2015 NFL Discussion Thread

[GM Franchise]

The Eagles are going into Lions Mode right now.

[T-Bonizzle]

Brady's receivers let him down with three straight drops to end the game. He had the magic working, but it was not meant to be.

[Cory]

That was the most 2015 Philadelphia Eagles way to win that game, but jumps into one of the most satisfying victories as an Eagles fan, living in an area thats probably 70% Pats fans.

C'mon DALLAS! Need your boys BD to come up big tonight

[GM Franchise]

That was a huge win for the Eagles especially with the Giants losing. They needed that for sure.

[Jon]

That was the most 2015 Philadelphia Eagles way to win that game, but jumps into one of the most satisfying victories as an Eagles fan, living in an area thats probably 70% Pats fans.

C'mon DALLAS! Need your boys BD to come up big tonight

They play tomorrow night.

[T-Bonizzle]

I broke out my father's Dallas mug to drink out of today. Need a Cowgirls win, but I'm pretty sure I'm going to end up disappointed like Cowgirls fans usually are.

[T-Bonizzle]

BUT AT LEAST THEY CAN'T EAT YOU

[Cory]

OBJ is such a cunt. All bias aside he's an incredible talent given his size but that shot to the head on Norman was the most blatant dirtiest shot I may have seen in my time watching football, and hopefully the media slows down on his unbearably over-sized hype train after this incident and his perception as the media darling takes a hit.

It may not have been as devastating a shot to the head like you may see on special teams or when goons like Merriweather/Suh/Goldson hit defenseless players, but considering this was two star players it's more significant especially with the pre-game banter that went on.

Suh springs to mind in comparison but from what I remember his stomps and shit were like to the gut and calfs and we're never full force and done in fits of rage, and some incidents could be seen as not targeted just recklessness. OBJ went right to Normans head and targeted a guy who shut him down and was going at it with him. That could have been a lot worse. One bad concussion can end a career as we've seen with some of the shock retirements as of late.

He could have been a man and if he was gonna freak out pull and Andre Johnson going after Cortland Finnegan, but instead he took an awful, awful cheap shot, and his post game interview he handled it just as badly as he possibly could have.

Norman should get a decent fine, OBJ needs a fine and at least 1 game suspension.....but then again he's the poster child for the video game they hope to move this xmas season and a general cash cow for the NFL. Probably will get hit with a lesser fine than DeAngelo Williams got for wearing pink.

/rant

[GM Franchise]

Report: Peyton Manning used HGH in 2011 recovery

http://www.sportsnet.ca/football/nfl/report-peyton-manning-used-hgh-in-2011-recovery/

A clinic in Indianapolis allegedly supplied human growth hormone, which is banned by the NFL, to current Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, according to a special report done by Al Jazeera (h/t the Huffington Post).

The report claims Manning used the banned substance during his recovery from neck surgery in 2011, which forced him to miss the entire NFL season.

The HGH and other drugs were mailed to Manning's wife, Ashley, so that the quarterback wouldn't attract any negative publicity.

Manning is just one of several high-profile athletes who is mentioned in the report, which airs on Sunday.

[Black Death]

And what the problem ... He use HGH to recover from injury ,  exactly what it meant to be use for

[Cory]

Great game Eagles, great fucking game.

[GM Franchise]

Eagles Release Head Coach Chip Kelly

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Eagles-Release-Head-Coach-Chip-Kelly/fb1d79b9-7dd3-41c9-b964-85ac79d74f2b

Today, Jeffrey Lurie, Chairman and CEO of the Philadelphia Eagles, released Head Coach Chip Kelly.

"We appreciate all the contributions that Chip Kelly made and wish him every success going forward," said Lurie.

Coach Pat Shurmur will be interim head coach for Sunday's game against the New York Giants.

Ed Marynowitz, vice president of player personnel, was also released. Tom Donahoe, former GM of the Buffalo Bills and director of football operations for the Pittsburgh Steelers and senior football advisor for the Eagles since 2012, will assume the role of senior director of player personnel.

A press conference will be held Wednesday, December 30 at the NovaCare Complex at Noon with Lurie.

[GM Franchise]

Letter From Chairman And CEO Jeffrey Lurie

http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/article-1/Letter-From-Chairman-And-CEO-Jeffrey-Lurie/80d1ca75-0fcb-48e9-bc62-936e0ab02065

I have made a decision to release Chip Kelly this evening. I spent the last three seasons evaluating the many factors involved in our performance as a team. As I watched this season unfold, I determined that it was time to make a change.

As we move forward, the search for a new head coach will begin and will be led by myself, Don Smolenski and Howie Roseman. To the extent that we are able, we will try to keep you informed as we go through this process.

Pat Shurmur will be our interim coach for the Giants game Sunday.

We have also released Ed Marynowitz, vice president of player personnel. Tom Donahoe, who has been our senior football advisor since 2012, will assume the role of senior director of player personnel.

I am determined and excited to select a new coach to help us obtain our ultimate goal.

Thank you for your consistent and enthusiastic support. It is always appreciated.

Sincerely,
Jeffrey Lurie
Chairman and CEO

[jagilki]

Please Bills fire Rex.  Please, Please, Please, Please.

[Jon]

So happy Chip is gone.

He progressively was getting worse when he was supposedly getting the players he needed to run his system...

We we're actual a pretty scary offense his first season with Foles, Jackson, Maclin, McCoy... then he up and got rid of all of them.

He's a genius if it works... but it failed miserably.

He's a college coach... he needs to go back and do that. Because he's coaching does not translate to the NFL.