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Otis · Nov 20, 2018

Just had a look at Colt McCoy's history.

Third round pick in 2010 for Cleveland. Made 21 starts, but has then only had four starts since then, all in 2014 for Washington.

So, 4 years without any start.

Let's hope he shine for us now, but I remain doubtful based on the fact that he has been a back up now for so long.

Real tough game now against the Cowboys on Thursday.

If they win do they go above us?

ajsccfc · Nov 20, 2018

I only breezed through the highlights but bloody hell, what a game. That's got to be some kind of record score too

Otis · Nov 20, 2018

ajsccfc said:
I only breezed through the highlights but bloody hell, what a game. That's got to be some kind of record score too

Third highest ever. And I think it is the first time boty sides have scored over 50pts each.

Have to say I was much more impressed with Mahomes than with Goff.

Goff doesn't seem to know when to take a knee. He was very static in the pocket at times.

Mahomes is just brilliant, this in spite of his interceptions last night.

Liquid Gold · Nov 20, 2018

51-54. Are you insane!?!?

tisza · Nov 20, 2018

That was just ridiculous. Points being scored at such a rate teams didn't have time to run the ball.
Again a couple of highlight reel plays by Rams defenders made the difference.
I know the focus on the QBs but that is 2 incredible sets of receivers in terms of catching and route running.
Gonna call a Chiefs saints superbowl.

CCFC88 · Nov 20, 2018

Otis said:
Just had a look at Colt McCoy's history.

Third round pick in 2010 for Cleveland. Made 21 starts, but has then only had four starts since then, all in 2014 for Washington.

So, 4 years without any start.

Let's hope he shine for us now, but I remain doubtful based on the fact that he has been a back up now for so long.

Real tough game now against the Cowboys on Thursday.

If they win do they go above us?

I do think that the way Smith has played all year makes it a bit easier for Colt to come in, as we've bemoaned on here all season there have been very little big plays through the air, reading Swearingers comments he says that McCoy is much more keen through the air in training than Smith so lets see if he carries that into Thursday.

I've almost written off Thursday, hope I'm wrong, but I just cant see us scoring enough against a good Dallas defence.

tisza · Nov 20, 2018

Otis said:
Just had a look at Colt McCoy's history.

Third round pick in 2010 for Cleveland. Made 21 starts, but has then only had four starts since then, all in 2014 for Washington.

So, 4 years without any start.

Let's hope he shine for us now, but I remain doubtful based on the fact that he has been a back up now for so long.

Real tough game now against the Cowboys on Thursday.

If they win do they go above us?

McCoy was a classic example of a College QB from a high pass-based system. Almost like a College Cousins threw huge yards but also turned over the ball a lot.
Problem is he is just a back-up (although nicely paid to do so 8m a year) and also has often backed up some pretty weak starters.
You may get lucky as it's only a few games to go and maybe there's a bounce factor but he's never going to be a starter anywhere.
Watch out if he starts throwing long as he has a strong arm but not great accuracy and also he's not quick if forced out the pocket.
It is remarkable how so many of these backup QBs hang around the leagues for so long on good money.

Otis · Nov 20, 2018

CCFC88 said:
I do think that the way Smith has played all year makes it a bit easier for Colt to come in, as we've bemoaned on here all season there have been very little big plays through the air, reading Swearingers comments he says that McCoy is much more keen through the air in training than Smith so lets see if he carries that into Thursday.

I've almost written off Thursday, hope I'm wrong, but I just cant see us scoring enough against a good Dallas defence.

Dallas have started to look good at the right time.

Going to be very tough and we are just not scoring enough points on the offence.

Fingers crossed Colt McCoy plays a blinder.

Otis · Nov 20, 2018

tisza said:
McCoy was a classic example of a College QB from a high pass-based system. Almost like a College Cousins threw huge yards but also turned over the ball a lot.
Problem is he is just a back-up (although nicely paid to do so 8m a year) and also has often backed up some pretty weak starters.
You may get lucky as it's only a few games to go and maybe there's a bounce factor but he's never going to be a starter anywhere.
Watch out if he starts throwing long as he has a strong arm but not great accuracy and also he's not quick if forced out the pocket.
It is remarkable how so many of these backup QBs hang around the leagues for so long on good money.

Nice job if you can get it.

CCFC88 · Nov 20, 2018

Would people on here be keen for a SBT fantasy league next season? I run one already with a few mates, could easily set up another, only really need 8-10 to make it decent.

Not like fantasy football over here, you have a draft so there's only one of each player available and you can make trades with others in the league and pick up players from waivers during the season if they are not on anyone's team.

Liquid Gold · Nov 20, 2018

CCFC88 said:
Would people on here be keen for a SBT fantasy league next season? I run one already with a few mates, could easily set up another, only really need 8-10 to make it decent.

Not like fantasy football over here, you have a draft so there's only one of each player available and you can make trades with others in the league and pick up players from waivers during the season if they are not on anyone's team.

I'd be up for it but will be picking it up from scratch so no idea what I'm doing.

Otis · Nov 20, 2018

Maybe ......

skybluebeast · Nov 20, 2018

Yea why not make the season interesting for us mere mortal Falcons, Vikes and Skin fans seeing as cc4l is the only one going to be interested next year with the Packers going all the way.

Liquid Gold · Nov 20, 2018

Who is actually supported on this thread?

Redskins
Me, Otis, 88

Falcons
beast

Packers
cc4l

Vikings
tisza

Seahawks
ajs

Dolphins
Irish

Jaguars
rob

anyone else?

Otis · Nov 20, 2018

Not so sure CC4L will stick with the Packers if Rodgers leaves.

Could be a bit of a stalkery love thang going on there.

tisza · Nov 21, 2018

Liquid Gold said:
Who is actually supported on this thread?

Redskins
Me, Otis, 88

Falcons
beast

Packers
cc4l

Vikings
tisza

Seahawks
ajs

Dolphins
Irish

Jaguars
rob

anyone else?

Actually a strange mix of teams - would have expected more 49ers,cowboys, patriot fans

Otis · Nov 21, 2018

No-one likes the Cowboys though.

Liquid Gold · Nov 21, 2018

Otis said:
No-one likes the Cowboys though.

Dreading tomorrow night though

tisza · Nov 21, 2018

Otis said:
No-one likes the Cowboys though.

but they were one of the high profile teams when Nfl started to be followed over here and remain most valuable sports team in the world (nothing a casual loves more than supporting the biggest)

Otis · Nov 21, 2018

tisza said:
but they were one of the high profile teams when Nfl started to be followed over here and remain most valuable sports team in the world (nothing a casual loves more than supporting the biggest)

Yeah, they're the Man U of the NFL and I bet most of their supporters have Brooklyn accents.

Liquid Gold · Nov 21, 2018

Otis said:
Yeah, they're the Man U of the NFL and I bet most of their supporters have Brooklyn accents.

Brooklyn's way too hip for that, I reckon you're more likely to find Man Utd fans there.

Otis · Nov 21, 2018

Liquid Gold said:
Brooklyn's way too hip for that, I reckon you're more likely to find Man Utd fans there.

Who also obviously support Dallas.

skybluebeast · Nov 21, 2018

On the strange mix of teams followed, be interesting to know why you follow your team?

I follow the Falcons cause I was big into my nfl from early age really playing all the madden games etc but never really having a team and then some family moved out to Warner Robins, Georgia and I just started to follow the Falcons as they were a Georgia team and my uncle could send me some team stuff over when he went to games.
Followed them ever since, it probably helped that they had Vick as QB at the time and he was exciting to watch.

My old man is a big Pats fan, but by no means a glory supporter. He started watching when the Pats got to the Super Bowl against the bears (in 86/87) and the Pats were the underdogs and he always followed the underdogs (hence being a city fan) so stuck with the Pats. Kind of worked out well for him.

Liquid Gold · Nov 21, 2018

Wanted an east coast team so there wasn't such a time difference, playing madden got drafted by lions but ended up at Skins. Love the uniform and the logo. Didn't want to pick anybody doing well at the minute. Like the rivalries in the NFC East. Just sort of fell in and as a uk sports fan it's all or nothing so now I'm stuck

Otis · Nov 21, 2018

Channel 4. First ever game they showed I think, or at least the first one I saw.

Think it was Green Bay vs Washington. The Skins lost, but there was something about the team that day that made me warm to them.

You always pick a side when two teams meet and on the day I chose Washington and then just stuck with them.

tisza · Nov 22, 2018

At university with a group of guys from university of minnesota. Year twins won World series (can't stand baseball). So started following us sports but only liked football. We would go to Lakenheath to watch live screenings.
visited them regularly and went to vikings games - still in regular contact.

covcity4life · Nov 22, 2018

CCFC88 said:
Would people on here be keen for a SBT fantasy league next season? I run one already with a few mates, could easily set up another, only really need 8-10 to make it decent.

Not like fantasy football over here, you have a draft so there's only one of each player available and you can make trades with others in the league and pick up players from waivers during the season if they are not on anyone's team.

i will do it but worried you will pick up aaron rodgers before me

Otis · Nov 22, 2018

covcity4life said:
i will do it but worried you will pick up aaron rodgers before me

You sure you don't mean 'on'?

covcity4life · Nov 22, 2018

skybluebeast said:
On the strange mix of teams followed, be interesting to know why you follow your team?

I follow the Falcons cause I was big into my nfl from early age really playing all the madden games etc but never really having a team and then some family moved out to Warner Robins, Georgia and I just started to follow the Falcons as they were a Georgia team and my uncle could send me some team stuff over when he went to games.
Followed them ever since, it probably helped that they had Vick as QB at the time and he was exciting to watch.

My old man is a big Pats fan, but by no means a glory supporter. He started watching when the Pats got to the Super Bowl against the bears (in 86/87) and the Pats were the underdogs and he always followed the underdogs (hence being a city fan) so stuck with the Pats. Kind of worked out well for him.

think i have said this before but when i was in year 5 at school(so like 9 years old) my friend said he liked american football so like a typical kid i said yeah i do too! a blatant lie. he asked who i supported, i thought on my feet and said who do you support, he said green bay packers because my older brother does, i said yeah thats my team too(only team i knew as of 3 seconds ago lol)

then in 2000 found nfl on channel 5 as i was now 17 and staying up late all the time! remembered packers name and started to support them properly

Liquid Gold · Nov 22, 2018

How do you get assigned a position in the draft?

covcity4life · Nov 22, 2018

random i assume. although ccfc88 should get first pick as has had a few seasons in a row of being wrong about packers

meanwhile i picked eagles to win superbowl last year....

Otis · Nov 22, 2018

Liquid Gold said:
How do you get assigned a position in the draft?

That's up to you if you want, but I'm far too old.

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Liquid Gold · Nov 23, 2018

I know it's chilché to moan about refs after a loss but that was the worst I've ever seen.

Otis · Nov 23, 2018

Yew, agree.

You can't throw 3 interceptions in a game though and expect to win.

Some poor errors from the Skins tonight. Refs didn't help though.

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