2024-25 NFL Thread

[Jockey]

Paying that much for a wide receiver (JJ) without a proven quarterback is kind of risky IMO.

Yeah, of course. It's the reason the Sox should have traded Robert and Crochet as they will be long gone anyway by the time the Sox are ready to contend again.

[WhiteTrash]

Yeah, of course. It's the reason the Sox should have traded Robert and Crochet as they will be long gone anyway by the time the Sox are ready to contend again.

The players on the next Sox team to contend are in t-ball right now.

[Pakuni]

Yeah, of course. It's the reason the Sox should have traded Robert and Crochet as they will be long gone anyway by the time the Sox are ready to contend again.

They'll be worth more in the offseason, especially Crochet.

[Lennys Tap]

Yeah, of course. It's the reason the Sox should have traded Robert and Crochet as they will be long gone anyway by the time the Sox are ready to contend again.

Disagree, Jockey. Robert's value was down because of a poor year and injuries. Crochet announced he wouldn't pitch this October with a new team without a contract extension, artificially lowering his value. This offseason for Crochet, offseason or mid year for (if the Sox want to gamble on him getting off to a good start next year) for Robert.

[Dish]

I'll give my quick NFL thoughts so these can be on the record and mocking material later on...

- I'm going to try and preach patience on this years Bears season, especially with Caleb. I was on record last year in the NCAA Football thread about my pro concerns with him (holding on to the ball too long, getting to play hero ball at USC because he could, not handling pressure well from up the middle). He's not going to be Bart Starr (good or bad) out of the gate, there will be great moments, and terrible moments this year.

- To me, the Bears should be an NFC contender next season. They'll have three picks in the first two rounds (unless they trade them out), plenty of cap space this upcoming offseason, and only Keenan Allen and Teven Jenkins as notable free agents. Not punting on this year, cautiously optimistic about them moving in the right direction. Though I do have big concerns around both the o-line and d-line this season. My expectations are around a 9 or 10 win team this year, fighting for the last wild card spot.

- I really like GB and Detroit as the two NFC favorites for this year. My gut feeling is there's some amount of regression coming for the Niners, and I'm down on both Philly and Dallas. I'd like to find some sleeper team in the NFC (maybe Seattle?), but I'm having a hard time with it.

- It really feels like the Bengals are destined for a brutal year, I don't like anything that has come out about them at all this offseason/preseason.

- I'm going to go with a Super Bowl 1 rematch of Packers/Chiefs for my pick. It'll be interesting as whoever doesn't win the NFC North will have to go on the road in the playoffs (barring lower seeded upsets). I like GB's schedule better than Detroit's, and think it comes down to the Packers winning the North and getting home field in the playoffs.

- Good to have football back!

[tower912]

Neither Detroit nor Green Bay will be able to handle a long term QB1 injury.

[Pakuni]

Neither Detroit nor Green Bay will be able to handle a long term QB1 injury.

You doubt Hendon Hooker?
You're right, but that doesn't make them the exception. There aren't enough quality starters to go around in the NFL these days, much less backups.

[tower912]

I do.  He has not caught up after missing 1.5 seasons.   However, I think after 2-3 disasters, he could shake off the rust and find a rhythm.   Unfortunately, the difference between having a good season and missing the playoffs is likely that 3 game losing streak.

[MuggsyB]

Was the game pushed back?

[lawdog77]

Was the game pushed back?

Waiting for Taylor Swift to arrive before they start

[Uncle Rico]

Was the game pushed back?

Yes, a horse is loose on the field

[Not all scoop users are created equal apparently]

Was the game pushed back?

God is weeping for chiefsaholic, yes.

[Dish]

"Great to see all these illegal formation penalties!" - No one.

[MuggsyB]

This game looks over to me.  We desperately need MU hoops.

[MuggsyB]

Perhaps I was mistaken. 

[Uncle Rico]

This game looks over to me.  We desperately need MU hoops.

Easy, Herm

[MuggsyB]

Why exactly did they remake Beetlejuice?

[Uncle Rico]

Why exactly did they remake Beetlejuice?

It's not a remake.  It's a sequel. 

[MuggsyB]

It's not a remake.  It's a sequel.

Oh.  Ty. 

[wadesworld]

"Great to see all these illegal formation penalties!" - No one.

Yup.

This game looks over to me.  We desperately need MU hoops.

I don't know when this was posted, but what? When did this game ever look over? Even if it had been 14-0 in the first, these are 2 teams with explosive offensive weapons, playing in the first quarter.

But that wasn't even the case. It went from 0-0 to 7-0 to 7-7. Do you not understand that in almost all sports there isn't a first team to score wins rule?

[Uncle Rico]

I thought we cancelled Harrison Butker?  SMDH

[tower912]

Yup.

I don't know when this was posted, but what? When did this game ever look over? Even if it had been 14-0 in the first, these are 2 teams with explosive offensive weapons, playing in the first quarter.

But that wasn't even the case. It went from 0-0 to 7-0 to 7-7. Do you not understand that in almost all sports there isn't a first team to score wins rule?

Muggsy gotta Muggsy.

[MuggsyB]

Yup.

I don't know when this was posted, but what? When did this game ever look over? Even if it had been 14-0 in the first, these are 2 teams with explosive offensive weapons, playing in the first quarter.



But that wasn't even the case. It went from 0-0 to 7-0 to 7-7. Do you not understand that in almost all sports there isn't a first team to score wins rule?

I jumped the gun. 

[Pakuni]

I don't care about passing records, Patrick Mahomes will never be as cool as Len Dawson.

[JWags85]

- To me, the Bears should be an NFC contender next season. They'll have three picks in the first two rounds (unless they trade them out), plenty of cap space this upcoming offseason, and only Keenan Allen and Teven Jenkins as notable free agents. Not punting on this year, cautiously optimistic about them moving in the right direction. Though I do have big concerns around both the o-line and d-line this season. My expectations are around a 9 or 10 win team this year, fighting for the last wild card spot.

Pretty dead on with my feelings.  Unless Williams is unadulterated unexpectedly horrific garbage, this is far and away the most talented set of skill position players the Bears have ever had in my 35 years of being a fan.  Two top-25 WRs, an explosive top 10 rookie, couple talented RBs, and a potentially game changing QB.

Agree that the lines are a question mark, but man it feels like Poles remade this roster in a hurry.