Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, mcbigski said: Draft is tonight 8 eastern. Going to be a last minute decision. I'm leaning Jones. Ah, cool beans. I don't think you can go wrong either way, but as I said, I think Brown is probably the safer pick. Good luck in any case, McBigski. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 1 hour ago, Rhom said: Does the Edelman injury do anything at all to dampen expectations for the Patriots? Like instead of 16-0 they will have to settle for 15-1? That's about the extent of it, methinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 The Edelman injury hurts them a ton. When they've struggled over the past few years it's been because their receiving corps has been trash. Losing one of their top guys is a huge dagger, and once Gronk suffers his annual injury they are going to be very short on weapons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 2 minutes ago, sperry said: The Edelman injury hurts them a ton. When they've struggled over the past few years it's been because their receiving corps has been trash. Losing one of their top guys is a huge dagger, and once Gronk suffers his annual injury they are going to be very short on weapons. Edelman is a really good receiver granted, but they added Brandin Cooks in the offseason, and I think Hogan is really capable. I don't think this hurts them all that badly. It's not like losing Gronk for instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted August 26, 2017 Share Posted August 26, 2017 9 hours ago, James Arryn said: Honestly, if he's not actually nuts, I like Rosen ahead of any of this year's class. Throws the prettiest passes I've seen coming out in quite a while. I'm hoping he's more 'unusual for athlete' rather than 'insane', because especially in football you'll often get independent thinkers labeled as nutters just because orthodoxy is hammered so hard day to day. Posin' for Rosen 4 hours ago, Rhom said: Does the Edelman injury do anything at all to dampen expectations for the Patriots? Like instead of 16-0 they will have to settle for 15-1? 3 hours ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: That's about the extent of it, methinks. 1 hour ago, sperry said: The Edelman injury hurts them a ton. When they've struggled over the past few years it's been because their receiving corps has been trash. Losing one of their top guys is a huge dagger, and once Gronk suffers his annual injury they are going to be very short on weapons. 1 hour ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: Edelman is a really good receiver granted, but they added Brandin Cooks in the offseason, and I think Hogan is really capable. I don't think this hurts them all that badly. It's not like losing Gronk for instance. Nah, Edelman was already looking to take a decreased role and is getting old. I don't think this matters at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth4 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Glennon is steadily improving each week. That was a great throw and catch from him to Meredith. The Bears QB duel is starting to look not as clear cut as previously thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Cam Meredith probably done for the year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth4 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Fucking hell, that hit on Meredith made me turn away. He's the Bears best receiver. Hope he has a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 The Bears have a ton of incentive to start Glennon. If he does well, he has tremendous trade value after the season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalbear Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Gotta ask - who is going to be the Chris Conte rule for players and staff this season? For those of you who are unfamiliar, the Chris Conte rule is a quick, excellent way to evaluate coaching staff and general staff, named after the era when Trestman took over the Bears and decided to keep Chris Conte and not really look for a replacement, despite him sucking tremendously. When the staff overlook such an obvious problem you know the whole team is doomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 1 minute ago, Kalbear said: Gotta ask - who is going to be the Chris Conte rule for players and staff this season? For those of you who are unfamiliar, the Chris Conte rule is a quick, excellent way to evaluate coaching staff and general staff, named after the era when Trestman took over the Bears and decided to keep Chris Conte and not really look for a replacement, despite him sucking tremendously. When the staff overlook such an obvious problem you know the whole team is doomed. Chris Conte, as far as I'm concerned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, Kalbear said: Gotta ask - who is going to be the Chris Conte rule for players and staff this season? For those of you who are unfamiliar, the Chris Conte rule is a quick, excellent way to evaluate coaching staff and general staff, named after the era when Trestman took over the Bears and decided to keep Chris Conte and not really look for a replacement, despite him sucking tremendously. When the staff overlook such an obvious problem you know the whole team is doomed. I'd say keep an eye on the 49ers secondary, which is likely to be one of the worst in the league. Their Safeties are fairly solid, but the corners are really bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briantw Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: I'd say keep an eye on the 49ers secondary, which is likely to be one of the worst in the league. Their Safeties are fairly solid, but the corners are really bad. They're not really trying to win, though, so I'm not sure they apply to the rule. I assume it only really impacts teams that are trying to win games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 28 minutes ago, briantw said: They're not really trying to win, though, so I'm not sure they apply to the rule. I assume it only really impacts teams that are trying to win games. Yeah, I think that's likely to be true. I guess it's fair to say the Conte era Bears weren't looking to throw the season right off the bat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth4 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Fox Sports confirmed that Can Meredith has a torn ACL. His season is done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 8 minutes ago, KingintheNorth4 said: Fox Sports confirmed that Can Meredith has a torn ACL. His season is done. The preseason has declared war on ACL's apparently. Brutal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briantw Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 27 minutes ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: The preseason has declared war on ACL's apparently. Brutal. Pretty much the most common athlete injury these days. Guys can't just keep getting bigger, faster, and stronger without some negative side effects. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 The Titans looked awful today. Especially Mariota. I know it's just a preseason game, but gotta be concerning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mexal Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Burfict suspended for 5 games for a hit last week against the Chiefs. While a big hit on a FB who was not being thrown the ball, I don't see what was illegal about it, even with the new rules. He hits the guy in the chest with his shoulder a yard or two from the LOS. He helped the guy up after the hit, checked to make sure he was ok and the guy even said it was a legal hit. But it's Burfict, he has a reputation (earned and deserved but did you know he was only flagged for one personal foul last season and it was borderline?) and he's always going to be the player the NFL makes an example out of it. If I was him, I'd just retire. He's never going to play a full season again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Chatywin et al. Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 It’s going to be a rough year for the Vikings. That offensive line is dreadful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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