Bill from NYC Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Does anyone believe that there are NFL Teams that want to tank this season for the top draft selection? I for one do. The Raiders would seem to fit this description. The will be moving to Vegas so there is little gain for them to win this year. They got rid of Amari Cooper, and now they have Peterman lol! I can see them (and btw the Dolphins too) actually throwing in the towel to draft Tua in 2020. Why not add a huge name to draw bigger fan interest and ticket sales? This thread isn't completely about Tua mind you. He could (God forbid) have a bad year or get hurt. I mean it is possible but even at that, the 2020 draft looks to be amazing. I am mainly just curious as to how many of you think that a team really would intentionally tank to get a better draft position.
Doc Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Just now, Bill from NYC said: Does anyone believe that there are NFL Teams that want to tank this season for the top draft selection? I for one do. The Raiders would seem to fit this description. The will be moving to Vegas so there is little gain for them to win this year. They got rid of Amari Cooper, and now they have Peterman lol! I can see them (and btw the Dolphins too) actually throwing in the towel to draft Tua in 2020. Why not add a huge name to draw bigger fan interest and ticket sales? This thread isn't completely about Tua mind you. He could (God forbid) have a bad year or get hurt. I mean it is possible but even at that, the 2020 draft looks to be amazing. I am mainly just curious as to how many of you think that a team really would intentionally tank to get a better draft position. Yeah Bill, but they added AB. Imagine that ***** show if they tank? 1
Bill from NYC Posted May 24, 2019 Author Posted May 24, 2019 Just now, Doc said: Yeah Bill, but they added AB. Imagine that ***** show if they tank? Very good point. Let's see how much fun he has playing for that team. 1
Cornette's Commentary Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said: Does anyone believe that there are NFL Teams that want to tank this season for the top draft selection? I for one do. The Raiders would seem to fit this description. The will be moving to Vegas so there is little gain for them to win this year. They got rid of Amari Cooper, and now they have Peterman lol! I can see them (and btw the Dolphins too) actually throwing in the towel to draft Tua in 2020. Why not add a huge name to draw bigger fan interest and ticket sales? This thread isn't completely about Tua mind you. He could (God forbid) have a bad year or get hurt. I mean it is possible but even at that, the 2020 draft looks to be amazing. I am mainly just curious as to how many of you think that a team really would intentionally tank to get a better draft position. If Allen struggles in camp and pre-season, you can bet that there will be a rallying cry from the fans and local media (especially Howard Simon) for the Bills to "Tank for Tua."
bigK14094 Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 3 minutes ago, Cornette's Commentary said: If Allen struggles in camp and pre-season, you can bet that there will be a rallying cry from the fans and local media (especially Howard Simon) for the Bills to "Tank for Tua." At this point,, I would not bet against Allen and Daboll.
GunnerBill Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 I am not convinced yet on Tua. As for teams tanking.. Miami and Cincy are top of my list. I actually think Oakland will be improved. Not good yet, but better. 1
Chuck Wagon Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 The "Matt Barkley" potential on Tua is very high IMO, ie media builds him up to be sure #1 pick years in advance, then ends up going much later. 1
MJS Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Last year was their tanking year. They're trying to win this year. Miami is trying to tank. 1
NewEra Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 Imo, the only guy in college worth tanking for is Lawrence 11 2 4
NewCastleFanBills Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 I don't like Tua, I don't think he will be a franchise type player. Same with Murry I think Arizona screwed up. But I'm not an expert so ignore my ramblings lol 2
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Protocal69 said: Tua is a bum. Next. So is Howard Simon. Unlike Mr. T., he cannot blame bad broadcasts on CTE related issues. 4 minutes ago, NewEra said: Imo, the only guy in college worth tanking for is Lawrence If there’s a Blutarsky, he’s got my vote for ‘tank’ mode. Edited May 24, 2019 by Ridgewaycynic2013 CTE, not CTI. Who’s the dummy now? ?
BuffAlone Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 13 minutes ago, Cornette's Commentary said: If Allen struggles in camp and pre-season, you can bet that there will be a rallying cry from the fans and local media (especially Howard Simon) for the Bills to "Tank for Tua." Highly doubtful. In fact, I call complete BS. By the time camp and preseason are thru, Tua will not have even played a game this year. Nobody knows if he's gonna fall of a cliff, or rise to elite and can't miss status
GunnerBill Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, NewEra said: Imo, the only guy in college worth tanking for is Lawrence If Josh sucks this year I am for full tank in 2020 to be in position for Lawrence. I think that kid would be in the top half of the league for QBs right now. Edit: I should say I am not expecting Josh to suck. I think he will take a step forward. Edited May 24, 2019 by GunnerBill 2
Ed_Formerly_of_Roch Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 25 minutes ago, Bill from NYC said: Does anyone believe that there are NFL Teams that want to tank this season for the top draft selection? I for one do. The Raiders would seem to fit this description. The will be moving to Vegas so there is little gain for them to win this year. They got rid of Amari Cooper, and now they have Peterman lol! I can see them (and btw the Dolphins too) actually throwing in the towel to draft Tua in 2020. Why not add a huge name to draw bigger fan interest and ticket sales? This thread isn't completely about Tua mind you. He could (God forbid) have a bad year or get hurt. I mean it is possible but even at that, the 2020 draft looks to be amazing. I am mainly just curious as to how many of you think that a team really would intentionally tank to get a better draft position. If you're going to tank, tank in 2021 for Lawrence! But hope the Fish do tank for Tua as that may likely be good for the Bills! 1
Bill from NYC Posted May 24, 2019 Author Posted May 24, 2019 9 minutes ago, Ed_Formerly_of_Roch said: But hope the Fish do tank for Tua as that may likely be good for the Bills! Yeah, 245/355 (69.9%) - 43 TDs/6 Ints. - 199.5 Passer Rating - 2nd in Heisman Voting..... That really sucks and will help the Bills! Great 1
C.Biscuit97 Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 29 minutes ago, MJS said: Last year was their tanking year. They're trying to win this year. Miami is trying to tank. Then they shouldn’t have added Fitz. Fitz is what he is but he will win some games if he’s the starter. honestly, I don’t think teams really tank in the nfl. It’s a year to year league and too many jobs are on the line. People thought the Jets were going to be awful in 2016 and they won 10 games. If you go half speed in the nfl, you will get hurt. That said, you’re better off being really bad than being 6 or 7 win team. 2
Cornette's Commentary Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 40 minutes ago, BuffAlone said: Highly doubtful. In fact, I call complete BS. By the time camp and preseason are thru, Tua will not have even played a game this year. Nobody knows if he's gonna fall of a cliff, or rise to elite and can't miss status Doesn't matter. Fans will point to him coming off the bench to lead Alabama to a title and his stats from last season (43 TDs, 6 INTs) as justification for tanking for him.
mannc Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 56 minutes ago, Chuck Wagon said: The "Matt Barkley" potential on Tua is very high IMO, ie media builds him up to be sure #1 pick years in advance, then ends up going much later. Very much agree. He’s played poorly in the few games in which Alabama was not able to completely out-match its opponent. I’m not even convinced Tua’s a first-rounder. 1
ghostwriter Posted May 24, 2019 Posted May 24, 2019 55 minutes ago, NewCastleFanBills said: I don't like Tua, I don't think he will be a franchise type player. Same with Murry I think Arizona screwed up. But I'm not an expert so ignore my ramblings lol I feel the same way. Although I feel Rosen will be a journeyman too. Murray will be a failure too in my opinion. Probably should have traded down.
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