REAL FOOTBALL Thread

[zitothebrave]

That was also the only game where the starters played significant minutes.

I'm not saying its going to doom the season. Just saying its an issue. I don't know what the depth situation is like either on your line if you sustain another injury.

Falcons have solid line depth. Though losing Baker or Blalock will be a big issue.

[thethe]

Problem with them will be Stafford. He will make or break them depending on if he can be a great QB or just an averagish QB who throws a ton.

There running game has been in shambles the last two years because they never have any health at the position IIRC. I think Bush really changes things on that offense especially because one safety is always over the top on Megatron. If I actually played fantasy football I would target Bush real early in the draft.

[Tapate50]

Falcons have solid line depth. Though losing Baker or Blalock will be a big issue.

This is totally untrue. They cut their starter at RT, and have a RG that has routinely been embarassed at the NFL level. The OL is the biggest weakness on the Falcons right now.

Fwiw, I would still like to see Seymour sign on for a one year deal.

[zitothebrave]

This is totally untrue. They cut their starter at RT, and have a RG that has routinely been embarassed at the NFL level. The OL is the biggest weakness on the Falcons right now.

Fwiw, I would still like to see Seymour sign on for a one year deal.

They cut their starter because he wasn't that much better than the guys behind him and making way more. Hawley gives good interior backup and from what I've seen their backup tackles were solid. Though I didn't watch the Titans game. I do agree though that they need to get one more guy for the cuts they made. I think Seymour or Jaqua Parker would be the best choices. Sure up their pass rush which should make their defense as awhole better. Or maybe Mark Anderson to have a guy they can use more in their 3-4 packages. They should spend every penny they have in caps space.

[thethe]

You need to watch the Titan game then. The O-line looked horrible. Like you said, an O-line needs to gell over the course of a year but that is the one area of a team other than QB that can completely destroy a season.

[sturg33]

The Lions are extremely talented, but face the toughest schedule in the NFL this year

[zitothebrave]

The Lions are extremely talented, but face the toughest schedule in the NFL this year

Not exactly.

They get the NFC North opponents which are tough, that's true, they then get the NFC East which will be the easiest division in the NFC (though could easily be the 4th toughest division in the NFL) barring some serious injuries. Their common SOS opponents are the Bucs and Cardinals who should be the weakest teams in their division. Their AFC Schedule is against the AFC North which maybe they'll be back to being tough, but was very weak.

To me the Panthers have the hardest schedule. While the NFC South plays the AFC East which means the AFC games should be easier, they get the NFC West which is a much better division than the East. Their common record opponents are Chicago and the Giants, the 2 best teams to miss the playoffs. Lions have a tougher in division schedule though. Overall I'd grade the Panthers as having the toughest schedule on prospect of a potential playoff team, Lions are probably behind them.

[thethe]

Nobody knows who has the toughest schedule in football at the beginning of the year.

[thethe]

Wonderful. SI just put the kiss of death on Kaep.

[zitothebrave]

Eh, that's only good for one week of curse usually. It's not Madden.

At least the postiive is Wilson is on there.

[zitothebrave]

At least on the brightside Kaepernick has arguably the least lofty comparison of the 4some. Wilson to Brees (because they're both short! Get it! Ignoring they have nothing else in common and Brees is an inch taller, yes that does matter) RG3 to Elway (don't see that one at all, I would say more Steve McNair. RG3 doesn't have an otherworldly arm like Elway and Elway couldn't run like RG3 or even dream of running like RG3), and Luck to Peyton (probably because they're both from Indy is my guess)

That said, still have smart money that Luck will be the best of that group, even though the others were more impressive last year, Luck has the more complete package, once the Colts give him some tools to work with he'll start killing it.

[thethe]

I think Luck is also a good bet but I just really believe in Kaep. I watched every snap of his last year and he was just in complete control and was always the best player on the field.

Edit: Aside from that whoopin we took in Seattle.

[bravesnumberone]

Anyone read the Rolling Stone piece on Hernandez? Some pretty damning stuff.

[cajunrevenge]

I can't wait to hear his lawyers defense.if OJ got off I won't doubt what a highly paid lawyer can pull off again. I bet he is close to if not already broke.

I wonder how he got around drug tests.

[gilesfan]

first half suspension for Manziel.

LULZ NCAA

[yeezus]

first half suspension for Manziel.

LULZ NCAA

I thought you meant first half of the SEASON.
LOL at first half..of the first game.

[Tapate50]

I thought you meant first half of the SEASON.
LOL at first half..of the first game.

The NCAA is a joke. For what? he either did it or he didn't?!

[bravesnumberone]

NCAA continues its clowning.

As for the Hernandez story, Urban Meyer's got some explaining to do.

[yeezus]

The NCAA is a joke. For what? he either did it or he didn't?!

I have no clue. He should appeal. If they had a money trail on him, they'd have suspended him for a lot longer than 30 minutes. They can't have anything on him if he's only being suspended for a half a game, so...appeal, Johnny.

[yeezus]

NCAA continues its clowning.

As for the Hernandez story, Urban Meyer's got some explaining to do.

He's been getting away with all of his wrong-doing for years now. He thinks he will be able to escape it again. Scary thing is, he might be able to if the DA overcharged.