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."

[southbankbornnbred]

"""...as well as 6 divisional games every year against poor defences."" Oi! ;-)"

[Lee Trundle]

He knows that as well. I think I read him saying that the worst thing that can happen to him is that he wakes up next season being the OC for the Chiefs.

[Takashi Miike]

"I agree, EB is the other good fit for your team. I've heard he's not a great in interviews but that shouldn't be putting off teams. he's always come across well in press conferences, so hopefully someone takes a chance with him. he can't lose though, if he has to remain one of reid's main men"

[Hermit Road]

"I would prefer Eric Bieniemy. It isn't so much that McDaniels failed previously but how and why he failed. From the sounds of it he failed because he rubbed everyone up the wrong way. Like it or not, a lot of those NFL players have he emotional age of a spoilt teenager and you will struggle to get them onside by barking at them and demanding they respect you just because you were Belichick's wing man. I also don't think that the Patriots offence is that inspiring. They have impressive records for points scored but how much did they benefit from a defence consistently giving them short fields, as well as 6 divisional games every year against poor defences. Bienemy seems to get the players on side and is part of a devastating offense. The downside of course is that Andy Reid is the man mainly responsible for that so it is a case of how much Bienemy has learnt."

[Takashi Miike]

"I asked who you want? most coaches move on and fail, and he was in his early thirties when he took the denver job, and it was following on from probably their greatest ever in mike shanahan. who did/do you want?"

[Hermit Road]

"Lots of Bellichick coaches have won multiple Super Bowls and most of the ones who have gone on to be Head Coaches have had a pretty poor time of it. Including McDaniels at Denver. They are interviewing multiple candidates and remain an attractive proposition. If McDaniels gets appointed it will be because the Eagles want him, not because they didn't have a choice."

[Takashi Miike]

"who did you expect? he's won multiple superbowls, I think he's brave taking the job considering the restrictions"

[Hermit Road]

Josh McDaniels is favourite for the Eagles HC job. Not a particularly exciting appointment.

[Takashi Miike]

*mob* I've seen us throw picks at getting a QB before and it was a great decision until ngata's helmet connected with his knee and it was career over

[Takashi Miike]

"I think miami & my job are more ready for him but we have very little to offer in terms of draft position, so we're a no go. yes it's a lot to give up for him, and I'd stick with darnold if lawrence goes at 1. wilson's great but is he an instant upgrade from darnold? I doubt it, and you can fix other areas with those first round picks"

[Nutsin]

"Looks like Goff is on his way out, no surprise there. Expect the Rams to go all in on Trubisky."

[southbankbornnbred]

"Realistically, there are only three or four sides that can afford Watson at the sort of price people are talking about (a starting point of two first-rounders and at least one Day 2 pick, more likely two Day 2 picks, plus the huge salary hit). Washington is one of them. Jets have the picks and quite a bit of cap space, but I'd be surprised if the owners/GM have the balls. It's possible that his asking price will be two first-rounders, a third-rounder, fourth-rounder and scattered lower rounds, plus the deal which made him the second-highest paid player in NFL history. That's pretty much going all-in on one fella."

[southbankbornnbred]

"I like Deshaun a lot - and think we should have drafted him in 2017 when we passed on him for Jamal Adams (look how that turned out). But I also think his price now is too high. We have the worst roster in the NFL and we need every high pick we currently own, to help rebuild the franchise from the bottom up. He's a fine QB, and most sides should jump at the chance of landing him. But we should stick with Darnold and supply him with some protection and some weapons. He's never had them. If we spent the asking price on Deshaun, we'd have neither the picks to provide him with offensive weapons, or the necessary cap room to build a better squad. Watson would also get frustrated in New York, because it's going to take a couple of years to build a decent side - and he's more than good enough to go to a 'win now' franchise. Personally, would love to have him at the Jets. But not sure it would be good for him or the franchise."

[Takashi Miike]

"looks like the situation in texas isn't improving and the jets could be the new favourite in a trade for him. makes sense as they have a young QB they could send the other way, and a couple of first round picks this year. bastards :.)"

[Grumpster]

Should add i think his contract was up. And contracts in the nfl are a bit different with only so much money generally guaranteed and the rest of it if you stay there for the duration or play. Always confused me.

[Grumpster]

"New england would still have been shit with brady as the rest of the team are currently wank and they didn't have a choice, as Brady wanted to leave to join a team where his ideas would be used, as basically belichek and the other coaches ignored his input. Not like footie, players can generally fuck off when they want as franchises realise its pointless keeping someone who doesn't want to be there."

[Gaffer58]

"Absolute amateur at this NFL, so are New England kicking themselves for allowing Brady to leave,and if he hadn't gone to the Buccs would they have made it to the semifinal."

[southbankbornnbred]

"Went to bed early in third quarter of the Saints/Bucks game - and watched the rest of it this morning. That first half showed two ageing legends in decline. Second half was very different. Both have been phenomenal players, both still good QBs (incredible for their ages). But both now obviously on the tail compared to past capacity. Even Brady was failing to spot open receivers in the first half. Shame he never did that during the twenty years when he tortured us! Brady has enough in his legs for two more games. I don't doubt that. But it will be time after this season. It is for Brees, too, who deserves to go out on a gold throne for what he's done in Norlans."

[crystal falace]

Brady has now beaten as many NFC teams in the playoffs as Brees. Pretty remarkable stat.

[nerd]

Going to take something incredible not to be a loss

[Grumpster]

"Brees retiring on a loss then. They've done well getting here, but he has looked his age this year and clearly hasn't aged as well as Brady. Having Gisele at home probably helps keep him fit!"

[crystal falace]

Refs really trying to help the saints out every chance they get.

[nerd]

It was grumpster

[Grumpster]

Good to see Greg rosenthal on sky nfl with his hammers shirt behind him.

[IsaacHock]

Romo & Nantz > Aitken & Buck