Early games Open Thread
by Ed Valentine on Dec 13, 2009 12:30 PM EST
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Use this thread to chat about today's afternoon NFL games. I know it's torture waiting for the Sunday night kickoff, but I'm sure you will be watching lots of football all day.
Enjoy!
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I'm getting tired
of watching the Bears roll over for teams we need to lose.
by Mount17 on Dec 13, 2009 1:45 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
gonna get worse too!
they traded their first 2 rounds of the 2010 draft away too.
They’re stuck with the crap that they have.
"It ain't over till its over"---
How come no one covers Steve Smith?
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 2:07 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Cheerleaders
Yeah, don’t get your hopes up. I feel bad if anyone just caught the Vikings-Bengals game when they just came back from break. They showed the one of the ugliest women, let alone cheerleaders, I’ve ever seen! I think I threw up in my mouth a little.
Ed, for the love of God, don’t show this one when we play Minny later on. Just a random hottie would do well that week. Thanks in advance.
-A guy who appreciates ATTRACTIVE cheerleaders :)
"Uh-huh, uh-huh. Okay. Um, can you repeat the part of the stuff where you said all about the...things? Uh… the things?" - Homer Simpson
by GiantSunDevil on Dec 13, 2009 1:48 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
WHY do I have to watch the Jets game?
"It ain't over till its over"---
How come no one covers Steve Smith?
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 2:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Green Bay Fumbles
Lets see Cutler make em pay
by greg a on Dec 13, 2009 2:28 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yes
cmon cutler, you bum, win this one for us
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 2:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Anyone catch the pregame shows see if they picked us today?
Only 1 out 5 did on espn. No one on Inside the NFL.
And lets go Bears & Chargers.
by Jsz on Dec 13, 2009 3:14 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
sports reporters
discussed game for a while this morning — and giants were unanimous pick
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 3:19 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
thats a little surprising.
I expected Lupica, but no one else.
I still have a bad feeling same as I did against the Cowboys- which is good?
by Jsz on Dec 13, 2009 3:21 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
ha
i had a pretty good feeling about the dallas game, but this one, not so much. i’ve been saying this week that i really think the only way we hold philly under 30 is if they turn it over multiple times.
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 3:24 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Atlanta takes the lead over NO...
Not good for the Giants – Brings the Vikes closer to a shot at home field throughout the playoffs, and thus a meaningful Week 17 game against the Giants.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Dec 13, 2009 3:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
trying to figure out
which game to watch online — on the stupid free sites it’s hard to switch back and forth. think i’m still more interested in GB/CHI than the saints.
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 3:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
cutler
just threw another huge INT, GB ran it back to near the goal line. thanks a lot, cutler.
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 3:21 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
horrendous
and even more ridiculous was lovie smith calling for a punt from the 40 on 4th-and-inches in the previous possession. obviously, the football gods pushed the punt into the endzone and tacked on a 5-yd ineligible man downfield, for a net of 15.
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 3:25 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I’ve always hated that as well. The upside of making the inches you need far outweigh the risk.
by Bye, Dawk :( on Dec 13, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
terrible call
to go for 2 there…. lucky bastards
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 3:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Falcons turn it over
On a pick with 4:30 left.
by Jsz on Dec 13, 2009 3:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
missed the pick
found stream here if anyone needs to catch the last few minutes… http://www.toblins.com/football15
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 3:40 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
just cuz you're an NFL coach
doesn’t mean you’re an intelligent coach. to lovie’s credit, most NFL coaches don’t really understand the theory behind when it makes sense to go for it on 4th down, and when it doesn’t (or when and when not to go for 2).
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 3:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There was a pass over the middle
that Olsen couldn’t hold onto after going to the ground, Bears take a time out because the play clock was running down, then eventually threw the challenge flag even though it had no chance of being successful. So they lose 2 time outs.
by Mount17 on Dec 13, 2009 3:52 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Not talking about
that play (see below).
by Mount17 on Dec 13, 2009 3:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
anyone have Brandon Marshall on their fantasy team?
"It ain't over till its over"---
How come no one covers Steve Smith?
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 3:52 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Marshall needs one more catch to break Terrell Owens’ record of 20 in one game. Let’s go Brandon!
by Bye, Dawk :( on Dec 13, 2009 3:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
or ray rice, for that matter
he’s up to 210 yds on the day
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chris Johnson has 25
In the FIRST QUARTER
Going to be a big fantasy day for me.
by DoctorK16 on Dec 13, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Be great if SanDiego can win
Especially since they beat both the Eagles and us, and its December.
by Jsz on Dec 13, 2009 4:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SD 7 - DAL 0
Rock and/or roll…
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 4:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
7-3
you must have made the reasonable assumption that romo botched the hold on the FG
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 4:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
hahaha...good call!
my bad.
soon to be 14-3, though…
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 4:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SD/Dallas
Battle of the coaches who take a lot of undeserved crap.
How many coaches in the NFL would you take over Norv and/or Phillips?
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 4:44 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
over Norv
maybe 10. Over Phillips? Maybe 20-25.
Norv is not a great coach but he’s not a terrible one, either. He’s done a pretty good job in SD this time around. Phillips, otoh, is not a good coach.
"[The Giants] beat us down. We were beat by a grown-man team, a team we want to be like one day. They came in here and took it to us. Out-manned us, out-gunned us. ... It wasn't even close." - Raheem Morris, 9/27/09
by cjmulrain on Dec 13, 2009 4:49 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Norv is not that bad.
I wish he was our OC…
Phillips is a fool, completely deserves everything.
"It ain't over till its over"---
How come no one covers Steve Smith?
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 5:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Norv is a two-time loser at the head coach level...
…I’m amazed he was even offered another HC job in the first place!
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 5:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take either one ...
over our respective coordinators, but never as a HC.
by Shofner85 on Dec 13, 2009 5:36 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a lot
of good coaches never won a superbowl. the chargers were laughingstocks for a long time and he’s kept them competitive and in the playoffs. he’s gotta be doing something right.
by cntrlalt on Dec 13, 2009 5:54 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
marty
also had a tough time winning there. maybe the larger issue is with AJ Smith, as its been well documented has a very abrasive style of management.
by cntrlalt on Dec 13, 2009 6:12 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Marty went to the playoffs
like 3 times. I woundn’t say that’s a lack of winning.
by DoctorK16 on Dec 13, 2009 6:29 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah but
he never won a playoff game with the Chargers.
by FrankB0318 on Dec 13, 2009 6:35 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that's my point
both marty and norv get killed for not winning the big game, but they’ve both kept the chargers in the playoffs and a threat.
by cntrlalt on Dec 13, 2009 7:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well
i guess i give more credit to wade than he deserves because he’s had success as a coordinator everywhere he’s gone. there are quite a few who don’t agree with me…. http://www.firewadephillips.com/
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 5:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
he's a good coordinator
but good coordinators do not always make good head coaches. He’s the Peter Principle in action
"[The Giants] beat us down. We were beat by a grown-man team, a team we want to be like one day. They came in here and took it to us. Out-manned us, out-gunned us. ... It wasn't even close." - Raheem Morris, 9/27/09
by cjmulrain on Dec 13, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a.k.a. the Ray Handley paradox...
…though I’m not fully convinced Handley was even a good coordinator to begin with. He never coached in the NFL again after his stint at the helm.
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 6:47 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
HORRIBLE
The worst coach in my lifetime. Absolutely, terrible.
by FrankB0318 on Dec 13, 2009 6:55 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Go CHahga's Go!
-Ahnold.
"It ain't over till its over"---
How come no one covers Steve Smith?
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 5:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Goal line STAND BIZ NATCH!!!!!
WHAT DO YOU DO WADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"It ain't over till its over"---
How come no one covers Steve Smith?
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
that was awesome
"[The Giants] beat us down. We were beat by a grown-man team, a team we want to be like one day. They came in here and took it to us. Out-manned us, out-gunned us. ... It wasn't even close." - Raheem Morris, 9/27/09
by cjmulrain on Dec 13, 2009 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
GO FOR IT!!!
AND FAIL!!!!!!!!
GO CHAHGAS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!
LOL!!!!!!
"It ain't over till its over"---
How come no one covers Steve Smith?
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 5:13 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
3D ?????
Only Dallas fans would be dumb enough to watch the screen instead of lookin at the game
by greg a on Dec 13, 2009 5:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Scifres is the new Feagles...
…his ability to pin the opponent inside its own 5 yard line is amazing! It’s a pity that he might not even make the pro bowl because of Lechler who simply booms them like no one else.
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 6:08 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
man it makes for a long day
when your team plays the night game. Watching the Chargers dominate this game makes it tolerable though. They just need another TD or two.
Bloozer
by blooz on Dec 13, 2009 6:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
They're not dominating anymore...
Go chargers
by Jsz on Dec 13, 2009 6:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
dominate isn't the right word
and the TD sucks there
Bloozer
by blooz on Dec 13, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
was hoping to see
Barber stuffed again
Bloozer
by blooz on Dec 13, 2009 6:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I still think Rivers is gonna find a way to win this
Or Cowboys lose it. Even if they do win, they still have to play NO.
Anywhoo, we need to Philly. Lets take care of business
by Jsz on Dec 13, 2009 6:18 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah the Giants need
to handle their own business then it won’t matter what Dallas or Green Bay do.
I’m feeling good about tonight’s game.
Bloozer
by blooz on Dec 13, 2009 6:25 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
either I'm impressed with Dallas's run game today...
…or am underwhelmed by SD’s ability to stop the run. Either way, Dallas has been doing some creative things to run the football effectively and open up the play action passing game.
Still, it has only amounted to 10 points thus far…perhaps because nobody has yet to step up and make a big play.
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 6:18 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I was damn impressed
with that goal line stand by SD. They were all over it.
Bloozer
by blooz on Dec 13, 2009 6:26 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
SD has had some trouble with their rush D...
all season long. They’re 21st ranked regarding rush defense with 117.8 yards per game. I was really surprised that they were able to stand up during that first goal line stand.
by Well-Rounded Cube on Dec 13, 2009 6:27 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Its sad how this kind of thing...
always happens to the classiest and best guys within the league. As much as you’d hate to say that he’s a Cowboy and should automatically be hated, Ware is just too good of a person to do so against.
by Well-Rounded Cube on Dec 13, 2009 6:33 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
yup
doesn’t matter what team he plays for, never want to see a player carted off the field. Hopefully he’s fine soon – it’s good to see plenty of movement
"[The Giants] beat us down. We were beat by a grown-man team, a team we want to be like one day. They came in here and took it to us. Out-manned us, out-gunned us. ... It wasn't even close." - Raheem Morris, 9/27/09
by cjmulrain on Dec 13, 2009 6:34 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Vincent Jackson...
…stepping up and making big plays.
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 6:36 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dallas secondary....
…. not stepping up and making big plays
by tulls200 on Dec 13, 2009 6:38 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
well, in all honesty...
…Dallas’s deep coverage hasn’t been that bad this game, IMO…but SD goes for the long ball so often that even if they connect on a low percentage of them they still result in a few game-changing plays.
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 6:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
a SD field goal and this one is over...
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 6:49 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yup
get another FD kill the clock and a FG
by FrankB0318 on Dec 13, 2009 6:56 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
good teams finish games...
…and SD, right now, is a good team.
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 6:58 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
there was 1 second
on the play clock. A good time out to take.
by FrankB0318 on Dec 13, 2009 7:00 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
wow
must be nice an OC that goes for the jugular
by FrankB0318 on Dec 13, 2009 6:59 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go Chargers!
I love it.
Gettin’ ready for the main event, but enjoying the “undercard”. ;-)
by M. on Dec 13, 2009 7:00 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Chargers
look good. They’ll be tough to beat in the playoffs.
by FrankB0318 on Dec 13, 2009 7:02 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
yet we had them pretty much beat
a few weeks ago. If they don’t make the playoffs that’s the game to look at.
by DoctorK16 on Dec 13, 2009 7:04 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it should be a long, cold winter for Corey Webster if the loss to the Chargers prevents us from getting in the postseason
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 7:06 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
the giants collapsed over several weeks
and it was widespread. don’t pin it on one guy. Any one on the D line could have sacked Rivers and prevented the play from happening
by NYERinSF on Dec 13, 2009 7:16 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Any one on the D line could have sacked Rivers
but they didn’t and the ball was put in the air and at that point it was Webster’s play to make and he wasn’t even close. He got smoked again last week. What’s worse is the last TD he gave up to Dallas looked like he hardly made an effort. No, he’s not the only one responsible, but he shares a larger than most responsibility for not playing his position.
Bloozer
by blooz on Dec 13, 2009 7:22 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
that ain't on Corey Webster.
"It ain't over till its over"---
How come no one covers Steve Smith?
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 7:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
perhaps not, but like AP and that Westbrook play last year...
…it’s likely to haunt him in the offseason if we don’t make it to the dance.
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Actual TC is the one who shouldn't sleep
His 3 and 7 give up play on the last Giant possession and settling for the field goal was the opposite of playing to win the game.
by DoctorK16 on Dec 13, 2009 7:42 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
The Giants now control their own destiny
for what that’s worth.
by Mount17 on Dec 13, 2009 7:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
SD did their part...
…now it’s time for our guys to do theirs.
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 7:05 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Just like against GB, Romo is great...
…in garbage time.
by Step up and make big plays on Dec 13, 2009 7:10 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Ha
The Cowboys try an onsides kick with 2 seconds and the clock manager cheats to keep one second on the clock. But Chargers recover, so doesn’t matter.
by Mount17 on Dec 13, 2009 7:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
BWHAHAHAHAAAA!
"It ain't over till its over"---
How come no one covers Steve Smith?
by FreeBradshaw on Dec 13, 2009 7:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
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