The 2013-14 NFL football season thread

[rhett7660]

Taking Broncos over The Seahawks.

I like Payton and I hope he gets another one under his belt.

I was really happy to see the 49ers lose!

 

[Dandaman]

Just thought I'd share a photo from after the AFC Championship game in Denver. Enjoy!

Nice!! Awesome that you were at that game! Watching all the orange in the stadium sent chills down my spine. How did you like Big Al pumping up the crowd?

Go Broncos!

 

[ucfgrad93]

Nice!! Awesome that you were at that game! Watching all the orange in the stadium sent chills down my spine. How did you like Big Al pumping up the crowd?

Go Broncos!

It was nice, but Rod Smith was much better.

 

[iLog.Genius]

Agreed. You see it time and time again where a young, talented team comes in hot only to get outplayed by a veteran team who has been there before.

I don't know. If we're going by that, the Rams should've beat the Patriots. The Patriots had a young Brady and Patriots team (not sure how many were around since their last appearance in the Super Bowl against the Packers, if any) and the Rams were 2 years removed from winning the Super Bowl but that young Patriots team were a lot more hungry and their play showed. They actually handled the Rams offense pretty well, it was the first time that season I've seen the Rams have to work so hard for yards.

 

[Dandaman]

It was nice, but Rod Smith was much better.

Of course since it was after the win!! Love Rod Smith though! One of the few that was only a Bronco and never went to another team.

 

[rdowns]

NFL confirms Wes Welker’s hit on Aqib Talib was legal

Patriots coach Bill Belichick didn’t like it, but Broncos receiver Wes Welker didn’t violate NFL rules when he hit Patriots cornerback Aqib Talib on Sunday.

NFL head of officiating Dean Blandino has confirmed that Welker’s hit — which knocked Talib out of the AFC Championship Game — was legal.

“Under the current rules, this is a legal play,” Blandino said, via Ian Rapoport of NFL Network.

Blandino’s phrasing — “under the current rules” — suggests that the NFL’s Competition Committee will look at such hits during the offseason and consider a rules change that would protect defensive players from getting drilled by one receiver while they’re trailing another receiver.

Until that rule exists, however, receivers are free to hit defensive backs that way. With the Broncos looking for every advantage they can find as they prepare to face a great Seattle secondary, don’t be surprised if they run more of those pick plays in the Super Bowl.

 

[Sydde]

I don't know. If we're going by that, the Rams should've beat the Patriots. The Patriots had a young Brady and Patriots team (not sure how many were around since their last appearance in the Super Bowl against the Packers, if any) and the Rams were 2 years removed from winning the Super Bowl but that young Patriots team were a lot more hungry and their play showed. They actually handled the Rams offense pretty well, it was the first time that season I've seen the Rams have to work so hard for yards.

They had a pretty OK second-string QB, Drew Bledsoe, who pulled their fat from the fire in the play-offs when Brady was hurt. Bledsoe was the starter in that earlier SB.

 

[Peace]

They had a pretty OK second-string QB, Drew Bledsoe, who pulled their fat from the fire in the play-offs when Brady was hurt. Bledsoe was the starter in that earlier SB.

"the second game of the season, nine-year starting quarterback Drew Bledsoe, who received a 10-year contract extension in March 2001,[2] was injured on a hit by New York Jets linebacker Mo Lewis, causing backup Tom Brady, a sixth-round draft pick in 2000, to enter the game. The Patriots lost the game to fall to 0–2, but Brady started the final 14 games of the season and compiled an 11–3 record as a starter, helping the Patriots clinch the 2nd seed in the AFC playoffs and a first round bye. As a result, the Patriots became only the 2nd team in NFL history to win the Super Bowl after starting the season 2–3, behind the 1980 Oakland .

"This game marked the Rams' third Super Bowl appearance in franchise history and the second in three seasons. St. Louis posted an NFL-best 14–2 regular season record, led by quarterback Kurt Warner and "The Greatest Show on Turf" offense. The Patriots made their third Super Bowl berth after posting an 11–5 regular season record, led by second-year quarterback Tom Brady and a defense that ended the regular season ranked sixth in scoring.

"Without any timeouts, Brady led his team down the field to set up kicker Adam Vinatieri's game-winning 48-yard field goal as time expired. Brady, who completed 16 of 27 passes for 145 yards and a touchdown, was named Super Bowl MVP.


Tom Brady was the QB for the Patriots.

 

[pachyderm]

he he he.

good stuff. except that Raider loss in the playoffs.

for the record: I really like Brady and crew. I do however hate your uniforms! use the throwbacks!

i've always get a kick out of the fact that i have no recollection of brady playing college football. that happens a lot in the NFL though, i know. but was he that good @michigan? i think that is where he went...

i actually rooted for them in that SB vs the rams.

 

[Sydde]

Tom Brady was the QB for the Patriots.

I do not dispute that. But Drew Bledsoe was still suited up for the game. When I look at the Pats roster, I see at least 4 players who were in their previous superbowl, that is a ton of experience for a team. The Seahawks have no players with any experience in the big game.

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... was he that good @michigan?

Good enough to throw 369 yds in the Orange Bowl and win it in OT over the Tide.

 

[Peace]

I do not dispute that. But Drew Bledsoe was still suited up for the game. When I look at the Pats roster, I see at least 4 players who were in their previous superbowl, that is a ton of experience for a team. The Seahawks have no players with any experience in the big game.

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Good enough to throw 369 yds in the Orange Bowl and win it in OT over the Tide.

You are correct. However two things stand out.

The Patriots had the 6th best defense. Seattle has the number one defense .

I will admit Wilson is no Tom Brady except in one area ( on the playing field ) he has the same intelligence and composure.

Then there's that "home team Super Bowl curse".

I still think Denver will win. Just not as overpowering as people are talking in this thread.

There's a reason for that 2.5 point spread.

 

[rhett7660]

You are correct. However two things stand out.

The Patriots had the 6th best defense. Seattle has the number one defense .

I will admit Wilson is no Tom Brady except in one area ( on the playing field ) he has the same intelligence and composure.

Then there's that "home team Super Bowl curse".

I still think Denver will win. Just not as overpowering as people are talking in this thread.

There's a reason for that 2.5 point spread.

I agree, I have a feeling this one might be a nail biter and I hope it is. A blow out would be boring to watch and a disappointing way to end the season as a fan.

Still taking Denver, by a field goal.

 

[Queen of Spades]

i've always get a kick out of the fact that i have no recollection of brady playing college football. that happens a lot in the NFL though, i know. but was he that good @michigan? i think that is where he went...

He did go to Michigan, yes. He wasn't flashy good, and was down on the depth chart at first. His first 2 years, Griese was the QB and the Wolverines were undefeated in 1997. After that, he battled Drew Henson for playing time and ultimately ended up starting his last 2 years. He led Michigan to an upset over Alabama in the Orange Bowl.

i actually rooted for them in that SB vs the rams.

Yeah, that might have been the last time everyone was rooting for us.

NFL confirms Wes Welker’s hit on Aqib Talib was legal

That's the same guy who said the no-call on Gronk in the Panthers game was correct, right? Also, I don't understand how a receiver taking out a defender while the ball is still in the air is legal. It should have been a penalty, imo, but there have been missed calls all season for all teams.

 

[bigjnyc]

I agree, I have a feeling this one might be a nail biter and I hope it is. A blow out would be boring to watch and a disappointing way to end the season as a fan.

Still taking Denver, by a field goal.

I don't mind seeing a blowout if its Denver doing all the scoring. Wouldn't mind seeing Sherman and that defense get humbled a little bit.

 

[Peace]

I don't mind seeing a blowout if its Denver doing all the scoring. Wouldn't mind seeing Sherman and that defense get humbled a little bit.

I'm glad you said that.

Richard Sherman Was Mic'd Up vs. Michael Crabtree So You Can Hear His Sportsmanship (VIDEO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/23/richard-sherman-micd--up-michael-crabtree_n_4640849.html

 

[bigjnyc]

I'm glad you said that.

Richard Sherman Was Mic'd Up vs. Michael Crabtree So You Can Hear His Sportsmanship (VIDEO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/23/richard-sherman-micd--up-michael-crabtree_n_4640849.html

yeah that small sound bite doesn't really change anything, He's still an arrogant D-bag. I mean he is exremely talented but god bless you seattle folks for having to cheer for that guy.

 

[Peace]

yeah that small sound bite doesn't really change anything, He's still an arrogant D-bag. I mean he is exremely talented but god bless you seattle folks for having to cheer for that guy.

I guess Crabtree is a poster child for sportsmanship eh ?

 

[zioxide]

What's everyone think about Goodell trying to eliminate PATs?

This guy seems like all he cares about is trying everything possible to change the game so he can be remembered. He should just leave it alone.

 

[bigjnyc]

I guess Crabtree is a poster child for sportsmanship eh ?

There are players on every team that cross the line... but this guy's blatant arrogance is like nothing I've seen... Even when Deion Sanders did it, it was a little more good natured, harmless and even a little funny

What's everyone think about Goodell trying to eliminate PATs?

This guy seems like all he cares about is trying everything possible to change the game so he can be remembered. He should just leave it alone.

I'm torn on this, I do agree with you that goddell is trying to change too much and mess with the "if it ain't broke" mantra. But at the same time I do feel like the PAT is a huge waste of time. I can't remember the last time I saw a missed or blocked PAT to be honest with you. It's as close to an automatic play as you have in Football.

 

[rhett7660]

I'm glad you said that.

Richard Sherman Was Mic'd Up vs. Michael Crabtree So You Can Hear His Sportsmanship (VIDEO)

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/23/richard-sherman-micd--up-michael-crabtree_n_4640849.html

I love how the freaking commercial will play without any issues but the damn video won't play or stutters. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

It sounds like Crabtree was a little sore for losing the game.

 

[bigjnyc]

I love how the freaking commercial will play without any issues but the damn video won't play or stutters. Grrrrrrrrrrr.

It sounds like Crabtree was a little sore for losing the game.

He pretty much just says that was a great game.... It sounds sincere but given his history I dont blame crabtree for probably thinking he was being sarcastic or trying to trash talk.

 

[rhett7660]

He pretty much just says that was a great game.... It sounds sincere but given his history I dont blame crabtree for probably thinking he was being sarcastic or trying to trash talk.

Gotcha,,, still having trouble with the video.

Oh well, I will try later.

 

[zioxide]

I'm torn on this, I do agree with you that goddell is trying to change too much and mess with the "if it ain't broke" mantra. But at the same time I do feel like the PAT is a huge waste of time. I can't remember the last time I saw a missed or blocked PAT to be honest with you. It's as close to an automatic play as you have in Football.

Yeah, it's definitely pretty automatic. I think they said it's completed 99.6% of the time.

But I don't want them to get rid of it. I wouldn't mind seeing them move it back though to increase the difficulty. Make them kick from the 25 yard line or something instead of the 2 yard line.

 

[Peace]

If they got rid of the PAT wouldn't that sort of negate the 2 point conversion ?

How would you get a 2 point conversion if the TD gave you 7 points ?

A one point conversion ?

 

[ucfgrad93]

Yeah, it's definitely pretty automatic. I think they said it's completed 99.6% of the time.

"The extra point is almost automatic," Goodell said, via NFL.com. "I believe we had five missed extra points this year out of 1,200 some odd. So it's a very small fraction of the play, and you want to add excitement with every play."

I wouldn't mind seeing the extra point go away, it is pretty automatic.