| Maik |
Schedule is out for opening day...season will open in Foxboro against the Raiders. First visit to Foxboro for the Raiders since the "tuck rule" game. Lots of new faces since then. Xfactor, time to book those flights. Foxboro is a very nice area to visit in the fall, although a tad early for leaf peeping.
Mully, word around here is still that Law will end up with the Chiefs.
Condition of his ankle will slow the proccess.
Pats have lost several people, and I may well be the one of the few who is concerned about not having an O coordinator. Biggest loss of all, may well be Bruschi. I would be very surprised if he comes back to play. |
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| mullysalt |
quote:
Originally posted by Maik
Schedule is out for opening day...season will open in Foxboro against the Raiders. First visit to Foxboro for the Raiders since the "tuck rule" game. Lots of new faces since then. Xfactor, time to book those flights. Foxboro is a very nice area to visit in the fall, although a tad early for leaf peeping.
Mully, word around here is still that Law will end up with the Chiefs.
Condition of his ankle will slow the proccess.
Pats have lost several people, and I may well be the one of the few who is concerned about not having an O coordinator. Biggest loss of all, may well be Bruschi. I would be very surprised if he comes back to play.
I hope Teddy Bruschi can make a full recovery and enjoy a long life with his family.
As far as Law, who knows between his foot and the Chiefs front office? |
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| andreseng |
quote:
Originally posted by mullysalt
I hope Teddy Bruschi can make a full recovery and enjoy a long life with his family.
As far as Law, who knows between his foot and the Chiefs front office?
Ditto, regardless of team affiliation, I think most people hope that he's okay.:4: |
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| laborlitigator |
| Sure hope the Gints off season changes help. Biggest thing to watch for is the development of Eli. At least the line should be better this year. |
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| xfactor |
quote:
Originally posted by Maik
Schedule is out for opening day...season will open in Foxboro against the Raiders. First visit to Foxboro for the Raiders since the "tuck rule" game. Lots of new faces since then. Xfactor, time to book those flights. Foxboro is a very nice area to visit in the fall, although a tad early for leaf peeping...
Yup, lots of new faces... I woulndn't want to watch the game though... its too painful during this extensive retooling phase the Raiders are in. I wish I had a time machine, so I could warp 3 years into the future to see a decent Raider team, with some sense of cohesion...:( |
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| laborlitigator |
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Originally posted by xfactor
Yup, lots of new faces... I woulndn't want to watch the game though... its too painful during this extensive retooling phase the Raiders are in. I wish I had a time machine, so I could warp 3 years into the future to see a decent Raider team, with some sense of cohesion...:(
You guys should have a pretty formidable offense. . . on the other side of the ball. . . well. . . |
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| nightguy |
Just found out I will definitely be in attendance for 11/21 MNF at Lambeau against the Vikings. :2:
I'm thinking about using the X for a tailgate if I can afford the gas to get there. :rolleyes: I have proof from last year that the X can actually be used for tailgating. |
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| Maik |
Psyched for tonite's game. Fortunately for Raider nation there will be no snow in Foxboro! Unfortunately for Raider nation, start of new season will be similar to last season.
My prediction...Pats 24 Raiders 13
As Corey Dillon will run roughshod over Fatboy Sapp, who will spend much of the night on his butt courtesy of Russ Hochstein. |
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| xfactor |
quote:
Originally posted by Maik
Psyched for tonite's game. Fortunately for Raider nation there will be no snow in Foxboro! Unfortunately for Raider nation, start of new season will be similar to last season.
My prediction...Pats 24 Raiders 13
As Corey Dillon will run roughshod over Fatboy Sapp, who will spend much of the night on his butt courtesy of Russ Hochstein.
Yada, yada, yada... Join the chorus of the haters, and kick us when we're down. I'm still scratching my head on how the NFL and/or network people see fit to put probably the worst team in the NFL on national display facing the current Superbowl champion. Seems very "strange" :rolleyes:
Anyway, the Raiders are 2 or 3 years away from respectability. I don't see many people outside of New England tuning in to see this laugher... Tags will be thrilled, but due to probable dismal ratings, the ABC execs will not be thrilled... |
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| nightguy |
| I saw an article today that basically said Moss' teammates are calling him a model of professionalism. Whoah. I feel like I'm dreaming. But I'll toke to that. :cool: |
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| keremoner |
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Originally posted by xfactor
how the NFL and/or network people see fit to put probably the worst team in the NFL on national display facing the current Superbowl champion.....
Disagree. Raiders are far from the worst team in NFL (especially when there are teams like the 49ers and the Dolphins) |
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| Maik |
Raiders looked better than I expected. In the 3rd, when the Pats switched to a 4 -3, Lamont was pretty much shut down. Pats made him look like an all pro in the 1st half.
I was not at all impressed with Collins. Many times he looked like he was simply heaving the ball, rather than throwing to a spot.
Next couple of weeks will be tough for the Pats...@ Carolina and @ Atlanta. |
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| xfactor |
Ok, against my better judgement, I Tivo'd the game. I stopped and deleted the recording th the third quarter...
As expected, the Raiders show that they are indeed 'work in progress'... and a LOT of work need to be done. No cohesiveness in the O line. Mr. B outschemed us as usual. The Raiders defense was ok against the run, but the pass defense was non-existent. I don't care if the personnel are rookies and 2nd year men, nobody cares about the 'on the job training'... The only thing that matters is winning.
Notes to Kerry:
1. It's ok to take a sack if no one is open.
2. Moss isn't the only receiver we have.
Damn, this winning drought is killing me!
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| mullysalt |
I going to do you a favor my Raider lovin', MDX drivin' pal and save you some pain. Don't bother Tivoing the game next week.
Maik and kere hopefully my boys can do for your boys what your boys did for mine.
Hang a loss on your division rival.:D :1: :D |
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| xfactor |
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Originally posted by mullysalt
I going to do you a favor my Raider lovin', MDX drivin' pal and save you some pain. Don't bother Tivoing the game next week.
Maik and kere hopefully my boys can do for your boys what your boys did for mine.
Hang a loss on your division rival.:D :1: :D
Yeah, yeah, yeah... don't be proud of that feat... My sons high school team would pose more competition.... These days, beating the Raiders is not something to consider significant. |
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| keremoner |
| Riddled with injuries to key starting players, they still managed a tough win in Pittsburgh. Any team who misses from their line-up key players like Harrison, Poole, Johnson, and Light among others, would crumble but not the Pats. They, and Brady, are the greatest. |
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| msu79gt82 |
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| MDteX |
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Originally posted by msu79gt82
... the Texans didn't lose :rolleyes:
and the Cowboys won!!! :D |
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| 04mdx4sq |
| I was just glad to see our beloved Rams this Sunday in their quest for the highest form of mediocrity.......:2: |
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| socalJD |
quote:
Originally posted by 04mdx4sq
I was just glad to see our beloved Rams this Sunday in their quest for the highest form of mediocrity.......:2:
As long as Georgia is running the team, Mediocrity would be over-achieving. That and Martz is a moron who should never have been given the Head coaching job - he belongs in the press box calling offense plays. I still firmly believe that the Rams would have won SB XXXVI if Vermiel were still the HC, Belichick ran circles around the clueless Martz . . . |
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| 04mdx4sq |
| That echoes what many are saying around here. Martz does a good job with the offensive coordinator gig, but head coach is not such a good fit. Who knows, maybe we can luck ourselves into another decent season. We do have an easy schedule, that can make us at least appear to be good.:D |
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| laborlitigator |
| Gints are 3-1 and the Eli is developing into a young star! |
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| Maldoman |
At least all of you don’t have to deal with stupid decisions by the head coach, Rams have allot of good talent, and somehow Mad Martz finds a way to blow it (a reverse in the red zone!!). Tough game against the Sea hags next, they’ll be looking for some pay back. Then MNF with the Colts, another Manning to deal with. By the way looking forward to the rematch against the Raiders next year, should be a great one. Go RAMS!!!
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| carguy1234 |
The bad news is that the Vikings are terrible, but the good news is that the whole NFC North is terrible.
7 and 9 could win this thing, shoot even 6 and 10 has a shot! |
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| laborlitigator |
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Originally posted by carguy1234
The bad news is that the Vikings are terrible, but the good news is that the whole NFC North is terrible.
7 and 9 could win this thing, shoot even 6 and 10 has a shot!
Vikings should not be this bad. Perhaps there really miss Moss. Or maybe you just need a new coach. |
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| carguy1234 |
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Originally posted by laborlitigator
Vikings should not be this bad. Perhaps there really miss Moss. Or maybe you just need a new coach.
Yes, I think Tice's days are numbered. And the other teams have learned that you can confuse Culpeper by throwing different defensive looks at him.
I'm just glad I'm not a Patriots fan. All that talent, and they are more interested in face time (TV commercials and cameos) than they are in playing football this year it looks like. They have given up 108 points already, to the Colts 26!!! |
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| nightguy |
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Originally posted by carguy1234
Yes, I think Tice's days are numbered. And the other teams have learned that you can confuse Culpeper by throwing different defensive looks at him.
Numbered but it's a big number. They're not going to change midseason. It would create a bigger mess and nobody of value would be interested at this point. Tthe rest of the staff isn't promotable.
I really don't think this has much to do with Moss. The little of him I've seen this season hasn't impressed me, especially the alligator arms. To be fair, Collins is also a streaky QB. If you like the circus catches...I guess he's your guy, but why spend the money ? Look at a team like NE. Other than Brady, who's their superstar ?
Tice probably should have benched Culpepper in the 4th not to prove a point or even to test Johnson but to rest his sore knee. I don't think a late touchdown in a blowout counts as anything positive, unless you're Brett Favre last night. Wow ! |
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| anjan |
quote:
Originally posted by carguy1234
I'm just glad I'm not a Patriots fan. All that talent, and they are more interested in face time (TV commercials and cameos) than they are in playing football this year it looks like. They have given up 108 points already, to the Colts 26!!!
Its not surprising considering they have had a target on their back for four years now. The attrition is going to be there because everyone is mad at their success.
They are still the strongest team in the NFL and I think they should take it easy, losing games, until key players heal. They can win AFC East very easily... |
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| Maik |
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Originally posted by carguy1234
Yes, I think Tice's days are numbered. And the other teams have learned that you can confuse Culpeper by throwing different defensive looks at him.
I'm just glad I'm not a Patriots fan. All that talent, and they are more interested in face time (TV commercials and cameos) than they are in playing football this year it looks like. They have given up 108 points already, to the Colts 26!!!
Thats pretty funny, 3 Super Bowls in 4 years and you glad your not a Pats fan?
As for the defense... no Ty Law, T Bruschi, T Johnson, R Harrison not to mention R Crennel. Awful big shoes to fill.
Even if they cant fill them, its been a memorable run. |
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| xfactor |
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Originally posted by nightguy
... Look at a team like NE. Other than Brady, who's their superstar ?
Seymore...
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Originally posted by Maik
...As for the defense... no Ty Law, T Bruschi, T Johnson, R Harrison not to mention R Crennel. Awful big shoes to fill.
Even if they cant fill them, its been a memorable run.
The run is far from over... As long as Belechick, Brady and Seymore are there, they'll be ok. I like the Colts improved defense, (Freeney is a monster)... Other than Indy, I don't see any good teams... The Pats will win by default...
quote:
Originally posted by carguy1234
... face time (TV commercials and cameos) than they are in playing football this year it looks like. They have given up 108 points already, to the Colts 26!!!
LOL - I like the 'metaphor' visa ad with the O-Line. Especially the laughs...:2: |
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| xfactor |
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Originally posted by nightguy
...I really don't think this has much to do with Moss. The little of him I've seen this season hasn't impressed me, especially the alligator arms. To be fair, Collins is also a streaky QB. If you like the circus catches...I guess he's your guy, but why spend the money ?
Fyi - Some early season stats...
Moss finished the game with four catches for 123 yards. His projected statistics for the season are: 76 receptions for a career-high 1,864 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged 82 catches, 1,306 yards and 13 TDs during his seven-year run with the Minnesota Vikings.
Hmmm :hmmm: |
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| nightguy |
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Originally posted by xfactor
Fyi - Some early season stats...
Moss finished the game with four catches for 123 yards. His projected statistics for the season are: 76 receptions for a career-high 1,864 yards and eight touchdowns. He averaged 82 catches, 1,306 yards and 13 TDs during his seven-year run with the Minnesota Vikings.
Hmmm :hmmm:
Sure, exactly my point. What has it gotten them ? 1-3 ? Last year the Vikings were 8-8. Sure Moss missed some games but I remember several games where he had 4 catches for only 30 or 40 yards. Oh yeah, there was the time he went out for 1 play to keep his consecutive game streak going. |
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| xfactor |
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Originally posted by nightguy
Sure, exactly my point. What has it gotten them ? 1-3 ? Last year the Vikings were 8-8. Sure Moss missed some games but I remember several games where he had 4 catches for only 30 or 40 yards. Oh yeah, there was the time he went out for 1 play to keep his consecutive game streak going.
Yes, but Moss is an ancillary factor at best. His production has nothing to do with the Raiders shooting themselves in the foot with penalties, and stupid mistakes. Add those errors with the 'built in BS' and you're guaranteed to lose consistently. I thought YOUR point was 'aligator arms', ect.... I don't think aligators put up those kind of numbers.... That was MY point. |
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| carguy1234 |
All have some good points on here. As for the Vikings, the offensive line is playing really poorly, giving up 8+ sacks the last couple weeks, and lots or hurries besides that (though Daunte sometimes holds the ball too long).
The team had a bunch of key people out this week, including 5 starters on defense, and the best wide receiver.
The 3 losses the Vikes have are to teams that are collectively 11-1, so I'm hoping those teams are all for real, and the Vikes aren't really as bad as it looks right now. They could come back healthy after the bye week, and string together some wins over the rest of the season, and win the division at 7 and 9! |
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| nightguy |
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Originally posted by xfactor
Yes, but Moss is an ancillary factor at best. His production has nothing to do with the Raiders shooting themselves in the foot with penalties, and stupid mistakes. Add those errors with the 'built in BS' and you're guaranteed to lose consistently. I thought YOUR point was 'aligator arms', ect.... I don't think aligators put up those kind of numbers.... That was MY point.
Sorry..separate points. It's not all the time, just a couple of plays I saw on sportscenter. But when he's said stuff like "I play when I wanna play", you have to wonder. |
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| socalJD |
What happened to all the rabid Pro Football fans on this board ???
Maik & Kere, no commentary on the BIG game tonite in Foxborough . . .
Mully & xfactor, no thoughts on Vermeil's gutsy call to go for the win on the one yard line with just seconds left . . .
How about the Iggles decision to KO T.O. . .
Anybody notice that the Bengals are for real this year . . . |
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| anjan |
Belichick will take out Peyton? Nothing new there. TO's antics? Nothing new there either.
Vermeil had to take that chance because the only other option was to rely on his defense to stop Oakland. That was a sure loss. And LJ is a good halfback. Why not use him.
That leaves Bengals - and yes they are surprising this year. Anytime Bengals play well is surprising. But I'm not one of those overboard guys. No they are not going to win the Super Bowl. They won't even make it there. Playoffs of course but Marvin Fox has more work to do before they are really a contender and not a surprise. |
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| keremoner |
I guess partially because we have no pool this year.
I think that the biggest surprise is the Giants. They are for real in a weak NFC.
Pats have serious troubles with the injury situation. They should nevertheless win their division but unless they can get Harrison, Faulk, Gay, Givens, Light and other starters back healthy, they will be eliminated from the playoffs quickly. However, I still think that they are better than 80% of teams out there even with their bench doing most of the playing. |
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| nightguy |
It's a strange year. NFC North is almost fun to watch because it's so terrible. Joey Harrington sucks. The Vikings suck. The Packers didn't look good on paper but I would never have guessed they'd be 1-7. But how many more times is Favre going to have watch a snap sail 48" to one side, or have a bullet bounce off a guy's facemask or numbers ? Maybe he should go to Philly. Or retire. Just not before I go to Lambeau in a couple of weeks.
I thought the Pats/Colts was gonna be good and it seemed to be true until halfway through the second quarter. And yes, Cincy is amazing. Not sure what to think about the Giants. Eli is showing improvement but the receivers are performing acrobatics to catch him. |
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| xfactor |
| Fook the NFL:broken: :28: |
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| socalJD |
Looks like Vermiel started something, now Gruden goes for an all or nothing 2pt conversion with less than a minute till the end of the game instead of a game tying conventional PAT - gutsy call or temp insanity ?
Indy stays unbeaten and now the comparisons start with the '72 Dolphins. I don't think they can be mentioned in the same breath with Griese/Csonka & Co until they reach 13-0 . . .
And what the hell is wrong with McNabb ? He has a 6pt lead at home with less than 2 minutes left in the game and he throws a INT ? And please don't give me the sports hernia excuse, it doesn't hurt to hand the ball off to your RB on 3rd and long - you know TO was laffing his A$$ off at home . . .
If the Seahawks don't ink Alexander to a contract extension this week - they are freakin' idiots . . . |
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| carguy1234 |
quote:
Originally posted by nightguy
It's a strange year. NFC North is almost fun to watch because it's so terrible. Joey Harrington sucks. The Vikings suck. The Packers didn't look good on paper but I would never have guessed they'd be 1-7. But how many more times is Favre going to have watch a snap sail 48" to one side, or have a bullet bounce off a guy's facemask or numbers ? Maybe he should go to Philly. Or retire. Just not before I go to Lambeau in a couple of weeks.
I thought the Pats/Colts was gonna be good and it seemed to be true until halfway through the second quarter. And yes, Cincy is amazing. Not sure what to think about the Giants. Eli is showing improvement but the receivers are performing acrobatics to catch him.
How about that terrible NFC North going 4-0 this weekend, and a couple of those were against supposedly good teams on the road! I guess it just shows that the league is wide opened this year. I like Indy (Dungee is a Minnesota guy), but they really have had an easy schedule. |
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| MDteX |
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Originally posted by socalJD
And what the hell is wrong with McNabb ? He has a 6pt lead at home with less than 2 minutes left in the game and he throws a INT ? And please don't give me the sports hernia excuse, it doesn't hurt to hand the ball off to your RB on 3rd and long - you know TO was laffing his A$$ off at home . . .
Wasn't that a great finish!! That's basically the same thing the Cowboys did to let the Redskins win on Monday a few weeks back. Dominate the game and then loose it in the final few minutes.
I would never have guessed that at the halfway point the Cowboys would be tied for first and the Eagles would be bringing up the rear in the East. Many of us in Cowboy land thought 6-10 and maybe 8-8 would be the final result with the Eagles winning the division. The NFC is weak again this year--especially the Central. :23: |
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| socalJD |
Mariucci is the first NFL head coach to get Canned this season.
Although the timing is curious and I'm not sure why Millen doesn't follow him out the door. As long as Millen's calling the shots, Lions will never be better than mediocre.
Interesting trivia question for you NFL experts: What 2 things (NFL related) do Mariucci, Dick Jauron, Ray Rhodes, Andy Reid, Jon Gruden, Marty Mornhinweg & Mike Sherman all have in common ??? |
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| anjan |
quote:
Originally posted by socalJD
Interesting trivia question for you NFL experts: What 2 things (NFL related) do Mariucci, Dick Jauron, Ray Rhodes, Andy Reid, Jon Gruden, Marty Mornhinweg & Mike Sherman all have in common ???
One thing is probably that they were all quarterback's coach sometime in their career? |
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| nightguy |
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Originally posted by socalJD
Interesting trivia question for you NFL experts: What 2 things (NFL related) do Mariucci, Dick Jauron, Ray Rhodes, Andy Reid, Jon Gruden, Marty Mornhinweg & Mike Sherman all have in common ???
I think they all coached under Holmgren when he was still in Green Bay. Not sure what else.
Went to the Monday night game at Lambeau last week. What a blast, except for traffic back to Milwaukee. And after a long search along the sidelines with my binoculars, never saw Sam Ryan. :( |
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| socalJD |
quote:
Originally posted by nightguy
I think they all coached under Holmgren when he was still in Green Bay. Not sure what else.
Nightguy got 1 right, I thought the other was more obvious:
1st, all have been/are NFL head coaches, and surprisingly 3 with Detroit (Mornhinweg, Mooch, and now Jauron)
2nd, all were assistant coaches under Holmgren during his Green Bay tenure. In fact 5, were members of his first staff (can you identify which ones ?): |
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| nightguy |
| What year did relaxed-fit pants hit the market ? |
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| carguy1234 |
I'm hoping they do since I really like Dungy (I wish we would have kept him here!), but I think the scheldule is too tough with three legit playoff teams left that will be playing for first round byes and home games in the playoffs.
@Jacksonville and @Seattle will both be tough, not to mention San Diego.
So I'm voting no..... but hoping for yes. |
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| hammermdx |
| I agree with you and voted no. |
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| MDteX |
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Originally posted by carguy1234
So I'm voting no..... but hoping for yes.
Ditto! :7: |
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| MDX05FAN |
I think Yes! Jaxs lost their QB so there goes their chance, SD is up and down and since it is at home they will be enough to win it. The hardest left will be Seattlle but as they have shown, stop their running game and you can beat them and I think the Colts will have no problem and run the table!
You heard it here first, folks! :2: |
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| socalJD |
| Dungy is a smart guy, sure he'd like to make history, but his goal is to win the Super Bowl and not match the '72 Dolphins record. If Manning, James and/or Harrison gets banged up and the Colts lock up home field, Dungy would do the smart thing and rest them in game 15 and/or 16 - just common sense, why rob Peter to pay Paul ? It does absolutely no good to go 16-0 in the regular season just to lose in round 2 or 3 of the playoffs . . . |
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| MDX05FAN |
quote:
Originally posted by socalJD
Dungy is a smart guy, sure he'd like to make history, but his goal is to win the Super Bowl and not match the '72 Dolphins record. If Manning, James and/or Harrison gets banged up and the Colts lock up home field, Dungy would do the smart thing and rest them in game 15 and/or 16 - just common sense, why rob Peter to pay Paul ? It does absolutely no good to go 16-0 in the regular season just to lose in round 2 or 3 of the playoffs . . .
I disagree. If they get to the last game and still haven't lost, their players will do what they have to and win the game, esp. since at that point they will have the first round off.
I do agree that Dungy is smart, one of the best in the business, however going undefeated lasts a life time, longer than a superbowl if you ask me because it is so rare. Who won the SB in '71 or '72 or '75? Who is the only team to go undefeated? See what I mean! Don't get me wrong they want to win the superbowl but they WANT to go undefeated as well and having the pleasure to meet Peyton a few times I know it is on his mind.
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| carguy1234 |
quote:
Originally posted by socalJD
Dungy is a smart guy, sure he'd like to make history, but his goal is to win the Super Bowl and not match the '72 Dolphins record. If Manning, James and/or Harrison gets banged up and the Colts lock up home field, Dungy would do the smart thing and rest them in game 15 and/or 16 - just common sense, why rob Peter to pay Paul ? It does absolutely no good to go 16-0 in the regular season just to lose in round 2 or 3 of the playoffs . . .
I agree in spirit with everything you are saying, but I'm starting to think this year is a little different for a few reasons:
1) They are going to want to play well enough to keep the top spot, and right now Denver has only 2 losses, and Jax and Cincy have 3, so I expect Indy will play all out for at least the next 2-3 games.
2) if they win the next two games, they are 13-0, and have San Diego at home. They won't want to lose that, since they may have to play them again in the playoffs.
3) Then if they win that, they are at Seattle, and this could be the Super Bowl matchup, so they would want to win that game too.
4) Now, assuming they kept winning, they are at 15-0 and have Arizona at home, a game they could potentially win even with resting a key player here or there. Plus Dungy is not going to want to lose to Dennis Green, his old boss (and major league jerk)
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| laborlitigator |
Assuming the 1st seed is locked up, I wouldn't play my starters for more than 1/2 the game. History or not, the teams goal is the SB not some silly record.
BTW, if they do lose, I'd have to say it would be against Seattle on the road. |
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| laborlitigator |
Looks like the winner is gonna take the division and possibly the 2nd seed.
The wind should play a factor in the Meadowlands so the team that can run the ball will probably win this one.
Just hope that it doesn't come down to Feely having to hit another FG. |
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| crmsnidol |
| Andy Reid (Eagles) is back row right side and I guess that's Rhodes in the center next to Holmgren but it doesn't really look like him to me. |
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| texrb |
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Originally posted by laborlitigator
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Just hope that it doesn't come down to Feely having to hit another FG. [/B]
Well Cundiff missed the 34 yarder on Thanksgiving against Denver to let Denver win - so both kickers will have a reason to want to be accurate! Should be a close game .........GO Cowboys! :4: |
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| socalJD |
quote:
Originally posted by crmsnidol
Andy Reid (Eagles) is back row right side and I guess that's Rhodes in the center next to Holmgren but it doesn't really look like him to me.
Yup, that's Rhodes, remember this photo was taken in 1992, see how slim and how much hair Reid has . . . there's 3 more notable head coaches to be ID'd . . . (hint: Lion's recent move) |
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| crmsnidol |
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Originally posted by socalJD
Yup, that's Rhodes, remember this photo was taken in 1992, see how slim and how much hair Reid has . . . there's 3 more notable head coaches to be ID'd . . . (hint: Lion's recent move)
I know the photo is dated but being an Eagles fan and following them through the Rhodes years (95-98), It still doesn't look like him to me. I guess it's just the angle. I only knew his location by process of elimination.
Reid was easy to pick out. He has the same emotionless stare in every photo no matter the amount of hair on his head or number of chins.
I'm gonna say that's Jon Gruden at the back of the pic - highest on the stairs and based on your clue, Steve Mariucci is also on the stairs, 2 to guys the right (Jon's left). |
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| socalJD |
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Originally posted by crmsnidol
. . . I'm gonna say that's Jon Gruden at the back of the pic - highest on the stairs and based on your clue, Steve Mariucci is also on the stairs, 2 to guys the right (Jon's left).
Yup, and the guy in the bottom row to the right - that's Dick Jauron, former Bears and current Lions head coach.
Knowing that Holmgren is a disciple of Walsh, it's astounding that 7 of his assistant coaches have gone on to become head coaches, not to mention Gruden has won a SB and now Reid has been to the SB . . . must be something to this west coast offense scheme |
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| keremoner |
I think by now I've got a good enough handle on the season to make my predictions for the eventual SB winner (by probability):
Indy 50%
Pats 25%
Broncos 25%
Others 0% |
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| Maik |
I would absolutely love to see the Colts go 16-0 only to loose to the pats in round 2.
Unfortunately, I don't think either will happen. Pats simply have too many holes on defense. |
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| keremoner |
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Originally posted by Maik
I would absolutely love to see the Colts go 16-0 only to loose to the pats in round 2.
Unfortunately, I don't think either will happen. Pats simply have too many holes on defense.
Not so quick. Pats injury situation is improving rapidly. The question is will there be enough time to get to a level sufficient to beat the Colts. Most likely not but not impossible. Last weekends effort in Buffalo was encouraging to some extent. There have been games that Colts didn't look that sharp. They are one or two injuries away from being like everyone else. |
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| keremoner |
| Plus Pats have Brady. The best clutch QB out there, I contend. |
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| Maik |
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Originally posted by keremoner
Not so quick. Pats injury situation is improving rapidly. The question is will there be enough time to get to a level sufficient to beat the Colts. Most likely not but not impossible. Last weekends effort in Buffalo was encouraging to some extent. There have been games that Colts didn't look that sharp. They are one or two injuries away from being like everyone else.
As a long time season ticket holder and fan, I would suggest that this year's edition of the defensive secondary is as bad as any I have seen. The loss of Harrison has been devastating.
Last weeks game in Buffalo was against a team in total mess. Both GM and coach will likely be fired, and deservedly so. |
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| keremoner |
| What is the possibility of Harrison being back by play-offs.? Any? |
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| screbr |
I think it will come down to home field advantage, and the fact that Indy owns it throughout the playoffs. I don't think any team other than Indy can beat Denver in Mile Hi, but I don't think Denver can beat Indy in the dome. Our run defense could/would shut down Edge, but Manning would be able to pick apart the secondary as they have two straight years in the playoffs.
News out of Denver today is that our starting CB Darrent Williams is out 6 weeks with a groin tear, which will only make matters worse. Champ Bailey can't do it all himself. |
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| gdot |
| The Seahawks have a good chance of representing the NFC if they lock up homefield throughout the playoffs. Qwest field gets pretty loud. It does make a difference playing at 1pm vs. 10am. I can't even wake up before 10am to watch them on the road, let alone play in a professional football game. |
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| Maik |
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Originally posted by keremoner
What is the possibility of Harrison being back by play-offs.? Any?
None.
Depending on how rehab goes, he could very well be done for good. |
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| keremoner |
Great loss in that case. Pats have overcome big losses till now so I won't be too pessimistic for the long run but if he is not back I would say Pats chances are slimmer than Denver's. They better make some moves in the off season to acquire a great CB.
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Originally posted by Maik
None.
Depending on how rehab goes, he could very well be done for good.
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| Maik |
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Originally posted by keremoner
Great loss in that case. Pats have overcome big losses till now so I won't be too pessimistic for the long run but if he is not back I would say Pats chances are slimmer than Denver's. They better make some moves in the off season to acquire a great CB.
They have some good talent, but they are very young. Both Hobbs and sanders have done well, but between them they only have a 1/2 doz games. The last two games were the first all season that they did not make the opponent's qb look like an all pro. That speaks more about the Jets and Bills than the Pats. The Pats will likely finish the year with club records in several categories including passing yards allowed. Not the kind of records that Super Bowl teams generally set. Now, having said that, if there is one coach in the NFL that can come up with some scheme for one game, it is Belichick. I can not imagine that any team wants to play the Pats in the playoffs, regardless of where. |
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| laborlitigator |
Just when they look like they could challenge in the playoffs. . .
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| carguy1234 |
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Originally posted by laborlitigator
Just when they look like they could challenge in the playoffs. . .
:mad:
The Giants are overrated - they couldn't even beat the Vikings 2nd string team at home. The QB makes too many bad throws.
I think Seattle is head and shoulders above anybody in the NFC. |
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| laborlitigator |
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Originally posted by carguy1234
The Giants are overrated - they couldn't even beat the Vikings 2nd string team at home. The QB makes too many bad throws.
I think Seattle is head and shoulders above anybody in the NFC.
Feely hits one of those 3 missed field goals, and we're the #1 seed right now.
Head and shoulders. . . far from it.
As for the Vikes, last time I checked they've got a 6 game winning streak?! |
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| gdot |
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Originally posted by laborlitigator
Feely hits one of those 3 missed field goals, and we're the #1 seed right now.
But he didn't :D
I can also say that if Josh Brown hit his field goal in the Washington game earlier in the year, the Seahawks would be 12-1. And that would have made the Seahawks undefeated in the in NFC east. |
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| laborlitigator |
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Originally posted by gdot
But he didn't :D
I can also say that if Josh Brown hit his field goal in the Washington game earlier in the year, the Seahawks would be 12-1. And that would have made the Seahawks undefeated in the in NFC east.
You're claim is "head and shoulders above the rest of the NFC" and a field goal doesn't rise to that level.
You can say that about the Colts, not the Seahawks. |
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| gdot |
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Originally posted by laborlitigator
You're claim is "head and shoulders above the rest of the NFC" and a field goal doesn't rise to that level.
You can say that about the Colts, not the Seahawks.
That wasn't my quote. However, I do believe the Seahawks are the team to beat in the NFC. And I don't even think you can say that about the Colts. Denver and New England are right on their tails. |
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