NFL Thread

[sprig0701]

I hoping that the Bills win tomorrow just to stay alive on the playoff hunt.

I don't know, even if they win out they have a bad loss record inside the conference. 4 of their 6 losses come to AFC opponents. Not to sound like a homer here, but I think the likely hood of 3 teams coming out of the AFC North to make the play offs is strong. At least 1 WC should come from there, but the other going to the Titans is strongly plausible as well. I felt the Bills had a strong shot at a division title the first 1/3 of the season, but they seem to be coming apart at the seams lately.

 

[OSCORP]

All in all, it's millionaires throwing around a ball. (not like way back when, when players used to have to go back to work in the factory after the season) These guys, a lot of them are punks. Kinda sad really. But i still remain steadfast and true to the old elite players and coaches. I want to watch FOOTBALL! Not Bernard Berrian ball where he's afraid to get hit! And Desean jackson ball.


/cheers

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

They look like a team that just needs a QB, which they may have one in the makings already. Look at the Steelers, go from 6-10 to 15-1 the next season, and then on to 3 SB appearances in 6 seasons after that. All because they finally got the QB they needed. Granted, that's a rarity, but if they stick with what they have and just fill in missing pieces, instead of trying to be like this year's Eagles and buy a team like the 'Skins usually do, then they may be behind for a season or two, but they're not that far removed from being a dominant team (if not for Favre being a bust last season, and McNabb being another this season, they might still be).

I don't think you realize just how bad it is here. All the Vikings need is a left tackle, right guard, stretch receiver, middle linebacker, 2 safeties, a cornerback, a head coach and a general manager.

Our last 5 drafts have yielded just 5 starters. 5!

 

[sprig0701]

Ouch! Sounds like they need a GOOD GM.

 

[BadMoon]

All the Eagles need is motivation. However I guess tons of money and pride don't matter to them.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

All the Eagles need is motivation. However I guess tons of money and pride don't matter to them.

It's funny how sarcastically bitter we fans become when our teams stink.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Ouch! Sounds like they need a GOOD GM.

The last time we had one was in the mid-70s (Jim Finks).

 

[sprig0701]

It's funny how sarcastically bitter we fans become when our teams stink.

Or moronically stupid. Every year I have to put with with Steelers "fans" saying they can win without Ben, and Tomlin is just riding Cowher's creation. Last season when Ben was suspended the first 4 games and they almost went 4-0 these idiots were posting on FB about benching Ben because they can win without him. Just keep Batch in there until Dixon heals up. Yep, I think about 10 people removed me in 1 day over that, and that was simply because I posted facts and stats and told them if they don't like it then there are 31 other teams to pick from. And just this season when they had no O line the first 5 or 6 weeks, they're all on there again blaming Ben, saying he's costing them games and to bench him.

I'm sure you probably have to fight back the urge to choke some of those fair weather fans yourself this season.

I think when a team suddenly sucks for no reason then you see who the true fans are. Yes, I do my fair share of _____ing when the Steelers lay a turd, but I'm still a fan and am not going to get on a discussion forum and start bashing the team, like a LOT do on here. Like I said, if someone is that upset about a team keeping a player around that takes you to Super Bowls, then pick from the other 31 teams. Green Bay's fan base just doubled since February. I'm sure they're accepting new clients until another team wins the Super Bowl.

 

[karamazov80]

Giants looked really unmotivated and, just kind of tired and bored last Monday night. Obviously, they have talent, but I think it's worrisome when your team just doesn't seem to give a ____. I don't know if it is coaching or what, but they just seemed demoralized and incapable of mounting a comeback after the first quarter. If they bring that attitude to the game with the Pack, then I don't think they have a chance.

 

[BadMoon]

It's funny how sarcastically bitter we fans become when our teams stink.

I'm not bitter at all. Frustrated maybe. Not bitter though. Just want the Eagles to care. Lose every game, but at least lose them trying.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

I'm not bitter at all. Frustrated maybe. Not bitter though. Just want the Eagles to care. Lose every game, but at least lose them trying.

I think you took my post the wrong way. But instead of bitter, I should have said sarcastic. I am anyway.

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Indianapolis
New England

Dan Orlovsky will start for the Colts. He was on the Lions team that went 0-16 and now might go 0-16 with the Colts. Poor sap.

Patriots are favored by 20.5 points. Any takers on what the final score will be?

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

NFL SUNDAY BOYZZZ!


Games of the Day:

Cincinnati
Pittsburgh

Atlanta
Houston

Green Bay
NY Giants

Detroit
New Orleans


Friends & Family Games *woof woof*

Carolina
Tampa Bay

 

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

PREDICTION

Denver….....16
Minnesota...13


Tim Tebow is coming to Minneapolis! .......

1. The Broncos will win because of their solid defense, not because of Tim Tebow.

2. The Vikings have all but laid down and no Adrian Peterson.

3. Just keep the top 5 draft pick intact.

 

[Nuka Cola Kidd]

Sad I have to miss Carolina loosing to Tampa today.

 

[sprig0701]

Kinda excited about that game tonight. Great match-up. And how in the hell does Jacksonville get 2 Monday Night home games? They need to put a match-up on the TNF and MNF games that are going to draw in the most viewers, so they pretty much base a lot of those games off of franchise popularity and last season's strength of schedule, and tomorrow's match-up is a weak one even based off last year. SD is a popular franchise, but Jacksonville isn't. Based off of their one earlier against Baltimore and those horrible viewer numbers it raked in, I don't see tomorrow's being any better and we probably won't see Jacksonville in a Monday Night home game for a while again, let alone 2 in one season.

 

[Darth Madden]

Sad I have to miss Carolina loosing to Tampa today.

Sounds like Tampa is going with "The other Josh" at QB today.... not sure if thats good or bad. He has some talent but no experience... could be interesting.

 

[sprig0701]

Getting ready to go watch the Steelers play, and flip back and forth with NFL Redzone. I'll be back tonight to post my complaints about going-ons for today's games. Like this quick one; Why does Marshawn Lynch not get fined for those cheek bone decals on his face (that say "Beast Mode")? And what about Ray Lewis painting his face? Those black lines on their faces (the whole League) are part of the uniform, and if players are banned from writing Bible quotes or little motivators like "get some" on them, then why are things like those acceptable? And when players refuse to abide by uniform regulations and just get petty fines every week, then why don't the infractions stiffen progressively to thwart this crap? If a player wears un-uniform shoes weekly, then fine him. If it persists, then raise the fine more. If they still insist on breaking the uniform policy, then suspend them a game. Or how about this, when they take their helmets off in the field of play for anything other than an equipment adjustment, that's a 15 yard penalty. So if a guy comes on the field out of uniform, then warn him. If he says "screw you" and chooses not to fix/adjust the defect, then when the play starts blow it dead and flag him for 15 yards. Then if he still doesn't want to fix it, then eject him from the game. To me it just seems the League wants to make mountains out of mole hills with dumb crap, but other things are acceptable. If they're going to do something, then don't half-ass it. The hair thing doesn't bother me. As long as it kept up and nothing is offensive about it, it's their hair, not a part of the uniform. When they're out of their uniforms, the hair doesn't get put in their lockers. It's theirs.

Okay, I feel better now

 

[Centurion]

All in all, it's millionaires throwing around a ball. (not like way back when, when players used to have to go back to work in the factory after the season) These guys, a lot of them are punks. Kinda sad really. But i still remain steadfast and true to the old elite players and coaches. I want to watch FOOTBALL! Not Bernard Berrian ball where he's afraid to get hit! And Desean jackson ball.


/cheers

And when I tell people I enjoy watching College football more than I do the NFL, they look at me like I should be admitted to an asylum.

I know exactly what you're talking about.

 

[Centurion]

Indianapolis
New England

Dan Orlovsky will start for the Colts. He was on the Lions team that went 0-16 and now might go 0-16 with the Colts. Poor sap.

Patriots are favored by 20.5 points. Any takers on what the final score will be?

Yeah, the line opened at 21 points last week.
It has since dropped half a point when they announced Orlovsky as a starter.