2024 NFL Thread

[MikeDeTiger]

Looks good.  I might move there.

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[betarhoalphadelta]

oldest is in Minneapolis, youngest in Lincoln

their first time to visit Cali

We're dining and drinking at Sam's Anchor Cafe and staying in Tiburon tomorrow night.
Healdsburg Sunday night after some wine tasting
Monterey and the Aquarium Monday and Tuesday night
in the city Wednesday - Friday and flying back Saturday

Very nice. When my wife and I go in a couple months we're doing 2 nights in Healdsburg. 

I think I've mentioned it before, but Korbel is due west of Healdsburg, and is an absolutely beautiful property. They also have a nice deli... Might be a good thing to try if your daughters are into sparkling wines at all. 

One caveat--the straight shot between Healdsburg and River Road (where Korbel is located) is a road called Westside Road. The half of the road nearest Korbel is tight, windy, bumpy, and has no center line. It's beautiful (it follows a nice little creek), but have your wits about you and take it slow if you're going through--and I would NOT suggest planning to do something like Korbel just before dark and trying to navigate Westside in the dark. The half nearest Healdsburg is just dotted with little wineries though, so might be cool. That's actually our plan when we go--drive out to Korbel for the first stop of the day for a tasting and lunch at the deli, and then we've mapped out a bunch of wineries in between that take walk-ins for tasting as we make our way back to Healdsburg. 

Also, Russian River Brewing is one of the most well-regarded craft breweries in the US, and while it might not make sense to go down to their original location in Santa Rosa, they opened a new spot in Windsor, just south of Healdsburg. If you're all wine-d out and want something less stuffy for dinner, it's a good option. (Full disclosure: I have not yet been to the Windsor location, only the original.)

[SFBadger96]

I love Sonoma (it's better than most of Napa).
Montage, Ridge, and Jordan are all excellent and near Healdsburg. Of course there are many other wineries worth going to.
I have many thoughts about the City, although they tend to trend pretty nerdy. Seems like you'll be here for a few days. I'm happy to share them here, or via message, if you're interested.

Sam's is great. And if you don't have fog it will be beautiful. The aquarium in Monterey is really cool. The Wharf there is a little overly touristy, but it's still kinda fun. Don't know if you'll have the time, but 17 Mile Drive is spectacular. Worth paying the $20 or whatever it is to drive down to Carmel through Pebble Beach. It will be a bit of a haul from Healdsburg to Monterey. Are you stopping at the Muir Woods, or any other redwood groves? Muir requires reservations, but there are other (not quite as awesome) places to see coastal redwoods without a reservation.

[ELA]

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson underwent surgery on Thursday after tearing his Achilles for the second time since October, the team announced on Friday.

"Yesterday, Deshaun Watson underwent a second surgery to repair his right Achilles tendon rupture. Watson initially tore the tendon during the Browns' Week 7 game against the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 20. His first surgery was performed on Oct. 25. Earlier this week, when Watson reported to CrossCountry Mortgage Campus for his exit physical as part of the Browns' season-ending process, he complained of discomfort after rolling his ankle in Miami. MRI results demonstrated a re-rupture to his Achilles tendon. Dr. Bob Anderson, a foot and ankle specialist in Charlotte, NC, performed both surgeries. Watson's recovery time and return to play status is uncertain, and he will likely miss significant time during the 2025 season."

[FearlessF]

I originally planned 2 nights in Healdsburg, but the youngsters want 3 nights in the city.

Korbel sounds great.  We'll see what time we get to Healdsburg Sunday and what time we leave Monday.
Russian River Brewing is on the list.  Too much to do and so little time.
the youngest really wants to stop at Hog Island Oyster Farm leaving Healdsburg.
Redwood groves are a must.  not sure about Muir Woods
I'm thinking of driving down to Pebble while they're at the aquarium - I visited the pro shop there about 30 years ago

Sam's is maybe my favorite place to eat and drink. (anywhere)
Spent many evenings there while in training in Sausalito at AutoDesk in the 90s
always stayed at the Lodge in Tiburon - easy walk from Sam's

SFBadger96 - the youngsters have some ideas about what they want to do in the city, but I'll take recommendations 

I have notes from betarhoalphadelta

[Mdot21]

Caleb Williams stays taking L's on and off the field...


https://twitter.com/woodwardsports/status/1877907779970593224

[Honestbuckeye]

 Nice to see Stroud and the Texans send Hairball and the Chargers back home and into the off season.  

[ELA]

Nice to see Stroud and the Texans send Hairball and the Chargers back home and into the off season. 

https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/1878240370187784358?t=BCBHA5EToqgt8ENxWdac-g&s=19

[Gigem]

Browns, Jets and Jaguars will serve as the home teams for the 3 London games in 2025 apparently.

I guess the move is to try to get the UK to hate American football?

I think the whole NFL in London is supremely stupid, because they don’t have a base of football fans composed of high school, college, and finally pros. You can’t just skip 20 years of sports and force a pro fan ship. 

[MrNubbz]

Nice to see Stroud and the Texans send Hairball and the Chargers back home and into the off season. 

ya amazing what happens when booger doesn't have adults pointing out what's going to happen

[MrNubbz]

https://twitter.com/getnickwright/status/1878240370187784358?t=BCBHA5EToqgt8ENxWdac-g&s=19

That's who Harbaugh reminded me of - The Reverend Jim

[Mdot21]

ya amazing what happens when booger doesn't have adults pointing out what's going to happen

Gtfo here. Chargers were 5-12 the year before Jeem and had one of the worst defenses in the NFL. 

Year 1 of Jeem they flip that to 11-6 make the playoff and have the #1 ranked defense in the NFL per all the stats. 

they lost a playoff game on the road to a team with a great young QB. it happens. 

Chargers are going to be good for awhile and if they actually get a couple receivers in the draft or f/a they’ll go from playoff contender to SB contender. 

[Mdot21]

Nice to see Stroud and the Texans send Hairball and the Chargers back home and into the off season. 

Nice to see Stroud actually win a game Vs a Harbaugh. Believe he was 0-7 in combined Harbaugh games Vs Jeem & John including his college career where he went 0-2.

[Mdot21]

Pats hire Mike Vrabel to be their new HC. Sorry Bucknutjob fans. Vrabes was the dude all the looney tunes on the Ohio message boards and twitters were fiending for after Cryin Ryan dropped his 4th straight L vs Michigan at home as 20 pt favorites.