NFL 2018 Offseason Thread of --- I changed my mind and will go back to the old Thread

By DY_nasty Go To Postget cam some fucking help already

By The Frankman Go To PostI don't think a big WR who can't separate helps Cam. Panthers O shifted to quick WRs/RBs who can catch the rock with Funchess the only big guy. I can see Carolina drafting a slot WR in the 2nd round, as there are tons of them in this draft.

Winner: Baltimore Ravens

Ozzie Newsome's final draft in charge of the Ravens' front office went just how he likes it. He traded down twice (from 16 to 22 to 25) and ended up with a guy he likes. South Carolina tight end Hayden Hurst was neck and neck with South Dakota State's Dallas Goedert for the top tight end in this class. Hurst is a complete player who takes pride in his blocking. He really impressed me with his maturity when I talked to him. That's a good fit for the Ravens, who have tried to improve their weapons around Joe Flacco.

And speaking of Flacco, Newsome had one more trade in him that puts the veteran quarterback on notice. Newsome dealt picks 52 and 125 – plus a second-round pick in 2019 – to move up to No. 32 to take Louisville quarterback Lamar Jackson, who now will have a fifth-year option, which is extremely important for quarterbacks. Flacco is 33 and is coming off a run of questionable seasons. He has one year left on his deal. Jackson isn't ready to push Flacco, but he gives them a tantalizing developmental option if Flacco has another clunker of a season.

By The Frankman Go To PostNFL Insider Winners and Losers

http://insider2text.xyz/articles/fc55bfe3144c0600

I think they gave up a bit much, but the offensive coordinator and staff are perfect to develop Jackson.

Baltimore Ravens: B+
Top needs: Wide receiver, guard, tight end

There's no question the Ravens have disappointed lately. They haven't made the playoffs the last three seasons. The offense and Joe Flacco have taken a step back. So GM Ozzie Newsome, in his last draft in charge, is shaking things up, putting the 33-year-old Flacco on notice. Baltimore traded up into the last pick of the first round – at a big price, surrendering next year's second-round pick, plus pick Nos. 52 and 125 – to get Lamar Jackson. The 2016 Heisman Trophy winner is the most raw of the top quarterbacks in this class, but he's an electric talent. And with Flacco there and under contract for the short-term, Jackson doesn't need to play right away. He can learn the game and keep developing until he's ready. It's a good spot for Jackson.

Elsewhere, the Ravens became the only team since the 2012 Colts to take two tight ends in the first three rounds, grabbing Hayden Hurst (pick 25 after trades down from 16 and 22) and Mark Andrews (86). Ben Watson accounted for 64 percent of the Ravens' tight end yardage last season, but he's gone. Hurst is a complete player who can line up next to the tackle or in the slot, while Andrews is essentially a 6-5 slot receiver. He had a great college career, and he's going to be a tough cover for linebackers and safeties. We know Flacco loves throwing to tight ends, but sometimes he can rely on them too much. I liked the value getting tackle Orlando Brown at 83, and it's cool to see him drafted by the team that his father "Zeus" played for. Brown's tape shows a first-round player, but he fell because of a disastrous combine. He could start at right tackle in 2018.

And of course, Ozzie took two more Alabama players in his final draft. Cornerback Anthony Averett (118) has a thin frame, but he ran a 4.36 at the combine. Center Bradley Bozeman (215) anchored the Crimson Tide offensive line for 31 starts. Jordan Lasley (162) has some off-field issues, but he was Josh Rosen's favorite target and took over games at times. He's worth the risk there. Safety DeShon Elliott (190) had six interceptions (two pick-sixes) last season.

The big takeaway here is putting a clock on Flacco's time in Baltimore. Jackson isn't ready to contribute right now, but he could be in 2019.

Round/Pick Name Pos College
1/25 Hayden Hurst TE SOUTH CAROLINA
1/32 Lamar Jackson QB LOUISVILLE
3/83 Orlando Brown OT OKLAHOMA
3/86 Mark Andrews TE OKLAHOMA
4/118 Anthony Averett CB ALABAMA
4/122 Kenny Young ILB UCLA
4/132 Jaleel Scott WR NEW MEXICO STATE
5/162 Jordan Lasley WR UCLA
6/190 DeShon Elliott S TEXAS
6/212 Greg Senat OT WAGNER
6/215 Bradley Bozeman C ALABAMA
7/238 Zach Sieler DE FERRIS STATE

Ex-Seahawks DE Cliff Avril is becoming a morning radio host in Seattle.

Avril is joining 950 KJR and will be on the air from 10AM-1PM weekdays. It's unclear if this means Avril is formally retiring — there has been no official announcement — but coupled with his Friday release from the Seahawks, it's a good indication his playing days are over. Avril can't get cleared from his neck injury. He turned 32 last month.

Saints released TE Coby Fleener.

The move will create $3 million in cap space if Fleener is designated as a post-June 1 release but still leave behind $5 million in dead money. Fleener was a colossal bust after signing a "five-year, $36 million" contract in March 2016, catching just 72 passes for 926 yards over 27 games while struggling with injury. He dealt with concussion issues in 2017, where he snagged only 22 balls in 11 games. Going on 30, Fleener is a proven pass catcher but an inadequate blocker. He also has a troubling concussion history.

Panthers signed RB C.J. Anderson, formerly of the Broncos, to a one-year contract.

It's a savvy and sensible pickup for Carolina, which did not draft a running back and had only Fozzy Whittaker and Cameron Artis-Payne on the depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey. The Anderson signing deals a significant blow to McCaffrey's fantasy outlook, and positions Anderson for RB3/flex value in the old Jonathan Stewart role. The Panthers are missing 202 carries from last year's roster, eighth most in the NFL. Anderson, 27, topped 1,000 rushing yards for the first time in his career last season, although his efficiency (4.1 YPC) has been mediocre the past two years. He is functional in the passing game. Anderson is now the favorite to lead the Panthers in carries.

By Kibner Go To PostThe NFL (and probably other leagues, too) treat cheerleaders like trash.

Washington out here confiscating passports and ordering the women to pose topless for a photoshoot (that won't even use topless pics) with suite holders and sponsors up close watching them. Then forcing them to act as escorts to those same people later that night.

NFL suspended Saints RB Mark Ingram four games for violating the league's PED policy.

This one comes out of nowhere, though you could say that about most PED bans. Headed into his eighth season in the league, Ingram has never before been suspended. The Saints don't go on bye until Week 6, so Ingram will be eligible to return in Week 5. Ingram has battled the injury bug at times during his career, but he appeared in all 16 games each of the past two seasons. His absence will leave a huge opening for all-world young runner Alvin Kamara to command an even bigger role. Kamara's early 2018 ADP is already that of a mid-first rounder. It's the worst possible start to Ingram's contract year.

By domino Go To PostWell turns out Reuben Foster's girl lied on him and made it all up. This is ridiculous

By DY_nasty Go To Postlmao this tweet chain is crazy too

Testifying in court on Thursday, Reuben Foster's ex-girlfriend said she lied about Foster hitting her, and that she made up the accusations as part of a "money scheme."

"I didn’t want to get this far in the news," Elissa Ennis said. "It was about money." Ennis also said she was "pissed and I wanted to end him," and admitted to lying about a domestic violence incident with another man in 2011. She said she was testifying as so on Thursday because she "had to do the right thing." In no uncertain terms, Ennis is saying there was no domestic violence. Foster appears poised to be exonerated.

ATLANTA – NFL owners have unanimously approved a new national anthem policy that requires players to stand if they are on the field during the performance but gives them the option to remain in the locker room if they prefer, it was announced Wednesday.

The new policy subjects teams to a fine if a player or any other team personnel do not show appropriate respect for the anthem. That includes any attempt to sit or kneel, as dozens of players have done during the past two seasons. Those teams will also have the option to fine any team personnel, including players, for the infraction.

The NFL will not require players to be on the field for the national anthem in 2018.

The media owned by the league is spinning this as a "compromise," but it's hardly that. As Judy Battista puts it, "If players are on sideline, will stand. But players may choose to stay in the locker room if they prefer not to stand." Her colleague at NFL Media, Ian Rapoport adds, "Respecting the anthem will be paramount if you’re on the sideline. Teams can also set their own policies. Compromise all around." Compromise for the league owners, maybe, but the players had zero say in this said "compromise." The owners are simply trying to keep the anthem "protesters" and "disrespecters" off the field for the song. It may not even work. If a player has strong feelings toward social injustice – we assume they do if they're kneeling – a fine may not be strong enough "punishment" to keep him off the field during the anthem. The NFL continues to find ways to get in its own way and fuel a fire that keeps burning.

The NFL has approved revised kickoff rules for 2018.

The biggest change is that running starts are no longer allowed for the kicking team. Various positioning changes have also been made, while two-man wedge blocks have been outlawed. An outline of the changes can be found at the link below.

NFL.com's Mike Silver reports the Browns offered the Eagles the No. 35 overall pick for Nick Foles before eventually trading for Tyrod Taylor.

Per Silver, the Eagles consulted Foles, who said he wished to remain in Philadelphia. The sides later reached a reworked contract that gave Foles 2018 incentives and the option to leave in 2019. It's nice to see a team do right by a player, but the Eagles should have sold high on their Super Bowl hero. As it is, he's excellent quarterback insurance as Carson Wentz completes his recovery from a torn ACL.

Hunter Henry suffered a torn ACL at Chargers OTAs on Tuesday.

What a devastating blow to a player who was projected to play a massive role in a Chargers offense without Antonio Gates in it for the first time in 15 years. Henry is obviously done for the season, and it leaves Virgil Green currently atop the depth chart. It’s fair to wonder if the Bolts will turn back to Gates after they told him they were moving on earlier this offseason. However, Gates showed he has little to nothing left in the tank. Perhaps the Chargers will use more three- and four-wide sets with their abundance of receivers, including Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Tyrell Williams, and Travis Benjamin. GM Tom Telesco may also explore the trade market.

Free agent OG Richie Incognito was involved in an altercation at a Florida gym on Wednesday and is being held by police for an involuntary psychiatric evaluation.

It's called the Baker Act, which is an involuntary mental evaluation. Incognito allegedly threw a dumbbell at another man in a Boca Raton gym this morning "for no apparent reason" after first throwing a tennis ball at the gym-goer. Incognito was allegedly "rambling about the government and screaming at the other man to 'get off my f*cking playground'." This is the second time Incognito has been held under the Baker Act, with the first coming in 2014. Incognito is a free agent after being released by the Bills this week. He had planned to continue his career.

By DY_nasty Go To Postkellen winslow is GONE brehs

By Kibner Go To PostI literally don't pay attention. What happened?

By The Frankman Go To Postoh SHIT

https://twitter.com/ProFootballTalk/status/1007713022704603136

YOOOOOOO…

ESPN's Adam Schefter reports Jameis Winston will be suspended three games for violating the league's personal-conduct policy.

Per Schefter, the league "still has not notified Winston of its official decision," and "the circumstances surrounding it still could lead to an increase or decrease of the three games." The ban is the result of Winston's alleged March 2016 groping of an Uber driver. He was not charged with a crime in the incident. The timing is devastating for the Bucs, who will travel to New Orleans in Week 1 before hosting the Eagles and Steelers in back-to-back weeks. As coach Dirk Koetter coaches for his job, he will be doing so with Ryan Fitzpatrick under center. The expected ban is a mammoth blow to Winston's fantasy value. He had been looking like a value pick as the QB19 according to Fantasy Football Calculator. Fitzpatrick's presence under center doesn't really affect the outlook for players like Mike Evans and Cameron Brate. Fitz loves to throw with the best of them.

By Kibner Go To PostWould that have really been different than if he had played?

By DY_nasty Go To Postfight football players brehs

By DY_nasty Go To Postfight football players brehs

In an Instagram post containing a photo of a severely beaten woman, LeSean McCoy is accused of domestic violence, child abuse, and animal abuse.

The photo allegedly shows Delicia Cordon, McCoy's at least one-time girlfriend, with severe facial injuries. The post also alleges McCoy has beaten his dog and child in the past as well as used performance-enhancing drugs. McCoy quickly posted on Instagram himself, saying the allegations are "totally baseless" and claiming he has "not had any direct contact with any of the people involved in months." Yahoo's Charles Robinson reports the police are looking into the allegations. In a statement, the Bills said they "have spoken to LeSean" and "will continue to gather information."

The Milton Police Department released a statement regarding accusations of domestic violence against LeSean McCoy, but did not name McCoy or any suspects in the statement.

Milton Police say they responded to an incident at 3:18 AM on Tuesday morning regarding a "home invasion" that was "specifically targeted" by a suspect or multiple suspects, and was "not a random incident." One victim was found physically assaulted. The suspect allegedly "demanded specific items from the victim." Milton detectives view this as an "open and active investigation." We will continue to monitor all developments in the story.

The attorney for Delicia Cordon, the victim in an alleged home invasion at LeSean McCoy's residence in Milton, Georgia, released a statement on Tuesday.

Per the statement, Cordon and McCoy had a past relationship but are now estranged and McCoy has been trying to evict Cordon from his home for several months. Upon returning from London, Cordon and her cousin were allegedly attacked by an assailant who demanded "specific items of jewelry" that McCoy had requested back on "many occasions." Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports that McCoy was training in Miami as early as 7 AM Tuesday morning, less than four hours after the alleged home invasion.