2013 NFL Season Thread

[Szumi]

And that is just one more reason as to why ESPN has let itselves turn into TMZ: Sports! They're a terribly run organization in terms of integrity and quality.

[Dan]

Do people in the USA watch the draft on ESPN? I love the NFLN coverage, Mike Mayock is wonderful too.

[Szumi]

I watched it at work, where we only get ESPN. When I have the luxury to choose, NFL Network all the way.

[livid]

Yeah I specifically chose NFLN last night after I saw that ESPN's team consisted of just Berman, Kiper and Gruden again. It was terrible last year so I knew to stay away.

[gunnar hendershow]

I didn't watch it, I had on the local sports talk station since I felt they would give better analysis and also discuss a lot of news as it pertained to the Ravens. I was right on the latter count, but as for the first I think anywhere outside of NFLN kinda sucks.

[VerbalPuke]

You know what else pisses me off about espn? You really can't get any kind of draft coverage because its ALL insider, and fuck paying for that. I don't follow the college game thoroughly so I'd like a bit more than cbssportsline analysis of players strengths and weakness.

In reference to the site I meant.

Edited April 26, 2013 by VerbalPuke

[Szumi]

Especially because CBS is pretty shitty too. How Pete Prisco has a job is beyond me. Man knows nothing.

[gunnar hendershow]

The problem with draft coverage is that it requires a bridge between college experts and pro experts that is difficult to find. Most of them are employed by teams or agencies and can't really lend their knowledge to a TV network. It's something where the demand exceeds the supply, and that probably will remain the case as scouting becomes even more scientific and analytic. As a result even more hands are needed by teams and agents.

[HailtotheYo]

I watched it at work, where we only get ESPN. When I have the luxury to choose, NFL Network all the way.

^ That ... since they started. If I can, NFLN absolutely.

I actually like McShay though :/

[Szumi]

Yeah I tend to like McShay, but Kiper and Schefter both are pompous twats. Berman is just clueless, used for comedy fodder. Like John Madden, but without knowledge... or humor.

[Maxx]

It's not the draft without Mel Kiper!

[GhostMachine]

Sadly, I think Jerry Jones is this generation's Al Davis. And I don't mean `football legend' Al Davis. I mean later day `seriously out of touch/has no clue' Al Davis. The only difference is Jones had no clue to begin with.

I am not looking forward to the rest of the draft at all, considering my answer to `what do you think your team should do with their next pick?' each round is `trade Tony Romo to another team for some picks'.

Edited April 26, 2013 by GhostMachine

[gunnar hendershow]

Aaron Rodgers has apparently agreed to a 5-year, $110 million deal. This sets the mark for highest annual salary in league history. He will make $40 million next year, the most ever.

[Red Devil-Taker316]

Aaron Rodgers has apparently agreed to a 5-year, $110 million deal. This sets the mark for highest annual salary in league history. He will make $40 million next year, the most ever.

Rodgers' deal is a bit weird, apparently it is really frontloaded. Taking the average salary for his total contract now (7 years, $130.1 million), it's still less than Flacco's 5/$120M.

[gunnar hendershow]

I got my information from this article, which says it exceeds Flacco's. Not that it matters since in the NFL the money that matters is the guaranteed stuff. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9215794/green-bay-packers-sign-aaron-rodgers-five-year-110-million-contract-extension-according-source

Also, word is the Jets are eyeing to move up to guarantee themselves a QB.

[Dan]

Jags take Cyprien. Guy is a monster.

[DYSI]

Should've taken Pooh Richardson... err Geno Smith.

[gunnar hendershow]

Darius Slay, interesting pick by the Lions. I thought there were health concerns?

[Damian WayLNKe]

Jets are now guaranteed to have one of the QBs left.

[munky]

So now the Jets have Sanchez, Tebow, McElroy (?), and Geno Smith.

Holy QB controversy Batman.