NFL 2022 Season

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 11:51 am

stessier wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:59 am Brady officially retires.

The national nightmare is over. His 7 Super Bowl wins will likely never be equaled. It's like Bond's home run record. It seemed Kareem's point total was unassailable, but LeBron will probably get there. But those are individual records. Team wins are more problematic.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 12:05 pm

Jaymann wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 11:51 am
stessier wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 10:59 am Brady officially retires.
The national nightmare is over. His 7 Super Bowl wins will likely never be equaled. It's like Bond's home run record. It seemed Kareem's point total was unassailable, but LeBron will probably get there. But those are individual records. Team wins are more problematic.

Farve officially retired too, as I recall... apparently multiple times:

Since his first attempt at retirement in 2008, Favre has gotten into a pattern of retiring once a year. First he retired from the Green Bay Packers, then from the New York Jets and finally this year from the Minnesota Vikings.

The only difference between this retirement and the others is the fact that Favre will not be signing to a new team. This time Favre will be coming out of his short retirement to play for the team he just recently retired from.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 12:24 pm

Word on the street is there might be an opening in Green Bay...

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 1:29 pm

Pyperkub wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:59 pm Raiders hire McDaniels as HC. I think this might work - he was arrogant as Denver HC, and didn't have a good GM to check him. New Raiders GM Ziegler may be better.

Or, it could be the Raiders

Harbaugh might have made me worried for the Chargers. McDaniels not so much. Plus there could be some players disgruntled that they didn't keep the interim guy.

Scuzz · Post by **Scuzz** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:23 pm

Pyperkub wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:59 pm Raiders hire McDaniels as HC. I think this might work - he was arrogant as Denver HC, and didn't have a good GM to check him. New Raiders GM Ziegler may be better.

Or, it could be the Raiders

I am not excited by this hire and figure in 2-3 years the Raiders will be looking for a new coach.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:29 pm

Scuzz wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:23 pm
Pyperkub wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:59 pm Raiders hire McDaniels as HC. I think this might work - he was arrogant as Denver HC, and didn't have a good GM to check him. New Raiders GM Ziegler may be better.

Or, it could be the Raiders
I am not excited by this hire and figure in 2-3 years the Raiders will be looking for a new coach.

Maybe. It depends on a LOT of factors. Unless he does the same thing he did in Denver, and try to trade his starting QB and completely bollix it up - then it's all him

Scuzz · Post by **Scuzz** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:32 pm

Pyperkub wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:29 pm
Scuzz wrote: ↑Tue Feb 01, 2022 2:23 pm
Pyperkub wrote: ↑Mon Jan 31, 2022 8:59 pm Raiders hire McDaniels as HC. I think this might work - he was arrogant as Denver HC, and didn't have a good GM to check him. New Raiders GM Ziegler may be better.

Or, it could be the Raiders
I am not excited by this hire and figure in 2-3 years the Raiders will be looking for a new coach.
Maybe. It depends on a LOT of factors. Unless he does the same thing he did in Denver, and try to trade his starting QB and completely bollix it up - then it's all him

While McDaniels talked nice about Carr yesterday the GM wouldn't commit to him. So unless they are going to go after Rodgers this draft is not considered a very good one for QBs.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:30 pm

In other AFC West news, the Denver Broncos are up for sale:

The Pat Bowlen Trust announced today the beginning of a sale process for the Denver Broncos.

Joe Ellis: “Whoever emerges as the new owner will certainly understand what the team means to our great fans and this community.”

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:51 pm

Brian Flores has sued the NFL and all 32 teams alleging racism in hiring practices. In one instance, he directly accuses the Giants of interviewing him to falsely circumvent the Rooney Rule, as they already had made their new head coaching decision prior to interviewing him (thanks to a Bill Belichick mistakenly texting Flores, thinking he was Brian Daboll).

Other bombshells:

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 5:59 pm

Wow.

Also would seem to dramatically reduce the odds that Flores gets a HC gig, right?

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:01 pm

I don't imagine he's going to be seeking an NFL job for the foreseeable future.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:04 pm

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:05 pm

I can see why he'd be mad, given that he did a great job in Miami the last few years and yet seems like he was getting treated as a diversity token vs. less qualified people like Daboll.

Hrothgar · Post by **Hrothgar** » Tue Feb 01, 2022 6:55 pm

Flores is the most qualified coach the Texans have interviewed. Yesterday, there were reports he was the frontrunner. I guess we know what he thought of the Houston job. Le sigh.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:25 am

The Meal · Post by **The Meal** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:37 am

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:38 am

Pretty lame. Should've gone with the Washington Commandos.

In other news, the rumor is that Harbaugh has accepted the Vikings job.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:54 am

Ralph-Wiggum wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:38 am Pretty lame. Should've gone with the Washington Commandos.

Too many possible jokes about the team getting undressed on the field.

$iljanus · Post by **$iljanus** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:44 am

pr0ner wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 9:25 am

I like the Master Chief-like helmet on the guy in the front. Nice name but still think they’re bound for the same old NFC mediocrity next season.

LawBeefaroni · Post by **LawBeefaroni** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:15 am

Commanders fits in with the armed forces sponsorships of the NFL. I thought they'd go with something more tactical. Snipers was off the table of course but maybe Riflemen or Surgical Strikes.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:02 pm

LawBeefaroni wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:15 am Commanders fits in with the armed forces sponsorships of the NFL. I thought they'd go with something more tactical. Snipers was off the table of course but maybe Riflemen or Surgical Strikes.

Washington Space Force?

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:33 pm

They'll never be Masters AND Commanders.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:52 pm

Looks like Jim Harbaugh will be HC for the Vikings. Another reason for Aarogant Rodgers to get out of town?

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:55 pm

Jaymann wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 12:52 pm Looks like Jim Harbaugh will be HC for the Vikings. Another reason for Aarogant Rodgers to get out of town?

I’m not sure I understand the connection

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:11 pm

Better Vikings coach makes the division less of a pushover.

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:37 pm

Word is Harbaugh will take it if offered, but it hasn't been offered yet. New GM knows him from San Francisco days and wants him, but owners aren't convinced. That's why he headed out to MN today for an in-person interview. I also read that they had a 9 hour interview with the Giants DC yesterday, which seems like more than going through the motions. My suspicion at this point is that Harbaugh ends up in MN, but for selfish reasons I'm hoping they don't offer and he stays at Michigan.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:49 pm

Also I wonder if the Flores lawsuit gives MN pause on hiring another white coach.

Ralph-Wiggum · Post by **Ralph-Wiggum** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 3:55 pm

Jaymann wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:49 pm Also I wonder if the Flores lawsuit gives MN pause on hiring another white coach.

But the NFL assured me that his suit was entirely without merit!

LordMortis · Post by **LordMortis** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 4:06 pm

From listening to the radio, it sure sounds like Flores can't get a job because he has too much integrity. He talked about refusing to meet Tom Brady unofficially, offers of $100,000 for every game lost, etc... That might help him against Miami but not against the NFL and racial bias in hiring, even it sure seems like there is racial bias in hiring.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:18 pm

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:34 pm

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:18 pm

I think I saw earlier today that Hue Jackson is one of them.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:53 pm

pr0ner wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:34 pm
Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 5:18 pm
I think I saw earlier today that Hue Jackson is one of them.

I'm curious how that fits into the claims of racial discrimination. Are black coaches disproportionately paid to lose?

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 6:13 pm

Matt Nagy paid his owner to let him lose.

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 10:39 pm

ImLawBoy wrote: ↑Wed Feb 02, 2022 1:37 pm Word is Harbaugh will take it if offered, but it hasn't been offered yet. New GM knows him from San Francisco days and wants him, but owners aren't convinced. That's why he headed out to MN today for an in-person interview. I also read that they had a 9 hour interview with the Giants DC yesterday, which seems like more than going through the motions. My suspicion at this point is that Harbaugh ends up in MN, but for selfish reasons I'm hoping they don't offer and he stays at Michigan.

My selfishness prevails!

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Wed Feb 02, 2022 11:32 pm

LordMortis wrote:From listening to the radio, it sure sounds like Flores can't get a job because he has too much integrity. He talked about refusing to meet Tom Brady unofficially, offers of $100,000 for every game lost, etc... That might help him against Miami but not against the NFL and racial bias in hiring, even it sure seems like there is racial bias in hiring.

Yeah, from what I've read, I have the same concerns about the dolphins portion of the complaint.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Thu Feb 03, 2022 9:41 am

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Thu Feb 03, 2022 11:33 am

I was just thinking that Jets coaches must make a fortune.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Mon Feb 07, 2022 12:05 pm

Lovie Smith seems headed for the Texans. That seems like an odd choice.

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Mon Feb 07, 2022 1:41 pm

Lovie Smith! Can't wait for some memorable quotes like:

"It looked a lot worse than it was."

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Mon Feb 07, 2022 5:36 pm

That’s unreal. I don’t have anything against Lovie Smith, he’s a very credible head coach who has had success in the NFL. And he rocks that beard like a king.

How do you wait a month to interview an in-house candidate?

This smacks of trying to appease the mob with a diversity hire (that isn’t named Brian Flores), while also trying to legitimize Josh McCown as an NFL coaching candidate (word on the street was that Pep Hamilton and Josh McCown would be hired on the offensive side of the ball).