2013-14 NFL thread

[Vetali]

Rivera got the division title with a team thought to be the 3rd or 4th best in that division. I figured they would make the playoffs this year but I didn't figure on 12 wins, they really made great strides this year and I think he's the most deserving.

Nobody also thought the Falcons would tank that hard.

He could win it, I wouldn't be surprised. I still like Bruce Arians for the pick though. Chip Kelly could too, but I feel like starting Vick over Foles in retrospect cost them some games.

[Drikkink]

Early draft info. Teddy Bridgewater has decided to enter the draft. he's expected to go number one overall, or at least being talked about it. I'm not so sure, but I haven't seen him play much. Louisville's not really a high-profile school, and being in the conference they're in this year hurts.

He is incredible... three out of every four games. Then, he has the worst game of his career. He isn't very consistent. He is injury prone.

[Vetali]

I think after last night, and if his combine + pro day go good, Manziel will be picked pretty high as well. Thats if he enters the draft.

But you'd have to give him the Dez Bryant treatment.

[Badpaladin]

But you'd have to give him the Dez Bryant treatment.

Let him be arrogant and walk off the field when the team is losing?

I wouldn't know how to really handle a player like that. Give him a Belichick-style locker room where it's essentially a dictatorship? Or give him a Jon Fox-style locker room where players can act how they choose and self-govern?

[Vetali]

Let him be arrogant and walk off the field when the team is losing?

I wouldn't know how to really handle a player like that. Give him a Belichick-style locker room where it's essentially a dictatorship? Or give him a Jon Fox-style locker room where players can act how they choose and self-govern?

I mean back when he had to have security and a curfew.


Lovie Smith is now the HC of the Bucs.

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http://www.sportsonearth.com/article/66008790 great article on NFL commentators and grading their mistakes.

[Celdiseth]

I think the Lovie Smith hiring is extremely smart for the Bucs. He is a proven coach (while a bit conservative) and that team has a lot of talent on the defensive side.

[Robbyjawz]

That article about the commentators makes sense. I still despise Joe Buck with all of my being. Glad Dierdorf is going as well.

[icausewipes]

Need more Paul Allen or Gus Johnson.

[Vetali]

That article about the commentators makes sense. I still despise Joe Buck with all of my being. Glad Dierdorf is going as well.

Yeah I bet you guys got a lot of Joe Buck this season.

So the Bears made a deal with Cutler, 7 years, worth roughly 18m/year the first 3.

[Korgoth]

So the Bears made a deal with Cutler, 7 years, worth roughly 18m/year the first 3.

Mediocre quarterback gets paid due to fear of the alternative. The guy can't even outshine his back up.

[obdigore]

He could win it, I wouldn't be surprised. I still like Bruce Arians for the pick though. Chip Kelly could too, but I feel like starting Vick over Foles in retrospect cost them some games.

Yea but what did the Eagles go last season? They had a ton more talent than that. I agree with the Chip Kelly pick, but it isn't like he took the Jags and won the AFC East or something.

I like Sean Peyton for it, see what a difference him being back makes. Also, despite the horrible start I feel like Tomlin could be mentioned.

[draynay]

fuck Tomlin

there I mentioned him

[Vetali]

Yeah no way Tomlin wins it.

[Drikkink]

Yeah no way Tomlin wins it.

Seriously... decent team underachieves, makes big comeback to get to where most expected them to be. Nothing really earthshattering there.

[Elbren]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

I can't imagine this is true ... but would actually love it if it did happen. lol As a Ravens fan whose been stuck watching Harbaugh for the last 5-6 years, I would personally drive him to Michigan.

[obdigore]

Seriously... decent team underachieves, makes big comeback to get to where most expected them to be. Nothing really earthshattering there.

Better than like Reid or Kelly did in their respective teams. Both those teams had the talent to do so much better the year before and they failed utterly.

A mid season turn around is huge.

As a note, no way am I advocating Tomlin wins it, I'm just saying I wouldn't be surprised if his name was discussed.

[icausewipes]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

I can't imagine this is true ... but would actually love it if it did happen. lol As a Ravens fan whose been stuck watching Harbaugh for the last 5-6 years, I would personally drive him to Michigan.

I think harbaugh sees the writing on the wall and may want to jump off the Titanic.

[xskarma]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

I can't imagine this is true ... but would actually love it if it did happen. lol As a Ravens fan whose been stuck watching Harbaugh for the last 5-6 years, I would personally drive him to Michigan.

Wait. The guy lead your team to a Superbowl win last year, and you'd get rid of him? O.o


Also, nice video from the season, 1 second from every single game: http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-videos...in-256-seconds

[PBitt]

Not sure if this has been posted yet, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

I can't imagine this is true ... but would actually love it if it did happen. lol As a Ravens fan whose been stuck watching Harbaugh for the last 5-6 years, I would personally drive him to Michigan.

Why do you say that? He's one of the best coaches in the league...I mean, who would you rather have instead?

[draynay]

Pierre Thomas is out, I'm trying real hard to not be all doom & gloom for the game tomorrow but its difficult.