NFL 2018 Season Thread

[-Jrabbit]

There's gotta be something we don't know about Fangio, or we never would have gotten him as DC in the first place.
He doesn't seem to be on anyone's list. Definitely something weird going on there.

He will probably end up in Green Bay, torturing the Bears for years to come.

[-Jrabbit]

Today's magic number: 15.

Remember, Chicago fans, it could be worse: Cincinnati has signed Marvin Lewis for another two years. Dude's been there 15 years and never won a playoff game.

Also, Carson Palmer has retired after 15 years.

[Demonbinder]

Pace interviewed Fangio today. Doubt he will be the guy, even as DC.

[-Jrabbit]

Maybe he aced the interview. Hope springs eternal...

In other news, Pro Football Focus has published its all-pro team - and it's not stuck behind a paywall! It's based on actual player grades across the season, and I was SHOCKED to see that they have a Bears player among the starters! Linky:

https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/2017-pff-nfl-all-pro-team?utm_source=PFF+Newsletter&utm_campaign=7662bdac33-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_1_3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_ae3f4210bf-7662bdac33-191401281

[Demonbinder]

That's not who I would have guessed.

[Zopperoni]

Congratulations, Chicago, it's Matt Nagy!

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000904284/article/matt-nagy-named-head-coach-of-chicago-bears

[rah]

Thx. I was hopeful that he would be selected (one of two)

[Demonbinder]

Seems like a good choice. I hope it is.

[-Jrabbit]

:fingerscrossed:

[rah]

Tressman and Fox have set the bar pretty low.

[Berzerker]

unbelievable finish, the defender looked like he tried to avoid hitting Diggs, ducked his head and dove right past him. That guy's gonna feel like crap... Either he just missed Diggs (he did) or at the last second he tried to dodge him for fear of an interference penalty.

[-Jrabbit]

Avoiding contact, couldn't slow down. No doubt the DBs were all told to avoid any penalty (like pass interference) in the timeout before the play. Any defensive penalty would have given Minny an extra play within FG range. I also noticed that the defensive alignment did not include even a single deep safety. Plenty of blame to go around.

Most enjoyable game of the weekend.

[-Jrabbit]

Headline of the night, hands down:

Football Fans Lose Faith In Humanity As Patriots Head To Another Super Bowl

[rah]

It's hard to doubt Brady. At least one game was interesting yesterday.

[Ming]

It was looking good for Minny after the first touchdown... and then the pick six and 38 unanswered points...
Yes, at least the first game was interesting.