UnluckyforSome

Horn out for 2nd half. Well at least that is out of the way early on this season.

Absolutely. Teams lose because they don't know why they lose, and he will have to watch the tape, but they're better than they have shown.

My university doesn't field a team. No football. The closest university that did isn't exactly known as a football school. I suppose I shouldn't follow any of it, but I do.

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Not to be overlooked are the hopes that have been dashed from the offseason when Husker faithful looked at that schedule and dreamed about being 4-0, ranked in the top 25, and hosting Michigan with their upstart, rejuvenated power, all thanks to Matt Rhule.

Correct. This was the case in Atlanta when they moved on from Ryan. They played that season with a $50 million+change cap hit, and as a result they had the highest number of UDFAs in the league.

Do you happen to read Peter King's column anymore? If not, he has a line in this week's that goes along the lines of how great it is CMC is finally in a system that can maximize him as a player. If you feel that's a bit of a slight or an insult, you should, since he became the 3rd player to have a 1000/1000 season on one of our awful 5 win teams. No mention made of that though.

Being dumb has been no obstacle in the past. Different regimes though, so maybe different results.

I'm not really on either side of it. I think more I was taking note of how our last high profile, rookie qb was not a captain in 2011. But sometimes people can be sensitive, or misread or misunderstand, or strive to take a position. As I stated, it's no big deal.

Granted they have to name captains, but this is kind of an odd assortment. Not sure how a rookie QB can be a captain, but whatever, no big deal.

Honoring the contract is 1-sided. Teams routinely cut players under contract. It is a little bit of a misnomer to call it a contract when things are not guaranteed.

If I recall they gave him an 8 year deal. I won't give him credit for much, but I will have to pat him on the back for maximizing his earning potential in the face of failure.

Barring something unexpected, like winning the East, Rivera is gone after this season. New ownership, possible new branding of the team, out with all the old, and add in the missed opportunities, lowered expectations and having a capable interim coach, or replacement coach on staff already, and it's pretty clear cut.

I sure hope the Huskers aren't about to go 0-2. That would be just awful.

To the couple of Wentz comments.. Would he be eligible for the PS? Assuming he is, I would wonder about the speculation that would come with him being on the team. As in, "When will Wentz play?" I think he has way too much baggage and name recognition.

Is there anyone on that list that has a connection with our current staff? That said, please no Wentz.

I think what is on most minds is that rookie qbs always seem to go through some period of struggle. Maybe they hit a physical wall, going from 12 games to 17+preseason, or the expectations start to creep in, and the game is just different from the college game and it takes an adjustment period.

Speculation around about a Mike Evans holdout for this season. https://www.joebucsfan.com/2023/09/a-mike-evans-holdout-now-seems-on-the-table/

Somehow the Panthers are to blame for this loss. Just ask him.

Saints have really aged out. I believe they are the oldest team in the league now. They have the best roster as long they can keep them on the field. I don't think the Falcons are very good. The thing is, they do 1 thing really really well, and if your defense has trouble against the run it will be a very long day. I think I read the Bucs have the most pro bowl talent on roster in the division. Sounds reasonable. Mayfield is subpar, question marks on the oline, and there is no running game to speak of. Might be the worst offense in the NFC.

I can relate. I think I was very similar during the 2010 season.

Maybe the bird has a negative imprint of all that cat imagery? I mean it is a big ask to expect it to enjoy watching a deadly enemy.

Saints have cut previously starting nickelback Bradley Roby. Texans have cut previous draft darling Chase Winovich.

Not too many winners on the list. I remember there was so much enthusiasm early on though.

Not surprised. He is not the player he was a few seasons back.