2023 NFL Playoffs Thread

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by Erick Estrada

I can't see how the Vikings could move on from Cousins until 2024. His dead cap hit would be almost $50 million next season.

not sure why they would want to, who would they replace him with? he isnt a tier 1 QB but he is in the 2nd tier i believe.

[CorsiHockeyLeague]

Originally Posted by MillerTime GFG

Cowboys fan here. Hoping for the best but expecting the worst...

Such is life as a Cowboys fan.

And no one else feels the least bit bad for you... I mean on days like this I actually feel dirty cheering for the Mavericks, that's how bad the Cowboys suck.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by Sainters7

Yeah Bengals didn't look great last night either, probably lucky to get past Baltimore. Still can't believe that design to have Huntley do the Brees/Brady leap from the 2 yard line, it cost the Ravens the game. Not to mention the brutal clock management on that final Ravens drive. Between how shaky the Bills and Bengals looked, the Chiefs' odds of coming out of the AFC seem even higher. But we'll see how everybody looks next weekend.

What a great opening weekend of playoff football, and still one more to go. Though the Cowboys and Bucs are basically just fighting over who gets the right to get stomped in Santa Clara next Sunday.

The Ravens are always a tough out as they are well coached and usually field a solid defense. Throw in the divisional rival factor and I'm not overly surprised that the game was close. They will look better next weekend.

[KelVarnsen]

As bad as the 4th down play call was, the decision by Cousins was stupid.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1614981984899731456

[MillerTime GFG]

Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague

And no one else feels the least bit bad for you... I mean on days like this I actually feel dirty cheering for the Mavericks, that's how bad the Cowboys suck.

We don't feel bad that you don't feel bad.

[Paulie Walnuts]

Looks like the Ravens are imploding a bit Lamar Jackson making a post about not being appreciated.

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by KelVarnsen

As bad as the 4th down play call was, the decision by Cousins was stupid.

https://twitter.com/user/status/1614981984899731456

I blame the play call more there to be honest. Only other read would have been the receiver up the middle but you have the linebacker underneath and the corner in okay position there too.

Having both Thelan and Jefferson working deep, and two receivers working short routes seems weird when you need 6 yards. No real 5-10 yard route option available from those routes.

[Senator Clay Davis]

So it's Monday at 4pm EST and seeing as the Chargers haven't already fired Brandon Staley, sure looks like he'll be keeping his job, for whatever reason. Well, I know the reason, the Spanos family are cheap asses, but yeah pretty hilarious.

[dirk diggler]

i still think Staley goes but they are waiting a while so it doesnt look like an emotional knee jerk reaction. This franchise fired a coach after 14-2, such a poverty franchise

[KelVarnsen]

Can his ass so you can hire Payton before Cowboys do.

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

not sure why they would want to, who would they replace him with? he isnt a tier 1 QB but he is in the 2nd tier i believe.

Draft? Pretty big speculation they attempted to jump the Bears for Fields. I think if someone falls into their lap they wont hesitate.

However, hos stat like was OK in this game, the Vikings defense let them down the most IMO

[Cowboy89]

Originally Posted by MillerTime GFG

Cowboys fan here. Hoping for the best but expecting the worst...

Such is life as a Cowboys fan.

You need elite level coaching and game preparation to win in the NFL playoffs. Playoff success will elude the Cowboys until a time when Jerry Jones and family are not involved with day to day football decisions. No one decent will coach there with Jerry in the weekly meetings, etc. No way they beat Tom Brady in a playoff game!

[SuperMatt18]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

not sure why they would want to, who would they replace him with? he isnt a tier 1 QB but he is in the 2nd tier i believe.

Really at least stats wise he's a top 5-8 QB. Yards, touchdowns, qb rating, all really strong.

https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/pas...ers-since-2020 (off topic but Tom Brady is such a machine)

Personally i think hes probably a bit under appreciated but i do get its tough to overlook his shortcomings in big games.

Dont think you're replacing him with a rookie though at this point. And dont see anybody available thats going to Minnesota thats an improvement.

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by dirk diggler

i still think Staley goes but they are waiting a while so it doesnt look like an emotional knee jerk reaction. This franchise fired a coach after 14-2, such a poverty franchise

Worse they did it after both his Offensive and Defensive coordinators found jobs elsewhere too. So they delayed so long to the point where Norv Turner was their only option.

I tend to think your team is cursed and Spanos deserves this fate after abondoning his San Diego fan base to go to L.A. where the W.N.B.A is more popular than the Chargers.

[rubecube]

Davis Sanchez is really bad at his job.

[KelVarnsen]

I’m conflicted tonight.

If the Cowboys win they’ll keep McCarthay. If the Bucs win then Tom Brady playoffs BS is still alive. Can’t both teams lose?

[Senator Clay Davis]

I suspect this game is gonna be very smelly, something like 16-14 with Brady's pact with Satan living to see another day.

[KelVarnsen]

High quality football so far

[Sylvanfan]

I think unders hit like 71% of the time on Wild card weekend. With 5 overs at kickoff...due for an under. Probably be 7-6 with Tsmpa getting a last second TD aided by a weak pass interference call.

[Senator Clay Davis]

49ers should probably be -20 against either of these chumps.