2017 NFL thread v. Patriots Dynasty

[Dublagent66]

Thsts the way you start a game.

The Patriots had a felon do this pre-game jerk-off fest?

How about a celebrity fan who left the SB  last year before the comeback.   Fair weather.....

I thought it was funny that Rodney Harrison left the SB early too. 

[KevShmev]

The difference looks putrid and then they lose their best player not good. Add that now they've lost three starting receivers makes Brady look really tentative and unsure.

Eh, Amendola and Mitchell are not real starting receivers; that is overstating it a bit. They still scored 27 points (they averaged 30 points a game with Brady last year, and most of those games were not against a D as good as KC's).

There was also a pretty bogus PI call in the end zone on KC's subsequent drive. People don't generally point out bad calls that go against NE around here, so I will.

Do you mean the play where Butler ran into the WR while not looking for the ball and before the ball got there? That was about an easy a PI call as there is.

[King Postwhore]

Let me restate.   3 of the 5 receivers are now out.  That's bad.  Do not count Slater who was out.  He's special teams mostly.

[KevShmev]

Speaking of his weapons, Gronk looked...slow. I wonder if he is still making his way back or if injuries have wore him down to where he will never be GRONK again.

[TAC]

He got hurt on the touchdown that was called back. He was not the same after that, and could be seen kind of limping. He's a glass giant.

[Cable]

He got hurt on the touchdown that was called back. He was not the same after that, and could be seen kind of limping. He's a glass giant.

He didn't look right on the first play he didn't catch a pass. Kev' point is spot on, hopefully it is making his way back.

[KevShmev]

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZnVGe-9kxA

[King Postwhore]

Talk is he has the wind knocked out of him.  He was doubled all night.  Smart move.

[KevShmev]

 

[Destiny Of Chaos]

My body is ready for REDZONE

[Dream Team]

Lol Browns 

[Destiny Of Chaos]

Needless to say I'm really impressed with the Ravens thus far!

In other news, Savage held off Watson for a little bit more than 1/2 a game.

[King Postwhore]

Chicago had four chances at a touchdown to win it.  I can't believe they didn't score.

[KevShmev]

Chicago had four chances at a touchdown to win it.  I can't believe they didn't score.

Mike Glennon is their QB.  I can believe it.

[King Postwhore]

Well, not on those sets of downs except the sack on 4th down.

[KevShmev]

Carson Palmer looks officially done.  So much for Arizona bouncing back this year.

[King Postwhore]

I've got to say the Browns look pretty good today even though they lost.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

Lol Browns 

Was almost LOL Pittsburgh

[pogoowner]

In other news, Savage held off Watson for a little bit more than 1/2 a game.

I don't get this. If the leash is that short, why not just give all the reps to the rookie? I really don't think Bill O'Brien has a clue when it comes to QBs.

[Dream Team]

Lol Browns 

Was almost LOL Pittsburgh

Well, I posted that after their first series of the year resulted in a blocked punt for a TD, the most Browns thing ever. They played very well after that, and the Steelers played very poorly but still won so I'll take it.

[El Barto]

In other news, Savage held off Watson for a little bit more than 1/2 a game.

I don't get this. If the leash is that short, why not just give all the reps to the rookie? I really don't think Bill O'Brien has a clue when it comes to QBs.

I agree. Having to change quarterbacks in the first game of the season should be your ass as a head coach.

[KevShmev]

Gusty win by GB. They earned that one.

Seattle D looking very nasty again.

[PowerSlave]

Lol Browns 

Was almost LOL Pittsburgh

Well, I posted that after their first series of the year resulted in a blocked punt for a TD, the most Browns thing ever. They played very well after that, and the Steelers played very poorly but still won so I'll take it.

In many aspects, the Steelers looked like a team that wasn't ready to begin the regular season. I noticed that there was minimal playing time for many of the starters at "skill" positions on the offense in the pre-season games, and it showed today. Couple that with the play calling early in the game, and it was a recipe for disaster. I'm not sure that Ben threw the ball beyond 5 yards past the line of scrimmage until very late in the first half. I'd never suggest that they have him heave the ball deep down field on a consistent basis, but the game plan was far from effective. Cleveland crowded the line of scrimmage for a great deal of the day, and for much of the game they were never challenged. With the speed on the Steeler's roster that should hardly ever be the case.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

Ravens shut out an opponent on the road for the third time. First time, they got Pittsburgh 16-0 in 2000, which was their first Championship season. Second time, they wrecked Tampa Bay 27-0 in 2006 en route to a 13-3 record and their first and only first round bye.

Not sure what the third shutout will lead to, but I'm excited now that I've seen the team play a meaningful game.

[KevShmev]

It seems like many were picking the Bengals to get back to the playoffs, and while week 1 is always kinda weird, I don't get it.  Fortunately for them, they get the hapless Texans next week. 

Tonight is showing why I thought the Giants were overrated.  Yeah, their D is great, but their o-line is total trash, and without OBJ, the entire offense is trash. Eli is shitty.

Oh, and LOL at Los Angeles. Opening day and the Rams apparently had an atrocious turn-out. Way to go, NFL. 

[El Barto]

Damn, that's ugly. I doubt it's 20%. Nobody would expect them to sell 93k+, but cracking 20k would have been nice.

[dparrott]

And the Rams won 46-9!!! 

Marshawn Lynch mowing down a 300 lb lineman.  Dat's my dude.  Beast Mode is back!
https://a.video.nfl.com/films/vodzilla/77005/Marshawn_Lynch_runs_through_Jurrell_Case-RX1Ba2Bn-20170910_125752607_5000k.mp4

And Seahawks 

[RoeDent]

Damn, that's ugly. I doubt it's 20%. Nobody would expect them to sell 93k+, but cracking 20k would have been nice.

And somehow, the NFL feels that LA deserves TWO teams. #nfllogic

[KevShmev]

Marshawn Lynch mowing down a 300 lb lineman.  Dat's my dude.  Beast Mode is back!
https://a.video.nfl.com/films/vodzilla/77005/Marshawn_Lynch_runs_through_Jurrell_Case-RX1Ba2Bn-20170910_125752607_5000k.mp4

He looked mostly like his old self.  And it looks like they will keep him fresh by using a lot of Washington and Richard in the backfield as well. That offense is gonna put up some major numbers this year.

And Seahawks 

Like I said yesterday, their D looks back to being scary good (they held Aaron Rodgers scoreless for a half!!), but their offense is gonna be the question mark for them, largely because their offensive line is not good at all.  Russell Wilson is gonna be running for his life all season again.

[cramx3]

I fell asleep at halftime during the Giants game, damn they look bad and all the same problems as last year with that oline 

[Stadler]

Tonight is showing why I thought the Giants were overrated.  Yeah, their D is great, but their o-line is total trash, and without OBJ, the entire offense is trash. Eli is shitty.

He's elite. 

[mikeyd23]

Lol Browns 

Was almost LOL Pittsburgh

Well, I posted that after their first series of the year resulted in a blocked punt for a TD, the most Browns thing ever. They played very well after that, and the Steelers played very poorly but still won so I'll take it.

In many aspects, the Steelers looked like a team that wasn't ready to begin the regular season. I noticed that there was minimal playing time for many of the starters at "skill" positions on the offense in the pre-season games, and it showed today. Couple that with the play calling early in the game, and it was a recipe for disaster. I'm not sure that Ben threw the ball beyond 5 yards past the line of scrimmage until very late in the first half. I'd never suggest that they have him heave the ball deep down field on a consistent basis, but the game plan was far from effective. Cleveland crowded the line of scrimmage for a great deal of the day, and for much of the game they were never challenged. With the speed on the Steeler's roster that should hardly ever be the case.

That seems like a fair assessment, I really hope this Steelers offense can put it together, if they do, it will be fun to watch.

[Rattlehead]

Is it me or did yesterday feel like an extension of the pre-season?  So many teams just looked like they weren't ready for the regular season...

[Stadler]

^^^ I think that's the reality of the NFL these days.  If I'm the owners, I seriously think about getting rid of the preseason.   Why anyone would play a Beckham, Jr., or Gronk, or Brady in the pre-season is beyond me, so you get this "save them for the regular season" mentality.  BUT, that means the first week is like the week we just saw, and I think, end of the day, you're going to have MORE injuries because people just aren't ready for the full contact.  You just can't simulate some of the hits that you see in a regular NFL game.

[Cable]

Tonight is showing why I thought the Giants were overrated.  Yeah, their D is great, but their o-line is total trash, and without OBJ, the entire offense is trash. Eli is shitty.

He's elite. 

 

Jim Plunkett was elite too.