Your “Nice Lid, Sid” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 20, 2019August 20, 2019

NFL Nuggets: kind of quiet today As expected, Antonio Brown has filed a second grievance with the NFL over his helmet. He is claiming he should get the same one-year grace period as Tom Brady, and that he was arbitrarily denied. Brady's grace period was last year, and he now

Your “Return Of The King” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 19, 2019August 19, 2019

NFL News: Zeke is some pissed at Jerry Jones, after he found out his team's owner made a "Zeke Who?" crack when asked about the starting RBs against the Rams last Saturday. He did clarify his remarks later in the game, but with negotiations stalled, it's just more kindling on

Your 2019 Seattle Seahawks Preview

BC Dick - August 15, 2019August 15, 2019

Rainy City Football Chums Walkthrough Here we are at the beginning of another new season and lo, what promise it holds. More replays! Endless delays! And despite all this, many missed calls. Makes you wonder why you sat and watched three idiots blathering in a booth about a microscopic difference in

Your “I Guess I Should Do Something” First Preseason Game Thread

Beerguyrob - August 8, 2019August 8, 2019

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I'm giving Scotchy the night off. The man works hard, and shouldn't be forced to labour under the aspersion there is meaning to the first preseason games of the year. Thus, this thread will serve a dual purpose of entertaining & preparing for the evening contests. NFL Nuggets: It's worse than

Your “Lather, Rinse, Repeat” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 7, 2019August 7, 2019

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NFL News: Josh Gordon has filed for reinstatement to the NFL. If reinstated, he immediately becomes eligible for further punishment from his December 20th suspension. He missed the Pats final two games & the playoffs. Protocol dictates he's looking at another six regular season games, unless ol' Rog counts the

Your “Hey – I Thought We Fired That Guy?!” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 6, 2019August 6, 2019

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NFL News: Ryan Fitzpatrick is the scheduled starter for Miami in their first pre-season game this Thursday against Atlanta. Josh Rosen seems to be doing well. The story of Antonio Brown's molting feet (not going to post the pics) got stranger today when it was disclosed they were effectively burnt in

Your Wednesday Evening “Reporting For Duty, Sir!” Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 24, 2019July 24, 2019

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NFL Notes: 18 teams begin full training camps today. 13 have veterans reporting; 5 have everyone reporting. In addition, rookies for the Bengals, Rams & Steelers report today. Jalen Ramsey showed up in style. https://twitter.com/Jaguars/status/1153993452398501888 Not reporting today? Melvin Gordon, who continues to pursue a contract extension. Gordon is set to

Your “Ten Years?!” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

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NFL News: Daniel Jones has agreed on his rookie contract with the Giants. Ahead of rookies appearing at camp Monday. Veterans arrive Wednesday, with the first team practice scheduled for Thursday. Per nfl.com, the only rookies left to sign their entry-level deals are: Nick Bosa - Niners Quinnen Williams -

Your “Oh God – This Idiot Is Now Considered ‘Relevant’ Again” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 22, 2019July 22, 2019

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NFL Nuggets: Julian Edelman is going to miss the first half of camp with a left thumb injury. With no one available to tickle #12 taint, the field is open for a number two receiver to step up. With Cowboys camp opening this week, Ezekiel Elliott is still mulling a

Your “I Had Done A Hellish Thing” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 18, 2019July 18, 2019

I think the NFL might have broken me. There is absolutely nothing of interest to note. Why, one of the biggest headlines of the day is: Chiefs fan fined $500 for shining laser at Tom Brady and that's saying something, given that full camps open in a week. (FYI - the fan in question,