Applespider said:Yeah...although when the start of the season includes promises like Aaron Brooks forgetting how to line up under center, it could be a long year!
That's not Aaron Brooks, it's rookie Adrian McPherson.
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That's not Aaron Brooks, it's rookie Adrian McPherson.
Talking about the saints' utter collapse, I remember that one season after that Cal-like return for a touchdow, the kicker missed the PAT to send the game into OT. Wasn't that game to secure a playoff spot? I don't remember exactly.
So what do people think about the Broncos? You think they'll have enough to beat the Colts this year in the playoffs? The addition of Ian Gold will be great and make the linebacker unit arguably the best in the NFL. I think the season falls on consistency from Plummer and how this new (old Browns) DLine will do. If Plummer drops his INTs and the DLine (now with Pryce) applies enough pressure on the QB, this could be Denver's year again.
daniel
So what do people think about the Broncos? You think they'll have enough to beat the Colts this year in the playoffs? The addition of Ian Gold will be great and make the linebacker unit arguably the best in the NFL. I think the season falls on consistency from Plummer and how this new (old Browns) DLine will do. If Plummer drops his INTs and the DLine (now with Pryce) applies enough pressure on the QB, this could be Denver's year again.
daniel
clayj said:BTW, I live about .5 miles from Bank of America Stadium... Yellow, since you live in North Carolina, it's time for you to switch allegiance to your local team.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, NO!
I'm an AFC man, tried and true. And as a born and bred New Englander, I suffered through a lot of really tough years as a Pats fan.
Dandaman said:
I think the Broncos will take the AFC West this year. People talk alot of **** on Plummer but he actually is pretty good (over 4,000 yds passing and 27 TDs). The only problem is the 20 picks, but hopefully he'll cut down on those. I saw all of those Broncos games last year, and in the games they did win, they were flat out dominant. So expect big things from Denver this year.
Dandaman said:
Well, I'm actually a die hard Ravens fan. I get to see 16 Broncos games (I have fsn rocky mountain) so I like them alot too. I might as well like the team that I watch every week.
*sigh* the cowboys will win once again when they ditch the quarterbacks that are about a century past their prime.. and maybe get some new uniforms.. I'm so sick of that white jersey home and away. Even though I live in CT.. My dad brought me up a Cowboy's fan.. and even he deserted us for the Packers when they were sold. Turns out, he started following the boys for their cheerleaders (which have lost it a little too, IMO) but then got me hooked on the team.. and me being a young child in the 90's when they were in their prime led me to following them.. and now to be royally reamed in the for the new decade.
In the mean time, I like to roll superstar mode on Madden 06, where I'm a SS for the Dolphins. (?!) Drafted by the Chief's.. even worse.. then chose to go with the Dolphins in free agency for $23 mil
for the new decade.In the mean time, I like to roll superstar mode on Madden 06, where I'm a SS for the Dolphins. (?!) Drafted by the Chief's.. even worse.. then chose to go with the Dolphins in free agency for $23 mil
mikemodena said:In the mean time, I like to roll superstar mode on Madden 06, where I'm a SS for the Dolphins. (?!) Drafted by the Chief's.. even worse.. then chose to go with the Dolphins in free agency for $23 mil
yea, I got my QB drafted by the dolphins. He just got a contract for 64mil/4 years...
Although I feel funny saying this, I really think the Panthers may be the team to beat in the NFC this year. There's a long history of the teams that finish a season strong coming out and dominating the next year. (And a history of teams that start real strong and falter, having a bad year the next year.)stubeeef said:
They've got a great coach, and a great defense. And they're in a ho-hum division.
Dave
That picture is just priceless. Wow.Applespider said:Yeah...although when the start of the season includes promises like Aaron Brooks forgetting how to line up under center, it could be a long year!
mgargan1 said:yea, I got my QB drafted by the dolphins. He just got a contract for 64mil/4 years...
I found it tough to be a QB... because I suck at picking the right receiver and end up throwing the ball incomplete or INT, and then my guy's stats go down and everyone hates him. I decided to go with what I used to control in Madden 05.. a strong safety. The only SS in the league with 66 sacks
stubeeef said:
Hmmm..
NE starters played 1 quarter.
Aints starters played 3 quarters.
An NFL team's starters could only put up 10 points on a buncha scrubs and rookies? ****ing DOUG FLUTIE!?
Preseason doesn't mean a thing.
Am I going to hear this from you all season long?
We'll see.
It should be a good game. I don't expect anyone to be 'pouncing' on anyone. I expect it to be a very close game where mistakes dictate the outcome..
It should be noted that the Pats lost 3 of their 4 preseason games last year, and then went 17-2 in the regular season (including playoffs).
No on likes to loose, but I don't think any (sane) fan would complain about a preseason loss. It's better to get your losses out of the way in the preseason when it doesn't matter and excell during the regular season.
It should be a good game. I don't expect anyone to be 'pouncing' on anyone. I expect it to be a very close game where mistakes dictate the outcome..
It should be noted that the Pats lost 3 of their 4 preseason games last year, and then went 17-2 in the regular season (including playoffs).
No on likes to loose, but I don't think any (sane) fan would complain about a preseason loss. It's better to get your losses out of the way in the preseason when it doesn't matter and excell during the regular season.
yellow said:
Ya, the panthers have won lots of preseason games, like 9 in a row or something, but had a horrible start last year. Was due to injuries, so the preseason has been the only time most have been healthy.
But, I will have my fun D @ mn it! NAAA, NAAA, na, NAAA NAAAAA!
Yup. It was pretty amazing. I don't remember who it was against, though.Dandaman said:
Yes, the Saints played their starters way longer then they should have last night. Yes, preseason is "meaningless," but still, a win is a win, and hopefully that builds up momentum into the regular season.
Saints fans should not be "all that" for winning by the same token, Patriots fans shouldn't be so quick to dismiss the loss. (That QB looked horrible!)
Don M. said:
You mean 42 year old Doug Flutie? He just wants to retire a Pat in his native state.
Or do you mean the 3rd stringer, the kid that was a BACKUP in college (who never played) and somehow ended up in the NFL?
Played Madden again last night. After being down 13-10 at the half to the Vikings, my Saints roared back to win the game 34-23. Got picked three times -- two for touchdowns! -- but also picked Culpepper 3 times. Once I got them behind and into all-pass mode, it was easy.
Amazingly, my QB2 did better in the final quarter than Brooks, who had to leave due to a bruised chest. Went 3-3 with a TD, no picks.
I love this time of year! (Football on TV, football on the console.)
Amazingly, my QB2 did better in the final quarter than Brooks, who had to leave due to a bruised chest. Went 3-3 with a TD, no picks.
I love this time of year! (Football on TV, football on the console.)
No, the other one. Castle? I'm a big Flutie fan, myself. Gotta love the underdog! (Hey, I'm a Saints fan!)yellow said:
Don M. said:No, the other one. Castle? I'm a big Flutie fan, myself. Gotta love the underdog! (Hey, I'm a Saints fan!)
yeahh Kassel I think it is..
The 3rd stringer, the kid that was a BACKUP in college (who never played) and somehow ended up in the NFL?
I was almost as shocked to see him as I was Flutie.
Here's hoping that TB doesn't go down.
Welp, the 05 season is underway. Not really a surprise that the Patriots won. Moss had an awesome first game in black and white. I can't wait for Sunday Night Football: Colts at Ravens!
Only one prediction. My beloved 49ers will be in last place once again. Does anyone know how to trade an owner?