2011 NFL thread

[rubecube]

Originally Posted by Sylvanfan

Put Manning on any AFC West team and they would run away with the Division. If Manning is 80% of what he was, I think he could make a team like the Chiefs a Superbowl contender next year.

I think Arizona could be a team Manning looks at though. Play in a dome on grass, decent chance to compete for the Division, and supposedly has a good relationship with Ken Whisenhut.

I think the Chiefs make too much sense not to happen. Solid offensive line, great weapons in Charles, Bowe, Baldwin, and Moeaki, and a defense that's actually a lot better than it looked this year. I think Manning is a smart guy and is going to go somewhere that has a really good line and run game so his neck doesn't take anymore abuse. Of the teams who need QBs I think Miami, KC, and Seattle are the best options.

It's also pretty clear what Irsay is doing. He's trying to make Manning look bad so he can justify cutting him to the fanbase by saying he's unhappy and bad for the team.

[flames_1987]

Isray and Manning issued a joint statement today of saying no hard feelings between the two. Now we just wait to see if Manning is healthy and we've got quite the story going into this offseason

[Bobblehead]

I think Bowe will be a FA target of a bunch of teams. I know I have seen his name come up a few times all ready this week for the Niners.

[flames_1987]

Reggie Wayne could very well wait to see what happens with Peyton and folow him wherever he goes. Arizona would destroy the NFC West with Fitzgerald on one side and Wayne on the other.

[Flickered Flame]

The Fins officially hire Sherman as OC and Coyle as DC.

Based on everything I have read from Miami, the Dolphins are going to use all possible resources to land a QB. Whether that is Manning, Flynn or trading up for RG3 is another story. I would guess Manning is at the top of the list though.

[Cheerio]

Colts hire Bruce Arians as new OC. Anyone know anything about him?

[Wood]

Del Rio is the new DC in Denver

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

Colts hire Bruce Arians as new OC. Anyone know anything about him?

Great hire in my books. He was the OC for the Steelers for the past 5 seasons. They finished top half in the NFL in offense the past 3 seasons and 12th last year. Roethlisberger was upset that Arians was no longer the coordinator and talked to Steelers' management to keep him. Steeler players have nothing but good things to say about him.

Grigson: GM
Pagano: Head Coach
Arians: Offensive Coordinator

Good hires so far by the Colts.

[Drake]

Bears hire Phil Emery as new GM. He had been with KC

https://twitter.com/#!/JasonLaCanfor...52122023350273

[transplant99]

San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aldon Smith was charged Saturday with driving under the influence in Miami Beach.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/75...ed-charged-dui

[Cheerio]

The Colts are apparently close to adding former Steelers LB coach Keith Butler as their new DC. Sounds like they're putting together quite the coaching staff

[Bobblehead]

Originally Posted by transplant99

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/75...ed-charged-dui

Stupid, stupid STUPID

[GirlySports]

singer at pro bowl is no better than in Ottawa :P

[Wood]

Browner just got burned by Marshall for a TD but its awesome seeing him make the pro bowl. Its too bad he broke his arm as a rookie with Denver and got cut, I'd love to have him

[OILFAN #81]

Originally Posted by Cheerio

The Colts are apparently close to adding former Steelers LB coach Keith Butler as their new DC. Sounds like they're putting together quite the coaching staff

Butler is an amazing hire for DC. He was being groomed as the next DC in Pittsburgh when Lebeau finally retires.

Interesting enough that Jim Caldwell interviewed for the OC position in Pittsburgh today.

[Drake]

Originally Posted by OILFAN #81

Interesting enough that Jim Caldwell interviewed for the OC position in Pittsburgh today.

After visiting the Steelers this weekend, former Colts HC Jim Caldwell plans to join Ravens offensive staff, likely as QB coach.

https://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/...57819249025024

[Drake]

For the first time since joining the league in 1995, the Panthers have changed their logo. According to a press release Sunday night, the logo has been designed to provide a "more aggressive, contemporary look to the logo while making it more three-dimensional for ever-increasing digital use."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d...-with-new-logo

[nik-]

Thank god, their lettering was seriously mid 90's

[KelVarnsen]

With Nike coming in as uniform supplier, they won't be the last.

[Joborule]

The styling of the logo reminds me of batman for some reason.