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The Official NFL 2017 Thread
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thedonkeycentrehalf
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I've waited a long time to get on this particular train [MENTION=34253]Whoislloydy[/MENTION] and I'm not excusing BB but I'm coming to the conclusion that Todd Haley is shite. Our playcalling on offence seems to veer from completely conservative to terrifyingly risky without much inbetween. 5 weeks into this season and I have no idea about the identity of this offence and I'm not sure the players do to.
Having said that, the two loses have been the games where we've failed to stop the run. The secondary was supposed to be the weakness coming into the season but of all the units on this team its probably been the most consistent. The front 7 has either been great or really bad.
Having said that, the two loses have been the games where we've failed to stop the run. The secondary was supposed to be the weakness coming into the season but of all the units on this team its probably been the most consistent. The front 7 has either been great or really bad.
brakespear
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SUIYHP
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Alex Smith has had a phenomenal NFL season so far. Maybe, just maybe, this is the Chiefs' year? Just a shame that their CT fixtures make it so hard to watch any of their games on a work night.
We are nothing like Palace.
The WR situation is a real concern now though.
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I'd really like both Alex Smith and Andy Reid to win the superbowl. Both are hugely underrated.
The_Viper
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The Bears game last night was so bad, it was like Mike Dean had invaded the game.
The CareBears now need to practise the rest of the game as well as they've practised 2 point conversions.
thedonkeycentrehalf
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Good to see the fake punt work last night, even if the resulting TD was more down to panicked, kamikaze attempts at tackling.
Whoislloydy
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Eagles now 5-1 (finished last season 7-9)
Hotchilidog
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If the Redskins can do what they rarely do and take care of an opponent they are expected to beat on sunday, then the following week's MNF at the Linc could be an old fashioned NFC epic! Pains me to say it but the Eagles look legit right now, very impressive win against a revived Panthers last night.
Whoislloydy
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After last weeks performance i can't see Steelers getting anything from the Chiefs game, but then again we do tend to turn up for the big games.
spring hall convert
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Well, Alex Smith is running out of receivers and the Chiefs defense has given up a lot of yards this season.
We must manage Hunt and not turn the ball over. I rewatched the Jags game yesterday (painful I know.) It's on Ben clearly but we actually moved the ball pretty well against one of the best defenses in the league. We were right in the game until those two pick 6's.
On another note I had my first proper look at Fournette in the NFL. He's an absolute beast. You have to feel sorry for players in the secondary when he gets to that level.
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Eagles really starting to look like the real deal. Winning away at the Panthers is a pretty big statement.
Redskins and 49ers at home next two games should be winnable. Then it gets a bit (a lot) more difficult.
Hotchilidog
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We'll see about that
HTTR!
Agree your win last night was a statement win. Eagles are legit.
spring hall convert
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The Eagles started 4-0 last year and struggled down the stretch. They've improved and may well be good enough to win what looks a fairly mediocre division but they'll struggle to make a dent in the playoffs without a bit more talent in the skill positions.
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Having said that Wentz is quietly impressive. I suspect the Brown are regretting missing out on him.
brakespear
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edit: still can't get used to the 49ers being not so good, they were the Man Utd of NFL when I started watching.