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Just been posting about Haskins and Keenum in the fantsasy thread by mistake

I was curious to know if Haskins as their 1st Draft pick would start but the guys in the other thread seem to think the experienced Keenum will be the starter which obviously makes sense.

I've been reading about the Mr Irrelevant draft pick (the very last pick of the draft). Makes me laugh how much publicity the Mr Irrelevant player and team gets. So much so teams used to pass their last draft pick so they could get to pick Mr Irrelevant.

KC Chiefs picked Kicker Ryan Succop and he became Mr Irrelevant in 2009

Succop signed a $20m contract extension last year with the Titans. Mr "not so" irrelevant now

RedG13 · « **Reply #53527 on:** July 31, 2019, 09:04:07 pm »

Quote from: Buck Pete on July 31, 2019, 01:42:01 pm

Just been posting about Haskins and Keenum in the fantsasy thread by mistake

I was curious to know if Haskins as their 1st Draft pick would start but the guys in the other thread seem to think the experienced Keenum will be the starter which obviously makes sense.

I've been reading about the Mr Irrelevant draft pick (the very last pick of the draft). Makes me laugh how much publicity the Mr Irrelevant player and team gets. So much so teams used to pass their last draft pick so they could get to pick Mr Irrelevant.

KC Chiefs picked Kicker Ryan Succop and he became Mr Irrelevant in 2009

Succop signed a $20m contract extension last year with the Titans. Mr "not so" irrelevant now

Rookie Qb normally start around 10 games a year. My guess is Keenum start the season and after NE game Haskins takes over unless the coaches think Haskins is ready day one

Something Worse · « **Reply #53528 on:** August 2, 2019, 01:46:48 am »

Hello darkness my old friend

voodoo ray · « **Reply #53529 on:** August 2, 2019, 10:08:21 am »

I believe the highest passer rating is 154.something.

I mention this because last night schaub apparently went 4 of 14 for 10 yards and an interception for a passer rating of 9.8

That's impressively bad

Skeeve · « **Reply #53530 on:** August 2, 2019, 12:41:36 pm »

Quote from: voodoo ray on August 2, 2019, 10:08:21 am

I believe the highest passer rating is 154.something.

I mention this because last night schaub apparently went 4 of 14 for 10 yards and an interception for a passer rating of 9.8

That's impressively bad

No idea why I remember it since, as a Bear fan, it is not something to really concern me, but the scale goes from 0 to 158.3.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #53531 on:** August 2, 2019, 01:04:51 pm »

I have some liking for da bears too and it's impressive how for decades they refuse to have good QB play.

Statto Red · « **Reply #53532 on:** August 4, 2019, 01:29:49 am »

Episode 1 of Hard Knocks with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night on SKY Sports Action for those in the UK.

Garrus · « **Reply #53533 on:** August 4, 2019, 09:42:29 am »

Quote from: Statto Red on August 4, 2019, 01:29:49 am

Episode 1 of Hard Knocks with the Oakland Raiders on Thursday night on SKY Sports Action for those in the UK.

Quote

“I like these guys,” Gruden said of his options. “This Nate Peterman is growing on me. He’s athletic. I know he’s had some nightmare performances in the NFL, but when you watch the film you can see why. It’s not all his fault but he’s got some talent, he’s got some athleticism, he’s got some experience.

“Here’s an opening day starter for the Buffalo Bills last year. I take that very serious. And he’s smart. He’s done a good job, he’s been consistent and I think he’s starting to get his confidence back. And we all need that.”

Going to be car crash television. Can't wait.

KillieRed · « **Reply #53534 on:** August 5, 2019, 10:56:20 am »

Somehow i missed this:

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Former-Raiders-Worthing-High-great-Cliff-Branch-14279837.php

Old Cliff played in the first (full) NFL game i watched, that battering of the Redskins in the Superbowl. He should be in the Hall of Fame.

Statto Red · « **Reply #53535 on:** August 7, 2019, 03:32:19 pm »

Is it worth subscribing for NFL Game Pass, i see it's £143.99 for the season or 4 instalments of £36, those of us in the UK, I see you get more than live games, like most of the programming from NFL Films?

KillieRed · « **Reply #53536 on:** August 7, 2019, 04:03:59 pm »

Quote from: Statto Red on August 7, 2019, 03:32:19 pm

Is it worth subscribing for NFL Game Pass, i see it's £143.99 for the season or 4 instalments of £36, those of us in the UK, I see you get more than live games, like most of the programming from NFL Films?

My mate gets this, and i go round every sunday. So for me it`s a great investment.

Quite often we`ll have sky on, or the redzone channel and watch either or both of our teams games in the same evening.

And yeah you get the other NFL content.

Statto Red · « **Reply #53537 on:** August 7, 2019, 04:09:36 pm »

Quote from: KillieRed on August 7, 2019, 04:03:59 pm

My mate gets this, and i go round every sunday. So for me it`s a great investment.

Quite often we`ll have sky on, or the redzone channel and watch either or both of our teams games in the same evening.

And yeah you get the other NFL content.

It works out to £3 a week. & you can't get a pint for that in some places. I see game pass has all games live, including those on SKY, i see all playoff games & super bowl are on the game pass as well, really tempted but not sure what it's like.

KillieRed · « **Reply #53538 on:** August 7, 2019, 04:13:05 pm »

Quote from: Statto Red on August 7, 2019, 04:09:36 pm

It works out to £3 a week. & you can't get a pint for that in some places. I see game pass has all games live, including those on SKY, i see all playoff games & super bowl are on the game pass as well, really tempted but not sure what it's like.

It`s really good, basically a streaming service.

I have noticed at the start of seasons there can be teething problems, but we generally will have one game cast to the TV and another game or redzone on a laptop at the same time.

It works better than iplayer & definitely SKYs player which is an abomination.

Statto Red · « **Reply #53539 on:** August 7, 2019, 04:17:47 pm »

Quote from: KillieRed on August 7, 2019, 04:13:05 pm

It`s really good, basically a streaming service.

I have noticed at the start of seasons there can be teething problems, but we generally will have one game cast to the TV and another game or redzone on a laptop at the same time.

It works better than iplayer & definitely SKYs player which is an abomination.

Does it slow the PC down, were it takes an age to link on to other sites whilst watching, come to think of it, looks like i can watch it on the PS4.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #53540 on:** August 7, 2019, 04:31:04 pm »

Probably worth it if you wanted to watch all of one team's games.

Skeeve · « **Reply #53541 on:** August 7, 2019, 07:28:29 pm »

Have they still got the major drawback of sky games being blacked out on game pass, that used to basically fuck the service during playoffs didn't it?

Garrus · « **Reply #53542 on:** August 8, 2019, 08:16:26 am »

First episode of Hard Knocks available for free on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm3a6B26HFc

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #53543 on:** August 8, 2019, 12:35:59 pm »

So Antonio Brown has severe frostbite from wearing the wrong footwear in a cryotherapy machine

Mr F · « **Reply #53544 on:** August 9, 2019, 12:19:27 am »

Manning’s first pass in preseason is a check down

Original · « **Reply #53545 on:** August 9, 2019, 08:39:16 am »

Christian Wade scores a 65 yard touchdown. Love to see the limey's doing well

Crosby Nick · « **Reply #53546 on:** August 9, 2019, 11:10:24 am »

Quote from: Original on August 9, 2019, 08:39:16 am

Christian Wade scores a 65 yard touchdown. Love to see the limey's doing well

Decent.

https://twitter.com/NFLUK/status/1159712464663195650

KillieRed · « **Reply #53547 on:** August 9, 2019, 03:48:08 pm »

Quote from: Garrus on August 8, 2019, 08:16:26 am

First episode of Hard Knocks available for free on youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm3a6B26HFc

Enjoyed that, i suspect it might be better viewing (so far) for a fan of the team than others.

A lot of it does have the sense of set-up for the cameras, not just the stunts (like the horse-riding), but the situations. Such as the situation where Gruden was telling off Abram for his over-enthusiasm in non-contact drills. The whole time Gruden had his back to the camera, i got the feeling everything he said was with a wink. I thought the TE Luke Willson (a victim of Abram's) had a pointing in shouting "try that when we have pads on". Abram actually came across as something of a dick too, especially at dinner with Derek Carr (who was paying for all the rookies). Maybe that`s the attitude a safety needs? Who knows...

rafathegaffa83 · « **Reply #53548 on:** August 10, 2019, 02:22:15 am »

So Antonio Brown claims he won't play again until the NFL allows him to use his helmet, which is a currently unauthorized model

As for Hard Knocks, yep Abrams comes off as a dick

voodoo ray · « **Reply #53549 on:** August 10, 2019, 02:29:13 am »

AB seems to be becoming a one-man example of why those helmets went on the banned list.

Buck Pete · « **Reply #53550 on:** August 10, 2019, 11:42:11 am »

Quote from: rafathegaffa83 on August 10, 2019, 02:22:15 am

As for Hard Knocks, yep Abrams comes off as a dick

And I thought some of the players in our league come across as thick

oldfordie · « **Reply #53551 on:** August 14, 2019, 12:45:04 am »

I know pre season games aren't the most reliable guide but New England back up QB Stidham looked good, running game good, same with passing game. mind you Detroit were s..

MadErik · « **Reply #53552 on:** August 14, 2019, 10:22:06 am »

Pats have released Danny Etling.

KillieRed · « **Reply #53553 on:** August 14, 2019, 11:13:24 am »

Quote from: MadErik on August 14, 2019, 10:22:06 am

Pats have released Danny Etling.

(Actually i have no idea who that is)

Statto Red · « **Reply #53554 on:** August 14, 2019, 12:42:48 pm »

Has anyone been watching pre season games, i know they're mostly used for evaluating players on the edge of making the final roster, as results don't matter, as you've seen it with teams losing every pre season game then winning the SB, but it's still NFL.

voodoo ray · « **Reply #53555 on:** August 14, 2019, 12:45:46 pm »

Nope.

dalarr · « **Reply #53556 on:** August 15, 2019, 10:58:21 am »

Will every episode of Hard Knocks be shown on Youtube? I can’t find any information

KillieRed · « **Reply #53557 on:** August 16, 2019, 08:25:53 am »

Quote from: dalarr on August 15, 2019, 10:58:21 am

Will every episode of Hard Knocks be shown on Youtube? I can’t find any information

Seems not, like dealers HBO were trying to reel you in with that first free hit.

Anyone got ninja links to Episode 2?

Buck Pete · « **Reply #53558 on:** August 16, 2019, 01:47:56 pm »

Looks like Kyler Murray got brought back down to Earth with a bump last night against the Raiders.

I appreciate one bad game won’t define his season but he had a shocker by all accounts.

Something Worse · « **Reply #53559 on:** August 16, 2019, 03:01:20 pm »

Quote from: KillieRed on August 16, 2019, 08:25:53 am

Seems not, like dealers HBO were trying to reel you in with that first free hit.

Anyone got ninja links to Episode 2?

Ololo