The SUBSIM NFL 2009 thread

[Onkel Neal]

Here we go, the 28-week marathon to the Super Bowl is on. Tomorrow starts 21 days of camps with the first preseason game on Aug 9.

Who are you pulling for?
Who do you think will make it to the playoffs?
Wil the Steelers repeat?
With the Cowboys fly w/o TO?
Will the Ray-duhs escape from the cellar?
What will happen to the Broncos, now that they have lost their star QB and Hall of Fame coach?
Will Brett "Look at me!" Favre play for the Vikings?
Will the Texans make the playoffs?
Do the Bears know what to do with a real QB?
And what about Michael Vick?

All the questions and more. Football begins now! :rock:
http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/209220-super-bowl-xliii.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

Ravens for me.

Currently many holes to fill. However, core team is there.

Steelers suck. Hope they crash and burn.

Farve is done....again...I think...

T/O stinks just like the Cowboys. :O:

I look to the Falcons to make some good noise this year. :03:



http://www.pspwallpapersfree.com/wallpapers/BaltimoreRavens-325.jpg

[Aramike]

Alrighty, here we go:

I'm a Packers fan, through and through. I'm also a Brett Favre fan. Just because he's being an idiot now doesn't mean that people from up here should forget that him along with Reggie White revived a floundering franchise. Also, Packers' GM Ted Thompson was an idiot regarding Favre, so I can understand him wanting to stick it to the man, so to speak.

That being said, I'm all for Brett playing with the Vikings. I don't think he's as good as he used to be. Granted, Tavaris Jackson isn't much to write home about, but youth and general athleticism counts for something. Favre has never missed a start in his career - at his age it's hard to imagine that lasting, especially on Minnesota's speedy turf, where defenders will be getting to the quarterback faster than he's used to. To compound that, Favre doesn't have much speed, and his agility is down. I can only see that as a good thing for other NFC North contenders.

One other thing, the Steelers will not repeat I don't think. I believe this season will end with a hungry Patriots team back on top. Belichick is just too damned good a coach, and Brady is too damned good a QB. Plus, Big Ben is mired in controversy I don't think is going to die down as fast as he'd like.

[TarJak]

Go Raiders! Mind you can't see them doing much again this year:cry:

[Chad]

Since firing GM Carl Peterson, Head Coach Herm Edwards, and finding a veteran quarterback, I believe the Chiefs might be turning some heads this year.

Under new GM Pioli, players will have to work to play, not play to work. Johnson has a lot to make up for his season (so-called season anyways) last year, and needs to show he can still be an offensive threat.

Go Chiefs!

http://www.dailycomedy.com/images/jokes/b/KansasCityChiefs.jpg

[Aramike]

Since firing GM Carl Peterson, Head Coach Herm Edwards, and finding a veteran quarterback, I believe the Chiefs might be turning some heads this year.

Under new GM Pioli, players will have to work to play, not play to work. Johnson has a lot to make up for his season (so-called season anyways) last year, and needs to show he can still be an offensive threat.

Go Chiefs!

http://www.dailycomedy.com/images/jokes/b/KansasCityChiefs.jpgOddly enough, I think you might be right about KC. Not feeling playoffs and not sure how good Cassel really is (I mean really, what's his supporting cast is KC like compared to NE???), but I see more than 2 wins for the Chiefs this year, especially in a division with only one real contender (Chargers - that's right, I said it, the Broncos will be CRAP this year).

Prediction: 6-10

[Chad]

Dwayne Bowe, I believe in his third season has grown up quite a bit. The one person I'll truly miss is old Tony Gonzalez. But you're right, besides Bowe we have no weapons on our flanks. Cassel will definately have to play his best every game and lay the ball right into the recievers hands :yeah:

[FIREWALL]

Waaaay to early to predict anything but, BOLTZ all the way. :D :woot: :yeah:

[mr chris]

Who are you pulling for?
New England

Who do you think will make it to the playoffs?
Not the Cowboys

Will the Steelers repeat?
Will be a good team that beats them but i don't believe they will make it back to the big one.

With the Cowboys fly w/o TO?
No they still have Romo he will choke in the New Year as normal.

Will the Ray-duhs escape from the cellar?
With Al Davies still pulling the strings. No chance.

What will happen to the Broncos, now that they have lost their star QB and Hall of Fame coach?
Depends on whether McDaniels can win over the locker room. Which looks remote.

Will Brett "Look at me!" Favre play for the Vikings?
Most likely but why? Give youth a chance.

Will the Texans make the playoffs?
Nope

Do the Bears know what to do with a real QB?
Yeah cause they do they used to have big Rex.:haha:
I bet Devon Hester is happy that they finally have someone that can throw the ball. Should be a interesting. What with Forte in the back field the Bears have a offence.

And what about Michael Vick?
Time will tell.


Come February this is what im hoping to see.

http://images.art.com/images/products/large/10119000/10119037.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

And what about Michael Vick?


I heard he's gone to the dogs. :D

[Onkel Neal]

At least this drama queen has put away his slippers. (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-07-28-favre-retirement_N.htm) :arrgh!:

[Aramike]

At least this drama queen has put away his slippers. (http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/2009-07-28-favre-retirement_N.htm) :arrgh!:Heh, at about 4:30 or so when the news broke, local Milwaukee stations broke from scheduled programming to do Favre retirement analysis. :doh:

[Onkel Neal]

JaMarcus Packing a Few Extra Pounds: Raiders quarterback addresses weight concerns (http://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local-beat/JaMarcus-Packing-a-Few-Extra-Pounds-52214892.html)


Man, who would've thunk, a 280lb QB? :o

[ReallyDedPoet]

Packers :yep:

http://www.packersproshop.com/p/0302005429_14_13_2.jpg

[Pioneer]

A tale of Two Cities...

First, of all....let me introduce you the winners of the NFC 'Worst' with an 8-8 record:

http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/7/179/full/1000.gif


It's no longer a rebuilding year, it's playoff bound, however, realism says that as the lowest ranked they'll be playing their first and only post season game in 3Com, and when the wildcard Eagles come to town, it's all over. I will however say I am so happy to see TO playing for the 5 times "WTF Happened on Superbowl Sunday" Bills.:rotfl:

The other city, SD....please.
They will be lucky to make it to the playoffs without help. It's a toss up between which of the two is the worst, the Padres or the Chargers. At least the Chargers haven't traded LT away...yet.

[nikimcbee]

Here we go, the 28-week marathon to the Super Bowl is on. Tomorrow starts 21 days of camps with the first preseason game on Aug 9.


All the questions and more. Football begins now! :rock:
http://www.ibtimes.com/data/articleimgs/209220-super-bowl-xliii.jpg

Who are you pulling for?
Vi-queens

Who do you think will make it to the playoffs?
Steelers, Pats, vikes (if the qb shows up and childres doesn't make passive calls), Giants


Wil the Steelers repeat?
No, the pain killers will catch up with big Ben.

With the Cowboys fly w/o TO?
Who cares, hopefully they will totally implode. next question

Will the Ray-duhs escape from the cellar?
No, Neal will be shaving his head again.:O:

What will happen to the Broncos, now that they have lost their star QB and Hall of Fame coach?

Golf season starts early for these guys.

Will Brett "Look at me!" Favre play for the Vikings?
Fav-ray will look great in a raidrz jersey:har:

Will the Texans make the playoffs?
That would be cool.

Do the Bears know what to do with a real QB?
Shoot music videos:woot:

And what about Michael Vick?
Last year prime time suggested vick would make a great fit in MN:haha::doh:. Seems like that would be too much of a circus, oh wait it's the vikes:dead:.

http://www.adrian-peterson.com/adrian-peterson-wallpaper-4.jpg

[Onkel Neal]

Do the Bears know what to do with a real QB?
Shoot music videos:woot:




:har:

[nikimcbee]

superbowl shuffle:hmmm::haha:

[Bort]

superbowl shuffle:hmmm::haha:

We'll break it out this year, for sure. :yep:

[Aramike]

We'll break it out this year, for sure. :yep:Dunno about that and the 8-8 Bears, Cutler notwithstanding.

Go PACK! :arrgh!:

[geetrue]

First regular season games start Sunday September 13th

First NFL monday night football game is September 14th

San Diego Chargers at Okaland Raiders

Go Chargers :woot:

P.S. Vick will probably go to the Philadelphia Eagles for two years

(notice when I edited) :D

[CaptainHaplo]

The Panthers are who I pull for - as a Carolinian how can I do less?
Though our recent D-line injury leaves a gaping hole right where we had NO depth. Go figure. At least its early enough for us to pick off a salary cap casualty as the camps and preseason continue. Though what we will pay em with remains to be seen.

However - it is a D-lineman..... wonder if we can just get a player for all the concessions he can eat on gameday? :rotfl:

Our record depends on how many times our crappy qb forgets what color his team wears again - or if he is injured (though I would never wish a serious injury on anyone - season ending but fully able to be recovered from isn't beyond my dreams) - or if he just finally admits he is color blind.

Matt Moore is the future - and the future should start now.

Ok - enough with the Panthers rant.

Playoff teams - I see much of the same from last year - though I honestly expect cleveland to show better. Detroit will win 3.

Denver - they are going to struggle - if they get 6 in the win column I will be suprised. The locker room just isn't buying what the head coach is selling, and its not like they have a threat at QB now.....

The Steelers will not repeat. Some guy with either the last name of Brady or Manning will make sure of that.

Speaking of Brady - he will NOT be the same guy as he used to be - but he will have a solid year and use that to rebound further next season.

The Colts are going to struggle defensively more than usual. Dungy was the head coach and also did alot with the defensive side of the ball. Offensively they will be a threat as long as Manning has his free hand - and with the OC moving to HC - he will continue that. However, expect them to early out in the playoffs.

Jacksonville - Del Rio is on the hot seat this year - the defense will return to form, but I still see the offensive having its struggles.

Tennessee - Watch for the running back duo to show much less than they did last year - they have very one good running back and a fat guy with a big mouth who had some luck last year. The O-line will be harder pressed to protect Collins this year (assuming he starts) - and the D lost their biggest run stopper. Expect them to have more struggles than last year.

Giants - Coughlin will have the G-men ready - expect em to play tough almost all year. Their season depends on Eli continuing to show the maturity he has the last couple of years.

Jets - Rebuilding with a new HC, QB and a fair amount of other turnover.

Raiders - Al Davis is still alive - right? If any team takes a flyer on Vick - it will be Al. He is all about the "athletics", and dementia often shoots itself in the foot. If Vick does go here - then expect him back in jail and permanently banned from the NFL within 2 years. The club doesn't have the front office to keep him straight. I honestly hope if he gets an offer he has the mindset to turn it down - for his own sake.

If ya'll want - we should all post the divisions as we see em finishing. Be interesting to see who gets closest.

[AVGWarhawk]

Detroit will win 3.


Yeah, pre-season.

[Onkel Neal]

Remember when players had a single bar on their helmet? Remember when Al Davis was a genius? (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/specials/remember-when/football/25things.html?eref=T1)

[Aramike]

Remember when players had a single bar on their helmet? Remember when Al Davis was a genius? (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/specials/remember-when/football/25things.html?eref=T1)Funny you mention that. Last night I was watching Madden: Road to Canton on the NFL Network and was thinking, man what the hell happened to Al Davis?

[CaptainHaplo]

Kickoff in about 2 hours!

[August]

Vick signs with Eagles. You heard it here first!

[Onkel Neal]

Wow, that was fast. Hope he settles down and plays some football now.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Vick signs with Eagles. You heard it here first!

Yeah, saw it on the NFL Network. One year plus an option for another.

[Aramike]

Hopefully that means the next NFL broadcasts will involve talk about something other than Vick.

[August]

Wow, that was fast. Hope he settles down and plays some football now.

I hope some dog loving DB snaps his kneecaps...

[geetrue]

I hope some dog loving DB snaps his kneecaps...

You didn't really mean that now did you August?

That's just your dog talking ... repent :salute:

[Chad]

I hope some dog loving DB snaps his kneecaps...

Harsh, I just wish he stayed banned from the NFL..

[AVGWarhawk]

Harsh, I just wish he stayed banned from the NFL..

Kind of like Pete Rose and his ordeal with betting and baseball. Hall of Fame etc. Makes no sense. Philly will have one bummer opening day I think.

[Platapus]

Perhaps Vick will mess up and then be sent to Virginia to serve out his state sentence.

I can only dream.....

[Aramike]

Kind of like Pete Rose and his ordeal with betting and baseball. Hall of Fame etc. Makes no sense. Philly will have one bummer opening day I think.Heh, except Pete Rose wasn't involved in a blood sport.

I wouldn't mind seeing Pete reinstated.

[TigerShark808]

11 minuets and the FORTY NINERS and broncos go at it.:woot:

[August]

You didn't really mean that now did you August?

That's just your dog talking ... repent :salute:

Well if you're gonna hound me about it then ok. :D

[nikimcbee]

When Sage Rosenfelds has his helmet on, he sure looks a lot like Will Ferrell.
http://z.about.com/d/mensfashion/1/5/w/Q/WillFerrell.jpg

http://msn.foxsports.com/fe/img/NFL/Headshots/140x170/5557.jpg

[Takeda Shingen]

Kind of like Pete Rose and his ordeal with betting and baseball. Hall of Fame etc. Makes no sense. Philly will have one bummer opening day I think.

Why? Vick can't even play until the end of October. He's a non-factor on day one.

Of course, that being said, I am certain that Vick is only here for trade leverage. McNabb will be QB, as the organization is paying a fortune for him, and we are strong, for once, at the WR position. I really don't think that Vick's going to have much to do in Philly. He'll probably end up filling a specialist role, a la Brian Mitchell a few years back. Expect him to be traded next year, and probably for either some A-list new players or some of the draft selections that the Eagles sorely need.

Really, the story is that Joe Banner picked up a top-flight QB on the cheap.

[geetrue]

Well if you're gonna hound me about it then ok. :D


Dog gone it ... you sure will be happy now that you have repented,

especially if they show a close up of Vick being carted off the field.

Speaking of football Denver look good in the second half losing to the 49'ers, but someone said the first half broke the record for the worst team in preseson football ever to play a game.

[RamRod]

Its Texans time. The only team in the NFL not to make the playoffs will do it this year. All they have to do is fill that cornerback hole.

[nikimcbee]

OMG the raiders won....and they scored more than 3 points:o. First socialized medizun, now da rayduz winnin'. The end is near.

Oh, wait, it was only pre-season.

false alarm.:timeout:

[nikimcbee]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/09000d5d811e7865/Vikings-13-Colts-3


:woot:

[Aramike]

Guess what???

Favre coming out of retirement and joining the Vikings. What a shocker! :yawn:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4406963

[Spike88]

Go dolphins!

[CaptainHaplo]

With all the Vick and Favre hype - the real question is the Raiders.

What is going on in that organization? Cable breaking jaws? Team can't focus if the coaches can't even get on the same page.

[nikimcbee]

okay, time to shake the beehive up in here::hmmm:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnyfP83oPZw&feature=related

:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnyfP83oPZw&feature=related
:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhOhft0maq0&feature=related
:stare:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaPSgjM98Q0

:har:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzjdMoWyN2k&NR=1

:O:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVCnsnG6y94&feature=related

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Who are you pulling for?

You should know by now :P

Who do you think will make it to the playoffs?

I have a feeling it might be somewhat of an underdog year this year.

Will the Steelers repeat?

Tough to say until they decide who they're fielding

Will the Cowboys fly w/o TO?

Tough act to replace

Will the Ray-duhs escape from the cellar?

I hope so, if for no other reason than they've been trying for so long :haha:

What will happen to the Broncos, now that they have lost their star QB and Hall of Fame coach?

Perhaps they might actually do quite well :O:

Will Brett "Look at me!" Favre play for the Vikings?

Well we already know he is. Will he make a difference? Probably not.

Will the Texans make the playoffs?

Perhaps as a wildcard

Do the Bears know what to do with a real QB?

Probably, but their running game might play a part

And what about Michael Vick?

Should still be in jail

[TarJak]

okay, time to shake the beehive up in here::hmmm:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnyfP83oPZw&feature=related

:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnyfP83oPZw&feature=related
:D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhOhft0maq0&feature=related
:stare:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaPSgjM98Q0

:har:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzjdMoWyN2k&NR=1

:O:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVCnsnG6y94&feature=related
http://www.smileyvault.com/albums/misc/smiley-vault-misc-006.gifBzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!:D

[Aramike]

Plaxico Burress agrees to 2 years prison time as part of plea deal for carrying a gun that ultimately shot his own leg.

In related NFL crimes, I'd like to remind everyone how Michael Vick got 18 months for running a dog fighting operation, and Donte Stallworth got probation for killing someone while driving drunk.

Yeah, we've got our priorities straight. :down:

[nikimcbee]

Fav-ray 1-4, 4 yards, while in purple.:yawn: Vick starts next game? Let the circus begin.:woot:

What's next, the lions winning the superbowl?:hmmm::haha::har:

[Aramike]

Fav-ray 1-4, 4 yards, while in purple.:yawn: Vick starts next game? Let the circus begin.:woot:

What's next, the lions winning the superbowl?:hmmm::haha::har:All I can say is that I was laughing my ass of the entire time he was on the field...

...oh, and whoever your color guy was, what a tool! Everytime Favre through an incompletion he said something to the effect of, "I'm alright with that. It's all good." :haha:

He was bragging because Favre just THREW the ball!

[nikimcbee]

Whoa, I could see the seahawks v bears for $49:hmmm:

[AVGWarhawk]

Ravens :03:

[nikimcbee]

Ravens :03:

Nice game.:up: I watched the middle part of it. I didn't know chucky was a commentator now.:haha: He's pretty funny.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Nice game.:up: I watched the middle part of it. I didn't know chucky was a commentator now.:haha: He's pretty funny.

Yeah watched some to. The Ravens starting defense looked like they were about six games into the regular season.

Chucky surprised me as well :yep:

[AVGWarhawk]

Yeah watched some to. The Ravens starting defense looked like they were about six games into the regular season.

Chucky surprised me as well :yep:

:D Yeah, Chucky was funny:up: Ravens are always about defense. Flacco finds his receivers and the season could be a great one. :03:

[Aramike]

My God, the Pack are looking good so far in preseason play. They dominated the Arizona Cardinals first team to a 38-10 halftime lead. :woot:

http://sconnie.com/scaled_jpg.php?src=images/products/positions/2/137.jpg&x=300

[ReallyDedPoet]

http://sconnie.com/scaled_jpg.php?src=images/products/positions/2/137.jpg&x=300

Good one :D:D

[nikimcbee]

Neal, what happened? The raiders look like their getting ready for custer's last stand.:haha: 45 to 7?:o

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Another bloody loss for the Panthers. If they dont get themselves straight, I'm flying over, punching Fox in the balls, and taking over the team myself.

[nikimcbee]

Another bloody loss for the Panthers. If they dont get themselves straight, I'm flying over, punching Fox in the balls, and taking over the team myself.

look on the brightside, it's only the preseason. You can throw the clipboard after sept 10th:up:

[AVGWarhawk]

Another bloody loss for the Panthers. If they dont get themselves straight, I'm flying over, punching Fox in the balls, and taking over the team myself.


RAVENS :03:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Go Pack :yep::up:

http://i.packers.com/s.gif
http://i.packers.com/pg/2009-08-28/photo6.jpg

3-0 this preseason ( yeah I know but still ... )

[Aramike]

Go Pack :yep::up:

http://i.packers.com/s.gif
http://i.packers.com/pg/2009-08-28/photo6.jpg

3-0 this preseason ( yeah I know but still ... )Preseason or not, a first unit that hasn't even punted yet? That's damned good. :rock:

[nikimcbee]

Chucky admits he's "Chucky":haha:. Chucky is funny, he's a keeper as a commentator.:yeah: Dig the old packer pix of Chucky.:har:
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oh yeah, fav-ray was good to.:D

[nikimcbee]

The end is near....
That religion thingy, you might want tp take it a wee bit more serious....


http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/favres-touchdown-pass-to-taylor/0df15a4d-06b1-4f13-bc75-a6119280cd80


:o

[Aramike]

The end is near....
That religion thingy, you might want tp take it a wee bit more serious....


http://www.vikings.com/media-vault/videos/favres-touchdown-pass-to-taylor/0df15a4d-06b1-4f13-bc75-a6119280cd80


:oHaha, the majority of his passing yards were behind the line of scrimmage ... Tavaris Jackson could've done that while saving the Vikes $12 million... :arrgh!:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Haha, the majority of his passing yards were behind the line of scrimmage ... Tavaris Jackson could've done that while saving the Vikes $12 million... :arrgh!:

Not to give Favvvvvvvvvvray any praise, but it's the little things that he can do ( because of being around forever ) that Jackson can't. Staring off defenders, patience in the pocket, etc. Those little intricacies matter a whole bunch come the regular season.

The big question will be, can his body hold up for the duration of the season. Yeah he had the arm surgery, but....

One thing that we have not seen a whole lot have been deep passes. He will need to do this in order to stretch the defense which really benefits Peterson. If he does not it will really limit what they can do, even with the big man on the ground.

[nikimcbee]

Did you see the shot of Jackson sitting on the bench in the 4th quarter. Poor guy, bored outta his mind.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Did you see the shot of Jackson sitting on the bench in the 4th quarter. Poor guy, bored outta his mind.

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/ap/20090827/capt.217956192e6f44f78a85ec4b12cdf3c8.vikings_camp _football_mnmit201.jpg

Best buds :D

[Aramike]

Not to give Favvvvvvvvvvray any praise, but it's the little things that he can do ( because of being around forever ) that Jackson can't. Staring off defenders, patience in the pocket, etc. Those little intricacies matter a whole bunch come the regular season.

The big question will be, can his body hold up for the duration of the season. Yeah he had the arm surgery, but....

One thing that we have not seen a whole lot have been deep passes. He will need to do this in order to stretch the defense which really benefits Peterson. If he does not it will really limit what they can do, even with the big man on the ground.I don't disagree with you, totally. But I can't get over the fact that he just hasn't looked all that sharp so far. His good plays have been more system than Brett. Plus, I'm not going to lie ... that crackback block really pissed me off. You can end a guy's career with that.

Yeah, I know its just preseason but I can't imagine he's going to be getting any better and I can't help but notice that the playcalling has been really kind to him. Plus it was the Texans.

It's not that I'm anti-Favre ... not at all. For all this, I still love the guy. But, I AM anti-(insert divisional-rival quarterback here).

And it's nice to meet a Packers fan from Canada (I just KNEW that Canadians were good for something other than hockey! :haha:).

[ReallyDedPoet]

And it's nice to meet a Packers fan from Canada (I just KNEW that Canadians were good for something other than hockey! :haha:).

Ha, just saw this :D:D

[CaptainHaplo]

Good News for the Panthers - they signed a DT that has some potential. Hayden was looking HORRIBLE. I have seen 300lb blocking sleds get more penetration that he was. There were a number of plays in the games where he was literally picked up and THROWN back because he stays high and lets OL's under his pads.

Now, if Lewis and this fella Leonard can take up some space in the middle, the DE's can get some pressure and the LB's can attack the ball. We might be able to pull a decent defence, though every guy out there has looked like they need some basic tackling work.

We are now on the third DC since Fox took the HC job. We continue to run soft cover 2 schemes - because regardless of the DC, Fox controls the defense.

For the Panthers to reach their potential, they need 2 more things that they lack. A decent QB (Matt Moore - our 3rd stringer - has outplayed both Jake Delhomme and Josh McCown this preseason) and a defence that doesn't live by "bend but don't break".

[CaptainHaplo]

Kapitan Phillips - We may disagree on a lot - but if you do what you threatened, let me know in advance cuz I will be more than willing to help.

Fox needs to let his Coordinators do their jobs for once. That and get a QB....

[AVGWarhawk]

Tomorrow is purple Friday. Ravens to begin the crushing on Sunday. :yeah:

http://www.firstandtensportsden.com/store/images/product_images/2X3FTBANNER-RAVENS.jpg


They will soon be crushing a team near you! :03:

[Aramike]

Bill Simmons of ESPN predicts the Packers to win it all!
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/090910
Prediction X: The six best teams this season will be New England, Pittsburgh, San Diego, Green Bay, the Giants ... and New Orleans. (That's right, New Orleans. You heard me.) The other six playoff teams will be Indianapolis, Seattle, Chicago, Baltimore, Denver and Washington. In the Super Bowl, Green Bay will defeat Pittsburgh to cap off the first Eff You season devoted to a specific player. That player would be you, Brett Favre.

[AVGWarhawk]

Bill Simmons of ESPN predicts the Packers to win it all!
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=simmons/090910

Well Packers or the Ravens.....as long as someone is beating Pitt that is fine by me.

[nikimcbee]

Yay, it begins...:rock:

[Aramike]

Yay, it begins...:rock:Good game to start it out, too. Still, can't help but wish the NFL would move to a 4-point minimum overtime rule...

Pit's D took a big blow with Troy P. going down.

[AVGWarhawk]

You will love these. NFL t-shirts. Click on each division at the top for their t-shirt

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=nfltees/gallery/nfcwest/090910

[nikimcbee]

You will love these. NFL t-shirts. Click on each division at the top for their t-shirt

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=nfltees/gallery/nfcwest/090910

:har: nice one
http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0910/pg2_afc_south_576.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

Discount rack is my favorite:

http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0910/pg2_discount.jpg

[Aramike]

Awesome! :haha:
http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2009/0909/pg2_afcnorth1.jpg

"We'll have more wins than the Pirates by Halloween."

[nikimcbee]

Holy Drew Brees Batman:o

[Aramike]

Holy Drew Brees Batman:o...and Adrian Peterson.

[mookiemookie]

Some Texans fans are mad. I'm not - I find it comforting seeing their futility year after year. It's like something you can rely on...birds chirp, grass grows, the sun comes up tomorrow and the Texans suck. It's very reassuring.

[AVGWarhawk]

Ravens have one in the bank. I would have to say the Chiefs came to play some football. The Chiefs did a nice job all things considered.

[nikimcbee]

Some Texans fans are mad. I'm not - I find it comforting seeing their futility year after year. It's like something you can rely on...birds chirp, grass grows, the sun comes up tomorrow and the Texans suck. It's very reassuring.


Team Subsim JV team :woot:

[nikimcbee]

Okay, so I figure if Brady can pass for 7 TDs and NE shuts out Buffalo, I have a shot at winning this weeks FFG:hmmm::o.

[nikimcbee]

...and I'm going to buy stock in the company that manufactures coach headsets, as I imagine KP went through several sets today.:haha: Who does Delhomme think he is; Joey Harrington!?!

[nikimcbee]

Look at the brightside Neal, as of right now, Sunday 13th @17:30 , The Raiders are still undefeated:yeah::woot:

:haha:

[Aramike]

Some Texans fans are mad. I'm not - I find it comforting seeing their futility year after year. It's like something you can rely on...birds chirp, grass grows, the sun comes up tomorrow and the Texans suck. It's very reassuring.That's the football gods frowning on a state with two football teams.

[Aramike]

Oh, and GO PACKERS!!!

[nikimcbee]

Oh, and GO PACKERS!!!

..tips gas can over sans lid:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABoKy1h-ARQ

[nikimcbee]

Oh, and GO PACKERS!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sct9igr7wMA&feature=related
:O:

[ReallyDedPoet]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sct9igr7wMA&feature=related
:O:

:D

Gotta like the Pack :yep:

And oh yeah, SUBSIM FF went well ( so far ), first week down after
tonight's game.

[nikimcbee]

okay, so when da bearz picked up cutler, yousa guys saved the recept, right?:haha:

Where's your Rex now?:har:

[nikimcbee]

McBee Exclusive::shucks:

Urlacher out!
http://www.daily-chronicle.com/articles/2007/10/30/sports/sports01.jpg

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-14-bears-bits-chicago-sep14,0,5460486.story

[mookiemookie]

That's the football gods frowning on a state with two football teams.

Didn't seem to hurt the Niners in the 80s or the Cowboys in the 90s :03:

[Aramike]

Didn't seem to hurt the Niners in the 80s or the Cowboys in the 90s :03:Yeah, but it sure didn't help the Oilers or the Chargers.

[mookiemookie]

Yeah, but it sure didn't help the Oilers or the Chargers.

Touché

[CaptainHaplo]

Kapitan Phillips - when is your flight arriving?

7 Turnovers in one game - unreal.

What makes it worse - is we just signed AJ Feeley. We have one decent QB on the roster - thats Matt Moore - and the HC is doing all he can to keep from playing him.

[nikimcbee]

Days observations:
yay vikes!:woot:
OMG da raiderz won:o:woot:
:damn: damn seachickens and brady, ruined my fantasy day
http://img2.timeinc.net/ew/dynamic/imgs/080115/70s/fantasy-island_l.jpg

[TarJak]

Woot Raiders get a win!:woot:

[Onkel Neal]

Yay!! :woot:

[Onkel Neal]

Raider insanity continues :damn:


Team officials told CBS Sports they did not want Gannon to attend Saturday's television production meetings in advance of Sunday's Raiders-Broncos game, The Chronicle has learned, citing his public criticism of the organization in recent years.

"Rich Gannon is not welcome here," Raiders executive John Herrera said Friday when asked about the ban. "We told CBS we did not want him in our building, we did not want him to be part of our production meeting, and that's where it sits."

The Raiders also asked CBS to remove Gannon from Sunday's broadcast crew but the network declined. The team had previously asked CBS to remove Gannon from working their Nov. 30 game against the Chiefs last season to no avail.



http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/09/26/SP0L19ST9M.DTL

Gannon, an ex-Raider great, has done nothing but provide valuable criticism. My god, the Raider officials are so stupid :down:

[nikimcbee]

:woot:yippee, it's my favorite day of the week now:woot:

#28:yeah::rock:

(note to brady; please don't suck today:yeah:) if you just believe in yourself and drink a lot of milk, you can have another "2007" kinda year.:yeah: (queue Cher music now)

[nikimcbee]

It's the end of the world....



Touchdown Fav-Ray!!!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::rock::rock::rock: :rock:
Vikes win!
Vikes Win!

[gdogghenrikson]

yes, the Vikes won

[AVGWarhawk]

RAVENS !!!!!

ENOUGH SAID! :yeah:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Pack

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/catch_all/nfl_image/a_rodgers_090927_QT.jpg

[ReallyDedPoet]

It's the end of the world....



Touchdown Fav-Ray!!!!!:yeah::yeah::yeah::yeah::rock::rock::rock: :rock:
Vikes win!
Vikes Win!


http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Cheesehead.jpg/180px-Cheesehead.jpg

You are wanting one of these now aren't you :yep::D

[nikimcbee]

Hey, can somebody get a shovel and go scrape da ray-derz off the road:dead:, it's starting to smell and attract flies:dead:
http://www.moonbattery.com/roadkill.jpg

[nikimcbee]

...and what's up with the Houston Oilers uniforms
:hmmm:

[nikimcbee]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/00/Cheesehead.jpg/180px-Cheesehead.jpg

You are wanting one of these now aren't you :yep::D
We'll save that for next week :woot:

[ReallyDedPoet]

We'll save that for next week :woot:

Should be a good one :yep:

We'll see how Brent :D does. Then there is Nov. 1 @ Lambeau.

[mookiemookie]

I suppose the Texans got a bit of poetic justice. Win last week on a Kerry Collins fumble, lose this week on a Chris Brown fumble.

Fate is a fickle mistress.

[Aramike]

All I can say about the Vikes is that they barely beat the Niners, at home, without their best runningback.

:cool:

[nikimcbee]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-cant-miss-plays/09000d5d812f33ea/WK-3-Can-t-Miss-Play-Favre-s-game-winner

:yeah:

[nikimcbee]

Hey, can somebody get a shovel and go scrape da ray-derz off the road:dead:, it's starting to smell and attract flies:dead:
http://www.moonbattery.com/roadkill.jpg

Wow, the raiders must be trying to set some sort of record with the fewest points scored in a season:o

[mookiemookie]

Wow, the raiders must be trying to set some sort of record with the fewest points scored in a season:o

What a trainwreck for the Raiders today. I think Neal was at that game too....front row seats for the carnage.

[ReallyDedPoet]

What a trainwreck for the Raiders today. I think Neal was at that game too....front row seats for the carnage.

No fun to be had there :nope:

[mookiemookie]

No fun to be had there :nope:

I would put money on it: JaMarcus Russell will not be starting for the Raiders next Sunday.

[AVGWarhawk]

The Ravens took one in the pooper from the Patriots. :down: That's ok, can't win them all...however, each game really counts!

[CaptainHaplo]

I think the rams may have something to say about who scores the least points this season. This was the second game with a goose egg.

Then again - my team didn't lose - but if "BYE" had shown up - they would have.

The countdown to the end of the Fox and Co in Carolina is ticking.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Go Pack!

[nikimcbee]

Why yes, I would like some cheese with my lunch meat:woot:

hhmm...lunchmeat
http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Science/Images/drooling-homer-simpson.jpg

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0585fS263a4Oh/610x.jpg

http://doggydaycampinc.com/images/BC%20Viking.jpg

[nikimcbee]

oh yeah, favray was cool too:D

http://nfl.draftnation.com/files/image/news/nfl/Favre-Vikings.jpg

:woot::woot::woot::rock:
http://pic.pbsrc.com/spacer.gif

[ReallyDedPoet]

Jaws and Favvvray to wed :yep:
Man, did listen to the love affair Jaws had with him last night :dead::dead:

http://www.officialbrettfavre.com/i/video_photo.jpg + http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6e/Ron-Jaworski-Ring-Nov-16-08.jpg/200px-Ron-Jaworski-Ring-Nov-16-08.jpg

Anyway, round one to the purple ones.

[nikimcbee]

Jaws and Favvvray to wed :yep:
Man, did listen to the love affair Jaws had with him last night :dead::dead:

http://www.officialbrettfavre.com/i/video_photo.jpg + http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6e/Ron-Jaworski-Ring-Nov-16-08.jpg/200px-Ron-Jaworski-Ring-Nov-16-08.jpg

Anyway, round one to the purple ones.

You forgot chuckie in the love triangle:haha:
:/\\k:

[ReallyDedPoet]

You forgot chuckie in the love triangle:haha:
:/\\k:

:yep: Yeah, spot on with that as well.

It was pathetic and hard to watch :oops:, the lack of pass rush
the Pack had.

[nikimcbee]

:yep: Yeah, spot on with that as well.

It was pathetic and hard to watch :oops:, the lack of pass rush
the Pack had.


pathetic? wha?:haha: I'm buying the cheezheadz oh-fensive line dinner tonight:haha::salute:. I found the game very easy to watch.

[ReallyDedPoet]

pathetic? wha?:haha: I'm buying the cheezheadz oh-fensive line dinner tonight:haha::salute:. I found the game very easy to watch.

The game at Lambeau will be interesting. Given what I said above, plus the turnovers, the Pack still only lost by 7.

They shut Peterson down for the most part. Getting Chad Clifton back will also help, as will home field advantage.

The fickleness of the media continues ( not that it is surprising ) with regards to Favvvray. His start last year was quite similar, look what happened. Where will they, or much more importantly Favre be in week 13? If Brent is where he is now, then hats off to him :yep:
If not, than .....

Should be interesting to watch.

[Aramike]

:yep: Yeah, spot on with that as well.

It was pathetic and hard to watch :oops:, the lack of pass rush
the Pack had.Absolutely awful.

[Aramike]

Looks like the Packers are maybe just hours away from signing veteran RT Mark Tauscher. Sweet.

[OneToughHerring]

I see my Dolphins have won a game against the Bills. After losing three. :)

[ReallyDedPoet]

Looks like the Packers are maybe just hours away from signing veteran RT Mark Tauscher. Sweet.

They need all the help they can get :yep:

[nikimcbee]

They need all the help they can get :yep:

They looked fine to me:up:

[nikimcbee]

any exciting games this week?:yawn::hmmm:

[Aramike]

any exciting games this week?:yawn::hmmm:Dallas/KC was pretty good, at least at the finish.

[nikimcbee]

Hey, can somebody get a shovel and go scrape da ray-derz off the road:dead:, it's starting to smell and attract flies:dead:
http://www.moonbattery.com/roadkill.jpg

Raider reruns:oops: Throw in St. louis too:D

[Onkel Neal]

I would put money on it: JaMarcus Russell will not be starting for the Raiders next Sunday.


Wishful thining. JaMeatloaf Russell was in the whole game, awful performance. Lost three fumbles in the pocket. The Raiders started trying to run out the clock early in the 3rd quarter to minimize the damage. :dead:

[TarJak]

I doub't I'll put myself though the pain of watching that highlights package then.:yawn:

[nikimcbee]

How could we forget?:hmmm::woot:
Happy birthday Brett Fav-ray:woot:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hd3qdc3nWUA/SgZpNyhtEUI/AAAAAAAAMRM/PDf7rhPtVR4/s400/CharlieBrownHappyBirthday.jpg

http://www.officialbrettfavre.com/i/video_photo.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

Darn Ravens. As quickly as the defense can win a game they can lose it just as fast. :wah:

[ReallyDedPoet]

How could we forget?:hmmm::woot:
Happy birthday Brett Fav-ray:woot:
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_hd3qdc3nWUA/SgZpNyhtEUI/AAAAAAAAMRM/PDf7rhPtVR4/s400/CharlieBrownHappyBirthday.jpg

http://www.officialbrettfavre.com/i/video_photo.jpg

I can feel the love :yep:

By the way, this one is good for a laugh.
Brent at Sears (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9enj55iSwk)

[mr chris]

By the way, this one is good for a laugh.
Brent at Sears (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9enj55iSwk)


LMAO:har:

[RickC Sniper]

It was an interesting weekend.

Favre had a reception. (I suppose you thought he was too old and slow to catch his own passes)

And: Randy Moss had an interception. (say what????????)

:timeout:

[nikimcbee]

I'm so glad I bought the NFL streaming ticket. I can listen to all the games online at work.:yeah:

[Aramike]

Sweet. Packers resign Tackle Mark Tauscher. Probably won't play Sunday but help's on the way...

Oh, and I just scored tickets to Packers versus Lions at Lambeau on Sunday! SCHWEET!

[ReallyDedPoet]

Sweet. Packers resign Tackle Mark Tauscher. Probably won't play Sunday but help's on the way...

Oh, and I just scored tickets to Packers versus Lions at Lambeau on Sunday! SCHWEET!

:yep::up:

[nikimcbee]

Sweet. Packers resign Tackle Mark Tauscher. Probably won't play Sunday but help's on the way...

Oh, and I just scored tickets to Packers versus Lions at Lambeau on Sunday! SCHWEET!

Cool, you need to make a big subsim sign now for the game:yeah:

[Aramike]

Cool, you need to make a big subsim sign now for the game:yeah:Ha, if I was a sign type of person I'd be all about that.

I'm still dreading having to deal with waking up at 7am on a Sunday to drive up there in time, actually. Sundays are my 9am sleep-in day.

Subsim poll: Hotel Saturday night or just suck it up and drive Sunday morning? I'll do what you all say. :o

[August]

Ha, if I was a sign type of person I'd be all about that.

I'm still dreading having to deal with waking up at 7am on a Sunday to drive up there in time, actually. Sundays are my 9am sleep-in day.

Subsim poll: Hotel Saturday night or just suck it up and drive Sunday morning? I'll do what you all say. :o

You still have to drive back home after the game right?

If so i'd say get a hotel Saturday night to break up the commute.

[nikimcbee]

I'd say hotel Sat night, BUT you may start your drinking then:dead:, AAAAnd miss the game altogether:haha::-?.

[mookiemookie]

I'd say hotel. If you're too tired from waking up early and driving, you won't have fun at the game.

[mookiemookie]

:rotfl2:One for Neal:

Raiders Achieve First Down

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ—In an improbable display of competence and a basic execution of football fundamentals, the Oakland Raiders stunned the football world Sunday when running back Michael Bush miraculously rushed for three yards against the Giants and succeeded in converting a first down.

http://www.theonion.com/content/news/raiders_achieve_first_down

[Aramike]

Hotel it is. Thanks guys. :salute:

[Aramike]

:rotfl2:One for Neal:



http://www.theonion.com/content/news/raiders_achieve_first_downfreakin' hilarious. :har:

[nikimcbee]

:rotfl2:One for Neal:



http://www.theonion.com/content/news/raiders_achieve_first_down

Now with sweet roadkill sent!:haha: Good thing you have the Texans:yeah:

[nikimcbee]

@AVG: Purple and gold for you:yeah:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Yeah it's Detroit, but still a nice win :yep: Gotta win the easier ones.

http://static.nfl.com/static/content/catch_all/nfl_image/d_driver_091018_QT.jpg

[AVGWarhawk]

@AVG: Purple and gold for you:yeah:

They battled to the end! Bummer the Raven's lost. Every game counts in football. Steelers got our number this year again. :down:

[Onkel Neal]

:rotfl2:One for Neal:



http://www.theonion.com/content/news/raiders_achieve_first_down
How about this: Raiders 13, Eagles 9

And we did it without a QB or wide receivers!

And I will be calling DirecTV Mon and giving them a brutal cussing, the &^#$%#*&^ broadcast ceased at the 2 minute warning :damn::damn::damn:

[mr chris]

Great to see the Tom Terrific getting back in the groove. Hopefully that will be the result that will be the spring board for a nice unbeaten run.

[RickC Sniper]

Aybody else see how pissed LT was on Monday night when he got pulled for Sproles on a 3rd and goal from the 2.

Things not going so well in San Diego.

[eagleboy]

Damn Eagles! I hate Andy Reid. How the heck do you lose to the inept Raiders?? :damn:

[CaptainHaplo]

I suspect San Diego will have a new coach next year. I also expect that coach to be:

John Fox

Yes, thats right. He has ties to the area, and he is VERY likely to be let go at the end of this season (and I won't be unhappy about that).

I really don't think highly of Turner as a coach. He took a team that was GREAT under Marty S, and has made them into merely an average team.

Fox needs a change of scenery, and the Panthers need someone new to invigorate them. I suspect Cowher will be our HC, but Jerry Jones and his Brinks truck at Cowher's back door may have something to say about that. If its not Cowher, I want Shanahan (also in the mix in Dallas), Marty S, Jack Del Rio (a former Panther DC and in the hotseat in Jacksonville) or pipe dream Mike Singletary. I also wouldn't mind Gruden, though I don't think he will stay in the NFC South if he returns to coaching this year.

Cable's time in Oakland is ticking down, and while Al will throw out the money, I don't see a highly rated coach going there. Sorry Neal, but can you see Shanahan or Cowher dealing with marching orders from Al? Shanahan will want some front office control, and Cowher would likely walk to the skybox and thrust his chin into Al's face before responding with his own version of "I call the shots on the field!".

The eagles had a REALLY bad game. How did they lose? They underestimated the opponent. It happens. Jets did the same thing with the Bills. Of course, the clock mismanagement by Reid didn't help. If you want just tell the Eagles front office folks to trade us McNabb for Peppers and Delhomme and then come back and tell me what you think of the Eagles. You guys had an off game, relax.

Jeff Fisher in Tennessee went from 0-5 and perfectly comfortable, to 0-6 and people being stunned at what the owner said regarding a change. Still, winning is a wonderous cure in the NFL for most, so if hey can pull out a few victories, expect that talk to die down. Still, if he can't get to 7-9, he will be talking to other teams early this offseason. He won't go jobless for long though.

[Onkel Neal]

Shanahan was already coach at Oakland once, Al would never bring him back. The only hope for the Raiders is that Cable and his staff will quietly defy Davis (http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/ann_killion/10/20/raiders/index.html?bcnn=yes#), happen to wins some games, and finally the old man will understand it's not 1967 anymore :arrgh!:


Cable is not blatantly subversive or defiant, like his predecessor Lane Kiffin. But -- in the context of Raiders culture, where Davis rules as dictator -- Cable is trying to find his own way. And we're not just referring to the matter of allegedly beating up Hanson, Davis' handpicked assistant and a diehard Raiders loyalist, whose actions a year ago helped to undermine Kiffin.
On Sunday, the Raiders brought a different look to the Eagles game on defense. They blitzed and played zone -- a departure from the defensive scheme Davis prefers. It was something of a revolution, according to cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Asomugha said he lobbies every week for a more aggressive attack and less predictable coverage, but usually to no avail.

[JSF]

"Who Dat" is look'n good so far at 5 & 0....may be their year.......

[Pioneer]

Neal gets his wish...a fast WR. Light on his feet, and no one put a hand on him in his first Special Team play.

http://www.spike.com/blog/oakland-raiders/88424

[TarJak]

:haha:

[SteamWake]

Ive watched that twice now and I'm pretty sure thats a fowl er foul :har:

[Onkel Neal]

http://i37.tinypic.com/29kw4fq.jpg

Lol, we watched the game, it was great. They actually spotted the silver and black pidgeon a few plays earlier, he was right in the middle of a few plays and the game analyst circled him on the screen and said, "What's this? A pidgeon, and he's not bothered at all by the game." I wish I could find Youtube of that footage.

It was a few plays later when he joined in the kickoff. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3bn_CH1ob8&feature=related)

[Pioneer]

Bad news Neal...

The Pidgeon has been been stood down from the team this week.

He missed all four practice sessions this week, and was seen hanging out late night at Oakland City Hall trying to get him some girl feathers.

Only thing missing is an arrest, mandatory requirement before he can get on the starting squad.:har:

[nikimcbee]

wow, a re-match of superbowl IX.
Touchdown PJ!:yeah::woot:

[RickC Sniper]

It was a few plays later when he joined in the kickoff. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3bn_CH1ob8&feature=related)

That's the funniest thing I've seen all year in football. Too bad it was the highlight of the day for the Raiders.

J Russell is just plain awful. :nope:

[DeerHunter UK]

That's the funniest thing I've seen all year in football. Too bad it was the highlight of the day for the Raiders.

J Russell is just plain awful. :nope:

I don't think it's him, I think it's the whole organisation\setup.

[Onkel Neal]

Yeah, it start with Davis. He once was a pretty savvy guy with a huge ego. Now he's just a guy with ego, and he has pretty much destroyed the Raiders.

I see the Patriots-Bucs game in Wembley had another huge turnout. The NFL is considering playing 4 games a season there. :salute:

[nikimcbee]

I watched part of the Raiders games.:oops: That was painful to watch. (Especially sincemy opponent in FF had the other team had the jets defence:shifty: talk about point cashcow:shifty:) What did the Raiders see in Russell? Was he hot in college? Man he's a total train wreck.

man the vikes shot them selves in the foot with the penalties:shifty:, it was a great game to watch though. did you see Peterson steamroll that steelers guy:up:?

I took the day off work yesterday, so I actually got to watch some games.:yeah:

[DeerHunter UK]

Goodell said there will be 2 games in London next year which is great news. I wish the British commentators would stop pestering him about a possible London expansion team. As much as I dearly love the idea, it just wouldn't work. They would need to cross the Atlantic every other week and my fears are the team would become like the Monarchs were...well supported at 1st but virtually empty stadiums towards the end.
Nice idea on paper, but just leave it as it is.

[Onkel Neal]

I watched part of the Raiders games.:oops: That was painful to watch. (Especially sincemy opponent in FF had the other team had the jets defence:shifty: talk about point cashcow:shifty:) What did the Raiders see in Russell? Was he hot in college? Man he's a total train wreck.

man the vikes shot them selves in the foot with the penalties:shifty:, it was a great game to watch though. did you see Peterson steamroll that steelers guy:up:?

I took the day off work yesterday, so I actually got to watch some games.:yeah:


Did you see that Viking cream the referee? (http://www.blitzcorner.com/NFL/Referee-gets-decked-in-Vikings-vs-Steelers-Game-Video#)WTH? Lol, that should have been clipping or something. I wonder if that guy will geta big fine....:haha:

[AVGWarhawk]

It was a few plays later when he joined in the kickoff. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3bn_CH1ob8&feature=related)

He played his postion well. :03:

[AVGWarhawk]

Did you see that Viking cream the referee? (http://www.blitzcorner.com/NFL/Referee-gets-decked-in-Vikings-vs-Steelers-Game-Video#)WTH? Lol, that should have been clipping or something. I wonder if that guy will geta big fine....:haha:

I was not like he was wearing a yellow jersey and the Viking player made a mistake. :har:

[mr chris]

I bet he has got a bad case of whiplash.

[Pioneer]

Goodell said there will be 2 games in London next year which is great news. I wish the British commentators would stop pestering him about a possible London expansion team. As much as I dearly love the idea, it just wouldn't work. They would need to cross the Atlantic every other week and my fears are the team would become like the Monarchs were...well supported at 1st but virtually empty stadiums towards the end.
Nice idea on paper, but just leave it as it is.

I seem to recall reading...but I can't put my finger on it now, that the expansion teams would NOT cross every other week. They would play 2 at home, then 2 away, and sty in the US between the two games.

London's only 8(?) hours from NYC, same flight time as SF to the east coast. Maybe Goddell will give them all east coast teams to play.

[CaptainHaplo]

Neal - what are your thoughts on the benching of Russell?

I am thrilled that the pressure has gotten high enough that Joke Delhomme is looking at finally losing his starting role!

[August]

I was not like he was wearing a yellow jersey and the Viking player made a mistake. :har:

No, but he was wearing lots of black and white just like the Steelers were.

Bet that left a mark! :D

[Onkel Neal]

I seem to recall reading...but I can't put my finger on it now, that the expansion teams would NOT cross every other week. They would play 2 at home, then 2 away, and sty in the US between the two games.

London's only 8(?) hours from NYC, same flight time as SF to the east coast. Maybe Goddell will give them all east coast teams to play.

Yeah, it could work, but I think Rich is right, if they installed a team in London, the novelty would soon wear off. The World Football League died that way.

American football is kinda interesting to some Brits, but they grew up on soccer, so I don't see them having a major shift. Ya like what ya know. Same with us.



Neal - what are your thoughts on the benching of Russell?

I am thrilled that the pressure has gotten high enough that Joke Delhomme is looking at finally losing his starting role!

At this point, Russell is looking like a total bust. He's been playing nearly two full seasons now, and even though the team around him is mediocre, he is just flat terrible. From his awful pocket presence, his accuracy is off, and he is not a leader in any fashion. Not to mention really fat now--I saw a clip of him with his shirt off--double rolls of fat on his sides. He's a pro ball player, fer chrissakes :damn: Man, JaMeatloaf is built like a D-lineman, not a QB.

Plus, I am so tired of seeing him with his mouth open like a fish. Dude has no style. :dead:

[DeerHunter UK]

I seem to recall reading...but I can't put my finger on it now, that the expansion teams would NOT cross every other week. They would play 2 at home, then 2 away, and sty in the US between the two games.

London's only 8(?) hours from NYC, same flight time as SF to the east coast. Maybe Goddell will give them all east coast teams to play.

I honestly can't see any more expanision teams being accepted into the NFL, unless there are quite a few of them. It wasn't that long ago that the NFL changed to it's current format.
Staying with the current format let's suppose a current team being banded about as being a possibility for a move, changes location to London. There's a few teams being talked about like this but the favourites to move are the Buffalo Bills.
Now on paper, it doesn't look like a bad move, an AFC East team plays 6 games against east coast teams. But that still leaves 10 games to be played and even with the 2 games at home, 2 games away it's still a hell of a lot of travelling...especially they have to play a west coast team.
However with all this said and all the problems it may cause, there is a team which does this week in and week out. In college football Hawaii Warriors plays against teams on the mainland so perhaps it could work. However, I'd still be worried about attendances 5 years down the line.

[AVGWarhawk]

Yes, I would go with Neal's take on this. Soccer is to Europe as football is to America. The novelty would wear off for football.

[August]

Due to the time zone differences i could see having two separate leagues who meet each other in a world championship game after their respective super bowls.

[ReallyDedPoet]

Yes, I would go with Neal's take on this. Soccer is to Europe as football is to America. The novelty would wear off for football.

:yep:

[AVGWarhawk]

Ravens hand the Broncos their first loss of the season. :rock:

[nikimcbee]

Why yes, I would like some cheese with my lunch meat:woot:

hhmm...lunchmeat
http://scrapetv.com/News/News%20Pages/Science/Images/drooling-homer-simpson.jpg

http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0585fS263a4Oh/610x.jpg

http://doggydaycampinc.com/images/BC%20Viking.jpg


Wow, I can recycle my post:yeah:
They, booed their man, that's bad mojo:D

[ReallyDedPoet]

@ mcbee, what can I say :dead::dead:

:salute: to Brent and the Vikes.

[nikimcbee]

Who Dat? Dey almost choked and lost:o

[Aramike]

@ mcbee, what can I say :dead::dead:

:salute: to Brent and the Vikes.:har:

I can't lie - I've felt ... empty ... today. But then I just thought of my gratitude for the many years that Brent gave us.:yeah:

[ReallyDedPoet]

Who Dat? Dey almost choked and lost:o

They still won, that is all that matters :yep:

Green Bay for some reason felt they could play the same way they did the first game for first half and win :doh::nope: They played better later in the game,
but .....

[nikimcbee]

They still won, that is all that matters :yep:

Green Bay for some reason felt they could play the same way they did the first game for first half and win :doh::nope: They played better later in the game,
but .....

See, the secret was I moved the vikes team bus at halftime, so when the pass defence was ready to go home early, the bus was gone! Hence they had to play the whole game.:hmmm:

Boy, if this keeps up, I may be getting a purple and gold tattoo of a #4:hmmm:

[nikimcbee]

They still won, that is all that matters :yep:

Green Bay for some reason felt they could play the same way they did the first game for first half and win :doh::nope: They played better later in the game,
but .....
...and my fantasy team looooooooves the red flag!:woot:

[nikimcbee]

now, where are da bearz?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQxEvv4_8Mk&feature=related

[nikimcbee]

Go seachickens:woot:

[AVGWarhawk]

Man...did the Ravens show up to play today. :wah:

[NEON DEON]

SAINTS

8 - 0! :woot::woot::woot:

Who dat? Who dat? Who dat say dey gonna beat dem Saints?

First time in Saints history they win 8 in a row.

[DeerHunter UK]

Raiders had a very close game this week, we played the bye week. Jam Russ still managed to throw an interception though. ;)

[Pioneer]

What....no arrests for the Raiders this week.

That counts as a W.

[nikimcbee]

What happen to the cheezeheadz?

[DeerHunter UK]

Funniest bit of Raider news this week. Some Raiders fans have decided to try and oust Al Davis by starting...an online petition to get rid of him. :yeah:
Like Al Davis has ever listened to anybody who's not called Al Davis.

I think someone has been peeing in the gene pool again!

[ReallyDedPoet]

What happen to the cheezeheadz?

Same stuff that has plagued them since the beginning: lackluster pass rush,
shoddy offensive line, blah, blah, blah .......

[nikimcbee]

Same stuff that has plagued them since the beginning: lackluster pass rush,
shoddy offensive line, blah, blah, blah .......

It's okay, you can wear the fav-ray jersey, I won't tell anyone.
Speaking of that, if the vikes keep it up, I'll need to look into that purple and gold #4 tatoo:hmmm:

[Onkel Neal]

What....no arrests for the Raiders this week.

That counts as a W.


So does getting through the bye week without taking a beating from another team :)

[CaptainHaplo]

Thats ok, the panthers decided they can't trust Jake Del(someone needs to send him)homme to throw the ball. So he figured out that he can bobble handoffs well enough to make running backs fumble, or just drop it himself to screw over the team. :damn:

[RickC Sniper]

now, where are da bearz?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQxEvv4_8Mk&feature=related


This video was REALLY appropriate after last night. Cutler trying hard to beat Orton on the "I SUCK O METER."

[geetrue]

Wow! New England vs Indy in the huddle ...

"Lets give it to Manning right here on the 30 yard line so we can see if he can get in and beat us by a few points"

What if Mr Big coach had of gotten it right with the same old play they have been pulling for ten years? We would've never heard the end of how great a coach Mr B is ...?

Denver and Super Chargers tied at 6-3 with a game against each other in Denver next Sunday

Go Chargers ... never give up

[Onkel Neal]

Yeah, that was a helluva gamble. If it had worked, everyone would have been cheering how gutsy Bellichick is, But I think I would have thrown for a 5 yard pass, not the typical "just enough" that usually comes up short. Great game!

[AVGWarhawk]

Worst call Bellichick called in his life (with exception of hidden video:dead:). He might was well just handed the ball over to Indy and called it a day.

But hey, good for the Ravens. Pitt also lost. :up: Yay!

[nikimcbee]

Worst call Bellichick called in his life (with exception of hidden video:dead:). He might was well just handed the ball over to Indy and called it a day.

But hey, good for the Ravens. Pitt also lost. :up: Yay!

I had more fun listening to the analisys of the call:haha:.

I guess everybody has there "d'oh!" moments:haha:. I realize it's his work, but it's only a game. Nobody was hurt,killed or blown-up.:D It gives the sports reporters something to ha-rumph about:hmmm:

To quote the movie "Carrie"; "They're all gunna laugh at you!"


And on a side note: Fav-ray: lion tamer:woot:

okay, those lions aren't that scary:haha:

[mookiemookie]

I hate Peyton Manning so very much. :nope:

[AVGWarhawk]

I hate Peyton Manning so very much. :nope:

He is one cool customer in the pocket. I will give him that! :up:

[mookiemookie]

He is one cool customer in the pocket. I will give him that! :up:

I respect him and his talent. I'd say he's the best QB in the NFL right now, and one of the all-time greats and a sure fire HOF-er.

But as a Pats fan, I hate that son of a b*tch so much. :hulk:

[AVGWarhawk]

I respect him and his talent. I'd say he's the best QB in the NFL right now, and one of the all-time greats and a sure fire HOF-er.

But as a Pats fan, I hate that son of a b*tch so much. :hulk:

Oh brother, another Pats fan....I work with one. http://i133.photobucket.com/albums/q62/avgwarhawk/knuppel2.gif I think Rothelsburger is the best QB out there.

[Aramike]

All I gotta say is ... Pack over Cowboys! What a defensive effort!

[Onkel Neal]

I respect him and his talent. I'd say he's the best QB in the NFL right now, and one of the all-time greats and a sure fire HOF-er.

But as a Pats fan, I hate that son of a b*tch so much. :hulk:


Pats fan?? Omg, I never knew :o Oh boy, am I gonna have fun with this :arrgh!:

I love Peyton Manning!! Haha, I bet you were pi**ed last night.:O:

[nikimcbee]

Pats fan?? Omg, I never knew :o Oh boy, am I gonna have fun with this :arrgh!:

I love Peyton Manning!! Haha, I bet you were pi**ed last night.:O:

Just wait until the next subsim shindig: Mookie wakes up to find his new Payton Manning Tatoo on one arm and the colts logo on the other.:hmmm::haha:

[RickC Sniper]

That absurd timeout Brady took just before their last possession (sic?) cost them. They could not review that play.

Does anybody else think NE actually made that first down? I know the broadcasters said he was bobbling the ball but I think a detailed look would have given him a better spot.

Entertaining game though. GREAT catch by Wayne.

[geetrue]

Did you see the forearm number 33 had on the man that caught Brady's pass?

Plus his foot game down before the white line marker ...

Indy defense won the right for Manning to win the game. It was team effort ... a game to remember for sure.

Never give up ... :ping:

[August]

All this Patriots hatred sure makes me feel warm and cozy on these cold New England nights.

[Onkel Neal]

That absurd timeout Brady took just before their last possession (sic?) cost them. They could not review that play.

Does anybody else think NE actually made that first down? I know the broadcasters said he was bobbling the ball but I think a detailed look would have given him a better spot.

Entertaining game though. GREAT catch by Wayne.


It was darn close, that's for sure. I think the refs made the right call. And I applaud Belichick for having the guts to go for it. I don't see that as an automatic bad call. The Pats can get that 2 yards usually 70% of the time. My only criticism is that they tried to pick up 2, exactly 2. The receiver (Faulk) should have been 3 yards further downfield.

Can't wait to see this rematch in Jan :D

Big Raider news was they finally benched JaMeatloaf Russell. Too bad we didn't keep that guy who actually had ability around, Garcia.

[August]

Can't wait to see this rematch in Jan :D

The sucky part is it will be played in a dome.

[Onkel Neal]

Yeah, true :wah:

On another note, this pic defines "standing in the pocket".
http://i.cdn.turner.com/si/2009/images/11/19/drew-brees.tx.jpg

Is that a great pic or what! :rock:

.

[nikimcbee]

Seachickens for thanksgiving:hmmm: Hopefully this will be an oh-fensive bloodbath, with roasted seachicken in the end.:woot:

[AVGWarhawk]

Ravens.....bummer. :cry:

[nikimcbee]

Something is wrong with my monitor, it said the raiders won:doh:.

[Onkel Neal]

Yeah, Raiders win!! Woot! Beat a divison leader too.:arrgh!:

[AVGWarhawk]

Something is wrong with my monitor, it said the raiders won:doh:.


:har:

[nikimcbee]

Yeah, Raiders win!! Woot! Beat a divison leader too.:arrgh!:

That will save me a lot of money, I was going to buy a new monitor:haha:. The question is now, what do you do with Mr Russell? Trade to the cowboys!:yeah: or better yet, the packers:haha:

[nikimcbee]

WTH:nope:
http://www.breitbart.com/article.php?id=D9C5CVPG1&show_article=1

BRIDGEVILLE, Pa. (AP) - Police say a western Pennsylvania man told them he kicked his girlfriend's puppy to death because he was upset that the pit bull (http://topics.breitbart.com/pit+bull/) wouldn't behave before the start of the Pittsburgh Steelers game.

[Onkel Neal]

That will save me a lot of money, I was going to buy a new monitor:haha:. The question is now, what do you do with Mr Russell? Trade to the cowboys!:yeah: or better yet, the packers:haha:


Look out, Cowboys! (http://www.nfl.com/videos/oakland-raiders/09000d5d81467dd1/Raiders-20-Bengals-17) :shucks:

[Onkel Neal]

Holy cow. The Texans need a new kicker, that's two weeks in a row with clutch kicks he's missed :wah:

[geetrue]

How does this sound?

AFC playoffs San Diego Chargers beat the undefeated
Indy Colts for the right to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl

Super Bowl February 2010

AFC San Diego Chargers against the NFC New Orleans Saints

Winner: San Diego Chargers

[geetrue]

The question is now, what do you do with Mr Russell? Trade to the cowboys!:yeah: or better yet, the packers:haha:

They just paid Russell the last ten million dollars on his 34 million dollar deal to be a tackling dummy for the NFL ... ouch! :o

[mookiemookie]

How does this sound?

AFC playoffs San Diego Chargers beat the undefeated
Indy Colts for the right to represent the AFC in the Super Bowl

Super Bowl February 2010

AFC San Diego Chargers against the NFC New Orleans Saints

Winner: San Diego Chargers

I don't think the 'Aints are for real. Look at who they've beaten this year...teh Rams, the Bucs, Lions, Buffalo. Not a lot of challenges so far. The game vs the Pats will be a fun one, but I think the undefeated streak is coming to an end.

[Pioneer]

How does this sound?

Winner: San Diego Chargers

Sounds like you're on crack.

Not even the Chargers themselves think they can get into the Post Season. Last night they spent whooping it up to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the franchise...several of the boys were seen consuming copious quantities of amber liquid.

Then today, snow has hit SD, the Chargers might be playing tomorrow in weather more akin to Candelstick Park

[nikimcbee]

I found some hair for Jim::har:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGFVnFoNnt4&feature=pyv&ad=3690502411&kw=steelers&gclid=CNGH2rrYr54CFRQpawod3GVYmw

[nikimcbee]

poor steelers, they have to rely on a duck qb:o. May god have mercey on your souls:haha:

[nikimcbee]

Pats fan?? Omg, I never knew :o Oh boy, am I gonna have fun with this :arrgh!:

I love Peyton Manning!! Haha, I bet you were pi**ed last night.:O:

So Neal, do you still love Peyton?:gulp:

Team subsim torpedoed by Manning:doh:

[nikimcbee]

Where have all the bear fans gone?:hmmm:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYii6nxhvUk


everybody sing along:woot:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQxEvv4_8Mk&feature=related

http://charltonhestonsvest.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/brett-favre-vikings.jpg