The CTE issue would terrify me as a player. You think they're taking a lot of hits in games; they're taking 10x as many in training.
Are they though? Generally don’t even pad up until Thursday training and aren’t they wearing these new rubber padding over the helmet in training as well ?
I can't see past a Chiefs/49'ers SuperBowl although think Cowboys might push them close this year
Cowboys? Are you alright?
Dunno why. Just think Prescott is gonna be a lot better this season, your defence will be strong and you will win despite have McCarthy as coach.
Also can’t see Eagles repeating and other than 49ers ( and Purdy may be a half season wonder) who else is there in your Conference that is gonna go deep?
I'd be interested in hearing what the differences are between the atmosphere for UK games vs the atmosphere at games in the USA.
Anyone been to both?
Went to a game at Twickenham a few years ago, a Giants game. Lots of neutral/casual fans there so pretty muted, with some fake "cheer now" stuff.
Went last year to Gillette for one of the coldest, and most boring games in recent memory (I found it fascinating and exciting being there at least) but what struck me was how negative the crowd around us were, constantly shouting abuse at the players and sarcastic cheering and clapping when there was a penalty or whatever.
The kick return to win the game at the end though, the noise was incredible
The trouble with London games is they are not proper home games but a day trip. The 'lets hear you cheer' stuff gets really tedious. Of course going to a US game is very far from easy but they are more antagonistic than what you will see in London.
The trouble with London games is they are not proper home games but a day trip. The 'lets hear you cheer' stuff gets really tedious. Of course going to a US game is very far from easy but they are more antagonistic than what you will see in London.
They do the same thing over here too though. Bulls, Dodgers and all the Canadian sports i've been to all ask you to "get loud", "make some noise" and "cheer for your defense". It's cringe as hell.
Slim chance I might be at the Seahawks / Rams game this Sunday and i'm sure it's the same there.
The trouble with London games is they are not proper home games but a day trip. The 'lets hear you cheer' stuff gets really tedious. Of course going to a US game is very far from easy but they are more antagonistic than what you will see in London.
They do the same thing over here too though. Bulls, Dodgers and all the Canadian sports i've been to all ask you to "get loud", "make some noise" and "cheer for your defense". It's cringe as hell.
Slim chance I might be at the Seahawks / Rams game this Sunday and i'm sure it's the same there.
The let's get loud stuff in the US is more organic though, it's such a part of third down defence, or a field goal for the away side, and the same in NBA with defence and free throws, that the crowd is already doing it.
In the UK it feels so much more forced because they practically have to beg for the crowd involvement
Pretty new to nfl so my 2 teams are pats as I’ve been to one of there games and a cowboys as my old dear loves Dallas and remember always seeing there pitch on the opening credits
Pretty new to nfl so my 2 teams are pats as I’ve been to one of there games and a cowboys as my old dear loves Dallas and remember always seeing there pitch on the opening credits
Pretty new to nfl so my 2 teams are pats as I’ve been to one of there games and a cowboys as my old dear loves Dallas and remember always seeing there pitch on the opening credits
I'd be interested in hearing what the differences are between the atmosphere for UK games vs the atmosphere at games in the USA.
Anyone been to both?
Been to plenty of London games and one game at Soldier Field. In the US it just feels a bit more natural, yes it's all forced stuff but you come to expect it, over here with the forced fan participation it really does feel forced. Also this is very stereotypical but it probably doesn't help with what your average UK NFL fan is like. From my experience as well the US for boozing beats us easily.
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A lot of people picking Lions for their division but I think they will underperform now there is a bit of expectation of them
Play offs again.
Anyone been to both?
Went last year to Gillette for one of the coldest, and most boring games in recent memory (I found it fascinating and exciting being there at least) but what struck me was how negative the crowd around us were, constantly shouting abuse at the players and sarcastic cheering and clapping when there was a penalty or whatever.
The kick return to win the game at the end though, the noise was incredible
Slim chance I might be at the Seahawks / Rams game this Sunday and i'm sure it's the same there.
In the UK it feels so much more forced because they practically have to beg for the crowd involvement
From my experience as well the US for boozing beats us easily.
They need Kelce back.
Re: Fantasy - Immediately put that WR Rice on waivers based on the first quarter but perhaps got overexcited haha.