NFL Season 2010

[RobVarak]

Ugh, Patriots are looking unbeatable.

Nobody can cover those little white WRs.

Not when Brady has the time to throw like he did the last two games. I thought the improved Bears pass rush would give him a run for his money, but the wet track and that great OL were enough to buy him all the time in the world.

[GTHobbes]

Ugh, Patriots are looking unbeatable.

Nobody can cover those little white WRs.

Not when Brady has the time to throw like he did the last two games. I thought the improved Bears pass rush would give him a run for his money, but the wet track and that great OL were enough to buy him all the time in the world.

With their style of passing game, though, he really doesn't even need any time with those speedy little white dudes doing nothing but running 3 yard pass patterns across the middle or quick down and outs.

[wco81]

Yup, and they dive so they don't take many hits. Those quick feet make for sharp cuts and Brady is getting them the ball right on the break, rarely make them jump or lunge for it either.

Pats defense has been dominant the last two games (easier to play D if a lead takes away the running game of the opponent too). Maybe they're stealing signals again.

[XXXIV]

Ugh, Patriots are looking unbeatable.

Nobody can cover those little white WRs.

Not when Brady has the time to throw like he did the last two games. I thought the improved Bears pass rush would give him a run for his money, but the wet track and that great OL were enough to buy him all the time in the world.

Yep....He sits back there all day in his rocking chair picking and choosing where to go with the ball....

Branch is a much better WR when he plays with Brady...and not white.

I hate to say this but they look unbeatable right now. ...Then again thats exactly how the jackasses looked when they blew the perfect season vs them there Eli lead Giants. Now that was a fun game to watch!

[Brando70]

The Patriots offensive line is really amazing. Brady obviously is on fire, but their line has been a huge part of this run. They've easily handled some very tough defensive fronts since the Cleveland game.

As for the Metrodome, it's reassuring to know that God hates Brett Favre too.

[RobVarak]

Ugh, Patriots are looking unbeatable.

Nobody can cover those little white WRs.

Not when Brady has the time to throw like he did the last two games. I thought the improved Bears pass rush would give him a run for his money, but the wet track and that great OL were enough to buy him all the time in the world.

With their style of passing game, though, he really doesn't even need any time with those speedy little white dudes doing nothing but running 3 yard pass patterns across the middle or quick down and outs.

He needs time, because without it DB's would be able to play bump and knock them off those routes. They have to respect the deep ball and the longer developing crossing routes because of all the time he has.

[XXXIV]

As for the Metrodome, it's reassuring to know that God hates Brett Favre too.

Thats just cold.

[webdanzer]

As for the Metrodome, it's reassuring to know that God hates Brett Favre too.

Actually, it gave him another day to rest up to try to give it a shot, so it seems that maybe Yahwhe likes Favre...

[MizzouRah]

You make the call


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -sideline/

Just another thing to add to my dislike of the Jets. What a cheap shot..

[RobVarak]

I've been screaming all season about how overrated the Ravens D is. I think we can safely call tonight the death of the myth of the Ravens defense. Back to back drives of 99 and 95 yards by the scrappy Texans.

[10spro]

Tough way to lose it OT for Schaub.

Regarding Favre, love him or hate him, cast aside his ego and text messages, that's a heck of a streak that will probably never be repeated again.

[dbdynsty25]

I've been screaming all season about how overrated the Ravens D is. I think we can safely call tonight the death of the myth of the Ravens defense. Back to back drives of 99 and 95 yards by the scrappy Texans.

I'm pretty sure fatigue was a bigger issue than their defense lacking. They were just toast by the end of the game. They are still legit...through three quarters.

That game was literally over if Ed Reed's finger was one inch longer on that 4th and goal TD to Jones...so maybe Reed HAS lost a 1/100th of a step. Good point.

[Brando70]

I've been screaming all season about how overrated the Ravens D is. I think we can safely call tonight the death of the myth of the Ravens defense. Back to back drives of 99 and 95 yards by the scrappy Texans.

There really isn't a dominant defense in the league this year, though. I still think they're one of the better units out there. They are fourth in points allowed. I think the areas where they have dropped off a lot are in forcing turnovers and sacks, but fundementally they are still a good unit.

[vinny-b]

You make the call


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -sideline/

Just another thing to add to my dislike of the Jets. What a cheap shot..

"Sideline Gate"

the word in NYC is, a few reporters believe the incident was a 'standing order'. In other words, from Rex down. Really don't care one way or other. Yet i find it easy to believe. Zero class.

[Rodster]

You make the call


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... -sideline/

Just another thing to add to my dislike of the Jets. What a cheap shot..

"Sideline Gate"

the word in NYC is, a few reporters believe the incident was a 'standing order'. In other words, from Rex down. Really don't care one way or other. Yet i find it easy to believe. Zero class.

That's what I was thinking and Mike Florio of profootballtalk.com has asked the same questions. Wow if it can be proven by the NFL which I doubt, although Mike Westoff opened a can of worms with his Patriots comment. The NY Jets could be in some serious problem with the NFL.

[Rodster]

Here's the article where even Brian Billick said Rex Ryan knew about this.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... was-doing/

"“Of course Rex knew about this,” former Ravens coach Brian Billick told ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike in the Morning. Ryan worked for Billick for nine years, so we’ll defer to Billick’s knowledge and opinions in this regard.

Though no one (to our knowledge) has said on the record that Westhoff knew, we continue to hear from a reliable source (as opposed to our usual unreliable sources) that Westhoff knew, too, despite Westhoff’s denials.

How couldn’t Ryan and Westhoff know? As we’ve said before, watch the video. Rex Ryan is standing with the Alosi alignment in plain sight."

[vinny-b]

That's what I was thinking and Mike Florio of profootballtalk.com has asked the same questions. Wow if it can be proven by the NFL which I doubt, although Mike Westoff opened a can of worms with his Patriots comment. The NY Jets could be in some serious problem with the NFL.

it were mentioned, the player (s) standing next to Sal Alosi actually moved/stepped forward when the opposing player was approaching. While everyone knows normal behavior/reflex, is to step away.

[Rodster]

That's what I was thinking and Mike Florio of profootballtalk.com has asked the same questions. Wow if it can be proven by the NFL which I doubt, although Mike Westoff opened a can of worms with his Patriots comment. The NY Jets could be in some serious problem with the NFL.

it were mentioned, the player (s) standing next to Sal Alosi actually moved/stepped forward when the opposing player was approaching. While normal behavior/reflex, is to move away.

Yeah it was obvious it was staged/choreographed by the way they stood like a wall on the sideline. Still gonna be hard to prove Rex was involved unless someone wants his job. Hey Vinny you wanna coach the Jets?

[dbdynsty25]

So sick of this tripping crap. Who cares now? The Dolphins beat em, they tried to cheat. Everyone needs to get over it. I'm sure that type of crap happens everywhere.

[vinny-b]

Here's the article where even Brian Billick said Rex Ryan knew about this.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/20 ... was-doing/

"“Of course Rex knew about this,” former Ravens coach Brian Billick told ESPN Radio’s Mike & Mike in the Morning. Ryan worked for Billick for nine years, so we’ll defer to Billick’s knowledge and opinions in this regard.

Though no one (to our knowledge) has said on the record that Westhoff knew, we continue to hear from a reliable source (as opposed to our usual unreliable sources) that Westhoff knew, too, despite Westhoff’s denials.

How couldn’t Ryan and Westhoff know? As we’ve said before, watch the video. Rex Ryan is standing with the Alosi alignment in plain sight."

will refrain any comment. Everyone knows my view of Rex Ryan.

[Rodster]

So sick of this tripping crap. Who cares now? The Dolphins beat em, they tried to cheat. Everyone needs to get over it. I'm sure that type of crap happens everywhere.

What should happen is for the NFL to enforce the rules already in place where players and personnel need to be positioned at only certain places on the field and for gunners not to run out of bounds to line up their hits inbound.

[dbdynsty25]

So sick of this tripping crap. Who cares now? The Dolphins beat em, they tried to cheat. Everyone needs to get over it. I'm sure that type of crap happens everywhere.

What should happen is for the NFL to enforce the rules already in place where players and personnel need to be positioned at only certain places on the field and for gunners not to run out of bounds to line up their hits inbound.

Had you watched the game on Sunday, you'd know that they do enforce the "running out of bounds by gunners" rule. Rashad Jones of Miami got tagged with an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in that same game for not getting back on the field and just running out of bounds for too long. So it is being enforced.

[fletcher21]

Million dollar question. IS Randy Moss "Woody" or not?

http://boston.barstoolsports.com/random ... ff-fisher/

I am torn.

[wco81]

What did they have to gain, take out a gunner who was two yards out of bounds anyways and then return to that side?

Did they set up the return to that side of the field?

[GTHobbes]

"You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen.

But do you know James Harrison?

Not the hard-hitting Steelers linebacker who has been penalized and fined by the NFL, but the soft-hearted man who is helping to bring a better Christmas to children and families in need.

Mr. Harrison and several of his teammates hosted about 350 fans Saturday at the James Harrison Family Foundation's inaugural Brunch With Santa in the West Club Lounge at Heinz Field.

"I guess it's hurting my image a little bit, huh?" Mr. Harrison joked as he welcomed the kids -- and grown-ups -- to the gathering of good will.

Mr. Harrison, who has been fined thousands of dollars for his ferocious hits of opposing players this season, founded the nonprofit organization last month. The timing wasn't purely coincidental.

Fans who didn't approve of the NFL's plan to make Mr. Harrison into a less brutal linebacker started a "Pay James Harrison's Bogus Fine" Facebook page and people began sending money.

"I was actually thinking of starting this next year, but with the fines I was getting and people sending me money ... It got to the point where people were sending me hundreds of dollars in cash, and I didn't have a good way to get the money back to them," he said. "I didn't want it to be a waste. So we went ahead and got it started up."

Tickets to the brunch were $25 for children and $50 for adults. Tickets to the autograph session featuring Lawrence Timmons, LaMarr Woodley, James Farrior and Larry Foote were another $40. Those attending also were asked to donate toys to the Women's Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh.

The event sold out in less than two weeks.

Sure, there was scrambled eggs and Santa. But the real draw was the chance to glimpse a kinder Mr. Harrison.

"I thought it would be something fun. And it benefits a good cause," said Derrick Piatt, a 28-year-old police officer from Toronto, Ohio. "He seems like a great guy. But I wouldn't want him to change the way he plays on Sundays. I love it. That's the way football is supposed to be played."

"On the football field and off the field are two different things," Mr. Harrison said. "I play a game that's violent, and I can't go out there with a smile on my face and do my job to the best of my abilities.

"But I've come to realize that my world may be more than just that of a professional football player. I have a chance to do something a lot bigger. I'm in a position where I can help a lot more than some others. And to help out a child is one of the best things you can do."

Beth M. Tibbott, Mr. Harrison's girlfriend and the mother of his sons, 3-year-old James III and 1-year-old Henry, is an attorney with Tibbott & Richardson, Downtown. She helped set up the foundation and serves as its chief executive officer, bringing in more than a dozen corporate sponsors.

"We wanted to create a legacy for the kids," she said. "What better way to instill that spirit of generosity in your children than to let them see you helping other people? We want our children to see this. And I'd love to see the James Harrison Family Foundation become a fixture in the philanthropic community here in Pittsburgh."

Ms. Tibbott said there was nothing incongruous about a big, mean linebacker hugging and smiling for photos with children.

"He loves kids," she said. "He especially has a soft spot for children with physical disabilities. He's helped kids in different capacities before, but now we're actually able to put something permanent in place."

Sammy Isles, 12, and his brother, Matt, 10, came with their parents, David and Robin, from Roanoke Rapids, N.C., for today's Steelers game against the New York Jets. They saw information about the brunch online and decided to make it part of their Steelers experience.

Meeting Mr. Harrison was a little bit intimidating, Sammy said.

"I was nervous, but he's different when you meet him than when he's in the game," he said. "When he's in the game he's more aggressive. But he's a normal guy, a nice guy. He's much bigger in person. On the TV, he's like only 6 inches tall."

Mr. Piatt, decked out in a James Harrison No. 92 jersey, said the brunch was a great thing for kids, but what fan wouldn't welcome the chance to meet one of his heroes? The outing -- and the Steelers helmet he brought to be autographed -- were early Christmas gifts from his wife, Jessica.

"This is perfect. You can only buy so much Steeler stuff," she said. "You run out of things to get."