NFL 2017-18: Watch athletes destroy their brains
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BrutulTM
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I wonder if they just pissed Cousins off badly enough with the franchise tags and other nonsense that he wanted out and told them that the only way he was staying in DC is if they keep franchising him. Obviously he's going to have multiple options for next year.
jooka
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Think Cousins played it right and they didn't piss him off.
Kirk Cousins wants to win, and find the right team he can help win
Kirk Cousins wants to win, and find the right team he can help win
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Fox gets Thursday Night Football through '22
just get rid of the shit show. I think this season there was 1 really good game on Thursday.
just get rid of the shit show. I think this season there was 1 really good game on Thursday.
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Bubbles
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Browns. All he has to do is win 1 game a season and it's already a winning season.
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BrutulTM
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I'd say if it's going to Fox they're happy with it. It has to be worth more on Fox than NFL Network.
the only "true" way- in my opinion- to get Good TNF games is- Bye Week games.
Week 1 is a no brainer since, well preseason.
rest of the year, you have to have the teams that had a bye week the week before play.
that way noone can complain "didn't get enough rest, lack of preparation etc...
pats get week 9 off,,,week 10 TNF game
steelers get week 5 off,, week 6 TNF
Etc.
granted instead of 3 days to prep for thursdays game, they would get 10 days, then another 9 days to prep for the next game.
Week 1 is a no brainer since, well preseason.
rest of the year, you have to have the teams that had a bye week the week before play.
that way noone can complain "didn't get enough rest, lack of preparation etc...
pats get week 9 off,,,week 10 TNF game
steelers get week 5 off,, week 6 TNF
Etc.
granted instead of 3 days to prep for thursdays game, they would get 10 days, then another 9 days to prep for the next game.
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Ameraves
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I don't think Smith had any say whatsoever in the trade. Pretty sure he didn't have any sort of no-trade clause in his contract.
Edit: Oh, or are you just saying why he chose to extend there. I am guessing it comes down to money and knowing that is probably as much as he is going to get.
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Smith probably doesn't give any fucks. He sleep walked through 7 seasons in San Fransisco, played competent ball for Kansas City the last 4 years while not really fucking it up, and now he will do the same for Washington. Congrats Redskin fans!
It's sad but Alex isn't winning any game in which his team is down by 10+. He is simply one of the worse down field threats the league has ever seen, and he was terrible on 3rd down for a long time.
He has gotten a bit better and hes pretty good in the red zone now, but he isn't going to elevate Washington higher than Cousins. This is a 8 win team or maybe 9 wins tops for the next 4 years. They still have to compete in a tough division, The Eagles are the class of the conference, and there is still the Falcons, Seahawks, Panthers, Vikings, Saints, Packers, Rams and now most likely a much better 49er team competing for a playoff spot.
I will be surprised if Washington makes the playoffs at all during Alex Smith's run there.
It's sad but Alex isn't winning any game in which his team is down by 10+. He is simply one of the worse down field threats the league has ever seen, and he was terrible on 3rd down for a long time.
He has gotten a bit better and hes pretty good in the red zone now, but he isn't going to elevate Washington higher than Cousins. This is a 8 win team or maybe 9 wins tops for the next 4 years. They still have to compete in a tough division, The Eagles are the class of the conference, and there is still the Falcons, Seahawks, Panthers, Vikings, Saints, Packers, Rams and now most likely a much better 49er team competing for a playoff spot.
I will be surprised if Washington makes the playoffs at all during Alex Smith's run there.
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jooka
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Alex Smith broke NFL accuracy record, just before his INT
He led the NFL this year with down field throws.
Don't let your Harbuagh Kaepernick bullshit cloud your mind.
He led the NFL this year with down field throws.
Don't let your Harbuagh Kaepernick bullshit cloud your mind.
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Jozu
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Yea because of fucking Tyreke Hill and Kareem Hunt racking up all those YAC. Do you even watch the games lol.
Im not trying to take anything away from him, but the consensus in the Chiefs locker room was Alex cant make the throws Mahomes can, and they are happy to move forward with the rookie, even AFTER the season Smith had statistically. He isnt going to just turn into a down field meastro and ball out in Washington. Cousins is arguably a better QB at this point in their respective careers, I dont see how he is an upgrade.
Im not trying to take anything away from him, but the consensus in the Chiefs locker room was Alex cant make the throws Mahomes can, and they are happy to move forward with the rookie, even AFTER the season Smith had statistically. He isnt going to just turn into a down field meastro and ball out in Washington. Cousins is arguably a better QB at this point in their respective careers, I dont see how he is an upgrade.
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Didn't Smith have a new OC like every year in SF? That org ruined his career imo
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Jozu
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I don't disagree. The 49ers ownership situation with Jed York is probably one of the worse in the league, having 4 different head coaches in 4 seasons, that's fucking unheard of. (and yea I think Smith played with 7 different offensive coordinators in 7 seasons)
And perhaps a terrible roster stunted his growth, but when you see a guy like Jimmy G go in there, with basically fucking NOTHING to work with on offense, take over a 1-9 team, the worse in 49er history, and win games shows it's not always about talent.
Marquise Goodwin went from a non factor to a top 10 WR option after Garoppolo took over. A rookie TE went from anonymous to being a young playmaker going forward.
QB play is extremely important, and it's one of the few positions that transcend itself and can affect the entire roster. Brady is a great example of this, as he is successful with Randy Moss or Reche Caldwell.
And perhaps a terrible roster stunted his growth, but when you see a guy like Jimmy G go in there, with basically fucking NOTHING to work with on offense, take over a 1-9 team, the worse in 49er history, and win games shows it's not always about talent.
Marquise Goodwin went from a non factor to a top 10 WR option after Garoppolo took over. A rookie TE went from anonymous to being a young playmaker going forward.
QB play is extremely important, and it's one of the few positions that transcend itself and can affect the entire roster. Brady is a great example of this, as he is successful with Randy Moss or Reche Caldwell.
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So I made it the entire year without watching a single NFL game. But I saw the Smith thing this morning and I just had to laugh. Being a (former?) Redskins fan, shit like that really helps reinforce the decision not to support the NFL. Why bother following a team that just continues to make questionable personnel decisions every year?
Anyway, speaking of not watching, I'm torn on whether to watch the Super Bowl or not. For the most part, I really don't care at all. But still, it's the Super Bowl, and the former fan in me still appreciate the entire spectacle of it. Plus, seeing the Eagles remain championship-less would likely be satisfying.
Anyway, speaking of not watching, I'm torn on whether to watch the Super Bowl or not. For the most part, I really don't care at all. But still, it's the Super Bowl, and the former fan in me still appreciate the entire spectacle of it. Plus, seeing the Eagles remain championship-less would likely be satisfying.