NFL Week 1 Discussion Thread - Revis signs, HBO rejoices

[Big Fo]

Originally Posted by Izulde

I look at it like this. A win is a win, especially in an archrivalry season opener. The offense will come along in time.

The two dropped pick sixes didn't help either. But Marshall, Brown, and the pass rush looked pretty good at least.

If I had seen your earlier post I'd have told you to try the MIA-BUF stream at ATDHE.net, it was clear and didn't stutter for the entire second half which is kind of remarkable.

[Thomkal]

Poor Jimmy Clausen has to make his debut trying to prevent getting sacked in the end zone for a safety

[stevew]

You don't see many walkoff wins like that in Football.

[sterlingice]

Also, how do you love that the way Buck (he was calling the game, right- I just switched over for that last play) frames it was "Well, it's the right call but there should be an exception". That way it sounds like the NFL got it right no matter what even tho it's not nearly so cut and dry

SI

[Matthean]

After Calvin got up and left the ball behind I was like, "Wait...," but in all honesty that should have been a catch. Detroit looks to be better this year, but they still can't turn improvement into actual wins.

[kingfc22]

And we have a Nate Clements sighting. Nice to see he wants to contribute this year.

[stevew]

Originally Posted by MikeVic

I KNOW!! Holy crap, since when did Ryan become an "elite" QB?? They've said that at least twice, and have also said things like "with Matty Ice out there, you know you have a good chance to blah blah blah."

Yeah, I was hoping that he'd keep throwing that "patented deep out" ball. That thing looks like a juicy pick 6. Gay dropped an easy pick 6 earlier in the game too.

[Schmidty]

The NFL should be ashamed about that, because it's an absolute travesty. I'm really nauseous right now.

[henry296]

The Mendenhall TD play may have been the same play that Parker scored on in Super Bowl 40. I'd love to see if anyone asks Tomlin about that.

[cmp]

I can't even watch another game today after that. I turned my TV off and am done with the NFL for the night.

[stevew]

And one final thing about the falcons. I love the fact that Jamal Anderson the RB is probably still a folk hero with the dirty bird crew. Then they draft a guy named Jamaal Anderson and he absolutely sucks.

[stevew]

I'd help post bail if someone wants to beat the fuck out of Joe Buck. He drips douche like a summers eve.

[Swaggs]

Glad to see Troy back. He is one of the biggest difference makers in the NFL and, in my opinion, last season's injury moved us from contender to missing the playoffs.

Unfortunately, it looks like the Big Snack and Max Stark may both be out for awhile. It's been a rough two years for injuries -- especially in the two areas where we have the least depth (along each line).

Dixon needs to get a lot better between week 1 and 2 if he wants to have a long NFL career, which is entirely possible. Too many rushed/bad throws today and not enough positive scrambling plays for my liking.

[GrantDawg]

Originally Posted by Swaggs

Glad to see Troy back. He is one of the biggest difference makers in the NFL and, in my opinion, last season's injury moved us from contender to missing the playoffs.

Unfortunately, it looks like the Big Snack and Max Stark may both be out for awhile. It's been a rough two years for injuries -- especially in the two areas where we have the least depth (along each line).

Dixon needs to get a lot better between week 1 and 2 if he wants to have a long NFL career, which is entirely possible. Too many rushed/bad throws today and not enough positive scrambling plays for my liking.

He should only get better. Getting these starts this season will help him in the long run.

[sterlingice]

Originally Posted by stevew

I'd help post bail if someone wants to beat the fuck out of Joe Buck. He drips douche like a summers eve.

He's a two sport tool, too

SI

[Chief Rum]

No horse in Detroit-Chicago, but, then, not sure there is much disagreement. The Lions got jobbed.

That said, because Chicago ends up with the win, I might actually win some $$$.

[larrymcg421]

Happy with the Dolphins win. Sure, it was ugly, but never take a road win for granted. The defense was terrific. The running game was solid. Brandon Marshall played much better than his stats show.

[k0ruptr]

Can't believe that bS in the lions game, makes me sick

[Thomkal]

Adrian Wilson has blocked a kick an Intercepted a Bradford to Clayton pass already for my beloved Cards

[Vince, Pt. II]

Originally Posted by larrymcg421

Happy with the Dolphins win. Sure, it was ugly, but never take a road win for granted. The defense was terrific. The running game was solid. Brandon Marshall played much better than his stats show.

Having watched the whole game (friend is a Bills fan), I have to disagree with the defense playing well. The Bill's playcalling was atrocious, and their execution was horrid. How do you only rush 14 times with Jackson, Lynch and Spiller? The no-huddle drive was great, but otherwise it was more the Bills sucking than the Dolphins playing good D.

[Ronnie Dobbs2]

Oh Randy.

[Desnudo]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

#'s are a little inflated with the huge halftime deficit, but Ochocinco has looked great. 12 for 160 and a td on 13 targets, including at least 3 great sideline grabs (and another one right now while getting laid out by Meriwether). Gresham looks like a good pick-up in deep or keeper leagues, and even T.O. should get some stats - I don't think he'll blow up because Chad is his homeboy. Even Palmer had 340 and 2 td's.

Overall, the Pats offense did look very good (as expected), but any time you can add a defensive TD and a special teams TD your odds of winning go up substantially.

That was a werid game for stats. It felt like Palmer could/should have thrown 3-4 INTs with the risks he was taking. Instead he ends up with what looks like an efficient game (+ a free 50 yards on a useless hail mary).

I think the Patriots actually suffered from running that TD back for the first score of the 2nd half as their offense didn't see the field again until barely any time was left in the 3rd quarter and their defense wore out.

[kingfc22]

Alex Smith rolling so far. Niners should just keep throwing as SEA has shown no answer in the secondary.

[SackAttack]

How many sacks is this for Rodgers now? I thought this OL was supposed to be improved.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Adrian Wilson has blocked a kick an Intercepted a Bradford to Clayton pass already for my beloved Cards

And now has added a sack as well. Welcome to the NFL Sam.

[Karlifornia]

GET IT IN THE MOTHERFUCKING ENDZONE, 49ers

[kingfc22]

Ugh! This game should be 21-0 right now. The play calls onside the 10 have been atrocious.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Originally Posted by Schmidty

Lions got fucked in the ass on that. I broke my remote.

That rule needs to go away.

Been one hell of a year for Detroit teams & bad calls. I hope the dick that made that call gets the stomach virus that had me laid up in major pain for the last week (lost 10 lbs in the process.) Fuck him.

Next week Lions, don't let the dickheads wearing stripes decide a fucking thing. Knock the other teams dicks off on every play then point to the scoreboard & tell the refs to suck it after the final gun.

[Radii]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Man this has been a pretty ugly Giants/Panthers game. And now Matt Moore may be hurt. 6 Carolina turnovers, 4 Giants turnovers

Moore was awful. He looked great during the 2 minute drill at the end of the first half. Outside of that he was just terrible. The first interception there were 5 defenders close to the intended receiver. The last two inside the red zone were just horrible decisions. The one thing that bugs me the most was watching Carolina get 1st and goal around the 5 after a pass interference call and watching them call three pass plays in a row, all three were terrible throws, Deangelo Williams doesn't get a single run inside the 5, really!?

At one point in the 2nd quarter they showed that Carolina had ~75 yards rushing and the Giants had -2. At the end of the game Carolina had 89 and the Giants over 100.

[Vince, Pt. II]

Absolutely terrible PI call keeps the Seahawks drive alive, and they convert a TD. Sigh.

[k0ruptr]

Ryan Grant seriously might be done for the year, the knee is not supposed to twist like that. he had to hop off the field on one leg to the locker room.

[Danny]

Man I hope not, I have him in my money league.

[Galaril]

Holy crap what hell was the refs smoking at the end of Lions game?

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Radii

Moore was awful. He looked great during the 2 minute drill at the end of the first half. Outside of that he was just terrible. The first interception there were 5 defenders close to the intended receiver. The last two inside the red zone were just horrible decisions. The one thing that bugs me the most was watching Carolina get 1st and goal around the 5 after a pass interference call and watching them call three pass plays in a row, all three were terrible throws, Deangelo Williams doesn't get a single run inside the 5, really!?

At one point in the 2nd quarter they showed that Carolina had ~75 yards rushing and the Giants had -2. At the end of the game Carolina had 89 and the Giants over 100.

Yeah was very surprised Williams didn't get a chance to run it in, especially given the play early in the game where he was on his way to a TD if not for a great play by the safety. Probably (hopefully) John Fox's last season if this game is any indication of what things are going to be like.

[M GO BLUE!!!]

Originally Posted by k0ruptr

Ryan Grant seriously might be done for the year, the knee is not supposed to twist like that. he had to hop off the field on one leg to the locker room.

Originally Posted by Danny

Man I hope not, I have him in my money league.

THIS is what a hate about "fantasy" football. A guy's season may be over (who knows from there) and all you hear from guys is "damn, I started him in my fantasy league." On the other end, someone will claim to be a fan of a team, but be jumping up and down, thrilled because he started a player that just destroyed his real team.

[Thomkal]

And the Cards get their first TD of the season with a 1 yard Hightower run and lead 10-3

[Danny]

Should I go cry in my pillow instead? I'm not a Packers or Ryan Grant fan. Sucks for him of course if he is done, but people always pick out information that is relevant to them in some way.

[larrymcg421]

Originally Posted by M GO BLUE!!!

THIS is what a hate about "fantasy" football. A guy's season may be over (who knows from there) and all you hear from guys is "damn, I started him in my fantasy league." On the other end, someone will claim to be a fan of a team, but be jumping up and down, thrilled because he started a player that just destroyed his real team.

Let me know if you need a hand getting down from that horse.

[Scoobz0202]

Agreed, MGB. And this is coming from a big Fantasy Football guy. It's kind of why I avoid picking players from my own team and division rivals. The rivals is harder to do, but if I see equal value I'll take that just to avoid having to even consider rooting for the enemy.

[NorvTurnerOverdrive]

kolb looking strong. and by strong i mean he's had 3 picks dropped and just completed a pass to his center.

[Eaglesfan27]

Originally Posted by NorvTurnerOverdrive

kolb looking strong. and by strong i mean he's had 3 picks dropped and just completed a pass to his center.

Yeah, this has been the worst possible start to his career as a full time starter... I was always against trading McNabb and nothing that has happened today makes me change that stance.

[EagleFan]

Dear Andy Reid,

Keep that animal molestor on the sidelines and let your inexperienced QB try to get into the flow of the game!!! Kolb will never get going if you keep putting that jackass in every other play, especially when it looks like you have no clue what plays to call when he is in the game and are putting him in just to put him in!!!

[bhlloy]

Starting to hear some boos in Philly already... Kolb looks like a small school guy who has only started a couple of games in his career.

What's gotta be more worrying for Eagles fans is that Reid doesn't seem to trust him to throw down the field right now. Could see a lot more Michael Vick in the second half of this one.

[Thomkal]

And Bradford gets his first NFL touchdown to tie the Cards at ten at the half. Cards might as well forfeit the rest of their games this season if they can't beat a poor Rams team with a rookie QB in his first start.

[kingfc22]

Nix that good start by Smith. He looks lost out there and the Niners are watching this game sail away.

[Bearcat729]

Hmm Kolb out with a concussion. Thats not good.

[Thomkal]

Is Kolb hurt or they take him out? I knew he was injured earlier in the game.

[Thomkal]

Ah posted one minute too late

[EagleFan]

Or there is the other option, of going only with the creep. Unfortunately it's caused by a concussion but you need to let one QB get into the flow of the game. This every other play crap was idiotic.

[EagleFan]

This is looking like what I was afraid of, once the first Green Bay TD it would open the flood gates...