NFL 2024/2025 Season

The NFL 2023/2024 season is over. Many firings, hirings, etc took place before the SB ended the season, but now we're going to see a lot of activity as teams get ready for 2024/2025.

The big news right now is the 49ers fired DC Steve Wilks. I suppose one could make the argument that allowing a late drive to tie in regulation, then a TD drive to win in OT means Wilks didn't do his job very well. The much stronger argument is Wilks did a fantastic job in SF, & this' a ridiculous knee jerk reaction. Maybe Wilks will end up with another NFC West team .



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Edit: How many times do I have to pluralize hirings before it will take?

 

Justin Fields traded by the Bears to the Steelers for a 6th, which could become a 4th, round pick. I have no real interest in the Bears, but this strikes me as a seriously stupid trade by the Bears.

The Steelers also have Russel Wilson on a super bargain one year deal, thanks to the Broncos.

I can see why the Steelers see this as a win-win. If Wilson wins the starting job, Fields has time to learn & adjust. If Fields is the starter, having an experienced vet such as Wilson (elite? still? formerly?) is a great position to be in.

My big question is what happens if they end up with vocally disgruntled backup QB? I don't think Wilson wants to waste a year as a backup, esp at age 35 (36 in Nov).

Fields, OTOH, might welcome the chance to step back...for a little while.

 

The Texans traded for wide receiver Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills.

I'm reading many comments calling this smart move by the Texans, & I agree. Diggs' resume is amazing.

What I don't see is much metion of his age, 30. How many times have we seen a really good player on the edge of an inevitable decline accelerate that decline by switching teams? Hopefully Diggs has something in the tank, & will be in good company here, & won't carry the full workload of a number one receiver.

 

This might be more of a legal question than a NFL one, but it does involve a very high profile NFL player.

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Disclaimer: I am in no no way trying suggest whether or not the allegations are legitimate, whether or not Prescott is guilty or innocent, etc. If you're familiar with my posting history you know I don't support "stars" or anyone getting away with sexual assault, and I despise all things dallas cowboys.
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Dak Prescott's decision to sue for extortion might have opened door for sexual assault claim

This sounds like some seriously bad legal advice, or a seriously stupid decision made regardless of legal advice.

IMO the best legal advice was/would've been: "Ignore this, the statue of limitations has run out. Countersuing to defend yourself and expose her sounds good, but re-opening the window for the original allegations is too high of a price to pay. Let it die."