2017-2018 NFL thread

[MAGAmobile]

Being able to move his legs is good, at least.

[xskarma]

"Nursing supervisor in ER at hospital Ryan Shazier was taken to here in Cincy told us patient had a Do Not Announce order. We are waiting for Mike Tomlin to meet w/ us right now."

https://twitter.com/AKinkhabwala/sta...11124078587905

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"Mike Tomlin on Ryan Shazier: “We’ll release an update at the appropriate time. Right now we’re just happy he’s getting the necessary medical attention that he deserves.”"

https://twitter.com/WillBrinson/stat...12362132271109


So I'm guessing no actual news will come out until much later.

[Vetali]

So, clearly fines and player suspensions aren't working in these match ups. I honestly think the NFL should start going after coaches. Simply saying "its AFC North football" is indicative that they're instigating rather than limiting the behavior. That display of football is good for no one.

[xskarma]

So, clearly fines and player suspensions aren't working in these match ups. I honestly think the NFL should start going after coaches. Simply saying "its AFC North football" is indicative that they're instigating rather than limiting the behavior. That display of football is good for no one.

One of the Patriots/Boston sports writers/media types said:

"Post Steelers-Bengals; All the concern for health of NFL players from fans, media, etc seems wasted when players won't respect each other"

And that rings true, and maybe that is something that is being coached to them and something that should be punished at a coaching level if it's clearly not working at JUST a player level.

Smith Shuster is a rookie. Where else would he have picked up this attitude if not being coached that way?

[ProphetFlume]

Smith Shuster is a rookie. Where else would he have picked up this attitude if not being coached that way?

Teammates?

[xskarma]

"Some good news coming out from Steelers. Two players called Shazier's injury a spinal chord concussion, comparable to Tommy Maddox injury in 2002; Maddox missed 1 game. Encouraging news, another said."

https://twitter.com/EdBouchette/stat...18395609120768

[Vetali]

One of the Patriots/Boston sports writers/media types said:

"Post Steelers-Bengals; All the concern for health of NFL players from fans, media, etc seems wasted when players won't respect each other"

And that rings true, and maybe that is something that is being coached to them and something that should be punished at a coaching level if it's clearly not working at JUST a player level.

Smith Shuster is a rookie. Where else would he have picked up this attitude if not being coached that way?

Yeah, Smith kinda surprised me with his hit. It may not be coaching, but the coaches can limit it. Right now they have no reason to.

And its not like theres a fine line between being physical and being dirty. Far from it in the modern NFL.

[cordrann]

It happening to Burfict seems like karma more than anything. That dirty pos shouldn't even be allowed on the field.

[Crissi]

yeha, I cant get behind calling karma on people getting injured. Sorry, dudes

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https://twitter.com/JFowlerESPN/stat...21383803342848

seems like a team wide issue

[THE Bigzoman]

It happening to Burfict seems like karma more than anything. That dirty pos shouldn't even be allowed on the field.

Okay Janes Harrison, Hines ward, and Troy faggetmalu.

Gay Lewis. Ed Reed. But once the AFC north asshole is in stripes, now, NOW it's an issue. Whatever man.

That's enough football for one year for me. Game speaks for itself.


Peace.

[Grube]

Considering the WR that was most well known for dirty/cheap blocks was a Steeler that was extremely well liked by their fans, it wouldn't surprise me if Smith-Schuster wants to play like that person. There is even a rule put in place against the type of block Smith-Schuster did named (or nick named, not completely sure) after him. Pretty sure I saw that WR was working with the Steelers WRs in camp or something this year too. Makes complete sense to me.

[Deleted]

Yeah, there's 0 chance he doesn't get at least 1 game. I'd easily give him 2 for taunting someone he just intentionally injured.

He did it after watching his own guy get carted off the field earlier too. What's wrong with these people?

[THE Bigzoman]

So, clearly fines and player suspensions aren't working in these match ups. I honestly think the NFL should start going after coaches. Simply saying "its AFC North football" is indicative that they're instigating rather than limiting the behavior. That display of football is good for no one.

He's not wrong though. This has been the case as long as I can remember. Look at those players I listed off earlier.

[Deleted]

Spinal cord contusion confirmed for Shazier. Hopefully it's not so severe that he can't recover.

[draynay]

That they didn't perform emergency surgery is the first good sign, once the swelling goes down there will hopefully be more good news,

[Skayaq]

So Juju and Iloka both got a 1 game suspension.

[Piglord]

Apparently, the Broncos new motto is "No Surviving."

[Grube]

He those pretty bad wording for that, since I think it is more of a they will keep fighting thing.

Then again, Elway also said this, so maybe he is talking about his job?

[xskarma]

Gronk suspension officially upheld. Out for the Monday night game against Miami.

[draynay]

Is that sort of a "its not enough just to survive" kind of thing? Slogans aren't supposed to take so much explanation to stop being nonsensical.