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QuoteBernard Pollard delivers warning to Bengals WR A.J. Green: Don't go across the middle

Ravens strong safety Bernard Pollard issued a warning along with his complimentary words about Cincinnati Bengals Pro Bowl wide receiver A.J. Green heading into Monday night's season opener.

Green is the Bengals' most dangerous downfield threat, one of the better young receivers in the league. At 6 feet 1, 225 pounds, Pollard is an intimidating enforcer in the middle of the Ravens' defense.

"I think A.J. Green is a really special talent," Pollard said. "The guy can go down the field, he can go across the middle. But, when he goes across the middle, he has to see us. And that's not taking anything away from him, but this is what we live for.

"When we see receivers come across the middle, if we are in the right defense, we are going to smack you, and we are going to let you know that you came across the middle on the wrong team. Having said that if you miss him, he can hit a home run."

As a rookie, Green recorded 65 receptions for 1,057 yards and seven touchdowns with an average of 16.3 yards per catch.

Fast and surehanded at 6-4, 207 pounds, Green provided an instant go-to guy for quarterback Andy Dalton during his rookie season. The former first-round draft pick from Georgia was particularly dangerous on the road, where he caught 39 passes for 603 yards and five touchdowns.

He wasn't successful, though, against the Ravens last season.

Green missed the first game against the Ravens last season due to an injury, and was limited to two catches for 26 yards and no touchdowns in the regular-season finale in Cincinnati where Baltimore won the AFC North division title last season.

"He has a special gift, and I think [Bengals coach] Marvin [Lewis] has done a great job as far as getting guys in there to help Andy," Pollard said. "We just have to be ready. We don't know what's going to happen yet, but we know they are going to test us. We know that anytime a team steps in here, we are going to get their best shot. I don't care who it is. They can have no wins, we are going to get their best shot."

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 05, 2012, 07:05:33 AM
And in other news, the Hammer speaks:

QuoteBernard Pollard delivers warning to Bengals WR A.J. Green: Don't go across the middle

Quote from: derspiess on September 05, 2012, 09:25:59 AM
Also, I'm not sure how serious to take this, but I've been put on stand-by in case there is another, ehm, last minute personnel change in the video department.  There's a small chance I could be coming out to Baltimore and/or Washington the next two weeks.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 05, 2012, 12:01:41 PM

Quote from: derspiess on September 05, 2012, 09:25:59 AM
Also, I'm not sure how serious to take this, but I've been put on stand-by in case there is another, ehm, last minute personnel change in the video department.  There's a small chance I could be coming out to Baltimore and/or Washington the next two weeks.

LOL, Looks like somebody else is on the bubble as well.
"Do not fail Mike Brown...Admiral Spiess."

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 05, 2012, 07:29:54 PM
I'd climb those 5' legs and rub my dick on that taut ass belly, though.  She's such a saucy, leggy slut.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 05, 2012, 07:40:49 PM
Helicopter flyover?  Gay.  And they weren't even gunships.  Fucking Blackhawks.

Quote from: derspiess on September 05, 2012, 07:46:05 PM
Goddamn.  It just hit me that I'm going to have to root for Romo given that he's on my fantasy team.  Whatever happens, I lose.

Quote from: Ed Anger on September 05, 2012, 08:27:05 PM
Awesome use of journey there NBC.  :)

Quote from: Valmy on September 05, 2012, 08:09:34 PM
Wow a referee just called 'clipping'...probably the first time I have seen that penalty called since 1988.

Quote from: derspiess on September 05, 2012, 09:19:32 PM
Yeah, Go Tony Romo!!

Still feels wrong.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 05, 2012, 09:31:48 PM

Quote from: derspiess on September 05, 2012, 09:19:32 PM
Yeah, Go Tony Romo!!

Still feels wrong.

I know, I know.  :console:

No love for the Cowpokes, but goddamn, all fucking New York City area teams must fucking hang.

Quote from: Neil on September 05, 2012, 10:02:32 PM
I dunno.  I've enjoyed watching the unheralded Giants win championships while the hyped Jets fail year after year.

Quote from: crazy canuck on September 06, 2012, 02:39:13 PM
I watched parts of the 2nd quarter, then went to watch the stain on my deck dry for a bit more excitment.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 06, 2012, 06:19:35 AM
Art Modell passed away early this AM at Johns Hopkins.  87 years old.

Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 06, 2012, 05:32:28 PM
I remember a much more colorful obit on your part when Irsay died. What's the difference I wonder?  :hmm:

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 06, 2012, 05:43:16 PM

Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 06, 2012, 05:32:28 PM
I remember a much more colorful obit on your part when Irsay died. What's the difference I wonder?  :hmm:

Robert Irsay can't hold a candle to the accomplishments Arthur B. Modell achieved in making the league what it is today.
Bob Irsay was a filthy soulless Jew whose own mother called "the devil himself", and Art Modell was a pioneer of the league.

So go fuck yourself.

Quote from: derspiess on September 06, 2012, 04:06:58 PM

Quote from: crazy canuck on September 06, 2012, 02:39:13 PM
I watched parts of the 2nd quarter, then went to watch the stain on my deck dry for a bit more excitment.

I thought it was a pretty good game.  Romo got 28 fantasy points.  My lacerated spleen dude only got 2, though-- I wish I hadn't seen him warming up during the pre-game & left the other guy in :angry:

Quote from: crazy canuck on September 06, 2012, 06:56:57 PM
I the period of time I watched the score ran up to 3-0.  Both offences were the typical 1-2 yards and a cloud of dust NFL style borefest.  If the game got better that at least gives some hope.

QuoteMaryland politician out of line for attacking Brendon Ayanbadejo's support of gay marriage
5 hours ago

Brendon Ayanbadejo is in his 10th season as an NFL linebacker, the last five with the Baltimore Ravens. The two-time All-Pro hails from Santa Cruz, Calif., attended UCLA and throughout his career has lived a vibrant, out-of-football life.

He's written columns for his hometown paper, the Santa Cruz Sentinel. He's fought for federal legislation requiring schools to monitor kids' physical activities and promote proper nutrition. He's worked relentlessly on environmental sustainability issues.

And, of late, he's been a major advocate of same sex marriage, which was legalized in Maryland earlier this year but faces a ballot initiative in November.

It's that stance, and Ayanbadejo's actions in support, that found him under the wrath of a local pastor and state house of delegates-member Emmett C. Burns Jr. (D-Baltimore County).

Burns went nuts last week, firing off a letter on Maryland House of Delegate letterhead to Ravens owner Steven Bisciotti seeking action against Ayanbadejo.

"I find it inconceivable that one of your players, Mr. Brendon Ayanbadejo would publicly endorse Same-Sex marriage, specifically as a Raven Football player," Burns wrote in the letter first obtained by WBAL-TV. "Many of my constituents and your football supporters are appalled and aghast that a member of the Ravens Football Team would step into this controversial divide and try to sway public opinion one way or the other.

"Many of your fans are opposed to such a view and feel it has no place in a sport that is strictly for pride, entertainment and excitement," Burns continued. "I believe Mr. Ayanbadejo should concentrate on football and steer clear of dividing the fan base.

"I am requesting that you take the necessary action, as a National Football League Owner, to inhibit such expressions from your employees and that he be ordered to cease and desist such injurious actions. I know of no other NFL player who has done what Mr. Ayanbadejo is doing."

Oh, boy, where to start?

I find it inconceivable that an elected politician is in favor of an employer overriding his collectively bargained labor agreement and suddenly, and illegally, taking action to inhibit political activity.

I find it even more inconceivable that anyone – let alone a government official – would demand the employer act like a pseudo government and wipe out the freedom of expression in a debate on equal rights.

This isn't hate speech or a slur, it's participating in a ballot initiative on a law that Burns' own fellow politicians just passed.

Of course, that's no more inconceivable than someone who believes sports has no place being anything more than "entertainment" and "excitement." He apparently missed the impact of Muhammad Ali, Jackie Robinson, Tommie Smith, John Carlos and so on and so on and so on.

Tim Tebow being one of those "so ons."

Then again, how do you figure out someone who is apparently troubled that an NFL football player would say or do something that's not in complete agreement with every single NFL fan? February's Super Bowl was viewed by 166.8 million people, we're pretty sure that includes someone from every single way of thinking imaginable.

And, of course, Burns is a fool if he thinks there aren't gay Ravens fans out there. Or even gay Ravens. Or just straight people, deeply religious even, who because of Ayanbadejo's work on the issue now consider him their favorite player.

Oh, and Burns isn't real strong on the rules of capitalization either.

For the record, the Ravens declined comment to The Washington Post on the letter. Don't expect anything to come of it. The league has a long and proper history of allowing players to express themselves.

None of this is about whether you support or oppose gay marriage in Maryland or anywhere else. Go ahead and debate that among yourselves.

It's about the idea that NFL players should be robots who simply play football and have no outside thoughts or interests. That's not who most of them are. It's the same defense that Tebow deserves when some grow angry that he honors his faith during football games. Why shouldn't he? Who is that hurting? Besides, it's not just Tebow. Go ahead and try counting how many touchdowns get scored this weekend without someone pointing to the sky.

It's not even about gay marriage. This is about common sense and the common good. America doesn't need its natural role models – pro athletes – stifled from showing their broader interests, their intellectual curiosity, their thoughts and beliefs and education and politics.

Ayanbadejo wasn't on the field making some big display. In his private life he's spoken on the subject, written online columns in support of the law and, The Washington Post reports, offered up two Ravens tickets as a fundraiser for the group Marylanders for Marriage Equality.

That's what Burns considers "injurious"? Until Burns got all appalled and aghast we doubt most people even knew about it.

We need more Brendon Ayanbadejos, not fewer, the way we need more Tim Tebows, not fewer. We need more young men aware of and engaged in the big, complex world outside the film room, not less. Let the free market place of ideas sort out who is followed or not.

We need more NFL players who are motivated by thinking and not just acquiring material goods. We need kids to see that football is a fleeting job and that understanding a larger world is far more important. We need more examples of people respectfully standing up for what they believe in, even on a subject that is historically taboo in team locker rooms.

This is a diverse country, diverse even inside the diversity. We need diverse role models to serve it.

There is nothing wrong with disagreeing with Ayanbadejo. He, like Tebow, stuck his neck out there. They knew there would be disagreement and to both of their credits, they didn't complain.

"Football is just my job it's not who I am," Ayanbadejo wrote on Twitter. "I am an American before anything. And just like every American I have the right to speak!!!"

Indeed he does. And that right to speak – for or against this or any other legitimate issue, from nearly any point on the political spectrum – shouldn't be shouted down, shouldn't have small-minded pastors or politicians screaming for silence.

It should be respected.

QuoteNo middle ground when discussing former Browns and Ravens owner Art Modell
7 hours ago

In his own weird way, the late Art Modell was the NFL version of Michael Jackson. He was a brilliant, innovative, forward-thinking businessman armed with great wit and charm who helped propel the NFL into being America's game and by far the most successful sports business in the country.

He's also the man who ripped the heart out of Cleveland, a city that defines this country's passion for the game. He didn't just spit on the adoring fans of the Browns, he did it with a smug smile. He violated a seemingly sacred trust by moving the Browns to Baltimore in 1996.

And that is why, as Modell passed away Thursday morning at age 87, it is so hard to categorize him. Is he a hero of the game who deserves a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame? Or is he a pariah whose presence should never be glorified again, let alone be enshrined in a place less than an hour from Cleveland?

The people on both sides of this argument are fierce. Baltimore Ravens ace PR man Kevin Byrne, who himself left his hometown of Cleveland with the Browns, has defended Modell for years. On the other side, people such as standout Browns beat writers Tony Grossi and Mary Kay Cabot go clench-jawed at the first syllable of Modell's last name.

And Grossi and Cabot pride themselves on trying to be above the emotional fray.

Truth is, there is little place for Modell in that interval between right and wrong. He is either good or evil, and the battle lines are as fierce as Korea to this day. Intelligent measure of Modell's accomplishments is nearly impossible.

People who fight for Modell to make the Hall of Fame continually like to say that you can't write the history of the league without him. True, but Clevelanders would argue that you can't write the history of the world without mentioning Rasputin.

The fact is Modell was a marketing genius, the man who pioneered the idea of Monday Night Football and pushed for prime-time games on Thanksgiving. He even volunteered the Browns for those games when other owners thought the ideas were silly.

"I don't think you get the NFL to where it is today without Art's ideas and his willingness to push them," Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones said two years ago. "Art understood the value of our product and what it meant to our culture."

Or as NFL commissioner Roger Goodell issued in a statement Thursday morning: "Art Modell's leadership was an important part of the NFL's success during the league's explosive growth during the 1960s and beyond. As the longtime chairman of the league's Broadcast Committee, Art was a visionary who understood the critical role that mass viewing of NFL games on broadcast television could play in growing the league."

Other people in the NFL, such as the great Ozzie Newsome and current Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti talk about Modell in glowing terms. Modell was a charming man, constantly armed with a joke or a story. In many ways, he was everybody's favorite uncle.

From that perspective, Modell deserves great honor. While he wasn't necessarily a great football man (he would often base his questions to the coaching staff on whatever issues were raised in the morning paper), he understood the bigger picture.

At the same time, Modell lacked a certain business acumen that eventually led to the undoing of the team in Cleveland. That started in 1961, when Modell purchased the Browns for $4 million. He put up only $250,000 of his own money and borrowed the rest.

The problem is that Modell kept borrowing and borrowing. He was the consummate owner on credit, borrowing against the value of the team so much that he was in a terrible leverage position by the mid-1990s.

On top of that, he did a terrible job of working the back-room politics of the city. As the landlord of old Cleveland Municipal Stadium, Modell overcharged the Cleveland Indians to the point that they eventually moved to nearby Jacobs Field. When he did that, local politicians became angry when he asked for his own stadium (and control of it).

With credit bills due and no great way to increase his cash flow, Modell took the money and new stadium from Baltimore. He made the decision in the middle of the 1995 season, stunning the Browns faithful. This was the ugliest team move a city has ever seen because the loyal fans of Cleveland couldn't understand it.

Fact is, the fans did nothing wrong. The Browns sold out year after year despite a team that hadn't won a championship (or even played for one) since 1964. The home of such football luminaries as Jim Brown, Paul Brown and Otto Graham was treated with all the dignity of a youth hostel.

Modell's move to Baltimore included back-door negotiations, political maneuvering and even the deal being signed on a plane. In the immediate aftermath, Modell had his life threatened to the point that he had to leave Cleveland. As years have gone by, the violent streak waned, but the anger remained.

The NFL was so embarrassed by Modell's move that Cleveland was promised an expansion team, re-entering the league in 1999, and even agreed that the city would keep the Browns name and records.

In the center of all of it was Modell, a Brooklyn native who once talked about how the move of his beloved Dodgers in 1958 had been so crushing. Modell was the same guy who criticized Robert Irsay for moving the Baltimore Colts to Indianapolis in 1983 and had testified for the league against Al Davis when Davis moved the Raiders from Oakland to Los Angeles.

All that virtuous talk was empty blather. As a result, many people look at Modell as an empty shell.

Sadly, neither those who love Modell nor those who hate him are necessarily wrong.

QuoteAnd Grossi and Cabot pride themselves on trying to be above the emotional fray.

Quote from: derspiess on September 06, 2012, 08:24:40 PM
On one hand, Modell indirectly helped create the Bengals.  On the other hand, he was unkind to Paul Brown :angry:

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 06, 2012, 08:25:43 PM

Quote from: derspiess on September 06, 2012, 08:24:40 PM
On one hand, Modell indirectly helped create the Bengals.  On the other hand, he was unkind to Paul Brown :angry:

Paul Brown was a megalomaniac, and forgot who the boss was.

Quote from: derspiess on September 06, 2012, 08:28:42 PM
Paul Brown arguably the most innovative figure of the golden age of football, and did more to advance the game than Modell could have dreamed of.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 06, 2012, 08:30:30 PM

Quote from: derspiess on September 06, 2012, 08:28:42 PM
Paul Brown arguably the most innovative figure of the golden age of football, and did more to advance the game than Modell could have dreamed of.

And he forgot who the boss was.

Quote from: derspiess on September 06, 2012, 08:41:31 PM

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 06, 2012, 08:30:30 PM

Quote from: derspiess on September 06, 2012, 08:28:42 PM
Paul Brown arguably the most innovative figure of the golden age of football, and did more to advance the game than Modell could have dreamed of.

And he forgot who the boss was.

Yeah, a non-football guy with bad judgment.

Quote from: dps on September 07, 2012, 06:18:05 AM
In other words, Paul Brown was the Douglas MacArthur of the NFL.

QuoteDear Emmett C. Burns Jr.,

I find it inconceivable that you are an elected official of Maryland's state government. Your vitriolic hatred and bigotry make me ashamed and disgusted to think that you are in any way responsible for shaping policy at any level. The views you espouse neglect to consider several fundamental key points, which I will outline in great detail (you may want to hire an intern to help you with the longer words):

1. As I suspect you have not read the Constitution, I would like to remind you that the very first, the VERY FIRST Amendment in this founding document deals with the freedom of speech, particularly the abridgment of said freedom. By using your position as an elected official (when referring to your constituents so as to implicitly threaten the Ravens organization) to state that the Ravens should "inhibit such expressions from your employees," more specifically Brendon Ayanbadejo, not only are you clearly violating the First Amendment, you also come across as a narcissistic fromunda stain. What on earth would possess you to be so mind-boggingly stupid? It baffles me that a man such as yourself, a man who relies on that same First Amendment to pursue your own religious studies without fear of persecution from the state, could somehow justify stifling another person's right to speech. To call that hypocritical would be to do a disservice to the word. Mindfucking obscenely hypocritical starts to approach it a little bit.

2. "Many of your fans are opposed to such a view and feel it has no place in a sport that is strictly for pride, entertainment, and excitement." Holy fucking shitballs. Did you seriously just say that, as someone who's "deeply involved in government task forces on the legacy of slavery in Maryland"? Have you not heard of Kenny Washington? Jackie Robinson? As recently as 1962 the NFL still had segregation, which was only done away with by brave athletes and coaches daring to speak their mind and do the right thing, and you're going to say that political views have "no place in a sport"? I can't even begin to fathom the cognitive dissonance that must be coursing through your rapidly addled mind right now; the mental gymnastics your brain has to tortuously contort itself through to make such a preposterous statement are surely worthy of an Olympic gold medal (the Russian judge gives you a 10 for "beautiful oppressionism").

3. This is more a personal quibble of mine, but why do you hate freedom? Why do you hate the fact that other people want a chance to live their lives and be happy, even though they may believe in something different than you, or act different than you? How does gay marriage, in any way shape or form, affect your life? If gay marriage becomes legal, are you worried that all of a sudden you'll start thinking about penis? "Oh shit. Gay marriage just passed. Gotta get me some of that hot dong action!" Will all of your friends suddenly turn gay and refuse to come to your Sunday Ticket grill-outs? (Unlikely, since gay people enjoy watching football too.)

I can assure you that gay people getting married will have zero effect on your life. They won't come into your house and steal your children. They won't magically turn you into a lustful cockmonster. They won't even overthrow the government in an orgy of hedonistic debauchery because all of a sudden they have the same legal rights as the other 90 percent of our population—rights like Social Security benefits, child care tax credits, Family and Medical Leave to take care of loved ones, and COBRA healthcare for spouses and children. You know what having these rights will make gays? Full-fledged American citizens just like everyone else, with the freedom to pursue happiness and all that entails. Do the civil-rights struggles of the past 200 years mean absolutely nothing to you?

In closing, I would like to say that I hope this letter, in some small way, causes you to reflect upon the magnitude of the colossal foot in mouth clusterfuck you so brazenly unleashed on a man whose only crime was speaking out for something he believed in. Best of luck in the next election; I'm fairly certain you might need it.

Sincerely,
Chris Kluwe

P.S. I've also been vocal as hell about the issue of gay marriage so you can take your "I know of no other NFL player who has done what Mr. Ayanbadejo is doing" and shove it in your close-minded, totally lacking in empathy piehole and choke on it. Asshole.

QuoteChris Kluwe ‏@ChrisWarcraft

Also I'll be on MSNBC tonight around 8est on the Ed Schultz Show. My guess is we talk about secrets to successful tabletop miniature gaming.

Quote from: sbr on September 09, 2012, 01:03:24 PM
Trent Richardson just knocked the shit out of an eagles db.  You will see it on sportscenter.

Quote from: MadBurgerMaker on September 09, 2012, 01:38:49 PM
24-3 Texans at the half.  They looked a little shaky/rusty/whatever at first, then started getting turnovers.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2012, 02:01:04 PM
Right now it's 27-14 Foreskins over the Saints.  RG3's play is rather disturbing.

Quote from: sbr on September 09, 2012, 02:03:32 PM
Rg3 has been very impressive.

Quote from: Benedict Arnold on September 09, 2012, 01:42:52 PM

Quote from: sbr on September 09, 2012, 01:03:24 PM
Trent Richardson just knocked the shit out of an eagles db.  You will see it on sportscenter.

Too bad that's all he's done.  Weeden is terrible still.  Ugh.  Fucking Holmgren and company. :bleeding:

Quote from: sbr on September 09, 2012, 01:59:31 PM
The chick official is working the lions/rams game.  She is definitely doable.

Quote from: Ed Anger on September 09, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
I've got to wonder why BA would want to watch the Browns voluntarily. Christ.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2012, 03:10:33 PM

Quote from: Ed Anger on September 09, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
I've got to wonder why BA would want to watch the Browns voluntarily. Christ.

Did I read that ticker right? Weeden has 3 picks, but they're up on the Eagles anyway?

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2012, 03:14:38 PM
Oh, fuck you and your sweater vest.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2012, 03:15:53 PM
lol, Mike Vick, 4 INTs.  Imagine that.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 09, 2012, 10:39:35 PM

Oh yeah, and Peyton's neck looks like it's fine.

Quote from: Ed Anger on September 09, 2012, 02:51:05 PM
I've got to wonder why BA would want to watch the Browns voluntarily. Christ.

QuoteThe Ravens have deactivated wide receiver LaQuan Williams and outside linebacker Sergio Kindle for tonight's game against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Williams' inactive status means that wide receivers Tandon Doss and Deonte Thompson are active.

The Ravens also scratched offensive tackle Jah Reid (strained right calf), defensive linemen DeAngelo Tyson and Bryan Hall and tight end Billy Bajema and cornerback Asa Jackson (illness).

The Ravens have cut undrafted rookie running back Bobby Rainey and promoted running back Anthony Allen to the practice squad from the active roster.
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Allen is active tonight as well. The move was likely for special teams.

Rainey is eligible for the practice squad, so he could take Allen's place there if he clears waivers.

The Bengals scratched cornerbacks Dre' Kirkpatrick (knee) and Jason Allen (quadriceps), running back Bernard Scott (hand), tight end Donald Lee, wide receiver Ryan Whalen, tight end Richard Quinn and defensive end Carlos Dunlap (knee).

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 05:55:28 PM
GODDAMN SUZY YOU ARE LOOKING FINE AS SHIT GIRL

Quote from: katmai on September 10, 2012, 06:01:39 PM
You keep your damn dirty hot tracks holding hands off Suzy!

Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2012, 06:22:48 PM
Goddamn, that Bungles O-line better mature quick.  And I think both Dalton passes were deflected on that first possession.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 06:26:10 PM
Looks like Jacoby Jones caught his pass for the night.

Quote from: katmai on September 10, 2012, 07:00:41 PM
Glad to see Steelers aren't only team paying off refs. <_<

Quote from: katmai on September 10, 2012, 07:00:41 PM
Glad to see Steelers aren't only team paying off refs. <_<

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 07:31:11 PM
I am: irked.

Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2012, 08:10:15 PM
Third fucking key interception dropped.  That ain't gonna cut it.

Quote from: Neil on September 10, 2012, 08:14:27 PM
Still, unless the Ravens D stops them here, I won't feel safe.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 08:16:17 PM

Quote from: Neil on September 10, 2012, 08:14:27 PM
Still, unless the Ravens D stops them here, I won't feel safe.

Told you, this D is going to have its problems.  No rush, no outside pressure.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 08:22:07 PM
LOL, Pitta's wide open all night, and Dickson's the TE getting whaled.

GOTTA BE A BLACK THING

Quote from: Neil on September 10, 2012, 08:23:09 PM

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 08:22:07 PM
LOL, Pitta's wide open all night, and Dickson's the TE getting whaled.

GOTTA BE A BLACK THING

Tightending while black?

Quote from: Neil on September 10, 2012, 08:44:28 PM
It's hard not to get excited, even though it's only the first game.  So many things that give the Ravens trouble (the Bengals, Monday Night games, offence) are just no trouble at all tonight.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
Now that was a bullshit flag.  Gruden's right, though;  Bengals have no business hanging Dalton out to dry like that with a notorious CB blitzer like Webb.

Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2012, 08:53:24 PM
How was it a bullshit flag?  Even if it weren't, I'm sick of seeing guys lead with their head, use the helmet as a weapon, and relying on nothing but kinetic energy to bring a guy down.  The right way to play is to keep your head up, wrap with your arms and drive the guy into the ground.  They need to start doing a lot more to discourage this kind of play.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 08:51:55 PM

Quote from: Neil on September 10, 2012, 08:44:28 PM
It's hard not to get excited, even though it's only the first game.  So many things that give the Ravens trouble (the Bengals, Monday Night games, offence) are just no trouble at all tonight.

But man...the Cincy OL is having real issues in pass protection.  They're supporting the run just fine, but that was out the window 21 points ago.

Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2012, 08:53:24 PM

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
Now that was a bullshit flag.  Gruden's right, though;  Bengals have no business hanging Dalton out to dry like that with a notorious CB blitzer like Webb.

How was it a bullshit flag?  Even if it weren't, I'm sick of seeing guys lead with their head, use the helmet as a weapon, and relying on nothing but kinetic energy to bring a guy down.  The right way to play is to keep your head up, wrap with your arms and drive the guy into the ground.  They need to start doing a lot more to discourage this kind of play.

Quote from: Neil on September 10, 2012, 09:00:33 PM

Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2012, 08:53:24 PM

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 08:48:04 PM
Now that was a bullshit flag.  Gruden's right, though;  Bengals have no business hanging Dalton out to dry like that with a notorious CB blitzer like Webb.

How was it a bullshit flag?  Even if it weren't, I'm sick of seeing guys lead with their head, use the helmet as a weapon, and relying on nothing but kinetic energy to bring a guy down.  The right way to play is to keep your head up, wrap with your arms and drive the guy into the ground.  They need to start doing a lot more to discourage this kind of play.

His head was going to the side though.  It's not like he just drilled him with the crown of the helmet.  And if he kept his head up he'd have broken his own neck.

Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2012, 09:07:44 PM
He drilled Dalton's left shoulderblade with the crown of his helmet.

Quote from: Benedict Arnold on September 10, 2012, 07:34:14 PM

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 07:31:11 PM
I am: irked.

I am:  Slowly closing the massive gap between us in fantasy.  Do you hear the footsteps yet?

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 10, 2012, 09:09:27 PM

Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2012, 09:07:44 PM
He drilled Dalton's left shoulderblade with the crown of his helmet.

Bah, it was his ribs.

Quote from: derspiess on September 10, 2012, 09:24:30 PM
Whatever.  Ravens looked better than any week 1 team I've seen in a while.  It's gonna take some effort to find a way to beat them this year.  Play-calling was good, if a little overly gadgety (that always works against the Bengals but they may want to tone it down against other teams), and they let Flacco use his full arm.  Ravens D was stellar when they had the Bungles offense out of their rhythm.  Nice to see Gino get in the game-- still want to see him and Flacco in at the same time.

Only good thing about this game for the Bengals is they got one of their Ravens games out of the way early and from what I saw nobody got killed.

And this is the last time I watch a prime-time game alone with the kids.  NO YOU CAN'T HAVE CHOCOLATE MILK.  DALTON JUST THREW A PICK SIX AND DADDY NEEDS TO BE ALONE.

QuoteWith his interception return for a touchdown, Ed Reed passed Rod Woodson for the NFL record for most interception return yards with 1,497. Woodson previously held the mark of 1,483.

Quote from: derspiess on September 11, 2012, 11:12:58 AM
Didn't realize until this morning that BJGE nearly broke 100 yards rushing last night. 

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2012, 11:17:07 AM

Quote from: derspiess on September 11, 2012, 11:12:58 AM
Didn't realize until this morning that BJGE nearly broke 100 yards rushing last night. 

Considering he had close to 70 yards and a TD in the first half, hell yeah, and he would've done more damage if those two quick scores from the TD and Ed's pick didn't put the Bengals in panic mode.

He's going to be more than fine replacement for Benson.  Total grinder.

Quote from: frunk on September 11, 2012, 10:39:10 AM
Oh good, I lost because my opponent's kicker had an 18 point game on Monday night.  Bah.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2012, 11:24:47 AM
That little slot receiver they have is going to be a nightmare.  Get that kid the ball whenever possible.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2012, 11:17:07 AM

Quote from: derspiess on September 11, 2012, 11:12:58 AM
Didn't realize until this morning that BJGE nearly broke 100 yards rushing last night. 

Considering he had close to 70 yards and a TD in the first half, hell yeah, and he would've done more damage if those two quick scores from the TD and Ed's pick didn't put the Bengals in panic mode.

He's going to be more than fine replacement for Benson.  Total grinder.

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 11, 2012, 10:33:43 AM
3 points, BA.  You fucker.

Quote from: Alcibiades on September 11, 2012, 03:57:28 PM
The recap for the matchups by yahoo is pretty fucking neat.  Just saying.

Quote from: Alcibiades on September 11, 2012, 03:57:28 PM
The recap for the matchups by yahoo is pretty fucking neat.  Just saying.

QuoteIn spite of finishing with just the 14th-highest point total in the league this week, York White Boars (1-0, 81 points) found a way to sneak by Penn State Day Care, 81 - 78. It was a frustrating outing for Penn State Day Care, who fell to 0-1 (78 points) while also ending up 16th in points. Ray Rice was the leading scorer for York White Boars this week with 19 points.

York White Boars Smooth Moves

    Brandon LaFell, who was picked up by York White Boars, scored 12 points against a projected 4.34, topping his projection by 176.5%.
    The 19 points scored by Ray Rice was the second-highest score of any RB in the league this week.
    Jacob Tamme exceeded scoring projections by 112.1%, with 13 points against a projected 6.13.
    York White Boars was still able to pull out a win with only 4 of their 10 starters exceeding their projected points.
    Both of the RBs starting for York White Boars exceeded their point expectations.

Penn State Day Care Regret Tracker

    Left Stephen Hill on the bench, where he scored 21 points to beat his scoring projection by 536.4%, the seventh-highest percentage in the league.
    6 of the starters on Penn State Day Care scored less than their projected points.
    With 2 points versus a projected 9.05, Mason Crosby scored only 22.1% of his projected point total.
    All three of the starting RBs scored below their projected points.
    With 78 points from their starters and 46.00 total points left on the bench, Penn State Day Care had the worst starter/bench scoring ratio in the league this week.

QuoteMatt Ryan led the league in scoring with 36 points.
Picked up Shayne Graham, who scored 13 points, beating his 8.54-point projection by 52.2%.
Rob Gronkowski had the second-highest TE score in the league this week with 15 points.
6 of the 10 starters on Frozen Wetbacks exceeded their projected points.
Starter Michael Floyd put up a zero, but Frozen Wetbacks still won.
[\quote]

QuoteMeatheads got 20 points from Alex Smith and 18 from Nate Kaeding, defeating Fricken Lasers 99 - 91. Meatheads came into the Monday night game facing a 6-point deficit, but scored 18, picking up an unlikely win as an 18-point underdog. Each team hit their projections but Meatheads put up 42.4% more than a projected 69.54 points to get the win. Fricken Lasers was led by Brandon Marshall with 20 points and Michael Vick who scored 17. With Beanie Wells delivering zero points for Meatheads, the gap could have been wider. Meatheads starts the season with a 1-0 record, good enough for fifth place. Fricken Lasers opens at 0-1 and in 12th place.

Meatheads Smooth Moves

Added Alfred Morris, who exceeded his scoring projection by a matchup-leading 684.3%.
Picked up Nate Kaeding, who scored 18 points, beating his 7.80-point projection by 130.8%.
Alex Smith led the matchup in scoring with 20 points.
Pierre Garcon ranked 10th in the league in scoring among WRs this week with 15 points.
Meatheads saw the majority of their starters (6 of 10) beat their projected point total.

QuoteOchocinco EightSixed Regret Tracker
•Did not start Scott Chandler, who scored 11 points, surpassing his projected points by 315.1%, the ninth-highest percentage in the league.

Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 12, 2012, 03:07:10 AM
Wooh! :yeah:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings
1   Patriots   
2   49ers
3   Ravens
4   Texans
5   Packers
6   Falcons
7   Giants
8      Bears
9   Broncos
10   Cowboys
11   Steelers
12    Eagles
13   Lions
14   Chargers
15   Redskins

Quote from: jimmy olsen on September 12, 2012, 03:07:10 AM
Wooh! :yeah:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/powerrankings
1   Patriots   
2   49ers
3   Ravens
4   Texans
5   Packers
6   Falcons
7   Giants
8      Bears
9   Broncos
10   Cowboys
11   Steelers
12    Eagles
13   Lions
14   Chargers
15   Redskins

Quote from: FunkMonk on September 11, 2012, 07:02:51 PM

Sorry frunk.  :yeah:

"Army Pukes a-go-go" forward against Meh Dinks!

Quote from: CountDeMoney on September 12, 2012, 08:26:30 PM
Goddamn, was it really 13 years ago?