NFL 2024

[olbriar]

The NFL just announced that there will be a 30+ million dollar increase in each teams salary cap for next season.
NFL increases 2024 salary cap to $255.4M in historic spike.

 

[AugieTN]

I read something the other day that Amazon was going to pay 150 million for exclusive playoff game or games rights, meaning if you don't have Amazon Prime you're screwed. I don't have Amazon Prime so I'll be screwed.

 

[treb1797]

I read something the other day that Amazon was going to pay 150 million for exclusive playoff game or games rights, meaning if you don't have Amazon Prime you're screwed. I don't have Amazon Prime so I'll be screwed.

Just expect at least 1 playoff game being on a streaming only service from here on out, bouncing in between Peacock and Amazon year after year or until everything goes to streaming It's only going to get worse. Look for CBS to try and have a Paramount + only game here soon. The future looks expensive to watch the NFL.

 

[olbriar]

There is no end to the increase viewing costs of the NFL. It has become a huge money grab for all involved. I love watching the sport but there is a limit to what I can spend for entertainment.

 

[AugieTN]

A few Chief fans face amputation due to freezing temps at playoff game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The medical director at the Grossman Burn Center at Research Medical Center says 70% of patients referred for frostbite injuries suffered during the bitter cold in January are now being advised to schedule amputations.

Many Chiefs fans who suffered frostbite at bitter cold playoff game need amputations

 

[olbriar]

Daggum! That's terrible! It's cold in that stadium if you are in the shade in November. I can't imagine -4°. I don't know how many are amputation candidates but one is too many. That's a high price to pay to be a fan. It's a great reason for a new stadium but I don't think it's to be covered if it's built.

 

[olbriar]

Russel Wilson to sign with the Pittsburg Steelers!

 

[AugieTN]

Russel Wilson to sign with the Pittsburg Steelers!

That will piss off Kenny Pickett and the Steelers will have a messed up clubhouse.

I saw Mitchell Trubisky signed with Buffalo again as Josh Allen's backup. I would have been happy if the Bears signed Trubisky as the started for 2024

 

[olbriar]

Last two year comparison:
Kenny 4,474 yds, 13 td, 13 int
Russel 6,794 yds, 42 td, 17 int

I don't think the Steelers care if they piss Kenny off. If he's going to make it in the NFL, he's got to do some vast improving. His stats are absolutely staggeringly terrible!

Where Kenny Pickett ranks among NFL QBs in history​

• 1.9% touchdown percentage (265th — Last)
• 9.9 passing yards per completion (t-264th)
• 6.2 pass yards per attempt (246th)
• 66.6% on-target pass percentage (59th among 61 qualifying QBs** since 2019)
• 44% air-yard success rate (87th among 117 qualifying QBs** since 2006)
• 27% of passing plays resulting in a first down (163rd among 177 qualifying QBs** since 1991)
• 13.8% touchdown drive percentage (124 among 148 qualifying QBs** since 2000)

 

[cwcheese]

I wish DangeRuss well as he gets aboard with Steelers, but he sure did fail his promise in Denver. At the beginning I, a Broncos fan, was excited for a proven winner - who beat Denver in SB - might revive the QB position, presuming his prior experience could let him rapidly adapt to a new team. But he seemed to be unable to learn a new system with either Hackett or Payton, and it was agonizing to see him dueling with Payton all season. Now he will have to learn a 3rd new system under a 3rd offensive coach, all atop the burden of proving '22 & '23 aren't omens for his future performance.

 

[AugieTN]

Kirk Cousins is gone from the Vikings and signs a contract with Atlanta Falcons. 4yrs $180 million.

Kirk Cousins agrees to four-year contract with Atlanta Falcons

 

[olbriar]

Kenny who? to the Eagles after signing Russel.
After signing Russell Wilson, Steelers trade 2022 1st-round pick Kenny Pickett to Eagles

 

[AugieTN]

The Pittsburgh Steelers were forced to move on after Kenny Pickett's attitude changed.

https://www.si.com/nfl/steelers/new...ssell-wilson-forced-pittsburgh-steelers-trade

 

[treb1797]

Basically gave the guy away....

 

[olbriar]

My son and I were talking that possibility just last night!

 

[AugieTN]

Sources: Bears trading QB Justin Fields to Steelers​

Sources: Bears trading Justin Fields to Steelers

 

[treb1797]

Sources: Bears trading QB Justin Fields to Steelers​

Sources: Bears trading Justin Fields to Steelers

I literally posted this 3 posts back

 

[AugieTN]

Eagles sign former Cowboys QB who has bounced around NFL​

Now Pickett has someone else to compete against

Eagles sign former Cowboys QB who has bounced around NFL

 

[treb1797]

If he can't beat out Will "I have no F-ing clue who this guy is" Greer, he's got bigger problems.

 

[olbriar]

I'm hoping Kenny gets it together. His college stats were good. His time with the Steelers was dismal. He is almost like a duck out of water. Either it was a bad fit, the O coordinator didn't know how to best use his skills, or the game really was too fast for him at the pro level. I hate to see the kid washed out. I think he's better than that.

 

[AugieTN]

There was a problem in the Steelers clubhouse. I saw it when I saw Trubisky play.

 

[olbriar]

I personally think the players disliked Mitch. They sure seemed to like Mason Rudolph. They played hard for him and busted buns to protect him.

 

[AugieTN]

I personally think the players disliked Mitch. They sure seemed to like Mason Rudolph. They played hard for him and busted buns to protect him.

Could be. Mason Rudolph did a good job taking the Steelers to the playoffs and did okay in the playoffs. Mitch is back with the Bills again as a backup to Josh Allan. If he was a cancer in the clubhouse, I doubt the Bills would take him back. I wish the Bears didn't dump Mitch. He was well like here.

It will be interesting to see what happens with Justin Fields now. He had 3 years here in Chicago and we sat in the cellar. The one thing that really bothered me about Fields was I never saw any emotion from him. Maybe it will be different now with the Steelers

 

[treb1797]

Just make it flag football at this point.

 

[olbriar]

I understand trying to protect the players but somehow they have to allow tackling. If you make football totally safe to play the game will be decided by the opening coin toss.