Your “When Things Don’t Go According To Plan” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 25, 2020June 25, 2020

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Nodules of NFL News: The big news today is that the Hall of Fame Game has been officially cancelled. This was widely expected, but still needed to be publicly announced to avoid the arrival of thousands of motor homes in Canton, Ohio. Having been there during HoF Week, I

Your “Not All Rabbit Holes Are Gold” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 24, 2020June 24, 2020

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NFL Nuggets: The big news is Dr. Fauci saying whether an NFL season -- or college football season -- takes place this fall is "impossible to call" at this juncture. He clarified his remarks about teams maintaining a "bubble", where he said, "I was asked by officials from the NFL

Your “Found On Road Dead” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 23, 2020June 23, 2020

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NFL Noise: The NFL and NFL Players Association are discussing the possibility of playing only two preseason games this year - one home; one road. The idea is that they would be "dry runs" for the regular season. Also for stadium staff, vendors and team hotels & transportation. This comes

Your MXC Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 22, 2020June 22, 2020

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NFL News: Dak Prescott has one-upped the Cowboys & signed his franchise tender. Now he's winning the PR battle, because he's not holding out of training camp. The one-year tender is worth $31.4 million, per league guidelines. The holdup to a long-term deal is the length of the contract. Dak

Your “&*$%#@& The People I Work With” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 18, 2020June 18, 2020

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Sorry for the brevity - my staff meeting went longer than expected. Plus, somehow I am now union rep, which the length of the meeting did everything to try & dissuade me from the position. NFL News: Josh Gordon has formally applied for reinstatement. He is working out in Seattle,

Your “What’s Old Is New Again, Again” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

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NFL Noise: Well, it looks like the Chargers will pick up Roger's mantle & at least possibly maybe consider Colin Kaepernick for their bench. "I haven't spoken with Colin, not sure where he's at as far in his career, what he wants to do, but Colin definitely fits the style

Your “There’s Always More Than One” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 16, 2020June 16, 2020

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NFL Notes: In the worst-kept secret since the Kaepernick blackballing, Lamar Jackson was finally revealed as the cover of Madden '21. The write-up is pretty spectacular-sounding, despite no gameplay footage being available: "Dynamic agility and blazing speed make the Baltimore Ravens superstar QB untouchable in the open field. The

Your MXC Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 15, 2020June 15, 2020

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NFL Nuggets: I'm just going to use the whole sentence: "Multiple Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys football players, including Pro Bowl running back Ezekiel Elliott, have recently tested positive for COVID-19." According to Florio, it's at least four - two Texans & two Cowboys. None of the players appear to

Your “Everything’s About Charlotte These Days” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 11, 2020June 11, 2020

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NFL News: The NFL is saying the virtual period for offseason work will extend until June 26. Teams can decide whether to end their virtual routines this Friday, or extend the two weeks. Minicamps are still prohibited. There is also speculation that the NFL might follow the XFL's lead &

Your “What Goes Up…” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

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NFL News: The League & the union are discussing shortening the preseason. They would drop from four games to two - keeping Weeks 3 & 4 but dropping weeks 1 & 2. The thinking is that it would give teams more time to adjust to the COVID training reality, giving