Literally everyone bar Shanehan is saying they have to go Fields or Lance. Mac Jones is too much of a loose cannon.

Not sure he's a loose cannon, just fairly limited and probably not a lot of upside. He's a good pocket passer and that's it.

Lots of mock drafts from ‘experts’ have Fields falling. If he does start to fall I really hope the Pats make the move to get him. Behind Cam for a year would be the perfect place for him. He can redshirt for a year and work with BB and McDaniels. Would be so happy if we get him!

Sounds like his conduct off the field is far from ideal.

Am I the only once sure that Panthers will draft a QB following the Bridgewater trade?

Weird move... Not sure on Darnold as yet, and not even sure who we have as a back up now. Is it the guy from the XFL?

It depends on what happens. If Mac Jones is the only QB left or there is none, they'll try to trade down. If Lance or Fields is there, I think they'll draft them. I can't see them staying at #8 and taking a non-QB.

We got Trevor Lawrence. This is my teams Shaq to Orlando in '92 moment. :sunglasses:

Glad we went for Trey Lance rather than Mac Jones!

Sensible, predictable picks in the top 5, though Sewell might’ve been better for the Bengals.

Who will be the first to royally fvck up?

Jones was always a smokescreen

Sat here wishing the Pats will make the move for Fields. Just know we won’t and will take a CB at 15 or even trade back. Would be peak Bill!

Rumor has Rodgers going to the Broncos. Since they didn't take Fields, this might wash.

Or he will be the Permanent new Jeopardy host!

Annoyingly good pick for the Bears

******* fuming. Won’t get a better chance to move up 4 spots (a 3rd round pick would have got us there) to get a franchise QB. Spent all that money in free agency on TE’s and we have noodle arm Cam throwing to them.

God damnit Vikings. Had to take Vera Tucker there.

So, the Patriots drafted an unathletic white QB with 3 letters in his first name and 5 letters in his last name...

Well, I wanted a more mobile QB, so I'm not going to complain at all.

However, Lance isn't anywhere near a starting NFL QB. Still very rough around the edges and needs some really intense coaching. But he certainly shows a huge amount of potential.
I guess it's JimmyG for next season - if he can stay fit that's not such a bad option, and it gives the 9ers a year to work on Lance.

Given the history of Bears QBs, I see him having a so-so career. I mean, Jay Cutler is the best Bears QB ever.

I'm sure there is 0% chance this ends in tears.

And of course the Pats stay put and get the guy they wanted anyway.

Remind you of anyone in the last 20 years?

Take it all back. Master stroke.

Exactly why Bill went for him over Fields. He would have spoken to his best bud Saban at length about him. We have one of the best O-Lines in the league so will give him time in the pocket to get the ball away quickly to either of the TE's or Kendrick Bourne in the slot.

I have calmed down a little bit more after last night. I was blinded by the Fields potential play making ability but Jones is more ready made for the Pats offense. High football IQ and accurate pocket passer.

Cardinals learn their lesson from last years Rd 1 Pick in taking a positionless Isiaah Simmons that they could not get the best of of to do the exact same again this year! Bonkers

Ohio State QBs are rarely successful either. But I think Fields will be an exception, personally. As long as the “character issues” aren’t truly problematic.

Fivethirtyeight did an analysis of the story that Ohio State doesn't produce quarterbacks which basically revealed that a QB's school cannot predict pro success. The possible exceptions are USC (good) and LSU (bad).

Vikings have absolutely smashed the draft so far, so happy. Happiest I’ve felt about sports since the Brighton game!

So have the Panthers with all their trades...

Had an early season look through teams, divisions, depth charts and also teams who had tough schedules last years + injuries + covid.

Overwhelmingly, I came out in favour that I could see big improvements from the Ravens, which is quite scary considering they made the final 8.

Reasons being returning Left Tackle Ronnie Stanley, considered one if not the best in the game, improvements across their O line and have sneakily upgraded the wide out room to now have Sammy Watkins, Marquise Brown and 1st Rounder Bateman. Also should be noted that their 2nd TE Nick Boyle who missed most of last year is due to return, a great asset in the run blocking.

History says that half the playoff teams from last season will make it again this season and half won't. As for the NFC South, it's completely up in the air. No more Brees in NO means that Brady is the favorite but he has to crash at some point. Right?

Son, ghostwriter of late senator say Trump intervened to stop probe of Patriots' Spygate scandal

I forgot all about this thing.

May have slipped under the radar in the U.K. but Washington Football Team has been fined $10m dollars for basically being a douchey organization, but the full slimy details are being withheld.

Nevertheless, Daniel Snyder has stepped aside for the foreseeable, and his wife has taken his place (even though he thinks she's better suited to cheerleading or serving the half time drinks)

Oh Richard Sherman

This is for sure to be as tear inducing as a Korean drama.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E618gkSX...g&name=900x900

Good God, this is gonna be painful.

Is there a BBS NFL draft this year? If not, happy to set one up

Pickems starting up too: Result spread only with tiebreakers
https://football.fantasysports.yahoo.com/pickem/18963
PM me if you want to be involved.

Pats release Cam Newton. Did not see that one coming. All aboard the Mac Jones train......with Brian Hoyer as QB2.......gulp.

He's showed a huge amount of potential during camp and pre-season but to release Cam and throw him in week 1 is certainly diving in the deep end.

In BB we trust!

Would take Cam at Dallas. Prescott injured and probably won't be able to start the season with the 3 current backups all being horrendous.

Not NFL but a nice defensive play from Boise State

We have one slot left in the 10 man BBS Fantasy league this year. LMK if interested or claim the team:

https://football.fantasysports.yahoo...sjOnM2Vv6qQ-~A

Potentially easy question, on behalf of a collegue who is a Bengals fan and considers the cost of getting live games through NFL.com to be too much (FYI I agree with him). What's the best way to watch your team's games without subscribing directly through NFL.com?

Trey Lance gets his first of hopefully many TD passes for the 9ers :lux:

My tv provider includes ESPN extra that carries NFL Redzone although it’s really annoying because it’s the regular US broadcast with Spanish commentary over the top of the English commentary, so I’m listening to 2 commentaries.
When it gets too much or I want to watch an entire 9ers game I use the same streaming sites many of us use to watch Palace.

And a rookie running back, Eli Mitchell gets his first touchdown :lux:

Did he start or did he come on just for the play?

Just the play.

Just watching the Vikings get outplayed by the Bengals. Lovely.

You can see the chemistry between Burrow and Chase.

Will be interesting to see how much game time Shanahan gives him.

Lawrence been intercepted twice already. Oh dear.

I guess he's officially a Jags player now.

Not sure but can get NFL game pass for around £130 per year - works out £7.50 a game which to me is great value considering you get EVERY game in the NFL (bar those being shown in the UK on Skysports)

There probably are some streaming sites around but never really bothered as cant be bothered to be d*cking around finding streams at 10.30pm on a sunday night

But the MLB app which is the same is £120 a year and they play 162 games a season as opposed to 16. Basically works out to about 75p per game.

Even the NBA app at £120 for 82 regular season games works out at £1.50 per game. If anything NFL fans have definitely got the rough end of the stick, they are paying a lot more per game than other sports for the same services albeit for a different sport.

I should add as well, you can watch any game on any night in the MLB or NBA at that price too.

The game pass isn’t live though right? I thought it was basically like a TiVo.

Any streaming links for nfl right now? (49ers). I have a paid game pass sub, but it's not working! :veryangry

Try this.

http://mob.ballfeed.net/live-football-stream-6.html

9ers struggling . JimmyG very poor. 0/5 on 3rd downs.

Thanks.

Add that to a rookie defensive coach and a very shaky/leaky secondary and my confidence is shot

Is Sam Darnold actually doing alright, or was we just playing poor teams?

97yd drive! Nice!

I don’t feckin believe this. Injuries haunting SF again.

Zach Wilson has thrown 4 interceptions today.

As he should being a Jets QB :D:D

Indeed. Don’t blame him, poor fella.

QB sneak has been Garoppolo’s best play today

Not spectacular but happily the 49ers have sneaked home

Great start from the Vikings.

On a side note, interesting that Rashford is on an American Levis ad. Wonder how many Americans actually know him.

Well around half a million US viewers watch Prem footy. But that ad is aimed at young people and is probably global in reach anyway. I only recognise Will Smith' son Jaden, and (I think) Michael Jackson's daughter Paris?

Yes.
NFC West is going to be stupidly difficult again this season so anyone giving Arizona, Seattle or LA a hard time get my vote.

The typically tough NFC North might be easier than ever, if week 1 is anything to judge the Packers on. Hopefully we can get back to the playoffs.

20-7

Fvck sake, bottled it already :D

Murray is outrageous at evading pressure.

Super play there from Kyler Murray.

FVCK OFF VIKINGS

Unlucky.
But the Titans! Get in there!

Come on Bills. Its our season this year. I can feel it
Buffalo! Buffalo! Buffalo!

But didn’t you say that last season too? ;)

Watching the Chiefs and Ravens.... early days I know, but 2 very very good teams.

Very gutsy 4th and 1 to close out the game by the Ravens.

As a neutral that was an excellent game.

It’s all about Monday Night Football with Peyton & Eli on ESPN2 like watching a game with mates. Great game knowledge with a bit of laughing and joking thrown in

Goff dont change any. The Rams must have thought it was Christmas all over again when Stafford came a knocking.

Justin Tucker…

If he wasn’t going to the hall of fame before he is now.

Is DeShawn Watson suspended or are Houston just not playing him?

Vikings completely dismantling the Seahawks. Still kinda pissed, we should be 3-0, not 1-2.

And to think, i was looking forward to watching the 9ers tonight.
Getting stuffed so far.
All the running backs injured puts all the pressure on JG who simply isn’t up to the task.

A couple of big throws for Zach Wilson. The Jets might actually win a game.

Lol Jets are awful

falcons might be worse..

Enjoyed it. Had a decent view for a change as didn't go with a load of mates where half want to sit in the nosebleeds. Good warm up for the main event next week. Hopefully see Jaguars break the worst NFL losing streak in my lifetime. We are currently losing :p

Redzone is mental today

The Cincinnati game is mad, five missed field goals!!

The guy celebrating, thinking he’d scored was funny

Trey Lance starts for the 9ers.

No dream start (yet) but my god is it refreshing to see a mobile QB in a 9ers jersey.

BTW, Trey Lance.... it’s a Gerry Anderson name innit.

SF offense putting TL under so much pressure... hold after hold .. it’s killing me.

How is Justin Fields doing at the Bears?

Gruden gone from The Raiders.

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...ers-head-coach

No surprise, position was untenable really.

Are there questions to be asked about the recipient's of the emails asking why they never challenged the language..
Also the Raiders accepted his resignation. From the sound of it he should have been sacked.

Very strange timing...