NFL: 2023 NFL season news & notes discussion thread

[StreetHawk]

I am in the minority I think but I’d still like to see Wentz figure it out.

Was going well til the injuries got him. Acl, then a concussion in the PO vs Seattle where he literally dragged the eagles in with just #4 WR onwards. Seems like more a personality issue with him. Plus trusts his arm too much .
6/7 spot means very little. Rest Stafford and Donald.

 

[Terry Yake]

sitting lamar was always the logical choice. no reason to send him out there against a division rival who is fighting for the playoffs. i know he said he didn't like the two weeks off in 2019, but a little rust was far from the reason they lost that game to the titans

 

[StreetHawk]

sitting lamar was always the logical choice. no reason to send him out there against a division rival who is fighting for the playoffs. i know he said he didn't like the two weeks off in 2019, but a little rust was far from the reason they lost that game to the titans

Worse to not have your guys due to a injury from a nothing game than be rusty in a PO game.

Dress 46/53 guys on the roster on game day. Basically a backup for each position. Just try to get through the game with no injuries.

 

[EpochLink]

sitting lamar was always the logical choice. no reason to send him out there against a division rival who is fighting for the playoffs. i know he said he didn't like the two weeks off in 2019, but a little rust was far from the reason they lost that game to the titans

My memory of that game was Earl Thomas getting abused by Derrick Henry.
That was also Earl Thomas last NFL game, he was cut the next season.

 

[Terry Yake]

My memory of that game was Earl Thomas getting abused by Derrick Henry.
That was also Earl Thomas last NFL game, he was cut the next season.

henry exposed the ravens weak run D and titans D came up big with multiple stops on 4th and short. that, and roman quickly abandoning the run game was the difference

lamar wasn't great but he still threw for 365 yds and ran for 143. one of his two picks that game was a great pass that went through andrews's hands. if he was rusty that game, it didn't show much at all

 

[GKJ]

The only memory I have of that game was Henry breaking off a huge run. I think it was a touchdown.

 

[Terry Yake]

The only memory I have of that game was Henry breaking off a huge run. I think it was a touchdown.

henry made the ravens D look like a HS team. just flat out dominated the entire game

 

[BackToTheBrierePatch]

Pittsburgh/Baltimore is looking like a bad weather game. Steelers are favored. So we all know how this ends.

 

[GKJ]

 

[Unholy Diver]

Pittsburgh/Baltimore is looking like a bad weather game. Steelers are favored. So we all know how this ends.

I think this game was going to be a slog no matter the conditions, but this will certainly dampen the high powered Mason Rudolph Air Show

 

[LT]

DeMeco is already turning Houston into a defensive juggernaut. Some hiccups obviously, but it is an exciting time for the Texans.

 

[StreetHawk]

DeMeco is already turning Houston into a defensive juggernaut. Some hiccups obviously, but it is an exciting time for the Texans.

Some tough years for sure in Houston.

 

[Terry Yake]

give him and MG3 all the carries against the steelers to keep edwards and hill healthy

 

[Blitzkrug]

Rodgers voted most inspirational by Jets players

Aaron Rodgers' first season with the Jets lasted only four plays, but he still made an impact. On Friday, he was voted by his teammates as the Jets' most inspirational player for the 2023 season.

www.espn.com

This f***in guy, i swear.

Build a f***ing statue of him outside of the stadium that depicts him saving orphans from a burning house while we're at it too.

 

[EpochLink]

Rodgers voted most inspirational by Jets players

Aaron Rodgers' first season with the Jets lasted only four plays, but he still made an impact. On Friday, he was voted by his teammates as the Jets' most inspirational player for the 2023 season.

www.espn.com

This f***in guy, i swear.

Build a f***ing statue of him outside of the stadium that depicts him saving orphans from a burning house while we're at it too.

How the f*** was Rodgers inspirational? All he did was leave ass comments on the Pat McCafee show about returning, never did return but was pumping the tires of Zach Wilson, whom by the way was absolute ratchet stank.

All he did was cause locker room drama, front office drama, media bullshit *cough cough Mike Greenberg

 

[Blackhawkswincup]

Put this in here since it doesn't fit anywhere else IMO



ESPN got rid of alot of talent on air and other area's while throwing money at this jackass

They deserve to deal with this headache now

Also, McAfee is idiot if he thought he could just run things like his podcast, etc after inking that major deal and becoming part of ESPN broadcasting

 

[Blitzkrug]

Either a really smart play or really stupid play by McAfee.

One would argue Pat knows his worth given the shitload of money ESPN is paying him and the fact he's one of the only things that draws eyes to the network at this point. He made the calculation he has leverage, and thus tried to use it. If he's legitimately getting screwed with then he has the right to blast people for it.

Stupid because ESPN could also decide you're not shit and dump you.

Kinda respect it honestly even as someone who can't stand McAfee.

 

[StreetHawk]

mcafee was getting big and he knew it. For whatever reason rather than hire people to deal with it opted to sign with ESPN. He had the option to remain independent. He is a new father and wanted the time to spend with his family. So, if this is the price of that family time he should accept it otherwise he should have remained independent.

 

[GKJ]

Either a really smart play or really stupid play by McAfee.

One would argue Pat knows his worth given the shitload of money ESPN is paying him and the fact he's one of the only things that draws eyes to the network at this point. He made the calculation he has leverage, and thus tried to use it. If he's legitimately getting screwed with then he has the right to blast people for it.

Stupid because ESPN could also decide you're not shit and dump you.

Kinda respect it honestly even as someone who can't stand McAfee.

Seems like former on-air talents there are with him. This Norby Williamson isn’t popular.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Rodgers voted most inspirational by Jets players

Aaron Rodgers' first season with the Jets lasted only four plays, but he still made an impact. On Friday, he was voted by his teammates as the Jets' most inspirational player for the 2023 season.

www.espn.com

This f***in guy, i swear.

Build a f***ing statue of him outside of the stadium that depicts him saving orphans from a burning house while we're at it too.

Yup. The biggest attention whore in the league and it isn't close.

I cannot wait until he retires, but the media will still report about him because they want clicks and people are idiots.

 

[GKJ]

Yup. The biggest attention whore in the league and it isn't close.

I cannot wait until he retires, but the media will still report about him because they want clicks and people are idiots.

Media will report on him because he will be IN the media.

 

[PanthersPens62]

LeBatard was run off ESPN for similar reasons. Bottom line is you simply cannot insult your superiors & have guests that slander people who work for the same corporation & expect to survive long term. I doubt McAfee will last too much longer on ESPN.

 

[GKJ]

LeBatard was run off ESPN for similar reasons. Bottom line is you simply cannot insult your superiors & have guests that slander people who work for the same corporation & expect to survive long term. I doubt McAfee will last too much longer on ESPN.

Make no mistake, McAfee is not bringing the goods they thought. Not sure what they want from midday afternoons, but if they thought he was delivering, then that’s what it would be.

 

[TheGreenTBer]

Media will report on him because he will be IN the media.

I mute the TV when they mention him now during games tbh. Can't tolerate him anymore.

 

[GKJ]

I mute the TV when they mention him now during games tbh. Can't tolerate him anymore.

They still think you’re watching if it’s on mute though lol