23 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

We fought to the end. Good game, we have the building blocks to make another run at he playoffs next year. D should get better, Corrum might take over from Williams if he cant stop fumbling, I think a Inside linebacker for the run game, maybe a centre, Limmer did well but iirc its not his natural position.

O-line could use improvement but everyone's could. In inside LB like what Wagner was meant to be would be handy, a nice rookie would compliment guys like Verse. 

More WR depth would be good too. This draft doesn't look super deep at receiver but you've proven you can get late steals.

Right now you'd be favourite to top the west again but we'll re-visit after free agency/draft. 

8 minutes ago, layzie said:

Was bound to leave for a HC job.

I do worry about the Lions. As a team gets more expensive you either need an elite coach or an elite QB. I think Dan Campbell has done an amazing job and seems to be a great man manager but I do feel a lot of his success is down to his coordinators. 

Jared Goff has had a great season and is definitely in the good QB category. I would not say elite though. 

Will be interesting to see what off-season they have. 

I still think their D when healthy will wreck face, and as the Rams did with Goff, run the ball (lions prob the best 1-2 punch at RB) and play action and also have the D get them the ball back often and in good spots.

Think back to 2017, Kupp and Gurley were both great for most of the year until injured and ultimately, Kupp missed the rest of the year and Gurley's knee was cooked. and we still were in the SB until the end due to the D holding the pats. I still believe that of Kupp and a Healthy Gurley play we win that SB comfortably.

3 minutes ago, layzie said:

O-line could use improvement but everyone's could. In inside LB like what Wagner was meant to be would be handy, a nice rookie would compliment guys like Verse. 

More WR depth would be good too. This draft doesn't look super deep at receiver but you've proven you can get late steals.

Right now you'd be favourite to top the west again but we'll re-visit after free agency/draft. 

Well I reckon Kupp is cut, has 29.8m hit and about to hit 32, I think they will try and retain Robinson and let Atwell walk.

Whittington who we got last year I think looks good, but they didnt give him much of a go other than when injuries occured, but he has speed and some size.

I think a vet ILB and a centre would be high on priority.

Also not 100% they bring back Stafford going my media talk, but that I think is just talk, I mean who do you replace him with?

2 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

I still think their D when healthy will wreck face, and as the Rams did with Goff, run the ball (lions prob the best 1-2 punch at RB) and play action and also have the D get them the ball back often and in good spots.

Think back to 2017, Kupp and Gurley were both great for most of the year until injured and ultimately, Kupp missed the rest of the year and Gurley's knee was cooked. and we still were in the SB until the end due to the D holding the pats. I still believe that of Kupp and a Healthy Gurley play we win that SB comfortably.

No doubt, healthy D will be the barometer for them. I think it's a big time for Campbell though, great coaches have great coordinators leave for better jobs, can Dan work the magic?

I think if Kupp alone played they would have won it, you just can't put a price on those receivers who find that yard of space in big games. 

Yeah the new OC will be interesting for the lions.

Saleh has a second interview with the jags, Hope he does well, he seemed a scape goat to the jets debacle 2024 edition

5 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Well I reckon Kupp is cut, has 29.8m hit and about to hit 32, I think they will try and retain Robinson and let Atwell walk.

Whittington who we got last year I think looks good, but they didnt give him much of a go other than when injuries occured, but he has speed and some size.

I think a vet ILB and a centre would be high on priority.

Also not 100% they bring back Stafford going my media talk, but that I think is just talk, I mean who do you replace him with?

Rozeboom is a free agent as well I believe? Thought he had a good season and you'd want to get him signed.

I don't think you'd be doing better than Stafford under centre next season. Unless they fancy guys like Darnold, Fields or feel like making a play for Rodgers. Nup. 

2 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Yeah the new OC will be interesting for the lions.

Saleh has a second interview with the jags, Hope he does well, he seemed a scape goat to the jets debacle 2024 edition

We've asked him to come back as DC. 

Pack it in Robert, this HC game is tough. 

Posting more than Fedex right now but just a reminder that the College Football National Championship is on today at 11:30am on ESPN between heavyweights Notre Dame and Ohio State.

The Buckeyes are favourites but I'm on the Irish today. Hopefully can sneak a glimpse at work.

2 hours ago, layzie said:

Rozeboom is a free agent as well I believe? Thought he had a good season and you'd want to get him signed.

I don't think you'd be doing better than Stafford under centre next season. Unless they fancy guys like Darnold, Fields or feel like making a play for Rodgers. Nup. 

We have about 14, some like Rozeboom will be interesting, he misses some easy tackles, then makes other plays, I think price will really matter there, or who else is available cheaper.

 

I dont like any of those names, tbh I think if McVay moves on from Stafford it will be for a Stroud type QB

2 hours ago, layzie said:

We've asked him to come back as DC. 

Pack it in Robert, this HC game is tough. 

Ha ha, I reckon he wants to stay a HC and shove it up the Jets.

59 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

We have about 14, some like Rozeboom will be interesting, he misses some easy tackles, then makes other plays, I think price will really matter there, or who else is available cheaper.

 

I dont like any of those names, tbh I think if McVay moves on from Stafford it will be for a Stroud type QB

Ha ha, I reckon he wants to stay a HC and shove it up the Jets.

Or Russell Wilson if you feel like completely overhauling your offense!

52 minutes ago, layzie said:

Or Russell Wilson if you feel like completely overhauling your offense!

Out of all named I'd rather a rookie or re sign Jimmy G, not that I want him starting either.

But unless we trade up for a QB (hugely unlikely) I can't see us not going with Stafford.

Edited January 21Jan 21 by Gorgoroth

58 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

Out of all named I'd rather a rookie or re sign Jimmy G, not that I want him starting either.

But unless we trade up for a QB (hugely unlikely) I can't see us not going with Stafford.

I'd definitely stay with Stafford for now. You can do a hell of a lot worse. 

@layzie I reckon we will try and draft a QB in the draft who can run around a bit. 
I think McVay is itching to have a QB who can move.

40 minutes ago, Gorgoroth said:

@layzie I reckon we will try and draft a QB in the draft who can run around a bit. 
I think McVay is itching to have a QB who can move.

Dual threat QBs are the hot topic.

I haven't paid much attention to the Class of College QBs this year, will have to get our heads around it as I would also like to draft someone to sit. 

2 hours ago, layzie said:

Dual threat QBs are the hot topic.

I haven't paid much attention to the Class of College QBs this year, will have to get our heads around it as I would also like to draft someone to sit. 

My mob have clearly decided that mobile QB is the way to go, benching Cousins & starting Penix Jnr with 3 week to go… I still can’t get my head around the Kirk experiment, the amount of money was absurd for a 36 year old coming off an Achilles. The cap hit (even though they say they’ll bring him back at a back up 😂) is going to restrict our roster for years to come, they need to beef up the Defense but will be hamstrung 

Edited January 21Jan 21 by JV7

On 20/01/2025 at 17:30, Macca said:

Leaderboard Tipping Comp*

19 - Clintosaurus,  JV7

18 - Macca

17 - layzie

13 - ElDiablo14

12 - Dr. Gonzo,  DemonDave

11 - Gorgoroth

9 - BDA

Still 22 points up for grabs (next week 3 + 3 & 3 +3 and for the SB 5 + 5) 

 

@BDA @Dr. Gonzo @Clintosaurus

@DemonDave  @layzie @Gorgoroth

On 20/01/2025 at 17:23, Macca said:

7.00am Monday - (+5.0) Washington @ (-5.0) Philadelphia 

10.30am Monday - (+1.5) Buffalo @ (-1.5) Kansas City 

 

Washington 1-6

Buffalo 1-6

Going for both upsets. 

Bills 7-12

Washington 1-6

KC 1-6

Washington 7-12

Don't want to see a Chiefs 3peat but don't want to see the Bills win either, as a Jets fan they really [censored] me as a team every time we play them. So come on NFC, would prefer to see the Commanders win the SB but could handle Philly even though Sirianni seems like a [censored].

2 hours ago, Dr. Gonzo said:

KC 1-6

Washington 7-12

Don't want to see a Chiefs 3peat but don't want to see the Bills win either, as a Jets fan they really [censored] me as a team every time we play them. So come on NFC, would prefer to see the Commanders win the SB but could handle Philly even though Sirianni seems like a [censored].

Ha ha, so commanders or a sour taste will be had 😄

Edited January 22Jan 22 by Gorgoroth

Commanders 1 - 6

Bills 1 - 6

11 hours ago, Gorgoroth said:

Ha ha, so commanders or a sour taste will be had 😄

Could handle Philly but KC or Bills 🤮

I think it's the Bills year though, Allen feels like he's gone to another level this year

Yeah i reckon its the Bills too

I too think it's time for the Bills. Defense looks balanced, Allen on fire. I'm pulling for them.

Don't know if anyone caught the National Championship on Tuesday but unfortunately the Buckeyes were just a bit too strong for the Fighting Irish on the night. 

I've always found Notre Dame to be similar to the Dees in the sense of being a sleeping giant so it would have been nice to see them break through. Haven't won it since the Lou Holtz days in the 80s. 

The other annoying thing is seeing Mcguire jr's name plastered all over the news. I just don't have time for the way Aus covers the American Football!