NFL OFF-SEASON THREAD 2022-23: FanDuel getting everybody hemmed up. ESPN went Kamikaze. We in that dead zone of the year y’all.

[darthska]

Hopkins basically decided to quit the Cardinals once he caught just 1-of-10 McSorely targets in that SNF game against the Bucs. Just didn’t even play in the final two games, fed up with it

Pulled a Raiders Randy Moss.

 

[kingkoopa]

Nah he's younger than me but I know a few of his first cousins. He was definitely talented AF but seems like he just played because he could, not because he loved it.

His first passion was actually basketball. He was pretty good at that too in Highschool.

I just find it hard to believe you get to the NFL, and play this many years just because you can.

Like you have to have some dedication or love for the sport.

Injuries derailed AJ.

 

[finessence]

While we're on the topic, here are my tiers:

Model franchises:
Chiefs, Packers, Ravens, Steelers

Solid franchises:
Bills, Patriots, Bengals, Chargers, Eagles, Cowboys, Vikings, 49ers, Seahawks, Rams

Used to be solid but trending down:
Titans, Bucs, Saints

Trending up:
Jags, Giants, Lions

Mediocre:
Dolphins, Raiders, Broncos, Commanders, Cardinals, Browns, Colts, Falcons

Bad:
Jets, Bears, Texans, Panthers,

Bucs have a recent SB… they need to be in the solid area

 

[IATT]

 

[Bantz Lord T]

Bucs have a recent SB… they need to be in the solid area

Solid from 2020-2021. Went 8-9 this year so I stand by my “trending down” take. Brady is gone in the offseason and they’ll go back to being the poverty franchise that they were before 2020.

 

[aNYone]

I just find it hard to believe you get to the NFL, and play this many years just because you can.

Like you have to have some dedication or love for the sport.

Injuries derailed AJ.

I could see it. Some people are gifted and end up in situations where their gifts can flourish.

money, fame and accolades are great motivators

 

[TipsyMcStagga]

I could see it. Some people are gifted and end up in situations where their gifts can flourish.

money, fame and accolades are great motivators

Yup, especially when you're the first person in your family with generational wealth. From what I gathered, he helps to take care of a lot of people.

There's people everyday that are good at their jobs, make great money, but don't necessarily love their jobs.

 

[elpablo21]

I will always remember Curtis Martin at his HOF speech saying he didn't even like football or enjoyed playing like that

Kinda threw me off

 

[daruma]

NRG Stadium

 

[Bantz Lord T]

I will always remember Curtis Martin at his HOF speech saying he didn't even like football or enjoyed playing like that

Kinda threw me off

I wonder why…

 

[jpzx]

Curtis Martin, Barry Sanders, and Calvin Johnson getting the love of football beaten out of them

 

[Nike Jordan]

The Jets were actually relevant when Curtis Martin was playing for them.

 

[nick.]

 

[T0INE]

Makes how much they've milked his situation for positive PR that much nastier

terrible yet i think deep down we all knew this was the case

Yeah we basically knew what it was from the jump.

Joe and Troy didn't get that "the game will resume in 5 minutes" from there asses.

Then the went super OD with the Hamlin tributes all weekend.

 

[T0INE]

While we're on the topic, here are my tiers:

Model franchises:
Chiefs, Packers, Ravens, Steelers

Solid franchises:
Bills, Patriots, Bengals, Chargers, Eagles, Cowboys, Vikings, 49ers, Seahawks, Rams

Used to be solid but trending down:
Titans, Bucs, Saints

Trending up:
Jags, Giants, Lions

Mediocre:
Dolphins, Raiders, Broncos, Commanders, Cardinals, Browns, Colts, Falcons

Bad:
Jets, Bears, Texans, Panthers,

Think you could argue for the Dolphins trending up as well.

Tua, when his brain wasn't being turned into mashed potato had a really solid season, the offense is elite with Cheetah, and Waddle and the defense is solid.

The JETE would be trending up too if Zach Wilson wasn't a whole goofy.

 

[DonCigaro]

Vegas

 

[Bantz Lord T]

Think you could argue for the Dolphins trending up as well.

Tua, when his brain wasn't being turned into mashed potato had a really solid season, the offense is elite with Cheetah, and Waddle and the defense is solid.

The JETE would be trending up too if Zach Wilson wasn't a whole goofy.

The Dolphins are cursed man. All those things you said are true but we currently have no idea whether Tua will ever suit up again so back to mediocre we go.

 

[casper90403]

Can you really justify a brinks truck type deal for Lamar after these last two seasons? I mean I guess he's the reason they've been able to stay relevant with limited weapons but he hasn't exactly made it a no brainer

YES. ABSOLUTELY.

 

[king j]

While we're on the topic, here are my tiers:

Model franchises:
Chiefs, Packers, Ravens, Steelers

Solid franchises:
Bills, Patriots, Bengals, Chargers, Eagles, Cowboys, Vikings, 49ers, Seahawks, Rams

Used to be solid but trending down:
Titans, Bucs, Saints

Trending up:
Jags, Giants, Lions

Mediocre:
Dolphins, Raiders, Broncos, Commanders, Cardinals, Browns, Colts, Falcons

Bad:
Jets, Bears, Texans, Panthers,

Saints should be under solid ,still have the same front office that has drafted and continued to draft well and also make good signings.Granted we knew it’s gonna be tough w/o SP and Brees,they still have a solid foundation.

 

[IATT]

The Dolphins are cursed man. All those things you said are true but we currently have no idea whether Tua will ever suit up again so back to mediocre we go.

lamar might finally end up playing in Miami, like he should have for college

 

[casper90403]

$31M cap hit for AZ to trade Hopkins. I doubt he gets moved.

 

[clyde the glide]

Im confused by that ticker. Mcvay wont block his staff from signing elsewhere. This suggests he could if he wanted to?

 

[aepps20]

Broncos should be under Dumpster fire tier

 

[dontsteponmyshoes]

Im confused by that ticker. Mcvay wont block his staff from signing elsewhere. This suggests he could if he wanted to?

I think its something like if it's the same position or lower position than they currently have then permission is needed

 

[geno90221]

$31M cap hit for AZ to trade Hopkins. I doubt he gets moved.

I think he does
How you been bro?