2024 NFL thread

[3puppies]

Well, it's about time to start one of these again.

Recycling questions from last year -

KC got the first back-to-back SuperBowl victories since the Patriots a score ago. Now, is it fair to ask if Mahomes and KC can threepeat? It's hard to bet against them as they seem to put it together when it counts.

Will Joe Burrow get some help? Not enough.

Will Aaron Rodgers play? How will the Jets manage to be the Jets, and mess up their season?


New questions for this year -

Who will be the first coach fired?

Will Denver regret taking the hit to pay Russell Wilson to play for someone else? Where will Russ end up?

Will running backs ever get respected?

Will the Patriots nab Marvin Harrison Jr? I sure hope so.

Will Tom Brady do a good job in the booth?

Will Dallas win a playoff game?

Will Detroit take a step back, stay the same, or take another step forward?

[Kdestiny]

[Fro]

the bears are so back

[3puppies]

Aaron Donald retiring. Didn't see that coming, but good for him, going out still at the top of his game.

[Percussion]

Glad we can finally put all the 'will they draft Caleb or keep Fields' nonsense to bed..

As if it was ever any real question at all..

[lotjx]

Steelers making my head spin. Not sold on Caleb Williams after seeing how a good Notre Dame proceeded to own him. I can only imagine the field day some of the Defensive coaches especially Detroit will have with him.

[3puppies]

I absolutely loved the Greatest Roast Of All Time.

[Mazer]

Despite never really having played football, Gable Steveson has signed with the Buffalo Bills.

[Caito]

Poor mans Bron Breaker

[Tyson]

Despite never really having played football, Gable Steveson has signed with the Buffalo Bills.

He gets released before the season starts, I bet. Not sure he’s interested in a practice roster spot.

[Percussion]

The ManningCast with Belichik right now is kinda dope..

[Kdestiny]

So Tua has to be either done or one more from being done right?

[3puppies]

I have to wonder if he's hoping he doesn't get medically cleared, so he can keep the full guaranteed $55 million he just got as part of the contract extension.

[Randolph]

Are you ready for some playoff football?

Go Lions!

[Tyson]

Did I miss this thread getting pruned or something? A mere 14 posts in the thread?

Guessed wrong on the Chargers/Texans, thought the Harbaugh factor would get Herbert over. The California wildfire situation obviously affected the players and coaches in the Chargers organization. Two pretty boring games today, hopefully tomorrow is more exciting. Pittsburgh really needs to upgrade at QB.

Bills, Vikings, Commanders and Packers to win to close out this weekend.

[Randolph]

God I hope the Eagles get kicked out.

[Caito]

Did I miss this thread getting pruned or something? A mere 14 posts in the thread?

Guessed wrong on the Chargers/Texans, thought the Harbaugh factor would get Herbert over. The California wildfire situation obviously affected the players and coaches in the Chargers organization. Two pretty boring games today, hopefully tomorrow is more exciting. Pittsburgh really needs to upgrade at QB.

Bills, Vikings, Commanders and Packers to win to close out this weekend.

I think most of the ppl that would discuss NFL the most are in the main fantasy WhatsApp chats we use.

[lotjx]

Tomlin should have been let got years ago and its only now that people call for his head. He should not have been given an extension last year.

[Randolph]

Would I rather the Lions face the Vikings or the winner of this game between the commanders and the Buccaneers? Of course, I'm assuming the Vikings will win.

[Caito]

Tomlin should have been let got years ago and it’s only now that people call for his head. He should not have been given an extension last year.

It may have gotten louder this year, but it’s hardly the first time it’s come up.

Steelers are in an odd spot where, obviously the owner is very loyal to his guys, and for that he is rewarded with many winning seasons. Tomlinson still hasn’t had a sub .500 record. They are very consistent, and always in the mix. However, they’re never quite good enough to be thought of as a favorite, and ironically, that very consistent winning record hurts them massively when it comes to offseason acquisitions, both in terms of draft position and free agent signings.

Which means that ownership has to be comfortable with knowing that if they let Mike go, they’re likely to have a couple seasons or more of losing record football, before it potentially gets better. It’s essentially “Do I break up with this girl to try to benefit and improve my own personal being, or stay with the girl that has been loyal, never let me down, but maybe is a 6-7 instead of an 8-10?”

[Fanny Batter]

He's definitely a victim of his own success, but I think it's more he needs help more than needs replacing. Getting this team to the off-season in 4 of the last 5 seasons has been hugely overacheiving. They kind of suck on offence and have since AB. Get him a good OC, a quarterback and some weapons and give him a shot at it. When he had that he was knocking on the door, without it the Bengals and Ravens will bury them in Lamar and Burrow's primes.

Not a lot of competitive football those first 4 games. The expanded playoff format can make you forget there's a big gulf between the real contenders and the fringe ones. It also showed the beauty of sudden improvement, with Washington getting to 13 wins after drafting second amidst years of failure and decades since having a franchise QB. The Texans too were buried with that Deshaun contract that the Browns got them out of. It is literally just the Jets that haven't been good the last 10 years, such is the league. Even the Bears had that Khalil Mack defence. The Jets had 4 snaps of hope .

[Blind Ninja]

It may have gotten louder this year, but it’s hardly the first time it’s come up.

Steelers are in an odd spot where, obviously the owner is very loyal to his guys, and for that he is rewarded with many winning seasons. Tomlinson still hasn’t had a sub .500 record. They are very consistent, and always in the mix. However, they’re never quite good enough to be thought of as a favorite, and ironically, that very consistent winning record hurts them massively when it comes to offseason acquisitions, both in terms of draft position and free agent signings.

Which means that ownership has to be comfortable with knowing that if they let Mike go, they’re likely to have a couple seasons or more of losing record football, before it potentially gets better. It’s essentially “Do I break up with this girl to try to benefit and improve my own personal being, or stay with the girl that has been loyal, never let me down, but maybe is a 6-7 instead of an 8-10?”

He's definitely a victim of his own success, but I think it's more he needs help more than needs replacing. Getting this team to the off-season in 4 of the last 5 seasons has been hugely overacheiving. They kind of suck on offence and have since AB. Get him a good OC, a quarterback and some weapons and give him a shot at it. When he had that he was knocking on the door, without it the Bengals and Ravens will bury them in Lamar and Burrow's primes.

Not a lot of competitive football those first 4 games. The expanded playoff format can make you forget there's a big gulf between the real contenders and the fringe ones. It also showed the beauty of sudden improvement, with Washington getting to 13 wins after drafting second amidst years of failure and decades since having a franchise QB. The Texans too were buried with that Deshaun contract that the Browns got them out of. It is literally just the Jets that haven't been good the last 10 years, such is the league. Even the Bears had that Khalil Mack defence. The Jets had 4 snaps of hope .

I wonder if he would step away from a HC position to going into a more upper management area like GM or A-GM... unless they are content with the guys they have there.

I know what its like, on both a pro and college level, to have success but not win the big one. Its nice to always be at/near the top of the division/conference, but you have to think of the end goal. Superbowl or National Championship. Going to be a hard road for them if they dont see sudden success from what they have ( at least 12-5 with a couple playoff wins) or some dumpster fire years. Either or would help them in the situation they are in. Good years will show potential FA they are just missing 1/2 pieces to get to the big game. Bad years will bring in better new blood from the draft.

While im not a Stealers fan, I can see how it sucks for them as an organization and fanbase.

[Fanny Batter]

I don't think they've been giving him good enough personnel to give him much of a chance, and some of it stems from not getting assets when they could. They got a third and a fifth for AB and Bell combined. Cycled through James Conner and Juju with no return. Drafted a bust in Kenny Pickett. Built a QB room on the cheap this year. They just haven't been aggressive in recruitment and it's cost them getting over the hump. The defence is great but gone are the days of that being enough to win championships. They're the boxer with good footwork fighting heavy hitters every week, they're going to eventually get caught.

Anybody think the Chiefs might slip up on Saturday? I think they'll regret taking the Broncos game completely off. They won't have played since Christmas. That Houston D isn't one to be coming in rusty against. Resting players has its benefits, see the Packers losing Christian Watson, but it could come back to bite them. Even just that extra 4 days between Christmas and Sunday, they've been off a long time.

[Randolph]

I don't trust the Texans enough to pull this upset off.

[Fanny Batter]

I feel for Darnold, can't see him getting as big of an opportunity after the last 2 games. The Vikings could tag him, but would it be worth it over just taking another bridge QB if McCarthy isn't ready? 40 odd million is a big hit when Russ, Fields or even Rodgers (completing the Favre path) would be available for cheap even if they go down that route. He may benefit from a poor draft class, as he's absolutely better for the Titans or Giants than Sanders or Ward. He can play. If the Titans can pick up a couple of firsts for that #1 pick I'd be happy. Take Darnold on a 3 year and the Raiders 2025 and 2026 firsts, watch the Sanders circus blow up, rebuild.

[3puppies]

Darnold definitely would have earned a much bigger contract had he played even just okay last night, but he was awful the last two weeks. I expect him to now be looking for a solid backup QB role, instead of getting starter money. I doubt the Vikings re-sign him after that performance.

[Fanny Batter]

Pittsburgh is likely the best landing spot for him. They're again in that spot where the quality at QB won't be there when it's time to draft, particularly this year. Would he be a step up from Russ? I'd say more upside at this point, and they need improvement at the position. I could see Indy or Tennessee as an option too, given Richardson just isn't a passer, and Levis sucks.

[BigAl]

Pittsburgh is likely the best landing spot for him. They're again in that spot where the quality at QB won't be there when it's time to draft, particularly this year. Would he be a step up from Russ? I'd say more upside at this point, and they need improvement at the position. I could see Indy or Tennessee as an option too, given Richardson just isn't a passer, and Levis sucks.

I could see Tennesse taking him as a one year starter if they take a QB #1 overall.