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http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/news/marshawn-lynch-fantasy-comeback-retirement-seahawks/17s2bpsj6ip211lbft63j5mxkl He already put the rumors to bed.

When rugby's popularity rises to that of the NFL then they should consider adopting some rules. The barbaric nature of the NFL is a major part of its appeal, are we all supposed to deny that now that CTE and other findings have been revealed? That's why we have seen such gradual changes to affect player safety, they are trying to do so without totally transforming the game and thus losing its appeal. No one wants to watch rugby, no one wants to watch flag football. I'm all about making the game as safe as possible and developing equipment that will better prevent head injuries but there is a line where you would transform the game. If it's really all about the safety of players then they would eliminate contact entirely. Your so wrong about having his head down and using the crown of his helmet, his head is up....see what your hitting....that's what I was always taught. Weren't we all? When someone says head was down that implies they are using their helmet to lead, this hit is not that. His head is up, he tries to lay a big hit on Newton with his shoulder and pays a price.

Those few people would certainly be the exception and not the rule. The overwhleming majority will blindly defend their Patsies and refuse to acknowledge any wrong doing. When you talk them into a corner the best you will get is "well everyone else cheats, it's not just us" or something to that effect. Love is blind.

So a league wide mandate that requires all players to wrap up while tackling, how would that be enforced? How are you going to feel about that rule when Gronk is dragging Darby, Gilmore, Roby, and Rob Ryan down the field because you couldn't blow through his legs you had to wrap him up? Different scenarios call for different tackles, most of those are dictated by the size and speed of the player your tackling. A QB can always slide and avoid the haymakers that they will receive in the open field. Cam knows full well he is going to get blasted running like that, he spends the majority of his time doing it to others. Roby leads with his shoulder, I have no idea what your looking at.

To legislate that hit out of football would require it to be played at a lower speed. Robey is flying in and takes as much if not worse of an impact on that play as Cam does. This is how Denver won the Super Bowl and beat the Patriots. Their safeties and cornerbacks played lights out and hit everything that moved. Anyone remember TJ Ward flying over Edelman as he slide down to avoid being wrecked? Outside of the stupid Bmarsh play last night and the helmet to helmet on Stewart I hope our D has that intensity. How about that hit from Stewart on Tolbert, man that was football. Just leave out the cheap shots I have no taste for that. Cam's talking and flossing sure brings the attention on himself though, the game was going his way. Why push Ward when he is pumping up the crowd? Once his maturity level matches his talent he will win something.

Cam lowered his head and shoulder in an attempt to truck Robey. What are you looking at? Robey is flying in and his angle is below Cam's shoulder until Cam dips. This was 5 yards down the field, the QB is now a runner....plays like this happen all the time. That is not a flag.

No your right, same thing I mentioned. A runner isn't protected the same way a QB is. Some of the other hits look bad and will probably be reviewed by the safety committee, particularly Stewart's and Marshall's hits. Both of which were in the pocket and had the look of launching/targeting.

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Wonder if he leaves the floss at home next week, cute though.

He was 5 yards downfield, he is a runner at that point.

Denver's oline looks legit, blowing these kitty cats off the ball.

Stupid play call, just run the ball and take the FG don't let your younging force something on 3rd and 19.

Black Olives are a sure way to ruin a good salad.

Right. I would pay more attention to where someone is willing to put their money than any of these hacks making "bold predictions" in the media. Both teams have a lot to prove and some early season injuries and suspensions to endure. I see it as even with Baltimore being at home, I wouldn't touch this game either way.

The spread is 3 with the home team being favored, that is an indication that the game is even.

I think they brought in Mike Wallace as well, I'm not a fan of his but he could be a decent deep threat for Flacco. Pitta would be more of a concern if his health hadn't ravaged his career. I'm with you on this one, their skill positions are mehhhhh.

Booker is a key cog in my zero RB strategy. Let's go baby. I think the Broncos can win this game. They are home, no Josh Norman, and Trevor is surrounded by talent that should make things easier on him. I say Broncos by 3 and Carolina will be -2 in the turnover battle.

What the heck are they doing? This Dave Dameshek character is annoying as hell. They used to have some decent fantasy shows that I'd tune into after work. This is more annoying than being at work. Maybe I'm just cranky but it seems like they lost their value.

I agree. I have only had time for one episode it was a busy weekend! The heck!

He is one of the better handcuffs, Freeman looks for contact his style could cost him some games and if he goes down Coleman would get a lions share of carries.

Good draft, it's a 10 team league so plenty of capable receivers will remain out there and benefit from weekly match ups. You may find better value ditching one of your lower tier WR's for a RB whose upside may increase as the season progresses, such as Booker, Dixon, Coleman etc. That's an ace of a starting line up though. Good luck!

Probably won't do a damn thing til fans spell his name right.

Who would you take Kelly, Wentz or Goff? I would take Kelly all day over those 2 QB's who just capped out last years draft. Kelly has comparable physical traits to Wentz and he does his work in the SEC. Strong arm, composed, good mobility. Let's go baby.

He will be a top pick by the time this season is over.

Right, he made a bad throw. No biggie. He looks the part right now on the main stage.