2010 NFL Season

[WhiteRat]

Free Agency is under way and a few names have swapped cities. LT to the Jets and Peppers to the Bears are just a few of the players looking to start a new.

While browsing Yahoo today I saw this gem that made me laugh out loud (or LOL for the kiddies)

http://i40.tinypic.com/sxda86.jpg

Can anyone notice what is wrong with this?

[Pentegarn]

If that's Brady Quinn, many things are wrong with that. Not for the Browns mind you, but in the headline itself :lol

Speaking of that, I bet the reason the Browns didn't take Orton in that trade was because it was a condition the Browns made ("you better not dump Orton on us or the deals off" :lol)

[WhiteRat]

Exactly. If Brady Quinn is considered by Yahoo to be a "Big Name QB", then what the hell do they consider Peyton to be? Super Giant Name QB?

[Colonel Flagg]

Who's Brady Quinn?

[Pentegarn]

I couldn't really tell you, I think he might be a holder for field goals

[Colonel Flagg]

Ooooohhhhhhhh! THAT Brady Quinn.

Yes, he's good at receiving the long snap.

[Babs]

I remember when that asshole attended Dublin Coffman High School here in Ohio. A fucking tool bag who thinks he can play with the big boys.

[Babs]

Eagles are making a huge mistake with trading McNabb.

[WhiteRat]

He's clearly not the future and Kolb has spent 3 years in the system now and you drafted him to be the future of the team.

I'd say now's the time to get what you can for a 33 year old McNabb, whose best years are more than likely behind him.

[Colonel Flagg]

McNabb has done what he can for the Eagles. Better for the team and for him to cut him loose. Hopefully they can get something of value for him, either players or picks.

[Babs]

So the future of Terrel Owens becoming a future wideout for Cincinnati is looking a lot slimmer than I wanted it to be. The Bengals just signed Antonio Bryant from Tampa to $28 million contact. All hope is not lost but T.O. is not the only option for the bengals in hopes of a deep threat. I'm waiting patiently for this draft in hopes of seeing Golden Tate being a first round pick for the Bengals.

Bringing it back to T.O. one more time, I guess I can fall back on this on having a brighter outlook for Cincy. "There's always been the speculation and perception out there [about coming to Cincinnati] and Chad kick-started it and lobbied to have me here as a teammate and I welcome it with open arms," Owens, who made a visit to the Bengals, told the Cincinnati Enquirer.

[WhiteRat]

Just curious, what's the your fascination with TO? The guy is what, 36, and is past his prime. Reading your post makes it sound like it's the TO of '03. And is he really a deep threat these days anyway?

[Babs]

What's more entertaining than Ochocinco and T.O.?

[Colonel Flagg]

Brown and Gocong to Cleveland for Hall and picks. Looks like a good deal for the Browns. What do you think, Pentegarn?

[Pentegarn]

Browns need to do something considering their NT likes to smuggle guns onto flights

[Pentegarn]

What's more entertaining than Ochocinco and T.O.?

There's something to this. Not so much that TO will be better for being with Ochocinco, cause he won't, it is more that it will be an inevitable train wreck that will be fascinating to watch if it happens. (if the Bengals are smart though, it won't)

[Colonel Flagg]

Anyone else surprised that McNabb ended up traded to a division rival? Not that the 'skins are anything more than a .500 team at present, but they usually play the Eagles tight, and giving McNabb that kind of incentive could lead to an inopportune late-season division loss or two.

Also, did the Eagles or the REdskins make out in the deal - your opinions please.

Myself, I think they got about as much as they could. A 2nd this year at that level (#37) solidifies their draft position for 2010, and McNabb can't command much more, being that he's 33 (34 in November) and has a reputation for coming up small in big games. Statistics can only take you so far.

[Pentegarn]

Honestly, we will have to wait and see, getting traded may give McNabb the kick in the pants needed to push him to be a big game QB (he isn't out of gas yet, Elway was a year older for example). On the other hand, it may just be a bad big game QB on a mediocre team too. Only time will tell.

In Browns news, Tebow visited Cleveland, if the Browns are smart they will not burn a 1st round pick on him though. Wait till round 2 or even round 3.

[WhiteRat]

No draft talk?

I'll get into details about picks later but splitting it up into 3 days is fucking retarded, yet brilliant.

As a fan it sucks having it three nights, especially when I have to work during all three. For the NFL it's brilliant because it only builds the suspense, especially now given that guys like Clausen and Kindle managed to slip out of the first.

[Pentegarn]

I agree, it is brilliant. The draft is such an odd event, by all rights, we should all be bored out of our minds watching it. And it is indeed a slow thing to behold. Yet year after year we clamor to watch it and look forward to doing so.

[Babs]

Tebow goes in the first round to the Broncos. Complete waist but I could give a shit less.

Happy to see the Bengals get Jermanie Gresham. Desperately needed a TE due to having 2 starters getting injured before the beginning of the 2009 season.

[Colonel Flagg]

Eagles first two picks were defensemen. Wow, shocker. :shocked

[WhiteRat]

Vikes get Chris Cook from Virginia and the rightful Heisman winner in RB Toby Gerhart from Stanford.

Cook was a decent pick who will eventually take over for Antoine Winfield and Gerhart in my opinion was a great pick to supplement AP.

[Pentegarn]

My thoughts so far on how Cleveland has done

Joe Haden, CB, Florida- At first I was not too sure what I thought of this choice. Clearly the Browns could use a QB, but their defense could use some shoring up as well (though their defense is not as horrible as it could be, especially in those last games). I thought about it a bit though, and I remember the last time the Browns were good enough to run in the playoffs. They had a great secondary then. Perhaps Holmgren remembers this as well and hence the pick. All in all not a terrible choice.

T.J. Ward, SS, Oregon- Another pick designed to shore up the secondary verifies Holmgren is thinking about the secondary. A good defense can win games and a good secondary can get interceptions. Again, a decent choice.

Montario Hardesty, RB, Tennessee- I question this pick. The Browns current RB with a bit of coaching could be consistently good. I hope I am wrong but I think this one is a bad choice.

Colt McCoy, QB, Texas- The stinger he took in the BCS game must have taken huge value off a proven leader. He is likely far more accurate than Quinn and Anderson were (though I think a lack of offensive line contributes to this) and best of all, they get him for a song. Pick of the night last night in my opinion.

Shawn Lauvao, G, Arizona St.- Some fans did not like this pick. I am not one of them. If he can make it big on the pro level, this will be a masterstroke on Holmgren's part. Games are won and lost on the line. Elway finally won it all after losing so many Super Bowls before because he had the best O-line that year. Holmgren is smart enough to realize this. Brilliant pick I say.

[WhiteRat]

I think Hardesty will at the minimum become a solid 3rd down back in the league for many years.

Love the McCoy pick, as I was really hoping the Vikes took him with their first pick in the 2nd round. I think the guy has winner written all over him and if the Browns don't rush him (no need to with Delhomme) they've got their franchise qb.

[Colonel Flagg]

Pent, I agree with you on Colt McCoy. In the 3rd round, if he does anything it will be a positive. But the Browns are stating they plan on sitting him for at least the first year. Probably a good idea, but it will definitely be a "wait and see" on him.

[Pentegarn]

Like you said, even if nothing comes of it, it was a worth while way to spend a 3rd round pick. If he pays attention for a season or two to what the vet QB and he offensive coaches tell him, he should pay off.

[Colonel Flagg]

I bet the Cleveland fans remember a certain Akili Smith being drafted #5 or some such position by Cincinnati and being dubbed the "quarterback of the future" for the Bengals. How'd that work out again?

EDIT: And didn't Cleveland that same year draft somebody named Tim Couch #1? :confused

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

http://foolishfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Browns-Good-Luck-Charms.jpg

[Colonel Flagg]

The saga of Chris Henry (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5333971)continues long after his untimely death.

Head Trauma = CTE - wow, what a coincidence!

[Pentegarn]

I want to congratulate the Bengals on surpassing Cirque du Soleil as the most interesting circus in the world

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/terrell-owens--just-latest-gamble-by-Bengals-072710

Pacman, TO, and Ochocinco are all together. With their powers combined I expect something even bigger than Captain Planet to emerge.

Something like Chernobyl or the Hindenburg

The Anarchist Cookbook can't believe such a volatile recipe exists

And it will be oh so fun to watch unfold :lol

[Colonel Flagg]

Agreed. The Tiggers will be the best team to watch in the preseason, Fo' Sho'! :rock

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

Some kind of unholy stars of allignment.

[Colonel Flagg]

http://www.moillusions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/illusions_rusty_tiger.jpg

The pieces of an unholy puzzle that is Cincinnati Football.

EDIT - Courtesy moillusions.com, artwork by Donald Rust

[Babs]

Cincinnati just got their nut.

[Colonel Flagg]

Week one well underway, and the Eag's start in typical fashion - come out as if they're still on vacation, then come on strong late to make it seem like they almost had a chance.

Losers. >:

[Colonel Flagg]

At least McNabb is 1-0. :\

[Sam]

FUCKING BROWNS. >:

[Pentegarn]

Broke my heart as well

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

FRACKIN BILLS.

[Colonel Flagg]

Well, now we've established that our respective football teams suck big hairy donkey dong.

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

I heard something about a union lockout for next season or something too. Anyone hear about that?

[Colonel Flagg]

Yep. Most of what I hear is that it's 90% certain to happen. Of course, that could be a negotiating ploy (by whom, I'm unsure), as the NFL is all about the Benjamins.

I wonder which side will be the first to claim "poverty"?

[Pentegarn]

Nobody else has asked, so I will

What the hell happened to the Colts?

[MattJack]

I'm glad Houston beat the Colts.

I'm glad the Cowgirls lost.

I'm glad the Saints beat the Vikes.

I'm glad the 49ers seem to be imploding.

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

I heard the cowboys own player cost them the game by doing something stupid.

[Colonel Flagg]

Week 3 saw the Eags take the "quarterback controversy" idea up to 11. Wherefore art thou, Kevin Kolb?

The best quotation I heard was from Donovan McNabb, stating, after his offense failed to capitalize on three trips inside the 20, settling for 3 each time:

"When you get in the red zone, you've just got to score. You can't keep getting field goals. That's not going to cut it."

:lol2

Plus, isn't it a little early to be firing your staff (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5621612)? Seems more than a little desperate.

[Babs]

Vick played against the 2 worse pass defense teams. Granted he's done an amazing job in stepping up and filling the position that Kolb once held, but it's too early to be comfortable in week 3. Week 6-8 will be a real test for Philadelphia and Vick if he can come out on top in those 3 games.

[Geggy]

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k593/GregMQ/patriots.jpg

[The Doctor]

Patrick Chung had an amazing game lastnight

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

So tomorrow is the first day I don't have something going on during the day and my girlfriend has to work. The game wasn't sold out and is now blacked out in my area. Stupid Bills.

[Sam]

THEY WERE JUST GONNA LOSE ANYWAYS.

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

THEY WERE ARE JUST GONNA LOSE ANYWAYS.

:halloween

[Pentegarn]

At least LT is good again

[Fathom Zero]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Terrell-Owens-tweets-too-close-go-game-time-wil?urn=nfl-275870

What a horseshit organization this is.

[Colonel Flagg]

This year, I hate football. >:

[Pentegarn]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Terrell-Owens-tweets-too-close-go-game-time-wil?urn=nfl-275870

What a horseshit organization this is.

NFL=No Fun League

And they know we think that, why do you think they insist we no longer say "NFL" but instead say "National Football League"? They are going overboard on cracking down, they know the fans think it is bogus, but they want the control these stupid rules give them far too much to care what the fans think. So rather then not be douches, they decide to insist their acronym no longer be how they are referred to.

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

I hope it ends up being the No Football League.

:Lockout

[Womti]

I'm only watching the superbowl down in beverly. which I fucking pray to god that this year it's pats vs raiders. see all on tv!

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

Why was Vicodine banned. He only wanted to see the pats vs the raiders in the superbowl. On the tv!

[Sam]

YEAH, HE WAS GOING TO WATCH IT THROUGH SOMEONE'S LIVING ROOM WINDOW.

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

WITH WOMTI.

[Colonel Flagg]

I wonder if Junior (http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/10/18/sports.nfl.player.cliff/index.html?hpt=T1) was a juicer, or if he just has "issues"?

[Fathom Zero]

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Dual-hook-em-horns-sign-caused-Dallas-penalty?urn=nfl-278005

I'm just gonna run this shit into the ground.

[Colonel Flagg]

No Fun League. :(

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

I hope they illegalize fistbumps, good games and high fives next. I'm going outlaw.

[Babs]

Had nothing to do with the leap frog celebration, nope not at all.

[Pentegarn]

And this is me speaking as a Browns fan....

What the hell happened Saints? How could you let the Browns come in your house and do you like that?

[Babs]

HILLIS IS A BEAST OH MY FUCKING GOD! WHAT DO YOU MEAN WHAT HAPPENED SAINTS DATS ALL TALENT FROM THE DAWG POUND BAY BEE. OH YEAH AND COLT MCCOYS RATING IS BETTER THAN PALMERS BECAUSE PALMER IS OVER RATED LOL.

[Colonel Flagg]

Eagles played what I'm sure they thought was a hockey game. How else could you explain the fact they forgot to show up for the 4th quarter.

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

Hahaha.

[Colonel Flagg]

Refresh my memory, please; is this (http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/recap?gameId=301031006)the same Cowboys team that was expected to contend for the Superbowl this year?

[Pentegarn]

People keep saying, "The Cowboys are the best one loss team in the NFL". No, they just suck

[Colonel Flagg]

People keep saying, "The Cowboys are the best one loss win team in the NFL". No, they just suck

fixed

[Dimnos]

Its true. Its all true. The Cowboys have sucked ass for years now. I dont know why people keep coming up with this shit to get my hopes up for each new season. At this point I dont really want them to go to the superbowl. I would settle for them to just not be an embarrassment. :suicide

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

Bills are playing better. 0-6 this season but at least its been entertaining to watch and root for. This is what a season with a new quaterback and defensive change should be though.

[Colonel Flagg]

I would love for WhiteRat to give some perspective on this (http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5752939).

Terrell Moss? Randy Owens?

I don't know which is stupider - Moss or Chromedome.

Edit: NSFW
http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/1031/bos_a_belichick-moss01_300.jpg

Bill Belichick and Randy Moss, who clearly have a lot of respect for each other, shared a moment after Sunday's game.

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

That doesn't make any sense why they would drop him already.

[Colonel Flagg]

a move made out of frustration and impetuousness, rather than good common sense.

[Colonel Flagg]

I wonder who will take a chance on "Dandy Randy"?

[Pentegarn]

a move made out of frustration and impetuousness, rather than good common sense.

It wasn't just that, in the last 24 hours Randy Moss

-declared to the media he was no longer answering questions from the media and that he would now be answering only questions he himself asked. Then proceeded to interview himself. In this interview he:

--Questioned Childress' late 2nd quarter call to go for it on 4th and goal as opposed to getting the easy field goal "It would have been nice to go into halftime up 10-7"


--Then complimented the Hoodie and said he really missed his old team


I would say that Childress has had it with his team having no respect for him. If it isn't Moss and his antics, you have Favre saying he "Doesn't need Brad telling him what to do in the QB position"

2 coaches need to go this year, one is Wade Phillips who has talent coming out of almost every position, yet still cannot win more than 2 games. The other is Brad Childress, who flat out does not have the respect of his own team

[Dimnos]

http://kxvxrq.blu.livefilestore.com/y1pLRs6lJ6_xy6TvfG8fTaESecLN6cIGTvpXDN8sDLWYbHefkD Z799tQxEJgJfS7wMTRZqrx3r7tHybb4xnz8ZhcZYwZfAaXtoU/Tennis_Clap_emoticon.gif

[Colonel Flagg]

2 coaches need to go this year, one is Wade Phillips who has talent coming out of almost every position, yet still cannot win more than 2 games. The other is Brad Childress, who flat out does not have the respect of his own team




Remember Ray Handley? Remember Ray Rhodes? Remember Rich Kotite?

The more we learn about history the more we are doomed to repeat history.

And you DO look like the pissboy. :lol

IT'S NOT FUNNY!

EDIT: and that "interview" reminded me so much of Terrell Owens "workout Q and A" in his driveway.

[Geggy]

"This wasn't a chain -- it was a mom-and-pop restaurant, and you could tell it was their best stuff," the witness said, according to the report. "And [Moss] is at his locker saying, 'You know, I used to have to eat that crap -- but now I've got money.' You just felt so sad for them. I had never seen anyone treated like that.

"And by the way, the food was actually really good."

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5755561

And that's why randy moss was released.

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

Wow.

[Pentegarn]

"Sources close to the situation told Schefter that Vikings owner Zygi Wilf is angry that his team wanted to waive a player he wanted in Minnesota. Wilf played a major role in the re-acquisition of Moss and is unhappy with the way Monday's events regarding Moss unfolded."

Most interesting part of this piece. Ownership did not want Moss released. So now what? Childress may well be next on the chopping block now

[GrindhouseCinema]

Yea.... its been a tough year to be a Vikings fan. Trust me. I mean nobody really expected our season to be exactly like last year and we all knew that we had a tough first part of our schedule. But 2-5 is NOT what we had envisioned for this year!

The thing with Randy is just.... odd. How do you give up a 3rd round pick for a guy that you know has had issues in the past... and then cut him for doing what hes known to do? IE: Run his mouth and say stupid things.

The thing is though, you can sort of see the "Randy Moss Influence" on Percy Harvin a little bit. Just listen to the way hes been talking recently. So I agree... you don't want someone like Randy setting a bad example for guys like Percy. But where is the rest of the supposed locker room leaders (Brett Favre, Jared Allen, Adrian Peterson) to step up and set things straight.

I'm a life long Minnesota fan. Always will be. But this season is just a ... mystery. I do think Childress needs to go, but I don't think a mid-season move is in order. We might as well just finish this season and then "clean house" so to speak. Fire Childress. Let Favre retire. Trade Tavaris Jackson. Either promote Leslie Frazier or hire Bill Cowher ... get us a good YOUNG quarterback (we don't need McNabb) and get this Vikings ship back on track.

[Pentegarn]

hire Bill Cowher

I don't think the Vikings can outbid Jerry Jones

[GrindhouseCinema]

I don't think the Vikings can outbid Jerry Jones

Agreed. It will be tough to compete with Jerry Jones and his wallet.

[Dimnos]

So I hear ole Wade Phillips got the boot today. :)

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

wow really?

edit: I mean, I think he's a really good coach. kind of surprised he got bootski'd.

[Pentegarn]

I have heard it too, but have not found anything solid to verify it

[Colonel Flagg]

To make his team better, Jones would do well to fire himself instead.

[WhiteRat]

I have a sneaking suspicion that Jim Harbaugh will be coaching the Boys next year with Andrew Luck as his QB.

[Pentegarn]

I expect why I haven't seen Brad get fired yet is because the Vikings want to spend the entire off season trying to woo Bill Cowher

Meanwhile....

I have heard it too, but have not found anything solid to verify it

Found it finally: http://espn.go.com/blog/dallas/cowboys/post/_/id/4674235/defenses-failure-gets-wade-phillips-fired

[Dimnos]

I have a sneaking suspicion that Jim Harbaugh will be coaching the Boys next year with Andrew Luck as his QB.

I bet we keep Jason Garrett next year. As far as QB though... I dont think they are going to kick Romo yet but I wouldnt be supprised either. I dont know what I would do with him myself. Some days I really like him other days I wish he would just go die already. :\

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

I heard the Browns are on god mode.

[WhiteRat]

I heard the Browns are on god mode.

I still don't understand why the Vikings didn't snatch McCoy up in the draft when he was available. Can't wait for next year's rebuilding!

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

Heres to that!

[Pentegarn]

I still don't understand why the Vikings didn't snatch McCoy up in the draft when he was available. Can't wait for next year's rebuilding!

It isn't just McCoy, Hillis is a freaking monster

[WhiteRat]

It isn't just McCoy, Hillis is a freaking monster

True, but the guy is a winner and I believe is the right guy for the job in Cleveland. I doubt he'll ever be a hall of famer, but he'll be a solid qb that will make a few pro bowls in his career and will have teams regretting passing over him.

Now if i'm wrong down the road feel free to rub this post all over my face.

[Pentegarn]

No I completely agree with you. Remember I was quite pleased with how Cleveland got him for a song

[Colonel Flagg]

Speaking of Cleveland (but I wasn't) how is Eric Mangini's stock among the Browns faithful? Still looking for a coaching change out there in "God's Country" or does he have some political capital after knocking off the Saints and the Pats?

[Pentegarn]

Personally I want him out. Mangustus has gotten a couple wins on Hillis back and McCoy's arm. Holmgren would be a better coach IMO

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

I thought his name http://images4.wikia.nocookie.net/residentevil/images/thumb/2/25/Giant_Majini.jpg/200px-Giant_Majini.jpg was prounced the same as http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/eric-mangini-browns.jpg

[Pentegarn]

I don't know what that first pic is :oldandpastit

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

A Giant Majini from Resident Evil 5. I thought they were called Manjini's for the first year the game was out.

Someone was talking about Mangini the browns coach a while back and the giants. I thought they were talking about the resident evil 5 giant manjini so I was all like "I hate that guy."

[Colonel Flagg]

I thought it was pronounced "Mangina".

[Pentegarn]

I call him Mangustus because he was fat and inept like Augustus Gloop

[Colonel Flagg]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5806520

What the hell? The team has quit, he's fighting with his players, and he's making stupid personnel moves. Plus, Favre is suggesting he may "phone it in" the rest of the way if the team plays its way out of contention.

Look what firing the coach did for the Cowbots. :o

[Pentegarn]

If they lose 1-2 more games (in other words, enough to mathematically eliminate the Vikings from the post season picture) Childress will be fired

[WhiteRat]

If they lose against Green Bay he will be fired. Bank it.

[Pentegarn]

If they lose against Green Bay he will be fired. Bank it.

I think when would be better than if in that statement

[Colonel Flagg]

Eagles 59 Redskins 28.

Well that was pleasant. :)

And Donovan? He doesn't care. He got his $40MM of guaranteed money. Pretty sweet for a QB rating no better than 26th in the NFL.

Shanahan made him play the whole game. You think he might be a little pissed off?

Best darned quote of the day:

The pregame altercation got us going. It had us ready. We came back into the locker room pumped. We were like pit bulls, ready to get out of the cage.
:lol Oopsie, wrong metaphor.

[Pentegarn]

I am going to now address that which I have avoided

The Browns, despite their loss in OT, are starting to make me believe again damn them.

I have believed in the past (Holcomb, the year of "The Drive", the year of "The Fumble", a mere 2 seasons ago when everyone thought, myself included, that the Browns would make the postseason with no trouble)

Every time I have believed it has ended in bitter bitter disappointment.

I really don't want to believe, but McCoy is silly good and will only get better, Hillis is a freight train in a football uniform, the team is young and the defense is solid. It is hard not to believe. I know it won't be this season but I honestly think the next season will be interesting and likely The Browns wil make some postseason noise

[Colonel Flagg]

Sucker!

(Just like me. :()

[WhiteRat]

I think when would be better than if in that statement

There's no doubt he's getting canned but the discussion in Minnesota is whether it's during or after the season.

[Dimnos]

Childress is out-a-here.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Vikings-fire-Childress-name-Frazier-as-interim-?urn=nfl-288111

[Colonel Flagg]

About time. Sorry WR. :(

[Pentegarn]

Don't be. I doubt he is

[Fathom Zero]

Everybody's getting fired, fuck.

[WhiteRat]

Don't be. I doubt he is

Exactly. The guy is a straight up ass that pretty much ran this team into the ground. He has zero people skills and is stubborn as all hell. New coach Leslie Frazier somehow didn't get the Bills job last year and barring a lockout would be coaching a team next season. He's the real deal. I hope that the team rallies behind him (he is very well respected by the players) and he ends up with the job permanently. Most Vikings fans support this scenario.

[Pentegarn]

New meltdown goodness starring Derek Anderson

jErsW7rgHBs

But the fun doesn't stop there. Dwight Howard decides to mock Anderson's tantrum

xvFf0AH6mCY

[Colonel Flagg]

Chris Collinsworth and Joe Theismann. :explode

[WhiteRat]

The Favre Saga continues. My guess is that he'll play the first series to keep his record intact and Jackson will come in and finish the game. I think this will go on each week until he can actually play a full game (doubtful, the injury seems pretty serious).

[WhiteRat]

It's a thing of beauty, I tell ya. I just wish that the snow would of buried it entirely:

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q15/JerkDouglas/Untitled-9.png

[Pentegarn]

Wait what is that?

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

MN dome collapsed.

[Fathom Zero]

hahahaha

and this (http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Cowboys-running-back-asks-Vick-for-autograph-aft?urn=nfl-295125) made me smile a little bit.

[Colonel Flagg]

Damn. I missed that one. :lol

Now the Minnesota "home game" will be played in Detroit. I wonder if anyone will be there?

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

I guess if you had tickets to the Vikings game you get 50 yard line tickets. The rest of the seats will be FREE general admission to ANYONE.

[Colonel Flagg]

:lol

[WhiteRat]

They tried to move the game to the U of M's TCF Bank Stadium but were told that it would take several days to de-winterize the stadium. The U admin said that they would be ready if given the go ahead for next monday's Bears game but i'm curious as to how they are going to work out tickets since the Dome fits 64,000 and TCF only 50,000. Also Viking fans will go crazy since they won't be able to drink booze in a college stadium.

[Pentegarn]

Imagine if that had happened during a game :shudder

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

Only if the Bills were about to score a touchdown there.

[WhiteRat]

The Vikings officially will be playing the Bears on MNF at TCF Bank Stadium. It's a top notch facility that will host the first outdoor home Vikings game since 1981. Scouring for tickets asap.

[Pentegarn]

Means the Vikings will have to practice like they are playing a Packers away game :P

[Pentegarn]

Ah the Jets, this season's Patriots or Raiders, cheaters

http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/12/17/1977515/jets-scandal-proves-to-be-quite.html

More news, Vick says he would like to own a dog. Lot of stuff here to comment on

http://sports.espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/news/story?id=5922161

"I would love to get another dog in the future. I think it would be a big step for me in the rehabilitation process," Vick said, according to NBC News and TheGrio.com.

OK, here's the thing, Vick did what he was supposed to, he served the time for his crime. Right now, he should be in PR mode 24/7, he is winning, and the world often forgets all your past mistakes when you win. So why would you draw attention to your past crimes like this? It couldn't possibly help you.

"Just as convicted pedophiles aren't allowed free access to children, anyone who is responsible for hanging, electrocuting, or shooting dogs and who causes them to suffer in other unimaginable ways should never again be allowed access to dogs," said Lisa Lange, vice president of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "All things considered, it is a very small price to pay, especially compared to the suffering endured by the dogs who were abused and killed in the Bad Newz Kennels."

There's something to this, he is a risk actor around dogs, his past proves this. He did serve his time and he should let it go there.

"I think just to have a pet in my household and to show people that I genuinely care, and my love and my passion for animals; I think it would be outstanding," Vick said in the interview. "If I ever have the opportunity again I will never take it for granted."I miss having a dog right now. I wish I could. My daughters miss having one, and that's the hardest thing: Telling them that we can't have one because of my actions," Vick said in the interview.


I think/hope Vick is being sincere in the gesture/thought he is trying to express, but I also think it is poor judgment on his part to even approach this topic at all. Buy a goldfish instead

[Fathom Zero]

Jets @ Steelers - Worst officiated game I've ever seen.

Jets had so many fucking holds that weren't called. I hate football. And I can see how it's easy to confuse a third down for a second down. I mean, the numbers are so alike.

[Colonel Flagg]

Eagles vs Giants - I am reminded of a 2003 game where, in the 4th quarter the Giants punted to Brian Westbrook only to have him run it back for the game-winning TD. Déjà vu all over again.

[MLE]

FZ, at least they lost. (I'm from Baltimore)

[Fathom Zero]

I'm kind of a Jets fan, but the Steelers just keep getting shit on with these calls. It's rediculous.

[MLE]

like the call against 71 where the steeler started it but 71 on the jets pushed back and had a foul for unnecessary roughness?

[Fathom Zero]

I'm sorry, it was more of the non-calls like when Hines Ward carried the guy on his back 'cause the ass wouldn't let go. Having not played professional football, I wouldn't know how hard it is to complete a TD pass while dragging another person.

Or when one of the Jets decided a Steeler's receiver needed to give him a piggie back ride and rode his facemask into the ground.

Just little things like that, nothing worthy of a flag.

[Babs]

The Jets are extremely over rated and I still can't believe they won that game. As long as Rapesisburger and the Stealers lose I don't give a shit.

[10,000 Volt Ghost]

For Sam and Pentegarn

http://www.onionsportsnetwork.com/articles/browns-caught-trying-to-sneak-girl-into-huddle,7021/

:(

http://o.onionstatic.com/images/articles/article/7021/Browns_0_jpg_600x345_crop-smart_upscale_q85.jpg
CLEVELAND—During the fourth quarter of their game last Sunday, the Cleveland Browns offense was caught attempting to sneak a 23-year-old female fan into their huddle. According to head referee Ed Hochuli, officials were informed of the hoax when the opposing defense pointed out the ill-fitting uniform of supposed backup guard Floyd Womack, as well as the flowing blond hair emerging from the back of "Womack's" helmet. "It sucks we couldn't pull it off, because it would have been awesome," Browns quarterback Brady Quinn said. "The plan was working so perfectly. As usual, we were losing really bad in the fourth quarter, so we figured that once the cameras cut away to a more interesting game we would have a chance to rush Julie onto the field. Unfortunately, the defense sniffed out what we were doing and ruined it." Browns coach Eric Mangini later said the young woman was the most aggressive and talented person in the team's huddle.

[Pentegarn]

:(

and

:lol

[Sam]

THAT ARTICLE WAS FUNNY.

LAST YEAR. >:

[Dimnos]

Governor Ed Rendell joined countless fans upset about the game's move to Tuesday when he told Fox News (http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20101227/bs_nm/us_usa_weather_9): "It's an absolute joke. I was looking forward to this. It would have been a real experience. This is what football is all about. We're becoming a nation of wussies."





:lol

[WhiteRat]

Fuck the NFL. Moving the Vikes Eagles game to Tuesday because of weather concerns?!?!?! Really? They just played in a blizzard outdoors in Minneapolis last week! The NFL is a tv driven league that is only concerned about maximizing their profits. Had they held the game on sunday at 1pm which was the original plan before they decided to fill their coffers and move it to a night game, this wouldn't have happened. What a joke of a pussified league.

[Dimnos]

Had they held the game on sunday at 1pm which was the original plan before they decided to fill their coffers and move it to a night game, this wouldn't have happened.

What wouldnt have happened had they not moved the game? Them moving the game? :confused:

[Colonel Flagg]

The game would have been played as scheduled, rather than creating "Tuesday Night Football" and the inclement weather would never have played a part.

I'm with Ed, incidentally. They should have played the game. However, that's all in the past now. Bring on Green Bay. :domo

[Colonel Flagg]

So, how important is home field advantage?

[Colonel Flagg]

One more victory, and Seattle will have a .500 record for the 2010 season. :\

[Colonel Flagg]

Rex Ryan has one more career playoff victory than his dad.

[elx]

i was really hoping kc was going to pull some sort of miracle today, the steelers-ravens playoff game is going to be such a wreck. :(

[MLE]

shut it ;<

[Colonel Flagg]

Three out of four underdogs won straight up. Plus, only one home team came away victorious this weekend. Based on this, I wouldn't count anyone out next weekend.

I'm really pissed about the Eagles, though. >:

[Fathom Zero]

That was one of the funniest plays I've ever seen. :lol

[Pentegarn]

Could you elaborate?

[Pentegarn]

Also, I think we saw a preview of both Super Bowl participants yesterday.

[Fathom Zero]

Oh, sorry.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/blog/shutdown_corner/post/Video-Steelers-and-Ravens-don-t-realize-fumble-?urn=nfl-308075

Sometimes, football can surprise you. :)

Was a damn good game, too.

[Pentegarn]

I've seen that happen before, though not with that long of a delay between the fumble and a player picking it up

[Pentegarn]

Right now, if I am on the Jets defense I am angry at the Jets offense. They have pissed away no less than three opportunities that the Jets defense has given them

[Colonel Flagg]

And yet the Patriots are failing to capitalize themselves.

Good.

[Geggy]

horrible game by the pats. they deserved to lose. on the other hand they surprised me with a 14 and 2 record with their mediocre defense during the reg season

[Pentegarn]

So my call is Green Bay over Chicago and the Jets over Pittsburgh

I stand by my call despite the results. Had the Jets shown up in the first half (Rex Ryan said they only played one half and that is not good enough and he was right) they would have deftly handled the ham-fisted Steelers. It will not go well for Pittsburgh in the Super Bowl I'm afraid

[Babs]

You really think Greenbay will have their way with Shittsburgh?

[Pentegarn]

You said it yourself. Shittsburgh

Green Bay has been the complete package this postseason, they are on fire (momentum matters and Green Bay has it), and Aaron Rodgers is playing lights out. They have arguably the best WRs in pro football and they are accustomed to road games

[Babs]

Aaron Rodgers has been phenomenal along with their passing game but that's it, all they really have is the passing game. Do you think the Steelers secondary can shut them down early and put points up first? It seems like that's going to be their main goal, to shut down the passing game that Rodgers provides and force them to run. Overall, I'm going to have to agree with a super bowl for the Packers but at the same time, I can't quite throw the Steelers out just yet. Then again, I have been wrong all year.

[Pentegarn]

Shutting down the best passing game in the NFL is harder than shutting down a good running game.

[elx]

pittsburgh is going to smash them

[Fathom Zero]

I think it's gonna be a great game, obviously. I'm kinda excited about football this year and I'm kinda upset for not paying much attention to the NFC this time around. I didn't realize how good Green Bay was.

[Babs]

I really would of liked to see the Ravens vs. the Packers honestly. Just to see that strong Raven's D with the assistance of Reed and Lewis against Rodgers and his go to wide out, Jennings.

[Pentegarn]

Jennings will likely get double teamed all game, problem is he has 2 other pretty good receivers who will be open all night as a result.