2018 NFL Regular Season Thread

Sure, and I bet the Astros would win the World Series last season, too, Steve.

C'mon, now, if you didn't post it here or anywhere for that matter beforehand, it really doesn't matter much more than a grain of salt or a daily double slip after the second race was ran, now, does it? LOL..

And again, do you think any of the QBs in this year's draft is as good or better than Carson Wentz?

@stevek said:

Some good advice for ya...don't quit your day job to become a GM. LOL

Trust me, I'm more than good in the career department. Plus, I'd never take a GM gig because it would take away from my ability to incite charlatans such as yourself. That is invaluable.

Are you going to answer the question I posed? C'mon, please tell everyone watching that an extremely risky, interchangeable quarterback who won't see the field until Eli Manning is gone will be more valuable and add more wins to a moribund team that has had no running game to speak of over the past 5 years. A running game so inept that it in essence paralyzed the entire offense, especially when the quarterback was forced to throw to guys who were pulled off the street due to numerous injuries. In no way, shape or form will a generational RB prospect improve every facet of said offense and be a better option than the next incarnation of Tom Brady, Joe Montana, John Elway, and Dan Marino -- all of whom are clearly available in this year's draft and will have Jonathan Stewart at their disposal to average 2.1 yards per carry to alleviate any and all pressure that might be forthcoming.

Will you please elucidate everyone's world and tell us this?

@grote15 said:
Speaking of projections, Steve, I seem to recall one that you did make most famously here after Ryan Howard signed that bloated, long term contract, by declaring it was a wise move even after you were warned otherwise. How did that one turn out? LOL..

It was a wise move at the time...however it turned out poorly.

But that's a poor analogy on your part. That call is not the same as this call in the draft. I didn't make any personal player predictions here. I haven't even thoroughly analyzed the QBs yet. Just describing what is the best way for teams to go forward in this draft based on previous successful teams and how they do it.

Tell ya this much I can’t remember the last time I have been this intrigued by an upcoming Draft

I forgot to tell you guys that I had a dream last night. Saquon Barkley went to the combine and ran a 2.9 40, benched 137 reps of 225, and had an 88" vertical. Three days later I went over to Giants' GM stevek's house to play Dungeons & Dragons and help him with his profile on Plenty of Fish. While this all went down I imbibed a sixer of O'Doul's and had to visit the baño. I mistakenly wobbled into his room and there was a fathead of Baker Mayfield on the wall.

one of the better dreams i've ever had

@perkdog said:
Btw I’m the biggest hater of Eli Manning and the Giants however even I know it’s absolutely unfair to judge him and his team over last years performance I mean they lost their 2 best WR’s for the year and their 3rd WR Sheppard missed time and played hurt so ofcourse the offense was going to suffer.

I don't disagree with that, but i still think Eli has lost a bit overall, and I think the Giants know that as well. Of course, nothing to be ashamed about, he's 37 years old and has had a wonderful career.

The great organizations in sports seem to let go of their stars a bit early rather than a bit late. But understandably with two Super Bowl rings, it's tough to part with a guy like that, even if he's not playing at the same level as before.

That being said, Eli in my opinion was never considered to be a "superstar" like his brother, Brady, and some others. So if Eli tails off, it leaves the Giants not with just an average QB, but a below average QB, and based on the Giants history of wanting to win, that just wouldn't be acceptable to them.

I'm not saying they are going to trade Eli, but i wouldn't be surprised if the Giants haven't contemplated it during the off season. The Giants will draft a QB at #2, and it will be an interesting camp seeing the two QBs compete.

@galaxy27 said:
I forgot to tell you guys that I had a dream last night. Saquon Barkley went to the combine and ran a 2.9 40, benched 137 reps of 225, and had an 88" vertical. Three days later I went over to Giants' GM stevek's house to play Dungeons & Dragons and help him with his profile on Plenty of Fish. While this all went down I imbibed a sixer of O'Doul's and had to visit the baño. I mistakenly wobbled into his room and there was a fathead of Baker Mayfield on the wall.

one of the better dreams i've ever had

Dungeons and dragons is serious business , now if you said fantasy football it would be appropriately ridiculous.

Erik, I gave up YEARS ago getting excited for the Patriots drafting, I remember Big Bill passing on great skill position players and grabbing Ben Watson and other not so glamorous players but in the end who could have argued with his choices I guess

@Justacommeman said:
Steve you may recognize her. She’s a Philly cheerleader. I use her as a model from time to time. A legit model you pervs

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Now that is the Post of the Day, and it's not debatable.

Leave the O lineman alone so there's a good one for the Vikings! ;-)

@erikthredd said:
Oh Hell No!
http://www.espn.com/blog/boston/new-england-patriots/post/_/id/4812418/would-the-patriots-ever-consider-signing-johnny-manziel

Sounds like someone should be expecting an in-season vacation
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/22885911/eagles-defensive-end-michael-bennett-indicted-injury-elderly-paraplegic-incident-super-bowl

This rumor has been out there for a little while.

Frankly, even with a good attitude, i never thought Manziel had enough talent to be a winning QB in the NFL.

I bet 75% of NFL players smoke weed regularly. I see nothing wrong with it but if your in the NFL it might be a good idea to weigh the risk/reward involving that

Must have been some really good chit to want to risk all that? LOL

@perkdog said:
I bet 75% of NFL players smoke weed regularly. I see nothing wrong with it but if your in the NFL it might be a good idea to weigh the risk/reward involving that

I agree. With what they go through on the playing field weed seems mild. Besides these are grown men. I think half of the rules are dictated by Vegas.

mark

@ADG said:

@Justacommeman said:

@bronco2078 said:

Remember the last year the Patriots won a superbowl Blount had 18 rushing TD's and they discarded him , then Philly picked him up won a superbowl and also discarded him.

He is a Lion now. The curse is strong

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Or one could argue Blount gives you a great chance of making the SB. He's been the RB on 3 on the last 4 winners .

I like Blount he was a great reclamation project , he got a second chance and made it count.