Hope Clicks Eternal – the New York Giants

So, it's the start of Week-3 in the N. F. L. The articles are already starting to come out of the journalismism factories and fans who aren't from Cleveland are already starting to realize they may have backed the wrong pony this year. There is a list of impressive candidates for analysis

Your “Purple & Black Are In Your Genes, Now Find Out What Else Is” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

NFL News: The Jaguars have signed Ryan Nassib as their 3rd string QB, because Blake Bortles & Chad Henne haven't exactly looked like Montana & Young. It makes organizational sense, since both Coughlin & Marrone worked with Nassib when he was a Giants backup to Eli. Of course, that doesn't

Your “A Friend In Need Is A Pest” Monday Night Football Open Thread

NFL News: Significant injuries from the weekend: Greg Olsen - broken foot - 6-8 weeks Vic Beasley - torn hamstring - 4-6 weeks If the Falcons season goes to hell as a result, DFO CALLED IT! HODOR - out for Week-3. The NFL was denied an injunction to relieve the

On Politics, Trump, and why the Patriots are a perfect reflection of Trump’s America

We here on this fair site have a deep deep hatred for the Patriots.  Their “success” and the reaction of their fanbase to this success has fed the hate and kept it at a nice even temperature long enough to smoke all the cattle in Texas. In a similar vein, the

Hope Clicks Eternal – The Houston Texans

Before we progress, let's once again revisit the 0-1 2017 New England Patriots: Delicious. I very much enjoy the fact that Pat there has turned on the Patriots because "#22" took a knee, despite the fact that it was a Chief. I'm surprised she didn't call him a "thug". The appeals of

Your “Liars, Cheats, Addicts & Murderers” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

NFL News: This year's Hall of Fame candidates were announced. There are 108 names in total eligible for shortlisting & unfortunate interviewing by Peter King. First timers are led by Randy Moss, Brian Urlacher, Ronde Barber and Ray Lewis, who I know would kill to be included in the Hall.

Your Saturday Evening Open Thread & Broadcast Coverage Discussion

  The one good thing about the Patriots opening the season on Thursday is that there's no Patriots game on Sunday. Oh sure, the pre-game shows can't help themselves, and after the GAME MANAGING they took Thursday night it'll be quite enjoyable, but thank heaven for tender mercies. Courtesy those hard-working maniacs

Your “Crimebeat!’ Is Going To Become A Daily Feature At This Point” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

You can start calling DFO the State Department, because as of this morning we've denied over 1900 Russians. NFL News: Both sides in the Ezekiel Elliott suspension have motions before federal court now. It's all based on who gets to be the court of record: Elliott's team (and team) are pushing

Your “What I Did On My Summer Vacation” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Not to brag, but I think the high school team my program's attached to just eliminated the Jets from playoff contention. NFL News: Hurricane Irma is playing havoc (HAVOC!) with the NFL's attempts to determine whether the Dolphins - Bucs game will be played. The League has four options - moving

Your “Tomorrow Might Not Be Here For You” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Slight hangover...no scratches or cuff marks...note from wife about snoring...VICTORY! NFL News: Ezekiel Elliott's appeal hearing has finally ended. Under the rules, the arbitrator has five working days to release his ruling. Pressure from both sides is coming to have it decided by Monday. Most of the comments under Schefter's tweet

HAPPY FUN BRAIN SCREAMING TIME: A Buffalo Bills Season Preview!

Holy shit, you guys, I can't remember going into a Bills regular season so stoked about their chances to Make Some Noise since... well, certainly since the expiration date on my collectable box of Flutie Flakes! Yes, it's been a long playoff drought. The Drought can now legally drive and get

Your “Final Day of the Beer Selling Season” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Today is the last day of the regular season at The Nat, so forgive me if the preview is short. I'm excited because people will be throwing their unused gift certificates at us, and the kegs we don't drain we drink! I'm taking a cab home because I anticipate being