Your “It’s Starting To Take Shape” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 27, 2018August 27, 2018

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NFL News: OBJ got paid! A five year, $95 million extension to his current deal. When tacked on, it's actually a new deal that covers six years and has a base value of $98.459 million, or $16.4 per year. Four months after trading for him, the Raiders have sent Ryan

Your “What Did You Think Would Happen?” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 22, 2018August 22, 2018

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NFL News: Well, that was quick: former Bengal George Iloka has signed with the Vikings. It's a one-year deal, terms undisclosed. Mike Zimmer was his DC with the Bengals before leaving for the Vikings himself. AJ McCarron has been limited in practice due to a bruised collarbone. It was feared broken,

Your “Oh Right, Waiting IS The Hardest Part” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

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NFL News: After a penalty-filled game against the Swaguars, Vikings coach Mike Zimmer said the new helmet rule "will cost people jobs". When reached for comment, his special assistant had this to add: In news that will shock... SHOCK you, and possibly revive Crimebeat!, Richie Incognito has been arrested again.

2018 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Preview

Wakezilla - August 21, 2018August 21, 2018

*Camera goes on to reveal Donald Trump inside Trump Tower late at night. Trump is holding and reading from his ipad, with a smile on his face, until he reads the latest headline on AOL's main page* Trump in a sarcastic voice: Oh you really nailed me there, Oliver. I've been

Your “I Guess Preseason Gets Exciting Next Week?” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 20, 2018August 20, 2018

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NFL News: The Bengals have released safety George Iloka. Iloka is due $5.3 million in salary and roster bonuses this season, and it appears GM & Cincinnati local playhouse Scrooge Mike Brown would prefer to pay their second-round rookie Jesse Bates instead. Iloka has his own sanguine outlook: https://twitter.com/George_iloka/status/1031238428350922752 In a

Bring Back The Super Bowl Logo

Ian Scott McCormick - August 15, 2018August 15, 2018

I'm gonna keep this brief: If you want to see an example of the NFL shooting it's own dick off you don't have to look at them waffling over what is and is not a catch, an argument that soon devolves into what is and is not a football move.

The 2018 Miami Dolphins Preview: Where Hope goes to Die

Wakezilla - August 14, 2018August 14, 2018

Do you like the national anthem controversy? Well then I have a team for you! In a desperate act to get people to stop associating their team with Ace Ventura: Pet Detective, the Miami Dolphins have now become associated with fascism. Way to go guys! Last season, Kenny Stills, Donkey Kong

Your “I’ll Pluck You!” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - August 1, 2018August 1, 2018

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NFL News: It might be early, but the Packers defence is already half-done for the year: Jake Ryan is out for the season with an ACL tear. Immediate replacements are rookie Oren Burks, the team's third-round pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, and second-year pro Ahmad Thomas. They may also wait

Your “Two Days & Counting” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

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NFL News: It's just two more days until the Hall of Fame game! Flacco! Trubisky! Guys who'll never play again starting in front of them! In advance of the Hall of Fame ceremony, nfl.com has started the hagiographies. First up: Terrell Owens, likely to get it out of the way

Your “Trying A New Schedule” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 30, 2018July 30, 2018

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Because my regular work schedule gets all screwed up in September, I'm trying to see if I can adjust my mornings to be able to continue putting the threads together. So, apologies for the next three days, but I'm trying to see if I can produce something of measurable quality

Your “So, Anything Happen While I Was Gone?” (Part 1) Thursday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - July 26, 2018July 26, 2018

NFL News: JJ Watt says he's ready to go for 2018. He's always been ready at the start of a season; he hasn't finished a season since 2015, and played through a sports hernia to help the Texans lose 39-0 to the Chiefs in their Wild Card game. He also

Your “We Can Only Go Up From Here” Thursday Evening Open Thread

Low Commander of the Super Soldiers - July 19, 2018July 20, 2018

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NFL News: Los Titancanos' DE Jurrell Casey will continue to take a knee and protest during the national anthem, in spite of the greed lords owners latest rule change. "I'm going to take my fine... It is what it is, I ain't going to let them stop me from doing what