We had best get a new thread started before the weekend.
Quote from: Neil on September 18, 2009, 09:33:54 PM
We had best get a new thread started before the weekend.
So what's your picks?
Go Falcons.
QuoteSan Diego's high-powered offense took a double hit Friday when the Chargers said both running back LaDainian Tomlinson and center Nick Hardwick will miss Sunday's game against the Ravens with ankle injuries.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 18, 2009, 09:48:28 PM
QuoteSan Diego's high-powered offense took a double hit Friday when the Chargers said both running back LaDainian Tomlinson and center Nick Hardwick will miss Sunday's game against the Ravens with ankle injuries.
You're welcome.
I'm doing some picking with the spread for Yi. The bold will win the game, and I'll discuss the spread in my notes, where it is necessary.
Sunday:
Panthers (-6) - Falcons - Delhomme can't play any worse, and I expect some improvement. Still, the Falcons should beat the spread. Ryan is doing well, Turner is a burner, and their D is for real.
Vikings - Lions (-9.5) - Peterson might rush for 300, and the Vikings D will mash the Lions' terrible offensive line. The Vikings should win by at least 10.
Bengals (-9) - Packers - The Bengals might get shut out. The Packers will score a couple of times.
Cardinals (-3) - Jaguars - The Cardinals are decent at stopping the run, and that's all the Jaguars have.
Raiders (-3) - Chiefs - This is a tough one. Both teams played well against very tough opposition in Week 1, but I take the Raiders. The Chiefs run game is weak (due to their line and the possibility that LJ is used up), which puts it on the QB. With Seymour and Asamugha, the Raiders are solid against the pass. This will be close, but the Raiders should win.
Patriots - Jets (-3.5) - Sanchez is a flake, but the Patriots almost gave it up to the fucking Bills, of all people. Expect a big game from Leon Washington I want to see Jim Leonhard lodged in Tom Brady's spine.
Saints - Eagles (-1) - Kevin Kolb? Be fucked. Be very fucked. Sure, the Eagles have a D, while the Saints have a series of tackling dummies that they set up in the defensive backfield, but Kevin fucking Kolb. Brees might not throw for six, but he can beat the spread on this one.
Texans (-6.5) - Titans - Expect the Texans to beat the spread on the low-octane Titans offence. AFC South games are always close, and the Texans are better than last week's shitfest showed. The Titans should still handle them.
Rams (-9.5) - Redskins - There is nothing redeeming about the Rams, at least until Bulger gets hurt and the Great One takes over under centre. The Redskins should win by at least two TDs.
Buccaneers (-4.5) - Bills - TO should get some points here. I'm feeling a bit better about the Bills after seeing how they used their running back against the Patriots. The Bucs are in disarray.
Seahawks (-1) - 49ers - This is a tough one. The Seahawks are on a downward slope, while the Niners seem to be getting it right. Ultimately, I go with the Seahawks because I feel that their QB gives them the best chance to win.
Steelers - Bears (-3) - Urlacher is a bigger loss than Polamalu. The Steelers D is still fundamentally sound. Jay Cutler remains shitty. Throwing picks against the Steelers won't just get you beat, it'll get you annihilated unless your D can hang with theirs. Chicago's D just isn't in that class. Roethlisberger can make the throws to beat the spread, even if the Steeler's running game has disappeared.
Browns (-3) - Broncos - How are the Browns the underdog in this one? They played alright against a first-rate D, while the Broncos won on a miracle play by one of the all-time clutch players in the league against the lowly Bengals. And the Broncos don't have an Adrian Peterson to shred a run D.
Ravens (-3) - Chargers - Without their centre, the Chargers are going to have a hell of a time running the ball and organizing their pass protection, two things that the Ravens make difficult to start with. Expect to see a little more run from the Ravens than we did last week, but still big plays from Todd Heap, who nobody on the Chargers can cover.
Giants (-3) - Cowboys - I'm taking the Giant pass rush over the Cowboy passing game. Everybody is going crazy over the Cowboys after their lambasting of the hapless Bucs, but I remain unconvinced.
Monday:
Colts - Dolphins (-3) - I don't know about the Colts line, and I definitely don't know about their D and their WRs. However, what I do know is that Peyton Manning is the best QB of this generation, and he does well in prime time. However, I think that the Dolphins will beat the spread.
Quote from: Neil on September 18, 2009, 10:44:38 PMRavens (-3) - Chargers - Without their centre, the Chargers are going to have a hell of a time running the ball and organizing their pass protection, two things that the Ravens make difficult to start with. Expect to see a little more run from the Ravens than we did last week, but still big plays from Todd Heap, who nobody on the Chargers can cover.
Monday:
Colts - Dolphins (-3) - I don't know about the Colts line, and I definitely don't know about their D and their WRs. However, what I do know is that Peyton Manning is the best QB of this generation, and he does well in prime time. However, I think that the Dolphins will beat the spread.
You misspelled Center and I think the Colts cover the spread.
Besides that your picks and analysis seem pretty solid (or al least along the same lines as mine). The only other game I could argue would be the Pats/Jets game, but taking the home team in a game this close, this early is reasonable. I could see the Pats or Jets either make a deep play-off run, or end up with 5-6 wins. Neither result would surprise me from either team.
I assume a negative number means that team is taking the points? I have a hard time seeing the Bears giving three points to the Steelers.
I put the minus next to the team that was the underdog. I don't know if that's how it works, but that's how I did it.
Quote from: Neil on September 19, 2009, 04:08:35 PM
I put the minus next to the team that was the underdog. I don't know if that's how it works, but that's how I did it.
I think it's the other way around.
I just found out I can get the NFL RedZone channel on my verizon Fios TV package for $50. Thank God, because the Portland TV affiliates seem to have lost it. It has been bad enough to be force fed the SeaChickens from up north every week by the Fox affiliate, but now the CBS affiliate has decided to broadcast the Packers/Bengals game tomorrow.
Are you kidding me? Why in the hell would they show the worst match-up possible when they could show the Jets/Pats game instead.
Quote from: sbr on September 19, 2009, 11:12:04 PM
I just found out I can get the NFL RedZone channel on my verizon Fios TV package for $50. Thank God, because the Portland TV affiliates seem to have lost it. It has been bad enough to be force fed the SeaChickens from up north every week by the Fox affiliate, but now the CBS affiliate has decided to broadcast the Packers/Bengals game tomorrow.
Are you kidding me? Why in the hell would they show the worst match-up possible when they could show the Jets/Pats game instead.
That sucks. Sounds like they changed it for some....strange....reason:
http://the506.com/nflmaps/2009/02-CBS-E.html
Redskins should win. But they managed to lose to the Rams last year, and they've got a horrible habit of losing to crappy teams for no good reason.
Quote from: HisMajestyBOB on September 20, 2009, 01:19:31 AM
Redskins should win. But they managed to lose to the Rams last year, and they've got a horrible habit of losing to crappy teams for no good reason.
It is because of their shitty QB. I swear to God watching Jason Campbell screw around is just painful. That play where he looked like he was running for a first down and then inexplicably threw the ball three yards past the LOS just about made me pass out with fury.
Quote from: sbr on September 19, 2009, 11:12:04 PM
I just found out I can get the NFL RedZone channel on my verizon Fios TV package for $50.
Yeah, I was considering getting it last weekend, but it's not that big of a deal for me. Just remember, it's only touchdowns and scores.
Damn, the Chargers are the walking dead.
QuoteNose tackle Jamal Williams was placed on injured reserve Saturday, which means the San Diego Chargers will be without two starting defensive linemen against the Ravens.
Williams suffered an elbow injury during Monday night's victory over the Oakland Raiders and had been listed as questionable on the team's injury report.
The move ends Williams' season.
He will join defensive end Travis Johnson (groin) on the sideline, leaving San Diego with only one defensive tackle (Ogemdi Nwagbuo).
Oh shit. The Chargers are in a bad way now. Williams was a destroying machine. He could beat double blocks in pass rush, and he could devour space in the running game.
Unless Rivers pulls a Manning, this is going to be a long afternoon for the Chargers, and Rivers' punchable face is going to be very sad at the end of the day.
Well, don't get too upset if they start targeting the DBs, because I don't think the Bolts are going to be able to run successfully.
Expect a shitload of screens and flats to Sproles, with the occasional trap and draw, and Rivers to have more than 40 attempts passing.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 20, 2009, 06:23:29 AM
Quote from: sbr on September 19, 2009, 11:12:04 PM
I just found out I can get the NFL RedZone channel on my verizon Fios TV package for $50.
Yeah, I was considering getting it last weekend, but it's not that big of a deal for me. Just remember, it's only touchdowns and scores.
Yeah, I know but thanks. I had the Sunday Ticket the last few years and watched the RedZone channel a bit there too.
I ordered it this morning, anything is better than being force fed the Seahawks and the crappy CBS game of the week every Sunday.
Nobody else wants to make any picks?
I turn 30 today and all I want is a Jets victory over the Pats. :goodboy:
Drew Brees remains ridiculous.
Quote from: Neil on September 20, 2009, 12:09:55 PM
Drew Brees remains ridiculous.
Who has him for LFFL?
I have Colston and Shockey so I benefit indirectly.
Kolb threw a 71 yard TC pass on his second pass. :lol:
I benched DeSean Jackson in one the league I had him because of McNabb's injury. :(
Quote from: sbr on September 20, 2009, 12:28:20 PM
Kolb threw a 71 yard TC pass on his second pass. :lol:
Of course he did. He's playing the Saints D. But can he keep it up over the whole game? I doubt him.
Uh...defense is somewhat optional in Nashville today.
Also I love all the flak those refs took for that call in the Raiders game, because Jacoby Jones just blatantly dropped the ball in the endzone and they gave him the TD anyway. :D
Edit: And just as Schaub goes over 220 yards (3tds), with the protection looking good, etc, an OL goes down and isn't getting up. Super.
Edit2: Oh it's Chester Pitts. Fuck.
What the hell is Matt Ryan doing to my fantasy team. :angry:
Chad Johnson just did the Lambeau Leap :lol:
Quote from: derspiess on September 20, 2009, 02:20:40 PM
Chad Johnson just did the Lambeau Leap :lol:
See the guy flipping off the camera? :lol:
Also, Rich Gannon needs to be raped by Mischa Barton drunk on a fifth of jager and with a strap-on.
Fucker won't shut up.
:lol: I love reading the gameday threads over on the Texans board. Every time the opposing team scores a TD to go ahead, it's "GAME OVER MAN! GAME OVER! WE LOSE" and "FIRE KUBIAK HE DOESN'T KNOW WHAT HE'S DOING" type stuff. When they take the lead or make a big play or something, they're the greatest goddamn NFL team to ever play the game. There's no middle ground at all.
I'm surprised the number of suicides doesn't spike in the Houston area every Sunday with these mooks.
Edit: 31 - 31 4 TDs and 300something yards for Schaub now.
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 20, 2009, 02:21:28 PM
See the guy flipping off the camera? :lol:
:D Wonder how ESPN is going to deal with that on the highlight reel. I guess they could just blur it out.
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 20, 2009, 02:22:54 PM
Also, Rich Gannon needs to be raped by Mischa Barton drunk on a fifth of jager and with a strap-on.
Fucker won't shut up.
Your Blue Hen hatred is noted <_<
The defense has played well, but the offense just hasn't been in rhythm. Brady really misses Welker. :(
Quote from: derspiess on September 20, 2009, 02:54:39 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 20, 2009, 02:22:54 PM
Also, Rich Gannon needs to be raped by Mischa Barton drunk on a fifth of jager and with a strap-on.
Fucker won't shut up.
Your Blue Hen hatred is noted <_<
Fucking wings on helmets.
JaMarcus Russel is 5/20. :lol:
Holy hell, 5 sacks today by Antwan Odom. That's like a Madden Xbox achievement or something.
Green Bay just got Upset.
Quote from: derspiess on September 20, 2009, 03:01:50 PM
Holy hell, 5 sacks today by Antwan Odom. That's like a Madden Xbox achievement or something.
I like the new Blitzinati. Now if fucking Carson Palmer could stop with the INT's.
Jets win. Tim cries.
:bleeding:
Fucking penalties hurt a lot too. Still, it's how you finish a season, not how you begin.
C'mon Bungles D, finish this one out. As long as there's time on the clock, nothing is safe :ph34r:
Recovered by the packers! :yeah:
It shouldn't have even been close.
Anywho, I'm now a bit more optimistic about the Bengals this year. If the defense turns out to be the real deal & offense can cut down on penalties & turnovers, they might go 8-8 :P
:yeah:
The Redskins offense is a freaking joke.
Bucs must be horrible because they're making the Bills look great.
Quote from: Valmy on September 20, 2009, 03:29:36 PM
The Redskins are a freaking joke.
Fixed.
You know they're hoping for an uncapped year next year so they can offer a bunch of huge 1-year contracts to superstars, and then lose with them.
Quote from: Neil on September 20, 2009, 03:33:50 PM
Quote from: Valmy on September 20, 2009, 03:29:36 PM
The Redskins are a freaking joke.
Fixed.
You know they're hoping for an uncapped year next year so they can offer a bunch of huge 1-year contracts to superstars, and then lose with them.
I think Snyder is over this particular fetish. Anyway the defense is solid.
I think that Lawrence kid for Baltimore is retarded.
What happened? Regular updates please, can't watch the ravens game here. :(
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 20, 2009, 03:48:22 PM
What happened? Regular updates please, can't watch the ravens game here. :(
He just got too worked up trying to tear somebody's head off on a kickoff, which wasn't so bad. The problem was when he delivered a big body splash to the pile, long after the play was over.
:D
I see, on yahoo stat tracker of all places ( :bleeding:) Chargers are about to score again.
The DBs are getting picked on.
I think I overdosed on football. :blush:
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 20, 2009, 04:05:39 PM
I think I overdosed on football. :blush:
The needle goes in your heart.
Found a live stream...ravens defense isn't looking too hot...
I think the Denver-Cleveland game made me ill.
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 20, 2009, 04:51:31 PM
Found a live stream...ravens defense isn't looking too hot...
They need to work on their downfield coverage. They might beat Rivers today, but they have to play both Manning and Brady.
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 20, 2009, 04:55:50 PM
I think the Denver-Cleveland game made me ill.
I get that as an exclusive broadcast for 16 weeks every season...fucking Broncos...
I knew that 3 point spread for the Bears was too little.
Quote from: PDH on September 20, 2009, 05:36:06 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 20, 2009, 04:55:50 PM
I think the Denver-Cleveland game made me ill.
I get that as an exclusive broadcast for 16 weeks every season...fucking Broncos...
I'll pray for you.
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enjoy.
Niners leading Seattle 23-10 with less than 5 mins to go.
Quote from: Valmy on September 20, 2009, 03:39:38 PM
I think Snyder is over this particular fetish. Anyway the defense is solid.
I rather doubt it. Albert Haynesworth's contract says otherwise.
Who's announcing the Ravens game? They aren't very good..
The refs are doing their best.
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 20, 2009, 05:53:36 PM
Who's announcing the Ravens game? They aren't very good..
Dan Fouts and some other retard.
On a side note, Holmes can't catch ANYTHING today. I'm not even really paying attention to the stillers game but he's dropped at least 4 catches when I have glanced over.
Quote from: Neil on September 20, 2009, 05:55:04 PM
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 20, 2009, 05:53:36 PM
Who's announcing the Ravens game? They aren't very good..
Dan Fouts and some other retard.
I always think of the movie
The Waterboy when Dan Fouts shows up.
Niners are 2-0, my college team is winning, what in the wide, wide world of sports is going on here?
And Steelers lose. :yeah:
Ravens secondary is terrible. :weep:
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 20, 2009, 06:23:47 PM
Ravens secondary is terrible. :weep:
The corners are almost proverbially bad.
Looks like I've won my LFFL game unless Romo scores 33 points.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 20, 2009, 06:34:00 PM
Looks like I've won my LFFL game unless Romo scores 33 points.
What are you going to say when the Tom Brady Patriots miss the playoffs?
Quote from: Neil on September 20, 2009, 06:37:28 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 20, 2009, 06:34:00 PM
Looks like I've won my LFFL game unless Romo scores 33 points.
What are you going to say when the Tom Brady Patriots miss the playoffs?
Same thing you'd say if the Ravens missed the playoffs, we'll get there next year.
I was scared to death that the Pats would pull another win out of their asses late game. Thankfully that was not the case. First time NY has beaten the Pats at home in 9 years.
J-E-T-S! JETS! JETS! JETS! :punk:
Quote from: Liep on September 20, 2009, 06:10:14 PM
And Steelers lose. :yeah:
Only Patriotards expect to go 16-0!
You know I seriously considered sitting the Philly D since I knew they were playing Drew Brees, but I was not too confident about the Bills D...
:frusty:
I still have Peyton Manning to play Monday night, but 25 points from a QB is probably too much to ask. :(
Quote from: Barrister on September 20, 2009, 06:45:54 PM
You know I seriously considered sitting the Philly D since I knew they were playing Drew Brees, but I was not too confident about the Bills D...
:frusty:
I still have Peyton Manning to play Monday night, but 25 points from a QB is probably too much to ask. :(
Pfft i'm gonna lose to Seedy because my favorite team's RB went nutso, oh the irony.
I won & even tho they scored me 6 points I'm considering benching the Tampa bay def. Gawd they suck.
Jamarcus Russell. Must. Die. Wow, is he awful or what? It makes me ill thinking that there's no chance of getting rid of him barring injury. Also, it looks that the Raiders winning means I lose in the two leagues I'm in. If that's the case, I have a damn good shot at winning both. Cleveland just looks awful. Ugh. I sense it's headed toward another loooong season.
When it's time to seal the deal, you dial 52. Motherfuckers.
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Quote from: Alcibiades on September 20, 2009, 06:23:47 PM
Ravens secondary is terrible. :weep:
It's an adjustment period for them. Don't sweat it.
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on September 20, 2009, 07:40:44 PM
Jamarcus Russell. Must. Die. Wow, is he awful or what? It makes me ill thinking that there's no chance of getting rid of him barring injury. Also, it looks that the Raiders winning means I lose in the two leagues I'm in. If that's the case, I have a damn good shot at winning both. Cleveland just looks awful. Ugh. I sense it's headed toward another loooong season.
And just think: The Raiders cut one of the all-time great backups in Jeff Garcia.
Nice commercial with Favre. :D
Quote from: Neil on September 20, 2009, 08:00:07 PMAnd just think: The Raiders cut one of the all-time great backups in Jeff Garcia.
No surprise; they did it once before, when his name was Vince Evans.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 20, 2009, 07:58:47 PM
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 20, 2009, 06:23:47 PM
Ravens secondary is terrible. :weep:
It's an adjustment period for them. Don't sweat it.
They better adjust some more. If somebody puts up 500 passing yards on the Ravens, I'm going to be a little upset.
Crazy interception
You know I don't get MSNBC so I don't know quite how crazy he is there, but I rather like Keith Olbermann when it comes to football coverage.
Even with politics aside, Olbermann still annoys the shit out of me.
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 20, 2009, 08:53:24 PM
Crazy interception
The officials need to stop blowing the whistle until they are sure of what is happening. There was no risk of injury if they had let that play run out.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 20, 2009, 07:58:00 PM
When it's time to seal the deal, you dial 52. Motherfuckers.
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That was a great play by Ray to end that last Chargers' threat. The Chargers ran a ridiculous play there, but once again Ray was there to make the play.
Quote from: sbr on September 20, 2009, 09:17:32 PM
The Chargers ran a ridiculous play there,
Hence, the term "Norved".
Quote from: Neil on September 20, 2009, 08:16:12 PM
They better adjust some more. If somebody puts up 500 passing yards on the Ravens, I'm going to be a little upset.
And don't think they don't know it.
Quote
Here are a few comments from Ravens players posting their thoughts on Twitter after the team's 31-26 victory over the San Diego Chargers Sunday:
Cornerback Domonique Foxworth (Foxworth24): "There was my doo doo game for the year I'll never be that badly again dropped pic missed the ball in coverage twice. But we won go bmore"
Fullback Le'Ron McClain (BringdaPain33): "Victory about to head to the crib. Gotta a lot to work to do. We 2-0 and rolling"
Offensive tackle Jared Gaither (jaredgaither): "I KNOW THIS IS EARLY IN THE SEASON BUT I HONESTLY THINK THE RAVENS ARE GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL! TRUE STORY"
Cornerback Fabian Washington (FABEWASH31): "Thanx for all the support but honestly I played terrible."
Quote from: Judas Iscariot on September 20, 2009, 07:40:44 PM
Jamarcus Russell. Must. Die. Wow, is he awful or what? It makes me ill thinking that there's no chance of getting rid of him barring injury. Also, it looks that the Raiders winning means I lose in the two leagues I'm in. If that's the case, I have a damn good shot at winning both. Cleveland just looks awful. Ugh. I sense it's headed toward another loooong season.
He made Vince Young look like a draft day steal.
Hey Neil...Ray Ray on that game-saving play.
QuoteRavens middle linebacker Ray Lewis made the game's biggest play by tackling running back Darren Sproles in the backfield for a 5-yard loss on a fourth and two at the Ravens' 15 late in the game, but he gets an assist from Chargers head coach Norv Turner.
"They stayed true to what they had been doing on film," Lewis said. "Whenever they are in that formation, he goes downhill, and I just shot the gap. I took a risk, and I've told my teammates sometimes you have to take a risk."
But how do you not block No. 52? How do you not have someone assigned to him on every running play? More importantly, the Chargers had been toasting the Ravens cornerbacks all game, why run instead of pass especially when San Diego had height advantages with their receivers against most of the Ravens cornerbacks?
Lewis just smiled.
"I don't know what went into their decision making," Lewis said.
Obviously, Ray Ray stayed up and watched last Monday Night's game with the Raiders, because they tried the exact same shit at the end of the game.
Ergo...NORVED.
Stupid Giants.
Hahahahahahahahahaa
I wish the Giants had missed the first FG, just to spite Wade Phillips for calling that timeout. It's one thing to try & ice the kicker, but I hate that shit when they call timeout right before the snap.
Very entertaining game. Nice crisp offensive execution, a couple circus catches, a bizarro heel interception, right down to the wire. Only thing lacking was a controversial call to bitch about. And the camera men need to pull back and get the cheerleaders' crotches in their shots, it's the best part of the uniform.
Way to throw those interceptions Romo!
:nelson the Kingdom of Jones has been defiled by the Giants.
No sacks, Giants running game absent, Giants run D even less than absent, Tuck out, Osi silent, somehow they win this game, because Eli's aw shucks hokeyness is a big front to cover the fact that he carries around a portable Infinite Improbability Drive in his helmet.
The Bills won.
I am wondering if maybe they aren't nearly as bad as everyone thinks.
Is it possible that Jauron is NOT a complete amateur totally out of his depth?
Quote from: The Minsky Moment on September 20, 2009, 11:16:54 PM
because Eli's aw shucks hokeyness is a big front to cover the fact that he carries around a portable Infinite Improbability Drive in his helmet.
:nerd: :lol:
Holy crap, check out sellout.woot.com today. Gonna have to figure out a way to explain this to the wife, espec. if I decide to buy an extra couple as gifts.
Ahh, the memories...
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Quote from: Berkut on September 20, 2009, 11:21:19 PM
The Bills won.
I am wondering if maybe they aren't nearly as bad as everyone thinks.
Is it possible that Jauron is NOT a complete amateur totally out of his depth?
They're not the worst team in history, if that's what you mean. They probably looks good today because they were playing the hapless Bucs. They've done a good job rebuilding their line, their defense is moderately sturdy, their backs are good and their receivers great. Edwards is a very average QB. However, just like the team that won against the Bucs the week before, the coaching is a liability. Jauron and Phillips are two of a retarded kind. Both are worse than Norv Turner.
Hey how about Quan Cosby and Cedric Benson for the Bungles eh? :punk:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/green-bay-packers/09000d5d812c0612
Quote from: Valmy on September 21, 2009, 07:51:22 AM
Hey how about Quan Cosby and Cedric Benson for the Bungles eh? :punk:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/green-bay-packers/09000d5d812c0612
The state of Texas still has to atone for sending us Klingler. I guess I'm cool with UT though :)
Someone wants to explain to me how the hell did Ray Lewis coming thru the center! did not get anyone covering him?
Seriously? It's Ray fucking Lewis, cover him.
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 21, 2009, 09:07:01 AM
Someone wants to explain to me how the hell did Ray Lewis coming thru the center! did not get anyone covering him?
Seriously? It's Ray fucking Lewis, cover him.
Ngata eats blockers.
Quote from: Neil on September 21, 2009, 09:18:08 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 21, 2009, 09:07:01 AM
Someone wants to explain to me how the hell did Ray Lewis coming thru the center! did not get anyone covering him?
Seriously? It's Ray fucking Lewis, cover him.
Ngata eats blockers.
As an appetizer. Dude is soo much bigger than he was when here was at Oregon.
Quote from: Valmy on September 20, 2009, 11:11:09 PM
Way to throw those interceptions Romo!
:nelson the Kingdom of Jones has been defiled by the Giants.
^_^ The crying and whining among my Cowboy fan friends is wonderful so far today, and is made even better by the fact that the lowly Texans pulled off a big division road win on the same day.
Edit: Speaking of which, I've never seen the Texans behave like that before. It was almost like......they....gave a shit.....
Very strange.
I especially liked when that douchebag fake Irishman Cortland Finnegan thought he could go start shit on the Texans sidelines and (supposedly) got his face repeatedly introduced to the bench for his trouble.
Is that Gruden guy drunk?
Dallas Clark. :yeah:
Well it's over. ...Good game?
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 21, 2009, 10:11:49 AM
I especially liked when that douchebag fake Irishman Cortland Finnegan thought he could go start shit on the Texans sidelines and (supposedly) got his face repeatedly introduced to the bench for his trouble.
What's this story?
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 21, 2009, 07:48:13 PM
What's this story?
Not much to it, really. Finnegan got into a...scuffle...on the sidelines that ended up involving just about everyone on the Texans sidelines and most of the guys who were on the field at the time, and some Tennessee fans were squealing about his face getting smashed into the bench by someone, but fuck him. He deserves it for the amount of shit he talks and starts. One Titans player (not Finnegan) was ejected, a Texans WR got a 15 yard personal foul. Don't know about fines or suspensions yet.
There was a lot going on in that game. Finnegan, who (and it can't be said enough) is a total douche, and Andre Johnson were getting in each others faces, with Johnson mostly laughing at him while he got utterly toasted by Houston WRs all day. Finnegan later figured out that the only way he was going to stop Johnson was to just jump on his back before the ball got there. Texans RT Eric Winston and Kyle Vanden Bosch, complete with his toolish red contacts, were screaming at each other enough that the refs walked them both to opposite sides of the field, etcetc. Good stuff.
Oh and Jacoby Jones has the Texans logo shaved into the side of his head, which is awesome.
Cortland Finnegan is always trying to be a douche. He would always try talking shit with Derrick Mason, too. That didn't work out for him in the playoffs. Even with one arm, Mason toasted him.
Quote from: Neil on September 21, 2009, 08:05:02 PM
Cortland Finnegan is always trying to be a douche. He would always try talking shit with Derrick Mason, too. That didn't work out for him in the playoffs. Even with one arm, Mason toasted him.
Yeah...he's constantly running his mouth.
I still haven't figured out how that dude made the Pro Bowl. I mean...sure...he plays against Jacksonville twice a year, so those are some wideouts he can "shut down," but the Colts with Harrison/Wayne and the Texans with Johnson also play them twice a year, and neither one of them seem to have problems throwing at him (even when he's covering a guy like Jacoby Jones, instead of the #1). You mention Mason lighting him up, and I know I've seen him get blown away by other guys as well. They call him "Cortland Burnedagain," or something of that nature, for christs sake.
So that's what the wildcat looks like.
Beautiful stiff arms by brown.
Last Colts drive was vintage. Last Dolphins drive was less so.
So, straight picks I went 11-5 this week.
Now, I'm not sure how the spread works, but counting teams that won when I picked them to lose but cover as a loss for me, I went 8-8.
You know, I find it interesting that neither of the big rookie QBs of last year really have had a sophomore slump. Drew Brees leads the NFL with 9 TD passes, but Flacco and Ryan are in second place with 5 each.
LFFLers - I will entertain offers for Flacco. I could use a solid #2 RB.
Make sure to also count as wins underdog teams that you picked if they lost and the spread was greater than the difference.
Quote from: Barrister on September 22, 2009, 02:33:46 PM
LFFLers - I will entertain offers for Flacco. I could use a solid #2 RB.
I'd like something more than Cutler, but I'm already hurt at the RB position.
Quote from: Neil on September 22, 2009, 02:19:42 PM
So, straight picks I went 11-5 this week.
Now, I'm not sure how the spread works, but counting teams that won when I picked them to lose but cover as a loss for me, I went 8-8.
Just subtract the spread from the favorite's total score.
The Giants were giving 3 to the Cowboys. They won by 2. Subtract the spread, they ended up losing against the spread. The Cowboys lost the game and covered the spread, the Giants won and didn't cover.
The Colts were giving 3 to the Dolphins. They won by 4. Subtract 3 from the Colts, they still win so they covered the spread.
Quote from: Neil on September 22, 2009, 02:32:20 PM
You know, I find it interesting that neither of the big rookie QBs of last year really have had a sophomore slump. Drew Brees leads the NFL with 9 TD passes, but Flacco and Ryan are in second place with 5 each.
It is still pretty early, probably too early to have this discussion, but I am pretty impressed with Flacco. I was expecting a sophomore slump from him, not sure why, it was just a feeling. He has been very impressive so far though.
lol, Go Redskins.
QuoteNow that he has apologized for calling fans "dimwits," rookie Robert Henson is apparently done with Twitter.
Anyone clicking on Henson's Twitter account Tuesday got a message saying "Sorry, that page doesn't exist!"
On Sunday night, Henson fired off many tweets at fans who booed the Redskins during their 9-7 win over the Rams. Henson called the fans "dimwits" and asked how people who "work 9 to 5 at McDonald's" could know what's best for the team.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 23, 2009, 05:41:30 AM
lol, Go Redskins.
They are a team of destiny.
Destined for a top draft pick.
I feel bad for Jim Zorn in all this.
Quote from: Neil on September 23, 2009, 12:48:26 PM
I feel bad for Jim Zorn in all this.
Why? He is supposed to be an offensive guy and his offense sucks ass.
Quote from: sbr on September 22, 2009, 07:32:44 PM
It is still pretty early, probably too early to have this discussion, but I am pretty impressed with Flacco. I was expecting a sophomore slump from him, not sure why, it was just a feeling. He has been very impressive so far though.
Flacco is rock solid-- I've been telling you guys this since 2006 :P
Quote from: Valmy on September 23, 2009, 12:47:42 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 23, 2009, 05:41:30 AM
lol, Go Redskins.
They are a team of destiny.
Destined for a top draft pick.
Destined to stop Detroit's losing streak at 19; I hope.
Quote from: Valmy on September 23, 2009, 12:49:38 PM
Quote from: Neil on September 23, 2009, 12:48:26 PM
I feel bad for Jim Zorn in all this.
Why? He is supposed to be an offensive guy and his offense sucks ass.
Plenty NFL head coaches end up being the opposite kind of guys that they're supposed to be. Zorn's team doesn't really have much talent on the offence, which is the heart of the problem. The line is lackluster and injury-prone, which causes everything else to fail. Portis is wearing down and was never really as good as some people thought he was. Campbell's development as a quarterback seems to be stuck at around the second year. The receivers are a collection of guys who were #2 or #3 on other teams. Sellers is serviceable in his role, but not much of a threat. Although Chris Cooley is a genuine standout as a tight end, he's not going to put the team on his back.
I have a hard time nailing Zorn's hide the wall when his team is playing in what is perhaps the most competitive division in the NFL and his offensive larder is mostly empty. They went and spent two hundred million on defensive players, but if the Redskins had a decent line and a Chad Pennington at QB (which is what it looked like Campbell might be, the one year he played well), they'd be a much better team.
Quote from: Savonarola on September 23, 2009, 01:40:52 PM
Destined to stop Detroit's losing streak at 19; I hope.
Don't think I haven't thought about that.
I heard today that this is the first time that Jason Campbell has played in the same offense, for the same coordinator for two straight years, since high school.
I would like to see what the kid could do if he could actually just go out and run an offense he really knows, without having to spend so much time on the field thinking about what he is supposed to be doing. Not very likely with Mr. Synder running the show though. I imagine he will fire Zorn if/when they don't make the play-offs again this year.
Quote from: sbr on September 23, 2009, 03:10:12 PM
I heard today that this is the first time that Jason Campbell has played in the same offense, for the same coordinator for two straight years, since high school.
I would like to see what the kid could do if he could actually just go out and run an offense he really knows, without having to spend so much time on the field thinking about what he is supposed to be doing. Not very likely with Mr. Synder running the show though. I imagine he will fire Zorn if/when they don't make the play-offs again this year.
Zorn's going to be lucky to make it to midseason. Snyder's licking his chops at the thought of an uncapped season. Expect to see some flash-in-the-pan from this year get offered a 300 million dollar contract, and the Redskins to go 4-12.
Quote from: sbr on September 23, 2009, 03:10:12 PM
I heard today that this is the first time that Jason Campbell has played in the same offense, for the same coordinator for two straight years, since high school.
I would like to see what the kid could do if he could actually just go out and run an offense he really knows, without having to spend so much time on the field thinking about what he is supposed to be doing. Not very likely with Mr. Synder running the show though. I imagine he will fire Zorn if/when they don't make the play-offs again this year.
My problem with Campbell is not his skills per se. He can read defenses and has good physical abilities. What drives me nuts about the guy is his poor vision, his poor instincts, his poor awareness of where he is on the field. He just doesn't have it, he makes drive killing bone headed mistakes all the time. That has basically been my take on the guy all along and it is why he never seems to get better. Watch a Redskins game sometime and just look at him run directly into the rush, pass when he has room to run, try to run when there are no lanes, etc...
I just think he just doesn't see the field and understand situations very well on the fly.
Quote from: Neil on September 23, 2009, 03:16:54 PM
Zorn's going to be lucky to make it to midseason. Snyder's licking his chops at the thought of an uncapped season. Expect to see some flash-in-the-pan from this year get offered a 300 million dollar contract, and the Redskins to go 4-12.
Well I hope not. Snyder has got to stick with Zorn, Snyder has done a decent job upgrading the defense this year now he has to focus on bringing in some decent people in on the offense.
As far as the overpaying for flash in the pan guys...who are you thinking of? That is what he did back in the Bruce Smith/Deion Sanders days he seems to at least bring in contributers now. He just needs more. It is not like the guys who are underachieving on offense are highly paid free agents God knows. It seems to me you are going more on his reputation than really how has run the Redskins lately.
Quote from: Neil on September 23, 2009, 03:00:00 PM
I have a hard time nailing Zorn's hide the wall when his team is playing in what is perhaps the most competitive division in the NFL and his offensive larder is mostly empty. They went and spent two hundred million on defensive players, but if the Redskins had a decent line and a Chad Pennington at QB (which is what it looked like Campbell might be, the one year he played well), they'd be a much better team.
Alright I understand where you are coming from now. You think he is in danger of being fired this year and yes if he does get fired this year I would feel sorry for him.
I thought you were feeling sorry for him since his team is not very good.
Chester Pitts, a guy who has started every game the Texans have ever played at guard, and who is only one of two original players on the roster (the kicker Kris Brown is the other one) is done for the season. You might remember him as the guy Ephraim Salaam "found" bagging groceries in a supermarket in San Diego. He has already had two "major" surgeries on the knee he injured in the game against the Titans, and is already on IR. What really sucks is that he's a free agent after this season, so....he might be completely finished because of this.
Hope Studdard really is ready to go. He was kinda all over the place against the Titans. His first play, he totally blew the Tennessee guy opposite him away. The next, that same guy was throwing Studdard to the ground and stepping on his head (not literally, but close).
Quote from: Valmy on September 23, 2009, 10:48:18 PM
Of course he is! :punk:
We'll see.
In related news, the Texans signed the guy who took out Tom Brady's knee (Bernard Pollard, S) to fill that roster spot.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 24, 2009, 09:42:04 AM
Quote from: Valmy on September 23, 2009, 10:48:18 PM
Of course he is! :punk:
We'll see.
In related news, the Texans signed the guy who took out Tom Brady's knee (Bernard Pollard, S) to fill that roster spot.
hero of the republic.
Your CdM Lead Pipe Motherfucking Lock of The Week:
Ravens over Browns.
That is all.
Quote from: Barrister on September 22, 2009, 02:33:46 PM
LFFLers - I will entertain offers for Flacco. I could use a solid #2 RB.
Bump.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 24, 2009, 12:02:21 PM
Your CdM Lead Pipe Motherfucking Lock of The Week:
Ravens over Browns.
That is all.
I hope Ray Ray smears Brady Quinn into a wet spot on the turf.
Quote from: Barrister on September 24, 2009, 12:18:25 PM
Quote from: Barrister on September 22, 2009, 02:33:46 PM
LFFLers - I will entertain offers for Flacco. I could use a solid #2 RB.
Bump.
I don't have any good players, so just give him to me? I'll throw in San Diego Defence. :)
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 24, 2009, 12:21:19 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 24, 2009, 12:02:21 PM
Your CdM Lead Pipe Motherfucking Lock of The Week:
Ravens over Browns.
That is all.
I hope Ray Ray smears Brady Quinn into a wet spot on the turf.
Well, if the Broncos can carve them up, the Ravens should be able to do even better.
Their only hope is to play Derek Anderson. Unfortunately for the Browns, Anderson didn't go to Notre Dame, doesn't test well on Madison Avenue and is thus not likely to be the face of a franchise. In the meantime, they'll continue to get demolished by their two great division rivals (if you can call what they do to the Browns 'rivalry'), one of which is led by a QB who looks like he's retarded and the other of whom has a noticeable unibrow.
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 24, 2009, 12:58:12 PM
Quote from: Barrister on September 24, 2009, 12:18:25 PM
Quote from: Barrister on September 22, 2009, 02:33:46 PM
LFFLers - I will entertain offers for Flacco. I could use a solid #2 RB.
Bump.
I don't have any good players, so just give him to me? I'll throw in San Diego Defence. :)
lolno. I'll stick with the Philly D, thank you very much. They don't play NO every week.
I realized I went way too early in the draft to pick up a backup QB, so Flacco's too good to sit on my bench for almost the entire season, especially when he's generating more points than some starters for other teams. But I realize that nobody is going to give me their #1 RB either. But when I am thinking is fair is someone that coud fit into my lineup as a #2, or in a flex position. If someone wants to make it a 4-player deal, where they also trade me a backup QB, and I throw in a backup RB, I'd consider that too.
I'll take a look at your roster tonight and make you a trade offer.
I'm interested. Altho my pickings are slim at RB.
Quote from: Neil on September 24, 2009, 01:12:36 PM
Well, if the Broncos can carve them up, the Ravens should be able to do even better.
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Ravens and A-10 Warthogs...too bad F-111s are out of service.
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Somewhere, an insurgent is getting sacked
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Quote from: Barrister on September 24, 2009, 01:13:08 PM
I'll take a look at your roster tonight and make you a trade offer.
Ah it's cool man, I really don't have much to work with so I'll just ride my team to the bottom, or lower middle depending. :D
Week 3 thread !