BwareDWare94 723 Posted July 26, 2011 I love that football is now going to happen this year and all, but we all got bludgeoned with the lockout since the end of last season. Though we were scared we'd have no season this year, it's almost like we never actually got a break from the sport. I know we all hate the length of the off-season, but the beauty of football is that it's a 4-5 month thing, so we appreciate it more while it's going on. Throughout the winter and spring, we were exposed to all of the little prissy arguments that the players posed and every little tidbit of information being blasted on ESPN. Honestly, I feel like the flame for the game is just...faltering right now. I dunno if it's just lack of interest in anything BUT the day the preseason begins or what. Anybody else got that feeling? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted July 26, 2011 I'm glad it's back, I honestly felt like we'd lose games. and really the amount of informarion is no different than what we get in prior years, but instead of talking about lockout things, we get all this injury information, free agent signings, general bitchfests... it's good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piggly Wiggly 960 Posted July 26, 2011 and really the amount of informarion is no different than what we get in prior years, but instead of talking about lockout things, we get all this injury information, free agent signings, general bitchfests... it's good. Yeah, this. I'm quite fucking excited. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted July 26, 2011 Pretty sure you're the only person who feels that way, being that this is a FOOTBALL site, and FOOTBALL has been locked out for how long now, lol. Come on, man. Really? 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Turry 755 Posted July 26, 2011 I love that football is now going to happen this year and all, but we all got bludgeoned with the lockout since the end of last season. Though we were scared we'd have no season this year, it's almost like we never actually got a break from the sport. I know we all hate the length of the off-season, but the beauty of football is that it's a 4-5 month thing, so we appreciate it more while it's going on. Throughout the winter and spring, we were exposed to all of the little prissy arguments that the players posed and every little tidbit of information being blasted on ESPN. Honestly, I feel like the flame for the game is just...faltering right now. I dunno if it's just lack of interest in anything BUT the day the preseason begins or what. Anybody else got that feeling? You do realize this is a football forum eh ? lol Im pretty fucking excited knowing that this fall starting september 11 th that we will have football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tridentdawgpound 1,043 Posted July 26, 2011 It's incredibly refreshing to hear terms like "free agent" and "undrafted rookies" instead of "CBA" and "Player's Union". Can't fucking wait for kickoff. I feel more excited than usual. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC 331 Posted July 26, 2011 I think it had the exact opposite effect. I think the lockout caused alot of fans to go get their minds off of it it focus on other things, but now that the deal is settled, everyone is coming back out of hibernating and dying to see who goes where. Also, the first preseason game is in TWO WEEKS. Granted I'm not excited to to watch the Seahawks struggle this year like we will if Matt leaves, but I'm absolutely pumped to watch football for entire Sundays in the fall again, kick my uncle's asses at fantasy football, and just kick back and watch everybody's season unfold. :beerchug2: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted July 26, 2011 This one time, I jerked off in an old sock, and it was so much fun. It's a lot like that sock. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Durant4MVP Posted July 26, 2011 It's incredibly refreshing to hear terms like "free agent" and "undrafted rookies" instead of "CBA" and "Player's Union". Can't fucking wait for kickoff. I feel more excited than usual. Pretty much this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Krawnka 282 Posted July 26, 2011 Man I'm stoked about free agency finally opening up...I can go to NFL.com again, and not see articles like it was just a big assed reality show... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rzb+ 367 Posted July 26, 2011 I love that football is now going to happen this year and all, but we all got bludgeoned with the lockout since the end of last season. Though we were scared we'd have no season this year, it's almost like we never actually got a break from the sport. Blah Blah Blah Anybody else got that feeling? Uh, so football year round is bad? GTFO. I am fucking stoked that football is back. With the hurried schedule, it will only get me even more excited. The Boys can start making the moves they've been hinting toward since the end of last season. It's go time. It's football time. Fuck yeah! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AllYouNeedIsLovie 377 Posted July 26, 2011 I am so pumped and couldn't be any happier that football is back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
badgers 380 Posted July 27, 2011 Pretty sure you're the only person who feels that way, being that this is a FOOTBALL site, and FOOTBALL has been locked out for how long now, lol. Come on, man. Really? Yeah football has been locked out but seriously, from the months of March-through July what is there exciting going on in football (other than the 3 days in April for the draft)? It's not like we missed much...in fact we didn't miss anything important that I can think of. The lockout was negatively effective for the players, yeah, but for the fans? No not really. I was never worried we'd miss games like all you guys. I was expecting a mid-July agreement back in March. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vin+ 3,121 Posted July 27, 2011 I'll be excited Friday. Until then, meh. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BoneKrusher+ 1,276 Posted July 27, 2011 I'll be excited Friday. Until then, meh. i second this^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PackIsBack 124 Posted July 27, 2011 I'm very happy football is back. The lockout was frustrating but in the end I'm glad it's back and it looks like we won't be losing out on any regular season games. Football is my favorite sport so I'm very happy I'll be able to enjoy it this year and hopefully watch the Packers be competitive once again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WindyCitySports 407 Posted July 27, 2011 I feel like the end of the lockout has made me more excited for football. Like the relief of the lockout being over has added to the excitement of the season. GO Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BwareDWare94 723 Posted July 27, 2011 Alright, alright. I'm back on board. All the free-agency talk and McNabb trade have me back in gear. Ready for some football. I think I had a slight burnout from all the lockout speculation the last few weeks. Thank God we have 10 years of uninterrupted football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maverick 791 Posted July 27, 2011 I took a moment last night before I went to sleep, after reading about all the free agency moves and discussion, to just sit back and take it all in that the NFL is back.... FOOTBALL IS FUCKING BACK! YEAAAH!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patriots2994 43 Posted July 27, 2011 (edited) I understand what you're feeling. I feel like this short amount of time will ultimately make the season worse due to the increase of injuries we'll see, the short amount of time to prepare, and the fact that teams who needed free agency to fill gaps (like my Patriots needing a pass-rusher and possibly a deep threat WR) will not be able to fill them all because of the shortened time span. The layoff period is great because we get to enjoy every single signing, every single bit of information, etc. Now we're having hundreds of signings shoved down our throats in less than a week and we don't get to enjoy it all because the next minute someone else is getting signed or lost-it's all happening to quickly and it will ultimately make this season suffer. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge football fan and I'm very happy a deal was done, but teams will suffer and the season will as well. Edited July 27, 2011 by Patriots2994 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Superbowlbuc 26 Posted July 27, 2011 I'm driving home Sept 11th, so I can witness opening game at Raymond James Stadium. Can't wait to see us avenge the bullshit loss the Lions handed us last year. Offensive Pass Interference on Kellen Winslow my ass!!! That call was almost as bad as Jerry Meals' last night! Needless to say, I'm pretty fucking excited. If anything, the lockout made fans more starved for football. No free agency, legitimate minicamps, or significant news on anything. I can't wait for football. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sarge+ 3,436 Posted July 27, 2011 I'm driving home Sept 11th, so I can witness opening game at Raymond James Stadium. Can't wait to see us avenge the bullshit loss the Lions handed us last year. Offensive Pass Interference on Kellen Winslow my ass!!! That call was almost as bad as Jerry Meals' last night! Needless to say, I'm pretty fucking excited. If anything, the lockout made fans more starved for football. No free agency, legitimate minicamps, or significant news on anything. I can't wait for football. That's not possible. Anyway, preseason is only 16 days away!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC 331 Posted July 27, 2011 This three-day boom for FA signings is actually more exciting than the long drawn out FA period in other years. Everything happening at once gives me a reason to stay tuned to sports news around the clock for pretty much this whole week. I can't ever remember free agency being this fun. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CARDINAL 205 Posted July 27, 2011 I understand what you're feeling. I feel like this short amount of time will ultimately make the season worse due to the increase of injuries we'll see, the short amount of time to prepare, and the fact that teams who needed free agency to fill gaps (like my Patriots needing a pass-rusher and possibly a deep threat WR) will not be able to fill them all because of the shortened time span. The layoff period is great because we get to enjoy every single signing, every single bit of information, etc. Now we're having hundreds of signings shoved down our throats in less than a week and we don't get to enjoy it all because the next minute someone else is getting signed or lost-it's all happening to quickly and it will ultimately make this season suffer. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge football fan and I'm very happy a deal was done, but teams will suffer and the season will as well. I agree with this 100%. I think the play on the field will be below average compared to other great seasons in the recent past. And TBH, once the free agency period is done, there won't be that much "important" (meaning really big and impacting news) until the kickoff of the season. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vorcha 1 Posted August 6, 2011 I am very excited with the upcoming NFL season. I was starting to get worried we were not gonna have a 2011 season.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
