2014 NFL off-season thread

[cosmo_kramer]

Hard Knocks 2014 - Looks like there were "multiple teams" that have volunteered:

Bart Hubbuch
@HubbuchNYP
NFL source tells me the Giants will NOT be in "Hard Knocks" this year. A handful of clubs volunteered instead, and league is still deciding.
11:28 AM - 7 May 2014

NFL will not force team to appear on HBO's Hard Knocks this season

 

[meStevo]

 

[BillD1984]

A lot of talk here today of the Patriots going for their future QB, after (gulp) TB12 retires. Bridgewater perhaps?

 

[Kraven]

A lot of talk here today of the Patriots going for their future QB, after (gulp) TB12 retires. Bridgewater perhaps?

Noooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!

 

[Kraven]

I would love to see it be the Bears. Not only do I love the Hard Knocks show but the Bears are my favorite team. I'd love to see behind the scenes there.

It be interesting nonetheless however it wouldnt be a ratings cow. Trestman is way too laid back, calculating and philosophical to make "entertaining tv".
He's an awesome coach and a real nice guy. Met him several times in the area and he's always been cool with me.

 

[Jimbo]

I haven't read many mocks, just have heard many mocks talked about over sports radio and such, with that I am confident that the lions will make a pick that makes no sense

another WR??

Actually, YES, IF they can get high enough to pick one of the top 2-3 ...

The Lions are in NEED of a quality WR ....

Just because Millen chose one in back to back to back years, doesn't mean that they don't need one or two now. That was 5-10 years ago .

 

[Jimbo]

I haven't read many mocks, just have heard many mocks talked about over sports radio and such, with that I am confident that the lions will make a pick that makes no sense

A lot of talk here today of the Patriots going for their future QB, after (gulp) TB12 retires. Bridgewater perhaps?

This would be a very good pick up provided he's still there when the Pats pick in the 1st round ...
That is if they don't have more pressing needs in the 1st round ...

I doubt he would last till thier 2nd pick, unless they trade up to early 2nd.

 

[meStevo]

It be interesting nonetheless however it wouldnt be a ratings cow. Trestman is way too laid back, calculating and philosophical to make "entertaining tv".
He's an awesome coach and a real nice guy. Met him several times in the area and he's always been cool with me.

Every hard knocks is interesting. Marvin Lewis isn't exactly a drama - driver and he's done it twice.

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[Jimbo]

Ok, if your watching the NFL Draft tonight ...

Are you watching NFL Network or ESPN and why ?

I would have thought that it would start at 7, but it looks like its at 8.

 

[BillD1984]

Ok, if your watching the NFL Draft tonight ...

Are you watching NFL Network or ESPN and why ?

I would have thought that it would start at 7, but it looks like its at 8.

I'll obviously be watching the Bruins primarily, but when I do switch over it will be to NFLN. I can only take Berman for so long.

 

[Jimbo]

I'll obviously be watching the Bruins primarily, but when I do switch over it will be to NFLN. I can only take Berman for so long.

Isn't the Bruins game at 7 ?

That would give you time at 8:45 and 9:45 plus commercials ... and the Pats won't be picking till late.

 

[BillD1984]

Isn't the Bruins game at 7 ?

That would give you time at 8:45 and 9:45 plus commercials ... and the Pats won't be picking till late.

The Bruins game starts at 7:30 tonight.

 

[Jimbo]

The Bruins game starts at 7:30 tonight.

Ok, well that changes your available time by 1/2 hr, none the less, I'm sure the Pats wont be picking till late.

 

[Jimbo]

The reason I was hoping the NFL was starting at 7 was they would get more picks in before the news comes on at 11.

If each team has 15 minutes in the 1st round and they start at 8, thats only 12 picks, they will be going till 1am or so before they get thru the 1st round ... I understand that not all teams will take 15 minutes, but some that already know who they are taking will still take 15 anyways.

 

[cosmo_kramer]

First round is 10 minutes.

 

[Jimbo]

First round is 10 minutes.

Really ?

When did that change take place ?

That means you have approx 18 picks before 11 pm, still goes way late to finish the 1st round.

 

[satjay]

Really a role call for the draft picks?

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[BillD1984]

Bills move up to #4 pick and pick WR Sammy Watkins out of Clemson

 

[satjay]

John gruden I don't think can go two minutes without saying Johnny Football

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[Jimbo]

John gruden I don't think can go two minutes without saying Johnny Football

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And Manziel is STILL available ...
I thought for sure that the Cowboys were gonna take him at 16.