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NFL Thread 2018

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TheBigIguana said:
Eh I meant from strictly a game quality perspective. Everton included in that.

I don't care for Seattle or Dallas so either losing is cool with me. Carroll leaving would be interesting but if the new guy runs a proper offense Wilson could really become a top level QB. They're holding him back right now.
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Schottenheimer hasn't been a good OC like ever but thought he did a good job this year. Seattle's OL, while markedly improved still isn't good and they were overrun today. Baldwin (who was injured this year) and Lockett are #2 WRs. Rebuilding is way ahead of schedule tho and they are positioned to take over the division in about 2-3 years when the Rams enter cap hell.
 
Toast said:
He's paid money to do that.
For once, with no sense of sarcasm, I think most lads on here could have kicked that exactly the same, pressure or not.
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Thing is i'm not sure that's what Carroll was looking for in that kick. Did you see his face afterwards?

Also technically given that he is the punter and not the kicker also it's not what he is paid to do.

This morning (saturday) in an interview (Dickson the punter) said that both he and Janikowski practiced onside kicks but he was expecting them to call on Janikowski obviously because no one saw him getting injured.

It looks like he misjudged what he was aiming to do with his dropkick. I guess he was looking to pop it over the top of the first guys but hit it too hard. Guess we will find out when he explains it.

Having kicked playing football and punted myself (obviously not at the NFL level) it is difficult to do onside kicks. Not sure drop kicking a ball is the solution but can understand that's his technique.

Dickson is pure Aussie rules. When he went to college in the US he never played soccer just Aussie rules so he cannot play soccer nor can he kick a soccer ball well.

He admitted that ages ago hence when they use him to do kickoffs its his special drop kick. did you see his practice kicks also? They were woeful.

If you ever watch the GAA and Aussie rule international series or the buildup to it, the Aussies generally explain they never played soccer thus never kicking a round ball.
 
TheBigIguana said:
Eh I meant from strictly a game quality perspective. Everton included in that.

I don't care for Seattle or Dallas so either losing is cool with me. Carroll leaving would be interesting but if the new guy runs a proper offense Wilson could really become a top level QB. They're holding him back right now.
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He already signed an extension to 2021 or 2022 or something like that. He's going nowhere
 
A few thoughts on the Seattle loss/Cowboys win.

1. The playcalling was very bad for Seattle.
2. Losing contain on 3rd and 1 late in the 2nd Qtr for a 44 yard run is inexcusable.
3. We made no adjustments at halftime.
4. The PI calls were probably right although I have to think that the one on KJ was a bit of a make up call for his pick in the endzone.
5. Giving up a 1st down on 3rd and 14 to a QB draw was so very bad and deserving of a loss.
6. Dafudge was that onside attempt???

Oh well. This was a fun season. Some tough decisions to be made in the offseason, but I do feel that we are ahead of schedule, especially on defense where we had some huge holes to fill. I never expected the big drop off that some of the national media speculated though. Unless Russell Wilson goes down long term (*knocks on wood), Seattle will be good.
 
ilikecheese said:
A few thoughts on the Seattle loss/Cowboys win.

1. The playcalling was very bad for Seattle.
2. Losing contain on 3rd and 1 late in the 2nd Qtr for a 44 yard run is inexcusable.
3. We made no adjustments at halftime.
4. The PI calls were probably right although I have to think that the one on KJ was a bit of a make up call for his pick in the endzone.
5. Giving up a 1st down on 3rd and 14 to a QB draw was so very bad and deserving of a loss.
6. Dafudge was that onside attempt???

Oh well. This was a fun season. Some tough decisions to be made in the offseason, but I do feel that we are ahead of schedule, especially on defense where we had some huge holes to fill. I never expected the big drop off that some of the national media speculated though. Unless Russell Wilson goes down long term (*knocks on wood), Seattle will be good.
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#1. So much of it came down to #1.
 

Dallas remind me of Everton and they are the NFL team I try to follow.
Good and won a lot in the 80’s. Have been pretty useless since.
To my limited knowledge in the NFL anyway.
 

BigBlueNose said:
I will make it to Chicago one day, and hopfully get to soldierfield
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That’s my plan . I was talking to a blue at Brighton who follows the cubs and goes over for a few weeks every year. He confirmed everything I thought . Made me jealous as Fck. But no work In 4 years and my eyesight in limbo I don’t know when or if I’ll get there .
 
FC sexy xxx said:
That’s my plan . I was talking to a blue at Brighton who follows the cubs and goes over for a few weeks every year. He confirmed everything I thought . Made me jealous as Fck. But no work In 4 years and my eyesight in limbo I don’t know when or if I’ll get there .
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I know that fella.
He's part of a small group who go to every Everton game home and away. Even all the European ones. Incredible commitment.
Think a lad on here knows them too. @bigjohnny
 
Toast said:
I know that fella.
He's part of a small group who go to every Everton game home and away. Even all the European ones. Incredible commitment.
Think a lad on here knows them too. @bigjohnny
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He was on that Everton coach , nice fella . He commented on my brewers cap that’s how we got speaking .
 

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