NFL Season 2009

Danimal · Post by **Danimal** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:24 pm

dougb wrote:ugh,

Patriots really fluked that win.

Dick Jauron you are the definition of suckitude.

Best wishes,

Doug

Just curious how it's his fault that some dick head returns the ball out of the end zone with the hands team on the filed with around 2 minutes left and then fumbles?

dougb · Post by **dougb** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 10:33 pm

Danimal wrote:
dougb wrote:ugh,

Patriots really fluked that win.

Dick Jauron you are the definition of suckitude.

Best wishes,

Doug
Just curious how it's his fault that some dick head returns the ball out of the end zone with the hands team on the filed with around 2 minutes left and then fumbles?

It seems like the well coached teams don't make that kind of error. That's an error that shows a lack of discipline. Of course it's always possible that he was instructed to take a knee if it was kicked into the end zone and decided to run it out anyway.

Best wishes,

Doug

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Sep 14, 2009 11:56 pm

dougb wrote:
Danimal wrote:
dougb wrote:ugh,

Patriots really fluked that win.

Dick Jauron you are the definition of suckitude.

Best wishes,

Doug
Just curious how it's his fault that some dick head returns the ball out of the end zone with the hands team on the filed with around 2 minutes left and then fumbles?
It seems like the well coached teams don't make that kind of error. That's an error that shows a lack of discipline. Of course it's always possible that he was instructed to take a knee if it was kicked into the end zone and decided to run it out anyway.

Best wishes,

Doug

As a longtime Bills' fan, Bobby Aprile is one of the best special teams coaches in the NFL. I would be very surprised if he told McKelvin to return that kick if it went deep.

I'm bewildered. The Bills' pass defense was sh*t when it counted, and the Bills committed too many penalties on both sides of the ball. But damn it, they had this game and let it slip away.

I'm also worried about the injuries to Schobel and Posluszny.

Take care,
PK

matthewk · Post by **matthewk** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 12:07 pm

Danimal wrote:Possibly the worst Bears game I've witnessed in some time. I wouldn't feel too good if i were the Packers either, you get 4 INTs and you should of stomped your opponent.

Feels pretty good to me

A win is a win.

I feel bad about Urlacher though. I always hate to see players go down for the year in the first week of the season.

davet010 · Post by **davet010** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:02 pm

This is not strictly an 09 post, but what's the big deal with Mangini potentially being investigated for not putting The Great I Am (Favre) on the Jets injury report last year ?

Who is this report actually for ?

Seems a bit OTT if it's for the media, it can't be for the bookies, so what's the purpose of it ? In soccer, usually the only stipulation is that each team has to hand the ref a teamsheet no later than an hour before kickoff.

RobVarak · Post by **RobVarak** » Tue Sep 15, 2009 6:48 pm

davet010 wrote:This is not strictly an 09 post, but what's the big deal with Mangini potentially being investigated for not putting The Great I Am (Favre) on the Jets injury report last year ?

Who is this report actually for ?

Seems a bit OTT if it's for the media, it can't be for the bookies, so what's the purpose of it ? In soccer, usually the only stipulation is that each team has to hand the ref a teamsheet no later than an hour before kickoff.

The stated purpose is to allow a level playing field for all teams regarding knowledge of an upcoming opponent's health status. In reality, it's for the bookies.

I seem to recall some discussion of this in the superb "America's Game" by Michael MacCambridge. Highly recommended for info about the early days of the league and Pete Rozelle fans.

http://www.amazon.com/Americas-Game-Foo ... 0375504540

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 2:59 pm

Mark Sanchez is damn impressive. Some really tight throws in the red zone. Too bad that a TD throw is getting called back.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 3:15 pm

I can't put my finger on it but NE doesn't look like the same dominant team the last few years. They now look vulnerable and they are committing stupid penalties uncharacteristic of NE of old. For example 2 delay of games deep in Jets territory.

dbdynsty25 · Post by **dbdynsty25** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:01 pm

Rodster wrote:I can't put my finger on it but NE doesn't look like the same dominant team the last few years. They now look vulnerable and they are committing stupid penalties uncharacteristic of NE of old. For example 2 delay of games deep in Jets territory.

Injuries. It's actually really easy to put your finger on it.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:04 pm

7 points in 2 games. It doesnt get any better than that.

That Bulger to Avery combination will result in many pathetic offensive showings in the weeks to come... Avery has a 2 game fumbles lost streak he can try to extend next week vs the Packers.

kevinpars · Post by **kevinpars** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:10 pm

It will be real interesting to see how NE plays next week against the Falcons. The Falcons look good on offense, but are still suspect in the secondary. Mike Peterson was a great pickup at LB.

3-0 would be incredible heading into the bye for ATL. I would settle for 2-1. but it does not get easier down the line.

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:42 pm

I can't get over how poised Mark Sanchez has played the last 2 games. He's playing like a Brett Favre clone. I know the draft is typically a crap shoot but the Jets have finally found the next Namath.

Zeppo · Post by **Zeppo** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 5:47 pm

XXXIV wrote:7 points in 2 games. It doesnt get any better than that.

That Bulger to Avery combination will result in many pathetic offensive showings in the weeks to come... Avery has a 2 game fumbles lost streak he can try to extend next week vs the Packers.

And the Rams still almost won, with more than 100 yards fewer of total offense than the Skins. Actually, they had a closer margin of yards than in last year's game, which they did win.

Zorn is not building confidence in his team or the fans with this zany playcalling. Three times inside the ten, and no TDs. Ouch. Felt like a home draw to a much weaker team, not a win. This defense is much better on 3rd and short than 3rd and long. Frustrating.

But hey, a W is a W and it mght look a lot better in six or eight weeks. It was a beatiful day out there, at least!

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 6:54 pm

Zeppo wrote: Felt like a home draw to a much weaker team, not a win.

Well as the Skins were 1 of the Rams 2 wins last year this game was one of the games I had marked as winable on the schedule...so I was actually quite dissapointed(not very suprised after the 00 last week) with the 7 spot they put up. It does not bode well for the rest of the season as I am rethinking which games are winnable and now have them with 2 wins again this year maybe. If they get some luck.

Btw...Grats to Warner on that record.

XXXIV · Post by **XXXIV** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:13 pm

Sweet win for the Bears. Perhaps there is some consolation and there will be some football worth watching for me this year.

Was it just me or did the Steeler kicker look like he was about to cry? They kept showing him and he looked like someone had just given his puppy to Vick.

10spro · Post by **10spro** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:22 pm

F.Gore just run the ball down to our throats, and this is the team that just 27 yards last week? Seahawks need to stay sharp despite some early injuries including M. Hasselbeck with a rib injury. Doesn't look good for Matt, but SEA can't think about last year's misery without him, Tatupu's loss is big too, Locklear, and all of the sudden this is starting to look way too familiar.

Bring on those Bears that upset The Steelers today.

HipE · Post by **HipE** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:52 pm

XXXIV wrote:Sweet win for the Bears. Perhaps there is some consolation and there will be some football worth watching for me this year.

Was it just me or did the Steeler kicker look like he was about to cry? They kept showing him and he looked like someone had just given his puppy to Vick.

Haha, those shots of Reed didn't exactly give me confidence that he would have won the game for the Steelers if he got another chance.

Cutler made some very nice throws today, I can see why people get excited about him. I can also see why Turner isn't the most popular offensive coordinator. He took conservative playcalling to a whole new level today.

MizzouRah · Post by **MizzouRah** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 7:56 pm

XXXIV wrote:7 points in 2 games. It doesnt get any better than that.

That Bulger to Avery combination will result in many pathetic offensive showings in the weeks to come... Avery has a 2 game fumbles lost streak he can try to extend next week vs the Packers.

Remind me next week to spend my time doing something else.

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:02 pm

Rodster wrote:I can't put my finger on it but NE doesn't look like the same dominant team the last few years. They now look vulnerable and they are committing stupid penalties uncharacteristic of NE of old. For example 2 delay of games deep in Jets territory.

Pats are one brain fart by McKelvin away from 0-2. That would have been lovely. But I'll take 1-1, too.

Belichick was pure class in his post-game handshake with Rex Ryan, too. Basically slapped his hand with no eye contact and ran away. Quality.

Take care,
PK

Rodster · Post by **Rodster** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:11 pm

pk500 wrote:
Rodster wrote:I can't put my finger on it but NE doesn't look like the same dominant team the last few years. They now look vulnerable and they are committing stupid penalties uncharacteristic of NE of old. For example 2 delay of games deep in Jets territory.
Pats are one brain fart by McKelvin away from 0-2. That would have been lovely. But I'll take 1-1, too.

Belichick was pure class in his post-game handshake with Rex Ryan, too. Basically slapped his hand with no eye contact and ran away. Quality.

Take care,
PK

The Pats have been raided and stripped clean including the hire of Pioli by KC. If the Pats begin a fast decent this year and into next year don't rule out an early retirement by Hoody.

DivotMaker · Post by **DivotMaker** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 8:11 pm

Texans v Titans was the best game I watched today....Titans went up by 2 scores at 14-0 in the first quarter and it looked like Week 1 squared for the Texans after the Jets debacle last week. Texans took a punch in the mouth and came back with more of their own on the road. Best Texans win I have witnessed yet as they would have been on the ropes at 0-2 with NO momentum just like last year. Andre Johnson is freaky good and Matt Schaub showed how good he is if he gets time to throw.....

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Sun Sep 20, 2009 10:15 pm

Philip Rivers was unstoppable, so when the Chargers need to convert a 4th down, they...run. Worst playcall I saw today.

How about Cincy beating Green Bay at home? That was almost as satisfying as seeing the Bears come back. Although Cedric Benson can still eat a bag of dicks.

jLp vAkEr0 · Post by **jLp vAkEr0** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 12:03 am

Good night, Jerry.

Go Giants!

pk500 · Post by **pk500** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:06 am

Will New Orleans score 600 total points this season? Hell, that offense is a treat to watch.

Oh, and the Bills must try to stop it this Sunday. Ouch.

Take care,
PK

Brando70 · Post by **Brando70** » Mon Sep 21, 2009 9:58 am

Most impressive win to me was the Jets over the Pats. Two weeks in a row they have clamped down on very good offensive teams. I love their aggressiveness, too -- sending the house at Brady on the final play says a lot about their style and their confidence. It'll be interesting how they handle Chris Johnson next week and the Saints the week after that.

Biggest surprise would be the Niners at 2-0. I wonder if Singletary has been dropping his pants to fire up the team again.