rhett7660
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2012-2013 NFL Football Thread
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I changed the channel, then started to get the updates on my phone! Had to turn it back and watch!
LethalWolfe
macrumors G3
About 10 years ago on MNF the Colts were playing in Tampa Bay and down by 21 with like 5 minutes left. Pretty much everyone in Indiana went to bed at that point and missed Manning leading the Colts to victory.
The following week the Bucs went to DC and beat the Skins by 21. When interviewed after the game coach Gruden said he'd never been more uncomfortable with a 21 point lead in his whole career!
63dot
macrumors 603
Back to football as there was a bit of a distraction with Giants in SF 🙂
The 49ers will not have any issues of whether Alex Smith can be a good QB. 18 of 19 for 3 TDs and the team near the top of ESPN power rankings. Of course, the defense is solid, too. If this keeps up we will have to keep the parade barricades up on Market Street to welcome the city's other team to the key to the city.
The 49ers will not have any issues of whether Alex Smith can be a good QB. 18 of 19 for 3 TDs and the team near the top of ESPN power rankings. Of course, the defense is solid, too. If this keeps up we will have to keep the parade barricades up on Market Street to welcome the city's other team to the key to the city.
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Queen of Spades
macrumors 68030
New England Patriots acquire Tampa Bay CB Aqib Talib
Yesssssss. Seems to be a knucklehead and has one more game in his suspension, but I am positive he's better than what we have, and this means McCourty can stay at safety. I hope he'll be a Corey Dillon more than an Albert Haynesworth. We'll see. Glad they've done something, though.
ESPN said:
rotoworld said:
Yesssssss. Seems to be a knucklehead and has one more game in his suspension, but I am positive he's better than what we have, and this means McCourty can stay at safety. I hope he'll be a Corey Dillon more than an Albert Haynesworth. We'll see. Glad they've done something, though.
Moyank24
macrumors 601
Blah, Blah, Blah....😉
In important news, the Jets did not trade Tim Tebow. So as a Jets fan I am sentenced to 8 more weeks of hearing about him.
Queen of Spades
macrumors 68030
I was hoping they would, not only to spare you and rdowns, but just so we wouldn't have to hear about him as much. No dice. 🙁
Moyank24
macrumors 601
Of course they didn't - the only team that is stupid enough to trade for him already has him!! 😱
pachyderm
macrumors G5
Moyank24
macrumors 601
Blame Rex Ryan for a lot of things, but getting Tim Tebow was all upper management. If Rex Ryan really wanted him, he would be using him. His hands are tied.
63dot
macrumors 603
Unlike you and most of America and the disdain for Rev.Tebow, religious gestures can welcome if the guy flashing his faith actually wins (like our so-called "religious" Brian Wilson of the SF Giants). Our town is decidedly non-religious, but when Wilson is on the field and good things happen and fans don't care if he's Amish or the Taliban.
Tebow made a great play to end the Steelers season as a Bronco but he will have to prove himself as a Jet. As long as you have him, he will bring news to your team, whether it's positive or negative. I would think that so much attention to any one player can be a distraction in any sport.
63dot
macrumors 603
I think you will do well but the Cowboys can't choke forever with the talent they have.
Though I want my team to do well (Niners), it would be nice to see you guys win 16 this season. All cylinders are clicking! But so much of the talent in recent years is and has been in the NFC so nobody will fly through that unscathed come postseason.
zioxide
macrumors 603
He can't possibly be worse than Arrington, so it's automatically a good thing. The guy does have some off field issues (a couple fights, seems like he's a bit of a hot head) but it's not like he's a murderer or dog killer. We've got strong leadership on this defense with Wilfork and Mayo so I'm not worried about that. Since he was a 1st rounder, this guy clearly has talent, so we'll see if he can put it together. Good move though.
We'll probably see McCourty back at DB when Gregory and Chung get back from injury, though. But Talib/McCourty/Dennard hopefully can be at least a servicable defensive back trio. The less snaps Arrington sees the better.
pachyderm
macrumors G5
you've misunderstood me ... he is an idiot no matter what. i didn't mean to imply he had anything to do with tebow deal.
bottom line: yer team, imvho, sucks and he is a dope. and i know about teams that suck 'cos i'm a raider fan. 😉
Moyank24
macrumors 601
I don't disagree - however, I think the blame can be spread around equally. He was an idiot when he was hired, but he did take them to 2 straight Eastern Conference Finals.
The team isn't that good and upper management hasn't done him any favors with the personnel they have brought in. He's probably going to be a sacrificial lamb, but this isn't all in him. Idiot or not.
pachyderm
macrumors G5
fair point.
and that is what is really curious about the jets. i think they can be good, very good even, but it never eems to come out on the field on a consistent basis.
on the bright side you guys have one of the best uniforms in the NFL(except when wearing green pants...)
it's refreshing to see someone online who isn't a cowboys, patriots or giants fan. cheers and good luck to you guys.
rhett7660
macrumors G5
I am hoping, a very slim hope, but hope none the less that we beat you guys. As long as Tony doesn't throw 452 interceptions during the game we should be ok! 😀
Moyank24
macrumors 601
Right now, our defense just isn't good enough to make up for a bad offense. No run game - no pass game. They have put some good series together this year but the inconsistency has been extremely hard to watch.
Our run game isn't even comparable to what we were doing the two years Sanchez took the team to the AFC Championship. And Sanchez isn't good enough, and doesn't have good enough weapons, to carry the team. This is supposed to be a ground and pound team - but we have a subpar ground game. So all we're left with is that we get pounded. 😛
MacDawg
Moderator emeritus
Falcons 🙂
Swept the AFC West
Only the NYG remain for a sweep of the NFC East 😉
They may not be winning impressively, but style points are for college
Just win baby
They beat a desperate Eagles team
And now they beat an even more desperate Cowboys team
The game was far bigger and more important to the Cowboys
But the Falcons moved the ball when it counted
Still don't expect to go undefeated, but 8-0 is pretty nice
Remaining schedule, and could be favored in every game:
@ Saints
Cardinals
@ Bucs
Saints
@ Panthers
Giants
@ Lions
Bucs
I think @Bucs could be first loss, they are playing better
Giants are always tough, especially at that time of year
Lions game could be interesting as well
Swept the AFC West
Only the NYG remain for a sweep of the NFC East 😉
They may not be winning impressively, but style points are for college
Just win baby
They beat a desperate Eagles team
And now they beat an even more desperate Cowboys team
The game was far bigger and more important to the Cowboys
But the Falcons moved the ball when it counted
Still don't expect to go undefeated, but 8-0 is pretty nice
Remaining schedule, and could be favored in every game:
@ Saints
Cardinals
@ Bucs
Saints
@ Panthers
Giants
@ Lions
Bucs
I think @Bucs could be first loss, they are playing better
Giants are always tough, especially at that time of year
Lions game could be interesting as well
bigjnyc
Suspended
All this just to lose in the first round of the playoffs. Atlanta is one of those teams that are amazing in the regular season only to break their fans hearts in the post-season. Despite their unbeaten record there are several NFC teams that I think can easily take care of them in a playoff game... Home or on the Road, it doesn't matter
is the Phil o-line really this bad?
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the only tough game I see for them is the Giants, and that will depend on which Giants team shows up. They could go undefeated or 15-1 but be careful what you wish for (my Packers last year) 😱
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the only tough game I see for them is the Giants, and that will depend on which Giants team shows up. They could go undefeated or 15-1 but be careful what you wish for (my Packers last year) 😱
mscriv
macrumors 601
I really like the dirty birds this year. I think Julio and Roddy are the best WR combo in the NFL. The big question is can Turner and Rodgers keep the run game going.
rhett7660
macrumors G5
Or New England.... 😀
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Ug..... pains me, but good game. That "F" team 😀 needed the plays when they mattered most and were able to capitalize on it. Only redeeming factor of for me, is one of your best WR is a tide alumni. Roll Tide! 😀
63dot
macrumors 603
Things are iffy with Alex Smith taking cumulative injury from big hits (two at least), but with other teams losing starting QBs for a game or more, it's anybody's guess how this will play out. That tie was not what most expected and their #4 in power rankings can only go down if we don't get out QB back. Our defense seems to show holes, too and doesn't appear to the be the same as last year.
The Texans look strong and only need to stay healthy unlike SF, Steelers, Eagles, and a few other teams. Atlanta is still tough, too.
The Texans look strong and only need to stay healthy unlike SF, Steelers, Eagles, and a few other teams. Atlanta is still tough, too.