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NFL Offseason Thread 2015 |OT| All of our teams suck!
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I think, when all is said and done, the Bucs draft Leonard Williams first overall. An elite edge rusher could be the key to making Smith and Frazier's defense really work.
I feel like Mariota will be a guy who will slip once the scouts really start to evaluate his game. Winston is a train wreck waiting to happen. I'd actually like Amari Cooper since our WR depth is pretty pathetic once you get past Evans and Jackson, but I don't think he could put together ad many things for us as Williams. Scherff doesn't seem good enough to go first overall, plus Iowa'sOL prospect history makes me weary even if it shouldn't. Plus our whole O-line was a war crime this season; it's more important to add parts instead of one really good part.
Lonv time though. This is gonna be fun.
I feel like Mariota will be a guy who will slip once the scouts really start to evaluate his game. Winston is a train wreck waiting to happen. I'd actually like Amari Cooper since our WR depth is pretty pathetic once you get past Evans and Jackson, but I don't think he could put together ad many things for us as Williams. Scherff doesn't seem good enough to go first overall, plus Iowa'sOL prospect history makes me weary even if it shouldn't. Plus our whole O-line was a war crime this season; it's more important to add parts instead of one really good part.
Lonv time though. This is gonna be fun.
This sounds highly plausible as Lovie Smith is a complete moron. Bucs haven't had a quality edge rusher since Simeon Rice.
DE and WR need depth, but not necessarily #1 talent. But we DO need a QB of the future - and when do you get that if not with the #1?
I agree on Winston going to blow up, and sooner rather than later.
Mariota makes a lot of sense. Recruited and coached by Kelly, running an offense similar to what we had planned with Tedford as OC.
I agree on Winston going to blow up, and sooner rather than later.
Mariota makes a lot of sense. Recruited and coached by Kelly, running an offense similar to what we had planned with Tedford as OC.
The Bears finally going to do this right? I want to believe.
If the scouts come out after parsing Mariota's tape and conclude that the dude is a legit franchise QB, I'm all for taking him. I feel like they'll come back with some pretty heavy caveats about the guy though. I mqy be wrong; I really haven't watched him too much.
grandjedi6
Master of the Google Search
Trestmann and Emery fired. Thank God. Was worried the Bears were going to keep them in typical Bears fashion. Guess even they can't ignore such a hilarious dumpster fire.
Emery's ousting is especially sweet. I always enjoy when new GMs get all giddy to fire current coaches only for it to blow up in their face. Turns out being impatient and firing 10 win coaches is a bad idea!
Emery's ousting is especially sweet. I always enjoy when new GMs get all giddy to fire current coaches only for it to blow up in their face. Turns out being impatient and firing 10 win coaches is a bad idea!
I think we agree, that this years QB class is much worse than the last ones. But I think in this one Mariota has the most upsides.
Lets see how he (and the other prospects) handle themselves in the Bowl games.
BannedEpisode
Member
I haven't been so optimistic about the Vikebikes in a long time. Never would have thought that a couple weeks into the season.
Zimmer seems like the real deal. He has molded our defense into something great. Lots of young talented guys. Rhodes is shaping into a true shutdown corner, smith is one of the most underrated players in the NFL, Barr, Griffen, etc.
Oh and Teddy. It feels real nice to have hope at QB. Offense needs work of course but it finally seems like we have the key piece.
I'm pretty content going forward. I'd like a WR or LB if we can grab someone elite.
:^)
Zimmer seems like the real deal. He has molded our defense into something great. Lots of young talented guys. Rhodes is shaping into a true shutdown corner, smith is one of the most underrated players in the NFL, Barr, Griffen, etc.
Oh and Teddy. It feels real nice to have hope at QB. Offense needs work of course but it finally seems like we have the key piece.
I'm pretty content going forward. I'd like a WR or LB if we can grab someone elite.
:^)
djplaeskool
Member
Dimitroff officially avoids the chopping block and will participate in the search for Mike Smith's replacement.
BlackGhost
Banned
There's a chance HoHoyer is the Browns starting Qb week one next season..
chicagocubsfan
Member
Theo Epstein as Bears GM confirmed.
Guy mortgages entire drafts to get one (admittedly great) player and isn't held responsible for Atlanta's current position? Some operation they've got running there.
chicagocubsfan
Member
Expect the Bears to go after Bowles, Del Rio, and Ryan. Maybe the OC from Denver as well.
Schefter said Dave Toub too, who was great for us as Special Teams coach.
Schefter said Dave Toub too, who was great for us as Special Teams coach.
I have honestly never seen an episode of this. Is it really good? where could I watch it?
Himynameischris
Member
Maybe your teams suck...mine is mediocre 
Maybe your teams suck...mine is mediocre
We were 7-9 and somehow beat good teams and lost to some terrible teams as well as the opposite. The very definition of mediocre. I guess its better than abysmal. 7 wins with that season the Saints just had feels like kind of a victory (I would have preferred them to tank though).
LyleLanley
Banned
What's going on here?
"Though Jim Harbaugh is expected to land at Michigan, NFL teams such as Bears, Jets, Raiders continue making overtures to change his mind." - @AdamSchefter
"I am hearing the same as @Alex_Flanagan on Jim Harbaugh: NFL teams are calling him as we speak." - @RapSheet
"Though Jim Harbaugh is expected to land at Michigan, NFL teams such as Bears, Jets, Raiders continue making overtures to change his mind." - @AdamSchefter
"I am hearing the same as @Alex_Flanagan on Jim Harbaugh: NFL teams are calling him as we speak." - @RapSheet
I'm really happy too. Rhodes has turned into a legit corner. Barr, Smith, and Griffin are all great young guys to build around. Floyd and Robison need to be upgraded, and we need major help at linebacker.
Not saying Teddy is a world beater, but I'm hugely impressed with his decision making ability to convert on 3rd and long. His accuracy could stand improvement, but I can live with him when he still completes 65% of his passes.
The real disappointment is with Kalil. We might be able to make a serviceable RT out of him.
Corderelle might not even be on the team next year, which is a huge disappointment.
Plasticine
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I would be super-happy with Todd Bowles. He's done an absolutely amazing job with the Cards defense.
BertramCooper
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Said it in last week's thread, but I doubt the Browns hit seven wins again next year. Unless we have an unbelievable draft I think we're going 5-11/6-10.
I pray to sweet baby Jesus that I'm wrong.
I pray to sweet baby Jesus that I'm wrong.
BlackGhost
Banned
Lol would suck if he changed his mind. I know a Michigan fan that was ready to throw a party this morning
Jim trying to get more money from Michigan. Though if the Bears want to pay him Michigan money he might stay in the NFL.
However the Bears shouldnt hire a coach until they have a gm.
BertramCooper
Banned
WKNR seems increasingly convinced that both Gordon and Manziel are getting cut.
LyleLanley
Banned
Why would either of them get cut and not traded?
crimzonflame
Member
How's the draft class this year?
yankeehater
Member
This was such an awful season. Cant wait until it is over.
BlackGhost
Banned
I listened to alittle on my way home. I would think you could atleast trade them for some value. I kinda don't like jarrod cherry, all of his patriots nonsense gets annoying
The qb situation for us, dosent seem good right now for us. Pettines presser is at 2pm today est and Farmers tomorrow. I think all options at Qb will be considered. I can see a situation with Hoyer starting week 1 for us.
Edit: if did come down to the Browns wanted to cut ties with Manziel, you can't tell me Jerry wouldn't be interested. And good amount of other teams that like him during the draft process
ProfessorMoran
Member
It's going to be sad not seeing Harbaugh on the sidelines, not really his fault idiot Kap couldn't count backwards or make his reads, York should have renewed his contract, now we're back to square one.
Diddy Kong
Banned
I'm gonna miss Rex Ryan as HC
Maybe your teams suck...mine is mediocre
They'll suck again before long. Don't worry.
5 coaches this year vs 7 last year?
Im honestly not entirely convinced that Payton will fire Rob Ryan. The players seem to really like him and he does put them often in position to make a play, they just dont make the play. On gameday I like to overreact as do most people but really his defensive schemes seem to be sound, just the players do some stupid shit and miss tackles or drop interceptions or come up just short of the sack. I think the Oline coach should be fired though, as well as possibly replacing the special teams and DB coaches.
PhoenixDark
Banned
I'm gonna miss Rex Ryan as HC
Imagine what he could have done with a decent QB and an offense. I respect Rex, honestly I had hoped he'd get fired last year so the Lions could try to get him. His team sucked this year but they played hard for him.
Officerrob
Banned
Above average
BlackGhost
Banned
Yes, RBH should be burned.
tiggerkiddo
Member
I would welcome Rex to Denver if Del Rio gets hired away.
EDIT: Looks like folks are already calling about Gase
EDIT: Looks like folks are already calling about Gase
Crap.