SirAndrew

KC was in the position where they have the luxury of drafting a player with a limited skillset. It was toward the end of the first round, and I’m sure they viewed him as a role player, but one who could contribute to more Super Bowl wins.

Exactly, it seems obvious that a larger object colliding with someone smaller is bad for the smaller person. However, I think there’s a lot more at play, I’m not a science guy, but NFL players seem equally injury prone. While other players happen to be somewhat immune to injury with good fortune. Remember, these 165 pound NFL players aren’t skin and bones. These guys are in peak condition, and likely more muscle bound than the average 230 pound dude on the street. I’m sure smaller players don’t absorb hits as well, but once again, there’s more at play. Being a large human (muscular or not) puts a lot of stress on the body also. They might absorb hits better, but their joints, bones, and muscles must work really hard. I just think these things really even out the injury risk.

I agree, I’m not saying we’re going to see a bunch of elite small guys. It’s just the injury factor for those guys is severely overrated imo. The reason we don’t see a bunch of QB’s under 6’2 is because they can’t see the field, not due to injury risk. The same holds true for size at other positions for different reasons.

I understand that, but most of those guys are role players, slot receivers, and change of pace running backs. They aren’t the type you’d draft in the first round to begin with. If a guy at 165lbs were a dominant receiver for a big time program, I wouldn’t hesitate taking him in the first round.

Davonta Smith is 170lbs and seems to be doing just fine. Cole Beasley had a nice career at 174. I just think it’s false to assume these guys are going to injured anymore than the next guy. I hear you, but it reminds me of the DaVonta Smith argument when Philly drafted him. I didn’t understand, because if a 170 pound guy survives high level college football, why are we assuming he’ll be injured in the NFL? Yes, NFL players are more physically gifted, but SEC football players are big dudes too.

I’ve never seen too much correlation between weight and injury issues. Think of the small slot receivers over the years who were incredibly durable. Is there a chance someone at that size is injury prone? Absolutely, but I don’t think it’s a major concern. Then you have guys like Bosa and Gronk who were always injured.

Don’t know if I’ve ever seen a celebration/taunt based on a short gain on second down.

I really thought that flag was going to be roughing the passer.

Credit to him though, I was expecting him to bail out of bounds, but he kept pushing up field.

Here they go.

Funny how they keep trying to convince us the entire world cares about the NFL. Brazilians are the loudest, wildest people at concerts and soccer games, yet this crowd seems super chill.

That will never with Harbaugh, but you’re right.

Eisen sounded decent on ESPN in the day. His voice has become really though to listen to these days.

I’m not saying Elam is an elite corner, but it’s a position you can easily pick plays to make someone bad. There’s only a few elite corners who consistently look good. This game is geared toward giving the offense every advantage in the world. Guys are going to give up big plays on a regular basis.

I’m always excited for the start of the NFL season, but each year end up caring mostly about Bills games. The lack of defense in today’s games make it boring and dull to me. There wasn’t an ounce of defense in that first half last night.

Manning was even benched at one point that season. It would have been an embarrassing season if not for the Super Bowl win.

Agree, I also see him as the overly intense dad coaching Pop Warner.

I’m glad I wasn’t paying enough attention to this game to be invested. I’m not staying up waiting for this to resume.

I agree, they had me believing, but it feels like they’re going to unravel now.

Looks like the Cowboys are still a joke.

If Pickens doesn’t cause drama, the combo of him and Lamb will be great.

I agreed, but I looked at Siriani, saw a dude spit, and met two Eagles fans today. It’s tough now.

Eagles and their fans aren’t worthy of these Super Bowl wins. Just scummy

All reds looked a Christmas ornament.

I expect the NFL to hire Lars Ulrich to take care of this.