Sidebar Sidebar
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.

2022-2023 NFL Thread

H-L-T said:
The Seahawks are terrible and poorly coached.
Click to expand...
Pete Carroll is the only coach so far that has gotten a lot of Geno Smith to realize his potential. I think he's a good coach, and the team is generally well coached. I'd say 6 - 5 is amazing given who they have on the team. That's not to say Carroll has a habit of making poor coaching choice but all in all the Seahawks have exceeded expectations this year and a lot of that has to do with the coaching imo.
 
  • Like
Reactions: pachyderm, Chozun and Rafterman
maflynn said:
Pete Carroll is the only coach so far that has gotten a lot of Geno Smith to realize his potential. I think he's a good coach, and the team is generally well coached. I'd say 6 - 5 is amazing given who they have on the team. That's not to say Carroll has a habit of making poor coaching choice but all in all the Seahawks have exceeded expectations this year and a lot of that has to do with the coaching imo.
Click to expand...
Agreed! I've never thought Geno was any good until this season.

I do believe that PC is a good coach*.

*The only exception that comes to mind for me would be that goal line call in the SB a few years ago. They passed and threw an INT instead of letting Lynch run it in. There is a talent vacuum in SEA right IMHO and it makes me happy.
 
pachyderm said:
Agreed! I've never thought Geno was any good until this season.

I do believe that PC is a good coach*.

*The only exception that comes to mind for me would be that goal line call in the SB a few years ago. They passed and threw an INT instead of letting Lynch run it in. There is a talent vacuum in SEA right IMHO and it makes me happy.
Click to expand...

I'm a Bills fan, but Seattle is one of he teams I don't hate. Mainly because of Pete. And, surprisingly, KC, despite being the Bills big rival. Gotta like Andy Reid and Mahomes seems like a decent guy. Unlike Aaron Rodgers, who's a bleep-hole.
 
  • Like
Reactions: satcomer, Herdfan and pachyderm
Rafterman said:
I'm a Bills fan, but Seattle is one of he teams I don't hate. Mainly because of Pete. And, surprisingly, KC, despite being the Bills big rival. Gotta like Andy Reid and Mahomes seems like a decent guy. Unlike Aaron Rodgers, who's a bleep-hole.
Click to expand...
I've always liked the Chiefs, and that includes from way back in the AFL days. They did make a valiant effort in Super Bowl I, and then came full circle with a decisive victory against the Vikings in Super Bowl IV.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Rafterman
Steelers-Colts~MNF.

Super physical game.

Two teams near the bottom of their division, but turned out to be a decent game. Matt Ryan couldn’t do anything for the Colts at all in the first half, but really turned it around in the 3rd/4th. For a small guy as Ryan is, he has a laser arm when he’s locked in.

Steelers run game is strong. They just controlled the clock with gaining first downs, And similar to Jalen hurts, Kenny Pickett for the Steelers is very mobile when he needs to be, and had huge gains both in the air and on the ground. W.R George Pickens for the Steelers also was a reason for the win.

It should be interesting to see if either one of these teams secure a wildcard spot. But they essentially need to close out all five games on a success in order for that to happen.
 
maflynn said:
So I see that Deshaun Watson is going to be reinstated Monday. With them heading into today's game at 3 - 7 they're on the outside looking in regarding playoffs.
Click to expand...

They are, but the Browns have three potential playoff teams left on their schedule and they could prove be be a disrupter.

So Watson gets an easy first week against his old team, but then gets the Bengals and Ravens back to back. And then the Commanders fighting for a spot in Week 16.
 
  • Like
Reactions: maflynn
H-L-T said:
It should be interesting to see if either one of these teams secure a wildcard spot
Click to expand...
The Colts will be facing the Cowboys, Vikings, Chargers, Giants and Texans. I don't seem them coming out on top against Cowboys, Vikings, and Giants. They can be competitive and possibly win against the Chargers and Texans.

While the Steeler's remaining schedule a bit softer though they'll be facing the Ravens twice and the browns. They need to leap frog too many teams (even though their record is the same)

I'm not saying it can't happen, but I will say for both teams its an uphill battle, and that uphill is Mt. Everest.
1669734814727.png
 
  • Like
Reactions: pachyderm
H-L-T said:
Steelers-Colts~MNF.

Super physical game.

Two teams near the bottom of their division, but turned out to be a decent game. Matt Ryan couldn’t do anything for the Colts at all in the first half, but really turned it around in the 3rd/4th. For a small guy as Ryan is, he has a laser arm when he’s locked in.

Steelers run game is strong. They just controlled the clock with gaining first downs, And similar to Jalen hurts, Kenny Pickett for the Steelers is very mobile when he needs to be, and had huge gains both in the air and on the ground. W.R George Pickens for the Steelers also was a reason for the win.

It should be interesting to see if either one of these teams secure a wildcard spot. But they essentially need to close out all five games on a success in order for that to happen.
Click to expand...

In my fantasy league, I was leading my opponent by 19.85 points, with him having J. Taylor to play. By game's end, I won by 1.05 points. I was on pins and needles at the end, with Taylor needing only 1 catch to sink me. Whew :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: pachyderm
maflynn said:
The Colts will be facing the Cowboys, Vikings, Chargers, Giants and Texans. I don't seem them coming out on top against Cowboys, Vikings, and Giants. They can be competitive and possibly win against the Chargers and Texans.

While the Steeler's remaining schedule a bit softer though they'll be facing the Ravens twice and the browns. They need to leap frog too many teams (even though their record is the same)

I'm not saying it can't happen, but I will say for both teams its an uphill battle, and that uphill is Mt. Everest.
View attachment 2120568
Click to expand...

I don't see any team past #9 having a shot. Making up 3 games with 6 to play and having to jump 2 other teams is near impossible.
 
maflynn said:
The Colts will be facing the Cowboys, Vikings, Chargers, Giants and Texans. I don't seem them coming out on top against Cowboys, Vikings, and Giants. They can be competitive and possibly win against the Chargers and Texans.

While the Steeler's remaining schedule a bit softer though they'll be facing the Ravens twice and the browns. They need to leap frog too many teams (even though their record is the same)

I'm not saying it can't happen, but I will say for both teams its an uphill battle, and that uphill is Mt. Everest.
View attachment 2120568
Click to expand...
Of the 7 loss teams I believe the RAIDERS are the most dangerous... yeah... sounds crazy even to me... lol
 
pachyderm said:
Of the 7 loss teams I believe the RAIDERS are the most dangerous... yeah... sounds crazy even to me... lol
Click to expand...

Any team with a QB/WR goto is always a danger.

Mahomes/Kelce (yeah, TE, I know)
Allen/Diggs
Dak/Lamb
Cousins/Jefferson

and...

Carr/Adams

So, yeah, you could be right about the Raiders.
 
  • Like
Reactions: pachyderm
I'm worried about the Dolphins this week. They have been a good team this year and their two running backs used to be 49ers. I think it should be a pretty fun, maybe even high scoring, game, but I hope it doesn't turn into a Trap game.
 
  • Like
Reactions: pachyderm
maflynn said:
The Raiders should be better then their record, so yes I think they can be very dangerous
Click to expand...

Well they have the Chargers this week and would probably love nothing more than to hurt their playoff chances.

Could be a good game.
 
  • Like
Reactions: pachyderm
Broncos/Chiefs games has been flexed out of SNF next week. Instead, the Dolphins/Chargers game will be shown.

Can’t say that this is surprising. The Broncos totally stink this year and shouldn’t be highlighted on national TV.
 
  • Love
  • Like
Reactions: Herdfan and pachyderm
maflynn said:
So I wonder if that patriots will succeed in forcing the Bills to Punt in the up and coming game :oops:
Click to expand...

After years of being Brady's punching bag, I'll be happy to see the Bills put some hurt on NE for the next decade.

But the Pats aren't a bad team, it should be a good game.
 
Last edited:
Rafterman said:
But the Pats aren't a bad team
Click to expand...
They actually are, while their record is 6 and 6. Look at the teams who they beat. They don't have a single quality win

I've said this before, when McDaniels left, BB messed up royally. Maybe it was hubris, maybe he thought he saw something, I'm not sure but I think arrogance played a huge role.

He hired Joe Judge and Matt Patricia. During preseason he was coy on who would be the OC - both called plays and both failed in spectacular fashion. He used Joe Judge who never worked with Qbs as the QB coach, and Matt Patricia as the OC - who was a maybe a decent DC, to call the offense plays.

Look at how well Mac Jones played last year and look at his performance now. I understand its not all coaching but with Judge and Patricia in the mix there is a real dangers of squandering a talented QB's future.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Bodhitree, Herdfan and Rafterman
maflynn said:
They actually are, while their record is 6 and 6. Look at the teams who they beat. They don't have a single quality win

I've said this before, when McDaniels left, BB messed up royally. Maybe it was hubris, maybe he thought he saw something, I'm not sure but I think arrogance played a huge role.

He hired Joe Judge and Matt Patricia. During preseason he was coy on who would be the OC - both called plays and both failed in spectacular fashion. He used Joe Judge who never worked with Qbs as the QB coach, and Matt Patricia as the OC - who was a maybe a decent DC, to call the offense plays.

Look at how well Mac Jones played last year and look at his performance now. I understand its not all coaching but with Judge and Patricia in the mix there is a real dangers of squandering a talented QB's future.
Click to expand...

The Hoodie not naming an offensive coordinator is just stupid. Just like giving (then) rookie Jones number 50, instead of a normal QB number. He needs to stop playing games like this, it's just stupid and disrespectful to professionals.
 
  • Like
Reactions: pachyderm
maflynn said:
They actually are, while their record is 6 and 6. Look at the teams who they beat. They don't have a single quality win

I've said this before, when McDaniels left, BB messed up royally. Maybe it was hubris, maybe he thought he saw something, I'm not sure but I think arrogance played a huge role.

He hired Joe Judge and Matt Patricia. During preseason he was coy on who would be the OC - both called plays and both failed in spectacular fashion. He used Joe Judge who never worked with Qbs as the QB coach, and Matt Patricia as the OC - who was a maybe a decent DC, to call the offense plays.

Look at how well Mac Jones played last year and look at his performance now. I understand its not all coaching but with Judge and Patricia in the mix there is a real dangers of squandering a talented QB's future.
Click to expand...

The Pats are still rebuilding, they need a quality WR or two and Mac needs a couple of years to mature. And yes, they need a new OC. The play calling has been substandard.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Register on MacRumors! This sidebar will go away, and you'll see fewer ads.
Top Bottom
Back