2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[StereoMike]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

I really think this is being drummed up by the media. The "draft experts" and "insiders" don't have as much to talk about when there's a clear-cut #1 pick like Luck so they're manufacturing controversy where there is none. I don't think there's a single NFL GM who would take Griffin over Luck. Not one.

Blame Irsay, not the media...

“It’s up in the air,” Irsay told USA Today. “We have to look at this thing completely open-minded.

“You have two outstanding athletes, two great pure passers, two guys from families that are incredible.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...up-in-the-air/

[StereoMike]

Jerry Jones on John Mara: I want to settle it on the field

The NFL doesn’t need any extra juice to sell the opening game of the season, although their choice of the Cowboys as the Giants’ first opponent comes with plenty.

“I would like to settle this on the field,” Jones said before passing on the suggestion of a halftime boxing match with his fellow owner.

[SevenwithaT]

Is anyone else rooting for the Colts to have an 0-16 season?

[Terjyn]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Jerry Jones on John Mara: I want to settle it on the field

Were the Cowboys not going to try against the Giants before this came out, but now "It's on?"

Does Jerry believe winning against the Giants will reduce the penalty?

What an absurd statement by Jerry.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Personally I think Tannehill is no better than a mid-late first round prospect, but thanks to a lack of QB's I'll bet Miami does reach on him at #8.

Teams are reaching for quarterbacks way too early in the draft. Last year I wouldn't have considered Blaine Gabbert better than around #20, Jake Locker around #22, and Christian Ponder around #30 but all went in the top 12 because teams are so scared they aren't going to get a quarterback that they badly reach. If I'm the Dolphins can't trade back I'd rather take Brandon Weeden in the second round or someone like Kirk Cousins or Brock Osweiler in the third round than Tannehill at #8.

[SleeperAgent]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

Teams are reaching for quarterbacks way too early in the draft. Last year I wouldn't have considered Blaine Gabbert better than around #20, Jake Locker around #22, and Christian Ponder around #30 but all went in the top 12 because teams are so scared they aren't going to get a quarterback that they badly reach. If I'm the Dolphins and can't trade back I'd rather take Brandon Weeden in the second round or someone like Kirk Cousins or Brock Osweiler in the third round than Tannehill at #8.

And Cincy got the best out of all of them with Andy Dalton in the second round lol!

Shows that it works. Get the amazing WR first then just get a guy to throw to him.

[StereoMike]

And that would be a mistake. We could draft a starting pass rusher at #8, which would fill a big hole, whereas Tannehill is a "project", I don't see him starting this year.

[StereoMike]

Cosell Talks: The Tannehill Project

Three other points emerged from this game. First, he was willing to pull the trigger on difficult throws, which is a necessity in the NFL. Second, he threw the ball well and with confidence when working outside the numbers. Lastly, and surprisingly given his relative inexperience, he exhibited comfortable pocket mobility. In response to pressure, he moved within an area that approximates the size of a boxing ring while maintaining both his passer profile and his downfield focus. Pocket movement is a far more important attribute in the NFL than leaving the pocket and running.

One benefit of Tannehill’s three-quarters delivery is it allows him to throw very well on the move, both to his right and impressively, to his left. In fact, he’s a better, more accurate passer on the run than either Andrew Luck or Robert Griffin. Tannehill was very efficient off the boot-action pass game. That will translate very well to the NFL.

One other problem became increasingly evident the more plays I watched. In every pass offense, the quarterback must locate the safeties to best determine where to throw the ball at the intermediate and deeper levels. Tannehill at times did not do a good job of verifying the positioning of the safeties after the snap of the ball. That led to some poor reads and ill-advised throws, especially against Texas. As I mentioned earlier, that can and will be fixed through coaching in the context of his NFL pass offense.

Overall, I did not necessarily see the kind of improvement over time I would have liked. In the final analysis, Tannehill is a better prospect than Christian Ponder was a year ago. Tannehill possesses the skill set to be a quality NFL starter. At this point, he would be best in a quick-rhythm, short-to-intermediate passing game that featured play-action and boot-action passes. One thing we know for certain: He likely will be drafted higher than his body of work suggests he should be.

[fatediesel]

The NFL has changed the regular season overtime system to the postseason system. In addition they've changed the replay rule so that all turnovers are reviewed by the booth rather than forcing coaches to challenge.

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

The NFL has changed the regular season overtime system to the postseason system. In addition they've changed the replay rule so that all turnovers are reviewed by the booth rather than forcing coaches to challenge.

Well to me, if the ball comes out while you're going down it needs to be a fumble, period. That's the way it was in the old days. Also a lot will disagree with this but I think one foot in on the sidelines should still count as an INT.

[Batman1980]

Adam Schefter ‏ @AdamSchefter Reply Retweet Favorite · Open

San Francisco 49ers reached agreement with former Giants running back Brandon Jacobs.

Source - Twitter

[StereoMike]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

all turnovers are reviewed

Great, we are getting closer to 4-hour games...

[Batman1980]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Great, we are getting closer to 4-hour games...

The confusing new play-off overtime rules have been extended to the regular season as well, owners just ratified it.

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Great, we are getting closer to 4-hour games...

People said the same thing last year when they made all scoring plays reviewable. The average game length increased by about two minutes.

[StereoMike]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

People said the same thing last year when they made all scoring plays reviewable. The average game length increased by about two minutes.

Hence my comment, "we are getting CLOSER"...

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Hence my comment, "we are getting CLOSER"...

Well, the game is still CLOSER to three hours. The average games is about 3 Hours and 7 Minutes.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by StereoMike

Great, we are getting closer to 4-hour games...

There was a proposal that could have saved some time by having all reviewed plays and challenges done in the booth rather than the officials on the field but the proposal wasn't passed.

[Batman1980]

Torry Holt will sign a one-day contract to retire as a member of the St. Louis Rams.
Holt finished out his career in failed spots with the Jaguars and Patriots. Due to bad knees, Holt's effectiveness fell off the map at age 31. We suspect Holt needed at least a few more Pro Bowl-caliber seasons in order to be a legit Hall of Fame candidate. Now 35, Holt finished his career with 920 receptions, 13,382 yards, and 74 touchdowns. He made seven Pro Bowls and six times was a top-eight fantasy wideout. Holt is second in Rams history in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving TDs. Isaac Bruce, a slightly less dominant receiver but far better "compiler," is No. 1 in all three categories.

Source - http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/412/torry-holt

[dcowboy7]

Dana Jacobsen is leaving ESPN next month & the rumour is she may land at NFLN.

Hope they have a quick person on the 7 second delay button.

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by dcowboy7

Dana Jacobsen is leaving ESPN next month & the rumour is she may land at NFLN.

Hope they have a quick person on the 7 second delay button.

ESPN has been losing a lot of their talent in recent years and Scott Van Pelt, Erin Andrews, and Michelle Beadle's contracts all expire this year. There's been rumors that Van Pelt could potentially leave and join NBC Sports Network and that it's unlikely that both Andrews and Beadle both re-sign because they dislike each other.