2025-2026 NFL Season Thread

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

Source - Twitter

I was afraid it would come to this. Really talented individual but also some pretty significant work ethic and substance abuse issues.

[Moviefan1203]

Source - http://www.buffalobills.com/news/art...f-13fa19671bd6

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Marcell Dareus has issued a statement.

Statement from Marcell Dareus:

After careful consideration of recent events within my life, I have made the decision to enter a rehabilitation facility. I feel this is the best decision for me, my family and my teammates as I move forward with my career. I appreciate the support of my teammates and the Bills organization through this process.

Team statement:

We are fully supportive of Marcell and this decision to take the time he needs to seek treatment.

We're all behind you, Marcell. We're family. Vanquish your demons, and come back a better football player. We're in your corner.

[Batman1980]

Dareus and Gregory can do rehab together.

[TitansFan4Life]

I mentioned Tajae Sharpe a couple weeks back.

Said I wouldn't get my hopes up, but I am 100% sold already. Can't help it. Seems like a huge steal... as long as he stays healthy. That's always a factor.

Might be a good idea to take him in the final rounds in FF. Our WR corps is so weak. As long as he's healthy, he's going to get a lot of targets.

[Batman1980]

Reggie Bush is expected to open the season as the Bills' No. 2 running back.
This is according to ESPN Bills reporter Mike Rodak and was essentially confirmed in Saturday's preseason game, when Bush operated as Buffalo's clear second back behind LeSean McCoy, and Mike Gillislee suffered a concussion. Bush appears to have bypassed Gillislee as the top handcuff for LeSean McCoy owners.

Source - http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3600/reggie-bush

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

Source - http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/3600/reggie-bush

That is certainly what is expected. Bush has looked good thus far, I'm sure we'll find ways to get him on the field with Shady at the same time.

[Batman1980]

If Bryce Petty beats out Geno Smith for the #2 spot, Smith may find himself on the trading block.

[RageATL]

Originally Posted by Batman1980

If Bryce Petty beats out Geno Smith for the #2 spot, Smith may find himself on the trading block.

Not sure who in their right mind would trade for him, Geno could legit be done.

Guess I'll eat crow on this one. I was decidedly against re-signing Fitzy so we could finally see what Geno would do with a full complement of weapons at his disposal on offense but dude has really come unglued. I think re-signing Fitz really dinged his confidence and now that the Petty experiment is starting to seem like it's paying off, it could spell the end.

[Rblu-Dblu]

Originally Posted by TitansFan4Life

I mentioned Tajae Sharpe a couple weeks back.

Said I wouldn't get my hopes up, but I am 100% sold already. Can't help it. Seems like a huge steal... as long as he stays healthy. That's always a factor.

Might be a good idea to take him in the final rounds in FF. Our WR corps is so weak. As long as he's healthy, he's going to get a lot of targets.

He looked pretty good against our secondary. I was impressed. I'll take a late round flyer on him in FF.

[Moviefan1203]

Originally Posted by RageATL

Not sure who in their right mind would trade for him, Geno could legit be done.

Guess I'll eat crow on this one. I was decidedly against re-signing Fitzy so we could finally see what Geno would do with a full complement of weapons at his disposal on offense but dude has really come unglued. I think re-signing Fitz really dinged his confidence and now that the Petty experiment is starting to seem like it's paying off, it could spell the end.

How's Hackenberg going to factor in?

[fatediesel]

Originally Posted by Moviefan1203

How's Hackenberg going to factor in?

It seems like they're pretty much redshirting Hackenberg and he'll be their third-string QB. He's healthy but hasn't played in either of the first 2 preseason games, which is extremely odd for a rookie. It seems like Petty and Geno are battling for the backup job and the loser will get cut, because teams pretty much never carry 4 QBs and Hack isn't going to get cut.

[RageATL]

Originally Posted by fatediesel

It seems like they're pretty much redshirting Hackenberg and he'll be their third-string QB. He's healthy but hasn't played in either of the first 2 preseason games, which is extremely odd for a rookie. It seems like Petty and Geno are battling for the backup job and the loser will get cut, because teams pretty much never carry 4 QBs and Hack isn't going to get cut.

^ This. At this point, the writing's on the wall that Geno is a goner especially with the way they showcased Petty on Friday. I can't bring myself to watch PS games, but from what I understand, he sparked the offense when he came in.

[TitansFan4Life]

Originally Posted by Rblu-Dblu

He looked pretty good against our secondary. I was impressed. I'll take a late round flyer on him in FF.

I'm excited about our offense...

Defense, on the other hand, is trash. We have an average front 7 and a horrific secondary (has to be a bottom 5 secondary). If McCourty and Cox are able to stay healthy maybe we can form a respectable (average) defense. But with them both off the field, there's no hope.

That Ginn TD was an embarrassment... As was the blown coverage on Whittaker. On the Ginn TD, Blake just completely whiffed on the tackle and Searcy was in horrific position. On the Whittaker reception, I felt like Searcy showed no instincts whatsoever. Dude is probably gonna get benched.

Mariota is 14/15 so far in the preseason though, which is awesome. Granted the one incompletion was that pick against you guys, but that's a bad decision by a young QB I expect to clear up in the future. And I'm hoping he just said "it's preseason, F it."

Either way, I've been 100% sold on him since his first game against Tampa last year. Others are starting to buy the hype too.

[ChadFL]

Another LA Rams game, another epic fan brawl. This one is mostly between Chiefs fans though. The Rams fans were trying to break it up.

LA Rams vs Kansas City Chiefs fans fighting 8/20/16 - YouTube

[RageATL]

Originally Posted by ChadFL

Another LA Rams game, another epic fan brawl. This one is mostly between Chiefs fans though. The Rams fans were trying to break it up.

LA Rams vs Kansas City Chiefs fans fighting 8/20/16 - YouTube

This is absolutely deplorable. There's a dearth of fans in the stands making the commotion all that more obvious to anyone who cared to look in that direction. In the background, I see a bunch of stadium and or team officials just standing on the field oblivious to what's going on. I hope someone sends this to the NFL and/or NFL Security. Imagine if you were attending that game and sitting in that section with your family?! Unreal.

[walruswarrior]

Go to Kansas!!

I can't.....

[rickah88]

I haven't been to a game in over a decade. Don't miss it one bit!
Too much money, too much time invested, too much hassle, too many drunk idiots... Thank you NFL Sunday Ticket! Every year it's among the best money I spend!

[walruswarrior]

Originally Posted by rickah88

I haven't been to a game in over a decade. Don't miss it one bit!
Too much money, too much time invested, too much hassle, too many drunk idiots... Thank you NFL Sunday Ticket! Every year it's among the best money I spend!

I have NFL Sunday Ticket Max for free this year . Called in and asked about any promos. Said I have this available for free. Thank you DirecTV for free Jets games this year

[rickah88]

I sign up two people/year which basically pays for my ticket. Been doing that for a few years now.
Which is why I like Directv so much.

[RageATL]

Originally Posted by walruswarrior

I have NFL Sunday Ticket Max for free this year . Called in and asked about any promos. Said I have this available for free. Thank you DirecTV for free Jets games this year

You're welcome!