Author Topic: NFL 2014-2015 Off Season Thread of Skittles and Tears (Read 67671 times)

Phoenix Dark · « **on:** August 04, 2013, 12:20:03 PM »

An off season with no Tebow drama

Detroit Lions poised to return to the playoffs

Another year of Cowboys failure

Another year of the 49ers being the team I wish my team was

Tucah · « **Reply #1 on:** August 04, 2013, 12:55:14 PM »

Being a Jets fan

At least we don't have Tebow anymore!

Eric P · « **Reply #2 on:** August 04, 2013, 01:47:00 PM »

saw a dude who coordinated his entire outfit to match his Jets jersey yesterday.
He walked by and I saw it was a Tebow jersey.
I was amazed the guy threw that much work into that outfit in august 2013

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #3 on:** August 04, 2013, 07:13:06 PM »

4 of 5 posts in this thread mention Tebow

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #4 on:** August 04, 2013, 07:20:03 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 04, 2013, 07:13:06 PM

4 of 5 posts in this thread mention Tebow

Butt you gotta admit, PD, it would be pretty funny if Tebow had a great season in some capacity with New England while the Jets kept the guy whose only claim to fame is the most hilarious fumble in NFL history.

Akala · « **Reply #5 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:49:45 PM »

Lions should be solid...you have Reggie now!

should be a fun year. really looking forward to watching a few teams that haven't been interesting in years (AZ, PHI). no idea how the Saints will look this year...almost worth treating like a rebuild year (although honestly that sound in the distance is a window closing). ATL seems stacked in the NFCS, guess we'll see if they can take the next step.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #6 on:** August 04, 2013, 08:52:48 PM »

Hawks

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #7 on:** August 04, 2013, 09:10:25 PM »

I like most of what the Falcons did this offseason (turned Turner into Jackson, Abraham into Osi, got Gonzo to come back for one more shot at it) except for the fact that we now have two rookie corners, and our secondary was, like, my biggest concern with the team last season. We'll see, but I don't see us winning a championship with two rookie corners.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #8 on:** August 04, 2013, 09:33:25 PM »

Should I be excited about the Bengals this year or is that a lost cause?

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #9 on:** August 04, 2013, 11:22:17 PM »

I'm a lot more confident about the Lions' defense than normal. The secondary has improved and is deeper; last year it wasn't good, but became even worse thanks to multiple injuries. D line should be better too, can't wait to see Suh and Fairley together. I'm concerned about the LB core though...

Offense....eh. Yes Reggie Bush should thrive in this system but our OL is going to have a rookie and a second year guy with no starts.

Fantasy football: using yahoo again I assume? We should start planning how we're gonna do it, draft day, etc.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #10 on:** August 04, 2013, 11:25:03 PM »

Yeah, yahoo league per the usual. We should aim for a draft a week or two before the start of the season so injuries are more or less accounted for.

Himu · « **Reply #11 on:** August 04, 2013, 11:34:57 PM »

Texans gonna kick it

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #12 on:** August 05, 2013, 01:10:13 AM »

I'm up for Fantasy again, if you guys will take me.

etiolate · « **Reply #13 on:** August 05, 2013, 01:39:08 AM »

Niners have enough injures so far that they may not ez mode into the playoffs. They haven't had their depth tested too much during the Harbaugh era. Kaepernick's first full season should also be interesting. He needs to progress in the short passing game and make quicker decisions. He won't have Crabtree either.

Groogrux · « **Reply #14 on:** August 05, 2013, 08:28:08 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 04, 2013, 09:33:25 PM

Should I be excited about the Bengals this year or is that a lost cause?

It's never bad to be a Bengals fan! It actually looks like they stand a good chance of being the best team in the AFC North this year.

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on August 05, 2013, 01:10:13 AM

I'm up for Fantasy again, if you guys will take me.

Hey! I haven't forgot about you. I bought the beer, I just never took the time to ship it out. I don't think you would want it now, though!

How about a nice Olive Garden gift card?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #15 on:** August 05, 2013, 10:52:18 AM »

Quote from: Mr. Gundam on August 05, 2013, 01:10:13 AM

I'm up for Fantasy again, if you guys will take me.

After last year's auto-draft fiasco team steamrolled the entire league?

...just kidding, of course you're welcome.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #16 on:** August 05, 2013, 11:52:27 AM »

I'm down again, of course.

Tucah · « **Reply #17 on:** August 05, 2013, 11:56:15 AM »

I'd also like in on fantasy again.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #18 on:** August 05, 2013, 01:10:17 PM »

I just renewed last year's league- Yahoo makes it pretty simple. Kept all of the same scoring, and invited PD, Gundam, Andy, and I think BrandNew. Tucah, forgot who you were, so pm me your email address.

If anyone else wants in, best way is to PM me an email address, that will be given precedence over people randomly posting, "Hey I want in!" in the thread here.

Also, most importantly:

DRAFT IS CURRENTLY SET FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 2 PM EASTERN TIME. Normally I would say something about how important showing up for the draft is, but Gundam's auto-drafted team murdered everyone last year, so whatever.

Groogrux · « **Reply #19 on:** August 05, 2013, 01:12:36 PM »

I'm in and I'm ready!!!!!

LET'S DO THIS!

Brehvolution · « **Reply #20 on:** August 07, 2013, 11:36:58 AM »

Ordered Direct TV and got the Sunday Ticket for free!!

Now I can watch every 49ers game in 1080 with surround sound instead of on a grainy web feed!!

Huff · « **Reply #21 on:** August 07, 2013, 02:27:33 PM »

I miss direct tv and all the sports networks the most from undergrad.

Triumph do you still have my info or need my email?

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #22 on:** August 07, 2013, 02:56:52 PM »

Quote from: Groogrux on August 05, 2013, 08:28:08 AM

Hey! I haven't forgot about you. I bought the beer, I just never took the time to ship it out. I don't think you would want it now, though!

No worries. What kind of beer was it? As long as it wasn't a pale/IPA/hoppy beer, it's probably ok.

Groogrux · « **Reply #23 on:** August 07, 2013, 04:29:20 PM »

I got curious the other night and tried one. They are not okay...

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #24 on:** August 07, 2013, 04:54:35 PM »

Huff- need your info.

I just sent Awesome-o the info, too. He would make six, then Huff seven.

PD and Brandnew, I sent you guys invites when I started the league the other day. Let me know if you didn't get them or what the deal is. You two would make 9 teams, so we'd need one more if both of you guys get off your asses and sign up. Who's down?

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #25 on:** August 07, 2013, 05:30:06 PM »

I'm down.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #26 on:** August 07, 2013, 06:03:42 PM »

Cool, pm me your email address. And remember, no Canadian rules.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #27 on:** August 07, 2013, 07:14:37 PM »

Anyone familiar with the "buy Madden anniversary edition, get free (online) Direct TV football access" promotion? Sounds tempting.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #28 on:** August 07, 2013, 08:03:34 PM »

Just emailed you Creeps. Some reason yahoo is being dumb so I just requested a new invite.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #29 on:** August 07, 2013, 08:47:42 PM »

BN- not sure which email address you sent it to, but I didn't get anything, so it's probably one I'm not checking. PM me here.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #30 on:** August 09, 2013, 07:43:47 PM »

Nice first preseason run for Bush

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #31 on:** August 09, 2013, 07:47:34 PM »

Sanchize

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #32 on:** August 13, 2013, 05:56:38 PM »

I totally forgot that I invited Akala to join the league, so we're gonna be a 12 team league instead of a 10 team league this year. One spot left! Message me!

Akala · « **Reply #33 on:** August 13, 2013, 10:29:37 PM »

lol. joining, but if we can't find another just boot me.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #34 on:** August 13, 2013, 10:31:16 PM »

I'll take the last spot if no one else wants it. But I'd rather let it go to a proper murican before me since it will probably be difficult to make the draft.

Quote from: Groogrux on August 05, 2013, 08:28:08 AM

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 04, 2013, 09:33:25 PM
Should I be excited about the Bengals this year or is that a lost cause?

It's never bad to be a Bengals fan! It actually looks like they stand a good chance of being the best team in the AFC North this year.

I've been a Bungals fan since I can remember watching NFL (late 80s). So I've lived through worse periods.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #35 on:** August 13, 2013, 11:03:39 PM »

CatsCatsCats · « **Reply #36 on:** August 14, 2013, 03:46:35 PM »

Ah crap. Social pressure has been leveraged upon me to join a fantasy football league. Any super basic pointers for this? I know nothing when it comes to who's who, what position to fill first, etc. I'm sure I'll get my ass handed to me, but I would like to at least be respectable and not openly mocked for my choices... Halp.

Brehvolution · « **Reply #37 on:** August 14, 2013, 04:25:26 PM »

Brady gets hurt on Tebow's birthday?

http://telly.com/13APF8V

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #38 on:** August 14, 2013, 06:00:58 PM »

Donovan McNabb continues to be an idiot
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9567486/donovan-mcnabb-robert-griffin-iii-brainwashed-washington-redskins

Shadow Mod · « **Reply #39 on:** August 14, 2013, 06:07:40 PM »

Niners didn't look so hot

Brehvolution · « **Reply #40 on:** August 14, 2013, 07:23:09 PM »

Quote from: Needs More Cowbell on August 14, 2013, 06:07:40 PM

Niners didn't look so hot

1st team did.

milchs evil twin · « **Reply #41 on:** August 14, 2013, 07:31:31 PM »

Quote from: Zero Hero on August 14, 2013, 04:25:26 PM

Brady gets hurt on Tebow's birthday?

http://telly.com/13APF8V

Losing Wes. Losing Gronk. Hernandez. Tebow. This.

What a incredibly shitty offseason this has been.

Joe Molotov · « **Reply #42 on:** August 14, 2013, 07:48:09 PM »

Quote from: Phoenix Dark on August 14, 2013, 06:00:58 PM

Donovan McNabb continues to be an idiot
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9567486/donovan-mcnabb-robert-griffin-iii-brainwashed-washington-redskins

Why would Grffin want to talk to McNabb? McNabb only played for one season with Washington and he was terrible. Has McNabb been named the official spokesperson for black QBs?

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #43 on:** August 15, 2013, 08:54:11 AM »

http://sports.yahoo.com/news/jets-ryan-says-smith-brutal-180649854--nfl.html

Looks like Sanchize does have some competition after all...

Bloodwake · « **Reply #44 on:** August 17, 2013, 01:14:15 AM »

Guess it's too late to get in on fantasy football, huh?

Groogrux · « **Reply #45 on:** August 17, 2013, 02:03:08 AM »

Looks like I'll have two matchups against Gundam this year in regular season. God help me if his autodraft team is better than the one I manually put together.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #46 on:** August 17, 2013, 06:58:27 AM »

Quote from: Dr. Thugonomics on August 17, 2013, 01:14:15 AM

Guess it's too late to get in on fantasy football, huh?

Doh. Yeah, sorry just filled the league up. If people want to do another league that's always an option, though.

Bloodwake · « **Reply #47 on:** August 17, 2013, 05:15:25 PM »

Balls.

milchs evil twin · « **Reply #48 on:** August 18, 2013, 05:23:09 PM »

Tebow was drafted in our fantasy league.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #49 on:** August 18, 2013, 05:23:45 PM »

when is the draft brehs

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #50 on:** August 18, 2013, 05:31:46 PM »

Quote from: Creepy Old Guy on August 05, 2013, 01:10:17 PM

DRAFT IS CURRENTLY SET FOR SUNDAY, AUGUST 25TH AT 2 PM EASTERN TIME. Normally I would say something about how important showing up for the draft is, but Gundam's auto-drafted team murdered everyone last year, so whatever.

smh PD its in this thread

pilonv1 · « **Reply #51 on:** August 18, 2013, 10:11:02 PM »

2pm EST is about 4am for me, but for some reason Yahoo was saying 7am. I need to think of a good team name too

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #52 on:** August 19, 2013, 08:24:59 PM »

I will actually take part in this year's draft.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #53 on:** August 19, 2013, 09:53:43 PM »

Give me your auto draft tips then!

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #54 on:** August 19, 2013, 09:57:52 PM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on August 19, 2013, 09:53:43 PM

Give me your auto draft tips then!

1. Don't do shit. Don't rank players, don't have any lists, don't even log in and look.
2. Log in after draft.
3. Profit.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #55 on:** August 19, 2013, 10:40:01 PM »

in one of my other league's, this dude didn't show up to the draft and this is what he got

fuck auto draft sometimes

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #56 on:** August 20, 2013, 12:01:58 AM »

In my defense, I offered to join so you guys had a full league, but I would be at cabin with noninternet access on the day of the draft. It wasn't some devious plan or anything.

Or was it?

No, it wasn't.

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #57 on:** August 20, 2013, 12:10:44 AM »

I remember thinking "oh he's missing the draft? this is gonna be an easy season."

Phoenix Dark · « **Reply #58 on:** August 22, 2013, 08:57:36 PM »

Lions d-line is making the Patriots look like small children. Hopefully this translates to the season. Still, some completely idiotic penalties...

Reggie Bush looks amazing. Meanwhile Stafford continues to look bad, especially without Megatron. I have a bad feeling about this.

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #59 on:** August 22, 2013, 09:48:40 PM »

Welp. Looks like I may miss the draft. So, who wants to start polishing my trophy now?

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Author Topic: NFL 2014-2015 Off Season Thread of Skittles and Tears (Read 67671 times)