NFL 2017-18 season

[TightEnd]

thought i would kick this off ahead of the draft and with free agency in full swing

this was announced today

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[MattyHollis]

Looking forward to Rams hard knocks - should be quality!

Not so pleased with hearing that the kickoff returns will now start from the 25 yard line though!

[Tal]

Oakland to make the playoffs this year.

Let's just get that in on page 1.

[ForthThistle]

Cannot Wait.!!!!!!!!

[vegaslover]

Not so pleased with hearing that the kickoff returns will now start from the 25 yard line though!

Agree. Hazard a guess it's designed to reduce the run backs and associated injuries that have been very prevalent past couple of years.
As a Bears fan, free agency bee very good for us imo.

Tickets for Wembley & Twickenham purchased at start of year

[Sheriff Fatman]

I've bumped the Fantasy League thread to coincide with this.  If anyone fancies giving it a go for the first time, then post a message on that thread please.

http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=54617.0

[Evilpengwinz]

Not so pleased with hearing that the kickoff returns will now start from the 25 yard line though!

Agree. Hazard a guess it's designed to reduce the run backs and associated injuries that have been very prevalent past couple of years.

It's designed to do that, but will it?

If I was Special Teams coach, I'd now want all my kickoffs to land inside the 5 so that the touchback isn't an option unless the return team lets the ball bounce, which obviously means a risk of it not bouncing into the end zone. Probably get better average field position that way, plus the opportunity to force a fumble on the return. I'd also be going for an onside kick any time there's a 15 yard penalty enforced on the kickoff, because the difference in average field position between a failed onside kick and a touchback is maybe 10-12 yards now. If coaches use their brains, it should actually mean LESS touchbacks, and more onside kicks.

Knowing how risk averse NFL coaches are though, absolutely nothing will change. Just means more tilt at game theory fails for me watching games next year.

[TightEnd]

[fatcatstu]

Down at Wembley for Colts v Jags, which just so happens to fall on the day of my birthday. Thats not going to be messy at all.

[Cavey007]

If they want to eliminate injuries on kick returns then they may as well just stsrt at the 25 instead of going for half measures, shame as a fan i enjoy kick returns.

Have got tickets for the Bengals match at wembley in October, cant wait! Even though they only have one WR, will be an interesting and vital draft for them, hooefully be taking one of the top WR kids although have also seen some thinking theyll take offensive line. Bengals never do much in free agency so not too fussed about the lack of signings so far.

Still 30odd days till the drsft and im already looking forward to the season!

Unfortunately i think the Steelers may reach the showpiece this year, especially if Lev Bell stays fit.

Texans have signed well although i think Brock is a risk, Jags again have signed well although Ivory being there has ruined him and Yeldon for fantasy. Shoukd be an interesting season

Definitely want to get in the fantasy league on here this year too.

[Stopsleyhatter]

If they want to eliminate injuries on kick returns then they may as well just stsrt at the 25 instead of going for half measures, shame as a fan i enjoy kick returns.

Have got tickets for the Bengals match at wembley in October, cant wait! Even though they only have one WR, will be an interesting and vital draft for them, hooefully be taking one of the top WR kids although have also seen some thinking theyll take offensive line. Bengals never do much in free agency so not too fussed about the lack of signings so far.

Still 30odd days till the drsft and im already looking forward to the season!

Unfortunately i think the Steelers may reach the showpiece this year, especially if Lev Bell stays fit.

Texans have signed well although i think Brock is a risk, Jags again have signed well although Ivory being there has ruined him and Yeldon for fantasy. Shoukd be an interesting season

Definitely want to get in the fantasy league on here this year too.

If lafell and dansby sign this week I expect bengals go b.p.a first 2 rounds then look at need 3-7.Think a lot of u d f a get a shot at wr in camp this year with Alford and kumerow (burkhead in the slot?)

[Tal]

Quickfire question for you: with the first overall pick, the Tennessee Titans will:

A) Draft the superb, Seahawks-esque Cornerback Jalen Ramsey
B) Draft the monstrous Offensive Tackle Laremy Tunsil to protect its franchise Quarterback
C) Trade down to a team desperate for one of the above and take the best available.

Short of a really great offer (Washington, this is usually where you come in), B seems like a no-brainer to me. They drafted a tackle last season who can switch to the right. They've brought in a good running back and have a division that will be bolstering its defenses. Tunsil looks every bit an NFL starter.

[TightEnd]

Quickfire question for you: with the first overall pick, the Tennessee Titans will:

A) Draft the superb, Seahawks-esque Cornerback Jalen Ramsey
B) Draft the monstrous Offensive Tackle Laremy Tunsil to protect its franchise Quarterback
C) Trade down to a team desperate for one of the above and take the best available.

Short of a really great offer (Washington, this is usually where you come in), B seems like a no-brainer to me. They drafted a tackle last season who can switch to the right. They've brought in a good running back and have a division that will be bolstering its defenses. Tunsil looks every bit an NFL starter.

b probably, Ramsey looks to go 2 or 3. couple of quarterbacks in the top ten too. 49ers might be trading into top 5 for one of them

i saw a comparison to ramsey as charles woodson. that would be some career. don't think you can go wrong with tunsil or ramsey but keeping mariota upright probably wins out

only a month away

[DungBeetle]

As a fledgling fan is there anywhere to see a summary of the free agency moves ahead of the draft?  Or someone willing to post the key moves so far would be great.  Cheers!

[TightEnd]

As a fledgling fan is there anywhere to see a summary of the free agency moves ahead of the draft?  Or someone willing to post the key moves so far would be great.  Cheers!

biggest deals at top

http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/