The Weird, Wacky and Awesome World of the NFL - General Banter thread V2

ScrubsfanChris

Not sure I'd use the word "won" as it seems that everyone who registered interest got tickets anyway :pac:
Apart from the Q&A I'm not sure what else it will involve, more than likely plenty of merchandise stalls around.

Email:

You have been successful in your application to be in the audience when NFL UK Live comes to Dublin on Saturday March 24 at the Convention Centre Dublin, Spencer Dock, N Wall Quay, North Wall, Dublin 1, D01 T1W6, Ireland.

New York Giants Pro Bowl safety Landon Collins, Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl-winning British running back Jay Ajayi, Seattle Seahwaks Pro Bowl safety Earl Thomas, Baltimore Ravens Irish-Dancing running back Alex Collins and NFL co-ordinator Rob Ryan will take part in the NFL UK Live show, presented by Subway.

This event is FREE to attend as Sport Relief is a UK based charity and can therefore not accept donations from Ireland.

The event begins at 7:30pm sharp with doors beginning at 6:00pm. Your name has been added to the guest-list. You do not need to provide the name of your guest so please arrive with them. The event will last until approximately 9: 40pm.

We encourage you to wear your game jerseys so that the hosts know which is your favourite team!

Be aware that seating is limited and available on first-come first-serve basis, so it is advisable to arrive early to ensure your seat.

Always Be Closing

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

Not sure I'd use the word "won" as it seems that everyone who registered interest got tickets anyway :pac:
Apart from the Q&A I'm not sure what else it will involve, more than likely plenty of merchandise stalls around.

Email:

Few of my mates registered their interest and didn't get them. Also the announcement of it on Facebook had over 500 likes and comments and I doubt everyone was accommodated

Would be fantastic if there was a lot of merch however I reckon it'll only be of the teams represented on the night and some ad hoc Patriots stuff

ScrubsfanChris

Always Be Closing wrote: »

Few of my mates registered their interest and didn't get them. Also the announcement of it on Facebook had over 500 likes and comments and I doubt everyone was accommodated

Would be fantastic if there was a lot of merch however I reckon it'll only be of the teams represented on the night and some ad hoc Patriots stuff

Oh didn't know that. Saw a lot of Twitter replies with people saying they got tickets and the website said if you preregistered interest you were guaranteed tickets. Suppose if you didn't you wouldn't brag about it.

jack presley

Saints owner, Tom Benson has died.

colmufc

I "won" 2 tickets also , really looking forward to it now , I doubt there will be March thou considering it's technically a charity event
Holding for a few freebies on the night although I don't want to be a walking advert for subway ðŸ˜႒

Itssoeasy

Vontaze burfict has been suspended for four games. With his form how is he still the league ?

Knex*

Football ability, he's one of the best in the league. He's an absolute difference maker.

TOss Sweep

This is hilarious

Knex*

Source for that: http://www.thedrawplay.com/ (image is a larger and there's a write up)

He's a giants fan that posts on the Giants subreddit from time to time. Always enjoy his content!

Onecoolcookie

Anyone not going to use their tickets to this NFL Dublin event?

Dibs!!

brinty

Onecoolcookie wrote: »

Anyone not going to use their tickets to this NFL Dublin event?

Dibs!!

Can i be next in line.. only one ticket required??

Always Be Closing

Onecoolcookie wrote: »

Anyone not going to use their tickets to this NFL Dublin event?

Dibs!!

I won 2 pairs but they're both in my name, I don't know how that would work if I gave a pair to someone?

brinty

Always Be Closing wrote: »

I won 2 pairs but they're both in my name, I don't know how that would work if I gave a pair to someone?

Foxtrol

Interesting perspective from Sherman on being cut and the negotiations with the 49ers

https://www.theplayerstribune.com/en-us/articles/richard-sherman-49ers-seahawks-free-agency

Foxtrol

Have we hit peak NFL off season already?? A naked Zay Jones being arrested for trying to jump through a 30th floor window, claiming he wanted to 'Fight for Jesus'.

https://twitter.com/TMZ/status/976249425336004614

Lucky his brother was there to stop him. At this stage it would nearly be safer for the players if the season was made longer, less time to get themselves into trouble.

helimachoptor

mental, what do some of these guys be doing with themselves

peejay1986

Always Be Closing wrote: »

I won 2 pairs but they're both in my name, I don't know how that would work if I gave a pair to someone?

Same. I got two 'winning' emails to my same email address, 2 hours apart. If I print off both will four people get access?

Always Be Closing

peejay1986 wrote: »

Same. I got two 'winning' emails to my same email address, 2 hours apart. If I print off both will four people get access?

I’m in same boat- used work and personal email addresses, got emails on each, not sure if I put my name down on both or if I put mine on one and girlfriend on other

brinty

Always Be Closing wrote: »

I’m in same boat- used work and personal email addresses, got emails on each, not sure if I put my name down on both or if I put mine on one and girlfriend on other

Agh mate....

Can i be your .........

gstack166

do the fixtures dates come out after the draft?

ScrubsfanChris

peejay1986 wrote: »

Same. I got two 'winning' emails to my same email address, 2 hours apart. If I print off both will four people get access?

No, look again. The first email has a typo in it, the date of the event was wrong.
It's the same invite just fixed.

Not sure how you could pass on an envite to someone else as there are no "tickets" as such, just your name on a list plus guest.

peejay1986

ScrubsfanChris wrote: »

No, look again. The first email has a typo in it, the date of the event was wrong.
It's the same invite just fixed.

Not sure how you could pass on an envite to someone else as there are no "tickets" as such, just your name on a list plus guest.

Aaah, good spot.

We'd actually noticed the Belfast day was down for Dublin on the first but never thought the second was just to fix the typo. They should have referenced it.

I'd assumed I just registered twice.

tripperman

gstack166 wrote: »

do the fixtures dates come out after the draft?

Pre-season should be released shortly, the regular season is just before the draft generally,

Always Be Closing

After a scaldy first 2 games and 2 victories against eventual Super Bowl teams Patriots and Eagles last year hoping for an opening weekend home game against The Browns or someone of that ilk for my Chiefs

AdrianII

Reckon the players will hang round to meet the fans afterwards?

I might have a spare one but you’d have to meet me at the door and come in with me. (I think)

TOss Sweep

The first comment on this Facebook post by Schefter's is brilliant

gstack166

The 2016 Browns finished with a 1-15 record.

Their top QB was Josh McCown, top RB was Isaiah Crowell and their top WR was Terrelle Pryor.

All 3 signed with the Jets this offseason.

Billy86

That's a solid rotational RB, a good stop-gap QB and a WR with a lot of talent but a lot of question marks too... those three lads aren't why they were 1-15.

Aenaes

Josh McCown signed with the Jets last season though.

phatkev

Aenaes wrote: »

Josh McCown signed with the Jets last season though.

To a one year deal, and then another one year deal this year

Always Be Closing

Chiefs D still all over the shop

I'd fancy us to put 25+ past most teams with an offence of Watkins, Kelce, Hunt, Hill and Mahomes, but keeping them out at the other end gonna be a right problem this season

Smacks of an 8-8 season

L.S.F

AdrianII wrote: »

Reckon the players will hang round to meet the fans afterwards?

I might have a spare one but you’d have to meet me at the door and come in with me. (I think)

I might have spare one too, will post up here if I do.

A word of warning, I "won" tickets to a free event before in the Olympia and they always "oversell the event in case of no-shows" so I missed out by not arriving early enough. I say the convention centre can handle a good crowd tho.

brinty

Allen Hurns headed to Big D...
Dallas gets in the action in free agency...
$ value is so affordable there's no roster cuts required...

peejay1986

brinty wrote: »

Allen Hurns headed to Big D...
Dallas gets in the action in free agency...
$ value is so affordable there's no roster cuts required...

I like that pick up for them. They really need an injection at WR. For too long they've been ultra reliant on Dez.

Foxtrol

I wonder if the Seahawks knew this was coming and the Eagles didnt

https://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/status/977253379507355648

gstack166

Regrettably cannot make the convention centre tomorrow night! I’ve 2 seats reserved, late timing to email them back I’d have thought it is it? If you don’t need identification to get in, I’d gladly send the booking name onto someone who private mails me if interested, if that’ll work?

Billy86

Foxtrol wrote: »

I wonder if the Seahawks knew this was coming and the Eagles didnt

If true, that's absolutely appalling.

madalig12

Billy86 wrote: »

If true, that's absolutely appalling.

Pure Skullduggery if they did know.

Always Be Closing

Buzzing for tonight

helimachoptor

Munsters new head guy for athletic performance was the browns strength and conditioning coach

L.S.F

gstack166 wrote: »

Regrettably cannot make the convention centre tomorrow night! I’ve 2 seats reserved, late timing to email them back I’d have thought it is it? If you don’t need identification to get in, I’d gladly send the booking name onto someone who private mails me if interested, if that’ll work?

I'm in same boat unfortunately, dying to go but something's come up.

If anyone wants to DM me I can forward my name and the email they sent me to gain access.

colmufc

Anybody stuck to get in ? I've a spot going mate pulled out last min and by last min I mean I was meant to meet him on the luas and he just txt to say he ain't going
I want to punch some people so much

brinty

Cowboys winning at free agency
Cameron Fleming expected to sign in Dallas
Depth behind Tyron smith

Itssoeasy

brinty wrote: »

Cowboys winning at free agency
Cameron Fleming expected to sign in Dallas
Depth behind Tyron smith

its nice they win at something. yes I'm an eagles fan.

brinty

Itssoeasy wrote:

its nice they win at something. yes I'm an eagles fan.

Classy eagles fans as always
I'll pass on sinking to that level..

Itssoeasy

brinty wrote: »

Classy eagles fans as always
I'll pass on sinking to that level..

So eagles fans can't revel in winning a Super Bowl then ? Cowboys fans did it to eagles fans for years. I've not sank to any level actually. It's nice for the eagles to be on top in the NFL and NFC east for once(it might not happen again). The Giants, Cowboys, and redskins will still have more Super Bowls then the eagles come opening night.

OldMrBrennan83

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jack presley

brinty wrote: »

Classy eagles fans as always
I'll pass on sinking to that level..

It's standard practice to laugh at 'winning the off-season' claims, always has been.

Sure the Redskins used to win the off-season regularly and then go 6-10.There's even a t-shirt to commemorate.

brinty

brinty wrote: »

Classy eagles fans as always
I'll pass on sinking to that level..

I feel Like you think your being the bigger man but your coming off as petty

Blut2

Hes a Cowboys fan, if he wants to celebrate "winning" in the off season you might as well let him be. Not having anything to celebrate in the playing season for 20+ years must get to a fellow :pac: