The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread

glued

Is becoming an ESPN INsider worth it?

TO.

glued wrote: »

Is becoming an ESPN INsider worth it?

Nope its not really. I have had it the last couple of years but only because it came free with my ESPN mag subscription. Some really good articles every now and again but you really are only paying extra for peoples opinions really.

Tristram

Have to agree with TO. I am actually going to cancel my sub soon.

glued

So with 92 days to kick off in the new NFL season I was wondering if anybody here would be interested in breaking down the 32 teams in the NFL. What we could do is start a sign up thread and get 32 people to sign up, then randomly allocate each 'team scout' a team. Each team scout would have to evaluate the roster, the key roster changes from last year, talk about the schedule and prospects of the team. Include a small bit of talk about the rookies. Then evaluate each teams Superbowl prospects by placing a numerical grade on each team.

It's just a bit of fun and it might help people find out a bit more about each team in the league.

Anyone interested?

raze_them_all_

Players I look forward to seeing in the second season, cordelle P, Eddie LAcey and the honey badger, I expect big things!!

JaMarcusHustle

glued wrote: »

So with 92 days to kick off in the new NFL season I was wondering if anybody here would be interested in breaking down the 32 teams in the NFL. What we could do is start a sign up thread and get 32 people to sign up, then randomly allocate each 'team scout' a team. Each team scout would have to evaluate the roster, the key roster changes from last year, talk about the schedule and prospects of the team. Include a small bit of talk about the rookies. Then evaluate each teams Superbowl prospects by placing a numerical grade on each team.

It's just a bit of fun and it might help people find out a bit more about each team in the league.

Anyone interested?

I'd be up for a Pats one if you're doing it.

Edit: Or any team for that matter

Realt Dearg Sec

glued wrote: »

So with 92 days to kick off in the new NFL season I was wondering if anybody here would be interested in breaking down the 32 teams in the NFL. What we could do is start a sign up thread and get 32 people to sign up, then randomly allocate each 'team scout' a team. Each team scout would have to evaluate the roster, the key roster changes from last year, talk about the schedule and prospects of the team. Include a small bit of talk about the rookies. Then evaluate each teams Superbowl prospects by placing a numerical grade on each team.

It's just a bit of fun and it might help people find out a bit more about each team in the league.

Anyone interested?

Yeah count me in, I tend not to know a huge amount of what's going on outside of the Bears, so it would be a nice exercise in educating myself (unless I'm randomly allocated the Bears). How soon would you want scouts to report back? Bit busy at the moment.

Son Of A Vidic

glued wrote: »

So with 92 days to kick off in the new NFL season...

Just 92 days? And another disciple of Paully strikes again...





Your team scout thread is an excellent idea btw.

padraig_f

glued wrote: »

Anyone interested?

Yes, wouldn't mind an excuse to find out more about a random team.

Guffy

I'll give it a go... maybe give me some team no one really cares about though. Like... say... the Titans??

helimachoptor

gufc21 wrote: »

I'll give it a go... maybe give me some team no one really cares about though. Like... say... the Titans??

:eek:

JaMarcusHustle

Finished this today. Made sure there was a representative for every team. Not looking at anyone in particular....Heli...



Edit: Shít, I forgot Miami...

Guffy

Attack heli day yay

Trippie

I'd scout the cowboys if it goes ahead, live a few miles away from valley ranch so always looking for an excuse to try and get into the facility.

UnitedIrishman

I'd definitely have a go at the scout report gig, will happily take any team.

Paully D

glued wrote: »

So with 92 days to kick off in the new NFL season I was wondering if anybody here would be interested in breaking down the 32 teams in the NFL. What we could do is start a sign up thread and get 32 people to sign up, then randomly allocate each 'team scout' a team. Each team scout would have to evaluate the roster, the key roster changes from last year, talk about the schedule and prospects of the team. Include a small bit of talk about the rookies. Then evaluate each teams Superbowl prospects by placing a numerical grade on each team.

It's just a bit of fun and it might help people find out a bit more about each team in the league.

Anyone interested?

Excellent idea IMO mate. I'm certainly in.

HigginsJ

I'm in for the scouting report, even if I draw the short stick & have to scout the Titans

Paully D

JaMarcusHustle wrote: »

Finished this today. Made sure there was a representative for every team. Not looking at anyone in particular....Heli...



Edit: Shít, I forgot Miami...

A guess at who they are, some I'm unsure of and some I can't think of but will think "oh FFS, how did I not know that" when someone tells me who it is. From top to bottom, left to right:

Brady, Wilfork, Vick, Manuel, Brees, Newton, Ryan, McCoy (unsure to be honest, just a guess based on it following divisions).

Manning, Charles, Jones-Drew, Rivers, Megatron, Peterson, Rodgers, Matthews, Cutler.

Flacco, Roethlisberger, Dalton, Manziel, Sherman, Wilson, Willis, Bradford, Fitzgerald.

Luck, Locker, Henne (though possibly Bortles, again a guess), Watt, Romo, Manning, McCoy, Griffin.

Fantastic work by the way mate, they look great. Did they take long?

Masked Man

Last I heard Geno Smith kept the Jets No. 7.

HigginsJ

Paully D wrote: »

A guess at who they are, some I'm unsure of and some I can't think of but will think "oh FFS, how did I not know that" when someone tells me who it is. From top to bottom, left to right:

Brady, Wilfork, Vick, Manuel, Brees, Newton, Ryan, McCoy (unsure to be honest, just a guess based on it following divisions).

Manning, Charles, Jones-Drew, Rivers, Megatron, Peterson, Rodgers, Matthews, Cutler.

Flacco, Roethlisberger, Dalton, Manziel, Sherman, Wilson, Willis, Bradford, Fitzgerald.

Luck, Locker, Henne (though possibly Bortles, again a guess), Watt, Romo, Manning, McCoy, Griffin.

Fantastic work by the way mate, they look great. Did they take long?

Vincent Jackson is the Bucs player on the top line

GoldFour4

I'd be in for the scouting also. Would be interesting to watch a team I don't usually watch on gamepass. I don't really use it during the gap between the draft and preseason.

JaMarcusHustle

Paully D wrote: »

Brady, Wilfork, Vick Smith, Manuel, Brees, Newton, Ryan, McCoy Jackson

Manning, Charles, Jones-Drew Run DMC, Rivers, Megatron, Peterson, Rodgers, Matthews, Cutler.

Flacco, Roethlisberger, Dalton, Manziel, Sherman, Wilson, Willis, Bradford, Fitzgerald.

Luck, Locker, Henne Bortles, Watt, Romo, Manning, McCoy, Griffin.

Fantastic work by the way mate, they look great. Did they take long?

They took way longer than they should have. I did them at work, and I'm leaving my job at the end of the month, so meh

helimachoptor

Kap signs a 6 year 100 million dollar contract..

adrian522

http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/6/4/5780322/colin-kaepernick-49ers-contract-extension

6 years, $126million, $60m guarenteed

Podge_irl

That strikes me as a slightly ludicrous amount of money.

raze_them_all_

Podge_irl wrote: »

That strikes me as a slightly ludicrous amount of money.

It's not far off Rodgers money, 10 million for the extra year

adrian522

I'm awaiting the details of how much he gets each year.

It's essentially 7 years as it is a 6 year extension. Presumably about 18m per year cap hit.

Paully D

Kaepernick is someone I wouldn't be 100% sold on as things stand. He had a great impact when he first came on the scene, but last year, while the 49ers did well, I wasn't overly impressed with him. I feel this year will tell us a lot and for that reason, if I'm the 49ers I think I'd have given it another season before doing the deal. They wouldn't have had a whole lot to lose. If he wins the Super Bowl in 2014-2015, then he wouldn't command a whole lot more than what they've given now. Worst case scenario, they see a season that tells them he may not be their guy. It's the sort of deal I'd be happy to give him this time next year if he has a cracking season, but not at the minute. Just my opinion. I'm intrigued to see how this deal looks in a few years time.

Podge_irl

Paully D wrote: »

Kaepernick is someone I wouldn't be 100% sold on as things stand. He had a great impact when he first came on the scene, but last year, while the 49ers did well, I wasn't overly impressed with him. I feel this year will tell us a lot and for that reason, if I'm the 49ers I think I'd have given it another season before doing the deal. They wouldn't have had a whole lot to lose. If he wins the Super Bowl in 2014-2015, then he wouldn't command a whole lot more than what they've given now. Worst case scenario, they see a season that tells them he may not be their guy. It's the sort of deal I'd be happy to give him this time next year if he has a cracking season, but not at the minute. Just my opinion. I'm intrigued to see how this deal looks in a few years time.

I would tend to agree. The risk/reward led to waiting a year to me. This doesn't strike me as much of a discount for giving the deal a year early and while I'm a big fan I still harbor concerns about him. He will have a very good WR corp this year and I would have liked to see him with that for a full season before deciding on his long term future.

Chucky the tree

The big test will be how well the 49ers(ad Seahawks) cope with having to pay their star QB's top dollar. I've not been hugely impressed with either Kap or Watson as QB's. They've been solid but I question whether they can carry a team themselves over a season.