Nantz is giddy over the Dolphins.He'll probably be shirtless pinching his nipples as he's talking about the Dolphins turnaround.
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2008-09 NFL Season Thread
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The Dolphins are a great story, but it will be a shame if the Patriots sit this one out after their season without Brady
Why is Romo still in this game?
Or any Dallas starter for that matter?
Barber (he's hurt anyway), Owens, etc.
Woof, Woof - Dawg
The Dolphins are a great story, but it will be a shame if the Patriots sit this one out after their season without Brady
Why is Romo still in this game?
Woof, Woof - Dawg
No doubt,esp if you consider that the AFC West could be won with an 8-8 record..
Another pick from Lord Favre.What a suprise...
3rd pick of the day... he should have stayed out of the league and been a legend
Woof, Woof - Dawg
Nope, just touching himself like Howard Stern always claims to
All that speculation this morning on local sports channel about this being Favre's last game? Well, maybe they are right. Great career, not so great as a way to end it.
and last week, espn and the rest of the national media (including the cbs commentators from the fins game) were saying the dolphins weren't going to make the playoffs. too bad media, no jets, no patriots.
I don't mourn the Jets and Favre in this one at all
I do regret not seeing the 11-5 Patriots instead of either the Broncos or Chargers
Woof, Woof - Dawg
I don't mourn the Jets and Favre in this one at all
I do regret not seeing the 11-5 Patriots instead of either the Broncos or Chargers
Woof, Woof - Dawg
+1...The message in all this..Win your f/n division games...
Agreed
It took them a while to find their legs with the loss of Brady
But I think what they have done is remarkable, considering the QB position
Woof, Woof - Dawg
miami wins the afc east! revenge for chad and dolphin fans. i don't expect them to beat the ravens though.
Agreed and on fotografica's point on winning divisional games. But great effort without Brady
In entirely non-playoff related news, the Niners won on a last second field goal making them 5 and 4 under Singletary. I suspect he's done enough to get the job for real but if they do get rid of Martz as suggested by the media this week, I'm not so sure it will be a good thing since that would make it 5 co-ordinators in 5 years?!?
J- E- T- S Jets, Jets, Jets ----- LOST. Fins Win. We are in the playoffs.
Unbelievable.
And the Pats and Cowboys stay home too. YES!
Unbelievable.
And the Pats and Cowboys stay home too. YES!
I hope Singletary keeps the job. My Niners may have a bright future ahead. They kind of bloomed late. As for my Raiders, it's anyone's guess, but a Bay Area Super Bowl seems SOOOO far away. Maybe the Raiders could use Favre?
(Raiders are legendary for taking old, washed out players and sometimes rejuvenating them somewhat).
Eagles will beat the Vikings
Falcons will beat the Cardinals
Ravens will beat the Dolphins
Colts will beat either Broncos or Chargers
Woof, Woof - Dawg
Falcons will beat the Cardinals
Ravens will beat the Dolphins
Colts will beat either Broncos or Chargers
Woof, Woof - Dawg
Eagles will beat the Vikings
Falcons will beat the Cardinals
Ravens will beat the Dolphins
Colts will beat either Broncos or Chargers
Woof, Woof - Dawg
Who do you think will win Broncos-Chargers game?
I think it is a toss up
Rivers v. Cutler
Ultimately, I don't think it matters
Who ever wins will be fodder for the Colts
Woof, Woof - Dawg
I think it is a toss up
Rivers v. Cutler
Ultimately, I don't think it matters
Who ever wins will be fodder for the Colts
Woof, Woof - Dawg
I agree. The Colts will probably go all the way in the AFC if they beat the Titans. But the Giants or Carolina will be there to stop the Colts cold.
At least I have never lost money on football but I bet on "safe" games. Slot machines, that's a different story.
And your Falcons? They do have a chance.
Falcons will beat Arizona... mark it down
They split with Carolina in the regular season
They beat Minnesota
They were close to beating the Eagles and should have
That just leaves the Giants
They will not be intimidated in the playoffs
They can run the ball... Turner over 200 yds today again
They are efficient passing with White, et. al.
They are taking care of the ball fairly well and make few mistakes
They play well from behind
Their defense is the wild card... they have to play BIG
Abraham is a force as a pass rusher
But they need to get the job done now
I don't think they make it all the way... but they will be interesting
And look out next year... free agency and the draft will be defense
Woof, Woof - Dawg
Falcons will beat Arizona... mark it down
They split with Carolina in the regular season
They beat Minnesota
They were close to beating the Eagles and should have
That just leaves the Giants
They will not be intimidated in the playoffs
They can run the ball... Turner over 200 yds today again
They are efficient passing with White, et. al.
They are taking care of the ball fairly well and make few mistakes
They play well from behind
Their defense is the wild card... they have to play BIG
Abraham is a force as a pass rusher
But they need to get the job done now
I don't think they make it all the way... but they will be interesting
And look out next year... free agency and the draft will be defense
Woof, Woof - Dawg
What do you think about my predicting the powers in the NFL for the next decade+ will come from the AFC and NFC South? (...from another thread I put out here). I think I thought from those two divisions over the next 12 years, six Super Bowl winners would come from one of those two divisions.
I think it is awfully tough to predict next year, much less the next 10 years
The Dolphins and Falcons both proved that with a change in leadership (GM/Coach) and some smart moves (draft, free agency) along with a change in attitude and philosophy... teams can make dramatic strides
Many of the teams in the playoffs this year were not there last year
Woof, Woof - Dawg
Falcons will beat Arizona... mark it down
They split with Carolina in the regular season
They beat Minnesota
They were close to beating the Eagles and should have
That just leaves the Giants
They will not be intimidated in the playoffs
They can run the ball... Turner over 200 yds today again
They are efficient passing with White, et. al.
They are taking care of the ball fairly well and make few mistakes
They play well from behind
Their defense is the wild card... they have to play BIG
Abraham is a force as a pass rusher
But they need to get the job done now
I don't think they make it all the way... but they will be interesting
And look out next year... free agency and the draft will be defense
Woof, Woof - Dawg
Falcons are also a great story this year. A fun team to watch. Ryan picked up where he left off at BC. It was fun watching him there,and he's adjusting to the NFL nicely. With Dimitroff,you'll get some solid drafts..
He's actually better than he was in college
His senior year he threw 19 picks
He was asked to carry the team on his shoulders
With Atlanta, he has Turner and Norwood in the backfield to carry the load
He just needs to be efficient (he is) and manage the game
He can make plays with White when he needs too
His leadership and maturity have been unprecedented for a rookie
The Falcons are 11-5
They could have easily been 14-2
They gave away the games to Denver and New Orleans at the end (defense)
The Eagles game was a toss up and the officials decided it late
The lost outright to Tampa and Carolina on the road
Every team has woulda, coulda, shoulda games, I realize that
But these Birds are for real... and will be for the foreseeable future
I expect next year to be their first back to back winning seasons in franchise history
At last, we have someone who can draft
Woof, Woof - Dawg
I think it is awfully tough to predict next year, much less the next 10 years
The Dolphins and Falcons both proved that with a change in leadership (GM/Coach) and some smart moves (draft, free agency) along with a change in attitude and philosophy... teams can make dramatic strides
Many of the teams in the playoffs this year were not there last year
Woof, Woof - Dawg
I usually go by numbers, but this "south" thing is just a hunch with me, not something I would bet on.
I think with baseball, it's' a little easier to predict, but football only has 16 regular season games and is so prone to trades, changes, and injuries like we saw with Big Ben today, and Brady early this season. I also read on CNN/SI that Brady may sit out some of next season, too. If this happens, NE can have a real live QB controversy like the Giants did with Sims-Hostettler, and the Niners did with Montana-Young. It all makes for very fun speculation and the reason I love to follow football.