OFFICIAL NFL THREAD 2024-25: Week XVI “Merry Christmas ya filthy animals”

[s0lefunk]

I don’t get why teams do this.. if you got a guy, pay him early inevitable it will be a bargain real quick

Its not as simple as “pay him” though. Players can, and do, reject extension offers to reach free agency or push negotiations to an offseason when other big names are up for extensions. Easier to do especially if they have endorsement deals.

 

[rolaholic]

 

[rolaholic]

 

[TipsyMcStagga]

I'm so tired of hearing the phrase "Leader of Men" this year.

 

[IATT]

Its not as simple as “pay him” though. Players can, and do, reject extension offers to reach free agency or push negotiations to an offseason when other big names are up for extensions. Easier to do especially if they have endorsement deals.

Obviously.. both sides get their say

But teams can always resort to the tag.. and it’s rare we see guys wrong on their market value given the overlap on agents

And if you don’t wanna pay the guy make a move while you can still get some sort of return

 

[Nike Jordan]

 

[TipsyMcStagga]

I bet they're going to flex the Vikes vs Lions game too if they win Sunday.

 

[daruma]

 

[finessence]

That’s why NFL contracts should be guaranteed. Broken leg last year, shot last year, then ACL and knee dislocation boy he tougher than me.

I’d be scared to come outside

 

[651akathepaul]

I bet they're going to flex the Vikes vs Lions game too if they win Sunday.

Nothing to flex. All week 18 game times are TBD. They'll certainly get the SNF slot with a win.

I'm not overlooking GB though. That game can go any which way.

 

[jayt1202]

I was curious about this too. It definitely didn't look good in real time.

Watching the replay it's hard to tell 100% whether he was short but his forward momentum might have been just enough for the 1st. However with all those bodies between him it's hard to say definitely he did or didnt get it.

 

[jayt1202]

Week 18 SNF game likely ends up being Vikes-Lions unless the Rams lose next week and Seattle wins. That week 18 matchup with Sea vs LA would be a win and in game which generally takes priority.

 

[sohi 23]

The Raiders man. My goodness.

I'd be livid as a fan.

every real raider fan knew the raiders were beating either the jags or the saints as soon as AOC was announced healthy.

Classic raiders. My will has already been broken 100x over so this does nothing. A wasted season just like the last 20.

 

[rolaholic]

Injuries beating the Texans *** too

 

[rolaholic]

Is there any news on the Hurts injury?

Would love to see those clown fans who were begging for Pickett a few weeks back, interviewed right now

 

[rolaholic]

Firesale on the way aNYone ?

That Purdy contract is gonna make or break Shanny and Lynch

 

[aNYone]

There’s a world where a Saquon rushes for 2k and doesn’t win an MVP or OPOTY.

Wild season.

 

[rolaholic]

There’s a world where a Saquon rushes for 2k and doesn’t win an MVP or OPOTY.

Wild season.

Same world where this reads 'runaway MVP' for the opposite of conventional wisdom

 

[s0lefunk]

Had to reflect on the game a bit, specifically Jayden’s performance. He’s legit carrying this team. Had no run support whatsoever against the #1 defense on top of the fumbles…
Two INTs with only one of them being a terrible decision with the cross body throw.

5 passing TDs with the 5th being the cap on a perfectly orchestrated GW 4th quarter drive. Washington… We have our franchise QB

 

[aNYone]

Firesale on the way aNYone ?

That Purdy contract is gonna make or break Shanny and Lynch

Maybe.

I’ve been looking for silver linings to this season. There’s a few.

Top 10 pick.

last place schedule.

The Purdy contract MIGHT be one. He’s played like boo- boo in big spots. Not all his fault, but the dudes that get what he’s gonna be asking for make it happen.

In reality he should be getting that Baker deal. But that Trevor Lawrence deal screwed things up. We’ll see.

 

[elpablo21]

There’s a world where a Saquon rushes for 2k and doesn’t win an MVP or OPOTY.

Wild season.

He's the heavy favorite for OPOY in Vegas at least

Which is going to make it easier for ppl to not vote for him for MVP.

It's hilariously dumb but it is what it is

 

[rolaholic]

 

[651akathepaul]

Niners will let Purdy walk if Kyle can get Cuzzo for the minimum. Feels like a damn certainty.

 

[IATT]

Is there any news on the Hurts injury?

Would love to see those clown fans who were begging for Pickett a few weeks back, interviewed right now

Thing is, I don’t even overly blame dudes with how national media talks about hurts

Chris simms for example had a low draft grade on dude and I shared that view.. but dude did the work and and proved me wrong

My only issue with dude is he needs to get better at the internal clock management and more willing to let it go instead of making for sure it’s there.. but I can’t kill him for it when clock management and sucking away the game on the whole has been huge for us

But makes zero sense playing Pickett if you ain’t going actually run dude on plays designed to account for the QB as a runner

 

[Armada]

Half of the mvp debate always come from how literally some take the term mvp. It’s mostly arguing semantics. Wish it was just called the player of the year award