NFL open thread, roster cutdown day edition

"fhrblig" (fhrblig) 09/01/2018 at 11:46 • Filed to: Football

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FYI for any new Opponauts, I usually post an open thread every Sunday about an hour before the early games start. Everyone is welcome, the more the merrier. Talk shit, brag (or complain) about your team, whatever. Honestly, there hasn’t been much sports-bro douchery in these threads because this isn’t Deadspin. Mostly everyone is cool with each other.

If anyone didn’t already know, I’ve been a Broncos fan ever since The Drive. I was in 6th grade when it was all happening, and we had just moved to Denver from Colorado Springs during that season. I hadn’t been much into football before that, but that game was all it took to get me hooked. T hen I sat through every Super Bowl loss as each loss got progressively worse. Then there was that loss to the Jags in the playoffs in the ‘ 96-’ 97 season that made us all suicidal. But then the ‘97 season came, and the best thing ever happened to me: I won a trip to Super Bowl XXXII. I had never been to an NFL game in person before at all, and I got to watch my team win it in person. I can’t even put into words how awesome that was. Then I watched Super Bowl XXXIII at the Paramount Theater in downtown Denver and that was really fun also. After that, there were a few meh seasons until Jake Plummer arrived. When the Broncos played the Patriots in the ‘05-’06 playoffs I was in my hotel room in Windsor, Ontario watching (I went to Detroit for NAIAS that year). I’m still stunned that no one called the front desk to complain about my joyous screaming when Champ picked off Tom Brady and ran it back to the 1-yard line. Then Cutler happened (*vomits*), and Hurricane Josh, and Tebow, and Peyton. Broncos fans are spoiled. We ’ve had more Super Bowl appearances than losing seasons since Pat Bowlen took over the team. That’s amazing.

Anyway, let’s talk about your team’s off season, preseason, and their roster choices. Who do you hope stays or goes? Are you looking forward to the season or dreading it? Are you the least bit surprised the Raiders would trade away their best player before the season started? (I’m not. LOL RAIDERS.)

WilliamsSW > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 12:09

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BEARS GONNA HAVE THE BEST DEFENSE SINCE THE 46! GOING 16- 0 AND WINNING EVERY GAME 49- 0!!!! PACKERS SUCK HURR DURRRR I HATE CHEESE!!!!!!!!

fhrblig > WilliamsSW 09/01/2018 at 12:15

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I know some people are saying it’s a dumb m ove for the Bears, but I don’t think so.  I think it’ll pay off.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 12:25

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The Bears might finish 3rd now

Quadradeuce > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 12:33

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The bears are going to need a huge leap from trubiski this year. If he falls flat again, I'm not sure what the bears can do to get out of the NFCN cellar.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 12:36

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Also, Oakland to the pit of misery!

Dilly dilly!!

Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 12:41

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The team I supported as a kid moved away. The team that replaced them is owned by a racist shitbag.

WilliamsSW > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 12:43

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2 firsts is a lot, but Mack is a stud.

I’m actually cautiously optimistic about the Bears. They had a fairly good defense last year, and it got better.

The offense should be less bad maybe too?

fhrblig > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 09/01/2018 at 12:44

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I do love seeing the Raiders be the Raiders.

fhrblig > WilliamsSW 09/01/2018 at 12:47

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I think the NFC North is gonna be a tough division for them to win, but who knows what may happen in Detroit and Minnesota. Cousins could be great or be a mistake, and the Lions... I have no idea.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 13:03

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wait the bears actually got mack? i havnt seen any articles on this!

WilliamsSW > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 13:07

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The Vikings will be great, if Cousins doesn’t get killed behind that O line. The Packers are completely dependent on Rodgers as always - the defense, running game, and coach will limit them. The Lions are meh, which is pretty good for them.

Bears should be around 8- 8 and 3rd in the division, but could sneak into a wild card if the breaks go their way. 

WilliamsSW > Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition 09/01/2018 at 13:09

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“ the team is owned by a racist shitbag”

Dude that describes all 32 teams. 

WilliamsSW > Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras 09/01/2018 at 13:10

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Probably pass the Lions so that’s a victory I guess?

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > WilliamsSW 09/01/2018 at 13:46

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their biggest problem last year was their pass defense so hopefully this shores that up

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition 09/01/2018 at 13:46

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lol like williamsSW said that doesnt narrow it down much

Maxima Speed > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 13:50

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Rugby > Football

fhrblig > Maxima Speed 09/01/2018 at 13:55

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That’s nice, dear

Maxima Speed > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 14:10

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Oi! You lookin to throw down mate?

fhrblig > Maxima Speed 09/01/2018 at 14:15

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That depends. What are you wearing?

Maxima Speed > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 14:35

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I get it, very funny.

fhrblig > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 09/01/2018 at 15:16

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Yep, they got him for two first-round picks that the Raiders will misuse, probably.

Textured Soy Protein > fhrblig 09/01/2018 at 16:31

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My team is owned by a conniving turd who insists on defending its racist name at all costs, while the stadium is located in Outer Mongolia, parking costs $50, and escaping the lot after a game is like escaping from the labyrinth. In spite of claiming for years that there was a waiting list for season tickets, they went through several rounds of removing seats and covering those sections in multicolored cardboard boxes. This year, they’ve finally started selling tickets to individual games. I’m looking forward to basketball season.

Oh, were we supposed to be talking shit about other teams?

fhrblig > Textured Soy Protein 09/01/2018 at 16:47

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... but hey, you have Alex Smith now...

WilliamsSW > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 09/01/2018 at 17:44

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They need to score some points this year, too.  Hopefully that gets better, with better skill players and a new OC.

Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero 09/01/2018 at 19:40

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Exactly. The two teams are the Oilers and Texans.

Junkrat aka Rick Sanchez: Fury Road Edition > Textured Soy Protein 09/01/2018 at 19:42

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The NBA is gonna be good this year, I can’t wait either.