2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[Waboman]

Originally Posted by Bigdog

Heres Fontenot trying to explain this to his Boss....

Falcons GM Terry Fontenot talking to owner Arthur Blank after selecting Michael Penix Jr. 👀 #shorts - YouTube

I like Penix but to have just committed 100 million to a guy and then pass on imo an almost sure thing receiver or defensive players at that point is just mind boggling to me. Not to mention they gave Cousin's a literal 5 minutes heads up this was going to happen before they submitted the pick.

Originally Posted by El Rey

so this pick is indeed baffling for many reasons but on the financial end ATL can cut him in 2026 with only a $12.5m cap hit. So it could be $100m over two years ($60m yr 1, $40m yr 2) so $50m per season for (what some consider) a top tier QB is about average.
That said, Penix is about to be 24 and if the theory is ATL cuts Cousins in 2026, Penix will be a 26 yo rookie QB.

[Batman1980]

Way to be classy and support your new team, Kirko.

[Waboman]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

Way to be classy and support your new team, Kirko.

Easy there, Dak. It’s just a joke. He never actually said that. Blue skies in. Gray skies out. Don’t be such an angry elf.

[traths]

Originally Posted by Waboman

I saw this same post on the NFL Memes page on Facebook so I don't believe he actually said this. That would just seem out of character for him to say something like that.

[ctujackbauer]

Originally Posted by Waboman

Easy there, Dak. It’s just a joke. He never actually said that. Blue skies in. Gray skies out. Don’t be such an angry elf.

It shows a picture of him and it's in large bold type, that must mean he said it for real.

[Tony208]

nothing to be too hyped up about but I trust the cowboys track record on drafting offensive linemen

[Batman1980]

Working 4-8 means the Cowboys will probably make their 2nd round pick before I get off but I may get to watch their 2 3rd round picks live.

[JDub1]

Does Nick Saban ever stop talking?

[BizCat]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

LOL Jared Goff

He’s a Top 5 QB.

[BizCat]

Day 2 here in the D! I was fortunate to do a passing game with Amon-Ra St. Brown followed by a pic with him. Bonus, he signed my ball.

[Batman1980]

I'd be more excited after a solid but not exciting first 3 rounds for the Cowboys if the following weren't true:
Cowboys most likely playing with a lame duck head coach, I don't love McCarthy but he's our best HC since Big Tuna
Lamb and Dak could well be gone after this season, which would gut the offense and possibly make it the worst it's been since the pre-Romo seasons.
It sounds like Jerry thinks the answer at RB is worn-down Zeke, which is a terrible idea, maybe he slept through Zeke's last year in Dallas.

[JDub1]

Herbstreit thinks JJ McCarthy will be the future face of the NFL

[Bigdog]

Originally Posted by JDub1

Herbstreit thinks JJ McCarthy will be the future face of the NFL

Well one thing going for the kid is he is probably in the best situation of all the top drafted QB's other than Williams with the Bears.

Maye for instance may be the best starting capable QB in this draft class, but he is now going to be on my Patriots with no starting left tackle to speak of and a wide receiver room that is mid's at best.

It is said they had the option of a trade down with the Vikings for both 1's and a 1 next year. IMO they should have taken it imo, to build the team first then add the QB next year. Could have gotten their starting LT for the next decade and a topflight WR and could of double dipped on WR or added a DB and filled 3 major holes. with your first 3 picks and with a double 1 next season. Instead, they got their QB and left several large holes on the team with limited ability to fill them.

I am not so impressed with Wolf & Mayo's draft here, but I will admit I know very little about these guys coming out of college, but I just like value more than having one shiny object. It is nearly impossible to ask this kid to come in and play at a top level given what is around him including an offensive coaching staff that I am less than thrilled with.

[dcowboy7]

Originally Posted by JDub1

Herbstreit thinks JJ McCarthy will be the future face of the NFL

Im in NJ so i kinda follow rutgers.
In 2016 Herby said "They have a chance to be a pain in the butt" in Big10 play.
They went 0-9 in conf & lost games 78-0, 58-0, 49-0, 39-0.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Im in NJ so i kinda follow rutgers.
In 2016 Herby said "They have a chance to be a pain in the butt" in Big10 play.
They went 0-9 in conf & lost games 78-0, 58-0, 49-0, 39-0.

And how did your boy Brock Purdy do in college?

[dcowboy7]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

And how did your boy Brock Purdy do in college?

I have no clue what that means

[JDub1]

Its being reported that these protective covers on helmets will be allowed to be worn during NFL games in 2024 because they do help cut down on concussions. That will be weird looking during games.

[BizCat]

Detroit sets 3 day attendance record.

What an absolute blast.

Now taking in a Tigers game.

[Underworld54]

Originally Posted by BizCat

He’s a Top 5 QB.

No he's not lol.

Mahomes
Burrow
Josh Allen
Herbert
Lamar Jackson
Stafford

[Britbuffguy]

Originally Posted by Underworld54

No he's not lol.

Mahomes
Burrow
Josh Allen
Herbert
Lamar Jackson
Stafford

I'm no fan of Goff, but Google is your friend.

2023 Stats:

Passing Yards #2
Total TDs #4

Won 12 games, more than any QB on your list.

Just saying.