NFL game thread

[stevej37]

Fire that Referee!

[stevej37]

Another good reason to pull for the Bucs.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/super-host-bucs-become-1st-082758840.html

[rfuerst911sc]

Steelers signed Haskins to a one year contract . Good luck

[stevej37]

Lions new coach....

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

Steelers signed Haskins to a one year contract . Good luck

That's probably not a bad move. He has a strong arm and will, or should, have a year or two to learn behind Ben. Hopefully the Steelers can bring in a stud running back and take some of the pressure off either one.

[Noah930]

Haskins won't see out the year.

[rfuerst911sc]

I wonder if the Steelers are working towards asking Ben to retire . Isn't his contract for next year a huge hit to their salary cap ? I think I read something like 21 percent ? That money could be better spent , not that Haskins is the answer but who knows .

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I wonder if the Steelers are working towards asking Ben to retire . Isn't his contract for next year a huge hit to their salary cap ? I think I read something like 21 percent ? That money could be better spent , not that Haskins is the answer but who knows .

They're more likely asking him to sign a new contract. If he retires he's still a 22M hit to the salary cap.

I think Haskins is a no risk "value" move. Bring him in. See how he does. If he looks good, keep him. If not, cut him loose in the preseason. He can't be worse than Mason Rudolph.

My personal preference would be the Steelers making a move for Jalen Hurts. But I do think Haskins can be a good QB. The guy only played one year of college ball and they make him the 15th pick in the draft and then make him a starter?

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by stevej37

Lions new coach....

He seems to project high energy and confidence, maybe it will trickle down to the team in those Red Zone moments.

I wish him luck, and all the best.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Campbell

Last one standing - VIDEO
Dan Campbell references kneecap biting, 'The Big Lebowski' in entertaining introduction as Detroit Lions coach
https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/30754199/dan-campbell-references-kneecap-biting-big-lebowski-entertaining-introduction-detroit-lions-coach

The Lions evidently embraced the reference to "The Big Lebowski," identifying Campbell as "Head Coach / The Dude" on the nameplate hanging outside his office.

The Dude

Passion in a word......................this is good, we need a lot of that.

And 44 years old, still young enough to be idealistic and have a dream, a vision other than early retirement.

Darius Slay: Jim Caldwell Had More Rules than Matt Patricia
https://www.si.com/nfl/lions/news/slay-says-caldwell-had-more-rules

[rfuerst911sc]

Matthew Stafford asked the Lions after the end of the season to trade him . Apparently the team and Stafford agreed a new start was best for all involved . I would expect he will have no problem being picked up . He's 32 years old so has plenty left in the tank .

[cabmandone]

Stafford would be a GREAT get for my Steelers!

[rfuerst911sc]

I would imagine his agent has already started conversations with SF/Pat's/WFT/Colts and many more . It will be a bidding war . He is a good man I would like to see him go to a winner with a line that can actually protect .

[stevej37]

Doesn't look like the weather will be a factor in either game today.
29 in GB and 39 in KC
GB light snow in the am and gone by gametime.

[cabmandone]

Originally Posted by rfuerst911sc

I would imagine his agent has already started conversations with SF/Pat's/WFT/Colts and many more . It will be a bidding war . He is a good man I would like to see him go to a winner with a line that can actually protect .

Well that leaves the Steelers out.

I can't see San Fran snagging him unless the injury to Jimmy G is worse than what has been released publicly. Jimmy G has a big contract that doesn't expire until 2023 I think. Would be interesting if SF did pick up Stafford. That would open the door for Jimmy G to go back to the Patriots.

[mattdavis11]

My hopes are that Jerry will pull his head out of his arse, dump Dak, and Stafford can finish out his career where it all began.

[thor66]

Go Packers!

[stevej37]

Fournette took a real shot at the end of that td run!

[Baz]

GO Bucs!

[stevej37]

helluva intercept!

[RWebb]

Originally Posted by stevej37

helluva intercept!

Bunting cheated & got away with it