Unfinished Business: Buffalo Bills Story (Madden 11 Franchise)

[bryanjayyy]

Tough loss, but nice job on the power rankings.

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Quote: Originally Posted by bryanjayyy

Tough loss, but nice job on the power rankings.

Thank you, took a bit of trial and error with the html code but I think I've got it looking pretty close to ESPN's. Hopefully someone can put together a table generator for it so it's easier to do and so other people can use it in their franchises.

[antixnette]

Probably the best franchise thread I've ever seen.

Good Job.

[Nunyerbiz]

I agree with jayyy, nice touch with the power rankings. That's one handsome fake-ESPN table you've assembled. It had me fooled at first, seeing the Buffalo Bills dropping from the fourth spot gave me some flashbacks... For a second I thought it was 1991 and I was back in high school.

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Updated: January 6, 2012, 7:06 PM ET

2011 NFL Award Winners
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Associated Press


Most Valuable Player

Peyton Manning - QB
Indianapolis Colts
Even though 2011 was Manning's worst statistical season in recent memory, he still managed to lead the Colts to having the best record in the NFL yet again. From a statistical perspective, it could be argued that Manning was outperformed by Tom Brady and Michael Turner, but ultimately the Associated Press determined he was a more valuable component to his team and awarded him with his record 5th MVP.
86.7 QB Rating | 56% Completion | 4,648 Yards | 38 Touchdowns
(Runner Up: QB Tom Brady - NE)


Offensive Player of the Year

Tom Brady - QB
New England Patriots
The everlasting Manning vs Brady debate will continue to be fueled thanks to the Associated Press awarding the two distinguished quarterbacks as Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year, respectively. Although some feel Brady was more deserving of the MVP this season, OPOY is not award to receive either.
99.4 QB Rating | 63% Completion | 4,315 Yards | 38 Touchdowns
(Runner Up: QB Peyton Manning - IND)


Defensive Player of the Year

DeMarcus Ware - LB
Dallas Cowboys
Many felt Ware was snubbed of Defensive Player of the Year honors when he corralled 20 sacks in an impressive 2008 campaign. Since then, although his sack numbers haven't reached that point again, his penchant for playing hard-nosed defense has continued. All that talent and determination has finally manifested into a season the Associated Press deemed worthy of the DPOY award.
97 Tackles | 12.5 Sacks | 2 Interceptions | 1 Touchdown
(Runner Up: LB Sean Merrigan - NYG)


Offensive Rookie of the Year

Khamari Dansby - WR
Buffalo Bills
Picking Dansby as Rookie of the Year came as a surprise to a lot of sports writers. Many predicted the award would go to 4th overall pick Ryan Parker, quarterback of the Cleveland Browns. Instead, this 3rd-round big play threat earned it based on his 6 touchdowns and noteworthy 21.5 yards per reception average for the rejuvenated Bills.
36 Receptions | 773 Yards | 6 Touchdowns
(Runner Up: QB Ryan Parker - CLE)


Defensive Rookie of the Year

Sean Merrigan - LB
New York Giants
The Giants got quite the ball-hawk when they selected Merrigan in last spring's draft. Even as a rookie, he came in second place in the race for defensive player of the year, fueled by his 133 tackles and 6 sacks. Merrigan may have already cemented himself among the top linebackers in the business with such a strong rookie campaign.
133 Tackles | 6 Sacks | 2 Fumbles Forced | 1 Fumble Recovery
(Runner Up: LB Joseph Denard - TB)


Coach of the Year

Jim Caldwell
Indianapolis Colts
After taking over the head coaching position in 2009, Caldwell has managed to keep the Colts playing in the top tier of teams with as smooth of a transition as one can experience. A third consecutive winning season, in which the Colts finished with the best record in the league, has earned him his first Coach of the Year award.
13-3 Record
(Runner Up: Mike Smith - ATL)


Best QB: Peyton Manning - IND / Tom Brady - NE
Best HB: Michael Turner - ATL / Fred Jackson - BUF
Best WR: Reggie Wayne - IND / Andre Johnson - HOU
Best OL: Jeff Saturday - IND / Nick Mangold - NYJ
Best DL: Robert Mathis - IND / Antwan Odom - CIN
Best LB: DeMarcus Ware - DAL / Sean Merrigan - NYG
Best DB: Darrelle Revis - NYJ / Morgan Burnett - GB
Best Kicker: Ryan Longwell - PIT / Nate Kaeding - SD

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Quote: Originally Posted by antixnette

Probably the best franchise thread I've ever seen. Good Job.

Thanks man that means a lot. Glad you like it

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NFL Expert Picks - Wild Card Round


Each week on ESPN.com, the brain trust of Bristol University convenes and our experts offer their predictions for the upcoming slate of NFL games.

NFL Expert Picks - Wild Card Round

	Allen	Golic	Hoge	Jaworski	Mortensen	Schefter	Schlereth	Wickersham	Accuscore	Pick 'em
NE @ BAL Sat 4:30PM
ARI @ DAL Sat 8:00PM
BUF @ KC Sun 4:30PM
NYG @ GB Sun 8:00PM

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Wild Card Round Preview

New England Patriots (10-6) @ Baltimore Ravens (11-5)

Forecast: 26°

Saturday, January 7, 2012 4:30PM
Vandelay World Bank Field, Baltimore, MD

Injury Report
New England Patriots:
[OUT] LB Jerod Mayo - Broken Hand - 3 weeks
[OUT] LB Tully Banta-Cain - Compound Fracture - Out for season
[OUT] SS James Sanders - Broken Jaw - Out for season

Baltimore Ravens:
[OUT] CB Domonique Foxworth - Broken Jaw - Out for season
[OUT] LT Rashad Butler - Torn Groin Muscle - Out for season
[OUT] WR David Reed - Torn Groin Muscle - Out for season
[OUT] LT Michael Oher - Torn Pectoral Muscle - Out for season

Key Playmakers

Tom Brady	Cedric Benson	Wes Welker
Quarterback	Halfback	Wide Receiver
99.4 QB Rating 63% Completions 4,315 Yards 38 TD / 12 INT	334 Carries 1,180 Yards 3.5 Average 7 Touchdowns	86 Receptions 1,236 Yards 14.3 Average 7 Touchdowns

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Joe Flacco	Ray Rice	Anquan Boldin
Quarterback	Halfback	Wide Receiver
99.6 QB Rating 64% Completions 3,587 Yards 24 TD / 6 INT	321 Carries 1,121 Yards 3.4 Average 11 Touchdowns	87 Receptions 1,192 Yards 13.7 Average 10 Touchdowns

Coverage:




Analyst Picks:

Dan Marino

Patriots in the post-season? I don't care how many games they lost during the season, this team is as capable of dominating a playoff game as any team. I think they're making a run for another title.



Boomer Esiason

This game is going to go down to the wire, classic match-up of high octane offense against smash-mouth defense. I like this Baltimore team but New England just has that valuable playoff experience.



Bill Cowher

Defense, and being able to control the tempo by running the ball--that's how playoff games are won. Baltimore edges New England in both of those categories, I say they take this one but it'll be one heck of a game.



Shannon Sharpe

Wooo, this kind of match-up is what NFL playoff football is all about. Like Boomer and Dan touched on though, this New England team has more playoff experience than any other team. That's what is going to take them over the top in this game.



James Brown

The Ravens are the defending champs! If that's not experience I don't know what is.