2016 NFL THREAD - Super Bowl 51 - Patriots' Day: V - Screw Goodell

[King Postwhore]

All QB's under pressure are not as good as a clean pocket. No QB does not feel that phantom pressure when thy get knocked around.

The reason why some teams don't pressure some QB's is they cannot survey the D. Before or during the play.  No need to pressure the QB.  They'll make the mistake.

[Dream Team]

All QB's under pressure are not as good as a clean pocket. No QB does not feel that phantom pressure when thy get knocked around.

The reason why some teams don't pressure some QB's is they cannot survey the D. Before or during the play.  No need to pressure the QB.  They'll make the mistake.

Sorry to disagree, but I challenge anyone to find me footage of Roethlisberger being jittery in the pocket. He has no fear. It was either 2015 or the year before when his QB rating when facing pressure was like 20 points higher than the next closest QB.

[King Postwhore]

Ben is magic out of the pocket buy is the exception.   Ben can still do much better in the pocket with protection but runs for his life .

[KevShmev]

Being that fearless in the pocket is also why he gets hurt almost every year.  The truly smart quarterbacks know that taking an endless amount of hits is not good in the long run. It's a chess match, not a macho contest.

[King Postwhore]

Thats on the coaching staff to protect your franchise qb.

[Skeever]

Eagles are gonna start Wentz, who got injured in the first preseason game and hasn't had a full practice.

Damn - I feel bad for him. They're sending him out to die. Hope he's mentally resilient enough to get through this year and get better as a QB.

[hefdaddy42]

While we're on the subject of this year, I'm glad we still have this guy  :

In all fairness, the star of that play was the blocking, not the RB.

Most starting RBs in the league could have scored on that play with THAT blocking.

[hefdaddy42]

Also, Troy Aikman is thrilled that FOX Sports has signed Skip Bayless.

"I believe success is achieved by acquiring and developing talented, respected and credible individuals," Aikman said, "none of which applies to Skip Bayless."

lol

[pogoowner]

I really like Aikman. He always gives honest answers when he's interviewed, and he would be justified in his opinion of Bayless even if Skip hadn't essentially slandered him in the past.

[hefdaddy42]

Yeah, I don't have a very high opinion of Bayless either.

[TheCountOfNYC]

Yeah, I don't have a very high opinion of Bayless either.

Skip Bayless is a tool. He runs his mouth more than anyone and is almost always wrong. How he has a career in sports analysis is beyon me.

[FracturedMirror]

Wow.  Apparently I account for 100% of the Raiders fan base on the board. 

[King Postwhore]

Wow.  Apparently I account for 100% of the Raiders fan base on the board. 

I'd mock you but they are definitely on the rise.

[KevShmev]

The Raiders haven't had a winning seasons since 2002. They deserve to be mocked until they change that.

[King Postwhore]

The Raiders haven't had a winning seasons since 2002. They deserve to be mocked until they change that.

Lol, but you've got to admit, they feel on the up and it feels weird to Broncos fans. Lol

[Rattlehead]

In all fairness, the star of that play was the blocking, not the RB.

Most starting RBs in the league could have scored on that play with THAT blocking.

I wasn't trying to take any credit away from the blocking, the play just happened to be the game winner against the Patriots and it was meant to be a playful jab at King  CJ had plenty of impressive runs in the second half of last season when he was healthy.

[King Postwhore]

I'm hurt now.

I have a feeling I'll have some fun back this year.

[Rattlehead]

I'm hurt now.

I have a feeling I'll have some fun back this year.

It might be rough for both of us in these first few weeks... 

[King Postwhore]

You are not kidding!   Both D's are very good.  At least after the 1st week at the Cardinals the Pats have 3 home games that will help until Brady is back.

[El Barto]

The Raiders haven't had a winning seasons since 2002. They deserve to be mocked until they change that.

Yeah, Tampa crushed their soul.

[FracturedMirror]

Wow.  Apparently I account for 100% of the Raiders fan base on the board. 

I'd mock you but they are definitely on the rise.

Definitely seem to be on the rise, and I'm expecting a pretty good season.  But I've learned to not get my expectations too high.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

2016 Predictions:

AFCE - 1. New England 2. N.Y. Jets 3. Buffalo 4. Miami
AFCN - 1. Baltimore 2. Pittsburgh 3. Cincinnati 4. Cleveland
AFCS - 1. Indianapolis 2. Jacksonville 3. Houston 4. Tennessee
AFCW - 1. Denver 2. Oakland 3. Kansas City 4. San Diego

NFCE - 1. Dallas 2. Washington 3. N.Y. Giants 4. Philadelphia
NFCN - 1. Green Bay 2. Minnesota 3. Chicago 4. Detroit
NFCS - 1. Carolina 2. Tampa Bay 3. New Orleans 4. Atlanta
NFCW - 1. Seattle 2. Arizona 3. Los Angeles 4. San Francisco

AFC Playoff Teams 1. Denver 2. New England 3. Indianapolis 4. Baltimore 5. Pittsburgh 6. Oakland
NFC Playoff Teams 1. Seattle 2. Green Bay 3. Carolina 4. Dallas 5. Arizona 6. Tampa Bay

AFC Champion - Denver
NFC Champion - Seattle

Super Bowl 51 Champion - Seattle

[KevShmev]

I was just telling a buddy last night, I have no idea who to pick for the Super Bowl this year.

Arizona seems to be a popular pick, and they are loaded, but I don't trust Carson Palmer for some reason.

Gun to my head, for the title games, I will say GB/Seattle and NE/KC.

[El Barto]

It's the last NFC wildcard that has me stumped. There are five division winners in four divisions, and the divisions with real parity are far too shitty to produce a WC.

[Stadler]

I was just telling a buddy last night, I have no idea who to pick for the Super Bowl this year.

Arizona seems to be a popular pick, and they are loaded, but I don't trust Carson Palmer for some reason.

Gun to my head, for the title games, I will say GB/Seattle and NE/KC.

I can't find one fault in this post.   Not even grammar or spelling.

[DragonAttack]

First of all....I have no dog in the hunt for tonight's game, but think this rematch should have been around Week 4 to 6.  Just doesn't seem right for either fan base.  That said...

AFC playoffs.....NE, KC, Indy, Cinn, Denver and the Ravens as WC (injuries, the schedule, and 'luck' won't be as horrible as last year for Balto).  Steelers and NYJets barely miss out.
NFC playoffs.....GB, Caro, Sea or Ariz in the West, runner up as WC.....and, good grief, I have to pick two others?  Uhm, the team SE of Central Michigan, and the other team that moved from Cleveland at one time

Final Four the same as Kev.  GB-KC for the lonnnnng awaited rematch, Pack to win again.

[Destiny Of Chaos]

Football in under an hour. Very excited. Hoping for a fun, entertaining game. Would also like to see Trevor Simeon do well.

[KevShmev]

Siemian looks good.  So does the running game.  Win or lose tonight, this is a very encouraging sign for Broncos fans. 

[TAC]

That was a nice drive. Way to bounce back from the pick.

[KevShmev]

And that pick wasn't a bad play or throw, but a great play by the defense, to deflect it and then pick it off.

[King Postwhore]

Yeah, I was hoping for the O to look bad (you know I would ) but kudos.  They look good.

[hefdaddy42]

The first half wasn't perfect by any means, but I am happy for now. Great drive at the end of the half with no timeouts.

[KevShmev]

Yeah, I was hoping for the O to look bad (you know I would ) but kudos.  They look good.

They just can't get on the field lately since the TD.  Over a full quarter of play gone and all they had was one possession (a 3 and out).

[Destiny Of Chaos]

Hell of a game so far to open the season. Here's hoping for a good finish.

[KevShmev]

Whew.

That is justice for that ticky-tack call on 4th and 22.