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Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2024 7:09 am
by Galfon
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:24 am
by Mellsblue
It would have been a miracle if he made it. The Chiefs are also able to have him on the practice squad as an extra player so even if we were in the discussion for back end of the 53 the rules make stashing him on the practice squad even more likely.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Wed Aug 28, 2024 1:06 pm
by switchskier
Mellsblue wrote: ↑Wed Aug 28, 2024 9:24 am
It would have been a miracle if he made it. The Chiefs are also able to have him on the practice squad as an extra player so even if we were in the discussion for back end of the 53 the rules make stashing him on the practice squad even more likely.
Yeah, it's a weird thing that the IPP rule allowing an extra practice squad player (who can be elevated) actually discourages teams from putting them on active rosters. Think it's not over for him though, some in KC do seem quite excited by the potential.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Thu Aug 29, 2024 11:09 pm
by Buggaluggs
He got picked up by the Jaguars. Although now as a WR not running back.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2024 11:53 pm
by Galfon
Taxi fodder as foreseen, though at team with strong London links.
Sounds like he's just giving it his best shot and seeing what happens.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articles/czxl5zlkrqlo
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Thu Sep 05, 2024 8:54 am
by Mellsblue
Weird that he went to Jags’ practice squad rather than Chiefs’.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:52 am
by switchskier
Great opening game last night. Jackson was great but didn't get the job done when it really counted, once again.
The chiefs are a pretty reprehensible bunch but they are very good. They'll win the AFC West by four games this year.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Fri Sep 06, 2024 5:27 pm
by Banquo
switchskier wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:52 am
pretty reprehensible bunch
what's the skinny...
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 2:37 am
by switchskier
Banquo wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 5:27 pm
switchskier wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:52 am
pretty reprehensible bunch
what's the skinny...
They've a tendency to prize talent over anything. NFL teams are generally quite willing to overlook some pretty bad behaviour but the chiefs have quite a record.
The summer a WR called Rice caused a 6 vehicle smash while street racing at 120mph and fleeing the scene and a DL called Buggs for charged with animal cruelty. They gave their kicker a big contract after he said at a college graduation that women should stay home and raise kids and questions LGBT+ rights.
Before that they drafted Tyreek Hill (repeated allegations of beating up girlfriends) when everyone else steered clear, traded for Frank Clark after his domestic abuse allegations and defended Kadeem Hunt when he did likewise. Around ten years ago a player of theirs killed their girlfriend then commented suicide in the stadium carpark.
So overall, not a fan, despite having some of my all-time favourite players: Montana/Charles/Kelce (and not only because they beat my niners in our two most recent Superbowls).
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 4:50 pm
by Banquo
switchskier wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2024 2:37 am
Banquo wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 5:27 pm
switchskier wrote: ↑Fri Sep 06, 2024 11:52 am
pretty reprehensible bunch
what's the skinny...
They've a tendency to prize talent over anything. NFL teams are generally quite willing to overlook some pretty bad behaviour but the chiefs have quite a record.
The summer a WR called Rice caused a 6 vehicle smash while street racing at 120mph and fleeing the scene and a DL called Buggs for charged with animal cruelty. They gave their kicker a big contract after he said at a college graduation that women should stay home and raise kids and questions LGBT+ rights.
Before that they drafted Tyreek Hill (repeated allegations of beating up girlfriends) when everyone else steered clear, traded for Frank Clark after his domestic abuse allegations and defended Kadeem Hunt when he did likewise. Around ten years ago a player of theirs killed their girlfriend then commented suicide in the stadium carpark.
So overall, not a fan, despite having some of my all-time favourite players: Montana/Charles/Kelce (and not only because they beat my niners in our two most recent Superbowls).
fair play. NFL as a whole has a few unedifying stories
Also a 49er. Saw Montana, Rice in a pre season game at Candlestick; people queuing up wrapped in duvets were laughing at me and Mrs B wearing t shirt and shorts....effin freezing by end of game.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 7:58 pm
by Mellsblue
When is the draft?
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Sun Sep 08, 2024 10:16 pm
by Banquo
Mellsblue wrote: ↑Sun Sep 08, 2024 7:58 pm
When is the draft?
dunno but it will be cold
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 9:33 am
by Mellsblue
UK IPP grad might be playing regular season football this weekend:
https://www.rte.ie/sport/us-sport/2024/ ... nfl-debut/
Also worth sharing for the reminder that there is a human called Randy Bullock.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2024 2:19 pm
by switchskier
Georgia - Alabama is worth watching if you get the chance. Alabama dominated, Georgia came back, points and big plays all over the place.
Milroe is a physical specimen. Some NFL team will take a chance on turning him into something between the next Lamar Jackson and Jalen Hurts. I wasn't impressed with Carson Beck however. Some good throws but too many inaccurate which will get punished at the next level. He's Jared Goff.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2024 3:58 pm
by Mellsblue
Imagine being an England fan and a Giants fan…
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2024 7:30 pm
by switchskier
Mellsblue wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2024 3:58 pm
Imagine being an England fan and a Giants fan…
You could be a panthers fan? Winning games you'd be better losing. At least this way you'll move on from Jones for next season.
Or a Scotland fan. Destroyed by moments of hope.
Watched Mississippi take down Georgia last night. Jaxsom Dart is my new draft crush. Good arm, sees the field well, can stand in the pocket without flinching and tough. Beck continues to disappoint as a check down Charley.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Sun Nov 10, 2024 7:40 pm
by Mellsblue
switchskier wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2024 7:30 pm
Mellsblue wrote: ↑Sun Nov 10, 2024 3:58 pm
Imagine being an England fan and a Giants fan…
You could be a panthers fan? Winning games you'd be better losing. At least this way you'll move on from Jones for next season.
Or a Scotland fan. Destroyed by moments of hope.
Watched Mississippi take down Georgia last night. Jaxsom Dart is my new draft crush. Good arm, sees the field well, can stand in the pocket without flinching and tough. Beck continues to disappoint as a check down Charley.
Not a good QB year this time round allegedly. We could’ve had our pick of this year’s class but we beat Commanders and the Pats to pick 6 rather than 2,
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Sat Jan 25, 2025 12:44 pm
by Mellsblue
Few to no surprises in here but an interesting read nonetheless.
https://theanalyst.com/2025/01/most-clu ... l-playoffs
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2025 12:17 am
by switchskier
Anyone watching? Chiefs selling out to stop Barkley and Hurts is taking advantage. Can't believe that's going to stick all game long.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 3:05 pm
by Mellsblue
The Stafford to the Giants rumour won’t go away.
Re: NFL Draft
Posted: Tue Feb 11, 2025 6:09 pm
by switchskier
Mellsblue wrote: ↑Tue Feb 11, 2025 3:05 pm
The Stafford to the Giants rumour won’t go away.
Surely not. He's only a year away from washed but the Rams window is back open with that young defensive front they have and it would be madness to go QB shopping now.
I'm still dreaming of Garrett or Hendrickson to the niner to pair with Bosa. Sad that deebo looks to be on the move however.