2017 Football Thread III: End of an Eli

[Machinehead]

Not quite closet but more reluctant to say anything because I was made fun of a lot through like grade/middle/high school about it

And then moved out here where if you're not a Bills fan you're basically Bin Laden

I've known for years

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

I've known for years

I go to New Hampshire and Boston a few times per year (and now Rhode Island because none of my friends live near one another except you and Rasp) and that's where I go full out with gear and such because I won't have my car defaced or my clothes soiled by people there for it

 

[Machinehead]

I go to New Hampshire and Boston a few times per year (and now Rhode Island because none of my friends live near one another except you and Rasp) and that's where I go full out with gear and such because I won't have my car defaced or my clothes soiled by people there for it

I play for the Red Sox in The Show

At least I respect the Sox unlike the Eagles.

 

[PlamsUnlimited]

I play for the Red Sox in The Show

At least I respect the Sox unlike the Eagles.

I hate the Eagles. Probably my 2nd most hated NFL team. I hate the Sox but respect them.

I went to a bar last week for the Titans/Pats and people were acting like I shot a baby when I walked in with some friends in NE gear. People are nuts here. I'm sure you've seen them literally igniting themselves and jumping off of cars

 

[Machinehead]

I hate the Eagles. Probably my 2nd most hated NFL team. I hate the Sox but respect them.

I went to a bar last week for the Titans/Pats and people were acting like I shot a baby when I walked in with some friends in NE gear. People are nuts here. I'm sure you've seen them literally igniting themselves and jumping off of cars

Sounds like a Mick Foley match I watched one time

 

[NYGBleedBlueNYR]

When eliminating drops, throw-aways, spikes, balls batted at the line of scrimmage and throws knocked off the mark by a hit absorbed during the throw, Josh Allen completed just 65.7 percent of all of his throws, which ranked 86th in the country among draft-eligible quarterbacks.

 

[silverfish]

Shurmur official.

 

[RangerBlues]

When eliminating drops, throw-aways, spikes, balls batted at the line of scrimmage and throws knocked off the mark by a hit absorbed during the throw, Josh Allen completed just 65.7 percent of all of his throws, which ranked 86th in the country among draft-eligible quarterbacks.

He looks like a fine QB to use a 3rd round pick on.

 

[RangerBlues]

Todd Haley Browns OC

 

[LaffyTaffyNYR]

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The #Giants are making James Bettcher their new defensive coordinator, source says. He chose them over the #Titans.

Top 6 defense 3 years in a row with AZ

 

[2Leetch_94]

+1 for Shumur not going the easy route and bringing Spags back. Bettcher ran a 3-4 in Arizona, should be interesting to see how he handles the Giants 4-3 personnel.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

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The #Giants are making James Bettcher their new defensive coordinator, source says. He chose them over the #Titans.

Top 6 defense 3 years in a row with AZ

This is such an outstanding move that it's hard to even believe it happened.

 

[Mac n Gs]

This is such an outstanding move that it's hard to even believe it happened.

Both hires are honestly phenomenal for you guys. Nab Rosen at the draft, and holy shit, look out for the gigantes.

 

[silverfish]

Both hires are honestly phenomenal for you guys. Nab Rosen at the draft, and holy ****, look out for the gigantes.

I maintain this can be an extremely fast turnaround. Could easily see this team going from 3-13 to the playoffs. It's still a talented roster, for the most part. Really depends on what Gettleman does at the draft.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I maintain this can be an extremely fast turnaround. Could easily see this team going from 3-13 to the playoffs. It's still a talented roster, for the most part. Really depends on what Gettleman does at the draft.

He needs to be smart and draft a QB. It's that or trade down (and then trade up next year for one). He cannot mortgage the future to win now when our aging QB is basically a replacement level player as-is.

I'd be fine with trading down for Smith or Nelson and taking a QB next year while picking up two first round picks and more.

 

[ponzu4u]

Have to admit it's kinda hard not to feel optimistic about the future of the Giants with the #2 overall and the hires Shurmur has made thus far. Personally, I love both the DC and Special Teams hires, and like the sound of the new WR coach. Not to mention how good it was to hear Gettleman say the first thing needed to be done was rebuild the line. Looking forward to see who else Shurmur brings on board.

I was definitely on the "this team needs drastic changes" side and that certainly seems to be happening

 

[silverfish]

Scary. Heavy speculation is that it's Benjamin, who recently had surgery on his knee. Possible they found more damage than expected?

 

[Hunter Gathers]

Scary. Heavy speculation is that it's Benjamin, who recently had surgery on his knee. Possible they found more damage than expected?

 

[silverfish]

Such awful news.

 

[Mac n Gs]

I feel so sorry for whomever it is. That’s just awful news

 

[silverfish]

 

[LeetchisGod]

I'm very concerned about the Giants seemingly recommitting to Eli. His arm strength and accuracy are below par at this point.

 

[Hunter Gathers]

I'm very concerned about the Giants seemingly recommitting to Eli. His arm strength and accuracy are below par at this point.

It's all lip service until they make a stupid pick at the draft, IMO.

 

[sbjnyc]

Since 2001, Nick Saban and Bill Belichick have combined for 11 championships yet neither have won the same year as the other. Should the Pats be worried?

 

[silverfish]

It's all lip service until they make a stupid pick at the draft, IMO.

I'm getting nervous. Part of me is starting to think they'll reach for an OT. Connor Williams, maybe.