NFL 2017-18 Thread

I may agree with you if it didn't seem like the same folks do it more than others. Then you have folks like Brandon Meriweather. He played for 4 teams and was a head hunter on all of them. When he was with the Skins, he was the only player with cheap shots on the team. If it were the coaches, you'd think there would be more. Ndamukong Suh has had just as many cheap shot with the Dolphins as he had with the Lions. When you look at the list of suspensions, it seems to be one player from a few different teams, not 4 or 5 from the same one with the exception of bounty gate. And as I said in my first post, if there is proof of the coach is encouraging that, then by all means fine them. But you can't fine Josh McDaniels because Gronk made a bone head decision. You don't fine every D coordinator Suh has played for because the guy obviously has issues. And to be honest, if the league really wanted this stuff gone, guys like Suh and Burfict would be kicked out of the league. They have had multiple suspensions and fines for hits and yet they are still on the field on Sundays.

The bottom line is that the teams continue to pay them and play them. If you can't control your players actions on the field, then don't let them on the field. It's pretty simple. The coaches surely know how someone like Suh is going to act. But winning is more important because it puts butts in the seats and money in everyones pockets.
 
The bottom line is that the teams continue to pay them and play them. If you can't control your players actions on the field, then don't let them on the field. It's pretty simple. The coaches surely know how someone like Suh is going to act. But winning is more important because it puts butts in the seats and money in everyones pockets.

I don't disagree with that. But I think that is more a GM issue. The GM signs the players and the coaches have to use the players given to them.

I think the repeat offenders need to get hit by the league. If not, your team can cut the guy, but there is always another team will pick them up. Now not only is your team worse off, but now that player is targeting your players. People give Goodell shit all the time for how "hard" he punishes players. I don't think he is tough enough. These guys are grown men making more money in a year than most people see in a lifetime and they do stupid shit that would get you or I fired from our job and most likely, prevent us from finding a new job.
 
The liability argument is far more relevant than the "arrest the boss" argument -- if you are doubtful, you can do some googling (I did a little, not a lot) and realize that there are some places where this stuff is OK, and others where it doesn't play very well.

I'd be fine with team fines/penalties. For the grave sin of allegedly reducing the PSI of some footballs by 8% (an action clearly taken by only one player) the Patriots were fined $1M and docked a first round draft pick.

Which sounds about right to me for what the Steelers should get.
 
What I don't get is:

Defensive player lowers his head and leads with the crown, penalty!! 15 yards!!

Running back about to be hit lowers his head, leads with the crown, plows over defensive player, no foul o_O
 
Eagles win a good game and win division, but Carson Wentz was injured during the game. Word is that it's a torn ACL which would mean he's out for the season and playoffs. We have a good backup in Nick Foles but he is not the talent that Wentz is. This team has been about next man up all season. Time will tell as to how far the Eagles will go in the playoffs.
 
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Eagles win a good game and win division, but Carson Wentz was injured during the game. Word is that it's a torn ACL which would mean he's out for the season and playoffs. We have a good backup in Nick Foles but he is not the talent that Wentz is. This team has been about next man up all season. Time will tell as to how far the Eagles will go in the playoffs.

Wow.
 
Eagles win a good game and win division, but Carson Wentz was injured during the game. Word is that it's a torn ACL which would mean he's out for the season and playoffs. We have a good backup in Nick Foles but he is not the talent that Wentz is. This team has been about next man up all season. Time will tell as to how far the Eagles will go in the playoffs.

On the plus side, the giants and raiders are good opponents for foles to hopefully knock off the rust. It’s a bummer...I was looking forward to seeing what Wentz could do with this team in the playoffs. Hopefully his injury is not as serious as speculation indicates.
 
Seahawks continue to be inconsistent. The wrong team showed up yesterday. I like the team that beat the Eagles better. PS, losing Wagner and Wright is huge. What a bummer.
 
And the Niners continue to improve. Sure, the season is toast, but so is their mediocrity. They are a couple of O Linemen from competing. Glad I ordered my #10 jersey while they were super cheap. They already jumped $40.
 
Niner fans are going to be so glad that they got Jimmy G.

I'm telling you, that kid is magic. Just look at the smile.
 
It was just announced that Carson is out the the year. We can still win with Nick Foles. I don't think we will be as dynamic, but still can pull this out as we have enought good players on offense and defense. Question is now who will the Eagles sign to back up Foles.
 
Question is now who will the Eagles sign to back up Foles.


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It was just announced that Carson is out the the year. We can still win with Nick Foles. I don't think we will be as dynamic, but still can pull this out as we have enought good players on offense and defense. Question is now who will the Eagles sign to back up Foles.

That sucks. Being a skins fan, I hate the Eagles, but I hate to see any team go down because of an injury.
 
That sucks. Being a skins fan, I hate the Eagles, but I hate to see any team go down because of an injury.

I don't hate the Skins. I'm more indifferent than anything else. When the Eagles are not in contention for the division, I would rather see the Skins win than NY or Dallass.
 
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