NFL (since 2016)

[crystal falace]

"Free agency started last night and was pretty crazy some huge money being spent. Osweiler getting £18m a year for the Texans, leaving the Broncos without a QB, Giants have spent a fortune on good but not great players, Oliver Vernon has more guaranteed money than JJ Watt. lots more deals but cant be bothered to list them all."

[crystal falace]

I dont begrudge sky or the bbc for doing it as i assume alot of people in this country are just starting to try and get into the NFL and it is a very complicated sport so they need to spoonfeed some of it to keep the viewers interested. But for people who understand the game now the American coverage is far superior and goes into the more nuanced version or the game as they assume their viewers already understand. For the record i found the best way to learn the game was madden on the xbox

[zebthecat]

crystal falace 7:45 Wed Aug 12 The BBC programmes are a NFL marketing tool to try and extend its reach NFL commisioned Whisper films to make the show and it is given to the BBC for free.

[Hermit Road]

"I much prefer watching the games on the NFL Gamepass app for that reason. The coverage of the games is much, much better. I also watch a lot of the sports talk shows during the week though and they are often terrible. Fake arguments and shouting are too often the order of the day. There was one notable exception, Speak For Yourself which had interesting, measured discussions. Unfortunately the host of that show has left though so I'm not sure how that will go now."

[Far Cough]

"Always had a soft spot for the Skins dating back to the Gibbs, Theismann, Riggins, and Jacoby days"

[crystal falace]

"Sky launching a 24/7 NFL channel starting early september, not sure what's going to be on it or what content you'll get. I always preferred the american coverage as English channels like sky and particularly BBC for the superbowl always seem to dumb everything down for newcomers"

[Nutsin]

Gotta admit I always like to see the Redskins competitive. Always root for them to win the NFC East. Shame they can't seem to get things right.

[Takashi Miike]

"watched the aaron hernandez doc series. I'm not sure even the producers were convinced with the angle they were pushing in regard to reasons for his behaviour. what I got out of it most was an even greater dislike for lawyers, if that was possible"

[ironsofcanada]

"As the old rap lyric goes ( referring to a different American-heavy sport): ""Either you're slinging crack rock or you got a wicked jump shot"" A lot of these players grew up with friends and family involved in crime. The smartest things is to leave it all behind but sometimes for good and bad reasons you don't. No idea about this specific situation and no excuse at the end of the day but there you go."

[southbankbornnbred]

"Because some of these fools like to think that they are gangstarrrz, as well as professional sportsmen, especially some of the younger lot. Fecking idiots. Earning millions of dollars a year playing a sport they are very good at, but could now spend up to ten years in jail instead. If you can't weigh up that simple equation and make the right decision, then I have no sympathy for you whatsoever. And no excuses will suffice."

[Grumpster]

Actually made me lol thinking about these cunts mentality. That Baker was on 2.5 mil a year for 4 years after also getting a 5.5 mil signing bonus. I mean what the fuck did he need the robbery for other than a thrill?

[Takashi Miike]

"good, injury prone cսnt. we have plenty of running backs and rivera won't stand anyone who can't behave themselves"

[crystal falace]

Washington has now released guice

[zebthecat]

The Baker one is weird. Why the fuck would a very highly paid do that sort of thing? Roid rage? They are both young so an Aaron Hernandez CTE flip out (that is such a sad story) is off otf the menu.

[crystal falace]

"Deandre baker of the giantswho was a first round pick just last year has been charged with 4 counts of armed robbery, minimum sentence of 10 years up to life in prison if found guilty. Washington running back guice has also been arrested and charges with domestic violence"

[El Scorchio]

Done!

[crystal falace]

"Scorc yh go ahead and sign up mate. Cheers holste i've got you on the list now. So im going to be expanding it to a 14 team league and thereby also expanding the playoffs. We currently have 14 teams in but if anyone new does want to join feel free to message me as we do still have 1 person who hasnt confirmed they'd like to stay, will be first come first serve. Looking forward to it again! Probably another heartbreaking semi final loss for me same as the last 3 years!"

[Holstebro Hammer]

In case you miss your WHO mail Crystal. I'm the Deportivo Hammers. Ready and waiting for the season.

[El Scorchio]

"On another note, I've just read that the Rock is allegedly buying, or leading a consortium to buy the XFL. The plot of Ballers has become reality.... (And if any of you haven't seen Ballers- absolutely watch it. It's brilliant)"

[El Scorchio]

Yes- sorry! Forgot to respond to your message. Do you want me to sign up now or hold off for a bit?

[crystal falace]

Still waiting for the owners of both red and gold brigade and deportivo hammers to confirm if they want to remain in the league. I did whomail scorcio and he said he will jump in if we need someone to fill a spot.

[Hermit Road]

"Makes complete sense CF. The 6th makes sense, can always move it if the start of the season is postponed."

[zebthecat]

crystal falace 12:55 Tue Aug 4 That's before you get to the players who are opting out for the season and squad cuts.

[crystal falace]

"I havent set a draft date and time yet, was still waiting on the last couple of people to confirm and/or see if we could get a new person to join. Week 1 isnt until 11th september at the earliest and may well be pushed back with the way the yanks are dealing with the virus. I do prefer to leave the draft until as late as possible as nothing worse than your first round pick getting injured in training camp. Can pencil it in for sunday 6th september for now as that would be my preferred date but will depend on what the majority can do"

[Hermit Road]

When is the WHO draft?

[zebthecat]

Dwayne Johnson has just bought the XFL for $15m. Good luck to him making this a sensible investment. It does not have a great track record.