NFL Preseason Football Thread 2014 (Because we can!)

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 6:53 am

HoF game doesn't count for these purposes.

Let the battle for back-up positions and avoiding injuries begin!*

*I am not one of those who hates the pre-season games - in all of the attempts to limit it to two games, I always wonder how the back of the roster can really be evaluated.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:45 am

Bills' season ticket holders can rent, excuse me... "lease"... padded seat cushions.

https://www.seatbacks.com/main.aspx?school=billsseats

Only $50 for the season!

I guess the $150 million renovation of the stadium didn't include more comfortable seats.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 8:16 am

I guess they can't bring their own cushions in?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:52 am

tennbengal wrote:I guess they can't bring their own cushions in?

Apparently, seat cushions had been banned (for security reasons?!) but the league will now allow fans in Buffalo to carry in

Seat cushions smaller than 15”x15” that do not contain metal arms and/or backs, zippers, pockets or flaps.

Post by **brian** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:03 am

Johnny Football Era starts in the D on Saturday for the Great Lakes Classic. (What's that you say? You're jealous your favorite NFL team doesn't have a preseason traveling trophy?)

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:17 am

brian wrote:Johnny Football Era starts in the D on Saturday for the Great Lakes Classic. (What's that you say? You're jealous your favorite NFL team doesn't have a preseason traveling trophy?)

I'm pretty sure the Texans/Cowboys do whenever they play preseason games.

Post by **brian** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 10:23 am

Giff wrote:
brian wrote:Johnny Football Era starts in the D on Saturday for the Great Lakes Classic. (What's that you say? You're jealous your favorite NFL team doesn't have a preseason traveling trophy?)
I'm pretty sure the Texans/Cowboys do whenever they play preseason games.

I just wish the players would run across the field to grab the trophy when winning it from the other team like they do in college. Even just once as a goof.

ETA: (It would be even funnier to me since most of the guys running across to grab it are going to be baggage handlers and stockbrokers (or if they're REALLY lucky, arena football player, a few weeks after the game.)

Post by **brian** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 4:52 pm

Lions media relations department said the Ford Field press box is full for Saturday's game. For a preseason game. Full.

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:15 pm

brian wrote:Lions media relations department said the Ford Field press box is full for Saturday's game. For a preseason game. Full.

Super Bowl previews always pack them in.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:46 pm

Says they were full last year as well.

Post by **brian** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 5:54 pm

Gunpowder wrote:Says they were full last year as well.

Well, one of the media guys was making a big deal about it. Move along then.

tennbengal · Post by **tennbengal** » Thu Aug 07, 2014 9:49 pm

Fuck the nfl pre-season pass dealie. Totally wouldn't work - never let me on tonight. I am guessing NFL won't be overly sympathetic or give money back.

Post by **brian** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 10:55 am

Officials seem to be serious about cracking down on illegal contact penalties (which I am 100 percent in favor of) judging from all of the calls in Week 1. I'll be curious to see if they swallow their whistles when the regular season starts. I know that's what the Seahawks and some of the teams whose defenses are almost completely built around illegal contact are hoping.

Rush2112 · Post by **Rush2112** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 11:27 am

brian wrote: I know that's what the Seahawks and some of the teams whose defenses are almost completely built around illegal contact are hoping.

Man anytime Peyton is supposed to win the Super Bowl, and doesn't, do they really have to change the rules?

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Mon Aug 11, 2014 11:32 am

Rush2112 wrote:
brian wrote: I know that's what the Seahawks and some of the teams whose defenses are almost completely built around illegal contact are hoping.
Man anytime Peyton is supposed to win the Super Bowl, and doesn't, do they really have to change the rules?

You mean enforce the existing rules

Diamond · Post by **Diamond** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 11:02 am

Pruitt wrote:
tennbengal wrote:I guess they can't bring their own cushions in?
Apparently, seat cushions had been banned (for security reasons?!) but the league will now allow fans in Buffalo to carry in
Seat cushions smaller than 15”x15” that do not contain metal arms and/or backs, zippers, pockets or flaps.

We bought new ones for last year that fit the new restrictions. Only had to argue with one sheriff and one gate attendant over whether they were kosher. Used to be able to smuggle a can of beer in my old one. Drunkest fans in the league!!!

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Tue Aug 12, 2014 12:22 pm

Why did Josh Gordon marry Mary Jane?

-so he would only get 2 a game suspension for abusing her.

Straight As boom!

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Wed Aug 13, 2014 12:51 pm

WTF

http://deadspin.com/justin-blackmon-arr ... 504289/all" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yeah he has some weed but holy f. Getting in the left lane, SLAP ON THE CUFFS

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Thu Aug 14, 2014 1:04 pm

Gunpowder wrote:WTF

http://deadspin.com/justin-blackmon-arr ... 504289/all" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yeah he has some weed but holy f. Getting in the left lane, SLAP ON THE CUFFS

commenter wrote:Such a shame to see Blackmon throw his career away to drugs. Why couldn't he just beat his fiancée instead?

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:40 pm

Gunpowder wrote:WTF

http://deadspin.com/justin-blackmon-arr ... 504289/all" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Yeah he has some weed but holy f. Getting in the left lane, SLAP ON THE CUFFS

I'm still trying to figure out what the traffic violation was. I think the reason the cop cuffed his is because the car was filled with pot smoke. You just can't be driving around while smoking a joint. I don't think the cop was aggressive or out of line in this video.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:42 pm

He had a joint, which hadn't been discovered yet, and the cuffs went on immediately after whatever that traffic violation was.

I've never seen a guy who smells like alcohol cuffed immediately.

The Sybian · Post by **The Sybian** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 2:46 pm

Gunpowder wrote:He had a joint, which hadn't been discovered yet, and the cuffs went on immediately after whatever that traffic violation was.

I've never seen a guy who smells like alcohol cuffed immediately.

I thought I read that there was smoke in the car. You can measure somebodies BAC and prove they were drunk driving, but it's difficult to prove DUI for pot. Plus, pot is still illegal, so it's different than alcohol. If there wasn't smoke in the car, I'll concede this point.

sancarlos · Post by **sancarlos** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:29 pm

Gunpowder wrote:He had a joint, which hadn't been discovered yet, and the cuffs went on immediately after whatever that traffic violation was.

I've never seen a guy who smells like alcohol cuffed immediately.

It wasn't the weed. It was his scary buff body! Apparently being physically fit is just cause to put on the cuffs.

the cop wrote:"...I noticed that he was rather large in stature and appeared to be athletically fit. In an attempt to prevent him from fleeing or a fight from ensuing, I quickly placed the driver in handcuffs and detained him."

howard · Post by **howard** » Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:33 pm

sancarlos wrote: It wasn't the weed. It was his scary buff body! Apparently being physically fit is just cause to put on the cuffs.

…and when I decided I had had enough of the po-po fucking with me, this explains how I made the harassment stop.

DC47 · Post by **DC47** » Sat Aug 16, 2014 12:44 am

This is a good refresher course. Must remember to drop the top to expel the smoke before pulling over. Also, do not flex.

Question: Don't kids these days know to toss the weed out the window when they see the lights flashing? I thought that was always a fundamental move. But perhaps today's youth are more environmentally conscious.

HaulCitgo · Post by **HaulCitgo** » Sat Aug 16, 2014 8:45 am

Either that or eat it.

Along those lines, the substance/PED suspensions seem to be helping the Pats. They've got a couple of spots where theyre pretty deep and would have to cut some decent players (WR, CB) and they don't have to bother with Tyms or Browner on the 53 so long as theyre suspended. Between that and Belichick's (over)use of PUP maybe they'll find a way to get to 56-57 guys avoiding waivers.

Giff · Post by **Giff** » Sun Aug 17, 2014 2:13 pm

Clowney looked pretty damn good last night.

Post by **brian** » Mon Aug 18, 2014 9:30 pm

Johnny Football flips off the R---kins bench. Yep, he's going to fit in very well in Ohio.

Tom 1860 · Post by **Tom 1860** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 5:17 am

brian wrote:Johnny Football flips off the R---kins bench. Yep, he's going to fit in very well in Ohio.

I have just watched an NFL.com video with an ex player/presenter saying that what Manziel did was much worse than Jimmy Graham's double dunk and then called out the commish to give Manziel a bigger fine (Graham got a $33,000 fine).

"That is ridiculous, its not good for the badge, for our shield, its not good for kids watching, its not good across the board"

A rule was brought in during the off season following Jimmy Graham's celebration dunks to ban dunking a football over the posts. This was basically because Graham's actions held up a televised NFL game by over 20 minutes last season, because he broke the fecking posts.

Graham's response to this rule was to dunk a ball on each of his two touchdowns during the Saints game this week. He did this despite getting balled out by his head coach following the first dunk and then telling the media after the game, it is what it is and I'll get a fine...

It is likely that both guys are wankers (young sporting millionaires are likely to be), but I am sure that much worse things are said in the huddle, on the pitch and done at the bottom of a pile.

Ryan · Post by **Ryan** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:18 am

The NFL - Making you actually feel a little sorry for young millionaire douches since 2006

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 6:59 am

Flipping the bird was the least infuriating thing Manziel did all night.

Edit: had "Offensive" in there, but Johnny didn't do anything resembling offense.

degenerasian · Post by **degenerasian** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:47 am

What the general public fascination with Manziel anyways? I dont get it.

If he hadn't flipped off the washington bench this thread wouldn't have been bumped. We're the real fans here.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:57 am

People are fascinated by brash, exciting Heisman-winning QBs who do rails in bathrooms in the offseason.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 7:59 am

degenerasian wrote:What the general public fascination with Manziel anyways? I dont get it.

If he hadn't flipped off the washington bench this thread wouldn't have been bumped. We're the real fans here.

I was planning on bumping to talk about how shitty the Browns look.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:11 am

Has the NFL finished this obviously highly intricate Josh Gordon appeal yet?

Pruitt · Post by **Pruitt** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:15 am

AB_skin_test wrote:
degenerasian wrote:What the general public fascination with Manziel anyways? I dont get it.

If he hadn't flipped off the washington bench this thread wouldn't have been bumped. We're the real fans here.
I was planning on bumping to talk about how shitty the Browns look.

In other news, the sun came up this morning.

But ESPN has their new Tebow, and they are going to make a competition between a career backup and a late first round pick into an epic QB battle.

A_B · Post by **A_B** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:17 am

I think Gruden nailed it when he said that they need to pick one and let that guy get all the first team reps to try to establish some kind of rhythm. I don't think Hoyer looked good either, but I do think he's more prepared to be a starting QB in the NFL right now. The part where Gruden asked Manziel to call off a play was hard to watch.

And another guy who I think can be a good QB is Kirk Cousins...that guy looks like he could be a leader. He's just stuck in a bad spot.

Gunpowder · Post by **Gunpowder** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:29 am

I think Kirk Cousins is Brian Hoyer in a best-case scenario. I wouldn't trade much for him.

Post by **brian** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 8:59 am

Gunpowder wrote:I think Kirk Cousins is Brian Hoyer in a best-case scenario. I wouldn't trade much for him.

I think any time you can start a noodle-armed ex-Michigan State QB you gotta take that opportunity.

Post by **Shirley** » Tue Aug 19, 2014 10:01 am

I love how NFL coaches and media types, who just love to play up how manly and tough everyone is, get all offended by a fucking middle finger. Seriously? Do we really have to pretend to be offended by that?