NFL 2023 Offseason

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:32 pm

The head coaching hiring cycle officially came to a close on Tuesday with the Indianapolis Colts and Arizona Cardinals plucking coordinators Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon out of Philadelphia. Now, all five vacancies have been filled
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Denver Broncos: Sean Payton
Previous role: Saints head coach (2013-2021)
Replacing: Nathaniel Hackett (2022)

Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Gannon
Previous role: Eagles defensive coordinator (2021-2022)
Replacing: Kliff Kingsbury (2019-2022)

Indianapolis Colts: Shane Steichen
Previous role: Eagles offensive coordinator (2021-2022)
Replacing: Frank Reich (2018-2022), Jeff Saturday (interim)

Carolina Panthers: Frank Reich
Previous role: Colts head coach (2018-2022)
Replacing: Matt Rhule (2020-2022), Steve Wilks (interim)

Houston Texans: DeMeco Ryans
Previous role: 49ers defensive coordinator (2021-2022)
Replacing: Lovie Smith (2022)

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 10:48 pm

That's a good hire by the Panthers, Reich wasn't the problem in Indy. NFC South is now wide open.

The 2023 NFL Draft begins on Thursday, April 27 and ends on Saturday, April 29. The first round will take place on Thursday, with rounds two and three on Friday and the last four on Saturday.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:10 pm

ESPN

The Las Vegas Raiders released Derek Carr on Tuesday after the veteran quarterback declined to waive his no-trade clause and just before more than $40 million of his contract would have become guaranteed.

"We wish the @Raiders the best of luck," Carr's agent, Tim Younger, said in a tweeted statement. "This is the tough part of this business. That's the point; it's just business. Time now to reset for both sides. Derek chooses to hold on to many good memories and friendships, without any ill will. That's who he is. Onward and upward."

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 12:36 am

I hear they might be able to pick up Gardner Minshew for peanuts.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:31 pm

Jaymann wrote:I hear they might be able to pick up Gardner Minshew for peanuts.

Or a 'stache trimmer...

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Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Mon Apr 24, 2023 4:26 pm

Aaron Rodgers to the Jets.

Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:36 pm

Who’s ready for the draft!?!?!?

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:16 pm

Kurth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:36 pm Who’s ready for the draft!?!?!?

Thanks for reminder.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:36 pm

Kurth wrote:Who’s ready for the draft!?!?!?

I'm ready for it to be over. I do not need my sports news filed with everyone and their whole family doing worthless mock drafts and pretending it's news... for months and months.

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Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:57 pm

I hear there's some playoffs going on in other sports.

Hrothgar · Post by **Hrothgar** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:48 pm

Kurth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:36 pm Who’s ready for the draft!?!?!?

I hope the Texans are. There have been threats of riots in the streets if they don't pick a quarterback in the first round. I presume that's hyperbole, but these days you never know.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:50 pm

Hrothgar wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:48 pm
Kurth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:36 pm Who’s ready for the draft!?!?!?
I hope the Texans are. There have been threats of riots in the streets if they don't pick a quarterback in the first round. I presume that's hyperbole, but these days you never know.

Looks like they were!!

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:41 pm

At the 21st pick the Chargers grab Quinton Johnston of TCU, a huge wide receiver and only the second WR to come off the Board.

Isgrimnur · Post by **Isgrimnur** » Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:54 pm

I hope Dalton Kincaid from Utah is worth it. And nice to see a Texas Tech player go in the top 10 (Tyree Wilson to the Raiders).

Hrothgar · Post by **Hrothgar** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:46 am

Pyperkub wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 8:50 pm
Hrothgar wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 6:48 pm
Kurth wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 3:36 pm Who’s ready for the draft!?!?!?
I hope the Texans are. There have been threats of riots in the streets if they don't pick a quarterback in the first round. I presume that's hyperbole, but these days you never know.
Looks like they were!!

That was a big splash. I saw the Daniel Jeremiah mock draft with that scenario yesterday and wrote it off as a pipe dream. Some analysts are claiming the move up from 12 to 3 was too expensive, but down here it feels like turning the page from all the chaos of the past few years. The new coach has offensive and defensive cornerstones to build around both as a team and a locker room culture. The fans are excited and the team has hope of being competitive again. Now we just need some nice boring building blocks for the rest of the draft.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:04 pm

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:54 pm I hope Dalton Kincaid from Utah is worth it. And nice to see a Texas Tech player go in the top 10 (Tyree Wilson to the Raiders).

Kincaid is awesome, but has been known to get dinged up.

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:07 pm

Isgrimnur wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 11:54 pmI hope Dalton Kincaid from Utah is worth it. And nice to see a Texas Tech player go in the top 10 (Tyree Wilson to the Raiders).

On the surface, it's a weird pick to me. They just extended Dawson Knox long term.

They really needed to improve at the slot WR position, but the run right before they went ended that. Many evaluators have Kincaid as a Top 10 talent, and the best receiving TE in the draft. So it's a receiving weapon. But it will rely on Ken Dorsey being able to figure out what to do with him. I'm less optimistic about that.

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 12:18 pm

Bears after Day 1:

RT Darnell Wright - good pick, Wright played in the nation's top college conference (at Tennessee) and allowed only 8 QB pressures and 0 (zero) sacks in 892 snaps. Fields needed this, as he was the most sack QB in the league's history.

But we actually have more to show than just that one draft.

Bears started with the number 1 pick, traded down, and received: WR DJ Moore, 9th pick, 61st pick, 2024 1st round, and 2025 2nd round -- and then also Bears got a 2024 4th round pick by swapping spots with the Eagles.

El Guapo · Post by **El Guapo** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:02 pm

People seem very positive about the Patriots day 1. They traded down (getting a fourth round pick) and got a cornerback who apparently was expected to go in the top 10. Obviously everyone is eager for the Patriots to finally get some good news for a change, so great news for everyone.

Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:11 pm

Hate to say it, but the Pats nailed it with Gonzalez. I think he’s going to be a solid CB in the NFL.

Eagles also killed it!

Jalen Carter at 9 is a potential home run, and Nolan Smith at 30 is a steal. The general consensus was that the Eagles would draft Smith . . . but at 10. That they got Carter at 9 AND Smith at 30 is unreal.

Adding to the positive draft day vibes in Philly, AZ got tagged for tampering for in connection with their hiring of Gannon, and the resolution was that Philly and AZ swapped third round picks:

The Cardinals swapped the No. 66 pick in the 2023 draft for the Philadelphia Eagles' No. 94 pick and a 2024 fifth-round selection, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

All in all, good day to be an Eagles fan!

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:43 pm

The Eagles draft is stupid. That they’ve been allowed to draft the entire defensive line from that GA national championship team is insane.

Post by **ImLawBoy** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:56 pm

Pyperkub wrote: ↑Thu Apr 27, 2023 5:36 pm
Kurth wrote:Who’s ready for the draft!?!?!?
I'm ready for it to be over. I do not need my sports news filed with everyone and their whole family doing worthless mock drafts and pretending it's news... for months and months.

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I just can't bring myself to care this much about the draft. I'm only really interested in what the Bears do and what Michigan players get drafted, but I'm certainly not interested enough to tune in to a minute of draft coverage. My phone pings me when one of these events happen.

And now that the media in Chicago has been obsessing about the draft ever since the Bears locked up the first overall pick, the front page of the Chicago Tribune sports section today is completely dedicated to cover the selection of an OT at number 10. How exciting!

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Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:19 pm

RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:43 pm The Eagles draft is stupid. That they’ve been allowed to draft the entire defensive line from that GA national championship team is insane.

Last I checked, there were 31 other teams who could be stopping them . . .

Next up, we move on to raiding the Bulldogs secondary. Hello, Kelee Ringo! Or maybe we tap a Georgia RB? Deandre Swift in Eagles green could be a nice look.

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:27 pm

I don't think Jalen Carter is the catch they hope he is.

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:22 pm

Unagi wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:27 pm I don't think Jalen Carter is the catch they hope he is.

Depends on whether the cops can hold on for the catch?

Pyperkub · Post by **Pyperkub** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 7:40 pm

Just twenty more minutes and ESPN becomes watchable for the rest of the night - NBA Playoffs!!!

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 8:30 pm

Kurth wrote:
RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:43 pm The Eagles draft is stupid. That they’ve been allowed to draft the entire defensive line from that GA national championship team is insane.
Last I checked, there were 31 other teams who could be stopping them . . .

Next up, we move on to raiding the Bulldogs secondary. Hello, Kelee Ringo! Or maybe we tap a Georgia RB? Deandre Swift in Eagles green could be a nice look.

To be clear, “stupid” = “stupid good”.

Jeff V · Post by **Jeff V** » Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:56 pm

RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:43 pm The Eagles draft is stupid. That they’ve been allowed to draft the entire defensive line from that GA national championship team is insane.

So they have a college-caliber d-line facing pro offenses? Stupid indeed.

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:16 am

Jeff V wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:56 pm
RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:43 pm The Eagles draft is stupid. That they’ve been allowed to draft the entire defensive line from that GA national championship team is insane.
So they have a college-caliber d-line facing pro offenses? Stupid indeed.

Classic Jeff V.

Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:32 pm

RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 29, 2023 9:16 am
Jeff V wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 11:56 pm
RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:43 pm The Eagles draft is stupid. That they’ve been allowed to draft the entire defensive line from that GA national championship team is insane.
So they have a college-caliber d-line facing pro offenses? Stupid indeed.
Classic Jeff V.

Too funny.

WYBaugh · Post by **WYBaugh** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 12:43 pm

Just watching the Jags have one of the most confounding drafts ever.

Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:21 pm

Kurth wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:19 pm
RunningMn9 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 28, 2023 2:43 pm The Eagles draft is stupid. That they’ve been allowed to draft the entire defensive line from that GA national championship team is insane.
Last I checked, there were 31 other teams who could be stopping them . . .

Next up, we move on to raiding the Bulldogs secondary. Hello, Kelee Ringo!

And Ringo it is! That’s Jordan Davis, Nakobe Dean, Jalen Carter, Nolan Smith, and Kelee Ringo.

Kurth · Post by **Kurth** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:24 pm

And now D’Andre Swift, too:

Unagi · Post by **Unagi** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 1:31 pm

Jaymann · Post by **Jaymann** » Sat Apr 29, 2023 6:59 pm

Apparently TCU is the only team the Chargers scouted.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Thu May 11, 2023 11:37 pm

I think the whole "make a big deal about the schedule release" thing is stupid, but this is absolutely hilarious.

pr0ner · Post by **pr0ner** » Fri May 12, 2023 8:10 am

Red Stallions. Rawr.

stessier · Post by **stessier** » Fri May 12, 2023 9:06 am

The Jaguars not existing is phenomenal. I needed a laugh today and that was great.

Skinypupy · Post by **Skinypupy** » Fri May 12, 2023 2:12 pm

stessier wrote: ↑Fri May 12, 2023 9:06 am The Jaguars not existing is phenomenal. I needed a laugh today and that was great.

Speaking of the Jags, this one might be even better. I'm kinda glad this is a thing now...these are funny.

RunningMn9 · Post by **RunningMn9** » Sat May 13, 2023 7:45 pm

stessier wrote:The Jaguars not existing is phenomenal. I needed a laugh today and that was great.

Unrelated question. The over/under on the Pats total wins this season is 7.5, which makes me want to bet everything I have on the under. Am I missing something?