NBA OFF TOPIC THREAD

[Shanemansj13]

I would tell them football isn't played on a track

Exactly, put him in a Jarvis role and this kid could have an impact this season

 

[Black Adam]

KC did a nice job between FA and the draft.

The fucking West is loaded.

true. i'm thinking 3 playoff teams can come from the AFC West. Right now i'd say Chiefs, Chargers are top 2, then a fight between the Raiders and Donks to get that last playoff spot...

course as always, that can change...

and obtw, i agree with you that a certain poster here is definitely underestimating Carr...

 

[trojanfan12]

I think it is realistic at this point that Watson isn’t suspended until 2023 but we will see, things can definitely change.

Why would the NFL let him play this season, then suspend him in 2023?

 

[Black Adam]

Why would the NFL let him play this season, then suspend him in 2023?

yeah, that kinda doesn't make any sense...

 

[DJ Fieri]

true. i'm thinking 3 playoff teams can come from the AFC West. Right now i'd say Chiefs, Chargers are top 2, then a fight between the Raiders and Donks to get that last playoff spot...

course as always, that can change...

and obtw, i agree with you that a certain poster here is definitely underestimating Carr...

Right now I think it's pretty close between the Chiefs and Raiders for 1st. Not saying they can't, but I want to see how they adjust without Hill. Think there could be a transition year while they figure it out but they are probably still the best team.

I'll believe it when I see it from the Chargers. They seem to look good every season and choke at the end. And Herbert will have even more pressure on him now.

The Broncos upgraded but they have a rookie HC and RW learning a new offensive system, I can see them being a year away from being a threat in the West.

 

[Black Adam]

Right now I think it's pretty close between the Chiefs and Raiders for 1st. Not saying they can't, but I want to see how they adjust without Hill. Think there could be a transition year while they figure it out but they are probably still the best team.

I'll believe it when I see it from the Chargers. They seem to look good every season and choke at the end. And Herbert will have even more pressure on him now.

The Broncos upgraded but they have a rookie HC and RW learning a new offensive system, I can see them being a year away from being a threat in the West.

I think Herbert is legit for sure, but i'll somewhat agree that their coach made some boneheaded decisions last season. Over doing that 4th down analytic was one of the things that cost 'em...

As for the Donks, while i agree that Russ is clearly an upgrade, i'm not as sold on him as everyone else seems to be, especially at 34...

 

[Shanemansj13]

Why would the NFL let him play this season, then suspend him in 2023?

Civil cases pending and look to be delayed until 2023

 

[Black Adam]

Civil cases pending and look to be delayed until 2023

So which 7 teams in the AFC make the playoffs? I'm thinking Chiefs, Bengals, Colts, Bills, Chargers, Browns, and maybe Donks or Raiders...

 

[fightinfunbags]

So which 7 teams in the AFC make the playoffs? I'm thinking Chiefs, Bengals, Colts, Bills, Chargers, Browns, and maybe Donks or Raiders...

I think Miami will be a playoff team and possibly the Patriots as well.

 

[Black Adam]

I think Miami will be a playoff team and possibly the Patriots as well.

Patsies are possible. Miami i ain't so sure of. I'd believe Mac Jones has a better chance of pulling it off than Tua...

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I think Miami will be a playoff team and possibly the Patriots as well.

AFC Is loaded

 

[Black Adam]

AFC Is loaded

Hoping and praying everyone stays healthy, but this season pretty much says this'll be a dogfight. So it might be a war of attrition...

 

[dtgold88]

The way it's looking now I ain't so sure...

I'm not sure either but if I had to bet I would bet he starts for someone week 1. Hell, it could be us.

 

[dtgold88]

I heard a talking head commenting on this yesterday.

He was saying that the problem isn't Baker, it's that the Browns HAVE to move him and other teams know it. So they aren't getting the kinds of offers for him that they normally would.

Can you imagine if they don't get him moved, the NFL suspends Watson for the first 5 games, Baker plays well and the Browns are sitting at like 4-1 when Watson is ready to play?

It would be the most Baker and the Browns thing ever. lol

I disagree we HAVE to move him.

Luckily, our current FO/coaches wont make a decision out of emotion. I'd be shocked if we just released him and if no one wants to pay what we want he might, in fact, come to camp with us. Would be best for everyone to forget anything that has happened so far and treat him as though he was any other player....especially if Watson is suspended.

 

[dtgold88]

I'm sure given another opportunity plenty of teams would take Tucker or Vinatieri in the late first round provided some hindsight. Not to say this kid is going to be anything near that but a 4th rounder on a kicker is a no brainer given their situation

I did like the pick at the time and still do.....however, saw his college stats and a bit of a concern. was pretty much like McLaughlin. Struggled from 40-49, really good everywhere else.

 

[dtgold88]

I think we are at roughly a 50/50 chance on this happening. (Not necessarily the record part)

While many think that idea is nuts I agree with you it could happen.

 

[dtgold88]

Even the record isn't out of the question if Baker plays well. There first 5 games are the WFT, Falcons, Ravens, Panthers and Bengals. Considering 4 in a row of those are on the road, 3-2 is probably more likely. But 4-1 isn't out of the question. The Browns have a really good team. Really like how they're built.

Not sure where you got those games as schedules are not out. Someone who has an in with the Browns shared what he was told our schedule would be....3 of those teams were in first 5. But not confirmed.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

I did like the pick at the time and still do.....however, saw his college stats and a bit of a concern. was pretty much like McLaughlin. Struggled from 40-49, really good everywhere else.

He struggled in 2019 to be fair. 17 for 21 from 40 over the last 2 years.

 

[dtgold88]

I honestly think the Browns are considering that possibility and selling the idea to Baker that it would greatly improve his contract if he played.

We will see if it comes to it.

IF we don't move him that would be best for everyone involved. Far better than just cutting him and potentially paying him to beat us.

 

[Stakesarehigh]

While many think that idea is nuts I agree with you it could happen.

He's a better qb than Brissett by a fair margin. It would all come down to whether he can suck it up and lead the team.