NFL season starting

[texasmade]

Originally Posted by Blansky

I don't follow football anymore but am a big hockey fan.

I've come to the conclusion that there are only maybe 5 or 6 good GMs in the league and imagine it's the same for football. Lot of times team get lucky and get a generational talent which can be more luck than good judgement but still many GMs screw that up by not giving them a supporting cast.

Do you think it's revenue/market that wins in football or do you agree that it's all about brilliant GMs who put the prices together time and time again.

Whatcha think?

You also need a good coach that believes in his QB. If the GM, coach, and QB aren't all on the same page then the team isn't going to win.

Also, I think most coaches are horrible when it comes to in-game decision making. Too often they make the "safe" decision which actually makes it harder for them to win but easier for them to deflect blame with the "we just didn't execute today".

[Jets_fan44]

J - E -T - S....Jets! Jets! Jets!

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by Jets_fan44

J - E -T - S....Jets! Jets! Jets!

Your team and my team (Lions) are ranked 30 and 31 It could be a long season for both of us.

[twitch54]

Originally Posted by ts3

Bills.

Ever since watching them in the late 1980s and early 1990s on American Forces Network in Germany. Accidentally Buffalo also happened to be the first US city outside of NYC I got to visit as a student in 1993.

For 20+ years my American friends kept thinking I am crazy rooting for the Bills. Not anymore!

Good for you kid ! being born and raised in Bflo I trace my roots back to the beginning (1960) and the old War Memorial(Rock Pile) Stadium, Buster Ramsey was our first Head Coach. I remember picking up Jack Kemp of the waiver wire for hundred bucks back in '62, he along with Cookie Gilcrest, Albert Dubenion, Glenn Bass, Mike Stratton and the list goes on brought us AFL Championships in '64 and '65.

Don't let those Giants fans give you any crap, remind them there is but ONE team that actually plays its home games in the state of NY !!

Also looking for good things from Frank Reich and Company, hopefully he and Wentz reunited will prove to be successful. As for Cam Newton, good rid-dens...

[Boothroyd]

13-4, win two playoff games, lose (or should I say "loose"?) in NFC Championship once again. Rodgers last season in GB.

[GB-man]

The bills of course I’m in BFLO

Expectations this year are higher than Seth Rogan at a Willie Nelson concert on 4/20 in Denver.

I’ll be rooting for our deity Josh Allen and I have high hopes for an up and coming receiver Gabriel Davis.

Controversies to watch…I guess whatever the heck is going to happen in Green Bay. I think he’s leaving next year regardless.

[twitch54]

Let's see how good you football fans are ...........

name the only two teams of the original AFL that have never moved or changed their name........

[Boothroyd]

Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos.

[twitch54]

Originally Posted by Boothroyd

Buffalo Bills and Denver Broncos.

you win the door prize !

[BigAppleBill]

Been a Browns fan ever since Mayfield landed there. I realize he's not everyone's cup of tea, but I see something authentic and honest about his enthusiasm for the game and his drive to win.

I also like what Buffalo is doing. Josh Allen may likely be a future MVP. And it'll be interesting to see how the latest promising crop of rookie QBs fair this year.

[Judge]

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

We are glad to have European friends with us!




I am a diehard member of Bills Mafia. We’re pretty stacked.

I don’t assume anything, since it’s hard to win in the NFL every week, but our Buffalo Bills are legitimately good. I trust the process under Beane and McDermott and wouldn’t be shocked if we end up playing in February!

This! Been a fan since the 80's. It's our time now! Buffalo Bills dynasty!

[twitch54]

Originally Posted by BigAppleBill

Been a Browns fan ever since Mayfield landed there.

I also like what Buffalo is doing.

you know what they say about Bflo & Cleveland ? 'two mistakes on a lake' !

[V25V]

Not sure I'll ever watch football again.


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[East Bay Rider]

Pats fan here. Brady fan especially. I preferred Brady over Bledsoe since the first game he replaced him in and have rooted for him ever since.
While I hated that he left the Patriots it was the smartest thing he could do for himself. All of football outside of New England hated him until he won in Tampa, away from Belechick. Now they recognize the greatness. I hope he wins again and again and sets the bar even higher.
Cam Newton is a good QB but flashy and NE doesn't like flashy. I wish him well.
Our new starter Mac Jones has big shoes to fill. Hopefully no one is comparing him to Brady but I do wish him great success. If anyone can bring out his best it's Belichick.

[BigAppleBill]

Originally Posted by twitch54

you know what they say about Bflo & Cleveland ? 'two mistakes on a lake' !

Not saying I’d ever want to live in either place. But I will always appreciate good football, especially when it’s played by an underdog.

[wrx04]

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

Sadly, the Detroit Lions. One of the few remaining teams to never appear in a Super Bowl. Last Championship was in 1957, the year I was born. Here we go again with a new Coach and new quarterback. Hoping they suck less than last year.

Same here! I’ve been watching the Lions *almost* every Sunday for 25 years. I have renewed hope each year, and without fail, they continue to suck. Very skilled at finding the most impossible way to lose.

I like the new scheme so far….drafting a strong O-line and D-line. Good to build the trenches, IMO. I also like how Holmes is going with young kids instead of “veterans” that other teams have moved on from.

We may have a chance if Goff holds up and we hit our picks in the next two drafts…..(4 first rounders in the next two years)

I’ll try to be optimistic, but won’t be shocked if it’s SOL. Also, I hope Stafford can win a Super Bowl with the Rams…..he deserves it.


P.S. I’ve worn my Explorer daily for the past year and love it. Thanks again.

[emersm]

BROWNS

[rmagoo57]

Originally Posted by wrx04

Same here! I’ve been watching the Lions *almost* every Sunday for 25 years. I have renewed hope each year, and without fail, they continue to suck. Very skilled at finding the most impossible way to lose.

I like the new scheme so far….drafting a strong O-line and D-line. Good to build the trenches, IMO. I also like how Holmes is going with young kids instead of “veterans” that other teams have moved on from.

We may have a chance if Goff holds up and we hit our picks in the next two drafts…..(4 first rounders in the next two years)

I’ll try to be optimistic, but won’t be shocked if it’s SOL. Also, I hope Stafford can win a Super Bowl with the Rams…..he deserves it.


P.S. I’ve worn my Explorer daily for the past year and love it. Thanks again.

Yes, we will probably be SOL with the SOL's this year. I'll be watching and cussing again this fall. Glad to hear you're enjoying your Exp.

[TheVTCGuy]

Originally Posted by wrx04

Same here! I’ve been watching the Lions *almost* every Sunday for 25 years. I have renewed hope each year, and without fail, they continue to suck. Very skilled at finding the most impossible way to lose.

I like the new scheme so far….drafting a strong O-line and D-line. Good to build the trenches, IMO. I also like how Holmes is going with young kids instead of “veterans” that other teams have moved on from.

We may have a chance if Goff holds up and we hit our picks in the next two drafts…..(4 first rounders in the next two years)

I’ll try to be optimistic, but won’t be shocked if it’s SOL. Also, I hope Stafford can win a Super Bowl with the Rams…..he deserves it.


P.S. I’ve worn my Explorer daily for the past year and love it. Thanks again.

Originally Posted by rmagoo57

Yes, we will probably be SOL with the SOL's this year. I'll be watching and cussing again this fall. Glad to hear you're enjoying your Exp.

Can I join this group? (Cranbrook graduate by the way, either one of you?). I am really concerned Campbell is going to be a complete failure, and we will start all over again in two years, maybe three, the cycle just continues.

[samson66]

Here's a hint



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[AK797]

Gotta happen once, surely...

[Cru Jones]

When you grow up with LT, there can be only one: Giants.

Originally Posted by ELLimon

Prefer to watch paint dry!

Originally Posted by NYC6

Football is dead to me now.

Originally Posted by V25V

Not sure I'll ever watch football again.


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That’s too bad guys, why’s that?

[Thug]

Originally Posted by Cru Jones

That’s too bad guys, why’s that?

They need to get permission from daddy.

[Boothroyd]

Originally Posted by AK797

Gotta happen once, surely...

Never, ever!!

[Mendota]

Originally Posted by AK797

Gotta happen once, surely...

I live near the new practice facility and megacomplex. It's mind boggling how much development is going in there. It's too bad they can't take some of that money and actually build out a better team with it!

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[MickCollins1916]

Originally Posted by samson66

Here's a hint



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Looking forward to some epic tailgating this season!

I won’t be hard to find, since I’ll be the only dude at M&T in an Allen jersey.

[samson66]

Originally Posted by MickCollins1916

Looking forward to some epic tailgating this season!

I won’t be hard to find, since I’ll be the only dude at M&T in an Allen jersey.

As long as you're not wearing black and yellow you will be just fine

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[copperjohn]

Seahawks fan since their inception. I have only watched sporadically last couple years. I’ll watch when football becomes football again. I’m trying to keep the faith.

[SemperFi]

Very much looking forward to the start of the season and hoping my Giants are in playoff contention.
I’m not sure that we have a QB yet. If not, it’s back to the drawing board.

[enjoythemusic]

Alas, I have to root for the QB who has been stalking me from New England to the sunshine state. Hopefully undefeatable this year, including the SuperB.