UnluckyforSome

Hank Hill is a big Cowboys fan. I bet XL would look sharp in those Cowboy whites with the star on his helmet. Are you listening, Jerruh?

I'm not convinced the Broncos are a worthy #1 seed. They have a huge home field advantage with the altitude though, and rely on their defense. This is probably the worst, least-capable Bills playoff team. They will go as far as Josh Allen carries them. Those 1-man-centric superstar-making-superplays teams fizzle against a good defense frequently. That's half the AFC field at this point. Allen is the best player on the field in any of the remaining possible match-ups on the AFC side. If the Texans do get the opportunity to host the AFC Championship, I think they win. A dome team, from warm weather, with an average offense, having to go to Denver, just doesn't sound like a good way to make the Superbowl. I don't think the Patriots make the Superbowl. No particular reason why, just a gut feeling hunch. On the NFC, I really don't care. That said, I think the Rams have the best shot at it, but they have some real vulnerabilities and flaws. Seattle would be the 2nd choice and everyone is waiting/expecting bad Darnold to show up at some point. Bears 3rd, I think they need a little bit more experience and seasoning. Niners 4th, they have no defense, and I think were a bit fortunate to draw the schizophrenic Eagles in the midst of seasonal depression or whatever is wrong with that team.

I think most former players are cheerleaders to some extent for their team. The difference seems to come if they move into some sort of tv role. You rarely hear the Fox/CBS Sunday group talking about the teams they are associated with during broadcasts. You have to be mindful a bit on Panthers reddit, because I am pretty sure there are fans that didn't know the team existed before Tepper and Young came into the picture.

Maybe it's a misprint, or I am misunderstanding, but that logo reads Columbus Aviators.

Are they going to have goggles on the helmet like the Iowa Barnstormers?

It makes some sense. I think in many ways the Giants job might have been the best, maybe 2nd best since Steelers opened. They might have some pieces in place, and it is a premier franchise in the league. It's not perfect by any means, but they aren't considered a loser franchise like the many of the other teams with openings.

There has been a fair amount of talk about him retiring. This was his 14th season I think. Might want to look elsewhere at other options.

Yeah, I don't believe the Tepper-not-involved-anymore line. He has just learned to operate a bit more discreetly and not throw drinks on people.

Andy Dalton wearing a ball cap backwards better not be the younger qb brought in either.

I know many of us are already looking forward to a stat line of 10/22 for 74 yards 1 td 1 int. For the entire game. Next season is just around the corner now.

You all would be much happier if you just prepare the the inevitable Lawrence-type of extension for Young, and realize that it's not your money, and that Tepper was almost always going to go down that road with even the flimsiest of justifications

It's however you want to look at it really. Stroud has managed to get to the playoffs every year. Football is a team sport, sure. He probably wasn't getting carried that 1st year in the NFL, but whatever you want to believe.

Typically with pass rush, it's drafted. The reason being is that teams usually don't let those players hit the market. Well, the Panthers have a history of doing that, but that is not the norm. So, the players that are free agents usually are old and expensive and past their prime, or have never put together their potential. Has-beens and never-weres.

I personally wouldn't call him elite, but I would also say he's gotten his team into the playoffs every year so far.

I remember thinking last year around draft time that Jack Sawyer would look real good in the black, blue and silver. Oh well.