Around the League, week 11

[Success]

1 hour ago, TheFunPolice said:

Now it becomes rooting for KC to be low division winner so NE would need to beat KC then BAL

 

No Houston bye for them please! 

At least that would be a tough road - though they’ll still likely be at home.

 

Man, it feels like a few lifetimes at this point.  They could pretty easily end up with #7 this year.

[Just Joshin']

55 minutes ago, clayboy54 said:

So is Rob Johnson. Wentz didn’t get it done, Foles did.

Sarcasm my friend.

3 hours ago, Giuseppe Tognarelli said:

Ehh, I don't know if that's really fair when he didn't play in the playoffs.

Guess I need to add a smiley face on the future.

[Big Blitz]

4 hours ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

Wentz threw a lot better agianst the Bills than he did today against the Pats*.

Today he was consistently high and low with his passes.

 

 

Nah Wentz scrambled out of busted plays I felt like that was a huge difference.

[Pine Barrens Mafia]

7 hours ago, Just Joshin' said:

He is a SB champion.

 

HE isn't. FOLES is.

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Refs did all they could to prevent the Niners from winning, lucky for them they overcame them.  Theses ridiculous holding penalties need to stop, league wide epidemic.

 

 

 

[ganesh]

8 hours ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

Wentz threw a lot better agianst the Bills than he did today against the Pats*.

Today he was consistently high and low with his passes.

May be the credit goes to Bellichek who continues to harass young QBs.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

5 hours ago, BillsFan4 said:

 

 

“And after the game, my dad wants a word with you!”

[cd1]

10 hours ago, LABILLBACKER said:

Notice both teams have 3 TO's left with 1 minute. Clappy's timeouts are long gone by then.

 

This is why I love this board! 

 

The most important things in NFL football are:

1. The number of unused Time Outs left at the end of the game.

2. The number of Compensatory picks accumulated by the end of the season.

 

Here I thought winning was important...

 

?

Edited November 18, 2019 by cd1

[PatsFanNH]

13 hours ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

True at times.  But I watched the whole game and he was pretty bad. 

If Allen went 20 of 40 for 216 people would be saying "see I told you he was a bust".

I’d give him a break, his 2 top WR were out as was his starting RB.  Hard do much with mostly backups in there and Agalor dropped the game tying TD. 

[Dablitzkrieg]

This is funny...https://nesn.com/2019/11/how-patriots-stephon-gilmore-slowed-game-down-to-make-zach-ertz-cry/

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

Kansas City needs to win tonight or risks dropping beneath the Raiders!!!  

 

[eball]

1 hour ago, SlimShady'sGhost said:

Kansas City needs to win tonight or risks dropping beneath the Raiders!!!  

 

 

Let that statement sink in.

 

Wow.

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

 

 

Kansas City 6-4 

Raiders 6-4 

 

14 minutes ago, eball said:

 

Let that statement sink in.

 

Wow.

 

IF KC loses tonight  

 

the Raiders are the 3rd seed!!

 

(per ESPN playoff machine)

[CommonCents]

2 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said:

 

 

Kansas City 6-4 

Raiders 6-4 

 

 

IF KC loses tonight  

 

the Raiders are the 3rd seed!!

 

(per ESPN playoff machine)

Why’s that funny? Were you one of the many laughing at Gruden and Mayock? Raiders play hard and Carr is completing 70 percent? Or so of his passes. 

 

Mahomes was/is hurt, KC might be the most one sided team off all time. Best O and worst D. 

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

9 minutes ago, CommonCents said:

Why’s that funny? Were you one of the many laughing at Gruden and Mayock? Raiders play hard and Carr is completing 70 percent? Or so of his passes. 

 

Mahomes was/is hurt, KC might be the most one sided team off all time. Best O and worst D. 

 

I always make fun of Chucky.

 

 

That doesn't mean I said he sucks.

Mayock? For sure ... I have said he's not cut out for it.   IMO one season doesn't make a great GM

 

I've always liked Carr.

 

Which team will struggle more in the higher altitude?  - Mexico City is 7,382 ft above sea level.   that's 2,000 higher than Denver 

Edited November 18, 2019 by SlimShady'sGhost

[ColoradoBills]

10 minutes ago, CommonCents said:

Why’s that funny? Were you one of the many laughing at Gruden and Mayock? Raiders play hard and Carr is completing 70 percent? Or so of his passes. 

 

Mahomes was/is hurt, KC might be the most one sided team off all time. Best O and worst D. 

 

Next week Raiders play the Jets and KC has it's bye.

They play each other the week after which could be HUGE in deciding the division.

Lots of fun games in the coming weeks!

[PaattMaann]

11 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

Next week Raiders play the Jets and KC has it's bye.

They play each other the week after which could be HUGE in deciding the division.

Lots of fun games in the coming weeks!

 

that game just got flexed from 1 to 430 too I think, NFL is planning on that being a marquee matchup 

[SlimShady'sSpaceForce]

6 minutes ago, PaattMaann said:

 

that game just got flexed from 1 to 430 too I think, NFL is planning on that being a marquee matchup 

 

this?

https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2019/11/18/kansas-city-chiefs-oakland-raiders-week-13-schedule-change-game-flexed-to-afternoon-slot/

 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

43 minutes ago, CommonCents said:

Why’s that funny? Were you one of the many laughing at Gruden and Mayock? Raiders play hard and Carr is completing 70 percent? Or so of his passes.  

“Ven vun es among grrreatness, zey become great.  Zis, chentlemen, is vhat vee call der ‘Peterman Effect’ “.

39 minutes ago, SlimShady'sGhost said:

Which team will struggle more in the higher altitude?  - Mexico City is 7,382 ft above sea level.   that's 2,000 higher than Denver 

 

Just have them order extra smelling salts from the supplier.  For a big discount, tell ‘em Adam Gase sent you...

[IDBillzFan]

1 hour ago, ColoradoBills said:

 

Next week Raiders play the Jets

 

This should be a good game. Both teams are playing feast or famine. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Jets get the upset here.

[dave mcbride]

2 hours ago, SlimShady'sGhost said:

 

I always make fun of Chucky.

 

 

That doesn't mean I said he sucks.

Mayock? For sure ... I have said he's not cut out for it.   IMO one season doesn't make a great GM

 

I've always liked Carr.

 

Which team will struggle more in the higher altitude?  - Mexico City is 7,382 ft above sea level.   that's 2,000 higher than Denver 

I think Mayock had a very good draft. Credit where credit is due. Maxx Crosby (4th round; 6.5 sacks) has been way better than expected, and Hunter Renfrow is very productive for a fifth rounder. Two of the three first rounders -- Jacobs and Ferrell -- are playing well (Abram is injured). 

Edited November 18, 2019 by dave mcbride

[Bleeding Bills Blue]

I know the bengals are bad - but man the steelers are banged up...

 

JuJu has 2 injuries, their #2 receiver johnson is also hurt, they couldnt run the ball before and they're out pouncey for a few weeks with a suspension.  

 

They played a few weeks back and pittsburgh beat them down (8 sacks, 2 takeaways, 175 total yards) - So they probably take this one... but i wouldn't be counting W's on their schedule outside of maybe this one.  Especially with how much Rudolph has regressed recently.  They're going to need turnovers and short fields to even win this game comfortably, but I'm not sure they're going to do enough to finish above like 8 wins this year.  

[CommonCents]

1 minute ago, dneveu said:

I know the bengals are bad - but man the steelers are banged up...

 

JuJu has 2 injuries, their #2 receiver johnson is also hurt, they couldnt run the ball before and they're out pouncey for a few weeks with a suspension.  

 

They played a few weeks back and pittsburgh beat them down (8 sacks, 2 takeaways, 175 total yards) - So they probably take this one... but i wouldn't be counting W's on their schedule outside of maybe this one.  Especially with how much Rudolph has regressed recently.  They're going to need turnovers and short fields to even win this game comfortably, but I'm not sure they're going to do enough to finish above like 8 wins this year.  

Connor is also out again and Samuels is pretty awful. That D is strong though. 

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

54 minutes ago, dneveu said:

JuJu has 2 injuries...

Eyeballs?  ?

[Franco_92]

4 hours ago, eball said:

 

Let that statement sink in.

 

Wow.

It must be ***** nice to not be in the AFCE.

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

Might be better for us to drop the chiefs down 2 behind us in the loss column and hope the raiders win the div

[whatdrought]

I have to be honest, I’ve lambasted the Raiders since hiring chuckie and have overall considered him an idiot out of his depth. That being said, they’ve done really well this year. Imagine if AB had been a good soldier and come to play?

[CommonCents]

1 hour ago, whatdrought said:

I have to be honest, I’ve lambasted the Raiders since hiring chuckie and have overall considered him an idiot out of his depth. That being said, they’ve done really well this year. Imagine if AB had been a good soldier and come to play?

I never understood and still don’t understand why people dismissed Gruden so easily. The NFL is watered down now, he was good before all that. I don’t think he is BB but isn’t it fair to say that he is easily top 10?

[GunnerBill]

6 hours ago, SlimShady'sGhost said:

 

I always make fun of Chucky.

 

 

That doesn't mean I said he sucks.

Mayock? For sure ... I have said he's not cut out for it.   IMO one season doesn't make a great GM

 

I've always liked Carr.

 

Which team will struggle more in the higher altitude?  - Mexico City is 7,382 ft above sea level.   that's 2,000 higher than Denver 

 

I feel a bit the opposite. Whether Gruden is really still a championship calibre coach I am not sure but has done a terrific job this season so far. 

 

I never had any doubts Mike Mayock could make that thing work. He has a real genuine eye for talent. 

[BADOLBILZ]

4 hours ago, dave mcbride said:

I think Mayock had a very good draft. Credit where credit is due. Maxx Crosby (4th round; 6.5 sacks) has been way better than expected, and Hunter Renfrow is very productive for a fifth rounder. Two of the three first rounders -- Jacobs and Ferrell -- are playing well (Abram is injured). 

 

 

Crosby and Metcalf were considered draft process/workout warriors...........now both kicking ass in meaningful games in the NFL as rookies.   

[Brianmoorman4jesus]

I feel like it’s better for us if KC losses and the raiders go to first in that Div. I keep going back and fourth on it

[Lieutenant Aldo Raine]

So Rashawn Jenkins, the Chargers DB who just intercepted Mahommes, bought a BMW this past week at the BMW dealership my brother works at in Colorado Springs while the Chargers were here practicing at the Air Force Academy.  He said he was going to pick of Mahommes tonight, and by God he did it. Kind of a cool story, I guess.

Edited November 19, 2019 by Lieutenant Aldo Raine

[Mr. WEO]

7 hours ago, CommonCents said:

Why’s that funny? Were you one of the many laughing at Gruden and Mayock? Raiders play hard and Carr is completing 70 percent? Or so of his passes. 

 

Mahomes was/is hurt, KC might be the most one sided team off all time. Best O and worst D. 

 

 

Good points.

 

Everyone was mocking Gruden for unloading Mack for a boatload.

 

Now Chicago is circling the drain and Oakland is 6-4 and has 2 1st round (Bears picks getting better by the week) and 3 3rd round picks next year.

 

But, hey, at least the Bears got a pass rusher who can pad his stats while the team flames out!

[whatdrought]

3 hours ago, CommonCents said:

I never understood and still don’t understand why people dismissed Gruden so easily. The NFL is watered down now, he was good before all that. I don’t think he is BB but isn’t it fair to say that he is easily top 10?

 

His resume gets a lot of milage out of winning a SB that Tony Dungy paid for. After that he was pretty mediocre in TB. Until he shows anything this run he's no where near the top 15, let alone 10. That being said- he's doing a good job so far.

[CommonCents]

4 hours ago, whatdrought said:

 

His resume gets a lot of milage out of winning a SB that Tony Dungy paid for. After that he was pretty mediocre in TB. Until he shows anything this run he's no where near the top 15, let alone 10. That being said- he's doing a good job so far.

I’m not talking all time. Out of the 32 current coaches he has to be close to the top 10. There are plenty of bad coaches out there and he has had success. I was just surprised how many people mocked him as soon as he was hired. 

 

Maybe folks thought he was a joke after listening and watching his broadcasts?

[BritBill]

I've just seen Rivers' interceptions from last night. He's making throwing the ball look like it's the hardest thing he's ever had to do. 

[Hapless Bills Fan]

2 hours ago, BritBill said:

I've just seen Rivers' interceptions from last night. He's making throwing the ball look like it's the hardest thing he's ever had to do. 

 

Rivers is done, I think.  Stick a fork in him.

[Ridgewaycynic2013]

7 minutes ago, Hapless Bills Fan said:

 

Rivers is done, I think.  Stick a fork in him.

Based upon previous pronouncements regarding other players by other board members, the ‘I think’ is a wise hedge.  ?

[Hapless Bills Fan]

3 minutes ago, Ridgewaycynic2013 said:

Based upon previous pronouncements regarding other players by other board members, the ‘I think’ is a wise hedge.  ?

 

Could be.  But I'm not part of the "Brady is done" brigade.  Never have been.

 

I could be wrong.

[whatdrought]

6 hours ago, CommonCents said:

I’m not talking all time. Out of the 32 current coaches he has to be close to the top 10. There are plenty of bad coaches out there and he has had success. I was just surprised how many people mocked him as soon as he was hired. 

 

Maybe folks thought he was a joke after listening and watching his broadcasts?

 

I disagree. Not that he can’t be, but that he hasn’t done anything to be. 

 

BB

Carrol

McVey

Shanahan

Peyton

Zimmer

Pederson

Reid

Reich

Tomlin

Harbaugh

McDermott

 

 

i would say all of these guys have a strong argument for being before Gruden. So he might be near the the top 15, but I don’t think he’s done enough to be top 10.