***** Interesting week 17 moves with possible playoff implications thread *****

[Wax Frog]

INT vending machine QB

 

[Deus Irae]

Turbin has also signed with the Seahawks.

Turbin confirmed Mike Garafolo’s NFL Media report that Turbin has signed with the Seahawks, posting a picture on social media of him sitting in the team’s locker room.

Seahawks bring back Robert Turbin

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

One other thing to note for those who want the titans in, kc-la takes place at 1 while ten-hou doesn’t play till 4. So most likely hou will have knowledge of kc locked in as the 3 seed by the time they play and have nothing to play for. Even if theyre not resting im sure it would have an effect. That should help in terms of kc drawing the titans over pitt

 

[venecol]

May be too late unless they go to AFCCG, but interesting nonetheless.

Source: Watt (muscle tear) returning to practice

 

[Uptown]

 

[Uptown]

 

[Deus Irae]

#Steelers QB Mason Rudolph, who went on IR today, sustained a sternoclavicular (SC) joint dislocation on his left shoulder after two #Jets hit him simultaneously. He had a successful procedure to reset it, was released from the hospital and can start throwing again in 6-8 weeks.

 

[Deus Irae]

The # Eagles also waived RB Jay Ajayi and placed CB Ronald Darby (hip flexor) on Reserve/Injured

twitter.com/eagles/status/…

 

[Deus Irae]

This one is not a transaction, but it's something to watch:

Eagles tight end Zach Ertz played through a rib injury on Sunday against the Cowboys, but it’s unknown whether he’ll be able to play this week against the Giants.

Ertz wants to play through the pain, but the team has not yet cleared him to go after putting him through tests on Monday, according to Mike Garafolo of NFL Network. At this point, the Eagles are unsure if Ertz will play...

Eagles unsure if Zach Ertz can go on Sunday

 

[Foxypats]

Regarding lynch, how is this possible ? NFL just going to look the other way.


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The NFL's ongoing ban of marijuana products most likely won't affect Marshawn Lynch's return to Seattle, even if he has been regularly using it and fails multiple tests during the balance of the season https://wp.me/p14QSB-bmnx

 

[QuantumMechanic]

What do you mean “how is it possible?” The article says exactly how it is possible. No looking the other way is needed. The parameters of the testing program are such that no suspension is possible before the postseason ends.

 

[Ice_Ice_Brady]

Regarding lynch, how is this possible ? NFL just going to look the other way.


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The NFL's ongoing ban of marijuana products most likely won't affect Marshawn Lynch's return to Seattle, even if he has been regularly using it and fails multiple tests during the balance of the season https://wp.me/p14QSB-bmnx

What do you mean “how is it possible?” The article says exactly how it is possible. No looking the other way is needed. The parameters of the testing program are such that no suspension is possible before the postseason ends.

Just Googled Lynch. Found this:

WATCH: C.J. Anderson wasn't happy with how Seahawks added Marshawn Lynch

Would love to see the Pats add CJ Anderson should a roster spot come open. He’s a power runner and could be really good in short yardage. He also is a big fan of Brady.

Like that the Pats are putting in some new combinations at RB/FB. White, Burkhead, Michel, Anderson, and Roberts (as FB), and adding Newhouse as an extra TE could give them a 2018 lite type of power game. Then they just need Edelman and Harry/Meyers to make defenses respect the play action. Hoping LaCosse is finally becoming competent too. The only versatility and creativity on this offense can start with that running game personnel.

 

[NormZauchin]

Will they give him the ball at the goal line?

 

[XLIX]

I think there is a "strength of victory" tiebreaker between Pittsburgh and Oakland as part of the determination, but that may have been settled after this past weekend.

Regards,
Chris

If it comes down to Strength of Victory, then it depends on other games this weekend.

 

[PatsFanSince74]

Lamar Jackson and other key starters to sit out Ravens’ finale vs. Steelers

smart

 

[PatsFanSince74]

Will they give him the ball at the goal line?

hopefully only in preseason...

 

[TheBostonStraggler]

What do you mean “how is it possible?” The article says exactly how it is possible. No looking the other way is needed. The parameters of the testing program are such that no suspension is possible before the postseason ends.

Somebody forward the article to Gronkowski and let him know he is cleared for practice.

 

[Ross12]

Just Googled Lynch. Found this:

WATCH: C.J. Anderson wasn't happy with how Seahawks added Marshawn Lynch

Would love to see the Pats add CJ Anderson should a roster spot come open. He’s a power runner and could be really good in short yardage. He also is a big fan of Brady.

Like that the Pats are putting in some new combinations at RB/FB. White, Burkhead, Michel, Anderson, and Roberts (as FB), and adding Newhouse as an extra TE could give them a 2018 lite type of power game. Then they just need Edelman and Harry/Meyers to make defenses respect the play action. Hoping LaCosse is finally becoming competent too. The only versatility and creativity on this offense can start with that running game personnel.

I think they may be planning to just use Damien Harris in that role who is already on the roster. They haven't used him all year, so I guess what better time than now to use a fresh power back?

 

[mgcolby]

I think they may be planning to just use Damien Harris in that role who is already on the roster. They haven't used him all year, so I guess what better time than now to use a fresh power back?

I don't understand him being inactive every week. He looked good in pre-season. It has to be about work ethic or a lack of grasping the offense or something along those lines.

 

[BaconGrundleCandy]

I don't understand him being inactive every week. He looked good in pre-season. It has to be about work ethic or a lack of grasping the offense or something along those lines.

Those are 2 big jumps to come to considering the player. I doubt we draft him considering the relationship between Saban & Bill. Everything points to him being a very smart, hard working prospect. He's always shown he could do the little things on the field & handles the unknown well from what I've seen. Watching other prospects last year he put on an impressive display of pass pro. Picking up the blitz/stunts where either his team mates missed their man or it looked like something new thrown at him.
Idk I think it has to do with the guys in front of him even if they haven't lit the world on fire. When healthy Rex has shown to be our most dynamic back. White is an excellent rec threat that improved every year & Sony is a 1st Rd pick. I think we see Harris in the playoffs though bc he can do a little of everything & do it well.