2014 NFL Regular Season, Week 15

[Thomkal]

The Most important game of the week is tonight!...well for me at least.

Let's go beloved Cards-win tonight and you clinch a playoff spot!

[BishopMVP]

Just how good is the Cardinals run D? I'm trying to decide between Tre Mason and Latavious Murray in FF playoffs.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Just how good is the Cardinals run D? I'm trying to decide between Tre Mason and Latavious Murray in FF playoffs.

It has held every top runner to less than 100 yards, that includes Charles, Lynch, and Murray, so I'd say its pretty good-don't remember what Mason did in the earlier STL/ARI game. I'd go with Murray given how he's played this season

[miami_fan]

Interesting on Cam Newton: HC Ron Rivera told me Week 2 the QB doesn't believe in taking pain-killers to play _ injections or oral meds.

— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) December 10, 2014

This can't be true, can it?

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

It has held every top runner to less than 100 yards, that includes Charles, Lynch, and Murray, so I'd say its pretty good-don't remember what Mason did in the earlier STL/ARI game. I'd go with Murray given how he's played this season

Fine, I'll do the smart thing. Regular season I always play the prime time game guys if it's close, just because I'll actually be watching them play, but it's playoffs now.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by miami_fan

Interesting on Cam Newton: HC Ron Rivera told me Week 2 the QB doesn't believe in taking pain-killers to play _ injections or oral meds.

— Ed Werder (@Edwerderespn) December 10, 2014

This can't be true, can it?

Why not? Especially these days with the risk of addiction much more well known and QB's much more protected.

[stevew]

Bravo for Cam. I don't think it makes him soft.

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by stevew

Bravo for Cam. I don't think it makes him soft.

This. Could be a religious thing? Isn't his dad a pastor?

[B & B]

Wont take pain killers to play but will take Money to play.

*Doc Holiday throws badge down on Ringo's corpse

[JPhillips]

What does he mean by pain killers? Will he take an Advil?

[Thomkal]

So much for the shutout Rams.

[RainMaker]

This is a really boring game.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by RainMaker

This is a really boring game.

But the Cards are winning, I'll take a boring win

[EagleFan]

How is that not a blow to the head of the quarterback? How are the announcers not even pointing that out?

[stevew]

Originally Posted by B & B

Wont take pain killers to play but will take Money to play.

*Doc Holiday throws badge down on Ringo's corpse

So you don't have worker's comp in your locale?

[stevew]

Originally Posted by JPhillips

What does he mean by pain killers? Will he take an Advil?

I assume we mean Toradol(so) and/or one of the Oxy-variants.

[Thomkal]

Holy crap Cardinal QB's are cursed. Looks like a sprained ankle or worse. Lindley 4th QB to get playing time this season.

[EagleFan]

Wow, that career 0-7 TD to INT ratio doesn't give you confidence.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by EagleFan

Wow, that career 0-7 TD to INT ratio doesn't give you confidence.

Either does that INT

[EagleFan]

Almost 0-8...

[albionmoonlight]

In a few weeks:

"Next up, Ryan Lindley and his consecutive game interception streak march into Atlanta to take on Matt Ryan and the 6-10 Falcons. It's the NFL Playoffs on Fox!"

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

In a few weeks:

"Next up, Ryan Lindley and his consecutive game interception streak march into Atlanta to take on Matt Ryan and the 6-10 Falcons. It's the NFL Playoffs on Fox!"

Unfortunately I could see that happening

[EagleFan]

Why am I still watching this game? Watching paint dry would be more entertaining.

[Thomkal]

crap Stanton out for the rest of the game with a knee injury.

[RainMaker]

The Rams really suck.

[stevew]

Looking at practice squads. What better, Dennis Dixon or Jeff Tuel

[stevew]

Dola,

That's John Skelton's music!!!

[RainMaker]

How is Shaun Hill playing in the NFL?

[RainMaker]

Shaun Hill can't throw a football 40 yards and is playing QB in the NFL.

[Thomkal]

whew and woot! Cardinals are in the playoffs! (unless Dal/Phi tie) But man how many more QB's will they go through before then? At least Stanton will get a few extra days to recover (I think they play Seattle Sun night). Defense was just incredible tonight-besides Peterson they were basically playing with 2nd and 3rd stringers in the secondary. They are going to have to find somebody other than Lindley that can actually throw the ball to a receiver.

Was not a big fan of how Coach Arians gave the ball back to the Rams basically without a fight with under 2 mins to go-Fitzgerald wasn't out there to at least provide some deception that they might throw the ball and then 3 runs up the middle. I mean we're talking Ryan Lindley here, but surely he could have thrown the ball to the outside once there? Instead you gave the ball back to one of the best returners in the game right now and then several chances to the Rams there to get close enough for a TD chance.

Excited my beloved Cards are in the playoffs, but really worried Stanton has a long term injury.

[Warhammer]

This Rams team reminds me quite a bit of the 98 version. There is some talent there on both sides of the ball. If they get a good OC and a good QB, they are a Super Bowl contender. That said, I don't think we will hire a new OC, and we don't have a Trent Green or Kurt Warner on the team.

[miami_fan]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

Why not? Especially these days with the risk of addiction much more well known and QB's much more protected.

The idea that a coach will divulge that information makes Cam more of the exception than the rule in my eyes. The risk of addiction is as well known for the other players yet most talk about getting shot up enough to get themselves back on the field. As far as QB's being much more protected, Newton has been hit 467 times over the last three seasons. No other QB has been hit more than 267 times. Yes, it is due to him running around in the pocket and downfield but he is still getting hit.

[Desnudo]

Originally Posted by albionmoonlight

In a few weeks:

"Next up, Ryan Lindley and his consecutive game interception streak march into Atlanta to take on Matt Ryan and the 6-10 Falcons. It's the NFL Playoffs on Fox!"

Or

Welcome to the NFL playoffs. Watch the term "game manager" get beaten to death for as long as the Cardinals last.

Also, I may be the only one in America that thinks the Cardinals could actually hold onto home field. People forget Green Bay is mortal outside of home.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by miami_fan

The idea that a coach will divulge that information makes Cam more of the exception than the rule in my eyes. The risk of addiction is as well known for the other players yet most talk about getting shot up enough to get themselves back on the field. As far as QB's being much more protected, Newton has been hit 467 times over the last three seasons. No other QB has been hit more than 267 times. Yes, it is due to him running around in the pocket and downfield but he is still getting hit.

If it was a fragile QB it could be an issue with his teammates, but Newton's missed one game in 4 years. When he fractured multiple ribs 3 weeks before, and was still begging to start. The fact he gets hit so much only reinforces how tough he is and that he's probably played through a ton of pain. Good for him.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by Warhammer

This Rams team reminds me quite a bit of the 98 version. There is some talent there on both sides of the ball. If they get a good OC and a good QB, they are a Super Bowl contender. That said, I don't think we will hire a new OC, and we don't have a Trent Green or Kurt Warner on the team.

No doubt.. we really need a QB, but so do a lot of teams.

[Kodos]

Brett Favre is ready for another comeback with the Cards!

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Brett Favre is ready for another comeback with the Cards!

He certainly would like the Cards "throw down the field often" offense...Kurt Warner's right there at NFL Network, still looking in good shape...

Actually you know who would be a good fit...Tyler Thigpen-very mobile, decent arm strength-but sadly probably less accurate than Stanton, who wasn't exactly stellar there himself. Also he'd likely be under an NFL suspension immediately given his recent DWI arrest.

If you start hearing hysterical crying later today, you will know the injury report on Stanton is in

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Brett Favre is ready for another comeback with the Cards!

You say it jokingly but I'd take him over Logan Thomas in a heartbeat.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

You say it jokingly but I'd take him over Logan Thomas in a heartbeat.

I probably would too lol. But given the QB injury curse that has hit the Cards this season, he'd probably be knocked out of the game on his first play with a broken leg.

[Logan]

That some of the most prominent NFL writers out there don't understand why the Rams were stupid for kicking that field goal at 4th and 1, and continue to parrot "the game is over if they don't get it" is so amazingly entertaining to watch unfold.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

He certainly would like the Cards "throw down the field often" offense...Kurt Warner's right there at NFL Network, still looking in good shape...

Actually you know who would be a good fit...Tyler Thigpen-very mobile, decent arm strength-but sadly probably less accurate than Stanton, who wasn't exactly stellar there himself. Also he'd likely be under an NFL suspension immediately given his recent DWI arrest.

If you start hearing hysterical crying later today, you will know the injury report on Stanton is in

Well how about quiet sobbing? It was feared initially to be an ACL or MCL tear and game over for the season, it is in fact a knee sprain (ACL and Grade 2 MCL), and is day to day. Fitzgerald had the same injury and was out 2 weeks. I'll take a gimpy Stanton over Lindley or Thomas.

And in domestic violence news:

Darren Sharper Indicted on Rape Charges: Latest Details and Reaction | Bleacher Report

[Kodos]

Has Sharper been hanging out with Bill Cosby?

[BillJasper]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

And in domestic violence news:

Darren Sharper Indicted on Rape Charges: Latest Details and Reaction | Bleacher Report

Sharper and Hernandez can serve as prison correspondents for the NFL Network.

[MizzouRah]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

You say it jokingly but I'd take him over Logan Thomas in a heartbeat.

I'd take him on the Rams right now.

[BishopMVP]

Originally Posted by Kodos

Has Sharper been hanging out with Bill Cosby?

More like Dave Meggett.

[JAG]

Originally Posted by Thomkal

Well how about quiet sobbing? It was feared initially to be an ACL or MCL tear and game over for the season, it is in fact a knee sprain (ACL and Grade 2 MCL), and is day to day. Fitzgerald had the same injury and was out 2 weeks. I'll take a gimpy Stanton over Lindley or Thomas.

And in domestic violence news:

Darren Sharper Indicted on Rape Charges: Latest Details and Reaction | Bleacher Report

Pretty sure grade 2 MCL sprain is a 2-4 week injury.

[Thomkal]

Originally Posted by JAG

Pretty sure grade 2 MCL sprain is a 2-4 week injury.

yeah that's what they were saying on NFL Network-Really hope they can hold on to one the top two seeds and get a bye-he will probably be good to play then I think.

[Atocep]

Originally Posted by BishopMVP

You say it jokingly but I'd take him over Logan Thomas in a heartbeat.

I'd have a difficult time naming a QB on a NFL roster or practice squad that I wouldn't take over Logan Thomas.

[Thomkal]

Dear Santa:

Here is my Christmas list...please take these cookies (shaped like footballs in Arizona Cardinals colors) as my everlasting belief in your existence (and not as the bribe as it may seem to be)

1. Have San Francisco be better than Seattle today to keep my beloved Cardinals in the lead of the NFC West (then they can be terrible again when they face the Cards last game of the season).

2. Have Buffalo this week and everyone else on Green Bay's schedule, beat the Packers. Thus making it easier for my playoff bound beloved Cardinals to get a bye in the first rounds of playoffs. I thought about asking for an injury to Aaron Rodgers, but that would probably put me on your "naughty" list.

3. Have Carolina by some Christmas miracle win the NFC South on the off-case that #1 and #2 you can't make happen and the Cardinals fall to a wild-card. Arizona owns Carolina in the playoffs. Given the recent scare with Cam Newton, won't it make for a nice Christmas story to have Derek Anderson to have a reunion with his "beloved" Cardinals friends?

4. Please have the Eagles beat Dallas tonight so my beloved Cardinals don't have the chance to play with a healthy Tony Romo against them in the playoffs. And because I think the Cards have a better chance against the Eagles. And because everybody hates the Cowboys anyway. I'm sure Jerry Jones is permanently on your "naughty list" right? And oh yeah for the love of Candy Canes, don't let them tie this week!

Thanks Santa, Merry Christmas!
Thomkal (not real name)

P.S. This was all done in fun for fans of the teams mentioned here-don't take it personally please.

[whomario]