The NFL General Discussion Thread

[Jersey Mike]

So, the officials are back

They got a nice raise from 140k to 205k a year. I'd say sign me up, but...


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Let's see how tonight's Browns-Ravens game goes. I'm obviously expecting the Browns to lose, but it's a 12.5 point spread, and I think the Browns have "hung in there" enough with 'good-enough' teams these last three weeks to warrant more credit than that.


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[coolmanvette75]

Ravens Defense should have fun tonight against the joke of a Browns offense. At leaat I hope they do. I need every fantasy point I can get

[coolmanvette75]

Josh Cribbs just got wrecked. That was the biggest hit I've seen all year...

[Jersey Mike]

I was just about to pots this.


Back from commercial, and glad he's moving. He really got f'd up; Neck snap, head whacked against ground, and cleat spikes to bare face. Can't believe that he's OK...

[Mike]

The hit on Hayward-bey was worse. This is the hardest LEGAL hit you will see for a while

[88WS-6]

Refs got a standing O...

I only watched the 1st quarter, but I saw that Cribbs hit. I'm surprised he wasn't stretchered out like Heyward-Bey.

Browns covered and lost by a pick 6 I hear?

[Jersey Mike]

Looks like I'm gonna get the KC-SD game way way wrong.

[coolmanvette75]

Ughhh why does Sanchez have to suck so bad

[Jersey Mike]

I stopped watching that game around half-time, but I think there's a lot wrong with that team this season.
They can't put points up on the board. ("Thank you, Captain Obvious...") What I mean is, It's week 4 and you still lack chemistry--The game against the Bills was a fluke. I've *yet* to see the Jets' offense put together a solid drive in the last 3 weeks. It's time to change things up; Steer away from the Wildcat. Have Tebow throw the ball some, and actually look like a "dual threat" as opposed to just bringing him in for 2 yard gains on the ground every other drive. To make matters worse, Ryan has seemed distracted these passed few weeks. I don't know what's wrong with Sanchez, maybe the Tebow drama from pre-season and all that QB drama has made an impact on him? No idea. Where's Dustin Keller? He was crucial to the short-pass game, and no one has really stepped up to fill his shoes after his injury, but even when he has played, he's been pussyfooting it. This team needs more than inspiration, it needs a running game, it needs to find the happy middle ground in it's QB situation, and it needs a head coach that is more focused on game tape and his players than Zumba workout vids and his Atkins diet.

Their record (like many others' in the NFL this season) is deceiving.

[OG]

Originally Posted by coolmanvette75

Ughhh why does Sanchez have to suck so bad

He's ALWAYS sucked. A solid shut down defense and a good running game has disguised that for the last couple of years. Things were good when they had the tommy jones and leon washington 1-2 punch and kris jenkins at DT to crush the middle.

At this point they don't have a single top tier skill player healthy. This season is going to keep going south

(There would have been more production from Dustin Keller had he been in the game. Keller and Hill were both out. Even with them though Sanchez is still a joke)

[Jersey Mike]

Chicago at Dallas tonight. Dallas is favored by 3.5, and I heard WFAN say that Forte wasn't going to play tonight, but I can't duplicate that answer online yet.

What do you guys think going into this game? Dallas gonna cover?

[OG]

I have ESPN in the next room as I'm doing paperwork, I'm pretty sure i just heard that forte is a game-time decision.

I think Dallas can cover if 1 or more of these 3 things happens. Demarcus Ware dominates, the Dallas passing game finally starts playing to potential or Cutler has another melt down. (Cutler is such a big diva he makes some star wideouts look humble)

[Tru2Chevy]

I don't care how Dallas does overall, as long as they can make the running game effective tonight

- Justin

[WildBillyT]

Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy

I don't care how Dallas does overall.

[OG]

Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy

I don't care how Dallas does overall, as long as they can make the running game effective tonight

- Justin

They're averaging 3.5 yards a carry and are at the bottom of the NFL in rushing yards per game... It ain't gonna improve against chicago's defense

[donnj]

7O,OOO in the stands had it right!!!! "TEBOW, TEBOW....."

[Jersey Mike]

On the one hand, what has Dallas done these last few weeks? Yeah, they beat the Giants, but meh. They got raped by Seattle--who really isn't that great of a team, despite their GB game--and didn't do much more than kick some field goals against Tampa Bay. While Schiano's done well for that team, and made them into a contender (one of the stronger 1-3 teams in the league right now, IMO), the win against them wasn't very inspiring.

It really is a difficult road ahead for Dallas--Ravens, Panthers, Giants, Falcons, Eagles.

Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy

I don't care how Dallas does overall, as long as they can make the running game effective tonight

- Justin

You have DeMarco Murray in fantasy, don't you?

I have Jason Witten, and that's it. My opponent (3-0) has Forte & Chicago's Defense... and is trailing me by 33.5 points at the moment

I had initially picked DaBears +3.5, but I just changed my mind and am going to side with Dallas. They are a strong team, and I think they've had a few "off' games, and this week they're going to click and will show us some great offense.

Hopefully, Forte sits and Cutler shits. I'm a Dallas fan, anyway, so there's less of an internal conflict when watching the game this way

[OG]

Dallas' saving grace us that its a home game

i just hope there's more offense than last nights game... what a snoozer

[Jersey Mike]

Just heard them say that Forte is active & will start. Hmm...

[NastyEllEssWon]

i hope the cowboys lose and austin gets a touchdown pass

[88WS-6]

I'm happy with last nights result for many reasons. Dallas lost, Romo was benched, Dez dropped half the balls thrown to him and there will be a new coach in Dallas before this year is over.

Sorry Justin, that was a close game man.

[Jersey Mike]

[OG]

[WildBillyT]

http://profootballmock.com/?p=4810&ref=nf

[OG]

^^^

I lol'ed