Open Thread: Sunday NFL Games
by Brandon on Dec 6, 2009 11:00 AM CST
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PrintAs we wait for the Packers/Ravens game on Monday night, what games are you watching this weekend?
The Eagles at Falcons game is interesting, since both teams are playing for a wild card spot. The Cowboys at Giants is another interesting match-up between the Packers' wild card rivals. It's a travel day for me, though I may catch some of the Vikings at Cardinals on Sunday night. The interesting thing about that game is whether the Cardinals can win and put some distance between them and the 49ers. It could increase the odds that the Cardinals will bench their starters in week 17 when they play the Packers.
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I Feel Dirty
I’m having a hard time rooting for the Cowboys. My mind tells me it’s a logical thing to do, my my heart feels like it’s betrayal.
by WisconsInExile on Dec 6, 2009 4:02 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Boooo Cowboys
Glad to see them lose. Going to watch Vikes/Cards because AZ is on the menu. Caught some of Seahawks/49ers, but had to turn it off in disgust. I think Alex Smith is a fine up and coming QB, but abandoning a RB like Frank Gore just makes no sense to me whatsoever. Knowing the Pack has to face the Seahawks, I wonder if they’ll be a tougher match than the (costly!) game against SF was.
"Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser." - Vince Lombardi
You root for the Packers right?
Don’t you want to see the Packers make the playoffs? The Giants winning doesn’t help that, just so you realize.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
With all due respect... I'd rather we earn the berth than get it by others fading away
I honestly have no desire to see the Packers in the playoffs if they do not belong. The Packers need to do their jobs and win the upcoming games if they are going to play beyond week 17.
Furthermore, we just need to finish ahead of just one of the Giants, Eagles and Cowboys, so if the Cowboys pull their traditional December swoon, that helps the Packers in the end. The Eagles play both the Giants and Cowboys before the season ends. That is a guaranteed two more losses for teams competing with us. Call me greedy, but if only three of the Eagles, Packers, Cowboys and Giants can make the playoffs, I’d love to see the Cowboys as the odd one out.
If the Packers finish in the top six in the conference, I’d say they belong in the playoffs no matter the record. You don’t really mean all you say do you?
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
You're confusing techincal qualification with being a playoff-caliber and deserving team
I simply jumped in here because I saw you attack another fan for not wanting to root for Dallas over the Giants.
Our Packers are pretty badly flawed in some really important areas. If they cannot play at a high level over the end of the season, at least controlling those issues (O-line, penalties, and special teams) well enough to look like a team that will not be obliterated by higher ranked teams, then I would rather not back into a 6th seed.
I think Titans/Colts is an entertaining matchup
Partly because they’re division rivals, but also because Indy is undefeated (but have had some close ones), whereas Titans are on a roll after a terrible season start.
I predict an Indy win, but not an easy one! It’s 7-3 right now at the start of the 2nd qtr.
May the wind be always at your back, and may your placekicker have icewater in his veins.
Saints/Redskins
What a game so far. Saints come back from down 10 to tie in the last minute. Still some time on the clock, but this is what appears to be the Brees MVP year. It still looks to be going into OT.
And that breeze you felt from the west? That was the Vikings collective flipping their lid as the Saints tied it.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 3:26 PM CST reply actions
Yea, I got several angry texts about the refs
I wonder if they forgot about that 23 yarder the Redskins missed that essentially would’ve ended it? That was probably the refs fault too.
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 4:03 PM CST up reply actions
Same here
I got one text from a friend say, “After watching the Saints today I now know the Vikings are four sure better.”
So dumb.
by packallday555 on Dec 6, 2009 4:29 PM CST up reply actions
You could send one back saying "after watching that Pitt/Vikings game..."
Saints are still better at this point. They are 12-0 against a tougher schedule so far.
Vikings have the 2 worst SoS so far this season. Saints are 8th. So technically the Vikings need the Saints to drop 2 games to have clinched the home field advantage.
Saints have: Atlanta, Tampa Bay, Dallas, Carolina
Vikings have: Arizona, Cincinnati, Carolina, Chicago, NY Giants
Bold home
Vikings have a tougher schedule so it may be hard for them to get their hopes up for home-field. But hell crazier things have happened.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 4:59 PM CST up reply actions
i would have to guess that was before they were exposed by a passing team on national tv sunday night
by mississippisaintsfan on Dec 7, 2009 4:21 PM CST up reply actions
Zing!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 7, 2009 4:51 PM CST up reply actions
Haha yes it was!
And I was SO happy to see them exposed by a team with a good passing game and good o-line.
by packallday555 on Dec 7, 2009 5:59 PM CST up reply actions
Big Day for Rouse
Just a few minutes into the 2nd quarter, and it’s evident that Rouse is having a big day: 7 tackles and 1 sack already.
by WisconsInExile on Dec 6, 2009 3:51 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Good news for Rouse
Bad news for the Giants.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Was going to say the same thing.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 4:50 PM CST up reply actions
We all knew Rouse is a good run stopper
it’s everything else a safety does that he has trouble with.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Drag
This is beginning to look like a charmed day for the Giants.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Yeah, I hate the Cowboys
just as much as the next guy, but I really hate the Giants too.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
All right
at least the 49er’s lose.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
49er's
some good news, niners lost and if the cards can knock of the vikings, it will improve our chances of playing the cardinals b squad week 17
If beating back ups is the only way to get to the playoffs
I’d rather not go. I hope we get the Cardinal A team. If we clinch before, great. If not, let’s earn the berth.
So....
The only way you want to see Green Bay in the Playoffs is if we go 12-4 and beat a Cardinals team that is NOT resting their starters. Anything less, you don’t think we deserve to make the playoffs?
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
You are adding loads to what I said...
I am simply tired of hearing fans looking for back doors into the playoffs. Obviously, we cannot control what the Cardinals do. However, with the seriously weak schedule we played this season, if we NEED to get backups in the final week to squeak into the playoffs, we will not likely even be competitive.
You guys are arguing semantics...
Improving chances can be something widely interpreted to different people. I understand what you guys are saying, but I would rather play the B-team as well. If we get to the playoffs, I don’t think either team wants to have to play smash mouth football going into the post season.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:14 PM CST up reply actions
If we have clinched also
I would be thrilled to be resting players. :-)
I do not want to NEED to play a resting team to make the playoffs. Not when we have played so many powder puff teams and entered the week with a full game lead for the wildcard.
If that's what it comes to, we didn't tell 'Zona to play the scrubs
Moral victories mean nothing. Real victories mean much, much more.
Not if the Cardinals have a shot at a first-round bye after beating the Viqueens tonight.
The glass is more than half-full.
Cardinals just scored...14-7!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 8:31 PM CST reply actions
nycpac
what are you talking about? if the cardinals clinch and rest their starters and the pack need to beat their 2nd strng week 17 clinch a playoff berth you dont want them to win? really? most rediculous thing ive ever heard. a fan saying he would rather not go to the playoffs, wow
While I replied to your post
I was responding to many fans here who I have heard express similar sentiments about facing B-teamers. If we NEED that to get to the playoffs, then I meant what I said about not being happy about going.
Now, that does not mean that I will not root my tail off, hoping for the Packers to pull off an upsets and even make the Super Bowl, if they make the playoffs by backing into the slot. However, teams that back into the playoffs almost NEVER do anything when they get there.
Benefit of the Doubt
I think we all can agree that we would prefer the Pack to clinch a wild card berth. However, I will take it any way it comes. Some teams rise to the occasion. Let’s not forget that nobody expected the Cardinals toake it to the Super Bowl, and when they did, few commentators expected the Cardinals to make it a real game.
Even if it is a one-and-done backdoor playoff run, there is still upside. What can be wrog with giving the youngest team in the NFL a taste of the playoff rush…and gain some needed postseason game experience? Plus, these young Packers deserve more exposure and recognition nationally.
Just something to consider.
by WisconsInExile on Dec 6, 2009 9:39 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Cardinals 21-10!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 8:52 PM CST reply actions
Cardinals are having their way with the Vikings so far.
2nd half may change that, but Cardinals came to play.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 8:53 PM CST up reply actions
Boldin is a Beast
It must be really hard to be a Cards fan sometimes. They can look SOOO good in these games, and then completely lay eggs in other games.
It's like baseball teams that rely solely on the long ball...
Awesome to watch when they win; not to mention uber dangerous. But not so much when the drought hits.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:11 PM CST up reply actions
sounds like the white sox to me
See, this is what happens when the Sox bunt.
Discord is sown. Brother fights brother. Misunderstandings abound.
-TAEG
Favre almost throws a pick. Two close calls tonight. Adrian Wilson has his number tonight.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:17 PM CST reply actions
LOL PICK!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:18 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I *had to play Favre in FF tonight
But that doesn’t change my rooting. I screamed and almost woke my wife up with that Int. I love seeing exposed Vikings
Who else did you have?
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:21 PM CST up reply actions
McNabb and Romo
I sat Romo because he’s stunk, was playing the Giants, and burned me the last few weeks… really bad decision on my part.
MCNABB!!!
I would have played him
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:23 PM CST up reply actions
Oh interesting.
Never did a 2 QB league.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:24 PM CST up reply actions
Lots of points
Plus, there are only 8 of us, so tons of good players out there. My record is like 190 points, when I had Romo and Brees last season.
that is just sick
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:26 PM CST up reply actions
It makes it tougher, to be honest
Because you’re always playing really good rosters, so when one of your guys goes down or has a bad day, you’re pretty screwed.
Yeah that is why I don't do fantasy basketball
I used to follow it…it is high maintenance.
Baseball not so much though. Just know who is projected starter pitching and find the guys who are hot hitting.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:29 PM CST up reply actions
I did Hockey one season
Hockey was nice because you pretty much just played whoever was playing that day, and since teams generally play every other night there wasn’t much thinking involved.
Imagine having Brady and Romo the year before with 50 and 36
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:28 PM CST up reply actions
Had Brady, didn't have Romo
Had a few 50 point games from him. Good memories…
I remember that year he had like a 6 td game against miami...that was brutal.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:33 PM CST up reply actions
I bet that is a lot of points per week lol
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions
Did you see my fun stats?
http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2009/12/6/1188030/rooting-guide-+-playoff-picture-12
REFERENCE FAVRE
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:22 PM CST reply actions
Gah meant to reply to Danwood
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:22 PM CST up reply actions
Big hit on Favre...
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions
YES ANOTHER INTERCEPTION!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:35 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Did Romo throw a pick today?
Otherwise I think Favre moves up to tie him for most picks in December since 2006.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:36 PM CST up reply actions
He is going to throw some more.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
LOL I saw those two...DB has stone hands
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:38 PM CST up reply actions
Wilson
Is a stud… I actually called the first one out.
“Come on! Wilson, pick 6!”
Then he dropped it!
way2jinx
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:40 PM CST up reply actions
Remember
It was exactly at this point last year that a Favre meltdown started.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Well atleast the "Vikings are the best team in the NFC" meme will settle down.
I understand the Packers are not even close, but at least I am a realist. We are not better than the Vikes or the Saints, but any given sunday……
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:51 PM CST up reply actions
I mean who have the Vikings beaten?
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Well us! :P
But seriously they have the 2nd worst SoS right now. They really haven’t played anyone.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
As a reference though, we aren't much better...
We have like the fourth or fifth.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:55 PM CST up reply actions
Haha.
I just heard some guys in the hallway complianing.
“Man, the Vikings suck…”
Oh how quickly they turn.
TWSS
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions
If the NFL put out a channel that was simply the game feed and crowd noise, but not commentary, I'd buy it
I don’t know if there is one announcing team I like, at all.
Couldn't disagree more
I think Collinsworth is fantastic.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
He's better than Madden, but that's not saying much
My problem is that they don’t really add anything to the game for me. Most of the “commentary” is stuff that’s fairly obvious if you’re actually watching the game, Collinsworth included.
That is one reason I like baseball.
I can kind of pick and choose, go with the color guys or go with Ueck. Seeing as you are a Cubbies guy, I can’t stand Santos. I listen to him on the way to St. Louis. The other two guys are good, but Santos just ugh.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:53 PM CST up reply actions
As far as Cubs announcers go
I was a big fan of the Chip Carey/Steve Stone era simply because I could easily tune them out. Santo is… interesting. I don’t mind him but I can sympathize with people who hate him. Half of what he talks about is reminiscing about the 60’s.
Len Kasper and Bob Brenly
IMO the best TV announcing team in baseball. Didn’t Kasper used to announce for the Brewers?
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
At least Florida that I know of
It took me a while, partially because I lived in NC from 04 to 08, but they’ve grown on me.
He did in like 1999 to like 2002 iirc.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
Chip Carey?
how he got to do the ws Ill never know
See, this is what happens when the Sox bunt.
Discord is sown. Brother fights brother. Misunderstandings abound.
-TAEG
Oh, I know
Step 1: Hire the son of your current, aging PBP guy as his replacement for your network’s team (Braves)
Step 2: Get a silly new contract with MLB which gives you Sunday afternoon games and the post season.
Step 3: Assume your Braves announcing staff was cream of the crop and make them your #1.
Pick your poison, failure in Step 1 or Step 3.
I would buy that
Announcers are pointless, they’re just there to kiss the ass of players who perform well and provide puff pieces in between plays. Oh collinsworth you have smaller hands than favre? Fascinating!
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 10:00 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
PBP is ok as long as they don't get in the way of the action
People hate on Joe Buck, but I actually like him simply because his monotone voice doesn’t overshadow what’s happening on the field. I know when to get excited, I don’t need the manufactured excitement from the PBP trying to get me on my feet for a fumble when the guy was clearly down.
Not really
Collinsworth was a three time pro bowler.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Do we need to post the Collinsworth and his ladies comments!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:52 PM CST up reply actions
lulz
you guys should check out the thread at daily norseman. absolutely hilarious. how did favre getting smashed to the ground make you feel? I felt kinda bad for him, actually. just for one second though, then I laughed.
"Are we doing everything we can to win games, or are we doing everything we can to run a certain thing that we want to run? I want to win, and I want to do whatever it takes to win. At some point you have to take the handcuffs off and let the boys play." - Cullen Jenkins 11/01/09
At first I was super srs...then I LOL'ed
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:54 PM CST up reply actions
I'm avoiding DN simply for the karma/knock on wood factor
Last time I watched over there was the 49ers game.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 9:59 PM CST up reply actions
What is that thing?
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
i don't know but I thought it was weird yet funny.
I got plenty more!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:00 PM CST up reply actions
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
The Vikings are down 17
and now they run Adrian Peterson.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
I don't mind it as a Packer fan. :)
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:03 PM CST up reply actions
Their GM Rick Spielman’s made alot of good decisions, extending Chilly was not one of them.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
If the Cards just keep everything in front of them
they’ll be fine.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
AND DOWN GOES FAVRE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:03 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Uh oh a bad call
Now this game was gifted to the cards by the refs
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 10:03 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Just like the "The NFL wants the Saints to win" meme
or….
The Redskins could have just won that game and not missed a FG…
:P
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions
Ha
If they really wanted the Saints to win and for me to care, they wouldn’t have switched to the friggen Giants/Cowboys game right as it was going to OT.
I was pissed when that happened...
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:07 PM CST up reply actions
http://the506.com/nflmaps/
You were an original Washington/Saints audience. I had the Bears woofer.
Maybe they figured there is some interest in MN.
Figuring they need home field advantage or something.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
Speed can be overvalued in receivers.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Can I get a 6 minute, point scoring drive?
I’ll take a figgie
a frog would be a great
a toad to Fitzgerald would be awesome.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
I guess I'll have to settle for a 5 minute, 3 point drive
Time to brush my teeth….
+1
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:11 PM CST up reply actions
The Cardinals just look like they are playing in God mode atm.
Don’t underestimate this team.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:10 PM CST reply actions
The dirty secret about the Vikings:
you can pass the ball on these guys.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Which is why
The Saints could be trouble for the Vikings…
Oh for sure.
The Saints will mop the floor with the Vikings secondary. If they ever meet… which probably won’t happen.
Running works too apparently
What a vaunted defense
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 10:12 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
And offense
Remember, they were going to jam the ball down your throats and then throw when you stacked 8 in the box
Maybe that purple reign bs the strib put out
Was a little early
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 10:11 PM CST via mobile reply actions
This looks serious for EJ Henderson right now
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
:( I can't handle serious injuries like this.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions
hopefully he's ok
As much as I dislike all of them you never wanna see an injury
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 10:17 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
With all due respect to EJ Henderson, the Vikings were due for some of this.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Whats the count?
Henderson
Griffin
….?
by StephanL on Dec 6, 2009 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Winfield
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Hopefully this can end all the talk of being an elite team
They are nowhere near the saints and their dominance has been due to playing weak or average teams (including us)
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 10:22 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I wouldn't say really good
They’re decent but like I said they’ve had the benefit of playing bad teams. They’re better than green bay but that isn’t saying much
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 10:26 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Like I said in an earlier blog
The winning % of their opponents was .333 Thier road woes are still following them. And the injuries are catching up too.
2 quality teams 2 losses. Bring on the Bengles. GO PACK GO!!!
by cheddarhead on Dec 6, 2009 11:11 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh and one more pick Brett
For old times sake
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 10:24 PM CST via mobile reply actions
I wouldn't be surprised
if these two teams started mixing it up right now.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
AP
has been completely taken out of the game tonight
AP has been quiter this year than the last two
Only broke 100 yards in 3 games, and only one of those against a team worth a hoot (Baltimore). Favre was supposed to compliment AP, not supplant him… but that’s exactly what happened.
very true
but it has seemed like the Vikes didnt even give him a chance… Chilly is taking a page from MM with only 13 carries for AP
I'm convinced that the passing game is a drug to a coach
It’s successful and has big reward when successful, so they ignore everything else. See Reid, Andy for a great example.
It's a mistake.
After keeping his attempts in the 20’s for the past few weeks, they spiked to 48 and 45 the last two games. I’m not sure how it is that a team forgets it has AP in the backfield, but this was not a game where they should have abandoned the run until then went down by 17 at the earliest, and even then they still had an entire quarter to play…
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Dec 6, 2009 11:24 PM CST up reply actions
Teams have been playing ap all year
Hence why favre has played so well. It’s hard to play both and many teams would rather play favre than peterson
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 6, 2009 10:31 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
Cardinals know something. hope they care to share!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:32 PM CST up reply actions
Bad day for the 49er's
Lose to a team you should beat, and a game you chalked up as an L for Arizona turns out to be so far their best game of the year. That showdown next week won’t mean nearly as much.
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Brenda Warner
LOL
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Best NBC camera angle all night...
was capturing Brenda Warner apparently dancing.
Has Favre ever beaten Warner?
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
yeah..
Watching Favre throw picks and AP getting drilled in the back field gave me the warm fuzzies….
Yaaay!
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 10:58 PM CST up reply actions
I hope...
…we don’t play at Arizona in the first round. Wowsers, they look tough.
I’m still scared to death about baltimore…we are playing with our 4th option at left tackle? we might have to keep jermicheal finley to block, our running backs to block…it could really trickle down negatively for us
Finleys out too
See, this is what happens when the Sox bunt.
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What!?
Are you sure? Where’d you hear that?
by packallday555 on Dec 6, 2009 11:17 PM CST up reply actions
apologies
for some reason I mixed up Finley with Thompson
no idea how that happened
See, this is what happens when the Sox bunt.
Discord is sown. Brother fights brother. Misunderstandings abound.
-TAEG
I had fun recing every farve int and sack comment on here
See, this is what happens when the Sox bunt.
Discord is sown. Brother fights brother. Misunderstandings abound.
-TAEG
I saw that too. Just another example of how Vikes fans don’t really know Favre.
by packallday555 on Dec 6, 2009 11:18 PM CST up reply actions
Is anyone, regardless of their view on Favre's departure...
… surprised that he played his worst game of the season right after the calendar turned to December?
Maybe it will turn out to be an anomaly and he’ll play well the rest of the way. But that sure looked familiar to me. This stuff has been going on for 4 years and the only chance Minnesota has to avoid flaming out during Favre’s annual melt down is to take the ball out of his hands. Tonight AP was ineffective, their defense couldn’t stop the Cards, and Brett felt like he had to make plays, and voila: 2 picks, and 2 more picks that were flat out dropped, not to mention 3 more downfield passes that he just chucked into coverage.
What begins in fear usually ends in folly.
by Ted Simmons Speed Camp on Dec 6, 2009 11:18 PM CST reply actions
No I really wasn’t. He has never really been able to go a full season without an end of the season meltdown. Really should have thrown 4 INTs tonight and looked uncomfortable out there.
The Cards did an excellent job on AP tonight. 13 carries for 19 yards!? What!?
It doesn’t look good for the Vikes right now. They’ll likely have Henderson, Griffin, Johnson, and possibly Winfield out on defense. Could be a win for the Bengals next year.
by packallday555 on Dec 6, 2009 11:21 PM CST up reply actions
And Right on time too..
he was 8 and 3 with the jets and fell apart…that’s 11 games. And I believe the Pack were 9- 1 and then fell apart, in a way, going 5-3 the rest of the year in 2007…So that was the 10 game mark.
I remember making the suggestion that the Vikes should consider sitting Favre in some games, (like against the Lions or even the upcoming Tampa game), given his recent history. Give him some extra weeks off to mayabe avoide all the above, but I guess things don’t work that way…
I mean...
…give him a total week off. Have him take back up or third string snaps. so a full week of minimal practice and zero game action.
But I know it doesn’t work that way.
The Streak
Does anyone really think that Favre could be convinced to end that streak of his?
We went 6-2 in the second half of 2007, not 5-3.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
Hold on...
they started out 9-1, finishing 13-3…that’s a 4-2 record. Then, they went 1-1 in the playoffs…that’s 5-3. And his TD to INT ratio went through the bottom. He had something like 10 td’s and 8 INTs during that stretch, if memory serves.
Wasn’t counting the playoffs.
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-Jack Handey
Just like we remember him...
He will surely win you some, but then he has those games where he will almost flat out lose it. Though in this case, it was a whole lotta fail to go around.
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by Bush League All Star on Dec 6, 2009 11:46 PM CST up reply actions
I thought about that too
We win out. They lose out. Haha, ya never know right ;)?
by packallday555 on Dec 6, 2009 11:26 PM CST up reply actions
That's right.
Anyone think it can’t happen?
Ask (Jay Cutler and) last year’s Broncos.
Ask last year’s Jets.
The glass is more than half-full.
It wouldn't be impossible
Their remaining schedule isn’t easy.
Bengals – This team continues to look more and more legitimate each week (Barring the Raiders game)
Panthers – In my opinion, the only gimme of the remaining games but I don’t think Carolina is as bad as their record and it is in Carolina.
Bears – The Bears appear to be in a freefall and Minnesota just destroyed them a week ago, but it’s in Chicago in late December and the weather could be nasty and well all know how Brett plays in cold weather.
Giants – Again, this team hasn’t looked as good as usual but I can see them picking up steam like in 2007 and they’ll definitely have something to play for at this time.
by Charlie Kelly on Dec 7, 2009 6:24 AM CST up reply actions
Unfortunately
The Vikings hold the tie breaker, so the Pack would need to gain THREE more games in the standings, even with a win tonight.
A three game swing in the standings over a four week span is an awfully tall order.
Tell me about it!
If we were 8-3 right now and able to win out we would have a bit of a chance. Vikes could lose to Cincy and NY Giants. But we would still have to win out which would be very difficult.
by packallday555 on Dec 6, 2009 11:30 PM CST up reply actions
Agreed
The Steelers seem very beatable. The Bears look to be falling apart. The Seahawks should be an easy win. The Cards will likely go on a streak now and hopefully rest their starters against us week 17. Now we just gotta beat the Ravens which isn’t going to be an easy task.
by packallday555 on Dec 6, 2009 11:56 PM CST up reply actions
If the Cards
do go on a run right now, after beating the ‘queens, then they might be playing in Week 17 for a first-round bye.
Do you really think they won’t be playing to win, if that is the case?
The Packers just need to figure on showing up ready to play; ready for a fight against a good team.
The glass is more than half-full.
True
I don’t know, I just think they’ll be sitting Warner and some other guys and if that’s the case it will only help us. Of course they’ll be playing to win but it would be much harder to do so with back-ups.
by packallday555 on Dec 7, 2009 2:58 PM CST up reply actions
Well, I tend to think
that if they have an opportunity for that first-round bye, then they will have an incentive to play those guys, rather than sit them.
The glass is more than half-full.
For the record
the Ravens look beatable, too.
Let’s beat ’em DOWN!
The glass is more than half-full.
I think
It will be a tight game, and I’m mentally preparing for a loss. I hope so badly that I’m wrong…
I think I have a unique vantage point on this game
I live in the DC suburbs of MD, no more than a forty minute drive to Baltimore. I watch alot of Ravens football each year, go to Ravens training camp each year and to a degree, root for the Ravens.
This is not the same Ravens team as last year. Ray has definitely lost a step, the corners are below average, and they don’t have any good receivers not named Derrick Mason.
This could so easily blow up in my face, but I think we pull out a close one tonight.
Maybe in order to understand mankind, we have to look at the word itself: "Mankind". Basically, it's made up of two separate words—"mank" and "ind". What do these words mean? It's a mystery, and that's why so is mankind.
-Jack Handey
I like Clayton
They need to find a way to get the ball to him more. Next game, though.
"Are we doing everything we can to win games, or are we doing everything we can to run a certain thing that we want to run? I want to win, and I want to do whatever it takes to win. At some point you have to take the handcuffs off and let the boys play." - Cullen Jenkins 11/01/09
Like those black eye pea people say
I have a feeling
That tonite’s gonna be a good night
"Are we doing everything we can to win games, or are we doing everything we can to run a certain thing that we want to run? I want to win, and I want to do whatever it takes to win. At some point you have to take the handcuffs off and let the boys play." - Cullen Jenkins 11/01/09
Ok
I will say it……………. I don’t believe in bad luck. The Pack are at home and they are going to take this one. I’m going to say by not 1 but 2 TD’s. Yep, that’s right. Rodgers is going to have a good night. Pack 24 Ravens 10. Oh, and woodson is going to have 2 picks to seal the deal on DPOY.
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