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 djones520 wrote:
Man, I really don't like football, but you guys must hate it, as hard as you're trying to get this thread locked.

When some guy resurrected this thread asking "whats going on with the NFL" were we not supposed to talk about the most important thing going on in the NFL? Or were we not supposed to respond to the guy who brought up the protests? Where exactly was the line crossed here, in your mind? Honest question.

 Ouze wrote:

 djones520 wrote:
Man, I really don't like football, but you guys must hate it, as hard as you're trying to get this thread locked.

When some guy resurrected this thread asking "whats going on with the NFL" were we not supposed to talk about the most important thing going on in the NFL? Or were we not supposed to respond to the guy who brought up the protests? Where exactly was the line crossed here, in your mind? Honest question.

Getting really close to US political stuff. Just sayin.

Yeah, but... that's where it is now, unfortunately.

What are the 49ers up to? I followed them when I was a wee lad and Montana/Rice were ripping it up.

 feeder wrote:
What are the 49ers up to? I followed them when I was a wee lad and Montana/Rice were ripping it up.

Team went to crap. Frank gore got old at the same time as they dumped alex smith for kaepernek (who was a bumb) and alex smith is now on the best team in the league lol. They havn't recovered from those losses yet.

 Xenomancers wrote:

 feeder wrote:
What are the 49ers up to? I followed them when I was a wee lad and Montana/Rice were ripping it up.

Team went to crap. Frank gore got old at the same time as they dumped alex smith for kaepernek (who was a bumb) and alex smith is now on the best team in the league lol. They havn't recovered from those losses yet.

In addition to all that, they gave the coach that led them to within 1 play of winning the Super Bowl the boot, rather ignominiously.

Well crap. Are they at least still snappy dressers in red and gold?

 djones520 wrote:

 Ouze wrote:

 djones520 wrote:
Man, I really don't like football, but you guys must hate it, as hard as you're trying to get this thread locked.

When some guy resurrected this thread asking "whats going on with the NFL" were we not supposed to talk about the most important thing going on in the NFL? Or were we not supposed to respond to the guy who brought up the protests? Where exactly was the line crossed here, in your mind? Honest question.

Getting really close to US political stuff. Just sayin.

When POTUS makes the NFL one of his pet issues, and a huge part of the country jumps on the bandwagon. And when POTUS threatens executive actions against a 1A issue, it becomes political. We are not talking about tax policy or gun control in an NFL thread, we are talking about the flag and “respecting it” in a thread about a league where the flag and “respecting” it has become a primary issue in national news with the POTUS speaking out about this issue.

It also means that on this one issue, politics is not OT in this thread, and as long as it’s civil should be tolerated. Otherwise it’s like trying to talk about North Korea without talking about Trump or ISIS without Trump.

 feeder wrote:
Well crap. Are they at least still snappy dressers in red and gold?

Still got that going.

Edit: requested a threadlock, my intention was mainly to spur football talk or at least ascertain why there is no football talk since week 1. Instead we get some guy who doesn’t seem like he follows football posting memes and others posting politics. I should’ve known better!

There is plenty football to talk about outside of the short pregame rituals and their attendant controversy, but I guess no one wants to discuss it, or those that were previously willing have moved on.

No thread lock - but certainly not going to turn this into a US Politics thread either.

Hard to avoid a bit due to the current...goings on.

But I think we can manage.

Anyway, nice to see the Patriots getting back on track.

It helped that the Falcons still don't look to be over that Super Bowl stunner...

 djones520 wrote:

 Ouze wrote:

 djones520 wrote:
Man, I really don't like football, but you guys must hate it, as hard as you're trying to get this thread locked.

When some guy resurrected this thread asking "whats going on with the NFL" were we not supposed to talk about the most important thing going on in the NFL? Or were we not supposed to respond to the guy who brought up the protests? Where exactly was the line crossed here, in your mind? Honest question.

Getting really close to US political stuff. Just sayin.

In our defense, it is the most interesting thing going on in the NFL right now.

Well that and the ridiculous aggression brought on by concussions. Beastmode pushed a ref! What is that crap?!

Well lets be honest. Everyone's wanted to do more than push a ref at some point or other

Eagles. It's all about the Eagles. Nothing else matters.

The Cleveland Browns are coming to Britain this weekend, and it'll be on free to air!

Yeah!!!

They're playing their Vikings or something. Will it be a classic for the ages? I have no idea the form of these two teams this season.

I shall watch it and root for sport's ultimate underdogs

When was the last time the Browns won a game? 3 years ago or something?

 bbb wrote:
Eagles. It's all about the Eagles. Nothing else matters.

It's funny cause I made my last post and then went upstairs just in time to see the Eagles lose like 30 yards to penalty flags in a row XD They were playing from their own end zone. Is that something that happens a lot?

The last two games it is.

 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
The Cleveland Browns are coming to Britain this weekend, and it'll be on free to air!

Yeah!!!

They're playing their Vikings or something. Will it be a classic for the ages? I have no idea the form of these two teams this season.

I shall watch it and root for sport's ultimate underdogs

When was the last time the Browns won a game? 3 years ago or something?

Make no mistake, they suck, but they last won on Christmas Eve 2016, so, not even close.

You get the game your deserve, apparently!

What ya'll think about the Rammies?

5-2 already after shutting out the Az Cardinals.

 Alpharius wrote:

 Do_I_Not_Like_That wrote:
The Cleveland Browns are coming to Britain this weekend, and it'll be on free to air!

Yeah!!!

They're playing their Vikings or something. Will it be a classic for the ages? I have no idea the form of these two teams this season.

I shall watch it and root for sport's ultimate underdogs

When was the last time the Browns won a game? 3 years ago or something?

Make no mistake, they suck, but they last won on Christmas Eve 2016, so, not even close.

You get the game your deserve, apparently!

The last British NFL game on free to air, was a few weeks back (Dolphins Vs. Saints) and quite frankly, it was awful to watch.

I'm hoping for some more action and excitement this time.

Live and hope, die in vain.


The NFL doesn't seem to have exported a really good game in a while.

 nels1031 wrote:
Is Joe Flacco elite?

Found the answer :

Well, if a match only lasted for 3 quarters, then the Browns would have beaten the Vikings.

It was a good game. Very tactical, very interesting, and competitive for 3 quarters. Too many silly mistakes from the Browns.

It's a nice change to watch a NFL game on a Sunday, as opposed to the usual diet of old school British war films

On reflection, this year's NFL London series has been hit and miss for me. Today's game was good, but the Dolphins Vs. Saints game was awful.

If you're a British viewer, I suppose that 'technically,' the Jaguars are the 'home' team now, but I hope we see some new teams next year.

I'll bite. My team is the Denver Broncos. They have a terrific defense saddled with a lousy offense and horrible special teams. They can beat anybody and yet lose to anybody...with the latter being more likely the way they've played lately. Their QB is tough and smart but he CAN'T. READ. THE FIELD.

Tonight they play their division rival Kansas City Chiefs. Who knows what to expect? This entire season has been hard to predict. Does make it fun sometimes though.

I hope to see my Eagles take down your Broncos this coming weekend.

Went to see the Browns Vikings game in Twickenham yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed it.

As the other three games were blow-outs, but shouldn't have been on paper, and this one should have been a blow-out on paper, I was kind of hoping it would be reversed - and luckily that was the case!

You always got the feeling that the Vikings would get going but it took three quarters of the game, mostly I think helped by a rather solid Browns defense and a Vikings offence that was lacking some razzmatazz (think that's the best way of putting it - I do wonder how they have won 4 games in a row, and am waiting to see what will happen when they come up against an A-class team that is playing well). But the Browns were simply lacking in offence - seemed much too predictable, and other than some solid effort with the run they just didn't have enough time on the field and give their defence a chance to recover.

Looking forward to see what games are announced for the UK, and where they will play. Sure the Jags are a given, but hoping for more games at Twickenham (which has more atmosphere than Wembley) and no games (as rumoured) at Tottenham Hotspur's ground, as it's a pain to get to and I don't want to get stabbed.

Arise, ye NFL 2017/2018 thread!

So, this weekend's games...

Falcons vs. Eagles - What?

Steelers vs. Jaguars - WHAT?

Saints vs. Vikings? WHAT?!?

Falcons can't score at the end...oh well.

A shoot out between the Steelers and Jags, and the JAGS WIN?!?

And that last play in the Saints Vikings game?

Wow.

Simply...wow.

Should be an interesting weekend coming up!

And you have to wonder about some coaches and their job security after this last weekend's games!

I was all in on the Saints. That last play sufficiently tilted me to root NE this year out of spite.

Currently browsing pats merch on amazon.

 Alpharius wrote:
Arise, ye NFL 2017/2018 thread!

So, this weekend's games...

Falcons vs. Eagles - What?

Steelers vs. Jaguars - WHAT?

Saints vs. Vikings? WHAT?!?

Falcons can't score at the end...oh well.

A shoot out between the Steelers and Jags, and the JAGS WIN?!?

And that last play in the Saints Vikings game?

Wow.

Simply...wow.

Should be an interesting weekend coming up!

And you have to wonder about some coaches and their job security after this last weekend's games!

I live in Jacksonville but have been a Pats fan my whole life. Game was intense - you can see the Jags can bring it when they really need to. This puts me in a tough spot really wanting both teams to win. Pats are 7-0 against the Jags. 2-0 in the play offs. Pats have to feel pretty confident about that.

I've never actually seen a game end like the saints game last night. A hail mary into the endzone and a whoever catches it wins yeah...but a midfield pass and nobody touches him? That is just poor defense. Was going for the saints but I think the Vikes are probably the best team this year - they got a good chance to win it all. Eagles will get stomped I think.

My Super Bowl pick just got shot (Saints vs Patriots) but this is why I never bet on games - much too unpredictable!

Alpharius, you ask an interesting question about some coaches and their NFL futures. What I find interesting is how many of these guys make some of the same crucial errors in the same situations, season after season. They aren't stupid like so many disappointed fans wish to claim, yet it's like they just can't get out of their own way of doing things. It happens in warfare with generals too. The truly greats screw up as well, but manage to get back on track while others continue to fail.

Right?

Take the Steelers performace.

*Clearly* they mismanaged MANY aspects of the game.

And I think almost as clearly, they were looking *past* this game, to the AFC Championship.

I know their OC is a hot button for some, but to me, the DC and possibly even the Head Coach should be on the hot seat there.

As for the Pats, they should be OK, but IF the Jags can put serious pressure on Brady rushing only 4 (The Infamous "Giants Model" ), it could certainly be interesting!