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What we all predicted lol

Didn't see a thread posted for non-playoff/non-coaching hire/random info stuff, so...

This has been discussed off/on over the years but I think this would be an interesting alignment. It would piss some people way the hell off and a bunch of the old heads interesting in dragging out tired old rivalries would do everything they can to block it from happening. AFC EAST Patriots Jets Bills Ravens AFC NORTH Steelers Browns Bengals Colts AFC SOUTH Titans Jaguars Dolphins Chiefs AFC WEST Raiders Chargers Broncos Texans NFC EAST Eagles Giants Redskins Panthers NFC NORTH Lions Vikings Bears Packers NFC SOUTH Falcons Cowboys Bucs Saints NFC WEST Seahawks 49ers Cardinals Rams === FYI, for those who might have an issue with the Chiefs being in the south, Indianapolis is about 50 miles further north than KC is. So it's technically sound.

I was shopping for a fitted Oilers hat and stumbled across this ebay listing for a hat with a signature on the brim. I think it is Eddie George. But not 100% certain. Tempted to pull the trigger on it.

1) The AFC South would basically be between three teams; 2) Even general Trump talk, not just when linked to the AFC South as this post is, would be on topic in this forum How cool would that be?

If this needs to be moved, so be it. I get retired football players in this, but it’s seems to be a MAJOR issue for current players and risks of injury. It’s better than the Pro Bowl, but seems an unnecessary risk for current players. Remember Robert Edwards injury.

LOL at keeping Ballard Updates: Out: ATL fired HC Raheem Morris and GM Terry Fontenot Safe: Indy is keeping HC Shane Steichen and GM Chris Ballard

With the unveiling of the new Titans uniforms of course Texans fans are crying again. Why after nearly 30 years of the Oilers leaving Houston do the fans of the Texans still have so much animosity. I was like 10 in 1997, so maybe I am missing something. But from my understanding Bud Adams wanted the city to help him get a new stadium, the city refused so he moved. How are fans mad at the Titans franchise? Seems they should be mad at the city. Of course this has once again become a hot topic. I just find it funny they don't do what they can to keep the Oilers, the Astrodome was falling apart. They seem to have found the funds to build the Texans a brand new stadium like 5 years later. Seems to me the fans are mad at the wrong folks. Maybe someone here has more insider knowledge but can fill in the blanks. I am curious as to why fans are still angry 30 years later .

Nothing earth shattering here but I thought it was well done and put together and I thought chatgpt did a good job of summarizing it: Core Question Why do NFL teams continue to run the ball so often when passing is clearly more efficient in terms of yards and expected points? Using the Seattle Seahawks as an example, the speaker highlights that passing produces far more yards per play than running — yet teams still run roughly 50% of the time. The Key Idea: Game Theory & Nash Equilibrium The explanation comes from game theory, not tradition. If an offense only passes, the defense will adjust and play pass defense every time — reducing passing efficiency. If an offense only runs, the defense will play run defense every time — crushing the run game. To maximize expected yardage over time, offenses must mix run and pass plays in a specific balance. In a simplified model presented in the video: The mathematically optimal mix was 54% run / 46% pass This creates a Nash equilibrium, where neither offense nor defense can improve outcomes by unilaterally changing strategy So running is not justified by old-school thinking — it’s justified by math. Running is necessary to keep passing efficient. Real-World Data Insights When analyzing actual NFL data: First Down Passing is more efficient almost everywhere on the field (especially outside the red zone). Teams likely should pass more on first down. Personnel & Defensive Matching Defenses frequently match “heavy” offensive formations with heavy defensive packages. Seattle was extremely efficient passing out of heavy sets. Defenses may be overcommitting to stopping the run. Second & Third Down On 2nd down, passing is usually better. On 3rd down: Running appeared better initially… But when controlling for QB scrambles (which were originally pass calls), passing becomes optimal beyond ~3rd and 4. Coaches already intuitively adjust based on distance, but the math refines how that mix should look. Why Running Persists Several contributing factors: Psychological bias (“death by a thousand cuts” from runs feels worse) Coaching tradition (“establish the run”) Defensive philosophy focused on preventing explosive plays Physical benefits (rest for QB, physical wear on defense) Modern two-high safety defenses encouraging underneath plays But fundamentally: Running persists because if you don’t run enough, defenses can overcommit to stopping the pass — and passing efficiency collapses. Big Conclusion Running makes sense not because of tradition — but because of strategic equilibrium. Football is chaotic and complex, but math still applies. To win consistently: You must mix plays. You must prevent defensive predictability. You must approach the optimal strategic balance. And given how modern defenses are structured, running may actually be more strategically required now than in the past. But if you find it interesting, watch the vid to give the guy some views imo even if it's muted on a separate tab.

https://sticktothemodel.com/teams/be-a-gm Had some fun win this. New website lets you be the GM and do everything in the offseason, restructures, cuts, free agency, trades and the draft. Then you get a grade for how well you did.

https://www.thescore.com/nfl/news/3478017 President Donald Trump on Thursday pardoned five former professional football players — one posthumously — for various crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking. The pardons were announced by White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson. Ex-NFL players Joe Klecko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry and the late Billy Cannon were granted the clemency. Klecko, a former star for the New York Jets, pleaded guilty to perjury after lying to a federal grand jury that was investigating insurance fraud. A defensive lineman, Klecko was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2023. He was a two-time Associated Press All-Pro player and a four-time Pro Bowler. Newton, an offensive lineman, pleaded guilty to a federal drug trafficking charge after authorities discovered $10,000 in his pickup truck as well as 175 pounds of marijuana in an accompanying car driven by another man. Newton was a two-time All-Pro player and six-time Pro Bowler. Lewis, formerly of the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns, pleaded guilty in a drug case in which he used a cellphone to try to set up a drug deal not long after he was a top pick in the 2000 NFL draft. Lewis, a running back, was named an All-Pro once and was a one-time Pro Bowler. He was named the 2003 AP Offensive Player of the Year. Henry, who played for the Denver Broncos, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to traffic cocaine for financing a drug ring that moved the drug between Colorado and Montana. He was a running back for three teams and a one-time Pro Bowler. And Cannon — who played with the Houston Oilers, Oakland Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs — admitted to counterfeiting in the mid-1980s after a series of bad investments and debts left him broke.

What good bets (props or otherwise) are you seeing this year? @heyitsmeallen what you got going on?

Since John Lynch became general manager in 2017, the 49ers have had 41 picks in the top three rounds. With those picks, Lynch has drafted just three Pro Bowlers: 1. Fred Warner (2018) 2. Nick Bosa (2019) 3. Deebo Samuel (2019) Speaks well of Saleh too.

It seems like huge leaps in cap space are becoming a norm. What's causing it and will there be a return to the mean anytime soon?

Beast mode:

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