2024-25 NFL Thread

[GB Warrior]

Seen that plenty in my life

Not now Rico, we're welcoming the Lions fans into the the pain of underachieving

[Boone]

As Commanders fan w DC roots this was sweet. And on so, so, so many levels.

[GB Warrior]

As Commanders fan w DC roots this was sweet. And on so, so, so many levels.

Giant middle fingers to Snyder

[The Sultan]

Crazy that next Sunday could be Washington at LA for the right to go to the Super Bowl.

Or at Phoenix.

[Dish]

Or at Phoenix.

That's true too.

[Pakuni]

NFC North goes 0-3, outscored 94-52.

[HutchwasClutch]

NFC North goes 0-3, outscored 94-52.

Disgraceful showing by all three. 

[MUEng92]

NFC North goes 0-3, outscored 94-52.

How about that.  The Packers played tied for the most playoff games this season for NFC North teams and lost by the fewest points of said teams.  Silver linings.

[HutchwasClutch]

Goff showed tonight why McVay didn't want him anymore.  Too mistake prone.  Pick 6 was the turning point. 

[Boone]

Snyder doesn't own team any more. One of the good things about this win

[HutchwasClutch]

How about that.  The Packers played tied for the most playoff games this season for NFC North teams and lost by the fewest points of said teams.  Silver linings.

Hardly silver linings.  They stunk too. 

[PointWarrior]

Hardly silver linings.  They stunk too.

Packers, Vikings, lions - all farts in the wind seasons.

[MUEng92]

Hardly silver linings.  They stunk too.

Ahh, but they stunk to a slightly less offensive degree.  It'll tide me over until next season.

[HutchwasClutch]

Packers, Vikings, lions - all farts in the wind seasons.

Yes, but Packers are playing catch up to those two, 0-4 and really only had a chance in one of the games (at Det).

[forgetful]

So, who has fewer question marks for next season?
Green Bay?
Minnesota?
Chicago?
Detroit?

From least to most ? marks

Detroit
Green Bay
Minnesota
Chicago

[HutchwasClutch]

Ahh, but they stunk to a slightly less offensive degree.  It'll tide me over until next season.

Ok, go brag about that to other teams fans and tell me how impressed they are.

[GB Warrior]

Yes, but Packers are playing catch up to those two, 0-4 and really only had a chance in one of the games (at Det).

Yes, but they have the ammunition and no real major losses this offseason. Vikings have to find or retain a whole secondary and several starters. Lions FAs aren't significant but they will lose two coordinators, including one who made Goff respectable.

[Uncle Rico]

Yes, but Packers are playing catch up to those two, 0-4 and really only had a chance in one of the games (at Det).

The Vikings will probably regress. 

The division also won't have the AFC South to get fat on next year.  Trading off to play the AFC North will make the schedule tougher.  NFC East will probably be tougher than the NFC West, too.  Of course, who really knows with how fast things change.

But GB can't go 1-5 in the division regardless in 2025

[HutchwasClutch]

The Vikings will probably regress. 

The division also won't have the AFC South to get fat on next year.  Trading off to play the AFC North will make the schedule tougher.  NFC East will probably be tougher than the NFC West, too.  Of course, who really knows with how fast things change.

But GB can't go 1-5 in the division regardless in 2025

They were a blocked kick away from being 0 for the division.  Major work ahead and LaFleur sadly will be the coach still.

[Uncle Rico]

Yes, but they have the ammunition and no real major losses this offseason. Vikings have to find or retain a whole secondary and several starters. Lions FAs aren't significant but they will lose two coordinators, including one who made Goff respectable.

I'm not entirely convinced both coordinators will leave.  They also made changes last off-season and didn't miss a beat.  Given the talent on the roster and stability at HC, the Lions will have a good chance at attracting top candidates if they have to fill holes

[GB Warrior]

I'm not entirely convinced both coordinators will leave.  They also made changes last off-season and didn't miss a beat.  Given the talent on the roster and stability at HC, the Lions will have a good chance at attracting top candidates if they have to fill holes

Don't disagree, especially on defense where they'll be healthier. The biggest question mark to me is Goff without Johnson

[HutchwasClutch]

Yes, but they have the ammunition and no real major losses this offseason. Vikings have to find or retain a whole secondary and several starters. Lions FAs aren't significant but they will lose two coordinators, including one who made Goff respectable.

The Packers are pretty much starting over at cornerback. The team and Alexander sound fed up with each other.  They have no true no 1 receiver either like Jefferson and Brown and Watson will miss the entire season.  A lot of work ahead. 

[Uncle Rico]

Don't disagree, especially on defense where they'll be healthier. The biggest question mark to me is Goff without Johnson

That's a fair question/concern.  But we can say the same with Love and no Tom Clements who Love was effusive about.

The thing that helps the NFC contenders is the lack of elite QBs in the conference.  Washington will be the pick du jour next year to win the conference and as much as I like Daniels, prove it again.  Oh, well, such is the hopes and laments of wait until next season

[Pakuni]

I'm not entirely convinced both coordinators will leave.  They also made changes last off-season and didn't miss a beat.  Given the talent on the roster and stability at HC, the Lions will have a good chance at attracting top candidates if they have to fill holes

Anything's possible, but I'd be very surprised if either of Detroit's coordinators are back.
Vegas appears willing to break the bank for Johnson, and after selling about 20% of the team over the last year, Mark Davis is flush with cash. If he doesn't want their money, he has decent landing spots with the Bears and Jags.
Aaron Glenn is 52 years old and has two team with which he has ties - played eight years with the Jets, coached five in New Orleans - interested in hiring him. He may never have a better chance at getting a HC gig.

[tower912]

Mourning after thoughts...
Meh.  Just another disappointing end to a season.
I've said many times, the worst thing a Lions fan can have is hope.
I said all along the Detroit had too many injuries and Goff wasn't the MVP.
30 defensive starters this season.  Two more lost during the game.
Ah, well.  Congratulations to the Commanders.