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Superbowl London 2022

Back to the Kitchen

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Another week in the NFL offseason brings with it a myriad of shame, as we break down some of the lowest lows in this weeks’ podcast, Back to the Kitchen.

Wade McElwain and Ryan Cull go through all of the NFL malarky, to offer you some nuggets of wisdom, despite their limited intelligence.

It doesn’t stop Adam Shefter.

Here’s the podcast for this week!

Among some of the other things that the guys discuss in this podcast, includes:

Brady Balls

So the rumours keep chunking out that TB12 was due to not only QB the Dolphins, but also be a part owner, until bad boy Bill Belichick pissed all over the parade by tipping off Brian Flores.
If it’s all true, it’s a very Putin-esque way of making sure that Miami doesn’t expand in their division, after all, they’re full of nazis.
Brady might be back in 2023 to try this whole thing again!

Unfollow Deebo

After being used and abused as the ‘go-to’ man for the 49ers last years, speedster Deebo Samuel wants to get paid.
After watching Davante Adams get paid, then Tyreek, then everyone else, Deebo wants to be the next money man, and San Fran better pony up.
Of course, the 49ers like many teams don’t have the cashola to keep up with player egos, so Deebo’s block could remain in place until the team can find ways to ‘restructure.’

Carr’s Crackers

Derek Carr can finally breathe that big breath of freedom, as the Raiders made good on a promise to keep him in Sin City for the foreseeable future.
After signing for $121.5m until 2025, Carr solidifies himself as the longest termed QB of the future, and allowing him to play with all his speedy new toys.
Derek Carr is what Baker Mayfield wishes what he saw in the mirror.

Baker’s Baked

Baker Mayfield has now entered the ‘Whiny’ phase of his career, preferring to bitch and moan instead of doing anything about it.
BM was recently captured saying that he wishes he could ‘boo fans where they work’, to see how they liked it.
The does nothing to help Baker get a starting job this year, although it does give him the proper attitude to become a pundit.

AB BA ABBA!

Poor AB..actually, screw him! And Floyd Mayweather.
Floyd has offered to cover the losses of any team that takes a chance on AB (and offering him $20M) for the 2023 season.
If dude can’t keep it together playing with Tom Brady, do you think he’ll show any sense of class playing with the likes of Kirk Cousins or Carson Wentz?
Save the drama for your many baby mama’s!

Cam Cam Cam

Cam Newton made himself less relevant this week when he unleashed a slew of misogny for no reason whatsoever.
Cam was heard to be dismissive of women, and suggested that they ‘go back to the kitchen’, in a refreshing take for a man under 40.
If those fancy hats were stopping you from getting a job before Mr. Newton, your gendered social media performance will certainly help you out with that.

USFL

It’s back! If you have been missing the feels of football, you’re in luck this weekend, as the USFL returns to our televisions.
If you weren’t aware, the USFL existed in the 1980s’, but fell into ruin thanks to the efforts of a certain Donald Trump (plus way more reasons!).
Here’s something to jog your memory.

Anywho, the USFL is back this weekend, and will offer NFL fans a chance to catch on more football! Hooray!

The first game will see New Jersey face Birmingham at 12:30am GMT Sunday.

Sunday will see some more UK friendly viewing times, as Houston takes on Michigan at 5pm, Philly vs New Orleans at 9pm, and Tamps vs Pittsburgh on 1am Monday morning.

According the USFL website, the games will be available in the UK via ESPN International…so you probably won’t be able to watch them.

Dwayne Haskins

The NFL world was shocked this week to lose NFL player Dwayne Haskins in a roadside accident.

He was a young, black man who had enormous pressure thrust upon him as a starting QB, and his struggles were something we all could see on a weekly basis.

Hugs and love to his family and friends who have to deal with such a senseless tragedy.

Enjoy your Easter weekend!

 

London NFL 2022

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Well if that wasn’t a nice surprise, as the NFL announced some of the teams that we can expect in London in 2022.

The New Orleans Saints will come marching back this fall, the Jaguars will once again host a London game, and the Green Bay Packers finally make a much awaited visit to Blighty in 2022.

When and where do all of these games take place?
No idea.
But we do have some ideas, so let’s break them down.

International Games

We know that every team will have to play at least once every 8 years in an international home game either in the UK, Germany, Mexico or Canada.

While the exact number of games each year is up in the air, we know that in 2022 England will get 3 games, Germany 1, Mexico 1, and Canada can suck it.

We also know that the general rule is that AFC teams will be playing NFC teams, so that the games don’t affect their divisional standings as much.

Mexico

Who can forget the Mexico City game a few years back when thousands of laser pointers found Tom Brady’s eyes in Patriots beat down.

This time fans will struggle with their pointers, as the QB coming this year is the diminutive Kyler Murray.

Fresh off a disappointing 2021 season, Kyler and the Arizona Cardinals will be saying ‘Ola’ to Mexico City in one of the shortest international trips for a team.

While no team has been submitted as the opponent of the Cards, we would like to think that it will be a garbage team with a minuscule Latino connection.

Their home opponents for 2022 include: Seahawks, 49ers, Rams, Chiefs, Chargers, Buccaneers, Saints, Eagles and Patriots. 

Given that the Patriots and Saints are already playing internationally, we are predicting their 2022 Mexico opponent will be the LA Chargers.

Germany

As the biggest NFL fanbase in Europe, Germany is finally due to host its first international game in Munich 2022.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be heading to Germany in 2022, without Tom Brady and many of the stellar stars who won the SuperBowl last year.

Despite not having the marquee line-up of years past, German fans will be in for a real treat as the Florida men make an international trek to Bavaria.

Looking at the Bucs 2022 home opponents, there are several teams that can be discounted as potential rivals.
The Packers, Saints, Rams and Bengals all seem unlikely given their own schedules, leaving a few options as to their German counterparts.

If the format does indeed favour cross-conference play, then the most likely opponent for the Bucs would be the Baltimore Ravens.

London Games

We have three big games in London for 2022!

What games will we get?

Here we make our predictions.

Jaguars

Like a faithful old dog, the Jaguars are back at our side for the 2022 season in a Wembley Stadium contest.

Fans who were hoping to get a taste of that Urban Meyer wiener will be sadly disappointed, as the Jags will once again attempt to provide us with a ‘new look.’

The Jaguars line-up of home competitors is a lack lustre as one would think, with the Giants, Broncos, Texans, Colts, and Raiders in the mix.

Given the woes of the G-Men the past several years, the New York Giants would be out pick as the Jaguars 2022 opponents.

Saints

The New Orleans Saints were last in London in 2017, when Drew Brees was the gunslinger, and the team felt like it had a chance.

With Taysom Hill under centre, and Alvin Kamara under fire, this is not the same Saints team of years past.

Looking at the Saints home opponents for 2022, including the Bucs, Bengals, Rams, and Seahawks, the one team that sticks out is the Las Vegas Raiders.

Fresh off their own hellish season in 2021, the Raiders could probably use a trip away, to get their players to start using taxis.

So at this juncture, we think that the Saints will be playing the Las Vegas Raiders.

Packers

The latest big news to hit the Uk, is that the Green Bay Packers will finally be making the trek across the pond, making them the 32nd team to do so.

With Drama Mama Aaron Rodgers still on the team, one wonders if a London trip that he would make.

Many players are quite vocal of their disdain for jaunting across the Atlantic, and Aa-Ron has never been one to mince words.

Having Green Bay come to London is obviously a HUGE boost, and will be the most sought after of all the games.

Given that the Packers have home opponents including the Bears, Rams, Lions and Patriots…the most likely of all to return to London, would be the Tennessee Titans.

The New York Jets played here last year, so they might be given a break after their years of hustling to the UK under the Woody Johnson years.

Of course it’s too early to tell, but we will let you know as we know more.

It’s going to be a great season of the NFL in London for 2022!

 

 

56 Preview

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Super Sunday is almost upon us, as everyone gets ready for the big game between the Bengals and the Rams, as we get ready with our 56 Preview. 

It’s Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals versus Matt Stafford and the Rams in an intriguing matchup at the SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. 

So many questions ahead!
Who will win the big game?

Are the Bengals for real?
What the heck is a SoFi?

Odds

It’s no surprise that the Los Angeles Rams are the big favourites to win Super Bowl 56. 

They were topped at the start of the season to win, and our own Wade McElwain predicted they would be Super Bowl champs at the start of the season. (did you take his picks?)

The Bengals have clawed their way out some deep odd situations all season, but here they are once again ready to pounce from the jungle onto another victim.
Can the Cincinnati kid roll out snake eyes for craps?

For all the Super Bowl 56 odds, head here.
https://www.sportsbettingdime.com/nfl/super-bowl-odds/

Which team are you rooting for on Super Sunday?

Will be you be sporting the blue and gold horns of the mighty Rams?
Or will you be orange and black like the cats?

This is the fifth time in SuperBowl history that 2 animal teams will be fighting it out, although if this was a real battle between the two beasts, you would have to give the edge to the mighty tiger. 

Here’s a Youtube clip of the real thing…kidding!

Cincinnati Bengals

Burrow’s Bengals have everything to love, an underdog team that beat the best in the AFC with plenty of speed, guts and attitude.
Despite being young in the game, Joey B shows all the poise and prowess of an NFL veteran, seemingly shredding some of the best D’s in the game with his late down conversions.
Sure, they have little to no O line, but they are still able to make plays with a variety of talent at their disposal. 

Everyone is rooting for Cincy because of how they got there, even if they lose, they’ll still win. 

Los Angeles Rams

Who would have thought that perennial chump Matt Stafford would be the dark shadow in this game.
The Rams have leveraged their draft picks to put together a SuperBowl winning team to win this 2022 season, and it’s looking good.
Despite losing an integral piece in Robert Woods, LA has OBJ’d up in the wide receiver section, and have Cooper Kupp who has been crushing the field all season.
Let’s not forget that D, especially the AD in that D-Aaron Donald. 

Donald will be chasing Burrow all day, every day on Sunday, and his sacks will truly come in some form. 

Commercials

Part of the fun of the Super Bowl are all of the great ads that go along with the game. 

While we don’t get any of these sweet spots in the UK, there is still good old YouTube that acts as a portal to the greatness of corporate media. 

Here are 3 of our all time favourite spots, as well as 3 new spots for 2022. 

Apple 1984

How are we not sure that we aren’t living in this world?

Terry Tate

The officer line backer that charmed our hearts.

Budweiser-Check ID

Hold on! Is that our own Wade McElwain in a Super Bowl commercial?
It sure is! Checking out ID’s.

2022 Commericals

Here are some of the good ones for 2022.

Colin and Scar-Jo take their cuteness to new levels.

The ageless Paul Rudd

There will be loads more as gametime takes us there.

Watching the game

As you can well imagine, most of our venues are totally full for the Super Bowl given that everything is back to normal in the UK. 

If you are still looking for a place to watch the games, you can try both the Sports Bar & Grill in Clapham, and the Princess Alexandra in Crouch End.
Here is the link.

https://princessalexandran8.co.uk/

We will also be live streaming during the big game, so that you can all enjoy our sloppy shenanigans. 

Stay tuned for all of our crazy SB56 prop bets this week!

SuperBowl in London

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And then there were two, teams left in the NFL 2021-22 season.

Who will win it all?

Find out as you join us at one of our many SuperBowl in London parties for Feb 2022!

Tickets are selling fast at each and every location, so make sure that you get your tickets quick before they are gone.

Sports Bar & Grill-Clapham

The best little sports bar in south London, this SB&G location has plenty of space for all of your Super watching.

Conveniently located on the high street near Clapham Junction station, this sports bar boasts over 20 TVs of action that will be booming Bengals vs Rams all night long.

Make sure you get to the pub in good time so that you can dig in to yummy wings, heavenly pizzas and of course a wide selection of beers on tap.

You will need tickets for this event, and early booking is recommended.

Get your tickets here!

https://www.sportsbarandgrill.co.uk/clapham/sport/american-football/nfl/super-bowl

Princess Alexandra-Crouch End

This north London boozer is a traditional English pub with plenty of history.

Located in leafy Crouch End, the pub is 10 minutes to Finsbury Park station, and has night buses (N91 & N41) back to central London.

The Princess Alex has 4 massive TVs, a fireplace, 2 gardens and great wings and burgers to keep your belly warm all night long.

Make sure that you book your tickets here asap, as they are moving fast!

https://www.designmynight.com/london/restaurants/crouch-end/princess-alexandra/super-bowl-2022?t=tickets

Sports Bar & Grill-Old Street

The SB&G Old Street is sadly sold out for the SuperBowl.

Thanks to everyone who has supported the pub all NFL season long, and a big thanks to all you fans who booked your tickets early.

It truly has been a magically location to show the NFL.

If you have booked for the evening, look forward to over 50 TVs of NFL action!

Words to the Wise

As promoters of the NFL and American Sports, we often encounter some less than honest players who are looking to take advantage of NFL fans.

Whether it’s venues who think showing partial games is satisfactory, claiming certain foods as ‘American’, or just in general being rude and racist to American football fans.
We have seen it all.

Please be aware, that there are many charlatans running Super Bowl nights, and we have had to make contingencies for many of these dodgy venues.

If the place doesn’t show sport or NFL normally, then they will probably screw up the event some how.

Some of the Super Bowl shit shows we have seen/heard over the years at dodgy venues in the UK include:

-failing to get a late license, then kicking people out and keeping their money.
-having 1 TV for 400 people
-booking a stripper before the big game
-uncooked chicken wings
-a coked out bar manager telling ‘all the Yanks to fuck off’
-putting on their own halftime show
-timer on the TV goes off-no one knows how to turn it off. End of game is missed.
-not having anything before the game planned-people sitting around from 7-11pm…doing nothing.

We can GUARANTEE none of that will happen at our parties. Book your seats now so that you don’t miss out!

Looking forward to seeing everyone for the SuperBowl on Sunday Feb 13th!

We will have game previews and predictions for you leading up to the big game!