In Which We Speak of NFL and other type things.

[Metaliturtle]

I'll admit to being a lifelong Green Bay Packer Fan, but I really think that this year's Packers are going to be serious contenders with a chance to do it while making it look easy.

Whole offense returning this year with a lot of 2nd year vets.

[Unorthodox]

Raiders fan. 

You know how serious I am about it by admitting that after more than a decade of suck.

With that decade of suck I haven't paid as much attention to the broader NFL than I normally would.  I thought GB's biggest problem was lack of a run game last year, was that addressed or am I thinking of a previous year? 

Thing is, I was a Raiders fan BECAUSE of Al Davis, not IN SPITE OF Al as a lot of folks are.  Not sure the current administration knows what they're doing, but they seem to be headed in the right direction finally. 

Realistically, we're at least a year out from being real serious contenders at anything, but if Carr progresses quick enough, they are poised to turn a few heads and potentially be in the running towards season end at a wildcard. 

A lot depends on the offensive line coming together after 4/5 have been replaced.  From the start of last season to this, 7/11 projected starters on offense have changed.  That's a huge turnover for anyone to overcome, so I expect them to struggle more early and come together later.  On paper, all the moves are good, they just have to become a team. 

Defensively, we still have some glaring holes in the secondary, and that's gonna hurt.  The front 7 look solid on paper, now just if they can play as a unit. 

This is the best coaching staff I've ever seen put together on any Raiders team top to bottom.  We've had great coaches in places before, but top to bottom, this is a great staff. 

[Metaliturtle]

Raiders fan. 

You know how serious I am about it by admitting that after more than a decade of suck.

With that decade of suck I haven't paid as much attention to the broader NFL than I normally would.  I thought GB's biggest problem was lack of a run game last year, was that addressed or am I thinking of a previous year? 

Thing is, I was a Raiders fan BECAUSE of Al Davis, not IN SPITE OF Al as a lot of folks are.  Not sure the current administration knows what they're doing, but they seem to be headed in the right direction finally. 

Realistically, we're at least a year out from being real serious contenders at anything, but if Carr progresses quick enough, they are poised to turn a few heads and potentially be in the running towards season end at a wildcard. 

A lot depends on the offensive line coming together after 4/5 have been replaced.  From the start of last season to this, 7/11 projected starters on offense have changed.  That's a huge turnover for anyone to overcome, so I expect them to struggle more early and come together later.  On paper, all the moves are good, they just have to become a team. 

Defensively, we still have some glaring holes in the secondary, and that's gonna hurt.  The front 7 look solid on paper, now just if they can play as a unit. 

This is the best coaching staff I've ever seen put together on any Raiders team top to bottom.  We've had great coaches in places before, but top to bottom, this is a great staff.

Eddie Lacy's numbers last year show we dealt with the run game

I've liked the Raiders and love that Al Davis was basically trolling the NFL.  I hope they do good, they rarely play Green Bay.  It's a passing league now so if your secondary is shot you'll have a hard time against Manning, but you probably know that all ready. 

Autumn Wind.

[Unorthodox]

Eddie Lacy's numbers last year show we dealt with the run game

I think I only watched the NFC championship and was left wondering why they didn't run more when they had the lead to eat time and Rodgers injured.  Guess I just assumed the run game was lacking as the likely answer. 

It's a passing league now so if your secondary is shot you'll have a hard time against Manning, but you probably know that all ready.

Theoretically an improved pass rush will help the young DBs, and there's always the CHANCE they grow into good ones...(yeah right) 

Autumn Wind.

Fitting theme song for a Halloween obssessed footbal fan's team.  Not to mention every home game may as well be Halloween. 
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[Metaliturtle]

Just realized the Packers play the Raiders this season, care to make a wager?

[Buster's Uncle]

FOOTBALL?  In MY forum?  -It's more likely than you think.

[Metaliturtle]

better than soccer

[Unorthodox]

Just realized the Packers play the Raiders this season, care to make a wager?

Hm, later in the season, in Oakland, we'll either be coming together or falling apart at that point, should be a good test for the Raiders, and potentially an important one for the Packers.  What you have in mind? 

[Metaliturtle]

no idea, but it should be funny, cheap, and full of flavor.  Y'all got beer out thurr?

[Unorthodox]

It's Utah.  Of course not.

https://www.wasatchbeers.com/beers.aspx 

I can't recommend any in particular as I don't drink.  Plenty of locals got hot and bothered by the early marketing poking fun at the predominent religion.  Most the beers are seasonal now, though polygamy porter is available most the time. 

Unlike the cofeehouse (also against the religion) that poked  fun, these guys managed to stay in business. 

[Metaliturtle]

Well we've got beer and cheese... and cheese doesn't ship well usually

[Buster's Uncle]

Gamera - I believe the packers logo avatar is installed in the user gallery.

[Metaliturtle]

Found it

[Buster's Uncle]

I installed everything I have, except some ESB/z4ck attack avies and inappropriate stuff like that...

[Rusty Edge]

What do you think will come of the Packers' tight end pulling a pistol in South Beach and squeezing off a couple of rounds to assert his dominance when a car load of women told him to leave them alone?

Will the new serious about violence towards women NFL act?