Other than maybe a couple of really good or really bad teams, the rest of the NFL teams have been very inconsistent. For example the Broncos get beat by the Raiders in Denver, then go and beat the Jets in New York who beat the Titans last week in Tennessee. Other than the Giants, Titans, Lions and Bengals (some form of relativity with those teams? Lions and Bengals=Panthera and Titans and Giants creatures from mythology. Damn nurds.) its a crapshoot.
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maildude
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Until the Broncs develop a valid D they're gonna waver like this. Cutler is turning into one of the premier QBs in the league but he heads a shallow team. I don't know if Hillis is the next Terrell, but maybe Bowlen ought to have a look at some of the talent coming out next year, esp. at the DL.
Damn. If Minnesota had a decent passing game and a secondary they'd be among the league leaders. Excellent LB and DE core. I love the way those two teams beat the hell out of each other. Smash mouth, smack down, Peterson with blood on his uniform...THAT'S football!!
Damn. If Minnesota had a decent passing game and a secondary they'd be among the league leaders. Excellent LB and DE core. I love the way those two teams beat the hell out of each other. Smash mouth, smack down, Peterson with blood on his uniform...THAT'S football!!
all I know is some people are full of themselves. The Broncs had a valid D at first, then what happened? As for the rest of the league, they fall off? every team can't go under defeated. But they need to start taking there jobs serious as if they could. There not an excuse for poor judgment. I remember when the teams of today that are doing horribly do wrong, they shouldn't ever fire the coach they should always fire the players. Just because the coach gets tired of trying to make there players do there jobs. Forget what is being talked about how some players are better then others. They are professionals they are suppose to play with there hearts in there hand. Or what the case may be is they are not evident to the truth. In fact a lot of teams have not been playing football. They want to talk, they want to carry on. But they don't want to score the winning field goal to win the game in overtime. It's like they don't play good ball every once in a while, but they give up too easy. It's not a lose or go home situation at the beginning of the season. When they start looking at it like it is, they will wipe that makeup off there face.
That statment reminds me of another Denver quarterback since retired.
ChefChiTown
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I felt like throwing up when I saw that 99 yard TD pass. SIGH, I knew that we were going to lose when that happened.
what going to happen tonight?
Are you kidding me?! They're playing for my fantasy life here!
If "Mr. Uh-Oh" Steve Slaton and Sage Rosenfels have a more productive night than Kevin Walter and MJD, I live to see another day. If not, it's back to the drawing board where I actually draft a QB next year.
As far as real football is concerned, the Giants are proving, game in game out, that they can plug whatever holes that need fixin' and can do it with talent better than most players who start for 50% of the teams in this league. Credit our general manager and head coach for this. Plaxico is such a worn out issue already.. hell, it was worn out for me 15 minutes into Boomer and Carton this morning on WFAN.
Then the crybabies called in and ruined my day.. the culture of gang green is one I will never understand - constant complaints. I even heard a few fire Mangini comments today. Really, can we stop with the Jets talk already? A power ranking in the entire NFL of #2 last week from the Sporting News? Ugh, the sports media is drinking it's own kool-aid.
I can't stand the AFC, but it looks like Pittsburgh and Tennessee are the only two viable options out there. Every other team is hit or miss any given week.
Its not hit or miss they just mess up there regime, they worry too much on there quota to try and cover up what's being missed, There talent. When the NFC and the AFC cross paths it is always a hat in the dresser. I have a feeling one team from the AFC will show themselves in the playoffs. As for the NFC it could go either way. There are some players who know how the game operates and there are some who don't have the slightest idea thrown towards anything what so ever. The NFL needs to get rid of those and give some scabs a chance to showcase there talent. It just won't happen that way. The NFL will always have a team who is not any good. Because they simply stop making the effort . It has nothing to do with the coach. It's the team
maildude
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The thing about Pitt is they're peaking at the right time. They've won four of their last five. Road wins in NE AND Wash. The Steel Curtain only gives up an average of 14 points a game. The offense is nothing to cheer about but is starting to gel. Funny thing is there are no real "stars" on this offense. Look at the stats. It's a collaborative effort. Don't be surprised if they shut down Romo and Company in Pittsburgh. These teams haven't seen each other in four years.
Same here but my fantasy league is over, playing with Espn and missed the playoff by 1 losss grrrr, i have Slatton to and Maurice jones Drew but last weekends fixtures were one week to late
Jagger69
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Slaton has had a phenomenal year. Texans are underachievers....this was supposed to the the year they made a big breakout. Didn't happen although last night's win was impressive. Mario Williams is turning into the new version of Bruce Smith. They need help in the secondary and at LB but I like the way the future looks with this team right now.
I'm a Giants fan who thinks you may be right except maybe about who wins bowl.
Lots still can happen but both teams right now look like they could be good bets to be there at the end.We played the Steelers few weeks ago and it was a tough game but big blue came through and won.One thing for sure, a match up of those two will be a hard hitting affair.:thumbsup:
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Today's Key Match-Ups:
Atlanta at New Orleans--The Falcons are fighting for their postseason life. And two of their last three games are against winning teams. It's do or die. Brees and the boys are passers first, but Atlanta has Abraham and Babineaux. They won the last meeting, but the secondary gave up over 200 passing yards in the fourth quarter ala Drew. Smith might opt to run Turner down the Saints throats and play possession. Edge to the Birds if they run well and pressure Brees.
Miami at Buffalo--I like the Bills. Always have. Even when OJ was playing. And the Bills love to play the Fishies in cold weather. Problem is, this game is being played in Toronto in an indoor stadium--part of some marketing deal or something. Gets worse. Trent Edwards is likely out, and God bless him but Losman isn't very good. Besides. They only managed three points against SF and their 23rd ranked defense--and that was with Edwards. Edge Miami.
Dallas at Pittsburgh--Dirty, gritty, grimy smash-mouth football. That's what the Curtain needs to play against Dallas. Both teams are scrapping for the post season, but Pitt faces road games against both Baltimore and Tennessee...you gotta win those homers. Roth and the boys have been about as consistent offensively as the weather. Barber may not play, and that's good news for the Steelers. If Roth can keep up a 90+ home game QB rating in the cold of Pitt the Steelers should prevail. Besides...I've always been a defense kind of guy. Edge Pittsburgh.
Washington at Baltimore--The Ravens remaining schedule ain't no picnic, while the Skins damn near is. The Warriors playoff hopes are pretty much crashed no matter what. Baltimore is peaking and Portis is playing hurt. The Birds must keep pace with the Steelers because they are within one game of three other teams for a playoff spot--and they can still win their division. Edge Baltimore.
Tampa Bay at Carolina--This one's for the division lead. Gruden is pissed off about having to go to Carolina on Monday night. Needn't worry. The Cats can't stop Garcia. He nailed them last time, and the Panthers ain't been stopping anybody of late. Hmm...they can't stop Garcia and they've given up over 130 yards rushing in the last four games. I think owner Richardson may need more than a pacemaker. Edge Tampa Bay.
Atlanta at New Orleans--The Falcons are fighting for their postseason life. And two of their last three games are against winning teams. It's do or die. Brees and the boys are passers first, but Atlanta has Abraham and Babineaux. They won the last meeting, but the secondary gave up over 200 passing yards in the fourth quarter ala Drew. Smith might opt to run Turner down the Saints throats and play possession. Edge to the Birds if they run well and pressure Brees.
Miami at Buffalo--I like the Bills. Always have. Even when OJ was playing. And the Bills love to play the Fishies in cold weather. Problem is, this game is being played in Toronto in an indoor stadium--part of some marketing deal or something. Gets worse. Trent Edwards is likely out, and God bless him but Losman isn't very good. Besides. They only managed three points against SF and their 23rd ranked defense--and that was with Edwards. Edge Miami.
Dallas at Pittsburgh--Dirty, gritty, grimy smash-mouth football. That's what the Curtain needs to play against Dallas. Both teams are scrapping for the post season, but Pitt faces road games against both Baltimore and Tennessee...you gotta win those homers. Roth and the boys have been about as consistent offensively as the weather. Barber may not play, and that's good news for the Steelers. If Roth can keep up a 90+ home game QB rating in the cold of Pitt the Steelers should prevail. Besides...I've always been a defense kind of guy. Edge Pittsburgh.
Washington at Baltimore--The Ravens remaining schedule ain't no picnic, while the Skins damn near is. The Warriors playoff hopes are pretty much crashed no matter what. Baltimore is peaking and Portis is playing hurt. The Birds must keep pace with the Steelers because they are within one game of three other teams for a playoff spot--and they can still win their division. Edge Baltimore.
Tampa Bay at Carolina--This one's for the division lead. Gruden is pissed off about having to go to Carolina on Monday night. Needn't worry. The Cats can't stop Garcia. He nailed them last time, and the Panthers ain't been stopping anybody of late. Hmm...they can't stop Garcia and they've given up over 130 yards rushing in the last four games. I think owner Richardson may need more than a pacemaker. Edge Tampa Bay.
Another post-November game; another shitty game by Tony Romo. He pads his stats when the games don't matter, sign's the big contracts and then stinks when they need him most.
Today, Dallas had Pittsburgh. But Romo played like crap so the Cowboys lose.
My theory? He doesn't do his homework.
Today, Dallas had Pittsburgh. But Romo played like crap so the Cowboys lose.
My theory? He doesn't do his homework.
on the contrary
dallas offense played like shit WITHOUT MARION BARBER
and still were in position to win
choice actually did really good against pitt
23 carries for 88 yards and 5 catches for 78 yards...that's pretty damn good against a pitt defense
the boys d really played their asses off today...but romo threw a pick 6, that was the end
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