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We've made it through the long hot offseason, it's September, the first week of college football is behind us, and real NFL games that matter are mere days away. The defending superbowl champion Seattle Seahawks kick off the season this Thursday, hosting the Green Bay Packers. The rest of the week 1 slate will take place Sunday as per normal, and the annual MNF Double Header to cap off week 1. Current news topics: -The 49ers are apparently all evil thugs and Harbaugh is the ringleader -Michael Sam was released and apparently won't make the practice squad in St. Louis. -The Chiefs locked up Alex Smith for four more years. I am sorry Parm. -gently caress Roger Goodell -Bortles Football 
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Sep 1, 2014 08:47
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Bortles, rookie of the year, Super Bowl champ, MVP of my heart.
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Sep 1, 2014 08:48
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Does Bortles abort ortles of tortles? Or bort Bortles quortles of zortles?
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Sep 1, 2014 09:06
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When's the practice squad deadline? Chicago has 0 players signed to theirs so far.
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Sep 1, 2014 09:08
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Aww yeah, finally we're back to weekly threads, and football every Sunday until September! Here's to being hilariously optimistic and dreams being broken by week 4!
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Sep 1, 2014 09:32
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Hey Trent, Cut Ray MacDonald, sign Michael Sam.
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Sep 1, 2014 10:35
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IT'S loving FOOTBALL WEEK
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Sep 1, 2014 11:11
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ALL-PRO SEXMAN posted:Hey Trent, Is Chris Culliver still a 49er? If so, this x3
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Sep 1, 2014 11:14
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E_Motion posted:Is Chris Culliver still a 49er? If so, this x3 He is, and I agree.
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Sep 1, 2014 11:15
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I don't think Sam would fit very well in a 3-4.
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Sep 1, 2014 11:26
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ROSS MY SALAD posted:I don't think Sam would fit very well in a 3-4. Well yeah, but Ray MacDonald's suspended rear end won't be much use either.
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Sep 1, 2014 11:42
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literally any team in the league would do well to have him at least on their practice squad and he's probably backup quality for (at minimum) a solid half of teams and starter-level for a handful too. especially for rookie-contract cost, and the fact that he will only get better from here under a good coach + assistants regime so this is loving ridiculous
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Sep 1, 2014 11:44
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wheez the roux posted:literally any team in the league would do well to have him at least on their practice squad and he's probably backup quality for (at minimum) a solid half of teams and starter-level for a handful too It's only been a day since he's cleared waivers, I'm fairly sure he'll get signed to someone's practice squad. It isn't like he's been out there waiting for a month
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Sep 1, 2014 11:46
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ROSS MY SALAD posted:It's only been a day since he's cleared waivers, I'm fairly sure he'll get signed to someone's practice squad. It isn't like he's been out there waiting for a month i hope so, i would love for my cynicism to prove dumb as hell. rams are loaded, I get that, but not being claimed on waivers when there are certainly teams for which he'd be an upgrade (and a cheap one at that) is not a positive. though i get that a team who hasn't seen him play would like to see him work in their scheme in practice before committing to a contract so i'm probably being too kneejerk right now
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Sep 1, 2014 11:47
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wheez the roux posted:i hope so, i would love for my cynicism to prove dumb as hell. rams are loaded, I get that, but not being claimed on waivers when there are certainly teams for which he'd be an upgrade (and a cheap one at that) is not a positive. though i get that a team who hasn't seen him play would like to see him work in their scheme in practice before committing to a contract so i'm probably being too kneejerk right now Claiming him off of waivers means that he'd be immediately signed to a 53 man roster though, and it's probably hard for a team to do that for an undersized rookie specialist who doesn't know any system other than St. Louis'. I think it's just more of a practical thing than a cynical thing
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Sep 1, 2014 12:02
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ROSS MY SALAD posted:Claiming him off of waivers means that he'd be immediately signed to a 53 man roster though, and it's probably hard for a team to do that for an undersized rookie specialist who doesn't know any system other than St. Louis'. that's basically what I meant to say but I wasn't very clear
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Sep 1, 2014 12:10
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NFL Week 2: The Dolphins are 0-1
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Sep 1, 2014 12:19
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Alex Smith - Born: May 7, 1984 Died: September 7, 2014
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Sep 1, 2014 12:42
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As I have no idea who to root for, since I recently got into watching the NFL, I'm gonna ask you guys. I kinda like the patriots, I thought Gronkowski was a beast last year. That's pretty much the only non QB name I can remember.
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Sep 1, 2014 12:44
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Some French Guy posted:As I have no idea who to root for, since I recently got into watching the NFL, I'm gonna ask you guys. I kinda like the patriots, I thought Gronkowski was a beast last year. That's pretty much the only non QB name I can remember. Anyone but the Patriots. Also, Gronk was hurt for most of last year so you may be thinking of somebody else.
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Sep 1, 2014 12:48
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Let's go the Browns bitch. 16-0 or 0-16 begins now.
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Sep 1, 2014 12:49
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I wish the Texans played the Jaguars before week 14 so Watt+Clowney could kill Henne for us.Bigass Moth posted:Let's go the Browns bitch. edit: I cant wait to see Orton play for the Bills, dropping bombs to Watkins. I hope Watkins sits out a few weeks to heal his ribs up, long enough for Manuel to get benched/Orton to learn the playbook. Then Watkins and Orton march onto the field and own everything.
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Sep 1, 2014 12:53
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Ehud posted:Anyone but the Patriots. Na that was him ! I remember when he got hurt, I was like "well, now I know noone". Probably saw him in some games the year before, I think I saw a couple.
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Sep 1, 2014 12:56
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Some French Guy posted:As I have no idea who to root for, since I recently got into watching the NFL, I'm gonna ask you guys. I kinda like the patriots, I thought Gronkowski was a beast last year. That's pretty much the only non QB name I can remember. Go Patriots Go Anyone but Denver
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Sep 1, 2014 12:57
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Some French Guy posted:As I have no idea who to root for, since I recently got into watching the NFL, I'm gonna ask you guys. I kinda like the patriots, I thought Gronkowski was a beast last year. That's pretty much the only non QB name I can remember. You should root for the Chiefs, so you can know what disappointment feels like. 
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Sep 1, 2014 13:03
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Somehow I think the Titans are going to be worse.
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Sep 1, 2014 13:18
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Daedra posted:Somehow I think the Titans are going to be worse. I always forget the Titans are a thing
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Sep 1, 2014 13:27
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Hard to be excited about this year, but I'll try. It will be very interesting to see how good Geno and Teddy become.
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Sep 1, 2014 13:27
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Grossman Hype!     Houston needs to sign this man.
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Sep 1, 2014 13:28
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Some French Guy posted:As I have no idea who to root for, since I recently got into watching the NFL, I'm gonna ask you guys. I kinda like the patriots, I thought Gronkowski was a beast last year. That's pretty much the only non QB name I can remember. So you like Gronkowski? You know who has exactly as many Gronks as 31 of the current NFL teams? The Cincinnati Bengals. Root for the Bengals.
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Sep 1, 2014 13:30
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Lazerbeam posted:When's the practice squad deadline? Chicago has 0 players signed to theirs so far. There's technically not a deadline since they can rotate players on the squad most of the season. Doesn't look like they are official, but looks like they have five players decided based on http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-practice-squad-signings-20140831-story.html Cornerback Al Louis-Jean, Wide receiver Josh Bellamy, center Taylor Boggs, guard Ryan Groy and linebacker DeDe Lattimore. Incitatus posted:Grossman Hype! Poor Rexy.
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Sep 1, 2014 13:51
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Some French Guy posted:As I have no idea who to root for, since I recently got into watching the NFL, I'm gonna ask you guys. I kinda like the patriots, I thought Gronkowski was a beast last year. That's pretty much the only non QB name I can remember. I reckon watch a few games a get a feel for all the teams, you'll probably develop a few crushes and eventually settle on one. I started supporting the Cowboys because as a little kid in Australia I always liked the North Queensland Cowboys and I needed a team for Madden 05. Only later did I realise what a terrible mistake I had made..
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Sep 1, 2014 14:11
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Some French Guy posted:As I have no idea who to root for, since I recently got into watching the NFL, I'm gonna ask you guys. I kinda like the patriots, I thought Gronkowski was a beast last year. That's pretty much the only non QB name I can remember. It's the Ravens. You're gonna want to like the Ravens
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Sep 1, 2014 14:15
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Some French Guy posted:As I have no idea who to root for, since I recently got into watching the NFL, I'm gonna ask you guys. I kinda like the patriots, I thought Gronkowski was a beast last year. That's pretty much the only non QB name I can remember. Get on the Jaguars train before it's too late man. Bad team though improving, Bortles.
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Sep 1, 2014 14:38
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The Mutato posted:I reckon watch a few games a get a feel for all the teams, you'll probably develop a few crushes and eventually settle on one. I started supporting the Cowboys because as a little kid in Australia I always liked the North Queensland Cowboys and I needed a team for Madden 05. Only later did I realise what a terrible mistake I had made.. no one in the AFC west
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Sep 1, 2014 14:54
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Can the Saints please sign Ryan Succop already?
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Sep 1, 2014 14:55
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rsjr posted:Get on the Jaguars train before it's too late man. Bad team though improving, Bortles. TOOT TOOT c'mon ride the train train. Then you can say you were a fan before the 2014 season and have total cred when they win the super bowl in 2017.
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Sep 1, 2014 15:06
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Eifert Posting posted:So you like Gronkowski? You know who has exactly as many Gronks as 31 of the current NFL teams? The Cincinnati Bengals. I wish the Browns hadn't released his brother... it was always funny watching them hang out on field looking exactly the same (dumb as a box of rocks)
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Sep 1, 2014 15:08
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If you live in the USA just choose the closest team. If you don't, choose whoever you like except the patriots.
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Sep 1, 2014 15:08
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If you're just half invested choose the jets because its sweet lols all the time.
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