NFL 2022

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

[Sparko]

Browns.

[UnholyLivingDead]

[CrimsonNBlue]

No appeal, no lawsuits.

NFLPA knew NFL had Watson by the balls.

Wondering if NFL didn't want a federal judge tearing into their adhesive appeals process.

[pdub]

So now do the Browns stay pat with their QB crew or do they trade for Jimmy G so they have a chance on the season?

I think the NFL would prefer the Browns not be in the playoff picture this season.

Also, does the fine come out of his future earnings/paycheck?

[Cascadia]

@Houston is his first game. lol, NFL, lol

[CrimsonNBlue]

I understand why people are upset with and don't like Watson--I'm in the same boat.

But, this should be the takeaway, imo. NFL owners just show their ass time and time again. I almost hate that the game is so damn entertaining.

[UnholyLivingDead]

@Houston is his first game. lol, NFL, lol

11 games seemed like a weird number. Surely the NFL wouldn't do something like that on purpose. /s

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

[RainbowsandUnicorns]

Further proof you can be an all-pro defender - and be a terrible defender.




Yes, I understand it's just a scrimmage. Ok, how about this to help convince you?

[CrimsonNBlue]

How do the Bucs not struggle out of the gate?

I know Brady defies normal football laws, but a retirement, unretirement, new HC, and still not with the team in late August? Fighting for wild card spot?

[pdub]

"Fighting for wild card spot?"

Not in their division, no.
I could see them starting 2-2 though.

[twocoach]

How do the Bucs not struggle out of the gate?

I know Brady defies normal football laws, but a retirement, unretirement, new HC, and still not with the team in late August? Fighting for wild card spot?

I don't see anyone in their division that can seriously contend for the division title vs. the Bucs. The rest of the starting QBs in the NFC South are Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston and Baker Mayfield. The Bucs may very well go 6-0 in NFC South games.

[twocoach]

Mike Tomlin is an absolute class act and any Steelers fan who tries to run him out of town deserves to get a retread shmuck as his replacement.

[CrimsonNBlue]

How do the Bucs not struggle out of the gate?

I know Brady defies normal football laws, but a retirement, unretirement, new HC, and still not with the team in late August? Fighting for wild card spot?

I don't see anyone in their division that can seriously contend for the division title vs. the Bucs. The rest of the starting QBs in the NFC South are Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston and Baker Mayfield. The Bucs may very well go 6-0 in NFC South games.

Yeah, pretty good points about the division. I don't think NO or CAR's roster is half-bad.

Yet I do recall when the Raiders one season went 6-0, or close to it, in the AFC West and missed the playoffs, lol.

[twocoach]

How do the Bucs not struggle out of the gate?

I know Brady defies normal football laws, but a retirement, unretirement, new HC, and still not with the team in late August? Fighting for wild card spot?

I don't see anyone in their division that can seriously contend for the division title vs. the Bucs. The rest of the starting QBs in the NFC South are Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston and Baker Mayfield. The Bucs may very well go 6-0 in NFC South games.

Yeah, pretty good points about the division. I don't think NO or CAR's roster is half-bad.

Yet I do recall when the Raiders one season went 6-0, or close to it, in the AFC West and missed the playoffs, lol.

It will be interesting to see how TB handles their games outside of the NFC South. They drew the AFC Central (@ Steelers, vs. Ravens, @ Browns (while Watson is still out) and vs. Bengals), the NFC West (vs. Rams, vs. Seahawks, @ 49ers, @ Cardinals) and then the winners of the NFC East, NFC North and AFC West (@ Cowboys, vs. Packers, vs. Chiefs). So potentially 8 or so tough games out of those 11.

Maybe they get upside down in those and drop a good chunk of them and the Saints or Panthers take advantage of comparatively easier schedules for those three unique games, who knows.

[CrimsonNBlue]

@Houston is his first game. lol, NFL, lol

11 games seemed like a weird number. Surely the NFL wouldn't do something like that on purpose. /s

I'm imagining a scenario where the DA reopens the criminal case(s), gets the judge to sign the arrest warrant while the team plane is in the air, then the cops wait for Watson to de-board.

[CrimsonNBlue]

I don't see anyone in their division that can seriously contend for the division title vs. the Bucs. The rest of the starting QBs in the NFC South are Marcus Mariota, Jameis Winston and Baker Mayfield. The Bucs may very well go 6-0 in NFC South games.

Yeah, pretty good points about the division. I don't think NO or CAR's roster is half-bad.

Yet I do recall when the Raiders one season went 6-0, or close to it, in the AFC West and missed the playoffs, lol.

It will be interesting to see how TB handles their games outside of the NFC South. They drew the AFC Central (@ Steelers, vs. Ravens, @ Browns (while Watson is still out) and vs. Bengals), the NFC West (vs. Rams, vs. Seahawks, @ 49ers, @ Cardinals) and then the winners of the NFC East, NFC North and AFC West (@ Cowboys, vs. Packers, vs. Chiefs). So potentially 8 or so tough games out of those 11.

Maybe they get upside down in those and drop a good chunk of them and the Saints or Panthers take advantage of comparatively easier schedules for those three unique games, who knows.

I looked at TB's roster again, and I'm back to being with your original take--they should cruise to the South title and host a playoff game or two. Tough schedule, though.

[twocoach]

Yeah, pretty good points about the division. I don't think NO or CAR's roster is half-bad.

Yet I do recall when the Raiders one season went 6-0, or close to it, in the AFC West and missed the playoffs, lol.

It will be interesting to see how TB handles their games outside of the NFC South. They drew the AFC Central (@ Steelers, vs. Ravens, @ Browns (while Watson is still out) and vs. Bengals), the NFC West (vs. Rams, vs. Seahawks, @ 49ers, @ Cardinals) and then the winners of the NFC East, NFC North and AFC West (@ Cowboys, vs. Packers, vs. Chiefs). So potentially 8 or so tough games out of those 11.

Maybe they get upside down in those and drop a good chunk of them and the Saints or Panthers take advantage of comparatively easier schedules for those three unique games, who knows.

I looked at TB's roster again, and I'm back to being with your original take--they should cruise to the South title and host a playoff game or two. Tough schedule, though.

And they seem to have drawn a large percentage of their tougher games as home games:

Home (5): Ravens, Bengals, Chiefs, Packers, Rams
Road (3): Cowboys, 49ers, Cardinals

Compared to the Chiefs as an example of drawing more of your tough out of division games on the road

Home (3): Bills, Titans, Rams
Road (5): Cardinals, Colts, Bucs, 49ers, Bengals