Your “Just How Close is the Coming Bandwagon-pocalypse?” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - November 22, 2016November 22, 2016

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NFL Notes: Brock Ostweiler, quarterback for something called the "Texans", has a complaint about the number of laser pointers that were shone his direction last night in Mexico City, during his defeat at the hands of the future Las Vegas Nevadans. He should feel lucky, since most tourists in Mexico

“What’s that smell?” and other Balls Thoughts

ballsofsteelandfury - November 21, 2016November 20, 2016

Our own Hippo has been in a bit of a funk lately, so I thought I'd give it a shot to fill the void Let's get going! Panthers 23 - Saints 20 Fuck you very much Drew Brees and Cam Newton! Like my fantasy football season wasn't down the shitter already, you decide

Your “Oh Great, HE’S Back” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - November 16, 2016November 16, 2016

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NFL Notes: Accepting the inevitable, Tony Romo validates Dak Prescott as the starter, thus beginning the Drew Bledsoe phase of his playing career. RGIII has been cleared for non-contact practice. No 0ne has thought to ask him if he wants to come back. Not coming back: Christine Michael, who was

Your “Well, The Sun Came Up” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - November 9, 2016November 9, 2016

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NFL News: More fallout from Seattle Monday Night-gate, 2016-edition: Florio is doing the Lord's Goodell's work this morning by having TWO stories quoting Mike Pereira about why having full-time officials wouldn't be worth it. He cites costs & which refs might give up their full-time job, and relative improvement in

Your “Which Apocalypse Do I Choose?” Election Night Open Thread

Beerguyrob - November 8, 2016November 8, 2016

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Note: I'm putting this together in bits, because I've been (voluntarily) seconded by the Ministry of Education for a couple of days to help them draft policy related to Adult & Alternative Education. Sorry if it's a bit light and/or ranty. NFL News: It might only be Week 10, but I

Your “Merciful Heaven, It’s A Game 7!” Wednesday Night Open Thread

Beerguyrob - November 2, 2016November 2, 2016

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NFL News: Norv news! Norv Turner resigned from the Vikings this morning. No reason has officially been given, so speculate away! It seems to have broken Big Daddy Drew. Wade Phillips is back at work. The PA may be pushing the NFL to tolerate Mary Jane as an alternative to

Your “In An Age of Millionaires, It’s Still a Petty League” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - November 1, 2016November 1, 2016

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NFL News: Non-trade deadline things: Percy Harvin has come out of retirement & signed with the Bills. They play the Seahawks on Monday night. Terrell Owens is willing to come out of retirement / quit Cinnabon to play for the Eagles. Andre Johnson retired from the Titans. T.O. was unavailable

Your “It Was The Sodom and Gomorrah Show” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - October 26, 2016October 26, 2016

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NFL Nuggets: Well, Bruce Arians got his "bullshit response" from the League. Bobby Wagner's leaps were legal because the contact was considered "incidental". According to NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino, had he made direct contact with the player - a hit, or landing on him - then it would

Your “‘Browns’? Who Are The ‘Browns’?” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - October 25, 2016October 25, 2016

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NFL Notes: Multiple sources say the Eagles are trying to convince Chip Kelly to trade them Torrey Smith. I guess they need someone who can outrun a Carson Wentz deep ball, because the constant overthrows are making the other receivers look bad, and ROOKIES GOTTA LEARN, MAN!. Why they aren't

25 NFL Questions From An Uninformed and Easily Distracted Fan: Week 6

Cuntler - October 20, 2016October 19, 2016

As an homage to the overused sports writing trope of “[X number] Burning, Itching, Throbbing Questions for [X Team/X Sport/X League]”, I present to you a list of questions that I, an uninformed and easily distracted NFL fan, had after Week 6. Did you miss me, fuckers? I didn't think so.

Your “Today is a Dead News Day” Wednesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - October 19, 2016October 19, 2016

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It seems that in honour of tonight's third and final Presidential debate, all NFL news is doom & gloom: Skipping practice: Joe Flacco; Odell Beckham Jr.; Terrelle Prior. Out multiple weeks: Eddie Lacy; Ben Roethlisberger. Fined: Vontaze Burfict - $75000 + no games. Benched: Ryan Fitzpatrick. Welcome back, Geno. Shoulda

Your “Will I Be Judged For All That Drinking?!” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - October 18, 2016October 18, 2016

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NFL News: The Packers traded a conditional draft pick to the Chiefs in exchange for Knile Davis. Lacy's gimpy ankle means they need more help behind the line. Because what's clearly holding the Packers back right now is the running game. Having possibly borrowed something from the owner's private stash,