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]

"loads of coaches who've been at their franchises too long. marvin lewis, probably the biggest failure out of all of them. he must have photos of the bengals owner eating shit :.)"

[crystal falace]

"Could see the jets going for mccarthy, would be a good coach for darnold"

[crystal falace]

Packers have fired mccarthy big decision Seems like a bit of a scapegoat. The playcalls havent been great but rodgers has been just bad for large parts of this season

[El Scorchio]

Odell Beckham has strong passing stats for the season.

[crystal falace]

"Have to take into consideration with bell is that he was the steelers number 2 receiver essentially which is why he wanted to be paid so much, On another note, love seeing the pats score twice on fullback dives, he's one of my favourite players develin, proper oldschool fullback"

[Mr. Burns]

"Congrats to my Rams, NFC West Champs for a second year in a row."

[OccupyGreenStreet]

"Bizarre, made a lateral run along the end zone until he got taken down. Probably ruined a bet or two on next TD."

[Takashi Miike]

"most probably, he did the same thing a few weeks ago late in the 4th quarter"

[OccupyGreenStreet]

"Anyone see the end of the Rams/Lions game, where Gurley doesn't run in a clear TD? Had the sound down so wtf was that about? Wasting the clock?"

[11MDE]

Come on you Bears

[southbankbornnbred]

"Btw, Jets will most likely take Kelvin Harmon, AJ Brown or N'Keal Harry in the draft. Best three receivers on the list. The other option for them would be Jonah Williams, who looks like a strong starting tackle for years to come. That's why they need to get rid of Bowles. He'll pick yet another D-lineman if he gets a chance. There are some good ones in the 2019 class - but Jets need a change of direction."

[southbankbornnbred]

"TM - Agreed, and if we can afford it, then it would be great to land Bell. But for my money, a #1 receiver (probably through a top 5 pick in the draft) and at least two solid O-line men (through free agency) are crucial for the next 5+ years at the Jets. We have to start moving the ball through the air - we haven't done it well since before Pennington injured his shoulder in 2005. That was a long time ago now. QB-wise we've been through (an ailing) Testaverde, Bollinger, Carter, (an ailing) Favre, Sanchez, Clemens, McElroy, Smith, (an ailing) Vick, (a useless) Tebow, Fitzmagic and McCown since then. We need stability in a passing game led by a top-notch QB. Darnold could be that guy, with the right coach and help. But he needs targets and protection."

[Far Cough]

Hope so Mike

[southbankbornnbred]

"Early days in the Jets' search for a new head coach, but gossip mongers who seem to know at least a little about the franchise - and who have helped in past searches for coaching staff - say that owner and GM may make a big money move to tempt Jim Harbaugh back into the NFL. Personally, I wouldn't be averse to that - although he will be hard to tempt away from Michigan, now that he's finally getting good results at college level. He's on a huge salary in Michigan, too, so money is less important to him. Bizarrely, if Jim Harbaugh can't be tempted, there is talk of landing his brother John. John could well be released by the Ravens at the end of another disappointing season for them, but remains a well-respected offensive mind. He might walk out of the door in Baltimore and straight into a big job in the Big Apple. My personal choice would be either David Shaw from Stanford or Lincoln Riley from Oklahoma - but both would be bigger risks. Neither has been a HC in the NFL, although both are extremely talented college coaches who run pro-style offenses. I'm generally not a huge fan of recruiting college HC's straight into NFL head coaching jobs. But these two are both regularly successful and running sides which resemble professional outfits. All the more impressive for Shaw, given that he's also handicapped by ""only"" having brighter players to choose from at Stanford - and none of the (very useful) goons who'll run through a brick wall just because you tell them to! Regardless, surely the Jets have to go for an offensive mind at HC - their first since 1993. It's the only way that they can have no excuse over the future form of Darnold (who looks promising and is still aged just 21)."

[Takashi Miike]

"no, cousins is playing well and zimmer's using the running backs well. I think you can win"

[Far Cough]

I reckon we'll get smashed today?

[Takashi Miike]

"southbank, but a strong running game would be a big benefit to darnold as he gets comfortable. someone who can get 1000+ yards a year will open up space for the youngster"

[southbankbornnbred]

"Btw, I'm basing that analysis on the fact (and it is a fact) that the Jets are so poor offensively at the moment that, having invested so draft capital in Darnold, they have to prioritise a solid passing game first. A running game boosted by somebody as talented as Bell would be a luxury, although one we could afford. We have huge cap room next season - around $115m."

[southbankbornnbred]

"Jets more likely to focus their cash on providing Darnold with some aerial weapons under a new coach next season, but that's only of they choose an offensive minded new head coach. If they sack Bowles (which they will) and replace him with another DC or defensive HC, then expect a non-plussed new coach to play safe and opt for a strong running game - in which case Bell may well be on his way to New York. Personally, I think the Jets have to throw everything behind giving Darnold every chance to shine in the NFL. That means getting him a #1 receiver, and an offensive line that will keep him healthy. Bell would be a luxury, although he is a fine player."

[Grumpster]

"We'd probably take him. We seem to keep taking chances on people constantly being arrested. Guess it's what happens when you're always having more bad seasons than good, you make bad decisions in the hope of changing people. These loons aren't for changing."

[crystal falace]

"Ahh yeah forgot about the rookie, There were only a few teams who hd the cap room to sign bell at the trade deadline but obviously moving into next season almost anybody will be able to make the caproom for him, just if anyone is willing to take him on and pay him, proven time and time again you can get good running backs in the draft for a fraction of the cost"

[Takashi Miike]

"we drafted guice so him and peterson + thompson & perine will be the backs. was just wondering who can afford him, plenty of teams have a decent back, maybe the raiders will also go there or the seahawks? maybe he won't get signed if goodell bans him for half the season"

[crystal falace]

"Was only trying tonwind you up mate dont worry aha Seems to be directly correlated to the guys ability, if he's good enough he'll get a place in the league, Would not surprise me if the redskins were in for him though, will AD be back next season?"

[Takashi Miike]

*next season*

[Takashi Miike]

"i can't see the eagles being able to afford hunt anyway. the jets have money to burn next so i could see them going for bell or hunt. all depends on who their new coach is, they're bound to pick the wrong man :.)"