Your “Things Could Be Worse” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 25, 2019June 25, 2019

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NFL News: Joe Theismann has things to say about [Redacteds] draft pick, QB Dwayne Haskins. Mostly, that Jay Gruden should take the Patrick Mahomes route because of how tough Washington's schedule is this year, given that they start on the road against Philadelphia, versus the Cowboys, then Bears, at the

Your “It’s Not Stealing; It’s A Homage” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 20, 2019June 20, 2019

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NFL Notes: Gerald McCoy is taking it personally that the Bucs gave his #93 to Ndamukong Suh. "Them giving the number away, that's their prerogative, but the respect they showed. It would be different if it was a guy who signed four or five years. This is a one-year deal." He

Your “I Can’t Believe I Haven’t Used This Yet” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 19, 2019June 19, 2019

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NFL News: Seems like it's going great so far: Giants #1 pick Daniel Jones was booed at Yankee Stadium yesterday. He laughed it off, saying the best way to make them be quiet will be to perform well on the field. Taking it personally? Giants GM Dave Gettleman, who sounds

Your “Pretty Much Nothing But Footy” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 18, 2019June 18, 2019

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NFL Nuggets: Fresh off the Packers brain-trust not seeing eye to eye comes news Cam Newton's timing issues with his passes are a "work in progress". While not explicitly saying there's a difference between "throwing" and "throwing right", Ron Rivera told The Athletic that Newton's "had a good offseason. He’s

Your “Not Much Goin’ On” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 17, 2019June 17, 2019

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NFL Nuggets: "Pundits" are already hopping on-board the "Audible" question in Green Bay. Matt LaFleur likes a structured offence. Aaron Rodgers like the freedom to change plays at the line. HOW WILL THEY EXIST?!!11?! All they do is talk! Peyton Manning was inducted into the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame

Your “Gotta Watch Something” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 13, 2019June 13, 2019

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NFL News: The Patriots have signed another tight end / potential murderer by trading a 2020 7th-round pick to the Lions for Michael Roberts. He has been oft-injured in his two years in Detroit, and no longer fit their plans. Meaning the Pats will likely turn him into a league

Your Wednesday Evening Game 7 Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 12, 2019June 12, 2019

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NFL Nuggets: Likely solely brought in for the inevitable headlines when he was cut, the Bears have indeed cut Chris Blewitt from their kicker competition at camp, after only one day. During a photo-op, all three kickers they brought in to camp for trials - Blewitt, Eddy Pineiro, & Elliott Fry

Tucson, Ch. 3: Rio Nuevo Intro

blaxabbath - June 12, 2019June 12, 2019

I was in Tucson a few weeks back for work and met up on 4th Avenue with a friend of mine. 4th Ave is Tucson's little off-campus bar strip. It's got head shops, some eateries, and plenty of bars. It's a thing people in Tucson do, "Heading down to 4th."

Your Tuesday Evening & Nothing’s On Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 11, 2019June 11, 2019

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NFL News: Well, they found a way: Kyle Rudolph's staying in Minnesota. A four-year, $36 million extension, which somehow raises the Vikings' cap space from $1 million to $4 million. He takes less salary but gets more guaranteed money. Profit? Only $16 million is guaranteed, including injuries, so they do

Your “Ugh – Toronto” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - June 10, 2019June 10, 2019

The Toronto Fire of 1904 NFL News: it's quiet in advance of some minicamps opening Tuesday Cam Newton has been cleared to start throwing at the Panthers minicamp which begins Tuesday. Newton said in February that the shoulder was so sore before the Panthers shut him down the final two games

Your “Can You Use It In A Sentence Please? Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - May 30, 2019May 30, 2019

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NFL News: Just the worst news: Nick Foles' wife had a miscarriage, so that's why he left OTAs. She developed pneumonia during her 15th week, and complications induced labour. It was too early to be viable. More CBA news: the owners will be pushing for an 18-game season. More games

Your “Barely Making An Effort” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - May 29, 2019May 29, 2019

NFL Nuggets: The Jags are trying out Terrelle Pryor. As a Wide Receiver. They have enough terrible backup QBs. He played for both the Jets & Bills in 2018. Todd Gurley is working out but not doing drills at Rams OTAs. They are trying to reduce the workload on his