OFFICIAL NFL Discussion Thread: 2015-16 Season - Congrats to the Denver Broncos and their fans! SB 5

[dmxfury]

I didn't even consider them


I know they are huge but I have them in a different category than the big four

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

The NFL should do what it can to protect it's brand. You may want consistency and frankly I agree, but to say that people don't care that the players are murderers/rapists/wife beaters/felons is short-sighted. I mentioned UFC earlier and it's image issues, those same issues could be as widespread for the NFL as it is now for that league if the NFL doesn't stay on top of it and gives the impression that it tolerates it.

 

[100027]

UFC has a terrible reputation. Real Sports went over it recently on HBO.

No coincidence that a woman is their only transcendent star.

(Rousey is dope of course)

 

[a55a5in11]

NFL and NBA go back and forth over bad rep. Although I do believe a part of it has to do with racism

 

[dmxfury]

I miss Silva and Brock

 

[dmxfury]

NFL and NBA go back and forth over bad rep. Although I do believe a part of it has to do with racism

I have felt that with the NBA but not the NFL (shrug)

But I'm sure there are some underlying biases and agendas

 

[mister friendly]

UFC and NFL

Young tested out Alpha dudes who make a living being violent and crazy sometimes acting crazy and violent...shocking

 

[dmxfury]

I miss them being able to be violent on the field

Unchecked aggression now off the field

Semi-srs

Going to start watching a lot of NFLN and my Pitt DVDs to get ready

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

UFC and NFL

Young tested out Alpha dudes who make a living being violent and crazy sometimes acting crazy and violent...shocking

I don't think the issue is as widespread around the NFL as you seem to think it is in regards to bad behavior. Do you have any data supporting your view?

 

[a55a5in11]

NFL and NBA go back and forth over bad rep. Although I do believe a part of it has to do with racism

I have felt that with the NBA but not the NFL (shrug)

But I'm sure there are some underlying biases and agendas

Yeah it's definitely worse in the NBA. But I've noticed it more lately in the NFL now that's their is more black QB's. I mean Kaep was called a thug because he had tattoos and dressed like a high schooler

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

I miss them being able to be violent on the field

Unchecked aggression now off the field

Semi-srs

Going to start watching a lot of NFLN and my Pitt DVDs to get ready

Should be loading up some Raider footage if that's what you want.

 

[mister friendly]

UFC and NFL

Young tested out Alpha dudes who make a living being violent and crazy sometimes acting crazy and violent...shocking

I don't think the issue is as widespread around the NFL as you seem to think it is in regards to bad behavior. Do you have any data supporting your view?

No I believe the overwhelmingly majority of NFL players are model citizens

Theres just more NFL players

 

[nick.]

@BleacherReport: VIDEO: Steelers WR Martavis Bryant makes a filthy catch in camp despite major holding http://t.co/EhOPA11Ar6

:x :x :x :x :x

 

[100027]

Yeah it's definitely worse in the NBA. But I've noticed it more lately in the NFL now that's their is more black QB's. I mean Kaep was called a thug because he had tattoos and dressed like a high schooler

Very true.

NBA has worked overtime to come out from under that (completely unfair) reputation though.  And all the stars are golden boys now and they've done a great job of marketing that—so props to them.  

Of course the Manning/Big Ben types are never going to be called "thugs" no matter what they do.   And there's plenty of racism involved in the criticism of many athletes.  But with that said the NFL does have serious off-the-field behavior problem that they need to get control of imo.

 

[7th Chamber]

Bryant needs to stay under the radar so he can beast for me in my fantasy league

 

[Johnny_Cakes]

UFC and NFL

Young tested out Alpha dudes who make a living being violent and crazy sometimes acting crazy and violent...shocking

I don't think the issue is as widespread around the NFL as you seem to think it is in regards to bad behavior. Do you have any data supporting your view?

No I believe the overwhelmingly majority of NFL players are model citizens

Theres just more NFL players

Right, and I'm with you on that.

I do agree there's some undercurrent of race/class bigotry when it comes to these players and their representation in the media. Most of these stories seem to slant a particular way that I can't put words to, something inherently inescapable about the coverage. An ugly, "here we go again" aura.

 

[spacedoodoo]

@BleacherReport: VIDEO: Steelers WR Martavis Bryant makes a filthy catch in camp despite major holding http://t.co/EhOPA11Ar6

we goin 16-0 

 

[DeadsetAce]

@BleacherReport: VIDEO: Steelers WR Martavis Bryant makes a filthy catch in camp despite major holding http://t.co/EhOPA11Ar6

:x :x :x :x :x

we goin 16-0 

how you doing that when you're gonna start the year 0-1 losing to a sophomore QB???

 

[spacedoodoo]

how you doing that when you're gonna start the year 0-1 losing to a sophomore QB???

psh. Please. Big ben throwing for 7 td's on that weak secondary 

 

[dmxfury]

So f'ing true


Alright the wife is giving me the look, enough NT for tonight

 

[DeadsetAce]

how you doing that when you're gonna start the year 0-1 losing to a sophomore QB???

psh. Please. Big ben throwing for 7 td's on that weak secondary 

7 TDs, huh? can't wait

 

[spacedoodoo]

 yessir. 

 

[mister friendly]

http://sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-s...why-the-nfl-sold-out-tom-brady-140037384.html

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[mister friendly]

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/1...uarterback-tom-brady-get-taste-justice-system

 

[buc em]

Bryant needs to stay under the radar so he can beast for me in my fantasy league

For realllll though. That Steelers offense is gonna be serious.