NFL 2015 - Preseason Discussion

[Blacky]

With the addition of Wade Phillips we should be very solid. Trevathan comes back also

Ware Trevathan Marshall Von
Jackson Williams Wolfe

Very good front 7 which will surprise casuals.

Massive question mark at FS the only real concern on D

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

With the addition of Wade Phillips we should be very solid. Trevathan comes back also

Ware Trevathan Marshall Von
Jackson Williams Wolfe

Very good front 7 which will surprise casuals.

Massive question mark at FS the only real concern on D

Warn me next time you are going to make me erect

 

[drd23]

I would have thought that Ware's ability in coverage, especially at his age when he hasn't done it all that much in his career would be a bit of a question mark too (unless Von's going to be the one in coverage when only rushing 4 out of the base defense, in which case its a moot point)

 

[Bucking Beads]

Cam Newton at the MCG tonight. I wonder what he is up to in Australia.

 

[GreyWind]

I would have thought that Ware's ability in coverage, especially at his age when he hasn't done it all that much in his career would be a bit of a question mark too (unless Von's going to be the one in coverage when only rushing 4 out of the base defense, in which case its a moot point)

I imagine they will use him the same way Peppers was used by the Packers.

 

[Blacky]

If we rush four it will probably be out of a 4-2 nickel base

Von is capable in coverage, but Marshall and Treviathan excell

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Von is underrated in coverage

 

[Blacky]

For what it's worth, we barely blitzed last season and we didn't get exposed.

We will blitz a lot in Wade's scheme. Trevathan is a capable rusher if he has to.

 

[GreyWind]

I don't think going to a 3-4 will change much. Hardly anyone plays a straight 3-4 any more. It's all about sub-packages.

 

[Blacky]

I don't think going to a 3-4 will change much. Hardly anyone plays a straight 3-4 any more. It's all about sub-packages.

Couldn't agree more.

What will categorically change is the percentage of time we bring more than 4 rushers

 

[Bucking Beads]

Cam Newton interview on Triple M for those interested.

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne...eron-newton-joins-triple-m-footys-friday-rub/

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

NFL 'superstar'

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Difference is Wade's balls > JDR's balls

 

[Blacky]

Remind me where JDR is now

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

Wouldn't have the faintest clue

 

[Blacky]

I'm sure they're patheto whoever they are

 

[Dirty Bird]

So we are in championship contention until Peyton retires, then we have Brock and the only way is up?

True, the only way is up after Brock takes you to 0-16

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

True, the only way is up after Brock takes you to 0-16

ahahahahahahahahhahhahha lol hahaha

 

[Exe Gesis]

Profootballtalk confirms offset language is the hold up with Marcus Mariota's rookie contract.

This week's absurd "surfing clause" rumors have been put to rest. The Titans want to prevent Mariota from "double dipping" in the event he is released before the conclusion of his rookie contract, while Mariota is wisely avoiding caving. No. 1 overall pick Jameis Winston agreed to offset language, but this should be a fight Mariota wins if he sticks to his guns. The Titans can't afford to let Mariota miss any time in camp. No. 3 overall pick Dante Fowler's deal does not include offset language.

Source: Profootballtalk on NBCSports.com

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ESPN's Paul Kuharsky reports there's "no truth at all" to rumors that an anti-surfing clause is the hold up in Marcus Mariota's rookie contract.

With NFL "news" at its lowest ebb of the year, this is a "report" that's been making the rounds this week. Although teams often move to protect themselves against potentially-dangerous activities like surfing, we highly doubt this is the kink in the sides' prospective agreement. It's almost certainly a squabble over offset language.

Source: Paul Kuharsky on Twitter

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

8 of the last 9 Super Bowl champs have not won a playoff game the following season. Seattle being the only one to do so

 

[LicoriceAllsorts]

http://www.triplem.com.au/melbourne...eron-newton-joins-triple-m-footys-friday-rub/

 

[Exe Gesis]

Bleacher Report's Jason Cole reports the Cowboys believe unsigned franchise player Dez Bryant is bluffing about holding out and missing games.

The two sides met Friday, and Cole reports "no progress" was made. He even went as far to say the Cowboys believe Bryant is having money problems and wouldn't be able to afford missing paychecks. Dallas isn't budging off the long-term offer its already made to Bryant and will either tell him to sign the deal or play out the season on the one-year, $12.82 million franchise tender.

Source: Bleacher Report

 

[nobbyiscool]

I never cared much for the elites in the MCC.

Until I was on my way to the footy tonight and I heard Cam Newton on The Rub. It's the first time I've ever wished I was an MCC member, so I could go and get a photo (or at least get punched in the face by his entourage.)

 

[Galactic]

8 of the last 9 Super Bowl champs have not won a playoff game the following season. Seattle being the only one to do so

WRONG

05/06 New England Patriots 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 3

 

[nobbyiscool]

WRONG

05/06 New England Patriots 28, Jacksonville Jaguars 3

He also said 8 of the last 9... you can even use your fingers for a number that small!