OFFICIAL 2013-2014 NFL Thread

[Memorex]

When two teams with no defense play, it's fun. As long as one of them isn't "your" team.

[AR]

Jonathan Ogden is one BIG dude!

[YoungJRNY]

I'm DEVASTATED today Blindsided. Wasn't expecting this. FF, find it and post it. I'm too sick to my fucking stomach to post it.

[Memorex]

This one:

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap2000000278796/article/big-ben-likely-to-ask-for-trade-by-pittsburgh-steelers

It's nearly impossible to imagine Ben Roethlisberger in anything other than black and gold, but he might not be a Pittsburgh Steeler forever.

NFL Media Insider Ian Rapoport reported Sunday that Big Ben is "incredibly frustrated" with the direction of the franchise, according to Steelers sources. It's not just coordinator Todd Haley, but the entire offensive coaching staff that has the two-time Super Bowl-winning quarterback discouraged.


Team sources expect Roethlisberger to ask the Steelers to explore a possible trade in the offseason, Rapoport was told. Pittsburgh fielded trade offers for Big Ben last offseason and the team expects to answer the phone again in 2014.

Still, the Steelers have no intentions of trading Big Ben, per Rapoport, unless they can replace him with another franchise passer....

[YoungJRNY]

Makes no sense. With the Steelers trading Ben, they will take a 14+ mil cap hit with no replacement in sight. Media stirring BS. Wasn't the first time. Art Rooney II didn't waste any time to publicly shut down that story. I do believe big names on the Steelers will be gone as well as Tomlin riddin his entire staff, or close to it.

[YoungJRNY]

Jesus Christ Baltimore. Dalton hits a Hail Marry to go into OT with 0:00. A Balty defender literally volley-balled it to Greene. Good God.

[YoungJRNY]

Good to see the Bengals still having it in them to Bungle it. Instead of pinning Balty deep in O.T in their own end on 4th and 2, Lewis not only GOES FOR IT but Bernard loses a good 15 yards on the play, pretty much givin' Balty a few strikes to get into FG range. Cincy has a young promising team, but as I said to FF, Andy Dalton and Marvin Lewis will continue to Bungle this team into mediocrity in the long-haul.

Steelers only 2 games out of the North. Beat Balty already. How can one division be so pathetic.

[YoungJRNY]

They lined up on 4th and 2 and I was like 4th and inches....MAYBE you talk it over..but just maybe. 4th and 2 on the road, in O.T on the 50 is just laughable. Then you lose 11-15 yards on the same play. Head scratcher.

[slucero]

Carolina D outplays 9er D

[Memorex]

Carolina D outplays 9er D

Kap sucked today. He has to get better at reading the D. Outside of the GB game in week one, I feel like the Niners have failed all of their difficult tests. This is not a division where you can drop 3 games. Next up New Orleans. Shit.

[slucero]

Carolina D outplays 9er D

Kap sucked today. He has to get better at reading the D. Outside of the GB game in week one, I feel like the Niners have failed all of their difficult tests. This is not a division where you can drop 3 games. Next up New Orleans. Shit.

ya.. down 3 in division play is tough to overcome..

Reid got knocked the fuck out too.. that was a serious collision..


**EDIT**
Looks like New Orleans is DESTROYING the Cowboys...

[Jonny B]

Well that was a crappy week of pick 'ems.

Let's see....Dysfunctional Tampa Bay vs. the distracted Dolphins....I've nicknamed tonight's game the Turmoil Bowl. C'mon Bucs, salvage my week!

[Jonny B]

Makes no sense. With the Steelers trading Ben, they will take a 14+ mil cap hit with no replacement in sight. Media stirring BS. Wasn't the first time. Art Rooney II didn't waste any time to publicly shut down that story. I do believe big names on the Steelers will be gone as well as Tomlin riddin his entire staff, or close to it.

I think he'd look good in a Titans uniform. They could use a QB that isn't made of glass.

[AR]

They lined up on 4th and 2 and I was like 4th and inches....MAYBE you talk it over..but just maybe. 4th and 2 on the road, in O.T on the 50 is just laughable. Then you lose 11-15 yards on the same play. Head scratcher.

Maddening I tell ya. Well at least maybe Ed had fun. I'm gonna drink!

I know I drank!

That play happened right in front of me. Thought for sure you guys were going to win it. The OT field go was kicked in a ridiculous wind.

[Liam]

Anyone else having suicidal thoughts today??

[Memorex]

More murderous than suicidal.

[AR]

Anyone else having suicidal thoughts today??

Slightly more optimistic. At the very least it would be nice for the home games I'm at to have some meaning.

Still see Cincy taking the division, but who knows?

[Enigma869]

Well that was a crappy week of pick 'ems.

Let's see....Dysfunctional Tampa Bay vs. the distracted Dolphins....I've nicknamed tonight's game the Turmoil Bowl. C'mon Bucs, salvage my week!

I loved the Bucs this week and jumped all over them. They almost gave it away, but Miami is a sinking ship right now.

[Enigma869]

Houston Texans release safety Ed Reed; Reed criticized team after Sunday's loss to Arizona Cardinals - @McClain_on_NFL
read more on chron.com



Bungs need to jump on this after losing Leon Hall.

Look out for Belichick! Dude has had a man crush on Ed Reed, FOREVER! I personally wouldn't sign him, because I think he's as washed up as Troy Polamalu is. That said, I wouldn't be stunned if Belichick reached out to Reed. I also think if the Bengals and the Patriots want him, Reed would be playing for the Patriots and it wouldn't take him very long to make his decision.

[Jonny B]

Even with washed up status, if there's any one position the Pats have consistently been weak at during their run, it was at Safety. It seems like one of those best kept secrets....The Pats have always been vulnerable to the deep ball. Ed Reed even in his twilight would be an upgrade.

[Enigma869]

Even with washed up status, if there's any one position the Pats have consistently been weak at during their run, it was at Safety. It seems like one of those best kept secrets....The Pats have always been vulnerable to the deep ball. Ed Reed even in his twilight would be an upgrade.

No he wouldn't! In case you haven't watched Ed Reed this season, the dude can't run! I believe he has a whopping 16 tackles...for the entire season. By the way, I disagree with your point about the Patriots weakness at Safety. It's been more of a weakness at Cornerback. Last I checked, Lawyer Milloy and Rodney Harrison were pretty solid Safeties.

[Jonny B]

Even with washed up status, if there's any one position the Pats have consistently been weak at during their run, it was at Safety. It seems like one of those best kept secrets....The Pats have always been vulnerable to the deep ball. Ed Reed even in his twilight would be an upgrade.

No he wouldn't! In case you haven't watched Ed Reed this season, the dude can't run! I believe he has a whopping 16 tackles...for the entire season. By the way, I disagree with your point about the Patriots weakness at Safety. It's been more of a weakness at Cornerback. Last I checked, Lawyer Milloy and Rodney Harrison were pretty solid Safeties.

What I was getting at, is that teams can beat New England with the deep ball, and it's been like that since the second half of SB 38. It hasn't been the case so much this year because they have finally have a decent pass rush that can pressure the QB, even if they don't always get the sack. These pressures have really helped ease the burden off the secondary and given them more opportunities to get INTs.

[No Surprize]

Former NFL star Todd Christensen dies at 57 during surgery at Utah hospital - @sltrib
read more on sltrib.com

A great, great player. Should be in the HOF. Damn, only 57, that sucks.

[Liam]

Reed is making a career of robbing teams blind now.

[AR]

Former all-pro safety Ed Reed agrees to join New York Jets, expected to practice with team today - @USATODAYsports

This means he will be playing in Baltimore next week for the 2nd time this season.

Derrick Mason did this a few years ago as well, eerily with the same 2 teams but in reverse.

[YoungJRNY]

Damn, missed the fuckin' Thursday Pick'ems again.

[tater1977]

What the hell is going on at the Bears/Ravens game, telling folks to go to covered concourses?

Tornado siting...
Game suspended....

[tater1977]

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[tater1977]

What the hell is going on at the Bears/Ravens game, telling folks to go to covered concourses?

Tornado siting...
Game suspended....

That looked nasty. All hells breaking loose weather wise here in the mid-west today. Expecting the Bungs game to be impacted possibly after halftime.

Hope the Lions game gets finished, before bad weather gets there.

[slucero]

Uh-O!

....from the Bill/Jets game today..

its symbolic of the torn fabric of the country..