~2018 NFL Thread~

[FearlessF]

Winston either had a good idea he was on his way out or simply wanted out because he didn't want to answer to Rogers

I like the tweet

[MrNubbz]

Rodgers is a little sensitive punk ass bitch who probably complained about the tweet and got the coach fired.

 You really need to come out of your shell.It's okay to speak your mind,don't hold back let it out

[CatsbyAZ]

Don’t see how THAT tweet could get you fired. Sorry. The coach didn’t say anything offensive or crude. He only spoke the truth.

Agree - a harmless tweet got Moss fired, likely because management worried how it might bruise wittle Aawon’s feewings. This is what I’ve been saying about Aaron having WAY too much increasing power within the Packers organization - because his runaway hold over the Packers was again evident during a locker room interview over McCarthy’s firing. Feigning cluelessness, Aaron actually answered that he was just as “shocked” as anyone else, especially by the “timing.” Dumbest off all Aaron hoped he’s “not the reason” for McCathy’s firing.

Aaron is ENTIRELY THE REASON for the firing of McCarthy (and Moss) and he can’t be so stupid to think you and I are too stupid to know otherwise! Which got me thinking, we outside of Wisconsin aren’t who he caters to. In this case Aaron’s power over fanbase and local media is such that he only has to cater to the fanbase, who having deified him years ago will agree with whatever he says as gospel fact. The Packers fanbase is complicit in enabling Aaron silent (and pouty)  takeover of the Packers.

[ELA]

Derrick Henry with the run of the year

[Honestbuckeye]

Derrick Henry with the run of the year

That was something special!

[CatsbyAZ]

It’s one thing for us Wisconsin outsiders to size up the unbalanced power struggle in Green Bay, but it says more when the local, beaten-into-submission beat writers start writing about it too.  Packers beat writer Pete Dougherty has this to say about the coaching vacancy: 

“One of the standard lines in the NFL is that there are only 32 head-coaching and GM jobs available, so they’re all good. But some rate higher than others, and after what’s happened happened with the Packers this season, their future Hall of Fame quarterbacknow cuts both ways. 

Aaron Rodgers has had two sustained stretches of mediocre play in the last four years. The first was a 19-game run in 2015 and ‘16, when he put up an 8-11 record and 88.9 rating. The other has been this season’s 4-7-1 stretch with a 99.3 rating, which helped get Mike McCarthy fired Sunday night.

That’s something prospective candidates will at least have to investigate. Some might be wary of taking over a team with a 35-year-old quarterback thy hear is either difficult to work with, in decline or both.”

https://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/dougherty/2018/12/06/dougherty-packers-job-attractive-but-cant-compete-browns/2229254002/

[ELA]

It's crazy he's that old.  He doesn't seem that old, but I think Brady is throwing the whole thing off.  Guys like Rodgers and Roethlisberger are substantially younger than Brady, so it feels like they have a lot of time left, but really, they are where guys break down.

[Mdot21]

It's crazy he's that old.  He doesn't seem that old, but I think Brady is throwing the whole thing off.  Guys like Rodgers and Roethlisberger are substantially younger than Brady, so it feels like they have a lot of time left, but really, they are where guys break down.

And I really think Rodgers and Big Ben are both starting to deteriorate. I'd bet they both have maybe 2-3 good years left before they fall off the cliff. Neither of those guys were ever as smart or disciplined or precise as guys like Brees or Brady. The athleticism and arm strength of Rodgers is what made him elite and the ability to get out on the move and make throws on the run is what really made him something special. The size and tackle breaking ability and ability to take the hits and hang in the pocket and hold the ball for a long time and make plays out of broken plays is what made Big Ben. When the arm strength and athleticism start to go- it affects guys like that A LOT more than it does guys like Brees or Brady.

[Mdot21]

Patriots defense literally cost them a win vs Miami. Sitting at 9-4 instead of 10-3, all because of maybe the worst defensive effort and breakdown on a final play in a game that I've ever in the NFL.

[CatsbyAZ]

How passive-aggressive of Aaron Rodgers to post a 103 QBR in a route of the Falcons. Padding his stats back to MVP numbers so everyone knows his recent down play is McCarthy’s fault.

Anyway, watching Eagles-Cowboys. Zeke and Smith’s strong game from the Cowboys backfield aren’t hiding how limited Prescott’s play is. His passing doesn’t ever stretch a defense.

As for Wentz, he’s productive and dependable but not at all worth the hype - more Matt Ryan than Brady/Brees. Already today he’s missed seeing several instances of WRs wide open downfield.

[Mdot21]

How passive-aggressive of Aaron Rodgers to post a 103 QBR in a route of the Falcons. Padding his stats back to MVP numbers so everyone knows his recent down play is McCarthy’s fault.

Anyway, watching Eagles-Cowboys. Zeke and Smith’s strong game from the Cowboys backfield aren’t hiding how limited Prescott’s play is. His passing doesn’t ever stretch a defense.

As for Wentz, he’s productive and dependable but not at all worth the hype - more Matt Ryan than Brady/Brees. Already today he’s not missed seeing several instances of WRs wide open downfield.

Dak is mediocre. Game manager. You can only win with him so much. I feel like his ceiling is a team making it to the NFC Chip. Never going to get to the Super Bowl or win it with him. IF the Cowboys give him a big contract it'd be a huge mistake. They should be trying to draft his replacement in this or the next draft.

[ELA]

The dumb part about the Patriots is that wasn't even the defense out there, it was the hail Mary protect.  Nobody thought they were going for the end zone there, but that was Gronk on the back line getting juked out of his socks as the last line of defense.

[CatsbyAZ]

Dak is mediocre. Game manager. You can only win with him so much. I feel like his ceiling is a team making it to the NFC Chip. Never going to get to the Super Bowl or win it with him. IF the Cowboys give him a big contract it'd be a huge mistake. They should be trying to draft his replacement in this or the next draft.

After both offenses spent most of the game constipated, a barnburner breaks out in Dallas with Dak tossing two long TD passes to Cooper for a 23-16 lead late. Dak has 361 yds passing, which to you point, marks the first time he’s passed for over 300.

[Mdot21]

The dumb part about the Patriots is that wasn't even the defense out there, it was the hail Mary protect.  Nobody thought they were going for the end zone there, but that was Gronk on the back line getting juked out of his socks as the last line of defense.

It was bad coaching by “the genius” as well. 
Pats roster is absolute trash. Who picks the roster? The “genius” does that’s who. Speaking of Gronk- he is a complete shell of himself. The recievers stink. Eldeman hasn’t looked himself at all. They are desperately missing Amendola and Cooks. 
Brady has carried this crap team to 9-4, should be 10-3. If they had any other QB including Rodgers they’d be a .500 team. Brady is just that good at leading and getting the best out of average talent and he’s the best QB I’ve ever seen at covering warts. Peyton Manning included.