Ongoing NFL Discussion Thread IV

[GSC]

First topic message reminder :

PFFs team of week 1 if anyone cares

QB: Carson Palmer
RB: LeSean McCoy
FB: Colin Mooney
TE: Julius Thomas
WR: Anquan Boldin, Danny Amendola
T: Brandon Albert, Austin Howard
G: Evan Mathis, Marshal Yanda
C; Jason Kelce

DL: JJ Watt, Jurell Casey, Gerald McCoy
Edge Rushers: Robert Quinn, Cam Wake
ILB: Derrick Johnson, DeAndre Levy
CB: Chris Harris, Cary Williams
S: Eric Berry, Ryan Mundy

[Lowlandbrit]

You couldn't make this stuff up: Freeman apparerently picked up a concussion on Monday, Christian Ponder is back under center for the Vikings.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

In other injury news, Cincy loses Leon Hall for the year, big blow that.

NYG loses it's centre Baas to IR.

Doug Martin might not be done for the season

[twelve283]

In other injury news, Cincy loses Leon Hall for the year, big blow that.

NYG loses it's centre Baas to IR.

Doug Martin might not be done for the season

From what I've read I'd be surprised if he's back this season unless it's a very minor tear with low risk of re-injury and responds well to rehab. In any case it's a multiple week thing (supposedly it could be up to 6).

No doubt Finley is done for the season (at least).

Seems like a high number of injuries this week.

[BamBam]

Adam Schefter ‏@AdamSchefter 1m
St. Louis called Brett Favre, asking if the 44-year-old QB if he would be willing to play. Favre declined. More to story on ESPN all day.

LOL   

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

You'd think the Rams would ask Kurt Warner first really

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Atlanta vs Detroit
Miami vs Oakland
Dallas vs Jacksonville

are your Wembley games next year. They are some pretty decent games there, some real stars coming over. Megatron vs Julio potentially

[BamBam]

Yup, good set of teams there .. surprised Detroit gave up a home game though!

Wonder if I can meet a Cowgirl  

[sodhat]

Might get a season ticket to all three of those if it's possible. A least Oakland and Atlanta's games anyway.

[BamBam]

Oh wait, just realised Atlanta are the home team. Ignore me

[sodhat]

Check out the new section on the NFL shop!

http://www.nflshop.com/Jerseys_Retired_Players_Gear/pg/1/ps/96/so/newest_items?ab=bm-nflcms-JerseysPg-Banner-RetiredPlayers

[mikeygnfl]

The Lions vs Falcons should be a competitive game and the Dolphins and Cowboys are likely to have big support.

Interesting to see that have gone for two conference games next year which hasn't been the case previously.

I was half expecting the Oakland and Jacksonville games. Didn't think the Raiders would want to lose home games vs the Cardinals and particularly the 49ers (even if the NFL and police may have want to shift the later).

I will probably look at going to the Dolphins vs Raiders game.

I'm going this Sunday to see the 49ers.

[BamBam]

Yep, I'm there this Sunday too, finally got the money to go after graduating and by luck its the 49ers too!

[mikeygnfl]

It will be my fourth NFL game (third international series game). I saw the 49ers vs the Dolphins when I was 8 at the old Wembley. Went to the 49ers game vs the Cowboys a few years back and got free corporate seats last year.

Does anyone know if any events are on because I'm travelling down Saturday and stopping in London for the weekend.

[mikeygnfl]

Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-

Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).

I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.

[sodhat]

It will be my fourth NFL game (third international series game). I saw the 49ers vs the Dolphins when I was 8 at the old Wembley. Went to the 49ers game vs the Cowboys a few years back and got free corporate seats last year.

Does anyone know if any events are on because I'm travelling down Saturday and stopping in London for the weekend.

There will be a fan rally in Trafalgar Square on the Saturday: http://www.nfluk.com/tickets-events/fan-rally-0

And on the day there will be a tailgate from 11am. It's essentially food, merchandise and various appearances by people until before the game!

[TM Moot]

Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-
Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).
I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.

(tried to do it in a spoiler, but couldn't get it to work  )

Spoiler:

[mikeygnfl]

Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-
Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).
I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.

(tried to do it in a spoiler, but couldn't get it to work  )

Spoiler:

That's 5 out of 6.

[sodhat]

Were the Browns not technically an expansion team after they came back in 1999?

[Pr4wn]

I've sorter the spoilers, please change your post mikey :-)

[mikeygnfl]

Were the Browns not technically an expansion team after they came back in 1999?

Spoiler:

[CFCNick]

Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-

Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).

I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.

Spoiler:

Pretty easy.

Without looking it up can anyone name the original name and current name of the 12 NFL teams that started life in a different city and/or different name?

Not counting the Ravens.

EDITED

it's actually 12 not 10

[GSC]

Spoiler:

[NYJ]

Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-

Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).

I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.

Spoiler:

Pretty easy.

Without looking it up can anyone name the original name and current name of the 12 NFL teams that started life in a different city and/or different name?

Not counting the Ravens.

EDITED

it's actually 12 not 10

Spoiler:

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Rich Eisen ‏@richeisen
No NFL team has currently gone longer without being over .500 than the Panthers -- 70 straight games. That can end tonight.

Sheesh that's brutal

[CFCNick]

Just doing some research into the NFL and have a quiz question:-

Can you name the six expansion teams since the NFL-AFL merger in 1970? (Without looking it up).

I thought I had five of them but when I looked it up I only had four.

Spoiler:

Pretty easy.

Without looking it up can anyone name the original name and current name of the 12 NFL teams that started life in a different city and/or different name?

Not counting the Ravens.

EDITED

it's actually 12 not 10

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

[mikeygnfl]

Spoiler:

[GSC]

The end for Dominik and Schiano is fast approaching.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Cam was throwing some lasers in that 1st half I saw, really seems to be hitting some form.

I still don't understand how a defence with that amount of ability on it, can be that bad. The use of zone coverage is bemusing, Carolina just shredded it all night long

[sodhat]

I think Cam shat his pants:

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-thursday-night-football/0ap2000000269206/Cannon-scares-Mooch

[GSC]

Outside of McCoy and David it's a pretty ordinary group up front. Letting Bennett walk looks worse by the week.

If its a choice between a great front and a great secondary, it's the front everytime

[CFCNick]

Spoiler:

Spoiler:

There's actually 12. I left one team out but as people have answered I've realised there's 13 not 12.

[Pr4wn]

That was the first game I didn't bother watching in four years. We suck and the coaches are just awful.

On the bright side, Glennon looked pretty good but he has nobody other than Jackson to throw to.

[GSC]

Who'd you want as HC?

I was high on zimmer last year

[GSC]

I'm unsure as to whether the revival of the panthers is down to good form or playing the Rams, Vikings and Bucs

[GSC]

I guess we'll find out with the 49ers and Patriots coming up.

You do have to say looking at their schedule that 4-3 is a disappointment

[Pr4wn]

Their defensive line is one of the best in football, I know that much.

I'm not sure who I'd want, really. Zimmer would be good I think, Lovie Smith maybe?

[sodhat]

Jon Gruden?

[Pr4wn]

He belongs in the commentary box. He'd love all of our players too much anyway.

[TM Moot]

damn Cam, scores heavily in the week i faced him in both the East and the Keeper...  

[Bull]

You ripped me off. Let me have Cam back

[Leedscowboys]

Their defensive line is one of the best in football, I know that much.

I'm not sure who I'd want, really. Zimmer would be good I think, Lovie Smith maybe?

What about Cowie, I keep hearing he wants to get back into coaching. I would say the Bucs need to move quick as I am sure the Giants will be looking.

[Pr4wn]

I'd take cherries over Schiano...

[GSC]

I doubt Coughlins in danger just yet. 2 rings buys you a certain amount of leeway

[Leedscowboys]

I doubt Coughlins in danger just yet. 2 rings buys you a certain amount of leeway

You would think but at 1-6, I would say his seat his hot, if they are 2-10 3-9 by end of November, I reckon they ask him to step down so they don't have to sack him.

[NYJ]

Giants front office is one of the best in the NFL and I'm sure they will have no hesitation in punting Coughlin because it's patently clear he is no longer the right man for the job.

[GSC]

The Giants demise is more to do with lack of ability than coaching. Though Gilbride has needed punting for a while

Reese should be ahead in biting the bullet before Coughlin, he really hasn't provided Coughlin with a great deal. Still, 2 rings gives both the chance to prove they can reverse the rut

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Amendola fit to play today, Talib they don't think will suit up.

Need to beat Miami today

[CFCNick]

The Giants demise is more to do with lack of ability than coaching. Though Gilbride has needed punting for a while

Reese should be ahead in biting the bullet before Coughlin, he really hasn't provided Coughlin with a great deal. Still, 2 rings gives both the chance to prove they can reverse the rut

Gilbride had his job saved by the o-line and some crazy plays Eli, Cruz, Nicks and even Manningham. Now things aren't clicking and he has no clue what to call or what to change.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Games start at 5 today, not 6, clocks ain't changed in US of A yet

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Ne-yo is atrocious

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