2017 NFL Preseason Thread

[Leonardfan]

Another NFL year is quickly approaching. So far the most discussed topic/biggest media push is why the Toucan is not on the Ravens.

 

[white lightning]

I have a question for the board? Will Christian McCaffrey go over 1000 yards in his rookie year? To me it should be a
100% yes but that is assuming he stays healthy and is the number 1 running back on the Panthers. He needs to get
enough touches. So again I say yes and it's gonna be fun to watch. What are your thoughts?

 

[white is right]

Yards from scrimmage, yes. Total rushing yards will be hard if he spits carries and Rivera fears overworking him between the tackles.

 

[Extra Point]

I have a question for the board? Will Christian McCaffrey go over 1000 yards in his rookie year? To me it should be a
100% yes but that is assuming he stays healthy and is the number 1 running back on the Panthers. He needs to get
enough touches. So again I say yes and it's gonna be fun to watch. What are your thoughts?

Another question is how far will black players go to injure McCaffrey. After all, he's a major threat to a position blacks believe is their property.

 

[La France Blanche]

McCaffrey probably will be used as more of a slot receiver than he should be, and less of a running back. It's basically a compromise between our evil SJW overlords, who want to see McCaffrey fail, and their junior partners, the money-first corporatists, who know that their golden goose, the NWFs (Normal White Fans), want to see him succeed and are excited for him. McCaffrey probably will be allowed to succeed, but primarily as a slot receiver, a somewhat White-acceptable position in the Caste system, who also gets a few carries as a running back here and there. A White man will not be allowed to become a feature back. They don't want McCaffrey to become an Ezekiel Elliott type of back and even outperform him, which he could if he was given the chance. Especially since Elliott has shown himself to be a dindu kind of dindu, getting caught on camera black-handed exposing a woman's breast, along with several other incidents of TNB. NFL stars who are good role models are few and far between, and overwhelmingly White. The powers that be don't want people to notice that.

 

[Don Wassall]

Yards from scrimmage, yes. Total rushing yards will be hard if he spits carries and Rivera fears overworking him between the tackles.

I agree with this assessment. Jonathan Stewart has been injury prone but is a decent power back with a 4.4 career yards per carry average. He'll still get fed the ball as the other half of Carolina's RBBC. Christian should get a significant amount of carries and I don't think he's going to be turned into primarily a slot receiver. He'll get carries and a lot of receptions out of the backfield and will line up as a receiver at times.

 

[Leonardfan]

I watched a little of the NFL Networks preseason coverage - I couldn't help but laugh as they went to the reporters covering each of team and the reporter would try to bring some really serious tone and sense of importance to something so stupid and arbitrary (One was Sam Wyche saying how dire it is to get Donald Penn a new contract because he is only making 6 million dollars and the other was a female reporter stating how the Packers put the Lombardi trophy out so the players could walk by it everyday to be reminded of what they play for). The way they presented it was just so damn laughable - I had to laugh at myself a little for even watching it and for following sports in general.

 

[Don Wassall]

As usually happens, some of the highly drafted wide receivers are too brittle to play even as rookies. Mike Williams of the Chargers (isn't there a highly drafted bust named Mike Williams taken every year lol) has a serious back problem, while one-trick pony John Ross is banged up, just as he was in college.

The Chargers announced in a statement Sunday that first-round pick Mike Williams (back) will not practice at all in training camp. We're moving Williams from "questionable for Week 1" to "doubtful for Week 1" in our injury outlooks. "Mike saw our doctors yesterday," the statement reads, "and he will continue to progress on Dr. Robert Watkins' plan. He will rehab and strengthen his back and is not expected to practice during training camp." Williams is an obvious candidate for the Chargers' reserve/PUP list, which would cost him the first six games of the season.

 

[Riggins44]

As usually happens, some of the highly drafted wide receivers are too brittle to play even as rookies. Mike Williams of the Chargers (isn't there a highly drafted bust named Mike Williams taken every year lol) has a serious back problem, while one-trick pony John Ross is banged up, just as he was in college.

The Chargers announced in a statement Sunday that first-round pick Mike Williams (back) will not practice at all in training camp. We're moving Williams from "questionable for Week 1" to "doubtful for Week 1" in our injury outlooks. "Mike saw our doctors yesterday," the statement reads, "and he will continue to progress on Dr. Robert Watkins' plan. He will rehab and strengthen his back and is not expected to practice during training camp." Williams is an obvious candidate for the Chargers' reserve/PUP list, which would cost him the first six games of the season.

But there is so much upside to these afroletes, teams feel they must take a chance on them even if they didn't produce in college or they have obviously questionable character or work ethic.

 

[Leonardfan]

Seahawks first-round DT Malik McDowell may miss his entire rookie year after an offseason ATV accident.

Coach Pete Carroll made the revelation on Sunday. The Seahawks were counting on McDowell to play a pivotal role as an interior disruptor in tandem with Michael Bennett, Jarran Reed, Ahtyba Rubin, and fellow rookie Nazair Jones. Per NFL Network's Mike Garafolo, McDowell suffered a concussion and undisclosed "facial injuries" during the pre-training camp ATV crash.

 

[Upside]

Just as training camps get underway, we start off with some depressing news; Rob Ninkovich has retired. A bit premature if you ask me, but I support his decision.

At 33, Ninkovich walks away as probably one of the most underrated defensive players of this decade. Of course, he spent his first 4 years in the league being jerked around by the Saints and Dolphins. He was finally picked up by New England in 2009 where he was given an opportunity to play, and he didn't disappoint. In 8 seasons with the Pats, Ninkovich recorded 450 tackles, 46 sacks, 5 INTs, 10 FF, and 14 FR including one for a TD. Add another 6 sacks, a pick, and 2 Super Bowl rings in postseason play.

 

[Don Wassall]

I'm rooting for Jared Goff as much as or more than any other quarterback this season. It's disgusting the way the media has written off last year's first overall draft pick just because he struggled in some starts behind a terrible o-line and even worse receivers. With Cooper Kupp, Tyler Higbee and maybe Nelson Spruce and an improved o-line with three White starters (including the great Andrew Whitworth), and a new head coach known for bringing out the best in QBs, the Rams might be one of the best teams to root for this year.

Jared Goff stood behind his center surveying his options. The ball was snapped and head coach Sean McVay began to back pedal, splitting the two receivers on his side right down the middle.

Goff looked backside for a minute, saw McVay in coverage, looked to his frontside and dropped a 25-yard dime into the Robert Woods' breadbasket.

During a team period just 10 minutes later, Goff took the snap, faked the hand-off to Todd Gurley, saw the backside recievers split by the DB, looked to the frontside and tosseda 15-yard laser to Nelson Spruce. Queue the joy from McVay.

"There was some good and some bad," McVay said of Goff after the Rams first practice, "but it was a good day by the D. We just have to go back and look at the tape."

First Day of training camp for the New Rams -- exciting !!

full article: http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/07/29/recap-day-1-rams-training-camp-at-uc-irvine.html

 

[Leonardfan]

Don't forget Sam Rogers Don! Goff's treatment has been beyond pathetic. Really rooting for him to come out firing in year 2.

 

[Leonardfan]

Lots of mediocrity with the 2015 NFL draft WR Class.

The Chicago Tribune hints Bears third-year WR Kevin White has struggled with confidence.

Returning from two catastrophic injuries to the same leg, White has failed to stand out five days into Bears camp. WRs coach Zach Azzanni resorted to showing White "some of his West Virginia highlights" on Monday morning, "just to remind him of the elite collegiate player he was." An extremely physical bordering on violent college player, White seems to be struggling to regain his competitive edge after appearing in four games the past two seasons.

 

[Don Wassall]

Third round draft pick Alex Anzalone has a decent chance to become a starter at LB with the Saints at some point this season. T. J. Watt is the only other rookie White LB who may start.

Saints rookie linebacker Alex Anzalone quickly diagnosed a screen pass to running back Adrian Peterson, bolted into the backfield and swarmed Peterson moments after the catch.

For the first time this year, Saints coach Sean Payton and his staff got a look at their players in full pads and with a good bit of contact Saturday, providing a better look at young and newly acquired players New Orleans will lean on as it tries to climb out of a three-year rut of 7-9 records.

The play by Anzalone, isolated and early in camp as it was, encouraged Payton and defensive co-ordinator Dennis Allen, who are looking for a new starter at weak side linebacker after placing incumbent Dannell Ellerbe on injured reserve, with plans to release him after he's healthy.

Allen said Anzalone and third-year pro Stephone Anthony will compete for the starting job at that spot now. Anzalone, a third-round draft choice of Florida, saw a number of first-team snaps on Saturday.

Payton called Anzalone "instinctive."

"One thing he can do is kind of see a formation, begin to break it down and understand whether he's going to get run or pass," Payton said. "You notice right away he's a guy who's tough to fool. He's got real good vision and a great trait for any linebacker is key and diagnose and be able to recognize what they're getting ready to defend."

full article: http://www.tsn.ca/saints-eyeing-youth-new-additions-as-pads-come-on-1.817268

 

[Deceptive Speed]

Just as training camps get underway, we start off with some depressing news; Rob Ninkovich has retired. A bit premature if you ask me, but I support his decision.

At 33, Ninkovich walks away as probably one of the most underrated defensive players of this decade. Of course, he spent his first 4 years in the league being jerked around by the Saints and Dolphins. He was finally picked up by New England in 2009 where he was given an opportunity to play, and he didn't disappoint. In 8 seasons with the Pats, Ninkovich recorded 450 tackles, 46 sacks, 5 INTs, 10 FF, and 14 FR including one for a TD. Add another 6 sacks, a pick, and 2 Super Bowl rings in postseason play.

Maybe they give Brooks Ellis a chance?

 

[Don Wassall]

The Crawfords' first practice in pads resulted in seven of the world's greatest athletes being injured, including third round pick James Conner. Second round pick JuJu Smith-Schuster [sic] had already managed to be injured.

http://www.espn.com/blog/afcnorth/p...g-seven-steelers-injured-in-physical-practice

 

[Don Wassall]

Look what this moron wrote. Yes, because of his tight-hipped, overachieving whiteness, 5' 10" 210 pound Rex Burkhead will make a sterling fullback/tight end:

Brandon Bolden
Specifically, a special teams guy in recent years, Bolden finds himself at the running back traffic jam. His one key to a roster spot could be if Rex Burkhead gets pushed more to the fullback/tight end role. That combined with Foster working strictly at receiver, and Bolden could have a chance to join Dion Lewis, James White and Mike Gillislee in the backfield. He’s only 27 but it feels like he’s been here forever.

James Develin
Seriously, will this team take a third tight end or a fullback? I’m guessing no, as the Patriots look to get faster on offense. He’s been a nice contributor, but if Rex Burkhead can block a little, it makes Develin expendable and allows Belichick to keep one extra big-play guy on the roster.

https://www.all22.com/new-england-patriots/familiar-patriots-rob-ninkovich-matt-slater-roster-danger

 

[La France Blanche]

The enemedia are in full swing bashing all the White quarterbacks on the Ravens' roster in a desperate attempt to guilt the team into signing Krappernick. Some DFWs are even trying to say that the Krapper is a better quarterback than Flacco. (Who beat who in the Super Bowl and who was awarded Super Bowl MVP?)

 

[Claimjumper]

Hyped 2016 first round WR Will Fuller The fifth out for the year With a broken collarbone

If they exist I'm sure Will Fuller, Will Fuller Jr, Will Fuller III and Will Fuller IV are devasted

 

[Shadowlight]

First off kudos to La France Blanche for coming up with the clever enemedia. I like a sense of humor and she has one. As for black athletes getting injured, especially the skill/fast types I admit I LOVE IT TO DEATH. Tear their ACL,s screw up their legs anything to F up their careers. I can not EMPHASIZE this enough. I root for the white players like a demon but I also root AGAINST the black players like a demon. The exception is if the black players serve a purpose in helping the cause of the white athlete. I am not going to be coy about it. I ROOT for black players to get seriously injured. The only exception is the head stuff and the spinal stuff although if the head stuff forces them to retire I'm ok with that. I draw the line on head injuries that have long term effects or anything related to paralysis of course. There is a rumor out there that I still have a heart. Ha.

 

[celticdb15]

Fuller, Treadwell, White, and the ninth Mike Williams all going to wind up in our Busts Thread! Yet the NFL keeps falling for the same type of upsiders affletes.

 

[Leonardfan]

Hyped 2016 first round WR Will Fuller The fifth out for the year With a broken collarbone

If they exist I'm sure Will Fuller, Will Fuller Jr, Will Fuller III and Will Fuller IV are devasted

This made me LOL.

 

[Don Wassall]

I'm pretty confident this little guy will either wear down, stink, or get injured again. Abdullah made a few splash plays in preseason games in his rookie year of 2015 and has been living off that "upside" ever since. Do-it-all Zach Zenner should be the featured back but again he'll have to hope for a string of injuries to get other than the token carry here and there.

Lions RBs coach David Walker confirmed Ameer Abdullah will be the Lions' feature back. "Ameer's our guy. Theo Riddick has his role, and then the other guys, they got to kind of fit where they fit and that’s how we’ll go," said Walker. The Lions are counting on a leap from Abdullah after having one of the worst rushing offenses in the league the last two years. They project for a more explosive run game with Abdullah healthy, but there's still questions over his workload and goal-line role. The Detroit Free Press doesn't consider Abdullah a lock for 200-plus carries.

 

[Leonardfan]

Forrest Lamp tore his acl