2013/2014 NFL Thread: Attack of the Matts

[dodong27]

Welp, 49ers have traded A.J. Jenkins to the Chiefs, oh well. **shrugs**


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/08/19/chiefs-49ers-swap-disappointing-draft-picks/

Yah, I heard he stunk in training camp and preseason...

 

[DoomsdayApex]

Definitely. And we may have reached for him, but honestly, our front office has a habit of doing that in the draft. I think I'm much prefer an aggressive front office that makes moves and reaches to get the right guy (i.e. Anthony Davis) than a timid front office that just sits and hopes everything falls into place (the general manager we had before Baalke)

It's one way to go. That's for sure. The Browns appeared like geniuses for surrendering their second round pick for Josh Gordon (who was labeled a mid-round prospect). However, if you miss, you'll get crucified by the fanbase and pundits. For instance, The Rams moving up to acquire Tavon Austin isn't a move that is as celebrated as it once was a couple of months ago.

 

[Rowsdower!]

Too make matters worse for Steelers ,Bell has a midfoot sprain,expected to be out for a few weeks,those injuries always linger.

It's okay... runningbacks are useless in the Steelers offense even when they are healthy.

That game last night was embarrassing. The Steelers offense can only make plays when their O-Line is holding players all over the field. I think those penalties wiped out 50 yards of offense last night. And if they aren't guilty of holding, the result is a sack or a running play that stalls after 1 yard.

I hate Todd Hailey. And I still think Mike Tomlin is the most overrated coach in the league.

 

[Hush]

The Rams moving up to acquire Tavon Austin isn't a move that is as celebrated as it once was a couple of months ago.

You wouldn't know that here in STL, trust me I haven't seen excitement like this for football in YEARS! You'd think we were gonna go undefeated.

 

[DoomsdayApex]

You wouldn't know that here in STL, trust me I haven't seen excitement like this for football in YEARS! You'd think we were gonna go undefeated.

Granted, it's preseason but I think it'll take longer for Austin to explode onto the scene. Opposing defenses have kept him in check thus far. I'm more interested in your defense. The Seahawks and 49ers appeared mortal against it.

 

[Hush]

Granted, it's preseason but I think it'll take longer for Austin to explode onto the scene. Opposing defenses have kept him in check thus far. I'm more interested in your defense. The Seahawks and 49ers appeared mortal against it.

I think Austin's development depends on Jake Long staying healthy and Bradford taking that next step. If Quinn and Long (Chris) have a repeat year with Lauranitas and a hopeful emergence of Ogltree added with Jenkins staying the course and finnegan pissing people off we will be formidable. I do find it funny that really it's the rams own fault they have to play against Kap, we gave him his shot he owes his start to us. Hahaha

 

[DoomsdayApex]

I think Austin's development depends on Jake Long staying healthy and Bradford taking that next step. If Quinn and Long (Chris) have a repeat year with Lauranitas and a hopeful emergence of Ogltree added with Jenkins staying the course and finnegan pissing people off we will be formidable. I do find it funny that really it's the rams own fault they have to play against Kap, we gave him his shot he owes his start to us. Hahaha

Oh yeah, it was your defense that cost Alex Smith his 49er career.

Either way, Kaepernick appeared average against your squad (twice). Y'all are a nightmarish match up for them, and I don't think you Rams have a 'superstar' name on that defense. St. Louis reminds me of us (Panthers). I'll be cheering for you guys to overtake the division and shut ESPN the hell up.

 

[Hush]

Soon as that happens, they'll move. Are luck with football here. Haha

 

[Matt]

Andy Reid Motivates Chiefs with Inspirational Speech About Great Burrito Place

 

[dodong27]

I think Austin's development depends on Jake Long staying healthy and Bradford taking that next step. If Quinn and Long (Chris) have a repeat year with Lauranitas and a hopeful emergence of Ogltree added with Jenkins staying the course and finnegan pissing people off we will be formidable. I do find it funny that really it's the rams own fault they have to play against Kap, we gave him his shot he owes his start to us. Hahaha

Oh yeah, it was your defense that cost Alex Smith his 49er career.

Either way, Kaepernick appeared average against your squad (twice). Y'all are a nightmarish match up for them, and I don't think you Rams have a 'superstar' name on that defense. St. Louis reminds me of us (Panthers). I'll be cheering for you guys to overtake the division and shut ESPN the hell up.

Annnnnd.... that's the only highlights the Rams had last year.

 

[Erzengel]

Andy Reid Motivates Chiefs with Inspirational Speech About Great Burrito Place

That would motivate me.

 

[Duke]

Andy Reid Motivates Chiefs with Inspirational Speech About Great Burrito Place

That would motivate me.

And reading that article just made me hungry.

 

[NickNitro]

Ok random question, for 2 years now Ive been using NFL.com's fantasy football forums for good info on weekly sit/starts and waiver wire pickups.

I can't for the life of me get into the forums section on nfl.com!? I dont know where the hell it went or if they took it down. Anyone have info on this or am I just an idiot.

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

It's one way to go. That's for sure. The Browns appeared like geniuses for surrendering their second round pick for Josh Gordon (who was labeled a mid-round prospect). However, if you miss, you'll get crucified by the fanbase and pundits. For instance, The Rams moving up to acquire Tavon Austin isn't a move that is as celebrated as it once was a couple of months ago.

I mean, yea, any misfire is going to draw the ire of ESPN. They gotta get their ratings somehow.

Soon as that happens, they'll move. Are luck with football here. Haha

What are you talking about? Didn't the Rams get 2 Super Bowl appearances and a win after they bailed LA for your city?

 

[kane9321]

Oh yeah, it was your defense that cost Alex Smith his 49er career.

Either way, Kaepernick appeared average against your squad (twice). Y'all are a nightmarish match up for them, and I don't think you Rams have a 'superstar' name on that defense. St. Louis reminds me of us (Panthers). I'll be cheering for you guys to overtake the division and shut ESPN the hell up.

actually arizona scares me,with a decent qb like palmer
they may surprise people

 

[Nell2ThaIzzay]

Palmer hasn't been "decent" since like 2006.

 

[MrMaooz]

Palmer hasn't been "decent" since like 2006.

Yep, he's never been the same since his ACL injury.

 

[Warhammer]

I also feel that Palmer bound in Cincinnati left him a shell of his former self. You know your situation sucks when you are forced to retire to get out of it. I always liked Palmer, but the dude was on fire during the 2005 season and never came close to the same level.

 

[Hush]

Annnnnd.... that's the only highlights the Rams had last year.

You obviously didn't watch much of our season last year.

What are you talking about? Didn't the Rams get 2 Super Bowl appearances and a win after they bailed LA for your city?

They did, And we are forever grateful for that but we lost the Cardinals and if we lost the Rams too it'd be pretty bad for the city. Don't want to be the city that's lost two NFL franchises.

 

[Warhammer]

Granted, it's preseason but I think it'll take longer for Austin to explode onto the scene. Opposing defenses have kept him in check thus far. I'm more interested in your defense. The Seahawks and 49ers appeared mortal against it.

The thing about the Rams is that they play spectacular in within their division but it's against everyone else, they falter. If they can get it together (which it looks like they will) against everyone else, the NFC West is going to be crazy come December. And that's if San Francisco and Seattle play as well as last season (which is more than likely, but stranger things have happened).




And oh yeah...Pittsburgh is f***ed now. Bell is out for six weeks with that injury. Damn it.

 

[Warhammer]

It's okay... runningbacks are useless in the Steelers offense even when they are healthy.

That game last night was embarrassing. The Steelers offense can only make plays when their O-Line is holding players all over the field. I think those penalties wiped out 50 yards of offense last night. And if they aren't guilty of holding, the result is a sack or a running play that stalls after 1 yard.

I hate Todd Hailey. And I still think Mike Tomlin is the most overrated coach in the league.

Didn't Pittsburgh lead the league in penalties last year?

I don't know what the f*** Haley is trying to run, but the s*** ain't working. Clearly, it wasn't last year and Big Ben being all unprofessional about it didn't help anything but the gameplan doesn't seem to be working.

 

[Erzengel]

But, the standard....?

 

[dodong27]

Annnnnd.... that's the only highlights the Rams had last year.

You obviously didn't watch much of our season last year.

Nope. No reason to.

 

[Warhammer]

But, the standard....?

Standard before Haley?

 

[Hush]

Nope. No reason to.

Plenty of reason too as we had a 4-1-1 record against divisional opponents, a top 15 defense, a 1,000 yrd back ,tied for the lead league in sacks and that was all in Jeff Fishers first season. We have made some substantial upgrades on offense and had a by all accounts what looks to be a great draft this past offense, so maybe you should start paying attention.