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NFL 2024/2025 Season

Discussion in 'General Discussions' started by Chris Noyb, Feb 15, 2024.

  1. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    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 ;).



    Are there any NFL actions or rumors you want to discuss?


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

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    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.
     
  3. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

    Location:
    Large City, TX
    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.
     
  4. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    Large City, TX
    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."
     
  5. Chris Noyb

    Chris Noyb Get in, buckle up, hang on, & be quiet.

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    Large City, TX
    I'm not sure what happened here, but I think a really good guess is Elliot found out the market for RBs over the age of 30 is very limited. Which wasn't helped by his unimpressive 2023 season with the Patriots.

    Cowboys free agent: Ezekiel Elliott contract details revealed

    Note to RBs considering which college to attend: Choose a program that will use you as a receiving back on a regular basis. If you're a pure runner only, plan on a short NFL career...if you get there.
     
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