat_39.html?page=1

Use this link, obviously it's saved in my favourites for the Giants but you basically can pick any team and any merchadise and they bring it in for you. I found it on the NFL Uk forums.

Jimmy

J.

That's a superb site, thank you very much! Awaiting payday, but I'll grab a few things through them at the start of next month!

Cheers again,

S.

Gatecrasher

16-05-2012, 02:58 PM

J.

That's a superb site, thank you very much! Awaiting payday, but I'll grab a few things through them at the start of next month!

Cheers again,

S.
Let me know how you get in with them
:wink:

Just_Jimmy

17-05-2012, 09:39 AM

Let me know how you get in with them
:wink:

they have a good rep mate, I've not had any bother. I have a good friend in the states who just fires me things over and I just paypal the money to them in return to avoid the import duties. I've used that site a few times and never had any bother.

Gatecrasher

17-05-2012, 11:38 AM

they have a good rep mate, I've not had any bother. I have a good friend in the states who just fires me things over and I just paypal the money to them in return to avoid the import duties. I've used that site a few times and never had any bother.

Cheers, they seem to have a good selection and they also seem to be the only EU/UK suppliers that have the new replica shirts :agree:

Calvin

17-05-2012, 12:53 PM

Haymaker

17-05-2012, 01:03 PM

Oh dear, payday is going to be a mess now I've discovered that site. Thanks for posting it up! Now just to decide whether I really need Seahawks Xbox controllers!

Has anyone ever played football over here? My flatmate and I were looking at going along to train with the Aberdeen Roughnecks (who have just been accepted into the BAFANL) and coincidentally their manager stopped us on the street the other day (I was carrying an american football) and asked if we wanted to join. Unfortunately they train on Sundays and I work Sundays but I think I'll try and get along at some point.

I trained at Uni, not regular due to the crazy amount of training my Uni team wanted. Was meant to go play for the Bournemouth Bobcats in the mens league but that fell through sadly. Played Running Back and Linebacker but never got far due to the training!

Looking to play when I move back to London area soon though.

DH1875

17-05-2012, 01:58 PM

I played WR for the Fylde Falcons many, many moons ago. Well I say played, more like trained with as they had some team and didn't see much actual game time :greengrin.

Sylar

17-05-2012, 07:07 PM

Oh dear, payday is going to be a mess now I've discovered that site. Thanks for posting it up! Now just to decide whether I really need Seahawks Xbox controllers!

Has anyone ever played football over here? My flatmate and I were looking at going along to train with the Aberdeen Roughnecks (who have just been accepted into the BAFANL) and coincidentally their manager stopped us on the street the other day (I was carrying an american football) and asked if we wanted to join. Unfortunately they train on Sundays and I work Sundays but I think I'll try and get along at some point.

My first experience of playing was in the US when I was over on an exchange year at Uni. I didn't get to play any of the actual games (due to the number of legal loopholes in terms of insurance/contracts etc) but I trained 3 times a week whilst there which was an honour!

I joined up with the Dundee Hurricanes for a few months but fractured my hand tripping out of my front door and never got back to it after that.

DH1875

17-05-2012, 07:59 PM

My first experience of playing was in the US when I was over on an exchange year at Uni. I didn't get to play any of the actual games (due to the number of legal loopholes in terms of insurance/contracts etc) but I trained 3 times a week whilst there which was an honour!

I joined up with the Dundee Hurricanes for a few months but fractured my hand tripping out of my front door and never got back to it after that.

With Michigan? Very impressive :aok:. Do tell, who made it to the pro's from your year.

Sylar

17-05-2012, 10:14 PM

With Michigan? Very impressive :aok:. Do tell, who made it to the pro's from your year.

Actually from my time in Connecticut with the Huskies (2009). My posting in Ann Arbor was as a research assistant over a 5 month period and I didn't have the time for much else! Plus, the football season had just started and Michigan are a lot more restrictive.

As the UConn squad is a wee bit smaller than the bigger schools, most of the folks I trained with were eventually regulars in the team.

A few of them went on to play in the NFL - one was on the roster in San Diego last year (Kendall Reyes), Lawrence Wilson (Tennessee), Jordan Todman (Minnesota), Anthony Sherman (Arizona), Marcus Easley (Buffalo), Reggie McClain (Atlanta). Sadly, this was also the same year when Jasper Howard was part of the Huskies and was stabbed to death in the hours after we beat Louisville in Hartford. Never knew him really, but it certainly put a black mark on the season.

The real standout for me was Johnny McEntee, who was in his second year at UConn at the time. He broke through last year and started most games and is now in his senior year, so will enter the draft and hopefully into the NFL at the end of the forthcoming NCAA season. He became quite famous after his Trickshot Quarterback video appeared online. His accuracy was frightening, but at that point, he was still working on strength, maneuvering and play recognition.

Haymaker

18-05-2012, 12:10 AM

I swear Scott, all you do is name drop university and big names..!

Only joking fella, do you reckon mcentee has what it takes to go pro? I have a huskies top with his number.

Haymaker

18-05-2012, 12:11 AM

Also, shall we have a hibs.net NFL fans meet up in Leith on sunday?

Calvin

18-05-2012, 03:37 AM

Quite a few have played then! Impressive indeed from TSSF especially! Problem for me is that I'm not quick, or strong, or good at catching or throwing or kicking so am unsure where I'll slot in besides as waterboy but I'll give it a shot for a few weeks anyway!

As for Sunday, I'm straight back up to Aberdeen after the match tomorrow so am missing all the potential festivities in Edinburgh.

Sylar

18-05-2012, 09:02 AM

I don't mean that to sound overly grand or anything - a lot of the time, there was a group of us who trained separately away from the main team to allow them to get on with it. It's a bit like Uni sport over here, whereby there are different levels of ability and they were very much the equivalent of the "first" team. However, it was an honour to train with these guys on the few occasions we were all put to

A wee bit intimidating when you see the size of these guys though, as their weight programmes had evidently been in place since high school. I'm about 5'9" and quite slight of build so very easily knocked down. The myth that the QB is never hit in training is well established, but I can assure you, you take one or two at that level and taking hits with my physique from some of these guys was a brutal experience!

I reckon JM probably can make it. He looked a lot more self assured when I watched him in the few games I seen of UConn last year, despite the Huskies taking beatings at the same time.

DH1875

18-05-2012, 12:36 PM

I don't mean that to sound overly grand or anything - a lot of the time, there was a group of us who trained separately away from the main team to allow them to get on with it. It's a bit like Uni sport over here, whereby there are different levels of ability and they were very much the equivalent of the "first" team. However, it was an honour to train with these guys on the few occasions we were all put to

A wee bit intimidating when you see the size of these guys though, as their weight programmes had evidently been in place since high school. I'm about 5'9" and quite slight of build so very easily knocked down. The myth that the QB is never hit in training is well established, but I can assure you, you take one or two at that level and taking hits with my physique from some of these guys was a brutal experience!

Might have known you were a QB ya big show off :love ya!:.

I'm planning to be in a different world come Sunday so doubt I'll make any parade. Even IF I do I'll have to take the Mrs and kids so doubt I'll make it :tee hee:. If any of you make it to hampden the morra keep an eye out for someone in a Jets top cause could be me :greengrin. Not sure which one yet though. Narrowed it down to a choice of 3 :confused:.

DH1875

20-05-2012, 03:13 PM

Got talking to a Falcons fan in the pub before the game yesterday. Had a good chat about them and then a wee bit of a laugh about Michael Vick and all that carry on. Cannae remember your name mate but if you post on .net, it was good stuff :aok:.

hibsbollah

23-05-2012, 07:48 PM

Oh dear, payday is going to be a mess now I've discovered that site. Thanks for posting it up! Now just to decide whether I really need Seahawks Xbox controllers!

Has anyone ever played football over here? My flatmate and I were looking at going along to train with the Aberdeen Roughnecks (who have just been accepted into the BAFANL) and coincidentally their manager stopped us on the street the other day (I was carrying an american football) and asked if we wanted to join. Unfortunately they train on Sundays and I work Sundays but I think I'll try and get along at some point.

I trained with the Eagles and Magnums after playing junior contact football for three seasons. Was a fairly rubbish QB, was better on defense.

Calvin, potentially decent Seahawk trade for TE Kellen Winslow. At the end of his career but a quality player.

Calvin

24-05-2012, 01:14 AM

I trained with the Eagles and Magnums after playing junior contact football for three seasons. Was a fairly rubbish QB, was better on defense.

Calvin, potentially decent Seahawk trade for TE Kellen Winslow. At the end of his career but a quality player.
I went up the park yesterday and broke two fingers. I think my football career is over before it even started.

Yeah I saw that earlier, very happy to get him!

Gatecrasher

27-05-2012, 05:39 PM

DH1875

29-05-2012, 12:32 PM

Let the games begin
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash3/560425_10150959873611773_25902406772_9894373_76388 4369_n.jpg

http://www.maxpreps.com/blogs/maxwire-national-blog/eduBzB6JOUmAI0RpuUBD3w/michigan-recruits-burns-mail-from-ohio-state.htm

i cant wait for College football to return :greengrin

Problem there was that the boy wasn't to smart and he couldn't figure out how to turn his taps on, so ended up burning his house down :wink:.

Haymaker

29-05-2012, 05:31 PM

Less than 100 days to go!

(before the patriots start the march to glory)

SmithyHibee

31-05-2012, 12:15 PM

If anyone does order off FansEdge you can use a 10% discount code SAVINGM5.

Also if you go on as a US User then change to International Shipping at Checkout it works out cheaper since you get the Jersey for $99.99 rather than $114.99.

Ordered my Nicks 88 Jersey today, will let you all know if I get hit with any customs fees!

Just_Jimmy

31-05-2012, 01:42 PM

Haymaker

05-06-2012, 02:43 PM

93 days!

ElginHibee

05-06-2012, 04:52 PM

93 days!

Indeed. Da Bears!!!!

Before that the wife and I are moving to Chicago (her hometown), which means no longer will we be forced to watch the game in the wee hours on some crappy stream online. It's gonna be good. Added to that is some hope after the Bears ditched Mike Martz and signed some decent players this off-season.

hibsbollah

05-06-2012, 09:09 PM

Indeed. Da Bears!!!!

Before that the wife and I are moving to Chicago (her hometown), which means no longer will we be forced to watch the game in the wee hours on some crappy stream online. It's gonna be good. Added to that is some hope after the Bears ditched Mike Martz and signed some decent players this off-season.

You've signed some absolutely outstanding players and Cutler back from injury. A good dark horse for the Superbowl in 2013.

SmithyHibee

07-06-2012, 06:03 PM

Jersey came from FansEdge yesterday (ordered 31/5, arrived 6/6).
Had no extra shipping charges or taxes :thumbsup:
The top itself is much better fitted than the reebok versions especially the sleeves! I ordered a medium and would say that was perfect for me (I'm roughly 6ft and quite slight in build).
Overall I'm more than happy with FansEdge and would recommend to anyone!

Now for the Big Blue to repeat the feat!

Just_Jimmy

07-06-2012, 09:41 PM

You've signed some absolutely outstanding players and Cutler back from injury. A good dark horse for the Superbowl in 2013.

Except the O-Line is terrible and Cutler makes worse decisions than a bank manager with millions of pounds of other peoples money.

As well as the fact they play in the Packers and Lions division.

ElginHibee

09-06-2012, 02:54 PM

Except the O-Line is terrible and Cutler makes worse decisions than a bank manager with millions of pounds of other peoples money.

As well as the fact they play in the Packers and Lions division.

Trivial matters! :thumbsup: We were doing OK last season (before the injuries) and you would have to think the team will be better with the new players. I'm relatively new to this but I read online Martz's system was the worst possible for a weak o-line, lots of deep drops, little of allowing Culter to move around (supposedly what he does best) and no audibles. IF the system is designed to play to our strentghs then maybe the o-line and Cutler will look a lot better. Cutler quite obviously hated Martz's system - there is a great video of Cutler telling Martz to "go F*** himself" when he was given one play he didn't like during a game - so a happier more settled Cutler will hopefully perform better. We just need to sort out the Forte situation now.

Looking forward to playing the cheeseheads and the Lions are just plain dirty, hopefully we'll teach them a lesson in the autumn/winter! :greengrin Bear down!

Gatecrasher

12-06-2012, 12:38 PM

Ochocinco signed for Miami

DH1875

12-06-2012, 04:16 PM

Ochocinco signed for Miami

What happened to the soccer career :greengrin. Is he still going with Ochocinco? I though he was changing his name, again :crazy:.

Haymaker

12-06-2012, 04:24 PM

What happened to the soccer career :greengrin. Is he still going with Ochocinco? I though he was changing his name, again :crazy:.

Man's a loon.

DH1875

19-06-2012, 09:46 PM

Has LT retired :confused:. What a waste. Should still have 1,2,3 years in the game.

Haymaker

19-06-2012, 09:47 PM

Has LT retired :confused:. What a waste. Should still have 1,2,3 years in the game.

Yep, another great without a ring. Did he ever get to.a superbowl?

EDIT: In good news (for me) I get to go to Gillete Stadium and watch The Patriots on our way to the Super Bowl. Got my job in NY/CT/RI. Buzzing!

DH1875

19-06-2012, 10:23 PM

EDIT: In good news (for me) I get to go to Gillete Stadium and watch The Patriots on our way to the Super Bowl. Got my job in NY/CT/RI. Buzzing!

Ha ha. Excellent news. Real happy for you mate. All you need now is to find an American bird who will marry you and you'll be laughing :greengrin.

Haymaker

19-06-2012, 10:28 PM

Ha ha. Excellent news. Real happy for you mate. All you need now is to find an American bird who will marry you and you'll be laughing :greengrin.

Aye, a nice New England lass. Preferably a season holder at the Pats, Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics. Gorgeous and also incredibly rich (not put much thought into this obviously... :cb)

Cheers though mate!

Sylar

20-06-2012, 07:34 AM

Aye, a nice New England lass. Preferably a season holder at the Pats, Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics. Gorgeous and also incredibly rich (not put much thought into this obviously... :cb)

Cheers though mate!

Well done sir! Lovely part of the world filled with great folks (obviously :greengrin )

Haymaker

20-06-2012, 01:30 PM

Well done sir! Lovely part of the world filled with great folks (obviously :greengrin )

Aye it is, can't wait for it! Get to watch football at a real time and not 3am!

DH1875

20-06-2012, 10:32 PM

Haymaker

21-06-2012, 01:27 AM

I thinking more along the lines of a green card :greengrin.

Well... And that.

DH1875

22-06-2012, 03:02 PM

Has LT retired :confused:. What a waste. Should still have 1,2,3 years in the game.

Apparently he's signed a 1 day contract with the chargers so he can retire as one of them. Nice touch but I still think he had a couple of years left in the tank.

Well... And that.

You need to get your priorities right :deal:.

Sylar

22-06-2012, 03:48 PM

I see Chad Ochocinco has turned up at a Dolphins workout camp!

Falkirk Hibby

24-06-2012, 01:38 PM

Aye, a nice New England lass. Preferably a season holder at the Pats, Red Sox, Bruins and Celtics. Gorgeous and also incredibly rich (not put much thought into this obviously... :cb)

Cheers though mate!

As a fellow Hibs/Pats/Red Sox/Cetics and Bruins fan I am delighted for you mate. I was lucky enough to spend some time in Boston a few years ago, you will find the accent will work wonders! :wink:

DH1875

24-06-2012, 08:22 PM

I was lucky enough to spend some time in Boston a few years ago, you will find the accent will work wonders! :wink:

It's just a pitty about the looks :tumble:.

Haymaker

24-06-2012, 10:00 PM

It's just a pitty about the looks :tumble:.

Aye, first paycheck is going on some surgery.

DH1875

25-06-2012, 08:03 PM

Aye, first paycheck is going on some surgery.

Doesn't matter what you/they look like when a green cards involved :devil:.

Haymaker

25-06-2012, 09:16 PM

Doesn't matter what you/they look like when a green cards involved :devil:.

Good point, that is why they invented the light switch.

Gatecrasher

27-06-2012, 04:25 PM

Go Pack Go

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376385_413666065346822_1793929243_n.jpg

Sylar

27-06-2012, 09:17 PM

Go Pack Go

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/376385_413666065346822_1793929243_n.jpg

There's a challenge for Sect43, or whoever the hell deals with our flag displays!

That's pretty awesome.

Haymaker

27-06-2012, 09:34 PM

There's a challenge for Sect43, or whoever the hell deals with our flag displays!

That's pretty awesome.

Certainly is, how the hell do you organise something like that? must be some job!

HibsMax

29-06-2012, 05:56 PM

Certainly is, how the hell do you organise something like that? must be some job!

The Nazca managed it with arguable far less technology. :wink:

Gatecrasher

29-06-2012, 06:09 PM

its fantastic, i have also come across these pictures as well

8392

8393

Haymaker

07-07-2012, 04:25 AM

Just been watching Canadian Football... Bit confusing compared!

Gatecrasher

08-07-2012, 01:11 PM

Just been watching Canadian Football... Bit confusing compared!
I watched a little bit this morning as well, some of the rules are differen, I guess the WR can go before the snap?

Anyway fancy a .net fantasy league?

Calvin

11-07-2012, 01:11 AM

Anyway fancy a .net fantasy league?
I'd definitely be in. Always tricky getting everyone in at the same time for a draft though.

Haymaker

11-07-2012, 02:51 AM

I watched a little bit this morning as well, some of the rules are differen, I guess the WR can go before the snap?

Anyway fancy a .net fantasy league?

Was completely confused at that. And the punting on 3rd down until I Wikipediad the rules!

Haymaker

11-07-2012, 02:52 AM

I'd definitely be in. Always tricky getting everyone in at the same time for a draft though.

That is certainly the biggest problem. Would be good though if we could.

Gatecrasher

11-07-2012, 11:47 AM

I'd definitely be in. Always tricky getting everyone in at the same time for a draft though.

That is certainly the biggest problem. Would be good though if we could.

Well its a good couple of months before the NFL season starts so i suppose we could look into it. Whats the best web site for it? the official NFL one sky or another one?

Haymaker

11-07-2012, 05:58 PM

NFL official I reckon.

Gatecrasher

11-07-2012, 08:00 PM

Calvin

13-07-2012, 08:52 AM

Excellent stuff. Maybe worth starting a specific thread for the draft once we get underway. PM me through the details and I'll register.

The Seahawks UK league I'm in is doing a live draft so it'll be interesting to see if the team that I have more time to think about does any better.

Gatecrasher

13-07-2012, 09:58 AM

Calvin

13-07-2012, 11:42 AM

You have a PM :thumbsup:

6 Places remaining, I also agree we should have a seperate thread for this :agree:
That's me in.

On another note, I listened to this week's Inside the Huddle on the train this morning. Well worth a listen if you haven't already, as Ray Lewis is the guest this week.

James.

13-07-2012, 05:43 PM

I'm all signed up for this now - an Ayshire Hibs fantasy win / Jets' superbowl double clearly on the cards for the upcoming season :greengrin

NOLA

13-07-2012, 07:07 PM

Finally the Saints show Brees the money :greengrin 5yr deal $100m not a bad bit of business i'd say :thumbsup:

DarrenSQH

13-07-2012, 07:26 PM

Finally the Saints show Brees the money :greengrin 5yr deal $100m not a bad bit of business i'd say :thumbsup:

So happy he has signed for another 5 years with us.

With this and rangers in 3rd division it's been a great day.

DH1875

14-07-2012, 12:14 PM

Bloody viruses :grr:. Couldn't get on for the last couple of days but I'll sign up if there's still any places left. ESPN would have been a good bet. Me and Ayrshire were in the Jets league last year. Think they set up the schedule and all that for you and if you miss the draft they auto pick players for you. Set the draft for about 9 o'clock on a week night and most will be able to do it.

hibsbollah

14-07-2012, 02:48 PM

Im in :aok:

Gatecrasher

14-07-2012, 04:17 PM

Haymaker

14-07-2012, 07:25 PM

I'm in if there is space?

Gatecrasher

14-07-2012, 07:38 PM

I'm in if there is space?
PM Sent :thumbsup:

4 places left

Sylar

15-07-2012, 09:18 PM

I have set a League up for 10 teams. An offline draft will be made and I will enter the teams rosters once the draft is complete. There are 15 rounds in the draft and we will do 1 pick at a time here on .net. If anyone can think of a better way please let me know. PM if you want to join the League i will send you the password and league name, and you will need to register via NFL.com

I guess I should join in, though quite how involved I'm likely to be this season is minimal - I'm not sure how much of the forthcoming season I'm going to see, as PhD is due in in September and I'm getting married in October!

Haymaker

15-07-2012, 10:09 PM

Calvin

16-07-2012, 12:24 AM

NOLA

16-07-2012, 12:43 AM

you have a PM :aok:

Anyone else?
how do i join?

Gatecrasher

16-07-2012, 07:01 AM

I guess I should join in, though quite how involved I'm likely to be this season is minimal - I'm not sure how much of the forthcoming season I'm going to see, as PhD is due in in September and I'm getting married in October!

how do i join?

You Both Have PM's :thumbsup:

Can everyone make sure they have registered as soon as its filled we will have a competition to see who gets first pick in the draft. :aok:

If anyone is having any problems please let me know.

Sylar

16-07-2012, 08:41 AM

You Both Have PM's :thumbsup:

Can everyone make sure they have registered as soon as its filled we will have a competition to see who gets first pick in the draft. :aok:

If anyone is having any problems please let me know.

Registered and pre-draft rankings established :wink:

Gatecrasher

16-07-2012, 09:15 AM

Registered and pre-draft rankings established :wink:
Nice one :thumbsup:
It's shaping up nicely, still a couple of places left!

If anyone is interested there is an iPhone and android app for this

DH1875

16-07-2012, 02:18 PM

You Both Have PM's :thumbsup:

Can everyone make sure they have registered as soon as its filled we will have a competition to see who gets first pick in the draft. :aok:

If anyone is having any problems please let me know.

I've registered but can't find the league to join it :faf:. If I ever do, when's the draft?

DH1875

16-07-2012, 03:02 PM

I've registered but can't find the league to join it :faf:. If I ever do, when's the draft?

Scrap that. Got it sorted :aok:. Are we no having a live draft :confused:. Guess who I've got first game :na na:.

DH1875

16-07-2012, 03:07 PM

Just had a quick browse on here as I hadn't been able to get on. Noticed no-ones mentioned whats been happening at Penn State :shocked:.

Sylar

16-07-2012, 04:47 PM

Just had a quick browse on here as I hadn't been able to get on. Noticed no-ones mentioned whats been happening at Penn State :shocked:.

I'll be 100% honest and confess I haven't been paying the slightest bit of attention.

What is happening at Penn State, other than the continuing abuse scandal?

Haymaker

16-07-2012, 04:48 PM

I'll be 100% honest and confess I haven't been paying the slightest bit of attention.

What is happening at Penn State?

I know there is alot of problems going on with the case from last season and if they should bring the statue of Joe Paterno down.

Haymaker

16-07-2012, 04:54 PM

I am fully registered to the fantasy league! Never been in one properly before so I have no idea how I will do!

Got the Boston Bawbags in week 2 :faf:

Sylar

16-07-2012, 05:06 PM

I am fully registered to the fantasy league! Never been in one properly before so I have no idea how I will do!

Got the Boston Bawbags in week 2 :faf:

I got them in week 1.

It smacks of hating your rivals more than you love your own team to be honest :wink:

Haymaker

16-07-2012, 05:07 PM

I got them in week 1.

It smacks of hating your rivals more than you love your own team to be honest :wink:

Oh indeed it does! :cb

NOLA

16-07-2012, 10:33 PM

cant find the league< looking through the custom leagues is that right? any idea what page i need to scroll down to? thanks

Haymaker

17-07-2012, 02:13 AM

Register to a league and it should ask you for the league number and password. That should allow you to register to Gates league and join us all.

Sergio sledge

17-07-2012, 01:55 PM

I am fully registered to the fantasy league! Never been in one properly before so I have no idea how I will do!

Got the Boston Bawbags in week 2 :faf:

I'm glad to hear you've never played before, neither have I and we're against each other in week 1.

It'll all be luck if you win.....

Sylar

17-07-2012, 02:20 PM

Scrap that. Got it sorted :aok:. Are we no having a live draft :confused:. Guess who I've got first game :na na:.

You'll win, without question. I always do OK when it comes to fantasy baseball, but I've never succeeded with fantasy NFL. :greengrin

The new season gets ever closer and I can't wait for Michigan and Alabama to get it all underway on September 1st in Texas :thumbsup:

Haymaker

17-07-2012, 03:28 PM

I'm glad to hear you've never played before, neither have I and we're against each other in week 1.

It'll all be luck if you win.....

May the luckiest man win!

NOLA

17-07-2012, 05:20 PM

joined up now thanx for the help, the invite made it easy :greengrin

DH1875

17-07-2012, 05:42 PM

I got them in week 1.

It smacks of hating your rivals more than you love your own team to be honest :wink:

Aww sucks. And there was me doing it especially for you :cheers:. Was going to go with the Boston Teabaggers but thought this was more fitting :wink:.

You'll win, without question. I always do OK when it comes to fantasy baseball, but I've never succeeded with fantasy NFL. :greengrin

The new season gets ever closer and I can't wait for Michigan and Alabama to get it all underway on September 1st in Texas :thumbsup:

I wouldn't bet on it. I suck at these big time. Finished up bottom of the UK Jets league last year even though a few didn't have a clue and gave up half way through.

Gatecrasher

17-07-2012, 06:01 PM

joined up now thanx for the help, the invite made it easy :greengrin

Nice one, Just one place left to fill!

Haymaker

17-07-2012, 06:22 PM

Aww sucks. And there was me doing it especially for you :cheers:. Was going to go with the Boston Teabaggers but thought this was more fitting :wink:.

:faf: Boston Teabaggers!

hibsbollah

18-07-2012, 05:41 PM

Just about the worst news Seattle could have had.

http://m.nfl.com/news/09000d5d82a9e905/marshawn-lynch-nearly-involved-in-collision-police-say/

Based on his previous history of debauchery and bad behaviour he could be looking at a suspension for the first few weeks of the season. might have to consider a new fantasy running back now too :grr:

Calvin

18-07-2012, 06:32 PM

Haymaker

19-07-2012, 08:52 PM

The Jessies are looking to use Tebow as a "Red Zone Specialist"...

Shocking that they trust Sanchez to even get them to a Red Zone!

DH1875

19-07-2012, 09:23 PM

The Jessies are looking to use Tebow as a "Red Zone Specialist"...

Shocking that they trust Sanchez to even get them to a Red Zone!

I've said this all along. Going to be some interesting times ahead, that's for sure. Can't wait to see what happens when we've got the 2 of them on the field at the same time. Apparently he's also gonna be used a lot on special teams as well so I'm guessing we'll see a lot of trick plays and fake punts/field goals.

Sylar

19-07-2012, 09:47 PM

I've said this all along. Going to be some interesting times ahead, that's for sure. Can't wait to see what happens when we've got the 2 of them on the field at the same time. Apparently he's also gonna be used a lot on special teams as well so I'm guessing we'll see a lot of trick plays and fake punts/field goals.

I don't say this as a "pop", but the Jets coaches should be worrying more about the basics before trying to conjure trick plays and fakes.

Granted, getting rid of Schottenheimer was probably a start but I'm sure most Jets fans would be happier to see a more cohesive offensive units than fake punt and field goal efforts.

I just don't understand the logic in Tebow one bit, either on his and his "people's" part or indeed the Jets as an organisation.

Having a second string QB who proved himself to be able to get things done is going to generate pressure from the media and fans in New York from the very first mistake Sanchez makes. Sanchez is hardly a "superstar" QB who can help develop Tebow further and Tebow himself has already proven himself as good enough and shouldn't be settling as backup.

It just puzzles the life out of me why either party thought this was a good thing!

James.

19-07-2012, 11:58 PM

I probably find myself in the minority of Jet fans as I still feel Sanchez can be a very serviceable quarterback for us. If you look at his numbers, they're very similar to both Eli Mannings and Big Ben's during their first three years and look what they've both become. He's shown he can win big pressure games and hopefully a return to ground and pound football will instill a bit more confidence in his play. It's clear he is going to have the backing of both the front office and coaches for the full season, just can't see them giving Tebow any starts after the contract they gave Mark during the offseason.

Haymaker

20-07-2012, 12:11 AM

I thought a few time last season that Sanchez was restrained by the offensive co ordinator.

DH1875

21-07-2012, 08:03 PM

I don't say this as a "pop", but the Jets coaches should be worrying more about the basics before trying to conjure trick plays and fakes.

Granted, getting rid of Schottenheimer was probably a start but I'm sure most Jets fans would be happier to see a more cohesive offensive units than fake punt and field goal efforts.

I just don't understand the logic in Tebow one bit, either on his and his "people's" part or indeed the Jets as an organisation.

Having a second string QB who proved himself to be able to get things done is going to generate pressure from the media and fans in New York from the very first mistake Sanchez makes. Sanchez is hardly a "superstar" QB who can help develop Tebow further and Tebow himself has already proven himself as good enough and shouldn't be settling as backup.

It just puzzles the life out of me why either party thought this was a good thing!

Why do you always play so nice :yw:. Take a pop all you want :thumbsup:. And to be honest, I agree with everything you've just said. That's why it's so interesting. The thing about all the trick plays is that for them even to have a chance of working Tebow will have to be on the field when we aren't running them. Time will tell just how much of a risk it is, let's just hope it doesn't bite us in the asp.

I thought a few time last season that Sanchez was restrained by the offensive co ordinator.

Totally. BS has to be up there with the worst and he cost us big time. Not just last year but even more so the year before. Problem is, if you think Snchez was restrained last year wait till you see this year. Our new OC is even worse and we are def going back to the ground and pound game (which is were Tebow maybe fits in). Our RB's aren't up to it so they better have something up their sleeve.

DH1875

21-07-2012, 08:05 PM

Back to the Fantasy game. I take it we aren't having a draft and it's just a case of picking players each week and everyone can have the same players the way they do it on SKY and NFLUK.

Gatecrasher

21-07-2012, 08:23 PM

Back to the Fantasy game. I take it we aren't having a draft and it's just a case of picking players each week and everyone can have the same players the way they do it on SKY and NFLUK.
There will be a draft, we will just do it on here. But we need to fill the last place first. I have sent a couple of invites but no luck as yet. :boo hoo:

Haymaker

23-07-2012, 02:58 PM

Wow, Penn State... That is some heavy sanctions.

Not sure I agree with them losing their record, the players weren't to blame and they were the ones taking the hits and running the yards.

James.

23-07-2012, 03:46 PM

Wow, Penn State... That is some heavy sanctions.

Not sure I agree with them losing their record, the players weren't to blame and they were the ones taking the hits and running the yards.

Wow - Paterno also loses all his wins from 1998-2011 as well which means he goes from 1st to 12th in the all time list for college coaches.

These sanctions seem a lot worse than this "death penalty". Have to agree that it seems really harsh for those players that were not affiliated with this scandal (Although I see that current players can transfer from PSU to elsewhere if they wish)

Haymaker

24-07-2012, 05:49 AM

Wow - Paterno also loses all his wins from 1998-2011 as well which means he goes from 1st to 12th in the all time list for college coaches.

These sanctions seem a lot worse than this "death penalty". Have to agree that it seems really harsh for those players that were not affiliated with this scandal (Although I see that current players can transfer from PSU to elsewhere if they wish)

Agreed. Still they were debating on Sports Centre (or college football live, I cant remember) about should the players be allowed to leave without restrictions... Ridiculous IMO, they had NOTHING to do with the scandal, now some players who didnt make it but could look back at their college football career with pride have nothing. Think that is wrong IMO.

Sylar

24-07-2012, 09:52 AM

Haymaker

24-07-2012, 10:02 AM

I'm curious - what is your view on Rangers potentially being stripped of titles? Applying the same logic as above?

Slightly different I think, the players in the Rangers case were being paid illegally (whether they knew it or not) while AFAIK College players dont get paid (except by their degrees I suppose) and were there on merit, hardwork and they wanted to be there for their education and to play under a great coach - they didnt have any notion (as far as we know of course!) of what was happening or the cover up and they play a sport that is balanced and fair. Rangers attempted to screw the opposition and create an unlevel playing field which AFAIK didnt happen in this case.

Sylar

24-07-2012, 11:02 AM

Slightly different I think, the players in the Rangers case were being paid illegally (whether they knew it or not) while AFAIK College players dont get paid (except by their degrees I suppose) and were there on merit, hardwork and they wanted to be there for their education and to play under a great coach - they didnt have any notion (as far as we know of course!) of what was happening or the cover up and they play a sport that is balanced and fair. Rangers attempted to screw the opposition and create an unlevel playing field which AFAIK didnt happen in this case.

Quite right, they don't get paid (hence Ohio State's issues last year) but it's incidental here. The Rangers players (whether they did know or not - footballers are, on the most part, not the sharpest bunch and rely on advice) went out on a weekly basis and played football, won games and won titles as a result. Yes, Rangers as a club dealt with their fees/wages illegally but why is it right that the player's hard work is undone because of the directors etc behind the scenes? If the players weren't implicit in the EBT scheme, surely they don't deserve to have "title winner" removed from their CV's?

Just my tuppenceworth.

James.

24-07-2012, 11:59 AM

I'm curious - what is your view on Rangers potentially being stripped of titles? Applying the same logic as above?

You make an interesting point Scott. It would be hypocritical of me to say that Rangers players who did no wrong should lose the titles that they won. I guess the difference being that Sandusky's actions did not influence the outcome of games, bowls or recruitment of players meanwhile the decisions of a number of people at Rangers created an unfair advantage for them on the playing field. In retrospect, those players who contributed to titles at Rangers should never really have been there in the first place but you can't blame those players for taking the money on offer I guess.

Haymaker

24-07-2012, 04:03 PM

Quite right, they don't get paid (hence Ohio State's issues last year) but it's incidental here. The Rangers players (whether they did know or not - footballers are, on the most part, not the sharpest bunch and rely on advice) went out on a weekly basis and played football, won games and won titles as a result. Yes, Rangers as a club dealt with their fees/wages illegally but why is it right that the player's hard work is undone because of the directors etc behind the scenes? If the players weren't implicit in the EBT scheme, surely they don't deserve to have "title winner" removed from their CV's?

Just my tuppenceworth.

Fair enough Scott, I guess I am torn between the fact that it isnt really the players fault so they shouldnt have the titles taken away and the fact that the club did screw the playing field for an unfair advantage and therefore the club should have those titles taken away...

It is a bit difficult.

DH1875

24-07-2012, 09:24 PM

What's with the $60 million fine. It's a drop in the ocean for them. They received well over $200 million in donations last year alone :confused:. I think the death penalty is to do with a restriction on the scolarships. I'm not sure if I've got it right but I think they are being restricted to 15 a year while reducing their current squad over the next 4 years. If I'm right it doesn't leave much of a scope for a team, especially when you've got to think players who would have gone there won't because of it all. Don't see the point in the bowl ban because they will be lucky to even win a game in the next couple of years. It's a pity because I enjoy watching them play at home as it's a cracking atmosphere, especially in a night game and when all the fans are in white :thumbsup:.

Oh, and who says the players don't get paid :wink:.

Gatecrasher

27-07-2012, 09:09 AM

Still looking for 1 more person so we can finally kick on with this fantasy league. Any takers?

DH1875

27-07-2012, 10:03 PM

Has Hibsmax joined?

HibsMax

27-07-2012, 10:57 PM

Has Hibsmax joined?

I know nothing about football (players). If you need one more then I can probably be coerced.

Haymaker

28-07-2012, 12:14 AM

I know nothing about football (players). If you need one more then I can probably be coerced.

Do it!

NOLA

28-07-2012, 01:08 PM

I know nothing about football (players). If you need one more then I can probably be coerced. good man Max, you will still beat me :greengrin

HibsMax

28-07-2012, 01:10 PM

I guess I'm in. I suppose I better read this thread to see what I need to do. :)

Haymaker

29-07-2012, 08:18 PM

After today there is only ONE Sunday in 2012 without football!

DarrenSQH

29-07-2012, 09:47 PM

7 days until Saints football returns. I can't wait.

Gatecrasher

30-07-2012, 06:25 AM

I guess I'm in. I suppose I better read this thread to see what I need to do. :)
Pm sent! Thanks for joining

I will start a fantasy league thread later today and get something sorted for the draft

hibsbollah

01-08-2012, 04:29 PM

Braylon Edwards, ex-Jets and Michigan graduate, just signed by Seattle, anyone familiar with him?

James.

01-08-2012, 05:28 PM

Braylon Edwards, ex-Jets and Michigan graduate, just signed by Seattle, anyone familiar with him?

Decent pick up. I'd be a little concerned that he's lost a bit of his edge the past two years but when he's on it he's still an above average WR. Came to the Jets with a lot of baggage from Cleveland, however he matured and had an incredible year with us in 2009. Was sad to see him go and in hindsight we'd have been better retaining him than picking up Burress.

hibsbollah

01-08-2012, 06:29 PM

Decent pick up. I'd be a little concerned that he's lost a bit of his edge the past two years but when he's on it he's still an above average WR. Came to the Jets with a lot of baggage from Cleveland, however he matured and had an incredible year with us in 2009. Was sad to see him go and in hindsight we'd have been better retaining him than picking up Burress.

Sounds good :aok:

Calvin

02-08-2012, 11:12 AM

I actually think Edwards is a good signing. I think he's an upgrade on Mike Williams (providing that Carroll knows how to get him fit and on form) but was a little surprised to see him sign just after we got Antonio Bryant. As such, I wouldn't be surprised to see Bryant cut before the final roster.

DH1875

02-08-2012, 07:27 PM

Braylon Edwards, ex-Jets and Michigan graduate, just signed by Seattle, anyone familiar with him?

If he captures his form from a couple of seasons ago he should be a good signing. Was sad to see him go and would take him over what we have at the moment.

Haymaker

04-08-2012, 11:52 PM

So, the day has come. Football is back! :thumbsup:

Anyone know if any of the pre-season games are on tele? Cant see on Sky Sports.

Sylar

05-08-2012, 08:53 AM

So, the day has come. Football is back! :thumbsup:

Anyone know if any of the pre-season games are on tele? Cant see on Sky Sports.

They're not usually shown live in the UK but I dare say some of the online streaming sites will have them.

Calvin

05-08-2012, 10:09 AM

They're not usually shown live in the UK but I dare say some of the online streaming sites will have them.

NFL gamepass includes all preseason games.

Gatecrasher

05-08-2012, 10:10 AM

NFL gamepass includes all preseason games.

Do you have it? I'm gettin rid of Sky sports and see that as a replacement for my NFL fix.

Sylar

05-08-2012, 06:55 PM

NFL gamepass includes all preseason games.

I did think about that, but presumed Haymaker was exclusively asking about TV.

I toyed with the idea of NFL TV, but it's a bit out of my budget just now (as my PhD stipend ends in September).

For the first time ever, I'll probably need to rely on online streaming or seeing games when I'm home at my parent's.

Haymaker

05-08-2012, 07:06 PM

Cheers guys, going to stream it! No point in getting gamepass as I move to the USA in a week but cheers.

DarrenSQH

05-08-2012, 07:08 PM

Can't wait. I know it's just the hall of fame game but it's been too long without my saints!

Sylar

05-08-2012, 07:23 PM

Never mind the NFL - 4 weeks yesterday until Michigan and Alabama run out into Cowboy Stadium :thumbsup:

DH1875

05-08-2012, 07:30 PM

Never mind the NFL - 4 weeks yesterday until Michigan and Alabama run out into Cowboy Stadium :thumbsup:

There's got to be a joke in there somewhere :cb.

If you sign up for gamepass the now it's only £99 for the season. Remember though, they block the SKY games and you don't get the play-offs or SB.

Haymaker

05-08-2012, 07:46 PM

There's got to be a joke in there somewhere :cb.

If you sign up for gamepass the now it's only £99 for the season. Remember though, they block the SKY games and you don't get the play-offs or SB.

Doesn't seem worth it tbh.

Calvin

05-08-2012, 11:38 PM

I've got Sky and ESPN so don't think that Gamepass offers that good value for money for me. Also don't like watching things on a laptop screen (although I like the idea of watching matches out and about on my iPhone.)

On another note, I see that the Seahawks cut Bryant today. My football knowledge must be improving!

NOLA

06-08-2012, 01:05 AM

saints up 7-0 ingram with the td, kolb out for the cards with an injury, bad timing for him but good for skelton

Gatecrasher

06-08-2012, 08:34 AM

Stuff that if they block out the sky games, finding nfl streams is easier than football ones so I will stick with those.

Sylar

06-08-2012, 01:33 PM

Seahawks fans - how do you feel about T.O. trying out with Seattle...:wink:

DH1875

06-08-2012, 03:29 PM

Stuff that if they block out the sky games, finding nfl streams is easier than football ones so I will stick with those.

It's not that bad. They just block them as live. You can watch them during the week along with all the other games that week as every game is archived. If your a big football fan I'd say it's worth it as you can be watching games every day. Also if you follow a team who's not on TV over here it's worth it as at £99 that's only what, £5 a game. I think they are trying to do something in regards to the playoffs and SB so will be interesting to see what happens when the current SKY deal runs out.

Gatecrasher

06-08-2012, 03:37 PM

It's not that bad. They just block them as live. You can watch them during the week along with all the other games that week as every game is archived. If your a big football fan I'd say it's worth it as you can be watching games every day. Also if you follow a team who's not on TV over here it's worth it as at £99 that's only what, £5 a game. I think they are trying to do something in regards to the playoffs and SB so will be interesting to see what happens when the current SKY deal runs out.
do you get Redzone?

hibsbollah

07-08-2012, 08:43 AM

Seahawks reach terms with Terrell Owens. We are now the official NFL aged wide receiver nursing home.

DarrenSQH

07-08-2012, 10:40 AM

Rumours of the NFL offering Vilma a deal to drop his suspension from a season to 8 games if he drops his court case. Surely this indicates that the NFL and Roger Goodell dont have the evidence which they claim they do on the Bounty Scandal.

Drew Brees interview on sunday was excellent and I agree that no one will trust Roger Goodell until he either shows us his supposed evidence or admits he hasent got any.

DH1875

08-08-2012, 11:48 PM

DarrenSQH

09-08-2012, 09:51 AM

Who's got a PS3? You need to be getting yourself an American account and downloading the XOS College sports app. Doesn't cost anything and there's loads on there. I'm watching the Alabama v LSU Championship game from last year :thumbsup:. There's a cracking video about Tebow on it :greengrin.

That game was painful enough to watch first time around. Dont think I could watch LSU blowing it so bad again.

Saints @ Patriots tonight. the two best QB's in the league. Probably both only in for about 1 series.