Topic: The NFL Thread

[Buck Pete]

Travelodge covenant garden is our go to, leic square casino shows the later games so works out well.....messy, but well.

Stopped there myself mate.  Pretty good bar too if I remember right?

[voodoo ray]

There were some tired people in that casino sports bar a couple of years ago. Wasn't as busy as I expected it to be though.

[bryanod]

Stopped there myself mate.  Pretty good bar too if I remember right?

Wouldn't know, always closed by time I get in

Last time Miami over they did a mad pub thing all old players there, sat outside talking to duper, Clayton, Madison etc. For ages. Clayton ran off to get a pen to sign stuff for us .

Marino hid inside then legged it....

Sunday night not bank holiday usually quietens by the 9pm games in there. Was quieter than had last oevuoueky alright.

[classycarra]

Managed to get a paid of tickets this morning very fortunately so, all going to plan, should be going to my first London (or any) game this October! Can't wait.

Just took what seats I was given in the £82 category, and turns out we're behind the end zone.

Don't get me wrong, I'm very thankful to be in anywhere. Is that section any good? I imagine the middle is the best view but probably good vibe nearer the end zone?

[redan]

Me and my mates got 3 tickets to the Falcons v Jets game, took over an hour in a queue and to be online 45 mins before they went on sale but they’re secured!

We’re just in line with the end zone on the top tier. Only 7 weeks to go!

[voodoo ray]

Managed to get a paid of tickets this morning very fortunately so, all going to plan, should be going to my first London (or any) game this October! Can't wait.

Just took what seats I was given in the £82 category, and turns out we're behind the end zone.

Don't get me wrong, I'm very thankful to be in anywhere. Is that section any good? I imagine the middle is the best view but probably good vibe nearer the end zone?

I've been in the 'home' end (with the rail seats) and it was sound. We weren't right behind the goalposts though.

[classycarra]

https://twitter.com/NFLFilms/status/1430351157206032384 this drone footage is incredible

Best three minute uninterrupted sequence since the shootout in True Detective season 1 (with Wu Tang in the background)

Was going to joke that the person running next to the drone was unlikely to be someone making the roster, but it's the Cowboys so there's got to be a chance it's someone on a multi million pound contract.

[classycarra]

I've been in the 'home' end (with the rail seats) and it was sound. We weren't right behind the goalposts though.

Nice one. Looking at it, we're in 254 in the section at the bottom of the ticket price map. Looks like it's maybe further away from the action that the equivalent behind the other endzone still all good!

[bryanod]

Apparently load more tickets just dropped for both games

10am ET nearly....wonder did they hold some back for american timezones!?!

[voodoo ray]

Nice one. Looking at it, we're in 254 in the section at the bottom of the ticket price map. Looks like it's maybe further away from the action that the equivalent behind the other endzone still all good!

It isn't far at all, you'll be fine.

I prefer a 'lower' view myself. Been in an upper Wembley deck once and the view was good but everything seemed so far away.

[Drinks Sangria]

Apparently load more tickets just dropped for both games

10am ET nearly....wonder did they hold some back for american timezones!?!

If true that will piss a lot of people off who binned off the hunt around midday (UK) and then would have just gone about their day. I think the communication just needs to be better to avoid disappointing so many people.

It shows the popularity growth of the sport though, last time I went I was on late and getting seats was a doddle and you could still buy them for a day or two after the initial release.

I'm hoping to see a good variety of different fans their again, my girlfriend likes The Seahawks so wants to wear the jersey but said she didn't want to look like she didn't have a clue by showing up to a Dolphins v Jags game. I told her it's not necessarily super tribal like UK football and you'll see groups of fans of every team and probably spy at least one of every jersey at the game. Last time I went with a pal, we were sad and did a spot the jersey to find all the teams. Literally the only one we didn't see was a Chiefs jersey. I'll bet that's changed now because that was the latter days of Smith, pre Superbowl win.

[voodoo ray]

If true that will piss a lot of people off who binned off the hunt around midday (UK) and then would have just gone about their day. I think the communication just needs to be better to avoid disappointing so many people.

It shows the popularity growth of the sport though, last time I went I was on late and getting seats was a doddle and you could still buy them for a day or two after the initial release.

I'm hoping to see a good variety of different fans their again, my girlfriend likes The Seahawks so wants to wear the jersey but said she didn't want to look like she didn't have a clue by showing up to a Dolphins v Jags game. I told her it's not necessarily super tribal like UK football and you'll see groups of fans of every team and probably spy at least one of every jersey at the game. Last time I went with a pal, we were sad and did a spot the jersey to find all the teams. Literally the only one we didn't see was a Chiefs jersey. I'll bet that's changed now because that was the latter days of Smith, pre Superbowl win.

it's not changed in that respect. I've been to each of the last 5 years (that they've been on, 2020 obviously excepted) and it's always a mix of fans of everyone.

[bryanod]

If true that will piss a lot of people off who binned off the hunt around midday (UK) and then would have just gone about their day. I think the communication just needs to be better to avoid disappointing so many people.

It shows the popularity growth of the sport though, last time I went I was on late and getting seats was a doddle and you could still buy them for a day or two after the initial release.

I'm hoping to see a good variety of different fans their again, my girlfriend likes The Seahawks so wants to wear the jersey but said she didn't want to look like she didn't have a clue by showing up to a Dolphins v Jags game. I told her it's not necessarily super tribal like UK football and you'll see groups of fans of every team and probably spy at least one of every jersey at the game. Last time I went with a pal, we were sad and did a spot the jersey to find all the teams. Literally the only one we didn't see was a Chiefs jersey. I'll bet that's changed now because that was the latter days of Smith, pre Superbowl win.

If you don't wear aqua and white I'll hunt you down

Apparently Miami fans already organized pregame at the beehive, should be interesting.

Defo put up load tickets, appears was corner ones for 100quid though, but few defo went up. Usually is a late release from returns from America a week or two before but that was weird goings on yesterday.

[Drinks Sangria]

If you don't wear aqua and white I'll hunt you down

Apparently Miami fans already organized pregame at the beehive, should be interesting.

Defo put up load tickets, appears was corner ones for 100quid though, but few defo went up. Usually is a late release from returns from America a week or two before but that was weird goings on yesterday.

I'll be prepared!

I have jerseys for The Seahawks and The Chiefs, I'll probably be in the Mahomes jersey as my girlfriend only likes the Seahawks (this year's superbowl was the first game she ever watched, she cottoned onto the rules really well to be fair and wants to start watching the NFL show with me when it's back on, she chose the Seahawks because she's always liked their colours bless her!) so she'll have the Wilson jersey on. Might get her her own from the Nike store while we're down there, it's basically a knee-length dress on her 

[Barneylfc∗]

Jamin Davis.

Defensive rookie of the year winner or not?

[RedG13]

Jamin Davis.

Defensive rookie of the year winner or not?

I wont put money on him for it. He has a lot of growth to do. it very good spot for him but I wont think it

[KillieRed]

If you don't wear aqua and white I'll hunt you down

Apparently Miami fans already organized pregame at the beehive, should be interesting.

Defo put up load tickets, appears was corner ones for 100quid though, but few defo went up. Usually is a late release from returns from America a week or two before but that was weird goings on yesterday.

Teal, surely?

Anyway, as we know: "Real Men Wear Black".

[classycarra]

Gun to your head, and any allegiances aside, which of the London games would you guys choose to see. In terms of entertainment/day out I guess.

Got an off chance of taking a ticket with a friend for the falcons game, as his mate is having second thoughts about going. But i got a cheaper pair myself for the dolphins game. If I get lucky, trying to work out which to see.

[Drinks Sangria]

Gun to your head, and any allegiances aside, which of the London games would you guys choose to see. In terms of entertainment/day out I guess.

Got an off chance of taking a ticket with a friend for the falcons game, as his mate is having second thoughts about going. But i got a cheaper pair myself for the dolphins game. If I get lucky, trying to work out which to see.

Personally I wanted Jags v Dolphins tickets to see Tua and Trevor Lawrence and I have no allegiances to either team or those in the other game. It just seemed a more fun choice than a game that involved two of the more uninspiring sides of the last two seasons.

[KillieRed]

I`m not going this year, but my mate who organises our trip is a Dolphins fan, so we usually go to those.

[stoa]

Gun to your head, and any allegiances aside, which of the London games would you guys choose to see. In terms of entertainment/day out I guess.

Got an off chance of taking a ticket with a friend for the falcons game, as his mate is having second thoughts about going. But i got a cheaper pair myself for the dolphins game. If I get lucky, trying to work out which to see.

Dolphins vs. Jacksonville for me. Falcons and Jets are two of the blandest teams for me. Don't really know why. The most interesting thing about the Jets is still that Kevin Arnold in "The Wonder Years" was always wearing a Jets-jacket...

[voodoo ray]

I've not seen either the jets or falcons so I'd probably go to that one. As it is I'm not going to either because they were totally uninspiring games - and I went to chargers vs titans.

[Barneylfc∗]

I wont put money on him for it. He has a lot of growth to do. it very good spot for him but I wont think it

50/1 for Mahomes regular season MVP and Davis defensive rookie of the year. Only had a small nibble.

[Statto Red]

The pandemic has made a few teams wary of traveling & playing in London, hopefully get some decent teams next year, & helps the regular season being a 17 game season, that teams aren't losing a home game, still will have 8 home games.

Packers playing in London would be a good one, i know why they've not played in London yet, again increase to 17 game season makes it more likely the Packers will play a game in London.

[RedG13]

50/1 for Mahomes regular season MVP and Davis defensive rookie of the year. Only had a small nibble.

That not bad odds. Davis is going play every down for Washington so lots of tackles and playmaking for a linebacker can really help if there no outstanding Edge player or DB.
Past 5 winners Joey Bosa(edge), Lattimore(CB), Leonard(Off Ball LB), Nick Bosa(edge), Chase Young(Edge). There wasnt a huge standout Edge coming out, CB had 2 in Horn and Surtain. Other likely standout LB is Parson

[voodoo ray]

the dolphins/bungals match is on live at 9pm on sky.

there seems to be fuck all else on so I'll probably end up watching it.

[Statto Red]

the dolphins/bungals match is on live at 9pm on sky.

there seems to be fuck all else on so I'll probably end up watching it.

Quite rare for an NFL preseason game to be on UK TV.

Anyone been watching hard knocks, Jerry Jones has not been featured much in the 1st 3 episodes, a relief to everyone.

[Trendisnotdestiny]

Doing a Guillotine league draft today === the more the merrier.  If interested contact Classycara!

[Zimagic]

That not bad odds. Davis is going play every down for Washington so lots of tackles and playmaking for a linebacker can really help if there no outstanding Edge player or DB.
Past 5 winners Joey Bosa(edge), Lattimore(CB), Leonard(Off Ball LB), Nick Bosa(edge), Chase Young(Edge). There wasnt a huge standout Edge coming out, CB had 2 in Horn and Surtain. Other likely standout LB is Parson

Parsons looks exceptional. Almost makes up for not getting Horn or Surtain. Him & Neal are the new starting pair having ousted Smith & LVE. He's got an earpiece, which effectively makes him one of the defence captains, & he looks great*


*in pre-season.

[RedG13]

Parsons looks exceptional. Almost makes up for not getting Horn or Surtain. Him & Neal are the new starting pair having ousted Smith & LVE. He's got an earpiece, which effectively makes him one of the defence captains, & he looks great*


*in pre-season.

Issue this defense was terrible last season bad coaching was part of it but I dont think Dan Quinn Much better so him playing on a bad defense where impact normally more DL/DB spots having a hard time seeing him winning it. possible it really open at this team as a result of lack of top end defense draft.
Like I would be more certain putting money down on the DPOY for the 2022 season then 2021.

[dalarr]

Watched Bengals - Dolphins last night. Burrows was allowed to make a whooping three throws  and Tua didn’t play. Still, it was nice watching football again. Can’t wait for the season to start.

[Zimagic]

Issue this defense was terrible last season bad coaching was part of it but I dont think Dan Quinn Much better so him playing on a bad defense where impact normally more DL/DB spots having a hard time seeing him winning it. possible it really open at this team as a result of lack of top end defense draft.
Like I would be more certain putting money down on the DPOY for the 2022 season then 2021.

It may be in his favour to shine on a worse performing unit, would pad his stats

[RedG13]

It may be in his favour to shine on a worse performing unit, would pad his stats

That not the only think that matters. The reporters voting know better then that if not improving the defense if 100 plus tackles he wont win it

[Ray K]

Patriots have released Cam Newton. Mac Jones is their new starting QB.

[deFacto please, you bastards]

Patriots have released Cam Newton. Mac Jones is their new starting QB.

Wow! I was expecting Jones to be the starting QB but not for them to release Cam

[bryanod]

Pretty big news alright! Cant imagine its for the $ either.

Tua vs Mac week 1

[Ray K]

Wow! I was expecting Jones to be the starting QB but not for them to release Cam

It can't be for cap reasons. And it can't be that Belichick thinks that Brian freaking Hoyer is a better QB than Cam. I wonder if it's the vaccination thing that pissed off BB?

[deFacto please, you bastards]

It can't be for cap reasons. And it can't be that Belichick thinks that Brian freaking Hoyer is a better QB than Cam. I wonder if it's the vaccination thing that pissed off BB?

Probably

[voodoo ray]

well I didn't see that coming. I doubt cam newton did either.

[Statto Red]

There was some talk of the Patriots cutting Newton last week, but i didn't think they'd do it, wonder if the Dolphins go for Newton, they're looking for QB?