N.F.L. Season 2018-19 (4 Viewers)

Offense should improve drastically next week with the return of Edelman and hopefully the start of Gordon.
 
sammy719 said:
Not buying that ol story line, remember a few years ago the Pats, Brady started off terrible then off to the Superbowl win!!! I don't count that team out ever, they have proven me wrong way to many times.
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Yep. Every time the Pats start slowly ( which is often), the pundits all predict the end of the Pats dynasty. Then the Pats run off 12 or 13 wins, roll over everyone and win the SB. Happens time and again. Let me know when the Pats lose 8 or 9 games then I'll pay attention to the doomsayers. -- Al
 
Even though the Steelers play tonight I'm already looking forward to Sunday night's match up between the Ravens and Steelers, the Ravens will be without Jimmy Smith thier best DB, the Steelers will not have Bell it seems so that's a wash, always a hard hitting game with AFC North implications in play.
 
From SI.com:

"Adrian Peterson is in the hunt for the NFL’s rushing lead three games into the season… A Cleveland Brown leads the league in sacks and a Texas Tech quarterback who came from a system everyone thought couldn’t translate to the NFL is leading the league in touchdown passes by five. It’s like we predicted right?"
 
Panzer ace said:
From SI.com:

"Adrian Peterson is in the hunt for the NFL’s rushing lead three games into the season… A Cleveland Brown leads the league in sacks and a Texas Tech quarterback who came from a system everyone thought couldn’t translate to the NFL is leading the league in touchdown passes by five. It’s like we predicted right?"
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Believe me, the Redskins are very happy they took a chance with Peterson. No running game without him. -- Al
 
I note that Ryan Fitzpatrick is off to a very fast start that, if kept up, will break about every Qb throwing record for a season that exists. He is averaging 410 yards passing per game and has 11 TD passes. Obviously, he won't keep up such a pace but it says a lot about the NFL and it's offensive-friendly rules that he has thrown for 3 consecutive 400+ yard games. Fitz is on pace to throw for 6500 yards and 59 TD's. The pinball factor is getting out of control. :rolleyes2: -- Al
 
Watched the Steelers last night - great first half, looked like they picked up from last year. However, their first drive in 2nd half, Ben misses wide open Brown on sideline that would have gone for 60 and a td, up 37-10, NOPE, missed him and the Chiefs slowly got back in it, ,the Pittsburgh brought back Blitzburgh and shut them down to win. I think this really is the way to go, blitz/pressure more and make the other team make throws to beat you. I would rather be beat that way than watch a team pick apart a bad zone all day long.

Next up the Ravens, really have no idea what to think on this game as both teams look good and bad at times. It would be nice for the Steelers to get that first home win.

TD
 
Mike-

you hearing any talk about Dallas giving Garrett a toss?? I'm thinking the writing is on the wall...........
 
Currahee Chris said:
Mike-

you hearing any talk about Dallas giving Garrett a toss?? I'm thinking the writing is on the wall...........
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Chris...
every year it's the same old story...
except 2016 when they went 13-3...
the sports writers are always trying to make the drama as big as possible...
they do suck...
can't argue that...
it's time for a change for sure...
lots of 1-2 teams right now...
a few 0-3...
could be worse...^&grin
 
Rams-Vikes game was entertaining last night if you like offense. It was like a video game with all the long TD passes. The Rams are rolling but their D will have to step up in the playoffs. Nice to see them in the old blue and yellow unis. Still hard to believe the Rams are back in LA and playing in the Coliseum. Time machine.
 
Combat said:
Rams-Vikes game was entertaining last night if you like offense. It was like a video game with all the long TD passes. The Rams are rolling but their D will have to step up in the playoffs. Nice to see them in the old blue and yellow unis. Still hard to believe the Rams are back in LA and playing in the Coliseum. Time machine.
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Yep. another NFL pinball special. Something like 1000 yards offense, combined. I miss the old days, when defense and running attacks mattered. I know at my age (official geezer) that I am not in the NFL's target demographic, but this present game is just not my cup of tea. Strategy matters not, defense is totally overmatched, all that matters is pass, pass, and more passes. Maybe the NFL could require that a token run be required every third play or so instead of the current 1,2, or 3 yard pass that is so popular. -- Al
 
I watched most of the second half (watched the remainder of the Mets game; first things first, loyal to the end!) but I can't say it grabbed my attention so I read while I watched.
 
mikemiller1955 said:
Chris...
every year it's the same old story...
except 2016 when they went 13-3...
the sports writers are always trying to make the drama as big as possible...
they do suck...
can't argue that...
it's time for a change for sure...
lots of 1-2 teams right now...
a few 0-3...
could be worse...^&grin
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According to an interview given earlier today Jerry Jones thinks the Cowboys' offense is similar to the Rams' offense (Jones' quote below):

“So, the whole point I’m saying is I can see similarities, I can see talent similarities, I can see the quality of player similarities with a lot of their offense.”
 
Panzer ace said:
According to an interview given earlier today Jerry Jones thinks the Cowboys' offense is similar to the Rams' offense (Jones' quote below):

“So, the whole point I’m saying is I can see similarities, I can see talent similarities, I can see the quality of player similarities with a lot of their offense.”
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maybe Jerry can see similarities...but I can't...
 
lancer said:
Yep. another NFL pinball special. Something like 1000 yards offense, combined. I miss the old days, when defense and running attacks mattered. I know at my age (official geezer) that I am not in the NFL's target demographic, but this present game is just not my cup of tea. Strategy matters not, defense is totally overmatched, all that matters is pass, pass, and more passes. Maybe the NFL could require that a token run be required every third play or so instead of the current 1,2, or 3 yard pass that is so popular. -- Al
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What a joke this once great sport has become.

The NFL has basically legislated defense out of the league, the new roughing the passer rule is a joke, now you can't land on the QB, so what are you supposed to do, gently place him on the ground, then tuck him in at night?

Guaranteed this offensive emphasis is catering to the fantasy morons out there, that has passed gambling on games as the biggest money maker, fantasy football, unbelievable.

This sport is a broken toilet.

In a lot of ways, I can't wait for Brady to retire so I can bail and do something else with my Sundays...………....
 
I think fantasy has helped ruin the game and the NFL encourages it. On WFAN in NY, some of the announcers discuss it, approvingly. The other day someone called in to complain about the emphasis on Fantasy and one of the hosts told him to get it over it. I was a little surprised at the response but the host is a person who recently spent about four hours at a fantasy draft when he could have spent time with his family. I couldn’t believe it when he said he’d be hanging around the City for a few hours after he finished his show to wait for the Fantasy draft to start.
 
jazzeum said:
I think fantasy has helped ruin the game and the NFL encourages it.
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The only time someone at NFL HQ comes out of the ground is when they smell a profit.

Guaranteed the NFL has their hand in the fantasy cash register and are making money off of it, hence the NFL encouraging it.

All of this emphasis on scoring is fantasy league driven.
 
mikemiller1955 said:
maybe Jerry can see similarities...but I can't...
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Mike:

Here is the best response I can find to his quote about the Cowboys' offense being similar to the Rams':

"You mean that in your offense, the center snaps the ball to the QB, just like in the Rams’ offense? Because that is where the similarity stops.........."

-Jason
 
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