Your Title-Stretching Thursday Night NFL Exhibition Double Header (Now With More Rookies and Retreads!) Open Thread

Welcome heroes and heroin! Before we dip our toes into the game intros let’s scan the NFL news that is masquerading as a crimebeat report.

-Henry Ruggs, people and dog murderer, was sentenced to between 3 to 10 years for his late night speeding escapade. Football talkers that lack perspective were saying he could still salvage an NFL career should he be a model prisoner. This raises the question, “Will Andy Reid still be coaching when Henry gets out?”.

-Bashaud Breeland (the last I heard of him he was a competent cb for the Chiefs, thought he was still floating around the league, tbh) was caught driving a stolen car. And who/what was riding shotgun? Why, a couple of AR-15’s and a duet of AK-47’s along with the usual pile of weed and mushrooms. So it goes…

-Cost overruns for Buffalo’s new football environs are projected to be about 300 million. Blame is being placed on the spiraling cost of building materials but I think it’s because the Bills Mafia is involved in the construction.

To The Games!

Texans/Pats:

-Believe it or don’t, Belichick wasn’t explicitly clear as to who was going to start at qb, according to those attending Tuesday’s press conference. What’s next, a mumbled response about the pearls around your mom’s neck?

-Lo and behold, a scrappy 5’8″ sixth round pick has taken Pats training camp by storm. Word has it that Demario Douglas is “uncoverable”. What’s old is new again, ad infinitum.

-C.J. Stroud has passed Davis Mills (I thought he would be a great sleeper in fantasy last year-please don’t look at me, I’m hideous) and will get the start. Apparently he’s a very accurate passer with a good head on his shoulders, as these kids always seem to be.

Vikes/Seahawks:

-Will we get a look at rookie wr Addison? He’s a great addition to the offense but I think te Hockenson will be the #2 receiver when all is said and done. Once he was traded his production would have equaled a 100 catch season. Perhaps that’s not sustainable but that fella is a wonderful mismatch in the middle of the field.

-The Vikes will sport a Bud Grant patch starting at the beginning of the season. I guess it’s like a nicotine patch but it bleeds the desire to reach a Super Bowl the longer you wear it. Huh, what were the players wearing previously?

Let’s watch some goddamn football with some goddamn snacks.

 

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Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

Kinda feels like the Dustbins had it coming after blowing that chance of their own.

SonOfSpam

Oh that was cool. Turned around the Atomic Dustbin defender and scored off the post.

TheRevanchist

Ned is disappointed

SonOfSpam

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King Hippo

Sudden change is SUDDEN

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

She follows her header instead of just standing there admiring it and that’s a goal.

Brick Meathook

This is for you all:
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SonOfSpam

Whole milk? Are you a baby walrus?

TheRevanchist

If you want 2%, just add some water. If you want 1%, add more water. If you want non-fat, something is seriously wrong with you.

Brocky

For us all? Does that mean I can swing by in the morning and grab some before work? Save $30 from ordering uber eats?

TheRevanchist

One of the more disappointing things from conference realignment is the potential losing of women’s college beach volleyball.

King Hippo

if not for the goal, you’d think #3 has moneys on the Spaniards

TheRevanchist

She’s just an overachiever, which I am sure the Spanish Inquisition appreciates.

TheRevanchist

The deadly equalizer equalizes!

ArmedandHammered

I just found out that Jill St. John dated Henry Kissenger. There is not enough mental bleach in the universe to get that out of my head.

Sharkbait

Is someone listening to the Behind The Bastards and The Dollop collaboration on Kissenger?

ArmedandHammered

The wife is reading Haldeman’s diaries while he was Chief of Staff during the Nixon presidency.

Sharkbait

I can only imagine what else is in that.

But here is the podcast. It’s hilariously depressing

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RLmIFl6o2kwUrYt11Kn6e?si=d00ea6a4bb35432f

SonOfSpam

I don’t wanna kink-shame but

Brick Meathook

I fucked her too. Not bad.

SonOfSpam

no see henry kissinger’s a “him”

King Hippo

well maybe not any MOAR THANKS SLEEPY JOE!!!!11111

2Pack

I know it’s early for Sexy Friday content. But in my defense, it’s Friday here.

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TheRevanchist

When they wear a full burka, you look to see the sexy eyebrows. Good indicator of back hair, too!

Mr. Ayo

Oh shit, thanks for the reminder!

2Pack

We’re counting on you

Mr. Ayo

VAR taketh, VAR giveth

TheRevanchist

I’ve watched 2 minutes of the Vikings-Hawks game, and the announcer just doesn’t know any name of a player. Who in the blue hell is this guy? Back to soccer.

WCS
TheRevanchist

The Netherlands just got screwed by the ref. Ain’t seen such a screw job since the Toronto Screwjob.

WCS

Montreal would like word…

TheRevanchist

Some place in Canada. The only important part is the Hart.

King Hippo

Dustbins ALIVE!

Mr. Ayo

I love VAR so much

King Hippo

Well, ish

Brick Meathook

See that red shit? I snorted it all, and then a bunch more. I’m better now, thanks.

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Redshirt

Bowser: “You know for a plumber from Brooklyn, you don’t seem pretty phased suddenly fighting turtles, piranhas, jumping over lava and bottomless pits and fighting a large fire-breathing turtle-dragon.”

Mario: “You-a don’t know-a the shit I’ve dealt with in-a my life, you-a son of a bitch!”

litre_cola

Upset alert. Elks are beating the Bombers.

BC Dick

Winnipeg is collectively hung over as fuck

Mr. Ayo

Just as Don T predicted!

litre_cola

BCD is sitting beside me loving every second of this.

Brocky

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Mr. Ayo

… in bed.

Redshirt

How did you find one of my high school graduation cards?

Mr. Ayo

VAR scores again!

Redshirt

The Patriots QB situation is so dire, the 5th String QB looks to be the best option.

Brocky

It’s actually making me nervous. We’re gonna end up with a sixth round pick as starter

Brick Meathook

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King Hippo

Are you gonna show us YOUR BRAIN ON DRUGS any questions???

Brick Meathook

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Brocky

But wait, which one is the before and which one is the after?

Cuz I’d eat em both

King Hippo

Ouch, DOUBLE back spasms

Brick Meathook

yew needs MOAR DOAP

King Hippo

ah sure ’nuff does, good buddy!

Mr. Ayo

Is this a Bears game? Because that was a lot of post strikes.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

THIS [SPANISH STRIKER] I CALL HER CODY PARKEY CAUSE SHE HIT THE POST TWICE.

King Hippo

WHichever of you and Ayo says jinx first, is owed a Coke

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

A coke? Huh. I always played that game differently.” – Jim Irsay

King Hippo

Am I having a stroke or does the Fox play-by-play dude have, like, a REALLY bad speech impediment. While I am all for inclusion, this is kind of like a blind tennis line judge.

Redshirt

I’m sorry, but this is 2023. Logic and common sense have place here.

CANCEL KING HIPPO! CANCEL KING HIPPO! CANCEL KING HIPPO!

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

THIS SPANISH TEAM I CALL THEM BORIS EPSHTEYN BECAUSE THEY COMMITTED A CRIMINAL EXCESS OF TOUCHES.

SonOfSpam

co-conspirador seis

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

The Netherlands are less fun when they are not the Lady Atomic Dustbins.

Brick Meathook

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Brick Meathook

This is Chasen’s Chili

SonOfSpam

It’s his cult for the common cold.

Horatio Cornblower

NOW BOIL IT!!!!

-The Irish

Brick Meathook

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WCS

— also WCS’s very Russian grandma

Brick Meathook
Brick Meathook

If you try to edit a post, you get warned that you’re posting too fast. IT guys, get on this.

SonOfSpam

I grabbed a Sam Adams variety pack at Costco yesterday, and friends, lemme tell you, it’s too damned early to drink pumpkin beer. But I’m doing it, because I’m a drunk

Also, watching Rick Steves instead of preaseson. Don’t worry, no pants..

WCS
SonOfSpam

Can;t believe I’ve never seen that. Hilarious!

Sharkbait

Spot fucking on too.

JimU

Football and the Spirit Halloween stores have opened? Fall is here!

King Hippo

We can switch to WWC in 20 minutes, thank Chtulu

King Hippo

And if they don’t I really think them odds get small

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

If by “all” you mean “a savage harpooning at the hands of Japan” then yes, I agree completely.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

Boy did this age well.

WCS

More hobos that usual will feel the wrath…

Gumbygirl

That looked like a td to me!

Brocky

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herodotus450

Why would you not play your brand new rookie QB in such a preseason game? Footedball teams are so fucking stupid.

King Hippo

If nor for that pickerception, this fixture had Frank Beamer potential

Horatio Cornblower

I’m still working and watching baseball instead of pre-season football.

I regret one of these decisions.

WCS

Wearing pants is always regretful.

Horatio Cornblower

Oh I’m not wearing pants.

BrettFavresColonoscopy

I mean, isn’t he all back?

Game Time Decision

If Lowratio has pants doesn’t that mean that he’s free now?

WCS

The 5000 volt shock collar, too.

Horatio Cornblower

Neither of you is ever going to pass an ASPCA home inspection, take my word for it.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

“Pantslessness is, indeed, next to Godliness.” – John Wesley

Gumbygirl

Not only am I not wearing pants, I’m wearing a nightshirt with a French maid costume printed on it. I’m going to go outside in a minute and smoke some weed. This will impress/terrify the hell out of my neighbors!

King Hippo

I am TOTES going as high as $2 on the Grumblelord D/ST at auction. FARE WARNING, Scotchy, Spam, and Alex!

King Hippo

#PostHypeSleeper

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

“$2! That’s far too rich. I’m out!”

“I’ve nothing left to teach you.” – Mike Brown, wiping away a tear

SonOfSpam

I am going up to $50 on RAMMMMMMIT because Aaron Donald is awesome and no one else realizes it. (still considering keeping 2 QBs so enjoy my money)

Redshirt
JimU

I’ve seen paint dry more exciting than this game.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

[welcomes JimU back to the clubhouse by tossing him a can of Bud Light]

Redshirt

(behind DFO Pandemic Isolation Ward)

“Welcome back!”

WCS

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Get back in there!

King Hippo

Yeah he looks teeny out there. Too bad forhim there is no swimsuit competition

King Hippo

/would deffo have one at Northwestern tho, amirite

WCS

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King Hippo

Somehow, the P*ts broadcasters are…not particularly bad? Certainly beat expectations.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

OWAH BROADCAHSTAHS AH MO-AH COMPETENT THAN YO-AH BROADCAHSTAHS!

Redshirt

…and that’s why OSU QBs don’t last in the NFL.

Not Burrow. He transferred. He’s a Daywalker.

BeefReeferLives

https://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/10/supreme-court-blocks-purdue-pharmas-6-billion-opioid-settlement-will-hear-challenge.html

“and, in completely unrelated news, Clarence Thomas has received the State of Wyoming from an undisclosed donor”

Redshirt

If the Democrats get the House, Thomas will be impeached before the new Speaker has a chance to sit down.

Gumbygirl

Let hs pray.

Gumbygirl

There is something wrong with the edit button

Redshirt

“Your comment supporting High School Prayer was fine by me.” – AltRight

litre_cola

-gumby when buying concert tix

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

Actually, strangely enough this *isn’t* what the Smackler Family would have wanted – it puts the sweetheart deal the judge gave them in jeopardy.

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

I’m not seeing “Smackler Family” elsewhere on the internet. Did I just invent this?

Gumbygirl

I love it!

JimU

Houston is picking up where they left off.

King Hippo

#2 was open, to be fair

Redshirt

The QB coach is regretting his last words of advice:

“Just relax, take a deep breath and pretend like your playing against Michigan.”

Rikki-Tikki-Deadly

…at 493?

King Hippo

“Demario” doesn’t sound…fully scrappy to House-O

herodotus450

I LONG to be in the fair land of Canadia where the Leafs signing a backup goalie to a 1 year deal (probably) gets 4 hours of dedicated coverage on 6 separate channels and this footedball game gets nothing!

Game Time Decision

That’s the abridged version, the long form is 12 hours and mentions a parade. No mention of getting beating by the emergency goalie/ Zamboni driver in that time