“When ‘All Y’all’ Are Better” – The 2019 Atlanta Falcons At Their Bye

Beerguyrob - October 30, 2019October 30, 2019

Hi everyone, (checks nfl.com to see if Dan Quinn has been fired yet.) It’s your old pal Beerguyrob, with a mid-season looksee into the progress the Atlanta Falcons are making this year. Woof! Well, there’s been some bumps along the way, and after failing to complete their comeback against the Seahawks the Falcons entered

Your “The Master’s A Bastard” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - April 1, 2019April 1, 2019

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NFL Nuggets: The AAF might die as early as tomorrow. It comes down to the league wanting to use bottom-roster NFL players, but needs an agreement with the NFL, who needs agreement from the NFLPA to allow such a deal to go forward. Forbes is on board, writing a pressure-piece

Your “When Does AAFL Season Start?” Monday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - February 4, 2019February 4, 2019

So, there is no news today, as the league basks in the warming glow of the positive vibes from yesterday's thrilling matchup. Let's take a look at some highlights: Fuck all y'all, Rams. You let the continent down. Oh, and do the fine folks in New Orleans - who believe that they

[DFO] Hate Week Presents: Owners Who Suck – Stan Kroenke & Dean Spanos

Beerguyrob - January 31, 2019January 31, 2019

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Today's final installment of [DFO] Hate Week is brought to you by marrying rich, prenuptial agreements, and the Mayflower Moving Company. Now, normally the fourth day & final day of [DFO] Hate Week is set aside for attacking pet peeves I've had with the league over the year: GOODELL, Roger DISGRACE,

[DFO] Hate Week Presents: The LA Rams – A Team You Learn To Hate

Beerguyrob - January 30, 2019January 30, 2019

I hope you've enjoyed the week so far. Sorry today was a little late - work got in the way. This third installment of the Third Annual [DFO] Hate Week is brought to you by what's left of the Grateful Dead, California Emissions Standards, and the 1-Eleven Neighborhood Crips, a division of

[DFO] Hate Week Presents: The New England Patriots – An Open Thread (Of Hate)

Beerguyrob - January 29, 2019January 29, 2019

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Welcome to the second day of the Third Annual DFO Hate Week™, brought to you by the Quincy Market, the USS Constitution, and Boston drivers - where road rage is for both in front of & behind the wheel. I could easily just repost my Hate Week articles from 2017

[DFO] Hate Week Presents: The State of the NFL – An Open Thread

Beerguyrob - January 28, 2019January 28, 2019

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Welcome to another [DFO] recurring tradition: Hate Week - where we examine various aspects of the game which culminate in this year's Super Bowl. Tonight's first installment in the third year of this tradition is all about the state of the NFL itself, brought to you by medicinal marijuana, arbitrary justice,

Your “Knock It Off; It Ain’t Happening” Tuesday Evening Open Thread

Beerguyrob - January 22, 2019January 22, 2019

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NFL Nuggets: There is talk again of expanding replay and making Pass Interference reviewable, like it is in the CFL. It was a totally on-the-table already discussion and not a spur decision brought on by a horrendous call made on Sunday. No sir. https://twitter.com/jkatzenstein/status/1087412791563247616 Annnnnnnnnnnd now there's a lawsuit demanding a

Leaves Of Grass: The Ballad of Le’Veon Bell – On Pittsburgh & Learning Your Worth

Beerguyrob - October 19, 2018October 19, 2018

The fact that Le'Veon Bell didn't return at all this week is a testament to the nature of the modern game, and the lengths to which players have to go to ensure their post-playing days financial & physical viability. Returning during a scheduled bye would have guaranteed him no contact

Leaves Of Grass: The Ballad of Le’Veon Bell – On The Fans

Beerguyrob - October 18, 2018October 17, 2018

The possible return of Le'Veon Bell this week or next is a testament to the nature of the modern game, and the lengths to which players have to go to ensure their post-playing days financial & physical viability. Returning during a scheduled bye not only guarantees him no contact for

Leaves Of Grass: The Ballad of Le’Veon Bell – On His Teammates

Beerguyrob - October 17, 2018October 16, 2018

Leaves Of Grass: The Ballad of Le’Veon Bell – On The Franchise Tag

Beerguyrob - October 16, 2018October 16, 2018