2016 NFL Thread

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Eagles K Caleb Sturgis hit in head by pregame punt, has concussion

PITTSBURGH -- The Philadelphia Eagles are the most dangerous team in the league -- in pregame warmups.

Eagles kicker Caleb Sturgis will miss Thursday night's game against the Steelers with a concussion after a pregame punt hit him in the head.

Sturgis, who's competing with Cody Parkey for Philly's top kicking job, did not have his helmet on when the punt struck him.

Sturgis is in his second season with the Eagles after spending two years with the Miami Dolphins. Sturgis is 73-of-93 for his career, including 18-of-22 last season.

 

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RG III with some nice TD Passes last night
Lions Booed by Home Crowd
Brady sat due to sliced Thumb
Nelson did not play for the packers last night

 

[AntM1564]

RG III with some nice TD Passes last night
Lions Booed by Home Crowd
Brady sat due to sliced Thumb
Nelson did not play for the packers last night

True, but RGIII's overall performance was not overwhelming. I'm curious to see how he looks net week versus all starters.

Bell had his suspension dropped to three games as well today.

 

[The Solution]

True, but RGIII's overall performance was not overwhelming. I'm curious to see how he looks net week versus all starters.

Bell had his suspension dropped to three games as well today.

NFL reduces Le'Veon Bell's drug-related suspension to 3 games

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell's suspension for missing league-mandated drug tests has been reduced to three games.

The NFL announced Bell's three-game suspension Friday, saying that the former Pro Bowler violated the league's substance abuse policy.

Bell's suspension was reduced from its initial length of four games as a result of a negotiated settlement between the NFL and the players' union, a source told ESPN's Dan Graziano.

Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell said he will "continue to do more" as he returns after having surgery for a torn MCL and PCL in November.
Also, as part of the settlement, Bell remains in his current stage of the NFL's drug program rather than advancing to the next one, the source told Graziano. The missed drug tests were found to be the result of a travel issue, and Bell did not inform the tester of his travel plans, according to the source.

 

[AntM1564]

I still won't draft him early in fantasy.

On the field, this may be a blessing in disguise for him and Steelers' fans. For all we know, he would have came back week 1, too early, and suffered a set back.

 

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Zeke sitting out tonight due to a hamstring.

 

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Prescott looking impressive in game #2

 

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Jeff Cumberland carted off after hurting Achilles in Chargers' win

Keenan Lewis after release: 'I'm gonna get a fresh start on life'

Redskins RB Matt Jones suffers slight separation in shoulder

Larry Fitzgerald misses preseason game with minor knee injury

Josh Brown's ex-wife told police of over 20 physically violent incidents

 

[scw538]

Prescott looking impressive in game #2

Dude is a proven winner. Romo needs to stay healthy to give Dak time to develop. If I'm JJ I'm not looking for a veteran backup with Dak on the team.

 

[Woody]

Dude is a proven winner. Romo needs to stay healthy to give Dak time to develop. If I'm JJ I'm not looking for a veteran backup with Dak on the team.

Why would you? I mean... A rookie who looks good against third and fourth and twenty fifth stringers is bound to take y'all to the promised land!!!!

 

[AntM1564]

Dak looked good, but still made some terrible mistakes and that was against sub par players. For example, the INT in the second that was negated due to roughing the passer. However, I am surprised by how he is reading the field. There were many instances were his first option was not open and instead of running, which most QBs like him do, he looked for the second or third option and went there.

Also on the Cowboy's front, Morris is looking really good. I'm curious to see how much Zeke is used if Morris continues this.

 

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More News from the Bills:

Bills DT Marcell Dareus to enter rehab facility
The Buffalo Bills have waived second-year running back Karlos Williams, the team announced Saturday.

 

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Bronco's still have a ? at QB.. both QB's looked decent, but no one sticks out on the reigning Super Bowl Champs.....

 

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Patriots RB Dion Lewis needs second knee surgery, out indefinitely

Dolphins say Mike Pouncey (hip) will miss rest of preseason

Seahawks TE Nick Vannett has a high ankle sprain, according to Pete Carroll

Cardinals WR John Brown has been cleared through the concussion protocol and will practice Sunday,

 

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Patriots RB Dion Lewis needs second knee surgery, out indefinitely

From Jeff Fisher, on Saturday's game and the first two preseason weeks ...

Positives: Seven TD drives, running game, second-half offense, Hemmingway "making significant plays," zero second-half points.

Negatives: "Too many big plays, too many explosive plays, not enough plays on third down, not enough turnovers"'from the defense.

 

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Colts' Vontae Davis week-to-week with right ankle sprain
Tom Brady excused again; Bill Belichick won't comment on 'personal situations'
Ravens Breshad Perriman activated from PUP list
Chiefs activate LB Tamba Hali off PUP list

 

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The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with CB Antonio Cromartie.

 

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Players who passed physicals yesterday: Elvis Dumervil and Breshad Perriman (Ravens), Demarcus Ware (Broncos), Lance Dumbar (Cowboys) Henry Anderson (Colts) and Tamba Hali (Chiefs)

Giants sign former Texans K Randy Bullock and waived Tom Obarski. Bullock's season wasnt great, if I remember correctly. I want to say he was with the Jets for some of last yr.

Broncos expect CB Aqib Talib to play some SAturday vs the Rams.

Cards expect rookie DT Robert Nkemdiche to play Sunday vs the Texans.

It is expected for the Rams to start Case Keenum week 1.

Former Bills RB Karlos Williams went unclaimed on waivers and is now a FA.

Former RAiders QB Todd Marinovich was found naked with marijuana in someone else's backyard. Marinovich was cited for trespassing, possession of a controlled substance (thought to be meth), drug paraphernalia and marijuana. Marinovich has had his share of drug problems over the years.

 

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I'm curious to see if the Giants cut Brown after this backlash.

Also, the Pats cut RB Donald Brown after losing Dion Lewis. They are very thin there.

 

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Multiple teams inquire about availability of Josh Gordon
Joe Flacco says in radio interview he will play Friday
Tom Brady back at practice, says he 'had to take care of something'
Sore Trevor Siemian expected to be ready to start Saturday
Dez Bryant out vs. Seahawks after suffering concussion in practice

 

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Former Bills RB Karlos Williams visited the Jets today, source confirms (via WGR radio). Due diligence. No deal imminent.

 

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Dez out with a concussion this week. Garrett said he should be G2G soon after.
A lot of people are eyeing Gordon in a trade, but Browns say they don't want to trade him


total LOL of the day
Ravens WR Breshad Perriman drops 4 pounds by cutting off dreadlocks

 

[AntM1564]

Patriots released their starting center, Stork. What in the world are they doing over there?

 

[jimbuick]

Patriots released their starting center, Stork. What in the world are they doing over there?

Hopefully, the Eagles will sign him. We need all of the OLine help we can get....

 

[Woody]

Hopefully, the Eagles will sign him. We need all of the OLine help we can get....

They traded him to the skins for a conditional pick

 

[jimbuick]

They traded him to the skins for a conditional pick

Well that sucks.

 

[AntM1564]

They traded him to the skins for a conditional pick

I just saw that. I could have sworn earlier today the ticker for ESPN stated released.

 

[scw538]

This preseason schedule is horrible. Cowboys start at 10pm est.

 

[Woody]

I just saw that. I could have sworn earlier today the ticker for ESPN stated released.

That was the original report but I'm guessing the Redskins called them and asked for a trade. They're in the 20s on the waiver so no way he would have made it to them. Good pick up.

 

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Jets injury update: Rookie OLB Jordan Jenkins, a potential starter, is "day-to-day or week-to-week" with a calf injury, per Todd Bowles. Sounds like he may not play Saturday against the Giants. Mike Catapano is making a push for the strong-side OLB job. TE Jace Amaro (groin), WR Quincy Enunwa (concussion) and WR Kyle Williams (knee) were among those who didn't practice.

Dolphins players not traveling to Orlando for thisr preseason game against the Falcons: DT Earl Mitchell, LB Zach Vigil, CB Chris Culliver, QB Matt Moore and LB James-Michael Johnson. Obviously those players are out for tomorrow.

Judge accepts Justin Blackmon guilty plea to misdemeanor DUI. Gets sentence suspended, one year probation and must pay $1,000 fine and do 100 hours community service.

Former Patriots starting center Bryan Stork has been traded to the Redskin

Geno Smith will be the second quarterback vs the Giants, per Todd Bowles. He will try to get Bryce Petty action as the 3.

 

[AntM1564]

This preseason schedule is horrible. Cowboys start at 10pm est.

Well then are playing on the west coast

 

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Cowboys RB Ezekiel Elliott will take the first step toward trying to fulfill Dallas' needs when he makes his debut Thursday
Johnny Manziel's CFL prospects would hinge on fit, commissioner Jeffrey Orridge says
Giants owner discusses decision to re-sign Josh Brown for first time
Rob Gronkowski returns to Pats practice nine days after early exit

 

[AntM1564]

Patriots trading for the former 6th overall pick Mingo, that really frightens me being a Jets fan.

 

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Browns trade LB Barkevious Mingo to Patriots for fifth-round pick
Sashi Brown: Browns not interest in trading Josh Gordon
Source: Tom Coughlin joins NFL's competition committee

 

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Just over a minute into the first quarter, Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo scrambles and gets tackled by the Seahawks' Cliff Avril. Romo grabs for his lower back and leaves the game under his own power.

SEATTLE -- Dallas Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones was not pleased to see a video on TMZ that appeared to show Ezekiel Elliott at a marijuana dispensary hours before the rookie running back was set to make his preseason debut.

Report: Patriots' Tom Brady will make preseason debut Friday

Falcons' Julio Jones injures ankle on deep pass; Sunday return eyed

 

[AntM1564]

I bet all Cowboys fans were holding their breathe collectively last night. Also, not a good look for Zeke. Maybe he was curious and he has never seen a dispensary before, but he needs to know that being a public figure means the smartphone of those around him will come out. He has eyes on him all the time.

 

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Games tonight:

NE vs Carolina
Buffalo vs Washington
Cleveland vs Tampa
Pitt vs New Orleans
GB Vs SF

 

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Steelers straight DOMINATING.
That offense looks on point with Ben, Bell & Brown

 

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Browns' Gordon in midseason form on deep TD
Bucs K Aguayo roars back with 6-for-6 night
Steelers' Bell says he feels 'great' after return

 

[AntM1564]

Brady looked pretty much on point. He is pissed and is going to run the league when his suspension is up.

Bills also lost two players to torn ACLs. They are decimated already.

And breaking news right now, Romo has a broken bone in his back...

 

[Aleksandar37]

And breaking news right now, Romo has a broken bone in his back...

There's a joke in there somewhere

 

[AntM1564]

There's a joke in there somewhere

Lol, yea. Not so breaking.

Out 6-10 weeks. At this point, he needs to get out of football. Players that have had less injuries than him have a hard time living a normal life post football and he has had a few serious injuries now.

 

[scw538]

This is how great players lose their job in the nfl. Dak looks like the best qb prospect since luck.

 

[jimbuick]

This is how great players lose their job in the nfl. Dak looks like the best qb prospect since luck.

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.


Bradford looked like he was going to be a championship QB in the preseason last year.

 

[AntM1564]

This is how great players lose their job in the nfl. Dak looks like the best qb prospect since luck.

Oh lord.

 

[Woody]

This is how great players lose their job in the nfl. Dak looks like the best qb prospect since luck.

Why are cowboy fans so biased?

Dak is no where near Luck...

 

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Why are cowboy fans so biased?

Dak is no where near Luck...

You answered your own question.... They always have been and always will be.
brb lets trade for hardy who is a headache last year... and did nothing.
lets continue to draft offense when the defense of the cowboys needs a lot of work.
Lets continue to keep the same coach and go 8-8 and miss the playoffs almost every year.
The more injuries romo gets the more he will be like RG3.. Ever since he hurt his knee he has not been the same. Injuries can plaque QB careers, we have seen it plenty of times over time. I am surprised big ben is still standing after how many times that guy has been sacked.

Dak won't take the cowboys to the playoffs if romo can't play. At best they will go 6-10 with a rookie QB. when the heat is on and he has to play vs starters for 4 quarters it will be a night and day difference on his true performance. Preseason is simply that preseason. You are not seeing each teams true potential.

 

[scw538]

Steelers fan. Your OP is biased.

 

[scw538]

Let's not get ahead of ourselves.


Bradford looked like he was going to be a championship QB in the preseason last year.

Bradford has been injury prone his entire career like Romo. Dak is a warrior.

 

[jimbuick]

Bradford has been injury prone his entire career like Romo. Dak is a warrior.

And you know this how? Dak hasn't even played one game in the NFL regular season, and Bradford's struggles last year were not injury related at all.