Every time Goodell says 'health and safety' or 'player safety', I wonder how he's managed to survive so long in a country with hundreds of millions of handguns.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. KID ROCK? WHERE ARE YOU BARRY?
:lol:
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 08, 2011, 07:23:57 PM
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD. KID ROCK? WHERE ARE YOU BARRY?
:punk: but with a mullet.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 08, 2011, 07:25:14 PM
:lol:
I'll be here all week. Be sure to tip your waitress.
Oh, and here's the schedule:
Tonight:
Saints @ Packers
Sunday:
Falcons @ Bears
Colts @ Texans
Bills @ Chiefs
Titans @ Jaguars
Bengals @ Browns
Eagles @ Rams
Steelers @ Ravens
Lions @ Buccaneers
Vikings @ Chargers
Giants @ Redskins
Panthers @ Cardinals
Seahawks @ 49ers
Cowboys @ Jets
Monday:
Patriots @ Dolphins
Raiders @ Broncos
In 1 of my fantasy league, I'm 3 this year, I have Rodgers-Jennings. Hopefully they won't let me down.
Why are they playing NBA music for an NFL game?
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 08, 2011, 07:32:04 PM
In 1 of my fantasy league, I'm 3 this year, I have Rodgers-Jennings. Hopefully they won't let me down.
Well there you go. :)
Colston you ass hold onto the ball.
Surprised this hasn't been posted yet
Manning is done (maybe for good) and so is my LFFL season.
http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/6944302/indianapolis-colts-peyton-manning-surgery-neck-sources-say
I feel bad for Drew Brees. It must be hard to be on a team where the skill players are scrubs.
Man, do the Saints ever suck.
Wow
http://deadspin.com/5835403/the-medical-board-says-david-chao-is-a-drunk-former-patients-say-hes-a-quack-why-is-he-an-nfl-team-doctor
QuoteThe Medical Board Says David Chao Is A Drunk. Former Patients Say He's A Quack. Why Is He An NFL Team Doctor?
The DEA says Dr. David Chao wrote himself illegal prescriptions more than a hundred times between 2008 and 2010. The California state medical board says he's an alcoholic and needs psychiatric help. Four former football players have sued Chao for malpractice, claiming he ended or shortened their careers.
The San Diego Chargers, meanwhile, are bringing Chao back for his 14th season as the team's head physician.
In addition to his NFL duties, Chao is the chief medical officer for the X Games and has been employed by the WWE, USOC, and countless pro athletes. Maybe it's worth certain headaches for them to retain the services of one of the preeminent orthopedic surgeons in the country. But with a rap sheet to rival those of the NFL's top troublemakers—DUIs, surgeries gone wrong, a raid of his office by the feds in June of last year—it's worth asking the question: Why does this man still have his job?
Chao came to be the Chargers' lead physician when the previous team doctor, Gary Losse, left the medical field altogether amid allegations of prescription drug addiction. Chao, Losse's partner, inherited his colleague's portion of their shared practice, the Chargers job, and seven lawsuits charging that he condoned and facilitated Losse's drug use, letting him get high before operations that went wrong. Chao was cited by the medical board for writing Losse's prescriptions and fined $1,000.
Since then Chao's record has been, if anything, even worse. Chao has been sued 20 times since 1998, over allegations including malpractice, negligence, and fraud. At least eight of those cases have been settled by undisclosed payouts. Four suits that never saw trial concerned former Chargers players (one was settled out of court, three were dropped for various reasons). Ryan Leaf claimed Chao misdiagnosed and mistreated his wrist and shoulder injuries, while safety Greg Jackson said he suffered knee problems after Chao operated on him.
The Medical Board Says David Chao Is A Drunk. Former Patients Say He's A Quack. Why Is He An NFL Team Doctor?Busy with the scalpel, busy with the prescription pad. Last year federal agents searched Chao's office after learning that he had made out 108 prescriptions to himself since 2008. No one knows what happened to those prescriptions, but Chao was linked to then-Chargers safety Kevin Ellison, who was pulled over with 100 Vicodin pills on him, for which he did not have a prescription. The Chargers denied that Ellison got the drugs from the team, and released him a month later. The DEA's investigation of Chao is ongoing.
Yet none of this got Chao in hot water with his employers or overseers. It was only after he pleaded guilty to a DUI, his second, that the Medical Board of California initiated a hearing on Chao's competency. The complaint, in addition to alleging "misuse" of alcohol, states that Chao failed to disclose his convictions on state forms.
Deputy Attorney General Matt Davis recommended to the board that Chao receive five years of probation, a psychiatric evaluation, and ethics training, saying "sound judgment is part and parcel to the qualifications and duties of a physician. The DUI conviction evidences a problem in that area."
The board is expected to rule in a few months, well after football season starts. When it does, Chao will still be the Chargers' physician, and will be compensated handsomely. The latest contract available shows Chao receiving his own luxury box, a sideline pass, four tickets and special parking for each home game, on top of an annual fee as well as standard insurance payouts for the cases he treats. The Chargers have declined to comment on the medical board's complaint against Chao.
Are there no other competent surgeons in Southern California, ones without consistent and growing records in criminal and civil courts? The San Diego Union-Tribune dutifully reports on him whenever he runs afoul of the law, which is often, but the Chargers' relationship with David Chao ought to be a embarrassment of national levels.
If I were the defensive coordinator for the Saints, I'd be thinking about ending my own life. I know that there wasn't an off season and that sometimes guys forget how to tackle, but that retarded defensive alignment against the trips package and the fact that they're just leaving that Robinson kid hanging out to dry has me feeling upset.
:lol:
Packers looked good. :thumbsup:
Cool ending to that one. The Packers D was not interested in giving up that TD. :lol:
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 08, 2011, 10:40:34 PM
Packers looked good. :thumbsup:
They certainly looked efficient, although against a terrible Saints team, it's hard to judge. BJ Raji is the man though. I'm not going to crown the Packers yet, but given that their division is a little bit shit, they're definitely going to cause some headaches in the playoffs. As I noted above, the story of this game is more that pretty much nobody on the Saints except for Brees and Sproles looked at all good. I thought that the NFC South was going to be their division to lose, but now I'm starting to think that the Falcons have to have an edge so long as their defence is even adequate.
Rodgers looked good tonight too, to the point where I'd say that he looked to be in the same class as Drew Brees. The difference is that Rodgers has a team around him that can help him win games, and that turnover was clutch in this game. I'm not sure I'd take that 34 points to heart if I were the D, given that it was Drew Brees. When the time comes to make Jay Cutler have a tantrum on the sideline like the big baby that he is, I know that the Packers D will be there for me.
Didn't stay up for the opening game, probably watch the replay later today.
My tv games this sunday:
Steelers@Ravens
Giants@Redskins
Cowboys@Jets
What was with the minimal graphics on the NBC broadcast? Is that some new retro thing they are doing? I didn't like it, I need to see the score and time at all times now.
Positively terrified of the Oakland-Denver game. I know in theory the Raiders should be favorites due to the Broncos sucking, but... it's a Monday Night opener. I'm pretty sure they've gotten blown out in every one of them they've "played" in. I'm almost tempted to start Orton on my LFFL team I have so little faith in Al's boys.
Quote from: Syt on September 08, 2011, 11:17:09 PM
Didn't stay up for the opening game, probably watch the replay later today.
My tv games this sunday:
Steelers@Ravens
Giants@Redskins
Cowboys@Jets
Looks like you did reasonably well.
NFL Game Pass looks nice but hell is it expensive.
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 09, 2011, 06:05:15 AM
NFL Game Pass looks nice but hell is it expensive.
As said elsewhere: would be so much more attractive if it included the rewind function (or if that was at least available outside the U.S.).
Quote from: Syt on September 09, 2011, 06:10:38 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 09, 2011, 06:05:15 AM
NFL Game Pass looks nice but hell is it expensive.
As said elsewhere: would be so much more attractive if it included the rewind function (or if that was at least available outside the U.S.).
It would be more attractive if it wasn't 270$. I can get Sunday Ticket for less then that.
Ugh, I get the Colts and Texans game. Going to have to try to watch the ravens game on my computer. :yuk:
I am definitely going to Cleveland this weekend. I got moved up to the coaches box, so I will be running the video printer there. I'm guessing my brother wanted to avoid any possible confrontation between me and a certain special teams coach :ph34r:
It's pretty simple work-- I just have to set up the equipment and snap two prints (one from the sideline camera and one endzone) before the snap and then two after the snap. But each coach seems to want the 'after snap' print taken at a different time, so it will probably take some time & frustration to fine-tune my timing to what the coaches want. Problem is that some coaches are, ehmm, particular about how they want things and don't always do a good job enunciating their exact requirements.
This will be my first time actually traveling with the team. I need to report at 1:00 tomorrow for the pre-flight security check. After that, we take a bus from the stadium straight to the plane. Apparently our hotel is on the outskirts of town, so we won't be able to walk to any downtown restaurants or bars Saturday night :angry:
Bungals are so gonna get raped.
Quote from: derspiess on September 09, 2011, 11:45:07 AM
I am definitely going to Cleveland this weekend. I got moved up to the coaches box, so I will be running the video printer there. I'm guessing my brother wanted to avoid any possible confrontation between me and a certain special teams coach :ph34r:
It's pretty simple work-- I just have to set up the equipment and snap two prints (one from the sideline camera and one endzone) before the snap and then two after the snap. But each coach seems to want the 'after snap' print taken at a different time, so it will probably take some time & frustration to fine-tune my timing to what the coaches want. Problem is that some coaches are, ehmm, particular about how they want things and don't always do a good job enunciating their exact requirements.
This will be my first time actually traveling with the team. I need to report at 1:00 tomorrow for the pre-flight security check. After that, we take a bus from the stadium straight to the plane. Apparently our hotel is on the outskirts of town, so we won't be able to walk to any downtown restaurants or bars Saturday night :angry:
Why does the Special Team coach hates you? You slept with his mother, didn't you?
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 09, 2011, 11:48:49 AM
Bungals are so gonna get raped.
The 6.5 point spread is hard to argue with, but I feel like I need to refrain from my usual pessimistic comments for the time being :goodboy:
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 09, 2011, 11:50:20 AM
Why does the Special Team coach hates you? You slept with his mother, didn't you?
He doesn't hate me & I don't hate him; we're just trying to keep it that way :)
Give my regards to the esteemed Mr. Gradkowski. Also, go Brownies! Hahaha :thumbsup:
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on September 09, 2011, 01:40:28 PM
Give my regards to the esteemed Mr. Gradkowski. Also, go Brownies! Hahaha :thumbsup:
I'll tell him you said hi. If Dalton lays an egg on his first 3 possessions, I'm going to demand that they bring out Gradkowski :contract:
Wait till week 2. ;)
ESPN sims the first week in Madden '12.
http://espn.go.com/espn/thelife/videogames/easims12/_/gameId/6894936/madden-12-ea-simulations
Wait wait wait... The Bengals are starting Dalton over Gradkowski?
I guess they don't call them the Bungles for nothing.
That pass interference on AJ Hawk at the end of the game was bullshit.
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 09, 2011, 04:14:56 PM
That pass interference on AJ Hawk at the end of the game was bullshit.
Yeah, it looked like a clean play to me.
I guess the refs for the steelers game went to the wrong stadium.
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 09, 2011, 04:59:27 PM
I guess the refs for the steelers game went to the wrong stadium.
Don't worry. They'll get there.
Quote from: Neil on September 09, 2011, 05:11:34 PM
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 09, 2011, 04:59:27 PM
I guess the refs for the steelers game went to the wrong stadium.
Don't worry. They'll get there.
No shit.
Ran into Five Guys tonight on the way home from work for my Friday Night Burger, and it seemed Jonathan Ogden had the same idea. Asked if he could suit up for Sunday; said he's been getting that all summer from fans worried about the OL. :lol:
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2011, 08:46:44 PM
No shit.
Ran into Five Guys tonight on the way home from work for my Friday Night Burger, and it seemed Jonathan Ogden had the same idea. Asked if he could suit up for Sunday; said he's been getting that all summer from fans worried about the OL. :lol:
I thought Blind Side was your left tackle. No?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 09, 2011, 08:51:53 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2011, 08:46:44 PM
No shit.
Ran into Five Guys tonight on the way home from work for my Friday Night Burger, and it seemed Jonathan Ogden had the same idea. Asked if he could suit up for Sunday; said he's been getting that all summer from fans worried about the OL. :lol:
I thought Blind Side was your left tackle. No?
He got moved to the right.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 09, 2011, 08:51:53 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2011, 08:46:44 PM
No shit.
Ran into Five Guys tonight on the way home from work for my Friday Night Burger, and it seemed Jonathan Ogden had the same idea. Asked if he could suit up for Sunday; said he's been getting that all summer from fans worried about the OL. :lol:
I thought Blind Side was your left tackle. No?
He's been moved to RT. They signed Bryant McKinnie for LT.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2011, 08:53:49 PM
He's been moved to RT. They signed Bryant McKinnie for LT.
Guess there won't be a Blind Side II.
Where does Ogden fit in then?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 09, 2011, 08:55:01 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2011, 08:53:49 PM
He's been moved to RT. They signed Bryant McKinnie for LT.
Guess there won't be a Blind Side II.
Where does Ogden fit in then?
Retired. He's not coming back.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 09, 2011, 08:55:01 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2011, 08:53:49 PM
He's been moved to RT. They signed Bryant McKinnie for LT.
Guess there won't be a Blind Side II.
No, he's had major issues adjusting to the pro game at LT. He's a mauler, and he belongs on the right side.
QuoteWhere does Ogden fit in then?
He's been retired for 3 years, Superfan.
We flew in to this tiny airport in downtown Cleveland-- right by the stadium, only to take a bus out to the BFE Hilton. Got a kick out of the flight-- pretty much none of the normal rules apply. Leave your phone on, watch video on your ipad during takeoff and landing, nobody cares.
And they constantly have meals or snacktime. No wonder my brother put on so much weight when he started with the team.
Not much work for me today other than setting up some AV stuff. There will supposedly be a poker game after the 9:15 snack. Hopefully I can separate a couple coaches from some of their money.
Tell Frostee Rucker to produce. Tell him that an internet guy is pissed off at him.
Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2011, 07:22:27 PM
We flew in to this tiny airport in downtown Cleveland-- right by the stadium, only to take a bus out to the BFE Hilton. Got a kick out of the flight-- pretty much none of the normal rules apply. Leave your phone on, watch video on your ipad during takeoff and landing, nobody cares.
And they constantly have meals or snacktime. No wonder my brother put on so much weight when he started with the team.
Not much work for me today other than setting up some AV stuff. There will supposedly be a poker game after the 9:15 snack. Hopefully I can separate a couple coaches from some of their money.
Is this a paying gig or are you just hustling a free ticket?
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 10, 2011, 07:46:27 PM
Is this a paying gig or are you just hustling a free ticket?
My brother had one of his guys quit on him a few days ago, so I'm filling in to help him out until he finds a permanent replacement. Otherwise I'd prefer to be home this weekend & watch the game on TV.
But yeah, I am getting paid.
Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2011, 08:16:31 PM
My brother had one of his guys quit on him a few days ago, so I'm filling in to help him out until he finds a permanent replacement. Otherwise I'd prefer to be home this weekend & watch the game on TV.
But yeah, I am getting paid.
C'mon man, don't be such a cynic. You're part of the big show baby!
Being part of "the big show" with the Bengals is like being in an infomercial audience and saying you're "in television".
Could be worse. He could be working for the Raiders. Marvin Lewis is unlikely to punch him out if the photos aren't just so.
Quote from: Neil on September 10, 2011, 10:50:04 PM
Could be worse. He could be working for the Raiders. Marvin Lewis is unlikely to punch him out if the photos aren't just so.
Tom Cable is a Seahawk now, thank you very much. :lol:
ESPN GameDay added an extra hour. Swell. 3 hours of Steeler cockworship.
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on September 11, 2011, 02:57:25 AM
Quote from: Neil on September 10, 2011, 10:50:04 PM
Could be worse. He could be working for the Raiders. Marvin Lewis is unlikely to punch him out if the photos aren't just so.
Tom Cable is a Seahawk now, thank you very much. :lol:
Yeah, but Carroll would never let him punch anyone. That guy makes Dick Vermeil look positively taciturn.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 06:37:45 AM
ESPN GameDay added an extra hour. Swell. 3 hours of Steeler cockworship.
Well, just imagine how tired you'll be of maudlin looks back at 9/11 by the end of the day.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 06:37:45 AM
ESPN GameDay added an extra hour. Swell. 3 hours of Steeler cockworship.
3 hours of Cris Carter and Keyshawn. :yucky:
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 06:37:45 AM
ESPN GameDay added an extra hour. Swell. 3 hours of Steeler cockworship.
Just played Stellers@Ravens in Madden '12. Steelers win 14-10. With 0:45 to go at 14-7, Flacco throws two touchdown passes from the Steelers 23 in a row, but both are ruled just barely incomplete by the refs while a similar play that eventually led to the 14-0 TD for the Steelers was given fair. Though you'd appreciate that. :P
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2011, 08:54:26 PM
Being part of "the big show" with the Bengals is like being in an infomercial audience and saying you're "in television".
Yeah, this year anyway. I can't recognize more than a handful of players without their uniforms on.
Well, Dalton sticks out anyway. He's sitting in front of me on the bus right now.
edit: Shipley just got on & sat next to Dalton. You know the guys whom you can tell play football even when they're not suited up? He's not one of them.
Quote from: Neil on September 11, 2011, 07:06:10 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 06:37:45 AM
ESPN GameDay added an extra hour. Swell. 3 hours of Steeler cockworship.
Well, just imagine how tired you'll be of maudlin looks back at 9/11 by the end of the day.
I'd rather watch 3 hours of Mohammed Atta than Head n' Shoulders and that smirking DUI With The Stars.
I hope Bernard Pollard twists that bitch's cap back across the middle today.
Quote from: Syt on September 11, 2011, 08:10:46 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 06:37:45 AM
ESPN GameDay added an extra hour. Swell. 3 hours of Steeler cockworship.
Just played Stellers@Ravens in Madden '12. Steelers win 14-10. With 0:45 to go at 14-7, Flacco throws two touchdown passes from the Steelers 23 in a row, but both are ruled just barely incomplete by the refs while a similar play that eventually led to the 14-0 TD for the Steelers was given fair. Though you'd appreciate that. :P
Even video game coding can't escape the reach of NFL Properties(tm). :lol:
I'm not making any predictions, but the Ravens have to--
1) put Rapistburger down when they get their hands on him, and not let him do his playground bullshit;
2) account for Head n Shoulders on every down;
3) keep Flacco upright in the pocket.
I beat the Steelers 27-14 yesterday morning on Madden. Roethlisberger threw a pick-6 to Ray in the first quarter, and it must have rattled him because he got sacked 7 times.
I really think Rapistburger's going to pick on the secondary, so don't be surprised to see big numbers.
I was listening to the local radio and they had one of the Post-Gazette's writers on; he said the Ravens are going to be a better team in November than they are now, namely because of all the OL questions and the late signings of impact position free agents, so the Steelheads are justifiably confident going into M&T Stadium Week 1 instead of Week 12.
I'm not holding any unreasonable expectations about today.
Yeah, I guess that's what itboils down to. Ravens offense still need to gel after all the changes, while the Steelers are doing same old, same old. The major problem for them is that Harrison isn't 100% fit yet. Still, anything can happen. If Ben throws unnecessary interceptions again like in the Super Bowl ...
9/11 1:00 ET At Baltimore -1 Pittsburgh
9/11 1:00 ET At Tampa Bay -1 Detroit
9/11 1:00 ET Atlanta -2 At Chicago
9/11 1:00 ET At Kansas City -4 Buffalo
9/11 1:00 ET At Houston -9 Indianapolis
9/11 1:00 ET Philadelphia -4 At St. Louis
9/11 1:00 ET At Cleveland -6.5 Cincinnati
9/11 1:00 ET Tennessee -1.5 At Jacksonville
9/11 4:15 ET NY Giants -2 At Washington
9/11 4:15 ET At Arizona -6.5 Carolina
9/11 4:15 ET At San Francisco -6 Seattle
9/11 4:15 ET At San Diego -9 Minnesota
9/11 8:25 ET At NY Jets -6 Dallas
Monday Night Football Point Spread
9/12 7:00 ET New England -7 At Miami
9/12 10:15 ET At Denver -3 Oakland
Little surprised by that BAL PIT line. If I knew a bookie I would definitely put a couple ducats on the Steelers to cover.
Quote from: Syt on September 11, 2011, 11:43:38 AM
The major problem for them is that Harrison isn't 100% fit yet.
Ed Reed has been saying this is the best he's felt since coming into the league.
That memorial moment was nice from Pennsylvania, broadcast to all stadiums. Taps, nothing more. It was wonderful.
McKinnie just erased Harrison on that running play.
Starting it right!
You gotta be fucking kidding me. :lol:
Quote from: Syt on September 11, 2011, 12:08:35 PM
You gotta be fucking kidding me. :lol:
What are you worried about, refs don't take the calls from the league office until the 4th quarter.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 12:07:21 PM
That memorial moment was nice from Pennsylvania, broadcast to all stadiums. Taps, nothing more. It was wonderful.
Yeah. A little talk by DeNiro, and then something short and classy. I'm incredibly impressed at the ability of the NFL to navigate the line of good taste.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 12:07:21 PM
That memorial moment was nice from Pennsylvania, broadcast to all stadiums. Taps, nothing more. It was wonderful.
Yes, quite a goosebumps moment.
My AFL game is Bills Chiefs. :yuk:
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 11, 2011, 12:19:27 PM
My AFL game is Bills Chiefs. :yuk:
lol, not-Kemp versus not-Dawson.
Don't worry, you get the Cowboys and Jets tonight on ESPN.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 12:20:43 PM
Don't worry, you get the Cowboys and Jets tonight on ESPN.
The Superhype Bowl.
Holy shit, did you see what Bryant McKinnie did to Harrison on that Dickson catch? HOW'S THE BACK NOW
Well, the refs are stepping in to correct the imbalance.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 12:25:18 PM
Holy shit, did you see what Bryant McKinnie did to Harrison on that Dickson catch? HOW'S THE BACK NOW
Which, interestingly enough, wasn't a hold. But we knew that.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 12:25:18 PM
Holy shit, did you see what Bryant McKinnie did to Harrison on that Dickson catch? HOW'S THE BACK NOW
Yeah, but beating a Steeler like a rented mule is called 'holding' in the NFL.
I'm glad you saw it, because when I see it and say something, I'm a conspiracy nut.
T-Sizzle just blew the rapist up.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 11:10:10 AM
1) put Rapistburger down when they get their hands on him, and not let him do his playground bullshit;
Whaddaye say? Whaddaye say?
Hey, has Joe Flacco gone 5/5, 84 yards and a TD in about ten minutes of football?
All those Joe haters can fucking die.
Okay, the last two Colts plays were turnovers inside their own 20 which resulted in two Texans TDs.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 12:28:01 PM
I'm glad you saw it, because when I see it and say something, I'm a conspiracy nut.
:lol:
Good for you then that Neil, the voice of Raven objectivity, happened to be around.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 11, 2011, 12:36:55 PM
Okay, the last two Colts plays were turnovers inside their own 20 which resulted in two Texans TDs.
:lol: They're so going 5-11 this season. Actually, it'll be refreshing to see a playoffs without Manning for a change.
What happened to get the Rice TD overturned? I'm presuming NFL bullshit? Also, Brownies look like trash, and the kickoff rule has neutered Cribbs. :mad:
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 11, 2011, 12:36:55 PM
Okay, the last two Colts plays were turnovers inside their own 20 which resulted in two Texans TDs.
The AFC South became the property of the Texans as soon as Manning went down. They just need to play like they can, and they'll crush the other teams.
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on September 11, 2011, 12:40:59 PM
What happened to get the Rice TD overturned? I'm presuming NFL bullshit? Also, Brownies look like trash, and the kickoff rule has neutered Cribbs. :mad:
No, it was legit down at the one. And he got it back for me.
Quote from: Neil on September 11, 2011, 12:41:19 PM
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 11, 2011, 12:36:55 PM
Okay, the last two Colts plays were turnovers inside their own 20 which resulted in two Texans TDs.
The AFC South became the property of the Texans as soon as Manning went down. They just need to play like they can, and they'll crush the other teams.
No shit; they have the talent, they just need to learn how to win.
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on September 11, 2011, 12:40:59 PM
and the kickoff rule has neutered Cribbs. :mad:
Damned shame when the league eliminates your best weapon. It's like outlawing the 3-pointer in the NBA for white guys.
May be able to pull that shit on Nakamura, but Pollard ain't taking no shit, Hines.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 12:50:17 PM
May be able to pull that shit on Nakamura, but Pollard ain't taking no shit, Hines.
:lol:
No kidding. That'll cost you a knee if you push that man to far.
Pour it on, Houston, pour it on. You owe them.
Woot! Cribbs says fuck you to the NFL and returns it from 9 yards deep to the 43 to setup Cleveland's first scoring drive. :)
The Rams' QB looks good.
Too bad their receivers couldn't catch a cold.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 01:02:37 PM
Pour it on, Houston, pour it on. You owe them.
I'm looking around for the Rosencopter right now. This is going way too well.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 11, 2011, 01:04:08 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 01:02:37 PM
Pour it on, Houston, pour it on. You owe them.
I'm looking around for the Rosencopter right now. This is going way too well.
:lol:
Dude, it's a new era. Don't look back.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 01:05:57 PM
:lol:
Dude, it's a new era. Don't look back.
Fans of Houston sports are all broken.
They're slowing it down a little as they approach the end of the half, burning a little time and all, but are still inside the Colts RZ at the 2:00 warning.
I'm surprised the Bills have been blanking the Chiefs so far; not so much about Buffalo's D, which surprisingly has some real talent, but KC's offense has so much more punch than that.
Yi, you're getting the game; what's KC's issue? Flaming out, or are the Bills playing that well?
Harrison seems to be pretty much a non-factor. In fact, the Ravens line and Leach have been erasing the Steelers.
Quote from: Neil on September 11, 2011, 01:17:58 PM
Leach have been erasing the Steelers.
I don't even know who he paved on that Rice breakout for the first down; whoever it was, the #44 was planted on his face.
Oh hey a punt return for a TD, 34-0 Texans now. :54 left in the half.
The Colts are just running it now trying to get to the locker room after the disaster that was their last attempt at a 2:00 offense.
Houston and Detroit are on my "you don't want to play them in December" list.
Atlanta being held to 3 for the half is a bit surprising as well.
Aw they just showed the Ravens - Steelers highlights, but I didn't get to see Leach bulldozing bitches. Rice looks to be having a good day running the ball though.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 11, 2011, 01:29:48 PM
but I didn't get to see Leach bulldozing bitches.
Find comfort in the fact that it's happening anyway. And how.
So, which offence is explosive?
And the 2-point convert is an 'In your face fags!'
Pittsburgh officially no longer knows what the fuck just happened to them.
And the rout is on.
Ok, now they're just self-destructing. :bleeding:
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 01:45:33 PM
Pittsburgh officially no longer knows what the fuck just happened to them.
The stunned look on the 2-point convert were awesome.
Quote from: Neil on September 11, 2011, 01:48:50 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 01:45:33 PM
Pittsburgh officially no longer knows what the fuck just happened to them.
The stunned look on the 2-point convert were awesome.
Watching Mendenhall suffer the shockwaves in slow motion after the Ngata hit was even better.
Should've kicked the field goal; going for it and failing just pisses Pittsburgh off.
Roethlisberger is raping the Steelers' chances.
Whoa Steve Slaton sighting!
Oh fuck, Hines Ward was LAID THE FUCK OUT on that INT.
The best thing about that pick is that Hines Ward got blown the fuck up by JJ.
A Steeler could be in the grassy knoll and shoot Lincoln in the back of the head for Jodi Foster, and they still wouldn't get tossed.
Aw no shutout for the Texans after Tate fumbled the ball on the Houston ~12 or so then Wayne made a really nice catch in the back of the endzone.
It's funny watching the refs try to bail Pittsburgh out.
:yuk: Prevent defense
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 01:15:24 PM
I'm surprised the Bills have been blanking the Chiefs so far; not so much about Buffalo's D, which surprisingly has some real talent, but KC's offense has so much more punch than that.
Yi, you're getting the game; what's KC's issue? Flaming out, or are the Bills playing that well?
KC turned over the ball multiple times putting the Bills in the red zone. They fumbled the opening kickoff for God's sake.
The KC offense looks bad and FitzPatrick looks surprisingly good.
Oh shit Mario Williams just destroyed Kerry Collins.
Oh okay it wasn't as bad on the replay. I'm not sure why they feel Dallas Clark is going to be able to block that guy though.
Turnovermania.
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So, uh, what's up with the Stealers?
The Bungles-Brownshits game just got interesting.
Because of the CFL owning NFL rights in Canada & the simulcast policy. I am now watching Browns vs Bengals, a CBS game, on Fox.
What happened to Joe Buck's voice? Big baseball game last night or something? He somehow sounds worse than normal.
Oh okay, I guess I missed something before I changed the channel and everyone is crying or something. Except Aikman. He probably doesn't know where he is anyway.
I guess I'd have to apologize to the Bungals. If I didn't think they'll lose the next 15.
My thoughts:
Go Eagles!
Buccaneers, really, when the Lions had such shitty QBing?
Bengals vs. Browns, who the fuck cares? Maybe such a game should only be screened locally?
I've been flipping back and forth between the Skins-Giants and Vikings-Chargers, and every time I've seen The Sex Cannon drop back to throw a pass, he's getting hit. Oh and half the time the receivers seem to drop it.
Oh well that was a nice pass and catch there at least. Except on the next play, there's a Giants DL in the backfield biting his ankles while he's handing the ball off. :wacko: Does the Redskins OL just suck really bad or what?
:D
Have a clip of Ward getting laid out anyone? Would brighten my day after watching my fantasy team be lazy as shit.
Ravens: great team or greatest team?
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 11, 2011, 04:07:43 PM
I've been flipping back and forth between the Skins-Giants and Vikings-Chargers, and every time I've seen The Sex Cannon drop back to throw a pass, he's getting hit. Oh and half the time the receivers seem to drop it.
Oh well that was a nice pass and catch there at least. Except on the next play, there's a Giants DL in the backfield biting his ankles while he's handing the ball off. :wacko: Does the Redskins OL just suck really bad or what?
The former. But I guess I like the direction they are going in in the running game department.
By the way I started the Ravens defense on my fantasy team. 22 points by a defense is a new record for me.
Sure glad the Skins drafted that Kerrigan guy
Quote from: garbon on September 11, 2011, 03:57:20 PM
My thoughts:
Buccaneers, really, when the Lions had such shitty QBing?
:huh: What? 72% completions for 300 yards 3 TDs and 1 INT is shitty QB play?
Maybe you were watching a different game.
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 11, 2011, 04:24:59 PM
Have a clip of Ward getting laid out anyone? Would brighten my day after watching my fantasy team be lazy as shit.
I don't know if they'll show it except maybe on the extensive highlights, but during Rapistburgers' first INT to Ed Reed, Ward was to be the underneath primary on the play; as he was running laterally along the line, Jarrett Johnson totally, completely and biblically demolished him with a clean shot, forcing Rapistburger to look for another option. DWI With The Stars went from vertical to horizontal so fast, it knocked my cat on her ass just being in the same room as the broadcast.
It was as beautiful a decimation as you'd ever see.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 05:11:54 PM
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 11, 2011, 04:24:59 PM
Have a clip of Ward getting laid out anyone? Would brighten my day after watching my fantasy team be lazy as shit.
I don't know if they'll show it except maybe on the extensive highlights, but during Rapistburgers' first INT to Ed Reed, Ward was to be the underneath primary on the play; as he was running laterally along the line, Jarrett Johnson totally, completely and biblically demolished him with a clean shot, forcing Rapistburger to look for another option. DWI With The Stars went from vertical to horizontal so fast, it knocked my cat on her ass just being in the same room as the broadcast.
It was as beautiful a decimation as you'd ever see.
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091100/2011/REG1/steelers@ravens?module=HP11_hot_topics#menu=highlights&tab=recap
The video called "Reed INT" has it, I think. #95 blows someone up right in the middle of the screen there at the 20.
Well that was...not a good screen attempt by the Redskins.
I knew Bruce would be the Browns demise if he came in. :( At least the Steelers and Chiefs got dismantled.
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 11, 2011, 05:36:48 PM
Well that was...not a good screen attempt by the Redskins.
They have a history of bad screen attempts:
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But...
Hail to the Redskins!
Hail Victory!
Braves on the Warpath!
Fight for old D.C.!
In 1991 they started 1-0 and in 2011 they start 1-0. Clearly a SB victory is assured.
Ugh. The Sex Cannon in a superbowl. :yuk:
Yeah, that'd be a bad game that'd be a certain win for the AFC.
Quote from: Neil on September 11, 2011, 08:12:55 PM
Yeah, that'd be a bad game that'd be a certain win for the AFC.
The AFC will not have Peyton Manning to save them from the might of the Sex Cannon this time!
Quote from: Valmy on September 11, 2011, 08:15:12 PM
Quote from: Neil on September 11, 2011, 08:12:55 PM
Yeah, that'd be a bad game that'd be a certain win for the AFC.
The AFC will not have Peyton Manning to save them from the might of the Sex Cannon this time!
Kyle Orton would have won that game. :glare:
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 11, 2011, 05:28:07 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 05:11:54 PM
Quote from: Alcibiades on September 11, 2011, 04:24:59 PM
Have a clip of Ward getting laid out anyone? Would brighten my day after watching my fantasy team be lazy as shit.
I don't know if they'll show it except maybe on the extensive highlights, but during Rapistburgers' first INT to Ed Reed, Ward was to be the underneath primary on the play; as he was running laterally along the line, Jarrett Johnson totally, completely and biblically demolished him with a clean shot, forcing Rapistburger to look for another option. DWI With The Stars went from vertical to horizontal so fast, it knocked my cat on her ass just being in the same room as the broadcast.
It was as beautiful a decimation as you'd ever see.
http://www.nfl.com/gamecenter/2011091100/2011/REG1/steelers@ravens?module=HP11_hot_topics#menu=highlights&tab=recap
The video called "Reed INT" has it, I think. #95 blows someone up right in the middle of the screen there at the 20.
Yeah, whatever was left of that Pittsburgh Steeler was Hines Ward. Props for him getting up fast, but he had a circle of little JJs dancing around his head after that one.
This is one of the few times you'll ever find me rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets are just that obnoxious these days.
I mean, so are the Cowboys, but there's a distinct difference between New Yawk obnoxiousness and Texan obnoxiousness.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
This is one of the few times you'll ever find me rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets are just that obnoxious these days.
I mean, so are the Cowboys, but there's a distinct difference between New Yawk obnoxiousness and Texan obnoxiousness.
I'm so very tired of Rex Ryan. He is all talk.
Quote from: Ed Anger on September 11, 2011, 08:46:49 PM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
This is one of the few times you'll ever find me rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets are just that obnoxious these days.
I mean, so are the Cowboys, but there's a distinct difference between New Yawk obnoxiousness and Texan obnoxiousness.
I'm so very tired of Rex Ryan. He is all talk.
Teams understood that when he interviewed for jobs; why he wasn't given the Ravens as a promotion, why San Diego chose Norv Turner over him.
Man, you have to come across as a serious asshole in a job interview when you're passed over for Norv Fucking Turner.
And Kudos to the Buffalo Bills. The back to the future Joe Ferguson uniforms have brought back their mojo.
Quote from: Benedict Arnold on September 11, 2011, 08:24:38 PM
Quote from: Valmy on September 11, 2011, 08:15:12 PM
Quote from: Neil on September 11, 2011, 08:12:55 PM
Yeah, that'd be a bad game that'd be a certain win for the AFC.
The AFC will not have Peyton Manning to save them from the might of the Sex Cannon this time!
Kyle Orton would have won that game. :glare:
Ah man I posted that Jack Squirek thing just for you and this is what you take away from it?
Anyway I was not entirely serious about the similarity between 1991 and this season :P
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
This is one of the few times you'll ever find me rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets are just that obnoxious these days.
I mean, so are the Cowboys, but there's a distinct difference between New Yawk obnoxiousness and Texan obnoxiousness.
Same. I can't stand the goddamn Jets these days.
Hey MBM, how'd JJ Watts look today? I saw he recovered a fumble.
'Ol Ted Ginn jr. must have gotten Jim Harbaugh's boot up his ass. A KO return TD and a punt return TD.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 08:55:04 PM
Hey MBM, how'd JJ Watts look today? I saw he recovered a fumble.
Pretty good, I think. Made some tackles, got some pressure. He seemed to be around the ball a lot, although I wasn't really specifically watching him. The fumble recovery I think was the second of those two turnovers in a row for Indy that I posted about.
Edit: I believe it was Watt who was fighting with Saturday for the fumble recovery after Mario's destruction of Collins in the 4th Q too, now that I think about it. He didn't get it, but he had his hands on it. E2: To be more clear, they were both at the bottom of the pile. When they cleared everyone else off, Saturday was laying on top of the ball, and Watt was trying to pull it out from under him.
Hasselbeck did surprisingly well, but the rest of my team let me down. <_<
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 08:44:40 PM
This is one of the few times you'll ever find me rooting for the Dallas Cowboys. The Jets are just that obnoxious these days.
I mean, so are the Cowboys, but there's a distinct difference between New Yawk obnoxiousness and Texan obnoxiousness.
No kidding. Aside from Jim Leonhard, the Jets are becoming harder and harder to like.
And they aren't legit contenders either.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 11, 2011, 10:01:22 PM
Hasselbeck did surprisingly well, but the rest of my team let me down. <_<
My LFFL team was awesome, except for poor Marcedes Lewis. When the Jags cut Gerrard, his fantasy value became nil.
Welp Kevin Walter apparently has a "broken shoulder" and is out 10-12 weeks. This means the Texans only have 3 active WR's on the roster right now (+1 on the PS). I wonder who they'll go out and get, or if they'll just bring Maehl up.
Edit: My god. Romo is so unclutch.
It is kind of funny, although I don't know why Bryant is still on the field.
LOL. Romo just fucked up bad.
That pick to Reevis was incomprehensible.
Romo continues to suffer brain farts of massive proportions. Sometimes so good, yet sometimes so incredibly stupid.
Terrell Suggs passed Peter Boulware for the Ravens team record for career sacks with 71 ½.
QuoteWhen you include the playoffs, Suggs has sacked Roethlisberger 15 ½ times, more than any other NFL defender.
"God can have Roethlisberger's soul but his ass belongs to me," Suggs told Comcast SportsNet on the field after the game.
Well, here's hoping that this was a timely wake up call for the Steelers and that they'll repay the Ravens in kind come November.
Quote from: Syt on September 11, 2011, 11:52:47 PM
Well, here's hoping that this was a timely wake up call for the Steelers and that they'll repay the Ravens in kind come November.
As it's a season after a Super Bowl appearance for the Steelheads, they're going to take this one off. It's what they do.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 11:54:51 PM
Quote from: Syt on September 11, 2011, 11:52:47 PM
Well, here's hoping that this was a timely wake up call for the Steelers and that they'll repay the Ravens in kind come November.
As it's a season after a Super Bowl appearance for the Steelheads, they're going to take this one off. It's what they do.
Considering how many series/streaks were broken by the game yesterday, I'm not going to give this one up yet. These are not the Pirates (yet) - who are 66-80, btw, and at least won't have another 100 loss season. :P
GameDay Final is getting more and more interesting with their commentary. Michael Irvin totally blasting the Indianapolis Colts franchise for never addressing the possibility of a back-up for Manning all these years, and he's dead spot on. Hell, the Packers did it with Favre a few years ago by drafting Aaron Rodgers, and how'd that turn out?
It's true, though. Indy's been acting as if Manning would be there forever. Jim Sorgi. 'Nuff said.
I can't stand the Jets either, but it would take more than an obnoxious fat guy to make me hate them more than 'America's Team'. :yucky:
Random drunken thoughts before bed:
Fuck DirecTV and their sorry ass Sunday Ticket. My brother took today off so we could watch football together and DirecTV crapped out across the country and we had to watch the shitty local network games including the fucking Seahwaks-49ers game at 1. :mad:
The ass-kicking the Ravens put on the Steelers was about as bad as I have seen a 'good' team get their ass kicked in a long time. Highly amusing.
The Bears v. Falcons game was shocking, I have had a huge man-crush on Matty Ryan since he came into the league and he just shit the bed today. Hopefully they can pull themselves together and do as well as the 'experts' expect.
The Lions ain't no joke anymore. A road division win is always a big win but against a playoff team from last year and in that division is huge. These Lions aren't a joke, especially if Stafford can keep his ass on the field.
The Sex Cannon beat the Giants. :lmfao:
Cam Newton was amazing against my Cards too bad the Panthers couldn't get the same $180K deal that Auburn got. At least the Cards own and Kolb played well.
The Colts won't win 5 games this year.
Ravens-Titans should be interesting next week, if only because the Ravens tend to lay an egg the week after a huge win.
Only thing that sucks about going to a game is having to catch up on everything else that happened. I did get home in time to spend some time with the kids this evening & catch most of the Cowboys-Jets game.
Today, everything will look and feel better.
Even when dealing with the Steelheads at work.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 12, 2011, 05:08:51 AM
Today, everything will look and feel better.
Even when dealing with the Steelheads at work.
I'm glad I don't have to deal with their bullshit anymore. Their stupid terrible towels and the flags up on cube walls.
Quote from: sbr on September 12, 2011, 12:02:09 AM
The Sex Cannon beat the Giants. :lmfao:
He was actually amazing. Sometimes good Rex Grossman shows up.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 11:58:13 PM
GameDay Final is getting more and more interesting with their commentary. Michael Irvin totally blasting the Indianapolis Colts franchise for never addressing the possibility of a back-up for Manning all these years, and he's dead spot on. Hell, the Packers did it with Favre a few years ago by drafting Aaron Rodgers, and how'd that turn out?
It's true, though. Indy's been acting as if Manning would be there forever. Jim Sorgi. 'Nuff said.
Made worse because all they needed to do is look at Miami to see how badly that course could turn out.
I'm not sure that spending big money on a quality 2nd string QB is the best use of cap money when you're 1st stringer never gets sacked and never, ever, runs the ball.
The Pack picked up Rodgers because they felt that Favre was on the cusp of his career. That's a different situation than Indy's. More analogous to Young and Montana.
I didn't realize Peyton played on the defense as well. Colts looked like they were in the run for Luck they were so bad.
Quote from: Baron von Schtinkenbutt on September 12, 2011, 08:31:20 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2011, 11:58:13 PM
GameDay Final is getting more and more interesting with their commentary. Michael Irvin totally blasting the Indianapolis Colts franchise for never addressing the possibility of a back-up for Manning all these years, and he's dead spot on. Hell, the Packers did it with Favre a few years ago by drafting Aaron Rodgers, and how'd that turn out?
It's true, though. Indy's been acting as if Manning would be there forever. Jim Sorgi. 'Nuff said.
Made worse because all they needed to do is look at Miami to see how badly that course could turn out.
And I'm not really sure that the Packers is an example that you'd want to follow. Sure, it eventually worked out, but that was after years and years of turmoil.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 12, 2011, 09:12:56 AM
I didn't realize Peyton played on the defense as well. Colts looked like they were in the run for Luck they were so bad.
Well the Texans are really good on offense. They are going to make lots of teams look bad.
Quote from: Barrister on September 12, 2011, 09:18:50 AM
And I'm not really sure that the Packers is an example that you'd want to follow. Sure, it eventually worked out, but that was after years and years of turmoil.
Yeah...but that was off the field and that was because Favre was a douche which wouldn't be an issue with Peyton. On the field things worked great for Green Bay.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 12, 2011, 09:12:56 AM
I didn't realize Peyton played on the defense as well. Colts looked like they were in the run for Luck they were so bad.
They didn't necessarily look #1 draft pick bad. They just looked like they had a QB who had only been with them a month and needs to get used to that team and vice versa. Out of their next five games, as long as Collins continues to improve and isn't killed (and the team just doesn't give up), they can win vs. Cleveland, KC, and Cincy IMO. They still have some solid talent on both sides of the ball. Tennessee and Jacksonville didn't exactly look like world beaters in their game either, and the Colts play each of them twice.
Peyton doesn't tend to turn the ball over inside his own 20 twice in a row, can engineer more than one or two long drives a game so his D can rest, scores points so they're against a team playing from behind, etc. He also gets rid of the ball super quickly and moves around in the pocket irritatingly well, which covers for his rather shitty OL. Collins doesn't, and he's going to pay for that all year. Or as long as he survives. Then Painter will come in and they'll be infinitely worse.
The Colts really need to work on giving him more time than they gave Manning, like...for example, not expecting Dallas Clark to block a dude like Mario Williams one on one for more than a second. When he had time, Collins looked okay, which is how he's always been.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 12, 2011, 09:12:56 AM
I didn't realize Peyton played on the defense as well. Colts looked like they were in the run for Luck they were so bad.
I still sort of have him penciled in as a Bengal.
Rex Grossman better start sucking again soon or the Redskins are never going to get Luck :cry:
Hey do you think that is why Romo gave the game away last night?
Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 12, 2011, 09:24:21 AMas long as he survives. Then Painter will come in and they'll be infinitely worse.
I don't expect him to survive long.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 12, 2011, 09:45:24 AM
I don't expect him to survive long.
If he keeps getting smashed like that, he won't.
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Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 12, 2011, 09:24:21 AM
The Colts really need to work on giving him more time than they gave Manning, like...for example, not expecting Dallas Clark to block a dude like Mario Williams one on one for more than a second. When he had time, Collins looked okay, which is how he's always been.
I bolded the key part. That's just fucking mental. Williams is a beast, and while Clark is a pretty good pass-catching tight end, I can't think of a TE in the league that could solo block Williams.
That's a coaching error on the level of keeping a crippled Dez Bryant in the game against a top-flight secondary.
Quote from: Neil on September 12, 2011, 04:19:14 PM
I bolded the key part. That's just fucking mental. Williams is a beast, and while Clark is a pretty good pass-catching tight end, I can't think of a TE in the league that could solo block Williams.
That's a coaching error on the level of keeping a crippled Dez Bryant in the game against a top-flight secondary.
I saw them do this three times. Two were sacks (the second of which was a FF), and the third he didn't quite get there, but still made Collins pay for it. It wasn't a very beginning of the game "oops" kind of thing either. The sacks came at the beginning of the first and then with about 5:00 left in the game. I don't know why Clark wasn't at least trying to cut him or something. On the first sack, Williams just ran around him and hit Collins. On the second, he just sort of shoved him aside on his way into the pocket like he was tired of having this little dude in his face.
Oh yeah those two sacks on Sunday put Williams at an even 50 for his career (94 games).
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 12, 2011, 09:08:32 AM
I'm not sure that spending big money on a quality 2nd string QB is the best use of cap money when you're 1st stringer never gets sacked and never, ever, runs the ball.
The Pack picked up Rodgers because they felt that Favre was on the cusp of his career. That's a different situation than Indy's. More analogous to Young and Montana.
Young backing up Montana was pre-free agency. If you're going to use cap money as the premise, use a fucking post-1993 free agency example.
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The Dolphins D... SON OF A BITCH
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Christ.
Brian Hartline: Worst TD celebration ever.
FFS. Even I can say the goal line plays Brady sets up for.
Terrible play call on 4th and a foot. :bleeding:
New England leads a charmed existence. Goddammit I hate them so.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 12, 2011, 09:11:01 PM
Terrible play call on 4th and a foot. :bleeding:
I assume that whoever's calling plays for Miami has money on the Patriots, because that was just crazy retarded.
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 12, 2011, 09:11:01 PM
Terrible play call on 4th and a foot. :bleeding:
More & more teams seem to be pussing out like that, both in college and NFL. I don't care what the matchup looks like, if you can't gain a few inches to a yard when you need it, you don't deserve to win the game anyway.
My setup in Cleveland, at the very back of the coaches box. Had to watch most of the game through the little monitor.
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Quote from: derspiess on September 12, 2011, 09:16:05 PM
More & more teams seem to be pussing out like that, both in college and NFL. I don't care what the matchup looks like, if you can't gain a few inches to a yard when you need it, you don't deserve to win the game anyway.
I've got no problem with teams not running some up the gut slam play in that situation. Fake a sweep and drag a tight end back across, or roll your QB out and do a run/pass option off the secondary's reaction. But a long fade across the field? Henne had just missed three fades by a quarter mile on that drive and he wasn't a lot closer on the last one.
I forgot about the game :weep:
Quote from: derspiess on September 12, 2011, 09:16:05 PM
Quote from: Admiral Yi on September 12, 2011, 09:11:01 PM
Terrible play call on 4th and a foot. :bleeding:
More & more teams seem to be pussing out like that, both in college and NFL. I don't care what the matchup looks like, if you can't gain a few inches to a yard when you need it, you don't deserve to win the game anyway.
Shit, put an RB under centre and run it right in, or QB sneak if you like. This is what your line is paid for.
Quote from: derspiess on September 12, 2011, 09:25:30 PM
My setup in Cleveland, at the very back of the coaches box. Had to watch most of the game through the little monitor.
Yeah, but at least when you won, you got to celebrate a well-earned victory as a part of the team. That must have been satisfying.
Quote from: Neil on September 12, 2011, 09:42:32 PM
Quote from: derspiess on September 12, 2011, 09:25:30 PM
My setup in Cleveland, at the very back of the coaches box. Had to watch most of the game through the little monitor.
Yeah, but at least when you won, you got to celebrate a well-earned victory as a part of the team. That must have been satisfying.
I kept telling myself it was going to be a long trip back home when it was 17-13, so yeah it was nice when things got turned around. The cool thing was hearing them talk about setting up the trick play that put them ahead-- they kept telling Gradkowski to remember play X was coming up and then on 3rd & 11 started screaming the name of the play over the headset. They snapped the ball way before I could shoot my pre-snap print. By the time I got to my post snap prints, AJ Green was almost to the endzone.
:homestar:
I know it's Raiders vs. Broncos and all that, but this crew needs to give it a rest with the flags.
Sweet kick
Damn, Orton is just horrible. Does he even want to be in there?? Hard to argue with those wanting their "Mile High Messiah".
Hoping Mcgahee doesnt see the field again. Can maybe eek out a tie against katmai.
I just saw a chick with a Broncos t-shirt while going to work. Btw, have I heard correctly that Tebow is currently at bets QB #2B in Denver? What happened to The Chosen One?
QuoteMiami supposedly has a pretty good defense, since it was ranked No. 6 in the NFL last year. That prompted linebacker Cameron Wake to issue something of a challenge before the game to Brady.
"He's human, right? He has two eyes and red blood?" Wake said. "If you cut him, will he bleed? He puts his pants on one leg at a time."
http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-13/brady-remains-human-after-otherwordly-performance#ixzz1Xp4EX57r
:lol:
Quote from: Syt on September 13, 2011, 02:02:53 AM
I just saw a chick with a Broncos t-shirt while going to work.
She was probably just then making her way home. Female Broncos fans tend a bit toward the wild side, from what I've seen. Particularly the one who lifted up her shirt and then a few minutes later puked all over someone in our section during a Sunday night game a few years ago.
QuoteBtw, have I heard correctly that Tebow is currently at bets QB #2B in Denver?
That's the way it looks on their depth chart.
QuoteWhat happened to The Chosen One?
He didn't exactly dazzle in the pre-season. But apparently that hasn't dampened the spirit of the pro-Tebow faction of Broncos fans.
Put him in & see what happens!
I am: going to Denver :punk:
Quote from: derspiess on September 13, 2011, 10:30:27 AM
I am: going to Denver :punk:
You're going to do the entire season, you know that right?
Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 13, 2011, 04:23:51 AM
QuoteMiami supposedly has a pretty good defense, since it was ranked No. 6 in the NFL last year. That prompted linebacker Cameron Wake to issue something of a challenge before the game to Brady.
"He's human, right? He has two eyes and red blood?" Wake said. "If you cut him, will he bleed? He puts his pants on one leg at a time."
http://aol.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2011-09-13/brady-remains-human-after-otherwordly-performance#ixzz1Xp4EX57r
:lol:
Brady had a great game, 517 yards, a team record, and up there in NFL stats. But I'm worried that Miami got over 400 yards, I think just on passing, so the Pats need to shore up their defense else that would be a problem.
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 13, 2011, 10:31:45 AM
Quote from: derspiess on September 13, 2011, 10:30:27 AM
I am: going to Denver :punk:
You're going to do the entire season, you know that right?
No :mellow:
After this road trip, the next away game is Oct. 9th-- in Jacksonville. I'm hoping he finds someone by then so I can go back to being a home game flunkie rather than a home & away flunkie.
Having said that, I wouldn't mind going to the Seattle & Baltimore away games :)
Quote from: derspiess on September 13, 2011, 11:25:45 AM
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 13, 2011, 10:31:45 AM
Quote from: derspiess on September 13, 2011, 10:30:27 AM
I am: going to Denver :punk:
You're going to do the entire season, you know that right?
No :mellow:
After this road trip, the next away game is Oct. 9th-- in Jacksonville. I'm hoping he finds someone by then so I can go back to being a home game flunkie rather than a home & away flunkie.
Having said that, I wouldn't mind going to the Seattle & Baltimore away games :)
Obviously, I don't know your brother but not doing anything when you have someone filling up is much much easier then doing something.
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 13, 2011, 11:30:27 AM
Obviously, I don't know your brother but not doing anything when you have someone filling up is much much easier then doing something.
That's not really the case here. I am only helping on game days & maybe one or two weeknights if I have time. During regular weekdays he & his other two guys are having to cover the work the 4th guy would be doing. Plus with the 4th guy out he has to put together & edit the internal highlight film (assuming they won the previous game), which he hates because it's so time consuming.
That's alot more work then I thought the job would be. Whats the pay?
Quote from: Grey Fox on September 13, 2011, 12:07:18 PM
That's alot more work then I thought the job would be. Whats the pay?
It is a lot of work. My brother and his #2 guy do okay salary-wise, but they're working 7-day, 60-70+ hour weeks during the season. The other two positions pay a lot less, but at least they get paid overtime. Those spots are often filled by guys who have been doing video at the university level and are in grad school-- sometimes it's used as an internship. My brother can't pay them a whole lot, but he's usually able to place them in a more permanent role with either another NFL team or at a university if they do a decent enough job for him.
This is crazy, it's just not worth it Peyton.
http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Indianapolis-Colts-Peyton-Manning-surgery-more-painful-speedier-recovery-091111
QuoteUpdated Sep 11, 2011 12:54 PM ET
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning chose an aggressive, more painful surgical procedure to fuse the damaged cervical vertebrae in his neck, with the hope his recovery and return to football will be faster, FOXSports.com has learned.
The rare procedure involved taking a chunk of bone from Manning's hip to fuse the C2 the C3 vertebrae. The surgery is painful and invasive, so much so that most doctors choose a more conventional protocol that uses a cadaver bone to perform the fusion, doctors told FOXSports.com.
Manning's aggressive procedure, theoretically, could cut his recover time from six months or more to as little as six to eight weeks, several doctors told FOXSports.com.
Several doctors told FOXSports.com that 20 percent of post-surgical patients who use the hip bone for cervical fusion experience hip pain at the site of the bone extraction the rest of their lives. The cadaver disk procedure, however, likely would keep Manning sidelined the entire 2011 season.
The surgery — Manning's third neck procedure in 19 months — was performed Thursday by the Los Angeles-based father-son team of doctors Robert Watkins III and Robert Watkins IV of the Watkins Spine group in Marina Del Rey, Calif.
Manning, a four-time league Most Valuable Player, underwent surgery on May 23 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago to repair a bulging disk in his neck. At that time, he was expected to have a six- to eight-week recovery period. But as Manning recovered, he continued to feel pain and weakness in his neck and upper back, as well as weakness in his triceps.
He did not make the trip to Houston on Sunday for the Colts' season opener against the Texans at Reliant Stadium, ending his streak of 227 consecutive starts (including the playoffs). Indianapolis lured Kerry Collins out of retirement, and he will become the first Colts quarterback other than Manning to start a game since 1997.
The questions surrounding Manning's recovery will be complicated by how quickly he pushes doctors to get him into football shape, and the reluctance of medical teams to allow the Colts star to lift weights or engage in rigorous exercise of any kind following such a radical surgery.
Not worth it at all. Sit out the year, Peyton.
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Sports Illustrated still exists. How quaint.
For those still undecided:
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Hail to the Redskins! :lol:
The Texans resigned David "String Dance" Anderson to give them five WRs and to help cover for Kevin Walter, who, instead of having a "broken shoulder," instead just has a bad bruise on the collarbone. They cut DE Tim Bulman to make room for him.
Quote from: dps on September 14, 2011, 07:42:47 AM
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 13, 2011, 11:41:27 PM
Not worth it at all. Sit out the year, Peyton.
Agree.
Yeah, it's not like he's a lineman, whose life expectancy is probably about 60. Multimillionaire superstar QBs can expect to live into their 80s and up, so why cripple yourself with pain for all of that just to get back one season, especially when you've already been paid?
Terrell Suggs, AFC Defensive Player of the Week. As if there were any doubt, except for maybe Ngata as a close runner-up.
Everyone else, who cares.
Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 14, 2011, 03:12:55 PM
Terrell Suggs, AFC Defensive Player of the Week. As if there were any doubt, except for maybe Ngata as a close runner-up.
Everyone else, who cares.
Well, Reed had two picks, but I see your point that the Ravens were far and away the #1 D of Week 1. Now they just have to shut Tennesee down. They'll try and run, but it won't get them anywhere. Everything will depend on the ability of Hasselbeck to pass to Britt without getting intercepted or sacked.
I think Tennessee's the true test; if they can go on the road against a rebuiding team after a big win and stay focused, that's the real test. That's the game they should win 35-7, not against the Steelheads.
Quote from: Neil on September 14, 2011, 04:21:33 PM
Well, Reed had two picks, but I see your point that the Ravens were far and away the #1 D of Week 1. Now they just have to shut Tennesee down.
I'm not sure what the final score will be, but I'm predicting a halftime score 6-3 in that game.
Looks like Mike Wrights career is probably over. I hope he's okay. :(
http://www.patspulpit.com/2011/9/14/2426249/is-mike-wrights-career-in-jeopardy
QuoteBernard Pollard has final word in spat with Hines Ward
Hines Ward, the Steelers receiver who has a history of late hits against the Ravens, got his comeuppance on Sunday in Baltimore. Not once, but twice.
Early in the game, he tangled with Ravens safety Bernard Pollard and was rendered helpless. Later, he was hammered by linebacker Jarret Johnson after one of Ben Roethlisberger's interceptions.
Pollard, new to the Ravens, had heard about Ward's questionable tactics. When Ward tried to take him down by the facemask on one play, Pollard latched onto Ward's helmet and drove him backward several yards.
"Like I told him, I'm not 190 [pounds], I'm not 205," Pollard said. "I'm every bit of 225 and more, so you know [being physical] is just the way I play the game. That's my style of play. That should fire them up for the next time we play."
The Ravens delivered their message of aggression all game long.
"As a team, I think we stepped up and a lot of the [Steelers] who tried to do certain things after the whistle or during the whistle, I think all phases [of the Ravens' team] show that, hey, enough is enough. What was done in the past is the past. This is 2011 now, and we all stepped up to play."
Pollard said Ward wasn't able to say anything to him.
"No, he couldn't," Pollard said. "You can't say nothing when you're locked up."