NFL 2010

[Paelos]

So uh, going into the final week of the regular season and the 6-9 Seahawks control their own destiny in getting to the playoffs. God bless the NFC West.

Let's just take a look and see what kind of company the Seahawks keep in other divisions at such a distinguished level of wins currently.

The Vikings, Redskins, and Titans are all 6-9. The Cowboys, Lions, Texans, and Browns are only a game back at 5-10. The Raiders and Dolphins are 7-8.

Truly, the NFC West deserves it's chance to host a playoff game in round 1 should they win.  

[HaemishM]

Truly, the NFC West deserves it's chance to host a playoff game in round 1 should they win.  

Yeah, this absolutely hurts me to the core of my being. If the Packers manage to beat the Bears and make the playoffs, or the Saints get in as a wild card, they'll either have to go to Chicago, St. Louis or Seattle instead of hosting their playoff game. Chicago at least deserved to host a playoff game. The NFC West deserves relegation. I hope St. Louis wins just so we don't have a 7-9 team in the fucking playoffs.

[Sauced]

Vikings hand the Bears the #2 Seed.  No idea if the Bears will rest starters against Green Bay this Sunday or let them walk in.

[HaemishM]

Vikings hand the Bears the #2 Seed.  No idea if the Bears will rest starters against Green Bay this Sunday or let them walk in.

I doubt it. Maybe in the 2nd half if they are winning, but with such a big rivalry game, it'd be seriously bad form. Not to mention the fact that I'm sure the Bears don't want to face the Pack in the playoffs and if the Pack loses, it could mean Tampa or New York are the wild card team. I'm sure the Bears would view the Bucs as more of a creampuff team than the Pack.

[Sauced]

Almost certainly.  Lovie seems to have the team buying in to the idea that they need to be playing playoff-caliber ball no matter what the situation is, and I expect they'll come out to win. 

Still, if the Pack wins, they're going to Philly, then to Atlanta, and then to Chicago assuming Chicago beats the NO/STL/SEA winner (heh).  I'm sure they'd gladly take a CHI vs GB conference champ game in Soldier Field if that's what it comes down to.

[Ingmar]

Chicago did get totally stomped by the Giants, too, so who knows which team they'd want to play again if it came to that.

[HaemishM]

Depends on which Giants team shows up.

[Azuredream]

Don't the Bears get the #1 seed if they beat the Packers, and Atl/NO both lose? It's really unlikely, I'll grant you, but my opinion is if you have a chance to improve your postseason prospects you should always try to win, even if you need massive amounts of help.

[Sauced]

Chicago did get totally stomped by the Giants, too, so who knows which team they'd want to play again if it came to that.

The offensive line, still a weakness, has come so far since that game that it seems like ages ago.  I was actually not terrified during Cutler's deep drops against the Jets, and they send as many exotic blitz looks as anyone (Pompei reported seeing 16 different Jets rush the QB during film review).

As much as the Bears should play to win, the Falcons have to play to win against the Panthers of all teams, and they have a division title to play for as well as the 1 seed.

[HaemishM]

The Giants led the league in sacks while the Jets are 10th. One of the ESPN guys was talking about how the Jets weren't able to get pressure on Cutler no matter what kind of pressure they brought.

[Sjofn]

Depends on which Giants team shows up.

Ugh, I hope they don't actually go, even though it means everyone will be shrieking for Coughlin's head (I like Coughlin, okay?). It would just be embarrassing for everyone involved.

[K9]

What a boring game.

[Tannhauser]

Giants are out but Coughlin is safe I'd say.  I'd say Jeff Fisher is OUT, Bud Adams loves him some Vince Young. 
The Pats look unstoppable in the AFC.  The Falcons are an amazing team, but I feel that they're a bit chokey in big games.
Green Bay and the Jets won't go far; Philly can be very good and the Saints are great as well.  Indy is a mystery, they are cobbled together now with blood, sweat, tears and double-rainbows.

OH and the Lions won six games this year, mostly without Stafford.  Love to see that and a 9-7 record next year is very doable.  I think the foul stench of Matt Millen is finally washing off.

[WayAbvPar]

7-9, recognize! Saints are gonna beat our ass, but we get another NFC West banner to hang 

[Cyrrex]

7-9, recognize! Saints are gonna beat our ass, but we get another NFC West banner to hang 

Woot!

[Paelos]

Never know, the Saints haven't travelled well out West. They lost at Arizona, and barely survived at SF.

[HaemishM]

If the Saints lose to a goddamn 7-9 team in the playoffs, they don't deserve to win. It absolutely irritates the piss out of me that either Seattle or St. Louis would HOST a playoff game without a winning record. Fuckers.

I think Green Bay can beat Philly, but I don't hold high hopes for beating Atlanta AT Atlanta if they do.

[Paelos]

I want Samuel L. Jackson there to announce the players as they take the field in against the Saints, with the gospel choir in the background, asking, "What do Falcons do? RISE UP!"

It would blow the lid of the Dome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flBXW78dVEc

[Tannhauser]

Goddamn, now I want to drive to Atlanta, put on a Falcons uniform and fight crime!

[WayAbvPar]

Or you could buy a retro Vick jersey and commit crime instead!

[01101010]

Everyone here is advised to polish up their resumes. Now that Mangini is out, look for the Browns job to pop up on Monster. 

[WayAbvPar]

Holmgren will go through the motions and then install himself as coach.

[Paelos]

Everyone here is advised to polish up their resumes. Now that Mangini is out, look for the Browns job to pop up on Monster. 

Double points if you're a minority so you can help them get past the Rooney rule.

[01101010]

Everyone here is advised to polish up their resumes. Now that Mangini is out, look for the Browns job to pop up on Monster. 

Double points if you're a minority so you can help them get past the Rooney rule.

Well I am Polish. That should count. 

[Ingmar]

Holmgren will go through the motions and then install himself as coach.

Of the 49ers. Right? Please?

[Fordel]

7-9, recognize! Saints are gonna beat our ass, but we get another NFC West banner to hang 

I think it's silly that such a low record got a team into the playoffs, but now that they are in, I totally want them to take it all now.

All shall fear the terrible neon green bird thing!

[Tannhauser]

If they get to hang a banner as NFC West Champs, they should put their record on it as well.

[Chimpy]

If they get to hang a banner as NFC West Champs, they should put their record on it as well.

With a big Nelson HAHA! point picture and the logos of the rest of the division.

[WayAbvPar]

If they get to hang a banner as NFC West Champs, they should put their record on it as well.

With a big Nelson HAHA! point picture and the logos of the rest of the division.

This sounds like a PhotoShop assignment for someone. Make it happen!

[K9]

Nate Silver reckons the Seahawks are the worst playoff team in NFL history.

[WayAbvPar]

Nate Silver reckons the Seahawks are the worst playoff team in NFL history.

As usual, Nate is right. They were goddamned terrible for 80% of their games  at least.

[stu]

I'm rooting for the Seahawks, just because they are an odd miracle. I hope they go all the way.

[Cyrrex]

The irony here is that there has probably never realistically been a greater chance for Seattle to win the Super Bowl than right now.  Because it would be horribly tainted and largely discounted.  The Saints have reason to fear for this alone.

[tazelbain]

I like this for the same reason I hate the BCS.

[Ingmar]

I like this for the same reason I hate the BCS.

7-9 team gets in while multiple 10-6 teams stay home? Sounds an awful lot like the BCS to me.