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NFL 2020 Season
As much as its been debated and discussed , the NFL regular season will kick off in 2 days on Thursday night. This is the 1st season I believe we never have seen a preseason game played or schedule. The entire Covid situation caused the NFL to cancel that and make training camps for determined to be safe. In fact during training camp one Seattle Seahawks player was cut for violating this order of having someone at camp.
Never has a season been so...widely debated at happening as well as the insane changes were seeing right now. In fact lets run down the storylines of 2020...
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The Greatest QB of all-time took his act to Tampa Bay after 20 seasons in New England. In an already Hall of Fame career Brady felt not wanted enough by New England and decided to take on a new challenge. He will be wearing a new uniform which is hard to believe at this stage. But with Rob Gronkowski (can he body hold up 1 more season ? His last year he wasn't the same guy) , LeSean McCoy and now Fornette joining him in Tampa with those WR's....Brady has to be happy !
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A late arrival to finally being signed after a decent early career in Carolina ended due to injuries. Cam Newton is replacing a legend in New England. Can his body hold up ? Its a 1 year deal and the questions for Belichick and the new look Patriots with Newton has to be BIG.
There are more stories to watch as we go in 2020. Can the Raiders find success finally in Vegas ? Will the Vikings finally cash in on what they have sank into Kirk Cousins ? Is this the year Buffalo finally takes the AFC East ? Plus how good will Kyler Murray be in year 2 ? And finally is this the year the Madden curse gets beaten a 2nd year in row with Lamar Jackson ?
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Wondering if SF will have a Super Bowl hangover or not. Teams that lose the big game tend not to bounce back well.
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[QUOTE=worstblogever;5134940]Wondering if SF will have a Super Bowl hangover or not. Teams that lose the big game tend not to bounce back well.[/QUOTE]
You'll get to see the Niners first (well, on TV anyway) as they face your Cardinals in week one.
Meanwhile, my Eagles will square off against Washington FC and new head coach Ron Rivera. It'll be interesting to see if all the turmoil from the summer (dropping Redskins name, front office bad behavior) will affect the team on the field. By the by, what's the over/under on how many times the announcers use 'Redskins' during the broadcast by mistake? I'll set the line at four. Any takers?
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[font=georgia]I've watched a lot of bubble NBA basketball and a handful of NHL games, the loss of the crowd is glaring. It's probably worse in MLB because of the expansiveness of the field and that closest aligns with the NFL but I don't know if a 2500 permitted crowd is going to feel much better.
No tailgating either so it's going to be a wildly different version of a national broadcast, do you do cutaway's of group of fans? That virtual shit at NBA games isn't the wave at all to me. 'Pod seating' is definitely a thing now but that isn't everywhere. I wonder too if Jerruh is the lone owner pushing for 50% capacity in his stadium? We here, go Colts.[/font]
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Chiefs vs. Texans....[B]TONIGHT![/B] Who ya got? My pick: Chiefs 21-17. With no preseason games to work out kinks and such, I suspect play could be more than a little sloppy on both sides of the ball in the early weeks of the season, so even marquee matchups like this one figure to have a potentially high level of Keystone Kops efficiency until teams get on solid footing. Opinions?
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[QUOTE=WestPhillyPunisher;5136738]Chiefs vs. Texans....[B]TONIGHT![/B] Who ya got? My pick: Chiefs 21-17. With no preseason games to work out kinks and such, I suspect play could be more than a little sloppy on both sides of the ball in the early weeks of the season, so even marquee matchups like this one figure to have a potentially high level of Keystone Kops efficiency until teams get on solid footing. Opinions?[/QUOTE]
I agree. I expect some sloppy play. Texans could surprise with an upset, but I'm rollin' with the Chiefs too. Especially them being at home.
On another note, Go Lions! Even though I know we're about to stink up the joint once again, lol
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[QUOTE=KrustyKid;5136747]I agree. I expect some sloppy play. Texans could surprise with an upset, but I'm rollin' with the Chiefs too. Especially them being at home.
On another note, Go Lions! Even though I know we're about to stink up the joint once again, lol[/QUOTE]
Matt Patricia won 9 games in two seasons with Detroit, the same number Jim Caldwell won in 2017 before the front office decided to "part ways". Do you think this season is Patricia's last stand and he'll get the chop if the Lions fail to make the postseason?
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My predictions
NFC East
1. Eagles 12-4
2. Cowboys 8-8
3. Giants 6-10
4. Redskins 3-13
NFC North
1. Bears 11-5
2. Packers 10-6
3. Vikings 9-7
4. Lions 4-12
NFC South
1. Saints 13-3
2. Falcons 8-8
3. Bucs 7-9
4. Panthers 5-11
NFC West
1. 49ers 11-5
2. Seahawks 10-6
3. Rams 6-10
4. Cardinals 5-11
AFC East
1. Bills 11-5
2. Patriots 8-8
3. Jets 7-9
4. Dolphins 5-11
AFC North
1. Ravens 13-3
2. Steelers 10-6
3. Browns 6-10
4. Bengals 3-13
AFC South
1. Texans 11-5
2. Titans 10-6
3. Colts 8-8
4. Jaguars 5-11
AFC West
1. Chiefs 12-4
2. Raiders 9-7
3. Broncos 6-10
4. Chargers 4-12
The Saints will beat the Ravens in the Super Bowl.
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[QUOTE=Witchfan;5137117]My predictions
NFC East
1. Eagles 12-4
2. Cowboys 8-8
3. Giants 6-10
4. Redskins 3-13
NFC North
1. Bears 11-5
2. Packers 10-6
3. Vikings 9-7
4. Lions 4-12
NFC South
1. Saints 13-3
2. Falcons 8-8
3. Bucs 7-9
4. Panthers 5-11
NFC West
1. 49ers 11-5
2. Seahawks 10-6
3. Rams 6-10
4. Cardinals 5-11
AFC East
1. Bills 11-5
2. Patriots 8-8
3. Jets 7-9
4. Dolphins 5-11
AFC North
1. Ravens 13-3
2. Steelers 10-6
3. Browns 6-10
4. Bengals 3-13
AFC South
1. Texans 11-5
2. Titans 10-6
3. Colts 8-8
4. Jaguars 5-11
AFC West
1. Chiefs 12-4
2. Raiders 9-7
3. Broncos 6-10
4. Chargers 4-12
The Saints will beat the Ravens in the Super Bowl.[/QUOTE]
Ever go back to the previous season and see how you did?
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My final predictions for the season
AFC East
1. Patriots 12-4
2. Jets 6-11
3. Bills 5-11: Without LeSean McCoy, I no longer care for this team.
4. Dolphins 3-13
AFC North
1. Steelers 11-5: could win it all again, or they could fall apart.
2. Browns 10-6 *
3. Ravens 8-8: I hope their first two QB's get hurt so we can see what Trace McSorley can do.
4. Bengals 5-11
AFC South
1. Texans 10-6: must-win season for their coach
2. Jaguars 9-7: have the talent to do better
3. Titans 8-8
4. Colts 7-9
AFC West
1. Chiefs 13-3
2. Chargers 11-5 *
3. Broncos 6-10
4. Raiders 4-12
NFC East
1. Eagles 13-3- Wentz stays healthy, throws 40 TDs, wins the MVP.
2. Cowboys 8-8: Their coach gets fired.
3. Giants 6-10: could win 7-9 games depending on how their QBs play.
4. Redskins 5-11
NFC North
1. Bears 11-5
2. Vikings 10-6 *
3. Packers 7-9
4. Lions 6-10: Will start 0-5, and then play .500 ball the rest of the season.
NFC South
1. Saints 12-4
2. Falcons 9-7
3. Panthers 8-8
4. Bucs 5-11
NFC West
1. Rams 11-5
2. Seahawks 10-6 *
3. Cards 4-12
4. 49ers 3-13
Wild Card Playoffs
Bears over Seahawks
Rams over Vikings
Steelers over Browns
Chargers over Texans
Divisional playoffs
Chiefs over Chargers
Steelers over Patriots
Eagles over Rams
Saints over Bears
Championship games
Eagles over Saints
Chiefs over Steelers
Super Bowl
Eagles over Chiefs- Eagles beat their old coach and their old RB [/quote]
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[URL="https://www.espn.com/nfl/standings/_/season/2019"]NFL Standings 2019[/URL]
This is all for fun, I know these types of predictions are just guesses before we see what teams look like.
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[QUOTE=Kirby101;5137140][URL="https://www.espn.com/nfl/standings/_/season/2019"]NFL Standings 2019[/URL]
This is all for fun, I know these types of predictions are just guesses before we see what teams look like.[/QUOTE]
[font=georgia]I'll take it. I'm going into this season blind as an off-season bat.
I'm not alone, ratings for Hard Knocks are worst ever in the series.[/font]
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[QUOTE=Surf;5137425][font=georgia]I'll take it. I'm going into this season blind as an off-season bat.
I'm not alone, ratings for Hard Knocks are worst ever in the series.[/font][/QUOTE]
That's the Chargers and Rams for you.
Can't get fans to show up in real life, can't get them show up virtually either.
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[QUOTE=WestPhillyPunisher;5136781]Matt Patricia won 9 games in two seasons with Detroit, the same number Jim Caldwell won in 2017 before the front office decided to "part ways". Do you think this season is Patricia's last stand and he'll get the chop if the Lions fail to make the postseason?[/QUOTE]
I'm wondering if the craziness of this year gives all but the worst coaches a pass, with the exception of those working for the worst owners who might be sacked using the screwed up season as an excuse even with some modest improvement over last year - the owner will use the situation to dismiss those improvements as a fluke.
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I am really looking forward to these season. I am having a hard time decided between watching the Chiefs game and the Reds game.
I am bummed about the Redskins name change. because now we cant call them the Deadskins. That makes me sad because I laughed every 500th time I heard. Kind of like a contest for bad over used puns.
I am looking forward to Joe's Debut on Sunday. But I dont think he will win against the Chargers. I think the Bengals will win 6 games this season while he gets used to the system. No preseason games hurt him bad I think. A lot of people here in Cincy think he is going to come out and win up ten games year one. Not going to happen. And lets be honest this is Cincy so chances of him making it through the first half of week one with out a career ending injury is slim.
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Its great to be watching football right now. And The Texans up 7 to 0. Pretty much everyone in the stands the camera shows is wearing a mask. Maybe a few people are not but they could be eating or something.
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Overall I thought it was a well played game. Not too many yellow flags. Good crowd noise from 15,000 fans.
Chiefs won easily, 34-20.
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[QUOTE=signalman112;5138214]Overall I thought it was a well played game. Not too many yellow flags. Good crowd noise from 15,000 fans.
Chiefs won easily, 34-20.[/QUOTE]
I was pleasantly surprised at the overall level of play last night. I thought it would be a sloppy, low scoring affair, what with no preseason games under their belts, but both teams looked to have picked up where they left off from last season. Not bad.
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That new RB for KC made quite a debut. Mahomes is still The Man.
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[font=georgia]Al Michaels boi, still on that shit. He made sure to note out how 'rich' either Mahomes, Watson and Chris Jones were several times during the broadcast. Also pointed out by name who knelt. I've noticed the past 4-ish years, a couple of the sports guys who I kind of had a lean too have came down on the MAGA side of things. Kind of surprising in a couple of them.
As soon as the shot came of Al and Chris came on I was like damn, can we get rid of these fossils anytime soon. I'm not an ageist, there are definitely exceptions with less tangible baggage. Vern Lundquist is my favorite announcer ever. I'm not bigoted against older white men doing commentary either, hell I better not be or I wouldn't be able to listen to much sports broadcasting in general. RIP Steve Snapper Jones. I do feel the age gap between lead commentators and the players should be oh, I don't know, a little less than 50 years apart. [/font]
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Was Al trying to say that because they make big bucks they don't understand the fight for Social Justice. Because that is just BS. Wealthy black people are stopped by police all the time.
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[QUOTE=Kirby101;5138453]Was Al trying to say that because they make big bucks they don't understand the fight for Social Justice. Because that is just BS. Wealthy black people are stopped by police all the time.[/QUOTE]
[font=georgia]It's a little more low down and less thoughtful on his part imo. That can often speak to an innate lack of gratitude on Mahomes and Watson's behalf by specifically pointing out- '2 of the richest guys in the league' as I'm paraphrasing. I doubt he cares for their specific understanding, that is jab at their actions in regards to said fight.[/font]
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I think we're all in agreement that Skip Bayless is a colossal douchebag. Well, he may have sunk to an all time low here:
[URL="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/skip-bayless-no-sympathy-dak-prescott-dallas-quarterback-depression/1coikx0r1j0ro1vefvnh4ms0ir"]Skip Bayless has 'no sympathy' for Dak Prescott after Dallas quarterback opens up about depression[/URL]
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[QUOTE=WestPhillyPunisher;5138569]I think we're all in agreement that Skip Bayless is a colossal douchebag. Well, he may have sunk to an all time low here:
[URL="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/skip-bayless-no-sympathy-dak-prescott-dallas-quarterback-depression/1coikx0r1j0ro1vefvnh4ms0ir"]Skip Bayless has 'no sympathy' for Dak Prescott after Dallas quarterback opens up about depression[/URL][/QUOTE]
[font=georgia]The Skip persona for television I find kind of funny, he and Shay. To me he's an embodiment of many a sports fan delusion, he entertains me. It's a crowded field and there are many a talkin' heads I rock with less than him.
That said that was, very low and seemingly out of character. All these TV guys are still people and maybe dude has some issue that he is still reconciling with? On top of that, that's his guy so that was fuckin' harsh and not football related. I ain't no fan of Dak for several reasons whatsoever but I 1000% sympathize with him on what he had to say about his brother. How much shit we all been through past few years alone, on top of 2020. There's gotta be something else there, Bayless is a clown on tv but this was wild unnecessary.... If for no other reason than the Cowboys ultimately only have 1 leader. [/font]
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[QUOTE=WestPhillyPunisher;5138569]I think we're all in agreement that Skip Bayless is a colossal douchebag. Well, he may have sunk to an all time low here:
[URL="https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/skip-bayless-no-sympathy-dak-prescott-dallas-quarterback-depression/1coikx0r1j0ro1vefvnh4ms0ir"]Skip Bayless has 'no sympathy' for Dak Prescott after Dallas quarterback opens up about depression[/URL][/QUOTE]
I have spoken of my mental health disorder on here before. it is hard to talk about at times and I am just a nobody. For someone with Dak's position to come forward and talk about this shows that even people we think have it all can be affected by real problems. he should be praised for coming foraward and speaking publicly about this. Not giving the back of the that the assclown Skip gave. I never liked him and this just confirms that he is a POS.
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As an Eagles fan, I have no love for Dak Prescott the Dallas Cowboy since he's a division rival. However, I have [B]MUCH[/B] respect for Dak Prescott the human being for coming out and publicly admitting he had a problem and needed help, a rarity in a machismo laden sport like professional football. The fact Prescott knew he'd be dumped on by shitstains like Bayless and still went ahead with his admission took major league stones.
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[QUOTE=Surf;5138425][font=georgia]Al Michaels boi, still on that shit. He made sure to note out how 'rich' either Mahomes, Watson and Chris Jones were several times during the broadcast. Also pointed out by name who knelt. I've noticed the past 4-ish years, a couple of the sports guys who I kind of had a lean too have came down on the MAGA side of things. Kind of surprising in a couple of them.
As soon as the shot came of Al and Chris came on I was like damn, can we get rid of these fossils anytime soon. I'm not an ageist, there are definitely exceptions with less tangible baggage. Vern Lundquist is my favorite announcer ever. I'm not bigoted against older white men doing commentary either, hell I better not be or I wouldn't be able to listen to much sports broadcasting in general. RIP Steve Snapper Jones. I do feel the age gap between lead commentators and the players should be oh, I don't know, a little less than 50 years apart. [/font][/QUOTE]
I keep crossing my fingers and hoping Kevin Harlan gets promoted to a primetime TV broadcast. Him or Dave Pasch are due.
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man it is here at last. Week 1. And a great slate of games. packers Vs Vikings, Saints Vs Bucs, And Joe making his first start in Cincy.
Here is the big question. Who has more pressure on them to win this season? Belichick with out Brady? or Brady with out Belichick?
I guess the real question is how far will the officials bend over backward to make favorable calls to Brady to protect him and prove that he is the greatest of all time?
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A strong opening 6 play, 62 yard drive by my Eagles ending in a TD pass to TE Zach Ertz for a 7-0 lead against Washington FC.
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Josh Jacobs with the Hat Trick :D
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Sorry WPP, losing to the WFC is embarrassing. My Phins got Cammed by the Pat's, but that is largely because Fitz is a back up QB who occasional plays above his pay grade. We are really just waiting for Tua.
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Cam had to win that game today. he is trying to prove he can lead the team as well as Brady. If he didnt win today I doubt the fans would have had much confidence in him going forward. First game of the season and it was a must win in New England.
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Am I enjoying the so called GOAT looking like a second stringer, yes I am.
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[QUOTE=Kirby101;5141964]Am I enjoying the so called GOAT looking like a second stringer, yes I am.[/QUOTE]
He looks so pissed. I guess he isnt used to a game where he cant cake walk his way through a division game. This aint like playing the fins in Foxbrough.!
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Spoke too soon. Mea culpa.
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[QUOTE=Kirby101;5141971]Spoke too soon. Mea culpa.[/QUOTE]
I have faith in my Saints :) Brady is kind of known for coming back good after the drive he messes up. The Bucs are playing sloppy. Saints will take this today.
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In Cincy fashion, with 7 seconds left The kicker misses a field goal from 31 yards and injures his leg in the process.
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Arizona came from behind in the 4th quarter to beat the 49ers. Jimmy G had 5 minutes left to drive 75 yards for the win, couldn't get it done. Kyler Murray rushed for just under 100 yards on the ground, threw for about 250.
DeAndre Hopkins, though... 14 catches, 152 yards in his Cardinals debut. Definitely worth trading away David Johnson, yessir.
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Chargers escape Cincy with the dub. I figure it'll be a few weeks before teams are clicking on all cylinders.
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That Bears/Lions game earlier, though...
The Lions were up 23-6 in the 4th Quarter, and gave up three 4th Quarter TDs to... Mitch f***ing Trubisky? AT HOME?
Matt Patricia deserved to get fired before he ever coached a game. How he's still got the gig after two years of losses like this... put him up as the early favorite of the "FIRE THIS COACH" sweepstakes in 2020.
I don't want to write off the Browns as bad, because I think the Ravens are one of the elite teams of the NFL right now... but Cleveland wasn't even competitive in a 38-6 loss. I guess it's just "They're still the Browns".
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[QUOTE=worstblogever;5142077]That Bears/Lions game earlier, though...
The Lions were up 23-6 in the 4th Quarter, and gave up three 4th Quarter TDs to... Mitch f***ing Trubisky? AT HOME?
Matt Patricia deserved to get fired before he ever coached a game. How he's still got the gig after two years of losses like this... put him up as the early favorite of the "FIRE THIS COACH" sweepstakes in 2020.
I don't want to write off the Browns as bad, because I think the Ravens are one of the elite teams of the NFL right now... but Cleveland wasn't even competitive in a 38-6 loss. I guess it's just "They're still the Browns".[/QUOTE]
I think he may be the first coach to go this year.
And man the Browns. yes The Ravens are elite. But man The Browns were just sleep walking. Once they got down they just gave the Hell up. Browns fan is saying "Well there is always next year." before half time of week one. par for the course.