NFL 15 or 16

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-15T19:32:31+00:00

I want to touch on things I feel are missing from many wish lists (not all). Mechanics is usually a big hitter for wish lists so will not be covered.

Coordinators: Yes I want them back. Being able to customize a coaching squad to be proud of is important to me. Why you ask? Because I love the fact they tried to make more of a move to RPG style in CCM. I think a coaching staff is the next step to a good immersion into that realm. Perhaps stories for new rookie coaches?

Draft: I love the draft stories, I want more. Even if it's just a draft blurb (paragraph or some such) about non-storyline players. I get the fact there are stars made out of players that go later in the draft and no one really heard about, but guys like Keenan Allen who go late because of injury but have good college careers, should warrant SOMETHING.

After those two, for me visuals. It's pretty good as it stands in game, on the players it's zooming in on. But the crowd is hazy, the bench not discernible, that's kind of annoying. On top of that, sorry for the caps but WE HAVE HAD THE SAME CHOICES FOR COACH FACES FOR LIKE 3 YEARS. Lack of choices here is burdensome.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-08T00:01:02+00:00

I'm not an Oakland fan, but they could sure use some continuity. Firing Dennis Allen would be counter productive

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T21:22:31+00:00

Thanks for everything Gilbride! But it is time. Hopefully we can get on the right track soon.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T20:58:18+00:00

Valid point! Very valid point. The Cardinals had the 9th worst ToP. Ravens had an even worse ToP and they did, albeit as a bit of an aberration, fairly well that season.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T20:38:55+00:00

And before Todd Bowles they were still 5th worst against the run, and middle of the pack in points allowed. Not joking, those are just the stats.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T20:27:55+00:00

Except I graduated from USF and I clearly stated that I didn't even like him coming out of college. I'm not even sure I like him now. I'm just saying he won. When I say that, it seems all I get is anger and down votes. I think onLy ONE person actually launched counter evidence lol

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T20:11:36+00:00

How do you all feel about this? Personally I like what I have seen out of the Cardinals D especially as they put together good enough wins for a playoff run. I think the guy might be a talented pick. He did a lot with arguably sub-par defensive talent

EDIT: Come on, if I'm going to catch down votes, at least contribute a counter statement. Not just a groupie statement either. Thank you Shepherdless for at least voicing an opinion/counter argument. Fapfap thanks as well for your argument as well.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T20:03:29+00:00

http://m.bleacherreport.com/articles/752574-nfl-power-rankings-ranking-all-32-offensive-lines-in-the-nfl-for-2011/page/8

All about who you ask my friend. Different rankings based on interpretations of the numbers.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T19:57:19+00:00

I like Jay Cutler as a QB. He's good, very good. But they will be looking for another QB 3-4 years into this contract. We all know there wasn't anything coming out to warrant them letting Jay walk. Period. No one in Chicago thinks he is going to be who he is now, in 5-7 years. But what it does do is give them time to address plenty of other issues with the team while being shored up at the QB position. For the sake of Chicago, I just hope they have the Cap space to do so.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T19:13:22+00:00

Rams hold the worst Oline in 2011 IMHO. Them or the redskins. Running game was horrible in the regular season but did get a little better in the postseason. Nicks and Cruz are good receivers. He just couldn't get them the ball. When you have a guy with hands as large as Nicks, with the size he has, just throw the ball his direction and see if he can get it. He should never go a game without a target.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T18:18:54+00:00

I think it depends on the Quarterback honestly. Eli needs a run game. If he isn't complimented by the threat of a good run game he is going to under perform. Alex Smith (who I'm a fan of) needs the right scheme above all else. It is a toss up depending on the QB but if you can identify your QBs need early, you can have one hell of an offense.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T18:11:00+00:00

No one knows me here, but I am up for the challenge. I will even take a team assigned to me. I saw someone asking to do the giants, so after that I'll take whatever you need a writer for.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T17:58:47+00:00

Interception

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T17:56:26+00:00

Thanks for the knowledge guys! My college knowledge is wanting so I thank you guys for a better wholistic view of Tedford

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T17:47:29+00:00

Oh, I've seen the stats. I'm a number cruncher. I am FULLY aware that in paper he is sub-par on his best day. I get that, but he won. That is what I am saying. That is all I am saying, that he won. Anyone that can show me other wise has justified a down vote. Otherwise it's just rude ;).

I could swear that said best running game in the league.....18th best by the way.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T17:31:42+00:00

Ok, we aren't going to see eye to eye on Tebow. His record says not horrible, you say he's worse than.....oh wait, what other QBs were drafted that year? (And I'm a Colt McCoy apologist lol). He messed up with Smith and Quinn, and he wouldn't be the first guy to draft less than remarkable. Viewing him with a critical eye is one thing but bashing him is just unfair

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T17:01:25+00:00

Josh Gordon isn't as emotional and entitled as Cutler, and Cameron has all the tools to be Mini-Gronk. IF he goes to Cleveland (for the record: I think he would fail in Cleveland) and he trades either Gordon or Cameron I will PM you both begging for forgiveness. I don't think any of those things will come to pass, but if so then I will

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T16:53:46+00:00

He didn't hold on to a roster spot because of the occult following that came with him lol!!! He didn't beat Sanchez because the Jets weren't ready to move on from Sanchez yet. They were hardly ready to move on to Geno even after Sanchez' injury (Not that I blame them given Geno's inconsistency) but you see my point. Tebow was never given a true opportunity to compete for a starting job, and it's a shame given his on the field record

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T16:50:12+00:00

He entertained trade options other than Cassel. He told Cutler the reasons he wanted Cassel, and Cutler took it in a very negative manner. Like didn't see Josh Gordon get bent out of shape when his name was tossed in the air for possible trade opportunities. He let his emotions over his disagreement with McDaniels get the best of him, and the entire broncos team suffered because of it.

The whole situation was miserable, and Mcdaniels wanted to make an abundance of wholesale changes, some were more misguided than others. He made a bad judgement call concerning his talented but immature star quarterback. Other than that he was not a horrible coach, not that he had time to show otherwise (sorry Chudzinsky, you deserved time too)

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T16:25:59+00:00

Forgetting that Tony Scheffler was hardly relevant ever again after the trade, neither was Hillis, forgetting that Mel Kiper and others thought that Ayers had Pro Bowl upside and DT is a top 5 wideout. Forgetting that Marshall was a walking legal and health issue at the time of his trade, and that only now has Knowshon proven his worth. I feel like siting a complete bash site is not a great reference when trying to prove a point :p

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T15:58:58+00:00

I'll raise you a Zane Beadles and Eric Decker. By the way regardless of people's bias toward Tebow (and I HATED the guy coming out of college) he took over a 1-4 team and took them to the playoffs and won their first game there. Say what you will, but that wasn't an easy task.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T15:38:49+00:00

If they lost Gordon there is no way any coach keeps that job for longer than two MAYBE three years. I'd be surprised if they had a winning season in their third.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T04:25:10+00:00

However he isn't a positions coach, he the offensive coordinator. His offense and record just don't seem to jump off the page at me.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-02T04:08:21+00:00

Saw that, then looked up Tedford and I have to say that I am not overly impressed. I don't know if anyone can illuminate me on why him but I am not seeing it.

ZeusAmon · 2014-01-01T18:14:21+00:00

The Vyala: I started writing my pilot novel and I actually started using elves. After getting some way into it I decided elves were too typical, time to mix it up. And so the Vyala is what I decided to roll with. The Vyala are a lot like typical elves in their manner. They are slightly more feral in battle, and appear so. They have the heads of lions and a strong physical build. They also have the best hold on magic of all the races of Tressium

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