NFL offseason thread

Agreed. Mac Jones isn't Joe Burrow. His numbers didn't match what Burrow did in 2019 at LSU, but more importantly, he just can't move like Burrow. I don't think he can make plays under pressure the way Burrow can. I don't doubt that Jones will go in the first round and likely the top 10, but you don't make that kind of move for a guy like him.

 

Oh I liked Burrow. Still think if he stays healthy will more successful than Herbert or Tua.

 

I am certain he will be better than Tua. At this point, I think we have to look at Herbert as more of a safe bet as a pro. The Bengals could definitely screw up Burrow, though I think he will still be at least good.

 

I actually thought Tyson Alualu had already signed with the Jaguars, but I guess the deal was held up when he contracted COVID. He changed his mind and re-signed with the Steelers. That is a little bit of help for a defense that has taken some big hits this offseason.

 

If Urban Meyer had been able to interview him in person, this would never have happened.

 

If NFL eventually goes to 2 byes and 18 weeks, shortening pre-season to 2 games -- it'll take 8 weeks to see what teams really are in regular season.

 

Given the current scheduling - six division, six conference, four out of conference - it will be interesting to see how the 17th opponent is chosen. The "other two" conference games (outside of the intra-division games are determined by place in the division of the previous year. So you get 2nd place playing 2nd place, 3rd place-3rd etc. Those games usually have a lot to do with who goes to the playoffs. Now some poor second place team is going to get a division champ and another a 3rd place finisher. Unless they go with non-conference games for the 17th and match teams up based on previous years finish. It would probably be more equitable.

 

It will be against a corresponding placed team from a set division from the other conference. The home team conference will be alternated every year.

Example: Packers at Chiefs next year (NFC North at AFC West)

 

This has already been determined. For instance, the AFC North plays the NFC West. I know Arizona plays at Cleveland. Each team finished in third place last season.

 

Watson will not be on a team at the start of the season:

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