Nfl 2008/09

[LOSTyears]

All right boys & girls its time for another wonderful season of football. Vets around here know the drill, for everyone else all rants, raves and predictions for the upcoming season right here. Time to dust off the jerseys folks! :D

Rants: Whats on that mind of yours Brett? I mean sure you'll take the Jets from 4 wins to 6 or 7....right. He's like the old boxer in the gym with just one more fight in em.
Raves: The NFL should officially forfeit the season to the Dallas Cowboys because its pointless to prolong the inevitable, destiny cannot be rewritten as its already been fortold. No flukes or Cinderella stories this year just pure greatness in the form of the Blue Star. Hey NFL, do the right thing here and stop this foolishness. Oh and Felix Jones will be a Rookie of the Year candidate, this kid is smokin.

Predictions
Week 1 *Starts Sept. 4 mark your calendar*
Thursday
Washington Redskins at New York Giants: G-men
Sunday
Cincinnati Bengals at Baltimore Ravens: Cinci Thats Mr. Ocho-Cinco
New York Jets at Miami Dolphins: Jets I still find myself rooting for Favre anyway.
Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots: Pats
Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers: Steelers
Jacksonville Jaguars at Tennessee Titans: Titans
Detroit Lions at Atlanta Falcons: Lions lol tossup
Seattle Seahawks at Buffalo Bills: Seahwaks
Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints: Bucs
St. Louis Rams at Philadelphia Eagles: Eagles
Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns: D-Boys Destiny begins!
Carolina Panthers at San Diego Chargers: Chargers
Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers: Cardinals
Chicago Bears at Indianapolis Colts: Colts
Monday
Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers: Packers And the kid steps up to plate.
Denver Broncos at Oakland Raiders: Raiders Just a feeling, need at least one upset pick this week.

[LOSTyears]

Brady out for season ^_^ greatest news to come out of week 1.
A few upsets out of the starting gate, although its still nice to see the Raiders keeping their commitment to excellence :lol:

[ZechsMerquise1]

lmao thats what i was about to say except the raiders part lol their just retarded

[ThePhillyFlash]

The less said about Saint Brett of Lambeau, the better. We're only through one week of the new season and I'm already tired of hearing about him, not to mention seeing him in that ugly shade of New York Jets green. Meanwhile, I pity Aaron Rodgers who won't be able to catch a break, if he does something good, people will invariably say Favre would've done it better, and if Rodgers does something bad, people will say Favre wouldn't do it. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. I don't envy the guy.

[Depression]

if he does something good, people will invariably say Favre would've done it better, and if Rodgers does something bad, people will say Favre wouldn't do it. Damned if he does, damned if he doesn't. I don't envy the guy.


He'll get a lot of criticism on an off game definitely, but if you watched the game last night he was completely embraced.

Nobody afterwards was saying Favre would have done better, he was out there throwing bombs, scrambling, and even had a Favre-like off balance touchdown.

[KabukiSaMuRaI]

I lost some points on a box on Sunday. I don't usually participate in such activities but was at least hoping for beginners luck. Didn't happen.

[LOSTyears]

^I lost a few bones last week myself, its normally a rule of mine not to pull any triggers on week 1 but I was feeling froggy ^_^
He'll get a lot of criticism on an off game definitely, but if you watched the game last night he was completely embraced.I knew Packer fans who were already ponying up for him last year after his stint in Dallas. Most criticism will come from commentary but GB fans are not expecting anything godly from him just yet, give a year or two.

You know I've been mulling over it for a week but I still can't seem to wrap my mind around the Pats being the underdog on the card this week not to mention the massive pool of picks favoring the Jets. Granted Brady's the captain of that ship but the Pats without a head is still the freakin Pats, even my pure hatred for them doesn't blind me to that. Even if Cassell completely blows which I doubt you could put a chimp at that helm and it would still be surrounded by a well oiled machine. Jets won a too close for comfort game over the Phins no less and I just don't see how their the overwhelming fav's even with Favre. Think this game is easy money if your betting the odds.

Anyway, I'm gonna switch up my usual format and just pin point key games. Vikings are my upset pick of the week, see Indy going 0-2. With Peyton less than 50% and Brady out I think the AFC might look very interesting come mid season. Oh and of course I pick my Boys to flex their division muscle on Monday night, Mcnabb was look'n mighty strong but I'm confident they'll put Philly in their place. Another big game for MB3.

[LOSTyears]

:w00t: That was a Monday Night barn burner for your *** *gasping for air* The secondary look so god damn atrocious, luckily they came through when it counted. Crazy night! 2 for T.O. one for the Rookie, I'll take it :thumbsup:
Round 2 for Rodgers coming up.

[emotoaster]

No Comment on the Bucs...Greise had 31 attempts...WTH Gruden!
Graham is a beast and needs to be used more.

[Naraku]

Great game, I had a feeling the Eagles would stagger at the end. They aren't at the Cowboys level yet.

I honestly think that Buffalo will win the AFC East. They haven't played any division opponents yet so it's tough to tell for sure, but that's going to be my pick. They've looked great so far.

Also, it's great to see the Panthers winning again. One of my favorite teams, and it's good to see Delhomme healthy and playing well. They can be contenders in the NFC if they keep playing like they have.

My pick for division winners:

AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers(the division seems strong, but I think it's not as good as it seems, Bengals still stink unfortunately, Browns aren't living up the hype and last years success, and the Ravens are sort of rebuilding)
AFC South: Indianapolis Colts(if they can get healthy, they'll be dominant)
AFC East: Buffalo Bills(The Jets don't look that good honestly, neither do the Dolphins, the Pats are the only competition)
AFC West: Denver Broncos(they've looked good so far, even though they should have lost to San Diego)

NFC North: Green Bay Packers(though I think the Bears and Vikings could compete, the bears have been suprisingly decent)
NFC South: Carolina Panthers(They look to be back, though New Orleans has a chance)
NFC East: Dallas Cowboys(stacked, but Cowboys seem to be the best)
NFC West: Arizona Cardinals(pretty weak division, argueably the weakest. Cards seem to be the best though, Rams are miserable, and Seahawks and 49ers seem pretty weak).

Teams I hope to make the playoffs but I don't think will: Houston Texans, Cincinatti Bengals, Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins.

Why are the Bengals always so dissapointing? Ever since they almost made it to the Super Bowl a few years back they just haven't been the same. Carson Palmer is almost ruining my Fantasy team, haha, luckily I can win even though he/and the team are playing poor.

[Depression]

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Round 2 for Rodgers coming up.

Funny thing about that is Rodgers outplayed Favre in that game.

[LOSTyears]

3-0 baby :naughty: lets keep the ball rolling.
Very deceptive looking game, the pack kept Romo out of the end zone through most of it and Rodgers was moving the ball pretty well. Huge night for MB3, glad to see Pacman contribute more.
Oh and chalk up another TD for our Rookie of the Year, I keep telling folks about this kid. Felix is lightning in a bottle, you can't give him an inch.
Time to flex some more division muscle next week.

[Xhalen]

It's always good to see my team living up to the pre-season hype. Nothing like being 0-3 in quite possibly the weakest division in the NFL.

[Depression]

Yeah, 3 FG in the first half really hurt GB. They were moving the ball, just not finishing.

LOL @ The Patriots. Miami was beating them like a drum, with style at that. Trick play after trick play, man that defense looks bad when Brady isn't giving them constant rest.

[ZeroRyoko1974]

It may be a battle between KC, Cleveland, and St Louis to see who goes 0-16. KC already lost to Oakland at home, that may have been their best chance to win a game. Cleveland has a terrible schedule but gets Houston twice.

[Xhalen]

It may be a battle between KC, Cleveland, and St Louis to see who goes 0-16. KC already lost to Oakland at home, that may have been their best chance to win a game. Cleveland has a terrible schedule but gets Houston twice.

I wish they had Houston twice, but sadly those would amount to two more losses. I figure the Browns will finish a respectable 4-12. :crybaby:

[Naraku]

I doubt Cleveland will go 0-16. Their offense is too good for that to happen. KC probably won't either, St. Louis is the only team with huge problems.

[Depression]

I think KC has more problems that St Louis. 3 quarterbacks have already played!

St Louis still has Jackson, Bulger, and Holt. I can't imagine them not winning a game.

[emotoaster]

St. Louis' D is the worst off though of the three, so I think if one of them where to go winless it would be them. But then again they are playing in the weakest division in the NFL.

[Xhalen]

Given the fact that the 2007 Dolphins managed to win 1 game, I'm pretty sure the odds of a team going 0-16 are pretty slim. Not saying that the Chiefs or the Rams can't pull it off, but I wouldn't bet on it.

[ZechsMerquise1]

Funny how last year the Pats almost went undefeated and Dolphins almost went 0-16 -_- Then the next year, the dolphins raeps the pats xD

I really wish the niners picked Aaron rodgers instead of A. smith -_- he had 3 years to prove himself and aaron uhh yeah, didnt even need a year to prove he's an ok qb. I hope JT Osullivan keeps up the good work like tony romo xD

[ThePhillyFlash]

It may be a battle between KC, Cleveland, and St Louis to see who goes 0-16. KC already lost to Oakland at home, that may have been their best chance to win a game. Cleveland has a terrible schedule but gets Houston twice.

These days, it's damn hard for any team, no matter how horrible they are to go winless. Paulie Tags made sure of that by insisting on parity which, in some circles is parody. There's always going to be a bottom feeder who'll catch a playoff contender on a bad day or a couple of dogs who play each other with one finding a way to win. Right now, the Lambs are the worst of a very bad lot, but they'll find a way to win at least two games, perhaps three.

[Naraku]

St. Louis' D is the worst off though of the three, so I think if one of them where to go winless it would be them. But then again they are playing in the weakest division in the NFL.

I agree, but the NFC west has been kind of suprising this year. It is a weak division, I think it'll be interesting to see how it plays out. Also, to see if the Cards or 49ers are any good in the long run.

Also, Marc Bulger is getting benched this week, and maybe longer. They are starting Trent Green, which, if I can say, is a LOL move. Do they really think that Trent Green is better than Bulger, or the answer to their problems? That just makes me laugh. Also, their noteable players aren't supporting this move, the team just seems to be in complete disarray. They are definitely the worst team in the league right now.

I actually drafted Bulger to be my starter on a fantasy team this year, man was that a bust haha. I got him in like the 5th round though, oh well.

[LOSTyears]

So close :( *sigh* I swear my Boys are cursed against the Skins. Oh well, 3-1 and still the **** baby.

Just when you wanna write the old man out Brett goes and pulls some old fashioned gunsling'n and shows you why he's a freakin legend. 24-34 289 yds 6 TDs/1 INT, straight sickness :O give the man a bow.

[Xhalen]

Browns win!!! Their domination of the mighty Bengals really has renewed my feelings of a trip to the Super Bowl this year.

*cough cough*

[Naraku]

^ The Bengals probably would have won if Carson Palmer wasn't injured though haha. It was a pretty close game.

[DavenIII]

So close :( *sigh* I swear my Boys are cursed against the Skins. Oh well, 3-1 and still the **** baby.




I hear your second in your division :P

Go Giants

[Xhalen]

^ The Bengals probably would have won if Carson Palmer wasn't injured though haha. It was a pretty close game.

The Bengals would have won with their 3rd string QB if they weren't bit by that costly offsides penatly that negated an interception.

But 1-3 and nowhere to go but up!!! Until the Monday nighter against the Giants.

[ZechsMerquise1]

Is chad's last name REALLY Ocho Cinco now? or is it just the jersey? o.o

[LOSTyears]

^Chad Javon Ocho Cinco is in fact his legal name now, changed it back in August. I know -_-; pure craziness, still love the guy. We'll see em on Sunday, should be a frustration game for the Boys though.

I hear your second in your division :POh sure use the Bye week you guys just had :rolleyes: thats all right though. We'll get another crack at the Skins shortly after the Boys whoop up on you in week 9, and then again in 15 :D

[LOSTyears]

^_^ *sigh of relief* Watching the Skins and G-men blow *** this week makes me feel a little better. The loss to the birds wasn't nearly as bad as the aftermath, watching our roster deteriorate before my eyes. Not too worried with Brad though, actually interested in seeing how does with the offense. Adversity baby, I can see us going possibly 3-1 or 2-2 for however long Tony's out.

[Naraku]

^_^ *sigh of relief* Watching the Skins and G-men blow *** this week makes me feel a little better. The loss to the birds wasn't nearly as bad as the aftermath, watching our roster deteriorate before my eyes. Not too worried with Brad though, actually interested in seeing how does with the offense. Adversity baby, I can see us going possibly 3-1 or 2-2 for however long Tony's out.

The Cowboy's schedule is pretty easy for the four games that Romo is gone. All of them should be a win except for maybe the game against the Giants, that is the only tough spot.

And how about the Atlanta Falcons?? Who would have guessed that they would have turned out 4-2 and be in a 3 way tie for first in the NFC South. The NFC South is an underrated division, the toughest behind the NFC East. Usually I'd give the AFC South the #2 toughest division but right now it's not looking like it was the last few years, the Jags and Colts don't look as strong as they were a year ago. I'm very curious to see how the NFC South goes though, I think that both the Panthers and Falcons have been a very pleasant suprise this season, I thought it'd be a fight between Tampa Bay and New Orleans honestly. I really want to keep a close eye on Atlanta though, Matt Ryan is not playing like a Rookie, and the team just looks all around solid. Very impressive.

[Haro!]

Giants pissed me off tonight.

[Xhalen]

Giants pissed me off tonight.

I can imagine, who would have thought that the Browns would have completely and utterly dominated the regining Super Bowl champs...oh yeah, me! :P

[Hisoka]

I know. Giants let me down last night. :( They were a step too slow from the very beginning and if the Browns didn't keep shooting themselves in the foot it would have been REALLY embarrassing! But hey, 4-1? I can deal with that.

[Naraku]

I can imagine, who would have thought that the Browns would have completely and utterly dominated the regining Super Bowl champs...oh yeah, me! :P

I kind of had a feeling that Browns would play well, but I didn't think they'd dominate the Giants like they did. Eli Manning looked pathetic though, what'd he have, 3 interceptions? He was playing like he did a couple years ago.

[Hisoka]

There was only one that was really questionable. The other two just credits the other guy for making a good read. But I'm not going to blame the loss on him like other people. Nobody showed up. No pressure on the Browns QB, Tuck was nowhere to be seen and there were tons of gaps in the defense. But the Browns also brought it.

[Xhalen]

I'm not holding my breath that the Browns are going to continue to do what they did last night but it was nice to see them actually play well for a change.

[kenshinbebop]

Mehhh

The Giants got pounded last night. :(

My other team had the bye this week, (Steelers).

That Arizona/Dallas game was AWESOME though.

[Depression]

Dallas getting WR Roy Williams, damn.

But at the cost of 3 picks?

I could also see the drama starting up with TO. Williams could take A LOT of that spotlight. He's a tremendous talent.

[LOSTyears]

Had a feeling Jerry was going to reach in his pockets here, nobody was really comfortable with Patrick at 2 and we gotta put our cards into that offense. Was predicting he'd go after TJ which would of been a nice fit too, but hey no complaints here with Roy :naughty:
Thought Goodell would look the other way but it seems the Pacman sage continues ugggh >_< just when he was starting to contribute a little more.

[Depression]

What I don't get is why they went offense.

Yeah its nice having two #1 WR, but isn't defense where they really could have needed the help? The offense hasn't really had any problems.

[Naraku]

There would be no way the Lions would have traded him for anything less, he is too talented. I can see him fitting in at Dallas, the Cowboys were short in the receiver department. Plus, TO is getting old, he can have the chance to take over after TO retires I believe. It's a smart long term and short term trade I think.

[LOSTyears]

What I don't get is why they went offense.

Yeah its nice having two #1 WR, but isn't defense where they really could have needed the help? The offense hasn't really had any problems.
I kinda understand that BUT they've been trying to fix the secondary for the past 4 years possibly longer, our other Roy hasn't panned out and that pool of talent is pretty thin in that area. We're pretty stacked up front but even the weakest teams can look great in the air against us, guess we're just going off the if they score 99 we'll win if we score 100 mentality for now.

[Meson]

FYI: Edwards and a few others have returned to the Buffalo roster.

[Haro!]

FYI: Edwards and a few others have returned to the Buffalo roster.

Awesome. I've always liked Buffalo (the team not the city, no offense) and think they were doing particularly well lately.

[emotoaster]

Tampa's hot and playing Seattle will be a good warm up for our defense when we play Dallas in two weeks. If Romo plays his pinkie will be the last thing he will have to worry about. I just hope Gallaway will be able to play by the time we take on Dallas. Their secondary has been weak sauce and that could finally result and some big plays.

[Xhalen]

Tampa could be cold and beat Seattle, the Seahawks are pretty much done for the year.

Dallas adding Williams should really be interesting, they might almost be as good as Cleveland at the receiver position. :cool:

[Naraku]

Tampa could be cold and beat Seattle, the Seahawks are pretty much done for the year.

Dallas adding Williams should really be interesting, they might almost be as good as Cleveland at the receiver position. :cool:

Cleveland aren't stacked at receiver. Besides Braylon Edwards(who has sucked it up until last week) and Kellen Winslow they don't really have anyone else. Stallworth is very injury prone, and he's been bouncing from team to team in the last few years, that is never a good sign. Jurevicious(spelling?) is okay, but nothing special. I think there are a lot of teams out there right now that have more talent at receiver than Cleveland does.

[Xhalen]

:D Cleveland aren't stacked at receiver. Besides Braylon Edwards(who has sucked it up until last week) and Kellen Winslow they don't really have anyone else. Stallworth is very injury prone, and he's been bouncing from team to team in the last few years, that is never a good sign. Jurevicious(spelling?) is okay, but nothing special. I think there are a lot of teams out there right now that have more talent at receiver than Cleveland does.

It was a tongue-in-cheek comment, I have to support my DAWGS after all. :D

[LOSTyears]

If Romo plays his pinkie will be the last thing he will have to worry about.Trust me Dallas has alot more to worry about at the moment :mad: and we can use Romo right now pinkie and all.
Either the Rams had the best outing they've had in 3 years or the Dallas D is as depleted as I've feared. Brad not clicking with the Romo tuned Offense was to be expected but our D was just putrid, with the best defenses we have through the air sidelined by injury and suspension(Ugggh) this whole mess is very unsettling. And theres no easy solution to it but to power up this offense and get it healthy. Lets hope Tony takes Favres encouragement and comes back sooner. With division rivals around the corner things are not looking to kosher, I normally try to not let one game get to me but this particular one was embarassing and we're almost at mid point.
On a somewhat positive note S. Jackson is one cat I've always liked to see bust out and show us his potential -_-; it just sucks to see it against my team lol.

Damn the Titans look good enough to go 7-0 against Indy next week. At the start of the season they were last team I'd imagined still undefeated, without Vince no less.

[emotoaster]

Hey LOST you have to admit when your team actively seeks out Roy Williams when they are already stacked at Wideout and also surrounds the locker room with guys like TO and Pacman there is bound to be a meltdown if the glue, in this case Romo, goes down. I love how the Bucs are flying under the radar lets just hope the Giants and Titians keep all the spot light for now.

On a side note am I the only one worried about Buffalo and New England?

[Naraku]

Why would you be worried about Buffalo? They just had a pretty convincing win over the Chargers. I think they are the real deal. Great defense, solid offense. They have one of the most solid rushing attacks in the league with Marshawn Lynch I think.

New England looked good last night, but I still am a little skeptical about their chances without Brady. Their defense did shut down Denver though, but a lot of it was Denver's fault for having too many turnovers.

[Depression]

Rodney Harrison's out for the season, possibly forever.

I'm not sold on NE either, Denver doesn't have a defense. They need to score 30+ to stay in the game. (257 rushing yards given up)

With all those turnovers Cassell didn't even have to do anything. He only threw for 185 yards.

[Xhalen]

It's really quite amusing to see how quickly a team can fall apart when expectations are not met.

It would seem that the Cleveland Browns are beginning to implode.

[Naraku]

Cowboys 13-9 over the Bucs. The Defense looked so much better this week.

[kenshinbebop]

It's tuff. I love the Giants and the Steelers. :(

[LOSTyears]

What an ugly win but I'll take it ^_^ our depleted D showed some mad heart today in a much NEEDED win. Brad was playing it extremely tight, glad he managed to get Roy in. If the boys show some poise like this next week we'll make the punk Eli stumble while he's still catching his breathe.
I am sooo looking forward to the bye week right about now.

[Hisoka]

If the boys show some poise like this next week we'll make the punk Eli stumble while he's still catching his breathe.

More like we're catching you guys at a good time. Todays game against the Steelers was huge and the beginning of a really tough schedule. Cowboys are going down. :P

[Naraku]

More like we're catching you guys at a good time. Todays game against the Steelers was huge and the beginning of a really tough schedule. Cowboys are going down. :P

The Steelers really blew that game, more than the Giants won it in my opinion. That safety on the bad snap really hurt. The game was tied, then after the safety punt, the Gaints got to start another drive from the about midfield.

I'm not saying the Giants couldn't have won it without that safety, but it was just a huge shift in momentum, I could feel the game slip away from the Steelers when it happened.

[Hisoka]

It was Steelers pace from the very beginning and Giants had to settle for field goals over and over. The defense on the last Steelers touch down was pathetic and all looked lost. But they played with real grit and next thing you know that safety was just what we needed. But I don't sweat the little details and a win is a win. You could look at just about any play and say "what if" so safety of no safety, they ended up with more points and got the W. :)

[emotoaster]

I still can't get over this Tampa loss. Very ugly but that usually works in our favor...

That last play though was ******** should have been a holding call and I'm getting tired of Trueblood.

We need to run the ball more and have Garcia roll out and move around in the pocket more.

[Jabberwock]

More like we're catching you guys at a good time. Todays game against the Steelers was huge and the beginning of a really tough schedule. Cowboys are going down. :P

Ditto. As much as I hated that embarrassing loss to the Browns, I'm glad it knocked the sense back into Eli and remind him that he's not invincible. So long as he keeps from making a Rosenfels meltdown, G-Men should be able to walk all over the Cowboys.

[Haro!]

Ditto. As much as I hated that embarrassing loss to the Browns, I'm glad it knocked the sense back into Eli and remind him that he's not invincible. So long as he keeps from making a Rosenfels meltdown, G-Men should be able to walk all over the Cowboys.

Agreed. We better win dammit.

[Naraku]

I'd laugh if the Cowboys won two in a row without Tony Romo. It would be even funnier if they could do it against the Giants next week.

[LOSTyears]

^ Scratch that :( :x gonna be sick. Even after the bye as it stands we can't afford to lose even a single game, thats a rather tall order at the moment *sigh* Well we get some major players back afterwards so we'll have to take it game by game.

You know picking up Daunte might've been a semi decent move if they'd kept Roy, Detroit baffles me.

[Jae Hoon]

At least the Raiders played for Lane Kiffin, looks to be like they dont like their Cable Programming.

[Jabberwock]

I'd laugh if the Cowboys won two in a row without Tony Romo. It would be even funnier if they could do it against the Giants next week.
Yeah, what a riot! Though I had no doubt that the Cowboys would get stomped today. I just didn't realise how much I would enjoy watching them squirm.

I can't believe Jacksonville just gave that one away. What a mess that was.

[Jae Hoon]

Dallas deserves every misfortune they get, that is what they deserve for having a team of miscreants. That and Tony Romo is soft and is afraid to put people in their place.

[emotoaster]

Wow I don't know if I can say I'm happy. More like reilved. Tampa can't afford a lose in the second best division in the league. KC showed up but it seems like we're playing down and very flat. Galloway needs to get healthy and we need more ball security. One positive was that Clifton Smith is an awesome return man. Unlike Jackson he runs downhill.

Need to show up next week against a tough under preforming Vikings team.

[Naraku]

The Bills are looking less and less like a contender. They lose their 3rd straight today against the Patriots. I don't think they've won a game in their division yet.

The Falcons win again today, I really think they have a chance of getting a wild card spot this year if they can keep playing like this. Also, the Ravens are atop the AFC North now, very suprising. And they are really finding a groove offensively, they might win the division if the Steelers don't pull it together.

[Catalyst-40]

Matt Ryan is a relief for the Falcons. Last season was all kinds of ugly for them.
Now, they're tied with the very defensive Bucs, which is great. However, the Falcons are just not going to be legit until they beat the Panthers, the leading team in the NFC South.

Hopefully, the G-men can win this, but McNabb is making things hard for them.

[LOSTyears]

Not the greatest return for Tony but a W is a W and it is somewhat comforting to see em at the helm right now, was expecting a little more from the 3 headed beast tonight but Oh well. At least Marion was on cue tonight, sure could use Felix to lighten the load a little. One game at a time.

:mad: God damn you Philly for pulling the loch ness monster of sports happenings by tieing in turn breaking my parlay down cutting my winnings in half. A stalemate against the 2nd worst team in the league *long pause* really..... its like that. You should be ashamed of yourselves, its no wonder your ******* fans hate you so much. End rant.

[Haro!]

Not the greatest return for Tony but a W is a W and it is somewhat comforting to see em at the helm right now, was expecting a little more from the 3 headed beast tonight but Oh well. At least Marion was on cue tonight, sure could use Felix to lighten the load a little. One game at a time.

:mad: God damn you Philly for pulling the loch ness monster of sports happenings by tieing in turn breaking my parlay down cutting my winnings in half. A stalemate against the 2nd worst team in the league *long pause* really..... its like that. You should be ashamed of yourselves, its no wonder your ******* fans hate you so much. End rant.

Yeah, the Eagles pissed me off today. How shameful.

Oh, and this may be a silly question, but why were the Redskins fans booing that guy, Cooley i think is his name?

[LOSTyears]

Oh, and this may be a silly question, but why were the Redskins fans booing that guy, Cooley i think is his name?I think they were yelling Coooooley! There are a few players in the league (Deuce McAllister comes to mind) where their names are screamed by the fans and to the ear it comes off as booing.
Common misunderstanding ^_^

[ThePhillyFlash]

Not the greatest return for Tony but a W is a W and it is somewhat comforting to see em at the helm right now, was expecting a little more from the 3 headed beast tonight but Oh well. At least Marion was on cue tonight, sure could use Felix to lighten the load a little. One game at a time.

:mad: God damn you Philly for pulling the loch ness monster of sports happenings by tieing in turn breaking my parlay down cutting my winnings in half. A stalemate against the 2nd worst team in the league *long pause* really..... its like that. You should be ashamed of yourselves, its no wonder your ******* fans hate you so much. End rant.

You want a rant? Read a professional at work:

That was the most miserable slog of an Eagles game I've watched since the death throes of the Ray Rhodes era. A tie? A tie against the 1-8, bottom feeding Bengals who trotted out a quarterback who couldn't find his rear end with both hands and a GPS? I'm surprised Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh didn't throttle Ryan Fitzpatrick right on the field because he had no damn idea what he was doing. For that matter, neither did Donovan McNabb who wasn't aware of the NFL's Sudden Death overtime rule. Are you kidding me?

And what the hell was Andy Reid doing, punting the ball back to the Bungles with little over a minute left in overtime on fourth and one instead of going for it? I mean, the entire season was on the line and he PUNTED? Are you kidding me? That's it, I'm done. I'm through. I'm finished with the 2008 Eagles who officially flushed any chance they had of making the playoffs down the toilet yesterday. I don't give a rat's *** what the players, coaches or local media buttmunchers will say in the days to come, the Eagles are NOT going to the playoffs! They don't deserve that honor, not after yesterday's train wreck of a game. Plain and simple!

Eighteen shots with the ball and all they could muster was 13 points? Are you kidding me? McNabb, for all those gaudy numbers he put up didn't do crap, and Reid was a four alarm disaster with his half-baked playcalling which was worse than atrocious. If Jerry Jones owned the Eagles, he would've fired Reid immediately after that catastrophe of a game was finally put out of its misery. A tie! I still can't believe it! Like I said, I'm done!

:mad:

[Haro!]

I think they were yelling Coooooley! There are a few players in the league (Deuce McAllister comes to mind) where their names are screamed by the fans and to the ear it comes off as booing.
Common misunderstanding ^_^

You know, as an avid watcher of the Colbert Report, and avid listener of Wait.. Wait.. Don't Tell Me! I thought I would pick up on something like that. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction.

[emotoaster]

Good showing by the Bucs last week. Really loved Garcia scrambling around and making plays I was really concerned since he wasn't doing that much prior. And the D held AP to less than 100 yards not bad at all. One downer though is that our best back Graham is done for the season. Hopefully Cadillac will be up and ready to rumble ASAP. Dunn just can't do it himself.

Edit: Hell of a send of for Lynch as well. He belongs in the Hall not only for his play-making ability and leading the Bucs to a title but also his character. Real Class.

[LOSTyears]

You want a rant? Read a professional at work:

That was the most miserable slog of an Eagles game I've watched since the death throes of the Ray Rhodes era. A tie? A tie against the 1-8, bottom feeding Bengals who trotted out a quarterback who couldn't find his rear end with both hands and a GPS? I'm surprised Chad Johnson and T.J. Houshmandzadeh didn't throttle Ryan Fitzpatrick right on the field because he had no damn idea what he was doing. For that matter, neither did Donovan McNabb who wasn't aware of the NFL's Sudden Death overtime rule. Are you kidding me?

And what the hell was Andy Reid doing, punting the ball back to the Bungles with little over a minute left in overtime on fourth and one instead of going for it? I mean, the entire season was on the line and he PUNTED? Are you kidding me? That's it, I'm done. I'm through. I'm finished with the 2008 Eagles who officially flushed any chance they had of making the playoffs down the toilet yesterday. I don't give a rat's *** what the players, coaches or local media buttmunchers will say in the days to come, the Eagles are NOT going to the playoffs! They don't deserve that honor, not after yesterday's train wreck of a game. Plain and simple!

Eighteen shots with the ball and all they could muster was 13 points? Are you kidding me? McNabb, for all those gaudy numbers he put up didn't do crap, and Reid was a four alarm disaster with his half-baked playcalling which was worse than atrocious. If Jerry Jones owned the Eagles, he would've fired Reid immediately after that catastrophe of a game was finally put out of its misery. A tie! I still can't believe it! Like I said, I'm done!

:mad:Whoa! *steps back to avoid the flames* so I take it you don't mind Mcnabb being benched today. Do feel kinda bad for em, I mean what the hell happen to this guy?

My man T.O. on FIAH! good confidence booster for him and Tony. We'll need it after we romp Seattle on Turkey Day for that 3 game gauntlet, would say 4 game but Philly's completely imploded. Need at least two of those to get a comfortable wild card.

Man if I'd known a couple of weeks ago that the Lions would run the tables in reverse I would have put big money on that 0-16 prop. We've seen a perfect team so don't you go and disappoint us Detroit, you continue your excellence in being ******. Way to set the freakin bar :thumbsup:

And way to go for Favre continuing to WOW us in his awe.

[emotoaster]

Another comeback win! To the Lions...well we have sole possession of first and have big games coming up. Barber showed he had plenty left in the tank and Cadillac had 16 carries even against the Lions that is impressive. I just hope we cap him at 20 carries max unless we will lose without him.

[Naraku]

^Dunn was the man yesterday. Technically the Buccs are tied with the Panthers though, but they have the tiebreaker on them. The Falcons looked impressive against Carolina though, I thought it was going to be a win for the Panthers honestly.

The Lions have a tough schedule remaining, they might not win a game. I feel sorry for Detroit fans.

[emotoaster]

Hey as a Bucs fan that lived in South Florida all I hear is about the Dolphins perfect season and the Bucs win-less season. I want another team to join us damn it!

[pigz4brains]

My Steelers beat up on the Pats today. Just completely shut em down after their first score.

[LOSTyears]

^Yeah that was a beat down, got them next -_-; Its big games like those where their really going to miss Brady down this last stretch.

Dallas did what they were suppose to do this week, aside from some injury scares the Turkey tasted that much better :)
Like I said its these coming 3 that are crucial next weeks arguably the most difficult of the bunch. Don't really expect to march into Hines field and dig out an easy win but man that would be a helluva statement; I'm counting on em gutting out W's on the G-men for the 2nd go around and Ravens at home, we own Philly so nough said.
It looks like we got a little bit of the swagger back in Big D going from last to 2nd, heres to the D staying confident and healthy with the Romo/TO connection continuing its dominance ;)

Lions historic run: 4 more to go.
If they can't beat the Saints its gotta be a done deal.

[Naraku]

^I think their only chance is the Saints or Packers, and I wouldn't even give them an edge in either of those games haha.

Dallas is playing well now, but it's really been against terrible teams. If they can win against the Steelers next week, I'll be a believer of their chances again.

The NFC East was getting so much hype before this season began, but right now it's looking like the NFC South is the best/most competitive division in football. They have 3 teams that are holding playoff spots right now. It's been an interesting season in many different ways.

[ZechsMerquise1]

At least the Raiders played for Lane Kiffin, looks to be like they dont like their Cable Programming.

Deangelo hall lolol I still can't believe it, even though its old news lmao they just suck soooooo bad as a team, look how Moss did with NE lol

[Naraku]

Cowboys = choke artists. They had that game won, but couldn't do anything at the end.

[LOSTyears]

:( Very disappointing outing from Tony(4 to's) despite a decent effort from our 3rd option back, with a wildcard in sight it literally slipped through the fingers in the last 3 minutes. If it wasn't for ATL dropping the ball today I'd be completely bummed out, theres still seems to be some shred of light left but man this really stings.

Well when all else fails you can always look at teams worse off. Soooo with that said....

Lions historic run: 3 more to go.
Might as well be 2 cause Indy's not dropping one at home with the run their having.

[Naraku]

The Cowboys really missed Marion Barber in the fourth quarter, they just couldn't get anything going. Marion Barber is the finisher, I think if they had him playing they could have put it away.

As long as the Panthers win tomorrow I'll be happy though.

[LOSTyears]

:) And with that ladies and gents Big D has seized a wild card, we kinda stumbled into it last week but with ATL 2nd loss and this HUGE division W tonight we gotta foothold now. It was a dogfight though with 2 scoreless quarters. Tashard really came through for us in a pinch ground and air, don't think anyone expected this much out of our 3rd stringer. This could be a preview of the playoffs. Still gotta seal the deal these next 2 weeks but man tonight was a sigh of relief.

Lions historic run: 2 more to go.

[Naraku]

^What? Atlanta won today, the Buccs have dropped two straight and are currently not holding a wildcard spot. It's Cowboys and Falcons right now for the NFC wild card.

Ravens lost to the Steelers today, unfortunately. They have a tie breaker over New England, Miami, and New York though.

[LOSTyears]

^ Heh, so they won. Didn't finish the game so I assumed :doh:
Yeah the AFC east is keeping it pretty tight though I really don't see any Super Bowl run in any of em IMO, Jets w/the Favre factor and Pats maybe. Think it'll come down to the Steelers and Indy who have built some decent momentum going into the post.

[Haro!]

Sigh the Giants are starting to dissappoint me again. They don't need Burress, and need to stop believing the hype (that they seem to believe) about his importance. Hopefully they get the loserness out of their system before playoffs and then we see the Giants as they were at the beginning of the season.

[emotoaster]

^What? Atlanta won today, the Buccs have dropped two straight and are currently not holding a wildcard spot. It's Cowboys and Falcons right now for the NFC wild card.

Ravens lost to the Steelers today, unfortunately. They have a tie breaker over New England, Miami, and New York though.

Negative Bucs still have the wildcard lead. Carolina has a really tough schedule remaining and I think they will drop their last to while Tampa finishes strong.

While the last two games have been brutal these are just mistakes that can be corrected. If this goes on for one more game then I will be worried. We just need to run the ball more and tackle A LOT better.

[Naraku]

Negative Bucs still have the wildcard lead. Carolina has a really tough schedule remaining and I think they will drop their last to while Tampa finishes strong.

While the last two games have been brutal these are just mistakes that can be corrected. If this goes on for one more game then I will be worried. We just need to run the ball more and tackle A LOT better.

From what I saw on ESPN and other post game shows, they all said that Atlanta has the tiebreaker over Tampa Bay. If they both win their last two games, the Falcons are going to be the ones that make the playoffs.

[emotoaster]

Interesting I checked the NFL.com standings and they had Dallas, Tampa, then the Falcons...this might get interesting in a bad way.

[Naraku]

Interesting I checked the NFL.com standings and they had Dallas, Tampa, then the Falcons...this might get interesting in a bad way.

I saw that too. I don't really understand the intricacies of the tie-breaker system, I would have thought the Bucs would have the tiebreaker as well. I think it might be the strength of schedule, though I'm not sure about that. That would just be my guess.

[LOSTyears]

It does depend on strength of victories, division and conference wins count to. It still confuses me how they calculate it.

Well if I got this right it seems Big D's earlier win over TB and their loss today keeps us in the #6 spot despite that embarassing loss yesterday >_< way to send off Texas stadium. This D baffles the hell out of me, can't tell if their just more confident some weeks or actually improving(like to think both).
^_^ Talked all that garbage about Philly and now we have to beat them next week to stay in.

Lions historic run: 1 more to go.
Woohoo don't fail me now.

[Depression]

Very interesting year.

GB, JAX, and DAL (possibility) not making the playoffs.

Falcons going from worst the year before to playoff birth.

Colts looked like they were done, only to have Manning lead them on a 8 game streak.

Dolphins 10-5, what!?

Patriots still pushing for a playoff spot despite losing Brady day 1. Cassel proving just about everybody wrong after not starting since high school.

And of course, the Lions lol.

[Naraku]

I bet Peyton Manning will win the MVP this year.

And, the Broncos are choking majorly right now. All they had to do was win one more game and they would have locked up their division. Now, it's coming down to a game against San Diego to decide who makes the playoffs. Nothing against Denver, but I'd much rather like to see the Chargers make it, especially the way they've both been playing lately.

I do hope the Cowboys make the playoffs though, I'd much rather see them over the Buccs(who look terrible lately, a very overrated team in my opinion anyways), or the Eagles.

Also, I'm happy for the Falcons, especially since they are one of my favorite teams. I hope they can make a statement in the playoffs. Matt Ryan got shafted not making the pro bowl by the way. Eli Manning made it over him, how pathetic.

Jets look like they won't make the playoff, unless they get a miracle. You never know though the way this season is going. Looks like the Dolphins are going to win the division right now though. Also, I'm rooting for the Ravens right now as well for the last wild card spot. As cool as it'd be to see New England make the playoffs, I think I'd rather see a fresh Ravens team. They are a pretty good turn around story this year too, they weren't very good last year.

[Depression]

Dallas in December...

[LOSTyears]

^ >_< Yeah tell me about it *sigh*Someone's taking the heat for this, be shocked if not. I'm too pissed to even make fun of the Lions.
3 teams that had the foothold just trip up and give Mcnabb another shot, Chad beating out Favre's Jets for the #3 in New York, you can't script this league.

[Caster13]

Cowboys got killed. My friend was pissed.

[Old Ape Face]

Cowboys got killed. My friend was pissed.

I saw the team everyone in America wants to see win this year, get utterly **** faced. I was Luling inside after seeing that

I come from a long line of Steelers fans, and they utterly lade smack down to the Browns today, I'm sure many people where Rejoicing after that.

[Catalyst-40]

The Cowboys (aka "Chokeboys"). Never have I seen a football team choke as much as they did today. Not that I was cheering for them.

What the hell happen to the Bucs?! They were once on top in the NFL South division. Now they're 9-7. Had the Panthers lost (damn them!), the Bucs would have been tied with the Saints.

[Caster13]

The Cowboys (aka "Chokeboys").

Years ago they could kick *** easily, but whenever it comes time to kick it into high gear, they get the **** kicked out of them. Every time. If they had their old coach then they'd stand a chance. But he's in what, Tampa now?

[Depression]

But he's in what, Tampa now?

That old fart, you know he's just the VP of Operations for the Miami Dolphins.

Things haven't changed much since he took the job either, except that they went from being a 1-15 team to a 11-5 playoff team in one year. ^_^

[Sauron]

That old fart, you know he's just the VP of Operations for the Miami Dolphins.

Things haven't changed much since he took the job either, except that they went from being a 1-15 team to a 11-5 playoff team in one year. ^_^

Everywhere he's been, he seems to bring the wins.

I'm happy the Ravens are facing the Dolphins in Miami and not the Patriots in New England. ^_^

[Naraku]

Yeah, the Cowboys got crushed. I really think their woes is a product of bad coaching. Jerry Jones needs to hire a real coach and get out of the way.

Oh well, I'm glad the Buccs didn't make it though, at least that will sort of brighten my day. Plus, the Falcons made it, so this year wasn't a complete waste.

The playoffs are going to be fun to watch this year, a lot of interesting teams.. and no Patriots!

[ThePhillyFlash]

No matter what Jerry Jones previously said about bringing Wade Phillips back, you can't tell me he's not having second thoughts after the Cowturds were pounded into oblivion by the Eagles, especially after that one sequence in the second quarter when Phillips wanted to punt on fourth and one and Tony Romo waved the punt team back to the sidelines, much to the shock of Phillips who looked like he didn't have clue one what he was doing. Dallas is in serious disarray, and, as a Philly fan, that makes me too happy for words!

:)

[LOSTyears]

*Deep breathe* Think I've cooled off a little.
Yeah, the Cowboys got crushed. I really think their woes is a product of bad coaching. Jerry Jones needs to hire a real coach and get out of the way.Well its no big shock that Wade's done better work as a coordinator, very few can pull off being a "player's coach" effectively. Wouldn't put sole blame on coaching though, there's plenty to go around. I really don't think switching him out with Garrett(which is the likelihood) is going to change much without a different scheme on both sides of the ball. Didn't like the offensive set Tony was under this year granted our ground package was severely fractured. Personally I think we need a change in plans not parts this team is not in that bad of order, it really is not give it another year.

Anyway, this is an interesting playoffs so lets talk playoffs.
I'm liking the road teams this weekend, aside from the Phins who I think can pull it off even though they lost to the Ravens earlier. Still liking Indy in the AFC though, congrats to Peyton for getting PoY and Chad for "Comeback" they both earned it.

no Patriots!Always a good thing.

[Caster13]

The Cardinals won, and fans here in Phoenix are celebrating.

If they make it to the Superbowl a lot of people here are going to go CA-RAZY.:blink:

[goddessofanime]

ROFL at Cowboys losing to Eagles.

So once again the Eagles are in the playoffs and once again they will probaly fail. Ever since the Phillies won, Philly is chomping at the bit for another championship.

[333jeffery]

My poor Bucs didn't make it, but atleast we get to host the Superbowl this year...

[LOSTyears]

If they make it to the Superbowl a lot of people here are going to go CA-RAZY.:blink:With the confidence their D showed and Kurt's MVP-esque roll he's having this season its not entirely a long shot especially in the NFC.
^_^ Oh Man the Bolts knocked out my AFC pick in the first round lol no Manning Bowl this year. This is already turning out to be one mysterious playoffs, no team seems unbeatable.

[ThePhillyFlash]

Didn't see yesterday's results coming as both the Falcons and Colts lost last night. Wow! With Indy gone and the AFC now up for grabs, just about any team still standing has at least a puncher's chance of winning the Super Bowl.

[Naraku]

Didn't see yesterday's results coming as both the Falcons and Colts lost last night. Wow! With Indy gone and the AFC now up for grabs, just about any team still standing has at least a puncher's chance of winning the Super Bowl.

I don't think the Colts were ever the favorites seeing as the Titans and Steelers are there. I kind of saw the Colts losing honestly, the Chargers always find a way to beat them. It happened last year when noone gave them a chance.

Also, the Falcons just could not run the ball at all. You have to give a lot of credit to the Cardinals defense. I really did think the Falcons would win this game, I didn't see the Cardinals playing that well. I think a lot of people underestimated them. All the pressure was put on Matt Ryan, and he did step up and play pretty well, but at the end of the game the Falcons defense just couldn't stop the Cardinals offense from picking up the first downs.

[Depression]

Is LT ever going to be healthy for the post season sheesh.

Sproles is a terror on the field though.

[Rurouni Saiyan]

The Cardinals won, and fans here in Phoenix are celebrating.

If they make it to the Superbowl a lot of people here are going to go CA-RAZY.:blink:

And here I was going for the Falcons. :(

Curse you, Cardinals!!!

[Sauron]

I don't think the Colts were ever the favorites seeing as the Titans and Steelers are there. I kind of saw the Colts losing honestly, the Chargers always find a way to beat them. It happened last year when noone gave them a chance.


The reason why many probably favored the Colts were because the Titans, Steelers, and Ravens are in the same mold - teams based around the running game and defense. Of course, if you get in a hole early, you can make mistakes that will snowball - but, even if you aren't having a great game, you can stick close to all three teams and pull it out in the end.

Of course, Defense wins championships. :)

[ZechsMerquise1]

The reason why many probably favored the Colts were because the Titans, Steelers, and Ravens are in the same mold - teams based around the running game and defense. Of course, if you get in a hole early, you can make mistakes that will snowball - but, even if you aren't having a great game, you can stick close to all three teams and pull it out in the end.

Of course, Defense wins championships. :)

Yes they do but.....the QB is the most important IMO, remember when the bears and pats? Rex made me lose about $100 on that game =[ From what I remember, the bears at the time had the best defense and still lost. A decent defense, a consistent QB and a great running game wins championships =]

[ZeroRyoko1974]

Excluding the Superbowl year, Manning is 3-8 in playoff games. With the SB year, he is 7-8
http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/6653/128755225990987824jl0.jpg

[Depression]

LOL Delhomme, 5 picks.

[Catalyst-40]

Why the hell would you pass the ball to wide receivers covered by two to three defenders? WHY?!

Ravens beating the Titans was not surprising to me (in every Titan game I say, the team always seemed to edge out a win, never really dominating their opponent), but the Cardinals beating the Panthers?! Those guys are winners of one of the weakest NFL divisions this season and they crush the winners of one of the strongest?! WTF?!

[ThePhillyFlash]

Regarding last night's Cardinals-Panthers game, to quote the late Jack Buck, I don't believe what I just saw! Carolina played with only 10 men on offense all night long as Jake Delhomme helped Arizona more than his team, what with all those interceptions he threw. To think that the Cards who, before last night couldn't win east of the Mississippi this season are in the NFC title game is nothing short of unbelievable!

[kenshinbebop]

That was a depressing game. I was seriously expecting the Giants to win. :(

As long as Pittsburgh wins, it's all good.

[LOSTyears]

Damn -_-; 3 for 1 upsets this weekend, turnovers seem to be the story.
Cards stock just went up considerably; don't think folks are giving enough cred for the moxy their showing, the confidence in their D has made Matt look like a rookie and Jake look like he did just get out of surgery. Philly best bring some voodoo next week.
I'm root'n for a Cards/Ravens SB, thats an odd pairing but I think it'd be interesting and I'd watch it.

[Haro!]

Gosh I can't believe how badly the Giants played. It was frustrating to watch. I like the Eagles, and I don't mind that they won, but the Giants' performance was a major let down.

[waltsoph3]

well its now offical. Cardinals vs Steelers for the big prize of em all at the super bowl. I gotta say i was hoping it would be the eagles but thats just the beauty of football..unscripted, unpredictable, and unbelivable. I liked all the teams going into these championship games today. Shame only 2 could go in the end. My congrads to all the teams that made it to that point.

But man what a hell of a game at the steelers home turf. Did any of you guys see that devstating hit in the late 4th quarter. I gotta tell ya ive seen some crazy hits in the past few weeks but that one was just an awful car wreck. I hope both players will be alright.

Still just great games im looking forward to the superbowl..Cardinals are gonna have there hands full with the steeler's defense. My home teams are from texas..but still i just love watching great football games. May the best team win. :)

[LOSTyears]

Well I'm glad Philly blew it but I'm a little discouraged seeing the Steelers still alive, I do not want them to get that 6th before my Boys >_<
Needless to say I'm pulling for the Cards, and the Kurt/Fitzgerald combo today was straight beastly.

[ThePhillyFlash]

Congrats to Arizona which proved itself to have been the better team last night. Kurt Warner's veteran savvy rose to the top on the big stage while Larry Fitzgerald was damn near unstoppable, even against a stout defense like my Eagles. But the Cards will have their hands full against Pittsburgh as they have an even tougher defense than Philly's. Should make for an interesting Super Bowl.

[waltsoph3]

Absolutly with the steelers. I just like the coaching style. They sometimes dont have blow out scores but they are truly methodical.
I gotta say they are defently on there A game with stars like Troy Polamalu. Steelers are currently the #1 Ranked Defense. I was keeping tabs on both Ravens and Steelers during the mid-late season when i could watch one of there games.
Both were tough teams and i do meen tough. They both got through the Dallas Cowboys when the Cowboys were on fire.

So its defently gonna be an intresting game and its gonna be intresting to see if the Cardinals can find ways to evade the Defense. Its gonna be a tough game and may the best team win.

[Caster13]

I need to get together a Superbowl party.

[waltsoph3]

Hey guys just a quick friendly reminder. On Sunday it is game time! I can't wait. This is gonna be one intresting game.

[333jeffery]

Here in Tampa, the crazy people have started showing up for the Big Game. Reporters and celebs are all over the place....

[waltsoph3]

Here in Tampa, the crazy people have started showing up for the Big Game. Reporters and celebs are all over the place....

sweet. :) All i gotta say is..4 days to go.

[Caster13]

It's gonna be an afternoon game for me cause of the time difference. I'll still have to watch out for drunk drivers though, especially since people around me have been going NUTS cause of the Cardinals.

[Caster13]

Today's the big day. GO CARDINALS!!!!!

[waltsoph3]

OMG the steelers win! :D
What a come back! The steelers are the only team i know that could pull it off. Still just what a beautiful game. Couldn't have asked for a better super bowl. Congrads to both teams for a great game and a HUGE congrads to the Steelers. Can't wait for next year. :)

[Sushikins]

Go Pittsburgh! I have to say, it was a great game, the Cards kept it a lot closer than I expected and it was one of the more exciting football games I've watched recently, especially the 4th Quarter.

And I have to give special mention to Santonio Holmes, from THE Ohio State University!

[Haro!]

It was awesome. For the first time ever, everyone in my family went for the same team, the Steelers. So no bets were made. But still. It was great to see the Steelers win, especially because I like Mike Tomlin (he looks like Omar Epps!!). Sadly, Hines Ward did not provide a Korean Pride moment.

[Depression]

This was the same as last year, only the Steelers (Patriots did not) succeeded on the next drive.

[ThePhillyFlash]

The end of last night's game will go down in history as one of THE greatest finishes of a Super Bowl ever. The Steelers turned in their usual grind-out, mash-it-up sort of performance while the Cardinals put up more of a fight than I expected as Larry Fitzgerald cemented his reputation as the best receiver in the NFL today. All in all, a darn good game I enjoyed watching.

[LOSTyears]

^Agreed with Fitzgerald, he's certainly on top of the mountain of the best of the best right now. Dudes deceptively fast.

That was a fun game though the outcome has me a bit bummed out :( the whole history making part.

[Caster13]

Larry Fitzgerald should be the NFL MVP, no question about it.

That interception might possibly be the longest interception to touchdown ever.

That cemented the game. If it wasn't for that the Cardinals would have won. And is it just me, or was some of the calls by the refs biased towards the Steelers? One of the players for Pittsburgh started wailing on a Cardinals player (the second time) and there wasn't a personal foul towards the Steelers.

[emotoaster]

Well FA is in now under way anyone excited about what their team is doing? Oh and now I'm scared of the Bronco's and Jet's secondary, it seems the Eagles are cleaning house.

My team the Bucs decided to get rid of THE Derrick Brooks, I'm still pissed but hopefully it will prove to be a good move. I just really hope he comes back and decides to retire a Buc if he does (and should) play for another team. Winslow should really help stretch our passing offense now we just need one more WR another RB (hoping for Ward), a QB (rumor has it we are going after Cutler), a big DT (draft or Peppers), and a CB (guy from Pitt or Draft).

[ZechsMerquise1]

Omgah, TO signed with the bills LOL!

[LOSTyears]

Interesting move *tilts head* I'll root for em wherever he goes.
Probably the biggest shake up Dallas will do in the off season, R. Williams was a no brainer he could of been gone last year but this was definitley a surprise. Tons of cap room now and a wide open FA pool, lets see what we can scrap if anything.

Oh and good idea to resign Kurt Cards, why the hell was that even an issue.

[ZechsMerquise1]

Interesting move *tilts head* I'll root for em wherever he goes.
Probably the biggest shake up Dallas will do in the off season, R. Williams was a no brainer he could of been gone last year but this was definitley a surprise. Tons of cap room now and a wide open FA pool, lets see what we can scrap if anything.

Oh and good idea to resign Kurt Cards, why the hell was that even an issue.
They probably think leinart is finally ready =o who knows

[waltsoph3]

Omgah, TO signed with the bills LOL!

:| I know. You go from being a great player for the cowboys to this!? I just got back into watching football in mid 2008 and this is just sad. I meen good for the bills but wow what a huge change.

Oh yeah not to mention (sorry if i spell the name wrong) Matt castle being traded to the chiefs. People were saying he was gonna stay with the patorits and why not? I thought he helped turn there team around. But maybee thats just me.

Makes me wonder what other surprises will happen this year.

Oh yeah and in other news the XFL is back!!! :D

Sorry the xfl one isnt true but i wish it would come back. I really miss the xfl. :( sob sob.

[ZechsMerquise1]

Matt cassel got traded because pats expect Tom to be ready for next season and wanted some draft picks I guess. They probably didn't have enough in their salary cap

[Meson]

There will be a USFL. Only 4 teams tough...

TO in Buffalo is interesting. His radio interviews too.

[waltsoph3]

Sad news today. After 29 seasons of NFL commentary John Madden is retiring.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/John-Madden-retires-from-NBC-after-29-seasons-in?urn=nfl,156802

What a shame. I meen i knew it was gonna happen someday but not now. :( I hope he may try to consider one more season. Make a perfect 30 before hanging it up.

Heres to a one of a kind guy who knew how to call the plays. Thank you Madden for the memories. You will truly be missed.:'(

[ThePhillyFlash]

Regarding the retirement of John Madden, it wouldn't surprise me if he saw what happened to the recently deceased Harry Kalas (longtime voice of the Philadelphia Phillies) and decided he had enough. However, we won't have to worry if Madden will wind up on welfare now that he's stopped broadcasting since he probably made ten times more money off his uber-successful NFL videogame franchise than he ever made in the booth. In any event, John will be missed.

[Sauron]

However, we won't have to worry if Madden will wind up on welfare now that he's stopped broadcasting since he probably made ten times more money off his uber-successful NFL videogame franchise than he ever made in the booth.

You do realize how much Turduckens cost, right? :)

[ThePhillyFlash]

You do realize how much Turduckens cost, right? :)

Hey! What doesn't cost these days? :lol:

[waltsoph3]

Let me say this guys. Anyone can work for a paycheck. Yet in life there are things that are worth more then chashing in your hard work. To me Madden is one of those great examples that even if you doing what you love in life it becomes worth more then money itself. Even with him gone from the booth the video games show his memories will live on. :D Again thanks for the memories and games Madden.

[ZechsMerquise1]

Wow I can't believe the Raiders didn't pick Michael Crabtree lmao hopefully my niners would go back to the playoffs a few years from now =[

[Gannon]

Wow I can't believe the Raiders didn't pick Michael Crabtree lmao hopefully my niners would go back to the playoffs a few years from now =[

Simple. Crabtree didn't want to come.

[waltsoph3]

Hey football should be here soon. Does someone know when there gonna start doing NFL preseason games for it?

[ZechsMerquise1]

September? Pre season is boring dude. It's just like practice o.o

[waltsoph3]

September? Pre season is boring dude. It's just like practice o.o

Not exactly. For one I gotta get my footbal fix. lol

FYI if anyones intrested preseason started last week.

Presseason just isn't exactly about practice. Its the main deciding factor to find out who's gonna make the teams roster and who's gonna have to wait for another chance to prove themselves. Some may have to go home for good.

Anyways I watched a few games from last week. Steelers performance looked great against their former super bowl opponents the Cardinals.

I wasn't too impresed with the Texans even though they beat the chiefs..if they play like that there in big trouble when the season starts.

All I got to say with the Cowboys right now is..what we're they thinking!? They got rid of some amazing talent and now there paying for it. They got creamed by the Raiders. In Irony one of the points helped scored by them was a turn over from one of there former Dallas companions from last year. Heck you know whats even more insulting..droping the ball when that you called a fair catch from in a kick off. The cowboy dropped it only to have the raiders capitalize and then score another TD from that mistake.:mad:
Defently not the Cowboys from last season.

Tommrow night on Fox the Cowboys square off against the Titans. :O(eek) If the Cowboys don't step it up..I really dread what the final scores gonna be when that one is all said and done.

I'm looking forward to seeing some of next weeks pre season games. :)

[LISA HAYES]

Patriots are good this year We got Joey Galloway and Fred Taylor and some good picks .Jets got Mark Sanchez finaly good quarterback
49 have realy good offensive weapons Alex Smith,Frank Gore and now Crabtree they can pass ,they can run,

[Haro!]

Jets got Mark Sanchez finaly good quarterback
I think it is an interesting situation regarding the Jets. Everyone says that Favre was such a bad quarterback for them, but I think the opposite. It wasn't so much that Favre was bad, more so like the rest of the Jets were crap.

[waltsoph3]

hey speaking of Favre did you guys know hes back and gonna play for the Vikings!? :D I was shocked but I'm glad hes gonna give it 1 more go.

Update:
I'll recap my thoughts on the games next week but man I was watching the cowboys game last night at there new bling-bling stadium and this became a huge problem when it comes to kick offs there. The new cowboys stadium has above in the middle of the stadium this humongous 2,100 inch video screen!
Anyways its defently a distraction for punters because just last night and in practice punters kept hitting this screen. I mean not on purpose but come on whats the purpose of a punter again!? There soposs to kick it high! Feel free to check it out. I mean I like the screen but come on this is ridiculous your gonna watch the game LIVE! Not watching a freeking TV screen.lol

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Punt-hits-video-screen-at-new-Cowboys-Stadium?urn=nfl,184487

[waltsoph3]

(not ment as a double post)

Man I've got some things to talk about soon regarding the preseason but last night even though I didn't see this game just wow..check out this video from the Texans vs Vikings game.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQCSYvHuoRE

BAM! Its become now known as the infamous Brett Favre crackback! And if you want more on the story heres some from yahoo sports:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090901/ap_on_sp_fo_ne/fbn_tim_dahlberg090109_1


Still..wow you don't see that everyday.

[LISA HAYES]

My opinion is that Vikings will be in NFC finals

[Haro!]

My opinion is that Vikings will be in NFC finals
I'm still upset Favre didn't stay in the Jets. I hope the Vikings do well simply because they have Favre.

[LISA HAYES]

I'm still upset Favre didn't stay in the Jets. I hope the Vikings do well simply because they have Favre.

Jets always have some questionable choices when it comes to quarterbacks

Chad Pennington(his injuries are famous),,Rick Mirer (one of biggest blow outs in history of NFL)

[waltsoph3]

well I just got done watching some preseason games. The steelers are looking good. :)
Cowboys I'm a little impressed with there viking and titan wins but they defently need to improve.

Either way talk is over..its time for some action. I can't wait for this weekend. :)

[ZechsMerquise1]

Patriots are good this year We got Joey Galloway and Fred Taylor and some good picks .Jets got Mark Sanchez finaly good quarterback
49 have realy good offensive weapons Alex Smith,Frank Gore and now Crabtree they can pass ,they can run,

You might wanna cross off Alex smith =x Crabtree would be DECENT if he actually SIGN'S his damn contract and stops listening to his idiot cousin -.- I doubt he'll be T.O good, he'll probably be an average WR.