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2024-2025 NFL Thread
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I hope he's good at blocking out distractions, because short of winning the SB, it's only a matter of time before the Coach Prime rumors will heat up again. And at that point, he may have tired enough of the college thing to actually pursue it.
OTOH, Deion is as self-centered and attention-seeking as Jerry is, but might be smart enough to not want to share that stage.
I knew Snyder was disliked, but the extent was surprising:
Sources: Snyder 'hates' Commanders success
Sources close to the ex-Commanders owner say he remains in denial over what led to his ouster from the NFL.
But he's got many reason$ to not care.
Maybe I am missing something but it feels the other way around. The Chiefs got away with an incomplete counting as a complete pass. Also few minutes later before they scored the third TD you can see Kelsey clearly holding someone while Mahomes gets some yardage.Just when the refs in the last game give hope for a fair game, the refs in this one make every call (or lack thereof) in critical situations in favor for the Bills.They really do not want the Chiefs in the SB.
Many holdings and facemasks not called. Mahomes had his hand on the ball, but was given as turnover. Allen fumbled, KC player had hand on the ball, no turnover. Several badly placed balls on 4th try. Luckily the DJ got it right over the LJ one time.
Edit: It was a complete pass, as control of the ball was mid air and both defensive player and receiver had their hands on the ball. In such a situation the ball goes to the offense.
Kudos to the ref(s) who didn’t give the flag that one ref threw for roughing the passer on the last Bills drive at 4th and 6 (?). That would have given the Bills a new first down. At least some refs are taking their jobs seriously.
So it’s Chiefs vs Eagles. Rematch of SB LVII.
So it’s Chiefs vs Eagles. Rematch of SB LVII.
Many are sick of KC, they've become the villains, get the refs' calls etc.…
But, you've got to respect them for how well-coached they are, and their ability to make plays when needed.
That's what they're really good at, better than the rest of the teams, including the Bills.
It's no surprise, and almost expected for Mahomes to kill you with a good play. They've done it repeatedly, including in the SB last season to snatch the win, and if the Eagles can't stop them from making those plays, it will probably end in the Three-peat™ that much of America doesn't want to see.
Eight or nine teams have had the chance. But it was the Eagles who ended the last attempt by beating the Pats.
But, you've got to respect them for how well-coached they are, and their ability to make plays when needed.
That's what they're really good at, better than the rest of the teams, including the Bills.
It's no surprise, and almost expected for Mahomes to kill you with a good play. They've done it repeatedly, including in the SB last season to snatch the win, and if the Eagles can't stop them from making those plays, it will probably end in the Three-peat™ that much of America doesn't want to see.
Eight or nine teams have had the chance. But it was the Eagles who ended the last attempt by beating the Pats.
KC caught a huge break when the refs didn't agree on the spot of the ball on that 4th and 1 try by the Bills.
Pulling for that team from the NFC-East... as much as it pains me to do so, but my hate for KC, edges out my hate for the other team at this point.
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A Cowboys fan...
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A Cowboys fan...
I don't cheer for either Chiefs or Eagles.....but given that no team has ever won 3 Super Bowls in a row, I'm not going to be negative if they make history. They're a remarkable team.
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A Broncos, Chargers, Rams, and Vikings fan
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A Broncos, Chargers, Rams, and Vikings fan
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The problem with the refs is, that you never know what you get. That was obvious yesterday several times placing the ball. The same ref who immediately throw the flag for roughing the passer when Allen passed the ball at 4th and 6, also placed the ball always in favor for the Bills. I'd really like to have access to the conversations of the refs to hear how they figure this out. I also wonder how the red flag challenge was done, after the Chiefs made the next play. You either throw the flag before the next play or it's over and the chance is gone.
This goes even deeper when you think about the Eagles. Why is "Big Dom" still part of the team? The guy has a mafia connection. Former players and staff said he can make "worries", as in legal problems, go away. Such as tickets for speeding or parking fines. He's the go-to-guy for everything, which would be ok, as long as it's legal. There have been rumours about interactions with refs in Philly to win games. If I were a ref in Philly with the mafia breathing down my neck...
So why is this guy still there and why is he always following Sirianni onto the field shaking hands after a game? He's not a player and not coaching staff. That's really odd.
Oh and as for the game. I'd like to see a fair game, not decided by the refs. And also not decided by Eagles player injuring other players, as we've seen in the past. Now that there's a chance to see a 3-peat in my lifetime, go for it. Also because the Eagles fans are the worst in sports (not just the NFL).
So I'm gonna go with Eagles vs. Chiefs. (Winner in bold)
Once they got there, I'd like to see no injuries for the Niners next season and finally win the SB.
So I'm gonna go with Eagles vs. Chiefs. (Winner in bold)
Once they got there, I'd like to see no injuries for the Niners next season and finally win the SB.
Not watching the bowl this year, over it can't handle the refs this whole season not just for KC but the whole NFL they really need to be fined for bad calls just like coaches and players are fined for saying bad things about them.... at some point something needs to change...
My new name for the KC team is the Kansas City Cheats...
Go Eagles!
Go Eagles!
Not watching the SB this year. I’ll find something else to do on 2/9.
As much as I hate seeing the Chiefs in it again... I was pretty happy that they beat the Bills. As a division rival I could not stand watching the Bills going to the SB..... That being said I am going to watch the SB because these are 2 really good teams and there are some intriguing story lines..... I am happy for Saquon, Chiefs could make history, etc...
I don't buy in to the whole conspiracy theory about the refs favoring the chiefs and the NFL wanting swifties watching the SB, etc... I think its all just the bitterness that develops when a team is really good... People did the same thing with the Patriots when they were on their run.... Remember how people hated the Patriots, and there was an uproar about Brady getting calls blah blah blah...... Any team that has sustained success always becomes the hated villain, because quite frankly people don't want to see someone else doing THAT well, It's human nature.
You're not wrong.
I do feel there is a little more bias than you want to admit when it comes to protecting Mahomes though.
I also feel like #15 gets more calls than Brady ever did.
But I do agree it does boil down to what feels like sour apples more than anything else.
I'll watch the game for sure.
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If you pay attention to how they play, you'll notice that Mahomes lacks the sportmanship Tommy had. Tommy never flopped, never intentionally try to draw a foul. For all his off field flaws, Tommy played a clean game.
I think there are bad/missed calls in every game.
But now that this is in the national narrative, calls involving Mahomes and the Chiefs are amplified more than they should be.
I still think Allen had the 1st Down though.
But now that this is in the national narrative, calls involving Mahomes and the Chiefs are amplified more than they should be.
I still think Allen had the 1st Down though.
He also never pretended he was going out of bounds and then turned it up for 10 more yards.
They probably need to modify the rule that when a QB is headed out of bounds, just blow the whistle like he is sliding. Consider him to have given up.
You are stuck in a logic trap.
Hypothetically, if the Chiefs are cheating, there is no reason to root for the Eagles. They can’t win. Eagles could only win if the Chiefs are not cheating.Well, Mahomes moves more and also out of the pocket in a single game than Brady did in his whole career. Brady was as mobile as an IKEA bookshelf.
Patriots did have de-inflation Gate. 🙃
I agree that any team that wins too much becomes highly disliked, even hated.
In the KC- Bills game, I thought the contested interception should have gone to the Bills. I could not determine if Allen made the first down or not. In a previous game, a foul was called on a player who hit Mahomes after the whistle was called that I viewed as his momentum only, should not have been called.
Yet, through out the season, KC had some lucky breaks that resulted in wins, but ultimately Mahomes is a great talent and threat. He consistently makes huge plays, easily argued he is the most talented QB presently playing. And yes, he does have competition.
This is true. Brady was such a precision timing passer and got the ball out quickly. Didn't even have time to scramble around the way he ran the offense.You are stuck in a logic trap.
Well, Mahomes moves more and also out of the pocket in a single game than Brady did in his whole career. Brady was as mobile as an IKEA bookshelf.