# NFL Preseason 2022 **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Tags:** football-nfl\ **Created:** [August 9, 2022, 10:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388 "2022-08-09T22:44:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 6
**Author:** ![ShadowFacts](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/shadowfacts/32/2934_2.png) [@ShadowFacts](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ShadowFacts)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2022, 5:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/101 "2022-08-27T17:35:10Z")
Well, I’ve watched the highlights of the three Patriots pre-season games, and based on that completely insufficient amount of evidence, my prediction is for a spectacularly mediocre season from the Pats. I’ll forecast a final regular season of 8-9, no playoffs (at best). The offense is stuttering and uninspiring. Sure, there are flashes of good plays, but no consistency, no sense of dominance at any time. Without Josh McDaniel, no one even knows who is calling the plays. Apparently they have “simplified” things, but the offense line is committing penalties left and right, so that doesn’t seem to be working. The defense looks stout up front and I suspect they will be able to generate good pressure and keep the run game in check. But the secondary is just a bunch of guys. Belichick’s vaunted defenses of the past have always included a lock-down corner, and there is not one in sight here. I predict the defense will be able to get opponents into third and longs, but then constantly give up the first down because the secondary won’t hold, which will be monumentally frustrating for both fans and players. Meanwhile, all the teams in their division have added quality players and look to be improved. (OK, maybe not the Jets, but how much worse can they get?). I don’t see the Pats having a chance against the Bills and even Miami looks better on paper assuming Tua is not a complete bust. Unless Mac Jones suddenly turns into Tom Brady in Year 2, I think it’s going to be a long slog of a season. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 27, 2022, 11:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/102 "2022-08-27T23:32:02Z")
Panthers backup QB Sam Darnold has suffered a significant high ankle sprain and will probably move to injured reserve and miss 4-6 weeks. > **[Darnold has 'significant' ankle sprain, IR possible](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34470656/carolina-panthers-qb-sam-darnold-suffered-significant-high-ankle-sprain-ir-move-possible)** > > Panthers backup quarterback Sam Darnold is likely to miss four to six weeks with a high ankle sprain suffered in Friday's preseason finale, coach Matt Rhule told reporters. ---
**Author:** ![EllisDee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ellisdee/32/4531_2.png) [@EllisDee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EllisDee)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 12:04am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/103 "2022-08-28T00:04:12Z")
I guess that gives Mayfield time to settle in without having to constantly look over his shoulder. ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 12:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/104 "2022-08-28T00:09:53Z")
Joe Thomas does the color commentary for the Browns preseason games now and he’s actually a pretty smooth broadcaster. I wouldn’t be surprised to see him working for one of the networks in this role in a few years. ---
**Author:** ![AlsoNamedBort](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/alsonamedbort/32/3213_2.png) [@AlsoNamedBort](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/AlsoNamedBort)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 12:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/105 "2022-08-28T00:20:57Z")
And he’s gone. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/106 "2022-08-28T01:43:30Z")
Good. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 2:02am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/107 "2022-08-28T02:02:14Z")
Remember how the Ravens were hit by the injury bug so badly last year? We’re still in the preseason, and now their _mascot_ got injured in a Mascots vs. Youth Football Players game at halftime of the Ravens’ last preseason game. > **[Oh, Poe: Injured Ravens mascot carted off field](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34472561/baltimore-ravens-mascot-poe-carted-field-being-injured-half-youth-football-game)** > > Poe, the Baltimore Ravens' mascot, was carted off the field during a mascot vs. youth football game at halftime of Baltimore's preseason finale against the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. He lay on the field for about five minutes in agonizing pain because no one realized he was actually hurt (maybe they thought it was just part of the show). ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 1:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/108 "2022-08-28T13:30:37Z")
Bills release punter Matt Azaiza after a lawsuit was filed accusing him of partaking in a gang rape of a 17 year old girl in 2021. One source is reporting the Bills didn’t know about the allegation when they drafted him, but did when they cut his competition and gave him the job. Browns now have a punter to pay now ---
**Author:** ![Jackmannii](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/jackmannii/32/311_2.png) [@Jackmannii](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jackmannii)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 1:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/109 "2022-08-28T13:51:27Z")
> [@Hamlet](#): > > Browns now have a punter to pay now “…is he never supposed to play again? Is he never supposed to be part of society? Does he get no chance to rehabilitate himself?” ---
**Author:** ![Atamasama](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/atamasama/32/12961_2.png) [@Atamasama](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Atamasama)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 4:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/110 "2022-08-28T16:59:04Z")
> [@Hamlet](#): > > Browns now have a punter to pay now That’s really harsh but the terrible thing is that if the Browns picked him up, nobody would be surprised. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 5:14pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/111 "2022-08-28T17:14:54Z")
In a purely cold and cutthroat way, this would probably be the smart move. They can’t really sink any lower from a public perception standpoint and the same shitheels defending Watson will buy this idiots jersey. When you’re already over your head in manure, what’s a few more pounds on top. Plus they’ll get him for close to nothing if they want, there won’t be a bidding war. And the dude can kick, so basically a free draft pick to upgrade special teams. ---
**Author:** ![Omniscient](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/omniscient/32/3290_2.png) [@Omniscient](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Omniscient)\ **Post date:** [August 28, 2022, 5:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/112 "2022-08-28T17:16:34Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > “…is he never supposed to play again? Is he never supposed to be part of society? Does he get no chance to rehabilitate himself?” Rehabilitation usually comes after the remorse and penance. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/113 "2022-08-29T01:09:15Z")
Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson is in stable condition after being shot multiple times in his lower extremities, in what was either a carjacking or simple armed robbery attempt. > **[Commanders' Robinson shot in possible robbery](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34478785/washington-commanders-rb-brian-robinson-stable-condition-being-shot-attempted-carjacking-source-says)** > > Commanders rookie running back Brian Robinson is being treated at a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries after he was shot multiple times Sunday evening during a possible attempted robbery in Washington, D.C. Steelers top WR Diontae Johnson and top pass-rusher T.J. Watt left today’s preseason game with injuries. Coach Mike Tomlin indicated, however, that this was done out of an abundance of caution, and that if this had been a game that counted in the standings, they might have returned. > **[Steelers WR Johnson, LB Watt injured, leave win](https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34478096/pittsburgh-steelers-top-wr-diontae-johnson-exits-shoulder-injury)** > > Steelers top wide receiver Diontae Johnson and top defender T.J. Watt both left Sunday's preseason finale, a 19-9 victory over the Detroit Lions in Pittsburgh, because of injuries. ---
**Author:** ![Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a183cd/32.png) [@Barkis\_is\_Willin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Barkis_is_Willin)\ **Post date:** [August 29, 2022, 1:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/114 "2022-08-29T13:12:07Z")
> [@ekedolphin](#): > > I am _incensed_ that Deshaun Watson is the hill the Cleveland Browns (and their fanbase!) have chosen to die on. A lot of fans, myself includes, are not touching that hill. And if you’re really incensed, all NFL fans should take it out on the league that lets this dude stick around and get paid. I haven’t watched a minute of preseason NFL and don’t plan on watching any regular season, either. Never been less excited for an NFL season, even when the Browns were winless. ---
**Author:** ![dalej42](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/67e7ee/32.png) [@dalej42](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/dalej42)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 12:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/115 "2022-08-30T00:39:26Z")
The Brian Robinson shooting was important enough for the Washington Post to cover it in regular news. > **[The mayor vowed to protect nightlife spots. Then a Commanders player was shot.](https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2022/08/29/bowser-nightlife-brian-robinson-shot/)** > > Along the H Street corridor, where city officials have invested resources to combat violence, violent crime is up 89 percent compared with the same time last year. ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 2:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/116 "2022-08-30T02:14:23Z")
Tomorrow, 3 pm CST, every NFL has to trim their rosters from 80 to 53. It’s a rough day. ---
**Author:** ![DCnDC](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dcndc/32/2842_2.png) [@DCnDC](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DCnDC)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/117 "2022-08-30T04:08:07Z")
Apparently he took a gun away from one of them. Washington drafted Batman. 😁 ---
**Author:** ![Hamlet](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hamlet/32/2818_2.png) [@Hamlet](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hamlet)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 1:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/118 "2022-08-30T13:16:30Z")
In news that will bring one Doper to his knees in tears, it appears the Chiefs have cut JOSH FUCKING GORDON. The Browns are considering re-signing him, but only if he gets some kind of sexual assault/harrassment case against him ---
**Author:** ![SenorBeef](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/senorbeef/32/2220_2.png) [@SenorBeef](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SenorBeef)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 7:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/119 "2022-08-30T19:31:24Z")
Oh Josh, what could have been. ---
**Author:** ![ekedolphin](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ekedolphin/32/10003_2.png) [@ekedolphin](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ekedolphin)\ **Post date:** [August 30, 2022, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/nfl-preseason-2022/969388/120 "2022-08-30T19:59:03Z")
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