🏈🏈 The American Football Discussion Thread 🏈🏈

[ChiBitCTy]

What a game! So at halftime I was one grumpy sob.  I thought the game started at 6, so I ran some quick errands and I didn't get home until probably 4-5mns in to the game.  I was furious that I missed the Deadpool trailer.  I really wanted to see that live.  Wasn't so bad when I learned it was a short version and the full trailer was on YT (looks awesome btw).  Then Ushers performance on top of a bad game had me moody.  Second have changed all that of course.  What a game.  Mahomes is officially hands down undisputed IMO, the second best to ever play the game.  Even with all that lack of talent on offense, he comes through.

I had like $125 in squares that went bust ( @hueristic, man sorry about the OT.  You had that 4th qtr square otherwise ).  Then I put down whatever was left in my account on the Chiefs ML.  Had me sweating but came out on top. 

Now sets in my deep depression and the long wait until next year 

That depression is real.  Pitchers and catchers report soon but it's not the same.  At least the Bears have a heavy interest in the draft that's always fun when your team sucks (I should know as a giants fan ).  Then after that it really goes quiet on the football front.  Anyone gonna watch that new league xfl and some other league mashup?

The one positive if you can call it that with the season being over is indeed the fact that the Bears have the #1 overall pick in the draft, the #9 pick and POTENTIALLY another 1st or 2nd round pick when they trade Justin Fields.  If for some reason the Bears do not pick Caleb Williams at 1, I swear to god I'm done as a Bears fan.  I can't take it anymore and despite all these Justin Fields supporters, Caleb is the right answer 

Soo.... it's an exciting time as a Bear fan. 

I will legit give the XFL league deal a chance as well.  Anyone know any big names in the league off the top of their head?

If you are a bears fan, you want what is best for the team right? I 100% agree that Justin Fields is not that, and they should trade him to Pittsburgh if they can anything above a round 3 pick. Fields is athletic and worth something, but not a haul.

I also feel like Caleb may be a bust in the NFL if he ends up with Chicago. They really don't know how to manage their team and have never had a decent QB because of this. They won't get him on O line, won't get him protection. He will be running for his life like Fields does. I feel like they need a new GM and a completely new coaching system if they want to get serious about football in Chicago. The old regime is worthless.

Of course I want what's best for the team.  I also fully agree that the guy is no Justin Fields.  I watch games closely, and I'd like to consider myself a decently knowledgeable sports fan, and in particular someone whom knows football pretty well...so I find it difficult hearing from fans who want to keep Fields.  For the most part those fans don't watch the games closely, don't know how to evaluate players outside of getting warm and fuzzy feelings fromt their best plays and not recognizing the other stuff.

To say that the Bears ruin QBs is fair, to some extent, but the Bears have a totally different coaching staff and GM this year than they did for Trubisky, and all the QBs before that.  The GM has done a nice job so far, and coaching has improved.  I just think it's off base to say that they would ruin a QB.  There's no proof of that.  Fields has also improved each year (albeit not as much as many of us would like).

Caleb is considered the best draft prospect since Andrew Luck.  He's hands down the best prospect in this draft, and it's absolutely the most logical pick for the Bear at #1.  Also, to say that they won't get him an O line, I'm not sure what you're basing that off of? Take a look at all of the Bears recent drafts, they've mostly pick O-Lineman in the beginning rounds.  Whether those lineman hit or not, it's impossible to say, but they've been trying to build the O-Line and I'm sure will continue to do so.  Again, this team is under different management entirely across the board than it was just a couple years ago...so using examples from years past is not relevant relevant here today.

Also the Bears aren't the only team whos never had an elite QB.  Its simply that difficult to find one. 

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[wheelz1200]

What a game! So at halftime I was one grumpy sob.  I thought the game started at 6, so I ran some quick errands and I didn't get home until probably 4-5mns in to the game.  I was furious that I missed the Deadpool trailer.  I really wanted to see that live.  Wasn't so bad when I learned it was a short version and the full trailer was on YT (looks awesome btw).  Then Ushers performance on top of a bad game had me moody.  Second have changed all that of course.  What a game.  Mahomes is officially hands down undisputed IMO, the second best to ever play the game.  Even with all that lack of talent on offense, he comes through.

I had like $125 in squares that went bust ( @hueristic, man sorry about the OT.  You had that 4th qtr square otherwise ).  Then I put down whatever was left in my account on the Chiefs ML.  Had me sweating but came out on top. 

Now sets in my deep depression and the long wait until next year 

That depression is real.  Pitchers and catchers report soon but it's not the same.  At least the Bears have a heavy interest in the draft that's always fun when your team sucks (I should know as a giants fan ).  Then after that it really goes quiet on the football front.  Anyone gonna watch that new league xfl and some other league mashup?

The one positive if you can call it that with the season being over is indeed the fact that the Bears have the #1 overall pick in the draft, the #9 pick and POTENTIALLY another 1st or 2nd round pick when they trade Justin Fields.  If for some reason the Bears do not pick Caleb Williams at 1, I swear to god I'm done as a Bears fan.  I can't take it anymore and despite all these Justin Fields supporters, Caleb is the right answer 

Soo.... it's an exciting time as a Bear fan. 

I will legit give the XFL league deal a chance as well.  Anyone know any big names in the league off the top of their head?

That's the whole thing with drafting a qb.  Let's be real Noone could have easily predicted the start that cj shroud otherwise he easily would have been the concensus #1 puck.  You never know what you are gonna get once you field these guys with the big boys. Could restart the franchise or set them back another 5 years.  Giants are in the same position but not good enough to get a qb (no thanks to mccarthy).  Honestly I like jayden over anyone but again who am I and who knows what will happen.

[bbc.reporter]

I will legit give the XFL league deal a chance as well.  Anyone know any big names in the league off the top of their head?

After having the worst performance in the draft and our fantasy league, I cannot wait to play again on the next season hehehe. I will also give XFL a chance. It appears everyone in this thread will watch it? I hope I will like it and the theory of relativity occurs to make the 6 months of waiting feel it was only 1 month.

@DireWolfM14. Can we not use Bitcoin blockchain for lottery next season, it does not like me heheheh. I propose we use the Ethereum blockchain hehe!

[nutildah]

I will also give XFL a chance. It appears everyone in this thread will watch it? I hope I will like it and the theory of relativity occurs to make the 6 months of waiting feel it was only 1 month.

Pains me to say it but I suppose probably will as well. I'm gonna be jonesing for more football pretty soon. Although, and I'm pretty sure I mentioned it last season as well, fiending for the XFL after the end of the NFL is the equivalent to being out of weed and having to scrape the resin from the inside of a pipe in order to achieve some kind of dubious high. Its not nearly the same thing as the real deal but if you're desperate enough or have a good enough imagination, it almost is.

[bbc.reporter]

I will also give XFL a chance. It appears everyone in this thread will watch it? I hope I will like it and the theory of relativity occurs to make the 6 months of waiting feel it was only 1 month.

Pains me to say it but I suppose probably will as well. I'm gonna be jonesing for more football pretty soon. Although, and I'm pretty sure I mentioned it last season as well, fiending for the XFL after the end of the NFL is the equivalent to being out of weed and having to scrape the resin from the inside of a pipe in order to achieve some kind of dubious high. Its not nearly the same thing as the real deal but if you're desperate enough or have a good enough imagination, it almost is.

Your mission Mr. Nutildah if you choose to accept it is to pretend to be Dick Vermeil and watch all of the games and find the next greatest undrafted player for the NFL. A player very much similar to Kurt Warner.

This is what I might do to know these players heheheh. It would be very boring to watch if we do not know anyone or who to follow. There might also be these players in XFL that were not given a chance in their careers.

[South Park]

I will also give XFL a chance. It appears everyone in this thread will watch it? I hope I will like it and the theory of relativity occurs to make the 6 months of waiting feel it was only 1 month.

Pains me to say it but I suppose probably will as well. I'm gonna be jonesing for more football pretty soon. Although, and I'm pretty sure I mentioned it last season as well, fiending for the XFL after the end of the NFL is the equivalent to being out of weed and having to scrape the resin from the inside of a pipe in order to achieve some kind of dubious high. Its not nearly the same thing as the real deal but if you're desperate enough or have a good enough imagination, it almost is.

I will make an attempt as well to watch the UFL, but for what I can see they are making the same mistake they did last season, one of the things I like about the NFL is that no matter what, I can wake up on a Sunday and I know when there is going to be a game, I may not know who is playing but I can pick the match I like the most and watch it, but the schedule of the UFL is all over the place, it is not as bad as last year but for sure there is room for improvement.

[Hueristic]

I will also give XFL a chance. It appears everyone in this thread will watch it? I hope I will like it and the theory of relativity occurs to make the 6 months of waiting feel it was only 1 month.

Pains me to say it but I suppose probably will as well. I'm gonna be jonesing for more football pretty soon. Although, and I'm pretty sure I mentioned it last season as well, fiending for the XFL after the end of the NFL is the equivalent to being out of weed and having to scrape the resin from the inside of a pipe in order to achieve some kind of dubious high. Its not nearly the same thing as the real deal but if you're desperate enough or have a good enough imagination, it almost is.

I will make an attempt as well to watch the UFL, but for what I can see they are making the same mistake they did last season, one of the things I like about the NFL is that no matter what, I can wake up on a Sunday and I know when there is going to be a game, I may not know who is playing but I can pick the match I like the most and watch it, but the schedule of the UFL is all over the place, it is not as bad as last year but for sure there is room for improvement.

That was a problem with the USFL, xfl never had that issue.

Looks like now that Fox has their claws in it they are pulling their little sabotage attempts again.

If you can't beat then then join them and take them out from within.
 
Best 158 million fox ever spent.

[nutildah]

Your mission Mr. Nutildah if you choose to accept it is to pretend to be Dick Vermeil and watch all of the games and find the next greatest undrafted player for the NFL. A player very much similar to Kurt Warner.

Watch all the college games?? No thanks I'll pass.

[yahoo62278]

I'm going to watch the UFL or whatever they are calling themselves, but it's just nowhere close to being as exciting as the NFL. Lot's of bad coaching mixed with mediocre players makes for a bad watch IMO. Am I wrong? Did anyone wake up on a Saturday and think to themselves "I have to be home for the xfl game tonight" anytime last season?

[morvillz7z]

I've no interest in watching the UFL, it's a pass for me.

My plan is simple, chill with the Pats Dynasty documentary until mid-March. Then free agency begins, an underrated period of the year. Make it through to the draft and see who goes where. Somehow survive the next two months ... and it's July. Quarterback season 2 should air around that time, training camps begin and fantasy season prep.

[OgNasty]

I don’t see myself ever sitting through a UFL game either, but I’m glad athletes have multiple places to earn a living. That being said, there’s plenty of NFL content during the offseason now that so many athletes have podcasts that they’re hosting. You just have to hop on YouTube and get to know your favorite players.

[bbc.reporter]

I'm going to watch the UFL or whatever they are calling themselves, but it's just nowhere close to being as exciting as the NFL. Lot's of bad coaching mixed with mediocre players makes for a bad watch IMO. Am I wrong? Did anyone wake up on a Saturday and think to themselves "I have to be home for the xfl game tonight" anytime last season?

I was also confused, however, it appears that the XFL and the USFL has merged and they are calling their new league the UFL which will begin on March 30. Learning about these small leagues might be good to win some money, I reckon hehe. There are NBA bettors who have said that it was easier to win money betting on WNBA.



The XFL and the United States Football League (USFL) will relaunch as the United Football League (UFL) following the merger between the two spring football leagues.

The eight-team competition will kick off its ten-game regular season on 30th March 2024 and be divided into two conferences: USFL and XFL.

The USFL Conference will feature the Birmingham Stallions, Houston Roughnecks, Memphis Showboats, and Michigan Panthers. The XFL Conference will consist of the Arlington Renegades, DC Defenders, San Antonio Brahmas, and St Louis Battlehawks.

Houston was the one overlapping market between the XFL and the USFL and deemed one of the strongest markets for both leagues. As a result, the USFL’s Houston Gamblers have been rebranded as the Houston Roughnecks.

The opening game of the 2024 campaign will see the Stallions face the Renegades, 2023 champions of the USFL and the XFL respectively. Players will report to training camp on 24th February in Arlington, Texas, where the XFL trained last season.

Source https://www.sportspromedia.com/news/xfl-usfl-merger-ufl-united-football-league-teams-2024-season/

[Hueristic]

https://primetimesportstalk.com/blue-jays-pitcher-serves-crazy-in-game-fantasy-football-punishment/

[bbc.reporter]

https://primetimesportstalk.com/blue-jays-pitcher-serves-crazy-in-game-fantasy-football-punishment/

Heehhe we should do something similar to this. We should make the bottom placer have an embarassing avatar or personal message for 1 week. I am quite certain we can ask permission from the loser's campaign manager to allow the participant to wear something different for 1 week.

Our new favorite league the UFL will begin on March 31. Is everyone excited?



ESPN’s 21-game slate, including 10 games on ABC, kicks off on Sunday, March 31, featuring an afternoon doubleheader.

Source https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/02/espns-2024-united-football-league-schedule-revealed/



However, the season is until June. After this there will only be 2 months for waiting hehehe.

[South Park]

https://primetimesportstalk.com/blue-jays-pitcher-serves-crazy-in-game-fantasy-football-punishment/

Heehhe we should do something similar to this. We should make the bottom placer have an embarassing avatar or personal message for 1 week. I am quite certain we can ask permission from the loser's campaign manager to allow the participant to wear something different for 1 week.

That would be fun, actually my personal message was inspired by those kind of stories, during the first FF season we had I was the one that came up on last place and as a sort of punishment I put that personal message in place, but I left it there for so long that I have become fond of it and whenever I have the chance I put in my profile once again.

[Hueristic]

https://primetimesportstalk.com/blue-jays-pitcher-serves-crazy-in-game-fantasy-football-punishment/

Heehhe we should do something similar to this. We should make the bottom placer have an embarassing avatar or personal message for 1 week. I am quite certain we can ask permission from the loser's campaign manager to allow the participant to wear something different for 1 week.

That would be fun, actually my personal message was inspired by those kind of stories, during the first FF season we had I was the one that came up on last place and as a sort of punishment I put that personal message in place, but I left it there for so long that I have become fond of it and whenever I have the chance I put in my profile once again.

I was thinking that and always found it amusing as your one of the best of us.

[ChiBitCTy]

https://primetimesportstalk.com/blue-jays-pitcher-serves-crazy-in-game-fantasy-football-punishment/

Heehhe we should do something similar to this. We should make the bottom placer have an embarassing avatar or personal message for 1 week. I am quite certain we can ask permission from the loser's campaign manager to allow the participant to wear something different for 1 week.

Our new favorite league the UFL will begin on March 31. Is everyone excited?



ESPN’s 21-game slate, including 10 games on ABC, kicks off on Sunday, March 31, featuring an afternoon doubleheader.

Source https://espnpressroom.com/us/press-releases/2024/02/espns-2024-united-football-league-schedule-revealed/



However, the season is until June. After this there will only be 2 months for waiting hehehe.

So ya'll hear Caleb williams is going to the bears? Did you all hear the bears are trading justin this week.  Did any of you hear the Bears are being offered 3 first round picks for Caleb?  Did you hear...okay I'm done.  I think you all understand my point here.  Imagine being a bears fan..this is fun and all but also so stressful.  Seriously if they don't draft him then I'm a Bucs fan.  That's my second team having lived in Tampa and gone to many games, and who doesn't love the creamsicle old school unis?!..


I had the Doug Martin creamsicle jersey his rookie year.  Was living in tampa at the time and heard he was gunna be good...anyone remember his I 5 TD game? or was it 4 with 300 yds..something like that. 

[nutildah]

OK well. The dirty has been done. I created a new thread for USFL discussion. Y'all are of course welcome to join in. As a matter of fact, you are not only cordially but also emphatically invited to participate. The season starts on Mar 30th. I decided I'm gonna try to get into it as I don't have but shit to do and it might be fun to try to find out which teams are worth placing bets on, or at least root for.

Weird thing is there isn't even a single team in the entire western half of the country (unless you count Eastern Texas, which has 3 of the 8 teams, and I don't):

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Football_League_(2024)

[Hueristic]

Packers’ running back shuffle: Green Bay adding Josh Jacobs, releasing Aaron Jones

https://theathletic.com/5323327/2024/03/11/josh-jacobs-aaron-jones-packers-nfl-free-agency/

Eagles signing RB Saquon Barkley to three-year, $37.75 million deal

https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-signing-rb-saquon-barkley-to-three-year-37-75-million-deal

[wheelz1200]

Packers’ running back shuffle: Green Bay adding Josh Jacobs, releasing Aaron Jones

https://theathletic.com/5323327/2024/03/11/josh-jacobs-aaron-jones-packers-nfl-free-agency/

Eagles signing RB Saquon Barkley to three-year, $37.75 million deal

https://www.nfl.com/news/eagles-signing-rb-saquon-barkley-to-three-year-37-75-million-deal

As a giants fan this sucks!  Now I have to watch saquon run all over the giants twice a year.  I figured he would go to Philly if they offered, he was a Philly guy.  Can't blame him since the giants refused to give him a long term contract.  In other news the giants signed their long snapper to a new contract, whoo hoo.  Seriously it's important since they will be punting and kicking field goals most of the season