2016/17 NFL thread

House of Wax

House of Wax

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Ahhhhh.....football is back on. All is right in the world :yay

Thought I`d start a thread we could discuss anything NFL related.

This Siemian kid looks pretty darn good for Denver
 
I`m a big Falcon fan. Can`t wait to watch more Julio this year. I`m hoping Ryan stays healthy and stays in an upright position more often this year. Hopefully a lot of offense will make up for defensive woes. Denver is still my pick to make it to the Super Bowl this year, don`t know if Carolina can repeat. I keep waiting for a Newton injury similar to other running QBs. Ought to be an interesting season.
 
I`m a steeler fan. Wish our players would cut out the extra curricular activities. They should still pretty good I hope.
 
that was pretty crazy how much they let go. And then they`ll turn around and have another game where a guys arm will barely graze a qb`s helmet and they`ll throw a flag. No consistency
 
I literally LIVE in the shadows of Lambeau Field, home of the Green Bay Packers. How any team will finish depends on how injury-free starting players can stay through the course of the regular season for ANY team at any position. The Packers found that out with the lose of All-Pro wide receiver Jordy Nelson last year to an pre-season ACL injury.

Predictions:
NFC champion: Carolina Panthers
AFC champion: Cincinnati Bengals
Biggest NFC "disappointment": Green Bay Packers (Great offense, no defense; a 9 and 7 season is NOT a "good season".)
San Francisco 49`ers (take a knee,...."nuff said)
Biggest AFC "disappointment": Houston Texans (Still got "problems")
Best NFC "surprise " team: Minnesota Vikings (new stadium does wonders, especially for the kicking game.... "nuff" said...)
Best AFC "surprise team: Cleveland Browns (may not win division, but will "surprise" some teams it plays)
Worst NFC team: Detroit Lions (same old-same-old, nothing has changed)
Worst AFC team: San Diego Chargers (time to move to Las Vegas and become the Gamblers OR St. Louis and become the River Aces.)


On a completely different note, (but related), I wish the NFL would NOT protect quarterbacks like "primadonas with dresses". That, and the pass interference/illegal conact calls for pass receivers (tight ends, running backs, and wide receivers). Pro football has become a pass-oriented, high scoring game with little consideration for the defense.
That said, no one likes the "2 yards and a cloud of dirt" run game anymore or 13-10 score games. This game has "evolved" to the way its played today, the rules changed to "promote" this type of game, and the stadiums are as full of fans as ever. Cannot argue with success or the money the NFL generates. It is what it is.
Best rule change in the last 50 years is moving the extra point kick attempt after touchdown back to the 15 yard line and putting some "drama" into what used to almost automatic. I would also like to see the 2-point conversion attempt moved back to the 5 yard line, instead of the current 3, making more difficult to "go for it"(really it`s the "anti-Cam Newton-jump-over-the-defensive-line-and-reach-out-and-score" rule). Also any field goal try over 55 yards should be worth 4 points, not 3 (except at Mile-high Denver Stadium!! Just kidding, Bronco fans).
 
I watched half the game last night before bed (with tears in my eyes I was so tired, wish they would start earlier), I thought a lot the hits on Cam came outside the pocket but I could be wrong I was half a sleep. I do think you cant hold the defense to the same patty cake rules with the quarterback once he is outside the pocket, especially with guy`s who are a threat to run.

I can`t wait for this weekend!
 
Skol Vikings! Defense was off the hook in the second half. Lots of good close games today

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10-4 in my confidence pool so far this week. 3 of the 4 losses I had double digit points on......not a recipe for success

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ugly, gritty win by my Packers yesterday. Tough thing for a team from Northern Wisconsin to win in an environment with an on field temperature of 112 degrees. Jaguars are a young team on the rise. Wouldn`t surprise me for them to take that division this year.
 
Although the Cowboys lost.... I was pleasantly surprised by Dak Prescott, I hope he does well.

No disrespect to Tony Romo, he`s been a good QB for the team but I`d like to see Dak take over as franchise QB.
 
He still needs a little time with his receivers, he had a hard time hitting Dez but he has the tempo of the game down really well and he was pretty accurate on the move too.

I really think he can be a great QB, just has a some growing to do (which is to be expected).
 
What if you followed what is done in hockey when there is a personal foul and the player must sit out..so down to 10 men?
 
Glad to see some of you that like NFL football! Around here (in my laziest southern twang) everyone is college football this and that. Don`t get me wrong, I love college football and my Auburn Tigers, but I just find it hard to consistently have a good college game to watch every weekend. Some are just flat out boring. I for one love NFL football and can expect being "wow`d" on a Sunday.

Anyhow, enough ranting. Some quick thoughts...

Miami: looks like a very improved team overall. Especially with the addition of Mario Williams and Arian Foster.

Oakland: All I can say is wow... Offense is lights out. If they keep playing like they did against New Orleans they could possibly be a factor.

Tennessee: Mariota looks good, Henry looked great at times, still lack of defense could be demise.

Kansas City: One word... Gritty. Even down 21 came back and won in overtime. Defense looks to be the strong point again. Hoping for a big year out my guy Dee Ford #55.

New Orleans: Eh, offense is good as usual. Great play call at 4th and goal. Could be a lack of defense or maybe Oakland is just that good on offense.

Carolina: Cam`s passing game looks very improved. Not as many overthrows, better reads and overall accuracy. Defense looks great again. Need to find a way to win the close ones.

Denver: Very impressed with Siemen. Defense looks like possibly the best in the league.

Dallas: Really impressed with Prescott. I honestly thought all the preseason talk was just that, "talk". But he looks like he can be a really good QB.
 
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