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Who is your favorite NFL Team

Arizona Cardinals
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Atlanta Falcons
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Baltimore Ravens
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Buffalo Bills
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Carolina Panthers
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Chicago Bears
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Cincinnati Bengals
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Cleveland Browns
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Dallas Cowboys
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Denver Broncos
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Detroit Lions
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Green Bay Packers
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Houston Texans
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Indianapolis Colts
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Jacksonville Jaguars
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Kansas City Chiefs
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Los Angeles Chargers
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Los Angeles Rams
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Miami Dolphins
3 (3.6%)
Minnesota Vikings
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New England Patriots
10 (11.9%)
New Orleans Saints
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New York Giants
3 (3.6%)
New York Jets
3 (3.6%)
Oakland Raiders
1 (1.2%)
Philadelphia Eagles
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Pittsburgh Steelers
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San Francisco 49ers
4 (4.8%)
Seattle Seahawks
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers
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Tennessee Titans
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Washington Redskins
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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1295 on: September 10, 2018, 06:07:57 AM »
Rodgers can do things no other QB can do. Amazing. But remember, all these amazing comebacks that we give QBs credit for, their D still has to hold the other team down. Still a team effort.

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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1296 on: September 10, 2018, 06:25:08 AM »
Romo was never an MVP, but I think he was better than Ryan is.  For most his career, Matt Ryan has been a slightly better Andy Dalton.

Difference is, I think there's still a chance that Ryan wins a Super Bowl.  I called it about halfway through Romo's career that he was never winning a Super Bowl, no matter how many elite players they put around him.   Granted, you could fairly say that he didn't have a great coach (he didn't) but still.    Romo was a better ATHLETE than he was QUARTERBACK.    Ryan is a better QUARTERBACK than he is an ATHLETE.   QUARTERBACKS win Super Bowls, ATHLETES do not.  My opinion only, I'm sure someone will argue with that.

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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1297 on: September 10, 2018, 06:28:43 AM »
Romo was never an MVP, but I think he was better than Ryan is.  For most his career, Matt Ryan has been a slightly better Andy Dalton.

Difference is, I think there's still a chance that Ryan wins a Super Bowl.  I called it about halfway through Romo's career that he was never winning a Super Bowl, no matter how many elite players they put around him.   Granted, you could fairly say that he didn't have a great coach (he didn't) but still.    Romo was a better ATHLETE than he was QUARTERBACK.    Ryan is a better QUARTERBACK than he is an ATHLETE.   QUARTERBACKS win Super Bowls, ATHLETES do not.  My opinion only, I'm sure someone will argue with that.

Does that mean I can say that Andy Dalton is better than Dan Marino because there is still a chance Dalton wins a Super Bowl? :P

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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1298 on: September 10, 2018, 06:38:43 AM »
Romo was never an MVP, but I think he was better than Ryan is.  For most his career, Matt Ryan has been a slightly better Andy Dalton.

Difference is, I think there's still a chance that Ryan wins a Super Bowl.  I called it about halfway through Romo's career that he was never winning a Super Bowl, no matter how many elite players they put around him.   Granted, you could fairly say that he didn't have a great coach (he didn't) but still.    Romo was a better ATHLETE than he was QUARTERBACK.    Ryan is a better QUARTERBACK than he is an ATHLETE.   QUARTERBACKS win Super Bowls, ATHLETES do not.  My opinion only, I'm sure someone will argue with that.

Does that mean I can say that Andy Dalton is better than Dan Marino because there is still a chance Dalton wins a Super Bowl? :P

Sure.  You'd be wrong, of course, because "still playing" doesn't mean "chance to win a Super Bowl" (the Bengals aren't getting anywhere near a Super Bowl without Stub Hub being involved) but you can say anything you want. 

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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1299 on: September 10, 2018, 08:57:46 AM »
Seems a lot of radio callers were happy with the Giants putting up a good game against the Jags.  I disagree.  What I saw was a whole lot of what I saw last year, a terrible oline that just ruins the entire offense.  Barkley won't be able to save the offense running behind Eric Flowers who may be the worst professional sports player who continues to play that I can think of.  I will say, if the Jags still do have a great defense, then maybe there is some hope for the Giants.  But dropping that punt felt like a kick to the balls that we got every game last year and is already making me feel like this season isn't going to end well.  The good news though, just one week and the Giants started 0-2 before they won the Super Bowl.  It's early and the new coaching staff can make an impact after the first game.

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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1300 on: September 10, 2018, 09:31:28 AM »
I know the Niners lost yesterday, and there were some issues, but save for a fumble on the 1 yard line after a great drive and that game could have ended very differently.

Even with the loss I still feel pretty good in saying:

lol Steelers

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LOL Bears
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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1301 on: September 10, 2018, 09:36:21 AM »
I know the Niners lost yesterday, and there were some issues, but save for a fumble on the 1 yard line after a great drive and that game could have ended very differently.

They are a new team, and there WILL be some growing pains.  But, yeah, they were absolutely in that game against a very good team, so that is a good sign.  They lost because they made mistakes, and they were the kind of mistakes that are probably teachable, so I am optimistic.
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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1302 on: September 10, 2018, 10:09:21 AM »
Nothing to be ashamed of. That was a great effort against a championship contending team.  SF will improve for sure.

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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1303 on: September 10, 2018, 10:21:12 AM »
I will also say that monumental collapse aside.... the Bears look like a team that had a tremendous offseason and is getting it together. I don't know if that equates to a playoff appearance in the absolutely loaded NFC... but they will not be a bad team this season.

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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Opening Night!
« Reply #1304 on: September 10, 2018, 11:33:38 AM »
Picks for this week:

Falcons @ Eagles (yes, I know they already lost, but I had picked the Falcons, so...)
Steelers @ Browns
Bengals @ Colts
Titans @ Dolphins
49ers @ Vikings
Texans @ Patriots
Buccaneers @ Saints
Jaguars @ Giants
Bills @ Ravens
Chiefs @ Chargers
Seahawks @ Broncos
Redskins @ Cardinals
Cowboys @ Panthers
Bears @ Packers
Jets @ Lions
Rams @ Raiders

Not exactly a strong start for you.


Looks like we won't see Le'Veon Bell till week 10 so he can play the minimum amount of games to make this season count and then become a free agent next season.  I can't say I blame him.

I picked James Conner for my fantasy team....and then proceeded to leave him on the bench for week 1....


Happy to see my Broncos start the season with a win (although I didn't get to see any of the game because, for some inexplicable reason, Fox thought Los Angeles would rather see Dallas v. Carolina).

Saw some really stupid roughing the passer penalties yesterday.  At this point, we may as well just give the quarterback a red jersey and flags.
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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1305 on: September 10, 2018, 11:39:20 AM »
Not exactly a strong start for you.

:lol  Nope.  Some aren't a surprise, since I went in picking underdogs.  Some I was just flat-out wrong.  Some are head-scratchers.  In other words, typical week in the NFL. 

The Chiefs are still the biggest head-scratchers for me.  I don't see what others are seeing in them.  But they went in favored and came away with the win, so I am apparently just not getting it when it comes to that team.
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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1306 on: September 10, 2018, 11:51:27 AM »
Currently enjoying my last few hours of optimism on the JETS season. Right now, I feel excited for the Sam Darnold era to begin, and think we're underrated. This is my favorite time of the football season.

In a few hours, reality will hit, and I'll be asking for basketball, and for the Yankees to pull off a miracle (not gonna happen).
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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1307 on: September 10, 2018, 01:20:26 PM »
Currently enjoying my last few hours of optimism on the JETS season. Right now, I feel excited for the Sam Darnold era to begin, and think we're underrated. This is my favorite time of the football season.

In a few hours, reality will hit, and I'll be asking for basketball, and for the Yankees to pull off a miracle (not gonna happen).
  I'm with you, and I'm apprehensive for my game tonight too.  For me this is a new (at least the last 15 years) sensation.  My Rams are now the hunted and expected to reach great heights.  So if they don't show well tonight it will be very depressing.  Where in past years it was the norm and expected.  :lol

I think Darnold is gonna be the solution for the Jets.  Might be some rookie growing pains (see Goff 2016) but I think you guys got your QB.

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« Reply #1308 on: September 10, 2018, 02:06:28 PM »
Currently enjoying my last few hours of optimism on the JETS season. Right now, I feel excited for the Sam Darnold era to begin, and think we're underrated. This is my favorite time of the football season.

In a few hours, reality will hit, and I'll be asking for basketball, and for the Yankees to pull off a miracle (not gonna happen).

Yeah, that all sounds about right. I'll be on the couch in my Chrebet jersey with a beer in hand.
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« Reply #1309 on: September 10, 2018, 02:16:29 PM »
Nice game by the Vikings yesterday. Would have liked to see the offense do a little better, especially on some of the longer throws, but they're still getting to know each other. The defense did well overall, but I'd like to see them contain on first down a little better. Overall a nice win against a good 49ers team who didn't give up despite several turnovers.

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« Reply #1310 on: September 10, 2018, 04:20:50 PM »
Looks like another snooze fest season in the making.  The NFL is boring as fuck.
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« Reply #1311 on: September 10, 2018, 05:14:08 PM »
Currently enjoying my last few hours of optimism on the JETS season. Right now, I feel excited for the Sam Darnold era to begin, and think we're underrated. This is my favorite time of the football season.

In a few hours, reality will hit, and I'll be asking for basketball, and for the Yankees to pull off a miracle (not gonna happen).

Yeah, that all sounds about right. I'll be on the couch in my Chrebet jersey with a beer in hand.

Thank God for beer :lol :lol
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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1312 on: September 10, 2018, 05:21:47 PM »
Looks like another snooze fest season in the making.  The NFL is boring as fuck.
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Welp...it can only get easier for Darnold now right??

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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1313 on: September 10, 2018, 05:38:38 PM »
Currently enjoying my last few hours of optimism on the JETS season. Right now, I feel excited for the Sam Darnold era to begin, and think we're underrated. This is my favorite time of the football season.

In a few hours, reality will hit, and I'll be asking for basketball, and for the Yankees to pull off a miracle (not gonna happen).

Yeah, that all sounds about right. I'll be on the couch in my Chrebet jersey with a beer in hand.

Thank God for beer :lol :lol

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« Reply #1314 on: September 10, 2018, 06:14:19 PM »
Aside from that first play, the Jets have looked really good.

I didn't know what to expect from the Broncos, so getting that win against Seattle was nice.  The infusion of new blood on offense should make a big difference.

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« Reply #1315 on: September 10, 2018, 06:44:07 PM »
Who are these announcers?!?   One sounds like Howie Long, but Howie isn't that inept, and the woman sounds like she's on her third school and 25th cigarette.  She makes Janis Joplin sound like a girly-girl. 

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« Reply #1316 on: September 10, 2018, 06:50:50 PM »
The volume up and downs on her voice is making me seasick.
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« Reply #1317 on: September 10, 2018, 06:52:26 PM »
The volume up and downs on her voice is making me seasick.

Turn on some classic Genesis. That will cheer you right up. :hat

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Re: 2018 NFL Thread - Week 1
« Reply #1318 on: September 10, 2018, 06:59:02 PM »
Haha. Old Peter Gabriel could only dream of sounding so masculine.
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« Reply #1319 on: September 10, 2018, 07:17:49 PM »
Haha. Old Peter Gabriel could only dream of sounding so masculine.

AH HA!! :lol
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« Reply #1320 on: September 10, 2018, 07:23:38 PM »
Haha. Old Peter Gabriel could only dream of sounding so masculine.
:lol

I really can't stand this woman's voice. It's a real shame, too. I've got no problem with female announcers, but she tries way too hard to sound like one of the guys. It's distracting.
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« Reply #1321 on: September 10, 2018, 07:25:15 PM »
She's a Brooklyn accent away from Suzyn Waldman.  God she drives me insane.
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« Reply #1322 on: September 10, 2018, 07:27:00 PM »
It's brutal. I mean, it's dead silence for 20 seconds, and then holyshittheworldisending.

It's as if Sam Kinison's sister is calling the game.
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« Reply #1323 on: September 10, 2018, 07:37:42 PM »
WTF??

Matt Stafford has completed more passes to the Jets than Sam Darnold.
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« Reply #1324 on: September 10, 2018, 09:00:53 PM »
Jets looked great.

In the last 2 games that matter, Matt Patricia’s D has allowed 89 points.

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« Reply #1325 on: September 10, 2018, 09:02:59 PM »
Jets looked great.

In the last 2 games that matter, Matt Patricia’s D has allowed 89 points.

His D also won 2 Superbowls.


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« Reply #1326 on: September 10, 2018, 09:04:30 PM »
Jets looked great.

In the last 2 games that matter, Matt Patricia’s D has allowed 89 points.

His D also won 2 Superbowls.


3 year arch for coaches.   At least in my eyes.

Agreed.... Is this now Bowles 3rd year in NY?

I completely missed the game so seeing that score surprised the hell out of me. Happy for Jets fans. Darnold is legit. Still has a way to go.....but sky's the limit.

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« Reply #1327 on: September 10, 2018, 10:35:37 PM »
My first thoughts on the matter are that this MNF crew really sucks hard. Witten's the least obnoxious of them, but he doesn't say much. 
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« Reply #1328 on: September 11, 2018, 02:42:29 AM »
I went 7-9 this week, which is not bad considering a lot of them were basically wild guesses.

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« Reply #1329 on: September 11, 2018, 05:56:23 AM »
My first thoughts on the matter are that this MNF crew really sucks hard. Witten's the least obnoxious of them, but he doesn't say much.

I have no idea who the play by play guy is, but he talked about Gruden like he is the Second Coming.  It was nauseating.