2008 NFL Regular Season Thread.

[transplant99]

List of the top 50 UFA guys this off season.

http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=1...nid=83&yr=2009

[burn_baby_burn]

Originally Posted by Bobblehead

But the thing is there is new ownership.

Clark may run the team the same as his father, but there are no guarantees. I'm sure NFL people will have an idea of how much like his father Clark is, but until there is a little bit of history I doubt anyone can be sure.

No doubt about it. I don't think Clark will be as patient as his father was (Lamar let Jack Steadman run the Chiefs with a losing record for something like 15 years). But I don't think he will be axing GM's after a year or two. The fact that he personally supports Herm Edwards shows that he is willing to see things through or give people some time.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Pagal4321

Tom Heckert. Apparently he's a great football man to have back there, as tracked by Philly's success in drafting and bringing in talent.

Heckert is a terrific GM. Before being GM he was in charge of most of the personnel moves in Philly (drafting, free agents, etc.). Now it's mostly Andy Reid and Joe Banner who make the personnel decisions. IMO, the team hasn't drafted nearly as well since Reid took this over.

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by Clever_Iggy

I thought it was the Players Emergency Fund? That could be synonymous with retirement fund or I'm thinking of a different league (the NHL?).

I like your thinking - forcing owners who sign dumb players like this to fix the NFL's retirement fund problem.

I was just guessing at the fund, all these fines go to one fund or another.

[burn_baby_burn]

Chiefs Blog claiming Pioli may have signed with the Chiefs and an announcement is coming soon. (I know its an internet blog, but I have had virtually nothing to get excited about with the Chiefs this season, I can't help getting excited). According to the Blog, Len Dawson is claiming that Pioli is the new GM.

http://chiefsblog.kansascity.com/?q=node/606

RUMORS MOUNT OF PIOLI TO CHIEFS
Posted by Mike Florio on January 8, 2009, 1:24 p.m.
We continue to be flooded with e-mails from folks who claim that Pats V.P. of player personnel Scott Pioli soon will be introduced as the new G.M. of the Kansas City Chiefs.
Though it’s our general understanding that these reports are premature at best, the tight lid that the Chiefs have kept on the situation makes it very hard to know precisely what in the hell is going on out there.
Len Dawson, formerly of the Chiefs and currently of KMBC-TV in Kansas City, generally cites “reports around the country” indicating that Pioli will be hired by the Chiefs before pointing out only the Eagle Tribune (your guess is as good as ours . . . actually, it’s in North Andover, Massachusetts) in support of the notion that the deal is done, and that the only step remaining is for Pioli to sign the contract.
Also, 610 Sports radio in Kansas City reported on Wednesday that the Chiefs have offered the G.M. job to Pioli.
Still, neither the Chiefs nor Pioli have said anything about the situation.

Submitted by Rocky Alden on January 7, 2009 - 6:13pm.
Okay gang, as many of you know I still have friends at the highest level in the Chiefs organization and have this info to share with full confidence: Scott Pioli is the new GM. His announcement will come Thursday or Friday at the latest. Clark and Scott are working out the finer points of his contract tonight, but the deal is sealed. Also, Clark informed Herm Edwards and his coaching staff that they will be released. All assistants can reapply through Scott.
I only share this information because I'm no longer with the team and it's fun to share that a new day is dawning at Arrowhead. Scott Pioli will quickly move to clean out the front office and hire a new coach.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Great hire if true.

I really thought Shanahan would end up there, but this would nix that completely.

See ya Herm.

[mykalberta]

Originally Posted by transplant99

List of the top 50 UFA guys this off season.

http://profootball.scout.com/a.z?s=1...nid=83&yr=2009

Wow, the Ravens better win it this year.

[burn_baby_burn]

Looks like the Phoenix Coyotes are not the only team laying off office staff.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3821663

ASHBURN, Va. -- Washington Redskins director of player development John Jefferson was among more than 20 people laid off by the team this week as the economic downtown took its toll on one of the NFL's most valuable franchises.

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by burn_baby_burn

Looks like the Phoenix Coyotes are not the only team laying off office staff.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3821663

Now that is bazaar. I doubt Snyder will even notice the blip to his bottom line from this. Buy laying off his Cap guru will come back to haunt him.

[rubecube]

Here you go, Dis. Captain Roid Rage wants the Broncos coaching job.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

[Pagal4321]

I would love to see Roid Romo coach that team, just for one game. The sheer hilarity of it would probably entertain the masses!!

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by rubecube

Here you go, Dis. Captain Roid Rage wants the Broncos coaching job.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=090...s&confirm=true

The sad part is, he actually believes he's qualified.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

The sad part is, he actually believes he's qualified.

He is...to coach the RAIDERS!

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

The sad part is, he actually believes he's qualified.

He also still believes he never did anything wrong in regards to taking steroids. The guy is a tool.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Broncos will name Josh McDaniels head coach.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=3826234

Of the folks they interviewed, this was my #1 choice by far. Fits in with everything Bowlen said he wanted. Barring epic failure, this guy will be in Denver for a very long time.

Pretty happy with the choice!

[Pagal4321]

An offensive minded coach? Didn't you guys want to fix the defense though DFF?

Interesting hire, hopefully he doesn't end up like Weiss and or Crennell.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by Pagal4321

An offensive minded coach? Didn't you guys want to fix the defense though DFF?

Interesting hire, hopefully he doesn't end up like Weiss and or Crennell.

I am sure that McDaniels will solicit the services of some defensive gurus. Pretty desirable position I would think.

I think you hire a coach that caters to the strengths of your football team and go from there.

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Displaced Flames fan

I am sure that McDaniels will solicit the services of some defensive gurus. Pretty desirable position I would think.

I think you hire a coach that caters to the strengths of your football team and go from there.

I'd be interested to see if they go after a guy like Rob Ryan from Oakland. He's been able to do some pretty remarkable things there with some crappy players and apparently he wasn't too pleased about being passed over for the head coaching job there.

[Displaced Flames fan]

Originally Posted by rubecube

I'd be interested to see if they go after a guy like Rob Ryan from Oakland. He's been able to do some pretty remarkable things there with some crappy players and apparently he wasn't too pleased about being passed over for the head coaching job there.

That could work, because I'd really like to see Denver try and sign their UFA all-pro cornerback.

[ben voyonsdonc]

I'm pissed that the Cowboys look like they are giving up on Garrett. Phillips needs to be fired and the job should be given to Garrett. I know that the Dallas offense struggled (the kindest word possible) at the end of the season but I pin the fact that the entire team (offense and defense) didn't show up on the Head Coach not the offensive co-ordinator. Garrett will be a good coach for a long time and Jerry Jones would be an idiot (if he already isn't one) to let him go.