3 minutes ago, layzie said:

Huge deal for Mack he’s done well. How did the Raiders stuff this up? Was a franchise player and edge rushers make the difference.

Part of a bigger plan obviously. The immediate future of that team has to have people worried. I'm all for incoming coaches doing a cleanout generally... Gruden would want to hit on the picks he got though.

21 minutes ago, Dappa Dan said:

Part of a bigger plan obviously. The immediate future of that team has to have people worried. I'm all for incoming coaches doing a cleanout generally... Gruden would want to hit on the picks he got though.

Absolutely. It just seemed like they were at a point where the would challenge for playoffs but as you said Gruden wants to put his stamp on things. I’m a big fan of Mack I really don’t think DEs like that come round often. 

1 minute ago, layzie said:

Absolutely. It just seemed like they were at a point where the would challenge for playoffs but as you said Gruden wants to put his stamp on things. I’m a big fan of Mack I really don’t think DEs like that come round often. 

Yeah I have him as top 3.

And yeah, I reckon if you're gonna make a big move like that to fill out your team with talent, it's at the START of a big 5 year coaching stint. For all of the discomfort this decision has caused, oppo fans aren't all that down on it. I feel like it can work either way. And yeah, Raiders can certainly compete for playoffs.... but maybe they're just a touch thin overall. Carr's a good player, but is he MVP? Cooper's had a bad year. You gotta ask yourself do they have all the pieces in place, and if not, you go out and get them.

I feel like the NFC is looming large. You look at some of the stacked rosters... Rodgers, Brees, Eagles, Vikings... And then you look at AFC on their side and I reckon your own list looks like it sits somewhere in the 10-16 spot, at best, in the power rankings. With that in mind, this sort of feels like a good move.

Tipping comp time again ... easy to play,  just pick 3 road teams to win from 3 picks.  Most week's there is 1 point on offer for getting all 3 correct but we have a number of bonus weeks where 2 points are up for grabs with the final week carrying 3 points.

All tips must be in before the games start for your particular tips.  No changing tips or editing allowed.  As stated,  it's a very easy process apart from getting them right!

Missing a week or 2 or starting late may not necessarily effect your chances of winning ... there are numerous weeks when no one gets a point or points.  However, the bonus weeks is where the comp is usually won & decided.

Bonus weeks are week's  2, 5,  7,  9,  11,  13,  15 & 17 where 2 points are on offer with week 17 worth 3 points. 

So a shout out to @Clintosaurus  @JV7  @Dappa Dan  @Gorgoroth  @cowboy_from_hell  @DeeSpencer  @Cards13  @Go the Biff  @Strafford  @Dee Zephyr  @Wadda We Sing  @titan_uranus  @pantaloons  @DemonDave  @layzie  @daisycutter  @Dr. Gonzo  @beelzebubor anyone else who might be interested in participating.

 

 

 

                                Regular Season Tipping Competition

 

Year               Winner                           Runners up                     3rd place

 

2017              Clintosaurus                 Go the Biff                      Dappa Dan

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2016              Gorgoroth                     cowboy_from_hell          Clintosaurus/

                                                                                                         DeeSpencer

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2015              Gorgoroth                      cowboy_from_hell/         Macca

                                                               JV7/

                                                               DeeSpencer

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2014              Dappa Dan                     DeeSpencer                    Gorgoroth

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2013              cowboy_from_hell/       pantaloons/                    Gorgoroth

                       Strafford                         Macca

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                                    Post Season Tipping Competition

 

Year              Winner                           Runners up                     3rd place

 

2017             Macca                           Clintosaurus                    Go the Biff/

                                                                                                        JV7/

                                                                                                        Gorgoroth

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2016             Gorgoroth/                     JV7                                  Clintosaurus

                      Macca  

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2015             JV7/                                cowboy_from_hell         Gorgoroth/

                      Macca                                                                       DeeSpencer

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2014              JV7/                                pantaloons                    Gorgoroth/

                       Go the Biff                                                              Macca

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2013             titan_uranus                  DemonDave                   cowboyfhell/

                                                                                                        Macca

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                                                         Overall Medal Tally

                                                      Gold        Silver     Bronze

                   Macca                           3               1             3

                   Gorgoroth                     3               0             5                         

                   JV7                                2               2              1

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                   cowboy_from_hell       1               3              1

                   Clintosaurus                 1               1              2

                   Go the Biff                     1               1             1

                   Dappa Dan                    1               0              1

                   Strafford                        1               0              0

                   titan_uranus                  1               0              0

                   DeeSpencer                  0               2              2    

                   pantaloons                    0               2              0

                   DemonDave                  0               1              0

Steelers, Rams and Jaguars for me thanks @Macca

Game on!

Was meant to do this last year but am usually terrible with these things. Will make the effort this time!

I’m going with Bengals, Steelers, Titans

The lines aren't up as yet but here are the week 1 games ...

 

Steelers Rams Titans

Hope it's a good building year for J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!! Darnold has looked promising so far. Was hoping we would get Mack he is exactly what we need but oh well, Bears lucked out with that one.

 

Gees the season has crept up on me! I haven't followed the off season & pre season as closely as I usally would. 

But I'm back again for the tipping!

Steelers, Rams, Jags

Bring on Friday, day off on the couch for Falcons @ Philly then onto the G. What a day

24 minutes ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

Steelers Rams Titans

Hope it's a good building year for J-E-T-S JETS JETS JETS!! Darnold has looked promising so far. Was hoping we would get Mack he is exactly what we need but oh well, Bears lucked out with that one.

 

Welcome to the comp Gonzo and good luck to the Jets ... it would be refreshing to see the Pats not win the AFC East.  You never know,  a lot can change from year to year in the NFL. 

The Annual AFC  'Over-Unders'  With Cousin Sal | The Bill Simmons Podcast (part 1)

Part 2 (the NFC) to follow in the next few days. 

Count me in for the tipping @Macca

I’ve been out of touch with the NFL the last few years so I’ll do a bit of refreshing in the next few days and then enter my tips. I don’t want to be that bloke holding up the leaderboard.

16 minutes ago, Dee Zephyr said:

Count me in for the tipping @Macca

I’ve been out of touch with the NFL the last few years so I’ll do a bit of refreshing in the next few days and then enter my tips. I don’t want to be that bloke holding up the leaderboard.

I once sat on the grand total of 1 point going into week 11 so you may need to be made of the stern stuff DZ. 

Trust me,  every point gained is more often than not hard earned.  Points in the last few weeks seem to be easier to attain but in the meantime,  good luck!

Traditionally I haven't entered the names of those participating on the leader board until thet get off the mark.  The comp is cruel enough as it is! ?

Edited September 2, 20186 yr by Macca

2 hours ago, Macca said:

The Annual AFC  'Over-Unders'  With Cousin Sal | The Bill Simmons Podcast (part 1)

Part 2 (the NFC) to follow in the next few days. 

Part 2 was released at the same time as Part 1 (or close enough to), it's just over on Sal's Against All Odds Podcast and not on BS'.

6 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

Part 2 was released at the same time as Part 1 (or close enough to), it's just over on Sal's Against All Odds Podcast and not on BS'.

I will keep an eye out ... it will probably apoear somewhere in the next day or so.

4 minutes ago, Macca said:

I will keep an eye out ... it will probably apoear somewhere in the next day or so.

I can make it appear faster than that!

18 minutes ago, DeeSpencer said:

I can make it appear faster than that!

Thanks

I like Bill's column as well ... usually appears on the Ringer around Thursday/Friday but I prefer to read it late Sunday.  The BS Report 'Pick the Lines' podcast on the other hand is often better listened to early in the week right after the previous week's games are completed.

Peter King's column is very good too ... a more serious approach obviously but good reading.  But there's a stack of stuff available online.

And here is Sports Illustrated's NFL Preview Edition - the free edition is a bit slow to download but follow the links and you will get it. 

Read with Adobe Acrobat Reader or similar/equivalent.  The Rams & Falcons feature

Broncos cut Lynch.

Gee Macca you're gonna have a fair bit of work cut out for you by the looks of it.

2 hours ago, Dappa Dan said:

Gee Macca you're gonna have a fair bit of work cut out for you by the looks of it.

How so? 

2 hours ago, Macca said:

How so? 

Tips coming in thick and fast. Seems like more than usual?

2 hours ago, Dappa Dan said:

Tips coming in thick and fast. Seems like more than usual?

10 participants would be a good number but even if was 12-15 it's not that hard to manage Dappa.  We'll probably get 8+ so no biggie.

Had a read of that Sports Illustrated NFL Preview mag (see link above) and the quick 1 page overview of every team is easential reading for those who need a brush-up or who are new to the sport.  Half way through the mag is where to look just after the Rams write-up and the article on the QB's

Here's my projected outcomes for the divisions ... The Pats & Steelers could get the 1 & 2 seeds again in the AFC whilst the NFC could go any which way. 

The Rams & Eagles are going to have their divisional rivals coming at them hard whilst Green Bay will be in a dog-fight in the North as well.  The South is between 3 teams but Atlanta could prevail. 

As for the projected playoff results,  who knows?  But who would pick against the Patriots getting to the big dance again?  And as is often the case,  I'll no doubt miss on at least 4 or 5 of the teams listed below ?

 

• AFC East      New England
• AFC West     Chiefs
• AFC South   Jacksonville
• AFC North    Pittsburgh
• Wildcard       NY Jets
• Wildcard       Broncos

 

• NFC East      Philadelphia
• NFC West     LA Rams
• NFC South    Atlanta
• NFC North    Green Bay
• Wildcard       Vikings
• Wildcard       49ers     

• AFC East      New England
• AFC West     Cheifs
• AFC South   Jacksonville
• AFC North    Pittsburgh
• Wildcard       Houston
• Wildcard       Chargers

 

• NFC East      Philadelphia
• NFC West     LA Rams
• NFC South    New Orleans
• NFC North    Minnesota
• Wildcard       Green Bay
• Wildcard       Atlanta