2020 NFL Season Thread

[Senator Clay Davis]

I'm curious why this game wasn't taken off the board in Vegas, but the Broncos game was. Steelers -10.5 seems way too low, should probably be a college line like -30.5. This is gonna be a terrible, one sided game.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

I'm curious why this game wasn't taken off the board in Vegas, but the Broncos game was. Steelers -10.5 seems way too low, should probably be a college line like -30.5. This is gonna be a terrible, one sided game.

I don't know, this kind of feels like one of those Steelers games that they should win comfortably, but mess it up for some reason.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I think the biggest shocker of this whole process is that the Rockefeller tree has enough pull to push the NFL into a mid-afternoon slot.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Ok NFL should do the right thing and make up some inclement weather lie to stop the game now and award the Steelers the win. We don't need (or want) to see more.

[Erick Estrada]

I’m listening to this game at work. Three interceptions in half a quarter.

[devo22]

2 picks and 2 fumbles already. If you like sloppy football, this one is for you I guess.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Watching the Steelers GWC in just this quarter is hilarious, quite the roller coaster.

[Skaloper]

Originally Posted by Senator Clay Davis

Watching the Steelers GWC in just this quarter is hilarious, quite the roller coaster.

I can't believe the Refs didn't call Steelers at the end of the quarter. It was clear they were delaying...

[devo22]

I'm not going to lie, seeing Harbaugh whine is pretty satisfying though.

[flamingred89]

Yeah, that looked even more egregious during the replay they just showed. That was 20 seconds that ran off because of the Steelers. The refs should’ve intervened and at least stopped the clock.

[devo22]

that's Roughing the Passer?! Okay, cool.

[Senator Clay Davis]

Ravens might have won if they started Trace McSorley. Or lost even worse. Either way that was a painful game of football.

[devo22]

looks like Bud Dupree tore his ACL yesterday. That sucks on a number of levels ... Steelers are obviously going to miss him big time, but I'm primarily gutted for the guy himself because he's a UFA and was going to earn really big money next offseason.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by devo22

looks like Bud Dupree tore his ACL yesterday. That sucks on a number of levels ... Steelers are obviously going to miss him big time, but I'm primarily gutted for the guy himself because he's a UFA and was going to earn really big money next offseason.

I think he will still get good money. There are lots of defense needy teams.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I think he will still get good money. There are lots of defense needy teams.

I was reading a thing on NFL.com where the cap is projecting to come down quite a bit next year. Veteran minimums, rookie deals, and existing players will not see toll backs, the money will need to be squeezed elsewhere. So guys like Dak and Dupree will still be paid well. But chances are it's less than they would have been thinking at this time last year if they were healthy, than add an injury discount. Could be a lean year for free agents who don't want to play in Jacksonville.

[Senator Clay Davis]

I wonder if the cap crash will bring about a few super teams. If guys are gonna take short deals for less money, might as well join a contender to up your value the next offseason.

[Weitz]

I still think the Steelers are pretenders. I don't think they get more than 1 playoff game.

[Patek23]

Bills will ruin their perfect season.

[flamingred89]

Originally Posted by Weitz

I still think the Steelers are pretenders. I don't think they get more than 1 playoff game.

Wholeheartedly agree. Such an underwhelming 11-0 team. They’ve only played 4 games against teams over .500 with 2 of those against the Ravens who are falling fast. They barely beat the Cowboys and the Jets gave them a heap of trouble. Even yesterday’s game was decided because of a missed delay of game call at the end of the first half. I wouldn’t be surprised if they stumble down the stretch and finish 13-3 with a first round playoff loss.

[calgarygeologist]

Originally Posted by flamingred89

Wholeheartedly agree. Such an underwhelming 11-0 team. They’ve only played 4 games against teams over .500 with 2 of those against the Ravens who are falling fast. They barely beat the Cowboys and the Jets gave them a heap of trouble. Even yesterday’s game was decided because of a missed delay of game call at the end of the first half. I wouldn’t be surprised if they stumble down the stretch and finish 13-3 with a first round playoff loss.

I've been a Steelers fan for a long time and they haven't been able to really dominate the league in quite a while. Even when they are really good they rarely seem to play a game where they destroy their opponent and they usually seem to play down to the other teams level which makes for a lot of close games. I'm not sure why this is but it seems like some sort of organizational philosophy. Do just enough to win the game.