NFL Discussion Thread - Hall of Fame Game: August 3rd

[sb]

I cheer for anything historical because that's what it is.

It's history it's something to talk about as you get older and remember when it comes to sports. Talk with your boys, an even discuss with your kids and maybe grand kids.

Sports is something that spans generations and you can literally sit down and talk about with damn near anyone.

I witnessed a team not win a game in the 2000's

I witnessed a team go 18-1 and a team that some say had no business being there and Eli break a tackle after the pocket collapsed and an amazing throw and catch.

I've witnessed 3 2,000 yard rushers ( AD , CJ2K and Jamal Lewis )

Saw Strahan break a single season sack record.

Etc / etc.....

that terrell davis slander smh

 

[651akathepaul]

I cheer for anything historical because that's what it is.

It's history it's something to talk about as you get older and remember when it comes to sports. Talk with your boys, an even discuss with your kids and maybe grand kids.

Sports is something that spans generations and you can literally sit down and talk about with damn near anyone.

I witnessed a team not win a game in the 2000's

I witnessed a team go 18-1 and a team that some say had no business being there and Eli break a tackle after the pocket collapsed and an amazing throw and catch.

I've witnessed 3 2,000 yard rushers ( AD , CJ2K and Jamal Lewis )

Saw Strahan break a single season sack record.

Etc / etc.....

Agreed. Well put.

 

[cedric ceballos]

I don't think neither the raiders or jets are going 0-16. 3 of the jets first 4 games are winnable plus they get the raiders late in the season.

The raiders got the jaguars at home early. That's a potential win.

That 08 lions team was legandary. I think their defensive coordinator got busted for driving thru some restaurant drive thru naked during that season.

 

[buc em]

I seriously think we could lose to the Jets this weekend...that's how discouraged I am from what I've seen so far. But as much as you guys clown on the Jets, I really don't think they're gonna be as bad you dudes think. Rex ain't gonna let that defense lose a ton of games. They still have a bunch of talent on that side of the ball.

Holmes, Kerley, Hill, Winslow and Ivory isn't even that awful either. Santonio was putting up numbers before he went on IR last season with Sanchez as quarterback.

 

[tripda6]

So what is "the teams" new name

 

[prez t]

i root for history when it pertains to teams i dont care about

cant wait for tonights game . even with all of the injuries and Von MIller suspension i think the 7.5 pt spread is a good one

 

[jayfiend]

Ready for tonight

 

[antidope]

Ready for tonight

 

[Peep Game]

To the people who were rooting for the Lions to go 0-16...

Were you rooting for the Pats to go 19-0?

Miami fans don't answer. Yall weren't even alive in 72...well maybe CP

Yes, especially with my all time fave Moss being there. I was firmly behind the Pats that year and never imagined to Giants beating them. I didn't watch ESPN nor read any newspapers for like a month after that Super Bowl

NFL AM with an uncomfortable segment on twerking

 

[dt43]

Skip Bayless's blind hatred of the Ravens... :x

Dude never fails to make himself sound like an idiot

 

[DeadsetAce]

I seriously think we could lose to the Jets this weekend...that's how discouraged I am from what I've seen so far. But as much as you guys clown on the Jets, I really don't think they're gonna be as bad you dudes think. Rex ain't gonna let that defense lose a ton of games. They still have a bunch of talent on that side of the ball.

Holmes, Kerley, Hill, Winslow and Ivory isn't even that awful either. Santonio was putting up numbers before he went on IR last season with Sanchez as quarterback.

realest thing you ever said, bruh

but nah, i agree. especially since the game is in NY.

 

[larrydavid]

Who ya'll got tonight?

I think both teams will come out a bit rusty just off the strength of it being the first game...
The Ravens would be better served playing smash-mouth football and slowing the game down, feeding both their RB's...

Can't see Peyton not going off on these cats and at least trying to get what little revenge is left after they took his soul last year, being that the game is being played during his favorite time of the year, the regular season.

 

[DeadsetAce]

i chuckled




i got the broncos tonight...

 

[dt43]

To the people who were rooting for the Lions to go 0-16...

Were you rooting for the Pats to go 19-0?

Miami fans don't answer. Yall weren't even alive in 72...well maybe CP

Yes, especially with my all time fave Moss being there. I was firmly behind the Pats that year and never imagined to Giants beating them. I didn't watch ESPN nor read any newspapers for like a month after that Super Bowl

NFL AM with an uncomfortable segment on twerking

I saw that.. NFL Network has some absolutely AWFUL programming. I know they have to come up with 24/7 content but still. There is very little talent on that station compared to ESPN's football hosts.


Fox Sports is even worse, I mean McNabb as your main guy :x :x


And for people talking about Moss as an analyst, uhhh

 

[sb]

2013 NFL KICKOFF!

the nfl season is among us. excited for the game tonight. good luck to all 32 teams. should be a great season.

 

[kevi]

jets are a 6 game win team this year

im ready for some football

 

[rell826]

Riley Cooper got into a fight with Cary Williams at practice. It was bubbling for a minute:
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[h1]Riley Cooper: Michael Vick shows supports, Cary Williams thinks there is "an elephant in the room"[/h1]
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Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Riley Cooper meets with the media at NFL football training camp on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, in Philadelphia. Cooper has been fined by the team for making a racial slur at a Kenny Chesney concert that was caught on video, leading him to say he's "ashamed and disgusted" with himself. (Associated Press Photo)

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on August 02, 2013 at 6:48 PM, updated August 02, 2013 at 7:01 PM

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PHILADELPHIA — Eagles head coach Chip Kelly has said that the organization’s intent is to not release wide receiver Riley Cooper.

Interesting.

He said that’s it’s not a football move, explaining he was more concerned about Cooper’s well-being and the incident being more a “life deal” rather than a “football deal.”

It’s easy to understand what Kelly and the organization are saying. It’s just not easy to see how it’s not a football move.

They want Cooper to rebound from this, they want the young man to recover from an incident for which Cooper has since shown sincere regret.

It’s hard not to think there is a little football behind this. Wideout Jeremy Maclin tore his ACL just a week ago. Cooper, who has been no more than a fourth or fifth WR on the team since his rookie season, was needed desperately to fill depth.

The Eagles could’ve released Cooper two days ago and washed their hands of the bad press almost immediately. They wouldn’t have needed to have discussions with the team about implementing a plan to bring Cooper back into the fold.

But they have, for better or worse, decided to stick by Cooper. The real challenge will be convincing members of the team, at least half of whom are African-American, that keeping Cooper is the right move.

Players held meetings both Thursday and Friday to speak about it. Running back LeSean McCoy has already come out and said he can no longer respect a guy like that.

Michael Vick spoke Friday after practice, showing support for Cooper.

“The tone of (Friday’s meeting) was the way it was supposed to be,” Vick said, noting he did not speak in the meeting. “We had an opportunity to talk through it again and understand and work past it. We’re moving on, we’re not even talking about it anymore. The locker room is ready to move on.

“I think (Riley) is a great player. He has the potential to be better than he has shown through this point in his career. Hopefully, when he comes back, he comes back with a different mindset.”

Vick admitted the team has looked tight in practice the past two days. It was evident Friday that the same energy the Eagles had shown just last week wasn’t there.

Cornerback Cary Williams addressed the issue head-on Friday.

Asked if he had ever heard the n-word used in a negative way, he simply responded, “Yes.”

Asked if he’d ever had it directed toward him? “Yes I have.”

That’s the problem the Eagles are dealing with. Does the amount of players willing to forgive Cooper outnumber those who aren’t? If even one player can’t work past Cooper’s actions, is it worth having the wideout on the team?

“(Coach) told us we are all far from perfect and all have things to work on,” Williams said. “The issue to me is that there is an elephant in the room that needs to be addressed. It’s an unfortunate situation for the team to go through this.”

Williams added suggestions on what he thought the team needed to do in continuing to address the situation. More meetings, with Cooper present — he was not Friday — and possible one-on-ones with Cooper.

“When he addressed us, he did it in the bubble (The NovaCare Complex indoor practice center) and I didn’t hear what he said,” said Williams. “I could tell by the tears on his face that he was sincere, but some guys need to hear it. We have great leaders like Mike Vick and Jason Avant and DeMeco Ryans. They’re willing to forgive and we want to follow our leadership.

“We could try to sweep this under the rug and worry about the season, but to me this supersedes the season and you have to address it straight up. We had meetings, but things still need to be addressed.”

Williams went on to explain that his grandmother had told him stories about racism that was directed toward her when she was growing up. He also said the word shouldn’t be used in any circumstance.

“Nobody,” Williams said. “Black, white, green, purple, blue. It’s used so loosely in the locker room, in life in general. Sometimes we desensitize the word, but you have to look back at our ancestors who worked so hard to rid us of that name.”

Cooper used the word. Drunk or taken out of context or in a time of weakness, he used it.

Kelly’s right. It’s not just about football, it’s about life.

And the decision to keep Cooper, if the Eagles choose to, needs to go beyond football.

Contact Rob Edwards at 856-845-9478 or at redwards@southjerseymedia.com

 

[Maximus Meridius]

That NFL AM show is a joke but NFL Network is way better than ESPN. The Gameday morning shows and Gameday Highlights shows are great.




Happy NFL day fellas

 

[jayfiend]

I got the Broncos tonight.

I'm interested in seeing how that Ravens D will be without the leadership of Ray and Ed.

 

[mez 0ne]

I saw that.. NFL Network has some absolutely AWFUL programming. I know they have to come up with 24/7 content but still. There is very little talent on that station compared to ESPN's football hosts.


Fox Sports is even worse, I mean McNabb as your main guy :x :x


And for people talking about Moss as an analyst, uhhh

NFL Networks panel is light years better than what ESPN has to offer.

NFL AM is garbage, but other than that I'll gladly watch NFL Network over ESPN anyday.

 

[dt43]

Yeah I'm mainly talking about NFL AM, seeing it the past few days sparked my post.. this morning I turn to ESPN and they were showing the SC rerun, ESPN2 had Mike & Mike with Herm Edwards and Schlereth breaking down the Broncos/Ravens matchup and opening week headlines. Then I turn to NFL Network and I see goobers in suits and bimbo-looking chicks discussing Miley Cyrus twerking, and they have a segment with a chef showing his favorite "gameday meals"

I was like damn, NFL Network is losing right now


I guess I'm forgetting that during the actual season I watch NFL Network 's coverage waaay more than ESPN, when there's real football to talk about. But that NFL AM show is bad look for them.

 

[deuce king]

Good for Cary Williams and good for him on handling business in that article posted. 

 

[do work son]

congrats cary williams, you fought your teammate in practice!

 

[DeadsetAce]

congrats cary williams, you fought your teammate in practice!

this

 

[deuce king]

congrats cary williams, you fought your teammate in practice!

Of course certain individuals such as yourself and a few others won't/wouldn't understand.  Given how the original situation began, I wouldn't expect you to.