2025-26 NFL Thread

[TAMU, Knower of Ball]

They just said they put the players with the best hands to get the onside kick.

Never thought someone would say that about Wicks

[Dish]

Green Bay looks great, solid all around, hard to nitpick anything.

What's great about Parsons is he's taking other good players on their defense and making those guys turn into either very good or great players.

[GB Warrior]

Losing Reed sucks a lot. Not because I think they can't cover for him in the short term with Golden, Williams, and Hardman off the practice squad, but their margin for error got a lot smaller for future injuries.

[wadesworld]

Green Bay looks great, solid all around, hard to nitpick anything.

What's great about Parsons is he's taking other good players on their defense and making those guys turn into either very good or great players.

This.  Lets everyone else play a lot more free and fast.  LVN, Gary both getting a lot better looks and taking advantage of it.  The below average CBs can play aggressive knowing they don't have to cover for long.  Parsons is a complete needle mover.  It's not just adding a great individual pass rusher (which by itself moves the needle).  It's changing the entire way the defense can play.  And honestly, the offense, too.  Love is making far fewer stupid, "let's see what happens here!" throws.  At times last night I thought he threw balls away where he had a chance to hit someone, simply to stay in FG range.

[The Sultan]

I called Parsons a "chaos agent" last night - and I think that's exactly what he is. At one point the Commanders were double teaming AND chipping him. That throws off the whole offense.

I will also say that Cooper looks like he is at another level too.

[cheebs09]

This.  Lets everyone else play a lot more free and fast.  LVN, Gary both getting a lot better looks and taking advantage of it.  The below average CBs can play aggressive knowing they don't have to cover for long.  Parsons is a complete needle mover.  It's not just adding a great individual pass rusher (which by itself moves the needle).  It's changing the entire way the defense can play.  And honestly, the offense, too.  Love is making far fewer stupid, "let's see what happens here!" throws.  At times last night I thought he threw balls away where he had a chance to hit someone, simply to stay in FG range.

Yeah, other than a few potential arm punts, Love seemed to make some good decisions.

[The Sultan]

I think we are going to have to realize that Love just isn't that accurate on these deep balls. He was short on a sure TD pass to Golden at one point, and then overthrew him with another. He's only in his third year, but has cut down on his mistakes, and looks better than most NFL quarterbacks. He's not at Favre's or Rodgers' level, and likely will never be, but you can win with him.

I have actually been surprised how good he has been.

[cheebs09]

I think we are going to have to realize that Love just isn't that accurate on these deep balls. He was short on a sure TD pass to Golden at one point, and then overthrew him with another. He's only in his third year, but has cut down on his mistakes, and looks better than most NFL quarterbacks. He's not at Favre's or Rodgers' level, and likely will never be, but you can win with him.

I have actually been surprised how good he has been.

I think we also have to remember (myself included) that Rodgers was at historic levels of avoiding interceptions. It has definitely skewed my views at times.

[Dish]

And honestly, the offense, too.  Love is making far fewer stupid, "let's see what happens here!" throws.  At times last night I thought he threw balls away where he had a chance to hit someone, simply to stay in FG range.

This is a really good point. Love looks more comfortable in the pocket (short sample size of two games). I totally agree, I think his mindset in throwing some balls away was "let's take the points and we'll get the ball back quick and find a way to score again".

Parsons is such a game changer for their entire team, completely worth two first round picks that look very much like they'll be in the late 20's or (looks like) 30's. I applaud them for going out and making that move.

[MU82]

The Packers look like a great team with no obvious weaknesses.

[Uncle Rico]

The Packers look like a great team with no obvious weaknesses.

Well, besides kicker

[GB Warrior]

I called Parsons a "chaos agent" last night - and I think that's exactly what he is. At one point the Commanders were double teaming AND chipping him. That throws off the whole offense.

I will also say that Cooper looks like he is at another level too.

Loved those two playing off each other. Expect to see more of that after the bye.

Would be really cool to see Micah get the obvious holding penalties he draws.

[Jockey]

I think we are going to have to realize that Love just isn't that accurate on these deep balls. He was short on a sure TD pass to Golden at one point, and then overthrew him with another. He's only in his third year, but has cut down on his mistakes, and looks better than most NFL quarterbacks. He's not at Favre's or Rodgers' level, and likely will never be, but you can win with him.

I have actually been surprised how good he has been.

Speaks to the overall caliber of NFL QBs.

Generally, like Dak, rated outside of top 10 to begin season. I think he has potential to be borderline top 5, though.

[GB Warrior]

I think we are going to have to realize that Love just isn't that accurate on these deep balls. He was short on a sure TD pass to Golden at one point, and then overthrew him with another. He's only in his third year, but has cut down on his mistakes, and looks better than most NFL quarterbacks. He's not at Favre's or Rodgers' level, and likely will never be, but you can win with him.

I have actually been surprised how good he has been.

He's 27. Think he largely is who he is. And that's fine. Make better decisions, make sure your 'mistakes' are uncatchable by other teams.

Really pleased how they're playing right now. Have to think the run game improves, and if it does, I'm not sure how you stop this team.

[Shaka Shart]

Loved those two playing off each other. Expect to see more of that after the bye.

Would be really cool to see Micah get the obvious holding penalties he draws.

Holding karma is a b****

[Shaka Shart]

He's 27. Think he largely is who he is. And that's fine. Make better decisions, make sure your 'mistakes' are uncatchable by other teams.

Really pleased how they're playing right now. Have to think the run game improves, and if it does, I'm not sure how you stop this team.

Bear weather

[Jay Bee]

I hate the Packers, but will say Love looks much better than I expected.

[CreightonWarrior]

Well, besides kicker

thats literally the entire league for now though.

[PointWarrior]

The Packers look like a great team with no obvious weaknesses.

 

[BM1090]

I called Parsons a "chaos agent" last night - and I think that's exactly what he is. At one point the Commanders were double teaming AND chipping him. That throws off the whole offense.

I will also say that Cooper looks like he is at another level too.

Cooper is a monster. Love that dude.

[BM1090]

They just said they put the players with the best hands to get the onside kick.

Never thought someone would say that about Wicks

It's only been two games, but he wouldn't be the first person to shake off drop issues after his first couple of years.

[cheebs09]

It's only been two games, but he wouldn't be the first person to shake off drop issues after his first couple of years.

Didn't Davante Adams have drop issues early on in GB?

[GB Warrior]

Didn't Davante Adams have drop issues early on in GB?

Yep, brutal sophomore year. Difference for Wicks was this was the rub on him in college. But wouldn't be the first to turn the corner.