NFL 2018

[TCO]

Murray won't drop to #29. The hype will be too much for him to slip that far.

I'm terrified of the Giants taking him but it increase the chances of getting Haskins without trading up so I don't know how to feel!

[The Buscher]

I've already seen a few people threaten to stop watching the Giants completely if they take Murray. 

[VerbalPuke]

Some people here are not happy about Blevins as our OC. Mostly because “you hired a run heavy OC but you’re paying Stafford 125 million and he’ll be a game manager and wakka wakka wakka”. 

I didn’t mind the hire. Everybody thinks we should be adapting to the current pass happy offenses of the NFL. That would same old Lions, we jump on a trend too late and do it wrong. 

I don’t know that Patricia is the right coach, or if the OC hire will work, but I do like the emphasis on running. I still would build my team as a control the clock run team with a stout defense. Of course that doesn’t mean you should have a conservative pass game. 

Anyway, I was posting because some Detroit sports media types have suggested the Lions draft Murray at 8 and sign Kareem Hunt. I don’t want Hunt but I would add another running back. I actually like the general idea overall. I don’t know anything about Murray other than him being a Russell Wilson clone. I really like Wilsons game, think he’s a great QB. 

If the Lions were to really make some good moves in FA with the defense I wouldn’t mind seeing a bold move at QB. It could be an Andre Ware move on the other hand. I doubt we go that route but I have a suspicion that we might be drafting a QB on day 2.

Edit - Wow, I didn’t even get the guys name right. His name is Bevell. lol

[Meacon Keaton]

The only similarities that I can think of between Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson is that they're both under six feet tall. NFL "analysts" on ESPN are going to say they're similar for that very reason. Kyler Murray has a Manziel-esque ability to escape the rush, but an accurate and strong arm, and a good head on his shoulders. I'd much rather Denver take him at #10 than Dwayne Haskins. Murray could take the league by storm just like Mayfield has started to do. 

[Plubby]

I was like wtf, Ninja got the gig?!

[jrhodes]

Kellen Moore's name is in the mix as the next OC of the Cowboys, according to Ian Rapoport.

[DMN in the House]

11 hours ago, Meacon said:

The only similarities that I can think of between Kyler Murray and Russell Wilson is that they're both under six feet tall. NFL "analysts" on ESPN are going to say they're similar for that very reason. Kyler Murray has a Manziel-esque ability to escape the rush, but an accurate and strong arm, and a good head on his shoulders. I'd much rather Denver take him at #10 than Dwayne Haskins. Murray could take the league by storm just like Mayfield has started to do. 

I'm in the group that isn't really concerned about his height, that can be mitigated in any number of ways and most teams run spread concepts already so it's not a huge deal, but his frame is. No, the quarterback doesn't take the same type, or amount, of hits that they used to, but 180lbs is rail thin in the NFL, and I'm not sure he can get up into the 220 pound range like Wilson. I agree they aren't that similar as players, Murray is more of a Doug Flutie type of player, but with modern physical abilities. Or a pocket sized Steve Young.

EDIT: Thinking more about it, I think Flutie is a better comp for Wilson and Young is a better comp for Murray. Steve Young had the best combination of arm talent and running ability I've seen, and actually ran, while Wilson (before this year) and Flutie are/were more 'scramble to throw' types. 

Edited January 20, 2019 by DMN

[Lineker]

The noise inside the Superdome is ridiculous. 

[Liam]

11 minutes ago, Lineker said:

The noise inside the Superdome is ridiculous. 

Yep. Loud even whilst watching at home.

[DMN in the House]

This game, tho.

My mom is a Saints fan, but I'm kinda bandwagoning LA, so...

[The Buscher]

Wowwwwwwwwww I hate the amount of flags in today's game as much as anybody but how was that not a penalty?

That's going to be a huge story tomorrow if the Rams manage to score here.

[Meacon Keaton]

2 minutes ago, Buschie Van Wagenen said:

Wowwwwwwwwww I hate the amount of flags in today's game as much as anybody but how was that not a penalty?

That's going to be a huge story tomorrow if the Rams manage to score here.

I said the same thing. You cut a fart near a receiver and it’s interference but that’s not? I get letting them play, but that was a literal tackle before the ball even got there. If that’s not interference nothing is.

15 minutes ago, DMN said:

My mom is a Saints fan, but I'm kinda bandwagoning LA, so...

Also? LA sport fan bandwagon shocker.

[Your Mom]

So will the other game start later now?

[The Buscher]

I know the Saints still had a chance to stop the Rams, but it never should've come to that and it certainly shouldn't be going to overtime.

They may have lost a trip to the friggin Super Bowl over this.

[Lineker]

Refs are costing the Saints the game.

[Your Mom]

Fowler trade pays off!

[Pooker]

I missed the play in question as I was cooking dinner, but saw a still shot of it Fox put up and, holy crap, that was a horrible no-call. As good as this game has been, sucks to see that happen.

[The Buscher]

LA is the second largest market in the US, New Orleans is the 50th.  The Superdome is a hard place to win and the Rams entered today's game 0-8 all time in games officiated by Bill Vinovich.  If ever there was a cover to fix a game, this was it.

Chiefs have no shot of winning whatsoever.  The league wants LA/Boston and they're going to get it.

[Your Mom]

Bad call aside Zuerlein is a fucking amazing kicker! Wow

[Pooker]

Jesus, did that ball ever come down? What a hell of a kick.