NFL (since 2016)

[crystal falace]

"Free agency started last night and was pretty crazy some huge money being spent. Osweiler getting £18m a year for the Texans, leaving the Broncos without a QB, Giants have spent a fortune on good but not great players, Oliver Vernon has more guaranteed money than JJ Watt. lots more deals but cant be bothered to list them all."

[Takashi Miike]

at his wage, and from what I've seen, I wouldn't touch him with a barge pole. I watched quite a bit of that successful clemson run where he (like ladies man watson) thrived because of the system in place. No, if you really need to change I think you look elsewhere or use that good youngster in a bridge year, giving him a chance to shine. Your main priority should be getting the front office and coaching staff sorted first, before paying out another fortune for a QB

[southbankbornnbred]

Lots of speculation that the Jets might trade for Trevor Lawrence if they do (as seems likely at this stage) part ways with Rodgers after the season. But most of the speculation comes from people in New York and they have clearly not been looking hard at where that would leave Jacksonville.

The Jags paid some huge upfront bonuses against their (current and future) salary cap when negotiating Lawrence's huge contract through to 2030. If another side came in for Lawrence, they'd get little of that money back. It would accelerate a cap charge spread over the next three or four seasons of around $130m extra and, reportedly, leave around $115m in dead money on the Jags' books. Bizarrely, they're in a position where keeping him makes more sense economically than moving on.

A buying side would have to be foolish to offer the Jags a way out of that, however highly they rated Lawrence. But then again, we are the Jets...

[Far Cough UKunt]

Seven straight wins, tempered by the news that Randy Moss has revealed he has cancer.

[southbankbornnbred]

Finally, a stumbling win for the Jets at the weekend, albeit only against the Jags. All too late for Rodgers and Adams to save their seasons, and most likely won't save their Jets careers (not that they'll be bothered, which has been part of the problem).

Seen a few Jets fans moaning that we won, because it sets us back in the draft. As though that franchise is currently organised enough to know what it's doing in the draft! Exactly where we sit in the draft is FAR less important than making the right appointments at GM, HC, OC, DC, and elsewhere in January. A strong set of coaches, managers and scouts, who actually know what they're doing and haven't been over-promoted to their precise position...worth far more than three or four places up the draft board.

[Far Cough UKunt]

Sorry Joe, we have the Lions to face yet and can't allow any misfires, if we want an "easy" path in the playoffs. Having said that, we are capable of spoiling our own party, so it's not beyond our capabilities of losing to the Seahawks who are a very good team.

We face the Bears tomorrow night at home, which on paper should be an easy Vikings win but as we all know, games are not played on paper.

[Joe C]

The Vikes clinch a playoff spot. 

Which was nice.

Any chance you can rest, I dunno, maybe all your starters this coming weekend?  My run of victories at Lumen Field is under threat here

[Far Cough UKunt]

The Vikes clinch a playoff spot. 

Which was nice.

[Joe C]

If Geno’s done his knee and Howell is our starting QB for the rest of the season then that’s that. Ah well, I shall enjoy my trip over for this next game regardless

[RBshorty]

Another loss.(No shame in losing against Baltimore.) And another step towards the top pick.

GO G MEN.!

[Takashi Miike]

Spot on TM.
He is getting better and better unlike the clown show Giants QB collective and Will "Pick 6" Levis..
That last TD throw by Cooper Rush was spectacularly good.

 

zeb, horrific second half. the coaches lost the plot, but we managed to hang on

[zebthecat]

FFS!

[zebthecat]

Tua you beauty!
Shame about the PAT but who cares.

[zebthecat]

Spot on TM.
He is getting better and better unlike the clown show Giants QB collective and Will "Pick 6" Levis..
That last TD throw by Cooper Rush was spectacularly good.
 

[Takashi Miike]

the precision of daniels today, next level. reminding me of p manning

[southbankbornnbred]

did you see Edelman, Brady and Gronk (together) asked about him dealing with the modern recruitment process?
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i'd have thought he may have a specialist with him to deal with these parasitic college agents, as I doubt he'd have the patience for the ridiculous demands they throw at these colleges now

Yeah, he's definitely going to lose patience with the agents and hangers on, who are even worse at college level because there's an even bigger gulf between lack of talent and naked ambition. Would not be surprised if he recruits his son or someone else to deal with that. Imagine him in a room full of agents for 18-year-old kids - most of whom are not going to make it? He will lose his shit.

[Takashi Miike]

did you see Edelman, Brady and Gronk (together) asked about him dealing with the modern recruitment process?
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i'd have thought he may have a specialist with him to deal with these parasitic college agents, as I doubt he'd have the patience for the ridiculous demands they throw at these colleges now

[southbankbornnbred]

apparently he'll set the groundwork for his boy, Stephen, to take over in a year or two's time, that's what a coach I listen to thinks will happen. Already reports he's on his way after just a year as the DC with Washington University. It's not what you know

That would not surprise me, TM.

Bill will toughen up those kids and get them NFL-ready. But he's going to fall out with any big egos.

[Takashi Miike]

apparently he'll set the groundwork for his boy, Stephen, to take over in a year or two's time, that's what a coach I listen to thinks will happen. Already reports he's on his way after just a year as the DC with Washington University. It's not what you know

[southbankbornnbred]

Belichick going to college football as head coach of the Tar Heels.

Imagine how unforgiving that training ground will be. Kids will rightly clamour to play for him, of course. But that's one college system that won't be a barrel of laughs. No Jonny Football in that dressing room!

[ironsofcanada]

Giants blow it at the end. And carry on for a top pick.

GO G MEN.!

To be fair, they didn't blow it as much as it was an incredible play by a player that has been one of the few bright spots in the Saints' season.

[southbankbornnbred]

No need to apologise, fella. The Jets’ ability to lose from seemingly unassailable positions is astonishing.

And on it goes.

[RBshorty]

Giants blow it at the end. And carry on for a top pick.

GO G MEN.!

[zebthecat]

I apologise southbank.
That was ridiculous.

[southbankbornnbred]

FFS!

We go 26-23 up with just 50 seconds left, and still they get the field goal they need!
Aaarrrggghhh!

[southbankbornnbred]

23 -23 against the Fish, with 4mins left in the game. After being comfortably ahead. But we have the ball.

These are the moments when a top-level QB and a good play-caller get you over the line...