2020 NFL Season Thread

[TheWatchGuy]

Dak just secured the bag.

after putting the team on his back for that glorious comeback, there is no doubt he is gonna be getting a massive payday.

and boy is it fun watching the eagles struggle

[itsrichierich]

Originally Posted by TheWatchGuy

Dak just secured the bag.

after putting the team on his back for that glorious comeback, there is no doubt he is gonna be getting a massive payday.

and boy is it fun watching the eagles struggle

I think it will be massive if he can get it somewhat close to the Superbowl. Buuuut then again we do have Jerry Jones as an owner...

[c1pher]

I stopped watching other than some news highlights. I did see the end of Brees/Brady games. I dunno, just not the same to me anymore.

[TrevorM3]

niners losing bosa is huge.

[lakefront]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

Who's leading the AFC east after two weeks? It looks like Beane/McDermott have the wagons circled in Buffalo this year! I was actually happy to see Ryan Fitzpatrick have a decent game, as long as the Bills ultimately got the win.

Speaking of stadiums, what's the deal with Hard Rock Stadium in Miami? They had a power failure in half the stadium that knocked out the broadcast for a significant chunk of the second quarter (missed two touchdowns). Did they hire electricians from the New Orleans dome to wire the place? To add to the 2020 weirdness, they also had to clear the field right after the third quarter started for a ~half hour lightning delay.

Although I am not a fan of Dallas (XXVII and XXVIII), I have to give their special teams coach credit for that onside kick play design. Atlanta was the first victim, but Dallas will ultimately be the loser because every other team in the league will be practicing it on Tuesday to copy it from both sides of the ball.....

That onside kick was lost by the Falcons, just like the game itself. Atlanta players stood there and waited for the ball to go 10 yards when they didn't have to. From what I read, receiving team doesn't have to wait for the ball to go 10 yards, kicking team does. Just fall on it!

[itsrichierich]

Originally Posted by lakefront

That onside kick was lost by the Falcons, just like the game itself. Atlanta players stood there and waited for the ball to go 10 yards when they didn't have to. From what I read, receiving team doesn't have to wait for the ball to go 10 yards, kicking team does. Just fall on it!

Exactly! And I'm a Cowboys fan. Even if it was a penalty (which it isn't), fall on it and make it a re-kick. That's the worst thing that can happen (besides giving it back to Dallas LOL).

[UncleWede]

When they changed the rule that you can't get a running start on the on-side, I figured it was now done as a practical play. Then Dallas comes and makes it work



ONCE


Vikings are 0-2, its gonna be a long season

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

When they changed the rule that you can't get a running start on the on-side, I figured it was now done as a practical play.

That was my point above. I've seen a few onside kicks try the laying down ball to get funky hops, but never recall seeing someone do the flat/spinning ball on artificial turf that I can think of. It seemed to catch Atlanta off-guard, and even if one of their players tried to grab it there was a real possibility that the speed of rotation would have sent it scurrying off into a rugby scrum unless they dove onto it like a live hand grenade. With the new kickoff rules, onside kicks using the bouncing ball were essentially rendered ineffective. This spinning ball thing has some potential, but only time will tell what the recovery odds are now that every special teams coordinator in the league will be coaching it from both sides starting tomorrow.....

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by vreihen16

but only time will tell what the recovery odds are now that every special teams coordinator in the league will be coaching it from both sides starting tomorrow.....

Hence my statement: ONCE

[itsrichierich]

I think they will find a way to play the odds.

Maybe more hang time to allow kicking team to make a play?

They'll figure it out, especially since the rule isn't going away.

[F30lolz]

Is it too early to start a 2021 thread?

[TheWatchGuy]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

jesus christ, we almost deserved to lose that game by getting cute on 3rd and 1. really? a bomb on 3rd and 1?

we generated zero pressure on cam tonight. our offense is rolling, but defense.. yikes.

The pats shoulda passed it

[TXSTYLE]

Josh Allen is a baaaaaaaaaad man!!!!

Wear a game against Rams.

[GERMAN M3]

Cowboys Defense is absolutely horrible! Giving up an average of about 33pts. per game.

[TXSTYLE]

Dallas Secondary is straight TRASH!!!

Injuries or whatever. Not enough Playmakers in the Secondary, period!

[TrevorM3]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Dallas Secondary is straight TRASH!!!

Injuries or whatever. Not enough Playmakers in the Secondary, period!

jesus, same as Seattle. we got torched all dam day. matter fact all 3 weeks, secondary can't hold. and now more defensive players went down today.

on the other hand, offense can't be stopped.


i liked our defensive days better...

[itsrichierich]

Dak better find a way to finish these games if he wants that contract.

On the other hand, Aaron Rodgers throwing boooombs.

[TrevorM3]

there is a video that surfaced showing a cowboys player twisting the ankle of chris carson. who is now injured. not sure if it was from that play, but if it is, wow...

[TrevorM3]

Originally Posted by itsrichierich

Dak better find a way to finish these games if he wants that contract.

On the other hand, Aaron Rodgers throwing boooombs.

dak balled out. russell just balled harder..

[lakefront]

Originally Posted by TrevorM3

there is a video that surfaced showing a cowboys player twisting the ankle of chris carson. who is now injured. not sure if it was from that play, but if it is, wow...

Saw that when it happened.....hard to tell intent. But it looked bad.

[vreihen16]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Josh Allen is a baaaaaaaaaad man!!!!

He still has a few mental breakdowns and rough edges coming into year three that leave pucker marks in the couches of the faithful Bills Mafia, but he has shown that he can learn from most of them and the game is obviously slowing down enough for him where he now has time to think in the pocket. I like seeing some of that Jim Kelly swagger starting to show.

The one thing that I noticed about the Bills this year is that both Josh Allen and the receivers are handing touchdown balls to the O-line players to spike in the end zone. I *really* like that show of support for the linemen who generally don't get to share the glory, and suspect that it is one of the things that is building this team's chemistry and building a winning culture again in the 716.

Next up: Viva Las Vegas, baby!!!!!

[UncleWede]

Its going to be a long, lonely cold year in the Twin Cities this year




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