2015 NFL Season Thread

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by Dan02

No suprise here that bradys suspension got overturned. Was a completely unjust suspension in the first place. CBA says tampering with balls is a 25k fine? Screw it let's give him 4 games.

and the fact that this exact same thing happened with the Jets ands the league did pratically nothing but now it is worth 4 games and several million dollars to fight? Goodell has shown he is inept, how the owners feel like he is worth what they pay him is mind boggling

[rubecube]

So final cuts are tomorrow. Any surprises for your various teams? I think the only semi-surprise for the Eagles is that Tim Tebow is going to make the team as third-string QB and Matt Barkley is going to be cut (actually only one of those things is kind of a surprise).

[ResAlien]

Some thought here that Montee Ball gets cut. He's been the 4th best RB this preseason. Even butterfingers Hillman has looked superior to him so far.

He probably should be but won't, just too high of a draft pick.

[rubecube]

Darnell Dockett cut by the Niners and Steve Weatherford cut by the Giants.

[Erick Estrada]

It will be interesting to see if the Redskins cut bait with RG3. Browns would likely offer him a contract immediately but bringing him in brings with it the non-stop Tebow like media and controversy. Not worth it unless it's on a team that strong and can handle the sideshow that would come with him. IMO the best thing for RG3 would be to sign on a good team to be the backup where he can spend a season or two in a stable (the exact opposite of the Redskins) environment and learn the craft and how things are done the right way behind good leaders. Right now he's just not good enough to start on a bad team and he's still a little immature.

[rubecube]

I don't think it makes sense for Washington to cut RG3 before the offseason. They're not going to get anything for him via trade either way, and at least this way they can trot him out again when the Cousins experiment goes south.

[Erick Estrada]

Originally Posted by rubecube

I don't think it makes sense for Washington to cut RG3 before the offseason. They're not going to get anything for him via trade either way, and at least this way they can trot him out again when the Cousins experiment goes south.

I believe they save in the neighborhood of $7 million in cap space if they cut him and would remove the elephant in the room. If it wasn't for Snyder RG3 would have been cut in the offseason. IMO that team is going to struggle regardless but as long as the sideshow continues they will never have a chance to build anything. It simply isn't working out for either party.

[rubecube]

Cardinals trade a conditional 7th round for Matt Barkley. Uhhhh...okay.

[dammage79]

Colts nabbed OLB Sio Moore from the Raiders for a late round pick. Del Rio doesn't like him so I can only assume he's a really good player.

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by rubecube

I don't think it makes sense for Washington to cut RG3 before the offseason. They're not going to get anything for him via trade either way, and at least this way they can trot him out again when the Cousins experiment goes south.

i dont think you want him on the field, he gets hurt and they are on the hook for 16 million for next year

[DropIt]

Originally Posted by rubecube

I think the AFC as a whole is pretty weak again this year, especially with the Patriots' defense taking a step back. Really I see the league in tiers like this:

Tier 3 (Playoff bubble):

Arizona
New Orleans
Atlanta
San Diego
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Buffalo
Detroit
Miami

Interesting ranking of New Orleans. I have them almost in dumpster fire category

[MissTeeks]

That sucks for Jones:

@SUNMitchell: Sounds like Brett Jones has been cut by the #Giants with an injury designation due to 4-6 week MCL. They’ll now decide whether to IR. #CFL

[transplant99]

Fred Jackson signs in Seattle. Tebow is cut from the Eagles.

Also looks like there will be some interesting names available after todays cutdowns.

[Skaloper]

Tebow Cut from Eagles!

http://www.tsn.ca/nfl-cuts-tebow-rep...hilly-1.356093

[dirk diggler]

Originally Posted by Skaloper

Tebow Cut from Eagles!

http://www.tsn.ca/nfl-cuts-tebow-rep...hilly-1.356093

“God wanted Tim to be released” – Russell Wilson

[M*A*S*H 4077]

As a long time Tebow fan I agree he's just not good enough. Too slow making reads. I think he conducted himself with class but he's got to be done now, I don't think there are any more crazy coaches who will bring him in

[transplant99]

Reggie Wayne cut by the Patriots

James Jones cut by the Giants

Nick Novak by the Bolts

Da'Quan Bowers by the Bucs

IK Enemkpali, Matt Simms, Matt Cassell all cut by the Bills

more to come still

[Da_Chief]

Next up: AFC West

http://ostalk.podbean.com/e/ostalk-e...ries-afc-west/

Has the Broncos window closed?
Can Rivers lead the Chargers to the promised land?
The up and coming Raiders?
Can the Chiefs offence help out their defence?

Thanks for listening.

[Sainters7]

Originally Posted by DropIt

Interesting ranking of New Orleans. I have them almost in dumpster fire category

Eh, I could see them as a potential 9-7 bubble team, especially if the South is a dud again like last year. I could also see them finishing 6-10. I really can't remember the last time I had this little hype or excitement going into a Saints season.

It doesn't help they've been arguably the most injured team over TC/pre-season, it feels like pretty much every pick-up they made over the off-season to get excited about is either already on IR, or injured with no timetable for return. Season hasn't even started and already their entire secondary has taken turns with injuries. Keenan Lewis already out until mid October. Is Jairus Byrd ever going to come back? How long is Spiller out? It certainly has the potential to be a trainwreck.

I'm really excited the NFL in general is back next week anyway.


Posted from Calgarypuck.com App for Android

[Sylvanfan]

Originally Posted by Da_Chief

Next up: AFC West

http://ostalk.podbean.com/e/ostalk-e...ries-afc-west/

Has the Broncos window closed?
Can Rivers lead the Chargers to the promised land?
The up and coming Raiders?
Can the Chiefs offence help out their defence?

Thanks for listening.

First off no one named Janikowski or Jankowski should ever get drafted in the first round. Mark, Sébastien doesn't matter....3rd round is the absolute highest you ever think for a kicker. Still Kalil Mack and Derek Carr were good picks last year, if Amari Cooper works out, they're starting to get it together

Agree that the long term play on Rivers would be to deal him for a ransom of picks. The only way San Diego goes 3-13 is if Rivers gets injured. Otherwise they'll be a 7-9 win team and not find the pieces they need to get the rest of that roster Superb Bowl calibre.

KC I think is in contention for a Wild Card spot. Maclin and Chris Conley will greatly improve the receiving core. Kelce is a beast when he's not fumbling. If the Offensive line can be better, that will be huge because they'll throw to the outside, and Charles will get better running lanes. Defence is still really solid, but I don't think they generate enough take aways.

Denver is still the class of the Division, but I think it will be Marty ball that they win with. Their defence will be really good, and I expect Anderson to be the best back in football by a mile. Manning will only need to throw 30 times a game and will be much healthier at the end of the season. When he does throw Thomas and Sanders are as good a tandem there is in the AFC. Denver easily wins 12-13 games and win this Division by US Thanksgiving.