2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[Waboman]

[imsounoriginal]

Forgot what it's like when the Seahawks actually try all season instead of just waking up after the bye week.

[Samus Aran]

Pats cut Kai Forbath after one game. Who will become kicker #5?

[R3P0]

Ron Rivera is out in Carolina after 9 seasons

Panthers fired coach Ron Rivera.

In the midst of his ninth season with the Panthers, Rivera had been the seventh-longest tenured head coach in the NFL. A parting of ways was beginning to look like a strong possibility in the offseason, but it is rather odd timing with four games remaining. The Panthers clearly want to get a jump on the league in the research-and-interview department. With the Panthers purchased by hedge fund billionaire David Tepper in May 2018, "Riverboat Ron" and his old school ways were in conflict with the owner's philosophy. It was probably time for a shakeup regardless of who was at the helm. The Panthers have reached the playoffs just one time since their 2015-16 Super Bowl appearance, winning zero postseason games. Rivera is sent packing with three NFC South titles. If he doesn't get another head-coaching gig, Rivera will be in high demand as a defensive coordinator.

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[BizCat]

I'll take Riverboat Ron as DC for Detroit.

Make it happen.

[Moviefan1203]

He won’t stay unemployed for long. Very well respected coach in the NFL community.

[Tony208]

Teams could do a lot worse than Ron Rivera. Unlike some people he's actually got a team to the Super Bowl. I'll take him over Garrett.

[El Rey]

Whoa, even though I understand the reasoning of wanting to get a jump on other teams for offseason hires, this is pretty unexpected. If the new owner is wanting to start start fresh I would imagine moving on from Cam to be a real option for them now.

PIT is sticking with Hodges as the starter this Sunday vs. the Cards

[BeastCreatureTrapper]

As a Panther fan, I'm not sure how I feel about Rivera being fired. There were more key injuries than just Cam...and yet, how a run defense can be that undisciplined over and over and over again this season...

It felt at times like the team had, if not given up completely, sorta conceded this year as a loss.

Funny thing is, if you gave the Panthers four yards to apply anywhere they wanted, to any of their goal-line losses this year, they would probably be in the playoffs and Rivera would have been spared.

That's the NFL though: Penthouse to outhouse before you even get to turn the key to enter..

[imsounoriginal]

Skins are so bad they got two coaches fired this year lol

Ron will be fine, I expect he'll wanna be a HC somewhere else but if that doesn't work out, maybe Philly can give him a call to be our DC.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Skins are so bad they got two coaches fired this year lol

Ron will be fine, I expect he'll wanna be a HC somewhere else but if that doesn't work out, maybe Philly can give him a call to be our DC.

A lot of speculation with the Giants. Rivera and Gettleman have a good relationship.

[imsounoriginal]

Jones was asked during his Tuesday morning appearance on 105.3 The Fan about Garrett and why, with the Cowboys sitting at 6-6 and not looking too hot, the owner doesn't want to make an in-season coaching change. He first referred to Garrett's work ethic and knowledge of his team before shifting to his opinion on selecting a Super Bowl-caliber coach and how it's admittedly an inexact science.

"Nobody has the exclusive skills to get the job done so that collectively you can win a Super Bowl," Jones said, per The Athletic. "But there are qualified people. Jason Garrett is one of them. In my opinion, Jason Garrett will be coaching in the NFL next year."

via NFL.com

[Samus Aran]

Since you can't fire the entire team, the coach always falls on the sword even if the people who pushed him onto the sword are more responsible for the losses.

[BizCat]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Skins are so bad they got two coaches fired this year lol

Ron will be fine, I expect he'll wanna be a HC somewhere else but if that doesn't work out, maybe Philly can give him a call to be our DC.

But ya got Jimmy already

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by BizCat

But ya got Jimmy already

Love Schwartz.

[rickah88]

Originally Posted by imsounoriginal

Skins are so bad they got two coaches fired this year lol

Ron will be fine, I expect he'll wanna be a HC somewhere else but if that doesn't work out, maybe Philly can give him a call to be our DC.

That would be great, be nice to have him back, but I doubt he settles for DC.
Schwartz’s defense is severely flawed as he can’t change to fit the actual personnel on hand.
No matter what there will be staff changes this off season. Philly made the mistake of promoting too many from within and it’s shown.

It’s funny how the preseason narrative was “keep Wentz upright”. Only problem was they couldn’t keep the rest of the team upright. Overhaul the training staff too!

[BizCat]

2020 Round 1 Mock Draft Post Week 13

1. Cincinnati Bengals (1-11): Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2. New York Giants (2-10): Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
3. Washington Redskins (3-9): Andrew Thomas, OL, Georgia
4. Miami Dolphins (3-9): Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
5. Atlanta Falcons (3-9): A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa
6. Detroit Lions (3-8-1): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
7. Arizona Cardinals (3-8-1): Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa
8. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8): Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
9. New York Jets (4-8): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
10. Los Angeles Chargers (4-8): Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
11. Denver Broncos (4-8): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
12. Philadelphia Eagles (5-7): Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7): Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
14. Carolina Panthers (5-7): Grant Delpit, S, LSU
15. Cleveland Browns (5-7): Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin
16. Oakland Raiders (6-6): Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama
17. Indianapolis Colts (6-6): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
18. Oakland Raiders via the Chicago Bears (6-6): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
19. Tennessee Titans (7-5): Javon Kinlaw, DL, South Carolina
20. Jacksonville Jaguars, via the 7-5 Los Angeles Rams: Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
21. Dallas Cowboys (6-6): Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri
22. Miami Dolphins, via the 7-5 Pittsburgh Steelers: Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
23. Kansas City Chiefs (8-4): Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
24. Minnesota Vikings (8-3): Xavier McKinney, CB, Alabama
25. Miami Dolphins, via the 8-4 Houston Texans: Austin Jackson, OL, USC
26. Buffalo Bills (9-3): Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
27. Green Bay Packers (9-3): Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
28. Seattle Seahawks (9-2): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
29. New England Patriots (10-2): Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
30. New Orleans Saints (10-2): Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
31. Baltimore Ravens (10-2): De'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
32. San Francisco 49ers (10-2): Trey Adams, OL, Washington

[BizCat]

I am totally fine with Detroit getting either Ohio State player!

[Moviefan1203]

Pretty crazy the Giants have the potential opportunity to draft two generational talents in a three year span.

[traths]

Originally Posted by BizCat

2020 Round 1 Mock Draft Post Week 13

1. Cincinnati Bengals (1-11): Joe Burrow, QB, LSU
2. New York Giants (2-10): Chase Young, DE, Ohio State
3. Washington Redskins (3-9): Andrew Thomas, OL, Georgia
4. Miami Dolphins (3-9): Tua Tagovailoa, QB, Alabama
5. Atlanta Falcons (3-9): A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa
6. Detroit Lions (3-8-1): Jeff Okudah, CB, Ohio State
7. Arizona Cardinals (3-8-1): Tristan Wirfs, OL, Iowa
8. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-8): Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU
9. New York Jets (4-8): Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama
10. Los Angeles Chargers (4-8): Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
11. Denver Broncos (4-8): CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma
12. Philadelphia Eagles (5-7): Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-7): Jacob Eason, QB, Washington
14. Carolina Panthers (5-7): Grant Delpit, S, LSU
15. Cleveland Browns (5-7): Tyler Biadasz, C, Wisconsin
16. Oakland Raiders (6-6): Dylan Moses, LB, Alabama
17. Indianapolis Colts (6-6): Derrick Brown, DL, Auburn
18. Oakland Raiders via the Chicago Bears (6-6): Tee Higgins, WR, Clemson
19. Tennessee Titans (7-5): Javon Kinlaw, DL, South Carolina
20. Jacksonville Jaguars, via the 7-5 Los Angeles Rams: Raekwon Davis, DL, Alabama
21. Dallas Cowboys (6-6): Albert Okwuegbunam, TE, Missouri
22. Miami Dolphins, via the 7-5 Pittsburgh Steelers: Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Colorado
23. Kansas City Chiefs (8-4): Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
24. Minnesota Vikings (8-3): Xavier McKinney, CB, Alabama
25. Miami Dolphins, via the 8-4 Houston Texans: Austin Jackson, OL, USC
26. Buffalo Bills (9-3): Jalen Reagor, WR, TCU
27. Green Bay Packers (9-3): Yetur Gross-Matos, EDGE, Penn State
28. Seattle Seahawks (9-2): C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida
29. New England Patriots (10-2): Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
30. New Orleans Saints (10-2): Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson
31. Baltimore Ravens (10-2): De'Andre Swift, RB, Georgia
32. San Francisco 49ers (10-2): Trey Adams, OL, Washington

Getting a cornerback would be nice for my Vikings but I wouldn't mind if they drafted a new left tackle or left guard. Riley Reiff isn't getting any younger and Pat Elfelein has been a disaster.