Oh, I absolutely think they can. Both of their head to head games with the Niners in 2019 were nailbiters, and Russell Wilson is annually underrated.
NFL: 2020 NFL Off-season Thread
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Oh, I absolutely think they can. Both of their head to head games with the Niners in 2019 were nailbiters, and Russell Wilson is annually underrated.
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Don't forget, there are 7 teams from each conference to make the playoffs this year.
I absolutely forgot. So I think it'll be the same 5 last year + Bucs + either Cowboys or Eagles.
I like the Falcons as a sleeper playoff team in the NFC. Continuity is going to matter a lot with the limited offseason work, and that group has been together for a while.
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Cowboys have a sneaky tough schedule this year. And while their offense has a ton of talent, the defense is pretty shaky. I could easily see them at 8-8 again, but with the expanded playoffs, still getting in.
I'm intrigued with what Teddy can do in Carolina. Rhule obviously showed us he could coach in Waco, it'll be interesting what he can do.
It's an interesting pairing there with a pretty conservative QB and an OC who had Joe Burrow taking shots all over the field at LSU.
Given Rhule's track record there's little reason to think he won't eventually have some success. But with the unusual offseason I wouldn't be surprised if they struggle quite a bit early.
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Several Patriots players have opted out of the season now, including a couple of starters. We'll probably see some dominos fall now, in the form of other players around the league.
Holy ****, what is going on with the Pats? At some point we'll probably see other teams with multiple opt-outs, but right now the Pats have the most with six and it's not even close.
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3 of them starters too. I think you are correct. We're going to see a lot more opt outs, but for right now it's pretty jarring to see it hit one team primarily.
Bills DL Star Lotulelei is out too
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/28/bills-defensive-tackle-star-lotulelei-opts-out/
https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/07/28/bills-defensive-tackle-star-lotulelei-opts-out/
Players have until August 3rd to exercise the opt-out. Most teams are reporting to training camp over the next three days, and I'm guessing most players will make the decision before reporting. Once a guy is in camp it becomes far less likely that they'll opt out, so if there are going to be a lot more to follow it'll be in the next 24-48 hours. We'll see. Now that some higher profile guys are taking the opt-out I wonder if that will embolden some others who are on the fence.
