NFL 2017-18 season

[Tal]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2682031-tyreek-hill-has-the-makings-of-a-star-but-also-an-ugly-past-none-should-forget

[TightEnd]

there is one in this year's draft too, Joe Mixon. very talented running back. punched his pregnant girlfriend and could well go undrafted.

[bergeroo]

Oh no! Derek Carr

[KarmaDope]

Oh no! Derek Carr

Confirmed broken fibula. I actually feel like crying right now, so, so gutted.

Him and Mariota done by the same injury in the same week.

[Evilpengwinz]

Oh no! Derek Carr

Confirmed broken fibula, ffs

At least we have a top end backup (IMO) in McGloin who I think is capable of winning games in the playoffs with this O-Line and running game. I'd be surprised if he's not a stopgap starter somewhere else next season as he's out of contract, the QB draft class doesn't have an Andrew Luck type player, and we drafted Connor Cook who'll be cheaper on the salary cap to back up Carr next year. He's not talked about as a potential starter next year like Garoppolo and Glennon, because he's an undrafted free agent who lost games playing on a poor team as a rookie before we drafted Carr, nor does he have the upside that those guys have, plus recency bias. But the guy is really well liked by Raider fans for his character, can do a solid job, and has the motivation of a potential big payday with another team if he plays well. He won't be able to win a shootout like Carr though, and our secondary has struggled all season. If we have to play the Patriots at some point, they probably slaughter us by throwing the ball 50 times and making McGloin play catchup.

I'd definitely take him over a few of the worse starters in the league at present (RG3, Kaepernick, Goff, 2016 Bortles) for a playoff run though.

We're still favourites to get a first round bye IMO, and with one of Houston/Tennessee and Miami in the playoffs, that game could potentially be in Oakland against another non playoff calibre QB for a spot in the Championship game. I don't see how we beat New England at Foxborough, or a Superbowl against an Atlanta/Green Bay type team that can put up points for fun, with McGloin at QB.

[KarmaDope]

Oh no! Derek Carr

Confirmed broken fibula, ffs

At least we have a top end backup (IMO) in McGloin who I think is capable of winning games in the playoffs with this O-Line and running game. I'd be surprised if he's not a stopgap starter somewhere else next season as he's out of contract, the QB draft class doesn't have an Andrew Luck type player, and we drafted Connor Cook who'll be cheaper on the salary cap to back up Carr next year. He's not talked about as a potential starter next year like Garoppolo and Glennon, because he's an undrafted free agent who lost games playing on a poor team as a rookie before we drafted Carr, nor does he have the upside that those guys have, plus recency bias. But the guy is really well liked by Raider fans for his character, can do a solid job, and has the motivation of a potential big payday with another team if he plays well. He won't be able to win a shootout like Carr though, and our secondary has struggled all season. If we have to play the Patriots at some point, they probably slaughter us by throwing the ball 50 times and making McGloin play catchup.

I'd definitely take him over a few of the worse starters in the league at present (RG3, Kaepernick, Goff, 2016 Bortles) for a playoff run though.

We're still favourites to get a first round bye IMO, and with one of Houston/Tennessee and Miami in the playoffs, that game could potentially be in Oakland against another non playoff calibre QB for a spot in the Championship game. I don't see how we beat New England at Foxborough, or a Superbowl against an Atlanta/Green Bay type team that can put up points for fun, with McGloin at QB.

As a fellow Raider, we can dream, but I think even if we get that first round bye, we're getting the Steelers in the divisional round, which will be a shootout, and I don't think McGloin can keep up with Big Ben, Antonio and Le'Veon Bell.

[Evilpengwinz]

As a fellow Raider, we can dream, but I think even if we get that first round bye, we're getting the Steelers in the divisional round, which will be a shootout, and I don't think McGloin can keep up with Big Ben, Antonio and Le'Veon Bell.

Thinking about it, yeah Steelers seem like the most likely opponent after the bye. And if we get past that, we probably have to play the Patriots in Foxborough Might actually have to cheer for the Chiefs if they play the Patriots in the divisional round. Ugh.

[The Camel]

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2682031-tyreek-hill-has-the-makings-of-a-star-but-also-an-ugly-past-none-should-forget

I just came to this thread to ask why Tyreek Hill didn't get drafted until R5.

I should have googled the scumbag.

[Ironside]

Week 17 fixtures don't look that exciting with much of the play off picture being decided only game in the 6pm window that has anything riding on it is panthers at the buccs

With the tames all being divisional will the teams be starting the best teams or will they give the stars an early end of season knowing losing will get them a better draft or resting stars for the play offs where applicable

[Tal]

Jay Ajayi is about to go on the game-winning 60 yard run in overtime.

Click to see full-size image.

Some commentators are suggesting the reason he managed this feature in a high pressure situation was because the Bills inexplicably only had 10 men on the field.

In two games against us, Ajayi has gone 216 and 196 yards. I don't think this was the deciding factor somehow.

Rex called it "the most ridiculous thing" he's ever seen. So that's above signing his brother from the worst defensive shambles in recorded history, sacking a successful offensive coordinator, promising playoff success but promoting mediocrity, celebrating beating the Jets when we were long out of contention...talking like we are going to get rid of the best QB we have had since Jim Kelly (ok, that isn't hard but come on), right up to Saturday night, being 3rd and 2 in a must-win game when dominating on the ground, and calling a pass and a punt.

I really think the most ridiculous thing about the Bills is Rex Ryan. And I was a fan of his recruitment. It hasn't worked. It's time for the Bills to move on. I can see Anthony Lynn getting the gig. I really hope we draft some receivers to help Sammy Watkins.

[TightEnd]

The bills did worse. Its overtime, you've rushed for 232 yards in the game. 3rd and 2 outside field goal range. Run it? Nah, quarterback goes into shotgun, pass, incomplete, punt. Defense then parts like the red sea for ajayi. Couldn't understand the play call at all

[Tal]

The bills did worse. Its overtime, you've rushed for 232 yards in the game. 3rd and 2 outside field goal range. Run it? Nah, quarterback goes into shotgun, pass, incomplete, punt. Defense then parts like the red sea for ajayi. Couldn't understand the play call at all

I referenced that one in the list. Infinitely more annoying.

It was such a classic Bills game. Made complete because of the stupid petulant handbags between the sides. Why do that when the clock is stopped and then go "after you" when the game is on?

[Evilpengwinz]

I could watch this Cowboys offense all day long. Didn't know Dez was left handed

[TightEnd]

i doubt the Broncos will forget this, but quite a moment

Poe becomes the heaviest player to throw a touchdown pass by over 100lbs

Click to see full-size image.

[TightEnd]

Cowboys are the 1st team in NFL history to have a rookie quarterback with 20 TD passes AND a rookie running back with 15 rushing TD