The SUBSIM NFL 2009 thread

Onkel Neal · 07-27-09, 03:28 PM

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!

AVGWarhawk · 07-27-09, 03:36 PM

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.

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

Aramike · 07-27-09, 03:39 PM

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 · 07-27-09, 06:41 PM

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

Chad · 07-27-09, 08:17 PM

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!

Aramike · 07-28-09, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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!

Oddly 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 · 07-28-09, 11:50 AM

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

nikimcbee · 08-02-09, 10:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

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!

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.

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

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

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

And what about Michael Vick?
Last year prime time suggested vick would make a great fit in MN

. Seems like that would be too much of a circus, oh wait it's the vikes

.

Onkel Neal · 08-02-09, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

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

nikimcbee · 08-02-09, 12:02 PM

superbowl shuffle

Bort · 08-03-09, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

superbowl shuffle

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

Aramike · 08-03-09, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bort

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

Dunno about that and the 8-8 Bears, Cutler notwithstanding.

Go PACK!

Kapitan_Phillips · 08-19-09, 02:21 PM

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

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

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

nikimcbee · 09-10-09, 09:44 PM

Yay, it begins...

Aramike · 09-10-09, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nikimcbee

Yay, it begins...

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.

07-27-09, 03:28 PM	#1
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07-27-09, 08:17 PM	#5
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	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! __________________

07-28-09, 11:50 AM	#7
Chad ACE Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 1,274 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 0	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 __________________

08-02-09, 12:02 PM	#10
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	superbowl shuffle __________________

08-19-09, 02:21 PM	#13
Kapitan_Phillips Silent Hunter Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Swansea Posts: 3,903 Downloads: 204 Uploads: 0	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 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 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 __________________ Well, here's another nice mess you've gotten me into.

07-27-09, 03:36 PM	#2
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 28,262 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	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. I look to the Falcons to make some good noise this year.

07-27-09, 03:39 PM	#3
Aramike Ocean Warrior Best of SUBSIM Chairman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 3,207 Downloads: 59 Uploads: 0	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.

07-27-09, 06:41 PM	#4
TarJak Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 17,052 Downloads: 150 Uploads: 8	Go Raiders! Mind you can't see them doing much again this year

09-10-09, 09:44 PM	#14
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Yay, it begins... __________________