2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[BizCat]

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[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by Bigdog

So it seems there has been talk that the NFL instituted the new catch rules during the superbowl without telling both teams. Keep in mind the fact that all rule changes need to be voted on first to be implemented, but unreal if they actually went as far as to switch rules on the fly during the biggest game of the year.

The lack of integrity at the top in this league is just astounding and it grows by the day imo!

I didn’t think there was anyone that believed that nonsense. The new catch rules weren’t used in the Super Bowl. Heck, they weren’t even agreed on until recently.

[Bigdog]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

I didn’t think there was anyone that believed that nonsense. The new catch rules weren’t used in the Super Bowl. Heck, they weren’t even agreed on until recently.

I think your thinking of something else because this just came out yesterday with a discussion between espn host and Sal Paolantonio. Take a listen to what I posted as it makes a lot of sense regarding some of the calls in the last superbowl.

Sal Paolantonio has been a pretty solid NFL reporter for decades, no offense Movie but I'm going to take his word for it over yours, and he sounded pretty convinced this did take place.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by Bigdog

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q...7&&FORM=VRDGAR

Originally Posted by Bigdog

I think your thinking of something else because this just came out yesterday with a discussion between espn host and Sal Paolantonio. Take a listen to what I posted as it makes a lot of sense regarding some of the calls in the last superbowl.

Sal Paolantonio has been a pretty solid NFL reporter for decades, no offense Movie but I'm going to take his word for it over yours, and he sounded pretty convinced this did take place.

After seeing that, I can’t help but see this:



Must’ve been a slow news day and they needed clicks.

[BizCat]

I guess the NFL is keeping the 10 second runoff rule.

Some stupid things don't change.

[dcowboy7]

Wonderlic scores:

Josh Allen: 37
Josh Rosen: 29
Sam Darnold: 28
Baker Mayfield: 25
Lamar Jackson: 13

[BizCat]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Wonderlic scores:

Josh Allen: 37
Josh Rosen: 29
Sam Darnold: 28
Baker Mayfield: 25
Lamar Jackson: 13

yikes

[Moviefan1203]

That's a really good score by Allen!

[BizCat]

I wanted to look deeper, so here's an extensive list

And how have current or recent NFL draft picks at quarterback scored? (Super Bowl winning quarterbacks are in bold).

Ryan Fitzpatrick, Harvard 48
Blaine Gabbert, Missouri 42
Alex Smith, Utah 40
Carson Wentz, North Dakota State 40
Eli Manning, Ole Miss 39
Matthew Stafford, Georgia 38
Tony Romo, Eastern Illinois 37
Andrew Luck, Stanford 37
Colin Kaepernick, Nevada 37 ()
Josh Allen, Wyoming 37
Sam Bradford, Oklahoma 36
Jared Goff, Cal 36
Aaron Rodgers, Cal 35
Matt Leinart, USC 35
Christian Ponder, FSU 35
Brad Kaaya, Miami (FL) 34
Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M 34
Nathan Peterman, Pittsburgh 33
Tom Brady, Michigan 33
Steve Young, BYU 33
Kirk Cousins, Michigan State 33
Marcus Mariota, Oregon 33
Matt Ryan, Boston College 32
Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M 32
Philip Rivers, N.C. State 30
Josh McCown, Sam Houston State 30
Trevor Knight, Texas A&M 30
John Elway, Stanford 29
Nick Foles, Arizona 29
Andy Dalton, TCU 29
Josh Dobbs, Tennessee 29
Josh Rosen, UCLA 29
Peyton Manning, Tennessee 28
Drew Brees, Purdue 28
Russell Wilson, Wisconsin 28
E.J. Manuel, FSU 28
Blake Bortles, Central Florida 28
Deshone Kizer, Notre Dame 28
Sam Darnold, USC 28
Joe Flacco, Delaware 27
Jameis Winston, Florida State 27
Josh Freeman, Kansas State 27
Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State 27
Mike Glennon, N.C. State 26
Jay Cutler, Vanderbilt 26
Carson Palmer, USC 26
Ryan Mallet, Arkansas 26
CJ Beathard, Iowa 26
Ben Roethlisberger, Miami (Ohio) 25
Dak Prescott, Mississippi State 25
Brock Osweiler, Colorado State 25
Mitch Trubisky, UNC 25
Davis Webb, Cal 25
Baker Mayfield, Oklahoma 25
Robert Griffin III, Baylor 24
Geno Smith, West Virginia 24
JaMarcus Russell, LSU 24
Patrick Mahomes, Texas Tech 24
Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame 23
Bret Favre, Southern Miss 22
Tim Tebow, Florida 22
Tim Couch, Kentucky 22
AJ McCarron, Alabama 22
Chad Kelly, Ole Miss 22
Cam Newton, Auburn 21
Jerod Evans, Virginia Tech 21
Derek Carr, Fresno State 20
Jake Locker, Washington 20
Teddy Bridgewater, Louisville 20
Mike Vick, Virginia Tech 20
Deshaun Watson, Clemson 20
Terry Bradshaw, Louisiana Tech 16
Heath Shuler, Tennessee 16
Dan Marino, Pittsburgh 16
Donovan McNabb, Syracuse 15
Jim Kelly, Miami 15
Tyrod Taylor, Virginia Tech 15
Vince Young, Texas 6 (although he reportedly retook it and scored a 15)
Lamar Jackson, Louisville 13

[Moviefan1203]

Lamar Jackson really needs to hire an agent.

[ChadFL]

Heath Shuler's terrible Wonderlic is amusing considering he ended up being elected to Congress in his post NFL days.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Heath Shuler's terrible Wonderlic is amusing considering he ended up being elected to Congress in his post NFL days.

Haven’t heard that name in quite some time.

[Batman1980]

I still can't believe an NFL QB scored a 6. I took it on a lark and got a 35.

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

I still can't believe an NFL QB scored a 6. I took it on a lark and got a 35.

I would have thought you'd get 6 points just for getting your own name right. He must have been goofing on that test.

[ChadFL]

Surprised Tebow scored so low. He seemed like the type who would excel on these tests.

[Rodney-2187]

Originally Posted by El Rey

Umm, probably talent and money would be the first two obvious answers that come to mind.

If people watched them play football on TV and bought tickets to see them play in the NCAA, then they must be talented enough to entertain.

[Tony208]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Surprised Tebow scored so low. He seemed like the type who would excel on these tests.

Johnny football scored a 32? Must of been high.

[El Rey]

Originally Posted by rodneyfaile

If people watched them play football on TV and bought tickets to see them play in the NCAA, then they must be talented enough to entertain.

Generally, college fans are going to see their favorite team/school, not necessarily a player.
The top tier talent is still going to go to the NFL, who will have the most money to offer to those drafted.

It's cool that these start-up leagues will offer opportunities for the un-drafted to continue to play and have somewhat of a career but people aren't going to pay specifically to see NFL rejects play. The best these league can hope for (though Vince has said this is not the case with the XFL) is that these leagues will be minor leagues for the NFL or big fish, small pond type situations (popular in small and mid level media markets, where there's not much else going on in the way of pro sports).

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by El Rey

Generally, college fans are going to see their favorite team/school, not necessarily a player.
The top tier talent is still going to go to the NFL, who will have the most money to offer to those drafted.

It's cool that these start-up leagues will offer opportunities for the un-drafted to continue to play and have somewhat of a career but people aren't going to pay specifically to see NFL rejects play. The best these league can hope for (though Vince has said this is not the case with the XFL) is that these leagues will be minor leagues for the NFL or big fish, small pond type situations (popular in small and mid level media markets, where there's not much else going on in the way of pro sports).

There’s not enough talent for the NFL. I don’t know how two separate leagues plan to put a good product on the field.

[ChadFL]

One handed UCF star Shaquem Griffin will be attending the NFL draft. That's a bold move considering he's projected to be a mid round draft pick. Who knows, maybe he'll go sooner than expected coming off of a great combine and Pro Day.

http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/st...getting-invite