NFL 2011

[HaemishM]

Stafford should have a clause banning him from masturbating due to the stress on his shoulder.

In more Philly hate news, I felt nothing but sweet sweet victory at watching Vick during his press conference answer the (admittedly) dumb question "How does it feel to have lost 3 games?" The frustration on his face was delicious. Of course, he can to bed on his pile of millions and feel satisfied that it wasn't him that caused them to blow a 20 point lead against Alex Smith.

[Nebu]

I have to confess that I was impressed by Vick in the press conference.  He did a good job in the game and still took the fall as the leader of his team.  Romo could learn a thing or two from Vick in that regard.  Wow... I never imagined I'd say that Vick acted more humble and mature than Romo in a press conference.  Vick does seem to be accepting the leadership role well.  For good and bad.

[ghost]

Vick has had a lot of growing up to do.  I've been very impressed by him in all regards, even if it is mostly lip service.

[HaemishM]

I'm having a hard time getting motivated to watch tonight's game. Tampa isn't great, but can anyone convince me that the Colts will be competitive without Peyton?

[Paelos]

I'm having a hard time getting motivated to watch tonight's game. Tampa isn't great, but can anyone convince me that the Colts will be competitive without Peyton?

I can give it a shot. Tampa's offense is pretty average. They don't really run the ball, and they don't really pass for that many yards. They get the job done on defense and special teams putting them in advantageous situations. Also, they are vulnerable to a running attack.

The Colts are getting progressively used to the idea Peyton's not coming back. Their first loss was a disaster, the second was by 8, and the third was on a last second field goal. You can certainly believe they are ready to compete against a Tampa offense that walked away with a win by playing a bad Atlanta team that couldn't get out of his own way.

In fact, I think they CAN win. Will they? If they don't turn the ball over, I say yes!

[Tannhauser]

I won't watch it, but will check in from time to time.  Vodka Collins still has some football in him.

Also, Romo should not be the starter for Dallas next year unless he completes the season with consistency.  I mean, how many years can Dallas wait for him?

[Paelos]

Judge Romo when he's uninjured, and has both Dez and Miles in the game.

Then we'll see how the Cowboys look. Thank God we get a bye this week. We need it.

[Rasix]

I think I have to watch tonight's game just to see my fantasy team absorb another bad loss.

[ghost]

Who the fuck is Curtis Painter and where did he come from?   

[Nebu]

Who the fuck is Curtis Painter and where did he come from?   

A guy with the easiest job in the world.  He's been backing up Manning for the last 3 years. 

[Cyrrex]

Judge Romo when he's uninjured, and has both Dez and Miles in the game.

Then we'll see how the Cowboys look. Thank God we get a bye this week. We need it.

Sorry, but we've seen it.  Injured Tony seems to be better than uninjured Tony.  And as a trio, they've accomplished exactly jack and shit.  Last but not least, fuck the Cowboys.

[Paelos]

That's fine, write off a 2-2 team going into a bye and getting healthy. We shall see how that goes.

[ghost]

And now the delusional Cowboys fan come out to play.   

[Paelos]

And now the delusional Cowboys fan come out to play.  

Not delusional, just looking at a division where your main competition is two teams who are only one game ahead of you and EXTREMELY shaky on offense as well.

[ghost]

I actually think the Cowboys could potentially still make the Superbowl.  It's not a death spiral they're in.

[Paelos]

Fans and media always overreact in the NFL. Mondays and Tuesdays are so full of "best ever"  and "worst ever" shit it makes it almost unwatchable.

There are several teams that people are jumping off the bus on after this week. The Falcons, Cowboys, Jets, and Steelers are amongst those on the list. Yet, every single one of them is 2-2. Most of them are in the top 15 in offense (with the exception of the Jets). Three of them are in the top 10 in defense (the Falcons aren't).

These are all good teams with some bad games and injuries, or a major question mark in one area. For the Falcons and Steelers, it's the O-Line. For the Jets and Cowboys, it's the QB. They can all make the playoffs, but I have a hard time saying they would get to the Super Bowl with those questions hanging out there.

[ghost]

It's so early in the year.  Even the Eagles could pull it together.  A 10 win team can conceivably make and win the Superbowl. 

[HaemishM]

I'll go out on a limb and say the Cowboys won't make the playoffs and it'll be because of Tony Romo. That's not a hard prediction. Of the 4 teams you mentioned, I think they are the most vulnerable to just being TERRIBLE despite all the talent on the team. Romo is a talented QB, he just can't stop stepping on his own dick. And he's got a terrible O line as well, which is going to make him get the happy feet. When he gets happy feet, he makes really great passes and really bad decisions. He's Raplisberger and Favre without the consistent poise. Their schedule is spotty. After the bye they play New England, St. Louis, Philly and Seattle. Two of those games are winnable, and depending on which Philly team shows up, three wins is a possibility. But you know they'll find a way to lose against either the Rams or the Seahawks.

The Jets are in trouble, though. Sanchez is exactly what I keep saying he is - an inconsistent QB with a good arm. His accuracy is for shit, especially when he's pressured or excited. Their next three games are AT New England, home against the Dolphins on Monday night and home against San Diego. It is not out of the realm of possibility that they lose to both the Pats and Chargers, and then they are in a world of hurt going into their bye. They can't run the football (or choose not to, which may be worse) and Sanchez is not consistent enough to win against good defenses on his own. If they stumble against Miami, it gets really ugly. They could go into the bye 2-5. That would be BAD. They have got to sort out their O line issues right quick. They CAN beat New England, but only if they pound the ball and take possessions away from Tom Brady.

I think the Falcons are good enough to make it to the playoffs, provided they remember to run the ball and get their defense sorted. Their defense and O line is what's killing them now - and Roddy White's sudden case of the dropsies. Will 10 wins get them in the playoffs? It's possible but only if Tampa starts to falter.

The Steelers I'm least worried about. Their defense is getting old, the Rapist has a hurt ankle, but they showed last year they are still a force to reckoned with even if the Big Boy can't play.

I think the X-Factor in the NFC right now is the goddamn Giants. This is an AWFUL team at 3-1 - terrible injuries, no names playing in key skill positions, weak in the secondary. They beat the Eagles because their defensive line manhandled the opposition and the Eagles defense are shitty tacklers.

[Sjofn]

They aren't the worst 3-1 team though!

[Trippy]

Go Niners! 

[Paelos]

They aren't the worst 3-1 team though!

The Niners, and the Titans are fighting for that honor.

[HaemishM]

The Titans have both a running back AND a QB. The Niners are missing one of those.

[ghost]

Who is the Titan's quarterback?

[HaemishM]

Hasselback. When he's not injured, he's actually having a really good season.

[Paelos]

The Titans have both a running back AND a QB. The Niners are missing one of those.

I'd say that won't matter. Both teams are almost guaranteed to be 3-3 after their next two games.

The 49ers have to go against Tampa's defense and the Blount Object, and Stafford's Comeback Lions.

Tennessee is facing a pissed off Steelers team who got embarrassed this week, and Houston who is just going to run them right the fuck over.

[Ingmar]

The 49ers run defense is very solid, I'd say they have a chance to beat TB. I expect to lose to Detroit though.

[Paelos]

The 49ers run defense is very solid, I'd say they have a chance to beat TB. I expect to lose to Detroit though.

Normally, I'd say the spread would be -7 for Tampa, but it's in SF so I'm going to guess Tampa -3.5 without looking.

EDIT: Heh, SF -2. I'm betting against that right now. 

[ghost]

Hasselback. When he's not injured, he's actually having a really good season.

Ah, I'd forgotten about him going to the Titans.  Yeah, he can be decent. 

[Draegan]

I think the X-Factor in the NFC right now is the goddamn Giants. This is an AWFUL team at 3-1 - terrible injuries, no names playing in key skill positions, weak in the secondary. They beat the Eagles because their defensive line manhandled the opposition and the Eagles defense are shitty tacklers.

Hooooooldon.

Statistically, right now Eli is sitting at 104 WBR sitting right behind the ungodly Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady.  3rd best in the league sir.  Suck it haters.

Let's address the no name part.  Bradshaw, while not elite, is certainly not a no-name back, 1200 yards last year in his first year as a starter while splitting time.  Nicks is a premier wide receiver.  Our #2 and #3?  Meh. Manningham is a empty headed idiot, and Cruz is an up and comer when could still be classified as a flash in the pan.

Our secondary isn't bad honestly though we did lose our best CB in the preseason.  I would rate it middle of the pack right now.

So you can take your hate, for now, and stick it up your ass.

P.S.
Cowboy fans are delusional.  

edit:
On the Titans: Chris 2k Johnson has how many yards so far this entire year?  Uhhuh

[Chimpy]

What the fuck is a WBR?

[Draegan]

Oops: QBR - Quarterback Rating

[Ingmar]

That's the old passer rating, not QBR:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7050006/nfl-week-4-total-qbr-season-leaders

He's 8th in QBR, which is still pretty good.

[Paelos]

So you can take your hate, for now, and stick it up your ass.

Ohhhhhh the Giants fan gets 3 wins and they are world beaters, folks! Eli 4 Prez!

Make sure that O line doesn't kill him before your bye week.

[Draegan]

So you can take your hate, for now, and stick it up your ass.

Ohhhhhh the Giants fan gets 3 wins and they are world beaters, folks! Eli 4 Prez!

Make sure that O line doesn't kill him before your bye week.

Says the fan of the team whose QB's lung got punctured.

[Draegan]

That's the old passer rating, not QBR:

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7050006/nfl-week-4-total-qbr-season-leaders

He's 8th in QBR, which is still pretty good.

I heard about that and it's interesting but I always put it off as a gimmick ESPN is trying to get their name in somewhere.