The Official NFL Season Thread

[Lou]

On 12/29/2019 at 1:15 PM, Vegas Halo Fan said:

Word out of Jacksonville is that Doug Marrone and his staff will be fired after today's game against Indianapolis. The GM needs to go, too, otherwise it will be another cluster.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Welcome to another cluster. Marrone and Caldwell both stay.

[Angel Oracle]

On ‎12‎/‎30‎/‎2019 at 11:31 AM, Vegas Halo Fan said:

I agree that you can never count New England out, but they look less invincible than they have in a very long time. Losing to Miami at home with a first round bye on the line may be telling. It's not like they rested Tom Brady getting ready for the playoffs.

I have no direct rooting interest in the playoffs. My hometown Jacksonville Jaguars haven't been a factor all season. Nick Foles getting knocked out in the first quarter of the first game set the tone for the year. There are so many needs that I scarcely know where to begin. They could draft almost anything and make a case for it. Depending upon who you listen to, head coach Doug Marrone is either in or out. Ditto GM David Caldwell. Getting rid of Tom Coughlin was a good move, IMO. Coughlin had his time, and he was a good choice to lead a new expansion team in 1995. When the news came out that about 25 percent of the grievances filed with the NFL were against the Jaguars and that the core issue was excessive fines imposed by Coughlin, it was pretty clear what the main problem was. Nobody really expected a quarterback duel, but Gardner Minshew's play after Foles went down raises some questions going forward.

The soon-to-be Las Vegas Raiders are also out, although there was a bit more suspense. Obviously Jon Gruden is in no danger. There is some speculation as to whether Derek Carr will be the QB when the team takes the field at Allegiant Stadium in 2020. I went past the stadium site yesterday, and it is beginning to look like a stadium. Word is that it is on schedule and on budget. I'm guessing that once the season ends, we will finally be able to buy Las Vegas Raiders merchandise, and not just stuff that says "Raiders" on it.

It was a bit ironic for me that the Raiders' final home game in Oakland was against Jacksonville.

VHF and Jason Mendoza are both frustrated.

[Vegas Halo Fan]

On 1/2/2020 at 1:46 PM, Angel Oracle said:

VHF and Jason Mendoza are both frustrated.

Yeah, Jason is one of my home boys.

[Lou]

the announcers should talk about JJ Watt more. 

[St1ck]

50 minutes ago, Lou said:

the announcers should talk about JJ Watt more. 

I like when Booger does the easy math for us. You see, if you have a one point game, and you go for two, then you are now up by three.

[Lou]

1 minute ago, st1ckboy said:

I like when Booger does the easy math for us. You see, if you have a one point game, and you go for two, then you are now up by three.

that was great. 

[Lou]

Bruin FTW 

[St1ck]

Watson avoiding the sack from 2 players was insane.

[Brandon]

Glad Allen is not my team's QB. Yeesh.

[Lou]

3 hours ago, st1ckboy said:

Watson avoiding the sack from 2 players was insane.

those guys won't be getting much sleep for a while

[Brandon]

[Tank]

Tennessee . . . well done, boys. 

I'm glad won't have to listen to anymore Brady love on CBS for the rest of the playoffs. Man, they really go over board. Too bad they couldn't give the Titans very much credit.

[Lou]

26 minutes ago, Tank said:

Tennessee . . . well done, boys. 

I'm glad won't have to listen to anymore Brady love on CBS for the rest of the playoffs. Man, they really go over board. Too bad they couldn't give the Titans very much credit.

I watch the end of the game and until I read your post, I couldn't remember who Brady lost to 

[Tank]

48 minutes ago, Lou said:

I watch the end of the game and until I read your post, I couldn't remember who Brady lost to 

exactly.

[Slegnaac]

Lost that Lovin Thielen

[Vegas Halo Fan]

As much as I hate the Titans (long story), at least the Patriots are out and I won't have to hear about Tom Brady on every telecast.

[Lou]

1 hour ago, Vegas Halo Fan said:

As much as I hate the Titans (long story), at least the Patriots are out and I won't have to hear about Tom Brady on every telecast.

[St1ck]

At least no ESPN, and Booger for the rest of the playoffs.

[cysomeawfulpitcher]

2 hours ago, Vegas Halo Fan said:

As much as I hate the Titans (long story), at least the Patriots are out and I won't have to hear about Tom Brady on every telecast.

How I feel when Red Sux beat the evil empire.  Enemy of my enemy...

[Angelsjunky]

Its not often that you see Drew Brees lose a playoff game with a fumble. Wow.

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

Defense bailed him out. Poor clock management By NO to end regulation but Lutz hits a 49 yard FG so to OT it goes.  

[Catwhoshatinthehat]

That was quick. On the bright side it wasn’t the refs who screwed NO in the playoffs this year it was their defense in OT. Rudolph kind of pushed off but there’s no way they’re calling that on review. 

[Brandon]

Damn, I’m getting smashed this weekend. I am in a bracket style pool and had NO losing to KC in the Super Bowl.....whoops.

But even though I lost every game so far this post season I’m on a free roll for winning a KC/NE last longer bet that was placed before the season worth more than the pool. Silver linings and all that bullshit.

[St1ck]

We're probably a year away from no more Brady, Brees, Manning, and Rivers.