NFL Football

[GoCubsGo]

Broncos coach should have used his phone a friend.

[Vrede too]

... whatever affection I had for the Pack went away at least as long as they keep the asshole Rodgers. I'll root against them no matter who they play, even if it's Dallas.

Plus Farve turned out to be a bigger asshole than previously realized....

You pissed him off, O Really. Not satisfied with just being personally a prick and a prick teammate Kaaron's casting his prickishness further afield:

Aaron Rodgers Lays into Newsom over Covid-19 Lockdowns: California ‘Going to Sh**’

[Vrede too]

TV here today

Early
Carolina Panthers (-1) at New York Giants
New England Patriots (-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers

Go Panthers, I guess, but this feels like a B-list game.
Go Steelers.

Late
Cincinnati Bengals (-7) at Dallas Cowboys

Go Bengals, but only because I hate the Cowboys.

Night
Chicago Bears at Green Bay Packers (-10)

The Bears (1-0) and Packers (0-1) renew a rivalry that began in 1921. Green Bay leads the series 103-95-6 after winning the last six meetings, and 11 of the past 12. Chicago opened on a high note by beating San Francisco 19-10 at rainy Soldier Field.

Excellent. Go Bears, maul Kaaron.

Monday

Early
Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills (-10)

Go Bills!

Late
Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles (-2.5)

Go football!

Also, go:
New York Jets > Cleveland Browns (-6.5)
@Detroit Lions > Washington Commanders (-1)
@New Orleans Saints > Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5)
@Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) > Miami Dolphins
@Los Angeles Rams (-10) > Atlanta Falcons
@Denver Broncos (-10) > Houston Texans

[GoCubsGo]

We've got the same games on TV today.

Opps, Edit: no Mighty Kitties for me. NO vs. Bradys.

Not a compelling reason to stay inside.

I had a good feeling last week when the Niners came to town.

Kind of feeling it again about tonight. Nagy was really, really bad.

Eberflus may be really good. That is a huge intangible.

[O Really]

We get Seahawks/Niners for the 1:00 PDT slot.
'Hawks win streak may end.
Go Bears, Iggles, Bucs,

[Vrede too]

We've got the same games on TV today.

Opps, Edit: no Mighty Kitties for me. NO vs. Bradys....

I thought I was hearing things, look who's a starting QB again:
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/new-englan ... 220918023/

So-so last week and again so far today. Might not be the Steelers year.

[GoCubsGo]

We've got the same games on TV today.

Opps, Edit: no Mighty Kitties for me. NO vs. Bradys....

I thought I was hearing things, look who's a starting QB again:
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/new-englan ... 220918023/

So-so last week and again so far today. Might not be the Steelers year.

He's not terrible, but he's also not top tier. Drafted too high for his talent and experience level, can't throw a deep ball well but I expect Tomlin will be able to make it work with him.

[Vrede too]

I thought I was hearing things, look who's a starting QB again:
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/new-englan ... 220918023/

So-so last week and again so far today. Might not be the Steelers year.

He's not terrible, but he's also not top tier. Drafted too high for his talent and experience level, can't throw a deep ball well but I expect Tomlin will be able to make it work with him.

Another pedestrian outing.

TV here today

Early
Carolina Panthers (-1) at New York Giants
New England Patriots (-3) at Pittsburgh Steelers

Go Panthers, I guess, but this feels like a B-list game. Nope, 16-19.
Go Steelers. Nope, 14-17.

... Also, go:
New York Jets > Cleveland Browns (-6.5) Phew, 31-30.
@Detroit Lions > Washington Commanders (-1) Nice.
@New Orleans Saints > Tampa Bay Buccaneers (-2.5)
@Baltimore Ravens (-3.5) > Miami Dolphins Epic choke.
...

[Vrede too]

TV here today

Late
Cincinnati Bengals (-7) at Dallas Cowboys

Go Bengals, but only because I hate the Cowboys.
Crap, walkoff 50 yd FG, 17-20.

Also, go:
@Los Angeles Rams (-10) > Atlanta Falcons. 31-27, phew.
@Denver Broncos (-10) > Houston Texans. Go Stoners!

[GoCubsGo]

Another pedestrian outing.

Yeah, ok.

I saw way too much of this.

[Vrede too]

... I had a good feeling last week when the Niners came to town.

Kind of feeling it again about tonight. Nagy was really, really bad.

Eberflus may be really good. That is a huge intangible.

Ut-oh.

Fuck Kaaron Rodgers.

[GoCubsGo]

... I had a good feeling last week when the Niners came to town.

Kind of feeling it again about tonight. Nagy was really, really bad.

Eberflus may be really good. That is a huge intangible.

Ut-oh.

Fuck Kaaron Rodgers.

Had a nice ten minute run.

[Vrede too]

Another pedestrian outing.

Yeah, ok.

I saw way too much of this.

(Mack Wilson tips a pass by Mitch Trubisky into the hands of Jalen Mills for the interception)

It has begun, after just 2 games:

Is it time for a change at QB in Pittsburgh?

Steelers Fans Begin Kenny Pickett Chants as Mitch Trubisky Struggles
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are looking for a change at quarterback.

Is It Time For Steelers To Make QB Change?

[GoCubsGo]

Another pedestrian outing.

Yeah, ok.

I saw way too much of this.

(Mack Wilson tips a pass by Mitch Trubisky into the hands of Jalen Mills for the interception)

It has begun, after just 2 games:

Is it time for a change at QB in Pittsburgh?

Steelers Fans Begin Kenny Pickett Chants as Mitch Trubisky Struggles
Pittsburgh Steelers fans are looking for a change at quarterback.

Is It Time For Steelers To Make QB Change?

Of course.

[Vrede too]

Of course.

Kenny Pickett has a heck of a resume and he was a star at Pitt, but any rookie can look great on paper.

[GoCubsGo]

Of course.

Kenny Pickett has a heck of a resume and he was a star at Pitt, but any rookie can look great on paper.

All rookie first round quarterbacks look great on paper. Even Mitch did.

[Vrede too]

Kenny Pickett has a heck of a resume and he was a star at Pitt, but any rookie can look great on paper.

All rookie first round quarterbacks look great on paper. Even Mitch did.

Playing for UNC should have been a clue . The Bears used their 2nd overall pick. Other QBs drafted later in 2017 include:
Patrick Mahomes
Deshaun Watson
Nathan Peterman (now with the Bears)

Ouch.

[GoCubsGo]

Playing for UNC should have been a clue . The Bears used their 2nd overall pick. Other QBs drafted later in 2017 include:
Patrick Mahomes
Deshaun Watson
Nathan Peterman (now with the Bears)

Ouch.

I hadn't heard that.

Maybe that's part of the reason the General Manager got the boot last year.

[Vrede too]

Playing for UNC should have been a clue . The Bears used their 2nd overall pick. Other QBs drafted later in 2017 include:
Patrick Mahomes
Deshaun Watson
Nathan Peterman (now with the Bears)

Ouch.

I hadn't heard that.

Maybe that's part of the reason the General Manager got the boot last year.

To be fair:

Professional career

Coming out of college, Trubisky was projected to be a first-round pick by the majority of scouts and analysts. ESPN and Pro Football Focus ranked Trubisky the second best quarterback, NFLDraftScout.com ranked him as the top quarterback in the draft, and Sports Illustrated ranked him the fourth best quarterback available.

ESPN and Pro Football Focus: Deshaun Watson, Clemson, #1 QB
Sports Illustrated:
1. Deshaun Watson
2. DeShone Kizer (who? now an unemployed free agent)
3. Patrick Mahomes
4. Mitch Trubisky

So, Mitch was a poor choice in hindsight, but not a nutty one, and Watson has had issues. Passing on Mahomes was a shame, though.

Monday

Early
Tennessee Titans at Buffalo Bills (-10)

Go Bills! 7-41

Late
Minnesota Vikings at Philadelphia Eagles (-2.5)

Go football! 7-24, scoreless 2nd half

Jacksonville has the solo lead of the AFC South.
The NFC North is all tied up at 1-1, but Chicago has the worst Division record at 0-1.
The NFC West is all tied up at 1-1, but Seattle has the worst Division record at 0-1. All but San Francisco have > -16 net points.
https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/standings/

[GoCubsGo]

Of course.

Kenny Pickett has a heck of a resume and he was a star at Pitt, but any rookie can look great on paper.

Mitch had a good first half then reverted to mean for a pedestrian game.

Kenny calls are gonna get louder.