NFL Discussion Thread - Hall of Fame Game: August 3rd

[Clyde Frog]

Welp looks like Jordy Nelson is going to be out for a few games with what I'm assuming is a hamstring injury. The game we got Jennings back too

 

[airblaster503]

Man they may as well go down swinging with Tebow

That's what should happen. Both QB's are trash, but Mark Sanchez has ran his course. Might as well give it to Tebow and see what you have before going into next season.

 

[dmxfury]

Man they may as well go down swinging with Tebow

Inactive I believe, who is the backup QB? McElroy?

 

[Peep Game]

Ah damn he is inactive, so it is McElroy

 

[gmsboy1]

Your point was this
So, how does it help a team? be specific. I asked multiple times in the WIR but all i got were laugh smilies and called simple minded. Otherwise how is
not an empty "stat" like I said?
"It helps a team"
"How?"
"Just does"
.....

Mental strength helps in a variety of ways in life. Dealing with the unknown, dealing with emergencies, dealing with last minute changes, thinking quickly, etc. Those attributes would be helpful in football. As I said, I just don't see how any of 'us' can measure, not in a position to.

Props for the serious response (you too paul). But, what is really unknown about football? Alot of these players have been playing since they were kids, alot of these coaches have 30+ years of experience. They practice all week for opponents and scenarios.

The Cowboys in Parcell's first year were the least penalized team in the NFL. Every year since then we've been bottom five. That isn't mental toughness, the penalty problem isn't new. Our players just aren't good when it comes to that. Ware and Witten get penalized all the time and they're our team leaders!

There are a ton of things that matter much more, smarts (players and coaches), preparedness, health, talent (players and coaches), depth, etc.

 

[primetime21]

good throw ponder edit you gotta get that 1st down

 

[dmxfury]

Props for the serious response (you too paul). But, what is really unknown about football? Alot of these players have been playing since they were kids, alot of these coaches have 30+ years of experience. They practice all week for opponents and scenarios.
The Cowboys in Parcell's first year were the least penalized team in the NFL. Every year since then we've been bottom five. That isn't mental toughness, the penalty problem isn't new. Our players just aren't good when it comes to that. Ware and Witten get penalized all the time and they're our team leaders!
There are a ton of things that matter much more, smarts (players and coaches), preparedness, health, talent (players and coaches), depth, etc.

And what you said at the end of your post is where some of us are disagreeing. Matter of semantics really, I think some associate those adjectives with 'mentally tough' and others don't. And a lot of those you listed come with experience and that is what the original point was discussing. But also like you said, many haven't necessarily 'seen it all' but they have seen quite a lot


Oh well, outside until the later games, enjoy fellas

 

[yvespo3]

I really wish Jets games were blacked out

 

[macbk]

I really wish Jets games were blacked out

This is just getting funnier and funnier.

 

[Deleted member 38182]

Is anybody here actually a fan of Cortland Finnagen?

 

[do work son]

texans just got robbed of a defensive touchdown

 

[big meech]

What a ****** sunday football schedule.

 

[certifiedsw]

You guys have to see the call the ref just made in the Sea-Chi game. The Chicago player grabs a Seahawks player by the facemask throws him to the ground, trips over him, and then they call a chop block lmao

 

[651akathepaul]

AP with 2,000 yards after a blown knee?...It's going to be close.


Dude is amazing.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

My _ AP

 

[TipsyMcStagga]

AP!!

 

[mertonhanks]

Adrian All Day :x

 

[primetime21]

AP :x

 

[651akathepaul]

Roughing the passer...Jesus! BS.

 

[TipsyMcStagga]

Wow @ that bailout call for Rodgers!

 

[gmsboy1]

That call was pretty tacky. Rodgers running for his life though every play.

 

[Maximus Meridius]

That's the worse roughing the passer call I've ever seen. And I've seen a lot the last few years.

 

[Peep Game]

Dobbins SWEAR he had that INT return for a TD til Locker damn near 360 flipped him

 

[Hahahaha]

Son was limping while running that 82 yard run. R I D I C U L O U S

 

[TipsyMcStagga]

AP must have still been winded cause he took that last series off...