Official 2024 Other NFL Teams News Thread

[Joemailman]

Thought we could use a thread about other teams now that the off season is over.

Dallas in the news a lot these days. Mike McCarthy, Dak Prescott, CeeDee Lamb and Micah Parsons all in the last year of their contracts.

Mike McCarthy views being a lame-duck coach as a “challenge.” Cowboys owner Jerry Jones seems to view it as an opportunity.

This is the third consecutive time the Cowboys have let their head coach play out his contract. Jason Garrett’s Cowboys went 12-4 in 2014 in the final year of his contract and despite a playoff loss to the Packers, the Cowboys gave Garrett a five-year, $30 million deal. That contract expired after an 8-8 season in 2019, and the Cowboys parted ways.

If McCarthy gets a contract extension, it will mean the Cowboys played well in 2024.

Jones offered two words when asked why McCarthy didn’t get a contract extension after a third consecutive 12-win season.

“Green Bay,” Jones said, via Calvin Watkins of the Dallas Morning News.

[Joemailman]

Lions kicker Michael Badgley suffered a torn hamstring in practice. He was in competition with Jake Bates, who had a big year with the UFL's Michigan Panthers. James Turner, who was signed in May by the Lions as an UFA before being waived, is on the Packers roster.

[Fritz]

Now that the Pack has released James Turner, I 'd guess the Loins will pick him up again.

Won't Davante Adams be traded at some point here? The Raiders don't seem to have much going for them, so how long before the Jest and the Loins get into a bidding war??

[Joemailman]

Now that the Pack has released James Turner, I 'd guess the Loins will pick him up again.

Won't Davante Adams be traded at some point here? The Raiders don't seem to have much going for them, so how long before the Jest and the Loins get into a bidding war??

Lions have the cap room to make the trade. Jets barely do. But Davante's cap hit goes up to 35 million next year, so nobody is going to trade much for him without a renegotiated contract.

[MadtownPacker]

Heard the Jets quarterback was eye rolling his teammates because they arent synchronized on offense.

[Fritz]

Heard the Jets quarterback was eye rolling his teammates because they arent synchronized on offense.

Dude must have amazing eye muscles at the end of training camp ever year.

[Joemailman]

Bears signed DJ Moore to 4 year, $110 million dollar extension with $82.6 million guaranteed.

[Fritz]

Bears signed DJ Moore to 4 year, $110 million dollar extension with $82.6 million guaranteed.

Weird. I get that they want Williams to have someone solid, a vet, to be a security blanket, but how does this help a team that's probably two or three years away?

[Joemailman]

Weird. I get that they want Williams to have someone solid, a vet, to be a security blanket, but how does this help a team that's probably two or three years away?

He still had 2 years left on his contract. Bears probably wanted to get him extended before his market value got too high.

[run pMc]

That's a 3rd contract for Moore though, isn't it? A four year extension on a deal with 2 years means he's signed for 6 years.. which puts him at 33 when it expires. I dunno, he's a good player and in a few years that might look like a cheap contract, but I doubt he sees the end of that deal. 3rd contracts to WRs are a little iffy IMO, especially for 25M+ per.

yes, I just like crapping on the Bears. Still feels like a weird thing to do. You already have Rome on a rookie deal and 2 years left on DJ's deal. Don't understand the urgency -- when his current deal is up he'd be 29 and WRs in their 30's fade fast.

[smuggler]

Very few players ever see the final year of their contracts, unless they are extended. It is a bit strange they extended him before next offseason, but no one ever accused the Bears FO of being world beaters.

[MadtownPacker]

Just another day in da bears front office…

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[Fritz]

Both the Vikes and Bears are having what I can only describe as strange offseasons.

[Fritz]

I just read that the USFL kicker the Loins signed - Jake Bates? - had a rough few days of practice. Maybe he can get on the horn with Anders Carlson and they can hash it out.

[Joemailman]

Za’Darius Smith had to be carted off the field after going down during a goal line drill. There’s been no word about the nature of the injury that Smith suffered.

Edit: Reports now are that it's a knee contusion.

[Joemailman]

You gotta know the right people.



With Rodgers back, so is Lazard. The sixth-year wideout shows up in the starting lineup, based on the Jets’ first unofficial depth chart of 2024.

[MadtownPacker]

They are letting NYs newest ARod have his way about everything aren’t they. Man that shit if going to blow up in their face.

[Joemailman]

A lot of talk that 49ers might actually be pretty likely to trade Brandon Aiyuk, who wants a contract extension. https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-aiyuk-more-likely-to-be-traded-than-sign-extension-with-49ers-no-trade-in-place

[MadtownPacker]

A lot of talk that 49ers might actually be pretty likely to trade Brandon Aiyuk, who wants a contract extension. https://www.nfl.com/news/brandon-aiyuk-more-likely-to-be-traded-than-sign-extension-with-49ers-no-trade-in-placeThe miners fans either think he is playing the final year lame duck or that they don’t need him.

[Fritz]

Maybe Rodgers will kick one of the Jest's offensive tackles in the knee so he can have Bakh by his side.

Weird that the Loins are an oft-mentioned Super Bowl favorite. That hasn't happened in many, many moons. Many moons.

[smuggler]

On the one hand, Aiyuk is in the last year of his contract, so unlike DJ Moore, he actually has a good point in seeking a new contract. A holdout/trade is totally fair, when a single snap could end your career.

On the other hand, the dude's career earnings are $4.6 million and his contract this season is for almost $14.5 mil and he gets a grand total of none of it for holding out, and if he sits the whole season, he doesn't get a year of accrued service and will be under contract in 2025 for the exact same ~$14.5 mil.

[red]

On the other hand, the dude's career earnings are $4.6 million and his contract this season is for almost $14.5 mil and he gets a grand total of none of it for holding out, and if he sits the whole season, he doesn't get a year of accrued service and will be under contract in 2025 for the exact same ~$14.5 mil.

when was the last time that has actually happened?

[Joemailman]

when was the last time that has actually happened?

LeVeon Bell in 2018. Was never close to the same player after that. He did get a 4 year, $52 million contract from the Jets. I think he got about half of the money.

[smuggler]

It is pretty uncommon. And Bell was a back. Receivers tend to have significantly more trade interest/value than running backs, who are still generally unappreciated due to their shorter shelf lives.

More recently, Shaun Watson did his hold-in. He'd attend and participate in practices, but would not play in games. I don't know if it was because of the contract or because of political/league pressure, but the Texans never witheld pay.

Personally, I would never have traded him and he could have enjoyed his unpaid practices each season until he got sick of the sport, but I don't make franchise decisions for the Houston Texans.

[MadtownPacker]

bears on Hard Knocks? Damn they are just adding gasoline.

[Fritz]

So Deshaun Twatson not playing on Saturday?

[smuggler]

The backup probably better presents a better challenge for our defense, honestly.

[Joemailman]

So Deshaun Twatson not playing on Saturday?

Watson had surgery on his throwing shoulder in the offseason. He has 3 years left on a fully guaranteed contract. Browns deserve to have that contract blow up in their face.

[Joemailman]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation in Saturday's preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was at a local hospital being checked out, head coach Andy Reid said after the game.

Reid said he expected Brown to "potentially" miss some time.

Brown spent the night in the hospital and was released from the facility Sunday morning, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Reid compared Brown's injury to the one Tyreek Hill suffered in the 2019 season, coincidentally also against the Jaguars. Hill missed four games with the similar injury in 2019.

Probably only if interest to fantasy football people, of which I am one.

[MadtownPacker]

Thought you were gonna say to trade one of the WRs. :lol:

[red]

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Marquise "Hollywood" Brown suffered a sternoclavicular joint dislocation in Saturday's preseason game against the Jacksonville Jaguars and was at a local hospital being checked out, head coach Andy Reid said after the game.

Reid said he expected Brown to "potentially" miss some time.

Brown spent the night in the hospital and was released from the facility Sunday morning, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

Reid compared Brown's injury to the one Tyreek Hill suffered in the 2019 season, coincidentally also against the Jaguars. Hill missed four games with the similar injury in 2019.

Probably only if interest to fantasy football people, of which I am one.

what the hell is a sternoclavicular?

[Joemailman]

what the hell is a sternoclavicular?

It's basically a dislocated collarbone. https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/sternoclavicular-sc-joint-disorders/

[Joemailman]

EAGAN, Minn. -- The status of J.J. McCarthy is in question after tests revealed the Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback has a tear in the meniscus of his right knee, with a final determination to be made once he undergoes surgery this week.

[MadtownPacker]

Opening the door for AaaRon to throw that putrid purple on in 2025!!

[NewsBruin]

I hope for his sake they do the sew-and-heal version, rather than the cut-away-the-tear, which has a speedier recovery time.

[Fritz]

They can’t possibly be in a hurry with him.

[smuggler]

You'd like to think not, but they do have a ticking clock with Jefferson and no real hope of anything with Darnold.

The repair as opposed to the resurface has a higher chance of being reinjured, but better quality of life/performance if you avoid reinjury. As you said, the recovery is considerably longer.

The resurface has a faster recovery and isn't likely to result in a repeat tear, but can lead to swelling and discomfort and might speed overall knee degredation. Depends on the person.

[run pMc]

They'll sit McCarthy until their Week 6 bye, then start him. Unless Darnold is hurt or an absolute dumpster fire. I think Darnold will be meh - he's got a decent OL and good skill players (Jonesy, Hockenson, JJ, the crazy driver) and KOC is a decent coach. It's a good setup for him. The owners and fans will push for a QB change, especially as the defense falters and Darnold can't do enough to keep them in games.

Jefferson signed that big deal, he's fine.

[Fosco33]

Out for season per espn.

Vikings:

-Rookie CB dies
-Starting WR gets a DUI
-Starting CB tears ACL first day of practice
-Other starting CB gets hurt second day of practice
-First round rookie QB tears meniscus

This is just the last five weeks…

[MadtownPacker]

Damn you are right. Seems like all the bad offseason shit just happened to one team.

What about Aiyuk told sign this shit or you’re going to the Steelers?

[Fosco33]

How’s a knee scope lead to put for year when it’s august?? Seems like there’s more to that story.

A-aron tears an Achilles in Sept and was probably game ready if Jets were in contention. And he’s 40…

[Joemailman]

How’s a knee scope lead to put for year when it’s august?? Seems like there’s more to that story.

A-aron tears an Achilles in Sept and was probably game ready if Jets were in contention. And he’s 40…

I read that with a meniscus tear that are 2 different procedures that can be done. One is fairly minor but the other involves a multi-month recovery.

[smuggler]

If they put him on the IR before final cuts, they have to either release with injury settlement (not happening) or he's out for the year. You can find out on the transaction wire if he's playing in '24 or not.

[Joemailman]

If they put him on the IR before final cuts, they have to either release with injury settlement (not happening) or he's out for the year. You can find out on the transaction wire if he's playing in '24 or not.

The NFL made a change to the rule. Teams can designate 2 players for return on the day of final cuts but before the final cuts are made. The players must still be inactive 4 games.

[smuggler]

Is that new this season, or was it a Covid change?

[Joemailman]

Is that new this season, or was it a Covid change?

This year.

[Joemailman]

A little more on McCarthy's injury:

The magnitude of the injury is unprecedented, as McCarthy will become the first quarterback drafted in the top 10 during the Super Bowl era (since 1967) to miss his entire rookie season due to an injury, according to NFL Research.

McCarthy faced a chance to return within a few weeks if his surgeon opted to trim the meniscus. Instead, they fully repaired the tendon, placing the Michigan product on a much longer recovery timeline that will sideline him for the 2024 campaign.

[Anti-Polar Bear]

A little more on McCarthy's injury:

The magnitude of the injury is unprecedented, as McCarthy will become the first quarterback drafted in the top 10 during the Super Bowl era (since 1967) to miss his entire rookie season due to an injury, according to NFL Research.

McCarthy faced a chance to return within a few weeks if his surgeon opted to trim the meniscus. Instead, they fully repaired the tendon, placing the Michigan product on a much longer recovery timeline that will sideline him for the 2024 campaign.

Hard to feel bad for the Queens. I ain’t forgotten Queens fans jacking off nonstop - to the tune of “Purple Rain” - at the dirty Barr hit that broke Butte’s shoulder.

Sorry, Ras: the Queens are fucked; fuck the Queens!

[Fritz]

I also wonder if the Vikings and McCarthy went this route - the more thorough procedure - because A) it's better for him as their long-term guy to get 'r done the right way, and B) they could see he was nowhere near ready to be a starting NFL QB, so this will keep fans from clamoring for him before he's ready, and C) with all their other injuries and problems, they knew they were sunk this season anyway, so what's the point of rushing McCarthy back?

[SudsMcBucky]

I also wonder if the Vikings and McCarthy went this route - the more thorough procedure - because A) it's better for him as their long-term guy to get 'r done the right way, and B) they could see he was nowhere near ready to be a starting NFL QB, so this will keep fans from clamoring for him before he's ready, and C) with all their other injuries and problems, they knew they were sunk this season anyway, so what's the point of rushing McCarthy back?

I'll take D) All of the above.

[Fosco33]

I tore my meniscus playing football at 18 and it was a botched surgery to trim (and find all the loose cartilage). It was before they had the option for the more invasive procedure.

My knee is still shit. Very little cartilage left

[texaspackerbacker]

Hard to feel bad for the Queens. I ain’t forgotten Queens fans jacking off nonstop - to the tune of “Purple Rain” - at the dirty Barr hit that broke Butte’s shoulder.

Sorry, Ras: the Queens are fucked; fuck the Queens!

EXCELLENT POST!!!!

[Joemailman]

Gardner Minshew will be the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, coach Antonio Pierce announced Sunday.

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[Fritz]

Gardner Minshew will be the Las Vegas Raiders' starting quarterback in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Chargers, coach Antonio Pierce announced Sunday.

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Adams will be traded in-season, I’ll bet.

[Joemailman]

Adams will be traded in-season, I’ll bet.

Only if he renegotiates his contract. He's due to make 35 million next 2 years.

[smuggler]

If I'm Adams, I'm probably happy to force the Raiders to cut me and pick my landing spot, rather than agreeing to a trade.

[Fritz]

After a half-dozen games with Garnder Minshew at the controls, Adams will agree to renogitiate as long as they trade him to a team he wants to play for.

Who, though? If he really was serious about being on the west coast, he doesn't have many options. Seattle, the Rams, the Chargers. Maybe he'd play in Arizona or Denver. But do any of those destinations make any sense?

[run pMc]

After a half-dozen games with Garnder Minshew at the controls, Adams will agree to renogitiate as long as they trade him to a team he wants to play for.

Who, though? If he really was serious about being on the west coast, he doesn't have many options. Seattle, the Rams, the Chargers. Maybe he'd play in Arizona or Denver. But do any of those destinations make any sense?

How about: SF trades Aiyuk, signs Adams.

[texaspackerbacker]

How about the idea of Adams reuniting with McCarthy at Dallas, either a trade for C.D. Lamb or otherwise? From the Cowboy point of view, I don't really like that idea, but some people do.

[MadtownPacker]

Why are you rooting for cowpukes??? You should only support a good and normal American team like the Packers. It’s a big part of why I am a fan. jerry jones wouldn’t piss on someone if they were on fire.

[texaspackerbacker]

I've said for years, probably decades, the Cowboys are my second favorite team. And it ain't just because I live in Texas. Back when there was war between the NFL and the AFL, and there were two teams in Dallas (I was still in Wisconsin in those days), I rooted for the Cowboys to squash Lamar Hunt's Dallas Texans - which of course, they did and forced them to run off to K.C. As for Jerry Jones and son, he/they are better GMs than just about any team in the league has.

[MadtownPacker]

Ah damn, now I can’t defend you when you accused of being blind! No fucking way is jerry a good GM. Owner yes when he sticks to the owner stuff which he doesn’t. He just goes for big splash players and thinks it’s the 90s when big money could get you there.

You have always said Rastak this Rastak that he shouldn’t even be here, etc. But now that I think about it being a cowboys fans is about as bad! It might be the only thing you are wish washy on man. Pledge loyalty only to the Packers only!! Do it for you, do it for good, and for normal because two teams is not normal!

[texaspackerbacker]

You KNOW I never have and never will put any team including the Cowboys ahead of the Packers, but what's wrong with having a second favorite? I think we had this discussion before, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

And as for Jones, he's made more smart moves and less dumb moves than pretty much any GM in the league. Look at their record over the decades. I wish our GM had found the kicker that old Jerry found.

[Joemailman]

You KNOW I never have and never will put any team including the Cowboys ahead of the Packers, but what's wrong with having a second favorite? I think we had this discussion before, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

And as for Jones, he's made more smart moves and less dumb moves than pretty much any GM in the league. Look at their record over the decades. I wish our GM had found the kicker that old Jerry found.

Jones had early success obviously. But in the last 28 years, they are 5-13 in the playoffs. He's not the worst GM, but a lot of GM's have done better.

Actually, I have a 2nd favorite team too. Whoever is playing the Bears!

[texaspackerbacker]

As I've said many many times, in any context, fuck the playoffs. I'll take winning massively overall anytime.

And yeah, I guess my second favorite, over the Cowboys, over whoever is playing the Bears (or Vikings) is ......... (drumroll): whoever is playing against the team the Packers most need to lose at any given time.

[bobblehead]

Ah damn, now I can’t defend you when you accused of being blind! No fucking way is jerry a good GM. Owner yes when he sticks to the owner stuff which he doesn’t. He just goes for big splash players and thinks it’s the 90s when big money could get you there.

You have always said Rastak this Rastak that he shouldn’t even be here, etc. But now that I think about it being a cowboys fans is about as bad! It might be the only thing you are wish washy on man. Pledge loyalty only to the Packers only!! Do it for you, do it for good, and for normal because two teams is not normal!

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[run pMc]

made more smart moves and less dumb moves than pretty much any GM in the league.

Mild disagree. I can think of several GMs who have done at least as good if not better. Gute, for instance. Ozzie Newsome/Eric DeCosta. Probably John Lynch.

Jerrah & son being a great GM is a little iffy: I'd bet you could go thru their drafts, FA etc. and nitpick. Also, the ongoing contract drama with Dak and CeeDee. They have plenty of fires to put out, I'm not sure that makes them better than any other GM.
Drafting Micah Parsons was great, but they had a crappy year to be in a position to draft him.

What they aren't - anymore - is a laughingstock like they used to be. It's taken time, but they've gotten smarter/better since the 90's. If they weren't the owners, they'd have fired themselves by now.
The other thing is, compared to former owner WAS Dan Snyder they look positively great.

[MadtownPacker]

You KNOW I never have and never will put any team including the Cowboys ahead of the Packers, but what's wrong with having a second favorite? I think we had this discussion before, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

And as for Jones, he's made more smart moves and less dumb moves than pretty much any GM in the league. Look at their record over the decades. I wish our GM had found the kicker that old Jerry found.
You can’t be in two gangs, it doesn’t work that way. It makes me feel dirty to even think about it so hell yes it is wrong and even offensive! Seems like most here dislike their local area team, like Fritz (lions) or me (49ers). Like good normal American football fans. I think Bretsky roots for other teams and you don’t want to stoop to his level. That guy is pretty fucking scandalous!

Damn you put ole Jerry on a high pedestal. He is better than the Packers GM because he lucked out on a kicker?? I don’t normally type this but bahahahahwahaha! You are talking about the GM who drafted Prescott and worse paid him stupid money versus the GM the picked Love??

Their record over the last decade is 3 playoff wins and 5 embarrassing Ls. Packers are 12-10 in that same decade. I know you don’t care about playoffs and Super Bowls but that’s kinda the point of even playing.

[Joemailman]

As I've said many many times, in any context, fuck the playoffs. I'll take winning massively overall anytime.

And yeah, I guess my second favorite, over the Cowboys, over whoever is playing the Bears (or Vikings) is ......... (drumroll): whoever is playing against the team the Packers most need to lose at any given time.

The fact that they've missed the playoffs 15 of the last 28 years means they haven't been that great in the regular season. Kind of average really.

[NewsBruin]

You can’t be in two gangs, it doesn’t work that way.

Oh yeah? I run with 12 gangs, and we only commit hate crimes!
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[texaspackerbacker]

You can’t be in two gangs, it doesn’t work that way. It makes me feel dirty to even think about it so hell yes it is wrong and even offensive! Seems like most here dislike their local area team, like Fritz (lions) or me (49ers). Like good normal American football fans. I think Bretsky roots for other teams and you don’t want to stoop to his level. That guy is pretty fucking scandalous!

Damn you put ole Jerry on a high pedestal. He is better than the Packers GM because he lucked out on a kicker?? I don’t normally type this but bahahahahwahaha! You are talking about the GM who drafted Prescott and worse paid him stupid money versus the GM the picked Love??

Their record over the last decade is 3 playoff wins and 5 embarrassing Ls. Packers are 12-10 in that same decade. I know you don’t care about playoffs and Super Bowls but that’s kinda the point of even playing.

I'm not gonna waste time and energy trying to recall Cowboy successes in drafting, signing, etc. , although getting Dak in the 4th round oughta count for something. Somebody cited a few of the all time best GMs, and yeah, I wouldn't put Jerry Jones above them. But as an owner - basically shelling out his own money as he sees fit, all I can say is if I was a billionaire team owner, I'd probably do it that way too. And regardless of all the critcism by media assholes, etc., his team is right there with the Packers and maybe two or three others as the best in the league most of the time.

And to me, the point of being a fan is basically winning. Going 15-1 was probably the best season I can remember. Lose in the playoffs, and that's one bad day - about the same level of badness as losing any other game. The playoffs are gravy, and I like my potatoes just fine without gravy.

And as for the gang thing, I don't have much experience there hahahaha. They didn't even have gangs in the town I grew up, probably hardly any even in big cities back then. However, what's the probably with being in more than one except, of course, if and when they go against each other. And the rare times that happens, obviously there's no question in my mind who I'm for: PACKERS.

[Fritz]

You KNOW I never have and never will put any team including the Cowboys ahead of the Packers, but what's wrong with having a second favorite? I think we had this discussion before, I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one.

And as for Jones, he's made more smart moves and less dumb moves than pretty much any GM in the league. Look at their record over the decades. I wish our GM had found the kicker that old Jerry found.

Can you have a second-favorite wife?

Listen, Mr. All-or-Nothing, you're hedging your bets on the most important part of this whole site: you're either a Packer fan and fuck every other team (though you can still be respectful of their fans, like Ras), or you're like the young kids who switch their "favorite" team to whoever's been winning lately.

[bobblehead]

Can you have a second-favorite wife?

Listen, Mr. All-or-Nothing, you're hedging your bets on the most important part of this whole site: you're either a Packer fan and fuck every other team (though you can still be respectful of their fans, like Ras), or you're like the young kids who switch their "favorite" team to whoever's been winning lately.

Exactly. I have favorite players and I enjoy watching other games, but if they play the packers, fuck 'em. Bleed green and gold...and honestly every packer fan should hate the cowboys.

[MadtownPacker]

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Looking like we will be having some Texas BBQ…

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[texaspackerbacker]

Can you have a second-favorite wife?

Listen, Mr. All-or-Nothing, you're hedging your bets on the most important part of this whole site: you're either a Packer fan and fuck every other team (though you can still be respectful of their fans, like Ras), or you're like the young kids who switch their "favorite" team to whoever's been winning lately.

Well, as a matter of fact .............. hahahaha, and I doubt I'm the only one in that context also.

Didn't you say something once about having some secondary loyalty to the Lions?

Don't get me started on that piece of shit, Rastak. It's a free country, ya'all can like him/associate with him/whatever the fuck you want. To me, he's the enemy - a lowlife hanging around here for whatever the fuck reason he might have, but it's a free country that way too, I guess.

What's with this "Mr. All-or-Nothing" line? And what could possibly make you think I have ever or would ever switch my favorite team? Certainly nothing I've ever said in 16 or so years in here.

[sharpe1027]

Can you have a second-favorite wife?

Listen, Mr. All-or-Nothing, you're hedging your bets on the most important part of this whole site: you're either a Packer fan and fuck every other team (though you can still be respectful of their fans, like Ras), or you're like the young kids who switch their "favorite" team to whoever's been winning lately.

In Utah.

[Teamcheez1]

Eagles trade picks for Jahan Dotson.
Their offense could be very good when you consider they already have Brown, Smith, Goedert, Barkley, and Hurts.

This will be a real test for our defense in Week 1.

[Fritz]

Well, as a matter of fact .............. hahahaha, and I doubt I'm the only one in that context also.

Didn't you say something once about having some secondary loyalty to the Lions?

Don't get me started on that piece of shit, Rastak. It's a free country, ya'all can like him/associate with him/whatever the fuck you want. To me, he's the enemy - a lowlife hanging around here for whatever the fuck reason he might have, but it's a free country that way too, I guess.

What's with this "Mr. All-or-Nothing" line? And what could possibly make you think I have ever or would ever switch my favorite team? Certainly nothing I've ever said in 16 or so years in here.

Clearly you aren’t paying attention, old man. I fucking hate the Lions. Been clear about that.

You better at least pay attention to your wife. She might have a second-favorite husband on the side. What’s good for the goose, all that.

[NewsBruin]

We can all breathe a sigh of relief:

https://apnews.com/article/chargers-elevator-9a388907bd958f96623ad5ec3620017b

Chargers players crawl through ceiling panel to escape stuck hotel elevator
Updated 10:58 PM CDT, August 23, 2024

DALLAS (AP) — Several Los Angeles Chargers players and other members of the travelling party crawled through a ceiling panel to escape a stuck hotel elevator Friday night.

The NFL said on social media that around 7:30 p.m. Dallas Fire-Rescue assisted the people on the elevator through the ceiling panel to an adjacent elevator.

“The Los Angeles Chargers thank Dallas Fire-Rescue for their quick response, professionalism and substantial efforts ensuring everyone’s safety,” the team said.

The Chargers are set finish the preseason Saturday against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Los Angeles will open the regular season at home Sept. 8 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

[MadtownPacker]

In Utah.

Scott Campbell had several wives and never once said about a second team.

[Joemailman]

Trey Lance with an interesting stat line today. Ran 11 times for 90 yards and a TD. Threw for 323 yards with 1 TD and 5 INT's.

[Fritz]

That was a great stat line right up until the very end.

Never before have I been so concerned about other teams’ second-string kickers. I will be watching the waiver wire as if I were Guter.

[Joemailman]

Underdog NFL

@Underdog__NFL

CeeDee Lamb to sign a 4-year, $136M extension with the Cowboys.

[MadScientist]

Underdog NFL

@Underdog__NFL

CeeDee Lamb to sign a 4-year, $136M extension with the Cowboys.

Ouch. I hope the Packers can keep spreading the ball around enough to keep the prices of their receivers down a bit.

[Fritz]

I was out mowing the lawn - until the belt broke - and listening to the Detroit sports radio in the garage. Apparently the Loins - and the fans and the talking heads - are all a little concerned about their own kicker, that USFL guy Jake Bates. It seems he missed a fairly easy kick in their last exhibition, and has not been super impressive in camp. So maybe when the Loins play the Pack, it'll be like that Cinci game three years ago where the two kickers took turns missing game-winning kicks. Twice each, I believe, before Crosby finally knocked one through.

[red]

Ouch. I hope the Packers can keep spreading the ball around enough to keep the prices of their receivers down a bit.

nah, word is going around that we have 4 legit #1 wrs

we're gonna have 4 guys that are gonna get paid like #1s

we honestly might not be able to keep any of them

[run pMc]

Used to be QB, LT, CB and pass rusher were the big 4, WR is muscling its way into that.

I think given the number of quality WRs coming out each year in the draft, teams are going eventually get smart and keep drafting vs. extending some of these guys. I like the WRs Gute drafted, I think he can find more if he invests in the position. For example, I love Jayden Reed and think he is probably going to get PAID when it's time, but I don't think he's going to be worth $35-40M, and I don't think his body will hold up (he got hurt plenty last year) over that next contract. You end up with a $40M paperweight on your cap.

A top WR gets what... 8-12 targets per game if healthy? They also pull coverage, etc., but if you have 65-70 plays per game, it's not like they handle the ball a lot. I think you will have to draft a receiver each year, almost like you need to draft OL.
Is WR going to be the next RB? Can find plenty of them all over the draft board, every year?

[SudsMcBucky]

Can find plenty of them all over the draft board, every year?

Absolutely you can, especially with the way the college game has evolved over the last 5-10 years.

[Fritz]

Any word on kickers who've been cut that might be of interest to the Packers?

[Fritz]

Underdog NFL

@Underdog__NFL

CeeDee Lamb to sign a 4-year, $136M extension with the Cowboys.

The Loins only kept four wide receivers on their 53, though they actually only kept 52 players and so have an open roster spot. I wonder if they'll snag DuBose?

[Joemailman]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GWWwAszWoAAIChz?format=jpg&name=medium

[MadScientist]

That's bad shit. Wish him a full recovery.

[MadtownPacker]

Hate the niners but that mofo is tough. Walked himself to the ambulance. He was acting flashy in the wrong place with his Rolex. Clean exit no internal hits so he should be ok and hopefully learns his lesson. Sounds like he also shot the dude that shot him fighting over the gun.

https://x.com/ZakSNews/status/1830052702501683327

[red]

thats crazy, shot in the chest and walks himself to the ambulance

half the NFL acts like they've been shot when they roll their ankle during a game

[MadtownPacker]

I warn my son about this kinda shit. Going where you are not familiar wearing expensive gear. Hopefully the minor who attacked him dies today from the shot he took.

[run pMc]

Yikes. That's some scary and crazy stuff. Hope he recovers and the robbers get what they deserve.

[bobblehead]

Pearsall has the single greatest catch I have ever witnessed. Second is Odell. Pickens made one similar to the odell catch. Helmet catch could be a contender given the moment.


https://youtu.be/hMOCa71Q7Jk

[smuggler]

Sucks to get drafted by a team that close to a shit hellscape like that. I would hope the mugger dies, but Franny doesn't prosecute criminals so one will step right in to take his place, so there is no addition by subtraction.

[Joemailman]

Cowboys signing Dak Prescott to a 4 year, $240 million deal. $80 million signing bonus and supposedly $231 million guaranteed. Will have to wait and see what the details are on the guaranteed money.

[red]

Pearsall has the single greatest catch I have ever witnessed. Second is Odell. Pickens made one similar to the odell catch. Helmet catch could be a contender given the moment.


https://youtu.be/hMOCa71Q7Jk

its less impressive when you factor in modern gloves

its like they have magnets in them

[bobblehead]

its less impressive when you factor in modern gloves

its like they have magnets in them

Yea.....but footballs are pigskin

[Joemailman]

Christian McCaffrey to IR.

[Fritz]

Yea.....but footballs are pigskin

I could see a good conspiracy theory coming out of this . . .

Hey, I heard on the internet that there are magnets in the gloves in the modern NFL players' gloves, and the NFL has magnetized the pigskin on footballs so players can make even more amazing plays.

Now, if we could just get someone to put a giant secret magnet behing the goal posts whenever Nards is kicking a FG or extra point, he'll never miss again!

[Patler]

"Back in the old days", the 1960s and 70s, players used a tacky jell called "Stickum" to help catch the ball. Fred Biletnikof and Lester Hayes of the Raiders were two of the worst, covering their hands and arms with it. The stuff was so sticky that one time a player, I think it was Hayes, tried to underhand a ball to the ref, and it just stuck to his hand. It was hilarious!

[bobblehead]

Ah yes. Lester Hayes was famous for wearing Purple and Black on game day (stickum was purple).

[Fritz]

"Back in the old days", the 1960s and 70s, players used a tacky jell called "Stickum" to help catch the ball. Fred Biletnikof and Lester Hayes of the Raiders were two of the worst, covering their hands and arms with it. The stuff was so sticky that one time a player, I think it was Hayes, tried to underhand a ball to the ref, and it just stuck to his hand. It was hilarious!

Hayes we older fans all remember for his stickum usage - the equivalent of that guy you know is coming into the room because the smell of his layers of cheap cologne waft in about five minutes before he does.

But I didn’t know about Biletnikof. Does that bring up any parallels to whether old-times famous spitballers in MLB should be allowed in the Hall of Fame?

[bobblehead]

Hayes we older fans all remember for his stickum usage - the equivalent of that guy you know is coming into the room because the smell of his layers of cheap cologne waft in about five minutes before he does.

But I didn’t know about Biletnikof. Does that bring up any parallels to whether old-times famous spitballers in MLB should be allowed in the Hall of Fame?

Reminds me of one of my favorite scenes. "You put....snot....on the baseball?" "I ain't got an arm like you kid. Someday you will too"

And of course Ukes finest moment "KY ball in the dirt"

[Fritz]

Reminds me of one of my favorite scenes. "You put....snot....on the baseball?" "I ain't got an arm like you kid. Someday you will too"

And of course Ukes finest moment "KY ball in the dirt"

Loins lost! Cool.

And Washington just won, riding the back of kicker-the-Packers-could've-signed Austin Siebert's seven - yes, seven - field goals.