Due to a scheduling quirk, neither the Redskins or Ravens are playing today, leaving me with no games to watch, so it looks like Netflix and The Punisher will have my attention today. Might tune in the Rams/Saints game this afternoon, but the other matchups don't look of much interest to me. Have to wait until Monday and Thursday to see my teams. I wish the NFL would just get back to Sunday games and be done with this Thursday stuff. -- Al
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Brad, I'm through 8 episodes. Been very impressed with it. Seems to be a part written for Jon Bernthal (aka Shane in TWD and Grady Travis in Fury). I also like the David Lieberman character. -- Al
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Brad:
It looks like they will have a there choice of college QBs outside of whomever Cleveland picks. Today during the 49er game it was mentioned that even with the number 2 pick the Niners will not be taking a QB as they now have Garoppolo.
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Please Mr. NFL, would you put a stop to these moronic staged mass celebrations in the end zone? The celebrations by single players are crass enough, but a dozen players playing leap-frog or bowling? This infantile crap is out-of-control. How are these celebrations not a violation of the taunting rules? Please salvage some vestige of dignity and professionalism for those viewers that don't enjoy circus antics on a football field. Thank you. -- Al
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Al,
Being a Steelers fan, this does get to me too, feel like they are more worried about this than the game at hand. That said, it appears the NFL laxed these rules to bow to fans who were sick of the flags for even little celebrations. I guess they need to find a happy medium, some of it is funny though and I guess it is better seeing a little fun than the yellow flags! That said, I remember the ole Redskins used to have a blast with them. Again, I don't know what I prefer, but I really don't like the flags, so if this is what we put up with, might be better. My main concern is that they focus on the game, jeez, the Steelers are just lucky in my opinion. I know Brown probably pulled in one of the greatest catches all season and I give Ben credit for making it work in 17 secs to get the game winning FG, but why does it have to be that hard, and I mean no offense to the Packers. I think the Steelers have one of the most talented teams out there, but my gosh, we made a backup qb look like Unitas (again, he made plays, not taking anything away from that).
Back to celebrations, I guess it beats the alternative. Heck, the officials could always get those calls right, but they miss every hold and pass interference it seems!
PS - favorite TD Celebration that did get flagged was when Terrell Owens pulled the sharpie out of the goalposts and autographed the fb, then threw it in the stands - I thought that was pretty darn clever!
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I’m sick of it. Yesterday, after Jimmy Graham scored a TD he’s pumping his arms up and down like a whirling dervish. Act like a professional. Act like you’ve been there before, not like a fan.
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It's my pet peeve...
I despise it...
I really feel if they devoted as much time to running routes and studying the playbook...
it would be a way better use of their time than choreographing a celebration...
this...
it's all about me stuff by showing off...
kills me...
it's so childish...
I despise it...
I really feel if they devoted as much time to running routes and studying the playbook...
it would be a way better use of their time than choreographing a celebration...
this...
it's all about me stuff by showing off...
kills me...
it's so childish...
Amen. It's all part of the NFL ship that has lost it's rudder with a captain that keeps spinning the wheel as the ship goes in endless circles. It's time for the adults to stage a coup and return the NFL to it's former glory, if that is possible at this point. I really miss the old NFL. -- Al
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Y/all bring up the reasons why I don't like it and completely agree with all 3 of you. Like I said, the only counterpoint was the abundance of flags at one point for sneezing in the end zone after you scored, hated that too! NFL just can't seem to get it right.
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Because the Cowboys played on Thursday and the Texans were playing Monday night, on Sunday (and Monday) I got to watch games involving 4 of the potential playoff teams in the AFC, the Patriots, the Steelers, the Jaguars and the Ravens.
My casual fan conclusion/opinion is that no one is beating the Patriots.
My casual fan conclusion/opinion is that no one is beating the Patriots.
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Ravens are still alive. Kind of crazy, but they theoretically can do it. I am hoping the Steelers put a nail in that coffin, do not want to play them 3 times in a season. Of course, the Steelers need to right the consistency ship on both sides of the ball before any playoff talk is relevant. Pats are playing well and look to be the best by far.
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Don't worry there Tom, after another week of watching Flacco and that awful offense in prime time it was a bit of embarrassing and you can not rely on fake punts, takeaways to win each week , I'll take a ugly win, but sooner or later ugly wins will turn into ugly losses if you can't throw the ball.
You Pats fans needn't be worried. The Pats kryptonite, the NY Giants, have no hope of getting to the SB, so the Pats chances at the title are excellent, even given the threat that the Steelers pose. No betting against Brady and crew. :wink2: -- AlAs a pats fan, I’m afraid of the Steelers still. And in the Super Bowl, the eagles scare me!
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Looks like the Eli reign is over. The Giants asked him if he wanted the option to start Sunday to extend his streak of consecutive games started as the Giants planned to then sub him for their other QBs. Eli declined and will not start.
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Just read it, curious to know is it because of his play this season? trying to make sure he doesn't get hurt for next year?? or just a change for the team in general??
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The play of the entire team has been poor this season, including Eli. He was poor last Thursday but he has no offensive line, receivers or running backs. He’s the fall guy, the scapegoat for this season. It’s a gutless move. The Coach and GM need to go. McAdoo said that Geno Smith gives them the best chance to win. Are you kidding me? A sad joke.