*Official* NFL 08-09 Season Thread

[headhunter]

Ha got back into it myself this weekend too. Playing as the Skins (7-5). Portis ftw.

Also stayed up late for the game last night...not impressed.

 

[reptillia]

Very ambitious texans fan are we???

If i was to pick a player i'd say demarcus ware tbh, he's gotten more and more sacks each year and with the talent he has around him this year I could see him having a very big year.

Maybe a bit ambitious to say league MVP but maybe defensive MVP

 

[duffer]

Massive massive win for Philly, if we can run the table we have a shot. Tough schedule though Browns followed by the Skins and Cowboys.

 

[Sanz]

Okay, I was in Philly all week, listened to their radio show and all they are talking about was getting rid of McNabb. What's wrong with Philly fans, do you guys know that Good QBs are so rare to find in NFL. There are at least 10 teams who are waiting for McNaab and even more for Coach Reid.

 

[pinchy81]

Massive massive win for Philly, if we can run the table we have a shot. Tough schedule though Browns followed by the Skins and Cowboys.

wouldn't say that the Browns are a tough team to come up against what with there crap defense and Ken Doresy at starting QB.

 

[duffer]

Reid is a way bigger problem than McNabb, his playcalling and the way they've built the roster there is a train wreck. So ridiculously over reliant on bail out throws from McNabb or Westbrook carrying the ball all game.

One dimensional offence. In the game against the Bengals, Cinci could basically predict every single play and smothered McNabb.

wouldn't say that the Browns are a tough team to come up against what with there crap defense and Ken Doresy at starting QB.

They're not, but the last two games on the stretch are which makes running the schedule pretty damn difficult.

 

[Fusion]

Here we go again. Conflict bubbling between Terrell Owens, Tony Romo.

Cowboys have no one to blame but themselves. They knew what they were getting when they signed him.

 

[duffer]

Here we go again. Conflict bubbling between Terrell Owens, Tony Romo.

Cowboys have no one to blame but themselves. They knew what they were getting when they signed him.

Hahahahaha, oh dear. This is brilliant, love the anonymous players quotes. I can't see what he's complaining about tbh, he's getting the ball twice as often as any of his teammates, if he's feeling threatened by Witten and Williams then he's an idiot. Proper headcase, hated him ever since he left Philly.

 

[Jamee999]

Titans - Giants Super Bowl, I hope.

 

[headhunter]

I'm gonna say Carolina to win the Superbowl.

 

[Fusion]

Cowboys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Boy did we ever need that win. All is well again....for a week.

 

[99*]

Everybody should be cheering for Buffalo this week.

 

[duffer]

I'm gonna say Carolina to win the Superbowl.

Wouldn't mind it, Steve Smith and D'Angelo Williams

 

[pinchy81]

I'm gonna say Carolina to win the Superbowl.

I don't rate tbh theres something about them that doesn't look like a Superbowl team I personally think that the Steelers will win

 

[steds]

Colts. Peyton's coming up big time down the stretch.

 

[Sanz]

Titans - Giants Super Bowl, I hope.

Neither of the two teams are going to be in SB. You heard it here first.

I predict Colts Vs. Panthers.

 

[99*]

How Favre/Cutler make the Pro-bowl ahead of Rivers is beyond me.

 

[Sanz]

How Favre/Cutler make the Pro-bowl ahead of Rivers is beyond me.

a. Broncos have a Winning record, Chargers Dont
b. Rivers is a 5th year QB, Cutler is in only his 2nd year
c. Rivers plays in a highly talent offense, Cutler throws it nonames except BM

 

[99*]

a. Broncos have a Winning record, Chargers Dont
b. Rivers is a 5th year QB, Cutler is in only his 2nd year
c. Rivers plays in a highly talent offense, Cutler throws it nonames except BM

A. Makes no difference, it takes a team effort to win, individuals do not win NFL games.
B. Rivers started in 06, Cutler in 07. One year difference.
C. Broncos have a better, O-line, WR corp and rushing offense this year. Talent means nothing if it isn't working.

Although I think Cuter did deserve to make the Pro-bowl (Favre should not) he doesn't if it costs Rivers a spot. You can see the stats below, Rivers leads the NFl in QB rating, TD's (tied), TD/INT ratio, Average per attempt. Also consider the number of sacks, Rivers = 22 Cutler = 10. Rivers has done all that under a lot more pressure than Cutler, with less attempts per game.

 

[Sanz]

Pro Bowl is not selected on the basis of Stats alone, I think. San Diego would have similar record with or without Rivers, Denver would be much worse without cutler.

Higher No. of Sacks also means that Rivers holds the ball too long. i watched him Vs. the Steelers game and the guy holds the ball longer than anyone I have watched this season, even longer than Ben.

Also I disagree that Broncos have better WRs, Common, Antonio Gates, Vincent Jackson, Chris Chambers not to forget Sproles and LT.