Only took 2 games for Eli to be benched. 

posted by justincredible

Minkah Fitzpatrick traded to the Steelers. 

Works for me, being that the secondary is kind of trash and really needed an upgrade.

This makes me lol every time 

https://twitter.com/nflhumor/status/1173723314868629506?s=21

Best. Pic. Ever.

Pretty sure this is the same ref who blew the PI call in the Saints/Rams playoff game...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/dolphins-lb-says-ref-told-him-to-stay-off-tom-after-a-legal-hit-on-tom-brady/ar-AAHuL5T?ocid=spartandhp&fbclid=IwAR2PVJ3fW4OWNaIvqf3Im3aAeLlFH6qALvyXBvDJs8R-nz4woE5Zt0MWiQA

I have no illusions of the Jets beating the Pats this weekend, but I really hope they can put some big hits on Brady.

posted by BR1986FB

Pretty sure this is the same ref who blew the PI call in the Saints/Rams playoff game...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/dolphins-lb-says-ref-told-him-to-stay-off-tom-after-a-legal-hit-on-tom-brady/ar-AAHuL5T?ocid=spartandhp&fbclid=IwAR2PVJ3fW4OWNaIvqf3Im3aAeLlFH6qALvyXBvDJs8R-nz4woE5Zt0MWiQA

I heard about this and again this morning NFL radio was discussing Bradley Chubb's hit on Trubisky the other night, how he didn't drive him into the ground, it wasn't late or dirty, etc. Just call it what it is. They don't want QB's getting hit and hurt, even if it is clean hits. Imagine if Mahomes got hurt this weekend from a hit and had to miss significant time. They might just start making QBs wear flags and don't you dare touch them. 

posted by friendfromlowry

I heard about this and again this morning NFL radio was discussing Bradley Chubb's hit on Trubisky the other night, how he didn't drive him into the ground, it wasn't late or dirty, etc. Just call it what it is. They don't want QB's getting hit and hurt, even if it is clean hits. Imagine if Mahomes got hurt this weekend from a hit and had to miss significant time. They might just start making QBs wear flags and don't you dare touch them. 

Keeping the elite QB's upright is good for the game...regardless of people saying "flag football." Serious question, does anyone want to see consistent Gardner Minshew vs Case Keenum matchups, week in and week out? I know it seems like the game has been wussified but great QB's get viewers and fans in the seats.

posted by BR1986FB

Keeping the elite QB's upright is good for the game...regardless of people saying "flag football." Serious question, does anyone want to see consistent Gardner Minshew vs Case Keenum matchups, week in and week out? I know it seems like the game has been wussified but great QB's get viewers and fans in the seats.

I agree with you. My point was let's stop wasting time trying to explain why clean hits are being called foul and just call it what it is. You're right, no one wants to see Matt Barkley, Hoyer, Henne, Gabbert, etc. Minshew and a few others I'd give a pass to because we don't know that they for sure suck yet. 

Pats release AB after the report of him sending threatening texts to his latest accuser. 

posted by wildcats20

Pats release AB after the report of him sending threatening texts to his latest accuser. 

I think this guy has serious mental issues, bipolar and whatever other personality disorder.  Some people think it's CTE, but he's pretty young to be having that and only really got his bell rung that one time by Burfict.

But this latest is as bizarrre as everything else.  She wasn't suing him (so she claims), but he's telling his lackeys to investigate her for dirt.  Is he that paranoid, or was he being proactive on the blowback because he really did it?  But, you know, couldn't happen to a nicer guy.  Copying her on that text to check her background - that's pretty scary considering what an obvious lowlife AB is.

Maybe the XFL will welcome him with open arms.  Gotta believe the league is giving him a big timeout, because if NE didn't cut him last week after everything else then this probably isn't the end of it.

posted by friendfromlowry

Imagine if Mahomes got hurt this weekend from a hit and had to miss significant time. 

And I imagine what if Mayfield got hurt and had to miss significant time. Us Browns fans have suffered for so long and if something bad happened to him.....I don’t even know what to compare it to. Maybe Trumps win and the sjw reaction? 

So I’m way ok with protecting the qb. They are, after all, pretty much the main guys for their team and it’s a business. 

Protecting the QBs is great. The no going low, Kar hit enforcement, hit to head, etc. The problem becomes when you get flagged when the hit was completely within the rules. The rules were changed to protect the QB, and that’s good. The rules should not be enforced incorrectly to protect the same QBs.

Ravens went for 2 with the score 30-19... didn’t get it. What a stupid call. 

Also, rumors that Lamar Jackson learned to throw well we’re greatly exaggerated. 

If Steelers can force 8 turnovers they can win this game.

49ers defense is killing Rudolph’s chances to thrive

49ers first 3 and out of the season? 

While I was on the road for a decent chunk of this game, it seems that for having such a veteran offensive line, the Steelers' blocking kind of sucks. Very little run game and Rudolph has very little time and is under pressure more often than not. When you have a dude making his first career start, might want to actually try to help him, guys.

posted by Heretic

While I was on the road for a decent chunk of this game, it seems that for having such a veteran offensive line, the Steelers' blocking kind of sucks. Very little run game and Rudolph has very little time and is under pressure more often than not. When you have a dude making his first career start, might want to actually try to help him, guys.

Oline is terrible (Mike Munchak left and that is the reason IMO), receivers are meh and Rudolph is green.

Defensive line was good and kept good pressure on QB but on field for over 60% of game. Every single offensive possession for Pittsburgh was short in time.

Could be 2-1 but 0-3. 3rd and 11 and Garafalo escaped huge pressure and forced a defensive holding and that turned the tying FG attempt into a 1st and goal at the 2:00 warning....that may have been play of the game.

Steelers forced 5 turnovers and lost because of the offense

Jets score 2 TDs today, neither on offense. The offense has put 11 points on the board in 3 games. DST has scored 21.

posted by Ironman92

Oline is terrible (Mike Munchak left and that is the reason IMO), receivers are meh and Rudolph is green.

 

Defensive line was good and kept good pressure on QB but on field for over 60% of game. Every single offensive possession for Pittsburgh was short in time.

 

Could be 2-1 but 0-3. 3rd and 11 and Garafalo escaped huge pressure and forced a defensive holding and that turned the tying FG attempt into a 1st and goal at the 2:00 warning....that may have been play of the game.

 

Steelers forced 5 turnovers and lost because of the offense

Steelers run defense is poor, which is surprising.

posted by BR1986FB

Steelers run defense is poor, which is surprising.

I think it was ok until they got winded

I don’t like the Giants but will root on Daniel Jones as every know it all knew how terrible he was going to be.

posted by justincredible

Jets score 2 TDs today, neither on offense. The offense has put 11 points on the board in 3 games. DST has scored 21.

You could always switch and be a Dolphins fan...