2025-2026 NFL Thread

[MacGizmo]

Looks like Mike McDaniel pulled himself out of the running for the Brown's HC position...

As would anyone with any common sense who doesn't want to waste two to three years being the owner's puppet. It's really comical the way the Browns have been such a dumpster fire for so long. They had one good season in nearly two decades and they got rid of every player that helped make it good the first chance they got. They just keep doubling-down on the stupid. LOL.

 

[MacGizmo]

Comical is about the only way to describe just how bad the Browns have been since 1999 when they came back into the league.

I didn't compile these numbers, but a quick review looks accurate to me.

 

[pachyderm]

Comical is about the only way to describe just how bad the Browns have been since 1999 when they came back into the league.

I didn't compile these numbers, but a quick review looks accurate to me.

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I'd love to see how many times they made the post season in that time and how many wins each of them compiled.

 

[pachyderm]

I can no longer tolerate Smith*, pictured on the left or "mad dog", pictured on the right.

Jeff Saturday, the one in the middle I do like and respect.

And this whole firing McDermott* fiasco is ridiculous.

The actual clip:

Jeff Saturday in disbelief over Bills owner's Brandon Beane-Keon Coleman comments - ESPN Video

Jeff Saturday sounds off on Bills owner Terry Pegula's defense of Brandon Beane regarding Keon Coleman.

www.espn.com

* Ironically he's correct about this mess.

 

[MBAir2010]

I can no longer tolerate Smith*, pictured on the left or "mad dog, pictured on the right.

seems to me these talking heads are more controversial than informative.
I tuned out in mid-1999 especially espn one day, probably some lying crud babble about the Tour de France
or a negative false aspect on the Expos that year.

they miss a lot, play and tactic wise on the field of play and push only hot topics in sports.
shame since I know a few who work for espn who are nice people.

 

[MacGizmo]

I'd love to see how many times they made the post season in that time and how many wins each of them compiled.

The Browns have made the playoffs only 3 times (4 games total) since their return in 1999, and had only one win (Baker Mayfield in 2020):

1. 2002: Wildcard loss to Pittsburgh
2. 2020: Wildcard win over Pittsburgh
   2020: Division loss to Kansas City
3. 2023: Wildcard loss to Houston

 

[pachyderm]

The Browns have made the playoffs only 3 times (4 games total) since their return in 1999, and had only one win (Baker Mayfield in 2020):

1. 2002: Wildcard loss to Pittsburgh
2. 2020: Wildcard win over Pittsburgh
   2020: Division loss to Kansas City
3. 2023: Wildcard loss to Houston

wow

 

[maflynn]

this seems aprapos

 

[Gregg2]

Speaking of the Bills, does anyone remember when they fired their HC as they were losing 4 Super Bowls in a row? Was it the same ownership as now?

 

[maflynn]

Speaking of the Bills, does anyone remember when they fired their HC as they were losing 4 Super Bowls in a row? Was it the same ownership as now?

The team was sold in 2024, the original owner Ralph Wilson Jr died in 2014, and I guess it took time to settle his estate. The new owners Terry and Kim Pegula paid 1.4 billion

 

[MBAir2010]

Speaking of the Bills, does anyone remember when they fired their HC as they were losing 4 Super Bowls in a row? Was it the same ownership as now?

Marv Levy coached those Bills from 1986–1997 (1993 last SB) After retiring from coaching in 1997, Levy served as the general manager of the Bills from 2006 to 2007 and he is over 100 years old this year!

 

[maflynn]

Raiders announced their new head coach Gary Busey

 

[MBAir2010]

Raiders announced their new head coach Gary Busey

Better Him than Nicolas Cage as he would not be expected to stay, and would wind up leaving Las Vegas.

 

[pachyderm]

PATS by a lot
SEA by a just enough

 

[maflynn]

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PATS by a lot
SEA by a just enough

Such weird times, I just don't get the NFL I know I'm beating a deceased equine.

As for the Pats/Broncos. This definitely is a trap game for the pats. Drake Maye hadn't played his best in the NFL, and with the Broncos having the #2 defense in the league, they could make things interesting. The Patriots should win, but the proof will be in the pudding.

Rams/Seahawks, the rams haven't played great football during their playoff run - barely good enough to eek out a win. I think if the rams keep playing that way, we'll see the seahawks win

 

[MBAir2010]

thinking......
thinking....

I seen every bronco game this year,
they should have lost everyone of these games but the Cowboy they had a cushion.
Nix was okay, then 4th quarter he rescued the offense for that lead as the defense stopped that last drive.
Nix looked mediocre at times as many possessions went 3 plays and punt.
the running game could be better but got the job done.

the Broncos can win Sunday on a backup QB since the defense is THAT good.
or they can be burnt out.....but in Mile High? were the Bills were suffering Saturday?

 

[Macky-Mac]

...
As for the Pats/Broncos. This definitely is a trap game for the pats. Drake Maye hadn't played his best in the NFL, and with the Broncos having the #2 defense in the league, they could make things interesting. The Patriots should win, but the proof will be in the pudding.

Rams/Seahawks, the rams haven't played great football during their playoff run - barely good enough to eek out a win. I think if the rams keep playing that way, we'll see the seahawks win

Rams peaked a little too early this season while the Seahawks seem to be at their best now.

And maybe the Broncos peaked a little too early as well....plus thy've now lost their QB

I'd prefer a Broncos/Rams Super Bowl, but I suspect it's going to be Sea/NE

 

[pachyderm]

Rams peaked a little too early this season while the Seahawks seem to be at their best now.

And maybe the Broncos peaked a little too early as well....plus thy've now lost their QB

I'd prefer a Broncos/Rams Super Bowl, but I suspect it's going to be Sea/NE

Same on all accounts.

 

[maflynn]

So questions were starting to be asked, why were some candidates pulling out of the Brown's HC hiring process?

Well we have our answer
Browns Ripped for Leaked Coaching Interview Tactics

You’re talking about taking a personality test, about writing an essay. You’re talking about completing homework assignments between the first and second rounds of interviews.

Dysfunctional teams do dysfunctional things. Seems very ridiculious that someone is about to make millions of dollars, have control of a billion dollar team, but you're requiring these candidates to take personality tests and complete homework? I totally see why some candidates bounced after the first interview.

Its now like the Browns are a coveted franchise, they have cap issues, no offense, no franchise quarter back (and no shedur isn't the QB of the future) and have a history of making really bad decisions on personal thanks to owner interference.

 

[pachyderm]

So questions were starting to be asked, why were some candidates pulling out of the Brown's HC hiring process?

Well we have our answer
Browns Ripped for Leaked Coaching Interview Tactics



Dysfunctional teams do dysfunctional things. Seems very ridiculious that someone is about to make millions of dollars, have control of a billion dollar team, but you're requiring these candidates to take personality tests and complete homework? I totally see why some candidates bounced after the first interview.

Its now like the Browns are a coveted franchise, they have cap issues, no offense, no franchise quarter back (and no shedur isn't the QB of the future) and have a history of making really bad decisions on personal thanks to owner interference.

I'm going to apply.

 

[maflynn]

Looks like Mike McCarthy will be the Steeler's next coach - thoughts

 

[Macky-Mac]

Looks like Mike McCarthy will be the Steeler's next coach - thoughts

doesn't seem like a long term solution given McCarthy's age....maybe they're hoping that Rodgers will return to play for McCarthy.....which also doesn't seem like a long term solution

 

[MBAir2010]

Looks like Mike McCarthy will be the Steeler's next coach - thoughts

does he have ANY steel inside of him?
Pittsburg seems family oriented as they do hire with in, there has to b some terrible towel dope to run this team.


oh I need to see who Mike McCarthy is, but really won't
as was he the Packers coach? or a someone else, as these coaches don't have an individual personality anymore.

 

[Boppi]

The team was sold in 2024, the original owner Ralph Wilson Jr died in 2014, and I guess it took time to settle his estate. The new owners Terry and Kim Pegula paid 1.4 billion

The team was sold and acquired by Pegula in 2104 for the 1.4B shortly after Wilsons death, and was approved by the NFL on Oct. 8th of 2014. They've owned the team for 12 years now.

Which makes more sense. The team is currently valued at 5.9B. That'd be a helluva jump and deal if they'd just bought it 2 years ago at 1.4B.

 

[Boppi]

He traveled there nine times over his career, including the playoffs. His record in Denver is 0-9.

We'll see if Maye can break that trend. This will be the first time he's faced Denver in his short two season career.

Should be a great game.