Week 3 NFL- Thoughts

[TLK]

A few good matchups today.... looking forward to the Green Bay/Indy game. All I'm asking from the Lions today, is a close game.....

Go Lions.....

[mckerney]

Once again, "kickoff specialist" Aaron Elling leaves the ball short of the 15.

[sterlingice]

Oh man. KC's offensive line looks pissed. They're just crushing Houston's front. Oh, and Priest, who might not play, well, he's got something like 30 yards already.

SI

[Joe]

nice catch and run onterrio smith

[Solecismic]

Am I the only one who can't watch the FOX game because of all those flashing graphics?

[sterlingice]

Tony Gonzalez, inbetween 3 guys. Touchdown, Kan-sas City. They just manhandled the Houston defense that series.

I'm not saying this is what's going to happen, but I've seen them come out looking like this before. It has all the looks of one of those games where KC just blitzes the other team and it's salted away before the half. But who knows- lots can change that (turnovers, etc).

SI

[Joe]

Am I the only one who can't watch the FOX game because of all those flashing graphics?


yeah, its annoying as hell

[mckerney]

The Vikings entire kicking game is just plain ugly this year.

[Raiders Army]

The Raiders will win.

[Joe]

vikings need kleinsasser bad

[Joe]

looks like the lions are coming back to earth. McNabb abused their D on that last drive.

[TLK]

The Browns are looking pretty bad....

[mckerney]

vikings need kleinsasser bad

Yes they do. And while I'm not a big fan of him, they need Rosenthal when Adam Haayer is the alternative.

[Schmidty]

looks like the lions are coming back to earth. McNabb abused their D on that last drive.

I disagree. The Eagles drive was basically one big play where a middle linebacker was matched up with a wideout. Then there was two shitty pass interferance calls and a QB sneak for a TD. I wouldn't call that abuse.

[JAG]

The Lions look way outclassed by the Eagles.

[JeeberD]

Jesus, Harrington. What the hell was that???

[TLK]

What the fuck was that..... Harrington

[Joe]

what a great play by onterrio smith

[mckerney]

Thank goodness Chicago can't finish off drives.

[Neuqua]

Edinger with two FGs, Bears up 6-0 against the Vikings.

[Coffee Warlord]

Bears still need a real wideout. Lookin' not bad thus far though.

[mckerney]

Miller sure is hard at work producing annoying advertising.

[mckerney]

Now Matt Birk is on the sideline injured. It won't be long until they're holding open tryouts at Winter Park for offensive line and tight end positions.

[cthomer5000]

The Browns are looking pretty bad....
They're looking terrible. The Giants are looking alright, getting some good special teams play to keep the Browns pinned back.

[TLK]

man.... I was trying to hold off until after football to start drinking.... the Lions are making that really hard....

[Joe]

so can I say that McNabb is abusing the lions yet? 16-18 for 204 yards and 2 TD before the half seems like abuse to me

[mckerney]

so can I say that McNabb is abusing the lions yet? 16-18 for 204 yards and 2 TD before the half seems like abuse to me

That'd be 3 TDs so far.

[Joe]

yeah i wasn't counting the 1 rushing TD, but thats even more abuse by the eagles

[mckerney]

Way to tell the refs the rules again Mike Tice.

[mckerney]

Way to tell the refs the rules again Mike Tice.

Eh, or convince the refs something else happened.

[Joe]

vikings force their first 3 and out of the season? god they suck

[cthomer5000]

the Browns look T-E-R-R-I-B-L-E.

Every time they've even thrown a pass, it's under 5 yards.

Garcia is currently 2/6 for 5 yards. 6 minutes to go in the half.

[henry296]

Ravens pooring it on 17-0 plus on fumble on the 1 by Boller.

Palmer has thrown a INT and fumbled.

I think we might look back and say how did the Ravens lose to the Browns.

[VPI97]

The Falcons-Cardinals game is basically unwatchable right now...there are penalty flags being thrown every play.

[mckerney]

The Falcons-Cardinals game is basically unwatchable right now...there are penalty flags being thrown every play.

9 penalties so far in the Vikings Bears game.

[JAG]

Roy Williams looks good.

[TLK]

I can't believe Poy Williams on that drive.... amazing

[kingfc22]

IMO, a bad call during the KC game.

The guy probably never heard the whistle. I know I didn't.

[Taco]

The Jacksonville offense is pathetic. Leftwich just isn't doing anything. 0 points in the first half... :(

[JAG]

And yet, once again, the Jags are winning. They almost remind me of the Panthers last year, although more disfunctional on offense and maybe not as good on special teams.

[cthomer5000]

Kurt Warner is looking real good today.

[cthomer5000]

Unfortunately the Giants play not only boring games, but long ones. I don't even have the hope of this game ending early and coverage switching to another game.

Warner just ran for a TD, that should be the knockout punch in this game.

[sabotai]

Rather watch a long Giants game than not watch at all....I need DirectTV

[JeeberD]

Fuckin' Texans... :mad:

[cthomer5000]

wow, Marcus Coleman took it 102 yards?

to the house!

[JeeberD]

Priest almost stripped him at the end, but no such luck...

[JAG]

It's a good day to have Jamal Lewis on my fantasy team.

[TLK]

I can't believe the play that Williams made....

[hhiipp]

Bengals 4th and 18 with 5 minutes left in the game, down by 14.. and Carson Palmer doesn't even throw it up for grabs, he takes the sack. *sigh*

[kingfc22]

It's a good day to have Jamal Lewis on my fantasy team.
Not when you have McNair has your QB. It's almost a wash. :(

[cthomer5000]

lord... did Jacksonville just take the lead?

[cthomer5000]

Bad call in the Giants game, but it's inconsequential at this point. I'm getting sick and tired for DB's getting flagged for any sort of serious contact, even when it's a clean hit but they just level the guy.

[kingfc22]

JAX 3-0. Unreal.

[cthomer5000]

JAX 3-0. Unreal.
Definitely. 3-0 with an offense this bad is an amazing achievement.

[JeeberD]

Not when you have McNair has your QB. It's almost a wash. :(

Thank god I benched him this week...

[Joe]

wow elling kicked it to the endzone

[tucker rocky]

lord... did Jacksonville just take the lead?

3 games, 3 last minute wins. Woo,Hoo! :D

Another crowd going home in disbelief. Buffalo and now Tennessee.

The win wasn't pretty, offense struggles again(1st half anyway), but a win is a win. Good times are here again in good 'ol J-ville.

[Buccaneer]

Go Kurt W. Glad to see you back.

[VPI97]

Jeez...seven fumbles lost in the Ariz-Atl game. Falcons have fumbled twice inside their own 20 just to have Arizona fumble it back within a couple plays.

[VPI97]

...and Vick with a 58 yard run to virtually clinch the game.

[Ben E Lou]

Vick 58 yards!!!

[Suicane75]

Is there anything more annoying than watching guys like Freddy Mitchel and Tim Carter do a fuckin first down celebration? Jesus H Christ man, it's just a first friggin down.

[cthomer5000]

WTF? Did Garcia bet the over?

[kingfc22]

Never knew you could get a sack by holding onto the QB's shoelace.

[tucker rocky]

What kind of call was that in the Hou/KC game? Didn't look like he was in the grass.

[GrantDawg]

Vick is going to make my head explode. He still isn't a pocket passer, and never will be unless he stops hopping around back there. Then he reels of 58 yards, and he'll feel justified for all those no-where runs when he wasn't even looking for a receiver.

[tucker rocky]

Never knew you could get a sack by holding onto the QB's shoelace.

Bad, bad call by the refs there. I know they want to protect the QB, but this is unreal.

[Ben E Lou]

Vick is going to make my head explode. He still isn't a pocket passer, and never will be unless he stops hopping around back there. Then he reels of 58 yards, and he'll feel justified for all those no-where runs when he wasn't even looking for a receiver.Hard to argue with 3-0. Munson, is that you??? :p

[tucker rocky]

Where was the GB defense on that Colts drive?

[tucker rocky]

How many tries is Indy going to get?

[GrantDawg]

Hard to argue with 3-0. Munson, is that you??? :p
I can argue with 10 for 20 with a interception and two fumbles lost. I'm not saying Vick stinks, but he does get fustrated way to easy. He needs to learn to think "pass first" or he is never going to develop any further.


And my first name is Larry. :)

[kingfc22]

Chiefs 0-3

[Suicane75]

Someone needs to tell whoever it is on CBS that George Brown is not the RB for the Titans. Damnit man, at least know the friggin players names.

[Cringer]

TD Packers.....woohoo....a glimmer of hope!

[Ben E Lou]

And my first name is Larry. :)And are your brothers Darryl and Darryl with you today? :p

[Cringer]

So whats the over/under on Manning TD passes and completions today?

A say Manning gets about 5 TD passes and atleast 30 completions.....

Do I start drinking yet? 14-7 and the first quarter is only half over....

[Huckleberry]

Roy Williams is good.

[kingfc22]

It's getting ugly for the Niners fast.

[k0ruptr]

this greenbay indy game is amazing

[henry296]

The GB-Indy game is like playing Madden or NFL25k... just throw every play.

Todd

[Icy]

The GB-Indy game is like playing Madden or NFL25k... just throw every play.

Todd
LOL yeah, if things keep this way they are going to beat all kind of records today, i'm really enjoying the game :)

[Cringer]

Yup, thankfully it looks like Favre may keep up with Manning.....

[TLK]

this is great.... hopefully the Pack can answer...

[k0ruptr]

WOW this game is awesome man

[cthomer5000]

to quote the dean from How High ... "this is IN-sane!!!!"

[Cringer]

What the hell are the Packers doing?

Lets just take out ALL DBs and put 11 guys on the line....for crying out loud!

[cthomer5000]

LOL yeah, if things keep this way they are going to beat all kind of records today, i'm really enjoying the game :)
I'm now hoping for a game that ends up something like 63-62.

[Taco]

Gotta love the Colts play selection so far: 17 passes, 0 rushes!

[cthomer5000]

What the hell are the Packers doing?

Lets just take out ALL DBs and put 11 guys on the line....for crying out loud!
I think there's a gentlemans agreement to not cover the WR's or something, this is unreal.

[TLK]

I think there's a gentlemans agreement to not cover the WR's or something, this is unreal.
:)

[temley06]

It may be 63-62 after the first half.

[Cringer]

I think there's a gentlemans agreement to not cover the WR's or something, this is unreal.


LOL. That is looking very possible at this moment. I guess we know which Packer defense was real between the week 1 and week 2 performances..... :mad: :(


KEEP GETTING THE BALL TO WALKER FAVRE!!! (I have been saying this since last season!)

[TLK]

I feel bad for anyone that took the under....

[cthomer5000]

we have a punter sighting!

[sterlingice]

My fantasy team with Javon Walker thanks the NFL for this game ;)

SI

[TLK]

we have a punter sighting!
I figured both punters were at the nearest strip club already.... :)

[Thomkal]

Okay Denny Green let me get this straight. You preach ever since you got the Arizona job that McCown is your QB, dont draft an elite one when given the chance to prove your point, then bench him in the third game after he has his best performance of the season going 20/26 for almost 200 yards. Nice Denny that will help with his confidence.

That was one ugly game though. I have to say the Cards defense has been impressive, which I'm not sure I've ever had the occasion to say.

[sterlingice]

I figured both punters were at the nearest strip club already.... :)
Good thing it's in Indy then. I doubt there are a whole lot of strip clubs in Green Bay ;)

SI

[Taco]

Manning is on pace to throw for over 900 passing yards in this game!

[GrantDawg]

Oday Denny Green let me get this straight. You preach ever since you got the Arizona job that McCown is your QB, dont draft an elite one when given the chance to prove your point, then bench him in the third game after he has his best performance of the season going 20/26 for almost 200 yards. Nice Denny that will help with his confidence.

That was one ugly game though. I have to say the Cards defense has been impressive, which I'm not sure I've ever had the occasion to say.
Your defense looks good, and I really think Denny shot himself in the foot pulling McCown. First, he might have won the game with McCown in there the last couple of series. Second, he may have messed up is confidence in the long run. Dumb, dumb, move.

[sterlingice]

I figured out what this game reminds me of. It's like schoolyard football where 1 completion equals a 1st down. Every pass is either for more than 10 yards or incomplete.

SI

[cthomer5000]

Your defense looks good, and I really think Denny shot himself in the foot pulling McCown. First, he might have won the game with McCown in there the last couple of series. Second, he may have messed up is confidence in the long run. Dumb, dumb, move.
who's the backup, Shaun King?

[cthomer5000]

I figured out what this game reminds me of. It's like schoolyard football where 1 completion equals a 1st down. Every pass is either for more than 10 yards or incomplete.

SI
2 completions was the rule in these here parts. :)

[Taco]

If Manning repeats his 1st quarter performance he will end up 68-88 for 988 yards and 12 TDs

[Cringer]

So whats the over/under on Manning TD passes and completions today?

A say Manning gets about 5 TD passes and atleast 30 completions.....

Do I start drinking yet? 14-7 and the first quarter is only half over....

Did I say for the day? I meant for the half....my bad.
:(

[temley06]

We have a James sighting

[sterlingice]

2 completions was the rule in these here parts. :)
Yeah, same here. Sure, it's broken because no one wants to run the ball. But that was ok because there was always that big kid no one could bring down. Besides, it worked in Houston as we were training future run-and-shooters. :D

SI

[temley06]

The Colts could have deactivated him today and noone would have noticed

[GrantDawg]

who's the backup, Shaun King?
Yup. He didn't look good. McCown made same great throws and really handled the pressure well. He used his feet to actually throw the ball. He did have three fumbles which had to be why he was benched. To be fair, though, I'd only blame him for one. The other two were just great defensive plays (the play were Brady Smith blindsided him was just amazing).

[cthomer5000]

Honestly, 7 TD passes and 500 yards is very attainable for Peyton.

[Cringer]

It does not matter what the Packer offense does from here on out. Unless the defense can actually make a stand this game is over, and the Packers will give up a record number of yards I am sorry to say.

[TLK]

Nice return.... I really hope GB keeps this close....

[Cringer]

Nice return.... I really hope GB keeps this close....

ya, me too :mad:

[temley06]

I think the Pack needs to start running, if for no other reason than to keep the Colts on the sideline

[temley06]

Just like Collingsworth just said.

[cthomer5000]

lets go Peyton, get #5.

[Cringer]

Brandon Stokley is the greatest WR the NFL has ever seen (atleast thats how it looks today)

[Cringer]

A COLT PUNT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Another glimmer of hope!

GO PACK GO!

[cthomer5000]

BOR-ING! Gimme some touchdowns already....

[temley06]

Is anyone watching SF vs. Sea? I am keeping the game on CBS Sportsline and Alexander's line looks very Bettis-like 9car 4yds 2 tds

[Cringer]

Donald Driver is killing me this year. Not just this game.........he seems to have dropped off in his play so far.

[JAG]

Manning goes for 300 yards...in the first half.

[JAG]

My FOFC fantasy squad is facing the team with Manning today. I'm pretty sure Manning has more points than my whole team.

[Cringer]

Where is my wife with the beer? i REALLY need it now...... :(

[JAG]

Manning - 48, My team - 32 LOL

[Cringer]

What is sad as a Packer fan here, is that this is a GREAT half by the Packer offense. But it goes unnoticed really......

[SirFozzie]

Is this where I come to bitch about Tennessee and Kansas City costing me 311 Points by losing to Houston and Jacksonville?

Guh!

[SirFozzie]

Nevermind. I just saw KCChief's picks ;)

KC 100%, Tennessee 100%, and St Louis 100%.. 900 points go bye bye :D

[Cringer]

To break from my Packer talk, does anyone else want to go on the Mike Vick Experience ride? :D

[JAG]

I love that the wild and crazy Colts offense is run by a crusty-looking 60 year old.

[Cringer]

Thank you Donald Driver, great play. You may start to get on my good side again. (and I know that is VERY important to him :D)

[tucker rocky]

GB not dead yet. Could there be a Farve comeback?

[tucker rocky]

Colts/GB game gets my vote for GOTD.

[kingfc22]

Colts/GB game gets my vote for GOTD.
And to think I've been stuck with the Niners game all afternoon. Thank goodness the Giants are playing.

[JAG]

Hey, when was the last time SF was shut out? It must be over 20-25 years.

[Mr. Sparkle]

To break from my Packer talk, does anyone else want to go on the Mike Vick Experience ride? :D

AWESOME commercial

[JAG]

LOL they just said it...not since 1977.

[Vince]

Javon Walker on my fantasy bench for Derrick Mason...what was I thinking...

[kingfc22]

Hey, when was the last time SF was shut out? It must be over 20-25 years.
420 games.

[JAG]

He's on my bench too, for Daryl Jackson...but fortunately my team's still gonna win.

[cthomer5000]

Dennis Erickson, baby.

[kingfc22]

Dennis Erickson, baby.
What a joke this guy is.

[Vince]

Well, my team's up 84-79. I've got Harrison, he's got LaDanian, and I've also got the Steeler defense.

[kingfc22]

Woot! Finally get to watch the GB game.

[Cringer]

That Walker fumble just crushed this Packer fan..... :( so close to a comeback

[Buccaneer]

Vick is going to make my head explode. He still isn't a pocket passer, and never will be unless he stops hopping around back there. Then he reels of 58 yards, and he'll feel justified for all those no-where runs when he wasn't even looking for a receiver.
Hmmm....

(and for that comment, the HNIC will probably put me in the Penalty Box. You can't say anything negative about the great Mr. Excitement and the worse 3-0 team ever in the history of the NFL. :p )

[cthomer5000]

Hmmm....

(and for that comment, the HNIC will probably put me in the Penalty Box. You can't say anything negative about the great Mr. Excitement and the worse 3-0 team ever in the history of the NFL. :p )
Sorry, but I think Jacksonville is the worst 3-0 team right now.

[Buccaneer]

To break from my Packer talk, does anyone else want to go on the Mike Vick Experience ride? :D
I happened to see that. Knew what the setup was the second it started. I'm sure Nike sales will go up from certain demographics.

[Buccaneer]

Sorry, but I think Jacksonville is the worst 3-0 team right now.
Probably true.

[Solecismic]

Hmmm....

(and for that comment, the HNIC will probably put me in the Penalty Box. You can't say anything negative about the great Mr. Excitement and the worse 3-0 team ever in the history of the NFL. :p )

Sooner or later, defensive coordinators are going to figure out what Arizona was doing today that Carolina didn't do last week. Arizona should have won that game.

Is everyone safely aboard the Seattle Super Bowl bandwagon now?

[Cringer]

Sooner or later, defensive coordinators are going to figure out what Arizona was doing today that Carolina didn't do last week. Arizona should have won that game.

Is everyone safely aboard the Seattle Super Bowl bandwagon now?

Only if you make some adjustments to the "NFL game engine," I think the Colts first half was a little unrealistic as far as the passing stats-rushing stats go.
:D

If you do that and reload the week so the Packers will then come out on top in that game, a will go along with ya.....

[Ben E Lou]

Sooner or later, defensive coordinators are going to figure out what Arizona was doing today that Carolina didn't do last week. Arizona should have won that game.True dat, but hopefully it'll take a while. The Falcons are going to have to get a solid receiver corps to make this thing work. However, a .659 winning percentage in his first 22 NFL starts is nothing to sneeze at, particularly with that supporting cast on offense. The Falcons need to hire Franco Harris to teach him to run out of bounds a bit more, though. :p

(Oh, and I assume you meant St. Louis instead of Carolina.)

[cthomer5000]

Ok, I think it's Chris Simms time again.

[Sharpieman]

BTW, I now know why Ken Dorsey was the last QB drafted last year.

[The_herd]

Can someone tell me why Rich Gannon was starting?

[cthomer5000]

Can someone tell me why Rich Gannon was starting?
this might have been the opening Collins needed, although I don't think Collins' play has looked as good as his stats do. He's sailed a number of passes out of bounds, and has gotten away with a couple of bad passes into coverage.

[temley06]

Yeah, he is fortunate that the Bucs DB are playing with stone hands. However, he has been much more effective than Gannon has been.

[korme]

My fantasy team with Javon Walker thanks the NFL for this game ;)

SI
so how did you like them revoking 3 yards from him at the end to 198? my brothers league only gets points for yardage per every 100, so he was obviously pissed.

[Vegas Vic]

Is everyone safely aboard the Seattle Super Bowl bandwagon now?

They appear to be this year's 3-0 bandwagon team. Last year it was the Chiefs.

[ISiddiqui]

Interesting day in the NFL. Jacksonville is looking like Baltimore in 2000 (remember the span of 5 games where there was no offensive TDs from that team?), but lost in that game is Chris Brown became the first RB to run for over 100 yards against Jacksonville in like 17 games. Brown has run for 100 yards in all 3 games so far and looks like he's going to be a GREAT one!

And damn, did I wish I put Walker in on one of my fantasy leagues :(.

[Vegas Vic]

Interesting day in the NFL. Jacksonville is looking like Baltimore in 2000

Until the annual Fred Taylor long-term injury hits.

[cthomer5000]

They appear to be this year's 3-0 bandwagon team. Last year it was the Chiefs.
Without having seen them yet, I'm not sold on them.

Philly on the other hand appears to be playing with a level of ugrency beyond anything I've seen out of them previously (including playoff games). With most of the NFC looking shakey, I think they are the clear-cut favorites to represent the conference.

[ISiddiqui]

Until the annual Fred Taylor long-term injury hits.

You mean like last year? Oh wait ;).

[cthomer5000]

I think Taylor has actually made it through at least 2 seasons without missing any games. His groin finally seems healthy.

[JAG]

Without having seen them yet, I'm not sold on them.

Philly on the other hand appears to be playing with a level of ugrency beyond anything I've seen out of them previously (including playoff games). With most of the NFC looking shakey, I think they are the clear-cut favorites to represent the conference.

Agreed, although the Eagles haven't had the toughest schedule to start out the year. If they don't get a boatload of injuries, which essentially is the only reason they didn't make the Super Bowl last year, they should make the Super Bowl.

[Cringer]

Agreed, although the Eagles haven't had the toughest schedule to start out the year. If they don't get a boatload of injuries, which essentially is the only reason they didn't make the Super Bowl last year, they should make the Super Bowl.

Uhm, they had a pretty solid win over the Vikings, which is probably considered one of the top 3 NFC teams right now by most people I think. (as much as I hate to say that, but my Packers D keeps them from being up there)

[cthomer5000]

Agreed, although the Eagles haven't had the toughest schedule to start out the year.
I think it's worth noting that all 3 of their wins are against 2-1 teams. The fact is, they've techincally played a very tough schedule so far.

[JAG]

Uhm, they had a pretty solid win over the Vikings, which is probably considered one of the top 3 NFC teams right now by most people I think. (as much as I hate to say that, but my Packers D keeps them from being up there)

I'll give them that one, although they were at home and so I would expect them to win, but their other two games were against the Giants and Lions, neither of which I would consider powerhouses despite 2-1 records. Anyway, as I said, I wouldn't be surprised by a Super Bowl appearance for them (barring a string of bad injuries) and probably 12+ wins for good measure.

[Cringer]

I'll give them that one, although they were at home and so I would expect them to win, but their other two games were against the Giants and Lions, neither of which I would consider powerhouses despite 2-1 records. Anyway, as I said, I wouldn't be surprised by a Super Bowl appearance for them (barring a string of bad injuries) and probably 12+ wins for good measure.

Yeah, not too much I could disagree with there. Although I seem to be more against the Eagles now then previous seasons, must be T.O. So I will be hoping someone will knock them off again.

[JAG]

Yeah, not too much I could disagree with there. Although I seem to be more against the Eagles now then previous seasons, must be T.O. So I will be hoping someone will knock them off again.

Being a Cowboys fan, I couldn't agree with you more. :)

[TroyF]

1) I keep hearing people rip on Vick, but all he does is win. The one downside with him is that I think he plays to the level of his competition too often. Still, he hasn't had the greatest offensive cast around him and when he's been in there the Falcons have won a lot of football games.

2) The Chiefs are simply horrible.

3) Jax will improve on offense as the season progresses. I think it's very similar to the Panthers last year. (as others have said) If the defense keeps it up, that team will be VERY dangerous as the season progresses.

4) Philly and Seattle are the class of the NFC right now.

5) Culpepper is simply on a roll right now. He looks so comfortable in the pocket. Incredible.

6) So Kurt Warner sucks and can't throw it in a conventional offense: 57-88 (64%) 721 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT. 94.0 QB rating. With one of the worst offensive lines in the league. Yeah. . . he sucks.

7) I love Quentin, but when Tatum Bell gets healthy, he'll have the full time Denver Bronco running back job. Another Bronco note: Ashley Lelie is finally coming into his own. He's played extremely well this year.

8) Sunday, October 31 - Indy at KC. Monday, November 7 - Minnesota at Indy. Buckle your seatbelts.

9) The Dolphins have the worst offense I've ever seen.

[Ksyrup]

I must have missed this injury while flipping through 57 games at a time. Too bad if this is the case.


Officially, the Bears are saying franchise quarterback Rex Grossman has a sprained right knee and will undergo an MRI today. The real fear is he will be lost for the season.
-- Chicago Sun-Times

[rkmsuf]

I must have missed this injury while flipping through 57 games at a time. Too bad if this is the case.


Officially, the Bears are saying franchise quarterback Rex Grossman has a sprained right knee and will undergo an MRI today. The real fear is he will be lost for the season.
-- Chicago Sun-Times

I like this quote:

"He wouldn't get up," wide receiver Justin Gage said. "I said, 'Rex, you all right?' He said, 'No, I'm done.'"

[GrantDawg]

Hmmm....

(and for that comment, the HNIC will probably put me in the Penalty Box. You can't say anything negative about the great Mr. Excitement and the worse 3-0 team ever in the history of the NFL. :p )
A) Don't get me wrong. I think Vick will be a top 5 QB in the league in the not too distant future. The 49ers game showed what he can do when he thinks pass first. I just think there are games when he gets out of his game-plan.

B) Not even the worst 3-0 team this year, much less history. This team will be a playoff team. I'm really coming around on Mora and staff. The O-line will only get better as the season goes on, and the defense is going to stay good (though not to the level they are playing right now.)

[Ksyrup]

The 49ers game showed what he can do when he thinks pass first. I just think there are games when he gets out of his game-plan.

According to his new Nike commercial, the made scramble/28-juke run isn't part of the game plan, but it should be.

[JasonC23]

I must have missed this injury while flipping through 57 games at a time. Too bad if this is the case.


Officially, the Bears are saying franchise quarterback Rex Grossman has a sprained right knee and will undergo an MRI today. The real fear is he will be lost for the season.
-- Chicago Sun-Times
It's official. According to a release on the team's Web site, "The Bears' worst fears were realized Monday when an MRI exam confirmed that Rex Grossman ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee in Sunday's loss at Minnesota and will miss the rest of the season."

Well, this just really, really blows. :( :( :( :mad: :mad: :mad:

[Ksyrup]

Jonathon Quinn, I guess? Certainly not Krenzel, right?

[rkmsuf]

Jonathon Quinn, I guess? Certainly not Krenzel, right?

Certainly not. Quinn or street. Damon Huard is out there now. I'll be they could engineer something for AJ Feely

[JasonC23]

Quinn, that's correct. Krenzel will now be the backup, I assume.

(And I must admit that no matter how many times I hear it, "Jonathan Quinn, Medicine Man" does make me laugh.)

[flere-imsaho]

I got $5 on the A.J. Feeley - Anthony Thomas trade that probably should have happened at the beginning of the season.

[rkmsuf]

I got $5 on the A.J. Feeley - Anthony Thomas trade that probably should have happened at the beginning of the season.

I'd go with Quinn over Feely.

[HornedFrog Purple]

When the Chiefs get back down to reality for asking price, the Cowboys will trade for Larry Johnson.

Seeing Charlie Garner go out like that probably for his career really sucks. Always liked him.

[Cringer]

Ah, bye bye Rex Grossman........

[rkmsuf]

Johnson should have come out wearing a diaper instead of his football pants Sunday.

[Travis]

If Seattle ever get's their offense going, they can challenge Philly. Right now I think a NFC championship between the two would be interesting indeed as Seattle has the secondary to at least (I hope) limit T.O. and still maintain decent coverage on the rest of the receivers. Would come down to containing McNabb's running, and which offense shows up for the Seahawks. Best part is, our D will get better once Chad Brown is healthy and ready to go.

That said, I don't think the Vikings are going to go quietly, so much may come down to having home field advantage which could be the Vikings doom.

[Coffee Warlord]

Hooboy. I don't see this noted in the thread, but the Bears have now signed...yes...

CHAD HUTCHINSON!

[JAG]

Nice. I remember the Bears were one of the suitors with the Cowboys to get him a while back. Anyway, he'll give the Bears a big boost and they'll win the division now...or maybe not.

[The_herd]

Hooboy. I don't see this noted in the thread, but the Bears have now signed...yes...

CHAD HUTCHINSON!


Nice. Kordell Stewart without the mobility.

[Coffee Warlord]

You know you gotta suck when Quinn is starting over you. (Which is the case, as of right now.)

[JeeberD]

Hooboy. I don't see this noted in the thread, but the Bears have now signed...yes...

CHAD HUTCHINSON!


Hahahahahahaha!

Oy, I feel sorry for the Bears fans out there...

[JeeberD]

When the Chiefs get back down to reality for asking price, the Cowboys will trade for Larry Johnson.


Dola-

What's the word on this? Heard a teaser on 103.3 on my way to work, but never heard any details on it...

[cthomer5000]

I guess the QB FA market is quite slim.

The teams who don't take the backup position seriously (Bears) almost deserve to have this sort of stuff happen.

[Ben E Lou]

Hmmm....

(and for that comment, the HNIC will probably put me in the Penalty Box. You can't say anything negative about the great Mr. Excitement and the worse <S>3-0</S> 4-0 team ever in the history of the NFL. :p )Fixed it for ya.

[TargetPractice6]

I'm extremely disappointed in the Bengals this season. Not because of the record, but because they just look so much worse than last season. Somehow the defense is even worse and Palmer isn't accomplishing anything near what Kitna did last season. It could be another long season for Bengals fans...

[cthomer5000]

I would like to dig up some of those posts from people predicting the Bengals going 14-2 or some bullshit.

[TargetPractice6]

I don't recall many 14-2 predictions, but I don't think it was unresonable to predict an improved team. Right now they seem to have regressed in mos ways which I certainly didn't predict. While you're at it though you could dig up those posts from people predicting the chargers might not when two games all season "or some bullshit."

[Galaril]

And what happened to the Titans.They have just fallen apart at the seams. :eek: They didn't get hit by the injury bug but a full scale plague down there.Maybe time to trade McNair or even Mason since next year is it for both and resigning them is very slim.I would say they should start looking at retooling.But boy what a run Fisher had with them.They were the winningest team in the last decade I do believe.I guess the fall can be attributed to the Nfl as it is and free agency. :rolleyes:

[cthomer5000]

And what happened to the Titans.They have just fallen apart at the seams. :eek: They didn't get hit by the injury bug but a full scale plague down there.Maybe time to trade McNair or even Mason since next year is it for both and resigning them is very slim.I would say they should start looking at retooling.But boy what a run Fisher had with them.They were the winningest team in the last decade I do believe.I guess the fall can be attributed to the Nfl as it is and free agency. :rolleyes:
I think it's foolish to count them out. Until they are mathematically eliminated, I believe they will make the playoffs.

[GrantDawg]

Fixed it for ya.
I didn't see this. I posted something about this comment in the other thread.

[Ben E Lou]

You can't say anything negative about <s>the great Mr. Excitement</s> a quarterback with a .650 winning percentage (on a team with a .333 percentage when he's not starting) and the worse <s>3-0</s> 7-2 team ever in the history of the NFL. :p )Fixed it for you again, oh great evaluator of talent. :p

[Passacaglia]

SkyDog, you've "fixed" this thing twice now, and you've left 'worse' in there both times! If you're going to proofread everyone's posts, please be more accurate!

[Ben E Lou]

SkyDog, you've "fixed" this thing twice now, and you've left 'worse' in there both times! If you're going to proofread everyone's posts, please be more accurate!Believe me, I noticed. I was going to put a "{sic}" in there, but I decided that would be too jerk-y. Even I have my limits. :p