I thought it might be good to start a thread to note any of the help we get along the way due to injuries, suspensions or other issues which upcoming opponents face. On a week to week basis this will be a topic covered in game threads, but this can help keep an eye to the future.
This is one which would have been best suited to discussing the Ravens dramatic release of Earl Thomas, but a season ending injury to Raiders WR Tyrell Williams will also work.
Williams was due to be a starter along side Henry Ruggs III, with Hunter Renfrow manning the slot. Rookie Bryan Edwards, Zay Jones and Nelson Agholor are all options to now step in to a larger role. The Raiders arguably have one of the deepest WR rooms in the entire NFL, so it isn't too much of a hiccup for them, but Williams is an incredibly talented player with a nice $44M contract to back it up.
The Raiders losing Williams should make life a little easier when we face them in week 8 before heading in to the bye.
Does Roethlisberger's fat count? He fat.
Bucs now rolling with Brady, Gronk AND Fournette... they’re low key gonna be a solid chaos ball...
Dwayne Haskins has been named the starting quarterback for the Washington Football Team, who we face in week three.
Alex Smith's comeback is utterly incredible, but risking his long-term health just isn't worth it. I would be surprised if anyone in that organisation wants Smith on the field.
I think Haskins isn't the disaster some like to portray him as, but he's incredibly raw and has a lot of improvement to make. Facing him early in the season should be a positive for us before he gains expereince.
I've long loved Alex Smith. What a great dude. He'll start his transition into coaching next season, I hope.
You have... I've read you admiring his play for years.
Cowboys RT La'el Collins (Hip) and LB Sean Lee (Pelvis)) have both been placed on IR. The earliest they could return is against us in week four.
Cowboys have also lost the top TE and LB for our upcoming game. Vander Esch is expected to be gone at least six weeks with a collarbone and Jarwin is done for the year.