Your “Gimmee That Sweet, Sweet Preseason Action!” NFL Exhibition Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 19, 2023August 19, 2023

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First thing I should mention is that I hope our brethren on the Leftest of Coasts have buckled down the hatches and are as safe from harm as is possible. Perhaps you'll think twice this winter when I complain about my penis falling off (again! So many re-attachments!) in frigid

“Browns! Eagles!” And A Thursday Night NFL Exhibition Game Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 17, 2023August 17, 2023

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We may see some shenanigans early in this tilt because these guys did not play nice together earlier in the week. So there's that. What else is going on? -Joe Mixon is not guilty of waving a gun in front of a woman after driving 'erratically', cutting her off and jumping

Your Mid-Afternoon Lazy Sunday NFL Exhibition Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 13, 2023August 13, 2023

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There's only two tilts today but thankfully the scheduling wizards didn't have them going at it at the same time. I like small victories. To The Games! Chefs/Saints: -Coach Allen maintains that most starters (minus Michael Thomas, natch) will make an appearance so that's nice. -So many folks slag on Derek Carr but his

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

scotchnaut - August 10, 2023August 10, 2023

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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

Your “It’s Here!, It’s Here!” Thursday Night Exhibition Football Open Thread

scotchnaut - August 3, 2023August 3, 2023

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Look, it's something approximating the football we all know and love and hate at varying times. One might think I put quite a bit of thought into my first game intro of the 23-24 season but y'all would be mistaken. Nope, the slapdashery shall continue unabated! I've not been fired yet

Your All Glorious Superb Owl Open Thread

scotchnaut - February 12, 2023February 12, 2023

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As Barry Manilow famously said, "Looks like we made it!" As with every season, t'was a tortuous route for all of us-we lost some some folks/fans but we gained some as well and learned something along the way. (I learned that I didn't learn anything, which is a kind of learning) Some

Your AFC Champeenship Open Thread

scotchnaut - January 29, 2023January 29, 2023

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There's no time to waste! To The Game! Bengals/Chiefs: -Funny how these head coach search cycles go. Certain names are mentioned over and over again but one that is not is Cincy's DC Lou Anarumo. And look what he's done with a D that wasn't seen to have much talent last year. Against

Your NFC Conference Champeenship Open Thread

scotchnaut - January 29, 2023January 29, 2023

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Hey, was anyone surprised to read that Joe Judge was an extremely shitty qb coach and that he alienated other coaches and players on the Pats, especially Mac Jones, his primary responsibility? Word has it he's been relieved of that job but will stay with the team in a reduced role.

Your Other NFC Semi-Final Game Open Thread

scotchnaut - January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

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Are we not entertained? (I've no idea of course because this is being typed at 2:30 EST). On to the next one... To The Game! Cowboys/Niners: -Has Prescott righted his football ship? Down the stretch he had 11 INT's in seven games but last week against a less-than-stellar Tampa D he had his

Your Other (Alliterative) AFC Semi Final Open Thread

scotchnaut - January 22, 2023January 22, 2023

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Perhaps we could have a competitive contest? Perhaps both teams could show up? I've no reason to be salty about the Giants given the season they had but I do like embracing my bitter side apparently. They finally have a good front office and coach in place and now they

Your NFC Semi-Final Open Thread

scotchnaut - January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

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Ohgodohgodohgodohgod. Yeah, kinda nervous. Each game played this year has been a revelation and I still can't believe the Giants are here. The other thing I would note is that three(!) NFC East teams have made it to the second round, this after being such a laughingstock last year. It

Your AFC Semi-Final Open Thread

scotchnaut - January 21, 2023January 21, 2023

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The very last multiple days doubleheader weekend is upon us but we should be grateful because all the matchups look really good or at least interesting. Will I avoid day-drinking so that I can watch the night game? YOU BET! To The Game! Jags/Chiefs: -Much like the Giants the Jags are playing with