News from around the league

[Deus Irae]

Things have started jumping early this week, so I figured it's time to get this thread started. Let me note the two big CB trades, just to get them out of the way, since they've been much discussed elsewhere:


Rams traded away Marcus Peters
Rams traded for Jalen Ramsey.

Now, on with the week of news and games!

 

[Deus Irae]

Big news in Tennessee:

Marcus Mariota's time as the Tennessee Titans' starting quarterback may have come to an end. On Tuesday night, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported that Mariota, who was benched during the Titans' Week 6 loss to the Denver Broncos, will remain on the bench for Tennessee's Week 7 game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Ryan Tannehill, who relieved Mariota during Sunday's 16-0 loss, will make his first start for the Titans, who are 2-4 six games into the 2019 season.

Titans reportedly starting Ryan Tannehill, benching Marcus Mariota for Week 7 matchup vs. Chargers

 

[TommyD4207]

Big news in Tennessee:



Titans reportedly starting Ryan Tannehill, benching Marcus Mariota for Week 7 matchup vs. Chargers

How bad do you have to be to be benched for Ryan Tannehill?

That's almost as bad as Colin Kaepernick being benched for Blaine Gabbert.

 

[SBLIII]

If the Chiefs lose tomorrow, chiefsplanet will be buzzing

 

[oldrover]

If the Chiefs lose tomorrow, chiefsplanet will be imploding

Fixed it for you.

 

[Vatahala]

How bad do you have to be to be benched for Ryan Tannehill?

That's almost as bad as Colin Kaepernick being benched for Blaine Gabbert.

Tannehill did go 13-16 144 in less than a half against a stout Denver D.
He also went 4-0 against the Pats in Miami.

 

[Vatahala]

I'm looking forward to a Denver D which had 6 sacks and 3 INT's last week does to rattle a less mobile Mahomes in front of a raucous Mile hopefully not too High crowd.

 

[Deus Irae]

How bad do you have to be to be benched for Ryan Tannehill?

That's almost as bad as Colin Kaepernick being benched for Blaine Gabbert.

Mariota was absolutely horrible in that last game. If (big if) Tannehill can just complete the routine passes without losing it under pressure, the Tits should get back to 4-4. But, after that, things will ramp up and we will probably soon be in a position where we start having another QB watch in Tennessee:

Panthers
Chiefs
Jags
Colts
Raiders
Texans
Saints
Texans

So, really, by costing the Tits wins against the Jags, Bills, and Broncos, the Mariota-led offense has taken a team that should be 5-1 and probably cost it a playoff spot as early as week 6. That's how bad you have to be to get benched for Ryan Tannehill.

 

[luuked]

Trent Brown sued for domestic violence

“Trent Brown sued for domestic violence the Plaintiff across the face leaving her mouth bloody and her face bruised,” that he has “bruised, bloodied and battered” her on multiple occasions, and that he threatened to “shoot yo ass in the f–king head” when she threatened at one point to leave with their son.

Got rid of him just in time.

 

[RobertWeathers]

If the Chiefs lose tomorrow, chiefsplanet will be buzzing

They already are

 

[RobertWeathers]

Trent Brown sued for domestic violence


Got rid of him just in time.

Woa. Awful

 

[Froob]

Big news in Tennessee:



Titans reportedly starting Ryan Tannehill, benching Marcus Mariota for Week 7 matchup vs. Chargers

Lol Titans fans were enraged before the season if you suggested Mariota would be benched for Tannehill. They were so mad at the media for talking about it.

 

[PATSYLICIOUS]

Lets go donks!

 

[Deus Irae]

Dolphins head coach Brian Flores has made a decision at quarterback. And it’s not the same as his previous decision.

Flores announced today that Ryan Fitzpatrick will start on Sunday against the Bills.

That news comes a week after Flores declared that Josh Rosen was the starter for the rest of the season — only to change his mind during Sunday’s game and go to Fitzpatrick, who nearly led the Dolphins to a comeback win. Flores then said after the game that Fitzpatrick came in only to give the team a spark, and that Rosen would remain the starter.

Brian Flores changes his mind again, benches Josh Rosen for Ryan Fitzpatrick

 

[TB_Helmet]

This isn’t on-field news, but worth a read to put a human face on the league:

The incredible survival story of DeAndre Hopkins and his mom

(And yes it’s ESPN, sorry, but a reminder that they are capable of quality content when they’re not piling on the Pats).

 

[Deus Irae]

Trent Brown's got a bit of a situation.

...According to the lawsuit, Brown "grabbed" Marzette-Sanders' face and "covered her mouth while choking her out until she couldn’t breathe" during an incident in March 2019.

The lawsuit alleges Brown turned violent against Marzette-Sanders again in April and a third time in June, and that the 26-year-old has left her "bruised, bloodied and battered" on several occasions...

Ex-Pat Trent Brown sued for domestic violence

 

[1960Pats]

How bad do you have to be to be benched for Ryan Tannehill?

That's almost as bad as Colin Kaepernick being benched for Blaine Gabbert.

Tannehill could be better than Mariota.

 

[mosslost]

Who else has the Phins over Bills Sunday?

BUMP

 

[Hyped]

From a FFL perspective:

- I think Corey Davis, A.J. Brown, and Delaine Walker all get a bump in receiving yardage going forward. And I also think Dion Lewis will start getting more catches as he should. Tannehill was never a bad QB...also never elite...it is why the Phins gave him a big extension (there wasn't a better option) and he can move the offense.

- I think I might start Royce Freeman in my leagues this week...I can just see Freeman having a big day vs. that Chief run D...then again...the Chiefs might be overly emphasizing the run D, or lack thereof, this week in practice...but 4 days...hmmm...and Freeman is fresh. If the Broncos can grind down the clock...and put Harris on Tyreek Hill...they have a chance....not holding my breath though.

 

[TB_Helmet]

Who else has the Phins over Bills Sunday?

BUMP

Hope not, probably taking Bills in my survivor pool!