NBA OFF TOPIC THREAD

[Shanemansj13]

I'd say it's the other way around. Top 4-5 in CFB will remain close to in tact, I think. Definitely could see more surprises in NFL IMO.

I disagree. Of course the top 3-4 is usually up there for CFB but the rest of the top 25 will be jumbled every year. You might see a few surprises in the NFL year to year or rebuilding teams making noise but we most likely know who is making the playoffs most years. I mean how many surprises were there last year?

Chiefs
Colts
Steelers
Ravens
Titans
Browns
Rams
Seahawks
Saints
Bears
Bucs
WFT
Packers

All were projected to be playoff teams except Washington, even the Browns were borderline/middle of pack.

 

[Black Adam]

Chiefs deserve their favorite status- being at home and being the AFC favorites this year.

I do wonder about an all-new offensive line that is starting 3 rookies though. I am sure Garrett will get double teamed- but if Clowney can show up - the Browns line should be able to get some pressure.

And I am not sure there is a bigger upgrade anywhere in the NFL than Johnson over Sendajo at free safety. You go from literally- one of the worst at the position- to one of the best.

they wouldn't be starting if they sucked. but as you allude to we'll know soon enough...

#keepMahomescleanboys

 

[fightinfunbags]

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[WiggyRuss]

Sounds like he may give it a go. Practiced on Sunday and Monday

Saints got a corner via trade they badly needed- nice deal. I didnt see what kind of pick they gave up though. Prob not much.

 

[WiggyRuss]

something tells me the Browns might have an opportunity with the Chiefs starting 3 rooks on the offensive line.

That just seems like a lot. I dont know. Maybe they are all good and mesh well.....but line seems like something where you want to incorporate maybe one rookie- or max 2 at one time

not to mention that even Thuney and Brown are new to the team.

A whole new line and 3 rooks might lend itself to some early growing pains.


Brown is a much better run blocker than pass blocker also

 

[WiggyRuss]

@DJ You see my Saints?

Chargers at #8......wow....what a jump for them

Seahawks and Titans at 12 and 13 seems a little low.

 

[dtgold88]

I disagree. Of course the top 3-4 is usually up there for CFB but the rest of the top 25 will be jumbled every year. You might see a few surprises in the NFL year to year or rebuilding teams making noise but we most likely know who is making the playoffs most years. I mean how many surprises were there last year?

Chiefs
Colts
Steelers
Ravens
Titans
Browns
Rams
Seahawks
Saints
Bears
Bucs
WFT
Packers

All were projected to be playoff teams except Washington, even the Browns were borderline/middle of pack.

I don't think Browns, Indy, TB, Bears or WFT were playoff locks. Pretty sure about half the playoff teams are new in the NFL nearly every year and that is with only 32 teams. CFB has the same teams in the playoffs (well, 4 of 5 or 6) nearly every year and that is among 130 teams.

 

[dtgold88]

they wouldn't be starting if they sucked. but as you allude to we'll know soon enough...

#keepMahomescleanboys

I mean, someone has to start. we started 2 guys who sucked in 2019. But, sure, they might be good. OL coach means a lot, too.

 

[Wamu]

they wouldn't be starting if they sucked. but as you allude to we'll know soon enough...

#keepMahomescleanboys

One team in recent memory that started a player that sucked was the 2011 Broncos. 14 games played, 11 starts. 6 int's, league leading 14 fumbles & a completion % of 46.5. Somehow they had a successful season despite the awful QB play.

 

[Black Adam]

I mean, someone has to start. we started 2 guys who sucked in 2019. But, sure, they might be good. OL coach means a lot, too.

what can i tell you? i have a lotta faith in Andy Reid. plus, these guys have been getting a lotta praise in the preseason. some seem to think they're jelling just fine...

of course, the proof is obviously in the pudding, as the saying goes...

 

[Black Adam]

something tells me the Browns might have an opportunity with the Chiefs starting 3 rooks on the offensive line.

That just seems like a lot. I dont know. Maybe they are all good and mesh well.....but line seems like something where you want to incorporate maybe one rookie- or max 2 at one time

not to mention that even Thuney and Brown are new to the team.

A whole new line and 3 rooks might lend itself to some early growing pains.


Brown is a much better run blocker than pass blocker also

lol, this ALMOST smells like a prediction...

 

[thunderc]

lol, this ALMOST smells like a prediction...

Browns got no shot to win in KC

 

[Black Adam]

Browns got no shot to win in KC

meh, i think the have a shot, but i also think Wiggy's too much of a little bitch to bet on the game, so...

 

[fightinfunbags]

Browns got no shot to win in KC

I disagree. I think the Browns may be the better team on the line of scrimmage. When you can win in the trenches you always have a better than average chance.

 

[dtgold88]

Browns got no shot to win in KC

ok. I feel like they will probably show up and give it a go either way.

 

[dtgold88]

meh, i think the have a shot, but i also think Wiggy's too much of a little bitch to bet on the game, so...

too much of a bitch to bet fake money?

 

[dtgold88]

I disagree. I think the Browns may be the better team on the line of scrimmage. When you can win in the trenches you always have a better than average chance.

Not sure about better than average being at their place but we definitely have a shot.

 

[Black Adam]

Not sure about better than average being at their place but we definitely have a shot.

can't disagree. in fact i'd say o-line and rb are TWO spots where the Browns have an advantage...

 

[thunderc]

ok. I feel like they will probably show up and give it a go either way.

Well yeah, I doubt they forfeit

 

[Black Adam]

too much of a bitch to bet fake money?

the boy has something of a...reputation... for making predictions and hiding when he's wrong...

just sayin'...