Are you ready for some Football (NFL style) - 2025/2026 season?

[Winnipeg]

What happened to Stroud? At one point, I thought someone should remind him he is throwing to the light jerseys not the dark ones........

 

[Cachoo]

What happened to Stroud? At one point, I thought someone should remind him he is throwing to the light jerseys not the dark ones........

I have no proof at all but I do think cold weather teams have an advantage at this time of year. Many of KC's play-off games were in bitterly cold temperatures or sometimes in wet weather. I think it was to their advantage over teams that play in milder weather.

 

[once_upon]

I have no proof at all but I do think cold weather teams have an advantage at this time of year. Many of KC's play-off games were in bitterly cold temperatures or sometimes in wet weather. I think it was to their advantage over teams that play in milder weather.

I think the commentators agree, I've heard Chris Collinsworth, Tony Romo, Jason Kelce, the Manning Bros, Tom Brady, Kirk Heibstreit, the coach from Steelers or Colts Tony someone all say that - playing in the cold stadiums in 20 °, 10 ° or lower is brutal. Hands can't grip the ball as well, the ground doesn't give when it's frozen, you sit on the bench between possessions, etc.

 

[Winnipeg]

I guess it is tough to practice and prep for cold weather playing when you live in a southern climate.

 

[once_upon]

I guess it is tough to practice and prep for cold weather playing when you live in a southern climate.

I would say Denver is certainly not as hard to acclimate to, but I do see some teams struggling, especially if their game is primarily a run game.

 

[Debbie S]

Ravens hire Jesse Minter (Chargers DC) as the new head coach. He was an assistant with the Ravens from 2017-2020.

https://www.wbaltv.com/article/ravens-jesse-minter-head-coach-bring-back-familiar-face/70091974

 

[Jammers]

What happened to Stroud? At one point, I thought someone should remind him he is throwing to the light jerseys not the dark ones........

Stroud has regressed since his breakout rookie year. I was willing to put most of the blame on a bad O-Line or lack of weapons the last two years but no more excuses something is wrong with him. Either he isn't putting in the work to get better or the Texans have a big problem on their hands. No one should be that bad two weeks in a row.

 

[vgerdes]

I would say Denver is certainly not as hard to acclimate to, but I do see some teams struggling, especially if their game is primarily a run game.

Don't forget that Denver's stadium is, literally, a mile above sea level. That can be as difficult an adjustment as the weather, because the air is actually thinner (fatigue happens faster, ball travels through the air differently, etc.). I've heard commentators mention that a few times.

 

[once_upon]

Don't forget that Denver's stadium is, literally, a mile above sea level. That can be as difficult an adjustment as the weather, because the air is actually thinner (fatigue happens faster, ball travels through the air differently, etc.). I've heard commentators mention that a few times.

Yeah, not clearly stated - but my intent. We spent a couple days in Denver each time we went to visit when lived there obviously I'm not playing football but walking around, hiking was tiring

 

[Winnipeg]

Runners who train in Denver will likely find it easier to run out of town races at lower elevations.......