2023-25 NFL Thread

[Dan Gould]

1 hour ago, Kevin Bresnahan said:

I don't get why so many people get their panties in a bunch over Taylor Swift. It's not like she was advocating for anything other than her boyfriend's team.

The way I see it, she brought a lot of new football viewers, particularly young women, which can only be a good thing for that sport, which has a history of being pretty misogynistic.

And you really think those "new football viewers" are in it for the long haul, or is that until Swift breaks up with him?  Sorry I think you have a better chance of bringing new listeners to jazz thru Kenny G then you do of new fans of football thru Taylor Swift and her never ending relationship woes.

Speaking of, why exactly would someone want to date her at this point? Don't you have to know you will be the subject of her poison pen sooner or later?

[JSngry]

"keep me in:, supposedly. Romo said that the guy who was in for him caused the fumble, much to Kelce's chagrin.

53 minutes ago, jlhoots said:

Wonder what Kelce said to Reid.

 

[Kevin Bresnahan]

2 hours ago, Dan Gould said:

And you really think those "new football viewers" are in it for the long haul, or is that until Swift breaks up with him?  Sorry I think you have a better chance of bringing new listeners to jazz thru Kenny G then you do of new fans of football thru Taylor Swift and her never ending relationship woes.

Speaking of, why exactly would someone want to date her at this point? Don't you have to know you will be the subject of her poison pen sooner or later?

My daughter started watching football back in 2001 when the Patriots won their first Super Bowl and she has become a bigger fan than I am. She loves watching the game. I think that the NFL getting more women to watch their sport can only benefit the league going forward.

And let's be honest here - a majority of the hatred for Taylor Swift has nothing to do with her new relationship with Kelce and a lot more to do with other aspects of her life which cannot be spoken of here.

[Brad]

5 hours ago, JSngry said:

No OT but for that missed PAT. 

Not necessarily so because the Chiefs would have played it differently. 

7 hours ago, Dub Modal said:

The first 3 quarters of that game were brutal to watch. Thankfully things picked up in the 4th and OT. Had the Niners won, game ball should have gone to special teamer Chris Conley who absolutely balled out. 

I don’t know about that. He was also the one whose foot touched the ball on the botched punt. 

[JSngry]

3 minutes ago, Brad said:

Not necessarily so because the Chiefs would have played it differently. 

True. 

[Brad]

1 hour ago, Kevin Bresnahan said:

My daughter started watching football back in 2001 when the Patriots won their first Super Bowl and she has become a bigger fan than I am. She loves watching the game. I think that the NFL getting more women to watch their sport can only benefit the league going forward.

And let's be honest here - a majority of the hatred for Taylor Swift has nothing to do with her new relationship with Kelce and a lot more to do with other aspects of her life which cannot be spoken of here.

I think she’s terrific (not that I really follow her music) but I hope their relationship works out if that’s what they want. 

[GA Russell]

RIP.

Rams legend Roman Gabriel dies at age 83 (msn.com)

 

[GA Russell]

NFL to allow players to wear protective soft-shell helmet covers during games (msn.com)

[Dub Modal]

These rookie QBs will be interesting to follow as they develop. I'd lean bust on most (esp Penix and Nix) but Williams is set up with some high grade fire power in Chicago and could be very good. 

[Kevin Bresnahan]

I've become a Patriots season ticket holder this year. My daughter is ecstatic and can't wait for the season to start.

I am not sure what to make of them drafting Drake Maye with the 3rd pick. I was really hoping they'd draft Marvin Harrison Jr. as I think he'd make any QB, including newly re-signed Jacoby Brissett, look good & I think he'd bring some electricity to the team.

[GA Russell]

10 minutes ago, Kevin Bresnahan said:

I've become a Patriots season ticket holder this year. 

Kevin, how many years did you have to wait to become first in line?

[Kevin Bresnahan]

I was able to get these because a friend's brother-in-law decided to give his up and the Patriots let him transfer the tickets to me.

Edited May 1, 2024 by Kevin Bresnahan

[GA Russell]

Great!  I didn't know NFL teams allowed such transfers.

[Dub Modal]

1 hour ago, Kevin Bresnahan said:

I've become a Patriots season ticket holder this year. My daughter is ecstatic and can't wait for the season to start.

I am not sure what to make of them drafting Drake Maye with the 3rd pick. I was really hoping they'd draft Marvin Harrison Jr. as I think he'd make any QB, including newly re-signed Jacoby Brissett, look good & I think he'd bring some electricity to the team.

Not a Pats fan but I thought they'd snag Harrison too. They're in need of a receiver and him or Nabers would have been a nice pick up.

[GA Russell]

Former Bears QB Bob Avellini has passed away (msn.com)

RIP.

[GA Russell]

RIP.

Pro Football Hall of Fame CB Jimmy Johnson dies at 86 (msn.com)

[Dub Modal]

Not good Harrison. Not good: 

https://touchdownwire.usatoday.com/2024/05/13/chiefs-kicker-harrison-butker-bashes-pride-month-tells-women-to-stay-in-the-kitchen/

 

 

[GA Russell]

RIP Jim Otto!  The original 00!

Jim Otto, Hall of Fame Raiders center who never missed a game, dies at 86 (msn.com)

Edited May 20, 2024 by GA Russell

[JSngry]

00 was OG!!!

[JSngry]

Say good bye to the chains!

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511226/2024/05/21/nfl-optical-tracking-preseason/?source=pulsenewsletter&campaign=9893778&userId=14372387

[Dan Gould]

15 minutes ago, JSngry said:

Say good bye to the chains!

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511226/2024/05/21/nfl-optical-tracking-preseason/?source=pulsenewsletter&campaign=9893778&userId=14372387

I watched college football much more than pro last year but ... I got the distinct impression that in the college game they weren't doing the measurement thing nearly as often as before?  Just a total eye-ball it and say its a first down kinda thing. Anybody else notice this? Did the NCAA send a memo out?

[Dub Modal]

It's about time. Obnoxiously old school when the NFL has just about everything on the field recorded. 

[GA Russell]

https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1829578266362953968

[Kevin Bresnahan]

11 hours ago, GA Russell said:

https://x.com/TheBabylonBee/status/1829578266362953968

I don't know WTF this has to do with football but whatever.

Also, there's this from Wiki:

The Babylon Bee is a conservative Christian news satire website that publishes satirical articles on topics including religion, politics, current events, and public figures. It has been referred to as a Christian or conservative version of The Onion.

We really don't Babylon Bee shit in an NFL discussion.

Edited August 31, 2024 by Kevin Bresnahan

[Dub Modal]

Well, I'm excited for the season. Glad it's finally here.