THE... OFFICIAL 2015 NFL SEASON Thread

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The Bills stomped the Steelers 43 - 19

Steve Smith of the Ravins got ejected and coach Harbaugh ran across the field to yell at coach Gruden about his Redskins player pile-driving his Ravens player

[MartyS (Gromit)]

Ha, is there anything about the Redskins that isn't a joke this year?

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Ha, is there anything about the Redskins that isn't a joke this year?

That's true
Pretty entertaining game to say the least

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Sources: Redskins brass at odds over ending Robert Griffin III era

ESPN
15m - NFL



High-ranking Washington Redskins front-office officials and coaches want to part ways with quarterback Robert Griffin III, but are meeting resistance from team ownership, according to team and league sources.

The Redskins even have had trade conversations about Griffin with a handful of NFL teams, but have found no interest, and it remains unclear whether ownership would allow Washington to trade him, sources said.

It is becoming increasingly apparent that Griffin has lost his starting quarterback job, and depending on the events and conversations in the coming days, possibly his roster spot. Outside of ownership, there has been a groundswell of support from a strong segment of football people within the organization to change quarterbacks, but there is a question about whether they have the authority to part ways with Griffin, sources said.
Robert Griffin III's time in Washington could be running out as top-ranking Redskins officials are considering trading or releasing the quarterback, according to sources.

Redskins general manager Scot McCloughan was hired this past offseason to rebuild the team, so he looms as a possible X factor in any big personnel decision that involves Griffin as teams trim their rosters from 90 to 53 players over the next week. McCloughan's ability to produce a resolution that all sides can live with now looms large.

One of the main issues now for the Redskins and other teams is Griffin's contract, which is guaranteed for $16.1 million in 2016 for injury only. When the Redskins announced they picked up the fifth-year option in Griffin's contract in April, many expected it to tie him to the franchise through 2016. Instead, it may have the opposite effect.

If Washington plays Griffin this season -- and the NFL still has not cleared him to return to action from a recent concussion -- and he gets injured again, the Redskins cannot cut him until he's cleared to play again. In addition, should Griffin suffer an injury that extends into the 2016 season, his $16.1 million salary for next season is guaranteed. That could also scare off some teams interested in trading for Griffin.

Even if ownership prevails and convinces the Redskins' front office to keep Griffin, he is not expected to hold on to his starting quarterback job. The Redskins are determined to start a different quarterback on opening day against the Miami Dolphins, and Griffin's time as the starter now appears over. The more significant question is whether his time in Washington is as well.

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Interesting

Panthers trade for Seahawks WR Kevin Norwood

Panthers Nation
Posted 2 minutes ago

Panthers acquire WR Kevin Norwood in trade with Seahawks

CHARLOTTE – The Panthers acquired second-year wide receiver Kevin Norwood in a trade with the Seattle Seahawks. Carolina is sending an undisclosed draft pick to Seattle in the deal.

The Seahawks drafted Norwood in the second round in 2014, and the 6-2, 200-pound wideout played in nine games with two starts, recording nine receptions for 102 yards. He has recorded two catches for 18 yards through three preseason games.

"Kevin gives us another player to compete at the wide receiver position," general manager Dave Gettleman said. "He has the size you look for along with toughness and smarts. We studied him a lot going into last year's draft and we look forward to having him as part of our receiving corps."

During his college career at Alabama, Norwood posted 81 catches for 1,275 yards and 12 touchdowns.

Excluding injured wide receivers Kelvin Benjamin and De'Andre Presley, Norwood is the ninth wide receiver on the Panthers' roster.

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Wow!

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Oh That's Bullshit!!

Judge nullifies Tom Brady's four-game suspension in DeflateGate case

Washington Post
September 3 at 10:16 AM


U.S. District Court Judge Richard M. Berman on Thursday nullified the four-game suspension given to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady by the NFL over the DeflateGate case.


At issue was whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell followed the rules set forth in the league's collective bargaining agreement when he suspended Brady for four games and then upheld that suspension upon appeal. The league's main argument was that Goodell had the right to punish Brady however he saw fit, based on the collective bargaining agreement, and that courts have long deferred to arbitrators when ruling on similar labor conflicts.

Lawyers from the NFLPA, representing Brady, contended that Brady's punishment went above and beyond anything outlined in the collective bargaining agreement and that the league kept changing the reason why it punished Brady, initially claiming he had a "general awareness" of the plot to deflate footballs but then saying he had an active role in the scheme.

The NFLPA also argued that Brady's appeal should have been heard by someone other than Goodell, claiming he was biased against Brady.


Berman had urged the two sides to settle, to no avail.

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Oh That's Bullshit!!

Judge nullifies Tom Brady's four-game suspension in DeflateGate case

Washington Post
September 3 at 10:16 AM


U.S. District Court Judge Richard M. Berman on Thursday nullified the four-game suspension given to New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady by the NFL over the DeflateGate case.


At issue was whether NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell followed the rules set forth in the league's collective bargaining agreement when he suspended Brady for four games and then upheld that suspension upon appeal. The league's main argument was that Goodell had the right to punish Brady however he saw fit, based on the collective bargaining agreement, and that courts have long deferred to arbitrators when ruling on similar labor conflicts.

Lawyers from the NFLPA, representing Brady, contended that Brady's punishment went above and beyond anything outlined in the collective bargaining agreement and that the league kept changing the reason why it punished Brady, initially claiming he had a "general awareness" of the plot to deflate footballs but then saying he had an active role in the scheme.

The NFLPA also argued that Brady's appeal should have been heard by someone other than Goodell, claiming he was biased against Brady.


Berman had urged the two sides to settle, to no avail.

MOTHERF**KER!!!!!!!!!! 


Well today turned out to be the best day to quit Facebook.

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Well today turned out to be the best day to quit Facebook.

What happened

[anais.butterfly]

Well today turned out to be the best day to quit Facebook.

What happened

Too many political arguments. I didn't delete my account, I am just vacationing from it. And I certainly don't want to see any Brady-love.

Many, Tom Brady wins and Trumps says he won't do a 3rd party run on the same day. What a downer.

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Well today turned out to be the best day to quit Facebook.

What happened

Too many political arguments. I didn't delete my account, I am just vacationing from it. And I certainly don't want to see any Brady-love.

Many, Tom Brady wins and Trumps says he won't do a 3rd party run on the same day. What a downer.

I just ignore all that crap and find something else to do/watch..
HEY! Last Pre-Season games are all tonight

[MartyS (Gromit)]

HEY! Last Pre-Season games are all tonight

Or, HEY!  Watch a bunch of guys play that have practically no chance of being on an NFL team this year!


If you're a Tebow fan it looks like he might play most of the game tonight.

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Yeah this is true

Tebow 
Have fun watching him

[MartyS (Gromit)]

Tebow looked horrible for a bunch of drives, then really good for a few drives, he looked really good running the 2 minute offense at the end of the first half.

The guy he's competing against for the 3rd QB position was OK most of the time.

Been that way most of the preseason.  The coaches are going to have a tough time deciding between them, or just not have a 3rd QB

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The Panthers were dominant the entire game against the Steelers
It's gonna be tough getting down to the 53 man roster