Official Non NFC North NFL News 2014 (Unofficial Johnny Manziel)

[Joemailman]

lol...

Never thought of it that way, '... if we can't get better - let's conspire to make our opponents worse!!'

Truly Machiavellian!!

I salute you for thinking outside the box - it hadn't even occured to me to engage in subterfuge

You mean you haven't tried to get Capers shipped off to San Francisco?

[wist43]

You mean you haven't tried to get Capers shipped off to San Francisco?

Well, it's clear to me now... max has shown me the game - Capers is one such plant on our team, from some other team - my guess is San Francisco.

When a crime is committed?? Follow the money... yep, my money is on San Francisco - they have benefitted the most from Capers tenure in Green Bay.

I've been trying to do him one better than infecting another team with his presence though... hit the beach dude!! Call it a career... no more work, just beaches, golf, and babes - instead?? He spends his winters in Green Bay mucking up my football team

[denverYooper]

So, Darnell Dockett's knee just got gottened. Seattle title defensegets ever so slightly more likely.. As for Manziel.... he is such a classic Cleveland bust. Why didnt they take the Bridge???

The shift in emphasis on PI this year bears watching. It doesn't take much to tip the balance in today's NFL and the renewed attention to PI, even if Seattle is "good" at playing aggressively w/o penalty, could cost them some yards and points.

That kickoff game could be mighty interesting if they start out calling it close.

[Guiness]

The shift in emphasis on PI this year bears watching. It doesn't take much to tip the balance in today's NFL and the renewed attention to PI, even if Seattle is "good" at playing aggressively w/o penalty, could cost them some yards and points.

That kickoff game could be mighty interesting if they start out calling it close.

Very much agreed. Parity rules in the NFL, and if a player who was formerly elite at his position loses some effectiveness, it can have a huge impact. The secondary was one of Seattle's strengths, I'm not sure how Sherman in particular will handle the rule change, he's a very physical corner.

[Just Jeff]

This seals Manziel's fate as a starter at QB for at least 9 years. Cleveland will never attempt to replace him or upgrade the position. When his contract expires, the Browns will negotiate against themselves and extend him for well over market value. He will never be considered anything more than an average QB, and will eventually take a restructured contract to assist his team, in gratitude for paying him too much money for too long. Even in his waning years, Manziel will have little to no significant competition for his job. On the positive side, he will almost never be injured, play almost every offensive down, and give 100% on every snap.

[pbmax]

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 3m
LB Vontaze Burfict's extension with Bengals is a four-year, $20 million deal, including $7.6 million this year.

Now that is a turnaround.

[denverYooper]

[smuggler]

Huh. Looks like the Seahawks will not be repeating as SB champs...

[Cheesehead Craig]

Adam Schefter @AdamSchefter 3m
LB Vontaze Burfict's extension with Bengals is a four-year, $20 million deal, including $7.6 million this year.

Now that is a turnaround.

True that. Boy was I wrong about him.

[bobblehead]

There are going to be some offended reporters tomorrow in the paper.

Could have been worse. He could have called them all Redskins.

[vince]

The ol' FU with the surprise stick it up your ass combo. Johnny don't take no shit.

[Fritz]

I am frankly rooting against the guy. His attitude is that of a blowhard. He's got some talent, but to me, not enough to do the crap he does.

[KYPack]

I am frankly rooting against the guy. His attitude is that of a blowhard. He's got some talent, but to me, not enough to do the crap he does.

He does seem to be a dick.

I'm amazed at how small he is. He's listed at 6' (5-11& 3/4, actually), but he plays smaller than that. Drew Brees is the same size, but Brees was light years better than this kid. Manziel strikes as the kind of player that will smooshed before he can ever learn the NFL game.

[smuggler]

Word is that Sam Bradford tore his ACL in the 3rd preseason game...

That's a tough pill for Rams fans and it makes the Seahawks and 49ers jobs much easier.

[George Cumby]

I am frankly rooting against the guy. His attitude is that of a blowhard. He's got some talent, but to me, not enough to do the crap he does.

I am rooting for him to succeed because he seems like such the punk. A controversial character we love to hate makes the league more fun, IMO. Stir things up a little bit, get the juices flowing.