2020 NFL Thread v. Tom Brady aging better than Mila Kunis

[Stadler]

Honestly, and I'm only half kidding here, but I have no doubt that if Adam Gase tried to tank the game, the Jets would end up winning by two touchdowns.  And they're not getting Lawrence ANYWAY. 

More seriously, I can't imagine any of those players want to be known as one of the four teams in the Super Bowl era to go winless, and one of the three teams in the 16-game era to do the same.

[cramx3]

I fucked up and forgot to make my picks in the pick em  but I thoroughly enjoyed watching that Giants game yesterday.  Of course I only went in with the hope of putting up a fight with our back up QB, but wow I was impressed.  The Giant's defense had been solid all year and kept them in all but one game, but they were something else yesterday.  Combined wtih an OL that has improved all year to finally open up a run game and the Giants actually look legit now.  No one cares if you beat the teams in the NFC East, but finally getting a win to a good opponent makes me think this Giants team has potential to not just be competitive, but to maybe win a playoff game if they keep up the momentum.  Solid D and a run game is the recipe for success and somehow, Joe Judge has transformed what was a team that couldn't do either, to a team that is really good at both.  Won't matter who the QB is if they can consistently play like that, but of course it would help to get Jones back for the final stretch.

[hunnus2000]

Eagles finally bench Wentz.  While their problems extend far beyond him, he looks awful, so might as well see what the rook can do.

Meanwhile, Anthony Lynn is being taken to school by Belichick again.

Wentz just needs to play the Cowboys to get back on track. Our defense will make him look like a Hall of Famer.......

[pg1067]

It's the "How dare you not wear a mask while Jogging" culture.   Both tackles was waisted high.   Ht the league is trying to get it out of the game.

The guy crying is Mike Tirico who was suspended for sexually harassing and stalking women at ESPN.

I thought it was Tirico but couldn't remember.  Here's an article describing and quoting Tirico and Chris Simms:  https://www.cincinnati.com/story/sports/nfl/bengals/2020/12/06/mike-tirico-how-cincinnati-bengals-mike-thomas-not-ejected-hits-dolphins-jakeem-grant-punt-returns/3853266001/

I'm having trouble finding good video of the first hit, but video of the second hit clearly shows that, while the defender arrived before the ball, the defender was clearly making an effort to hit with his shoulder, with his head turned to the side, and to hit the receiver's mid-section.  Soo...we can't hit the head, can't take out the legs, and now the mid-section is off limits??  Stupid....

[Stadler]

Eagles finally bench Wentz.  While their problems extend far beyond him, he looks awful, so might as well see what the rook can do.

Meanwhile, Anthony Lynn is being taken to school by Belichick again.

Wentz just needs to play the Cowboys to get back on track. Our defense will make him look like a Hall of Famer.......

I'm no Eagles fan - I used to wear a Giants jersey around my house in South Philly - but benching Wentz is a desperate move by a desperate coach.  He's not playing stellar, but he's also getting killed back there.  He's not that far removed from some very good if not great play, he's just being asked to do it all and he's not that kind of quarterback.  Hurts will get a little traction, because he can run, but if they get into a shootout, they're in worse trouble than they are now, because the line is still going to suck, the weapons around him are still going to be green and you don't have the experience of Wentz to make very little out of absolutely nothing.

[KevShmev]

I'm no Eagles fan - I used to wear a Giants jersey around my house in South Philly - but benching Wentz is a desperate move by a desperate coach.  He's not playing stellar, but he's also getting killed back there.  He's not that far removed from some very good if not great play, he's just being asked to do it all and he's not that kind of quarterback.  Hurts will get a little traction, because he can run, but if they get into a shootout, they're in worse trouble than they are now, because the line is still going to suck, the weapons around him are still going to be green and you don't have the experience of Wentz to make very little out of absolutely nothing.

I think the problem with Wentz is that he has picked up too many bad habits.  He needs a new coach to hit the reset button and teach him good old habits again, IMO.  I don't expect Pederson to be their coach when their 2021 season start.  I am sure he will always be a hero in Philly for coaching the team to their first SB win (as much as Philly fans can actually like someone, that is ), but for my money, he is that tier with Switzer and Mike McCarthy as the worst head coaches to ever win a Super Bowl.

[King Postwhore]

And won it against on of the best coaches ever.

[KevShmev]

That will go down as one of the biggest WTF's ever.

[King Postwhore]

Hey, they outplayed us but that stung because the D couldn't stop the backup.  Crazy game. Only can tip the hat.

[KevShmev]

That's all you can do.  2017 Eagles felt like one of those lightning in a bottle seasons where everything went right.  Even when Wentz got hurt, the defense picked up the slack while Foles sucked until he got it together in the NFCCG.

[KevShmev]

Washington wins in Pittsburgh.  You can't help but root for Alex Smith.

[King Postwhore]

Holy crap!  They won!

[TAC]

I didn't even know the game was on. I tuned in late in the 4th.

[TheCountOfNYC]

Washington wins in Pittsburgh.  You can't help but root for Alex Smith.

I don’t even like Washington (or any team in the NFC East for test matter), but Alex Smith deserves success. With that said, it looks like the division is the Giants to lose right now. They’ve won four in a row and have the sweep over Washington.

[black_biff_stadler]

I swear to god I'm gonna fuckin vomit lava the next time I see a coach pussy out and call a running play or <5 yard pass on third and 15+. Somehow, Sean McDermott decided that a 35-yard field goal was so up in the air that he conceded a TD that would likely ice the game just to get a few extra yards because an extra point-length FG was shaky in his opinion.

[black_biff_stadler]

Okay, just heard Brian Griese slip and say "headjob". I'm back to good now.

[KevShmev]

Washington wins in Pittsburgh.  You can't help but root for Alex Smith.

I don’t even like Washington (or any team in the NFC East for test matter), but Alex Smith deserves success. With that said, it looks like the division is the Giants to lose right now. They’ve won four in a row and have the sweep over Washington.

Giants are definitely trending up, but Washington has the veteran QB and coach in their favor.  At least the odds are now that the East winner will be playing some good football going into January. Will still have a crap record, but at least it will be a team trending up.

[black_biff_stadler]

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[bosk1]

Man...'9ers just look like a team that is still struggling with some missing pieces playing a really good team.  It is what it is.  They are a bit outmatched.  But I love that they are giving it their all and putting up a good fight.

[Cool Chris]

[Stadler]

Washington wins in Pittsburgh.  You can't help but root for Alex Smith.

Probably fanciful thinking, but I like to think Alex Smith knew full well what he was doing when he took the football off the field there at the end of the first half.   

Not going to lie, though:  the photos of his recovery are hard to look at, and every time he takes a hit I catch my breath.  I struggle to imagine what his wife goes through each week. 

[CrimsonSunrise]

Fun Fact!  The Patriots will have back to back SoFi games before the Rams will.  ....................

[cramx3]

Really wanted Pitt to continue their win streak, but I do got to give respect to Alex Smith and his recovery story.

[hunnus2000]

Washington wins in Pittsburgh.  You can't help but root for Alex Smith.

Probably fanciful thinking, but I like to think Alex Smith knew full well what he was doing when he took the football off the field there at the end of the first half.   

Not going to lie, though:  the photos of his recovery are hard to look at, and every time he takes a hit I catch my breath.  I struggle to imagine what his wife goes through each week.

I too am rooting for Alex but like others, I cringe every time he steps back to pass.

[romdrums]

I'm just happy the Browns are 9-3 and in control of their own destiny as far as the playoffs go.  I wish they could not let teams back into games when they are blowing them out, but hey, I'm just happy they're winning and looking good doing it.  Cautiously optimistic about the playoffs.

[pg1067]

I'm just happy the Browns are 9-3 and in control of their own destiny as far as the playoffs go.  I wish they could not let teams back into games when they are blowing them out, but hey, I'm just happy they're winning and looking good doing it.  Cautiously optimistic about the playoffs.

Since my Broncos suck balls this year, I'll probably adopt/root for the Browns.  Go Cleveland!

[King Postwhore]

The Browns are a team you just don't hate on because of how bad they have been for so long so when they have a record like this you have to root for them.

[Stadler]

The Browns are a team you just don't hate on because of how bad they have been for so long so when they have a record like this you have to root for them.

I don't know, maybe it's PR, but after watching those commercials with Baker, he's a likable guy.  I kinda want him to succeed, and now that the albatross of OBJ is gone they're a fun team to watch.   


(I love that one where he has to keep going back in through security, and they call him "Parker" and wand him.)

[pg1067]

The Browns are a team you just don't hate on because of how bad they have been for so long so when they have a record like this you have to root for them.

I don't know, maybe it's PR, but after watching those commercials with Baker, he's a likable guy.  I kinda want him to succeed, and now that the albatross of OBJ is gone they're a fun team to watch.   


(I love that one where he has to keep going back in through security, and they call him "Parker" and wand him.)

Yup.  Those commercials don't hurt.  Very low-key funny (although, off the top of my head, I can't recall what they're advertising, so I'm not sure how effective they are).

[Stadler]

That's funny you say that, since I couldn't think of it either as I typed that out!

[TAC]

Isn't it for Progressive?

I've come close to posting a few times that I really like those commercials. I'm kind of a closet commercial critic, but I think those are really clever.

[Stadler]

Isn't it for Progressive?

I've come close to posting a few times that I really like those commercials. I'm kind of a closet commercial critic, but I think those are really clever.

Another good one (and related to the thread): the Bud Lite commercial where the camera is in the refrigerator.  I love when the woman comes in hot, yelling "where is the Bu... never mind, I FOUND it!", and the girl doing the whippets. 

[pg1067]

Isn't it for Progressive?

Googles....yup.

the girl doing the whippets. 

Ummm....

[Stadler]

HAHAHA!

Hey, I found this.  I mentioned Wentz as a Pat earlier, and on it's face it doesn't make sense, but this - where a trade before March of 2021 breaks the Eagles even on the cap - is intriguing.    In fact, they are number two on the list of potential landing spots for Carson.  But honestly, 3, 4, and 5 (especially five) make even LESS sense.

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/forecasting-carson-wentzs-future-what-are-eagles-options-2021-landing-spots-contract-scenarios/

[dparrott]

I got three teams in the playoff picture, it's gonna take several miracles for any of them to get to the SB.  Raiders and Seahawks lost to teams they should have easily beat, and the Rams haven't really faced many good teams, so they're iffy.