American Sports Thread

[magpie seanie]

They may have traded the perfect replacement for TB who will surely be gone in a year or two.

[Capt Pat]

Garropolo was getting fed up waiting around in Boston. He had to go. The Patriots were none the wiser to Jimmy Gs ability sitting on the bench.

[Minder]

Garropolo was getting fed up waiting around in Boston. He had to go. The Patriots were none the wiser to Jimmy Gs ability sitting on the bench.

He was but they could have got much more in the spring than a second rounder, Brady basically told Kraft to trade him as he saw him as a threat

http://www.espn.co.uk/nfl/story/_/page/hotread180105/beginning-end-new-england-patriots-robert-kraft-tom-brady-bill-belichick-internal-power-struggle

Surprisingly BB is the only one to come out of it with any credit

[Syferus]

Robert Kraft is as much of a coying bellend as the other figureheads in NE. Seems incredible he'd go against the wishes of hoodie though.

[Therealdonald]

I think you only have to listen to the affection when Kraft talks about TB to realise who will be the winner in this situation.  fully expect the Pats to stumble this year, either against the Chiefs or against the Steelers. While I don't believe the whole article, I'd imagine there is some element of truth to it. But moving on....
Whats the picks for this weekend? I fancy the Falcons to derail the rams, Panthers to stomp over the Saints. The Jags to stop Shady McCoy and the Chiefs to do a number on the Titans.

[Syferus]

I'd love it if Andy Reid and Alex Smith win a ring. Both have came in for a lot of unwarranted abuse over the years and it would make a great story.

[The Iceman]

watched Mitchell
s highlights there against the Cavs - he's a serious talent. I worry though about the early arrogance of both him and Tatum at times. Probably goes away with age but can be the downfall of many players...
Who's your tip this year Gallsman to beat GSW?

[Minder]

10 year deal for Gruden worth $100m, Raiders really are insane

[Syferus]

10 year deal for Gruden worth $100m, Raiders really are insane

Are they? He's a quality coach and the Raiders finally have the makings of a good side so he doesn't have to build one from scratch either. Interesting times.

[Therealdonald]

10 year deal for Gruden worth $100m, Raiders really are insane

Are they? He's a quality coach and the Raiders finally have the makings of a good side so he doesn't have to build one from scratch either. Interesting times.

Not sold on the Raiders. Not sold on Gruden being worth that money. Tough division for next few years. Think this will end in heartache.

[Puckoon]

Be curious to see how Gruden and Carr get on.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2018/01/04/concerns-emerge-regarding-jon-gruden-derek-carr-relationship/

[gallsman]

Who's your tip this year Gallsman to beat GSW?

If Houston can't do it in the West, Celtics will be in the finals from the East. Still have GSW as comfortable favourites. Curry was back the other night and looked great.

Pop always gives Spurs a chance and when Kawhi is fully up to speed they can beat anyone but don't think they can outlast GSW over seven.

[Clov]

Wildcard weekend, who are people picking? I find it hard to make a case for any of the road teams winning.

Titans @ Chiefs
Falcons @ Rams
Bills @ Jags
Panthers @ Saints

There is normally one upset though.

[stew]

Wildcard weekend, who are people picking? I find it hard to make a case for any of the road teams winning.

Titans @ Chiefs
Falcons @ Rams
Bills @ Jags
Panthers @ Saints

There is normally one upset though.

Falcons and possibly the panthers.

I cannot wait until the queens remember who they are and piss away another SB shot, they are shit as franchises go. )

[gallsman]

Chiefs, Falcons, Jags, Saints.