2018 NFL Regular Season Thread

perkdog · August 14, 2018 4:33PM

@erikthredd said:

@perkdog said:

@erikthredd said:
Malcom Mitchell finally got cut in NE, here's who they currently have remaining to work with.
The Patriots are now left with Julian Edelman, Chris Hogan, Phillip Dorsett, Cordarrelle Patterson, Kenny Britt, Eric Decker, Riley McCarron, Braxton Berrios, Devin Lucien and Paul Turner at receiver.

And this is the perfect example of Bill Belichek, he leaves us scratching our heads in disbelief- actually disgust for me. Yea they make it to the Super Bowl and Win a lot of games but not without a struggle, I always think about how much better the Pats would have been if Belichek actually provided Brady with offensive weapons.

Yup and I think you can even add wasted years on the defensive side of the ball as well. Bill finally got around to drafting Chandler Jones,Hightower & Collins,then signing Revis but man did he have some bad drafts from 2007-2011.

Those are basically the wasted years I’m talking about really. I know Brady got hurt one year but Belichek didn’t do them any justice

bronco2078 · August 14, 2018 6:08PM

bill is just a terrible GM thats all.

Hey lets draft 12 guys from Rutgers because my cousins ex room mate works there

He is the best coach in the league but lets face it the bar is set pretty low these days

erikthredd · August 14, 2018 6:14PM

@bronco2078 said:
bill is just a terrible GM thats all.

Hey lets draft 12 guys from Rutgers because my cousins ex room mate works there

He is the best coach in the league but lets face it the bar is set pretty low these days

I was actually a fan of drafting Mccourty,Harmon & Logan Ryan but he was definitely going overboard with some of these "buddy" schools including Florida.

bronco2078 · August 14, 2018 7:04PM

@erikthredd said:

@bronco2078 said:
bill is just a terrible GM thats all.

Hey lets draft 12 guys from Rutgers because my cousins ex room mate works there

He is the best coach in the league but lets face it the bar is set pretty low these days

I was actually a fan of drafting Mccourty,Harmon & Logan Ryan but he was definitely going overboard with some of these "buddy" schools including Florida.

I got to like logan ryan so sure he is gone now. Bill has a huge ego so a lot of times it means he keeps a guy that blows because its his boy or he dumps a guy that is good because the guy isn't bowing down to him , hes a typical douchey football coach. The job attracts a lot of whack jobs .

Like look at me I can win 5 superbowls , and i can randomly steal some dudes wife at the same time

erikthredd · August 15, 2018 3:31AM

I don't blame BB for losing Ryan,the Titans were just willing to pay him 10M a year when NE wasn't.

erikthredd · August 22, 2018 3:55PM

The Pats just released WR Kenny Britt today. They're pretty much down to Hogan,Dorsett,Patterson,Decker then a bunch of inexperienced players until Edelman comes back week 5. I wouldn't be surprised if BB trades for another WR before the season starts.

perkdog · August 22, 2018 4:25PM

I wonder if Dez is in the thought process of B.B.? I just don’t see it though, reasons being the guy wants a big money contract and he would be up Brady’s rear end screaming for the ball on every other play. So actually no clue what the Pats plan on doing at WR

erikthredd · August 23, 2018 6:03PM

Dez wants a chance with NE it seems.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/dez-bryant-looks-desperate-makes-overtures-patriots-leaving-browns-no-deal-032140403.html

bronco2078 · August 23, 2018 6:07PM

@erikthredd said:
Dez wants a chance with NE it seems.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/dez-bryant-looks-desperate-makes-overtures-patriots-leaving-browns-no-deal-032140403.html

speaking of Dez didn't he get suspended in college just for talking to dieon sanders? If only he would have smacked some woman around they would have gone easy on him. If he comes to NE bill will let him talk to Deion

bronco2078 · August 23, 2018 6:25PM

here is a fun story

https://ftw.usatoday.com/2018/08/nfl-steelers-practice-tarp-wall-drones-mike-tomlin

Tomlin has a bunch of secret stuff needed to keep enemy drones from spying on practice. Pretty sure everybody already knows the trip the guy on the sideline play

erikthredd · August 24, 2018 4:33AM

@bronco2078 said:

@erikthredd said:
Dez wants a chance with NE it seems.
https://www.yahoo.com/sports/dez-bryant-looks-desperate-makes-overtures-patriots-leaving-browns-no-deal-032140403.html

speaking of Dez didn't he get suspended in college just for talking to dieon sanders? If only he would have smacked some woman around they would have gone easy on him. If he comes to NE bill will let him talk to Deion

I honestly don't remember that. I am at the point though that NE should bring him for workout, i think i'd rather have him out there over the practice squad guys McCarron,Berrios & Lucien. Dez is a knucklehead but he has the potential to be a top 10-15 WR if he puts in the effort. I know that's a big IF though.
I wouldn't mind seeing former Pats WR Brandon Lafell given another chance here as well.He had a great first season in NE helping them beat Seattle in the SB then had an injury plagued second season before getting cut. Just knowing the system is worth giving him a shot IMO.

Justacommeman · August 25, 2018 6:27AM

@erikthredd said:
The Pats just released WR Kenny Britt today. They're pretty much down to Hogan,Dorsett,Patterson,Decker then a bunch of inexperienced players until Edelman comes back week 5. I wouldn't be surprised if BB trades for another WR before the season starts.

It doesn't look like Decker is making this team

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fergie23 · August 25, 2018 8:30AM

The Pats are going to what they seemingly do every year with Brady, surround him with a bunch of mediocre receivers. It is amazing how they seem to get away with less talent at the WR position than any other top team in the NFL.

Robb

perkdog · August 25, 2018 8:41AM

@fergie23 said:
The Pats are going to what they seemingly do every year with Brady, surround him with a bunch of mediocre receivers. It is amazing how they seem to get away with less talent at the WR position than any other top team in the NFL.

Robb

It’s because Tom Brady is the best QB ever, pretty simple concept.

erikthredd · August 25, 2018 11:30AM

@Justacommeman said:

@erikthredd said:
The Pats just released WR Kenny Britt today. They're pretty much down to Hogan,Dorsett,Patterson,Decker then a bunch of inexperienced players until Edelman comes back week 5. I wouldn't be surprised if BB trades for another WR before the season starts.

It doesn't look like Decker is making this team

m

I can see that happening, I'm still expecting Belichick's yearly surprise training camp cut/trade.

perkdog · August 25, 2018 1:57PM

Maybe Malcom Mitchell will realize he really is not hurt and will practice so the Pats can bring him back in?

erikthredd · August 26, 2018 12:52PM

Eric Decker just announced his retirement. Not looking good for the Pats offense right now.

perkdog · August 26, 2018 1:36PM

@erikthredd said:
Eric Decker just announced his retirement. Not looking good for the Pats offense right now.

That’s what it appears like but we all know Brady can get it done with nothing. Expect the RB’s White and Burkhead to line up at WR often I’m thinking

perkdog · August 26, 2018 1:36PM

Decker probably would have been cut anyways

erikthredd · August 26, 2018 2:03PM

@perkdog said:

@erikthredd said:
Eric Decker just announced his retirement. Not looking good for the Pats offense right now.

That’s what it appears like but we all know Brady can get it done with nothing. Expect the RB’s White and Burkhead to line up at WR often I’m thinking

I'm thankful for the RB's but from what i've been reading,Burkhead's knee can go any day now and lining them up at WR would probably hurt the offense more than help it. They go outside and they more than likely have CBs or Safeties covering them depending on which WR is in the game. At least out of the backfield you know the back will have a favorable matchup.

Decker was a longshot as it is, hopefully Bill brings someone in even if its a deal like they made for Dorsett just days before last season started.

stevek · August 26, 2018 2:56PM

@perkdog said:

@erikthredd said:
Eric Decker just announced his retirement. Not looking good for the Pats offense right now.

That’s what it appears like but we all know Belichick can get it done with nothing. Expect the RB’s White and Burkhead to line up at WR often I’m thinking

I corrected your comment for you.

You're welcome.

perkdog · August 26, 2018 4:56PM

@stevek said:

@perkdog said:

@erikthredd said:
Eric Decker just announced his retirement. Not looking good for the Pats offense right now.

That’s what it appears like but we all know Brady can get it done with nothing. Expect the RB’s White and Burkhead to line up at WR often I’m thinking

I agree 100% with your comments about Brady

YES he is the best ever.

Thank You Steve!

stevek · August 26, 2018 5:19PM

Note to self:

That damn perkdog is tough to intimidate.

perkdog · August 26, 2018 6:38PM

All in fun my friend

erikthredd · August 27, 2018 1:01PM

The Pats just made Shaq Mason one of the highest paid Guards in football with a 5yr/50M/23m guaranteed deal.

Odell Beckham Jr also signed a 5yr/95M deal with 65M guaranteed making him the highest paid WR in football.

erikthredd · August 31, 2018 10:07AM

NE just traded safety Jordan Richards to the Falcons for a 7th rounder. This is probably good news for CB Jason McCourty who has been working out at safety during training camp.

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 5:55AM

Galaxy is gonna love this, the Bears just traded for Khalil Mack. No word yet on what they gave up for him.

perkdog · September 1, 2018 6:16AM

The Browns were thinking of throwing an offer at him too, the Raiders wanted 2 first rounders I think

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 6:17AM

@perkdog said:
The Browns were thinking of throwing an offer at him too, the Raiders wanted 2 first rounders I think

Khalil Mack on one side and Myles Garrett on the other would have been brutal on QBs.

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 11:35AM

The most notable Pats cuts today have been DT Vincent Valentine, CB Cyrus Jones & RB Mike Gillislee. I'm surprised Valentine was let go but the other two you could see coming.
Here are their cuts so far:
https://weei.radio.com/blogs/ryan-hannable/patriots-roster-moves-live-cutdown-day-tracker-team-finalizes-53-man-roster

bronco2078 · September 1, 2018 11:46AM

@erikthredd said:
The most notable Pats cuts today have been DT Vincent Valentine, CB Cyrus Jones & RB Mike Gillislee. I'm surprised Valentine was let go but the other two you could see coming.
Here are their cuts so far:
https://weei.radio.com/blogs/ryan-hannable/patriots-roster-moves-live-cutdown-day-tracker-team-finalizes-53-man-roster

why did cyrus jones stay so long is my question? Was he one of Bill's rutgers clowns?

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 11:54AM

I thought he was on IR last season and couldn't be cut. BB probably wanted to see him healthy on the field before letting him go. Hopefully he finds a WR or two after all these cuts this weekend.

galaxy27 · September 1, 2018 12:16PM

@erikthredd said:
Galaxy is gonna love this, the Bears just traded for Khalil Mack. No word yet on what they gave up for him.

oh sh*t we're gonna win the mf super bowl now

sorry, lost it there for a second

i do like the move, but he best be productive and then some bc it sounds like something in the neighborhood of a king's ransom was given up

but yes, i haven't been this excited about an NFL season from my fav team's standpoint in quite some time. if at any point i start typing in all caps and using copious exclamation marks, you guys have the green light to come sedate me

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 12:29PM

@galaxy27 said:

@erikthredd said:
Galaxy is gonna love this, the Bears just traded for Khalil Mack. No word yet on what they gave up for him.

oh sh*t we're gonna win the mf super bowl now

sorry, lost it there for a second

i do like the move, but he best be productive and then some bc it sounds like something in the neighborhood of a king's ransom was given up

but yes, i haven't been this excited about an NFL season from my fav team's standpoint in quite some time. if at any point i start typing in all caps and using copious exclamation marks, you guys have the green light to come sedate me

If the Bears do give up king's ransom for him,expect them to be handing over a Aaron Donald type extension to him. You gotta think they at least talked with Mack about signing longterm with Chicago before handing over any picks/players in a trade.
I think the Bears had a sneaky good defense last year finishing top 10 in Total D,Passing D,Points Allowed and 11th in Rushing D, adding Mack will only make them better.
On paper they look to be one of the up & coming teams this year. I hope they get in the playoffs for you.

Justacommeman · September 1, 2018 12:30PM

@galaxy27 said:

@erikthredd said:
Galaxy is gonna love this, the Bears just traded for Khalil Mack. No word yet on what they gave up for him.

oh sh*t we're gonna win the mf super bowl now

sorry, lost it there for a second

i do like the move, but he best be productive and then some bc it sounds like something in the neighborhood of a king's ransom was given up

but yes, i haven't been this excited about an NFL season from my fav team's standpoint in quite some time. if at any point i start typing in all caps and using copious exclamation marks, you guys have the green light to come sedate me

Chicago gets a beast and an expensive player

Oakland shaves 23 million of of their payroll and pick up two number one picks

Win win

m

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 12:30PM

Looks like the Danny Etling era in NE is over unless they can get him onto the practice squad.

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 12:36PM

So here's the deal for Mack:
"Trade official, source tells ESPN:

Bears get: Khalil Mack, a 2020 second-round round pick and a conditional 2020 fifth-round pick.

Raiders get: 2019 first-round pick, 2020 first-round pick, 2020 third-round pick, 2019 sixth-round pick.

So Bears get back second-round pick, too"

galaxy27 · September 1, 2018 12:44PM

Bears vaulted from 100-1 to 40-1

Raiders dropped from 20-1 to 40-1

they did in fact have a sneaky good D last year, erik, and adding Mack & Roquan Smith only enhances things. but ultimately their success this season will boil down to how far along in the maturation process Trubisky is.

and is anyone else sensing that the Gruden part deux era is going to be an epic fail?

@erikthredd said:
So here's the deal for Mack:
"Trade official, source tells ESPN:

Bears get: Khalil Mack, a 2020 second-round round pick and a conditional 2020 fifth-round pick.

Raiders get: 2019 first-round pick, 2020 first-round pick, 2020 third-round pick, 2019 sixth-round pick.

So Bears get back second-round pick, too"

about what i expected

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 12:53PM

I forgot about Smith,their defense should be real good this year. As for Trubisky,at least they went out and added some pieces to surround him with on offense. Its all on him now.

Gruden has it made in Oakland now knowing Al Davis isn't around anymore to tell him no. With Mark Davis in charge Gruden can pretty much do what he wants.

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 1:12PM

The Bills traded AJ McCarron to the Raiders. Looks like rookie QB Josh Allen will be the starter in week one. the AFC East has two rookie QB starting and Ryan Tannehill coming off a major injury.

Justacommeman · September 1, 2018 1:33PM

@erikthredd said:
The Bills traded AJ McCarron to the Raiders. Looks like rookie QB Josh Allen will be the starter in week one. the AFC East has two rookie QB starting and Ryan Tannehill coming off a major injury.

The east has two rookies, one guy coming off major injury and an old goat. The good thing is that this old goat is literally the greatest of all time as well. GOAT fits him well

m

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 2:31PM

The Pats just cut WR Riley McCarron & RB Brandon Bolden. Cutting McCarron leaves NE with just three WRs until Edelman comes back. Bolden will probably be back next week when his salary won't be guaranteed.

Justacommeman · September 1, 2018 2:45PM

Dallas cut Dan Bailey

Darin · September 1, 2018 2:47PM

Jon Gruden getting torched for the idiotic move of trading his best player.
Chiefs fans rejoice that the incompetent Gruden is apparently the GM as well as coach.

Darin · September 1, 2018 2:51PM

Gruden must not care about winning now. Looks like anytime down the road will be fine with him.
Got to admire his moxie, or stupidity whatever it is. Or maybe he wants to be fired before the season
even starts. Whatever his agenda, at least the other teams in the AFC west don't have to concern themselves
with the Raiders this year.

grote15 · September 1, 2018 2:57PM

The Raiders were likely headed towards a bitter divorce with Mack who was going to be in Oakland for another year at most, so getting 2 first round picks and cutting a huge amount of payroll now for him probably sounded pretty appealing all things considered. Sometimes you have to take a step back to go forward.

grote15 · September 1, 2018 2:58PM

@Justacommeman said:
Dallas cut Dan Bailey

One of the best, most accurate kickers in the league over the past few years, but he had issues with injuries the past year or so.

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 3:03PM

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Khalil Mack and the Bears just reached agreeement on a record-setting 6-year, $141 million extension ($23.5M per year avg) that includes $90M guaranteed and $60M at signing, source tells ESPN.

Mack is the new highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.

That was quick.

grote15 · September 1, 2018 3:05PM

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Khalil Mack and the Bears just reached agreeement on a record-setting 6-year, $141 million extension ($23.5M per year avg) that includes $90M guaranteed and $60M at signing, source tells ESPN.

Mack is the new highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.

That was quick.

Indeed!

I've noticed this recent trend where large contracts are now being accompanied by large amounts of guaranteed money (first Beckham this week, now Mack). NFL contracts starting to look like MLB contracts lately.

erikthredd · September 1, 2018 3:10PM

@grote15 said:

@erikthredd said:
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Khalil Mack and the Bears just reached agreeement on a record-setting 6-year, $141 million extension ($23.5M per year avg) that includes $90M guaranteed and $60M at signing, source tells ESPN.

Mack is the new highest-paid defensive player in NFL history.

That was quick.

Indeed!

I've noticed this recent trend where large contracts are now being accompanied by large amounts of guaranteed money (first Beckham this week, now Mack). NFL contracts starting to look like MLB contracts lately.

I'm all for football players getting as much guaranteed money as they can seeing that the majority of these types of deals never make it to that final year and teams can move on from the player whenever they want. That Bears D is gonna be really good this year.

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