Are We Ready for some football?

thothguard51 · Sep 8, 2010

Unsure if this thread has been started before, but as the title says,

"Are we ready for some football?"

Open for discussion, loves, hates, don't cares. Let's talk some football.

I go first...Life long Washington Redskin Fan - win lose, or draw. I have other teams I route for as well, but the Skin's are my team since Lombardi came to coach them.

This year, I see 10-6, which will be a big improvement from last year, but not sure if it will be enough for the NFC East or a wild card spot. Would love to see the boys stick it to Dallas this Sunday at Dallas in their new stadium.

Cella · Sep 8, 2010

are there really 66 players on a team?

I heard that and it kinda sounds like a lot to me.

thothguard51 · Sep 8, 2010

Cella said:
are there really 66 players on a team?

I heard that and it kinda sounds like a lot to me.

53 Active players and 8 players on the practice squad.

Cella · Sep 8, 2010

no way! get out!

what? really?

alleycat · Sep 8, 2010

Yeah, they had to cut it down to 53 last weekend.

Cella · Sep 8, 2010

uh-uh.... you're messin with me!

I'm asking google....he'll clear this up.

alleycat · Sep 8, 2010

What?

We're talking about the pros.

Cella · Sep 8, 2010

it's different in the pros?
I mean, there's only so many positions, right?

I just don't see the need for that many people. With all the trading they do how do they even keep track of who's on their team? Aside from the jerseys, I mean. I guess because they're always crashing into each other they get hurt and have to sit out, huh?

So I guess to answer the OPs question, No...I am completely NOT ready for some football.

alleycat · Sep 8, 2010

Cella said:
I guess because they're always crashing into each other they get hurt and have to sit out, huh?

Yeah, if they would stop crashing into one another they probably wouldn't need so many. ;-)

Don't forget there are special teams for special functions like kicking field goals. These are the people you never hear of except when they screw up. ;-)

thothguard51 · Sep 8, 2010

Yes, but lots of injuries, so they need back ups.

If they go to an 18 game schedule, the Players association will demand an increase in roster size, and minimum pay scale, which they will deserve. I don't see how this is going to help the NFL when many stadiums can't sell out a 16 game schedule as is. I think the 18 game schedule will also cut short the career of many football players as it increases the risk of injury.

Cella · Sep 8, 2010

thank you guys

alleycat · Sep 8, 2010

thothguard51 said:
If they go to an 18 game schedule, the Players association will demand an increase in roster size, and minimum pay scale, which they will deserve. I don't see how this is going to help the NFL when many stadiums can't sell out a 16 game schedule as is. I think the 18 game schedule will also cut short the career of many football players as it increases the risk of injury.

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thothguard51 · Sep 8, 2010

Yes, the TV contracts will be worth more than if they can fill a stadiums or not...

Cella · Sep 8, 2010

Bastards!

right?

alleycat · Sep 8, 2010

Here, since there isn't quite enough football news just yet, they've been egging on the rumors that Albert Haynesworth might be coming back to the Titans. It doesn't matter how serious such a deal is, it's an easy news story.

Cella · Sep 8, 2010

I went to school in 6th grade with the son of a pro football player. He had a strange name though, so I don't remember what it was.

thothguard51 · Sep 8, 2010

alleycat said:
Here, since there isn't quite enough football news just yet, they've been egging on the rumors that Albert Haynesworth might be coming back to the Titans. It doesn't matter how serious such a deal is, it's an easy news story.

Nope, Shannahan said fat boy is going to stay and play...

alleycat · Sep 8, 2010

thothguard51 said:
Nope, Shannahon said fat boy is going to stay and play...

Fat boy is right.

Soccer Mom · Sep 8, 2010

thothguard51 said:
This year, I see 10-6, which will be a big improvement from last year, but not sure if it will be enough for the NFC East or a wild card spot. Would love to see the boys stick it to Dallas this Sunday at Dallas in their new stadium.

A Deadskins fan? Oh, it's on like Donkey Kong!

Soccer Mom, Deep in the Heart of Texas

GO COWBOYS!

thothguard51 · Sep 8, 2010

Welcome to the thread...(grits teeth.)

alleycat · Sep 8, 2010

thothguard51 said:
Nope, Shannahan said fat boy is going to stay and play...

Never trust whatever an NFL coach says.

But, I don't think Haynesworth is going back to the Titans either. I just meant it was an easy story for the sportswriters to do. It causes a lot of talk.

thothguard51 · Sep 8, 2010

alleycat said:
Never trust whatever an NFL coach says.

But, I don't think Haynesworth is going back to the Titans either. I just meant it was an easy story for the sportswriters to do. It causes a lot of talk.

Well in this case, since the Skins play the Titans this year, I don't think Shanny wants to give them a weapon that might come back to haunt him. And lets face, Fat Albert would have motivation to play his best game...ever. lol.

thothguard51 · Sep 9, 2010

Anyway...Saints vs Vikings tonight. Should be interesting start to the season.

askcb · Sep 9, 2010

GO COWBOYS!

I second that Soccer Mom!

Soccer Mom · Sep 9, 2010

askcb said:
I second that Soccer Mom!

Woo hoo!

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