unclevlad Posted January 9 Author Report Share Posted January 9 That's actually probably a pretty big deal for him. https://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2023/5/29/23740996/explaining-how-the-nfl-works-part-4-futures-contracts-practice-squad-salary-steelers He's signing for league min? That's, what, $400K? And it means he's a lot more likely to actually stick. I doubt any of us really thought about it...but...well, we know the tenuous nature of assistant coaches' jobs. But here, think of those guys on practice squads...barely hanging on, not at all sure if they'll have the spot the next season. Pay's pretty good *if you can get that spot*...but if no team's vested in having you, man...that'd be nerve-racking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 (edited) Sound and fury, signifying nothing. But more entertaining to think about than the $24M the team will be over the salary cap next year. Rumors swirl about Broncos' new uniforms Not bad. I'd prefer blue helmets, as there's already a team in the division with white helmets (and they suck). I presume they'd pair this jersey with white pants. I have ~0% confidence that this is what the team will ultimately unveil, but it's an interesting look. Edited January 9 by Pariah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Somebody made this in celebration of all three Lake Erie teams making it to the playoffs in the same year. It's never happened before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cancer Posted January 9 Report Share Posted January 9 Here's hoping for a playoff game during a Lake Effect storm. Because I'm perverse that way. Pariah and Old Man 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 10 Report Share Posted January 10 I did not see this coming. Pete Carroll out as Seahawks head coach after 14 seasons, will remain with organization in adviser role Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 10 Author Report Share Posted January 10 Yeah, the axe is getting used liberally today. Vrabel out in Tennessee. "What have you done for me lately, huh?" Chicago pretty much fired their entire offensive coaching staff. Translation, to me...sticking with Fields. Raises the odds they'll trade out of the #1 slot, aim for, say, 3 picks in the top 40? You can do quite a bit of rebuilding that way, if you draft to need. So that's 7 HC positions getting turned over. So far. Belichick, Saleh perhaps, and maybe Dennis Smith. Why? Because the players overruled his kneel-down...they still knelt, but then smacked the ball in. That was Winston's call, but the players are backing him up too. Generally, it's gotten a major thumb down...The Athletic had it 3-1 that it was a bad move this morning...but NO fans are much more approving. Could really be...more or less nothing, too. But it's great fodder for the rumor mill........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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unclevlad Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 You put me in the untenable position of having to agree *completely* with...BOTH of them!!! I may never forgive you. My soul is battered, it may never recover..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 Statistically speaking, it was bound to happen eventually. Don't blame me. Blame the math. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 Math is perfect. Math is beautiful. Math is blameless. You, on the other hand............. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 In the immortal words of Jedi Master Luke Skywalker, "Amazing. Every word of what you just said was wrong." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 Nothing quite so much fun as the level of pique with which the local media covers its franchises.... Well, fun, if it's some town *other than* yours, that is. https://ontapsportsnet.com/bears/chicago-bears-head-coach-matt-eberflus-staying-perfectly-mediocre-franchise-stays-on-brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 To.anyone outside of New England, he held the role of designated villain and played it with gusto. You may not care for the guy personally, but you can't argue with the results. Patriots, Bill Belichick part ways: Legendary coach's New England era ends after 24 seasons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
death tribble Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 He's gone, he's gone Oh I, oh I They better learn how to face it He's gone, he's gone Oh I, oh I They'll pay the devil to replace him He's gone, and he's gone Oh why, what went wrong ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted January 11 Report Share Posted January 11 (edited) If you're gonna hire Bill, you absolutely cannot give him GM responsibilities. Let him coach and dont let him near the draft or personnel issues. According to Peter King, from 2016 to 2020 no 1st, 2nd or 3rd round draft pick signed a second contract with the Patriots. Edited January 11 by Starlord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 11 Author Report Share Posted January 11 I expect he'll get hired somewhere, if he wants to continue coaching...but I wouldn't want him. At this point, it's a short term fix, at best...how long is he going to continue? Transitions are never assured to work, and I'd rather deal with one, than one now and one in 2-3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 On this date in 1987 in Cleveland, Ohio: The Drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starlord Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Dolphins at Chiefs could be the coldest game in history for both franchises -30 wind chill possible Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 12 Author Report Share Posted January 12 Good reason to take the under, which is 43.5 right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pariah Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Well, -30 is definitely under 43.5. What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 3 hours ago, unclevlad said: Good reason to take the under, which is 43.5 right now. Fahrenheit or Celsius? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unclevlad Posted January 12 Author Report Share Posted January 12 36 minutes ago, Old Man said: Fahrenheit or Celsius? Kelvin. This is KC, after all. EDIT: well...that, and the fact that since this is the Peacock-only game, I feel rather frozen out from it..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 42 minutes ago, unclevlad said: Kelvin. This is KC, after all. EDIT: well...that, and the fact that since this is the Peacock-only game, I feel rather frozen out from it..... sigh You'll just have to let it go. Starlord 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cygnia Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 The hubby weighs in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Man Posted January 12 Report Share Posted January 12 Hubby is wise. I'd bump the Neeners down a notch or two due to recent injury though. The Patriots have gone in house for their next HC, linebackers coach (and former player) Jerod Mayo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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