NFL: Offseason Discussion Thread

[Killswitch]

Does Gronk sitting out of practice worry anyone? If he isn't a 100% does that hurt NE's offense? Hernandez is no slouch, but he's definitely no Gronkowski. If he can't play or is only around 70%, that's a huge blow for the Patriots.

 

[No More Sorrow]

They'll need Gronk in this game with the Giants, you know they're going to put two-three men on Welker every snap.

 

[Killswitch]

This injury will affect his play guaranteed. Anyone who ever has had a bad ankle sprain knows this. You can tell yourself anything you want but mentally you're always thinking about it.

 

[We Are Legion]

I trust Tom Brady. Hernandez is probably the best 2nd string tight end in the league, so I'm sure Gronk not being 100% won't hurt the Pats as much as most people think.

Can't even believe how little Ochocinco is being regarded in this game. A year ago, if you would have told me his team would be in the Super Bowl and absolutely NO ONE would consider him a factor... I would have probably laughed.

 

[Killswitch]

I can't believe people even talk about Ocho Cinco anymore he seems so nonexistent.

The Giants have an overall better team but in games like this it wont matter the team that shows up and also limits turnovers will have the best shot at winning. Both defenses will be tested early and often, and will need to come up with some big 3rd down stops.

 

[No More Sorrow]

Yeah Tom Brady will find ways to score if Gronk isn't 100%, Deion Branch might not be considered a huge threat but he can still make plays.

And Ocho struggled this season real bad had like 15 catches and a TD, just doesn't seem to fit into the Pat's offense.

 

[We Are Legion]

Branch for another Super Bowl MVP? :hm:

Nah.

 

[SAL]

Vince Wilfork for Super Bowl MVP!

 

[Crippler]

I've yet to see the NHL all star game or skills competition, Just saw Patrick Kane's superman goal.

would not mind seeing wes be MVP doing it for all the little guys, but i'm 100% sure its going to a QB.

 

[Duke Nukem]

@ClaytonESPN just told me Peyton Manning is likely headed for retirement, not just parting ways w/Colts. Stunning. I'm in total denial.

 

[No More Sorrow]

Yeah i just heard about that, i can't believe it until Peyton himself says it though.

 

[PHX]

Seems like he rather just retire a Colt then play for another team and putting his neck in danger if this is true. Pretty sad if this is the case guy is in my top 3 all time QB's.

 

[Crippler]

gonna be a really sad day when he retires.

 

[Killswitch]

There are so many rumors swirling about Peyton. One of them is that he's suffering from spinal stenosis, the same disease that made his older brother Cooper Manning retire from football at 18.

 

[Duke Nukem]

Adam Schefter
Denver hired Jack Del Rio as its defensive coordinator.

Del Rio should be a solid DC but I'd worry about his commitment and his loyalty. He had horrible work habits (like showing up after everyone else) for the last year or so in Jax. And of course he loves to throw people under the bus. Perhaps he'll become recommitted to football with less power/authority/responsibility now.