2019-2020 NFL Thread

[FearlessF]

just as I suspected

big money & power wins again

[Mdot21]

speaking of sexual cases, criminals, lawyers, and the Patriots........

when does Robert Craft go to trial?

He wasn’t charged with sexual assault. 

He was charged with soliciting prostitution for getting a hand job and a blowie at an asian massage place in Palm Beach. Far be it for me to judge a lonely old rich guy in his 80s for doing that. Not my cup of tea- but let’s not act like the guy is a rapist or murderer. It’s really not that big a deal. He only got in trouble because the owners of the place were being investigated for human trafficking. Lots of places like that in South Florida that never get in any trouble bc they don’t do the human trafficking. Poor bastard just went to the wrong one. 

[FearlessF]

Oh, I agree

victim-less crime - I thought I heard that the cops had no evidence of human trafficking

someone just was really interested because "Robert Craft" a celebrity was in the joint and caught on camera

[MarqHusker]

Antonio Brown accused of rape by his former female sports trainer. He met her in college, and they were friends for years before it got sexual according to the girl. She filed a civil suit in the state of Florida (where Brown is from). She hasn't gone to the police and tried to have him charged with sexual assault. Looks like she's just suing him for money. That's just weird. I'm pretty sure the Pats already knew this was coming.

This is not weird or all that unusual, simply not a high volume scenario.   I also think you're  giving the Pats the benefit of the doubt.

[Kris60]

This is not weird or all that unusual, simply not a high volume scenario.  I also think you're  giving the Pats the benefit of the doubt.

Heard Schefter or one of the other talking heads say this morning the Pats were actually unaware of the lawsuit until the news broke.

[fezzador]

Rumor mill says that Adam Vinatieri is expected to announce his retirement tomorrow.

Nearly 25 years.  That’s crazy, especially in this day and age.

[MarqHusker]

I haven't seen him in a few years, but he's been a regular dog walker down my street.   

[FearlessF]

good guy, grew up in Yankton, SD up the Missouri river about 50 miles north of Sewer City

Married a friend of mine's niece, I've met Adam a few times

Uncle Ted and Aunt Marge went to many of his games as a Patriot including a couple pro bowls in Hawaii

good stories about meeting his Patriot teammates, the coaches and Robert Kraft 

[Mdot21]

Miami Dolphins trade one of their few above average players left on their roster in Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Talk about giving up on this season. Miami is trading away everyone for draft picks lol.

I like the trade for Miami. The Steelers gave up a 1st rd pick. Fitzpatrick isn’t worth a 1st rd pick. He’s slightly above average at best. If you can get a 1st for him- you take it. Smart move by the Dolphins. Desperate move and a reach by the Steelers. And that pick will be a high one for Miami- cause the Steelers defense sucks and they just lost Big Ben for the season to elbow surgery.

[Mdot21]

Jags All-Pro CB Jalen Ramsey has demanded to be traded. Now there’s a guy the Steelers should’ve tried to give up a 1st rd pick for.

[ELA]

Miami Dolphins trade one of their few above average players left on their roster in Minkah Fitzpatrick to the Pittsburgh Steelers. Talk about giving up on this season. Miami is trading away everyone for draft picks lol.

I like the trade for Miami. The Steelers gave up a 1st rd pick. Fitzpatrick isn’t worth a 1st rd pick. He’s slightly above average at best. If you can get a 1st for him- you take it. Smart move by the Dolphins. Desperate move and a reach by the Steelers. And that pick will be a high one for Miami- cause the Steelers defense sucks and they just lost Big Ben for the season to elbow surgery.

I don't hate a contender giving up a 1st round pick for him.  But the Steelers aren't contending for anything this year.  So not only did they trade future for present for no reason, but that could very well wind up being a top 10 pick.  If like the Chiefs did it, then, ok, they are trying to win right now, while Mahomes is on his rookie contract, and either way that is probably going to be at best like the #28 pick.

[Mdot21]

I don't hate a contender giving up a 1st round pick for him.  But the Steelers aren't contending for anything this year.  So not only did they trade future for present for no reason, but that could very well wind up being a top 10 pick.  If like the Chiefs did it, then, ok, they are trying to win right now, while Mahomes is on his rookie contract, and either way that is probably going to be at best like the #28 pick.

Exactly.

I wouldn't trade a 1st for Fitzpatrick, maybe a 2nd or a 2nd and 4th or something like that. But if you are the Chiefs or someone that is competitor that is in win now mode and your 1st round pick will be 28-32 range- sure why not. Anyone else- makes zero sense. Steelers just gave up a top 10-15 pick in the 2020 draft for a guy that honestly is just OK.

[FearlessF]

why pay too much for a CORNERback, when your greatest need is a QUARTERback?

[Mdot21]

why pay too much for a CORNERback, when your greatest need is a QUARTERback?

great point. I wouldn't tank for Tua. I have doubts he'll even be a serviceable NFL QB.

If you're gonna tank, next season would be the year to tank. Tank for Trevor.